Archives for September 2012
Saturday, October 27th – “Jack and the Beanstalk” and more!
September 21, 2012
Get ready to grab the little ones and head for the Winspear on the afternoon of Saturday, October 27th. Details from columnist Nancy Churnin of “The Dallas Morning News.” Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media & PR
Mezzo-Soprano Susan Nicely as the One-and-Only Julia Child in BON APPÉTIT!
September 20, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 20, 2012 THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS MEZZO-SOPRANO SUSAN NICELY AS THE ONE-AND-ONLY JULIA CHILD In Lee Hoiby’s Delectable Oven-Proof Opera BON APPÉTIT! ~~~~ Saturday, February 9, 2013 Two Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Dallas Farmers Market Demonstration Kitchen ~~~~ LIMITED SEATS – FREE WITH RSVP ~~~~ Supported by The Perot... Read more →
Tod Machover, Musical Genius and “Mad Scientist”
“And other times, my hair is this big.” Admittedly, he does have that 1930s black-and-white cinema mad scientist hairdo, no doubt inspired by the real life Albert Einstein. But there’s nothing remotely scary about cutting-edge composer and MIT Media Lab legend Tod Machover, who came to Dallas this week for an enthusiastic “Composing Conversation” with Art&Seek producer-reporter... Read more →
Megan’s Musings Volume 12: Jonathan Yarrington
I am sitting down with Jonathan Yarrington who starred in our Family Performances of Bizet’s Doctor Miracle. Jonathan is also making his mainstage debut as the Messenger in Aida. Aida opens on Friday, October 26. Single tickets are now on sale.
Desperately Seeking Supers
Well, okay, “desperately” may be too strong a word but we’re still signing folks up for the shirtless non-singing roles in AIDA, opening on Friday, October 26th. More details from Carl Hoover at the “Waco Tribune”. Those with perky pecs and awesome abs can apply for a modestly paid role in AIDA right here. Please note... Read more →
Music & Masterpieces at the DMA
September 19, 2012
Why settle for one celebrated art form when you can just as easily enjoy two? The Dallas Opera and the Dallas Museum of Art are working in partnership to bring you a brand-new series, “Music & Masterpieces.” Details in the release that follows. (Image courtesy of dreamstime.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Contact:... Read more →
6:30 Tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 18th) FREE at Hamon Hall
September 18, 2012
If you haven’t other more pressing plans tonight, get thee to the Arts District for the 6:30 pm launch of this season’s “Composing Conversations” with MIT Media Lab legend Tod Machover, acclaimed American soprano Sara Heaton, and award-winning journalist Jerome Weeks moderating the discussion and helping us analyze the many facets of Machover. Details here from... Read more →
Room to Breathe
September 14, 2012
Dan Wakin of “The New York Times” has an interesting write-up about Opera America’s brand spankin’ new National Opera Center on Manhattan’s Seventh Avenue. Dallas Opera Artistic Director Jonathan Pell is quoted extensively, regarding his need for an adequate space to audition hopeful singers. Need a room? Catch the piece right here. Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director... Read more →
Reminder #2: Donorbridge Day
September 13, 2012
A cool million dollars in matching funds are available today, Donorbridge Day or “North Texas Giving Day”, presented by the Communities Foundation of Texas. A portion of any gifts of $25 or more will be matched by CFT between now and midnight tonight. Furthermore, there is an additional $10,000 bonus for the organization that... Read more →
Reminder #1: About Next Tuesday the 18th
If you have never heard MIT Media Lab inventor/composer/music revolutionary Tod Machover speak–trust me, you’ve missed something amazing. And in combo with moderation by Art&Seek’s Jerome Weeks, Machover-selected video segments, and a live performance featuring soprano Sara Heaton–it really will be an action packed conversation. For FREE, to boot! We ought to be kidding, but we’re... Read more →
On a Quest for Super Heroes
The Dallas Opera’s shout-out to gentlemen of a generally physically fit nature, aged 18 to 50, to work as paid non-singing extras (or “supernumeraries”) in our upcoming production of “AIDA” is piquing the interest of our local media. I must admit, it isn’t the usual press release that catches the eye of “My Sweet Charity”‘s Jeanne Prejean like... Read more →
Girl’s Night at the Met
September 12, 2012
Those rambunctious Valkyries take center stage tonight on “Great Performances” (8:00 pm on KERA, Channel 13) but I, for one, will have my eye on tenor Jonas Kaufmann as Siegmund. Here’s a taste of what we can expect before the evening is done. The controversial machine that dominates the Robert Lepage production is…mmm…interesting. Some of the same... Read more →
Postcard from Glyndebourne
Whether it’s the high desert or the verdant English countryside, there’s great opera brewing throughout the summer months and this year was no exception. In his latest installment of “Off the Cuff” for Theater Jones, Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny sends all of us his “Postcard from Glyndebourne” about the overall experience. Enjoy... Read more →
Great Expectations, Part Two
September 11, 2012
May I leave work early? Please? I want to have my cat, my iced tea, my libretto, my program notes, and my ottoman in place for tonight’s airing of Robert Lepage’s controversial and acclaimed new production of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” on the PBS series “Great Performances” airing on KERA, Channel 13 at 8 p.m. our time. ... Read more →
Great Expectations
It’s always fun to be noticed and we’ve noticed that we’ve made a several note-worthy lists lately including Katie Womack’s “Dallas Observer” piece on the “Ten Must-Hear Classical Music Shows in Dallas This Fall.” Read the piece right here. We were equally pleased to see that we made the select list of “Hot Tickets” in... Read more →
Walk Like an Egyptian
Don’t let the photo distract you. If you are a physically fit gentleman between the ages of 18 and 50 and have no qualms about being seen in public sans shirt then, “Come to Mama.” No, sorry, I meant “sign up now” to become a non-singing extra or supernumerary for the Dallas Opera’s upcoming production... Read more →
Laura Claycomb on Her Home Turf
September 6, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 6, 2012 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org megan.meister@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES THE 2011 “MARIA CALLAS DEBUT ARTIST” AND ACCLAIMED SOPRANO LAURA CLAYCOMB WILL PERFORM A VERY PERSONAL RECITAL ~~~~ Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art ~~~~ TICKETS GO... Read more →
Time for a New Medea in Dallas?
The stories about the Dallas Opera’s 1950s productions of Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea” are the stuff of legend. One enterprising blogger–Crewmantle of the opera site, COMMANDOpera–thinks it’s time to tackle that formidable piece once more and he’d very much like to see it come together right here in Dallas. I’ll link to the story, while encouraging your... Read more →
Redefining “Game Face” for FIRST NIGHT
September 5, 2012
Who’s got game? We’ll let you decide. Get your tickets now for the fantastic FIRST NIGHT celebrations at the Dallas Opera. There are fresh details contained in the release to follow: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Suzanne.Calvin@dallasopera.org Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 Megan.Meister@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE... Read more →
A RADIANT OCTOBER AT THE DALLAS OPERA
September 4, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org megan.meister@dallasopera.org A RADIANT OCTOBER AT THE DALLAS OPERA! ~~~~ Season Launch: Friday, October... Read more →