Anna Pirozzi, Anthony León, Saimir Pirgu, Christiane Karg & Gabriella Reyes lead The Dallas Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Dallas Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera Soraya Mafi, Anthony León, Alessandro Corbelli, and Mihai Damian open the season with Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” with Guillermo García Calvo conducting a production by Stephen Lawless. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-17, 2026 Mirjam Mesak, Zachary Nelson, Shannon Keegan, Andrew Harris, Lindsay Ammann, Brandon Cedel, and Kayla Nanto lead Janáček’s “The Cunning Little {…}

Feb 10, 2026

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

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 {…}

Feb 4, 2026

The Dallas Opera Names Finalists for National Vocal Competition 2026

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 {…}

Feb 2, 2026

Nicole Car, Stephen Costello & Christian Van Horn Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘Don Carlo’

The Dallas Opera (TDO) is set to close its 2025-26 Season with a new production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” TDO first presented Don Carlo in 1988 and was set to present it in a semi-staged production in March 2020 but was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new production will be directed by Louis Désiré who said, “It {…}

Jan 24, 2026

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

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 {…}

Dec 21, 2025

The Dallas Opera to Present ‘The Little Prince’

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 {…}

Dec 9, 2025

The Dallas Opera Announces Erin Morley Recital

The Dallas Opera has announced that Erin Morley will perform in the beloved annual Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital. She will perform on Feb. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District and will be accompanied by pianist Gerald Martin Moore. Morley will perform works by Bizet, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Délibes, {…}

Nov 22, 2025

The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute to Celebrate 10 Years

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 {…}

Oct 4, 2025

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

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 {…}

Sep 10, 2025

The Dallas Opera to Present Maria Callas Hologram Concert

The Dallas Opera is partnering with the Music Hall at Fair Park Centennial and Broadway Dallas to bring a one-night-only concert event—Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour by BASE Xperiential. The evening will be presented on Oct. 31 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The holographic technology will bring world-renowned opera star Maria Callas featuring remastered recordings of {…}

Aug 25, 2025

The Dallas Opera to Broadcast 2024-25 Mainstage Productions on WRR 101.1 FM

(Photo credit: Kyle Flubacker) The Dallas Opera will begin broadcasting its 2024-25 season mainstage productions on WRR 101.1 FM’s Concert Hall program. All broadcasts were performed live and recorded during the 2024-25 season. First up, on Aug. 25, is “La traviata,” with soprano Yaritza Véliz and tenor Javier Camarena. Iván López Reynoso is the guest conductor. This is followed by {…}