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“When I go to The Dallas Opera at the Winspear, I totally escape my ‘every day.’ The gorgeous singing and the music, the terrific sets and stories — they just take me to another world for a while, and I have a GREAT time.”

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5"W x 10.875"H Folded (17"W x 10.875"H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 Contents

6-15 2020/2021 Operas 6-7 The Marriage of Figaro 8-9 Lohengrin 10-11 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 12-13 Orfeo ed Euridice 14-15 Tosca

16-17 The Dallas Opera Family Season 17 Jack and the Beanstalk 17 Dr. Miracle

18-19 Concerts 18 Titus Art Song Recital by Benjamin Appl 19 Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase 19 National Vocal Competition

20 Subscriber Perks

21 New! The Greenhorn Series for Newcomers

22 Calendar

23 Seating Chart 24 Season Listing and Full Series Pricing 25 Flex and Greenhorn Series Pricing

26-27 Celebrations 26 FIRST NIGHT 27 VIVA DIVA! starring Joyce DiDonato 28-29 Donor Activities 28 Friends of The Dallas Opera 29 Inner Circle Donors

30-31 The Dallas Opera Experience

Projected English Supertitles for every opera

Cover photo by Corey Weaver Orfeo ed Euridice, Des Moines Metro Opera 3

Ian Derrer The Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO

Welcome to The Dallas Opera’s 2020/2021 season, which kicks off

Photo by Karen Almond Photo by Karen with The Marriage of Figaro. Mozart’s stories are always relevant, boasting vividly drawn characters with whom we can immediately identify. Look forward to enjoying this incomparable masterwork with exciting, established stars and debuting artists who will definitely create buzz!

Wagner’s majestic Lohengrin is one of the most beautiful marriages of myth and music ever created. Brilliantly combining intimacy and spectacle, it’s a standard-bearer for major companies, and our unmatched cast is uniquely suited to take on its extraordinary demands.

Few artistic endeavors match the thrill of presenting an operatic world premiere! We do so with Joby Talbot’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

The artists in our creative team are visionaries and master storytellers. Share the excitement as they present the next iteration in a creative journey that saw a stunning personal memoir become a bestselling novel in Europe and an award- winning film at Cannes.

Myths allow us to see ourselves and our communities at the very deepest human level, as Gluck’s breathtaking Orfeo ed Euridice illustrates so movingly. Marvel at how big this story is in a gorgeous production where dancers, chorus, and just three principal singers create a world where love knows no earthly bounds.

Rhapsodic melodies, romantic and political intrigue, unbridled passion and over-the-top death scenes — every ingredient you want in grand opera is yours in Puccini’s Tosca! It’s the grand finale to a wonderful season that also includes terrific special events, a charming Family Series, and the mesmerizing Joyce DiDonato in a sure-to-sellout gala.

So embrace the passion that exists on every level in a season of magnificent music, timeless stories, great artists, and inspired productions — presented by your own TDO company, which is joyfully dedicated to bringing you opera at the highest international level.

Ian Derrer

We had a great time building The Dallas Opera’s 2020/2021 Season Photo by William Neal — one filled with timeless treasures of the repertoire spanning two centuries: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, both groundbreaking operas from the eighteenth century; Wagner’s Lohengrin, a nineteenth-century work that redefined the art form; and Puccini’s powerful and passionate Tosca, which premiered in 1900. Add to that an eagerly-anticipated twenty-first-century world premiere by the creative team that brought you Everest, and you have a season that has something for everyone!

I am honored to conduct three of these masterpieces, including the March 2021 world premiere production of Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly — a riveting account of the extraordinary inner life of Jean-Dominique Bauby, an immensely successful French fashion magazine editor who, in 1995, suffered a massive stroke that left him paralyzed and unable to speak. However, his unexpected ability to still control the movement of his left eyelid enabled Bauby to express himself, one letter at a time, in order to connect with loved ones and painstakingly dictate the brilliant memoir upon which this opera is based.

Whether you are seeking classical opera experiences, epic romances, or cutting-edge contemporary works — all featuring phenomenal, world-class casts — The Dallas Opera aims to please. We invite you to join us for the very best the opera world has to offer.

