Teatro dell’Opera di Roma appoints Domenico Barbuto as general director

Domenico Barbuto has been appointed as the new general director of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. His three-year term officially began on October 1, 2026, working alongside superintendent Francesco Giambrone.

Barbuto, 47, brings extensive experience in the Italian cultural and entertainment sectors. He previously served as the secretary general of Agis and has held two terms on the High Council for the Performing Arts at the Ministry of Culture. His professional background includes roles as a consultant for Confcommercio and as a journalist and lecturer in cultural management.