Tag "Liz Johnstone"
You’re Invited – Tonight!
What’s so controversial about Arts Education? Mmmmm. Just about everything: Who funds it? Who needs it? Who gets it? Join Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny, D magazine Arts Editor Peter Simek, and an outstanding panel to discuss the future of education in the arts in America. More here from Liz Johnstone of [...]
Proverbial Talk of the Town
Yes, as suspected, the announcement that the Dallas Opera and Cowboys Stadium have partnered for an April 28th live simulcast of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” has quickly become the talk of the town. You may select from a variety of journalistic takes on the upcoming event… From Daniel J. Wakin at “The New York Times” Classical Music [...]
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 [...]
Tonight’s the Night
If you want to catch the Dallas Opera’s new production of Georges Bizet’s “Doctor Miracle” — kiddie red carpet and all — tonight’s the night at Dallas Children’s Theater. More from Liz Johnstone at D Magazine’s “FrontBurner” blog. Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media & PR
The Donation Clock is Ticking
It’s a great day to give to the Dallas Opera and all your other favorite charities and non-profits! A million dollars in matching funds has been raised and today is the big day. DonorBridge has been swamped since early this morning and, putting server issues aside, they are valiantly handing your much-appreciated phone donations at 214.346.5500. [...]
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Climb Every Opera
The word that the Dallas Opera has commissioned British composer Joby Talbot and American librettist Gene Scheer to tackle the world’s highest peak, metaphorically speaking, is eliciting a variety of reactions. “The Dallas Observer” writes that the still-to-be-created opera EVEREST, slated for production in February of 2015, is our “most adventurous commission to...Rollin’ Down the River
New at “Theater Jones”: the latest edition of Keith Cerny’s “Off the Cuff.” The Dallas Opera General Director and CEO takes this opportunity to explore why the placement of pieces in musical time matters. Read it right here. (Photo of Ganges River delta courtesy of loc.gov) Suzanne Calvin, Manager/Director Media and PRTHE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2012...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 7, 2012 Contact: Suzanne Calvin (214.443.1014/suzanne.calvin@dallasopera.org) Or Megan Meister (214.443.1071/megan.meister@dallasopera.org) THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2012 “MARIA CALLAS DEBUT ARTIST OF THE...Opera News
