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Allen Perriello is a distinguished opera administrator and collaborative pianist whose career spans artistic leadership, performance, and high-caliber recital work. Since February 16, 2022, he has served as Director of Artistic Administration at the Des Moines Metro Opera, guiding artistic planning and season development. His leadership roles include Head of Music at Minnesota Opera and Director of the Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists Program from 2017 to 2022, underscoring his commitment to nurturing emerging talent and shaping contemporary opera productions. Earlier in his career, Perriello led music programs at Arizona Opera as Head of Music and Director of the Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio for five seasons, highlighting a steady trajectory from artist-in-residence to executive administrator. His educational background includes the Merola Opera Program (2008) and the Adler Fellowship at San Francisco Opera (2009–2010), programs renowned for cultivating top-tier opera professionals.