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The Dallas Opera Cancels Spring 2021 Season

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 The Dallas Opera has announced that the cancelation of its 2021 spring season. The company’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, Ian Derrer said that due to extreme and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the company has been forced to cancel its March and April 2021 subscription performances, with full-scale operas in the Winspear Opera House resuming in February and March of {…}

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The Dallas Opera Confirms 2021 Spring Season, Announces Safety Protocols

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The Dallas Opera has confirmed its plans to move forward with the Spring edition of the 2021 season. As previously announced, the company will open the season with “The Diving Bell and the Butterly” on March 5, followed by an abridged production of “Don Carlo,” “Le Nozze di Figaro,” and “Tosca.” In a press release, general director and CEO Ian {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Stream Famed ‘The Magic Flute’ Production

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The Dallas Opera is set to stream its “The Magic Flute” production from 2019 starting on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The opera features the company’s music director Emmanuel Villaume leading Sir Peter Hall’s famed production. The revival starred Paolo Fanale as Tamino with Andrea Carroll as Pamina. Jeni Houser was the Queen of the Night while Sean Michael Plumb starred {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces Fall Programming Updates for TDO Network Series

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The Dallas Opera has announced new fall programming for their TDO Network as the organization continues to bring music and arts programs to audiences worldwide. The popular series “Living Your Best Life” with Deanna Breiwick, is set to return with its second season, airing Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Central Time. The new season will focus on the traveling artist, and {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Stream ‘Carmen’ Starring Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Stephen Costello

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The Dallas Opera has announced that it will be streaming its 2018 production of “Carmen” for free for a limited time. The video stream is set to debut on Oct. 9, 2020 via the company’s official website. The performance will be available for repeat viewings through Nov. 8, 2020. The production stars Stéphanie d’Oustrac in the title role with Stephen {…}

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The Dallas Opera Promotes Kristian Roberts to Director of Education

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The Dallas Opera has announced that Kristian Roberts will assume the role of Director of Education. Roberts has had a lengthy association with the company, starting with her participation as a performing artists in The Dallas Opera Chorus back in 2008 for a production of “Porgy and Bess.” She was also the co-host of the company’s outdoor live simulcast series. {…}

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The Dallas Opera Moves Lone Star Vocal Competition Online in 2020

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The Dallas Opera has announced that its Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition will move online in 2020. The competition will allow audiences to vote on their favorite singer by checking videos of each contestant and voting here. The voting period will take place between June 1-7, 2020. The winner of the competition will receive a $1,000 cast prize and will {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Veronica Villarrroel Headline The Dallas Opera WRR 101.1 FM Broadcasts

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The Dallas Opera has announced that it will be partnering with WRR 101.1 FM to broadcast two operas. First up will be Gounod’s “Faust” in a performance from 1998. The showcase features Stuart Neil in the title role with Veronica Villarroel as Marguerite. Robert Lloyd finishes off the trio as Méphistofélès. The performance is particularly memorable for the company as {…}

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The Dallas Opera Launches TDO Network, Featuring Emmanuel Villaume, Isabel Leonard, Michael Mayes & Yours Truly

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OperaWire is excited to announce that we will be joining the TDO Network, a new online weekly slate of shows by The Dallas Opera. OperaWire co-founders David and Francisco Salazar will be providing a rundown of some of the major headlines from the past week in “The News.” Check out our first installment of “The News” here and stay tuned {…}