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The Dallas Opera Announces Leadership Contract Extensions
June 17, 2021
At its annual meeting of the Board of Directors on June 10, 2021, TDO announced extended contracts for The Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer and The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director Emmanuel Villaume. New members of the Board of Directors were also announced. Read more details in the following press release: TDO... Read more →
Free OperaTruck Performance on Sunday, May 23 Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
May 22, 2021
Concert at St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts rescheduled for May 30 at 3pm. Read more details in the following press release: OperaTruck May 23 Reschedule Alert
Free May 21 OperaPops! Concert Moved Indoors Due to Inclement Weather
May 20, 2021
Due to the threat of inclement weather tomorrow, May 21, the free OperaPops! performance by The Dallas Opera at Annette Strauss Square has moved indoors, to the Winspear Opera House. Read more details in the following press release: Opera Pops Press Release 5.20.2021
Free Pops Concert in Annette Strauss Square on Friday, May 21
May 11, 2021
Music lovers of all ages will gather beneath a starry Texas sky on Friday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. when The Dallas Opera presents “OperaPops!” — a free concert filled with stars and tunes you both know and love. Details in the press release that follows. OperaPops press release.5.21.21
May 1 Outdoor Performances Cancelled
April 30, 2021
The Dallas Opera’s Free Performances at Nasher Sculpture Center and Klyde Warren Park on Saturday, May 1 are Cancelled. Details in the media alert that follows: May 1 Outdoor Performances Cancelled – Media Alert
THE DALLAS OPERA LAUNCHES NEW STREAMING PLATFORM: THEDALLASOPERA.TV
April 26, 2021
Monthly Subscription Provides Access to Video Catalogue from tdo network, OperaKids Programs, and Performances; New Content will be Added Regularly. Details in the press release that follows: TDO.TV press release
Introducing OperaTruck!
April 12, 2021
The Dallas Opera is excited to announce that we are taking our shows on the road! Details in the press release that follows: TDO OperaTruck Press Release 04-12-21 Photos by Karen Almond
The Dallas Opera Presents Joyce DiDonato, a Virtual Fundraiser, and a May Movie Premiere!
April 8, 2021
The Dallas Opera’s annual spring gala has been reimagined as a special virtual fundraising event this year, and will stream on TDO’s website beginning Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. This year’s event, which is also available for on-demand viewing through June 4, stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, soprano Ailyn Pérez, countertenor John Holiday, and baritone... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Cancels Upcoming Song Series Concerts on March 31 and April 3
March 31, 2021
The Dallas Opera announces the cancellation of two recitals in its “Welcome Back” Song Series: bass Morris Robinson on Wednesday, March 31 and the duo of soprano Leah Crocetto and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton on Saturday, April 3, due to a positive Covid-19 test by a contractor associated with these concerts. Additional details in the release... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Announces Free Concert Series
March 25, 2021
The Dallas Opera is offering a collection of free chamber music concerts at community and arts partner sites throughout April and May. Details in the release that follows. TDO Garden Serenades release