The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the 2012–2013 Season: Pursuits of Passion. Ticket packages will go on sale to the general public in April, and single tickets (beginning with Aïda) in September.
Aïda
Giuseppe Verdi|October 26, 28, 31, November 3, 9, 11
The pursuit of passion leads to divided loyalties in the ancient capital of Memphis, where Aïda, an Ethiopian princess enslaved by conquering Egyptians, struggles to reconcile her love of country with her searing desire for the heroic captain, Radames. Complicating matters, the Egyptian princess Amneris carries a fiery torch for the same military commander, whose love for the alluring “slave girl” (sung by the acclaimed Latonia Moore) could cost him his honor — or his life! An international ensemble cast will breathe new life into Verdi’s enormously popular drama.
Starring Latonia Moore, Nadia Krasteva, Antonello Palombi, Lester Lynch
Conductor Graeme Jenkins|Stage director John Copley
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini|April 5, 7, 10, 13, 19, 21
In Beijing’s Forbidden City, a barbarian prince risks everything to win the hand (and ignite the love) of the cold and calculating Princess Turandot. Calàf’s passionate pursuit of his elusive royal prize will test his wits and stamina, as well as his heart, in one of the 20th century’s greatest and grandest operas! Soprano Lise Lindstrom will make her company debut in the role in which she has earned rave reviews at La Scala and The Met. This spectacular production designed by Allen Charles Klein marks the return of Maestro Marco Zambelli (Romeo and Juliet) to lead an inspiring, all-star cast!
Starring Lise Lindstrom, Antonello Palombi, Hei-Kyung Hong, Christian Van Horn
Conductor Marco Zambelli|Stage director Garnett Bruce
The Aspern Papers
Dominick Argento|April 12, 14, 17, 20, 28
New production celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dallas Opera world premiere commission
To mark the 25th anniversary of this Dallas Opera world premiere, TDO has assembled an extraordinary team to create a brand-new production of Henry James’ atmospheric tale. From the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, across vast expanses of time, space and memory, The Aspern Papers will mesmerize audiences en route to its inevitable-yet-thrilling conclusion! Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham as Tina in her long-anticipated Dallas Opera debut, with soprano Carol Vaness as a famous diva, and baritone Nathan Gunn as an obsessed music lover who will stop at nothing in this dangerous game of cat-and-mouse!
Starring Susan Graham, Carol Vaness, Nathan Gunn, Joseph Kaiser
Conductor Graeme Jenkins|Stage director Tim Albery
