Background
Agler, David was born on April 12, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Wave Bloom and Doris Agler.
Agler, David was born on April 12, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Wave Bloom and Doris Agler.
Bachelor of Music, Westminister Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, 1965-1970;
postgraduate, Philadelphia College Performing Arts, 1973-1975.
Member faculty, Westminster Choir College, 1970-1972;
Member faculty, Academy Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, 1970-1972;
Member faculty, Philadelphia College Performing Arts, 1973-1975;
administrative director, Spoleto Festival, 1974-1975;
general manager, associate music director, Spoleto Festival, 1975-1976;
member of faculty, San Francisco Conservatory Music, 1980-1982;
director, American Opera Project.
music director, Syracuse Opera Theatre, 1978-1979;
music supervisor, resident conductor, San Francisco Opera, 1979-1984;
principal conductor, Australian Opera, since 1986;
music director, Vancouver (B.C.) Opera.