The Dallas Opera has announced the cancelation of two performances of its upcoming “Song Series.” The concerts, which were scheduled for March 31 and April 3, were nullified due to a positive COVID-19 test by a contractor associated with the presentations. The March 31 concert was to be headlined by bass Morris Robinson with the April 3 showcase set to {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced live performances starting on March 31, 2021. The company will reopen with a song series featuring four major opera stars performing to socially distanced audiences. The “Welcome Back” Song Series will kick off with a performance featuring Morris Robinson as he takes on music by Verdi, Bernstein, Margaret Bonds, Mozart, and Hugo Wolf. He will {…}
The Dallas Opera is set to stream Puccini’s “Tosca” from a 2015 production. The company will stream Puccini’s work on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Central Time and will make it available to viewers until Saturday, March 27, 2021. Those interested in viewing must register online at dallasopera.org/tosca-video-stream. The “Tosca” recording was conducted by Emmanuel Villaume, TDO’s acclaimed Mrs. Eugene {…}
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 {…}
(Photo: Kari Shea) Every Friday, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most sensitive topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. Almost five years ago, working on a social news media product concept, I wrote: “It starts with a whisper…” I remember, this single phrase won {…}
The holidays are in the air and with them come a number of major opera performances and productions from around the world. Those who want to get into the holiday spirit have a lot of options available this week, while those seeking out some more traditional opera experiences from the comfort of their homes also have a lot to look {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
Soprano Eugenia Ratti died in her hometown of Piacenza on November 16, 2020 at the age of 87. Ratti was a contemporary of Maria Callas, singing opposite the famed soprano in 1957 at Teatro alla Scala as Lisa in the Visconti production of “La sonnambula,” conducted by Leonard Bernstein. She also replaced Callas as Rosina in The Dallas Opera’s 1959 {…}
Austin Opera, The Dallas Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Opera San Antonio, and Houston Grand Opera are joining forces to create the Texas Opera Alliance. The new partnership aims to advance and protect the future of opera in Texas. In its first year, the initiative will focus on cross-promoting digital content and programming as well as proving member companies access to {…}
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 {…}
