Definition

Noun (plural: impresarios or, less commonly, impresari) - A person who organizes, manages, or finances theatrical performances, concerts, or other public entertainments: An impresario acts as a producer or promoter, handling the business and artistic aspects of staging events, such as hiring performers, arranging venues, and securing funding.

Usage Examples

• (The organizer arranged for the dance troupe to perform locally.)
• (She managed the business and logistical side of operatic performances.)
• (Historical figures who organized performances often had personal artistic skills.)

Advanced Usage

• "impresario of the arts": a person who is a leading figure in organizing cultural events across multiple disciplines.

  • He was known as the impresario of the arts in New York, producing everything from Broadway shows to symphony concerts. (He was a major force in coordinating diverse cultural events.)

• "cultural impresario": an organizer who focuses on promoting high culture, such as classical music, opera, or dance.

  • The cultural impresario introduced European avant-garde theatre to American audiences. (He brought innovative artistic performances to new markets.)

Variants and Related Words

• Impresario (n): the standard singular form; the plural "impresari" is an Italianate plural used occasionally in English.

  • The impresario signed a contract with the singer for a world tour. (The organizer secured the performer's services.)

• Impresarial (adj): relating to or characteristic of an impresario.

  • His impresarial skills were crucial for the festival's success. (His abilities as an organizer were essential.)

Synonyms

• Producer: a person who oversees the financial and practical aspects of a performance.
• Promoter: someone who actively markets and arranges events.
• Manager: an individual who handles the business affairs of performers or productions.
• Entrepreneur: a businessperson who takes financial risks to organize events.

Related Idioms

• "play the impresario": to act as a manager or organizer in a theatrical or ambitious manner.

  • She played the impresario for the charity gala, coordinating dozens of volunteers. (She took on the role of principal organizer.)

• "impresario of one's own life": a metaphorical phrase for someone who actively shapes and directs their own career or experiences.

  • He was the impresario of his own success, planning every step of his rise to fame. (He managed his own path deliberately.)