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October 9, 11(m), 14, 17, 23, 25(m), 2020 For more information on Will there be Figaro and Susanna want to marry — but their boss, the how to subscribe, please predatory Count, has other ideas! An 18th-century poster boy visit dallasopera.org or a wedding–or for the #MeToo movement, he’d like to reassert his feudal call 214.443.1000 a divorce? rights and have his way with Susanna whenever he wishes — #TDOFigaro crushing his despairing wife’s heart as he contemplates a new conquest.

Not only that: there are more domestic dramas here than at Downton Abbey, including a hormonally charged teenager causing havoc, and an older woman who says she has the right to marry Figaro!

But fear not — because Figaro and the ladies are on the case. Plots are hatched, subterfuge is employed, mayhem and hilarity ensue, and real love triumphs in the end.

Matchless music, masterful characterizations, and seriousness behind the smiles make this one of the most brilliant and best-loved comedies of all time.

In Italian with English Supertitles Production sponsored by Betty and Steve Suellentrop 6

Philippe Sly Figaro Starring Creative Team This French Canadian bass-baritone is “an Philippe Sly* Emmanuel Villaume electrifying talent … with expansive tonal grace, Figaro Conductor interpretive thoughtfulness, and communicative Sara Gartland Kyle Lang fervor.” San Francisco Chronicle Susanna Director and Choreographer Sara Gartland Susanna Golda Schultz* Totally captivating and smart as a whip … that’s Countess Almaviva Benoit Dugardyn Mozart’s Susanna, a role ideally suited to this Andrei Set Designer enchanting young soprano “who is a star through Bondarenko Myung Hee Cho* and through … ” San Francisco Classical Voice Count Almaviva Costume Designer Virginie Verrez Thomas Hase Golda Schultz Countess Almaviva Cherubino Lighting Designer A scene-stealer in the Metropolitan Opera’s Falstaff... Kevin Burdette Alexander Rom “her voice is angelic, every line effortlessly placed, her Doctor Bartolo Chorus Master intonation impeccable.” operawire.com Lucy Schaufer *Dallas Opera debut Andrei Bondarenko Count Almaviva Marcellina Back by popular demand, this extraordinary Ukrainian David Cangelosi baritone sings at all the major houses and triumphed Don Basilio in TDO’s 2016 Eugene Onegin.

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October 30, November 1(m), 4, 7, 2020 For more information on Sonic majesty and This is Wagner’s medieval fairy tale — the story of a how to subscribe, please villainy to match mystical knight in shining armor, a damsel in distress, and visit dallasopera.org or two formidable adversaries that ooze evil. call 214.443.1000 “Game of Thrones” King Henry needs a hero to save his kingdom from #TDOLohengrin invaders. And the virtuous Elsa needs a champion to clear her of accusations that she murdered her brother — leveled by a throne-seeking venomous knight and his sorceress sister.

Enter the mysterious Lohengrin — arriving by boat drawn by a magical swan. He’s the hero who will save the day and marry Elsa, as long as she never asks the three forbidden questions. (She does!)

Come and luxuriate in Lohengrin’s vocal and orchestral magnificence — the famous “Bridal Chorus;” epic arias, ensembles, and choruses; and the iconic “Prelude,” with its shimmering violins pouring out glorious sound, in Wagner’s words, “like streams of gold, ravishing the senses of the beholder.”

In German with English Supertitles Production sponsored by Holly and Tom Mayer 8

20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 Gwyn Hughes Jones Lohengrin Starring Creative Team With a big, vibrant tenor capable of handling Gwyn Emmanuel Villaume Lohengrin’s huge vocal demands, “a ‘wow’ moment Hughes Jones* Conductor happens whenever Jones sings … total heroism … and Lohengrin Louis Désiré artistry.” Bachtrack Anne Director Schwanewilms* Anne Schwanewilms Elsa Alexander Rom Elsa A leading interpreter of the music of Wagner and Chorus Master Strauss, the soprano “is famed for her shimmering upper Mark Delavan Telramund *Dallas Opera debut voice and spun-sugar high notes.” Washington Post Catherine Martin Mark Delavan Telramund Ortrud He’ll eat up the role of the evil knight because “the range Stefan Kocan* of emotions he can communicate with his half-divine, King Henry half-human voice appears limitless.” Wall Street Journal

