Meaning & Definition of word "Impresario"

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    Impresario

    /ɪm.prɪˈzɑː.ri.oʊ/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or other theatrical performances.
      • Example: The impresario was known for bringing world-class talent to the small town’s cultural scene.
    • 2. A person who takes on the responsibility of promoting or producing events, especially in the performing arts.
      • Example: As an impresario, she managed several famous orchestras and ensured their success in Europe.
    • 3. A promoter of a particular kind of entertainment or event.
      • Example: He was a successful impresario in the 1920s, launching numerous vaudeville shows across the country.

    Etymology

    From Italian 'impresario', meaning undertaker, from 'impresa', meaning enterprise or undertaking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    theater impresario:

    A person who manages theatrical productions.

    concert impresario:

    A person who organizes and promotes concerts.

    artistic impresario:

    A person who supports and organizes artistic performances.

    Related Words

    producer:

    A person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of a production.

    promoter:

    A person who promotes activities or events, especially in entertainment.

    Slang Meanings of impresario