‘Carmen’ cast part of People’s Choice concert

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The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) beloved annual People’s Choice Concert returns on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., at the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. At this free event, audience members can get a taste of some of opera’s greatest hits as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming 2025/2026 season. Enjoy selections from Bizet, Mozart, Donizetti, Bernstein and the season opener, “Carmen.” The concert features cast members from TDO’s upcoming “Carmen” production, including mezzo-sopranos Marina Viotti and Kristen Choi, soprano Diana Newman, tenor Matthew Goodheart and baritone Kyle Miller. The event is free, but reservations are required. Visit DallasOpera.org. The Winspear is located at 2403 Flora St. in Dallas. — Catherine Wendlandt