Catherine Martin Ortrud Get ready for her incendiary performance as the arch villainess Ortrud, because “the scale of Martin’s sound is matched by the intensity of her delivery.” Chicago Tribune New Dallas Opera presentation with The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus joining the singers onstage 9

World Premiere March 5, 7(m) 10, 13, 2021

Joby Talbot Composer “I’m Still Here!” Jean-Dominique Bauby is the celebrated editor of ELLE Stage, screen, ballet, orchestra, magazine. Husband and father, he’s a major player on the Paris social scene. and opera — this award-winning But his life shatters when a devastating stroke leaves him paralyzed and multitalented composer does it all! unable to speak — “locked in” like a diver at the bottom of the sea, who can Working with prestigious artists only watch the world go by as he yearns for bygone pleasures. and organizations, including Paul McCartney, The Royal Ballet, But Bauby’s spirit is indomitable, and he invents an alphabet by blinking one Illumination Entertainment, and The eye — “writing” his book with his assistant’s help. And though physically Dallas Opera, he composed the incapacitated, he still has a brilliant mind that can wander and fly like a butterfly, shimmering score for Everest, the freeing him to travel through time and space where nothing is impossible! company’s 2015 world premiere. Experience a remarkable operatic journey inspired by the real Jean- Dominique Bauby’s memoir — a European bestseller that inspired an award- For more information on winning film at Cannes. how to subscribe, please visit dallasopera.org or call 214.443.1000

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In English with English Supertitles Production sponsored by Hoblitzelle Foundation and James R. Seitz, Jr. Additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts, OPERA America’s Opera Fund, and TACA New Works Fund. 10

20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • February 6, 2020 Lucas Meachem Jean-Dominique Bauby Starring Creative Team One of today’s favorite leading men, Meachem is a natural Lucas Meachem Emmanuel Villaume actor whose “beautiful baritone encapsulates all that is Jean-Dominique Conductor worth revering in opera as an artform.” Broadway World Bauby Leonard Foglia Richard Croft Abbe Faria Richard Croft Director Abbe Faria Singing the role of Bauby’s imaginary mentor and Robert Brill friend, he’s a star at major companies everywhere Sasha Cooke Set Designer — excelling in portrayals ranging from Gandhi to Sylvie David Woolard Idomeneo to Don Ottavio. Deanna Breiwick* Costume Designer Claude Gavin Swift Sasha Cooke Sylvie Clifton Forbis Lighting Designer This Grammy award winner and “luminous standout” (New Papinou Elaine J. McCarthy York Times) must navigate the treacherous emotional Andriana Projection Designer terrain of knowing her husband Bauby desperately needs Chuchman her — and is unfaithful. Sandrine/Mercedes *Dallas Opera debut

Andriana Chuchman Sandrine/Mercedes Andrew Bidlack Doctor “She radiates enough vocal allure, physical beauty, and charm to light up the stage.” Chicago Tribune

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April 9, 11(m) 14, 17, 2021 For more information on “I want her back The Greek myth of Orpheus, who uses the how to subscribe, please from you, oh transcendent power of music to reclaim his dead visit dallasopera.org or wife from the underworld, has inspired countless call 214.443.1000 tyrannous gods!” operas and dramas — but none more sublime #TDOOrfeo than this glorious masterwork. 257 years after the premiere, it still packs an emotional punch. Be there as Orfeo, guided by Amore, charms his way into Hades, takes on the relentless Furies, finds his beloved Euridice, faces down Death twice — and wins!

Fathomless grief and transcendent love — it’s all here in music and drama that thrills with ballet and a chorus, famous arias, and the mesmerizing “Dance of the Furies.”

