Dennis Hanthorn, Zurich General Director of the Atlanta Opera since 2004, resigned from his position last week.  From my vantage point the opera has had many successes under his leadership – including a strategic move to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre –  and has mounted some very fine productions.  Highlights for me?  Orfeo with David Daniels, La Cenerentola with Jennifer Larmore, and a fabulous production of Cold Sassy Tree with Carlisle Floyd in the audience. http://blogs.ajc.com/arts-culture/2012/08/06/atlanta-opera-leader-dennis-hanthorn-has-resigned/?cxntlid=thbz_hm