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
The Mary Anne Cree Concertmaster
Ami Davolt Campbell
Associate Concertmaster
Grace Wollett
Acting Assistant Concertmaster
Second Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Flute
Piccolo
Oboe
Eleanor Ford Penrose Principal Oboe Chair
English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Principal
Horn
Gerald Wood
Brian Brown^
Trumpet
Trombone
Principal
Tuba
Principal
Timpani
Principal
Percussion
Harp
Staff
Personnel Manager
Shannon Highland
Librarian
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