By Richard Wagner

February 16, 19(m), 22, 25, 2012

Sung in German with English supertitles.

Love and death are inexorably intertwined in this opera based upon an ancient Celtic legend. In this incomparable work, Wagner, through a combination of musical genius and the sheer force of his personality, shaped radical philosophical ideals about desire, sacrifice, and redemption into a groundbreaking work of art that continues to influence composers, worldwide. This intense drama is sparked by a chance meeting and a powerful potion that drives a Cornish knight and an Irish princess-the wife of his mentor and king-into each other's arms, creating a fiery love triangle that can only be fully consummated in death. The Dallas Opera has assembled an extraordinary cast for this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience, featuring projections by Elaine McCarthy, the creator of special video effects for the critically acclaimed world premiere of Moby-Dick. Only four performances! Subscribe now!

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by Peter Maxwell Davies

March 16, 17 and 18(m), 2012

THE LIGHTHOUSE by Peter Maxwell Davies will be the first opera presented in TDO’s Chamber Opera Series. Performances are scheduled for March 16, 17 and 18, 2012, at the Wyly Theater. The chamber opera includes a prologue and one act (75 minutes, without intermission.)

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By Giuseppe Verdi

April 13, 15(m), 18, 21, 27, 29(m), 2012

Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

The most irresistible courtesan in opera-onstage at the Winspear for the very first time-in this lavish and lovely production from Florida Grand Opera! Set in 19th century Paris, where the young heir to a distinguished family name falls passionately in love with a woman of uncertain virtue. Will she listen to his father's pleas and abandon the only man who can truly touch her heart, in order to save him? The Dallas Opera has assembled a staggering cast that includes tenor James Valenti as the romantic suitor, bass-baritone Laurent Naouri as his resolute father and-continuing in the footsteps of the legendary Maria Callas, who first brought this role to the Dallas Opera stage in 1958-Greek soprano Myrtò Papatanasiu in her American debut as Violetta Valéry, "The Fallen Woman." Glorious music, poignant romance and a "Verdi" tearful ending to remind us why we love opera today, tomorrow, and forever!

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Wolfgang Mozart

April 20, 22(m) 25, 28, May 4, 6(m), 2012

Sung in German with English supertitles.

Is it a) Ancient Egypt, b) Europe in the Age of Enlightenment, or c) a land beyond our imagination? The answer is: d) all of the above. Mozart's delightful, adventurous, and slightly daffy opera that tests the limits of loyalty and love leaps off the Winspear stage in this mesmerizing Lyric Opera of Chicago production. From giant serpents and hot air balloons to magical monarchs and mysterious cults, be prepared for an extraordinary musical and theatrical experience, from start to finish! A dazzling ensemble cast led by soprano Ava Pine (TDO's 2008 Die Fledermaus), tenor Shawn Mathey in his company debut, and baritone Patrick Carfizzi (The Italian Girl in Algiers, 2009) promise to end this season of "Tragic Obsessions" on a very high note, indeed!

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