(Photo credit: Adrien Coquet) Dr. Caitlin Vincent (University of Melbourne) and Dr. Amanda Coles (Deakin University) have published their findings on the gender inequality and the impacts of non-standard work in the US opera industry. The team tracked women’s representation as conductors, directors, and designers at the 11 largest opera companies in the United States – the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe {…}
The Dallas Opera is set to close its 65th Anniversary Season with the new-to-Dallas production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The production runs from March 24 through April 1, with the last performance on Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 pm, livestreamed exclusively via thedallasopera.TV. Elizabeth Askren, Alumna and Faculty Ambassador for TDO’s Hart Institute for Women Conductors, will lead The {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced cast changes for its production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The company said that “due to illness, soprano Sara Gartland has withdrawn from the upcoming production of ‘Così fan tutte.’ She is expected to make a full recovery, as referenced in a statement made by the artist yesterday.” The company added, “it is also with {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced guest performers and programming for the upcoming Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase Concert. The concert, which is set to be held on Jan. 28, 2023 at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, will showcase four gifted women, Celia Llácer Carbonell (Spain), Yuwon Kim (South Korea), Blair Salter (Canada), and Anna {…}
The Dallas Opera’s former General Director Plato Karayanis has died at the age of 93. In a statement, the company said, “We are saddened to learn and share the news of the death of Plato Karayanis, former General Director of The Dallas Opera. He served the company faithfully from 1977 to 2000 and his impact will be forever felt within {…}
(Credit: Dallas Opera official website) The Dallas Opera has announced the winners of the 31 st Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition, following their live performances under the baton of Music Director Emmanuel Villaume. Baritone Blake Denson took home first place, soprano Kathryn Henry finished second, and soprano Sylvia D’Eramo and mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce shared third place. The People’s Choice Award, {…}
(Credit: Simon Pauly) Bass-baritone Seth Carico will take over the title role in Mozart‘s operatic masterwork “Don Giovanni” at De Nationale Opera in Amsterdam, replacing baritone Domen Križaj. Carico joins a cast that includes Adrian Sâmpetrean in the role of Leporello, Adela Zaharia as Donna Anna, Amanda Majeski as Donna Elvira, Long Long in the role of Don Ottavio, Rafał {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced additional programming for its 2021-22 season. The first event will be the previously announced Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital by baritone Benjamin Appl, which was postponed from last season. Appl will perform Schubert’s Winterreise with pianist James Baillieu. Performance Date: Jan. 30, 2022 The second recital of the season will be by {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced the addition of a new film to its streaming platform, thedallasopera.TV, as part of its Originals collection. The company will release Opera Parallèle’s innovative film production of “Everest – A Graphic Novel Opera” on July 16 exclusively on the company’s streaming platform. The opera will be available for a period of six months for pay-per-view/on-demand {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced that it will be extending the contracts of general director and CEO Ian Derrer and music director Emmanuel Villaume through the 2025-26 season. “Ian Derrer is a visionary and transformative leader, and has brought the Dallas Opera to new creative heights and broader audiences throughout the Dallas region during his tenure so far. It gives {…}
(Credit: Fay Fox) The Opéra National Du Rhin in France has announced that soprano Joyce El-Khoury’s recital has been canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and the current lockdown in France. The recital was set to be held on March 26 and El-Khoury was supposed to present a mix of classic, traditional and Lebanese music. The French government imposed a {…}