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The Critical Acclaim Continues for “Tristan”
If you haven’t read all the initial reviews, please scroll down in order to do so. But it’s incredibly gratifying to be able to report that the applause hasn’t stopped, and rave reviews for our new production of Wagner’s transcendent masterpiece continue to pour in. The latest? From Mark-Brian Sonna at “Pegasus News” who writes: [...]
“Oh, Captain, My Captain!”
Illness has forced tenor Ben Heppner to cancel his appearance in Tuesday evening’s performance of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Moby-Dick” at the San Diego Civic Center. Jay Hunter Morris, who sang the role of Captain Ahab in an earlier production of the work in Adelaide, Australia, will step-in for the ailing singer. Hunter had [...]
From the Desk of Artistic Director Jonathan Pell
Basking in the glowing reviews for the Dallas Opera’s extraordinary production of TRISTAN AND ISOLDE, I got on a plane for San Diego to attend the west coast premiere of MOBY-DICK. It was wonderful to be reunited with this magnificent work which we commissioned for the opening season of the Winspear Opera House and [...]
First and Goal
Yes, there’s still time to sign on the dotted line and ensure your FREE reserved seat or seats for the Dallas Opera’s April 28th 7:30 pm simulcast of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at Cowboys Stadium! More details from Rodger Jones at “The Dallas Morning News” about your chance to, as he succinctly put it, “get something free [...]
Tristan & Isolde – What a Night!
Okay, I confess: by the end of the evening, I was struggling with tears (and for all the right reasons). Were you there at last night’s opening of Christian Rath’s stunning new production of TRISTAN & ISOLDE? Was I the only sentimental slob out there who found the overall experience transcendent? The reviews are already coming in, starting [...]
Buy Your Ticket but Hold the Applause
Keep your hands to yourselves – if only for a moment. That’s the opening salvo of Classical Music Critic Scott Cantrell’s piece published in today’s edition of “The Dallas Morning News,” on the new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” opening tomorrow night (Thursday) at an uncharacteristically early hour: 7:00 PM, and the code of audience [...]
The View from Below Deck
Time always puts a little different spin on things and it’s only now, nearly two years after its Dallas Opera premiere, that the participants appear completely at ease discussing the process of “birthing” a new opera of the caliber of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Moby-Dick.” Check out this very interesting piece on the co-production by [...]
The Cowboys Stadium Clock is Ticking
Or perhaps I should say, “the Dallas Opera free simulcast clock is ticking.” Either way, if you are planning to attend the free live simulcast of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” (for one night only – April 28th at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington), you should act now. Did I mention that even the parking is free? Don’t [...]
Talk About Projecting!
Check out the latest from “Theater Jones” and Gregory Sullivan Isaacs as we prepare for Thursday’s Opening of the Dallas Opera’s new production of “Tristan & Isolde. Some of the visuals during last night’s dress rehearsal literally took my breath away. I really think we’re in for a phenomenal ride! But I digress. Projections Designer [...]
Don’t Come Hungry – Unless it’s for Magnificent Music and Theater
Fabulous interview conducted by William V. Madison (Bill, it’s been too long) with our incomparable Isolde, Jeanne-Michele Charbonnet. Devour every word right here and heed her advice about not coming hungry. The new Christian Rath production of “Tristan & Isolde” opens Thursday night at 7:00 PM (note the earlier than usual curtain time) and remains your best [...]
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First and Goal
Yes, there’s still time to sign on the dotted line and ensure your FREE reserved seat or seats for the Dallas Opera’s April 28th 7:30 pm simulcast of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at Cowboys Stadium! More details from Rodger Jones at “The Dallas Morning News” about your chance to, as he succinctly put it, “get something free [...]Buy Your Ticket but Hold the Applause
Keep your hands to yourselves – if only for a moment. That’s the opening salvo of Classical Music Critic Scott Cantrell’s piece published in today’s edition of “The Dallas Morning News,” on the new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” opening tomorrow night (Thursday) at an uncharacteristically early hour: 7:00 PM, and the code of...Talk About Projecting!
Check out the latest from “Theater Jones” and Gregory Sullivan Isaacs as we prepare for Thursday’s Opening of the Dallas Opera’s new production of “Tristan & Isolde. Some of the visuals during last night’s dress rehearsal literally took my breath away. I really think we’re in for a phenomenal ride! But I digress. Projections Designer [...]Opera News
