Press Room
Introducing OperaTruck!
April 12, 2021
The Dallas Opera is excited to announce that we are taking our shows on the road! Details in the press release that follows: TDO OperaTruck Press Release 04-12-21 Photos by Karen Almond
The Dallas Opera Presents Joyce DiDonato, a Virtual Fundraiser, and a May Movie Premiere!
April 8, 2021
The Dallas Opera’s annual spring gala has been reimagined as a special virtual fundraising event this year, and will stream on TDO’s website beginning Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. This year’s event, which is also available for on-demand viewing through June 4, stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, soprano Ailyn Pérez, countertenor John Holiday, and baritone... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Cancels Upcoming Song Series Concerts on March 31 and April 3
March 31, 2021
The Dallas Opera announces the cancellation of two recitals in its “Welcome Back” Song Series: bass Morris Robinson on Wednesday, March 31 and the duo of soprano Leah Crocetto and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton on Saturday, April 3, due to a positive Covid-19 test by a contractor associated with these concerts. Additional details in the release... Read more →
The Dallas Opera Announces Free Concert Series
March 25, 2021
The Dallas Opera is offering a collection of free chamber music concerts at community and arts partner sites throughout April and May. Details in the release that follows. TDO Garden Serenades release
The Dallas Opera Returns Live to the Winspear on March 31
March 10, 2021
The Dallas Opera returns to the Winspear Opera House with the new “Welcome Back” Song Series starting March 31, 2021. The series features four major stars in three unique events. Details in the release that follows. The Dallas Opera Welcome Back Song Series – March 10 2021
Texas Opera Alliance Names First Artist in Residence
March 1, 2021
Texas Opera Alliance is proud to announce that Ryan Speedo Green will be the coalition’s first “Artist in Residence.” Details in the press release that follows. Texas Opera Alliance names first Artist in Residence – Ryan Speedo Green
David Lomelí moves to new position as Artistic Consultant for The Dallas Opera
February 12, 2021
Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, today announced that David Lomelí, currently director of artistic administration for The Dallas Opera, is assuming the new role of artistic consultant for TDO effective May 1, 2021. Details in the press release; link below. David Lomelí Announcement – February 12 2021
Free Tosca Simulcast Stream Begins Friday, February 26th
February 10, 2021
The Dallas Opera makes its gripping 2015 production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca available free of charge for home viewing. Registration details in this press release; link below. TDO Tosca Simulcast Stream – February 10 2021
Dallas Opera Cancels Spring 2021 Operas and Announces New 2021-2022 Season
January 27, 2021
Extreme ongoing COVID concerns force The Dallas Opera to cancel this spring’s subscription season set to open this March. A new slate of four, full-scale grand opera productions returns in February 2022. Please link to the press release below: Dallas Opera cancels spring 2021 operas and announces new 2021-2022 season – January 27 2021
Spring Season Update with New Options for Patrons
December 10, 2020
TDO 20-21 Season Safety Measures – December 10 2020