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Sylvia D’Eramo Receives Maria Callas Debut Artist Award at the Dallas Opera

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Kyle Flubacker/The Dallas Opera Archives. The Dallas Opera has named soprano Sylvia D’Eramo as the 2024-2025 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” for her portrayal of Mimì in Puccini’s “La bohème.” The annual award, elected exclusively by TDO subscribers, is given to one performer each season in recognition of a particularly memorable and outstanding company debut. In a statement, {…}

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The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute Changes Format for 10th Anniversary Season, Names Inaugural Recipient of Peak Fellowship

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The Dallas Opera is set to embark on the 10th edition of its Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors. To honor its 10th anniversary, the institution will shift its format. Whereas before it was a residency with a class of composers, this year, the program will feature a special Anniversary Showcase Concert on Jan. 25, 2025. Among the {…}

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The Dallas Opera Names New Director of Marketing and Communications

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The Dallas Opera (TDO) has named Emily Sitton to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. Prior to her TDO appointment, Sitton was Director of Marketing for Tennessee Performing Arts Center for four years. She was previously at Houston Grand Opera where she worked with the Young Professionals Group. “I am honored and excited to join the dedicated team {…}

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René Barbera, Elena Villalón, Lucas Meachem, Yaritza Véliz, Madison Leonard Among Headliners of The Dallas Opera’s 2025 Streaming Slate

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The Dallas Opera has announced its streaming slate of recent productions. The company had previously announced a slate of operas to stream this summer, mainly those from its 2024-25 season. First up is the October 2022 production of “Rigoletto” starring George Gagnidze in the title role, Madison Leonard as his daughter Gilda, and René Barbera as the Duke of Mantua. {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces New Streams For Summer of 2025 Featuring Javier Camarena, Lauren Snouffer & Sylvia D’Eramo

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(Photo: Kyle Flubacker/The Dallas Opera Archives) The Dallas Opera has announced that beginning May 1, it will release selected operas from its past three seasons for free on-demand viewing via its digital website and YouTube channel. Scheduled are recent productions from the 2024-25 Season, Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Gluck’s “Orpheus and Eurydice,” as well as operas from the 2023-24 and {…}

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Kayla Nanto Wins The Dallas Opera’s Lone Star Vocal Competition

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(Photo by Curtis Brown) Mezzo-soprano Kayla Nanto has won the first prize at The Dallas Opera’s Lone Star Vocal Competition. She also took home the Jonathan Pell People’s Choice. The mezzo will now automatically advance to the final round of the 2026 National Vocal Competition. She has performed with Santa Fe Opera, Opera Montana, Pensacola Opera, Painted Sky Opera, Fort {…}

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The Dallas Opera Reveals 10 Finalists for 2025 Lone Star Vocal Competition

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The Dallas Opera has announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Lone Star Vocal Competition. The finalists include soprano Amelia Burshe, bass-baritone Sam Dhobhany, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Doche, mezzo-soprano Joanne Evans, mezzo-soprano Ani Kushyan, mezzo-soprano Kayla Nanto, baritone Michael Pandolfo, soprano Ardeen Pierre, and soprano Laura Corina Sanders. The 10 will perform on March 7, 2025, at the Winspear Opera House {…}

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The Dallas Opera Reveals Two Cast Changes for ‘Pelléas et Mélisande’

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The Dallas Opera has announced a series of cast changes for tis upcoming “Pelléas et Mélisande” production. The company revealed that Edward Nelson would take on the role of Pelléas instead of Benjamin Appl, who withdrew due to family reasons. This is Nelson debut with the company. Additionally, Benjamin Bjorklund will take on the role of Ynold, taking over for {…}