Archives for October 2013
Simulcast Slideshow -“Dallas Morning News”
October 28, 2013
For “Dallas Morning News” subscribers only, check out special contributor Nan Coulter’s photos of Friday evening’s Dallas Opera Simulcast in Klyde Warren Park. Great stuff! Access (if you can) here. Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations
Thousands Fill Klyde Warren Park for “Carmen” Simulcast
It was one of the greatest block parties I’ve ever seen. Hope you were there, too! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 28, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org megan.meister@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE ESTIMATE FOR AN EVENING OF OPEN-AIR OPERA ON THE LAWN: 3,764 Patrons... Read more →
Crazy for Carmen
It marked her American debut so the pressure was on, but French mezzo-soprano–in two performances last weekend–showed herself more than capable of handling the heat, and generating a few extra gigawatts herself. The reviews are pouring in, including this one from Olin Chism of KERA’s “Art & Seek” who called Sunday’s matinee “a magnificent hello... Read more →
Emmanuel and Chris – My Heroes
October 23, 2013
While it may not seem to be an amazing feat, getting up early for an appearance on WFAA’s “Good Morning Texas,” I know that I didn’t get to bed before three o’clock this morning and I must therefore deduce that our music director and conductor for “Carmen,” Emmanuel Villaume, and stage director Chris Alexander could... Read more →
Opening Weekend Has Begun!
It’s here! The new Dallas Opera season kicks off in a whole new way tomorrow morning with the inaugural edition of FIRST SIGHT, a reception, fashion show and luncheon sponsored by J.P. Morgan. And that’s just the beginning of what should be a truly landmark weekend. Read on and start planning your picnic now. FOR... Read more →
Are You Ready for the Simulcast?
At this point, Friday night looks as though it will be a bit chilly but dry – perfect weather to enjoy a free evening of opera on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park, connecting Downtown and Uptown. Get a sneak peek from this report on WFAA and then make your plans to attend the Dallas... Read more →
How the Destruction of Bizet’s Paris Led to His Greatest Creation
The years immediately preceding the composition of Carmen brought unprecedented disaster to France, and, especially, to Paris. Emperor Napoleon III’s ill-advised provocation of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 resulted in quick humiliation on the battlefield, followed by the emperor’s abdication and the German siege of Paris—during which, faced with starvation, the citizenry was reduced to... Read more →
Stranger in a Strange Land
October 21, 2013
But he won’t be a stranger long! Not at this rate. Check out the recent articles on the Dallas Opera’s new music director, Maestro Emmanuel Villaume in this piece by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs of “Theater Jones” and a compelling interview with Arts Editor Terry Mathews of the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram.” Welcome to Texas, monsieur! UPDATE:... Read more →
And the Silver Cup Award Goes To….Holly Mayer!
October 11, 2013
Beautiful! TACA has announced the 2014 recipients of the prestigious Silver Cup Award–and one of the honorees is Dallas Opera Executive Committee Member (Vice-President, Development) and Board Member Holly Mayer, who along with her husband Tom, has been a stalwart supporter of the company–not to mention, the arts in Dallas–for many a year. Here’s the inside scoop on... Read more →
On Being James Valenti
Catching up with tenor James Valenti isn’t the problem – it’s keeping up with James Valenti that poses the real challenge. Read on in this feature from Terry Mathews, Arts Editor of the “Sulphur Springs News-Telegram.” James has played the romantic leads in several TDO productions (if you consider the dastardly Duke in “Rigoletto” a... Read more →
2B or Not 2B – Off the Cuff
October 7, 2013
Here’s General Director and CEO Keith Cerny’s latest edition of “Off the Cuff” from “Theater Jones” in which he tackles the split between the subscribing and single-ticket-buying public and its historical roots, as well as the short-term and long-term impact of evolving buying habits on the performing arts. Read it all right here. Suzanne Calvin, Director... Read more →
FIRST NIGHT 2013 at the Dallas Opera
October 1, 2013
Something for everyone on FIRST NIGHT at the Dallas Opera! Read on… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 30, 2013 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 “FIRST NIGHT 2013” “BY LOVE TRANSFORMED” ~~~~ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 AT 5:30 P.M. THE MARGOT AND BILL WINSPEAR... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Presents “Carmen” Oct 25-Nov 10
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 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 PRESENT THE COMPANY’S SPECTACULAR 2013-2014 SEASON OPENER: GEORGES BIZET’S COLORFUL, SENSUAL MASTERPIECE CARMEN LIBRETTO BY HENRI MEILHAC AND LUDOVIC HALÉVY BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY PROSPER MÉRIMÉE ~~~~ STARRING FRENCH... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Global Simulcast of “Death and the Powers”
Yes, Virginia, we’re going global – on February 16, 2014. Read all about it in the release posted below and let your friends in target cities know, so they can mark their calendars now. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Suzanne.Calvin@dallasopera.org Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 Megan.Meister@dallasopera.org National Press Representation: Kirshbaum... Read more →