About Étude Arts

Étude Arts is an independent management agency built on experience, fuelled by integrity, and emboldened by the possibilities open to artists and the arts in the twenty-first century.

Étude Arts offers flexible, personalized service underpinned by the authority, expertise, and vision of its founder, Bill Palant.  Having guided the careers of some of the world’s most accomplished classical musicians, Bill Palant approaches the culture and industry of classical performance with skill and discernment, combining – like any great artist – distinguished technique with creative flair.

Étude Arts embodies a commitment to the development of exceptional artistry at every level of the profession.  Bill Palant is dedicated to the holistic success of both performer and presenter: to health and well-being, to dynamic growth and career longevity, to progressive business practice, and to outstanding performance on a global stage.

Bill Palant, Founder and Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director of Étude Arts, Bill Palant manages some of the world’s most acclaimed classical artists. His clients appear at the world’s greatest performing arts institutions and many have been recorded by the most distinguished media labels in the industry. Before establishing Étude Arts in 2015, Bill Palant was Senior Vice President at IMG Artists, where he served for nearly nineteen years. He also has worked for the Metropolitan Opera’s Rehearsal Department and for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood. He was graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in psychology.

Bill Palant was recognized as an Innovator by Musical America in the 2016 Professionals of the Year and served two terms on the Board of Directors of OPERA America, from 2016 to 2022. He was Artistic Advisor of Classical Action: Performing Arts Against AIDS and has been a faculty member of Classical Singing and New York in June (CSNY) and of the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Shared Voices initiative.

Samuel Rachmuth, Managerial Assistant, Contracts Manager
Samuel Rachmuth is a recent graduate of the Mannes College of Music, where he earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Voice Performance. As an emerging artistic administrator, he has gained valuable experience in administrative roles at Classic Lyric Arts, Ken Benson Artists, and The New School University.

A passionate opera enthusiast, Samuel is thrilled to join the Ètude Arts team, where he looks forward to facilitating incredible performances by exceptional artists. Alongside his administrative career, Samuel is also a rising Bass-Baritone with recent performances at Charlottesville Opera, Central City Opera, Sarasota Opera, Bronx Opera, Utah Festival Opera, and Teatro Nuovo.

With a strong foundation in both performance and administration, Samuel is dedicated to contributing to the vibrant world of opera.