Sir Peter was one of the fundamental bedrocks of ENO’s success in the 80s, and his legacy as CEO will echo down the generations for years to come.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his friends, family and former colleagues.

Harry Brunjes, Chair of ENO, said: “On behalf of all of ENO, we are extremely upset to hear that Sir Peter Jonas, a towering figure at ENO, has passed away. Undoubtedly Sir Peter played a significant part in the reputation that ENO has achieved in recent decades. Sir Peter’s influence and innovation is talked about to this day, and he is truly one of the legends in the history of this astonishing company.”