Dallas Opera

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Dallas Opera

OPERA

Founded 1957 as the Dallas Civic Opera.

"The Dallas Opera opened with an unforgettable performance by legendary Greek soprano Maria Callas in November of 1957. Subsequently, The Dallas Opera has presented many international stars in their American debuts, including Dame Joan Sutherland, Montserrat Caballé, Jon Vickers and Plácido Domingo, as well as designer/director Franco Zeffirelli."

Official Website:
http://www.dallasopera.org/

Location:
Dallas, TX

Founding Date:
Mar-1957

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Ruben E. Esquivel Business c. 1943 VP at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Kent B. Foster Business 1944 CEO of Ingram Micro, 2000-05

Nicola Rescigno Conductor 28-May-1916 4-Aug-2008 Conductor, Dallas Opera, 1957-90

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