No Greek togas here, but a fresh realization, where the land of the living is filled with beauties, including “Euridice’s emergence from the tomb in a shower of rose petals.” San Francisco Classical Voice

In Italian with English Supertitles The 2020/2021 Eleanor Ford Penrose Mainstage Production 12

Jamie Barton Orfeo Starring Creative Team Anticipate a performance you’ll remember forever, Jamie Barton Lidiya Yankovskaya** because “this great American mezzo is a new Orfeo Conductor wonder of the opera world, possessing a voice of Madison Leonard* Chas Rader-Shieber preternatural beauty and power.” The New Yorker Euridice Director Madison Leonard Euridice Gabrielle Gilliam Jacob Climer* Called a “star in the making” by The New York Times, Amore Set and Costume Designer she has both the sweet, gleaming voice and the Featuring dramatic power to create a memorable Euridice. Nathan Wheatley* Lighting Designer Gabrielle Gilliam Amore Isaac Lerner The role of Amore is about personality and sparkle, and Choreographer you’ll get it from this Texas native who’s praised for her Alexander Rom “beautifully resonant vocal quality.” Texas Classical Chorus Master

*Dallas Opera debut **Hart Institute Alumna

Production from Des Moines Metro Opera 13

April 16, 18(m), 21, 24, 30, May 2(m), 2021 For more information on Living for art … Tosca, the fiery Italian prima donna — adored by her audiences, how to subscribe, please dying for love passionately involved with the artist and revolutionary visit dallasopera.org or Cavaradossi, and relentlessly pursued by the fearsome police call 214.443.1000 chief Scarpia, who vows to have the diva in his bed and her lover shot dead! #TDOTosca Will Tosca submit to Scarpia, who prefers “violent conquests over mutual consent” to save Cavaradossi from the firing squad?

Find out as a dangerous game of cat and mouse plays out to its shocking conclusion amidst the castles and cathedrals of Rome.

Terror, lust, and love at its most tender and torrid — you’ll experience it all in Puccini’s immortal music and edge-of-your-seat drama.

And if you like eye-popping spectacle, then you must see this lavish new-to-Dallas Tosca that “rivals any production of the crowd favorite, anywhere in the world.” Cincinnati Enquirer

In Italian with English Supertitles The 2020/2021 Caroline Rose Hunt Mainstage Production Sponsored by Ann Stuart, Ph.D. 14

Jennifer Rowley Tosca Starring Creative Team She triumphed in the role at the Met, “embodying a Jennifer Rowley* Keri-Lynn Wilson* Tosca flooded by a huge spectrum of emotions and Tosca Conductor artistry that made her ‘Vissi d’arte’ a showstopper.” Gianluca Jose Maria Condemi Operatoday.com Terranova Director Cavaradossi Gianluca Terranova Cavaradossi Robert Perdziola Perfectly cast as Tosca’s hot-blooded lover, this Ambrogio Maestri* Set and Costume Italian tenor wowed TDO audiences in his 2017 debut Baron Scarpia Designer as Butterfly’s callous suitor. Adam Lau Thomas Hase Angelotti Lighting Designer Ambrogio Maestri Baron Scarpia Dale Travis Alexander Rom “His Scarpia conveys plenty of imperious power and Sacristan Chorus Master the usual sadism, but also a cunning geniality that can David Cangelosi *Dallas Opera debut lift the character above the level of a cartoon bad guy.” Spoletta Los Angeles Times

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Stories with music — that’s what opera’s all about! Reserve now for these kid-friendly programs.

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Sir Arthur Sullivan Music, John Davies Words and Story adaptation With piano accompaniment

Jack’s mother sends him off to sell the family cow so they can use the money for food. However, Jack gets talked into buying some supposedly magic beans. But the beans are magic — sprouting into a cloud-high beanstalk that leads Jack up to a magic castle that’s filled with riches and occupied by a very mean giant with a very nice wife.

And there’s more: the giant’s got a hen that lays golden coins that he stole from Jack!

But, what goes up must come down, and Jack does — the priceless hen in hand and a very angry giant in hot pursuit!

See what happens in this charming musical where everyone learns that bullying is never right, being kind is always right, crime never pays, and occasionally, disobeying your mother works out just fine.

A Dallas Opera production with new sets and costumes!

Love cures all! Doctor Miracle Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2 pm & Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2 pm

Georges Bizet Music, Léon Battu and Ludovic Halévy Libretto

Lovely Laurette wants to marry the soldier, Silvio — but her Dad, the Mayor, says there’s no way he’ll permit the wedding. But when His Honor sends the young man packing, Silvio springs into action with ingenuity and drive that would make Figaro proud!

