DIE WALKÜRE WAGNER

2017|18 SEASON

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LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Table of Contents MICHAEL BROSLOW MICHAEL

IN THIS ISSUE Die Walküre – pp. 20-35

6 From the General Director 12 Administration/Administrative Staff/ 52 Breaking New Ground Production and Technical Staff 8 From the Chairman 53 Look to the Future 14 Sir Andrew Davis - A Conductor's Life 10 Board of Directors 54 Major Contributors – Special Events 20 Tonight’s Performance 11 Women’s Board/Guild Board/Chapters’ and Project Support 21 Synopsis Executive Board/Young Professionals/ 55 Lyric Unlimited Contributors Ryan Opera Center Board 23 Cast 57 Ryan Opera Center 24 Artist Profiles 58 Ryan Opera Center Alumni Sir Andrew Davis in 29 Sir Andrew Davis at his 30th-anniversary Lyric Opera of Chicago Around the World

TODD ROSENBERG TODD season at Lyric 30 Opera Notes 59 Ryan Opera Center Contributors pp. 14-18 34 Director's Note 60 Planned Giving: The Overture Society 35 After the Curtain Falls 61 Commemorative Gifts 36 Musical Staff/Orchestra/Chorus 62 Corporate Partnerships 37 Backstage Life 63 Matching Gifts, Special Thanks and 38 Artistic Roster Acknowledgements 39 Lyric and Social Media 64 Annual Individual and 40 Patron Salute Foundation Support 43 Aria Society 71 Facilities and Services/Theater Staff

On the cover: Costume sketches for Brünnhilde and Wotan by Marie-Jeanne Lecca

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From the General Director

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the second installment of Lyric’s new Ring cycle. Die Walküre continues the exciting journey this company has undertaken with this Ring, which began so auspiciously last season with Das Rheingold. Our production team’s intention to reclaim the Ring for the theater has proven truly illuminating, and I know their insights will continue to enrich our operagoing as the Ring proceeds. STEVE LEONARD Of course, each of the four Ring operas is musically and dramatically stupendous, but there are certain qualities in Die Walküre that have inspired not simply admiration and awe, but also affection and, yes, love. This opera’s impact goes directly to the heart – it’s that simple. Can there be any moment more ecstatic in opera than Sieglinde’s riveting cry of “Siegmund!” when she recognizes her long- lost brother? And is any operatic farewell more touching than Wotan’s final words to his favorite daughter, Brünnhilde? Our director, David Pountney, whose Ring at Lyric is his first production of the complete cycle, has described Die Walküre as an Ibsen drama. I agree, in that Wagner is drawing us in an intensely concentrated way into the inner workings of family relationships. As so often in Ibsen, we’re provoked and intrigued as much by what is said as by what remains hidden. All the principals are complex figures, who deal with the most profoundly life-changing situations. The miracle of Die Walküre is in the sheer humanity that emerges from Wagner’s music – in each and every phrase, character is revealed with unerring insight. I’m constantly struck by the sheer beauty, as well as the excitement, of this music, from the ravishing arias of Siegmund and Sieglinde to Brünnhilde’s hair- raising battle cry and the exhilarating “Ride of the Valkyries.” And the opera closes with a scene for Wotan and Brünnhilde for which “sublime” is the only word. No company can present any portion of the Ring without a truly remarkable conductor. I am thus very grateful at the thought that our company’s music director, Sir Andrew Davis, is leading the new Ring. There could hardly be a more glorious way to celebrate Andrew’s thirtieth anniversary at Lyric than with Die Walküre, which will certainly communicate both the majesty and the intimacy that have made his Wagner performances so rewarding. It’s often said that the world is severely lacking appropriate singers for the Wagner repertoire, but Lyric in recent seasons has proven repeatedly that we can cast these operas thrillingly. I’m especially excited about the principals we’ve assembled for this season’s Die Walküre. Christine Goerke (Brünnhilde), Eric Owens (Wotan), and Brandon Jovanovich (Siegmund) have all given superb performances at Lyric that have established all three as audience favorites, and Tanja Ariane Baumgartner made a marvelous debut with us in last season’s Das Rheingold. I’m delighted that we can welcome to the company for the first time two other major Wagnerians from Europe – Swedish soprano Elisabet Strid (Sieglinde) and Estonian bass Ain Anger (Hunding). I know this production will enthrall you to such a degree that you’ll be eager to return in the next two seasons to continue the Ring journey with us.

Anthony Freud General Director, President & CEO The Women’s Board Endowed Chair

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From the Chairman

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m delighted to welcome you to Lyric Opera of Chicago. This season is a particularly varied and distinctive one. Following Gluck’s exquisite Orphée et Eurydice in John Neumeier’s historic new production, Verdi's powerful Rigoletto, and the continuation of Wagner's monumental Ring cycle with the new production of

Die Walküre, our audiences can look forward to masterpieces of Italian opera in TODD ROSENBERG Puccini’s spectacular Turandot and Bellini’s captivating I Puritani; French opera, with two highly contrasting works, Bizet’s exotic The Pearl Fishers and Gounod’s romantic Faust; and a gem of the Mozart repertoire, Così fan tutte. Speaking personally, one of the most rewarding aspects of Lyric – not only as chairman, but as a longtime subscriber and patron – is my joy in introducing family, friends, and business colleagues to the company and the art form. I hope you’ll consider doing the same! When I receive out-of-town visitors during the opera season, I always try to include an evening at Lyric. It’s inevitably a major highlight of their stay. A Lyric performance isn’t only an opportunity to dress up and go out with your significant other or with close friends for an elegant evening – it’s also an unforgettable and rewarding experience of timeless stories set to some of the world’s greatest music and performed by many of the top artists of our day. Lyric’s mainstage productions are, of course, the core of every season we present. I also encourage you to explore the unique activities of Lyric Unlimited, our initiative focused on community engagement and education. It is one of the ways that the company stays relevant as a cultural service provider to all of Chicago, whether with newly commissioned works, community-created performances or the special programs presented in dozens of public schools all over Chicago every year. The level of creativity at work in Lyric Unlimited presentations has been truly inspiring, and it has exposed the art form of opera to tens of thousands of students across Chicagoland. By presenting opera in new and non-traditional ways, Lyric Unlimited helps to grow and expand our audiences. I invite you to join me at one of the Lyric Unlimited performances of Fellow Travelers in March or Family Day at Lyric on April 7. At Lyric, we truly cherish our donors and patrons. We consider each one of you as members of the Lyric family. It can sometimes be trite to declare, “Every gift counts,” but at Lyric it’s true: you’re going above and beyond what you’re paying for the ticket price. You’re investing in Lyric, entrusting that we will turn your gift into great art. We take that responsibility very seriously and are constantly imagining new ways to enhance your personal experience at Lyric, build new audiences for opera, and do it all in the most cost-effective way we can. Many thanks to all of you who play a vital role in ensuring that our great art form and our great company continue to serve Chicago and the world of opera today and in the years to come.

David T. Ormesher

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Board of Directors

OFFICERS LIFE DIRECTORS Anthony Freud*+ Elke Rehbock The Honorable Bruce Rauner Edgar Foster Daniels Mary Patricia Gannon Anne N. Reyes* The Honorable Rahm Emanuel Richard J. Franke Kristine R. Garrett J. Christopher Reyes Honorary Chairmen of the Board Edgar D. Jannotta Ronald J. Gidwitz William C. Richardson, Ph.D.° Edgar D. Jannotta George E. Johnson Ruth Ann M. Gillis* Collin E. Roche Co-Chairman Emeritus Robert H. Malott Brent W. Gledhill*+ Edward B. Rouse Allan B. Muchin James J. O’Connor Ethel C. Gofen Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Co-Chairman Emeritus Gordon Segal Howard L. Gottlieb* Shirley Welsh Ryan* David T. Ormesher Robert E. Wood II Melvin Gray E. Scott Santi* Chairman of the Board Maria C. Green+ Claudia M. Saran Lester Crown DIRECTORS Dietrich M. Gross* Rodd M. Schreiber Chairman of the Executive Katherine A. Abelson Dan Grossman Jana R. Schreuder* Committee Whitney W. Addington, M.D.* Carrie J. Hightman Marsha Serlin Anthony Freud James L. Alexander* Elliot E. Hirsch Brenda M. Shapiro* General Director, President & John P. Amboian Eric L. Hirschfield Richard W. Shepro CEO Paul F. Anderson J. Thomas Hurvis* Eric S. Smith* Sir Andrew Davis Larry A. Barden Gregory K. Jones Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Vice President Julie Baskes* Stephen A. Kaplan° Pam F. Szokol Renée Fleming James N. Bay, Jr. Kip Kelley II Franco Tedeschi Vice President Melvin R. Berlin Fred A. Krehbiel° Mark A. Thierer James L. Alexander Gilda R. Buchbinder Josef Lakonishok* Cherryl T. Thomas Vice President Allan E. Bulley, III Robert W. Lane° William C. Vance* Shirley Welsh Ryan John E. Butler James W. Mabie* Donna Van Eekeren* Vice President Marion A. Cameron* Craig C. Martin* Roberta L. Washlow William C. Vance Paul J. Carbone*+ Robert J. McCullen Miles D. White Vice President David W. Carpenter Blythe J. McGarvie Donna Van Eekeren Richard W. Colburn+ Andrew J. McKenna Secretary Michael P. Cole Frank B. Modruson+ Paul J. Carbone William Mason Vinay Couto Robert S. Morrison Treasurer General Director Emeritus Lester Crown* Allan B. Muchin* Mary Ladish Selander Marsha Cruzan Linda K. Myers* Assistant Secretary Sir Andrew Davis* Jeffrey C. Neal Roberta Lane Gerald Dorros, M.D.° Amélie Négrier-Oyarzabal Assistant Treasurer Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis Sylvia Neil Ann M. Drake John D. Nichols° Dan Draper Kenneth R. Norgan Allan Drebin+ Sharon F. Oberlander Stefan T. Edlis John W. Oleniczak*+ * Executive Committee Lois Eisen Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, M.D. + Audit Committee W. James Farrell David T. Ormesher*+ ° National Member Michael W. Ferro, Jr. William A. Osborn* Matthew A. Fisher Matthew J. Parr Renée Fleming* Jane DiRenzo Pigott* Sonia Florian* Jose Luis Prado Michael T. Foley Don M. Randel

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Women’s Board Guild Board of Directors Dr. Gerald Budzik Members at Large † Nancy S. Searle † James A. Staples Mrs. Linda Budzik Vindya Dayananda President President Mrs. Robert C. DeBolt Lena Dickinson † Mrs. Christopher Murphy † Marc Lacher Ms. Ingrid Dubberke Fritzi Getz Vice President of Board Activities Vice President – Benefit * Mr. Jonathan Eklund Laura Guili † Caroline T. Huebner † Cathy Wloch Mr. Joseph Ender Joe Michalak Vice President of Education Vice President – Family Day Mrs. Nancy R. Fifield Shannon Shin † Mrs. Julian W. Harvey *† Ms. Martina M. Mead Rick Greenman J.J. Williams Vice President of Fundraising Vice President – Fundraising Dennis C. Hayes † Mrs. Anne M. Edwards † Maggie Rock Mrs. Mary Lunz Houston The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Vice President of Special Events Vice President – Membership Virginia Jach Ryan Opera Center Board Mrs. Jackie Knight † Nathaniel W. 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Stirling Ms. Margareta Brown Billie Jean Smith Riverside Salme Harju Steinberg † Marilynn Thoma Chapters’ Executive Board Mary Kitzberger * Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken ^ Nasrin Thierer † Mrs. Sherie Shapiro Wilmette Donna Van Eekeren Mrs. Richard H. Wehman President Mrs. Nancy R. Fifield Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Mrs. Richard H. Wehman † Mary Robins Winnetka Jack Weiss Hon. Corinne Wood Vice President, Community Relations Mrs. Julie McDowell Mrs. Patrick Wood-Prince † Ms. Erika E. Erich Life Members Vice President, Development Life Members † Executive Committee * Katherine A. Abelson † Mrs. Linda Budzik * Former President Paula Hannaway Crown Mrs. James W. Cozad Vice President, Membership Bernard J. Dobroski * Mrs. A. Campbell de Frise † Ms. Margie Franklin Lyric Young Professionals * Mrs. Richard W. Durkes Anne Gross Vice President, Programs Lisa DeAngelis, President * Keith A. Reed * Jane Duboise Gargiulo † Ms. Claudia Winkler * Mrs. Paul W. 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Anthony Freud, OBE General Director, President & CEO The Women’s Board Endowed Chair

Sir Andrew Davis Renée Fleming Drew Landmesser Music Director Creative Consultant Chief Operating Officer and Deputy General Director The John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed Chair Roberta Lane Mary Ladish Selander Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Chief Development Officer

Cayenne Harris Elizabeth Landon Nicholas Ivor Martin Vice President, Lyric Unlimited Vice President, Human Resources Vice President, Artistic Operations and Labor Strategy The Chapters’ Endowed Chair for Education Andreas Melinat Lisa Middleton Dan Novak Vice President, Artistic Planning Vice President, Marketing and Communications Vice President and Director, Ryan Opera Center The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair Will Raj Rich Regan Michael Smallwood Vice President, Information Technology Vice President and General Manager, Vice President and Technical Director Presentations and Events The Allan and Elaine Muchin Endowed Chair

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL Sarah Kull Whitney Bercek Drew Smith DIRECTOR Associate Director of Foundation Controller Learning Programs Associate Anthony Freud and Government Partnerships Nicky Chaybasarskaya Rebecca Edmonson General Director, President & CEO Jenny Seidelman Senior Accountant Backstage Tours Coordinator The Women’s Board Endowed Chair Associate Director of Corporate Ana Joyce Jacob Stanton Linda Nguyen Irvin Partnerships Senior Accountant Assistant to the Vice President, Manager, Office of the General Director Pavitra Ramachandran Lupe Juarez Lyric Unlimited Grace Vangel Institutional Partnerships Associate Payroll Director MARKETING AND Assistant, Office of the General Director Andrea Rubens Nancy Ko COMMUNICATIONS Guild Board and Young Professionals Accounting Manager OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY Lisa Middleton Coordinator Guirlaine Augustin GENERAL DIRECTOR Accounts Payable Associate Vice President, Marketing Drew Landmesser Ebonie McDuff and Communications Kate Later Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Payroll Associate Stefany Phillips General Director Director of Women’s Board Tom Pels Marketing and Public Relations Sarah Generes Chelsea Southwood Payroll Associate Coordinator Director, Classical and Crossover Associate Director of Women’s Board Dan Seekman Programming Leah Bobbey Staff Accountant Holly H. Gilson Women’s Board Coordinator ARTISTIC Pravion Williams Justin Berkowitz Senior Director, Communications Andreas Melinat Payroll Associate Women’s Board Assistant Magda Krance Vice President, Artistic Planning Blaire Shaffer HUMAN RESOURCES Director of Media Relations Cory Lippiello Women's Board Assistant Elizabeth Landon Roger Pines Artistic Administrator Vice President, Human Resources Dramaturg Evamaria Wieser Stephanie Strong Kamaria Morris Casting Consultant Deborah Hare Director of Compensation, Benefits, Public Relations Manager Associate Director of Donor Services Andrew Cioffi DEVELOPMENT and HR Operations and Special Events Digital Content Producer Mary Ladish Selander Jessica Drew Paul D. Sprecher Amanda Reitenbach Chief Development Officer Human Resources Associate Donor Services and Special Events Charity Franco Social Media Associate Zachary Vanderburg Coordinator Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Coordinator Development Officer Anna VanDeKerchove Tracy Galligher Young Benjamin Montalbano Amy Tinucci Office Coordinator Senior Director, Marketing Assistant to the Chief Director of Systems, Reporting, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY and Audience Development Development Officer and Donor Records Will Raj Laura E. Burgos Stephanie Lillie Vice President, Information Technology Director of Audience Research Donor Records and Reporting Associate and Analytics Lawrence DelPilar Rita Parida Hanna Pristave Director, Data Services Jennifer Colgan Senior Director, Development Data Analytics and Operations Associate Director of Sales and Advertising Jonathan P. Siner Eric Hayes Erin Johnson Director, IT Operations Brittany Gonzalez Senior Director of Planned Giving Donor Records Coordinator Director of Group Sales Ellen Barkenbush Christina Bledsoe Amanda Ramsey Systems Analyst Valerie Bromann Director of Individual Giving and Prospect and Research Coordinator Manager of Digital Content Chapters Sean Lennon Systems Administrator and Analysis Libby Rosenfeld Elizabeth Finch Major Gifts Officer Scott Podraza Miles Mabry Associate Systems Administrator Lyric Unlimited Marketing Manager Meaghan Stainback Associate Director of Annual Giving Carrie Krol Associate Director of Individual Giving Meghan Pioli LYRIC UNLIMITED Graphic Design Manager Sarah Geocaris Donor Relations and Stewardship Cayenne Harris Michael Musick Chapters Coordinator Associate Vice President, Lyric Unlimited E-Commerce Manager Rachel Peterson Karoline Reynolds The Chapters’ Endowed Chair Jocelyn Park Planned and Individual Giving Digital Fundraising Coordinator Creative Project Manager Coordinator for Education FINANCE Alejandra Boyer Lindsey Raker Roberta Lane Director of Community Programs Marketing Associate, Special Programs Daniel P. Moss Chief Financial and Administrative Todd Snead Margaret Stoltz Senior Director of Institutional Officer Director of Learning Programs Marketing Associate, Advertising Partnerships Aaron Andersen Will Biby and Promotions Angela DeStefano Senior Director, Financial Planning Manager of Audience Programs LeiLynn Farmer Associate Director of Guild Board and Analysis Dana McGarr Group Sales Coordinator Community Programs Associate

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Henneberry John Ingersol Costume Director Katarina Bakas Anderson Nunnelley Ray Schmitz The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Sharai Bohannon Daniel Sokalski Jacob Sullivan Endowed Chair Alex Carey Peggy Stenger Chase Torringa Lucy Lindquist Áine Collins Amy Thompson Phil Wilkerson Wardrobe Mistress Esteban Andres Cruz Rachel A. Tobias Carpenters Jessica Doan Alicia Dale Bill Walters Kate Keefe Kimberly Florian Sandra Zamora Cecylia Kinder Leigh Folta Assistant Stage Managers Chris Maravich Lighting Director Michael Lopez Andrew Groble Krystina Lowe Virginia Howard Ben Bell Bern The Mary-Louise and James S. Aagaard Rehearsal Department Manager Endowed Chair Kathy Rubel Steve Landsman Tony Rubino Katelyn Lee Josie Campbell Sarah Riffle Artistic Services Manager Heather Sparling Joanna Rzepka Marisa Lerman Marguerite Scott Sara Litchfield Marina Vecci Assistant Lighting Designers Rebecca Shouse Tina Miritello Rehearsal Associate Michael C. 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Manfrin Scott Barker Adam Stubitsch Endowed Chair Robert Reynolds Tracy Curran Mary Kate Von Lehn Craig Terry Assistant Electricians Dawn Marie Hamilton Claire Watkins Music Director Charlie Junke Ticket Staff The Jannotta Family Endowed Chair Jason Combs Kim Kostera Thomas Fernandez Emily Crisp Julia Faulkner Ed Mack Director of Vocal Studies Thomas Hull Wendy McCay Alexandra Madda Daniel Kuh Margaret Reberg Jimmy Byrne John Salyers Manager Jeremy Thomas Chris Valente Lyric Concierge Representatives Jose Villalpando TECHNICAL Roger Weir OPERATIONS Electricians Dressers Nicholas Ivor Martin Michael Smallwood Vice President, Artistic Operations and Vice President and Technical Director The Allan and Elaine Muchin Joe Schofield Sarah Hatten Labor Strategy Head Audio Technician Stephanie Karr Endowed Chair Wigmaster and Makeup Designer April Busch Nick Charlan The Marlys Beider Endowed Chair Director of Music Administration Matt Ebel Wendy Skoczen Technical Operations Director Kathleen A. Evans Michael Schoenig Kelvin Ingram Department Coordinator Chief Librarian Audio Technicians Tabitha Boorsma Technical Finance Director Madeleine Borg Chantelle Marie Johnson Operations Associate Lynn Koroulis Gretchen Meyerhoefer Production Manager – Lyric Unlimited Maria DeFabo Akin and Ryan Opera Center Robert Kuper Music Administration Associate Props and Scenic Art Director Claire Moores Janis Sakai Charles Reilly Staff Music Administration Coordinator Scott Wolfson Property Master DeShawn Bowman PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS Associate Technical Director Michael McPartlin Brittany Crinson Rich Regan Stephen Snyder Properties Crew Head Eric Daniels Vice President and General Manager, Technical Coordinator Phil Marcotte Anelle Eorio Presentations and Events Joe Dockweiler Prop Carpenter June Gearon Sharon Lomasney Master Carpenter Bob Ladd David Grant Director, Presentations and Events Mike Reilly Armorer Briette Madrid Nora O’Malley Head Flyman/Automation Director of Facility Operations Rachel Boultinghouse Patrick Munoz Leslie MacLean Jeffrey Streichhirsch Upholsterer Nelson Posada Automation Assistant Jada Richardson Facilities Coordinator Thomas Coleman, Jr. Eleanor Sanchez Chris Barker Lela Rosenburg Matt Reilly Robert Hartge Bridget Ryzmski Presentations and Events Coordinator Richard Tyriver Stephen Dunford Rigging/Automation Assistants Melanie Shaw Assistant Properties Pat Tomlinson Chief Engineer Robert Barros Gregg Brody Michael Buerger Anita Trojanowski Shop Carpenter Wig and Makeup Crew Box Office Manager Brian Grenda Joseph Collins Bernard McNeela Layout Carpenter Gordon Granger Engineer Nick Malloy Briette Madrid Drew Trusk Joe Mathesius Stage Door Supervisor Shop Welder John Miulli Nathan Tuttle Bruce Woodruff Michael O’Donnell, Jr. Facilities Porter Layout Welder Properties

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The Conductor’s Life In his thirtieth-anniversary season at Lyric, music director Sir Andrew Davis exudes enthusiasm for his profession By Roger Pines

ir Andrew Davis is a naturally enthusiastic person, with a musical curiosity and sense of adventure that are limitless. He rejoices in uncovering new repertoire, as well as revealing new insights into Sfamiliar works, working in a repertoire extending across more than 250 years of music. As a longtime member of the international conducting elite, Lyric’s music director has maintained a highly peripatetic existence for four decades. He’s a past master of all the intimidating artistic and logistical challenges that invariably color the life of any world-renowned conductor. Last May, immediately before his latest engagement with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (and just a few days before being appointed the TSO’s interim music director), he took time out for a freewheeling conversation covering all aspects of his career. This season marks the thirtieth anniversary of Davis’s Lyric debut (The Marriage of Figaro, 1987/88). At Lyric this season – his eighteenth as music director – he is taking charge of three highly contrasting works. First is Die Walküre, which he led during the 2002/03 and 2004/05 seasons (the latter marking his first complete Ring), and also conducted in Japan on a 2006 Met tour (replacing James Levine with no rehearsal!). He eagerly anticipates leading Act Two, “with that long exchange between Wotan and Brünnhilde, certainly one of the most significant episodes in the whole cycle. The way that scene evolves musically, dramatically, and psychologically is immensely important. The emotional development has to move almost imperceptibly.”

14 | November 1 - 30, 2017 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO DARIO ACOSTA The Walküre scene exemplifies the qualities that, in the current Ring, Davis believes he will now be able to achieve “more instinctively, intuitively, than by calculation.” His hope is that his singers will be completely in accord with him: “The greatest singers are people for whom every moment is not necessarily written in stone. You want your work with them to be like chamber music – a dialogue that can vary from performance to performance. That’s vital in all music-making, of course.” Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, a debut for Davis, who has previously triumphed at Lyric with this composer’s Carmen, is the latest addition to the French wing of his vast repertoire. It’s a source of great satisfaction to him that French opera has become one of his major specialties, not just in Chicago but also in other major houses internationally. Davis first led Puccini’s Turandot at Lyric in 2006/07, and he’s looking forward to returning to it. “I love Turandot, which, along with La fanciulla del West, is an opera in which Puccini’s use of the orchestra is at its most extraordinary. He was such a great melodist, but people forget about his orchestration. In that respect, Turandot can be a truly sensual experience! It’s a good example of why I get such a big kick out of doing what I do for a living. This is an opera that gives you so many opportunities for color and drama.” When it comes to the Lyric orchestra, Davis is unstinting in his praise. “The technical level of this orchestra is second to none. We have a phenomenal brass section, and the cello section is sounding particularly marvelous at the moment. The strings in general have a wonderful depth of sound. In any music, this orchestra has the potential to deliver something extraordinarily powerful. With Massenet’s Don Quichotte last season, I was incredibly proud of the orchestra because of its ability to suddenly transform itself into an orchestra that sounded as if it played French music all the time. In the more intimate scenes, the delicate, almost ‘perfumed’ sound that you also get in Debussy and Ravel, was something they produced quite exquisitely. I point that out only to emphasize the stylistic flexibility of this orchestra.”

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 15 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO TODD ROSENBERG DANIEL AULSEBROOK Curtain call after Das Rheingold, 2016.

Conducting the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s Symphony No. 3.

One thing Davis particularly enjoys at the time, came to New York when Davis TODD ROSENBERG about his life on the podium is that “the was leading Don Giovanni at the Met. “We orchestras that I’ve conducted so frequently walked around Central Park one day, and he over the years – Lyric, the BBC Symphony convinced me!” Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony One very exciting development in Orchestra, now the Melbourne Symphony Davis’s association with the MSO is the Orchestra – know what I’m looking for. release of numerous CDs on the Chandos It’s one of the great mysteries of conducting label. The latter include a recent three-box that you can get a specific sound from set of Charles Ives’s symphonies, recorded what you do gesturally and facially. Many live. A huge highlight of Davis’s Melbourne years ago, the principal second violin of the performances was Ives's Symphony No.4, Philadelphia Orchestra was talking to me “one of the greatest masterpieces of the about [music director Eugene] Ormandy twentieth century, which I’d done only four and how he got a special sound from the or five times before. The orchestra captured orchestra, because his beat never stopped that piece in a way I’d never achieved before moving. I’ve watched Ormandy, and that in my previous performances. That music was indeed true.” is complex, and you’re usually just happy When not at Lyric, Davis can frequently if it doesn’t fall apart! They really got the be found Down Under, as chief conductor visionary quality of it. I can’t imagine any of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. orchestra playing it more perfectly.” He debuted there in 2009, leading first Davis continues to do a great deal a real rarity, Elgar’s Falstaff, and then a of guest-conducting (at the time of this Wagner-Strauss program with American conversation, he’d just returned from the soprano Christine Brewer. Following those Cleveland Orchestra, and he also appears memorable concerts, “I went back every year regularly with the New York Philharmonic and started to think I wanted to be in and Boston Symphony, as well as with charge of a symphony orchestra again.” Huw the major British orchestras and the Humphreys, the MSO’s artistic administrator Bergen Philharmonic). How does guest-

The Bel Canto creative team: front row, librettist Nilo Cruz and composer Jimmy López; Sir Andrew’s conducting at Lyric has embraced back row, Sir Andrew Davis and director repertoire of truly extraordinary variety. Kevin Newbury. To view his complete Lyric performance history, see p. 29.

