Opera Colorado Magazine November 2015

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Welcome to Opera Colorado’s 33rd season! The 2015-2016 season represents several

milestones and promises to be an exciting year. Opera Colorado could not exist without you and we are thrilled that you have joined us for this production of Aida.

To kick-off this season, we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on September 19th. The evening honored Ellie Caulkins, and featured a spectacular performance by artists who have appeared on the Ellie stage in Opera Colorado’s productions over the past 10 years and artists who will appear in upcoming productions. Thank you to the many individuals and corporations who made this fundraiser a tremendous success and helped us to exceeded our goal.

This production of Aida focuses on capturing a wide range of expression, from the grand to the intimate. People often think of Aida as only a big spectacle with animals, processions and ballet. While Aida is certainly the definition of grand opera, and it is part of our identity to do grand opera in the Ellie, people often forget that it is also a masterpiece of deeply moving human drama. Some of the most intimate and heart-wrenching, tender music that Verdi wrote is in Aida. It is so much more than the triumphal march. This opera has something for everyone, it is visually spectacular, it is grand, it has memorable melodies, but it also has a wide range of emotion that Verdi captures brilliantly in his evocative score.

This spring, we will fulfill our dream of presenting

a world premiere at Opera Colorado with the production of The Scarlet Letter. Lori Laitman’s lyrical music, combined with moving libretto by Colorado Poet Laureate Emeritus, David Mason and the inspired direction of Beth Greenberg will bring to life this extraordinary American novel. Our world premiere of this New American Opera will be recorded live and commercially released on Naxos; Opera Colorado’s second release in partnership with Naxos (Nixon in China, 2009).

Our exciting season of performances planned for the 2016-2017 will boast the addition of a third opera production. Two productions will take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, including Opera Colorado’s own new production of Puccini’s wild-west opera La Fanciulla del West and Donizetti’s tale of love, manipulation and insanity, Lucia di Lammermoor. The third opera will feature Laura Kaminsky’s As One, a 75 minute chamber opera depicting the experiences of its sole transgender protagonist, Hannah, as she endeavors to resolve the discord between herself and the outside world. As the New York Times put it, “As One forces you to think, simultaneously challenging preconceptions and inspiring empathy.”

We are excited to celebrate world-class opera with you this season and for years to come. Thank you for your continuing patronage and support, and we look forward to many exciting nights (or afternoons) at the opera.

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Spear-carriers. In the popular imagination, that is what they are: those folks who fill out the stage in grandly populated opera

scenes, such as the Triumphal March from Aida, but do not sing. Admittedly, there is likely to be a spear or two on hand, but in the opera world, we call them supernumeraries – “supers” for short. Literally, it is extra numbers, like extras in a film. However, they are not just something extra. Any director or principal singer will admit that supers play a critical role in most opera productions, whether or not they have a word to sing.

In La Traviata, Violetta’s parties would be a sorry affair if the only persons in the scene were the principal singers and a handful of chorus members. Others are needed to raise a glass of champagne and to huddle in horror when the evening starts to go wrong.

In La Bohéme, the Christmas Eve street fair requires supers to put on a truly festive face. If it is not a bustling scene filled with energy, then Rodolfo and Mimi might as well stay home.

On an even more magnificent scale, there is the St. Johannestag festival in the final act of Die Meistersinger.Wagner imagined that all of Nuremburg would be there, and for such a vision, the more the merrier.

However, supers are not just filling space. They may be directed to interact with the principal singers, possibly sharing

a smile with Aida when she glimpses Radames amongst the marching ranks, or maybe supporting the chained and – perhaps – wounded Amonasro as he is paraded in as captive.It is character enhancement, and supers are a vital part of that formula. More than anything else, they need to be exactly where they are supposed to be exactly when they’re supposed to be there. Aida has enough to think about; she does not need to wonder if her assigned super is ready.

Sometimes, opera companies have invited loyal supporters or prominent local figures to take on super roles, just for the fun of being part of the production. At other times, it may be less a case of someone prominent than someone reliable. This writer once appeared as a bar girl in a Central City Opera production of Mollicone’s Face on the Bar-room Floor. The director wanted someone on stage to subtly fire the prop gun on just the right beat of the music, and the singers themselves were reluctant, as the prop gun was massively loud. He recruited me, because as the recording engineer, I knew the music thoroughly and could even wear unobtrusive earplugs while tending to the task. It was fun to be part of the show, and I am proud to say I did not miss a note! When the gun goes off at the right instant – or the spears are waved in the right direction – thank your local supernumerary.

Article by Betsy Schwarm, author of Operatic Insights

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Sung in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.

A S O N EMUSIC & CONCEPT BY LAURA KAMINSKY LIBRETTO BY MARK CAMPBELL & KIMBERLY REED FILM BY KIMBERLY REED | JANUARY 2017 This new, 75 minute chamber opera depicts the experiences of its sole transgender protagonist, Hannah, as she endeavors to resolve the discord between herself and the outside world. Two singers, a baritone and a mezzo-soprano, together portray the character Hannah. Inspired in part by the life experiences of acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Reed, As One’s rich libretto—and evocative melodies and harmonies—make it an unforgettable work.

L U C I A D I L A M M E R M O O RGAETANO DONIZETTI | MAY 2017 ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSEIn Donizetti’s dark drama, young Lucia is caught in the middle of a feud between her family and the man she loves. Forced by her brother to forsake her love and marry for money, she loses more than her happiness —she loses her mind. After she kills her bridegroom, Lucia plunges headlong into madness to Donizetti’s magnificent score in one of opera’s most famous, horrifying and musically gorgeous scenes. This production will feature traditional costumes and sets for a stunning evening of grand opera.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.

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NOVEMBER 7 • 10 • 13 • 15, 2015ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

Opera in Four ActsBy Giuseppe Verdi

Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni

There will be one 30 minute intermission between Act Two and Act Three.

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Ramfi s Harold Wilson Radames Carl Tanner* Amneris Catherine Martin* Aida Alexandra Lobianco* The King of Egypt Ashraf Sewailam A Messenger Benjamin Werley*^ High Priestess Emily Louise Robinson*^ Amonasro Marco Nistico*

Opera Colorado OrchestraOpera Colorado Chorus

Conductor Ari Pelto Stage Director David Gately Chorus Master Andres Cladera Lighting Design Lucas Krech Wig and Makeup Design Ronell Oliveri

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Choreographer Rachel HardingChad Azadan*Terrell Davis*

Cory Klements*Aubrey Klinger*

Jessica Maria Loosenort*Rodni Williams*

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SCENIC DESIGNER: ERHARD ROM

COSTUME DESIGNER: MARTHA HALLY

THE PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE IS PRESENTED BY MUSIC HISTORIAN BETSY SCHWARM.

*Opera Colorado Debut^Opera Colorado Young Artists

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OPERATING THE SUBTITLES | FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS

Prior to the performance, the screen will display a sponsored message automatically. (You cannot turn it off.) When the singing begins, briefl y press the red button. Press once for English titles and twice for Spanish titles. Press three times to turn the system off. Repeat these steps after intermission(s).

