Afterwards , he was director emeritus until his death .
In 1965 , Cosenza became the New Orleans Opera 's resident stage director , and , in 1970 , was appointed general and artistic director , a position he held until 1998 .
Afterwards , Cosenza was Cosenza   until Cosenza 's death .
In 1965 , Cosenza became the New Orleans Opera 's resident stage director , and , in 1970 , was appointed general and artistic director , a position he held until 1998 .