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PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDDENVER, CO
PERMIT NO. 152695 S. COLORADO BLVD., STE 20
DENVER, CO 80246
OVATION!NEWS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF OPERA COLORADO | SUMMER 2016
NOV | 2016
MARCH | 2017
MAY | 2017
NOV | 2016
The Girl of the Golden West i PUCCINI Don Giovanni i MOZART
Roméo et Juliette i GOUNOD Capriccio i R. STRAUSS Vanessa i BARBER
2016SEASON
JULY 1 toAUGUST 27THE SANTA FE OPERA
60 T H ANN IVERSARY
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2016SEASON
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With the linger of The Scarlet Letterexcitement still
in the air and the last day of our Young Artist’s Greater Colorado Tour complete, we call the 2015-2016 Season to a close.
It has been a tremendously successful season for Opera
Colorado beginning with the Ellie Caulkins Opera House 10th
Anniversary Celebration, which appropriately celebrated 10 years of artistic excellence in our beautiful home and honored our fi rst lady of opera Ellie Caulkins. The season continued with our fi nely crafted production of Aida featuring the magnifi cent singing of Alexandra Lobianco and closed with the much anticipated world premiere of The Scarlet Letter. Along the way
we presented our series of A Listevents, which introduced hundreds of people to Opera Colorado for the fi rst time, while our Young Artists were in schools and community centers across the state delivering innovative education programsto more than 35,500 students ofall ages.
Before we turn our attention to the 2016-2017 Season, I want to take this opportunity thank you for your patronage and for being part of this extraordinary season. Opera Colorado could not exist without your enthusiasm and passion for opera, and your desire to ensure that Denver has an exciting opera company to enrich our community.
FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR
GREG CARPENTER, GENERAL DIRECTOR
Aida, 2015Carl Tanner as Radamesand Alexandra LoBiancoas Aida
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Now, for a change of scene, next season Opera Colorado embarks upon a new adventure – the presentation of new chamber operas in venues outside the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Laura Kaminsky’s thoughtful and evocative As Onewill be the centerpiece of our season of exceptional opera, bookended by Puccini’s rarely performed masterpiece La Fanciulla del West and Donizetti’s perennial favorite Lucia di
Lammermoor both at the Ellie. This summer, we are excited to
offer our season ticket holders and Red Dot Patron donors exclusive pricing and early access to As Onetickets during a special pre-sale in July. Because this opera will be performed in a smaller venue with limited availability, we anticipate a sell-out. On July 11th we will
launch a special three-week pre-sale period for tickets to As One. If you are not already, we invite you to join our family of season ticket holders during this period in order to gain early access to these tickets before they go on sale to the general public on July 31st.
All single tickets will be available for in-person purchases at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Patron Day, July 31st. There will be opera singing in the galleria of the Performing Arts Complex all afternoon, free refreshments, and the opportunity for you to be the fi rst to get your single tickets, make exchanges or add some extra tickets for your friends. We hope you can join us as we look forward to our upcoming performances.
The 2016-2017 season promises extraordinary singing, beautiful productions and the opportunity to experience new opera in an intimate setting.
I wish you an enjoyable summer and I look forward to seeing you in the fall as we celebrate our 33rd season of opera in Denver.
See you at the Opera!
Greg CarpenterGeneral Director
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ANDRES CLADERA Conductor
JEFFREY BUCHMAN Director
KELLY MARKGRAF Hannah Before
BLYTHE GAISSERT Hannah After
“Laura Kaminsky’s As One proved to be a thoughtful and substantial
piece as well as that rarest of operatic commodities — a story that lends itself
to dramatization in music.
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OPERA TICKET PRESALE Premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2014, 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.
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All performances start at 8PM. Sung in English with English subtitles. Regular tickets go on sale July 31, 2016.
“...next season Opera Colorado embarks upon a new adventure – the presentation of new chamber operas...”
