Press Room
FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT Event Chairs Announced!
June 8, 2017
THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES CHAIRS FOR SPLENDID 2017-2018 SEASON OPENING EVENTS DIANNE AND MARK LAROE FOR FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT DALLAS, TX, JUNE 8, 2017 – The Dallas Opera is delighted to announce that dedicated philanthropists Dianne B. LaRoe and Mark H. LaRoe have accepted the positions of Chairs of FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT, the spectacular 2017-2018 Season... Read more →
Cast Change for May 7th Performance of NORMA
May 3, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214-443-1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES A CAST CHANGE FOR THE FINAL PERFORMANCE OF NORMA by Vincenzo Bellini ~~~~ Soprano Aviva Fortunata Steps into the Title Role Co-Starring Marina Costa-Jackson, Yonghoon Lee And Christian Van Horn Conducted by Music... Read more →
And the Winners Are….
May 1, 2017
Top Honors Announced In the 29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition Outstanding Young Artists Awarded $18,500 in Cash Prizes ~~~~ Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey Takes Top Prize and $10,000 Cash! ~~~~ Second Prize ($5,000) Goes to Soprano Laura Wilde ~~~~ Third Prize ($2,500) Awarded to Soprano Mane Galoyan ~~~~ The “People’s Choice Award” ($1,000) Determined by... Read more →
Dallas Opera Presents the Everest Trio, May 1 and 5
April 27, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 27, 2017 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214-443-1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE EVEREST TRIO: “Dallas Opera Perspectives” with Dr. Beck Weathers The World Premiere of Joby Talbot’s Everest Prelude With Visuals from the British Film Institute And a Semi-Staged Everest Returns to... Read more →
An Evening of Celebration and Rising Stars!
April 12, 2017
The Springs Gala and the 29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition Sunday, April 30, 2017 Pre-Competition Gala Dinner 5:30 p.m. Vocal Competition Finals 7:30 p.m.Post-Competition Celebration 10:00-11:30 p.m. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra Conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume ~~~~ The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera HouseAt the AT&T Performing Arts Center2403 Flora Street, Dallas,... Read more →
A Multitude of Magnificent Presentations!
April 10, 2017
One Week of Special ProgrammingCELEBRATE 60: Past, Present, and Future April 30-May 7, 2017 Honoring Six Decades of Artistic Excellence ~~~~ Springs Gala and Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition Finals “Dallas Opera Perspectives” with Dr. Beck Weathers Arjuna’s Dilemma by Douglas J. Cuomo Everest Prelude (world premiere) and Everest by Joby Talbot The Magic Piano and... Read more →
Reunion for The Hart Institute of Women Conductors in San Francisco
April 4, 2017
The Dallas Opera Announces the 2017 Reunion for The Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors ~~~~ Institute Fellows to Meet at San Francisco Opera Next Week for Annual Reunion, April 12-13, 2017 ~~~~ Seminars and Master Classes, Including Work with Members of the Distinguished Adler Fellowship Program at San Francisco Opera ~~~~ Additional Support... Read more →
The Dallas Opera’s NORMA, April 21 thru May 7
March 28, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214-443-1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA PROUDLY PRESENTS Our First Production of a bel canto Masterpiece NORMA By Vincenzo Bellini ~~~~ Starring Soprano Elza van den Heever in the Title Role Tenor Yonghoon Lee and Soprano Marina Costa-Jackson Conducted by Music... Read more →
Dallas Opera’s Free Simulcast This Saturday – “Madame Butterfly” at The Star in Frisco!
March 16, 2017
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Audition Notice! Supernumeraries (Extras) Needed for Norma
March 15, 2017
Perform on the magnificent Winspear Opera House stage with stars from around the world! OPEN CALL FOR SUPERNUMERARIES (EXTRAS) For the Grand Italian Opera NORMA by Bellini Seeking Men – Women – Children THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 p.m. at The Dallas Opera Rehearsal Center (Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center) 4301 S. Fitzhugh, Dallas, 75210 Respond by March... Read more →