FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR

Thank you for doing your part in our 65th Anniversary Season!

It is hard to believe that we have arrived at the final production in the 2022/2023 Season. I cannot think of a more fitting finale than Director Michael Cavanagh’s fresh take on Mozart’s romantic comedy. With a delightful score, an outrageous plot, and an extraordinary cast—what more could an opera lover ask for?

This production highlights two new and exciting artists on the Dallas Opera stage for their first time: Caitlin Gotimer and Kayleigh Decker, tackling the wily sister duo of Fiordiligi and Dorabella, respectively. We are also thrilled to welcome back Lucas Meachem, David Portillo, Rod Gilfry, and Diana Newman, all operatic veterans ready to show off their comedic chops.

I encourage you all to read the director’s note on page 8 to learn more about the production’s concept and his motivations for the piece. We are fortunate to welcome Michael Cavanagh’s unique vision for Mozart’s masterpiece to the Winspear.

It is heartening and inspiring to see so many new faces among the longtime supporters in the audience. Having just announced our 2023/2024 Season, we hope to see you back in October for another season of favorites, not to mention the world premiere of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Please enjoy the show and see you in a few short months!

Please enjoy the show and see you in a few short months!

Welcome!

Friends,

Whether familiar or new to The Dallas Opera, I am thrilled to welcome you to this final production in the 65th Anniversary Season—you are in for a treat. Not seen on The Dallas Opera stage in more than 10 years, Così fan tutte, in a charming new production from San Francisco Opera, is a most celebratory way to end the mainstage season.

We set out at the beginning of the 2022/2023 Season with the hope of building new audiences, as well as bringing The Dallas Opera into the North Texas communities in fresh and exciting ways. Not only did we introduce accessible programming—The People’s Choice Concert, A Night Under the Stars at the Arboretum, and The Holiday Concert at Cathedral Guadalupe—but 30% of audiences at the Winspear and 60% of our digital audience have been new to The Dallas Opera this season.

There is much work yet to be done, but the future of The Dallas Opera looks bright thanks to your continued support.

I look forward to seeing you all at the newly announced 2023/2024 Season later this year!