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Ian Derrer Steps Down from The Dallas Opera, Set to Be New General Director at Canadian Opera Company

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced the appointment of Ian Derrer as the company’s next General Director. Derrer, who has stepped down from his current position as the General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, will assume the role on July 1, 2026. Derrer has been at the helm of The Dallas Opera for the past eight years. During {…}

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The Dallas Opera Names Finalists for National Vocal Competition 2026

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The Dallas Opera (TDO) has announced the finalists for its biennial National Vocal Competition on March 6, 2026, at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas. The 10 finalists include bass-baritone Tzvi Bat Asherah, tenor Nathan Bowles, mezzo-soprano Meg Brilleslyper, soprano Lauryn Davis, mezzo-soprano Deanna Ray Eberhart, soprano Sophia Hunt, mezzo-soprano Kayla Nanto, soprano Luna Seongeun Park, soprano Anna Thompson, and {…}

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The Dallas Opera Success With $25 Million Challenge Grant, More than Doubles Endowment

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The Dallas Opera (TDO) has announced the successful completion of a $25 million challenge grant from the O’Donnell Foundation. Per an official press release, combined with new and increased gifts secured during the campaign, the effort raised a total of $54.5 million to support the company’s endowment and general operations. “The Dallas Opera is incredibly grateful to our loyal donors {…}

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The Dallas Opera Cancels Performance Due to Inclement Weather

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The Dallas Opera has announced the cancelation of its Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase on Jan. 25, 2026. The company said that it was forced to cancel the performance due to inclement weather in the North Texas region. In a statement, Ian Derrer, TDO’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO said, “We were so looking forward to {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Present ‘The Little Prince’

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The Dallas Opera has announced that it will showcase the Dallas premiere of “The Little Prince.” The opera by Rachel Portman will be performed from Feb. 6 to Feb. 14, 2026 with a cast starring Everett Baumgarten, Ayden Yang, Kyle Miller, Tessa Fackelmann, Ashley Townsley, Jacob Abrahamse, Keron Jackson, Diana Newman, Christopher A. Leach, and Korin Thomas-Smith. Paolo Bressan will {…}

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The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute to Celebrate 10 Years

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The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Showcase Concert on Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House. The concert will include alumnae from the Institute’s first decade, including Tiffany Chang, Michelle Di Russo, Tianyi Lu, Shira Samuels-Shragg and each will conduct the Dallas Opera Orchestra and guest singers in selections from operas {…}

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The Dallas Opera Hits 50 Percent of Goal Toward $25 Million Gift Challenge

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The Dallas Opera (TDO) has announced significant progress toward a $25 million challenge gift from the Texas-based O’Donnell Foundation. The challenge requires TDO to raise $25 million in gifts and pledges by the close of 2025, which the O’Donnell Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $25 million. To date, the company has secured $13 million toward its goal, including a {…}