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The People’s Choice Concert

Note: This performance will be moved indoors to the Winspear Opera House. Masks required indoors and distanced seating will be offered. More safety protocols at https://www.attpac.org/your-visit/faqs/public-health/.

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View the full program here or in the Flip Book below. Programs and artists are subject to change.

Welcome autumn with some of the most famous music of all time!

Music from Carmen, Turandot, Norma, Il trovatore, Pagliacci, The Magic Flute, and more—including a sneak preview of music from TDO’ s upcoming 2022 season with selections from Madame Butterfly and The Pearl Fishers!

Watch the stars shine!

Internationally celebrated singers include sopranos Maria Agresta, Kathryn Lewek, Ewa Płonka, and Lauren Snouffer—countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen—tenor Gregory Kunde—bass-baritones Mark S. Doss and Michael Sumuel. Emmanuel Villaume leads The Dallas Opera Orchestra; hosted by Paul Curran, renowned stage director.

Limited capacity! First-come, first-served. Limit of 4 tickets per household.

Health & Safety Protocols: Face masks are required for indoor performances when moving about the venue and when seated, regardless of vaccination status. Fall 2021 events will be limited to 50% capacity to allow for social distancing. Visit attpac.org/public-health for safety protocols and policies, including detailed information about ventilation and sanitization procedures. Visit dallasopera.org/covid for more details on how to prepare for your visit.

Tickets are required for admittance and are no longer available online. The Box Office opens at 6:00pm day-of-show for walk-up reservations.

The performance will be approximately one hour and 20 minutes with no intermission. Digital programs and supertitles are available at the event.

Sponsored by Texas Instruments

Opera’s Greatest Hits!

You know the tunes—you’ll love the stars!

From “Nessun dorma” to “La mamma morta”—enjoy this cavalcade of iconic showstoppers!

Famous arias and ensembles from Puccini’s Turandot; Verdi’s Aida, Mefistofele, Otello, and Macbeth; Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro; Verdi’s Il trovatore; Boito’s Mefistofele; Handel’s Agrippina; Britten’s Peter Grimes; and more!

The music that makes people fall in love with opera forever…

Hear a constellation of international stars, including sopranos Maria Agresta, Kathryn Lewek, Ewa Płonka, and Lauren Snouffer—countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen—tenor Gregory Kunde—baritone Gabriele Viviani—and bass-baritones Mark S. Doss and Michael Sumuel.

Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume.

The Stars of Opera’s Greatest Hits!

Maria Agresta – This Italian soprano is a favorite at companies including Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Met.

Kathryn Lewek – Her Salzburg Festival performances drew rave reviews, including “A wonderful comedienne and a spectacular singer.”—LA Times

Ewa Płonka – You’ll love this Polish soprano star who excels in big dramatic roles like Tosca and Turandot. Please note: Soprano Alexandra Loutsion replaces Ewa Płonka on October 30.

Lauren Snouffer – A Texas native, she’s hailed as one of the most versatile and vivacious sopranos on the international scene.

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen – From cantor to countertenor sensation, Cohen is “extravagantly gifted.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Gregory Kunde – A big-time singer with a big-time voice, this tenor superstar will rock the Winspear with Puccini’s “Nessun dorma”!

Gabriele Viviani – He’ll thrill audiences with one of Verdi’s greatest masterworks—the aria in which the murderous Macbeth contemplates his bleak future.

Mark S. Doss – This Grammy Award-winning phenom will have everyone cheering with two famous arias from two iconic “bad guys” —Don Giovanni and Mefistofele!

Michael Sumuel – As Figaro, this proud son of Texas wowed audiences in San Francisco—and he’ll do it again in Dallas!

NOTE: The October 22 performance will be filmed for future distribution via digital stream on thedallasopera.TV.

Online sales close two hours prior to performance start time. Walk-up sales welcome at the Winspear Box Office, which opens 90 minutes before each performance.

View the full program here or in the Flip Book below. Programs and artists are subject to change.

The Titus Art Song Recital Series

Songs from master composers, spirituals, zarzuela, and more—get ready for a wonderfully eclectic evening of artistry from Angel Blue— “one of the most outstanding voices of her generation.”
— The Financial Times, London

She has enthralled audiences from the Hollywood Bowl to the Metropolitan Opera to Europe’s most esteemed opera houses and concert venues. Now, thanks to Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus, TDO presents Angel Blue in a uniquely intimate setting.

When: Sunday, January 26, 2020

Time: 2:00pm

Where: Moody Performance Hall

With her “rich, velvety voice…Angel Blue is sultry, dramatic, and spine-tingling.”
— The Times, London

Great Scott: Movie Premiere

“A shiny first night in the Winspear…DiDonato was in bright full voice, turning on a dime from slapstick to pathos…”—The New Yorker

Grab your popcorn and your favorite libation and settle in for an afternoon at the movies.

Enjoy Miss DiDonato as both singer and comedienne as she stars as Arden Scott, international diva, who returns home to save her town’s ailing opera company. The premiere of her long-lost bel canto masterpiece is up against a huge football game starring the town’s beloved “Grizzlies” on the same night!

