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Greetings from the President . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cast, Artistic, and Production Staff . . . . . . . . . 8
Orchestra & Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Administrative Staff and Board of Directors . . . . 12
The Elixir of Love Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Artist Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
In-Kind Gifts & Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . 36
Partners in Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Individual Donor Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restaurant Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
A Look Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Cover Photo: Douglas Hamer, Lyric Opera of Kansas City
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On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Welcome!
What a year this has been . It seems as though every time you turn around, there is yet more bad news on every front . Ready for a change? So are we . And we’ve devised our own cultural stimulus plan for the 2009–2010 Season, featuring a pair of sparkling gems from the treasure chest of opera, and one dazzling new production displaying an array of exotic delights .
Sacramento Opera’s new season opens with this production of Donizetti’s comedy, The Elixir of Love on November 20, 22 and 24, 2009, a charming and wistful look at the foibles of young love emboldened by the misguided belief that true love can be found in a bottle . Elixir will be followed in February by Verdi’s gripping melodrama of the follies of love both won and lost, La Traviata, on February 26, 28, and March 2, 2010 . The season closes with an extraordinarily special treat, as we take a good look at two works being considered for future production . On May 7 and 9, 2010 only, we will present opera at its grandest in a Russian double-bill featuring concert stagings of extended highlights from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and The Queen of Spades, both based on the works of one of Russia’s most acclaimed writers, Alexander Pushkin .
Undoubtedly, you too have been affected by the economic roller coaster ride this year . Even in the best of times, Sacramento Opera’s subscription and ticket sales cover
Greetings from the President
only 60% of our operating expense. The balance must come from contributions. Consider, if we had to rely on ticket sales alone, it would be necessary to raise ticket prices across the board by 40% to meet our financial obligations . A $58 dollar ticket would jump to $97 in price!
And so, we must turn to those who believe that Sacramento Opera is an important asset and key component of the region’s cultural landscape… like you . I hope you will play an active role in helping us close the gap and ensure that our revenue keeps pace with production costs by making a donation . If you are already a donor, an increase in your annual gift of just 10% can make all the difference in our ability to continue to bring forth productions that entertain and captivate our audiences . A Partner-in-Performance envelope may be found in this program booklet . You may leave your gift at the information desk in the lobby, or mail it to the Sacramento Opera office .
Thank you for being a part of Sacramento Opera’s 2009-2010 Season . Here’s to another captivating year!
Sincerely yours,
Michael E. Chase President, Board of Directors
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cast
Nemorino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dinyar Vania
Adina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katrina Thurman*
Belcore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Small
Dr . Dulcamara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Igor Vieira*
Giannetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrie Hennessey
Supernumeraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Hard
Erica Wilensartistic
Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timm Rolek
Stage Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . José Maria Condemi*
Chorus Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ming Luke
Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamila Gray
Wig and Makeup Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslee Newcomb
Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yvette A . Harding
Set Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . Keith Brumley
for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Titleist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Schultze
production
Production Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Gray†
Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Evon
Technical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Stanfill
Costume Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gabriella Nance
Cast, Artistic, & Production Staff
The Elixir of Love
Sung in Italian, with English supertitles
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Felice Romani
First performed Milan, Teatro
Cannobiana, May 12, 1832
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Dressers, Costume Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Members of IATSE Local #874
Properties Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Garcia
Properties Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Macaulay
Makeup & Wig Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marion Allison, Stacy Allison,
Shari Holmes, Erin Nelson
Dynette Reyna, April Selby
Head Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serina Junaid
Wardrobe Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley Duffy
Volunteer Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Link
Production Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Odehnal
Stage Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Members of IATSE Local #50
Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Ele, Eleakis & Elder Photography
Archival Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beansprout Productions
Archival Video Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Ansell, Royce Video
*Sacramento Opera Début†Actors' Equity Association
Since 1983, Eleakis & Elder Photography have been the official Sacramento Opera Photographer . Photographs from this season and past performances can be viewed at eleakis .com .
Season SponsorsJames Irvine Foundation, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park, the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, and Barbara K . Jackson .
Sacramento Opera is a member of Opera America .
