Archives for June 2014
Single Tickets Go On Sale July 14
June 30, 2014
Although the prices on subscriptions are nearly impossible to beat, for a variety of reasons, some people prefer to buy single tickets. Let us get on your radar screen now, because when these go on sale July 14th, many of the hottest performances are likely to fill up fast. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 30,... Read more →
Dallas Opera Appoints Ian Derrer to Newly Created Post
June 25, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214-443-1014 Or Celeste Hart 214-443-1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR: IAN DERRER ~~~~ Most Recently Served with Lyric Opera of Chicago and Santa Fe Opera; Appointment Effective Immediately DALLAS, JUNE 25, 2014 – In the wake of... Read more →
Dallas Opera and San Diego Opera Announce Exciting Co-Production!
June 20, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 20, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 817-995-1687 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org Or Edward Wilensky 619-384-7636 Edward.Wilensky@sdopera.com THE DALLAS OPERA AND SAN DIEGO OPERA ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT SAN DIEGO OPERA WILL CO-PRODUCE GREAT SCOTT ~~~~ THE FIRST OPERA BY COMPOSER JAKE HEGGIE AND LIBRETTIST TERRENCE MCNALLY SINCE... Read more →
Give today and a matching donation will double your gift!
June 18, 2014
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO GIVE! Just yesterday we announced that the Elsa von Seggern Foundation will MATCH ALL donations that you make by June 30 to help us reach our fundraising goals and balance the operating budget for the 2nd year in a row! We needed 358 gifts to get there. Now we need 298. ... Read more →
Nicole Paiement Named Principal Guest Conductor
June 11, 2014
It’s fabulous–and it’s official. The Dallas Opera has appointed Maestra Nicole Paiement as our first “Principal Guest Conductor.” More from Jerome Weeks and the “Art and Seek” blog. Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations (photo of Ms. Paiement by Roger Steen)
Dallas Opera Announces Historic Gift
June 4, 2014
It is a phenomenal gift creating the “Betty and Steve Suellentrop Educational Outreach Fund.” More details follow: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart at 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA RECEIVES $2.5 MILLION MATCHING GIFT ESTABLISHING THE BETTY AND STEVE SUELLENTROP EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH FUND DALLAS,... Read more →
Keith Cerny on “Turning the Tide”
June 3, 2014
Our General Director and CEO’s latest monthly column for “Theater Jones” delves into the questions raised for the industry by the dramatic turn of events at San Diego Opera. No arts organization is immune to financial difficulties, whether caused by uncontrollable outside circumstances or unforeseen internal challenges; however, there’s a lot to be said about... Read more →