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    OPERAPOPS!

    This event has been moved indoors to the Winspear Opera House due to the threat of inclement weather.

    This is not a ticketed event. Free admission is first come, first served the night of the concert. We recommend arriving early to guarantee your place; doors open at 6pm. Previous registrations helped us to assess capacity limits and do not guarantee a seat. Walk-ups welcome, based on availability.

    Free! An Enchanted Evening of Broadway Classics!

    Starring Deanna Breiwick, soprano / Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano / Lucas Meachem, baritone, and The Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume.

    Hum along to all your favorites from iconic shows including My Fair Lady, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel, Paint Your Wagon, Candide, and more!

    Three celebrated stars join the orchestra for selections including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Glitter and Be Gay,” and, of course, “Some Enchanted Evening.”

    Plus selections from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann.

    Read the Program Notes online or download them here.

    What to Expect When Returning to the Winspear

    • Please read AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Code of Conduct. Attending a live performance at the Winspear Opera House means you accept the terms of this agreement.
    • Masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times including while seated. If you forget your mask, one will be provided for you. If you refuse to wear a mask, you will be asked to leave.
    • The Lexus Red ramp is fully operational. There is no valet parking.
    • There will be a public safety check as you enter the building. ATTPAC volunteers will assist with forming a socially distanced line as needed.
    • Concessions will be available before the performance through the Noble App. We recommend downloading it to your mobile device in advance.
    • There is no intermission. Late seating will be done at the discretion of the Front of House Manager. Those who arrive late will be seated in a special section, based on availability.
    • If you are an Inner Circle member, please refer to an email from DonorServices@dallasopera.org that provides more details about your complimentary parking and the outdoor Inner Circle Lounge. In case of inclement weather, the outdoor Inner Circle Lounge will be closed. Your complimentary drink voucher can be redeemed at any of the lobby bars.

    View a complete list of safety measures here.

    The Pearl Fishers

    Breathtaking…“an over-the-top display of eye-popping color.”—Houstonia Magazine

    Long ago, two men fall in love with a priestess—then swear to give her up for the sake of their friendship. But they don’t! One man makes her forget her vows and the other loses his life in this torrid tale of forbidden love and treachery. Gloriously romantic music from Carmen’s composer, including the famous “friendship” duet, the sensuous soprano aria, and the tenor showpiece Caruso made famous.

    With stars including:

    Joyce El-Khoury as Leïla. The embodiment of a prima donna, her portrayals “are intense and commanding…and the voice has an innate beauty.” —OperaWire  

    René Barbera as Nadir. From clarion high notes to ringing delicacy and nuance, here is a tenor who has it all—wowing audiences at major houses including La Scala!

    Morris Robinson as Nourabad. Dallas audiences love this galvanizing artist and his “gorgeously rich and sepulchral bass.” —The Washington Post

    Alfredo Daza as Zurga. In his Dallas debut, audiences will fall for his “irresistible lyric sweetness” —LA Times

    Principal Guest Conductor Nicole Paiement conducts The Dallas Opera Orchestra in this production.

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

    The Barber of Seville

    A “magical and witty” multimedia delight!—Star Tribune, Minneapolis

    Count Almaviva wants to wed the lovely Rosina, and she’s smitten with him, too. But her much-too-old guardian plans to marry her himself! Time to call for Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! He’s opera’s ultimate Mr. Fix It—but can he save the day? Find out in this comedic sparkler that’s filled with famous tunes!

    With stars including:

    Lucas Meachem as Figaro. This Grammy Award-winning baritone “draws all eyes whenever he’s onstage with his charismatic Figaro.” —San Francisco Classical Voice

    Wallis Giunta as Rosina. Voted ‘Young Artist of the Year’ in the 2018 International Opera Awards, this stunningly talented mezzo is quite simply “sensational.” —The Guardian, London

    Alasdair Kent as Count Almaviva. Perfectly cast as the ardent Almaviva, this Australia-born tenor “marries striking good looks with delicious sound.” —San Francisco Classical Voice

    Lina Gonzalez-Granados, Hart Institute for Women Conductors’ alumna, conducts The Dallas Opera Orchestra in this production from Minnesota Opera.