16 | November 1 - 30, 2017 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO conducting actually work? Davis cites recent “The basic thing you’re doing is helping traditionally with singers onstage at music performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 musicians play together! But that, of course, stands and the orchestra in the pit]. It’s with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester is just the beginning. If you play a Mozart very advantageous to have this time to Berlin: “They hadn’t played the piece in at symphony, probably a great orchestra could put everything together. That’s true of any least eight years. I started rehearsing four play it by itself, but it wouldn’t necessarily opera production, particularly something as days before the concert and had probably add up musically. I’ve always been one of complex and long as the Ring operas.” a few hours more than you’d have with those people who say that it’s all there on The initial days of the rehearsal North American or British orchestras, who the page – but obviously, you’re going to period don’t generally find Davis working are incredibly quick. European orchestras interpret one way or another. There are musically with the cast. The tradition in are very good, but it takes them longer infinite different details, and decisions that opera is that everyone comes to the initial sometimes to figure things out.” Whenever can be made in different ways: how loud do piano rehearsals and goes through staging, rehearsal time is limited, “early in the you want the strings to be in relation to the “and it’s only after it’s all coming together rehearsal period you have to establish certain dramatically that I’ll have music rehearsals stylistic or rhythmic concerns that are going with the singers. That’s after they’re done to be endemic throughout the piece. If you Whereas an orchestra concert worrying about what they’re doing onstage fix those quickly, it will carry over into the can be prepared in just a couple – we can then solidify the musical concept. rest of the rehearsals. How you play the of days, preparing an opera I think most conductors would agree with dotted rhythms in the Mahler 7 – that kind performance is different. me: in a long staging period, even the best of thing.” singers tend to put the music secondary, in Whether a Beethoven symphony, a relation to what they’re trying to achieve Wagner opera, or a Strauss tone poem, brass? How much time do you take at the dramatically. For me, you need that time the privilege of leading great masterpieces end of a particular phrase? It’s incredibly when everything becomes musically really continues to thrill Davis immeasurably. subtle sometimes, but those things really solid, in the latter stages of preparation.” “This music is just so fantastic. But it’s not make a difference.” An essential element that separates a great sense of power that a conductor feels Whereas an orchestra concert can be Davis’s work on orchestral concerts from – more often, it’s a great sense of terror! prepared in just a couple of days, preparing opera performances is that “in opera you’re The fact is that there’s all this extraordinary an opera performance is different. With Die dealing with the setting of text, so you have repertoire that needs a conductor, this vast Walküre, “we’ll start staging rehearsals and to know the libretto very thoroughly. When treasure-house of music covering many then I’ll get into orchestra readings, which I’m conducting a Wagner opera, that aspect centuries.” are spread over a couple of weeks. Then we involves a long period of preparation for How does Davis explain what he and bring everyone together for the first time in me.” For Walküre Davis started working his conducting colleagues do on the podium? the Sitzprobe [literally “sitting rehearsal,” two years ahead. Some orchestral pieces, too, certainly demand very extensive advance TODD ROSENBERG Don Giovanni curtain call, 2014: left to right, set designer Walt Spangler, work – for example, any Mahler symphony, costume designer Ana Kuzmanic, Sir Andrew Davis, director Robert Falls, which Davis will generally begin working baritone Mariusz Kwiecień (title role). on a year before the performance (“I’ve done all the Mahler symphonies, but not as often as you might imagine”). Even if it’s a work that he’s conducted fairly frequently, he always returns to the score ahead of time to reconsider details, keeping in mind Toscanini’s famous comment, “I sleep with the ‘Eroica’ Symphony under my pillow!” It’s important to Sir Andrew never to take anything for granted in his music-making: “I just did Mahler 7 in Melbourne in March. The last time I’d done it was at least 20 years before, and it was like a new piece.” Returning to certain works gives a conductor a chance to rethink an interpretation, something Davis invariably relishes. “There will be things that had totally escaped you previously that you now suddenly discover, one hopes! With Mahler, I think just the psychological fact of having

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With tenor Brandon Jovanovich at “Celebrating Ken” With tenor Lawrence Brownlee and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong (Lyric's tribute in memory of the late Ken Pigott), 2015. at the “Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park” concert, 2015. done the piece, even if it was a long time emotional shifts so quickly. From that point the music being completely of a single mind. ago, slightly reduces the terror of it. You of view, it’s one of the most challenging Whether they realize it or not, listeners are think, ‘I’m older and, I hope, more mature pieces we have.” affected by that. It’s what raises music to that now, so it had better be better!’” Davis Very early on, Davis felt the responsibility level to which we all aspire.” finds that even in the last ten or even five that comes with presenting masterpieces in years, “the all-important sense of a piece’s performances. “That responsibility is to mold structure comes to me very naturally now. I all this great music in a way that represents Roger Pines, Lyric’s dramaturg and don’t have to say, ‘The relationship between your vision. At the same time, you hope to broadcast commentator, contributes writing that moment and this moment has to be create a unity in whatever performing forces regularly to opera-related publications and this way, this climax has to be bigger than you’re dealing with, so that a whole group recording companies internationally. He the one before,’ and so on. I suppose I do of people presents a unified conception of also frequently adjudicates for major vocal things more intuitively because I have the something that is then given to the public. competitions, and he has been a panelist on confidence to feel that Ican . It’s the result The greatest thing a conductor can do is the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts’ Opera of having prepared so many pieces over the achieve that sense of everyone involved in Quiz annually since 2006. years. With the experience I have, in a huge variety of repertoire and media – operatic, symphonic, chamber music – I’m confident LUCAS DAWSON in relying on my intuition to carry me The greatest thing a conductor through large-scale pieces.” can do is achieve that sense of An example of that is Les Troyens, a everyone involved in the music triumph for Davis in its Lyric premiere last being completely of a single mind. season. Looking at this work vs. Wagner’s massive Götterdämmerung, the conductor considers the Berlioz opera much more difficult. “They’re about the same length, but in Wagner there’s a consistency of style and sound and orchestral texture. Berlioz, on the other hand, prided himself on the quixotic nature of his music. Look at the Symphonie Fantastique – written just two years after the death of Beethoven – with a contrast between the movements that couldn’t be more extreme. Troyens is at the other end of Berlioz’s career, but the dichotomy of styles is quite noticeable, and there are also any number of scenes in which everyone has to respond to the

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Set model for Act One

Richard Wagner Lyric Opera of Chicago salutes Sir Andrew Davis on the occasion of the Die Walküre thirtieth anniversary SPONSORS of his Lyric debut. LLOYD E. RIGLER-LAWRENCE E. HELEN AND SAM ZELL In dedicating this DEUTSCH FOUNDATION production of Die MARIANNE DESON-HERSTEIN TRUST, Walküre to him, we MAZZA FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF HER PARENTS, pay tribute to his SAMUEL AND SARAH DESON extraordinary contribution to the company.

We look forward to applauding his artistry for many more years. The Ring Cycle 2016-2020 “Bravo” and SPONSORS congratulations, Maestro! LEAD SPONSOR: MR. & MRS. DIETRICH M. GROSS ANONYMOUS DONOR ADA AND WHITNEY ADDINGTON GRAMMA FISHER FOUNDATION OF MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA

With additional support from Robin Angly and Richard J. and Barbara Franke

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Die Walküre Synopsis

In the Ring cycle’s prologue, Das Rheingold, Alberich steals the bitterly instructs Brünnhilde to ensure Hunding's triumph over Rhinemaidens’ gold and forges it into a ring giving him supreme power. Siegmund. When the Valkyrie protests, her father threatens her with Wotan, the chief god, captures Alberich and steals the ring, but Alberich severe punishment should she disobey. places a curse on it until it is restored to its rightful owner. Wotan is forced to give the ring to the giants Fasolt and Fafner as payment for Scene 2. Overcome by shame and fear, Sieglinde begs her brother to building the gods’ fortress, Valhalla. The curse immediately reveals its leave her. Siegmund is confident of victory over Hunding. Sieglinde's power: Fafner kills his brother and keeps the ring himself. The gods enter terror increases as she has a premonition of Siegmund’s death. Valhalla, apparently in triumph. Brünnhilde appears to Siegmund as the messenger of death, Knowing that without the ring, this triumph is ephemeral, and tells him that she will escort him to Valhalla. When he learns that Wotan sires two mortal children, Siegmund and Sieglinde, in the hope Sieglinde cannot accompany him, Siegmund scorns the heroes’ paradise. of creating an independent hero, unbound by the contracts that limit He prepares to kill Sieglinde and himself, to preserve their union in his freedom of action, who can win back the ring. But he cannot resist death. Deeply moved, Brünnhilde promises to aid Siegmund in battle. participating in their fate, so fatally compromising their independence. Siegmund confronts Hunding. Brünnhilde manages to protect As further insurance, he sires nine Valkyries with the earth-goddess Erda, him until Wotan appears, shattering Siegmund's sword and enabling whose task is to recruit fallen heroes to defend Valhalla. Hunding to kill him. Brünnhilde flees with Sieglinde, and the fragments of the sword. Having kept his promise to Fricka, Wotan contemptuously ACT ONE slays Hunding and swears to punish Brünnhilde. Siegmund seeks shelter in Hunding's home. Sieglinde, Hunding’s wife, looks after him. Siegmund tells Hunding of his boyhood: his ACT THREE mother was killed and his twin sister abducted. His father raised him as a The Valkyries assemble. Brünnhilde begs her sisters to save lone warrior, and then vanished. Siegmund reveals that is seeking shelter, Sieglinde from Wotan’s wrath. The Valkyries tell her that Wotan having supported a young woman whom kinsmen were forcing into a does not go near the forest that shelters Fafner, the giant, who has loveless marriage. After slaying several of her oppressors, he was disarmed, transformed himself into a dragon to guard his treasure. Brünnhilde wounded, and put to flight. Hunding declares that the fallen were his reveals that the life of Siegmund’s unborn son depends on Sieglinde’s own kinsmen, and that he will exact vengeance the following day. The survival. Ecstatic, Sieglinde sets off for the forest alone, taking with her sacred vows of hospitality, however, protect his guest that night. only the shattered fragments of the sword, “Nothung.” Siegmund recalls his father's promise that he would find a sword The Valkyries flee from Wotan’s wrath. He condemns Brünnhilde in his hour of need. Sieglinde reveals that she has drugged Hunding to be put to sleep on the Valkyrie rock, defenseless against the first man with a sleeping draft, and shows Siegmund a sword buried to the hilt who claims her as his wife. Brünnhilde explains that she disobeyed only in the ash tree that grows through Hunding’s house. A stranger, whom Wotan’s words, not his true desire. She asks to be surrounded by a fire Sieglinde recognized as her father, had appeared at her wedding feast and that only a fearless hero can penetrate. Wotan grants her request and, plunged the sword into the tree, promising it would belong to anyone bidding her a heartbroken farewell, he kisses her eyes and lets her sink who could withdraw it. So far, everyone has failed this challenge. into a deep sleep. When he calls for Loge, the demigod of fire, a sea of Suddenly moonlight floods the room. Greeting the spring, flames encircles the mountain. Declaring that anyone who fears his spear Siegmund declares that fate sent him to rescue Sieglinde and claim will never step through the fire, Wotan disappears. her as his bride. She recognizes him as her brother, and names him “Siegmund”. He pulls out the sword and names it “Nothung” (“Need”) and the ecstatic twins become lovers.

ACT TWO Scene 1. Brünnhilde, Wotan's favorite Valkyrie daughter, greets her father. He commands her to defend Siegmund in his duel with Hunding. DIE WALKÜRE – Approximate Timings Fricka, goddess of marriage and Wotan’s wife, demands that ACT ONE 65 minutes he cease protecting the incestuous lovers, and that marital propriety Intermission 30 minutes must be upheld. Wotan is reluctantly forced to yield: the gods cannot survive if they ignore the sacred laws on which their power rests. When ACT TWO 90 minutes Brünnhilde returns, Wotan explains the long history of the ring. He Intermission 30 minutes had intended that Siegmund would recapture the ring, but that is now ACT THREE 70 minutes impossible; Wotan is reduced to awaiting the end of his supremacy, Total 4 hours, 45 minutes which Erda predicted would follow the birth of Alberich’s son. Wotan

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• By arrangement with Foreign Music New Production Distributors for Baerenreiter-Verlag, Richard Wagner publisher and copyright owner. DIE WALKÜRE Music drama in three acts in German • Scenery constructed by Adirondack Libretto by the composer Studios and Bay Productions, Cardiff, First performed at the Hof-und-National Theater, Munich, on June 26, 1870 Wales, U. K. First performed by Lyric Opera on October 20, 1956

Characters in order of vocal appearance: • Costumes provided by Angelina Pieroni, Siegmund BRANDON JOVANOVICH Karen Crichton, Sally Payne, Will Sieglinde ELISABET STRID* Skeet, Darcy Clothing, and Stephan Hunding AIN ANGER* Harrington. Wotan ERIC OWENS Brünnhilde CHRISTINE GOERKE Fricka TANJA ARIANE BAUMGARTNER • Dyeing by Nicola Killeen Textiles. Gerhilde WHITNEY MORRISON° Additional dyeing and distressing by Helmwige ALEXANDRA LoBIANCO* Laura Whitlock. Waltraute CATHERINE MARTIN Schwertleite LAUREN DECKER° Ortlinde LAURA WILDE °° • Funeral cortege masks and Brünnhilde Siegrune DEBORAH NANSTEEL shield by Robert Allsopp. Grimgerde ZANDA ŠVĒDE Rossweisse LINDSAY AMMANN

• The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts Actors: Brian J. Barber, Jon Beal, David Corlew, Katherine Coyl, are generously sponsored by The Michelle Ford, Derek Garza, Rasell Holt, Joshua Lee, David Lintzenich, Kelly Maryanski, Greg Poljacik, Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family, Maggie Clennon Reberg, Todd Rhoades, The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Stephan Scalabrino, Michael Turrentine, Kai Young Family, and The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation. Conductor SIR ANDREW DAVIS Director DAVID POUNTNEY Original Scenery Designer JOHAN ENGELS • Lyric Opera of Chicago gratefully Scenery Designer ROBERT INNES HOPKINS acknowledges the support of the Irma Costume Designer MARIE-JEANNE LECCA Parker German Opera Endowed Chair. Lighting Designer FABRICE KEBOUR Choreographer DENNI SAYERS Wigmaster and Makeup Designer SARAH HATTEN • Lyric Opera of Chicago wishes to thank Associate Director ROB KEARLEY Assistant Scenery Designer MATT REES its Official Airline, American Airlines. Assistant Director KATRINA BACHUS Stage Manager JOHN W. COLEMAN Costume Supervisor RACHEL DICKSON • Projected English titles © Lyric Opera Stage Band Conductor ERIC WEIMER of Chicago, 2017. Musical Preparation WILLIAM C. BILLINGHAM KEUN-A LEE Prompter SUSAN MILLER HULT • This season’s projected English titles Fight Director CHUCK COYL are funded in part by a generous grant Projected English Titles COLIN URE from the Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. * Lyric debut ° Current member, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center °° Alumna, The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

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CHRISTINE in HD. Recent career highlights also include The American tenor is renowned for his GOERKE (Brünnhilde) Orest/Elektra (Met, new production, HD); exceptional stylistic versatility, extending to Previously at Lyric: a return to his hometown, Philadelphia, as Wagner (Die Walküre – San Francisco Opera, Cassandre/Les Troyens Philip II/Don Carlo (Opera Philadelphia); and Lohengrin – San Francisco Opera, Zurich Opera (2016/17); Title role/ bass soloist/Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (Berlin House, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Die Meistersinger Elektra (2012/13). Philharmonic). Owens has created numerous von Nürnberg – San Francisco Opera, Opéra challenging roles in contemporary repertoire, National de Paris); Massenet (Werther – Opéra The American soprano is with works including Elliot Goldenthal’s Grendel de Lille); Puccini (Madama Butterfly – LA internationally celebrated (Los Angeles), John Adams’s A Flowering Tree Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Stuttgart State Theater, for many of opera’s (Vienna’s New Crowned Hope Festival, CD) Opéra Toulon, Tosca – Cologne Opera, most formidable roles, including Wagner’s and Doctor Atomic (San Francisco, DVD, CD). Canadian Opera Company, Seattle Opera); Brünnhilde (Houston, Toronto, Edinburgh), His operatic versatility encompasses The Magic Strauss (Ariadne auf Naxos – Lyric Opera of Puccini’s Turandot (London, Philadelphia, Flute (Paris); Norma (Covent Garden); Rigoletto Chicago, Bavarian State Opera, Boston Lyric New York), and Strauss’s Elektra (London, and Il trovatore (Los Angeles); and The Rape Opera); and Janáček (Jenůfa – Bavarian State Madrid, Houston, Boston, Carnegie Hall), of Lucretia (Glimmerglass Opera). A Houston Opera, Angers-Nantes Opera, Katya Kabanova Dyer’s Wife/Die Frau ohne Schatten (New Grand Opera Studio alumnus, Owens has – Lyric). Among Jovanovich’s performances York), and Ariadne (Santiago, Houston). This been heard at HGO in six roles. Along with this season are the title role/Parsifal and season Goerke returns to the Met, San Francisco soprano Ana María Martínez, he serves Lyric as Dick Johnson/La fanciulla del West (both in Opera, and Houston Grand Opera as Elektra a Community Ambassador. Zurich), as well as Sergei/Lady Macbeth of and to Covent Garden as Ortrud/Lohengrin. Mtsensk (Covent Garden). Jovanovich has been She has appeared on many other major opera ELISABET STRID consistently successful in contemporary opera, stages worldwide, among them the Deutsche (Sieglinde) including such leading roles as Hans/Marco Oper Berlin, the Opéra National de Paris, Lyric debut Tutino’s Senso (Palermo’s Teatro Massimo, and Madrid’s Teatro Real. Goerke has been world premiere), Hoffegut/Walter Braunfels’s featured on Grammy Award-winning recordings Since 2010 the Swedish Die Vögel (LA Opera, DVD), Bocconion/ of Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony under soprano has been a guest Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Mines of Sulphur the direction of Robert Spano (Best Classical artist at international opera (Glimmerglass Opera, CD), Bill/Jonathan Recording and Best Choral Performance) and houses and festivals such Dove’s Flight (Opera Theatre of Saint Louis), Britten’s War Requiem, led by her mentor, as Dresden’s Semperoper; and Levin/David Carlson’s Anna Karenina Robert Shaw (Best Choral Performance). The the national operas of (Florida Grand Opera, world premiere, reprise soprano initiated her ascent to prominence Oslo, Helsinki, and Riga; Oper Leipzig, the in St. Louis, CD). Recent concert appearances with great successes in Iphigénie en Tauride Deutsche Oper am Rhein (Düsseldorf-Duisburg), include Wozzeck (Philharmonia Zurich), (Glimmerglass Festival, New York City Opera, Gothenburg Opera, Antwerp’s Vlaamse Opera, Tosca (Act One with the Boston Symphony CD); in Don Giovanni, both Donna Elvira Opéra de Lille, and Mexico City’s Bellas Artes; Orchestra at Tanglewood), and Beethoven’s (Met, Seattle, Paris, Tokyo) and Donna Anna Stockholm’s Baltic Sea Festival; the festivals of Missa Solemnis (San Francisco Symphony). (Covent Garden, Tokyo); and Elettra/Idomeneo the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv, Copenhagen, and and Vitellia/La clemenza di Tito (both in Paris). Tampere; and the Wagner Days in Budapest. In TANJA ARIANE Her many awards include the Richard Tucker 2013 Strid made her U. S. debut at Michigan BAUMGARTNER Award, the Musical American Vocalist of Opera Theatre in Detroit, as well as her Bayreuth (Fricka) the Year Award, and the Opera News Award. Festival debut. The soprano is in demand for Previously at Lyric: Christine Goerke is sponsored by the Lloyd E. principal Wagner roles, such as Ada/Die Feen, Fricka/Das Rheingold Rigler-Lawerence E. Deutsch Foundation. Senta, Elisabeth, Freia, Sieglinde, Brünnhilde/ (2016/17). Götterdämmerung, and Gutrune. She has also ERIC OWENS been heard as Rusalka, Butterfly, Giorgetta/ The internationally (Wotan) Il tabarro, Chrysothemis/Elektra, and Nyssia/ renowned German Previously at Lyric: Zemlinsky’s King Kandaules. This season she mezzo-soprano is featured Five roles since will star as Wagner’s Elisabeth (Oper Leipzig) this season at the major houses of Frankfurt 2007/08, most recently and Senta (Budapest’s Müpa concert hall), (Trovatore) and Antwerp/Ghent (Parsifal). She Wotan/Das Rheingold while also reprising Sieglinde (Düsseldorf/ made a series of prestigious debuts over the past (2016/17); Porgy/Porgy Duisburg). As a concert singer Strid has three seasons: at Covent Garden and Theater and Bess (2014/15); performed with the Swedish Radio Orchestra, an der Wien (Capriccio), the Bayreuth Festival Vodník/Rusalka the OFUNAM-Orchestra in Mexico City, (Ring), the Edinburgh International Festival (2013/14). the Gothenburg and Stuttgart Philharmonic (Bluebeard’s Castle), the Deutsche Oper Berlin Orchestras, and the Miscolc and Stockholm and Wiener Staatsoper (Tristan und Isolde), the The celebrated bass-baritone’s successes in Symphony Orchestras. Recently she made her Hamburg State Opera (Beat Furrer’s La Bianca formidable Wagner roles include the Dutchman successful role debut as Salome (Oper Leipzig). notte, stage premiere; Lohengrin) and Santiago (Washington) and Alberich (Metropolitan Her first solo album, "Wagner und Beethoven" de Chile (Jenůfa). Baumgartner has been a Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin). Over the was released in July 2017. prominent member of the Frankfurt Opera summer he debuted with the New Zealand since 2013/14, performing standard repertoire Symphony as Méphistophélès/The Damnation BRANDON and also unfamiliar fare including Les Troyens, of Faust and Orest/Elektra (Verbier Festival). JOVANOVICH Rusalka, The Passenger, Enescu’s Oedipe, Puccini’s This season he returns to Houston Grand (Siegmund) Edgar, Rolf Riehm’s Sirens (world premiere), and Opera (Don Basilio/The Barber of Seville) and Previously at Lyric: Aribert Reimann’s Medea (German premiere, the Canadian Opera Company (Henry VIII/ Six roles since 2009, CD). In Frankfurt she repeated a previous Anna Bolena). Last season, Owens triumphed most recently Don José/ success achieved at Theater Basel, the title role/ at the Metropolitan Opera in two roles, Carmen, Aeneas/Les Othmar Schoeck’s Penthesilea. Baumgartner singing Vodník/Rusalka (new production) and Troyens (both 2016/17); triumphed at the Salzburg Festival as Geschwitz/ Jaufré/Kaija Saariaho’s L’amour de loin (new Walter/The Passenger Lulu (debut, 2010) and Charlotte/Die Soldaten production, company premiere), both seen (2014/15). (2012). She recently added several starring

24 | November 1 - 30, 2017 PROFILES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO roles to her repertoire – Santuzza (Düsseldorf/ the Vienna State Opera as Helmwige, as well as Juliet, Lucia di Lammermoor, Faust, Cavalleria Duisburg) and both Amneris and Carmen her debuts with Florida Grand Opera (Amelia/ rusticana). The soprano previously participated (Basel, reprised in Frankfurt). The mezzo’s busy Un ballo in maschera) and The Dallas Opera in the young-artist programs of The Santa Fe concert career includes recent performances of (Miss Jessel/The Turn of the Screw). Other career Opera (King Roger) and Opera Theatre of Saint Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été, Verdi’s Requiem (both at highlights include Amelia (Madison Opera), Louis (The Death of Klinghoffer, A Little Night Frankfurt’s Alte Oper), Mahler’s Symphony No. Aida (Opera Colorado), Tosca (Opera Maine, Music). Last summer she returned to OTSL 2 (Stuttgart Philharmonic, CD), Mahler’s Das Opera Grand Rapids, Minnesota Opera), to star as Vitellia/La clemenza di Tito. Later klagende Lied (Wiener Konzerthaus) and BBC Donna Anna/Don Giovanni (Seattle Opera), this season she will portray Laura/Korngold’s Proms London (Mahler's Rückert Lieder). and Magda Sorel/Menotti’s The Consul(Opera Der Ring des Polykrates (The Dallas Opera) Santa Barbara). She joined the roster of the and Freia/Das Rheingold (Arizona Opera, Fort AIN ANGER (Hunding) Metropolitan Opera for its production of Il Worth Opera Festival), and will also sing Lyric debut trovatore. LoBianco has performed the complete Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Charlotte role of Brünnhilde with St. Louis’s Union Symphony. Past concert work has included One of today’s foremost Avenue Opera. the Elgin Symphony (Mahler’s Symphony No. basses, Estonian-born 4; Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah”), Ain Anger is in great WHITNEY Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Adrian Symphony demand internationally MORRISON (Gerhilde) Orchestra, and Phoenix Symphony. A former for key roles of the Previously at Lyric: Metropolitan Opera National Council German, Italian, and Countess Ceprano/ Auditions semi-finalist, Wilde is the winner Russian repertoires. He Rigoletto (2017/18). of a 2016 Sara Tucker Study Grant from the resides in Vienna, where he has sung more Richard Tucker Foundation and the 2016 than 40 roles on the Vienna State Opera The soprano, a first- Luminarts Women’s Voice Fellowship. stage, encompassing styles as varied as Mozart, year Ryan Opera Center Verdi, Wagner, Massenet, Mussorgsky, and member and a Chicago LINDSAY AMMANN Strauss. The current season features return native, earned her (Rossweisse) engagements at the Vienna State Opera as bachelor’s degree in vocal music and pedagogy Previously at Lyric: Dosifei/Khovanshchina, Munich’s Bavarian at Alabama’s Oakwood University. While there Flosshilde/Das Rheingold State Opera as Wagner’s Fafner and Hunding, she portrayed Miss Pinkerton/Menotti’s The (2016/17). and the Opéra National de Paris as Pimen/Boris Old Maid and the Thief and performed as a Godunov. Especially celebrated in Wagner roles, soloist with the university’s prestigious Aeolians The American mezzo- Anger counts among his successes Hunding ensemble. Morrison’s training also includes a soprano has made (Vienna, Houston Grand Opera, Oper master’s degree at the Eastman School of Music important company Frankfurt, CD), Fasolt/Das Rheingold (Vienna, and study in Germany at the Neil Semer Vocal debuts in the Ring at the Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu), Hagen/ Institute. Among her other performance credits Metropolitan Opera (Rossweisse/Die Walküre, Götterdämmerung (Canadian Opera Company, are an appearance at the Rochester Institute of DVD) and Washington National Opera Tokyo Spring Festival), Daland/The Flying Technology’s celebration of Martin Luther King (Erda/Das Rheingold, followed by Schwertleite/ Dutchman (La Scala, Washington National Jr.’s legacy, “MLK Expressions”; her debut at Die Walküre, Erda/Siegfried, and First Opera), Pogner/Die Meistersinger (Vienna, San Rochester’s Kodak Hall singing Gershwin’s “My Norn/Götterdämmerung). She has also sung Francisco Opera) and King Henry/Lohengrin Man’s Gone Now” with the Eastman Wind Schwertleite at Toronto’s Canadian Opera (Vienna, Deutsche Oper Berlin). Recent Ensemble; and Donna Anna/Don Giovanni Company and returned there last season as the highlights also include his triumphant role with Chicago’s Floating Opera Company. First Norn. Ammann’s European appearances debut as Boris Godunov at the Deutsche Morrison’s competition successes include include Geneva’s Grand Théâtre (Third Lady/ Oper Berlin, in a production by Richard Jones top prizes in the National Classical Singer The Magic Flute), Essen’s Aalto-Musiktheater that Anger reprised for his Covent Garden University Competition, the R. Nathaniel Dett (Ježibaba/Rusalka, new production), and many debut as Pimen. The bass has recorded Vienna Club NANM Scholarship Competition, and the featured roles as a member of the Stuttgart Staatsoper productions of Parsifal (CD), Die Musicians Club of Women Competition. The State Opera ensemble. She has also been Walküre (CD), and Die Meistersinger (DVD). soprano is a two-time recipient of the UNCF heard as Brangäne/Tristan und Isolde (Casals Anger was awarded Estonia’s highly prestigious John Lennon Endowed Scholarship and a Festival), Beatrice/Le donne curiose (Wolf Trap Order of the White Star in 2013. former finalist in the Luminarts Classical Music Opera), and the Beggar Woman/Sweeney Todd Competition. Whitney Morrison is sponsored by (National Symphony Orchestra). Ammann ALEXANDRA J. Thomas Hurvis. is an alumna of the Resident Artist Program LoBIANCO at Pittsburgh Opera (Lucia di Lammermoor, (Helmwige) LAURA WILDE Rinaldo, Eugene Onegin, Falstaff, The Rape Lyric debut (Ortlinde) of Lucretia) and the Gerdine Young Artist Previously at Lyric: Program at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis The American soprano Six roles since 2013/14, (Eugene Onegin, Madama Butterfly, Salome). made her European most recently Freia/Das Her concert appearances include the Pittsburgh stage debut in 2016 as Rheingold (2016/17); Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, and Sioux Leonore/Fidelio (Vienna Marianne Leitmetzerin/ County Oratorio and Symphony. Upcoming State Opera), and also Der Rosenkavalier, engagements include Dame Quickly/Falstaff scored a great success in the summer of 2017 as Anna/Nabucco (both with Opera Omaha and the Old Lady/Candide Turandot (Des Moines Metro Opera). LoBianco 2015/16). with the South Dakota Symphony. returns to Europe next summer to make her debut at Munich’s Bavarian State Opera as A native of Watertown, South Dakota, the Gerhilde/Die Walküre under the baton of Kirill Ryan Opera Center alumna triumphed in her Petrenko. This season she also portrays Strauss’s recent international debut at London’s English Ariadne at Austin Opera and Verdi’s Aida at National Opera as Janáček’s Jenůfa. Wilde was Seattle Opera. Her engagements during the a Marion Roose Pullin artist-in-residence with 2016/17 season included a tour of Japan with Arizona Opera for two seasons (Romeo and

