Originally The Dallas Opera’s Viva Diva! featuring mezza-soprano Joyce Didonato scheduled in November 2020 suffered a couple of postponements due to those tricky pandemic restrictions. Instead of just throwing in the towel, Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer “reimagined” the one-night-only special event into a fundraiser that would be celebrated for … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato
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The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company
COVID-19 has claimed yet another victim — The Dallas Opera’s 2021 spring season. There had been such hopes when the season was announced last summer that the pandemic would have eased, allowing the season to kick off in March. But with “extreme ongoing COVID concerns,” The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer made the very tough call to cancel the … [Read more...] about The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company
MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera
According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer, “The holidays are both a time to recall the past and to look ahead with anticipation to the coming new year. “Throughout 2020, The Dallas Opera has been unable to present world-class live performances in the Winspear Opera House, due to the pandemic. But, in March 2021, we plan to be … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera
MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera
According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer, First of all, I would like to thank Jeanne Prejean for this opportunity to speak to her loyal readers on why the arts deserve your support. Arts organizations exist to do one thing: enrich the lives of other people. If we cannot create, exhibit, or perform, we risk losing our identity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera
March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations
As containment of the coronavirus continues, so do the announcements of cancellations and closures. The Dallas Opera The Dallas Opera's Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer announced that "we have made the difficult decision to cancel all performances, education and community engagement programs and donor events through April 28, 2020. This includes all … [Read more...] about March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations
JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 Season Revealed With The Addition Of A World Premiere And Viva Diva!
The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 season was just announced in the Winspear’s conference room with all types of news. To kick off the announcement, TDO Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer announced the following “Embrace The Passion!” season operas: “The Marriage of Figaro” – Friday, October 9; Sunday, October 11 (m); Wednesday, October 14; Saturday, October 17; … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 Season Revealed With The Addition Of A World Premiere And Viva Diva!
The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
While The Family Place ReuNighters kicked off at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, October 10, the Dallas Opera loving 1st Night patrons were north of the Dallas CBD at Lisa and David Genecov’s Preston Hollow mansion. Just off the entry 1st Night Co-Chairs Carol and Don Glendenning were happily settled in the two-story library, while 1st Sight 1st Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
2019 First Sight First Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were thrilled over the official kick-off reception for The Dallas Opera fundraiser at NorthPark on Monday, September 16. Not only was the RSVP count at over 120, but it was a stellar crowd including NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher with her daughter Sarah Haemisegger, 2019 NorthPark Ambassador Lynn Mock, Rhonda and … [Read more...] about First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
NorthPark Ambassadors Take Over The Mansion Restaurant For Portrait Viewings And Dining By Candlelight And Cliburn
While the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society took over the Mansion Pavilion and Ballroom and the Baker Botts legal eagles dined upstairs on Wednesday, January 30, the Mansion restaurant displayed a “Closed for a private event” sign for the NorthPark Ambassadors (Kim Schlegel Whitman, Kimberly Alexander, Cami Goff, Kathryn Hall, Kim Hext, Linda Kao, Pat McEvoy, … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors Take Over The Mansion Restaurant For Portrait Viewings And Dining By Candlelight And Cliburn
JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo
At the Hall Arts Residences building in the Dallas Arts District, a full house gathered this afternoon to watch officials of The Dallas Opera unveil the opera's 2019-2020 season, celebrating 10 years of performances in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. After guests including Dallas Opera Board Chair Mark LaRoe, Holly Mayer, Kern Wildenthal, Cindy Feld, Don Braun, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season