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Karen Almond Colors Our World
Yes, she does. Note Karen’s latest photo to grace the pages of “The New York Times, from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City production of Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte,” the second work presented in the company’s glamorous new home, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In case you are unaware, Karen Almond has long [...]
Priceless
You just have to read it, “Savor the Days,” about a first excursion to the Dallas Opera, and remember that this is one of the many reasons we chose classical music and opera to be our life, as well as our profession. Seriously. (Photo courtesy of Savor the Days) Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media & PR
More FIRST NIGHT Coverage
Terrific Opening Night coverage from Jeanne Prejean, who presides over “My Sweet Charity,” an “ongoing conversation for the good of Dallas.” Jeanne, with her photographer’s eye, captured the glamour but also saw the incalculable value of the young couples, older couples, and families with kids enjoying the evening (and the opera) on blankets on the Winspear lawn. [...]
Another Opening, Another Show!
Actually, when the Dallas Opera stages a season-opener, it goes well beyond the ordinary. And these photos by TDO’s Luke McKenzie will give plenty of hints as to “why.” From the red carpet arrivals hosted by WFAA Morning Anchor Ron Corning, the fabulous fashions, the enthusiastic crowds, and the gorgeous weather–it was a night to [...]
The COMMANDOpera Tour Stops in Big D
As part of a veritable eastern-half of the United States tour of opera houses and companies, the Dallas Opera played host the other afternoon to Crewmantle and his guest for an impromptu tour of the company offices and the Winspear Opera House itself. I mean, how could we say no? Crew might affect unusual accessories for [...]
Verdi’s RIGOLETTO
Paolo Gavanelli as Rigoletto and Laura Claycomb as Gilda Photo Credits: Karen Almond, Dallas Opera
Verdi’s RIGOLETTO
Kirstin Chavez as Maddalena and James Valenti as The Duke Photo Credits: Karen Almond, Dallas Opera
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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