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Orchestra & Chorus
Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra Violin I
Jolán Friedhoff, Concertmaster
Cindy Lee, Assistant Concertmaster
Sandra Togashi Chong
Anita Felix
Victoria Tognozzi
Ljubomir Velickovic
Violin II
Erika Miranda, Principal
Mark Tammes, Assistant Principal
Catherine Heusner-Willefert
Ingrid Peters
Viola
James Een, Principal
Melinda Rayne, Assistant Principal
Gay Currier
Cello
Lena Bonhorst Andaya, Principal
Susan Lamb Cook, Assistant Principal
Bass
Thomas Derthick, Principal
Flute
Tod Brody, Principal
Elizabeth Coronata
Oboe
Thomas Nugent, Principal
Ruth Stuart Burroughs
Clarinet
Sandra McPherson, Principal
Erin Finkelstein
Bassoon
Karen Gale, Principal
Karla Ekholm
Horn
Eric Achen, Principal
Pete Nowlen
Trumpet
Michael Meeks, Principal
John Leggett
Trombone
Joel Elias, Principal
Steve Perdicaris
Steve Trapani
Harp
Anna Maria Mendieta, Principal
Timpani
Fred Morgan
Percussion
Thomas Rance, Principal
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Sacramento Opera Chorus
Ming Luke, Chorus Master
Nina Ankelé, Chorus Manager
Don Killmer, Chorus President
Soprano
Nina Ankelé Elizabeth Berkley Jori Gonzales Naomi Peterson
Ellen Presley Chigusa Saotome
Alto
Kay Drake Anna Ginnett Sara Haugland Mary Anne Kirchner Sandra Silva Vanna Turner
Tenor
Karl Buddenhagen
Jonathan Hansen Matthew Hidalgo Niels Krop David Moore Ricardo Singer
Bass
Jim Almond Brandon Anderson Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot Don Killmer Harry Sadler
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Setting: Napa Valley, mid 1940s
ACT I: Adina, wealthy owner of a local vineyard, her friend Giannetta and a group of
workers are resting in the town square . At a distance Nemorino, a young villager, la-
ments he has nothing to offer Adina but love . The people urge their mistress to read
them a story — how Tristan won the heart of Isolde by drinking a magic love potion .
No sooner has Adina done so than Sgt . Belcore swaggers in with his troop . The sol-
dier's conceit amuses her, but he is not dissuaded from asking her hand in marriage .
Saying she will think it over, she orders refreshments for his comrades . When Adina
and Nemorino are left alone, he awkwardly declares his love . She tells him his time
would be better spent looking after his ailing uncle than mooning over her, for she is
fickle as a breeze .
The people hail the traveling salesman Dr . Dulcamara, who proclaims the
virtues of his medicine . Since it is inexpensive, everyone buys eagerly . When they
have gone, Nemorino asks Dulcamara if he sells the elixir of love described in
Adina's book . Pulling out a bottle of Merlot, the charlatan declares this is the
very draught . Though it costs him his last cent, Nemorino buys the "elixir" and
hastily drinks it . Adina enters to find him tipsy; certain of winning her love, he
pretends indifference . To punish him, Adina flirts with Belcore, who, informed
that he must return to his base, persuades her to marry him at once . Horrified,
Nemorino begs Adina to wait one more day, but she ignores him and invites the
entire village to her wedding feast . Nemorino rushes away, moaning that he has
been ruined by Dulcamara's elixir .
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The Elixir of Love Synopsis
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ACT II: While the pre-wedding supper is in progress . Dulcamara, self-appointed mas-
ter of ceremonies, sits with the bridal couple . Adina's mind is distracted by the doc-
tor, who suggests they blend their voices in a barcarole about a gondoliera and her
wealthy suitor . When the duet ends, Adina goes off with Belcore to sign the marriage
contract; the guests disperse . Remaining behind, Dulcamara is joined by Nemorino,
who begs for another bottle of elixir; his pleas are rejected, because he has no money .
Belcore returns, annoyed that Adina has postponed the wedding until nightfall; he
spies Nemorino and asks why he is so sad . The youth explains his financial plight,
whereupon the sergeant persuades him to join the army and receive a bonus awaiting
all volunteers . Belcore leads the perplexed Nemorino off to sign him up, enabling him
to buy more elixir .
Giannetta tells her friends that Nemorino's uncle has died and willed him a fortune .
When the youth reels in, giddy from a second bottle of wine, they besiege him with at-
tention; unaware of his new wealth, he believes the elixir finally has taken effect . Adina
and Dulcamara arrive in time to see him leave with a bevy of beauties, and she, angry
that he has sold his freedom to Belcore, grows doubly furious . Hoping to sell Adina a
bottle of elixir, Dulcamara claims that Nemorino's popularity is due to the magic po-
tion . Adina replies she will win him back through her own charms . Reentering alone
in a pensive mood, Nemorino takes heart because of a tear he has seen on Adina's
cheek, but when she appears, he acts disinterested . She confesses she bought back
his enlistment papers because she loves him .
