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Opera shouldn’t be scary or intimidating – it’s the most exciting combination of singing, orchestral music, chorus work, theatrical stagecraft, costuming and dance on the planet! Opera is the culmination of all the great performing arts and must be experienced to be believed! Opera is:

Outrageous.
There’s nothing tame or timid about stupendously talented artists performing spellbinding stories in glorious costumes and settings. Add thrilling stagecraft and you begin to experience the magic of world-class opera.

Passionate.
There is never a dull moment. Opera is filled with hot-blooded men and women who live, love, and lust with extraordinary feeling and abandon. And some of them even live to tell the tale.

Entertaining.
Unforgettable singing, sweeping orchestral interludes, and genuinely touching performances spell entertainment with a capital “E.” Opera is not musical spinach. It’s genuine “Soul-Food,” filling and utterly delicious – but without the carbs!

Riveting.
Opera is the story of us, and what could be more interesting? Real people – highborn and low – contending with real-life problems and situations or sharing their exhilarating highs. Opera tackles it all with tremendous gusto. Boredom is not an option.

Awesome.
Entertainment choices can stimulate your eye, ear, or mind. Others are made to lift your spirit and a few are capable of inspiring your most heartfelt emotions. Only one does it all. An unforgettable night at the opera will always rank as one of the greatest experiences a roomful of people can share. (Dallas Opera)

Research confirms that the price of producing opera increases annually at more than twice the rate of the Consumer Price Index. Raising ticket prices excludes many and inhibits long-term audience growth. Our faithful donors, generous area businesses and in-kind contributors are absolutely critical in bridging the gap between ticket revenue and the costs of producing a season. Especially in times of economic difficulty, we deeply appreciate your partnership in the struggle to legitimize the arts as a necessary and worthy cause. Opera lovers, we need you and we thank you!

Lucinda Butler
President, Board of Directors

Douglas Nagel
Artistic Director

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