Pressing the button too many times or holding the button down will result in system failure. Titles are only broadcast when sing-ing occurs on the stage. If you experience diffi culty with the system, please contact an usher for assistance. Opera Colorado does not offer refunds or exchanges in the event of subtitle system failure. A synopsis of the opera is available in this program.

All Sunday matinee performances offer audio description for the visually impaired. Headsets are available at the coat check.

English subtitles written by Jeremy Sortore for Opera Colorado. Spanish translation by TranslatingSpanish.com

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VERDI: AÏDAIn all the core repertoire of opera, only one important work had

its premiere in Africa. The honor is held by Verdi’s Aida, which fi rst came to the public December 24, 1871 in Cairo. The venue is less unexpected in light of both its subject matter (a tragic love triangle in ancient Egypt) and of the reason for its existence. The commission had come from the Cairo Opera House in honor of the opening of the Suez Canal, and though Verdi missed the deadline by fully two years (the opera house had to make do with Verdi’s existing Rigoletto), he still regarded Aida as a work for Cairo. Reluctant to cross the Mediterranean, the composer did not attend the premiere, but the opera traveled without him. Over a century later, it is still revered for the power of its music and the deft coloration of its character portrayals.

The story for Aida had originated with French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). Mariette drafted a plot outline that passed through various hands en route to becoming an operatic libretto. Final revisions were completed by Antonio Ghislanzoni, though with much input from the composer himself. Having declared that he wanted something really grand to compete with the then-popular works of Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791 – 1864), Verdi got what he requested with a dramatic Act Two march scene containing both choral and ballet elements, so epic in scope than one could readily have actual elephants in its staging, though horses might better fit through the stage door. However, Aida offers sweetness as well. Consider the final love scene in which the two principal

characters, arm in arm, bid a gentle farewell to the world: not with anger, but with rapture, as the composer’s letters indicated had been his intention all along.

Despite the potential for political posturing, Aida is rather less politically tinged than many of his operas. Indeed, there is a war in progress between Egypt and Ethiopia, but the characters of its central love story represent both sides of that divide, and both are likeable people of admirable ethics. So Verdi is not taking sides, nor does he seem to invite his audience to do so. The war is essentially a subtext to the love story, and other than the victory parade within that march scene, one never sees overt evidence of the war itself.

Aida found immediate acclaim, not only in Cairo but also back in the composer’s native Italy. By the end of the following year, it would reach both New York and Buenos Aires, and by the decade’s close, virtually every important European opera house had brought Aida to its stage. At the time, the composer was in his sixties and starting to talk about retirement. However, two more operas would emerge from his imagination: the Shakespearean-inspired works Otello (1887) and Falstaff (1893). They, too, would mix grandeur with intimacy, a combination that Verdi had found effective with audiences and audiences had found intriguing in the way Verdi chose to approach it.

Program notes and synopsis by Betsy Schwarm, author of Operatic Insights.

SYNOPSIS AÏDASetting: Ancient Egypt

Act One: High Priest Ramfi s will soon announce who will lead the Egyptian army into battle against the Ethiopians. Radames, wanting to impress his secret love, the slave girl Aida, hopes to be chosen. Amneris, daughter of the Egyptian king, observes Radames’ reaction to Aida’s presence, and becomes suspicious and jealous, for she loves Radames herself. An announcement is made to the king’s court that, indeed, Radames shall lead the army against the Ethiopians. Wishes are expressed for his triumph and Aida is torn. For his sake, she would like him to win, but what none of the Egyptians know it that before being forced into slavery, Aida was an Ethiopian princess. Now her feelings are divided between her country and her love. In the temple, Radames prepares for war.

Act Two: Word arrives that Radames’ forces have triumphed. From Aida’s reaction, an infuriated Amneris learns that the slave girl loves Radames. The victorious troops are welcomed home. They bring prisoners of war, amongst whom Aida recognizes her father, the Ethiopian king, Amonasro. Amonasro asks that his

people be freed. His wish is granted, though he and Aida are retained in custody by the Egyptians. As reward for his victory, Radames receives the exact prize he does not wish: Amneris’ hand in marriage.

Act Three: While Amneris prepares for the wedding, Aida reminisces about her homeland while waiting for Radames. Joining her, Amonasro asks that she learn from Radames what route the Egyptian army will take on its next assault against Ethiopia. Aida does not wish to assist him. At last visiting with Radames, she tries to persuade him to leave Egypt with her, and he agrees. Just as they are departing, Aida asks about the military route. Amonasro overhears the answer, and Radames, realizing that he has accidentally betrayed his people, surrenders to the High Priest.

Act Four: Thinking that her gesture might win his affections, Amneris offers to save Radames. He refuses, is sentenced to death by being buried alive, and is sealed in a tomb. To his great surprise, he fi nds there Aida, who had slipped in, determined to die with him. They imagine the happier life that might have been theirs. Meanwhile, outside the tomb, the priests chant hymns and Amneris prays for forgiveness.

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Chad Azadan* | Dancer Chad is originally from The Bay Area. His fi lm and television credits include: Charlie’s Angels, Rock Star, How I Met Your Mother, The Neighbors, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Latin Grammys, The

World Music Awards, ABC’s 50th Anniversary Special, The NAACP Image Awards, Days Of Our Lives, and commercials for The Gap. Chad has danced with companies like: Odyssey Dance Theater, River North Chicago Dance Company and Liz Imperio’s Instincts Live Media Dance Company. He is no stranger to the Vegas stage having performed in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Le Reve and Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva Elvis. Chad was an assistant choreographer for the majority of So You Think You Can Dance Season 9, and the assistant coordinating producer for Season 12 of American Idol.

Andres Cladera | Chorus Master A native of Uruguay, Andres Cladera is the Artistic Director of Emerald City Opera and Resident Conductor at Opera San Antonio. He has prior conducting experience with Opera San Antonio, Opera Colorado, Carnegie Mellon

Philharmonic, Edgewood Symphony. Mr. Cladera holds an MM degree in Orchestral Conducting from Carnegie Mellon University and BFA degrees in Piano and Vocal Performance from College of Charleston. Upcoming performances include conducting Speed Dating, Tonight by Michael Ching with Emerald City Opera in Denver and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as well as Florencia en el Amazonas by Catan and Fantastic Mr. Fox by Tobias Picker.

Terrell Davis* | Dancer Terrell Davis is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Davis Contemporary Dance Company. He has a B.A. in Political Science and minor in Dance from Western Illinois University. He was a principle dancer with the Cleo Parker

Robinson Dance Ensemble for six seasons, and also served as the Assistant Rehearsal Director. He has taught at many studios in the greater Denver area, and is a Director and Choreographer for the Wolf Theatre Academy.

David Gately | Director Stage director David Gately is known for his vivid story-telling and lively and clever productions. During the 2015-2016 season, Mr. Gately directs Aida with Opera Colorado, Merry Widow with Utah Opera, Showboat with Kentucky

Opera and Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Fort Worth Opera. Recent highlights include La Fanciulla del West with Des Moines Opera, La Traviata with Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Fort Worth Opera, Silent Night with Calgary Opera and both Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi with McGill University. The Director’s hugely successful “Wild West” production of Don Pasquale, hailed as a “contemporary classic,” has been mounted by opera companies across the United States, including the San Diego Opera, Kentucky Opera, Opera Colorado and Calgary Opera. In addition to his continued work on the stage, Mr. Gately was also recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Music in the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University.