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LAUREN DECKER Ali and Mary/Jeanine Tesori’s The Lion, the and The Flower/Bright Sheng’s Dream of the Red (Schwertleite) Unicorn, and Me, both at Washington National Chamber, Lena/Marco Tutino’s Two Women), Previously at Lyric: Opera. She has portrayed Strauss’s Composer Švēde has portrayed Maddalena, Suzuki/ Giovanna/Rigoletto and Verdi’s Amneris (Glimmerglass Festival), Madama Butterfly, the Maid/The Makropulos (2017/18); Third Nicklausse/The Tales of Hoffmann, Hermia/A Case, Third Lady/Die Zauberflöte, and Flora/ Lady/The Magic Flute Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Zaida/Il turco La traviata. The mezzo’s stage repertoire also (2016/17). in Italia (all at Wolf Trap Opera). Martin is encompasses Endimione/Cavalli’s La Calisto, a former winner in the prestigious National the title role/Massenet’s Cléopâtre, and the title A second-year Ryan Opera Association Competition. role/Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires. Concert Opera Center member, engagements include Beethoven’s Symphony the contralto returns to Lyric’s stage later this DEBORAH No. 9 (San Francisco Symphony), Pergolesi’s season as Enrichetta/I puritani. She will also sing NANSTEEL (Siegrune) Stabat Mater, Vivaldi’s Gloria, and the Mozart the Verdi Requiem with Chicago’s celebrated Previously at Lyric: Requiem. Švēde recently completed her final year Apollo Chorus. Decker spent the summer Gertrude/Romeo and in the prestigious Adler Fellowship program at of 2017 at Tuscany’s prestigious Georg Solti Juliet (2015/16). San Francisco Opera, where she participated in Accademia, working with distinguished faculty the Merola Opera Program in 2013. including coach Jonathan Papp and conductor This season the American Richard Bonynge. She recently received, for the mezzo-soprano makes SIR ANDREW DAVIS second consecutive year, an Encouragement her Metropolitan (Conductor/Music Award at the Upper Midwest Region Finals Opera debut as Alisa/ Director) of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Lucia di Lammermoor and also sings Lucinda/ Previously at Lyric: Auditions. Professional engagements include Cold Mountain (North Carolina Opera) and 55 operas since 1987, opera scenes with Milwaukee’s Kalliope Vocal Grace/Daniel Sonenberg’s The Summer King most recently Don Arts. The Wisconsin native holds a B. F. A. (Michigan Opera Theatre). Nansteel recently Quichotte, Les Troyens, degree in vocal performance from the was heard as Sister Helen/Dead Man Walking Das Rheingold (all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She (Canada’s Opera on the Avalon) and La 2016/17). participated in Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Duegne/Cyrano (Michigan). She has also Young Dramatic Voices for two summers, portrayed Nettie/Carousel, Elvira/An American Lyric Opera of Chicago’s internationally as well as the American Wagner Project Tragedy (both at the Glimmerglass Festival) renowned music director also conducts The (Washington, D.C.), where she was a featured and Lucinda/Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain Pearl Fishers (his first-ever performances of artist for recitals in 2015 and 2016. Decker (world premiere, The Santa Fe Opera). A recent Bizet’s opera) and Turandot at Lyric this also portrayed Sally/Barber’s A Hand of Bridge alumna of Washington National Opera’s season. The conductor’s summer activities for the Up North Vocal Institute (Boyne Domingo Cafritz Young Artist Program, included his return to the Melbourne Falls, Michigan). She received third place in Nansteel has appeared at WNO as Tisbe/ Symphony Orchestra (of which he is chief the Senior Women Division of the Wisconsin Cenerentola, Third Lady/The Magic Flute, conductor), the BBC Symphony Orchestra National Association of Teachers of Singing Curra/La forza del destino, and Cat/Jeanine (at the BBC Proms), and the Edinburgh Competition. Lauren Decker is sponsored by an Tesori’s The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me. The International Festival (Die Walküre with the Anonymous Donor, Susan M. Miller, and the mezzo-soprano graduated from the University Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Elgar’s King Olaf Thierer Family Foundation. of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with the Philharmonia Orchestra). Recent and is a former young artist of Seattle Opera appearances have also included concerts with CATHERINE (Giulietta/Un giorno di regno, Maddalena/ the Detroit, Frankfurt Radio, Toronto, and MARTIN (Waltraute) Rigoletto) and San Francisco Opera’s Merola Royal Liverpool symphony orchestras. Former Previously at Lyric: Opera Program (Berta/The Barber of Seville). music director of Glyndebourne Festival Hecuba/Les Troyens A winner in the National Orpheus Vocal Opera, Davis is also conductor laureate (2016/17). Competition, Nansteel has received numerous of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the awards, including the Andrew White Award, Toronto Symphony Orchestra (which he is The San Antonio native the Betty Allen Award, and second place in currently serving as interim artistic director). was most recently heard at Seattle’s Sun Valley Opera competition. Operatic successes include productions at Tanglewood (Wellgunde/ many major international companies, from Das Rheingold), Washington ZANDA ŠVĒDE the Metropolitan, Covent Garden, and La National Opera (Wellgunde/Das Rheingold and (Grimgerde) Scala to the Bayreuth Festival and the leading Götterdämmerung, Grimgerde/Die Walküre), Previously at Lyric: houses of San Francisco, Munich, and Santa Florida Grand Opera, (Adalgisa/Norma), Maddalena/Rigoletto Fe. Davis has appeared with virtually every Opera Colorado (Amneris/Aïda, opening the (2017/18). internationally prominent orchestra, including season), and in her international debut at those of Chicago, New York, London, Dresden’s Semperoper. This season she debuts The Latvian mezzo- Berlin, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. A vast at Minnesota Opera, starring as Sister Helen/ soprano makes her discography documents Davis’s artistry, with Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, having company debut at Atlanta recent releases including programs of Berlioz previously scored a great success in that role Opera in the title role/ and Ives, as well as Handel’s Messiah in Davis’s at Dayton Opera. Her close relationship with Carmen and returns to Lyric Opera of Kansas new orchestration. Sir Andrew Davis is the Houston Grand Opera began with her tenure City to reprise her portrayal of Maddalena/ John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Music at the company’s renowned Opera Studio Rigoletto this season. She also will sing Carmen at Director Endowed Chair. (Suzuki/Madama Butterfly, Berta/The Barber of her home company, the Latvian National Opera. Seville, Flora/La traviata, Anna/Maria Stuarda) Previous career highlights include company and continued with return engagements debuts with Lyric Opera of Kansas City for such roles as Amneris, Flosshilde/Das (Carmen, role debut) and North Carolina Opera Rheingold, and Waltraute/Die Walküre. The (Olga/Eugene Onegin, concert performance). At mezzo-soprano’s world premieres include the San Francisco Opera, in addition to creating roles of Sara Miller/D.J. Sparr’s Approaching roles in two world premieres (The Handmaiden

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DAVID POUNTNEY Salzburg Festival (Turandot), Welsh National many other prominent directors, among them (Director) Opera (Khovanshchina, Lulu, Don Carlos, the Keith Warner and Francesca Zambello. Projects Previously at Lyric: latter coproduced with Houston Grand Opera), this season range stylistically from Rossini’s Mosè Four productions the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Opéra National in Egitto (Naples) and Zandonai’s Francesca da since 1987/88, most de Paris, Opera North, and Finnish National Rimini (La Scala) to a Weill/Schoenberg triple recently Das Rheingold Opera, among many other companies. In British bill (Opéra National du Rhin). Her costumes (2016/17); The theater the designer was associated with the for Weinberg’s The Passenger have been seen in Passenger (2014/15); Donmar Warehouse (including David Leveaux’s Bregenz (2010, world stage premiere), Warsaw, Street Scene (2001/02). production of Sophocles’s Electra, which London, Houston (U.S. premiere), Chicago, transferred to Broadway), Royal Shakespeare New York, Miami, and Detroit. Lecca has Artistic director of Welsh National Opera Company, Almeida Theatre, and Chichester worked in an exceptionally diverse repertoire, since 2011, the internationally celebrated Festival. In Vienna he designed for the Volksoper, including Mozart (The Magic Flute, Bregenz); British director in recent seasons has created State Opera, and the Theater an der Wien. Wagner (Rienzi, Vienna; Tristan und Isolde, productions of such formidable works as Cologne; Ring cycle, Covent Garden); Puccini Rossini’s Mosè in Egitto (Naples), Jenůfa ROBERT INNES (Il trittico, Lyon; Turandot, Salzburg); French (Vienna), Lulu (Bolzano), Guillaume Tell and HOPKINS (Scenery works (Carmen, Moscow, Houston, Seattle; The Haunted Manor (both in Warsaw), and Designer) Salammbô, Paris; La juive, Zurich; Pelléas et the world premieres of Rolf Wallin’s Elysium Previously at Lyric: Das Mélisande, Cardiff); 20th-century German (Oslo), Elena Langer’s Figaro Gets a Divorce Rheingold (2016/17); repertoire (Die Frau ohne Schatten, Zurich; Moses and Iain Bell’s In Parenthesis (both in Cardiff). Rigoletto (2012/13, und Aron, Munich; Wozzeck, Covent Garden; Among his new productions this season are 2005/06). Die Soldaten, Ruhrtriennale, New York); Slavic La forza del destino (WNO), Zandonai’s works (Prince Igor, Zurich; King Roger, Bregenz); Francesca da Rimini (La Scala) and a Weill/ The renowned British American opera (Thérèse Raquin, Dallas); and Schoenberg triple bill (L’Opéra du Rhin). designer has earned musical theater (Pacific Overtures, London; West Pountney’s historic production of Mieczysław equal acclaim in opera and theater. He Side Story, Bregenz). Lecca received the Martinu Weinberg’s The Passenger was first seen at the collaborates frequently with his colleague from Medal for Julietta (Opera North) and The Greek Bregenz Festival (world stage premiere), where Das Rheingold, David Pountney, including Passion (Covent Garden). Pountney was Intendant from 2003 to 2014. Prince Igor (Zurich Opera House), Carmen It has been remounted at Lyric, London’s (Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre), and most recently FABRICE KEBOUR English National Opera, New York’s Lincoln Tchaikovsky’s The Enchantress (Naples’s Teatro (Lighting Designer) Center Festival, and the major companies of San Carlo), and Iain Bell’s In Parenthesis (Welsh Previously at Lyric: Warsaw, Houston (U.S. premiere), Miami, National Opera, world premiere). Among Das Rheingold and Detroit. Former director of production at the designer’s most important achievements (2016/17); The Passenger English National Opera and Scottish Opera, in opera are also works of Verdi (Rigoletto, (2014-15). Pountney holds the Janaček Medal, the Welsh National Opera), Wagner (The Flying Martinů Medal, and two Olivier Awards. He is Dutchman, WNO; Lohengrin, San Francisco The French lighting both a CBE and a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, Opera; Tristan und Isolde, Venice), Janáček (The designer’s work will be has the Cavalier’s Cross of the Order of Merit Cunning Little Vixen, San Francisco Opera), seen this season in more of the Republic of Poland, and was awarded Britten (Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, both at The than 15 major European opera houses, with the Ehrenkreuz des Bundes Österreich in Santa Fe Opera), Puccini (Madama Butterfly, highlights including new productions of La 2014. (See Director’s Note, page 34.) Den Jyske Opera in Aarhus, Denmark), and bohème (Opéra National de Paris), La forza del Bernd Alois Zimmermann (Die Soldaten for destino (Welsh National Opera), and a Weill/ JOHAN ENGELS the Ruhr Triennale, which won Germany’s Schoenberg triple bill (Strasbourg, Colmar, (Original Scenery highly prestigious Opernwelt Award). Among Toulouse). Kebour’s most recent work also Designer) the designer’s current projects are The Lady in includes Ariadne auf Naxos (Opéra National Previously at Lyric: the Van (Theatre Royal, Bath), Julius Caesar de Lorraine), Simon Boccanegra (Flanders Das Rheingold (Royal Shakespeare Company), and Tosca (San Opera), The Italian Straw Hat and The House (2016/17); The Francisco Opera). The designer’s theater credits of Bernada Alba (Comédie Française), Macbeth Passenger (2014/15); include productions in London’s West End for and Turandot (La Scala), La forza del destino Parsifal (2013/14). the RSC, the Old Vic, Nottingham Playhouse, (Vienna State Opera), Faust (Opéra National de Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Bath, and the Paris), The Magic Flute (Bregenz Festival), and The eminent South Chichester Festival (King Lear, also seen at the productions for the Vienna Volksoper, Opéra de African designer (1952-2014) was renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music). Monte Carlo, Paris’s Châtelet, and the Mariinsky internationally for his work in opera, theater, and Theater, among many other major theaters. ballet. His designs for The Passenger have been MARIE-JEANNE Kebour’s non-theatrical work includes designing integral to the success of Mieczysław Weinberg’s LECCA the 2006 opening and closing ceremonies of opera – first in its world stage premiere at (Costume Designer) the 15th Asian Games in Doha and the Prague the 2010 Bregenz Festival and subsequently Previously at Lyric: Quadrennial of Performance Design and in London, Warsaw, Houston (American Das Rheingold Space exhibit “Light Speaks”, a retrospective premiere), New York, Chicago, Detroit, and (2016/17); The of world-renowned lighting designers. Kebour Miami. In addition to his Bregenz productions, Passenger (2014/15). received the 2015 Prix de la Critique and Prix highlights of Engels’s operatic career included de l’Europe Francophone for Die lustigen Weiber productions for London’s Royal Opera House, The Romanian-born, von Windsor (Opéra Royal de la Wallonie in Covent Garden (Arne’s Artaxerxes), the Zurich London-based designer’s Liège). He has been nominated for best lighting Opera House (such rarities as Johann Strauss operatic work has been seen internationally in design at the Wales Theatre Awards (2015) and II’s Simplicius, Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re, more than 40 productions directed by David the Molière Awards (2005, 2009, 2011). and Chabrier’s L’etoile), the Opéra de Marseille Pountney, most recently Prince Igor (Hamburg), (Ring cycle), Los Angeles Opera (L’elisir d’amore, Un ballo in maschera (Zurich), and Khovanshchina also seen in Madrid, Geneva, and Graz), the (Cardiff). She has collaborated extensively with

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DENNI SAYERS (Washington), and Ariadne auf Naxos (Boston); ROB KEARLEY (Choreographer) new productions of Tosca (Toronto) and West (Associate Director) Previously at Lyric: Side Story (Tel Aviv); and Rachel Portman’s Previously at Lyric: Das Seven productions since The Water Diviner’s Tale and two Doctor Who Rheingold (2016/17); 2000-01, most recently concerts (all for the BBC Proms). Her work has The Passenger(2014/15). The Magic Flute, also been seen at the Bregenz Festival and the Das Rheingold (both leading opera houses of Sydney, Amsterdam, The British director, 2016/17); Porgy and Berlin, and San Francisco. who will also be at Lyric Bess (2014/15). this season to stage SARAH HATTEN Turandot, returned to The British choreographer and director’s recent (Wigmaster and Makeup the U. S. last this season for his San Francisco projects range from Hamlet (Glyndebourne) Designer) Opera debut (Rigoletto). He has worked with to The Cunning Little Vixen(Brussels), and Wigmaster and makeup companies across Europe and North America The Pearl Fishers(Tulsa Opera). Highlights of designer since 2011-12. including English National Opera, Canadian the current season include Rigoletto (Dresden) Opera Company, Opera North, Opéra de and Hänsel und Gretel (Vienna). Sayers, Lyric’s wigmaster Lyon, Prague State Opera, Prague National who has worked on eight productions at the and makeup designer Theatre, Teatro Comunale Bolzano, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, since has worked in a wide Bregenz Festival. Kearley has collaborated 1999, collaborates regularly with many major repertoire at Des Moines with numerous renowned directors, among directors, including most recently David Metro Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre, as them David Pountney, Christopher Alden, Pountney (Das Rheingold, Lyric), Neil Armfield well as Columbus Opera, Toledo Opera, the Tim Albery, Robert Carsen, Chen Shi- (Hamlet, Glyndebourne), Adrian Noble Cabrillo Music Festival, and the University of Zheng, and Yoshi Oida, among others. Recent (Hänsel und Gretel, Vienna), and Jonathan Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She engagements include Portraits de Manon at Kent (Manon Lescaut, Covent Garden). has also worked at the Glimmerglass Festival the Wexford Festival; revivals of The Passenger She has also enjoyed close associations with and the major opera companies of Los Angeles, for Florida Grand Opera, Michigan Opera Francesca Zambello (including the Washington Omaha, Cleveland, Sarasota, and Central City, Theatre, and Houston Grand Opera; directing National Opera’s acclaimed Ring cycle) and as well as Wisconsin’s American Players Theatre at the Europa Cantat Festival in Turin; Judith the late Nikolaus Lehnhoff (six productions, and, in Los Angeles, the Pantages Theatre and the Weir’s Miss Fortune at the Royal Opera House, among them Turandot at La Scala‚ Elektra at Geffen Playhouse. Hatten earned a B. A. in music Covent Garden; working with the Opéra the Salzburg Festival, and Parsifal at English at Simpson College. Sarah Hatten is the Marlys Comique in Paris; Faust (new production) and National Opera). Sayers was revival director of Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Death in Venice for Opera North; The Magic Zambello’s ROH production of Carmen, and Endowed Chair. Flute for the Bregenz Festival; and Peter Grimes has also directed revivals of Of Mice and Men for Opéra de Lyon.

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28 | November 1 - 30, 2017 The Marriage of Figaro 1987/88, 1991/92, 2003/04, 2009/10 Don Quichotte 2016/17 “A Date with La clemenza di Tito 1989/90, 2013/14 Così fan tutte 1993/94, the Devil” Concert with Samuel 2006/07 Capriccio 1994/95, 2014/15 The Queen of Spades Ramey 1999/00 50th Anniversary 2000/01 Jenůfa 2000/01 The Flying Dutchman 2000/01 Gala 2004/05 Concert with Otello 2001/02 Billy Budd 2001/02 Parsifal 2001/02, 2013/14 Renée Fleming 2006/07 “Holly The Magic Flute 2001/02, 2005/06, 2011/12 Die Walküre and Ivy” Concert (as organist) 2002/03, 2004/05, 2017/18 Thaïs 2002/03 La traviata 2002/03, with Lyric Opera Chorus 2008/09 2007/08 Siegfried 2003/04, 2004/05 The Pirates of Penzance Concert with Renée Fleming 2010/11 2003/04 Don Giovanni 2004/05, 2014/15 Das Rheingold Concert with Renée Fleming 2004/05, 2016/17 Aida 2004/05 The Cunning Little Vixen and Dmitri Hvorostovsky 2011/12 2004/05 Götterdämmerung 2004/05 Carmen 2005/06 Concert with Renée Fleming and The Midsummer Marriage 2005/06 Der Rosenkavalier Jonas Kaufmann 2013/14 Lyric 60th 2005/06 Turandot 2006/07 Salome 2006/07 Dialogues of Anniversary Concert 2014/15 “Celebrating the Carmelites 2006/07 La bohème 2007/08 Die Frau ohne Ken” Tribute Concert 2014/15 Concert Schatten 2007/08 FalstaŠ 2007/08 Eugene Onegin 2007/08 with Plácido Domingo and Ana Lulu 2008/09 Madama Butterfl y 2008/09 Tristan María Martínez und Isolde 2008/09 The Abduction from 2015/16 the Seraglio 2008/09 Tosca 2009/10 Faust 2009/10 The Damnation of Faust 2009/10 The Mikado 2010/11 La fanciulla del West 2010/11 Lohengrin 2010/11 Boris Godunov 2011/12 Ariadne auf Naxos 2011/12 Elektra 2012/13 Simon Boccanegra 2012/13 Werther 2012/13 Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg 2012/13 Rusalka 2013/14 Tannhäuser 2014/15 The Passenger 2014/15 Cinderella 2015/16 Wozzeck 2015/16 The Merry Widow 2015/16 Bel Canto (world premiere) 2015/16 Les Troyens 2016/17 C. PETER TARASIUK

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Die Walküre: A Tug at the Heart By Richard Rothschild

“The Ride of the Valkyries,” painted by W. T. Maud (1865-1903).

Call it the great exception. eleven children (none with his wife, Fricka), there are noticeable Die Walküre, the second opera of Richard Wagner’s mammoth biographical elements to the work, particularly Wagner’s less-than- Ring of the Nibelung cycle long has reigned as the most popular of faithful relationship with his wife. the tetralogy and ranks among the favorites of the composer’s When Wagner composed Die Walküre between June 1854 entire oeuvre. Wagner is challenging to many operagoers, but even and March 1856, his marriage to Minna Planer was disintegrating. those devoted to more compact, more obviously tuneful Italian Minna often criticized Wagner’s wandering eye, most notably his and French standard-repertoire works often make room for Die relationship with Mathilde Wesendonck, the wife of a wealthy silk Walküre. merchant who was a patron of Wagner’s. Why? Because in Die Walküre, particularly its closing pages, By the time Walküre had its world premiere in Munich on Wagner showcased his better self, and composed music for the ages. June 26, 1870 – featuring the real-life husband and wife duo of The opera introduces audiences to Brünnhilde, theRing ’s Henrich Vogel and Therese Vogel as Siegmund and Sieglinde – central character and the opera’s namesake. Die Walküre features a Minna had died. Wagner was about to marry Cosima von Bülow, rapturous love scene in Act One, one of most famous tunes in all with whom he already had produced three children. Cosima was music, “The Ride of the Valkyries,” plus a finale that, when it comes the daughter of Franz Liszt and the wife of maestro Hans von to heartrending beauty and eloquence, has few equals in opera. Bülow, who had conducted the world premieres of Tristan und And considering that between the end of Das Rheingold Isolde and Die Meistersinger. and the opening of Walküre the god Wotan has sired at least But Die Walküre’s appeal extends well beyond memorable

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An audience of Wagner’s time would have seen costumes like these in Die Walküre. music and an interesting back story. It takes patience to mine of the Rhinemaidens and the giant Fasolt’s high school-like crush Walküre’s treasures, musically and dramatically. Much of the opera on the goddess Freia, Rheingold provides little space for love or is foreboding and confrontational. The music, often in minor keys, humanity. bespeaks strife, debate and anger. Yet audiences for nearly a century Walküre more than fills the gap, starting with the romance and a half have been more than willing to wait for the opera’s grand between the Volsung twins, Siegmund and Sieglinde in the opening payoffs. act. Act One is a gem of a mini-opera. It is the shortest act in the Why? Ring, lasting a bit more than an hour, with only three characters— Because these are characters we care about, particularly all who are gone by early in Act Three. Symphony orchestras around Siegmund, Sieglinde and Brünnhilde. Even Wotan, who came the world perform concert versions of Act One, and the 1935 Act across as a bossy wheeler-dealer for much of Das Rheingold, the One recording with Lauritz Melchior as Siegmund, Lotte Lehmann opening opera in the cycle, draws our sympathies by time the as Sieglinde, and Emmanuel List as Hunding, with Bruno Walter curtain falls. David Pountney, who is directing the four Ring conducting the Vienna Philharmonic, is considered one of the productions for Lyric Opera of Chicago, sees elements of Ibsen, greatest operatic performances ever put on disc. surely in advocacy of women’s rights and identity, spotlighted in Siegmund is the Ring’s man of constant sorrow and his his play A Doll’s House. Volsung motif indicates a proud warrior who has had to fight for Rheingold, despite its fast-moving action and musical glories, everything. Once he meets Sieglinde, he senses that his life could doesn’t register on the same personal level as Walküre. Drama and be about to change. Yes, there’s that little matter about the two power politics abound but other than Alberich’s grubby pursuit being brother and sister. Most audiences, however, are willing to

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 31 OPERA NOTES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO cut the Volsung kids a bit of Brünnhilde, who comes slack. Their relationship doesn’t off as spirited but somewhat have the “ick” factor of brother- one-dimensional through the sister lovers Jamie and Cersei opening of Act Two, undergoes Lannister in Game of Thrones. her own transformation in Carolyn Abate and the “Todesverkündigung,” Roger Parker, authors of the the announcement of death authoritative A History of to Siegmund, who no longer Opera, suggest Siegmund enjoys the Valkyrie’s protection. and Sieglinde “jolted Wagner It is a scene of majesty and to a higher plane in his foreboding. The music starts at thinking about motifs in the a stately pace with the Valhalla dark, those intricate musical theme, but it increases in tempo transformations that depict and agitation when Siegmund the twins’ increasing passion.” tells Brünnhilde that he will not The authors note the Volsungs’ accompany her to the joys of realization that they are related the afterlife once he learns his seems “to ignite them further.” “sister-bride” Sieglinde will not The act hits overdrive be at his side. when Siegmund pulls Wotan’s Brünnhilde, who has never sword Nothung out of the ash witnessed such romantic tree and the orchestra explodes passion and humanity, has a in triumphal light with the profound change of heart and themes of the sword and the agrees to fight at Siegmund’s Volsungs, culminating one of side, culminating a powerful Wagner’s most rapturous love scene that, ultimately, results duets. Too bad Die Walküre in Wotan’s favorite daughter doesn’t end with the happy forfeiting her rights to be a pair escaping into the night. Valkyrie. But if Brünnhilde has Even an illegal marriage seems lost Wotan’s support, she has preferable for Sieglinde than become a more sympathetic – staying with that boorish bully dare we say human – character. Hunding. Before getting into the crux Act Two, the second of Act Three, a quick word about longest of the cycle (after Act The heroine ofDie Walküre, extravagantly depicted “The Ride of the Valkyries” by Gaston Bussiere in 1897. One of Götterdämmerung), that opens the act, perhaps the challenges singers and listeners. most famous music Wagner It returns to the musical and immortal, and Wotan’s equal. ever composed. It is accessible dramatic darkness that pervaded the As Wotan’s plans disintegrate, for the enough to serve as a ditty for Elmer Fudd as start of the opera with a different set first time in the opera we hear the music of he pursues Bugs Bunny, but it also possesses of relationships. Wotan and his favorite Alberich’s curse – Walküre is the only opera the martial quality to accompany a battle daughter Brünnhilde, who open the act in the cycle where we never physically see scene in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse in high spirits, will be in bitter conflict the ring. The confident and sometimes Now. As Wagner unleashes the full power when the curtain closes. Wotan’s ability to arrogant god of Rheingold is losing his of his large orchestra, audiences can picture control events – even in his own family – is mojo. In front of Brünnhilde, Wotan winged horses soaring over mountaintops, shattered, starting with his wife Fricka, the delivers a lengthy narration, described ridden by a very different kind of woman. goddess of the hearth and matrimony. by music critic Alex Ross as “the most To mid-19th century sensibilities, the A strict constructionist when it comes spectacular psychological tailspin in the presentation of women as confident and to matrimonial matters, Fricka demands history of opera.” The quiet, contained athletic as the brash Valkyries would have that Wotan disavow the immoral Volsung music accurately portrays Wotan’s utter been radical. Females didn’t behave this union. Audiences often view Fricka as dejection as he realizes the fates of the ring, way. Fricka dismisses the brood as “good- a righteous spoilsport, but Valhalla law the gods and, certainly, the Volsungs are for-nothing wenches.’’ Yet the Valkyries is on her side. Her music ends with a out of his hands. are the predecessors not only of a super- noble reference to her “rights, sublime For the rest of the Ring cycle, this is a hero like Wonder Woman, but the world- and glorious,” showing Fricka, too, is an humbled god. class female athletes who win Olympic and

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NCAA championships. Perhaps their music has become a bit of a cliché but the Valkyries’ Modern Match – The Ring Cycle attitude was more than a century ahead of its Iconic melodies can pull in listeners after hearing the first few notes. time. Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” is no exception to this phenomenon; Wotan is never angrier than when he used in platforms such as commercials and movies, this melody is confronts Brünnhilde in Act Three. She is his everywhere! But when all is said and done, it brings listeners back to favorite daughter, the only Valkyrie to whom its roots: Die Walküre/Ring cycle/opera. The “Ride” isn’t the only melody to he would confide his innermost thoughts, do this. In fact, if asked to hum the theme song to George Lucas’s the one he allowed to “serve me mead at my Star Wars, everyone in the audience probably could, whether table” and who protects his back in battle. they’ve seen the movies or not! These two franchises – Wagner’s Now she has betrayed him. But because tetralogy and Star Wars – have more in common than melodies that of their special relationship, the humiliated everyone knows. For starters, both works of art are unusual. There Brünnhilde senses her father still regards aren’t many operatic tretralogies! The Ring consists of four her dearly. Once she persuades “warfather” separate operas (Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, Götterdämmerung), making for more than 15 hours of to surround her with flames so that “only a music. Similarly, Star Wars began as a trilogy but now encompasses fearless noble hero will find me,” the ultimate no fewer than eight movies (the ninth will premiere in 2019). Most glories of Die Walküre are released. operas are stand-alone, and while movie sequels and trilogies have Had Wagner not written another been becoming more popular, not many can boast of eight+ movies opera, he would be remembered for Wotan’s in their franchise, making Wagner and Lucas’s works one of a kind. farewell, music of tremendous emotion These rarities take time to create; Wagner took nearly two decades to write all four that accompanies this most conflicted of operas. Star Wars first premiered in 1977 and is still being rethought today, 30 years later. With decades of dedication also come decades of built-up excitement around the pieces. The massive fathers who must say goodbye to his beloved fan support over both Wagner’s Ring cycle and Star Wars put these two works above and beyond daughter. The swelling music leaves the strife any others in their genres. behind and begins to incorporate elements of However, the biggest comparison between these two would have to be the family drama Valhalla, the Valkyries, the sleep motif, the portrayed throughout both. Powerful fathers, orphans, and long-lost siblings are among the coming of Siegfried in the next opera and, numerously comparable archetypes in these series. Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader, is the eventually, Loge’s magic fire theme, called by powerful and unknown father featured in Star Wars while Wotan, King of the Gods, is the father some wags the “heat motif.” in the Ring cycle. Orphaned Luke Skywalker must defeat his own father (Darth Vader!), to rise above evil, while orphaned Siegfried must defeat his adopted father (Mime) and grandfather Long gone are the pyrotechnics of the (Wotan) on his way to save Brünnhilde. Each series also features a set of long-lost siblings Siegmund-Sieglinde love duet, replaced by audiences know and love: Luke and Leia, Siegmund and Sieglinde. music of profound tenderness. Any father With iconic melodies, hours and hours of entertainment, years of hard work, and notorious who seen a daughter leave home, be it for characters, the parallels between the Ring and Star Wars are hard to miss. We can be certain that college, work or marriage, knows the emotion audiences worldwide will adore them both for decades to come! that accompanies such partings. — Margaret Rogers “On a happier man may your eyes The author, Lyric’s dramaturgy intern during the summer, shine,” sings Wotan as music from the strings is a senior at the University of Minnesota. and horns sends Brünnhilde into a magical TODD ROSENBERG sleep. No doubt, Wotan is diminished from the master of the universe he sought to portray at the start of Die Walküre. Yet he is a far nobler character. Through unexpected and tortuous paths, Wotan, now a sympathetic father, has earned our respect and admiration, and his farewell brings a glorious benediction to this most beloved of Ring operas.

