Dallas Opera performances from the 2025/2026 Season will be broadcast on WRR’s Concert Hall program Monday nights at 8 PM. You’ll enjoy these four epic performances recorded live at the Winspear Opera House.
Tune in every Monday evening at 8 PM on WRR 101.1 FM or the WRR app as follows:
Bizet’s CARMEN
Monday, September 14, 8 PM
Obsession turns fatal in the world’s most popular opera. Celebrated maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads TDO’s Orchestra and Chorus and the Carmen cast, starring Grammy®-winning mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, tenor Saimir Pirgu, soprano Teresa Perrotta, and baritone Gihoon Kim.
Performed live in French and recorded in October 2025
Poulenc’s DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES
Monday, September 21, 8 PM
Based on a real-life incident during the French Revolution, 16 Carmelite nuns must decide if they will die together in faith as martyrs on the guillotine. Joyce El-Khoury, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Leah Hawkins, Deanna Breiwick, and Patricia Racette all star.
Performed live in French and recorded in November 2025
Portman’s THE LITTLE PRINCE
Monday, September 28, 8 PM
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved French novella transforms into this gorgeous opera by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman. TDO Chorus Director and Head of Music Paolo Bressan makes his American mainstage conducting debut leading the TDO Orchestra, cast, and Greater Dallas Choral Society.
Performed live in English and recorded in February 2026
Verdi’s DON CARLO
Monday, October 5, 8 PM
Verdi’s Spanish Inquisition-based masterpiece has love triangles, political intrigue, and friendship to spare. The cast stars tenor Stephen Costello, soprano Nicole Car, bass-baritone Christian Van Horn, mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine, bass Morris Robinson, and 2025/2026 Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year winner baritone Etienne Dupuis.
Performed live in English and recorded in February 2026