Background
Mason, William was born on January 24, 1829 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Doctor Lowell, musician (1792-1872), and Abigail M.
Mason, William was born on January 24, 1829 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Doctor Lowell, musician (1792-1872), and Abigail M.
Studied in Germany under Moscheles, Moritz Hauptmann, Dreyschock and finally Liszt.
Assistant to co-artistic director Lyric Opera Chicago, 1962—1966, assistant stage manager, 1968—1970, production director, 1974—1978, director operations, artistic & production, 1981—1997, general director, since 1997. Assistant to music administrator New York City Opera, 1971. Production stage manager Cincinnati Opera, 1972.
Musical preparation assistant, stage manager Light Opera Manhattan, 1972. Produced manager, assistant director Corbett Foundation, Ohio, 1973. Artistic administrator San Francisco Opera, 1979—1980.
Member Lyric Children's Chorus, 1954—1956.
Author: Two Pianoforte Methods (with Eli S. Hoadley). Pianoforte Technics (with William S. B. Mathews). Touch and Technics
Married Diana Davis; 2 children.