Back in the square, Belcore marches in to find Adina engaged to Nemorino; declaring
that thousands of women await him, he accepts the situation philosophically . At-
tributing Nemorino's happiness and inheritance to the elixir, Dulcamara quickly sells
more bottles before making his escape .
— Adapted from Opera News 15
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Artist Profiles
José Maria Condemi
JOSé MArIA CONdEMI’S (Stage Director) current engagements include a new production of Ernani for Lyric Opera of Chicago, Il trovatore for Seattle Opera, and Faust for San Francisco Opera . In 2008-09 he directed Tristan und Isolde at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Orfeo ed Euridice for West Bay Opera, Le nozze di Figaro for Livermore Valley Opera, L’elisir d’amore and Tosca for San Francisco Opera, a new Die Zauberflöte for Opera San José, the world premiere of Don Davis’s Río de Sangre for Florentine Opera, and Ainadamar for Cincinnati Opera . Mr . Condemi has staged Luisa Miller for Canadian Opera Company, Il barbiere di Siviglia for Lyric Opera Chicago, Don Giovanni for Cincinnati and Portland Operas, Maria Padilla for Minnesota Opera, Il trovatore for Austin Lyric Opera, Così fan tutte for Seattle Opera Young Artist Program, L’elisir d’amore and Don Pasquale with Opera San Jose, Il barbiere di Siviglia for Lake George Opera, Susannah and Roméo et Juliette with Festival Opera, the Western Opera Theater’s national tours of Die Fledermaus and Don Giovanni, and Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias for University of Cincinnati, a production which earned him first prize in the 2000 USA National Opera Association competition . As a former Adler Fellow with San Francisco Opera, he directed Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi and La Bohème for the Merola Opera Program and Così fan tutte for the main stage . A Fulbright Scholar from 1998 until 2000, he is also a recipient of the Argentina National Endowment for the Arts Awards .
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robin Gray
PAMIlA GrAy (Lighting Designer) has previously designed lighting for the Sacramento Opera’s productions of Aida, Die Fledermaus, Otello, Tosca, The Pirates of Penzance, and La Bohème . She designs for several companies in the San Francisco Bay area including Opera San Jose, American Musical Theatre, TheatreWorks, and Marin Theatre Company . Her work has been seen in Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Sacramento, Ft . Lauderdale, Colorado Springs, and Washington D .C . Before moving to California, she spent time in Houston, where she designed for The Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, and Theatre Under The Stars, among others . Her recent work has won her Drama-Logue Awards in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, six Bay Area Critic’s Circle Awards and numerous nominations, and four Dean Goodman Choice Awards . Ms . Gray is a graduate of Northwestern University .
rOBIN GrAy, (Production Stage Manager) is in her seventh season for the Sacramento Opera . Her credits here include Carmen, La Boheme, Faust, La Traviata, Tales of Hoffman, Hansel and Gretel, Don Giovanni, La Cenerentola, Madama Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, Die Fledermaus, Turandot, Cosi fan tutte, Aida, Otello, The Turn of the Screw, Tosca, The Pirates of Penzance, The Marriage of Figaro, and La Bohème . Ms . Gray’s other opera credits include The Aspern Papers at Dallas Opera (starring Frederika von Stade and filmed for Great Performances) and Dead Man Walking (both at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Operas and radio broadcast on NPR) . She has stage managed operas also in West Palm Beach, Raleigh, Atlanta, and New Jersey . Her musical theatre credits are many and include Broadway and national tours of Man of LaMancha, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, The Magic of David Copperfield, Tap Dogs, Phantom of the Opera, and Hello Dolly . She recently stage managed a Motown revue at Bally’s in Atlantic City, and The Sound of Music in Minneapolis .
