Laura Wilde News

AZ Opera's RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE Set for Nationwide Broadcast This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 13, 2017

Arizona Opera's electrifying premiere of the new American opera Riders of the Purple Sage will be released for broadcast nationally on November 25, 2017.

The Dallas Opera Announces Season Opening Festivities

by A.A. Cristi — July 27, 2017

The Dallas Opera announces its magnificent kick-off event of the 2017-2018 Season FIRST NIGHT.

Single Tickets on Sale Monday for The Dallas Opera's 2017-18 'Motives Unmasked!' Season

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2017

The Dallas Opera will open single ticket sales for the five outstanding productions of the 2017-2018 “Motives Unmasked!” Season on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.

Conductors Announced for 2017 Hart Institute at The Dallas Opera

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2017

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the six distinguished professionals selected to participate in the third annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place November 5 - 19, 2017 in Dallas, Texas:

Dallas Opera Announces 2017 Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2017

The Dallas Opera is delighted to announce the winner of the 2017 "Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year" Award: luminous Italian-American soprano Marina Costa-Jackson.

BWW Review: TITUS at OTSL - Grand Opera With No Deaths, No Vengeance?

by Steve Callahan — June 13, 2017

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Winners of the 29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition Announced

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2017

An elite group of nineteen of the most talented young opera singers in the country competed this weekend for prestige and prizes in the 29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition.

Arizona Opera Announces World Premiere of RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, Today

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2017

After years of development, the world premiere of Riders of the Purple Sage, a new opera based on Zane Grey's Western novel of the same name will be unveiled in Phoenix and Tucson.

29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition Brings Together 20 Young Opera Singers, 4/29-30

by Christina Mancuso — February 8, 2017

Twenty of the finest young opera singers in the United States will be competing in the 29th Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition presented, jointly, by The Dallas Opera and The Dallas Opera Guild.

Dallas Opera Announces 2017-18 Season - U.S. Premiere of Michel van der Aa's SUNKEN GARDEN, KORNGOLD RARITY: THE RING OF POLYKRATES, Classics and More!

by Christina Mancuso — January 27, 2017

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its ambitious 2017-2018 Season, "Motives Unmasked!" consisting of five entertaining and varied mainstage productions, including a dazzling U.

Arizona Opera Announces World Premiere of RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, 2/25

by Christina Mancuso — January 24, 2017

After years of development, the world premiere of Riders of the Purple Sage, a new opera based on Zane Grey's Western novel of the same name will be unveiled in Phoenix and Tucson.

BWW Review: Wagner's Music Shines in DAS RHEINGOLD

by Teresa Budasi — October 10, 2016

Richard Wagner's 'Ring' cycle is an intriguing opportunity to immerse oneself in an epic experience -- something akin to reading the 'Harry Potter' or 'Lord of the Rings' series, savoring each singular story, then eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Photo Flash: A New Ring Begins with the Lyric's DAS RHEINGOLD

by Liz Cearns — October 3, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago launches its new season tonight with a new production of Wagner's Das Rheingold, the first opera of the epic four-part Ring cycle, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis and directed by David Pountney.

AZ Opera's Head of Music Appointed to Glimmerglass

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2016

The Glimmerglass Festival, one of the most prestigious opera festivals in the United States, has appointed Allen Perriello as the Director of their Young Artists Program, beginning Summer 2017.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Laura Wilde, Peter Hoare & More for ENO's JENUFA

by Tyler Peterson — June 16, 2016

David Alden's double Olivier Award-winning production of Jana?ek's first opera Jen?fa returns to the London Coliseum.

Soprano Tamara Wilson Wins the 2016 Richard Tucker Award

by Christina Mancuso — April 4, 2016

The Richard Tucker Music Foundation is thrilled to announce that soprano Tamara Wilson – whose “voice of steely beauty and great power” (Houston Chronicle) has already won international accolades – has been named as winner of the 2016 Richard Tucker Award.