mercoledì, ottobre 13, 2010

November sings at the Dallas Opera



DALLAS, October 13, 2010 – Hot on the heels of The Dallas Opera's historic first simulcast, the company plans to show its appreciation to patrons who have become subscribers, with an evening of songs featuring acclaimed tenor Stephen Costello and luminous soprano Ailyn Pérez. The exclusive recital will take place on Monday, November 8th at 7:30 PM in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center located in the Downtown Dallas Arts District. Mr. Costello created the role of “Greenhorn” in last season’s critically acclaimed world premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s MOBY-DICK and will sing the role of Percy in our upcoming new production of ANNA BOLENA. Ms. Perez is making her Dallas Opera debut this month as Zerlina in the Dallas Opera’s thrilling season opener, Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI. And there’s still time to purchase your Dallas Opera 2010-2011 Season Subscription and enjoy this spectacular perk! The Dallas Opera, with full orchestra, is also presenting a fun, free, family friendly concert for all ages onSaturday, November 13th featuring Dallas Opera Resident Young Artist Aaron Blake, led by Dallas Opera Assistant Conductor Christian Capocaccia. Come and join us at 3:00 PM at NorthPark Center (Level One between Nordstrom’s and Macy’s) for this memorable musical milestone! A listing of the major Dallas Opera-sponsored-or-related events for the month of November may be accessed below or by visiting our website, dallasopera.org.

  • Calendar of Events

1.) Wednesday, November 3, 2010 (7:30 – 10:30 PM)


ANNA BOLENA Midweek Performance


Anne Boleyn. Courtier, seductress, queen. This chapter of Donizetti's famed "Tudor Trilogy" allows us to witness the final, destructive days of the woman whose ambitions altered the course of European History.

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Cost: Single tickets start at $25 online. Subscriptions start at $90 for all five productions. Call 214.443.1000 or visit us online at dallasopera.org.


2.) Friday, November 5, 2010 (7:30 – 11:00 PM)


DON GIOVANNI Friday Performance

Mozart’s brilliant comedy-drama DON GIOVANNI opens the 54th Season of The Dallas Opera. An all-star ensemble cast led by Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot (South Pacific) in his Dallas Opera debut. Call for tickets now!

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Cost: Single tickets start at $25 online. Subscriptions start at $90 for all five productions. Call 214.443.1000 or visit us online at dallasopera.org.


3.) Saturday, November 6, 2010 (7:30 – 10:30 PM)


ANNA BOLENA Saturday Night Performance


Anne Boleyn. Courtier, seductress, queen. This chapter of Donizetti's famed "Tudor Trilogy" allows us to witness the final, destructive days of the woman whose life, loves and ambitions altered the course of European History.

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201


4.) Sunday, November 7, 2010 (2:00 – 4:30 PM)


DON GIOVANNI Sunday Matinee II Performance


Mozart’s brilliant comedy-drama DON GIOVANNI opens the 54th Season of The Dallas Opera. An all-star ensemble cast led by Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot (South Pacific) in his Dallas Opera debut. Call for tickets now!

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Cost: Single tickets start at $25 online. Subscriptions start at $90 for all five productions. Call 214.443.1000 or visit us online at dallasopera.org.


5.) Monday, November 8, 2010 (6:30 – 7:30 PM)


Romeo & Juliet Book Club, Session 2. Come and learn about Shakespeare’s beloved play before you experience Gounod’s opera version on the stage!

Location: The Winspear Opera House, Dallas Opera Offices, 2403 Flora Street, Suite 500, Dallas TX 75201

6.) Monday, November 8, 2010 (7:30 – 8:30 PM)

Patron Appreciation Recital. As a ‘thank you’ for being a subscriber, the Dallas Opera presents an exclusive piano recital featuring opera stars Stephen Costello and Ailyn Pérez. Subscribers ONLY, RSVPs Required.

Location: The Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201


7.) Thursday, November 11 (7:30 PM)


“State of the Arts” at the Dallas Museum of Art

Hosted by KERA’s senior producer Jeff Whittington and featuring Dallas Opera Music Director Graeme Jenkins and John Coyne of Theatre Projects in a thought-provoking conversation about the arts and cultural landscape of the Metroplex.

Location: Dallas Museum of Art’s Horchow Auditorium. Free for DMA members only. Program included in general admission to the museum.


8.) Friday, November 12 (7:30 - 10:30 PM)


ANNA BOLENA, Friday performance


Anne Boleyn. Courtier, seductress, queen. This chapter of Donizetti's famed "Tudor Trilogy" allows us to witness the final, destructive days of the woman whose life, loves and ambitions altered the course of European History.

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201


9.) Saturday, November 13, 2010 (12:00 – 12:30 PM)


“Inside the Dallas Opera.” A monthly program that takes listeners backstage and behind-the-scenes for a look at timely issues and upcoming productions. Hosted by Suzanne Calvin.

Location: WRR, Classical 101.1 FM


10.) Saturday, November 13, 2010 (3:00 – 4:00 PM)


The Dallas Opera Family Concert at NorthPark Center. The Dallas Opera, with full orchestra is presenting a fun, FREE family friendly concert, for all ages!

Location: spacerNorthCourt in NorthPark Center located on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy’s. 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225


11.) Sunday, November 14, 2010 (2:00 – 5:30 PM)


ANNA BOLENA Sunday Matinee II Performance


Anne Boleyn. Courtier, seductress, queen. This chapter of Donizetti's famed "Tudor Trilogy" allows us to witness the final, destructive days of the woman whose life, loves and ambitions altered the course of European History.

Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center

2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Cost: Single tickets start at $25 online. Subscriptions start at $90 for all five productions. Call 214.443.1000 or visit us online at dallasopera.org.


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