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Ming luke
MING lukE (Chorus Master) . Conductor Ming Luke is the Chorus Master for the Sacramento Opera, Director and Conductor for the Berkeley Symphony's education programs, Music Director of the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra, Associate Conductor of the Modesto Symphony, and the General Director of the Napa Valley Youth Symphony . Prior to his appointments in Northern California, he was a staff conductor for the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and helped prepare the choir for such conductors as Charles Dutoit, André Previn, Mariss Jansons, Michael Stern, and Lucas Richman . Recognized nationally for his work in music education, Mr . Luke has
Carrie Hennessey
CArrIE HENNESSEy (Gianetta), lyric soprano, is currently preparing for the upcoming season with Townsend Opera Players as Hanna (The Merry Widow), and Cinnabar Theater in the title role of Emmeline in the May 2010 West Coast premiere . Ms . Hennessey recently performed with West Bay Opera as Mimi in La Boheme, Mendocino Music Festival as soprano soloist in Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella and has performed with members of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra in Heitor Villa-Lobos’s Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 for Voice and Eight Cellos . Ms . Hennessey is currently working with the Sacramento Opera’s Community Engagement programs to direct the April 2010 run of Brundibar and has performed and directed the opera Green Eggs and Ham with students in Rocklin, CA . Ms . Hennessey toured with the Tony Award Winning Theatre de la Jeune Lune and performed in the opera fusion productions Figaro and Don Juan Giovanni at the esteemed American Repertory Theatre, and the Tony Award Winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre . She has premiered and performed original works of composer Hiram Titus since 2003 . Their most exciting collaboration is the release of her CD “A Prelude to Summer,” available through www .carriehennessey .com . She continued her passion for new music by performing two songs written for orchestra and soprano set to the poetry of Alexander Pushkin in composer Aaron Fiore’s recital at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in May 2009 .
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Timm rolek
TIMM rOlEk, (Conductor) The 2009-2010 Season marks Mr . Ro-lek’s twelfth season as Artistic Director of the Sacramento Opera and sixth as Artistic Director and Conductor of the prestigious Lake Tahoe Music Festival . Formerly he was Music Director of the Grand Forks Symphony (1995–2005) and Heartland Symphony (1993–1998) and a member of the conducting staff at the Metropolitan Opera . He is a busy guest conductor on both the concert and operatic stages, having led performances with Nevada Opera, Fargo-Moorhead Opera, Skylight Opera Theatre, Chatauqua Opera, Opera Delaware, Rimrock Opera, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Minneapolis Civic, and Glacier Symphonies, as well as the Ravinia Festival . He has recorded Jerre Tanner’s The Kona Coffee Cantata with the Prague Chamber Orchestra, and Joseph Fennimore’s Eventide (both on the Albany/Troy label) . He conducted the American premiere of Ernst Krenek’s Das Geheime Koenigreich and has participated in the Pierre Boulez / IRCAM composers and conductors workshop at Carnegie Hall . Twin Cities Public Television KTCA-2 has featured Maestro Rolek on their two-time Emmy Award-winning program Arts on 2, and, in conjunction with Northern Lights Public Radio, he produced a nine-part radio-program called Music In Our Century . He has been a frequent judge for competitions including the National Council
been involved with numerous youth ensembles during his career and was President of the largest collegiate chapter of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) . He has experience with the major music education systems and methods including: Orff, Gordon, Dalcroze, Kodály, and Suzuki . He has served as a panelist for the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) . Mr . Luke holds a Master of Fine Arts in Conducting from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College of Rider University . He studied at the Pierre Monteux School and has served on the Grants and Cultural Committee of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission .
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Auditions for the Metropolitan Opera . Under his tenure, the Grand Forks Symphony secured awards from ‘Meet The Composer’ and ‘Chamber Music America .’ After studying composition at the University of Minnesota, Maestro Rolek studied conducting with Herbert Blomstedt, Sir Neville Marriner, Klaus Tennstedt, and James Levine .
david Small
dAVId SMAll (Belcore), baritone, debuted his Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City in 1991 and subsequently has enjoyed over one hundred performances of the role . He made his Austin Lyric Opera (ALO) debut in this signature role in 1998 and repeated it for ALO in the 2007 season . His Figaro has charmed audiences for the opera companies of Des Moines, Fresno, Nevada, Dayton, Toledo, Lyric Opera Cleveland and touring France and Spain with Il Teatro Lyrico d’Europa . Mr . Small’s repertoire also includes Escamillo (Carmen), Dr . Malatesta (Don Pasquale), Belcore (L’Elisir d’Amore), The Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), Girard (Andrea Chenier), Valentin (Faust), Danilo (Merry Widow), Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), Il Conte d’Almaviva (Le Nozze di Figaro), Guglielmo (Cosi fan Tutte), Papageno (The Magic Flute), The Four Villains (Les Contes d’Hoffman), Marcello (La Bohème), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), High Priest (Samson & Delilah), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), Faninal (Der Rosenkavalier), Germont (La Traviata) and others . Mr . Small sang and recorded the role of Tony in Menotti’s Help, Help the Globolinks! for Madison Opera . In addition to numerous recitals with pianists such as Anton Nel, Anne Epperson, and John Novacek, he has appeared as soloist with St . Louis Symphony, Cincinnati May Festival, Austin Symphony, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic, Canton Symphony, Missouri Symphony, and Bravo! Colorado Music Festival . He made his Carnegie Hall debut in the Lord Nelson Mass and Schubert’s Mass in G with John Rutter conducting .