Rachel Harding | Choreographer Rachael Harding holds an MFA in dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a BFA in dance and a BS in Business Management from the University of Arizona. She has performed with Colorado based companies Cleo

Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Davis Contemporary Dance, Moraporvida, Interweave Dance Theatre, Kim Robards and New Breed Dance Company. She toured the United States as a solo dancer with winds quintet, Imani Winds, in Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot. For over twenty years, Rachael has been living her passion of teaching, choreographing and dancing in dance schools, Universities and with professional dancers. Rachael has had the pleasure to perform in the Opera Colorado productions Nixon in China, The Pearl Fishers and performing and choreographing for Rusalka. Rachael is the Artistic Director for Denver Dance Starz and the Owner of Miss Rachael’s Dance in Denver.

Cory Klements* | DancerCory Michael Klements was born and raised in Broomfi eld, Colorado and started dancing at the age of three. After graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of

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Wyoming, he moved to Las Vegas and danced with the Nevada Ballet Theatre. Currently Cory is a company member with Davis Contemporary Dance Company here in Denver.

Aubrey Klinger* | Dancer Aubrey A. Klinger began her dance training under the tutelage of her grandmother Nan Klinger in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She then went on to pursue her degree from Point Park University earning a B.A. in Ballet Performance graduating

magna cum laude. Currently a free-lance dancer, teacher and choreographer, Aubrey has worked throughout the country in both concert and commercial dance. Her performance and choreography credits include; Davis Contemporary Dance Company, Jacob Mora: Exhibit M, Chicago Improve: Octavarious, Apex Contemporary Dance Theater, Renegade Performance Group (NYC), Carnival! Choreographer’s Ball, Dance Chance Chicago, Thodos New Dances, The Dayton Arts Project, Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Welcome Yule!, and So You Think You Can Dance: Season 9.

Lucas Krech | Lighting Designer Lucas Krech is a multi-media artist working in light, video projection and code. He has designed operas, dances, plays and performance pieces across the United States, Romania and the United Kingdom. Recent opera designs

have been seen at Opera Colorado, West Edge Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, West Bay Opera and The Crucible. His work has been nominated for New York Innovative Theater and BATCC Awards. Lucas received a 2011 Lighting Artist in Dance grant. His design work has been featured in American Theater Magazine and his writing on aesthetics and performance appeared in Stage Directions, On Stage Lighting, Parabasis Blog and PLSN magazines. His installation work has been shown at SOMArts, Studio Gracia, Outside/Input, PDE and Black Rock City. He received an MFA in design from NYU.

Alexandra LoBianco* | Aida In addition to her Opera Colorado debut as Aida, Alexandra LoBianco’s 2015-16 season includes her Minnesota Opera debut as the title role in Tosca, and a gala benefi t concert for Opera Carolina,

performing arias from Aida, Suor Angelica and Tannhäuser. She joined Maine’s PORTopera this past summer as Tosca. Her 2014-15 season engagements included Donna Anna in Don Giovanni in her Seattle Opera debut, Leonore in Fideliowith Madison Opera, Minnie in La fanciulla del West with Des Moines Metro Opera, Tosca with Opera Grand Rapids, and joining the roster of Lyric Opera of Chicago for its production of Tosca. Other recent engagements include Magda Sorel in Menotti’s The Consul with Opera Santa Barbara, Amelia in Un ballo in maschera with Madison Opera, soloist in a Verdi concert in Zürich, and Rachmaninoff’s The Bells with Madison Symphony. She was fi rst prize winner of the William Sullivan Foundation 2013 award.

Jessica Maria Loosenort* | Dancer Jessica Loosenort’s dance training began at the age of six, and the fi rst eleven years were spent training at a competitive dance studio, Dance Dimensions, to be versatile in many styles. Receiving in

2014 from Grand Valley State University a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting, she has expanded her knowledge of both technical and performance training. Through the Grand Valley Dance Company she has studied with renowned guest choreographers such as Lauren Edson and Autumn Eckman, and performed with the Thodos Dance Company of Chicago. Jessica has choreographed for various shows including Open Space 2014, Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Student Showcase, countless undergrad shows, and represented GVSU at the 2013 ACDFA with her senior group piece, Let “Only You” Go. She has performed with Denver companies, Louder than Words, Davis Contemporary and Boulder companies Third Law and currently The Shiff Dance Collective.

Catherine Martin* | AmnerisMezzo-soprano Catherine Martin excels in repertoire ranging from Verdi and Wagner to Mozart and Donizetti. The 2015-2016 season and beyond brings debuts with Opera Colorado as Amneris in Aïda, with Florida Grand

Opera as Adalgisa in Norma, and returns to Washington National Opera and Houston Grand Opera. Engagements for the 2014-2015 season included her return to Opera Santa Barbara as Maddalena in Rigoletto, her debutwith Dayton Opera as Sister Helen Prejean in Dead Man

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Walking, Waltraute in Die Walküre with Houston Grand Opera and Hindemith’s The Long Christmas Dinner with the American Symphony Orchestra. Additional recent highlights include returns to Houston Grand Opera as Wellgunde in Das Rheingold and the Glimmerglass Festival as Der Komponist in Ariadne auf Naxos, and debuts at the Kennedy Center with Washington National Opera as Mary in the premiere of The Lion, the Unicorn and Me and Annina in Der Rosenkavalier with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Marco Nisticò* | Amonasro Marco Nisticò joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in 2009-2010, where he made his debut as Dancaire Carmen. Recent engagements include Rodrigue in Don Carlos, and Tonio in Pagliacci in Sarasota.

Future engagements include Amonasro Aida with Opera Colorado and Sarasota Opera, Tonio with Opera Memphis, Malatesta with Florida Grand Opera and Dulcamara with West Australian Opera, Perth. Recent past engagements include Figaro Barbiere with Sarasota Opera and Dulcamara and Dancaire with the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. He is frequently seen with Sarasota Opera in roles including Giacomo in Giovanna d’Arco, Germont in La Traviata, Rodrigue in Don Carlos, Francesco Foscari in I Due Foscari. In 2011-2012 Mr. Nisticò was heard as Dulcamara at the Landestheater in Bregenz, as Gugliemo at the Teatro Regio of Torino and Rigoletto with Sarasota Opera. His appearances with NYCO include Dulcamara in L’elisir d’amore, Schaunard in La Bohème and Sharpless in Madama Butterfl y.

