World Premiere of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly & More Set for Dallas Opera 2023/2024 Season

"We are thrilled to bring three new-to-Dallas productions and a long-awaited world premiere to our audiences, both near and far, in the 2023/2024 Mainstage Season," said General Director and CEO Ian Derrer. "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the remarkable true story of a man whose determination leads to one of the most poignant memoirs ever written. We are honored to bring this story to our stage for the first time anywhere..."
Mar 16, 2023

Pulling at heartstrings: 'Violins of Hope' live at Kohl Mansion

The world premiere of Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope, by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, forms the powerful center of the new Pentatone release . . . emotionally devastating and cathartic.
Announcing the CD release of Violins of Hope.
Jan 26, 2021

Violins of Hope West Coast Debut Hailed a Success!

Violins of Hope West Coast Debut Hailed a Success!
World Premiere of Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope, a Music at Kohl Mansion commissioned work by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, given five different debut performances in Burlingame, San Jose and San Francisco; live performance recorded for future release on Pentatone.
Feb 21, 2020