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kATrINA THurMAN (Adina), soprano, possesses a distinctively beautiful and sizable instrument, which is enlivened by her magnetic, fiery performance, and dramatic intent . Ms . Thurman embarks upon her 2009-2010 season with Belinda in Dido & Aeneas with the The Yard and a recording of Louis Karchin’s opera, Romulus, on the Naxos label . In the 2008-2009 season, Ms . Thurman debuted with Lyric Opera of Kansas City as Musetta in La Bohème, sang Amy in Little Women for Syracuse Opera, and joined Florida Grand Opera as Ellen in Lakmé, Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro, and the cover of Clorinda in La Cenerentola . The 2007-2008 season saw Ms . Thurman as Rose in Lakmé and Erste Dame in Die Zauberflöte with Tulsa Opera and returning to Glimmerglass Opera to cover Bianca/Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate . Other performance highlights include Ms . Thurman’s French opera debut as Najade in Ariadne auf Naxos with Opéra National de Lyon following her critically acclaimed German debut as Vénus in Rameau's Dardanus, and Mrs . Naidoo in Phillip Glass’ Satyagraha with Oper Bonn . Ms . Thurman sang Musetta in La Bohème with Piedmont Opera and created the role of Martha in the world premiere of Romulus by Louis Karchin with American Opera Projects . Ms . Thurman is a winner of first place and audience choice in the 2008 Classical Singer Magazine Competition . She holds a Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma City University .
dINyAr VANIA (Nemorino), tenor, has performed as Rodolfo in La Bohème at New York City Opera, Opera Roanoke, Knoxville Opera, and Madison Opera; Meleagros in Mark Adamo’s Lysistrata at New York City Opera, Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor at Syracuse Opera, Cavaradossi in Tosca at Dallas Opera, Nevada Opera Theater, and Sacramento Opera; and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at Cedar Rapids Opera Theater . He made his debut with Opera Delaware in a Gala Concert followed with his first Alfredo
katrina Thurman
dinyar Vania
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in La Traviata at Opera Cleveland, then again with Metro Lyric Opera . He was a featured soloist in the New York City Opera in The Parks concert series . At the prestigious International Vocal Arts Academy in Tel Aviv (Israel) he performed excerpts from Lucia di Lammermoor under the baton of Maestro Paul Nadler and the New Israeli Chamber Orchestra . Mr . Vania celebrated his Carnegie Hall debut as tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, as part of a Pakistani Earthquake Relief Concert, and also sang the symphony with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra . He has also performed holiday concerts with the Naples Philharmonic, Verdi Concerts with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and Verdi Requiem with Dayton Symphony Orchestra . His awards include Artist of the Year Award from Syracuse Opera, First Place in the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition, Second Place in the Licia Albanese-Puccini Competition . He was a semi-finalist in Placido Domingo’s Operalia in Madrid .
IGOr VIEIrA (Dr. Dulcamara), baritone, is hailed by Opera News as “superb” and “show-stealing .” Igor Vieira made his professional debut in his native Brazil, at age 17 singing the role of Dancaïre in Bizet’s Carmen . Subsequent roles have included Belcore in L’elisir d’Amore, the title role in Don Giovanni, Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Ford in Falstaff, Lescaut in Manon Lescaut and most recently the title role in Pelleas et Melisande . Mr . Vieira has sung 57 operatic roles with such companies as the Rio de Janeiro Opera, The Amazonian Opera Festival, Opera de Villecroze (France), Teatro Barakaldo (Spain), Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Theater of Philadelphia, West Bay Opera, Berkeley Opera, San Francisco Lyric Opera, Rimrock Opera, Fremont Opera, Festival Opera, and Opera Santa Barbara . He was world finalist of the 1995 Luciano Pavarotti Voice Competition in Philadelphia, and a past member of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Apprentice Program .
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Honoring Our Vets
Cool Holiday Gifts
Rebuilding in China
Uptown Eating
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ADDED VALUE FOR YO UR DOLLAR
QU
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N magazine
916-359-7411
www.nmag.net
(November cover)
Sayfia Neal
“Yellow Hat” 8” x 10”
gouache on canvas panel
Inspired by the work
of Norman Lewis.