Ari Pelto | Conductor With past performances that have been called poetic, earthy, vigorous and highly individual, Ari Pelto was recently appointed Music Director designate at Opera Colorado following an acclaimed debut conducting Don Giovanni. Future

productions include Aida and the world premiere of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlett Letter. Additionally this season, he conducts Aida at Utah Opera and returns to Atlanta Ballet, Opera Memphis, Omaha Symphony, Lamont Symphony and the NYU Symphony. Recent highlights include La Rondine in Cortona (Italy), A Streetcar Named Desire and Salome at Virginia Opera, The Rake’s Progress at Portland Opera, Rigoletto, Don Pasquale and Il Barbiere di Siviglia at Opera

Memphis (where he is Principal Guest Conductor), La Boheme at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Cunning Little Vixen at Chautauqua, Rusalka at Boston Lyric Opera, Romeo et Julietteat Minnesota Opera, The Magic Flute, Le Nozze di Figaro at Portland Opera and Hansel and Gretel at Utah Opera.

Emily Louise Robinson*High PriestessEmily completed her undergraduate work at the University of Chicago and received her Master’s Degree from New England Conservatory. Emily completed a Performer’s Certifi cate from the Moores

School of Music at the University of Houston, where she was most recently seen in the title role of Thomas Pasatieri’s Frau Margot and Beatriz in Daniel Catán’s Rapaccinni’s Daughter. Other past roles include Love Simpson Cold Sassy Tree, Magda The Consul, Mimi La Boheme and Silverpeal The Impresario. She will be seen this season at Opera Colorado as Gretel and Micaëla in the company’s touring productions of Hansel and Gretel and Carmen respectively. On the main stage she will sing the role of the High Priestess in Aida and she will sing the role of Hester Prynne in the Student Matinee performance of The Scarlett Letter. Emily is delighted to be joining Opera Colorado as a Young Artist this season.

Ashraf SewailamThe King of Egypt This season, Mr. Sewailam will play the role of King in Aïda at Opera Colorado, Mustafa in L’italiana in Algeri at Portland Opera, and Capulet in Roméo et Juliettein an exciting new co-production at

Opera Carolina, Virginia Opera, Toledo Opera, Opera Grand Rapids, Lyric Opera Baltimore. He will also be performing Brahms Requiem with Dubuque Symphony and Messiahwith Cheyenne Symphony. Recently, in his debut with New Zealand Opera as the assassin Sparafucile in Rigoletto, he was described as “hard to better, both vocally and dramatically.” He subsequently returned to sing Alidoro in La Cenerentola, which he later performed for Queensland Opera. Ashraf made his United States debut in 2004 with Opera Colorado performing the role of Leporello in Don Giovanni. Quickly becoming a house favorite, he subsequently performed there as Count Ceprano in Rigoletto, Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro and Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.

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Carl Tanner* | Radames Carl Tanner begins the 2015-16 season as Pinkerton Madama Butterfl y for Minnesota Orchestra. He returns to London to appear as Luigi Il Tabarroat the Royal Opera House Covent Garden before travelling to Honolulu

to sing Manrico Il Trovatore for Hawaii Opera Theatre. Recent highlights include the title roles in Samson et Dalila, Peter Grimes as well as Hermann Pique Dame at Grange Park Opera in the UK where he won outstanding reviews. He also appeared as Otello at Pittsburgh Opera. Past successes include numerous appearances with the Metropolitan Opera as Canio I Pagliacci/Tiriddu Cavalleria Rusticana and Radames Aida, his signature role which he previously sang at Staatsoper Hamburg, Bayerische Staatsoper Munich, Edmonton Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin and Semperoper Dresden. He made his debut at Washington National Opera as Captain Ahab Moby-Dickand at Deutsche Oper Berlin as Cavaradossi Tosca, a role he also sang at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Benjamin Werley* | A Messenger Benjamin completed his Master’s and BM in Vocal Performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. In March 2013, Ben sang on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in the semi-fi nals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council

Auditions. Ben then joined the Opera Theater of St. Louis as a Gerdine Young Artist. In 2014, he was a participant in the Merola Opera Program. While at Merola, he sang the role of Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni. Ben also worked with Virginia opera as an Emerging Artist for their 2014-2015 season, where he performed in Sweeney Todd and La Traviata. This past summer he was an Apprentice Artist at the Santa Fe Opera. In Opera Colorado’s touring productions, he will sing the roles of The Witch in Hansel and Gretel and Don Jose in Carmen, and the role of Arthur Dimmesdale in The Scarlet Letter for the Student Matinee.

Rodni Williams* | Dancer Rodni Williams has danced with Garth Fagan Dance, The Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theater and Deeply Rooted Productions to name a few. His theatrical productions include the Jay Leno Show, Love in Four Acts for PBS

Chicago, a tour of FAME the Musical, the PBS Special Martin, Bible Stories, Mephistopheles and the Philadelphia Opera Company with Judith Jamison. Rodni holds the BFA and a MFA degree in dance from Adelphi University and The University of Arizona, Tucson. Rodni has also taught at the Ailey School, MOVE ON Dance Center and he is co-founder/associate artistic director of Black Dance Festival, Vienna, Austria. He has been nominated into the 2010 edition of Who’s Who in America. Williams has working in the Theater Alliance H Street Playhouse’s production of Black Nativityin the past and now is a proud resident of the Denver area, and Co-Artistic Director of The Davis Contemporary Dance Company.

Harold Wilson | Ramfis Harold Wilson’s 2015-2016 season marks his return to several companies. With Opera Colorado, he will sing Ramfi s in Aida; at the Metropolitan Opera, he will cover the role of Timur in Turandot; and with Sarasota Opera, he

will sing the roles of Rocco and Marcovaldo in productions of Fidelio and La battaglia di Legnano, respectively. In concert, he makes a company debut with the Grand Junction Symphony as the bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem. Mr. Wilson’s 2014-2015 season began with the Dayton Opera singing works by Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky in a Gala Concert. Subsequently, the American bass debuted with Opera Memphis, as the Commendatore in Don Giovanni, joined the Metropolitan Opera for its production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and made appearances with Tulsa Opera, for Frère Laurent in Roméo et Juliette, and Opera Colorado, for Sarastro in The Magic Flute.

*Opera Colorado Debut

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ORCHESTRAVIOLINTakanori Sugishita,

concertmasterRene Knetsch, principal second Angela DombrowskiLynne GlaeskeMargaret GutierrezDebbie HollandRobyn JulyanChris JusellAnnamaria KaracsonCyndi MancinelliLeah MohlingBrett Omara Susie Peek Ingrid Peoria Gyongyi PetheoVeronica PigeonLeslie SawyerRobyn Sosa

VIOLAMatthew Dane, principalMichael BrookBrian CookMatthew DiekmanSarah RichardsonLora Stevens

CELLOJeff Watson, principalCharles LeeMarcelo Sanches

David ShortElle WellsCarole Whitney

BASSDavid Crowe, principalJeremy NicholasMatthew PenningtonJim Vaughn

FLUTE Susan Townsend, principalElizabeth SadilekOlga Shylayeva

OBOE Sarah Bierhaus, principalMax Soto

ENGLISH HORN Tenly Williams

CLARINET Michelle OrmanHeidi Mendenhall

BASS CLARINETApril Johannesen

BASSOON Charles Hansen, principalKim Peoria

HORNDevon Park, principalLauren VarleyMarian HesseColleen Shaffer

TRUMPETSteve KilburnKen Aikin

TROMBONEBron Wright, principalBill StanleyJeremy Van Hoy

TUBAMichael Dunn, principal

TIMPANIPeter Cooper, principal

PERCUSSIONMark Foster, principalCarl Dixon Nena Lorenz

HARPJanet Harriman, principal

OFF-STAGE TRUMPETS Cami Kidwell-DodgeColin OldbergTerry Sawchuk

OPERA COLORADO CHORUS John AdamsClaire BrookerWilliam Bryan*Matt CantwellShane Delavan,Michele Di Nuovo