Art and sport go head to head in this delightful operatic spoof that had everyone cheering at its TDO 2015 world premiere.

Also starring, Ailyn Pérez, Frederica von Stade, Nathan Gunn, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Kevin Burdette, Michael Mayes, and Rodell Rosel, plus The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Patrick Summers.

Return to the glorious Winspear Opera House!

Masks mandatory
Socially distanced seating
Seating extremely limited
Meticulous COVID 19 precautions

See more details about what to expect when returning to the Winspear here.

Note: In the event of any COVID-related cancellations, all ticket purchases will be automatically refunded. No refunds provided for free tickets.

“Great Scott” Movie and VIVA DIVA! Sponsor: The Eugene McDermott Foundation

Garden Serenades

The Dallas Opera and members of the Dallas Opera Orchestra present a series of free weekend chamber concerts in a variety of outdoor settings, celebrating spring and the return of live performances. See below for a list of dates and venues. Each performance will include two 40-minute sets with a 30-minute break. Programs and artists are subject to change.

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART

Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, 1:00 pm

Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Ami Campbell, violin | Junsoo Park, violin | Liesl-Ann deVilliers, viola | Shawna Hamilton, cello | Kirby Nunez, bass

Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed in the outdoor sculpture garden.

Note: Free general admission entry to the DMA now requires a timed ticket secured in advance in order to maintain a limited capacity. Reserve your ticket now. More information on DMA visitor guidelines can be found here.

Location: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Museum of Art Website

DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT CHANGING PERSPECTIVES BLOCK PARTY

Saturday, April 17, 9:00 pm (approximate performance time; 10 minutes only)

Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Katie Wolber, horn | John Holt, trumpet | Rick Bogard, trumpet | Tony Baker, trombone | Jeff Baker, tuba

Program to include Dukas’ Fanfare from La Péri, Canzona Bergamasca, and the Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder.

Note: Performance is free, but capacity is limited due to the pandemic. To safely manage audience size, guests must RSVP through www.TicketDFW.org.

Location: Annette Strauss Square, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2389 Flora St, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Arts District Website | More Info

KLYDE WARREN PARK

Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 1:00 pm

Members of The Dallas Opera Orchestra:
Katie Wolber, horn | John Holt, trumpet | Rick Bogard, trumpet | Tony Baker, trombone | Jeff Baker, tuba

Program to include Dukas’ Fanfare from La Péri, Tylman Susato’s Renaissance Dances, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed at the KWP Pavilion; food trucks will be available (weather permitting).

Location: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas (over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, between Pearl Street and St. Paul) | Google Map | Parking Information | Klyde Warren Park Website

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 1:00 pm

Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed at the main entrance, just past the tickets office.

Note: Performance is free, but advance reservations for paid timed-entry tickets and parking are required. Reserve online or by calling Dallas Arboretum Customer Service at 214.515.6615 between 9am–5pm. More information on the Dallas Arboretum’s visitor guidelines can be found here.

Location: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Dallas Arboretum Map | Dallas Arboretum Website

NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER

Sunday, May 2, 1:00 pm

The Saturday, May 1 performance was cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather.

Program to include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, and additional arrangements of opera selections. Concert performed on the steps that lead to the garden.

Note: Performance is free, but advance reservations for paid timed-entry tickets are required. Reserve online or by calling Nasher Sculpture at 214.242.5100 Thursday through Sunday between 11am–5pm. Learn more about what to expect during your visit here.

Location: 2001 Flora St, Dallas | Google Map | Parking Information | Nasher Sculpture Center Website

Countertenor John Holiday with Pianists Kevin J. Miller and Neeki Bey

Winner of the Marion Anderson Prize! Huge fan-favorite on “The Voice.”

“This fast-rising countertenor star brings a sound as luscious as aged sherry.” —Broadway World

“The John Holiday Experience” offers an array of hits by composers from a multitude of genres, including Stevie Wonder, George Gershwin, and Thelonious Monk. “You are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Summertime,” and “’Round Midnight,” are just some of the selections audiences will enjoy in this eclectic program.

Return to the glorious Winspear Opera House!

Masks mandatory
Socially distanced seating
Seating extremely limited
Meticulous COVID 19 precautions

See more details about what to expect when returning to the Winspear here.

Extremely limited, socially distanced seating. First-come First-served. RESERVE NOW!

Subscribers: As a gift for your loyalty and patience, you may choose one of our three remarkable “Welcome Back” Song Series recitals for free. Mention or enter the promo code from your priority email to activate your free tickets. For online orders, click on the “Get Tickets” button below and enter the promo code before selecting your recital and seats. Changes in price will be reflected in the check-out cart and payment screen.

Note: Free recital available ONLY to subscribers of the 2020/2021 Dallas Opera season. One free pair of tickets per subscriber household. Subject to availability. In the event of any COVID-related cancellations, all ticket purchases will be automatically refunded. No refunds provided for free tickets.