Robert Cole, Who Transformed Cal Performances, Dies at 95
Robert Cole, the influential director of Cal Performances at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1986 to 2009, has died at age 95. Under his leadership, Cal Performances grew into one of America's leading arts presenting organizations. Cole forged long-term partnerships with major artists and ensembles, including Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris Dance Group, Laurie Anderson, Robert Wilson, Robert Lepage, Les Arts Florissants, Jordi Savall, Philip Glass, and the Kronos Quartet. His tenure elevated the institution's national profile through innovative programming and collaborations.
Key facts
- Robert Cole died at age 95.
- He was director of Cal Performances from 1986 to 2009.
- Cal Performances is based at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Cole transformed Cal Performances into a leading arts presenter.
- Partnerships included Merce Cunningham, Mark Morris Dance Group, Laurie Anderson, Robert Wilson, Robert Lepage, Les Arts Florissants, Jordi Savall, Philip Glass, and Kronos Quartet.
- The news was reported by the San Francisco Chronicle via MSN.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Cole
- Merce Cunningham
- Mark Morris
- Laurie Anderson
- Robert Wilson
- Robert Lepage
- Jordi Savall
- Philip Glass
Institutions
- Cal Performances
- University of California, Berkeley
- Mark Morris Dance Group
- Les Arts Florissants
- Kronos Quartet
- San Francisco Chronicle
- MSN
Locations
- Berkeley
- United States