Press Room
Keith Cerny on “Turning the Tide”
June 3, 2014
Our General Director and CEO’s latest monthly column for “Theater Jones” delves into the questions raised for the industry by the dramatic turn of events at San Diego Opera. No arts organization is immune to financial difficulties, whether caused by uncontrollable outside circumstances or unforeseen internal challenges; however, there’s a lot to be said about... Read more →
TDO Family Programming Subs Go on Sale Monday
May 30, 2014
A treat for the entire family! And that’s not hyperbole! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 30, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org The Magic of Opera and Live Music TDO $5 Family Programming Presented by Texas Instruments ~~~~ With additional support from Lockheed Martin ~~~~ Part of “The Perot Foundation... Read more →
Isabel Leonard Chosen for Maria Callas Award!
May 23, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 22, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart at 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org SELECTED BY SEASON SUBSCRIBERS AS THE “MARIA CALLAS DEBUT ARTIST OF THE YEAR” PORTRAYED “ROSINA” IN THE SPRING SEASON’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF ROSSINI’S 1816 MASTERPIECE THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Music & Masterpieces – FREE Recital
May 5, 2014
A beautiful marriage of music and art presented in a free recital! Reserve your seats today! THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART SOPRANO AVA PINE AND TENOR ANDREW BIDLACK TOGETHER “MUSIC & MASTERPIECES” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 5, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071... Read more →
New Role for Artistic Director
April 22, 2014
THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES AN IMPORTANT NEW ROLE FOR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JONATHAN PELL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org Or Celeste Hart 214-443-1071 celeste.hart@dallasopera.org Stepping Down From Full-Time Work, Mr. Pell Will Serve As TDO Artistic Advisor Beginning in January 2015 DALLAS, APRIL 22, 2014 – The Dallas Opera announced... Read more →
Maria Callas Award Nominees
April 17, 2014
THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2014 “MARIA CALLAS DEBUT ARTIST OF THE YEAR” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 17, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS TO DETERMINE MOST BRILLIANT DALLAS OPERA DEBUT DALLAS, April 17, 2014 – Ten artists have been nominated and thousands of subscribers... Read more →
Oh, Say, Can You Sing Winner Announced
April 10, 2014
KEITH ARMSTRONG TO SING ANTHEM BEFORE A CROWD OF THOUSANDS AT AT&T STADIUM APRIL 11, 2014 FOR THE DALLAS OPERA’S FREE “BARBER” SIMULCAST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 10, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Celeste Hart 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF The “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” National Anthem Competition™ ~~~~ Additional Information... Read more →
Heggie and Scheer’s MOBY-DICK Returns to TDO
April 5, 2014
It’s the return of the White Whale and the crew in pursuit of him: MOBY-DICK at the Dallas Opera – again – in 2016. This time, conducted by Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 4, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Celeste Hart 214.443.1072 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD... Read more →
Iain Bell in “Conversation” at Booker T. Washington High
March 17, 2014
Not for the public, because this time, we’re bringing one of the world’s most important living composers to the students at Booker T. Washington High School.
Winners Announced at Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition
March 16, 2014
The daylong competition has dazzled and delighted. Here are this year’s results of the 2014 Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Celeste Hart 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org celeste.hart@dallasopera.org The 26th Annual “Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition” Awards $25,200 in Hard-Earned Cash! ~~~~ 27-Year-Old Soprano Audra Methvin... Read more →