The Scarlet Letter, 2016Laura Claycomb as Hester Prynne
ANDRES CLADERA Conductor
JEFFREY BUCHMAN Director
KELLY MARKGRAF Hannah Before
BLYTHE GAISSERT Hannah After
“Laura Kaminsky’s As One proved to be a thoughtful and substantial
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MARCH 2 3 4 2017OPERACOLORADO.ORG 303.468.2030
LAURA KAMINSKY COMPOSER
MARK CAMPBELL LIBRETTIST
KIMBERLY REED FILM
PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX AT PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL 1001 WEST 84TH AVENUE, DENVER
All performances start at 8PM. Sung in English with English subtitles. Regular tickets go on sale July 31, 2016.
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Mark your calendars now and be the first to get your single tickets for 2016-2017 performances. Street parking is free downtown on Sundays. Come to Patron Day at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to enjoy opera performances by the Opera Colorado Ensemble throughout the day, free refreshments, purchase single or season tickets, and make exchanges – all with no handling fees.
Sunday, July 31, 2016 | 11-AM-3PMThe Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
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Enjoy an elegant, all-inclusive dinner before the performance. Cocktails begin at 5PM followed by a three-course meal in the Chambers Grant Salon. After the opera, join the cast back at Kevin Taylor’s for a sweet and savory reception.
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$125 per person per dinner. Hosted Prosecco all evening. Hosted wine and beer with dinner, and a cash bar. Tickets to the opera sold separately.
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Allison Nicholas (Soprano) Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, Allison received her Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where she also completed her Undergraduate degree. She is thrilled to undertake a wide array of challenging roles with such a supportive and well-regarded company.
Danielle Lombardi (Mezzo Soprano) Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Danielle received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and received her Master’s from Rice University. She is excited to be returning to Opera Colorado for a second season as a Young Artist.
Omar Najmi (Tenor) Originally from Boston, MA, Omar has spent the past three seasons as an Emerging Artist with the Boston Lyric Opera. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and his Master’s degree in Voice Performance from Boston University. Omar looks forward to spending next season as a Young Artist with Opera Colorado!
Ryan Bradford (Baritone) Originally from Walnut Creek, CA, Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and his Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2013. Ryan is thrilled to be joining Opera Colorado as a Young Artist.
Charles Eaton (Baritone) Originally from Storrs, Connecticut, Charles received his Master of Music degree from the University of Minnesota in 2015. In 2013, Charles received his Bachelors of Music at the University of Connecticut. He is very excited to return to Opera Colorado for another season as a 2016-2017 Young Artist.
Nathan Van Arsdale (Bass Baritone) Colorado has always been a home to Nathan, who was born in Colorado Springs. He holds a Masters of Music from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is looking forward to the joys and challenges of working with such a prestigious company!
OPERA COLORADO YOUNG ARTISTSWelcoming the 2016-2017 Opera Colorado Young Art is ts
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 | 5:30PMSTUDIO LOFT AT THE ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE
Tickets at operacolorado.org/young-artists-showcase. General Admission $10, free for Red Dot Patron and above donors.
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The production is set in old-west Colorado,allowing students to study local Colorado history, using opera as the catalyst.
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The Elixir of Love - Donizetti - Opera Colorado
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The Elixir of LoveBY D O N I Z E T T I
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ALLISON NICHOLAS Adina OMAR NAJMI Nemorino RYAN BRADFORD Belcore NATHAN VAN ARSDALE Dulcamara DANIELLE LOMBARDI Gianetta
Cherity Koepke, DirectorBrett Sprague, Assistant Director
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Ann Piano, Costume Designer
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The Song of the Earth with Grammy award winning mezzo-soprano, Kelley O’Connor and tenor Richard Cox Gustav Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” and Debussy’s “Nocturnes”Thursday, August 4, 7:30pm
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the artof giving
When you give to Opera Colorado, you make great things happen. You provide opportunities and create possibilities. Every gift—large and small—makes an impact. Gifts from individuals are the single largest source of Opera Colorado’s annual income. Join the many patrons who have made Opera Colorado a philanthropic priority.
For more information on other ways to donate, please contact the Development Department at 303.468.2060 or at [email protected]
Or visit operacolorado.org/support/contribute/
Help Opera Colorado Thrive Today.Those who make gifts of $500 or more to Opera Colorado are recognized as Red Dot Patrons. In appreciation for your generosity, Red Dot Patrons receive special communications and invitations to Opera Colorado events as well as priority seating and access to the donor lounge at
intermission. All donations, no matter the size, are appreciated. Thank you!