We support the arts on our
covers every month, at our
annual cover artists show,
and with you tonight.
N magazine is a full color
award-winning lifestyle
magazine mailed directly to
about 27,000 homes and
businesses in the Natomas
community and parts of
West Sacramento.
N magazine has nearly
80,000 readers
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W a l k i n g D i s t a n c e t o 6 0 + R e s t a u r a n t s
C o m p l i m e n t a r y H o t B r e a k f a s t B u f f e t
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SACRAMENTOOPERA
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The Sacramento Opera production of The Elixir of Love is lovingly dedicated to the memory of long-time volunteer and generous supporter, Lt. Col. Frederick W. Shadle, for service above and beyond the call of duty. For many years, he meticulously recorded the Sacramento Opera productions, casts, stage directors and conductors, and facilitated every rehearsal of the company until he “retired” a couple of years ago. He will be sorely missed.
Lt. Col. Frederick W. Shadle | 1917–2009
Internationally acclaimed Sacramento Children’s Chorus presents two Holiday Concerts
Funded in part by the Sacramento Cultural Arts Awards Program of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission with support from the City and County of Sacramento.
A Caroling We Go
(916) 454-1141 www.sacramentochildrenschorus.org
TiCkeTS:
$15 general $10 students
$30 preferred seating
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 2100 J Street, Sacramento 95816
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Carmichael Seventh Day Adventist Church 4600 Winding Way, Sacramento 95841
Lynn Stevens and Julie Adams – Conductors
Helen Mendenhall and Ryan Padilla Lee – AccompanistsCantoris • Chorale & Choraliers Chorus • Cantate
Mondavi: Sac Opera Ad Rep: Becky Summers 754.5424October
4.5 x 3.5
Production: Erin Kelley 530.754.5426
[email protected], [email protected]
Tickets, Media Clips & More Info:
MondaviArts.orgOr Call: 530.754.2787 | 866.754.2787 (toll-free)
One of America's finest professional malevocal ensembles, Cantus performs works from All Is Calm, including songs, poetry,letters, and journal excerpts relating to theextraordinary World War I “Christmas Truce,“ when soldiers put down theirweapons to celebrate the holiday together.
CantusAll Is CalmSun, Dec 6 • 7 PM“Christmas truCe“
Special Thanks
The following individuals, organizations, and businesses have provided goods and services, or extended special considerations specific to this production:
Borders Books & Music
California Musical Theatre
California State University Sacramento, Department of Music
Cameron & Associates
Crocker Art Museum
Downtown Sacramento Partnership
The Firehouse Restaurant
Lounge ON20
Melissa Grahnert
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS
TV Log & Entertainment
William Vendice
In-kind Gifts &Special Thanks
In_Kind Gifts
4th Street Grille
Brew It Up!
Chanterelle Resturant, Sterling Hotel
Commerce Printing
Ella Dining Room & Bar
Eleakis & Elder Photography
Hot Italian
Kaufman & Company
Media Leverage
Morgan’s Central Valley Bistro, Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Theresa Sacco
Sanative
Sherman Clay
Tate, Propp, Beggs & Sugimoto
TLC Tech
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Sacramento Opera welcomes the following groups to our The Elixir of Love performances . Group sales discounts are available by calling 916 .737 .1000 . For 10 or more people, receive 10% off and for 20 or more people, receive 20% off .
Group Sales
Developed as a follow-up experience to the Opera-Tunities program, or as a stand-alone program for selected students in area middle and high schools, colleges and universities, Sacramento Opera provides opportunities for students to experience fully-staged, live opera in a theater setting . Tickets are offered at half-price and a limited number are offered free of charge to qualifying students accompanied to the performance by a parent or guardian .
Student Ticket Subsidy Program
American River College
Biggs Unified School District
Bitney Springs Charter School
Cal State University, Sacramento
El Dorado Union High School District
St . Francis High School
UC Davis Medical Center
List current as of November 4, 2009
OLLI of UC Davis
River’s Edge at Campus Commons
Sun City Lincoln
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UAIC Adult Education
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Pledge your support today! An envelope is inserted in this program for your convenience .
For more information about contributing, feel free to call the Sacramento Opera at
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SEASON SPONSOr
The James Irvine Foundation
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores
James & Joyce Raley Teel
SuSTAINEr ($10,000–$49,999)
Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
County and City of Sacramento’s Cultural Awards Program, administered by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
Sacramento Magazine
Propp Christensen Caniglia CPA
Thornton S . Glide, Jr . and Katrina D . Glide Foundation Trust
PrOduCEr (5,000–$9,999)
Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation
dIrECTOr ($2,500–$4,999)
Admail West
N Magazine
Music Exchange
Sacdine .com
Solano Magazine
The Tax Office, Inc .