Charles Eaton*Evan GlaserPaul GriggsbyKaroline GuerinJennifer HarpelDan HowardAndrea KehmeierTheresa KesserKim KirkwoodAmy KopatichClaire LeBorgneDanielle Lombardi*Patrick MaschkaPatrick McAleerNicholas NavarreLuke NorthJason ParfenoffSusan RahmsdorffEmily Robinson*Park ShowalterKelly SowellNorm SpivyHallie SpoorJoey TaczakLaura TribbyNicole VasconiSteve WalzBenjamin Werley*Keith WilliamsonCatherine WilcoxDoug Wilson

*Opera Colorado Young Artist

PRODUCTION STAFFMUSIC STAFFAndres Cladera, Chorus MasterSheldon Miller, Coach/AccompanistKim Peoria, Orchestra Personnel ManagerIngrid Peoria, Orchestra Librarian

PRODUCTION STAFFKatie Preissner, Production/Stage ManagerJordan Braun, Assistant DirectorSarah Johnson, Assistant Stage ManagerAmelia Nordin, Assistant Stage ManagerJeremy Sortore, Title CoordinatorBeth Nielsen, Title OperatorPark Wm. Showalter, Chorus LiaisonBrian Greffe, MD, Company PhysicianBuzz Reifman, NPPA, Company Otolaryngologist

TECHNICAL STAFFDennis Watson, Head CarpenterTravis Schadle , Shop/Production CarpenterBert Hedrick, Assistant CarpenterJeff Reidel, Head FlymanChris Green, Head ElectricianTanya Rist, Light Board OperatorPatrick Howard, Assistant Lighting DesignerDave Clough, Head PropsTerry Gulley, Assistant PropsCharles Polich, Head SoundNicole Vasconi, Purchasing Agent

ELLIE CAULKINSOPERA HOUSE CREWRandy Mitchell, House CarpenterJohn Kendrick, House SoundAl Price, House PropDave Wilson, House Electrician

COSTUMESAnn Piano, Costume DirectorAlison Milan, Shop Manager and Wardrobe Head

SHOP ASSISTANTSSara Lynn HildebrandBarbara PianoElizabeth C. PorterChristine Samar

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ARTIST HOSTSHost Chairmen: Merrill ShieldsKen and Donna BarrowJeff BrownKaty L. BurleyVanessa and Robert JasinskiRobert KahnHeather MacKinnonCheryl McGinnis and Edward WoolmanKevin O’ConnorAstrid Stocks

SUPERNUMERARIESEric BardGordon FletcherNicholas GeyerMike HurdleRobert JanacekJohn KellyKasey NahlovskyBob ReynoldsDarrell SmithEric Tausch

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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORSThe Board of Directors of Opera Colorado and the staff express their deepest appreciation to the individuals, corporations and foundation who have contributed to the Annual Fund.

The following list acknowledges individual donors, corporations and foundations who made gifts to Opera Colorado’s Annual Fund from July 1 2014 – September 30, 2015.

INDIVIDUALSPRESIDENT CIRCLE $20,000+Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Barrow Mike and Julie BockDave and Pam DukeHugh A. Grant and Merle C. ChambersCy and Lyndia HarveyHal and Ann LoganDebra J. Perry and Jeff BaldwinMarcia and Richard RobinsonJeremy and Susan ShamosPatrick Spieles and Carol McMurry

DIRECTOR $10,000+Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AllenAl and Rebecca BatesPeyton and Suzanne D. BucyEllie Caulkins Noël and Thomas CongdonMary and Tom ConroyMr. Robert Damrauer Mr. Ray J. GrovesHarley and Lorraine HigbieMr. and Mrs. Jeremy F. Kinney Honorable and Mrs. Kenneth LaffWilliam Maniatis, MDTracy McCarthy Ms. Muffy Moore and Mr. Al MinierKevin O’Connor and Janet Ellen RaaschMr. and Mrs. Leonard M. PerlmutterAnn and Gerald Saul

Marlis and Shirley SmithMrs. Beatrice B. TaplinMerrill Shields and M. Ray ThomassonCharles and Janet ThompsonMartha and Will TraceyByron WatsonMr. and Mrs. Richard Weil Herbert Wittow

MAESTRO $5,000+AnonymousLinda BjellandDr. and Mrs. Laurence K. ChanRichard T. and Margaret N. DillonKaren FukutakiRobert S. GrahamCraig N. Johnson and Alicia McCommonsMrs. Diana W. KinseyMs. Carole LeightFrank and Virginia LeitzVeronica A. McCaffrey and Barbara A. FrankMrs. Rhea J. MillerRobert R. Montgomery and Nancy HawkinsTom and Mary MeadeCraig and Maria PonzioRobert and Myra RichAnonymousMr. and Mrs. George ShawDick and Pat TuckerMrs. Carol C. WhitleyLarry and Brigitte Zimmer

DIVA $2,500+Janice BaucumMrs. Pamela D. BeardsleyMr. James L. BerggrenMrs. Sheila BiseniusDr. Stephen L. DiltsCeleste and Jack GrynbergDr. and Mrs. Charles B. KafadarRalph and Trish NagelChristine and Harry PhillipsNijole and Walter RasmussenJuan and Alicia RodriguezVicki and Harry SterlingJerry and Debi TepperMaradith and Rusty Wilkins

COMPRIMARIO $1,000+Kenneth and Mary WillisMr. Hartman AxleyMr. and Mrs. Christopher J. BockBrian Bross M.D. and Bonnie DanielsJane Halle Schultz-BurnettLeslie CadyMrs. Sue M. CannonMr. John N. CaulkinsMr. David J. ChavollaMs. Kathryn CodoAubrey Copeland, MDSteve and Pat CorderMs. Kathy CrapoMr. Richard DeaneMr. and Mrs. Dirk de RoosGeorge and Yonnie DikeouMs. Marian O. DinesJoy and Christopher DinsdaleJames Donaldson and Ellen AndermanMs. Elizabeth C. DyerGeorge and Sissy GibsonAnonymousMr. J. L. HamilDeborah Hayes and James L. MartinBeverlee B. Henry and The Honorable Robert P. FullertonDrs. Kathryn Hobbs and Marc CohenMr. William T. HoffmanChristine Hollander and Michael McGeeMarcia Holt and John HoltMichael E. Huotari and Jill R. StewartJohn N. Kabalin, MD.Joe and Francine KelsoDr. Lawrence Kim and Nhung VanMrs. Dagmar KressJim and Carole McCotterCheryl McGinnis and Edward WoolmanV W McNabDave and Miza McReynoldsMrs. Nathaniel C. MerrillDr. Monica I. Minkoff and Mr. Harry M. SiegfriedMs. Janet MordecaiLynnette Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. MurphyDr. and Mrs. Calvern E. NarcisiDrs. Sarah and Harold NelsonRobert NelsonNancy and Paul ObermanDorothy PearsonJane PerkinsBruce Polkowsky and Bill PowellRick Poppe and Jana EdwardsMr. Thomas J. Powers Jr.Steven and Joan RingelMs. Susan J. RuttMs. Ruth E. SchoeningMs. Nancy SiegelRuth S. SilverDrs. Morris and Ellen SusmanMs. Kathleen R. TowerJohn and Sharon TrefnyMr. John B. TruebloodRichard Tubbs and Marilyn Smith