Richard Rothschild of Oak Park has written about opera for more than 30 years, including during a 21-year stint at the Chicago Tribune. One of the first operas he attended was Wagner’sThe George Lucas's Darth Vader Flying Dutchman at the original Metropolitan (above) and Wagner's Wotan, Opera House in New York. portrayed by Eric Owens in Lyric's 2016/17 production of Das Rheingold.

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five-hour drama is given over to exploring this. Of course she worships her father, and cannot believe that her hero is tied down and compromised by political and historical reality. Like an impetuous and idealistic teenager she takes up the cause of rescuing Siegmund and Sieglinde, believing that in defying her father’s orders she is nonetheless expressing his inner desire. This disobedience merely serves to highlight for Wotan the miserable compromise he has been forced to make, and so, shamed by his daughter’s naïve but principled idealism, he reacts with the wounded fury of a man whose own hypocrisy has been exposed. The emphasis in Walküre on social relationships and obligations and human psychology suggests to us that this drama is moving forward in time from the world of Das Rheingold, bringing us into an era in which we can all too Costume designer Marie-Jeanne Lecca's costume sketch for Siegmund. readily understand and identify with the problems and conflicts that the characters The world has now moved on from take on the Aristotelian device. have to solve. Our relationships with the schematic, colorful world of Das In the second act, partly set inside the our children and our partners may not Rheingold with its bold delineation of “Imperial Palace” (Valhalla), the characters be on such an epic scale, but they are the worlds of above, on, and under the are equally intimately connected: husband/ not materially of a different order to the earth. The Gods have transformed from wife, father/daughter, brother/sister. It personal relationships explored here. a ramshackle band of Nomadic deities is useful to remember that despite the Walküre moves us into the modern world, into an Imperial Family suitably housed Ring’s epic scale and occasional scenes of albeit still one at a significant remove from in an awe-inspiring palace, seemingly all spectacle, it is primarily a series of two- our contemporary experience, perhaps powerful but at the same time hemmed in handed confrontations. In the ultimate abstractly located in the middle of the by inherited obligations from the past and operatic “domestic row” between husband last century – that is, if we need to define the murky compromises of political reality. and wife (Wotan and Fricka), we learn that an exact period. And the methodology The first two acts of Die Walküre the world is regulated by a strict sense of of our production remains the same, as therefore follow this narrowing field proprieties. Wotan may rampage around it will throughout the cycle. We set out of possibility by focusing down onto the world creating a tribe of daughters, with our designs to create a theatrical intensely domestic encounters. The first the Valkyries, but he cannot get away framework for the stage which continually act takes place entirely in Hunding’s house with secretly manipulating human beings allows us to revert to its pristine, virginal and concerns husband/wife and brother/ to suit his purposes. He is fenced in by condition: the empty stage. And on that sister, but of course, it is still part of an convention and social order, which is what empty stage we continually recreate the elemental epic in which a tree bearing gives this work its Ibsenesque quality, illusion in which you will believe, even a magic sword grows through the walls highlighting the struggle of the individual though we will continually reveal to you, of the house, and Spring bursts into the to come to terms with the obligations and show you, demonstrate even, how the living room –- not something that happens rules of society. Wagner’s Gods are very illusion is created. The story of this second very often in everyday suburbia. And this much powerful citizens of a social and instalment may have become more human, “domestic” setting also includes one of the moral world which we can all recognize, more intimate, more psychological, but it greatest expositions of “Anagnorisis” – the rather than the carefree hedonists of remains a story which we will tell in the moment of recognition in Aristotelian Olympus. spirit of that magical pact between narrator tragedy – in which brother and sister, Wagner’s acute sense of human and listener: “Once upon a time….” Siegmund and Sieglinde, discover each psychology is nowhere better other’s identities. The fact that they then demonstrated than in the relationship — David Pountney consummate this recognition passionately between Wotan and his daughter, and sexually is Wagner’s own particular Brünnhilde, and a large proportion of the

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When the performance is over, try discussing it with your companions and any other opera lovers you know! You can continue your pleasure in Die Walküre for hours – even days – by exchanging ideas about it. Here are some topics we can suggest:

• What elements of the production captivated you the most? • Wotan struggles with following his heart vs. doing what others want him to do. What ethical choices have you been faced with, and what would you have done if you were Wotan? • The love between Siegmund and Sieglinde burns through any obstacle, even morality. What statement do you think Wagner could have been making? • Wagner gives every role and event a musical theme called a leitmotif. Compare each leitmotif and how it helps reveal each character and situation. • The immorality of Siegmund and Sieglinde’s love upsets Fricka, but Wotan’s infidelity goes completely unmentioned. Does his status as king of the gods exempt him from punishment? • Brünnhilde always seems to be striving to do what is right. In contrast, her sisters, the Valkyries, do as they’re told. Why do you think Brünnhilde is different from the rest? Are the qualities in her character that make her the favorite of her father, Wotan? One of the few American Brünnhildes of the early • Was Brünnhilde’s punishment justified? Why did Wotan have pity on her, and if 20th century, Maine native Lillian Norton, who he did feel this pity, why didn’t he let her go completely? gained international fame as Lillian Nordica.

To continue enjoying Die Walküre, Lyric dramaturg DVD – Dame Gwyneth Jones, Jeannine Altmeyer, Hanna Roger Pines suggests the following performances: Schwarz, Peter Hofmann, Sir Donald McIntyre, Matti Salminen; Bayreuth Festival, cond. Pierre Boulez (DG), CD – Birgit Nilsson, Régine Crespin, Christa Ludwig, James dir. Patrice Chéreau King, Hans Hotter, Gottlob Frick; Vienna Philharmonic, cond. Sir Georg Solti (Decca) DVD – Susan Bullock, Amber Wagner, Martina Dike, Frank van Aken, Terje Stensvold, Ain Anger; Orchestra of CD – Astrid Varnay, Gré Brouwenstijn, Georgine von Oper Frankfurt, cond. Sebastian Weigle (Oehms Classics), Milinkovič, Ramon Vinay, Hans Hotter, Josef Greindl; dir. Vera Nemirova Bayreuth Festival, cond. Joseph Keilberth (Testament) DVD – Deborah Polaski, Linda Watson, Lioba Braun, Richard CD – Eva Marton, Cheryl Studer, Waltraud Meier, Reiner Berkeley-Steele, Falk Struckmann, Eric Halfvarson; Gran Goldberg, James Morris, Matti Salminen; Bavarian Radio Teatre del Liceu, cond. Bertrand de Billy, dir. Harry Kupfer Symphony Orchestra, cond. Bernard Haitink (EMI Classics) (Kultur Video)

CD – Rita Hunter, Margaret Curphey, Katherine Pring, Alberto DVD – Eva Johansson, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Lilli Paasikivi, Remedios, Norman Bailey, Clifford Grant; English National Robert Gambill, Willard White, Mikhail Petrenko; Berlin Opera, cond. Sir Reginald Goodall (Chandos – sung in Philharmonic, cond. Sir Simon Rattle, dir. Stéphane English – available as part of ENO’s complete Ring cycle) Braunschweig (Bel Air Classique)

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Music Staff Bonita Di Bello Flute Horn Stageband Musicians William C. Billingham Diane Duraffourg-Robinson Marie Tachouet, Principal Jonathan Boen, Principal Reed Capshaw, trombone Scott Ellaway Teresa Kay Fream Dionne Jackson, Fritz Foss, Assistant Principal/ Adam Moen, trombone Susan Miller Hult Peter Labella Assistant Principal Utility Horn Josh Wirt, tuba Keun-A Lee Ann Palen Alyce Johnson Robert E. Johnson, Third Horn Extra Musicians Noah Lindquist Irene Radetzky Samuel Hamzem Mario Antonio Marra John D. Robinson Piccolo Neil Kimel Rachel Blumenthal, flute Francesco Milioto David Volfe Alyce Johnson Anne Bach, oboe Jerad Mosbey Albert Wang Trumpet Sergey Gutorov, clarinet Steven Mosteller Oboe William Denton, Principal Gabby Webster, horn/Wagner Matthew Piatt Viola Judith Kulb, Principal Matthew Comerford, tuba Madeline Slettedahl Carol Cook, Principal Robert E. Morgan Co-Assistant Principal Matthew Oliphant, horn/ Robert Tweten Terri Van Valkinburgh, Assistant Principal Channing Philbrick, Wagner tuba Eric Weimer Assistant Principal Judith Zunamon Lewis Co-Assistant Principal Stephanie Blaha, horn/Wagner Frank W. Babbitt tuba Orchestra Patrick Brennan English Horn Trombone Ben Wulfman, horn Karl Davies Robert E. Morgan Jeremy Moeller, Principal Doug Rosenthal, bass trumpet Violin I Amy Hess Mark Fisher, Assistant Principal David Becker, contrabass Robert Hanford, Melissa Trier Kirk Clarinet Graeme Mutchler trombone Concertmaster Di Shi Charlene Zimmerman, Jeff Handley, timpani The Mrs. R. Robert Principal Bass Trombone Cheryl Losey Feder, harp Funderburg Cello Linda A. Baker, Graeme Mutchler Alison Attar, harp Endowed Chair Calum Cook, Principal Co-Assistant Principal Lauren Hayes, harp Sharon Polifrone, Paul Dwyer, Assistant Principal Susan Warner, Tuba Ellie Kirk, harp Assistant Concertmaster Mark Brandfonbrener Co-Assistant Principal Andrew Smith, Principal Injoo Choi, violin Alexander Belavsky William H. Cernota Michael Shelton, violin Kathleen Brauer Laura Deming Bass Clarinet Harp Rika Seko, violin Pauli Ewing Barbara Haffner Linda A. Baker Marguerite Lynn Williams, Aurelien Fort Pederzoli, viola Laura Ha Walter Preucil Principal Ben Wedge, violin David Hildner Bassoon Sonia Mantell, cello Ellen Hildner Bass Lewis Kirk, Timpani Jeremy Attanaseo, bass Laura Miller Michael Geller, Principal Acting Principal Edward Harrison, Principal Liba Shacht Ian Hallas, Preman Tilson, Librarian Heather Wittels Acting Assistant Principal Acting Assistant Principal Percussion John Rosenkrans, Principal Bing Jing Yu Andrew L. W. Anderson Hanna Sterba* Michael Green, Principal Gregory Sarchet Douglas Waddell, Personnel Manager Violin II Timothy Shaffer* Contrabassoon Assistant Principal and Stageband Contractor Yin Shen, Principal Collins R. Trier Hanna Sterba* Eric Millstein Christine Janicki John Macfarlane, Assistant Principal *Season substitute

Chorus Master Maia Surace Jeffrey W. Taylor Supplementary Chorus Bass Michael Black Laurie Seely Vassalli Ronald Watkins Soprano Michael Cavalieri Chorus Master Corinne Wallace-Crane Nikolas Wenzel Joelle Lamarre Kirk Greiner The Howard A. Stotler Pamela Williams Katelyn Lee John E. Orduña Endowed Chair Michelle K. Wrighte Core Supplementary Rosalind Lee Douglas Peters Chorus Susan Nelson Martin Lowen Poock Tenor Christine Steyer Vincent P. Wallace, Jr. Regular Chorus Geoffrey Agpalo Soprano Jill Dewsnup Kelsea Webb Soprano Jason Balla Boya Wei Elisa Billey Becker Timothy Bradley Carla Janzen Jillian Bonczek Hoss Brock Suzanne M. Kszastowski Kaileen Erin Miller Mezzo Sharon Garvey Cohen William M. Combs Robin Bradley Patricia A. Cook-Nicholson John J. Concepcion Mezzo Sarah Ponder Cathleen Dunn Kenneth Donovan Emily Price Janet Marie Farr Joseph A. Fosselman Katie Ruth Bieber Amanda Tarver Amanda Runge Desirée Hassler Lawrence Montgomery Stephanie Schoenhofer Rachael Holzhausen Mark Nienow Ashley Sipka Laureen Janeczek-Wysocki James Odom Tenor Jared V. Esguerra Kimberly McCord Thomas L. Potter Tenor Heidi Spoor Walton Westlake Tyler Samuel Lee Joe Shadday Humberto Borboa Beltran Stephani Springer Matthew Daniel Elizabeth Anne Taylor Bass Bass Klaus Georg Sherry Watkins Matthew Carroll Cameo Humes David DuBois Claude Cassion Nicolai Janitzky Luther Lewis Mezzo Robert Morrissey Brett J. Potts Claudia A. Kerski-Nienow Kenneth Nichols Wilbur Pauley Marianna Kulikova Steven Pierce Colleen Lovinello Robert J. Prindle Yvette Smith Thomas Sillitti Marie Sokolova Craig Springer

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BACKSTAGE LIFE: Eric Weimer

What is your role here at Lyric, of the most distinguished opera and how long have you held the companies in existence, and I position? am given the opportunity to I am an assistant conductor and work with some of the best have been at Lyric for 30 years. conductors, singers, and stage My role entails coaching singers, directors the world has to offer. preparing musical scores at the That’s a real privilege and keeps piano, and ultimately monitoring my job exciting. If I find myself the musical and linguistic quality preparing Tosca for the fifth time, of a piece. I’ve probably coached it’s always different for me (and some 120 Lyric productions, the audience) because of the as well another 100 elsewhere, compelling artists we engage. And including some 15 productions sometimes, seeing something the of Wagner’s Ring cycle. (Walküre fifth time is more exciting than is a particular favorite of mine!) I seeing it the first time. help singers perform in languages they’ve never spoken before and What’s something about your job do my best to ensure they’re that people might not know? pronouncing things correctly and exuding the appropriate emotion People often don’t realize how hard it can be for a pianist to learn and subtext. All of our staging rehearsals are done with piano a particular score: you not only have to learn the notes of the accompaniment, which I and my colleagues supply. orchestra reduction, but also develop the ability to sing each voice part at the same time. My first Elektra took me almost a year to What led you to work at Lyric? master. It’s extremely time consuming, and becomes even more Despite playing piano-vocal scores since the age of 9, I got sort of a difficult if the musical language is dense or if you’re doing an opera late start. I was always listening to operas but never actually worked in a language you aren’t familiar with. When I first worked with in the field until my mid-thirties, when I began serving as assistant The Metropolitan Opera in New York back in 1991, I had to learn conductor at Santa Fe Opera in 1986. Through people I met there, the score for Katya Kabanova, which was presented in Czech. As a I learned of a few openings on the music staff for the 1987 season at pianist, you need to be able to follow the conductor perfectly and Lyric, and I’ve been here as a full-time assistant conductor ever since. know what the singers are saying. I really wanted to impress them, so I actually taught myself Czech from a grammar book! What’s a typical day like for you? As a pianist, I spend part of my day coaching singers on an Favorite Lyric moment? individual basis. Some artists might need extra help if they are One of my treasured experiences was working with French soprano learning their roles for the first time. I cultivate relationships with Natalie Dessay when she was singing her first Lucia di Lammermoor them so they learn to trust my ears and experience. The other in Italian. I was the cover conductor and the two of us had a part of my day may be spent at the piano in staging rehearsals wonderful relationship: before each show, she would ask how functioning as the orchestra, or if I’m the cover conductor, I may certain things had gone in the previous performance. When she’s get a chance to conduct some rehearsals. onstage, she’s totally in character, but somehow she keeps a segment of her brain free to monitor what she’s doing so she can keep What’s the most challenging aspect of your job? improving. I started playing Lucia on the piano at ten years old, but We have only a few final rehearsals over a four- or five-day period hearing and watching Natalie perform it was like I’d never heard it when the entire cast and orchestra are assembled together. That before, and I’ll always cherish that. means there’s a lot to accomplish in a very short period of time. There might be balance issues, notes we need to give to singers, or Beyond opera, what are your other passions? other things that need to be improved. That can be a challenge, One of my passions is traveling. I have a PhD in historical but it all comes together by the time the curtain rises for the first musicology, so I have a strong interest in political history, as well as performance. art history. I enjoy being in a completely new environment where time seems to slow down. You can soak in the sights, smells, and What keeps you committed to the work you do? of course the food of a different culture. It makes life all the more When you’ve been doing something since you were a young vibrant and intense, and I’m looking forward to exploring more child, it’s hard to imagine doing anything different. Lyric is one places I’ve never been before.

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Artistic Roster

Sopranos Baritones Graham Maverick Marie-Jeanne Lecca Assistant Choreographer Maria Agresta Alessandro Corbelli Jeraldine Mendoza Ming Cho Lee Michael Mizerany Kate Baldwin Anthony Clark Evans Jacqueline Moscicke John Neumeier Emily Birsan Nathan Gunn Aaron Renteria Robert Perdziola Ballet Mistress Janai Brugger Joshua Hopkins Christine Rocas Zandra Rhodes August Tye Andriana Chuchman Quinn Kelsey Paulo Rodrigues Vita Tzykun Rosa Feola Mariusz Kwiecień Chloé Sherman Michael Yeargan Wigmaster and Makeup Christine Goerke Zachary Nelson Temur Suluashvili Designer Pureum Jo Emmett O’Hanlon Olivia Tang-Mifsud Associate Set Designer Sarah Hatten Alexandra LoBianco Takaoki Onishi Alonso Tepetzi Heinrich Tröger Ana María Martínez Edward Parks Elivelton Tomazi Fight Choreographers Whitney Morrison Hugh Russell Alberto Velazquez Assistant Set Designer Chuck Coyl Diana Newman Todd Thomas Joanna Wozniak Matt Rees Nick Sandys Marina Rebeka Joan Sebastián Zamora Albina Shagimuratova Bass-Baritones Lighting Designers Translators for Lauren Snouffer Alan Higgs Fabrice Kebour Projected English Titles Marcy Stonikas Philip Horst Jacob Brooks Chris Maravich Carol Borah Kelly Elisabet Strid Eric Owens Wanhang (Nikolas) Chen John Neumeier Francis Rizzo Ann Toomey Christian Van Horn Samuel Crouch Duane Schuler Roger Pines Elena Tsallagova Marian Faustino Ron Vodicka Colin Ure Amber Wagner Basses Tom Mattingly Erin Wall Ain Anger Gin Ngo Projection Designer The American Laura Wilde Scott Conner Jimi Nguyen David Adam Moore Guild of Musical Patrick Guetti Michelle Reid Artists, AFL- Mezzo-sopranos Adrian Sâmpetrean Todd Rhoades Chorus Master CIO (AGMA), Lindsay Ammann Andrea Silvestrelli Jacqueline Stewart Michael Black is the union that Tanja Ariane Baumgartner Alexander Tsymbalyuk Nicholas Strasburg represents the Marianne Crebassa Jessica Wolfrum Choreographers and singers, dancers, actors, and Susan Graham Dancers Movement Directors staging personnel at Lyric Jill Grove Conductors John Malashock Opera of Chicago. Catherine Martin The Joffrey Ballet Marco Armiliato John Neumeier Lindsay Metzger Matthew Adamczyk Harry Bicket Denni Sayers Julie Miller Derrick Agnoletti David Chase August Tye Deborah Nansteel Yoshihisa Arai Sir Andrew Davis DAN REST Annie Rosen Amanda Assucena James Gaffigan Zanda Švēde Edson Barbosa Enrique Mazzola Kristy Swann Miguel Angel Blanco Robert Tweten Anais Bueno Emmanuel Villaume Contralto Fabrice Calmels Lauren Decker Raúl Casasola Directors Valeriia Chaykina John Cox Tenors Nicole Ciapponi Eric Einhorn Thor Abjornsson Lucia Connolly Rob Kearley Piotr Beczała April Daly E. Loren Meeker Benjamin Bernheim Fernando Duarte John Neumeier Michael Brandenburg Olivia Duryea Kevin Newbury Lawrence Brownlee Cara Marie Gary David Pountney Alec Carlson Stefan Goncalvez Andrew Sinclair Rafael Davila Luis Eduardo Gonzalez Keith Jameson Dylan Gutierrez Associate Directors Jonathan Johnson Rory Hohenstein Rob Kearley Brandon Jovanovich Dara Holmes Bruno Ravella Dmitry Korchak Riley Horton Stefano La Colla Yuka Iwai Set and Costume Designers Josh Lovell Victoria Jaiani Johan Engels Matthew Polenzani Hansol Jeong John Frame Mario Rojas Gayeon Jung Peter J. Hall Rodell Rosel Yumi Kanazawa Constance Hoffman Michelle DeYoung made her role debut as Sieglinde Issachah Savage Brooke Linford Robert Innes Hopkins opposite Plácido Domingo’s Siegmund Andrew Stenson Greig Matthew Allen Charles Klein in Lyric’s 2004/05 Ring cycle.

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PATRON SALUTE | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Dorothy Kuechl: Volunteerism Exemplified SHERIE SHAPIRO For Dorothy Kuechl, vocal to the art form embodied by members music is the epitome of beauty, and of the Ensemble. Although she does nothing shows off the voice quite like not envy the tough decisions facing the opera. She grew up listening to various panel of judges, she enjoys attending classical records from her father’s the Final Auditions to see future opera collection – which included opera stars get their start. “I greatly admire – and credits her music education these young people with so much in school for solidifying her passion. talent and openness to pursuing this art “From grammar school through high form. It’s phenomenal to follow them school, music played a big part in the from their audition to their first role classroom. My teachers had so much onstage, seeing them do so well and finesse in bringing home the lessons watching them grow as artists through in a fun way. It really encouraged me their tenure. It’s a very special thing to to enjoy all kinds of music.” witness.” A lifelong Chicagoan, Dorothy The driving force behind attended St. Benedict Catholic School Dorothy’s many hours of volunteer in the North Center neighborhood. service to Lyric is, of course, the art Fast forward through college and the form itself. “I’m moved to tears by start of a successful career to when a nearly every opera. The emotion in the friend invited her to her first opera: voices, the production, the development “When she asked me to come with of the characters…it makes opera the her, I thought, well, I’ve always liked complete package.” Most of all, she singing, so I might as well give this a Baritone Thomas Hampson and Dorothy Kuechl loves listening to the human voice. try. Fortunately, we saw The Barber of during Operathon 2012. “I truly enjoy all kinds of music. Seville at Lyric, and a fan was born!” members, and you also have an opportunity to The first voice I remember really loving She began attending performances meet the great staff who work for Lyric, and to was Elvis Presley’s. To a great misfortune, the occasionally with her husband, and they soon learn more about what Lyric actually does. Of albums I had were destroyed in a flood. It just bought a short subscription. Over time, the course, I love getting the opportunity to meet crushed me. So I went some time without length of the subscription package grew, stars at Operathon, too. Thomas Hampson is hearing his voice. Then I went to a music and so did Dorothy’s dedication. Although so charming, and he makes a point of speaking store and found some of his CDs. When her husband enjoyed attending with her, with everyone. Christine Goerke was fantastic I was finally listening again, I found I still his passion for the art form nowhere nearly as well, and David Cangelosi is so great appreciated his singing. I think when you have matched hers, and she yearned for deeper because he introduces himself to everyone such a passion for something, it carries through engagement. “One day it dawned on me: if saying, ‘Hello, I’m David Cangelosi,’ as if we to adulthood. Just like when you hear a song anyone can help me find people who love didn’t know who he was!” on the radio that you haven’t heard for awhile opera, it would be Lyric. So I called the office Dorothy also began volunteering at the and you find you remember all the lyrics, it and was directed to the Northwest Chapter. I Guild Board Backstage Tours, where she met transports you back to the time in your life went to an event and really enjoyed the people, longtime Guild Board member Joan Solbeck, when that song meant something to you. That so I joined the group. That was the beginning who encouraged her to join. She did so is the power of music. of a wonderful journey with Lyric.” in 2016, and currently serves as secretary. “On Thomas Hampson’s Hampsong Since initiating her membership in 2003, “The Guild Board’s role in Lyric’s future is Foundation website, he sums up what I think Dorothy has been actively involved in the developing a donor base. I think we’re poised music is all about. He defines song as ‘a Northwest Chapter, serving as Membership to do that. Our president Jim Staples has metaphor of the imagination; poetic thought Chair since 2006, and as chapter president presented a plan he calls cross-fertilization encapsulated in music. Poetry is driven by the from 2007-2009. She was asked to join the which is strongly supported. We had an event basic instinct to tell the story of existence.’ Chapters’ Executive Board in 2006, and at the Union League Club for the Lumniarts I think that is what makes vocal music in served as its president from 2011-2013; she vocal competition where our members got to particular so meaningful. If you listen to his is now a sustaining member of the Chapter meet members of the Luminarts board. I think Song of America album, you really begin to community’s governing group. In 2010 relationship building is the strength of the understand American development throughout and 2011, Dorothy served as co-chair of Guild Board and I see that moving forward in the years. If you explore the music of different Operathon, the Chapters’ annual radio a positive way.” cultures, it helps you to understand them too. fundraiser broadcast on 98.7WFMT. An ardent fan of The Patrick G. and You just have to open your heart and ears and “What I love about Operathon is that you Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Dorothy listen to it.” get to work and socialize with other Chapter appreciates the lifelong learning and dedication —Meaghan Stainback

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Wine Auction Co-Chairs: Keith Kiley Goldstein and Nancy S. Searle Catalogue Sponsor: Liz Sti el Dinner Wine Sponsor: Anonymous Reception Sponsor: Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr. 2018 Honored Guest Winery: Château Margaux 2018 Honoree: Shirley Welsh Ryan O• cial Airline: American Airlines Auctioneers: Hart Davis Hart

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Technical rehearsal for Die Walküre. Photo by Michael Brosilow. LYRICOPERA.ORG/VALHALLACIRCLE 312.827.5686 ARIA SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT | 2016-2017

ABBOTT FUND JAMES N. and LAURIE V. BAY Abbott and the Abbott Fund are leading corporate contributors Jim and Laurie Bay are passionate supporters of the arts to Lyric Opera of Chicago, with a longstanding tradition of in Chicago and have been members of the Lyric Opera dedicated support. Over the last three decades, Abbott has family for more than three decades. Generous donors generously cosponsored 23 Lyric productions, including this to Lyric Opera, they have supported Lyric's past Wine season’s new production of Orphée et Eurydice, Lyric’s first Auctions, Annual Campaigns, and education programs. collaboration with The Joffrey Ballet. Abbott has championed They made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Miles D. White Lyric’s achievements by making a leadership commitment to the Campaign and were sponsors of Lyric's 60th Anniversary Gala and Stars of Lyric Breaking New Ground Campaign. “The Lyric is one of the treasures that make Opera at Millennium Park in 2013. Jim and Laurie have generously cosponsored Chicago the world-class city that it is. We’re proud to be associated with it.” says Lyric productions of Madama Butterfly in 2014 and last season's Carmen. Lyric Miles D. White, Abbott’s Chairman and Chief is honored to have Jim Bay, a principal of Bays Corporation, serve on its Board of Executive Officer and a valued member of Lyric’s Directors and Compensation Committee. Board of Directors. RANDY L. and MELVIN R. BERLIN ADA and WHITNEY ADDINGTON Devoted fans of opera education and the arts, Melvin Ada and Whitney Addington are dedicated Lyric and Randy Berlin are vital members of the Lyric Opera subscribers and donors. They have contributed generously family. “It’s part of Chicago for us. It enriches the city to the Annual Campaign and the Breaking New Ground and the community, and we like to be part of that,” says Campaign, and have made a leadership gift in support Melvin. The Berlins have contributed significantly to of Lyric’s new Ring cycle, including this season’s Die the Annual Campaign and made a leadership gift to the Walküre. The Addingtons have also invested in the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Melvin and Randy company’s future through their planned gift to Lyric. have cosponsored several productions including last season’s The Magic Flute and Lyric is fortunate to have Dr. Whitney Addington as a member of its Board of this season’s Così fan tutte. Lyric is honored to have Melvin Berlin serve on its Board Directors and Executive Committee. of Directors.

