BIOGRAPHY

David Rubeo

Manager of External Affairs

David Rubeo began working for Gotham Chamber Opera as a volunteer in April of 2010 and was hired full-time in August of that year. He comes to Gotham with eighteen years experience in New York's non-profit market, primarily in classical music and the performing arts. David worked for nine years at the Metropolitan Opera both in artistic administration and marketing. He was the tour manager for the Met in Japan in 2001 and 2006, and for the Met Orchestra in Europe in 2002. His work in marketing coincided with Peter Gelb's first seasons, and he managed the advertising campaign that appeared in subways, street signs and phone booths all over New York City. Before arriving at the Met, David was Marketing Director for the Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, and prior to that worked for the renowned Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers. David enjoys all forms of culture including opera, theater, jazz and visual arts. He is also an avid runner and as of November 2011 will have completed five marathons, four in New York City.