Pianist Mary Dibbern has been Music Director of Education for The Dallas Opera since 2012. A graduate of SMU, Dibbern moved to Paris for studies and resided there for 31 years with a successful international career as vocal coach for the Opéra National de Paris and other major venues throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Dibbern records for Harmonia Mundi France, Claves, Magelone, Toccata Classics, and JTBProd (Paris). Dibbern has edited scores for Musik Fabrik (Paris), Classical Vocal Reprints (USA), and Editions Max Eschig (Paris). Her eight books on French vocal repertoire are published by Pendragon Press (New York).