You get an analysis, as well as a sterling review, from Classical Music Critic Anne Midgette of “The Washington Post” in this piece on the Dallas Opera’s current production of Dominick Argento’s 1988 opera, THE ASPERN PAPERS, based on a novella by Henry James. Ms. Midgette writes: “This score offers music of nostalgia: lush outbursts [...]
…in all the right directions. Latonia Moore’s performance in the title role has been universally acclaimed as “one for the ages.” But the strength of the other key principal roles has been noticed as well, as in Arts Editor Terry Mathews assessment of Antonello Palombi’s Radames: ” From the moment he began Celeste Aïda, Palombi [...]
It’s definitely the little newspaper “that could,” and I mean that in the nicest possible way. The “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram” and its intrepid, award-winning arts editor Terry Mathews continue to defy the odds with detailed, in-depth interviews and articles that have kept the spotlight on the Dallas Opera all season long – and beyond! Or so [...]
Gregory Sullivan Isaacs of “Theater Jones” calls it “an evocative, moody production of one of the most beautiful operas ever written, performed with a consistent degree of musical excellence that few other opera houses could match.” Read Gregory’s review here. But I regret to report that not everyone was quite so enchanted with the opening performance [...]
And who would know that better than an opera singer himself? That’s the verdict of tenor James Valenti, singing the role of Alfredo Germont in “La traviata” opening later today at the Winspear Opera House. He tells “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram” Arts Editor Terry Mathews why this is such a good choice for the opera-phobic [...]
One of our regular reviewers, Arts Editor Terry Mathews of the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram” brought her husband with her to experience our outstanding production of “Rigoletto” and the pair decided to take advantage of the Dallas Opera’s free pre-performance lecture, the “Joy and Ronald Mankoff Opera Overture.” Here’s what they discovered. Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media [...]
One of our regular reviewers, Arts Editor Terry Mathews of the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram” brought her husband with her to experience our outstanding production of “Rigoletto” and the pair decided to take advantage of the Dallas Opera’s free pre-performance lecture, the “Joy and Ronald Mankoff Opera Overture.” Here’s what they discovered. Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media [...]
To make-off with Sally Fields’ most famous moment on the podium, “He likes us! He really likes us!” Actually, the love-fest is mutual in this piece on tenor James Valenti from the always delicious pen of Terry Mathews at the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram.” And check out Karen Almond’s “Dangerous Desires” photo of Valenti (our dastardly-yet-irresistible [...]
The events that comprised OVATION!, the Dallas Opera’s celebrations marking the opening of the inaugural season in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, continue to garner glittering reviews from both participants and members of the social media. Jeanne Prejean of D magazine’s “Sweet Charity” blog ran oodles of photos, too, from the fabulous OnStage [...]
A fun piece from Pegasus News’ Teresa Gubbins on her experience at Friday night’s opening performance. Additionally, there was this comment on the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram” about being at the right place at the right time…just about all night long: “Laura Bush was there last night … I walked into the building with Roger Staubach [...]