CHORISTER $500+Marilyn and Jules AmerMr. John E. Baril and Mr. Brian CookPeter Batty and Paula KechichianDr. and Mrs. Henry J. BeckwittBrian Bennett and Bev DanielsCharles E. BerryMr. Gerald BoutwellMs. Sandra BrackenSandy and Rogene BuchholzMs. Elizabeth BuddMr. and Mrs. Douglas M. CainBarbara and Ken CalkinsMr. and Mrs Lawrence G. CarpenterMarjorie and Doug CarrigerCharles Case and Phillip St. CloudMr. and Mrs. Chuck ChagasBarbara and Roger ChamberlainDavid and Joan ClarkCatherine ColeDr. Alan Como and Mrs. InHye ComoDonna and Ted ConnollyEric Coomer and Amber HessNancy Crow and Mark SkrotzkiMs. Cheryl M. CruickshankCarolyn E. DanielsTimothy James DonahueMax and Joyce DouglasLaurie and Ben Duke III

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ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORSWalter W. and Maryruth Y. DuncanLois N. EckhoffDr. and Mrs. Larry S. FisherL. Richard and Sigrid Halvorson FreeseDeborah FriedmanMark Groshek, MD and Carl Clark, MDMrs. Carol and Dr. Fred GroverMs. Phillis A. Harris-BrooksLee and Margaret HenryRichard and Sandra HiltMr. Richard HiltyArlene and Barry HirschfeldMs. Laura M. HoffmanSteven and Chryse HutchinsMr. Daniel IsamanKendor and Paulette JonesDr. Jan Kennaugh and Mr. Chip HorneSally and Jim KneserM. Barton LandryMr. and Mrs. Richard K. LeeAnn and James LehDeanna Rose Leino Patty Lorie KupetzMarvin Madorsky, CPAMr. and Mrs. Gilbert Y. MarchandBarbara McDonnellDr. and Mrs. Hugh J. McGee Jr.Bob and Mereth MeadeFrend John Miner and Jeffrey L. LawheadJerri Lynn Modrall and Eric E. DoeringMr. Henry B. MohrMr. William R. MoningerJack Finlaw and Gregory MovesianDr. and Mrs. John MoyerDrs. Michael and Mary MoynihanAnonymousMaureen and Benjamin NystuenMr. Steven OkuleyRonald Y. OtsukaCarl PattersonDr. and Mrs. David S. PearlmanRobert and Mary QuillinMs. Marcia RagonettiCharles and Reta RalphMr. Kent A. Rice and Ms. Ann M. CorriganKaryn K. RiebJoe RonnenbergMr Doug RooneyMs. Luana RubinJane Russell and Bill RussellKaren and Mark SatherMrs. and Mr. Nancy H. SchuleinFern B. Seltzer and

Andrew HeymsfieldMs. Jo B. ShannonShirley M. Duman EstateMr. John ShottDr. and Mrs. Edwin R. SmithMs. Jennifer SobanetMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. SparksMr. Larry StephensBill and Shirley StoutMrs. Marcia D. StricklandJim and Sue SwansonMr. Robert SwiftJim and Kate TaucherMr. and Mrs. Stephen TrueNormie and Paul VoillequeEd and Patty WahteraMs. Tina WallsScott and Karen YarberryDr. and Mrs. Raymond YostKen and Charlotte ZiebarthMr. and Mrs. Michael Zoellner

FRIEND $100+Mr. and Mrs. Norman O. AarestadTucker and Dan AdamsJames and Lorraine AdamsMs. Lora AdamsFrank J. AdlerDr. Richard J. AgeeCatherine H. AndersonAlice and Lee AnnebergAnonymousMs. Judith BabcockMr. Donald K BainMs. Marilyn BaldwinMs. Jennifer N. BaterNancy BattanBarbara BenedictMr. and Mrs. Mitchell Benedict IIICharles Berberich and Marilyn MunstermanDrs. Tomas and Diane BerlMr. and Mrs. Steve BerryMr. Howard L. BoigonMs. Catherine BollerMs. Sandra BonettiMr. Kent H. Borges and Ms. Stephanie B. DicenzoLibby BortzSara Peyton and Richard BottjerMrs. Virginia P. BoucherMr. and Mrs. Joe BowersBrewster and Helen BoydMs. Candace BoyleDonald K. BradenMr. and Mrs. Jon T. BradleyMs. Jay BreenMr. Daniel BrimmMrs. Molly BrindleMr. and Mrs. Bruce R. BrookensDarrell Brown and

Suzanne McNittMr. and Mrs. Bruce BudyGordon and Ron ButzMr. Brad Case and Mr. William McMechenMs. Clare R. CavanaughProf. Gerald ChapmanMr. Ronald R. CharpentierBrett and Crystal ChildsMs. Connie Christiansen and Mr. Alan GallagherDr. and Mrs. Henry N. ClamanEverett ClarkMrs. and Mr. Liane ClasenJerry and Gloria ClouseMs. Ethel K. ClowRobert & Gloria Lilly-CohenMr. and Mrs. Michael CollinsMr. and Mrs. John P. CongdonMr. Alexander J. Conley and Ms. Alysia D. MarinoMr. David A. ConnellDr. David J. Cooper and Evelyn W CooperVicki Cowart and Chris HayesBrian D. CraneMs. Barbara CravensLisa Crispin and Robert DowningAnonymousMs. Louise CrosbySara and Jim CulhaneMargaret H. CunninghamMichael and Bonnie DalkeHelen ShrevesRonald L. DealPeter and Deedee DeckerMs. Carina DeleonDr. Jacqueline M. DemolinUrsula and Tom DickinsonMrs. and Mr. Patricia DolanMr. and Mrs. Thomas DouglisPeter and Marian DownsAnonymousMr. Robert DuncanMr. and Mrs. Wayne D. EckerlingDr. Gifford and Chris EckhoutMs. Judie EidsonCarl and Nan EklundMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. ElinoffRose Enyeart and Bill StonerTed and Vivian Sheldon EpsteinMrs. Reine ErzingerAmy FeasterMs. Janet FisherMr. and Mrs. Richard FreyMr. Max FurerMs. Cynthia GaertnerAlan and Sally GassJennifer Ruth GentryMr. and Mrs. Ricardo GoncalvesMr. Stephen GoodMs. Liz Goodman and