If you would like to designate your gift for a particular fund, like education, just let us know. Gifts can be made in honor or memory of someone and will be printed with this recognition in Opera Colorado’s program book.
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Since 1994, the Opera Colorado Foundation has proudly supported Opera Colorado by sustaining the company’s endowment fund for the advancement of opera in the community. For more information on the fund or how to contribute, please contact Opera Colorado Foundation at 303.468.2030 or [email protected].
Madama Butterfly, 2014Erica Brookhyser as Suzuki and Xiu Ying Li as Cio-Cio-San
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OPERA COLORADO ENSEMBLE AT CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTEREnjoy a free live performance by the Opera Colorado Ensemble. Performance takes place in the Kaiser Permanente Grand Court, and will feature a program of greatest hits from opera and musical theatre.
Sat., July 2, 2016 | 1PM-3PMCherry Creek Shopping CenterFree event, tickets not required.
PATRON DAYBe the first to get your single tickets for 2016-2017 performances. Street parking is free downtown on Sundays. Come to Patron Day at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to enjoy free refreshments, purchase single or season tickets, and make exchanges – all with no handling fees.
Sun., July 31, 2016 | 11AM-3PMEllie Caulkins Opera House
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASEHelp Opera Colorado welcome the 2016-2017 Young Artists to Colorado for their eight-month residency. Young Artists play a vital role as the voice and face of Opera Colorado in the community. They perform throughout the season in school and community centers across the state and in Opera Colorado’s main stage productions. Take advantage of this unique
opportunity to hear them sing and help us make them feel welcomed.
Fri., September 23, 2016 | 5:30PMStudio Loft at the Ellie CaulkinsOpera HouseGeneral Admission $10Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors. Tickets at operacolorado.org and eventbrite.com
DONOR EVENTSITZPROBE BRUNCH AND REHEARSALSitzprobe n. German: To sit and go through the music. This is the first rehearsal where the artists and orchestra rehearse the musical elements of the production.
Enjoy a buffet brunch at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House, then come to this exclusive insiders’ experience – the Sitzprobe rehearsal.
Sun., October 30, 201612:30PM Brunch | 2PM RehearsalFree for Red Dot Patron and above donors. $35 per person for all other donors. Tickets at operacolorado.org
MEET THE ARTISTSCome to the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during the lunch hour to hear discussions about this season’s all-new production of La Fanciulla de West and traditional grand opera production of Lucia di Lammermoor with General Director Greg Carpenter, Music Director Ari Pelto, the artists and creative team.
La Fanciulla del WestWed., October 26, 2016 | 12PMFree event, tickets not required.
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Just 3 blocks from the theater complex 909 17th Street at Champa
Call 303.296.3525 for reservations
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ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL More than 300 events | June 30–August 21, 2016
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OPENING NIGHT DINNERSJoin Opera Colorado for opening night festivities and enjoy an all-inclusive dining experience at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House before the performance.
La Fanciulla del WestSat., November 5, 2016 | 5PM
Lucia di LammermoorSat., May 6, 2017 | 5PM$125 per person per dinner.Ticket to the opera sold separately.Tickets at operacolorado.org/opening-night-dinner
FALL GALA | COWBOYS AND KILTSCelebrating the 2016-2017 season, enjoy dinner and entertainment on the stage of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, amidst the sets of La Fa-niculla del West. Cocktails startat 6PM.
Thu., November 10, 2016 | 6PMEllie Caulkins Opera HousePricing and General Information Avail-able Beginning on July 1, 2016.
FAMILY DAY AT THE OPERAFor the entire family! Starring Opera Colorado’s Young Artists performing the company’s touring productions sung in English. Enjoy this intimate setting with the audience seated on the stage of Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Explore the wonders of the opera and the opera house.
Barber of Seville | 10AMElixir of Love | 1PMSat., February 4, 2017Ellie Caulkins Opera HouseFree to the public, RSVP required.