AMERICAN AIRLINES BMO HARRIS BANK This season we celebrate 36 years of vital corporate partnership BMO Harris Bank is a proud supporter of Lyric Opera. BMO, with American Airlines, the Official Airline of Lyric Opera. which is celebrating its bicentennial this year, has demonstrated In recognition of the company’s significant contribution to its strong commitment to supporting the communities it serves the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the mezzanine for the past 200 years. BMO has generously supported special level of the Lyric Opera House is named the American Airlines projects through Lyric’s Annual Campaign, most recently as the Mezzanine. American Airlines provides important in-kind Exclusive Sponsor of both the Plácido Domingo and Ana María Franco Tedeschi Alexandra support for Lyric’s programs and Dousmanis-Curtis Martínez Concert (2015/16) and the Celebrating Plácido Concert special events. Franco Tedeschi, Vice President of (2016/17). Lyric is honored to have Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis, American Airlines, proudly serves on Lyric’s Board Group Head, U.S. Retail and Business Banking, BMO Harris Bank, serve on its of Directors and Lyric Unlimited Committee. Board of Directors and Investment Committee. “Opera is truly an inspiration. It affects how we PAUL M. ANGELL FAMILY FOUNDATION see and interpret the world around us, and it’s our The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation strives to advance society through the hope that the support we provide Lyric will help performing arts, conservation of the world’s oceans, and alleviation of poverty. The increase exposure to such a beautiful form of artistic expression.” Foundation’s namesake, Paul M. Angell, founder of Newly Weds Foods, dedicated the early part of his life to serving his country and performing as a member of John BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP Philip Sousa’s U.S. Navy Band during World War I. He believed in hard work, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is the world’s leading self reliance, and optimism, and the Foundation is intended to honor him and his advisor on business strategy. Lyric Opera is extremely grateful ideals. At Lyric, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation has been a loyal supporter for their support and dedication this season in offering their pro of Lyric’s Annual Campaign and Lyric Unlimited programming and has generously bono services to help Lyric to better understand our financial committed to a high level of multi-year support. model, and to identify creative and promising paths to growth. Dan Grossman ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTORS Lyric Opera is honored to Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for Aria Society support received from six have Dan Grossman, Partner anonymous contributors during the 2017/18 season. & Managing Director, on the Lyric Board of Directors and Finance Committee. JULIE and ROGER BASKES Lyric treasures the exemplary leadership and dedication HENRY M. and GILDA R. BUCHBINDER of Julie and Roger Baskes. Subscribers for more than Dedicated lovers of the arts, Henry and Gilda three decades, they have generously supported Lyric’s Buchbinder are longstanding members of the Lyric Ryan Opera Center activities as previous cosponsors of Opera family. Committed to sustaining the exceptional Rising Stars in Concert, and currently underwrite the quality of Lyric’s artistic product, the Buchbinders Ryan Opera Center Recital Series on 98.7WFMT. They made a leadership gift to Lyric’s Breaking New Ground have cosponsored numerous productions including, most recently, last season’s Campaign to name the Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Norma and this season’s Rigoletto. They also made a leadership commitment to Family Foundation Rehearsal Room. They have also been longtime generous donors the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help safeguard the future of Lyric Opera. to the Annual Campaign, and are cosponsors of this season’s new production of Lyric is honored to have Julie Baskes serve on its Board of Directors and Executive Faust. “I really do believe that Lyric is the best opera company in the world,” is Committee. Julie is also Chairman of the Production Sponsorship Committee, and Gilda’s heartfelt assessment, to which Hank adds, “the productions are done so well, is a past President of the Ryan Opera Center Board. and stage sets are marvelous.” Lyric is honored to have Gilda Buchbinder serve on its Board of Directors and the Production Sponsorship Committee.

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CAROLYN S. BUCKSBAUM CENTENE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Lyric Opera sincerely appreciates the extraordinary leadership and Charitable outreach is an important part of Centene Corporation's business generosity of Kay Bucksbaum. An avid subscriber and longtime philosophy. Since 2004, Centene Charitable Foundation has contributed a patron of Lyric with her late husband Matthew, the Bucksbaum substantial amount to initiatives that improve the quality of life and health in our Family’s very generous challenge grant re-established Lyric’s communities. Through our donations to organizations in the arts, we are not only regional and national/international radio broadcasts in 2006. sustaining the ongoing cultural traditions, but also paving the way for future Kay’s incredible continued matching support makes possible The generations to experience the arts. This season, Centene Charitable Foundation is Lyric Opera Broadcasts, which draw 16 million listeners annually. providing leadership support for EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the “Lyric is a great national institution,” Matthew once said, “and it gives our family Arts, a groundbreaking multi-disciplinary afterschool program offered in great pleasure to know these broadcasts bring Lyric’s wonderful performances to so partnership between Lyric Unlimited and the Chicago Urban League that will many in Chicago and around the globe.” culminate in the presentation of a fully staged, youth-centric opera based on THE JOHN and JACOLYN BUCKSBAUM participants’ real-life experiences. FOUNDATION Passionate philanthropists in the Chicago community, ELIZABETH F. CHENEY FOUNDATION John and Jackie Bucksbaum are major supporters of Lyric Opera remains deeply grateful for the long-term generosity the arts. John Bucksbaum is founder and CEO of of the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, one of Chicago’s Bucksbaum Retail Properties, LLC, a fully-integrated nonprofit leaders in arts support. The Cheney Foundation has owner and developer of retail real estate. John and made an enhanced multi-year commitment to the Ryan Opera John and Jackie Bucksbaum Jackie, with their family, generously provide matching Center/Lyric Opera. During the 2017/18 season, the Cheney funding for The Lyric Opera Broadcasts, which air on Foundation is supporting Guest Master Teacher and Artist 98.7WFMT live during each opening night performance. Elizabeth F. Cheney residencies; the Director of Vocal Studies faculty position; access to a behind-the-scenes view of the Ensemble selection process BULLEY & ANDREWS by opening the Ryan Opera Center’s Final Auditions to a greater number of Lyric Founded 1891, Bulley & Andrews is one of the Midwest’s most donors and subscribers for the fifth year; and singer sponsorship of tenor Mario trusted and accomplished construction companies. The fourth Rojas. Lyric Opera is honored to have foundation director Allan Drebin serve on its generation, family-owned firm offers clients a full-range of Board of Directors, Ryan Opera Center Board and Audit Committee. construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build, and masonry and concrete restoration. MR. and MRS. JOHN V. CROWE Bulley & Andrews has, for many seasons, supported Lyric Jack and Peggy Crowe are generous and passionate Allan E. Bulley, III Unlimited’s Performances for Students programs, and is a cosponsor members of the Lyric family, evidenced by their major of Lyric’s Ring cycle, including last support of the Breaking New Ground Campaign and season’s Das Rheingold and this season’s Die Walküre. Lyric the Renée Fleming Initiative. Jack and Peggy Crowe’s Opera is pleased to have Allan E. Bulley, III as a member significant contribution to Lyric was recognized in of its Board of Directors. naming the Isabelle Cavagnaro Crowe Foyer on the fifth floor in memory of Jack Crowe’s mother. Lyric is very fortunate to have Jack Crowe THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION as an esteemed member of the Executive Committee of Lyric’s Board of Directors. Longtime subscribers from Dubuque, Iowa, John and Alice Butler recently made a leadership gift to Lyric’s THE CROWN FAMILY Breaking New Ground Campaign’s stage improvement Two of Chicago’s leading philanthropists, Renée and project. John says, “When Alice and I heard that Lyric Lester Crown, are devoted patrons of Lyric Opera. was unable to share productions with other houses due The Crown Family is a sponsor of the Renée Fleming to our outdated and unreliable stage technology, we Initiative and made generous gifts to Lyric’s Annual John and Alice Butler understood that to be a serious problem that needed to Campaign and Breaking New Ground Campaign. Mrs. be addressed. We believe in Lyric’s mission to be the best Crown is a past President of the Women’s Board. Mr. opera company in North America, and in order to be the best, we must have access Lester and Renée Crown Crown joined Lyric’s Board of Directors in 1977 and the best productions.” Lyric Opera is honored to have John Butler serve on its Board has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee ever since. In 2004, Renée of Directors and Investment Committee. and Lester Crown were recipients of the Carol Fox Award, presented in recognition of their outstanding leadership and commitment to Lyric. Lyric is also honored to MARION A. CAMERON have Mrs. Nancy Carrington Crown serve on its esteemed Women’s Board. Lyric is Lyric is sincerely honored to have the support and leadership forever indebted to The Crown Family for their many years of dedicated service to of Marion A. Cameron. A subscriber and donor for more Lyric Opera of Chicago. than 20 years, Lyric gratefully acknowledges her outstanding generosity through her leadership gift to the Breaking New THE DAVEE FOUNDATION Ground Campaign, and her many production cosponsorships, Lyric Opera is extremely grateful to The Davee Foundation and the late Ruth including this season’s Così fan tutte. Ms. Cameron is the CEO of Dunbar and Ken M. Davee for their tremendous generosity over the years. The Sipi Metals Corp., which continues to support the widely popular Foundation’s exemplary support of Chicago-area charities reflects the Davees’ wide- Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert. Marion Cameron is a member of ranging interests, including their great love of music and the arts. Lyric Opera is Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive and Finance Committees, and Chair of the fortunate to be among the organizations benefiting from The Davee Foundation’s Investment Committee. enduring philanthropy, which helps secure Lyric’s future for generations to come. The Davee Foundation provided critical preliminary support to enhance amplification and sound systems used in the Musical Theater Initiative, and has generously cosponsored each production in the initiative, including this season’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

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MARIANNE DESON-HERSTEIN ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHARITABLE TRUST Marianne Deson-Herstein was a long-time supporter and lover of One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth Morse Lyric Opera until her death in 2015. Her Trust left a substantial Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles Hosmer bequest to the Lyric Opera Production Endowment Fund for Morse, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a major, designers and scenery expenses, in memory of her parents, and deeply appreciated, leader among Lyric’s contributors. Samuel and Sarah Deson. To fulfill her intentions, Marianne’s Through the Trust’s support of classical fine arts, Co-Trustees bequest is being used to cosponsor Lyric’s production of Wagner’s Bank of America, N.A. and James L. Alexander seek to enrich Die Walküre this opera season. Her gift will help support the Elizabeth Morse Genius the quality of life in Chicago, especially for youth and elderly designer and scenery expenses for this new Lyric Opera production. Lyric is greatly citizens. In recognition of the Trust’s Building on Greatness appreciative of Marianne’s thoughtfulness in making this very generous planned gift Capital Campaign support, Lyric named the distinctive Opera House chimes and to endow these essential mainstage opera production expenses. music library in honor of Elizabeth Morse Genius. Along with its sister trust, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, the Genius Trust has sponsored many mainstage STEFAN T. EDLIS and GAEL NEESON productions and was most recently one of the cosponsors of last season’s company Passionate patrons of the arts, Stefan Edlis and Gael premiere of Les Troyens. In addition to production sponsorship, the Trust has helped Neeson are actively involved with organizations in underwrite Lyric’s ongoing efforts to diversify its various boards and preserve Lyric’s Chicago, New York, and Aspen. Mr. Edlis and Ms. history through support of its Archives project. Most recently, Lyric named one of its Neeson have supported and subscribed to Lyric Opera key meeting rooms in its executive offices as the Elizabeth Morse Genius Conference for more than 30 years. They have previously cosponsored Room in order to show its grateful appreciation for the Trust’s significant gift to five mainstage operas, including last season’sLucia di the Breaking New Ground Campaign, as well Lammermoor and this season’s Faust. Stefan and Gael also made a leadership gift to as to recognize the Trust’s commitment over the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Stefan Edlis serve on many years to helping build the company’s core its Board of Directors and Production Sponsorship Committee. capacities and institutional infrastructure.

EXELON BRENT and KATIE GLEDHILL The philanthropic initiatives of Exelon Corporation help generate and sustain Brent and Katie are proud supporters of numerous causes Chicago’s cultural stature and economic vitality. For several decades, Exelon has in Chicago, and they have made a leadership gift to generously supported the Annual Campaign, Fantasy of the Opera, Wine Auction, Lyric’s Breaking New Ground Campaign. Last season, and the Great Opera Fund as well as Lyric’s education and community engagement Brent and Katie were a Diamond Record Sponsor of the programs. Exelon’s many cosponsorships have included The Mikado (2010/12), Chicago Voices Gala Benefit Concert. Brent Gledhill is the Renée Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Subscriber Appreciation Concert the Global Head of Investment Banking at William Blair (2011/12), La bohème (2012/13), Rusalka (2013/14), Lyric’s second mariachi opera, & Company, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Lyric is honored El Pasado Nunca Se Termina (2014/15), and The Marriage of Figaro (2015/16). Last to have Brent serve on its Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Audit season, Exelon cosponsored Lyric’s production of Committee. Carmen. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have Exelon as an outstanding corporate partner. WILLIAM and ETHEL GOFEN William and Ethel Gofen have been attending Lyric ELAINE FRANK Opera productions for more than 50 years. They are A member of the Lyric family since its calling card performance generous donors to Lyric’s Annual Campaign, and are of Don Giovanni in 1954, Elaine Frank has generously supported cosponsoring Lyric’s new production of Faust this season. Lyric’s education programs by underwriting the NEXT Student They have also made a leadership gift to the Breaking Discount tickets since 2014. Elaine and her family named New Ground Campaign. Lyric is thrilled to have Ethel the Elaine and Zollie Frank Rehearsal Room as part of their Gofen as a member of the Board of Directors and Lyric Unlimited Committee. major contribution toward the Building on Greatness capital campaign. Most recently, Elaine gave generously to the Breaking New Ground HOWARD GOTTLIEB and BARBARA GREIS Campaign’s stage renovation project to ensure Lyric’s technology is competitive Among Lyric’s most devoted subscribers and patrons, with its sister institutions. “Opera has been a part of my life since I was a young Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis have generously girl and still is as I am turning 100. I am grateful for all the wonderful memories supported Lyric Opera through major contributions to my involvement at Lyric has afforded me.” Lyric is grateful for the decades-long the Annual Campaign and the Breaking New Ground friendship of Elaine, her family, and her late husband and former Board of Directors Campaign. They have cosponsored many productions, member, Zollie Frank. including this season’s production of Rigoletto. Mr. Gottlieb is the retired chairman of the Glenwood Investment Corporation and an JULIUS FRANKEL FOUNDATION accomplished violinist. Lyric is honored to have him serve as an active member of A founding patron of Lyric Theatre (now Lyric Opera) and a Lyric Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Opera Board member at the time of his death in 1982, Julius Frankel devoted his philanthropic giving to making Chicago a GRAMMA FISHER FOUNDATION great place to live and enjoy life. The Julius Frankel Foundation With an unparalleled record as sponsor of more than 27 new Lyric productions has sustained this noble legacy under the guidance and longtime since the 1960s, the Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa is a dedication of former trustees Nelson Cornelius and John Georgas cornerstone of Lyric’s legacy of world-class achievement in the arts. The Gramma Julius Frankel and current trustee BMO Harris Bank N.A. Lyric’s audiences have Fisher Foundation has made a leadership commitment to cosponsor each of the benefited greatly from the Foundation’s major grants for general four operas that make up Wagner’s Ring cycle, which began with Das Rheingold last operating support and production sponsorships. “Mr. Frankel was particularly season and will continue with Die Walküre this season. Lyric is sincerely grateful interested in making Chicago one of the greatest places in the world to live and for the enduring friendship and leadership of Christine Hunter and other members enjoy life,” Nelson Cornelius once said. “The foundation’s giving supports things of the Fisher family. Lyric is fortunate to have Matthew Fisher serve on its Board that enhance the reputation of Chicago; which, of course, Lyric Opera does.” Lyric of Directors and Stephanie Fisher as an esteemed member of the Women’s Board. has named Mezzanine Box 25 in honor of Julius Frankel in grateful recognition of the Foundation’s significant gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign.

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KAREN Z. GRAY-KREHBIEL and J. THOMAS HURVIS JOHN H. KREHBIEL, JR. Tom Hurvis is an avid opera fan and longtime Lyric subscriber. Lyric is deeply grateful for the friendship and support of As part of the Breaking New Ground Campaign, Tom and his Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John Krehbiel. A devoted beloved late wife Julie made a generous leadership commitment in member of the Women’s Board, Karen has served on support of Lyric Unlimited, comprising the company’s education several committees, most recently as the 2016 Board and community engagement activities. Tom Hurvis sponsors the of Directors’ Annual Meeting Chair. In addition, she Renée Fleming Initiative, and made a generous leadership gift in contributed a very generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign in support support of Lyric’s Chicago Voices initiative during the 2016/17 of stage renovations. The Krehbiel family plays a prominent role in the continued season. Lyric gratefully acknowledges the Hurvis family’s more than 20 years of success of the company. Last season, Karen and John joined the production sponsor contributions to the Annual Campaign, including several production sponsorships, family with their generous support of Carmen and this season made a leadership gift as well as their support of The Lyric Opera Broadcasts. Most recently, Tom has to Wine Auction 2018. given a generous gift to the Ryan Opera Center, endowing a singer in perpetuity in memory of dear friend Dick Kiphart. “Opera enriches lives. That is why it is MR. & MRS. DIETRICH M. GROSS so important to introduce young people to opera, and for them to experience Lyric deeply appreciates the enduring friendship and productions done by the best in their fields. How fortunate we are to have all this tremendous generosity of Dietrich and Erika Gross. right here in Chicago.” Lyric is honored to have Tom Hurvis serve on its Board Together, they have sponsored/cosponsored a total of 23 of Directors, Executive Committee, Innovation Committee, and Lyric Unlimited Lyric productions since 1987/88, including last season’s Committee. Das Rheingold and this season’s Die Walküre. Through yearly challenge grants, they also help generate important ITW momentum for Operathon, Lyric’s annual fundraising broadcast heard live on Lyric Opera deeply appreciates the long tradition of sustaining 98.7WFMT. Lyric is honored to name Mezzanine Box 20 in grateful recognition for support from Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). The company has their leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Dietrich Gross is an made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign and the Breaking esteemed member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. In 2009, New Ground Campaign, and since 2002, has cosponsored the Lyric recognized the dedicated leadership and vital involvement of Dietrich Gross by Opera Ball, one of Lyric’s most important traditions. ITW has granting him the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor. cosponsored many productions, including this season’s new Scott Santi production of Faust. Lyric is proud to have Chairman and CEO JOHN R. HALLIGAN CHARITABLE FUND Scott Santi on its Board of Directors and John R. Halligan was a devoted subscriber and patron of Lyric Executive Committee, along with past ITW Chairmen and CEOs for many years until his death in 2001. With support from his W. James Farrell, John Nichols, and the late David Speer. Charitable Fund under the direction of the Fund’s President, Norman J. Gantz, Mr. Halligan’s philanthropic legacy continues EDGAR D. JANNOTTA through very generous annual contributions to Lyric. The Halligan Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding of support from Fund is proud to support numerous artistic, cultural, and civic Ned Jannotta and his beloved late wife Debby. A lifelong opera John R. Halligan organizations which enhance our lifestyles, preserve our sense lover, Ned has been an integral part of the Lyric Opera family, of history and heritage, instill knowledge, and advance our joining the Board of Directors in 1987, serving as President and appreciation of nature. The fund focuses its attention on organizations based in the CEO of Lyric Opera from 1996 to 2000, and is currently serving Chicago and Honolulu metropolitan areas, being the communities in which Mr. as Co-Chairman Emeritus. Lyric is honored to have received Halligan resided during his lifetime. a leadership gift from the Jannottas for the Breaking New Ground Campaign to create the Ryan Opera Center Music Director Endowed Chair, in addition to their THE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION generous gifts to the Annual Campaign. The Harris Family Foundation, represented by Pam and Joe Szokol and King and JENNER & BLOCK Caryn Harris, is a valued member of Lyric’s Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a leading law firm with global production sponsorship family, most recently impact and substantial experience in a broad range of legal issues. cosponsoring last season’s Carmen and this The firm has long played a prominent role in Chicago’s legal and season’s Faust. The Harris Family Foundation business communities, and is consistently ranked as one of the top Joe and Pam Szokol and King and Caryn Harris also supports the Annual Campaign, and firms in the country. Jenner & Block has provided significant pro made a generous commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help bono legal expertise to Lyric, along with generous contributions to secure Lyric’s future. Lyric is thrilled to have Vice President of the Foundation Craig C. Martin the Breaking New Ground Campaign and the Annual Campaign, Pam Szokol as a member of its Board of Directors and serving on its Production Lyric is fortunate to have Craig C. Martin, Partner and Chair Sponsorship Committee. Lyric is also grateful for the dedicated involvement of of Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department, as a valued member of its Board Caryn Harris. Caryn is an active member of the revered Women’s Board and has of Directors, Nominating/ held many leadership positions, most recently as Co-Chair of Opening Night/Opera Governance, and Executive Ball in 2015. Committees.

WALTER E. HELLER FOUNDATION JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Alyce H. DeCosta was a dedicated philanthropist who loved Lyric gratefully acknowledges the vital corporate leadership and support of JPMorgan Chicago and helped nurture cultural life in the city through Chase. Along with the bank’s predecessors The First National Bank of Chicago and her generous support for the arts and higher education. Mrs. Bank One, JPMorgan Chase has generously contributed to the Annual Campaign, DeCosta was a leading member of the Lyric family, having served Lyric Unlimited, and Wine Auction. The bank has also cosponsored many mainstage as a National Director of Lyric’s Board. For many years, she was productions, including this season’s new production of Orphée et Eurydice, Lyric’s president of the Walter E. Heller Foundation, a philanthropic first collaboration with The Joffrey Ballet. Alyce H. DeCosta foundation named after her late husband, the founder and past Chairman of Walter E. Heller Co. The Walter E. Heller Foundation has generously funded many Lyric productions, most recently Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto (2015/16) and Don Quichotte (2016/17).

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THE ANNE and BURT KAPLAN FUND NANCY W. KNOWLES The Kaplan Fund is a longstanding supporter of numerous arts organizations Opera always played an important role in the life of the late Nancy throughout Chicago, fostering a vibrant visual and performing arts environment. They W. Knowles. Her love for the art form was nurtured by her family’s are joining the Lyric production sponsorship family this season with their generous musical traditions. “My father had hundreds and hundreds of sponsorship of Orphée et Eurydice, Lyric’s historic collaboration with The Joffrey Ballet. records to play,” she fondly recalled, “so classical music was always in my home.” Nancy Knowles generously invested her time, talents, PATRICIA A. KENNEY and GREGORY J. O'LEARY and leadership abilities to advance Lyric as a member of the Board Pat Kenney and Greg O'Leary are longtime subscribers of Directors and Executive Committee, and formerly as a Guild Board member. In and generous donors to Lyric, with a particular passion recognition of her extraordinary gift to the Campaign for Excellence, Lyric named the for supporting the emerging artists of The Patrick Nancy W. Knowles Lobby in 2007. Ms. Knowles once again made a significant gift in G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. They have support of the Breaking New Ground Campaign to support the Nancy W. Knowles generously cosponsored the season-culminating Rising Student and Family Performances fund. Ms. Knowles generously underwrote the Stars in Concert for six consecutive years, and Greg appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto on PBS Great Performances on January was recently elected to the Ryan Opera Center Board 13, 2017, and had previously cosponsored several mainstage operas. In recognition of her and serves on its Fundraising Committee. Pat and Greg join the Aria Society this year outstanding generosity and enthusiasm, she received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest with their generous Mainstage Singer Sponsorship of celebrated Ryan Opera Center honor, in 2014. Lyric will forever be grateful for Nancy's extraordinary generosity. alumnus Matthew Polenzani in his appearances in this season's production of The Pearl Fishers. Lyric is grateful for their longstanding friendship. "We are thrilled to help Lyric NANCY and SANFRED KOLTUN Opera and the Ryan Opera Center with their mission of providing world class opera Close members of the Lyric family as longtime subscribers and training for singers, respectively. Every time we think they hit the high plateau, they and generous supporters, Nancy and Sanfred were ascend to another." Ryan Opera Center Singer Cosponsors for many years and cosponsored the Lyric Unlimited family opera The THE RICHARD P. and SUSAN KIPHART FAMILY Magic Victrola. This season, they join the production Susie Kiphart is an esteemed member of the Lyric Opera sponsorship family with their generous support of Così fan family. She is immediate past President of the Ryan Opera tutte. "In the fall of 1954, I attended Carmen, staged by the precursor of the Lyric. That Center Board, Chair of the Ryan Opera Center Nominating night I fell in love with Carmen, opera, and my date. We were married shortly thereafter. Committee, and serves on the Lyric Unlimited Committee. Nancy and I have loved Lyric Opera and have always supported one of the most Along with her beloved late husband Dick Kiphart, Susie cherished cultural institutions of Chicago. It is our hope that our children, grandchildren is a passionate philanthropist. They have made leadership and those beyond will be able to attend the Lyric and appreciate what a gem is in their contributions to the Campaign for Excellence, of which midst." Dick served as chairman, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. They also continue MR. and MRS. FRED A. KREHBIEL to provide major support for Lyric’s radio programming as members of the broadcast Kay and Fred Krehbiel are longstanding dedicated consortium, sponsorship of Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members, and are generous members of the Lyric Opera family. Lyric gratefully sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative. Lyric will forever be grateful for the visionary acknowledges their generous contributions to Wine leadership of the late Dick Kiphart. He was a past President and CEO as well as Auction, the Annual Campaign, and the Breaking New Chairman of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Ground Campaign. Kay Krehbiel is a leading and Committee, and a member of the Executive, Finance and Production Sponsorship cherished member of Lyric’s Women’s Board, and Fred Committees. The Kipharts’ enthusiasm for opera and heartfelt commitment to Lyric Krehbiel is a National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors. are tremendous assets to the company, and in recognition of their passion and immense dedication they received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest honor, in 2013. JOSEF and MARGOT LAKONISHOK Devoted members of the Lyric family, Josef and Margot KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Lakonishok have subscribed to Lyric for many seasons. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has a more than 100-year history of providing They have contributed to the Annual Campaign, and exceptional service to clients in Chicago and around the world made a significant gift to the Breaking New Ground in complex litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property, Campaign. They have also cosponsored several mainstage restructuring, and counseling matters. The firm is committed to productions, including last year’s Eugene Onegin and enhancing quality of life through educational opportunities, cultural this season’s Orphée et Eurydice. The CEO of LSV Asset awareness, youth programs, and community outreach. Kirkland & Management, Josef Lakonishok is a dedicated member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Linda K. Myers Ellis LLP has cosponsored several operas, most recently The Merry serving on the Executive, Finance, and Investment Committees. Widow (2015/16), and was Lead Corporate Sponsor of the Chicago Voices Gala Benefit last season. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have Linda K. Myers, a Partner at Kirkland & JOHN D. and CATHERINE T. MacARTHUR FOUNDATION Ellis LLP, as a member of its Board The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective of Directors, Executive and Production institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful Sponsorship Committees. world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over-incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation supports creativity in Chicago through its arts and culture grantmaking. The Foundation’s support helps create powerful performances and exhibitions, educate young people, and engage communities, while providing arts and culture organizations the flexibility to innovate and experiment. Lyric Opera is very grateful for the ongoing support of the MacArthur Foundation.

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MALOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION MR. and MRS. ROBERT S. MORRISON Robert H. Malott, Retired Chairman and CEO of FMC Susan and Bob Morrison are devoted members of Corporation, is a fervent fan of opera and music, and Lyric is the Lyric Opera family. Both are loyal subscribers delighted to call him a longtime friend, staunch leader, and and patrons who take an active role in nurturing generous supporter. The Malott Room was named in his family’s Lyric’s success. Susan Morrison is a leading member honor in recognition of their gift to the Building on Greatness of the Women’s Board. Lyric is fortunate to have Bob Capital Campaign, and in recognition of the Malott Family’s Morrison serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Robert H. Malott commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, Box 18 is The Morrisons have generously supported the Opera named in perpetuity in honor of Robert H. Malott for his extraordinary generosity and Ball and Wine Auction as well as the Annual Campaign steadfast dedication to Lyric Opera. He also plays a leadership role as a Life Director for many years. They provided a substantial gift to the of Lyric’s Board of Directors. Breaking New Ground Campaign, and have previously cosponsored Lyric’s Musical Theatre Initiative, including My Fair Lady last season. This season the Morrisons MAZZA FOUNDATION are generously sponsoring Lyric’s production of Turandot. “Lyric reaches patrons at Lyric deeply appreciates the abiding every level. People are here because they love it. They’re welcomed, embraced, and friendship and generosity of the Mazza made to feel part of a family.” Foundation. Under the guidance of its directors, Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST J. Lavezzorio, Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind, the The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, as well as the invaluable Mazza Foundation provided major leadership of the Trust’s Co-Trustees JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas support for the Student Matinees for and James L. Alexander. One of two trusts established in memory J. Lavezzorio, and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind many years, helping Lyric introduce of Elizabeth Morse Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist the majesty and grandeur of opera to Charles Hosmer Morse, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust thousands of young people each season. Since 2005, the Mazza Foundation has been Elizabeth Morse Genius supports non-profit organizations that reflect the values of thrift, part of the production sponsorship family, most recently cosponsoring last season’s humility, industry, self-sufficiency, and self-sacrifice, such as Lyric Opera. The Carmen and this season’s new production of Die Walküre. Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust most recently cosponsored last season’s company premiere of Les Troyens as well as many past productions, along with its sister trust, LAUTER McDOUGAL FAMILY FOUNDATION the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. To show its grateful appreciation for Nancy and her late husband Alfred have provided The Trust’s generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, as well as to vital support to the Annual Campaign as well as recognize The Trust’s commitment for more than fifteen years to helping build the The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. company’s core capacities and institutional infrastructure, Lyric named one of its key In addition, Nancy generously sponsored Lawrence meeting rooms in Brownlee and Eric Owens in Recital, Lyric Unlimited’s its executive offices Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD, and Rising Stars in the Elizabeth Fred and Nancy McDougal Concert last season. Morse Conference Room.

THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION ALLAN and ELAINE MUCHIN Lyric is deeply grateful for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members history of support. Through a multi-year commitment to Lyric’s American Horizons of the Lyric Opera family. Allan served as President initiative in 2000, the Mellon Foundation encouraged presentation of American and CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006, and operas and expansion of the operatic repertory by providing major support for Lyric is currently Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Opera premieres. During the 2012/13 season, the Mellon Foundation provided Directors and serves on the Executive Committee. leadership funding to launch Lyric’s visionary new Lyric Unlimited programming, The Muchins have staunchly supported the Annual which included the Chicago premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the world’s Campaign, Operathon, and the Stars of Lyric Opera first Mariachi opera. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued its generous at Millennium Park concert, and have committed leadership gifts to the Building partnership with Lyric Unlimited by providing outstanding support for Lyric’s world on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking premiere mariachi opera El Pasado Nunca Se Termina, and continued its unparalleled New Ground Campaign. Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and Elaine Muchin’s legacy by cosponsoring last season’s world premiere of mainstage production Bel munificent friendship. Canto. Most recently, the Mellon Foundation has provided generous leadership funding for Lyric’s Chicago Voices initiative, specifically focused on the Community NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS Created Performances component, which plays a vital role Our support from the National Endowment for the Arts: Grants awarded by in bringing together Chicago’s diverse communities and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have played a leading role in the vocal traditions in celebration of the human voice. advancement of Lyric’s programming and expansion of the operatic repertoire, serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America. THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK) Through production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant, Lyric is grateful for the generosity of The Monument Trust and its Chairman of awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of The Endowment has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as Rusalka in 2013/14 and cosponsored Anna Bolena (2014/15), Wozzeck (2015/16), American Horizons, Great American Voices, and Toward the 21st Century. The and The Magic Flute (2016/17). The Monument Trust is a passionate supporter of NEA has provided vital support for numerous Lyric Opera premieres, new the arts in the U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors Lyric’s new production of Orphée et productions, and revivals, most recently last season’s Les Troyens and this season’s Eurydice this season. I Puritani.

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THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION JOHN D. and ALEXANDRA C. NICHOLS The founder of The Negaunee Foundation has great affection for music, the Longtime enthusiasts of arts and culture in Chicago, John performing arts, and Mozart. These interests, combined with a strong admiration D. and Alexandra C. Nichols have steadfastly supported of Lyric Opera, have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage. the Annual Campaign, and are generous sponsors of The Negaunee Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently the Renée Fleming Initiative. Lyric Opera is extremely last season’s productions of The Magic Fluteand My Fair Lady. This season The grateful for John and Alexandra Nichols’ significant Negaunee Foundation is of the lead sponsor of both Così fan tutte and Jesus Christ leadership contributions to both the Campaign for Superstar. The Negaunee Foundation has also made a generous gift to the Breaking Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign, establishing the John D. and New Ground Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to be among the Chicago cultural Alexandra C. Nichols Grand Staircase. Retired Chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool institutions benefitting from The Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and financial Works and Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of The Marmon Group, Inc., John commitment. Lyric is honored to have The Negaunee Foundation’s president serve Nichols is also a dedicated National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors. “Our as a member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. involvement with the opera company is truly a deeply rewarding experience for both of us.” Lyric is immensely grateful for the unwavering generosity of John and SYLVIA NEIL and DANIEL FISCHEL Alexandra Nichols. Sylvia and Dan have been loyal Lyric Opera subscribers and donors for many years, and have cosponsored several NORTHERN TRUST mainstage opera productions, including last season’s Lyric is honored to have Jana R. Schreuder, chief operating officer Lucia di Lammermoor and this year’s The Pearl Fishers. of Northern Trust, serve as a member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, They made a generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Executive and Finance Committees, and William A. Osborn, Campaign to help secure Lyric’s future. “It has been very Northern Trust’s retired chairman and CEO, serve as a member enjoyable to become part of the Lyric family and to give of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A leading back to a place that has given us so much pleasure. There have been many moments global financial services provider, Northern Trust has enjoyed a long- for both Dan and me when we have said, tonight is incredible, it is one of the Jana R. Schreuder standing and significant relationship with Lyric. Based in Chicago, memorable performances of our lifetime. Lyric Opera of Chicago is an international the firm has played a major role supporting the Annual Campaign star and it is evidenced by the people who choose to be involved here.”Lyric is and Lyric Unlimited. Northern Trust also provides vital leadership contributions honored to have Sylvia Neil serve on its Board of Directors, Executive, Production to Lyric as presenting sponsor of the triennial Wine Auction since 2000, and as Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited Committees. cosponsor of the Opera Ball (annually since 1998). In addition, Northern Trust has cosponsored several mainstage productions including last season’s My Fair THE NERENBERG FOUNDATION Lady. "Being a good corporate citizen is very During their lifetimes, Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg important," William Osborn once said. "It were passionate supporters of Lyric Opera and allows us to do our part to help keep the City subscribed for more than 30 years. They were of Chicago strong and viable and, in the end, especially supportive of The Patrick G. and Shirley this is beneficial to everyone." W. Ryan Opera Center and loved to watch these young artists perform and grow at Lyric Opera. NUVEEN INVESTMENTS Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg Jerry Nerenberg and his wife Elaine passed away Nuveen Investments, represented by Lyric Board of Directors in 2005 and 2007, respectively. In their wills, they established The Jerome and and Finance committee member John P. Amboian, has been an Elaine Nerenberg Foundation, which was funded to make generous annual grants enthusiastic supporter for more than three decades. “Lyric Opera to Lyric Opera for many years to come. Lyric is very appreciative of the Nerenbergs’ is one of the gems of Chicago; a world-class endeavor in every thoughtfulness and generosity in creating this planned gift. aspect of its operation” proudly says John. Dedicated to developing the next generation of opera lovers, Nuveen Investments provided NIB FOUNDATION John P. Amboian general support for Lyric’s education and community engagement Founding owners/managers of former radio station WNIB, Sonia initiatives, and has underwritten NEXT student discount tickets. and the late William Florian established the NIB Foundation to Nuveen Investments has also cosponsored several extend their support to many worthwhile arts and environmental mainstage opera productions and has committed causes. Sonia is a devoted member of the Lyric family, having a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground subscribed to Lyric for more than four decades. The NIB Campaign. Foundation continues to cosponsor many mainstage productions Sonia Florian including this season’s production of Orphée et Eurydice, and made MR. and MRS. DAVID T. ORMESHER a major commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is sincerely grateful for the devotion of David In addition to their magnanimous financial support, Mr. and Mrs. Florian and the and Sheila Ormesher. David is founder and CEO NIB Foundation gave their valuable collection of operatic and other vocal recordings of closerlook, inc., a Chicago-based digital marketing to Lyric, making Lyric’s Educational Library Collection one of the most extensive agency serving the pharmaceutical industry since 1987. collections of its kind in the country. Sonia Florian very generously provided a closerlook has given generously to Lyric Opera for naming gift for the Florian Opera Bistro located on the third floor of the Lyric many years, sponsoring Fantasy of the Opera from 2009 Opera House. Sonia is a vital member of Lyric’s to 2014 and the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Park concert for six consecutive years. Most recently, David and Sheila generously Production Sponsorship Committee, and was provided an Operathon Challenge Grant, supported the Opera Ball, and made a awarded the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most leadership gift towards the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is proud to prestigious honor, in 2015 for her outstanding have David T. Ormesher serving as its Chairman of the Board of Directors, on the commitment to the company. Executive Committee, and on seven sub-committees of the Board.

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MR. and MRS. WILLIAM A. OSBORN PATRICK G. RYAN and Bill and Cathy Osborn are devoted members of the SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN Lyric Opera family. They have subscribed to Lyric for Lyric cherishes the enduring friendship and dedication over two decades and enjoy participating in special of Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan. Since 1966 when events such as Opening Night/Opera Ball and Wine they first subscribed to Lyric as newlyweds, they have Auction. The Osborns have generously contributed to shared their leadership, talents, vision, and resources the Annual Campaign and the Breaking New Ground to advance Lyric’s mission. Over the past four decades, Campaign. Cathy Osborn, a valued member of Lyric’s the Ryans have contributed generously to the Annual Women’s Board, was Co-Chairman of Lyric’s highly successful Wine Auction Campaign, Wine Auctions (which Mrs. Ryan initiated 2009, and Chairman of Opera Ball 2013. William A. Osborn, Northern Trust’s in 1988), and the Breaking New Ground Campaign in support of the Innovation Retired Chairman and CEO, is a leading member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Initiative. In recognition of his leadership role in the Building on Greatness Capital Executive Committee. Campaign, Pat Ryan was a recipient of the 1994 Carol Fox Award. For many seasons, they have sponsored Lyric Opera Commentaries, underwriting this special POWERSHARES QQQ project to honor the memory of their parents. The Ryans are sponsors of the Renée PowerShares QQQ, represented by Dan Draper, Managing Fleming Initiative and Lyric’s premier artist development program was renamed The Director and Head of Global ETFs, PowerShares by Invesco, is Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center in recognition of their extraordinary proud to sponsor the arts as a corporate partner of Lyric Opera. gift to the Campaign for Excellence. Pat and Shirley serve as Honorary Co-Chairs They previously cosponsored the productions of Cinderella and of the Ryan Opera Center Board. A Vice President and a member of the Executive, Romeo and Juliet, and they generously cosponsored Lyric’s new Nominating/Governance, and Innovation Committees of Lyric’s Board of Directors production of The Magic Flute last season. During the 2017/18 and a distinguished former President of the Women’s Board, Shirley Welsh Dan Draper season, PowerShares QQQ generously cosponsors Turandot. Ryan was awarded the 2008 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor, in PowerShares global network recognizes the value in helping recognition of her many years of devoted service to the company. investors around the world, but with headquarters in Downers Grove, "We also support Lyric Opera’s RICHARD O. RYAN deep engagement with the local community to foster A passionate supporter of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan a rich culture of arts right here in Chicago." Opera Center, Lyric’s premier artist development program, Richard cosponsors Ryan Opera Center soprano Ann Toomey. PRITZKER FOUNDATION An ardent opera lover, Richard has been a Lyric subscriber for The Pritzker Foundation is a leading supporter of more than 45 years. He recently made a generous leadership arts and education philanthropies in Chicago. Lyric commitment to Lyric’s Breaking New Ground Campaign for the Opera of Chicago is truly grateful for the Pritzker stage improvement project. Richard proudly serves as a member of the Ryan Opera Foundation’s generous support of the Breaking New Center Board, and was formerly a Guild Board member. Lyric is grateful for the Ground Campaign to underwrite the Pritzker Family munificent support of Richard Ryan. Concert Shell, designed by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang architects. Lyric Opera is DR. SCHOLL FOUNDATION honored to have Life Member Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker and Since 1983, the Dr. Scholl Foundation’s commitment to Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker M. K. Pritzker serve on its esteemed Women’s Board. children, families and educational enrichment through the arts has led it to provide essential support for one of Lyric’s most popular cultural engagement opportunities J. CHRISTOPHER and ANNE N. REYES available to young Chicagoans, the Student Matinees. Anne and Chris Reyes are prominent members of the Each year, these widely accessible performances at Lyric Lyric family. A past President of Lyric’s Women’s Board, Jack and Catherine Scholl Opera of Chicago reach audiences of junior high and Anne was recently elected to serve on Lyric’s Board of high school students, many of whom are experiencing opera for the first time. Lyric Directors, Executive and Lyric Unlimited Committees; Opera is deeply grateful to the Dr. Scholl Foundation for its generous ongoing Chris is also a valued member of the Board of Directors, support of Student Matinees/Performances for Students, commemorating Catherine and serves on its Nominating/Governance and Finance A. and Jack E. Scholl, who championed cultural and institutional education. Committees. Together they have made important contributions to Lyric as cosponsors of several mainstage productions, including this EARL and BRENDA SHAPIRO FOUNDATION season’s Jesus Christ Superstar. They have staunchly supported the Wine Auction and Prominent members of the Lyric family for many seasons, Brenda are major supporters of the Annual Campaign, Breaking New Ground Campaign, Shapiro and her late husband Earl provided vital support to the and Lyric Unlimited. Annual Campaign and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. The Foundation has cosponsored several mainstage productions, LLOYD E. RIGLER-LAWRENCE E. DEUTSCH FOUNDATION most recently last season’s presentation of Norma. Lyric is honored A graduate of the University of Illinois and life-long arts philanthropist Lloyd E. to have Brenda Shapiro serve on the Board of Directors as well Rigler established the Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation in 1977 in Brenda Shapiro as the Executive, Production Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited memory of his partner to provide major support to arts organizations in Los Angeles Committees. and nationwide. In 1994, the late Mr. Rigler established the Classic Arts Showcase in an effort to provide free arts programming to those who could not afford to attend WILLIAM and ARLENE STALEY live performances. Mr. Rigler’s nephew James Rigler now serves as President of the Loyal subscribers for more than four decades, Bill and Foundation and continues the important legacy established by his late uncle. As Orli Staley have contributed to the Annual Campaign Lyric strives to expand its reach and relevance, it is grateful to the Rigler-Deutsch as well as provided vital support for the Ryan Opera Foundation for its support of the annual Operathon broadcast on 98.7WFMT. The Center. Recently, they have enabled hundreds of students Rigler-Deutsch Foundation also generously cosponsored Lyric’s company premiere to see mainstage Lyric productions by supporting Lyric of Les Troyens last season and is cosponsoring Die Walküre this season. Unlimited’s Performances for Students initiative. Lyric is honored to have Orli Staley serve as a life member of the Ryan Opera Center Board. The Staleys join the production sponsor family this season with their generous cosponsorship of Lyric’s new production of Orphée et Eurydice.

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LIZ STIFFEL THE WALLACE FOUNDATION A passionate devotee of opera and loyal subscriber at Lyric, Liz is a The Wallace Foundation is a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning prominent member of Lyric’s Women’s Board and a longstanding and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for member of the Guild Board of Directors. She has cosponsored everyone. Wallace has an unusual approach: funding projects to test innovative several mainstage productions, most recently Carousel (2014/15), ideas for solving important social problems, conducting research to find out what Das Rheingold and My Fair Lady (both 2016/17), and this season’s works and what doesn’t and to fill key knowledge gaps – and then communicating new production of Orphée et Eurydice. Lyric has named Mezzanine the results to help others. Lyric Opera is the recipient of a multi-phase grant as Box 1 in recognition of her significant gift to the Breaking New part of the Foundation’s Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative; the grant Ground Campaign. Liz Stiffel was awarded the 2017 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most is funding research and analysis of Lyric Opera prestigious honor, in recognition of her continuing dedication to Lyric. “I believe audiences, and will reveal ways in which Lyric can that Lyric and all art forms are beacons of light that shine as examples of the best that maximize its reach in the community. Lyric’s work mankind has to offer to our children, our nation, and ourselves.” will inform lessons that will be shared with the broader field. MRS. HERBERT A. VANCE and MR. and MRS. WILLIAM C. VANCE ROBERTA L. and ROBERT J. WASHLOW Lyric Opera appreciates the extraordinary generosity Roberta and Bob Washlow are cherished members and leadership of the Vance Family. The Vances of the Lyric family. For more than four decades, have generously sponsored/cosponsored several Lyric they have enjoyed attending Lyric performances and premieres and new productions, most recently last special events, and have generously supported the season’s My Fair Lady. For many years, the Vances have Annual Campaign. Since 1986, the Port, Washlow, supported emerging singers through their sponsorship and Errant Families together sponsored more than 20 of Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members. In addition, Lyric productions. The Washlows made a generous Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance contributed to the commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to support Lyric Unlimited Carol and William Vance Breaking New Ground Campaign, and are generous activities. Roberta and Bob have annually remained valued members of the sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative. Mr. Vance is Vice President and an production sponsorship family, and generously cosponsor this season’s production esteemed member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He of Rigoletto, their tenth opera cosponsorship, continuing a beloved family tradition. also serves as a life member of the Ryan Opera Center Board, of which he is a Lyric is honored to have Roberta Washlow as an esteemed member of its Board past President. Bill Vance was awarded the 2016 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most of Directors and Lyric Unlimited Committee. “Opera has always touched me,” prestigious honor, in recognition of his leadership, steadfast support, and many years Roberta once said. “I love the drama, passion, music, and excitement of a live of devoted service to Lyric Opera. performance at Lyric. Nothing can replace it, and I hope this beautiful art form will continue for generations.” DONNA VAN EEKEREN FOUNDATION Donna Van Eekeren is a devoted opera fan, Lyric subscriber, HELEN and SAM ZELL and generous supporter of the Ryan Opera Center. She enjoys Helen and Sam Zell are passionate supporters of encouraging talented young artists as Lead Sponsor of Rising Chicago’s vibrant cultural scene. They are longtime Stars in Concert and Exclusive Sponsor of its radio rebroadcast on subscribers to Lyric Opera and have contributed to the 98.7WFMT. Reflecting her passion for introducing young people Annual Campaign for many years. Helen and Sam have to opera, the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation has supported cosponsored several new productions, most recently Donna Van Eekeren Lyric’s Performances for Students, NEXT discount tickets for the first two installments of Lyric’s new Ring cycle, Das college students, and Opera in the Neighborhoods. The Donna Rheingold (2016/17) and this season’s Die Walküre. Van Eekeren Foundation has cosponsored several mainstage productions including Lyric’s premiere of Les Troyens (2016/17) and this season’s production of I Puritani. Donna also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help secure Lyric’s future. Executive Chairman of Land O’Frost, Donna Van Eekeren is a valued member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving as Secretary of the Board, on the Executive and Finance Committees, and on the Ryan Opera Center Board.

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The Breaking New Ground Campaign was launched in January 2013 to implement the company’s blueprint for a world-class, twenty-first century opera company. This Campaign allows Lyric to continue to produce major productions of the highest caliber, update media, marketing, and audience development programs, and fortify Lyric’s endowment. The current focus of the Campaign is to modernize the stage of the Ardis Krainik Theatre with state-of-the-art equipment. To that end, we have established a new Insull Society comprised of loyal patrons who are contributing $10,000 or more for this critically important stage project. To join the Insull Society, please call 312.827.5675. Lyric Opera is grateful to the following donors who have made contributions of $5,000 and above to the Campaign as of July 1, 2017.

Anonymous Nuveen Investments Caerus Foundation, Inc. Sheila and David Ormesher The Monument Trust (UK) Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn The Negaunee Foundation PwC John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols David Ramon* J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Foundation Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan John and Ann Amboian Robert and Evelyn McCullen Julie and Roger Baskes Allan and Elaine Muchin Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney Northern Trust David and Orit Carpenter Susan and Robert E. Wood II Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross* Nancy W. Knowles Anonymous (3) Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP The Barker Welfare Foundation* Anonymous Marion A. Cameron Abbott and Abbott Fund Ann and Reed Coleman* The Crown Family Nancy Dehmlow Stefan T. Edlis and H. Gael Neeson* John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell The Ferguson-Yntema Family Charitable Trust Anonymous (2) Elaine Frank* Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz The Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Family Foundation Sue and Melvin Gray* Julius Frankel Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy The Harris Family Foundation Lavin Family Foundation The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Blythe Jaski McGarvie Josef and Margot Lakonishok Jeffrey C. Neal and Susan J. Cellmer Robert H. Malott Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Edward B. Rouse and Barbara R. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. William H. Redfield Rose L. Shure Trust Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas* Lisbeth Cherniack Stiffel Roberta L. Washlow and Robert J. Washlow Anne Zenzer Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss

Anonymous Anonymous Alice and John Butler* Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Anderson Jack and Peggy Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Maurice J. and Patricia Frank John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Foundation Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust* Joyce Chelberg* ITW Estate of Nelson D. Cornelius Edgar D. Jannotta Family Vinay Couto and Lynn Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Ann M. Drake The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust* Lois and Steve Eisen/Eisen Family Foundation NIB Foundation Lloyd Gerlach, in memory of Mary Ann Gerlach* Pritzker Foundation Virginia and Gary Gerst* Richard O. Ryan Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance* Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Phillip and Norma Gordon* Ada and Whitney Addington HMR Designs James N. and Laurie V. Bay Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr.* Bulley & Andrews Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Amy and Paul Carbone Patricia Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Considine Susan M. Miller* Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Near North Chapter* Brent and Katie Gledhill William C. and Nancy Richardson* Ethel and William Gofen Candy and Gary Ridgway* Jenner & Block Collin and Lili Roche Jim and Kay Mabie Mrs. Robert E. Sargent Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Marsha Serlin

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Breaking New Ground - continued

Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil* Helen Brach Foundation Mary Stowell Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield* Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Applebaum Anonymous Ms. Elizabeth Hoffman* Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Arensman Ken and Amy Aldridge* Howard E. Jessen Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden American Airlines Dr. Anne M. Juhasz* Jane B. and John C. Colman Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Elizabeth A. Khalil* Mitch Crask, Ph.D. Diane and Michael Beemer* Burt and Mary Ann Lewis* Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Ross and Patricia D. Bender* Maura Ann McBreen Drs. George and Sally Dunea Sir Andrew Davis and Lady Gianna Rolandi Davis Sarah Miller* Daniel Groteke and Patricia Taplick Erika E. Erich* Matt and Carrie Parr Dr. Mona J. Hagyard Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Karen and Tom Phillips* Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Mary Patricia Gannon Allan and Meline Pickus Foundation Carrie and Harry Hightman James R. Grimes Ellie Radvanovsky* Capt. Bernardo Iorgulesco USMC Memorial Fund Carl J. Hildner* The Rhoades Foundation* Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan James and Mary Houston Norman Sackar* John and Mary Kohlmeier Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Hull Linda Samuelson and Joel Howell* Richard and Susan Levy The King Family Foundation Claudia Saran Lester and Mary Jane Marriner Reinhardt H. and Shirley R. Jahn Foundation* Alan Schriesheim* Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Smith Kate B. Morrison Kenneth R. Norgan Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander* Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher Ellie Radvanovsky Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Rodd M. Schreiber and Susan Hassan Howard Solomon and Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Ilene Simmons David J. Varnerin* Virginia Tobiason* Mrs. John Stanek W.K. Kellogg Foundation Richard and Marietta Toft* Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Owen and Linda Youngman* Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp* Gwenyth B. Warton U.S. Bank* Pam and David Waud Mrs. John H. Andersen* Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice Mrs. John A. Wing Dr. Michael Angell* Michal C. Wadsworth Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr.* Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer E. M. Bakwin David and Linda Wesselink

*Insull Society Member: Gifts of $10,000 or more allocated to the stage renovation. Lyric is extremely grateful to the many donors who have made gifts of less than $5,000 to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Space limitations prevent listing the names of these donors but their generosity is sincerely appreciated. Look To The Future – Endowed Chairs and Programs ENDOWED CHAIRS The Guild Board of Directors LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED FUNDS The Women’s Board General Director Verdi Endowed Chair Estate of Robert and Isabelle Bass Endowed Chair Wagner Endowed Chair – A Gift From An George F. and Linda L. Brusky Youth In Loving Memory Of Ardis Krainik Anonymous Donor Education Endowment Fund John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund Music Director Endowed Chair Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Concertmaster John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Costume Director Howard A. Stotler Chorus Master Endowed Chair Endowed Chair RYAN OPERA CENTER ENDOWED Mary-Louise and James S. Aagaard Chapters’ Endowed Chair For Education FUNDS Lighting Designer Endowed Chair In Memory Of Alfred Glasser Anonymous In Honor Of Duane Schuler The Ryan Opera Center Board Opera Center Thomas Doran Jannotta Family Ryan Opera Center Director Endowed Chair J. Thomas Hurvis In Memory of Richard P. Kiphart Music Director Endowed Chair Edgar D. Jannotta Family Robert and Ellen Marks Ryan Opera Center Philip G. Lumpkin Robert and Ellen Marks American Opera Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair Endowed Chair Robert Marks In Honor Of Gianna Rolandi Estate of Marjorie Mayhall Baroque Opera Endowed Chair – A Gift From Allan and Elaine Muchin Production and An Anonymous Donor Richard Pearlman Charitable Trust Fund for Music Technical Director Endowed Chair Lois B. Siegel Mr. and Mrs. William H. Redfield Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Bel Canto Opera Endowed Chair Joanne Silver Endowed Chair The Lois L. Ward Trust W. James and Maxine P. Farrell In Memory Of Harold Beider French Opera Endowed Chair Boyd Edmonston & Edward Warro Endowment Fund Irma Parker German Opera Endowed Chair LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED PROGRAM Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk The NIB Foundation Italian Opera Distinguished Conductor Award Endowed Chair Sarah and A. Watson Armour III PRODUCTION ENDOWMENT FUND Regenstein Foundation Mozart Endowed Chair Nelson Cornelius Trust In Memory Of Ruth Regenstein James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer Mary Patricia Gannon Joanne Silver Puccini Endowed Chair

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 53 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Major Contributors—Special Events and Project Support Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of special events and projects. Listings include contributors whose gifts of $5,000 and above were received by October 1, 2017. Annual Meeting Dinner 2017 Ellen and Jim Stirling Florence D. McMillan/Cynthia Sargent Strategy&, part of the PwC network Stu Hirsh Orchestra Quarles & Brady LLP/Patrick J. Bitterman Audience Development Initiative Thierer Family Foundation Reed Smith LLP The Wallace Foundation U.S. Bank/Marsha Cruzan Collin and Lili Roche Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rouse Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts Operathon Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen Ardmore Associates The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Family Nancy S. Searle 98.7WFMT The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation Mary Lynne Shafer Cast Parties Operathon Challenge Grants Skadden/Rodd Schreiber and Susan Hassan Donald and Anne Edwards Amsted Industries Foundation Spencer Stuart Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Anonymous Liz Stiffel Stephen Kohl and Mark Tilton Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank UL LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Mrs. John C. Hedley Meredith and Patrick Wood Prince/ David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Prince Charitable Trusts Innovation Initiative Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Anne Zenzer and Dominick DeLuca Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Wine Auction 2018 Lyric Signature Events Operathon Merchandise Sponsor Presenting Sponsor: PwC Fellowes, Inc. Northern Trust United Scrap Metal, Inc. Overture Society Luncheons Catalogue Sponsor: Official Airline Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau Liz Stiffel American Airlines Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Dinner Wine Sponsor Susan M. Miller Opening Night Gala Anonymous Aon Planned Giving Seminars Wine Auction Reception Sponsor: William Blair & Company Opera Ball Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr. ITW Morgan Stanley (2) Northern Trust Projected English Titles Official Airline: American Airlines Opening Night Gala and Opera Ball Fund Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Abbott Foundation Premium Patrons: Ada and Whitney Addington Renée Fleming Initiative Anonymous Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP BMO Harris Bank Anonymous CIBC Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Buchbinder Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen Mrs. Audre D. Carlin The Crown Family Donald and Anne Edwards Amy and Paul Carbone J. Thomas Hurvis Brent and Katie Gledhill Greg and Mamie Case The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein closerlook, inc. John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols ITW The Comer Foundation Fund Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan The Crown Family Make It Better Media Spring Musical Celebration 2017 Eisen Family Foundation Annie and Gregory K. Jones Family Foundation Lead Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro Jr. Rebecca and Lester Knight Zurich Harris Family Foundation Silvia and Jay Krehbiel King and Caryn Harris Premium Patrons: Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Pam and Joe Szokol Bain & Company William and Cathleen Osborn Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr. Baird JB and MK Pritzker Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Bulley & Andrews/Suzette and Allan Bulley John Raitt Jenner & Block Mr. and Mrs. Michel W. Ferro, Jr. Erica L. Sandner Rebecca and Lester Knight Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Sipi Metals Corp. Nancy W. Knowles First Midwest Bank Carl and Marilynn Thoma Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr. Additional Support: Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn J. Thomas Hurvis Greg and Mamie Case J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes ITW Lois and Steve Eisen Betsy and Andy Rosenfield Annie and Greg Jones Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Mark F. Kozloff Edgar D. Jannotta Nancy S. Searle KPMG LLP Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Lazard Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Liz Stiffel Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. and Daria M. Lewicky

54 | November 1 - 30, 2017 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Lyric Unlimited Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of Lyric Unlimited programs. Listings include contributors of gifts of $5,000 and above received by October 1, 2017. With Major Support from the Caerus Foundation, Inc. Caminos a la ópera (Pathways to Opera) Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Rosy and Jose Luis Prado

Chicago Voices Leadership Funding: J. Thomas Hurvis The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Ford Foundation Additional Support: The Chicago Community Trust City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Eisen Family Foundation Hundreds of students go behind the scenes at the Lyric Opera House though Lyric Unlimited Student Backstage Tours Empower Youth! Renée Fleming Pre-Opera Talks Igniting Creativity through the Arts Eric and Deb Hirschfield Raynette and Ned Boshell Leadership Funding: The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - James and Michele Young Centene Charitable Foundation Morris & Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund Additional Support: Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Senior Matinee Eisen Family Foundation Molex Buehler Family Foundation Northern Trust Lannan Foundation Family Day at Lyric Rose L. Shure Charitable Trust Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer The Retirement Research Foundation Fellow Travelers Siragusa Family Foundation The Wallace Foundation NEXT Student Ticket Program Leadership Funding: Student Backstage Tours General Support The Grainger Foundation Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund Leadership Funding: Additional Support: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Youth Opera Council Paul and Mary Anderson Terry J. Medhurst Additional Support: Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Penelope and Robert Steiner Anonymous (3) The Brinson Foundation The Barker Welfare Foundation Elaine Frank Baxter International, Inc. Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Helen Brach Foundation Patricia Hyde Nuveen Investments

With Major Support provided from the Nancy W. Knowles Stars of Lyric Opera at Student and Family Performances Fund Millennium Park 2017 Chicago Public Schools Bus Scholarship John Hart and Carol Prins Lead Sponsor: U.S. Bank Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation closerlook, inc. Segal Family Foundation Cosponsors: Opera in the Neighborhoods Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Anonymous Anonymous Donor The Scorpions’ Sting Amy and Paul Carbone Opera Residencies for Schools Anonymous (2) Crain-Maling Foundation Anonymous Joyce Chelberg Fifth Third Bank BNY Mellon Dover Foundation Annie & Greg Jones Family Foundation Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Brent and Katie Gledhill Sipi Metals Corp. Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Robert and Evelyn McCullen Lake Geneva Chapter Polk Bros. Foundation Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Allan and Elaine Muchin Walter Family Foundation Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Performances for Students Roberta L. and Robert J. Washlow Patricia Hyde Bulley & Andrews Wintrust Community Banks Music Performance Trust Fund and Film Funds Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 55 Experience Lyric’s Enhanced Dining Features! Nothing makes an evening more special than adding an enjoyable dinner to a beautiful performance — and we’re excited to share a host of enhancements this season designed to make the convenience of dining at Lyric both elegant and delicious, from start to fi nish.