First he’s disguises himself as a valet and gets hired as the family’s cook.

Then, he prepares the “perfect” French omelet that’s anything but!

Finally, disguised as Dr. Miracle — he arrives on the scene with the antidote to the awful egg concoction, promising to “save” the family from supposed food poisoning as long as he can marry Laurette!

Young love triumphs in this delightful musical presentation, with music by Carmen’s composer.

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Lieder Royalty - Benjamin Appl, Baritone Robert E. & Jean Ann Titus Art Song Recital Series

Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2 pm Moody Performance Hall

In its grand tradition of bringing Texas audiences today’s most important song recitalists, TDO proudly presents German baritone Benjamin Appl — revered for a voice “that sounds like he belongs to the last of the old great masters of song “… with an almost infinite range of colors.” Suddeutsche Zeitung

Mentored by the legendary Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and named Gramophone Young Artist of the Year in 2016, “Appl is not only a singer of boundless promise, he is already a great artist.” BBC Music Magazine

“A vocal presence so arresting it almost seems hypnotic.” Irish Times

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Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm Winspear Opera House | with The Dallas Opera Orchestra

Six of the opera world’s most brilliant young conductors are front and

Photo by Karen Almond Photo by Karen center for an evening of opera favorites, sung by some of the country’s top young singers and featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra.

More than 150 women conductors from more than 30 countries compete for a place in TDO’s prestigious Linda and Mitch Hart Institute — but only six are chosen to participate in the intensive two-week residency, which includes working with some of today’s most renowned maestri. This concert is the grand finale — with opera managers from all over the world coming to scout the leaders of tomorrow!

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Sponsored by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Stemmons Foundation, and Martha McCarty Wells. Join the Judges! The Dallas Opera National Vocal Competition

Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7:30 pm Winspear Opera House | with The Dallas Opera Orchestra

Millions of people watch American Idol and The Voice. Why? Because it’s

Photo by Karen Almond Photo by Karen fascinating to see the best-of-the-best young talent compete for a shot at stardom.

Now, opera fans can be in the house as some of the nation’s best young professional singers (many already performing with national opera companies) compete for major prize money.

Hear the six finalists (chosen from more than 300 applicants!) perform with The Dallas Opera Orchestra — and watch as the panel of international experts, led by General Director and CEO Ian Derrer and Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, choose the winner!

You’ll be part of the action by voting in “The People’s Choice” category.

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 2020- 2021 Season Calendar Dates and performance times subject to change 2020/2021October - November, 2020 Calendar Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday ThursdayFridaySaturday Oct 45 6789The Marriage of 10 Jack & the Figaro Beanstalk 8:00 pm 2:00 pm FIRST NIGHT 11 The Marriage of 12 13 14 The Marriage of 15 16 17 The Marriage of Figaro Figaro Figaro 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

18 19 20 21 22 23 The Marriage of 24 Doctor Miracle Figaro 2:00 pm 7:30 pm

25 The Marriage of 26 27 28 29 30 Lohengrin 31 Figaro 7:00 pm 2:00 pm

Nov 1 Lohengrin 2345Lohengrin 6 Joyce DiDonato 7 Lohengrin 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Concert 7:00 pm 7:00 pm VIVA DIVA! January - February, 2021 Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 31 Feb 12 34 56 Titus Art Song Recital 2:00 pm 78910111213

14 15 16 17 18 19 Hart Institute for 20 Women Conductors Showcase 7:30 pm March, 2021 Sunday Monday TuesdayWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 28 Mar 12 34 56The Diving Bell Doctor Miracle and the Butterﬂy 2:00 pm 7:30 pm

78The Diving Bell 9101The Diving Bell 11213 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and the Butterfly and the Butterfly 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

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18 Tosca 19 20 21 Tosca 22 23 24 Tosca 2:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

25 26 27 28 29 30 Tosca May 1 7:30 pm Vocal Competition 7:30 pm

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 Flex Subscriptions Pricing for 3, 4 or 5 opera packages. Save up to 15% Choose 3, 4, or 5 operas and save up to 15% over single-ticket prices. Prices shown are PER OPERA. Choose your dates and seating categories and then add the total to determine your Flex Series price. Please note that Flex Series are not renewable and you will not have the same seats for every opera.