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

    Flight

    “The music flies…the opera is fun…and people love it!”—Evening Standard, London

    Fasten your seatbelts! A violent storm has grounded all flights, forcing some passengers and crew members to spend the night together in an airport lounge. Here, they get to know each other very, very well…including a Refugee, who’s been trapped in the airport for several weeks.

    Based on the real-life story that also inspired Steven Spielberg’s movie, The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks.

    With stars including:

    John Holiday as Refugee. “He brings his distinctive countertenor to the Refugee and proves a charismatic galvanizing presence.” —Opera Today

    “Abigail Rethwisch’s fearsome vocal power and range served the character of the Controller well, and she seemed to summon the storm with her voice.” —Utah Arts Review

    Emmanuel Villaume conducts The Dallas Opera Orchestra in this production from Des Moines Metro Opera.

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

    Madame Butterfly

    From rapture to heartache…“A vocal, instrumental and emotional thriller.”—The Dallas Morning News

    Passion flares—and the beautiful and trusting Cio-Cio-San gives up everything to marry American naval officer B.F. Pinkerton. But he’s a heartless cad who ultimately abandons her and their little son with devastating results. Hear some of the most gorgeous operatic music of all time in this fabled romantic tragedy.

    And oh, what a cast!

    Latonia Moore as Cio-Cio-San
    Blessed with glorious sound and stage presence, this Met star and Texas native has “a creamy lyric soprano that could take her to the top of her profession.” —Opera, London

    Evan LeRoy Johnson as B.F. Pinkerton
    Tall, handsome, strapping…a voice with gleaming, robust tone and Heldentenor promise…he is a major talent.” —Opera Today

    Emmanuel Villaume conducts The Dallas Opera Orchestra in this original production from The Dallas Opera.

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

    The Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition

    WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

    First Place: Blake Denson, baritone
    Second Place: Kathryn Henry, soprano
    Third Place: Sylvia D’Eramo, soprano and Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano
    People’s Choice Award (determined by audience vote): Blake Denson, baritone

    Millions of people watch American Idol and The Voice. Why? Because it’s fascinating to see the best-of-the-best young talent compete for a shot at stardom. Now, opera fans can be in the house as some of the nation’s best young professional singers (many already performing with national opera companies) compete for major prize money.

    Hear the eight finalists (chosen from more than 300 applicants!) perform with The Dallas Opera Orchestra — and watch as the panel of international experts, including Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, choose the winner!

    You’ll be part of the action by voting in “The People’s Choice” category. All tickets just $10!

    EIGHT FINALISTS SELECTED!
    The finalists will each perform one aria for the final round performance. Click on the “CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM” tab below to read full bios.

    Sylvia D’Eramo, soprano: “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka (Dvořák)
    Kathryn Henry, soprano: “Al dolce guidami” from Anna Bolena (Donizetti)
    Chasiti Lashay, soprano: “Io son l’umile ancella” from Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilèa)
    Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano: “Dopo notte” from Ariodante (Handel)
    Efraín Corralejo, tenor: “Salut demeure chaste et pure” from Faust (Gounod)
    Blake Denson, baritone: “Ja vas Lyublyu” from Queen of Spades (Tchaikovsky)
    Evan Lazdowski, bass-baritone: “Quand la flamme de l’amour” from La Jolie Fille de Perth (Bizet)
    Ricardo Ceballos de la Mora, bass: “Vous qui faites l’endormie” from Faust (Gounod)

    Winners are selected by a distinguished panel of judges, chaired by The Dallas Opera’s Artistic Consultant David Lomelí and including Maestro Villaume; Afton Battle, General Director of Fort Worth Opera; Christina Scheppelmann, General Director of Seattle Opera; Jean Kellogg, Executive Director of the Merola Opera Program at San Francisco Opera; and Brian Zeger, Artistic Director of the Marcus Vocal Arts Department at The Juilliard School.

    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.

    NOTE: This 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.