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The People’s Choice Concert

Kick off the countdown to the 2022/2023 Season with a free concert featuring some of opera’s most famous tunes!

Hear music from Carmen, Don Giovanni, La fille du régiment, and more—including a sneak preview of music from TDO’s upcoming 2022/2023 Season opener, Rigoletto. Plus, audiences vote for the encore!

Taking the stage are internationally celebrated singers from the cast of Rigoletto: baritone George Gagnidze, soprano Madison Leonard, tenor René Barbera, mezzo-soprano Nadia Krasteva, and bass Raymond Aceto! Emmanuel Villaume leads The Dallas Opera Orchestra; hosted by Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO.

Free tickets will be available online through day-of-show, October 1 at 1:00pm. The Box Office opens at 1:30pm day-of-show for walk-up tickets, based on availability. All seating is general admission and tickets are required for admittance. Limit of 4 tickets per household.

Can’t make it to the Winspear? The People’s Choice Concert will be livestreamed on thedallasopera.TV (registration required). Tune in for exciting behind-the-scenes content and breathtaking performances—wherever you may be!

Reserve Tickets

Register for Livestream

The performance will be approximately one hour with no intermission and English translations will be projected. View the full program here.

Can’t get enough opera? Attendees will receive a special discount offer for tickets to the upcoming 2022/2023 season!

Health & Safety Protocols:
Please allow extra time for the required magnetometer screening at the AT&T Performing Arts Center entrance. Weapons (including firearms and pocketknives) are not permitted. Face masks are strongly encouraged for all indoor performances, but not required. Please be respectful and courteous to others for their health and safety needs. Visit our Health and Safety page for more details.

Sponsored by Ann Stuart Ph.D., TDO Board Chair and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

The performance will be approximately one hour with no intermission.

Javier Camarena Recital

“Jaw-dropping virtuosity.”—Gramophone

A megastar with major opera companies around the world, Mr. Camarena regularly sells out both recitals and opera performances wherever he appears. He is just one of three singers in the last 70 years at the Metropolitan Opera to be called upon by audiences to give an encore of his aria during the opera—an almost unheard-of event!

Hear the Mexican-born tenor superstar who leaves audiences all over the world stomping and cheering and begging for more.

The program will include beloved Neapolitan and Latin songs, and famous arias by composers including Verdi and Donizetti.

“Brilliant…the voice is melting and nuanced, clarion in coloratura, his sound sunny and earnest. There is no one better.”—The New York Times

 

Program, prices, and artists are subject to change.

View the full program here or in the Flip Book below.

 

 

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required for all guests in the lobby and performance hall. As a resident company of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Dallas Opera adheres to the health and safety protocols and policies in our home venue, the Winspear Opera House. Together, we put the safety of our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff first. The Winspear has best-in-class protocols in place for every step of your experience with us and we invite you to read about the details here. Additional information to prepare for your visit can be found here.

Presenting Sponsors: Holly and Tom Mayer

The Elixir of Love

A g-rated love story

Stories with music—that’s what opera’s all about! Reserve now for this fun, kid-friendly event.

The lovely Adina is a well-to-do land owner with two suitors. Belcore is an army sergeant who woos her with his natural charm. And, Nemorino is a poor farmer with a heart of gold. Enter “Doctor” Dulcamara who peddles a magic potion he promises will help Nemorino win the girl of his dreams. Who will Adina choose for her husband? Find out in this adapted story set in Texas—a perfect introduction to opera for preteens, though appropriate for all ages.

Music by Gaetano Donizetti. Words and Story adaptation by Mary Dibbern. Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Elizabeth Askren.

All tickets just $5!  $4 per ticket when you also purchase Jack and the Beanstalk! Purchase both online here or call Patron Services at 214.443.1000 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.

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

This performance is suitable for children aged 3 and older and is approximately 50 minutes in length with no intermission. All seating is general admission in the beautiful Winspear Opera House. We ask that you please maintain some distance between your family and others when selecting your seats. Note: In response to COVID-19 safety precautions, there are no pre-show family activities planned at this time.

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required for all guests in the lobby and performance hall. As a resident company of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Dallas Opera adheres to the health and safety protocols and policies in our home venue, the Winspear Opera House. Together, we put the safety of our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff first. The Winspear has best-in-class protocols in place for every step of your experience with us and we invite you to read about the details here. Additional information to prepare for your visit can be found here.

Program and artists are subject to change.

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/.

View the song translations here.

Vote in the Twitter poll here. 

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

Jack and the Beanstalk

Stories with music—that’s what opera’s all about! Reserve now for this fun, kid-friendly event.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum…Before Spider-Man, there was Jack and his Beanstalk! Watch as Jack scrambles up a magic beanstalk, takes on the nasty giant who lives at the top, retrieves his family’s stolen hen that lays golden coins, and then heads back down with the giant in hot pursuit! Jack saves the day in this musical adventure that also illustrates that being nice is always right—and bullies never win.

Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Words and Story adaptation by John Davies, with piano accompaniment.

All tickets are just $5! $4 per ticket when you also purchase The Elixir of Love! Purchase both online here or call Patron Services at 214.443.1000 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.

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

This performance is suitable for children aged 3 and older and is approximately 40 minutes in length with no intermission. All seating is general admission in the beautiful Winspear Opera House. We ask that you please maintain some distance between your family and others when selecting your seats. Note: In response to COVID-19 safety precautions, there are no pre-show family activities planned at this time.

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required for all guests in the lobby and performance hall. As a resident company of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Dallas Opera adheres to the health and safety protocols and policies in our home venue, the Winspear Opera House. Together, we put the safety of our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff first. The Winspear has best-in-class protocols in place for every step of your experience with us and we invite you to read about the details here. Additional information to prepare for your visit can be found here.

The Dallas Opera production. Program and artists are subject to change.

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.

 

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.

Sponsored by Texas Instruments