Archives for 2019
Featured Artist – Anna Skryleva
October 30, 2019
What was the most beneficial aspect of participating in The Dallas Opera Hart Institute for Women Conductors? This unique program explores a wide range of topics impacting future leaders in the field. For me, as a Europe-based conductor, it was quite interesting to learn more about the opera, musical theater, and orchestra systems in US.... Read more →
Featured Artist – Kevin Burdette
October 29, 2019
Kevin Burdette, Bass General Polkan, The Golden Cockerel What is your interpretation of the character of General Polkan? General Polkan is a dynamic character who changes over the course of the story. In the beginning, he is the wise adviser to the tsar, seemingly the only person in the tsar’s world (the tsar included) who... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Hart Institute for Women Conductors 2019 Concert
October 28, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 28, 2019 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org In Concert – For One Night Only! The Dallas Opera Hart Institute For Women Conductors Showcase ~~~~ Celebrating 5 Years of Transformational Success SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House At the AT&T Performing... Read more →
THE GOLDEN COCKEREL Opens Friday, Oct. 25th
October 23, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org The Dallas Opera is Delighted to Present THE GOLDEN COCKEREL ~~~~ Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Brilliant Political Satire about Sex, War, and Power OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 2, 2019 Conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume Directed by Paul Curran ~~~~ Starring Nikolay... Read more →
Featured Artist – Lidiya Yankovskaya
Lidiya Yankovskaya What was the most beneficial aspect of the Hart Institute for Women Conductors for you? When I took part in the Hart Institute, I already had a decade of experience under my belt, but I was having trouble getting noticed by larger organizations and agencies. As I was searching for new management, I... Read more →
Featured Artist – Olga Pudova
October 22, 2019
Olga Pudova, Soprano Queen of Shemakha, The Golden Cockerel What drew you to become a singer? Was there a specific “Aha!” moment of clarity? When I was 15 years old, I had already finished music school. I didn’t want to be a musician, especially a singer, but my teacher told my parents that I had... Read more →
The Magic Flute Opens October 18th – Free Simulcast on Friday, November 1, 2019
October 15, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org The Dallas Opera is Proud to Present THE MAGIC FLUTE ~~~~ Mozart’s Magical, Comical Celebration Of the Human Spirit OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 3, 2019 Conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume Directed by Kyle Lang in his TDO Debut ~~~~ Starring... Read more →
Featured Artist – Paolo Fanale
October 11, 2019
Paolo Fanale, Tenor Tamino, The Magic Flute Why do you think the collaboration between opera and social media is important? The work of social portals is very important today, but for me I still prefer the handwritten letter and the voice of the person who speaks to me. Above all the physical contact with people... Read more →
2019 FIRST NIGHT at The Dallas Opera
October 10, 2019
Media Release from The Dallas Opera FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2019 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO HOST FIRST NIGHT 2019 WITH PRESENTING SPONSOR, TOLLESON WEALTH MANAGEMENT ~~~~ KIM AND GREG HEXT, CHAIRS CAROL AND DON GLENDENNING, DINNER CHAIRS The Winspear Family, Honorary Chairs ~~~~ In Partnership—for the... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Hart Institute for Women Conductors Update
October 9, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org Changing the Face of Classical Music The Dallas Opera Hart Institute For Women Conductors ~~~~ Celebrating 5 Years of Transformational Success OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 9, 2019 ~~~~ Outstanding New Faculty include: Ana De Archuleta, Elizabeth Buccheri, Rona Eastwood, Julia Lagahuzère,... Read more →
Featured Artist – Barry Banks
October 3, 2019
Where did you grow up? I grew up in the village of Packmoor in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Miles and miles of rolling countryside for me to play in! How did you become interested in opera? Actually, I wasn’t interested in opera. I really wanted to be a professional trumpet player. I played the instrument from... Read more →
Featured Artist – Tianyi Lu
October 2, 2019