Although The Dallas Opera Orchestra, by necessity, is largely out of sight during most performances, there’s no doubt that this group of professional musicians forms the backbone of every Dallas Opera production—providing atmosphere, artistry, high drama and consistent vocal support.
On one of the rare occasions when the orchestra performed in concert, a local music critic recognized that even without all the trappings of opera, the ensemble “played with spirit and finesse.”
Music Director / Conductor
Emmanuel Villaume
Music Director & Conductor
Nicole Paiement
Principal Guest Conductor
First Violin
Ellen dePasquale
The Mary Anne Cree Concertmaster, in memory of Rosine Smith Sammons
Ami Campbell
Associate Concertmaster
Grace Kang Wollett
Assistant Concertmaster
The Mary Anne Cree Concertmaster, in memory of Rosine Smith Sammons
Ami Campbell
Associate Concertmaster
Grace Kang Wollett
Assistant Concertmaster
Second Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Flute
Ebonee Thomas
Piccolo
Ebonee Thomas
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
John Searcy^
Principal
Principal
Horn
Heather Test^
Gerald Wood
Brian Brown^
Gerald Wood
Brian Brown^
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Jeff Baker
Principal
Principal
Timpani
Deborah Mashburn
The Joan S. Reisch Principal Timpani Chair
The Joan S. Reisch Principal Timpani Chair
Percussion
Drew Lang^
Harp
Barbara Biggers^
Staff
Brad Wagner
Personnel Manager
Shannon Highland
Librarian
Personnel Manager
Shannon Highland
Librarian
^21-22 Season Substitute
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