Elizabeth Hill-Cooper reflects on her remarkable career in the arts
In an industry historically bereft of women in leadership, Victorian Opera is bucking the trend.
Elizabeth Hill-Cooper, Victorian Opera’s CEO, has led the company into sold-out performances, nurtured young talent and championed new Australian opera.
In this hour-long interview with Katrina Waters on Radio Port Phillip’s Arts to Arias, Elizabeth delves into her years in the Australian arts, from ballet dancer to choreographer to CEO. She reflects on a career spotlighting Australian storytelling and education, and explains why diversity is so important for arts organisations.
“It’s a tough world out there, and everyone deserves equal opportunity to shine and do their best work,” she says.
“Not being limited to any one group or ideal or way of thinking is the only way forward.”
Joining Victorian Opera in 2012, Elizabeth has directed productions such as Pelleas and Melisande and The Barber of Seville, and was the company’s Executive Producer and Artistic Associate from 2014–2019. She was appointed Victorian Opera’s CEO in May 2019.
Listen to the interview below.
