Press Room
FIRST SIGHT Earns Rave Reviews
November 4, 2013
As we always hoped, it was love at FIRST SIGHT. Now, it looks as though pros like Jeanne Prejean of “My Sweet Charity” were equally impressed with this brand-new fashion component to the Dallas Opera’s Opening Weekend. Check out her comments here, as well as the terrific photos she took of the participating designers and... Read more →
Tech-Heads Take Notice
Keith Cerny’s latest edition of “Off the Cuff” on “Theater Jones” explores the technical ins-and-outs of opera simulcasts. Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Read on. Be sure not to miss Luke McKenzie’s incredible photos. Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations
A New Dimension in Song
It is one of the most intimate, personal, and moving of art forms. It is “Art Song” and it has aficionados as passionate as any in the opera world. Thanks to the Titus Family, the Dallas Opera is going to play a vital role in the preservation of the fine art of “art song.” Details... Read more →
Simulcast Slideshow -“Dallas Morning News”
October 28, 2013
For “Dallas Morning News” subscribers only, check out special contributor Nan Coulter’s photos of Friday evening’s Dallas Opera Simulcast in Klyde Warren Park. Great stuff! Access (if you can) here. Suzanne Calvin, Director of Media and Public Relations
Thousands Fill Klyde Warren Park for “Carmen” Simulcast
It was one of the greatest block parties I’ve ever seen. Hope you were there, too! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 28, 2013 Contact: Suzanne Calvin 214.443.1014 Or Megan Meister 214.443.1071 suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org megan.meister@dallasopera.org THE DALLAS OPERA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE ESTIMATE FOR AN EVENING OF OPEN-AIR OPERA ON THE LAWN: 3,764 Patrons... Read more →
Crazy for Carmen
It marked her American debut so the pressure was on, but French mezzo-soprano–in two performances last weekend–showed herself more than capable of handling the heat, and generating a few extra gigawatts herself. The reviews are pouring in, including this one from Olin Chism of KERA’s “Art & Seek” who called Sunday’s matinee “a magnificent hello... Read more →
Emmanuel and Chris – My Heroes
October 23, 2013
While it may not seem to be an amazing feat, getting up early for an appearance on WFAA’s “Good Morning Texas,” I know that I didn’t get to bed before three o’clock this morning and I must therefore deduce that our music director and conductor for “Carmen,” Emmanuel Villaume, and stage director Chris Alexander could... Read more →
Opening Weekend Has Begun!
It’s here! The new Dallas Opera season kicks off in a whole new way tomorrow morning with the inaugural edition of FIRST SIGHT, a reception, fashion show and luncheon sponsored by J.P. Morgan. And that’s just the beginning of what should be a truly landmark weekend. Read on and start planning your picnic now. FOR... Read more →
Are You Ready for the Simulcast?
At this point, Friday night looks as though it will be a bit chilly but dry – perfect weather to enjoy a free evening of opera on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park, connecting Downtown and Uptown. Get a sneak peek from this report on WFAA and then make your plans to attend the Dallas... Read more →
How the Destruction of Bizet’s Paris Led to His Greatest Creation
The years immediately preceding the composition of Carmen brought unprecedented disaster to France, and, especially, to Paris. Emperor Napoleon III’s ill-advised provocation of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870 resulted in quick humiliation on the battlefield, followed by the emperor’s abdication and the German siege of Paris—during which, faced with starvation, the citizenry was reduced to... Read more →