Meaning & use

impresario

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a person who organizes and often finances public entertainment, such as concerts, operas, or plays.

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The impresario booked the finest musicians in Europe for the opening season.

As an impresario, she built a reputation for discovering unknown talent.

A note on using this word

Borrowed from Italian; the word often carries a sense of flair and showmanship beyond simple management.

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