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Kangmin Justin Kim Wins Major Award from The Dallas Opera

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Countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim has been honored as the 2023 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” by The Dallas Opera. The countertenor was recognized for his portrayal of Hansel in Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” Chosen exclusively by Dallas Opera subscribers, this annual award recognizes an outstanding company debut by a single performer. Born in South Korea and raised in {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Stream Season for Free During the Summer

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This summer, The Dallas Opera will offer all 2022-2023 Season opera productions free on its digital streaming platform, thedallasopera.TV. The free streams will begin on May 1, 2023, with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” and digital audiences will be able to watch performances on demand at no cost on any digital device including Smart TVs. The series will also include productions of “Così {…}

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Ewa Płonka, Lucas Meachem, Sasha Cooke, Lawrence Brownlee, Denyce Graves & Angela Meade Lead The Dallas Opera 2023-24 Season

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The Dallas Opera (TDO) has announced its 2023-24 Season, featuring a world premiere production of “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” Kicking off the season, opening with Puccini’s “Tosca” starring Ewa Płonka in the title role, Joseph Calleja as Cavaradossi, Gihoon Kim as Scarpia, Andrew Potter as Angelotti, Thomas Cilluffo as Spoletta, and Darren Drone as Sacristan in this Andrew {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces 18 Semi-Finalists of Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition

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The Dallas Opera has announced the 18 semi-finalists for the second annual Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition. Presented by The Dallas Opera Guild and co-chaired by Jana and Mac Irwin, the competition will be held on March 31, 2023 and supports emerging Texan singers with cash prizes and a performance in the Winspear Stage, with audience members able to choose {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Livestream ‘Così fan tutte’ with Lucas Meachem

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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 {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Così fan tutte’

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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 {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Perform ‘Das Rheingold’ with Nicholas Brownlee

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The Dallas Opera is set to premiere a new production of Wagner’s epic tale “Das Rheingold.” The opera returns to the company after a 20-year absence with Emmanuel Villaume conducting. Tomer Zvulun, General and Artistic Director of The Atlanta Opera, directs a cast led by Nicholas Brownlee as Wotan, Michael Mayes as Alberich, Amanda Echalaz as Fricka (TDO debut), Brenton {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces Guest Performers for The Hart Institute for Women Conductors Annual Showcase Concert

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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 {…}