Winspear Opera House Dallas, TX, United States

Many modern halls and houses achieve bright, clear sound at the expense of warmth. The Winspear has richness and resonance as well…The house was singer-friendly, and voices carried nicely…In stirring, full-volume moments, the orchestra sound was robust.

Its size and singer-friendly acoustics (masterminded by Robert Essert) make it a venue most other American audiences can only envy.

…the sound for the Dallas Opera’s first full production in the house, Verdi’s Otello, answered every dream and then some.

…superlative sound—warmly resonant, yet offering clarity and projection for consonants and solo instruments, and excellent balance between the orchestra and the singers… with this fine new instrument, Dallas now has a foundation for such Texas-sized ambition.

The most exciting musical experience came from the orchestra, expertly led by Mr. Jenkins. It filled the hall with a rich, full-bodied sound, whipped up the furious opening storm and projected melting, pianissimo tenderness in “Già nella notte.” The glittering antiphonal trumpets that heralded the arrival of the Venetian ambassador in Act III rang out brilliantly, and the plaintive woodwind opening passages of Act IV breathed out into the hall with warmth, definition and character. It was a fitting introduction to this very welcome new space.

Quite justifiably, it has come to be recognized as America’s finest opera house.

Apart from its obvious beauty, I pondered how I might pack up this gorgeous Winspear theatre and take it around with me on all of my engagements!!! I want to sing everything from it always!