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 iconic arias from Bellini, Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, Gounod, and more, with live accompaniment from The Dallas Opera Orchestra.

In a statement, Ken Novice, president and CEO of Broadway Dallas said, “Broadway Dallas believes that partnerships among Dallas arts organizations are a key element of what makes this such a fantastic arts community. Partnering with The Dallas Opera to present this groundbreaking new way to experience an important piece of Dallas history is extremely exciting for all of us. The combination of tradition and technology perfectly suits our celebration of the Music Hall Centennial as we reflect on the past and look toward the future.”

Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO added , “The incomparable diva Maria Callas is lovingly entwined with the heart of The Dallas Opera. Her 1957 opening night concert set the bar for our company’s artistic standards. We are thrilled to partner with Broadway Dallas to relive Callas’ incredible legacy – and with it, an important part of Dallas history.”

In November 1957, the Dallas Opera opened with a headlining concert starring Maria Callas at the State Fair Music Hall and was accompanied by Maestro Nicola Rescigno and The Dallas Civic Opera Orchestra Nearly 70 years later, Maria Callas’ electrifying voice will be reunited with The Dallas Opera Orchestra at the Music Hall to make history once again.

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