"We honor history and tradition," she added, "while nurturing emerging artists."

She said that one of her aims is to nurture young and aspiring artists.

But today, American opera companies and conservatories are nurturing more gifted black artists than ever before.

His chief priorities include nurturing new artists, improving the level of teaching at the school and raising the company's performance standards.

So, today we wouldn't find out what nurtures artists.

Music companies would have more incentive to nurture minor artists.

"The fundamental why is the chance to nurture other artists," he said.

"But we also want to reach out to the kids in the area and become a place to nurture artists before they receive recognition."

Its aim is to nurture new and emerging artists across the performing arts.

"This gives him the opportunity to invent new programming, nurture artists and have a hands-on relationship with the community."