Anthony Barrese Assistant Conductor

For an even more satisfying Dallas Opera experience, come early for our FREE and fascinating “Opera Overtures” lecture, underwritten by the Boshell Family Foundation, beginning one hour before curtain at every performance.

MACBETH - Assistant Conductor Anthony Barrese
THE MERRY WIDOW - UNT Professor Stephen Dubberly
SALOME - Assistant Conductor Anthony Barrese
PORGY AND BESS - Director of Education Margery Anderson-Clive
TOSCA - UNT Professor Stephen Dubberly

Friday, Mid-week and Saturday talks begin at 6:30 pm.
Sunday matinée talk begins at 1:00 pm in the Music Hall.

For a more interactive experience, join The Dallas Opera Guild at 4 pm the Sunday afternoon before each opening night for “Opera Insights.” This lively panel discussion, featuring singers, directors and designers, invites your questions and participation. “Opera Insights” is an exceptional behind-the-scenes look at each Dallas Opera production, designed to enrich your opera-going experience.

Lecture Times
Sunday afternoon program and reception offered one week prior to opening night, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Cost: FREE for Guild members. $10 for non-members.

With Professor Jim Yancey - University of Texas at Tyler
How can you add to your enjoyment and appreciation of opera? By learning all you can about each production (in the most entertaining fashion) before you ever set foot in the Music Hall! Fortunately, The Women’s Board of The Dallas Opera provides an annual series of lectures for just this purpose.

The Tuesday or Wednesday evening before each opening night, The Women’s Board hosts a stimulating lecture in the delightful surroundings of the Dallas Country Club. Professor Jim Yancey will share – not only his passion for opera – but the knowledge, insights, fascinating stories and anecdotes about operas, composers, productions and singers, gathered in the course of a lifetime spent loving and learning everything there is to know about this greatest of all art forms.

Coffee and dessert are served at 6:45 pm with the lecture scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Professor Yancey's lectures include musical excerpts from the finest, rarest and most important performances in the world’s great opera houses and recording studios. Attendance is open to all opera lovers and people who are soon to become opera lovers!

A ticket for all five lectures is $125 per person, $30 for a single lecture. For additional information or to make reservations, call Sarah Seddelmeyer at 214-528-5641 or email seddelmeyer@charter.net.

Lecture Times
Coffee and dessert — 6:45 pm
Lecture — 7:30 – 9:00 pm

MACBETH - November 6, 2007
THE MERRY WIDOW - November 27, 2007
SALOME - January 30, 2008
PORGY & BESS - February 19, 2008
TOSCA - March 4, 2008