Our newly-renovated Sarah Visit our new champagne bar and Peer Pedersen Room o ers Cheers! located on the Main Floor stylish dining and stays open one and enjoy featured champagnes hour after the show for post-show and cocktails. cocktails.

Friday night means sushi! Chef The Pedersen Room and the Tom Osaki delivers delicious, fresh Florian Opera Bistro feature new sushi on Friday nights and for all wine lists by Master Sommelier Die Walküre performances. Alpana Singh.

Don’t forget to pre-order your We’re thrilled to have Chicago’s drinks before the show and pick top chefs and restaurateurs up at intermission — and choose a Featured Chef create featured menus for the Lyric cup to enjoy your beverage Pedersen Room. at your seat during the show! • Orphée et Eurydice: Keene and Megan Addington, Tortoise Supper Club Lyric’s most generous donors can • Rigoletto: Tony Priolo, enjoy the sophistication of The Piccolo Sogno William B. and Catherine Graham Room, featuring superb farm-to- table menus by Calihan Catering and additional exclusive benefi ts.

LYRICOPERA.ORGDINING LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

Dan Novak Craig Terry Julia Faulkner Renée Fleming Faculty Director Music Director Director of Vocal Studies Advisor Julia Faulkner The Ryan Opera Center The Jannotta Family Elizabeth F. Cheney Gianna Rolandi Board Endowed Chair Endowed Chair Foundation W. Stephen Smith Voice Instruction Ensemble The Robert and Ellen Marks Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair in honor of Gianna Rolandi

Harry Bicket Deborah Birnbaum Sir Andrew Davis Matthew A. Epstein Renée Fleming Matthew Polenzani Guest Master Artists Soprano Soprano Soprano Mezzo-Soprano Contralto WHITNEY DIANA ANN LINDSAY LAUREN Alan Darling MORRISON NEWMAN TOOMEY METZGER DECKER Laurann Gilley Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Bénédicte Jourdois J. Thomas Hurvis Anonymous Donor, The Susan and Richard P. Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor, Celeste Rue Michael and Salme Kiphart Family, Richard O. Susan M. Miller, Eric Weimer Harju Steinberg, Ryan, Richard W. Shepro Thierer Family Pedro Yanez Mrs. J. W. and Lindsay E. Roberts Foundation Van Gorkom Coaching Staff

Julia Klein Derek Matson Marina Vecci Alessandra Visconti Melissa Wittmeier Foreign Language Instruction

Dawn Arnold Tenor Tenor Tenor Baritone Baritone Katie Klein ALEC JOSH MARIO EMMETT TAKAOKI Elise Sandell CARLSON LOVELL ROJAS O’HANLON ONISHI Acting and Movement Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Instruction Stepan Company Maurice J. and Elizabeth F. Cheney George L. Jewell, Renée Fleming Patricia Frank Foundation Lois B. Siegel, Foundation, Orit Carpenter Drs. Joan and Russ International Zajtchuk Foundation for Arts Performance Psychology and Culture Roger Pines Guest Lecturer and Consultant

Artistic/Production Personnel Kathleen Kelly Edwin Outwater Conductors

Elise Sandell Director

Bass-Baritone Bass Pianist Peggy Stenger ALAN PATRICK MADELINE HIGGS GUETTI SLETTEDAHL Bill Walters Stage Managers Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Heidi Heutel Bohn, The C. G. Pinnell Nancy Dehmlow, Lawrence O. Corry, Family Loretta N. Julian, Theresa Ham Robert C. Marks Philip G. Lumpkin Lucy Lindquist Maureen Reilly Wardrobe

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 57 Alumni Perform at Lyric — and Around the World — in 2017/18

ANDRIANA CHUCHMAN Lyric Opera of Chicago Eurydice/Orphée et Eurydice I have a plethora of fond memories of my time in the Ryan Opera Center. Singing Valencienne in The Merry Widow (2009/10, pictured) in my third year was a particularly defining moment for me. I knew I’d been given an incredible opportunity to sing a leading role, and I needed to make the most of it. Singing (and dancing!) my way through the rehearsals and performances was exhilarating, and brought me to the realization that I was ready to leave my Ryan Opera Center “nest” and embark on what I hoped to be an exciting career. I’m incredibly fortunate to have had this space to thrive as a singer and artist, guided and nurtured by world-class coaches and teachers. Being directly tied to one of the world’s top opera companies allowed me to observe and learn from major stars, either as their understudies or performing alongside them. I also forged some lifelong friendships. I’m filled with gratitude to the Ryan Opera Center and to its generous donors who support young, up-and-coming artists and make it possible for such an extraordinary place to exist.

SUSANNA PHILLIPS J’NAI Metropolitan Opera BRIDGES La bohème Opernhaus Zürich La forza del destino RENÉ BARBERA Teatro alla Scala Don Pasquale

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized as one of the premier professional artist-development programs in the world. To make a gift in support of the Ryan Opera Center’s efforts, or for more information, please visit lyricopera.org/ryanoperacenter, or call Meaghan Stainback at 312.827.5691. LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Alumni Perform at Lyric — and Around The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their contributions to The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, one of the world’s the World — in 2017/18 premier artist development programs. Listings include contributors whose gifts of $5,000 and above were received by October 1, 2017. TODD ROSENBERG Artist Support, Special Events, and Project Sponsors

Duds for Divas ANDRIANA CHUCHMAN Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Gross Final Auditions Lyric Opera of Chicago Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Eurydice/Orphée et Eurydice The Cozad Family Foreign Language Instruction I have a plethora of fond memories of my time in the Ryan Opera Erma S. Medgyesy Guest Master Artist Center. Singing Valencienne in The Merry Widow (2009/10, pictured) (Left to right) Ann Toomey, Lauren Decker and alumna Annie Rosen as the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation in my third year was a particularly defining moment for me. I knew Three Ladies inThe Magic Flute, pictured with Adam Plachetka as Papageno. Launchpad Artist Circle I’d been given an incredible opportunity to sing a leading role, and I Marcus Boggs General Support ($5,000 to $9,999) needed to make the most of it. Singing (and dancing!) my way through Leslie Fund, Inc. Judith W. McCue and Howard M. McCue III Aria Society Anonymous (3) the rehearsals and performances was exhilarating, and brought me to ($100,000 and above) Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Arensman Master Classes Anonymous Thomas Doran the realization that I was ready to leave my Ryan Opera Center “nest” Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Mrs. Sheila Dulin Martha A. Hesse Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and embark on what I hoped to be an exciting career. I’m incredibly fortunate to have had this Platinum Distinguished Benefactors Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis National Auditions ($50,000 to $99,999) James and Mary Houston space to thrive as a singer and artist, guided and nurtured by world-class coaches and teachers. American Airlines Lauter McDougal Family Foundation The Kip Kelley Family Lyric Young Professionals Being directly tied to one of the world’s top opera companies allowed me to observe and learn from No Tenors Allowed Celebration Distinguished Benefactors Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen major stars, either as their understudies or performing alongside them. I also forged some lifelong Lead Individual Sponsor: ($25,000 to $49,999) Marilee and Richard Wehman Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Foundation Ingrid Peters Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg friendships. I’m filled with gratitude to the Ryan Opera Center and to its generous donors who Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Lead Corporate Sponsor: support young, up-and-coming artists and make it possible for such an extraordinary place to exist. Mayer Brown LLP Ensemble Friends ($10,000 to $24,999) Benefit Table Purchasers: Anonymous Anonymous (3) Paul and Robert Barker Foundation Julie and Roger Baskes C. Bekerman, M.D. SUSANNA Michael and Sally Feder Tamara Conway Rising Stars in Concert Julian Family Foundation Anne Megan Davis April 1, 2017 PHILLIPS J’NAI Philip G. Lumpkin Fred L. Drucker and Hon. Rhoda Sweeney Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Drucker Lead Sponsor: Metropolitan Opera BRIDGES Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Erika E. Erich Donna Van Eekeren Foundation La bohème Dr. Scholl Foundation Michael and Sally Feder Opernhaus Zürich Thierer Family Foundation Mary Patricia Gannon Sponsors: La forza del destino Debbie K. Wright Sue and Melvin Gray Dentons US LLP Miriam U. Hoover Ann M. Drake Renée Fleming Master Class Illinois Arts Council Don and Abby Funk Julian Family Foundation Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Memorial Sue and Melvin Gray RENÉ Fund Howard Family Foundation BARBERA Training Program Nix Lauridsen and Virginia Croskery Lauridsen Patricia A. Kenney and National Endowment for the Arts Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Gregory J. O’Leary Teatro alla Scala The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Voice Instruction Phyllis Neiman Family Foundation Don Pasquale Anonymous Margo and Michael Oberman and Family Lauter McDougal Family Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Mary Ellen Hennessy The George L. Shields Foundation OptumRx Jennifer L. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Dan and Patty Walsh Rising Stars in Concert Broadcast WFMT Recital Series Walter Family Foundation Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Julie and Roger Baskes Harriet Weinstein The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized as one of the premier Dr. David H. Whitney and Dr. Juliana Chyu Rising Stars in Concert Reception professional artist-development programs in the world. To make a gift in support of the Ryan Opera Center’s efforts, Workshop Performances Debbie K. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Estate of Audrey A. Zywicki or for more information, please visit lyricopera.org/ryanoperacenter, or call Meaghan Stainback at 312.827.5691. Martha A. Hesse November 1 - 30, 2017 | 59 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO The Overture Society The Overture Society consists of those esteemed supporters who have designated a special gift, through bequests, trusts, or other planned giving arrangements, to benefit Lyric in the future. These generous gifts ensure Lyric’s artistic progress well into the twenty-first century for the benefit of future Lyric audiences. Lyric is honored to acknowledge these members of the Overture Society: Bel Canto Benefactors These Overture Society members have made a major planned gift to Lyric as well as a generous annual gift. For information about the Bel Canto Benefactors, please call Jonathan Siner, Lyric’s Senior Director of Planned Giving, at 312.827.5677. Anonymous (18) Paula Hannaway Crown Concordia Hoffmann James and Mary Beth Morehouse Craig Sirles Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Renée Crown Edgar D. Jannotta Allan and Elaine Muchin Mrs. Jay Spaulding Louise Abrahams Thomas Doran Ronald B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Murphy Lisbeth Cherniack Stiffel Dr. Whitney Addington Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ericson John and Kerma Karoly David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. James P. Stirling Mrs. Roger A. Anderson Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Kip Kelley John H. Nelson Mary Stowell Ross C. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Paul Y. Feng James C. Kemmerer John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Carla M. Thorpe Karen G. Andreae Robert F. Finke LeRoy and Laura Klemt Joan L. Pantsios Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Catherine Aranyi Jack M. and Marsha S. Firestone Dr. Petra B. Krauledat and Irma Parker Virginia Tobiason L. Robert Artoe Elaine Frank Dr. W. Peter Hansen Julia Pernet Mrs. Elizabeth Upjohn-Mason Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Maurice J. and Patricia Frank Dr. William R. Lawrence Frances Pietch Joan and Marco Weiss Alvin R. Beatty Rhoda and Henry S. Frank Thomas and Lise Lawson Kenneth Porrello and Sherry McFall Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Marlys A. Beider Richard J. Franke Carol L. Linne Nathaniel W. Pusey Claudia L. Winkler Julie Anne Benson Mary Patricia Gannon Philip G. Lumpkin Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Florence Winters Merrill and Judy Blau George and Mary Ann Gardner Daniel T. Manoogian Lyn and Bill Redfield Dr. Robert G. Zadylak Ann Blickensderfer James K. Genden and Robert C. Marks Charles and Marilynn Rivkin Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Dr. Gregory L. Boshart Alma Koppedraijer Paul Mavros Chatka Ruggiero Edward T. Zasadil Danolda (Dea) Brennan Sue and Melvin Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Mary T. Schafer Anne Zenzer George F. and Linda L. Brusky Harry J. Griffiths, M.D. Nancy Lauter McDougal Martha P. Schneider Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Linda Budzik Julian W. Harvey Bill Melamed Charles Chris Shaw Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy Margaret and Craig Milkint Lois B. Siegel David and Orit Carpenter Mrs. John C. Hedley Susan M. Miller Ilene Simmons James W. Chamberlain Josephine E. Heindel David and Justine K. Mintzer Larry G. Simpson Society Members Anonymous (43) Kathryn M. Cunningham Dr. and Mrs. David J. Hayden James Massie and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts, M.D., Valerie and Joseph Abel Barbara L. Dean Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Dr. Christine Winter Massie in memory of Robert Kyts Carol A. Abrioux Donald A. Deutsch Ronald G. Hedberg Michael M. and Diane Mazurczak Mrs. Beth Wheeler Rome Judy Allen Phyllis Diamond Mary Mako Helbert James G. and Laura G. McCormick James and Janet Rosenbaum Mrs. Robert L. Anderson Roger Dickinson Martha A. Hesse Gia and Paul McDermott Dr. John Gregory Russo Elizabeth M. Ashton Ms. Janet E. Diehl Stephanie and Allen Hochfelder William F. McHugh Joseph C. Russo Richard N. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dillon Mrs. Marion Hoffman Florence D. McMillan Dennis Ryan David G. Baker Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Dobroski James and Mary Lunz Houston Leoni Zverow McVey and Louise M. Ryssmann Susann Ball Ms. Barbara J. Doerner H. Eileen Howard J. William McVey Eugene Rzym, in memory of Constance and Liduina Barbantini Thomas M. Dolan Joseph H. Huebner Martina M. Mead Adaline Rzym Margaret Basch Mary Louise Duhamel Kenneth N. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Leland V. Meader David Sachs Mrs. Bill Beaton Mrs. Alfred V. Dunkin, Jr. Michael Huskey Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Melamed Mrs. Philip H. Schaff, Jr. Lynn Bennett Kathy Dunn Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Mesrobian Douglas M. Schmidt Joan I. Berger Richard L. Eastline Memorial Fund Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyers Franklin R. Schmidt Barbara Bermudez Carol A. Eastman Barbara A. Joabson Ms. Barbara Terman Michaels Lois K. Schmidt Patrick J. Bitterman Lowell and Judy Eckberg John Arthur Johnson Marilyn E. Miller Donald Seibert M. J. Black Lucy A. Elam, in memory of Laurence P. Johnson Edward S. and Barbara L. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Shaw Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz Elizabeth Elam Nancy E. Johnson Vlasta A. “Vee” Minarich Mette and David Shayne D. Jeffrey and Joan H. Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. Don Elleman Roy A. Johnson BettyAnn Mocek and David A. Sherman Ned and Raynette Boshell Cherelynn A. Elliott Ms. Barbara Mair Jones Adam R. Walker Jared Shlaes David Boyce Terrence M. W. Ellsworth Janet Jones Robert and Lois Moeller Dr. Alfred L. and Mildred Siegel Dr. and Mrs. Boone Brackett Joseph R. Ender Moreen C. Jordan Dr. Virginia Saft Mond Joanne Silver Robert and Phyllis Brauer Dr. James A. Eng Dr. Anne Juhasz Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor Andrew Barry Simmons and Mrs. William A. Briggs Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Engel Mr. Theodore Kalogeresis Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. Munoz Mitchell Loewenthal-Grassini Candace Balfour Broecker and the Martha L. Faulhaber Stuart Kane Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Nickels Dr. Ira Singer Estate of Howard W. Broecker Nadine Ferguson Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Edward A. Nieminen Norman and Mirella Smith Leona and Daniel Bronstein Felicia Finkelman Kenneth Kelling Florence C. Norstrom Joan M. Solbeck Kathryn Y. Brown Kenneth Fiske Paul R. Keske Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Oliver, Jr. Mary Soleiman Richard M. and Andrea J. Brown Mr. and Mrs. John C. Forbes Chuck and Kathy Killman Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson Elaine Soter Jacqueline Brumlik Barbara Gail Franch Diana Hunt King Stephen S. Orphanos Philip and Sylvia Spertus Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bruske III James Victor Franch Neil King Jonathan Orser James A. Staples Steven and Helen Buchanan Ms. Susan Frankel Esther G. Klatz Robert W. Parsons, M.D. Sherie B. Stein Dr. Mary Louise Hirsh Burger and Thomas H. Franks, Ph.D. R. William Klein, Jr. George R. Paterson K. M. Stelletello Mr. William Burger Allen J. Frantzen J. Peter Kline Dr. Joan E. Patterson J. Allyson Stern Muriel A. Burnet Dr. Paul Froeschl Helen Kohr George Pepper, M.D. Carol A. Stitzer Lisa Bury Marie and Gregory Fugiel Shirley Krsinich Elizabeth Anne Peters Norene W. Stucka Robert J. Callahan Sheilah Purcell Garcia, Lady Witton Mary S. Kurz Susanne P. Petersson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Stuffers Patrick V. Casali Susan Boatman Garland Larry Lapidus Genevieve M. Phelps Emily J. Su Esther Charbit Scott P. George Barbara K. Larsen Karen and Dick Pigott Peggy Sullivan Jeffrey K. Chase, J.D. Mr. Lyle Gillman Henrietta Leary Ms. Lois Polakoff Sherwin A. Swartz Ramona Choos John F. Gilmore Ernest L. Lester Martilias A. Porreca, CFP Mr. and Mrs. John C. Telander J. Salvatore L. Cianciolo Bruce A. Gober, M.D. and Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Levy Mrs. Edward S. Price Cheryl L. Thaxton Heinke K. Clark Donald H. Ratner Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. Lewicky Roberta Lyn Anderson Rains Lauritz K. Thomsen Robert and Margery Coen John A. Goldstein Carole F. Liebson Robert L. Rappel, Jr. Karen Hletko Tiersky Dr. and Mrs. Peter V. Conroy Dr. J. Brian Greis Doris C. Lorz Sherrie Kahn Reddick Myron Tiersky Sharon Conway James R. Grimes Eva Lutovsky Keith A. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Sarah J. Cooney Patricia Grogan Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Malatesta Beth Kesterson Reed Jean M. Turnmire Dr. W. Gene Corley Family Carolyn Hallman Jeanne Randall Malkin Michael and Susan “Holly” Reiter Paul and Judith Tuszynski Joseph E. Corrigan Carl J. Halperin Ann Chassin Mallow Evelyn R. Richer Ultmann Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Cottey Ms. Geraldine Haracz Dr. and Mrs. Karl Lee Manders Jennie M. Righeimer Remainder Unitrust B. A. Coussement Andrew Hatchell Mrs. John Jay Markham Gerald L. Ritholz Marlene A. Van Skike Morton and Una Creditor William P. Hauworth Mary Raffetto-Robins Raita Vilnins

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Dr. Malcolm Vye Boyd Edmonston & Edward Warro Eric Weimer and Edwin Hanlon Caroline C. Wheeler Dr. Debra L. Zahay Darcy Lynn Walker Endowment Fund Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weinberg Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson Daniel R. Zillmann Gary T. Walther Karl N. Wechter Joanna L. Weiss Nora Winsberg Audrey A. Zywicki Albert Wang Patricia M. Wees James M. Wells David G. Winter Louella Krueger Ward Mrs. Richard H. Wehman Mrs. Melville W. Wendell Brien and Cathy Wloch Claude M. Weil Sandra Wenner Mrs. William Wunder Estate Gifts The following estates have generously provided gifts of bequests and other planned gifts to Lyric. Due to space limitations, listings include all bequests received from July 1, 2012 to the present. With deepest regards, Lyric commemorates those departed friends who have honored us with this most profound commitment. Anonymous (2) William J. Evans Joseph M. Kacena John and Maynette Neundorf Michael N. Shallow Beth Ann Alberding Mohr Regina C. Fain Stuart Kane Mrs. Oliver Nickels Sidney N. Shure and Rose L. Shure Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson Armour III Roy Fisher Sherry Kelley Joan Ruck Nopola Joan M. Skepnek James Ascareggi Darlene Fiske Mrs. Israel Kirsh Rex N. Olsen Philip and David Slesur Family Trust Elsa E. and Walter (Fred) Bandi Lynette Flowers Russell V. Kohr Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Olson Marilyn J. Snoble Vincent Barresi Robert B. Fordham Nancy W. Knowles Mary G. Oppenheim Ms. Geraldine A. Spatz Velma Berry Thomas Frisch Dr. Bruce Korth Venrice R. Palmer Jay Spaulding Rev. Dr. Warren Best Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Anne C. Lacovic Richard Pearlman Charitable Trust Clarke and Adine Stayman Trusts Edward F. Blettner Marital Trust In memory of Carl and Fern Marjorie Lanterman Fund for Music James L. Stein Joanell C. Breen Gaensslen Sarrah Lapinsky Andre Pernet Howard A. Stotler Donna Brunsma Dr. Martin L. Gecht and Francey Walter and Millicent Leibfritz Seymour H. Persky Charitable Trust Gerald Sunko, M.D. Elizabeth Capilupo Gecht Ernest Lester Ira J. Peskind Joseph Tiritilli Ellen Cole Charitable Remainder Carlyn E. Goettsch Dr. Arthur G. Lipman Helen Petersen Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Trust Shirley and Benjamin Gould Rosalie Loeding Sidney L. Port Annuity Trust Robert P. Cooke Endowment Fund Arthur B. Logan Jack and Eleanor Portis Phil and Paula Turner Nelson D. Cornelius Allen Greenberger Mary Longbrake Lyn Redfield Dr. John E. Ultmann Marianne Deson-Herstein Trust, Lester and Betty Guttman Eva Lutovsky Joan L. Richards Dr. Paul D. Urnes in memory of her parents Elaine H. Hansen Marjorie A. Mayhall George T. Rhodes John H. Utley and Mary L. Utley Samuel and Sarah Deson Capt. Martin Hanson USN (Ret) Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Howard M. Robins Trust Jane Warner Dick, in honor of Kenneth L. Harder Trust Alfred L. McDougal Harry A. Root Sheila von Wiese-Mack Edison Dick John C. Hedley Bette S. McGee H. Cary Ross Lydia Walkowiak Christopher D. Doemel Margot S. Hertz Renate Moser Margaret R. Sagers James M. Wells Josephine S. Dryer James and Gail Hickey Doris A. Murdoch Thomas W. Scheuer Jane B. White Dr. Thomas R. Du Buque Dagmar Hurbanek Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg S. Leder (Lee) Schiff Paul and Virginia Wilcox Mrs. Ray Duncan Deborah Jannotta Foundation Roy Schmaltz Bettie B. Dwinell Amyl W. Johnson, Jr. Dawn Clark Netsch Edwin J. and Margaret W. Seeboeck Kelli Gardner Emery Diana T. Jones Dr. Robert and Brigitte Nehaus Dr. Joseph Semrow Commemorative Gifts Gifts of $500 and above contributed in the name of a friend, loved one or colleague are a unique expression of thoughtfulness. In Memory Of: Millicent Leibfritz In Honor Of: Keith Kiley Goldstein Dorothy A. Angelos from Ms. Linda Kutt Julie and Roger Baskes from Patricia O. Cox from Mychal P. Angelos Hugo Melvoin from Michael and Sally Feder, The Edgar D. Jannotta Irene Antoniou from Melvoin Foundation Irving Harris Foundation, Ruth Ann from Sandra L. Grung from her many friends and family Virginia Byrne Mooney M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis, Baby Krehbiel Jeane Ayers from John and Kathleen Vondran and Sheli and Burt Rosenberg from Marie Campbell from her many friends and family Dr. Antonio Navarrete Julie Baskes Margot and Josef Lakonishok John R. Blair from Virginia Navarrete from John Holzhueter and Peter J. from Liz and Arsen Manugian from Mrs. John R. Blair Kenneth G. Pigott Wender Mary Ann Leer from The Warranty Sandra Box from Renée Fleming Jim Baughman Group from Barbara Box Dr. Robert A. Pringle from Marilyn and Lillian Spracker and from Vanessa Reneau-Mack Martha A. Boyce from Marla McCormick Pringle Michael and Sally Feder Jeanne Malkin from David E. Boyce Joan Richards Janet Burch from Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Lois Dunn from Craig A. Sirles from Mr. Gordon Brodfuehrer and Weinberg and an Anonymous donor from Kathy Dunn Howard Morton Robins Roberta Evans Mrs. Chris Murphy Floyd Fulkerson from his many friends and family Renee Crown from Prince Charitable Trusts from Mr. and Mrs. David Bomier Edwin J. Seeboeck from Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow Sue Niemi Catherine Graham from James Heim Lois and Steve Eisen from Elaine and Harold Blatt from Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Stephen Schulson from Mrs. Myrna Kaplan and Mr. and Rachel Peterson Ryan, James N. and Laurie V. Bay, Mr. from Susan B. Schulson Mrs. Frank S. Karger Jr. from Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Mills and Mrs. John R. Siragusa, Mr. and Dr. Alan J. Shapiro Maxine Farrell Sondra Radvanovsky Mrs. Robert G. Weiss, Lisbeth Stiffel, from Sherie Coren Shapiro from Abbott Fund from Ellie Radvanovsky and Elizabeth Taylor Donald Sinclair Sally and Michael Feder Richard Ryan Marion Greenman from Mr. Edward Sanderson from Nora Jaskowiak and Matthew from Sally and Michael Feder from her many friends and family Janet Thau Hinerfeld Shirley Ryan Katie Jacobson from Evanston Chapter and her many Sally Feder from J. B. and M. K. Pritzker Family from Lisbeth Stiffel friends and family from Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Foundation and Marlene Phillips Lee and Billey Jennings Dr. William Warren Renée Fleming Mary Selander from Alfred G. Goldstein from Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Goldin from Ms. Paula Milone, Robert L. from Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Hennessy Richard P. Kiphart Isabel H Thompson Turner, and The Eloise Susanna Gale and Melissa Hennessy from Renée Fleming, J. Thomas Hurvis, from an Anonymous Donor Foundation Liz Stiffel and his many friends and family Nancy Wald Regan and Philip Friedman from Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael William Laird Kleine-Ahlbrandt from Humanist Fund from Mrs. Myrna Kaplan and Mr. and J. McGuinnis and Janis Wellin Notz from Sheila Ann Hegy Ruth and Irving Waldshine Mrs. Frank S. Karger Jr. and John K. Notz Jr. Nancy W. Knowles from Deane Ellis Christina and Ron Gidwitz Roberta and Robert Washlow from Roberta L. and Robert J. Washlow Sheila von Wiese from Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kearney from Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Blitstein Ardis Krainik from her many friends and family Ruth Ann Gillis from Mr. and Mrs. Mead Montgomery Nikolay Zhizhin from Lisbeth Stiffel and Elizabeth Welsh from Larisa Zhizhin

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 61 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Corporate Partnerships

Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and sincerely appreciates the generosity of the following distinguished corporate contributors. The following list includes donors whose gifts or pledges were received by October 1, 2017. For more information about corporate partnership opportunities, please contact Daniel Moss, Lyric’s Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships at 312.827.5693 or [email protected]. ARIA SOCIETY • $100,000 and above

PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR • $50,000 to $99,999

GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR • $25,000 to $49,999

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR BENEFACTOR FRIEND $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $7,499 $1,000 to $1,999 Alexander & Alexander, Attorneys at Law Italian Village Restaurants Cartier Baird Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Concierge Unlimited International BNY Mellon Shure Incorporated Draper and Kramer, Incorporated Chicago Title and Trust Company Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation CNA BRAVO CIRCLE Michuda Construction, Inc. Evans Food Group $3,500 to $4,999 Midwest Cargo Systems, Inc. First Midwest Bank Corporate Suites Network MUFG Molex Old Republic International Corporation S&C Foundation Morgan Stanley Turks’ Greenhouses OPERA America IMPRESARIO Quarles & Brady LLP $2,000 to $3,499 SUSTAINER Reed Smith LLP American Agricultural Insurance Company $500 to $999 Wintrust Community Banks BNSF Foundation Law Office of Phillip Brigham LLC Enterprise Holdings Foundation Children’s Law Group LLC PREMIER BENEFACTOR Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Carl Johnson’s Gallery in Galena $7,500 to $9,999 MWM Consulting Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust Amsted Industries Foundation Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. Network for Good Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation Rooney Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP Envestnet William Blair & Company Matching Gifts A special thank you to the following companies for matching their employees’ gifts to Lyric Opera of Chicago. Anonymous CNA Foundation ITW Foundation Polk Bros. Foundation Allstate Giving Program ConAgra Johnson & Johnson The Retirement Research Foundation Aon Foundation Doing Good LLC Johnson Controls Foundation The Rhoades Foundation Bank of America Foundation Emerson Electric JPMorgan Chase Foundation The Warranty Group Baxter International Foundation General Mills Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur United Technologies Corporation Benevity Community Impact Fund Graham Holdings Foundation W. W. Grainger Inc. BMO Harris Bank Foundation Grenzebach, Glier, and Associates Kimberly Clark Foundation William Harris Investors Helen Brach Foundation HSBC-North America Morgan Stanley Caterpillar Foundation Inc. IBM Corporation Nuveen Investments Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Ingredion Incorporated Pfizer Foundation For purposes of recognition, we are pleased to combine matching gifts with an individual’s personal gift. If your employer has a matching gift program, please request a matching gift form through your Human Resources or Community Affairs office, and send it to us along with your contribution. Special Thanks • American Airlines for its 36 year partnership as the Official Airline of Lyric Opera of Chicago. • Boston Consulting Group and Dan Grossman, Partner and Managing Director, for the firm’s pro bono services to help Lyric to better understand our financial model, and to identify creative and promising paths to growth. • Jenner & Block and Craig C. Martin, Partner, for the firm’s pro bono legal services throughout the year. • Strategy& and Vinay Couto, Principal, as well as PwC and John Oleniczak, Midwest Region Assurance Managing Partner, and Paul Anderson, Retired Senior Advisor, for their firm’s pro bono consulting services on our organizational assessment. • Warner Classics as the Official Education and Promotion Music Provider. Acknowledgements

The following individuals and organizations have very generously provided gifts and services in support of Lyric Opera’s efforts: Generous Gifts Notable Gifts Calihan Catering Artists Frame Service Coco Pazzo Cochon Volant HMS Media, Inc. Pearl Brasserie Lloyd’s Chicago Martha Nussbaum Vision Wine and Spirits Glo Rolighed

This performance is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Lyric Opera of Chicago is a member of OPERA America.

