FROM: Qingdao, China
Chinese baritone Rui Guan is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of North Texas. He previously studied at Manhattan School of Music and The Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. In April 2026, Guan conducted the world premiere of That Hellbound Train. His upcoming engagements feature Alvaro (Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas, UNT Opera) and Tonio (Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, Opera Arlington). Previous roles include Germont (La traviata), Gianni Schicchi (Gianni Schicchi), Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), and more.
THE LITTLE PRINCE
The magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s children’s story returns to the stage in this charming production, created especially for young audiences. Watch the Little Prince and his pilot friend learn important lessons about caring and friendship from wondrous creatures, including a fox, a snake, and a very chatty rose. A 50-minute family version of the beloved opera, featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra!
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