Tickets available online beginning January 23, 2017 atoperacolorado.org and eventbrite.com.Sponsored by the PB&K Family Foundation
YOUNG ARTISTS FAREWELLEnjoy this final recital performance by the Young Artists as their residency comes to a close. Observe first-hand their development over the course of the season, and help us send them off in style as they take the next steps in their careers.
Sun., May 21, 2017 | 2PMStudio Loft at the Ellie CaulkinsOpera HouseGeneral Admission $10Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors. Tickets at operacolorado.org and eventbrite.com
INSIDE OC | OPERA COLORADO’S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPFor more information about Inside OC’s upcoming events and membership, see page 33.
HAPPENINGS AT OPERA COLORADOContinued from page 28
Family Day at the Opera 2016
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPERA COLORADO EVENTS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT OPERACOLORADO.ORG OR CALL PATRON SERVICES AT 303.468.2030.
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Meet up with other like-minded young professionals and learn more about opera. Members gather to share their enthusiasm for music, the performing arts and opera, and to experience one of Colorado premier performing arts companies in a unique way.
NEW THIS SEASON Join Opera Colorado’s Inside OC Club and receive new benefits.• Access to Inside OC social and educational events
throughout the season• Exclusive membership pricing for opera tickets• Special access to the Intermission Donor Lounge
during performances
NEW Membership Prices for the 2016-2017 Season• Single Membership $60 | Double Membership $100
Want to bring a friend to all Inside OC events? Get a double membership and save money while catching all the Inside OC action throughout the season!
2016-2017 SEASONOCTOBER 11, 2016
Season Kick-off Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
La Fanciulla del West Ellie Caulkins Opera House
MAY 9, 2017
Lucia di Lammermoor Ellie Caulkins Opera House
More exclusive Inside OC events, including happy hours, educational opportunities and
performances to be announced soon!
OPERA COLORADO’S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CLUB
MEMBERSHIPS AND TICKETS FOR INSIDE OC GO ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2016. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP, VISIT OPERACOLORADO.ORG/INSIDEOC.
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STAFF Greg Carpenter General Director
ARTISTIC
Ari Pelto Music Director Andres Cladera Associate Conductor
ADMINISTRATION
Mike Hurdle Director of Finance & Administration
DEVELOPMENT
Kathleen Dammen Annual Fund Manager Leah Podzimek Corporate and Foundations Manager
EDUCATION
Cherity Koepke Director of Education & Community Engagement Betsy Schwarm Pre-Performance Lecturer
MARKETING
Camille Spaccavento Director of External Affairs & Marketing Joyce de Roos Volunteer Coordinator Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate Michael Hayes Digital Marketing Assistant Manager Rachel Perez Marketing Manager Resnicow + Associates Public Relations
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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 Director of Production Ann Piano Costume Director
YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM
Cherity Koepke Director
DIRECTORY TICKETS OPERACOLORADO.ORG 303.468.2030
BOX OFFICE LOCATION 695 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 20 Denver, CO 80246
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ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE 1385 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80204
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is part of the Denver Performing Arts Complex,owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, Division of Arts & Venues
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BOARDOFFICERS
Michael BockChairman
Marcia RobinsonPresident
Michael HughesChair Emeritus
Dirk deRoosTreasurer
Carol Crossin WhitleySecretary
Kevin O’ConnorChairman Elect
DIRECTORS
Bruce AllenKenneth Barrow
Suzanne Dost BucyEllie Caulkins
Lifetime Honorary ChairDr. Larry ChanMary Conroy
John DyeThe Honorable Kenneth M. Laff
William ManiatisTracy McCarthy
Muffy French MooreKent RiceEx-Officio
Shirley SmithBryant VeazeyByron WatsonLarry Zimmer
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Sheila BiseniusNellie Mae Duman
Hugh GrantMichael Hughes
Dr. Charles KafadarJeremy Kinney
Loring W. KnoblauchLifetime Honorary Director
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Jeremy ShamosSusan ShamosMartha TraceyHarry SterlingMerrill Shields
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Kenneth BarrowTreasurer
Michael HughesSecretary
Richard RobinsonHarry Sterling
Pamela WhitehillCarol Crossin Whitley
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