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FIRST NIGHT It’s the Party of the Year! Exclusive Pre-Performance Dinner and After-Party with the Cast Chairs: Bela and Chase Cooley

Friday, October 9, 2020, beginning at 5:30 pm

It’s FIRST NIGHT, the glamorous opening night party for The Dallas Opera’s 2020/2021 season — and everyone wants to be there!

First, enjoy a sumptuous and elegant black-tie reception and dinner at Hall Arts Promenade before experiencing The Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Then, stroll down the red carpet to the Winspear Opera House for what’s sure to be a brilliant evening of artistry. Finally, meet the stars of the show at the VIP after-party in Hamon Hall — replete with champagne, fine wines, and a deliciously decadent dessert bar.

It’s an evening that would dazzle even Count and Countess Almaviva — so make your reservation now!

Tickets extremely limited. Call Tracy Mott at 214.443.1063 or visit dallasopera.org/firstnight for more information.

* Note: Subscribers with Opening Night in their series, or those purchasing regularly-priced single tickets for TDO’s Opening Night, will enjoy a live band and cash bar immediately after the performance. Dance till midnight in the beautiful Winspear Opera House lobby. Single tickets on sale in July.

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 Photo by Josef Fischnalle VIVA DIVA! starring Joyce DiDonato TDO Gala Concert and Dinner Featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Emmanuel Villaume Friday, November 6, 2020 at 7 pm Winspear Opera House Honorary Chair: Mary McDermott Cook Chairs: Bela and Chase Cooley

Multi-Grammy Award-Winner. 2018 Olivier Award-Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Opera. Female Singer of the Year, Opus Klassik/Germany.

Whenever this captivating mezzo soprano steps on a stage to perform, it becomes a major event. Vocal artistry at the highest level and a sparkling intelligence and personality that shine through everything she sings — this is what makes Joyce DiDonato one of the most popular and revered artists of our time. Miss DiDonato’s program will include Berlioz’s The Death of Cleopatra and Jake Heggie’s song cycle Camille Claudel: Into the Fire, written especially for the artist. Maestro Villaume conducts The Dallas Opera Orchestra in works by Beethoven to celebrate his 250th birthday, and more!

“The vivacious DiDonato had the sold out audience practically eating out of the palm of her hand … everything was so engagingly sung that you didn’t want it to end.” Chicago Tribune

“The staggering, joyful artistry of Joyce DiDonato reminds us that in any generation, there are a few giants … .She is a transformative artist … and when she sings, the world is suddenly brighter.” Gramophone

Special Subscriber-Only Prices Gala Onstage Dinner with Joyce DiDonato and Cree Box Circle $325 Jake Heggie following the concert! Orch/Aisle $225 Available to patrons who purchase Premium Concert and Dinner packages starting at $1,200 per ticket. Orch/Center $200 Orch/Front/Terrace & For more information, kindly call $170 Mezz. Front Center Tracy Mott at 214.443.1063 or visit dallasopera.org/gala Orch. Rear & Terrace/ $130 Mezz. Rear Dress Front $90 Grand Tier Front $60 Grand Tier Rear $30 27

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 “Seeing opera in the Winspear Opera House is breathtaking! We are so fortunate to have The Dallas Opera … everyone should take the opportunity and GO!”

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20-TDO-003 The Dallas Opera 2020/2021 Season Brochure • 4/4 • 8.5”W x 10.875”H Folded (17”W x 10.875”H Flat) • Built at 100% Proofed at 100% • Mechanical HCK2 • Designed by Tad Dobbs • January 20, 2020 20-TDO-003 TheDallas Opera2020/2021 SeasonBrochure •4/48.5”W x10.875”H Folded (17”Wx10.875”H Flat)•Builtat 100%Proofed at100%•Mechanical HCK2 •Designed byTad Dobbs •January20, 2020 Photo by Corey Weaver Photo by Corey Opera Orfeo ed Euridice, Des Moines Metro

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