Richard Rodzinski
Arts administrator
Born Jan. 23, 1945, New York City, U.S.; son of Artur and Halina (Lilpop); married Elizabeth (Verner); children: Juliana, Alexander.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1966, Master of Arts (M.A.), 1969, Columbia University, New York City.
Career: administrator, Spoleto Festival (Italy), 1962, 1963, 1965; arts administrator, San Francisco Opera (CA), 1969-75, Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1975-79; consultant, i.a.: Ford Foundation, National Education Association, New York City, 1979-85; executive director, Van Cliburn Foundation, Fort Worth (TX), 1986 -.
Member of: foundation member, vice president, World Federation of International Music Competitions; International Congress of Distinguished Awards; International Society of Performing Arts Administrators; Association of Performing Arts Presenters.
Languages: English, Polish, Italian, French, German, Russian.
Hobbies: photography, biking, tennis.
Office: Van Cliburn Foundation, 2525 Ridgmar Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76116.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.