Mr. Robert NaumanAndrew GorgeyKazuo and Drusilla GotowDr. Brian Greffe and Dr. Mark DonovanGina GuyDr. and Mrs. Richard R. HansenMr. Timothy HarrisMr. Richard H. HartMr. Richard W. HealyGinny HerschMr. and Mrs. Arlen HershbergerMr. Philip HiesterMs. Janine HillSarah C. HiteDon and Mary HoaglandBarbara and John HughesMr. John HughesPaul W. HustedJohn Dennis HynesDr. Jacob G. and Mrs. Sarah F. JacobsonMs. Jill JohnkeEric E. JohnsonGretchen Vanderwerf and Gordon JonesMr. Howard B. JordanMr. Joseph KayMr. Robert KeatingeThomas and Gabriella KelleyMs. Patricia C. KellyMr. Sandford KernEileen and Walter KintschBonnie KippleMr. Kenneth KirklandMr. James C. KnoppLeonard KochElmer and Doris KonemanDonna KornfeldRex Kramer and Cindy CraterMr. John W. Kure and Ms. Cheryl SolichWarren and Nancy LawrenceMr. Richard S. LeamanMr. Bernard Leason and Mrs. Frieda Sanidas LeasonMr. and Mrs. Harold LeinbachNoel Lejeune and Lynn CallawayNancy A. LeonardMs. Marie C. LindvallDr. and Mrs. James ListMs. Cecelia LutzMr. and Mrs. John D. MacfarlaneMr. Henry MahlmanMr. and Mrs. Harold E. MaldeMs. Melissa MaldeMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. MaloneDr. Merrylue MartinMr. Keith MaskusMr. William MathewsMs. Jan MatneyMary McClanahan

Sounds of the SeasonA Colorado Christmas DEC 11-13 T FRI 7:30 T SAT 2:30 & 6:00 T SUN 1:00Andres Lopera, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, directorColorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director

Jackie Evancho Sings Holiday Hits & MoreDEC 15 T TUES 7:30Christopher Dragon, conductor

Holiday Brass at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church DEC 18 & 20 T FRI 7:30 T SUN 5:00Brian Buerkle, conductorColorado Symphony Brass & Percussion

Handel’s Messiah DEC 18-19 T FRI-SAT 7:30 DEC 20 T SUN 1:00* Duain Wolfe, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director * Join us on Sunday for the return of the Messiah Sing-Along! Sunday concert starts at $25 for adults and $10 for children.

Symphony at the Movies: Home AloneDEC 22 T TUE 7:30Christopher Dragon, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director

A Weekend of Star Wars DEC 26-27 T SAT 7:30 T SUN 1:00Andres Lopera, conductor

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Mr. Adam SchorGary D. SchrenkElizabeth Schwarm-GlesnerMr. and Mrs. Bob ShakleeMs. Deborah Shields and Mr. Chris JensenMs. Andrea ShpallMs. Casey ShpallMr. Carl Shushan and Ms. Sandi HillMs. Phyllis ShushanDr. Andrew Sirotnak and Jamie WhiteMr. and Mrs. John SmathersMrs. and Mr. Wendyann SmithMs. Nancy SnowJames B. SteedJames StewardsonMs. Susan StiffMr. and Mrs. William E. StilesMr. and Mrs. Stephen StraubMs. Sara StuebeMr. James SwitzerMrs. Mary SymontonProf. and Mrs. Joseph S. SzyliowiczWilliam Bradford and Chin TanMr. and Mrs. Thompson TateMrs. Carson Custer TaylorTom and Dee TibbettsLloyd and Barbara Timblin, Jr.Dr. and Ms. James Kennedy ToddMs. Susan TowerAlice and Frank TraylorRobert C. TrippHarry and Lucille TruebloodBetty and Rex UlricksenMrs. Sandra VinnikBernd and Marta WachterMr. Graham WalkerMr. Wilson W. WamplerMs. Shirley C. WardMs. Carley J. WarrenMs. Robin Stewart and Mr. Kirk WeberMr. and Mrs. John M. WeigelDr. Adriana WeinbergMr. and Mrs. Tor WestgaardMarie Belew WheatleyMr. Timothy WilsonDr. Hilda Wing, Ph.D.Ms. Jane WingleMary WiseMr. Lawrence WoodMr. and Mrs. Robert W. WoodyGene and Linda YoungMs. Phyllis J. YoungDr. Jack and Mrs. Barbara ZableMr. Jeffrey ZaxSue and Carl ZimetMs. Dale ZitekJoseph A. Zmugg

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Chorister $500+Barnes & NobleCarson-Pfafflin Family FoundationCausecast FoundationDaniels-Houlton Family FoundationEnsor-Frio CompanyFidelity Brokerage Services LLCKemp Family FundLPL FinancialRose Community Foundation

Friend $100+Bell Family FoundationGill FoundationGirl Scout Troop #54364Hewlett-Packard CompanyIBM International FoundationStephens Management ServicesMelaleuca, Inc.Michaud Capital ManagementMy Tribute Gift FoundationNelson Family FoundationTrader Joe’sWells Fargo Community Support CampaignWhole Foods Market – Cherry Creek

SPONSORS Production, Artistic, Young Artist, Education and TechnologyMike and Julie BockBonfils-Stanton FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dirk de RoosFairfield & Woods, P.C.Monica Minkoff and Harry SiegfriedMichael A. Hughes and Hon. Karen BrodyInvisible Cities Investments LLCDr. Jan Kennaugh and Mr. Chip HorneTom and Mary MeadePB & K Family FoundationMarlis and Shirley SmithPatrick Spieles and Carol McMurry

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ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORSA-LIST The Scarlet Letter SponsorsMr. Walter ArnheimAvenir FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. BarrowDaniel BelcherLinda BjellandBonfils-Stanton FoundationDonald K. BradenDr. Michael BrazKaren BruggenthiesMs. Margaret CaldwellGreg CarpenterDr. Laurence K. and Cynthia ChanNoel and Thomas CongdonRonald D. CoveyThe Crawley Family FoundationChristopher and Joy DinsdaleDave and Pam DukeMargaret EwellMr. Kenneth R. FeinbergSigrid H. FreeseD. GarciaMs. Helen J. GillikinJoan GlickGradison FoundationAnonymousMr. Ray J. GrovesMs. Juliana HallMichael A. Hughes and Hon. Karen BrodyMrs. Jelica IselyC. JernigenMs. Cynthia C. KellySamantha KolesnikAnonymousJennifer Ann KurtzDeanna Rose LeinoMr. and Mrs. Harold R. Logan Jr.Ms. Margo LopenskePaul Lorton, Jr.Ms. Heather MackinnonCheryl McGinnis and Ed WoolmanMrs. Nathaniel C. MerrillMary MocharyMuffy Moore and Al MinierDaniel and Janet Mordecai FoundationJeffrey MorrisClint Morrison and Nancy RosenbergerNational Endowment for the ArtsMs. Josie NobleOpera AmericaJanice ParkerBennett PriceDaniel L. RitchieAnagloria RodriguezBruce Rosenblum

