impresario
UK: ˌɪmprəˈsɑːriəʊ | US: ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ
n. a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas; a manager or producer in the entertainment industry.
impresario = impres<undertake> + ario<agent suffix>
- impres (from Italian impresa, meaning "undertaking" or "enterprise," derived from Latin imprehendere <to undertake>)
- ario (Italian agent suffix indicating a person associated with an action, akin to English "-er" or "-ary")
Etymology Origin:
The word impresario entered English in the 18th century from Italian, where it originally referred to a theatrical manager or entrepreneur. Its root impresa (undertaking) reflects the role’s proactive nature—organizing and financing performances. The suffix -ario marks the person responsible for the "undertaking," much like -er in "producer." The term retains its Italian flair, emphasizing its cultural ties to opera and theater.
The famous impresario brought the opera company to international acclaim.
As an impresario, she curated groundbreaking music festivals.
The young impresario secured funding for the indie film project.
He worked tirelessly as an impresario to revive classical theater in the city.
The impresario’s keen eye for talent made the event a success.