Why isn't a practical knowledge of opera a 'must-have' for ENO's chief executive?

English National Opera’s new business boss, Stuart Murphy, is new to opera. Let’s hope he learns fastRunning an opera company may be a niche occupation, especially in the UK, where the chances to do so are pretty limited, but there are some basic requirements. A practical knowledge of the art form is always a good start, but that’s something that the board of English National Opera, which is not exactly overloaded with in-depth opera knowledge, seems to think is irrelevant in a