Gershen RosenblumFrieda Sanidas Leason and Bernard LEasonGerald and Ann SaulShamos Family FoundationAnonymousAndrew Sirotnak and Jamie WhiteMs. Camille SpaccaventoThe Sorel OrganizationMs. Barbara ThorngrenAnonymousMs. Anne TurnerMs. Adriena VantiaAnne WattenbergMrs. Carol C. WhitleyKenneth Ziebarth

TRIBUTESIn Memory of Celeste FlemingSherrye S. BergerDeanna Rose LeinoMs. Adrienne LeonardSteve and Anne BurkholderJim and Barbara NoakesEllie CaulkinsMarcia and Richard RobinsonMarie Belew Wheatley

In Honor of Ellie CaulkinsJohn and Laurie McBrideMr. and Mrs. Garrison L. HorleCathey and Richard FinlonJohn and Rosemary AshbyMrs. Beatrice B. TaplinJoe Michaud

In Honor of Darrel and Linda CurticeDr. and Mrs. Charles B. Kafadar

In Honor of Jack Finlaw and Greg MovesianEllie Caulkins

In Memory of Nathaniel MerrillMrs. Nathaniel C. Merrill

In Memory of James HerringerMr. and Mrs. Dirk de Roos

In Memory of Carol BrownEllie Caulkins

In Honor of Merrill Shields and Ray ThomassonKenneth and Mary Willis

In Honor of Tracy McCarthyMs. Andrea Shpall

In Honor of Marcia RobinsonArlene and Barry Hirschfeld

In Honor of Dr. Larry ChanMr. Graham Walker

In Honor of Greg, the Cast of Butterfly and the Whole ProductionMrs. Sandra Vinnik

In Honor of William McCormickMrs. Molly Brindle

In Honor of Carol Whitley and Suzanne BucyMrs. and Mr. Nancy H. Schulein

In Honor of Dick and Marcia RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Robert Clasen

In Honor of Governor HickenlooperMs. Deborah Rohan

In Honor of Greg CarpenterRichard T. and Margaret N. Dillon

In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert BlahaMrs. James F. Kinslow

In Honor and Loving Memory of David E. JaramilloMr. and Mrs. Steve Berry

In Memory of Shirley SimonsonMs. Donna E. HamiltonMrs. and Mr. Patricia DolanMr. and Mrs. Ross CoraceMrs. and Mr. Marijane S. Hutchinson

In Memory of Maud B. DukeLaurie and Ben Duke, III

In Memory of Margaret CoyneKathleen KelbleMr. and Mrs. Bill Obermann

In Memory of Dr. William LooknerDr. Daniel J. Greenholz

In Memory of Barbara WilkinsonMs. J.C. Collins

VOLUNTEERSJuly - November 2015Eric BardLaurel BarsaDevanie BlakeJeff BrownLarry BrownPam BrownKaty BurleyJoyce deRoosKetje deRoosSteve DiltsNancy FredricksRobert KahnStormy KnightPaull KuplerSally LammersSusi LandersMelinda LeachHeather MacKinnonDavid MejiaMaggie MejiaJoanna MoldowMarilyn OlenFrank ParceEva PhibbsDonna RiesEllie RobertsTherese SchoenRuth SchoeningLinda VigorChristel WoodyRandy WrenFrank Zoske

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor list. However, if your name is incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Kathleen Dammen at 303.468.2060. Although space limitations only allow us to list donors whose gifts were $100 and above, we are deeply grateful for the support of all our dedicated contributors.

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HAPPENINGS AT OPERA COLORADO

FOR MORE AND UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS AT OPERA COLORADO, PLEASE VISIT OPERACOLORADO.ORG.

AN AFTERNOON OF AMERICAN SONG In anticipation of Opera Colorado’s world premiere of The Scarlet Letter in May, enjoy an afternoon of American art song. Opera Colorado’s Young Artists will perform a program of works commissioned for the opening of Opera America’s Opera Center. Composer Lori Laitman will join discussions about her work and a reception will follow the performance. Sun., January 24, 2016 | 2PM Redline Gallery 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver General Admission $15

FAMILY DAY AT THE OPERA For the entire family! Starring Opera Colorado’s Young Artists performing the company’s touring production sung in English. Explore the wonders of opera and the opera house. Sat., January 30, 2016 Hansel and Gretel | 12PM Carmen | 3 PM Ellie Caulkins Opera House SOLD OUT. Waiting list available online.

INSPIRED BY THE SCARLET LETTER: POETRY READING Enjoy the premiere of poetry written in response to the music of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter. Hear what this opera inspires in local poets of all ages. Poets from SlamNUBA and Art from Ashes will perform their brand new compositions. Tue., April 12, 2016 | 7PM Mercury Café Jungle Room 2199 California Street, Denver Free event, RSVP for tickets online.

MEET THE ARTISTS Come down to the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during the lunch hour to hear discussions about the production with General Director Greg Carpenter, the artists, conductor and director.The Scarlet Letter Artists Wed., April 27, 2016 | 12PM Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

YOUNG ARTISTS FAREWELL Join Opera Colorado in saying farewell to the 2015-2016 Young Artists. Take advantage of this special opportunity to hear to them sing a short recital, and to observe first-hand their development over the course of their eight-month residency. Sun., May 22, 2016 | 2PM Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House General Admission $10 Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors.

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Ellie CaulkinsMr. and Mrs. Robert Vanbuskirk

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Cocktails begin at 5PM followed by a three-course meal. After the performance, join Opera Colorado for a VIP Dessert Reception with the cast in the Chambers Grant Salon at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. To view the dinner menu, visit operacolorado.org/openingnightdinner

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STAFF Greg Carpenter General Director artistic

Ari Pelto Music Director, designate administration

Mike Hurdle Director of Finance & Administration George Lopez Staff Accountant development and marketing

Camille Spaccavento Director of External Affairs & Marketing Kathleen Dammen Annual Fund Manager Joyce de Roos Volunteer Coordinator Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate Nicholas Geyer Digital Marketing Assistant Manager Rachel Perez Marketing Manager Leah Podzimek Corporate and Foundations Manager Resnicow + Associates Public Relations education and community engagement

Cherity Koepke Director of Education & Community Engagement Betsy Schwarm Pre-Performance Lecturer Nicole Vasconi Education & Community Engagement Assistant patron services

Tom Kirkpatrick Patron Services Manager Indea Jaramillo Patron Services Assistant Genevieve LeBlanc Patron Services Assistant Don Oppliger Patron Services Assistant Vanessa Pacheco Patron Services Assistant production

Katie Preissner Production Manager Ann Piano Costume Director young artists program

Cherity Koepke Director Alaina DeBellevue Resident Coach Accompanist Emily Louise Robinson soprano Danielle Lombardi mezzo-soprano Benjamin Werley tenor Charles Eaton baritone William Lee Bryan baritone

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Michael Hughes Chair EmeritusKevin O’Connor Vice PresidentMartha Tracey

TreasurerCarol Crossin Whitley

Secretary and Vice Presidentdirectors

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Dirk deRoosSuzanne Dost Bucy

Ellie Caulkins Lifetime Honorary Chair

Dr. Larry ChanMary Conroy

Craig JohnsonThe Honorable Kenneth M. Laff

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