PArTNEr ($1,000–$2,499)
California Cable Television Association
Capital Public Radio
Commerce Printing
Comstock’s
Eleakis Photography
Event Architects
Exchange Bank
InterWest Insurance Service, Inc .
Sactown Magazine
Sanative
TLC Tech
Tradeshow Supermarket
SuPPOrTEr ($500–$999)
Metropolitan Arts Partnership
Sierra West Group, LLC
CONTrIBuTOr ($300–$499)
Sacramento Surgical Society
MEMBEr ($100–$299)
Borders Books, Inc .
Decorators, Inc .
Inside Publications
Thomas Advocacy, Inc .
United Way Sacramento Area
MATCHING GIFTS
FMC Technologies
Hewlett-Packard
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Monsanto
SBC Foundation
BUSINESS / CORPORATE / FOUNDATION / GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Please note: this listing recognizes total gifts received, beginning October 1, 2008 through close of business October 1, 2009.
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Please note: this listing recognizes total gifts received, beginning October 1, 2008 through
close of business October 1, 2009 .
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if it has been inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincerest apologies . Kindly notify the
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Note: This listing recognizes gifts received for the period of October 1, 2008 through close of business October 1, 2009 .
Tributary Gifts
In honor of James P. Arguelles Susan & Dick Hunn
In memory of dr. rodger Bishton Lynda Nakamura
In memory of Marjorie Mitchell Ingraham John Ingraham
In memory of Wilma laurence Bob & Tessa Jacobson
In memory of danny Maser Mr . & Mrs . Roy E . Carter
In memory of roy Myer Elaine Myer
In memory of Michael Peritore Lance Daniel Joel L . Deckler Roderick L . MacKenzie Members of
the Sacramento Opera Chorus Kirk Rimmer
In memory of Elizabeth Béta Popper Emily Louw
In memory of lt. Col. Fred Shadle (ret.) Don & Eloise Foley Members of
the Sacramento Opera Chorus
In memory of karon Smith Normadene Carpenter Lee Ann Hamblen Roberta Hendry Alice Henry Margie Hunt Connie Real Alexandra Rechs Mary Lou Rock Alice Sternquist Gale Taxera Patsy Thompson Ellen Yevdakimov
In memory of William Sweigert Fred & Johanna Grosklos
In memory of ron Warren Don & Eloise Foley
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FrIENd ($125 to $249)[Value of benefits offered: $0]• All the above, PLUS• Invitation to Sacramento Opera special
events including Opening Night Cast Parties, Opera Talks, Grand Opera in the Grand Ballroom, and Annual Meeting
AFICIONAdO ($250 to $499)[Value of benefits offered: $30]• All the above, PLUS• Two (2) complimentary tickets to all Opera Talks• Free invitation to one Celebrate
Our Chorus rehearsal
IMPrESArIO ($500 to $999)[Value of benefits offered: $30]• All the above, PLUS• Two (2) complimentary tickets to a special Donor
Sitzprobe (an opportunity to hear the cast as they rehearse for the first time with the orchestra)
PATrON ($1,000 to $2,499)[Value of benefits offered: $400]• Two (2) complimentary guest tickets to
each production, as available*• Complimentary parking for one car• Two (2) complimentary beverage vouchers per
production for use in the Donor Lounge• Invitation to Dinner on the Stage at the
Sacramento Community Center Theater
BENEFACTOr ($2,500 TO $4,999)[Value of benefits offered: $600]• All the above, PLUS• Two (2) additional complimentary guest tickets to
each production (4 total per show), as available*• Complimentary admission for two (2)
to an Opening Night Cast Party
SPONSOr ($5,000 to $7,499)[Value of benefits offered: $750]• All the above, PLUS• Lunch with the Artists before one Donor Sitzprobe• Two (2) additional complimentary guest tickets to
each production (6 total per show), as available*• Recognition as Artist Sponsor for one
production on print materials, lobby signage, and supertitle screen prior to performances
MAESTrO ($7,500 to $9,999)[Value of benefits offered: $800]• All the above, PLUS• One complimentary split of
champagne at each production• Recognition as Co-Sponsor for one production
on print materials, lobby signage, and supertitle screen prior to performances
INVESTOr ($10,000 to $19,999)[Value of benefits offered $900]• All the above, PLUS• Complimentary bottle of champagne
at each production• Recognition as Production Sponsor for one
production on print materials, lobby signage, and supertitle screen prior to performances
*PrOduCEr ($20,000 to $29,999)
*SEASON SPONSOr ($30,000 +)
*Producer and Season Sponsor donors are eligible to receive specially tailored benefits.
