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 always particularly appreciated when people make an effort to attend a Dallas Opera performance, and doubly so when they come from out of town. A group from the Sulphur Springs Symphony League will attend our matinee performance of AIDA this Sunday and, evidently, they’re already making mental preparations. More on the story from [...]
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 rave review you might have missed from award-winning arts writer Terry Mathews at the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram.” Everything in this wild Rossini comedy hit the right note! And the ticket deals for “The Italian Girl in Algiers” are worth a special rave, as well! Photo by Karen Almond. Time is running out!….. Suzanne Calvin, [...]
