The Dallas Opera and members of the Dallas Opera Orchestra present a series of free weekend chamber concerts in a variety of outdoor settings, celebrating spring and the return of live performances. See below for a list of dates and venues. Each performance will include two 40-minute sets with a 30-minute break. Programs and artists are subject to change.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, 1:00 pm
Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Ami Campbell, violin | Junsoo Park, violin | Liesl-Ann deVilliers, viola | Shawna Hamilton, cello | Kirby Nunez, bass
Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed in the outdoor sculpture garden.
Note: Free general admission entry to the DMA now requires a timed ticket secured in advance in order to maintain a limited capacity. Reserve your ticket now. More information on DMA visitor guidelines can be found here.
Location: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Museum of Art Website
DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT CHANGING PERSPECTIVES BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, April 17, 9:00 pm (approximate performance time; 10 minutes only)
Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Katie Wolber, horn | John Holt, trumpet | Rick Bogard, trumpet | Tony Baker, trombone | Jeff Baker, tuba
Program to include Dukas’ Fanfare from La Péri, Canzona Bergamasca, and the Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder.
Note: Performance is free, but capacity is limited due to the pandemic. To safely manage audience size, guests must RSVP through www.TicketDFW.org.
Location: Annette Strauss Square, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2389 Flora St, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Arts District Website | More Info
KLYDE WARREN PARK
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 1:00 pm
Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Katie Wolber, horn | John Holt, trumpet | Rick Bogard, trumpet | Tony Baker, trombone | Jeff Baker, tuba
Program to include Dukas’ Fanfare from La Péri, Tylman Susato’s Renaissance Dances, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed at the KWP Pavilion; food trucks will be available (weather permitting).
Location: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas (over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, between Pearl Street and St. Paul) | Google Map | Parking Information | Klyde Warren Park Website
DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 1:00 pm
Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Ami Campbell, violin (4/24) | Kristin Van Cleve, violin (4/25) | Junsoo Park, violin | Donna Hall, viola (4/24) | Liesl-Ann deVilliers, viola (4/25) | Shawna Hamilton, cello | Kirby Nunez, bass
Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed at the main entrance, just past the tickets office.
Note: Performance is free, but advance reservations for paid timed-entry tickets and parking are required. Reserve online or by calling Dallas Arboretum Customer Service at 214.515.6615 between 9am–5pm. More information on the Dallas Arboretum’s visitor guidelines can be found here.
Location: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Arboretum Map | Dallas Arboretum Website
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
Sunday, May 2, 1:00 pm
The Saturday, May 1 performance was cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.
Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Kristin Van Cleve, violin | Grace Kang Wollett, violin | Donna Hall, viola (5/1) | Liesl-Ann deVilliers, viola (5/2) | Eric Forman, cello | Mike Lelevich, bass
Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed on the steps that lead to the garden.
Note: Performance is free, but advance reservations for paid timed-entry tickets are required. Reserve online or by calling Nasher Sculpture at 214.242.5100 Thursday through Sunday between 11am–5pm. Learn more about what to expect during your visit here.
Location: 2001 Flora St, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Nasher Sculpture Center Website