*Complimentary guest tickets are offered to donors as additional tickets and are not intended to replace donor’s season subscription purchase.
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Sacramento Opera EndowmentLeaving a Legacy: a planned stewardship program
Lead GiftsBarbara K. Jackson
The Wilma P. Laurence Charitable Remainder TrustThe Estate of Mildrid Reis
BequestsThe Estate of L. Clare Brock
Claude H. Cypra Family TrustThe Estate of Edwin H. Harper
Davis Michael Harrington Opera LibraryEsther Kirk Testamentary TrustWilliam O. & Susan W. Morris
Belton P. Mouras, Jr.Juliette L. Nathan Trust
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Brew It up! Brewery & Grill801 14th StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.441.3000
Complimentary appetizer with purchase of two or more entrees. Simply present your server with a Sac-ramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
The Broiler Steakhouse1201 K StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.444.3444
Complimentary parking for dinner and the perfor-mance. Complimentary (for two) Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Cakes or Roasted Garlic and Cambozola Cheese. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
Buckhorn Grill1801 L Street, Suite 10Sacramento, CA 95814916.446.3757
Buy any entrée and two beverages and get an entrée of equal or lesser value for 50% off. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 perfor-mance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
Chanterelle1300 H StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.448.1300
50% off the second main course. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 perfor-mance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
Sacramento Opera:Exclusive Restaurant Promotions
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Sacramento Opera:Exclusive Restaurant Promotions
Ella dining room & Bar1131 K StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.443.3772
Dine at Ella Dining Room and Bar before the show and receive free valet parking only one block from the theater. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
The Firehouse restaurant1112 2nd StreetOld Sacramento, CA 95814916.442.4772
Purchase one entrée and get the second entrée (of equal or lesser value) free. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion. Limit one discount per party of two. Does not include special events, private parties, holidays, or the month of De-cember. Not valid with any other offer.
kru restaurant2516 J StreetSacramento, CA 95816916.551.1559
10% off your entire bill. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
level up Food & lounge2431 J Street, 2nd FloorSacramento, CA 95816916.448.8768
20% off total bill. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
McCormick & Schmick’s Fresh Seafood1111 J StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.442.8200
15% off of food only. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
Morgan’s Central Valley BistroSheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J StreetSacramento, CA 95814916.341.4100
Complimentary valet parking and 20% off your bill (not good on alcohol). Cannot be used with other offers. Simply present your server with a Sacramento Opera 2009-2010 performance ticket the day of show to receive promotion.
Check sacopera.org for additional promotions throughout the season.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at noonMusic at Noon: Featuring artists from La Traviata
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento
FREE
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:30 pmLa Traviata Opera Talk
Scottish Rite Masonic Center 6151 H Street, Sacramento
Tickets $10 general and $7 subscribers
Tickets available at the door.
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8 pmLa Traviata
Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Tickets $33 to $130, 916.808.5181 or tickets.com
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 6:30 pmdinner at Flora’s
Join us on Sacramento Community Center Theater stage for dinner on the set of Flora’s party from La Traviata. This unique evening includes a lavish dinner and musical entertainment.
Call 916.737.1000 for more information.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2 pmLa Traviata
Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Tickets $33 to $130, 916.808.5181 or tickets.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:30 pmLa Traviata
Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Tickets $18 to $113, 916.808.5181 or tickets.com
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:30 pmA russian Affair Opera Talk
Scottish Rite Masonic Center 6151 H Street, Sacramento
Tickets $10 general and $7 subscribers
Tickets available at the door.
Friday, May 7, 2010 at 8 pmA russian Affair: Highlights from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and The Queen of Spades
Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Tickets $33 to $130, 916.808.5181 or tickets.com
Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 2 pmA russian Affair: Highlights from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and The Queen of Spades
Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Tickets $33 to $130, 916.808.5181 or tickets.com
Sacramento Opera:A Look Ahead
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La Traviata“Love is the heartbeat of the universe.” — La Traviata
Music by Verdi | Feb 26, 28, and Mar 2, 2010Sacramento Community Center Theater
916.808.5181 | sacopera.org | facebook & twitter
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