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 63 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Annual Individual and Foundation Support

Lyric Opera deeply appreciates annual campaign gifts from the following individuals, foundations, and government organizations. Their continued support is vital to our success. The following listings include donors whose gifts or pledges were received by July 1, 2017. ARIA SOCIETY · $100,000 and above Anonymous (6) Julius Frankel Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Estate of Venrice R. Palmer Ada and Whitney Addington Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Seymour H. Persky Charitable Trust Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Trust Josef and Margot Lakonishok Pritzker Foundation Julie and Roger Baskes Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Estate of Ernest Lester J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes James N. and Laurie V. Bay Brent and Katie Gledhill John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Randy and Melvin Berlin Ethel and William Gofen Foundation Candy and Gary Ridgway Henry M. and Gilda R. Buchbinder Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis Malott Family Foundation Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Carolyn S. Bucksbaum The Grainger Foundation Mazza Foundation Foundation The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Gramma Fisher Foundation of Lauter McDougal Family Foundation Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Foundation Marshalltown, Iowa The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Marion A. Cameron Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. The Monument Trust (UK) Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Krehbiel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Rose L. Shure Charitable Trust The Jacob and Rosaline Cohn Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Foundation John R. Halligan Charitable Fund National Endowment for the Arts Lisbeth Stiffel Estate of Nelson D. Cornelius The Harris Family Foundation The Negaunee Foundation Estate of Phil Turner Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Walter E. Heller Foundation Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Mrs. Herbert A. Vance The Crown Family J. Thomas Hurvis Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance The Davee Foundation The Edgar D. Jannotta Family Foundation Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Marianne Deson-Herstein in memory The Anne and Burt Kaplan Fund NIB Foundation The Wallace Foundation of Samuel and Sarah Deson The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Roberta L. Washlow and Robert J. Stefan T. Edlis and Gael Neeson Family Sheila and David Ormesher Washlow Ford Foundation Nancy W. Knowles Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn Helen and Sam Zell

PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR · $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous (2) Renée Fleming Foundation / Illinois Arts Council James Rigler The Brinson Foundation International Foundation for Arts Greg and Annie Jones/The Edgewater Lois B. Siegel The Chicago Community Trust and Culture Funds Joan M. Skepnek Drs. Young, Byong Uk, and Robert B. Fordham Revocable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Lester Knight III Howard Solomon and Sarah Mrs. Myung Soon Chung Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Billinghurst Solomon The Cozad Family Rita and Herbert Z. Gold Charitable Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Tatar Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Trust Family Foundation Carl and Marilynn Thoma Eisen Family Foundation Sue and Melvin Gray Susan M. Miller Estate of Regina C. Fain Eric and Deb Hirschfield Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers Howard Family Foundation Polk Bros. Foundation GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR · $25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous (5) The Ferguson-Yntema Family Estate of Arthur Lipman Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Paul and Mary Anderson Charitable Trust Lucas Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi Robin Angly Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Philip G. Lumpkin The Schroeder Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andreas A. Antoniou Maurice J. and Patricia Frank Jim and Kay Mabie Nancy S. Searle Mr. Vance T. Antoniou Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Franke Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Estate of Dr. Edwin J. Seeboeck The Barker Welfare Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Foundation Segal Family Foundation Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Don and Abby Funk Shari Mayes Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation Inc. The Eloise Susanna Gale Foundation Judith W. McCue and Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, C. Bekerman, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Howard M. McCue III Inc. Amy and Paul Carbone Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Robert and Evelyn McCullen Richard W. Shepro and David and Orit Carpenter Michael J. McGuinnis Blythe Jaski McGarvie Lindsay E. Roberts Cellmer/Neal Foundation Fund Joseph and Madeleine Glossberg Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McKenna Morris Silverman and Lori Ann Hal Coon Maria C. Green and Oswald G. Lewis Frank B. Modruson and Komisar Crain-Maling Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Gross Lynne C. Shigley Penelope and Robert Steiner Sir Andrew Davis and Lady Gianna The Harris Family Foundation Allan and Elaine Muchin Joseph and Pam Szokol Rolandi Davis Mary Ellen Hennessy Estate of Herbert and Brigitte Neuhaus Thierer Family Foundation Nancy Dehmlow Martha A. Hesse Kenneth R. Norgan Robert L. Turner Mr. and Mrs. James M. Denny Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom Ann M. Drake Patricia Hyde Patricia A. Kenney and Walter Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Regina Janes Gregory J. O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg Drs. George and Sally Dunea Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson Matt and Carrie Parr Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ Joseph M. Kacena Endowed Fund Ingrid Peters Jane B. White Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Julian Family Foundation J. B. and M. K. Pritzker Family Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wood Prince Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Fama Estate of Stuart Kane Foundation Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy John Raitt Mr. and Mrs. Jay Krehbiel The C. G. Pinnell Family Frederic S. Lane Collin and Lili Roche

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR · $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (7) Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jorndt Mary F. Robins Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Anne Megan Davis Mike and Lindy Keiser The Rooney Family Ken and Amy Aldridge M. Dillon Stephen Kohl and Mark Tilton Sheli and Burt Rosenberg John and Ann Amboian Edward and Joyce McFarland Ms. Linda Kutt Betsy and Andy Rosenfield Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Applebaum Dlugopolski Albert and Rita Lacher Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Rosenkranz Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Shawn M. Donnelley and Lavin Family Foundation John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Juliette F. Bacon Christopher M. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. E. M. Bakwin Fred L. Drucker and Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund Susan and David Ruder Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Hon. Rhoda Sweeney Drucker Malott Family Foundation Richard O. Ryan Paul and Robert Barker Foundation Donald and Anne Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marjan James and Erica Sandner Judith Barnard and Michael Fain Erika E. Erich Robert C. Marks Mrs. Robert E. Sargent Robert S. Bartolone Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Rodd M. Schreiber and Susan Hassan Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Michael and Sally Feder Erma S. Medgyesy Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen Ross and Patricia D. Bender Joan and Robert Feitler Terry J. Medhurst Mary Beth Shea Estate of Dr. Warren Best Estate of Dr. W. Fessenden Jr. Dawn G. Meiners The George L. Shields Foundation, Inc. Patrick J. Bitterman Sonja and Conrad Fischer Jon and Lois Mills The Shubert Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau Elaine Frank Martha A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Starshak Winzenburg & Co. Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher “Thank you, Lyric for enriching my life.” Dusan Stefoski and Craig Savage -Eleanor, Chicago Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Jennifer L. Stone Dr. and Mrs. Peter W. Stonebraker Marcus Boggs Mary Patricia Gannon Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Mitchell Mary Stowell Heidi Heutel Bohn Susan J. Garner Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. John Jay Borland David and Elizabeth Graham Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Murphy Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Boshell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gray Music Performance Trust Fund and Virginia Tobiason Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen Mrs. Mary Winton Green Film Funds Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Betty Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Phyllis Neiman Elizabeth Upjohn Mason Christine and Paul Branstad Family Dr. James and Mrs. Susan Hannigan David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice Foundation The Irving Harris Foundation Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Dan and Patty Walsh Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Broadie James Huntington Foundation Martha C. Nussbaum Harriet Weinstein Buehler Family Foundation John Hart and Carol Prins Margo and Michael Oberman and Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Family Kim and Miles D. White Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Burnham Mrs. John C. Hedley The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli Dr. David H. Whitney and The Butler Family Foundation Helen Brach Foundation Foundation Dr. Juliana Chyu Marie Campbell Dr. Judith and Mr. Mark C. Hibbard Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud Mrs. John A. Wing Joyce E. Chelberg Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Holman III Harvey R. and Madeleine P. Plonsker William Wolf and Meredith Bluhm- Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Cole Miriam U. Hoover Rosy and Jose Luis Prado Wolf Ann and Reed Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Andra and Irwin Press Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wood II Tamara Conway Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Prince Charitable Trusts Debbie K. Wright Lawrence O. Corry Memorial Fund Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pritchard James and Michele Young Winnie and Bob Crawford Laurie and Michael Jaffe Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Reilly Jr Estate of Audrey A. Zywicki Nix Lauridsen and Virginia Croskery Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jentes The Rhoades Foundation Lauridsen Mr. George L. Jewell Dr. Petra and Mr. Randy O. Rissman PREMIER BENEFACTOR · $7,500 to $9,999 Anonymous (3) Lloyd Gerlach Dr. and Mrs. Mark F. Kozloff Raymond and Inez Saunders Kelley and Susan Anderson Virginia and Gary Gerst MaryBeth Kretz and Robert Baum George and Terry Rose Saunders Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Arensman George and Maureen Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lans George and Joan Segal Ms. Ronelle D. Ashby Bruce A. Gober, M.D. Bernard and Averill Leviton Mary and Stanley Seidler Mark and Judy Bednar Bill and Judy Goldberg Andrew O. and Daria M. Lewicky Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. L. Senior Marlys Beider Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Goldblatt Julius Lewis Mary Lynne Shafer Meta S. & Ronald Berger Family Helyn D. Goldenberg Daniel T. Manoogian Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William M. Goodyear, Jr. Ms. Michelle McCarthy Siragusa Family Foundation and Rebecca & Jonathan Berger Phillip and Norma Gordon Mr. and Mrs. James A. McClung Mr. and Mrs. John R. Siragusa Mr. and Mrs. D. Theodore Berghorst Chester A. Gougis and Shelley Ochab Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Milliken Patricia Arrington Smythe Lieselotte N. Betterman Dr. Doris Graber Chris and Eileen Murphy Del Snow Phyllis H. Brissenden Joan M. Hall Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Connor Doris F. Sternberg Joy Buddig Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Harvey Julian and Sheila Oettinger Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Struthers Mrs. Warren M. Choos Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy Marian Phelps Pawlick Angela Tenta, M.D. Thomas A. Clancy and Dana I. Green David Drew and Marcie Hemmelstein Karen and Tom Phillips Dr. David Thurn Lynd W. Corley Midge and Frank Heurich Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Potempa Howard and Paula Trienens Susan E. Cremin Mrs. Richard S. Holson, Jr. Irene D. Pritzker Foundation Rosemary and John Croghan James and Mary Houston John and Betsey Puth Christian Vinyard Mr. and Mrs. J. William Cuncannan Mr. Richard M. Jaffee Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Marilee and Richard Wehman Mr. and Mrs. Avrum H. Dannen Katie Hazelwood and Todd Kaplan James T. and Karen C. Reid Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson Decyk Charitable Foundation Nancy Rita Kaz The Retirement Research Foundation Paul Wood and The Honorable Mrs. Sheila Dulin Kate T. Kestnbaum Daryl and James Riley Corinne Wood John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. King J. Timothy Ritchie Kathleen Arthur and Stephen Wood Richard B. Egen Martin and Patricia Koldyke Rocco and Cheryl Romano Donna and Phillip Zarcone Sondra Berman Epstein The Dolores Kohl Education Edgar Rose Anne Zenzer and Dominick DeLuca Ms. Lorna Ferguson Foundation - Morris & Dolores J. Kenneth and Susan T. Rosko Robert F. Finke Kohl Kaplan Fund Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffrey Geldermann Mr. Mark L. 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BENEFACTOR · $5,000 to $7,499 Anonymous (6) Mrs. Willard Gidwitz Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Lewis Dr. Janet Gilboy and Mr. John Schmidt Peter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund John F. Gilmore Judith Z. and Steven W. Lewis Family Ilene and Michael Shaw Charitable Trust David Q. Bell and Mary A. Bell Judy and Bill Goldberg Mrs. Paul Lieberman James A. Staples Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Bent Mr. Gerald and Dr. Colette Gordon Thomas J. McCormick Ellen and Jim Stirling Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz Mr. and Mrs. Dan Grossman Florence D. McMillan Pam and Russ Strobel Wiley and Jo Caldwell Sandra L. Grung Lois Melvoin Bolton Sullivan Fund Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Calvin James and Brenda Grusecki Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Milkint Andrea and Mark Taylor Lawrence Christensen Mrs. John M. Hartigan Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow Genevieve Thiers and Daniel Ratner Jane B. and John C. Colman Mr. Erik Jaeger and Mr. Andreas Woytowitz Mr. and Mrs. Mead Montgomery O. Thomas Thomas Marsha Cruzan Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Paul Jarvis Charles and Ellen Mulaney L. Kristofer Thomsen Mr. and Mrs. Gerry V. Curciarello Howard E. Jessen Ms. Amélie Négrier-Oyarzabal Lawrence E. Timmins Trust The Dancing Skies Foundation Drs. Perry and Elena Kamel Renate P. Norum Michael Tobin, M.D. Thomas Doran Tyrus L. Kaufman Mrs. Richard C. Oughton Marianne Tralewski Estelle Edlis Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kearney Mr. and Mrs. Donald Patterson Ksenia A. and Peter Turula Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elden The Kip Kelley Family Norman and Lorraine Perman Scott D. Vandermyde and Julie T. Emerick Cherelynn A. Elliott Jean Klingenstein Elizabeth Anne Peters David and Linda Wesselink Jim and Pati Ericson Dr. Katherine Knight Merle Reskin Estate of Paul and Virginia Wilcox James and Deborah Fellowes Lannan Foundation Joseph Rochetto Claudia Winkler David S. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lennard Chatka and Anthony Ruggiero Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Leslie Fund, Inc. Ellen M. Salter

BRAVO CIRCLE · $3,500 to $4,999 Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Milan Hornik Ms. Britt M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shea Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huizenga Mary Lou and Jack Miller Bill and Harlan Shropshire Eric A. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Todd and Peggy Janus John H. Nelson Ilene Simmons Mychal P. Angelos Joseph and Rebecca Jarabak Zehava L. Noah Craig Sirles Susann Ball Joy Jester Mickey Norton Joan M. Solbeck Leslie Bertholdt Ronald B. Johnson Drs. Funmi and Sola Olopade Mary Soleiman Astrid K. Birke Douglas M. Karlen Jonathan F. Orser Glenn and Ardath Solsrud Dr. Gregory L. Boshart and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Karoly Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Ottley Mrs. John Stanek Dr. William R. Lawrence Gerald and Judith Kaufman Dr. Pat and Lara Pappas Mrs. Karl H. Stein Danolda (Dea) Brennan Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy C. Klemt Barbara and Jerry Pearlman MinSook Suh Winston and Lally Brown Thomas A. Kmetko Drs. Sarunas and Jolanta Peckus Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Toft Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Christianson John and Mary Kohlmeier Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Phil and Paula Turner B. A. Coussement Eldon and Patricia Kreider Karen and Richard Pigott Elizabeth K. Twede Dr. and Mrs. Richard Davison Geoffrey Bauer and Anna Lam Dr. Joe Piszczor Lori L. and John R. Twombly Jon W. DeMoss Mr. Craig Lancaster and Joel and Vivianne Pokorny David J. Varnerin Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Denison Ms. Charlene T. Handler Nathaniel W. Pusey Dr. Catherine L. Webb Deane Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levin Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Ramirez Louis Weber Amanda Fox The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Edward and Leah Reicin Howard S. White Dr. and Mrs. James L. Franklin Charitable Trust Estate of George T. Rhodes Sarah R. Wolff and Joel L. Handelman Peter G. O. Freund Pamela Forbes Lieberman Charles and Marilynn Rivkin Owen and Linda Youngman James R. Grimes Marilyn and Myron Maurer Curt G. Schmitt Dr. Robert G. Zadylak and Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Grob David E. McNeel Julie Schwertfeger and Alexander Zajczenko James C. Kemmerer Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Heestand, Jr. Bill Melamed and Jamey Lundblad Thomas and Judy Scorza Dr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Herbst Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Dr. S. P. Shah

IMPRESARIO · $2,000 to $3,499 Anonymous (7) Jason Dantico Solomon Gutstein Dr. and Mrs. Ken N. Kuo Allison Alexander Mr. John D’Asto The Blanny A. Hagenah Family Fund Marc Lacher Mrs. Robert W. Allen Robert O. Delaney Dr. Mona J. Hagyard Peter N. Lagges, Jr. Steven Ashby Mr. and Mrs. Roger Deromedi Mari L. Harrer Dr. M. S.W. Lee Mr. Wayne Baden Mr. and Mrs. John DeWolf James Heim Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Leopold Ronald and Donna Barlow Lyn Dickey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hodges Gregory M. Lewis and Mary E. Strek Bastian Voice Institute Ms. Kathleen DiIorio Hoellen Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Philip R. Liebson Ron and Queta Bauer Bernard J. and Sally Dobroski Sandra Hoffman Liz and Arsen Manugian Dee Beaubien Mr. and Mrs. Eben Dorros Concordia Louise Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Marks Diane and Michael Beemer Richard and Ingrid Dubberke Edmund A. and Virginia C. Horsch Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Martin Jennifer Bellini Drs. Walter Dziki and Emily Miao Humanist Fund William Mason and Diana Davis Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Berlin La Ferrenn and Philip Engel Michael Huston Mrs. David McCandless Mrs. Arthur Billings Susanna and Helmut Epp Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ibers Marilyn McCoy and Charles R. Thomas Richard and Heather Black Mr. John Ettelson Robert and Sandra Ireland Martina M. Mead and Michael T. Gorey Mrs. John R. Blair Firestone Family Foundation Dr. Segun Ishmael Sheila and Harvey Medvin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Block Anita D. Flournoy John G. and Betty C. Jacobs Dr. R. Menegaz and R. D. Bock Minka and Matt Bosco Mr. and Mrs. James V. Franch Mel and Mary Ann Jiganti Pamela G. Meyer Mrs. Fred Bosselman Jerry Freedman and Elizabeth Sacks Mr. Jason Kalajainen Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Richard Boyum and Louie Chua Fred Freitag and Lynn Stegner Mrs. Myrna Kaplan Robert and Lois Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brandfonbrener Mrs. Norman Gates Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Karger Jr. Rosemary Murgas Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer Judith L. Kaufman Dr. and Mr. Andy Nawrocki Drs. Walter and Anne-Marie Bruyninckx Ellen and Paul Gignilliat Mrs. Helen Kedo Mrs. Linda A. Neilson Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney Debbie Gillaspie and Fred Sturm Mr. and Mrs. Joe King Mrs. A. M. Neumann Greg and Mamie Case Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Neil and Diana King Elaine T. Newquist Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cavallino Gordon and Nancy Goodman Klaff Family Foundation Gayla and Ed Nieminen James W. Chamberlain Annemarie H. Gramm J. Peter Kline and Julio Padin, Jr. Kenneth Douglas Foundation Charles B. Preacher Foundation Greene Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Sung-Tao Ko Janis Wellin Notz and John K. Notz, Jr. Dr. Edward A. Cole and Richard Greenman Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton Foundation Margory M. Oliker Dr. Christine A. Rydel Mr. and Mrs. David L. Grumman Mr. John Kouns Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson

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Mark Ouweleen and Sarah Harding Maggie Rock and Rod Adams The Sondheimer Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Gerald L. Padbury Megan Roudebush Foundation Robert Mann and Kathryn Voland-Mann Luis A. Pagan-Carlo, M.D. Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz Carole and Bob Sorensen Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Waddell Kevin Patti Robert Russell Ron Bauer and Michael Spencer Mrs. William N. Weaver, Jr. Laurie and Michael Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sarnoff Mr. Tom Startek Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Wick Mrs. Zen Petkus Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Schaeffer Carol D. Stein and James Sterling F. C. Winters Mrs. Geoffrey C. M. Plampin The Schaerli Family Oscar Tatosian, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Witkowski Mary and Joseph Plauche David J. Seleb and John P. Cialone Gilbert Terlicher Mr. and Mrs. Brien Wloch Drs. Joseph and Kimberly Pyle Sherie Coren Shapiro Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas, Jr. Chip and Jean Wood Dr. and Mrs. Don Randel Adele and John Simmons Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woolever Christina Rashid Mr. and Mrs. John B. Simon Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles Priscilla T. Yu Phillip C. and Jeanne R. Ravid Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil The Trillium Foundation Susan Zick Janet D. Thau Mr. Edward Smeds Dulcie L. Truitt Mr. and Mrs. William Revelle Kay and Craig Tuber

FRIEND · $1,000 to $1,999 Anonymous (12) Joseph A. Caprini, M.D. Margaret Byrne, Attorney Nora Jaskowiak and Ms. Bonghee Ma A & T Vavasis Philanthropic Fund Irma Caprioli Paul Fong Matthew Hinerfeld Charlene and Gary MacDougal Ms. Katherine A. Abelson Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Mrs. J. Dillon Hoey Daniel Carroll Madden and Louise Abrahams Stephen H. and Virginia McM. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Jack Forsythe Bill and Louanne Holland Tuny Mokrauer Richard Abram and Paul Chandler Mr. Donald Carruthers Adrian Foster Cynthia and Ron Holmberg Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mages Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin D. Abrams Drs. James and Stephanie Arthur L. Frank, M.D. Stephen D. Holmes Jeffrey and Paula Malak Ann Acker Cavanaugh Anne and Willard Fraumann George R. Honig, M.D. and Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Mark Duffie A. Adelson Barry and Marcia Cesafsky Mr. and Mrs. Michael Freeborn Olga Weiss Robert Markowski and Susan S. Adler Robert Cieslak Mr. and Mrs. John Freund Joel and Carol Honigberg Randi Ragins Judith A. Akers Heinke K. Clark Mrs. Michelle B. Fries Bill and Vicki Hood Ms. Karin Martin Ginny Alberts-Johnson and Keith and Barbara Clayton Priscilla and Henry Frisch Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Horwich Mr. and Mrs. Sean Martin Lance Johnson Jean M. Cocozza Samuel and Adriana Front Michael and Beverly Huckman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Martinez Dr. and Mrs. Todd D. Alexander Margery and Robert Coen John A. Gable Mr. and Ms. Gary Huff Bob and Doretta Marwin Ms. Joanne B. Alter David and Carolyn Colburn Thomas F. Gajewski Ms. Janice Humphrey Ann and Philip May Dr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Altman Elaine Collina Ms. Kristine Garrett Cleveland and Phyllis Hunt John E Mazuski Sheila and James Amend Francie Comer Mrs. Lisa Gaspero Dr. Kamal Ibrahim Maureen and Michael McCabe Doris W. Angell Dr. Frank F. Conlon Mr. Scott P. George Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Jackson John F. McCartney Daniel J. Anzia Dr. Peter and Beverly Ann Conroy Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gepson Generations Fund Mrs. John H. McDermott Dr. Edward Applebaum and James M. Cormier Gregory Geuther Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. James Bonnie McGrath Dr. Eva Redel Ms. Jennifer Cox Sharon L. Gibson Judith H. Janowiak Dr. and Mrs. Harold McGrath Robert Austin Patricia O. Cox Cai Glushak and Martin DiCrisci Jerry and Judy Johansen Therissa McKelvey Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Baldwin Katherine Hutter Coyner Barbara and Norman Gold JS Charitable Trust Michael McKinney Peter and Elise Barack Evelyn Crews Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Goldin Judith Jump Maryjanet McNamara William and Marjorie Bardeen Mr. Martyn Crook Alfred G. Goldstein Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Kathie Y. McReynolds Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Barkei Gary Crosby Robert and Marcia Goltermann Mary Ann Karris Mr. and Mrs. Zarin Mehta Michael A. Barna Karen and John Crotty Jerry Goodman Christine Kassa-Skaredoff Claretta Meier Mr. Merrill Z. Barnes Robert Curley Jaimy Gordon and Peter Blickle Dr. and Mrs. Robert Katz Helen Melchior Richard and Shirley Baron Barbara Flynn Currie Ms. Jill Gordon Larry M. Keer, M.D. Jim and Ginger Meyer Peter Barrett Dominion and Company, Inc. Barbara Barzansky Michuda Construction, Inc. Sandra Bass Ms. Barbara Mikolajczyk W.C. Beatty “Nothing can surpass the thrills and chills of hearing a magnificent voice.” Rev. Dr. Mary L. Milano Mr. Matthew Beaty -John and Judith, Park Ridge Mr. and Mrs. William A. Miller Roger B. Beck Barry and Sharon Millman Seth Beckman Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler III Dr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Milnarik John C. Benitez Timothy and Cheryl Dahlstrand Alan Salpeter and Shelley Gorson Mrs. Philip E. Kelley Bette Mitchell Roy C. Bergstrom James and Marie Damion Motoko Goto Marian Kinney Dr. Virginia Mond Jacquie Berlin Rathin Datta Dr. Steven A. Gould Linda Kinzelberg William Mondi Lois M. Berman Patty Litton Delony Dr. Ruth Grant and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kirkpatrick Steven Montner and Scott Brown Mr. and Mrs. Turney Berry Ms. Sarah Demet Dr. Howard Schwartz Mr. Stephen Kitchen Charles Moore Jerry and Kathy Biederman Rosanne Diamond Anthony Green Esther G. Klatz Dr. Nicole Mott and Margaret C. Bisberg and Dr. Elton Dixon Nancy and Jonathan Green Frank and Alice Kleinman Mr. Charles Elliott Richard VanMetre Michael L. Dollard Rochelle and Michael Greenfield Janice Klich John S. Mrowiec and Cynthia L. Bixel Dr. and Mrs. Peter E. Doris Tim and Joyce Greening Mary Klyasheff Dr. Karen L. Granda M. J. Black and Mr. Clancy Catherine and Patrick Dowd Ginger Griffin Emily and Christopher Knight Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mustell Judy Stanley Bland David and Deborah Dranove John R. Grimes Lionel and Jackie Knight Matthew A. Nash Elaine and Harold Blatt Tom Draski Patricia Grogan Richard and Carol Knop Dr. and Mrs. Belverd E. Needles Ann Blickensderfer Ms. Susan A. Duda Donald J. Grossman and Edward and Adrienne Kolb David and Lynne Nellemann Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Ronald B. Duke Elaine T. Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Konczal Jeffrey Nichols Berle Blitstein Kathy Dunn Donald Haavind William Konczyk and Nancy A. Nichols John Blosser Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dusek Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hallisy, Sr. Stanley Conlon John Nigh Frima H. Blumenthal Michael and Paula Dwyer Mary E. Hallman Mr. and Mrs. Christos N. Kritikos Carol M. Nigro Terence and Mary Jeanne Bolger Barbara and John Eckel Mr. and Mrs. M. Hill Hammock Richard Kron and Deborah Bekken Daniel S. Novak and Dean Ricker Robert and Anne Bolz Charitable Hugh and Jackie Edfors Michael G. Hansen and Carol and Jerome Lamet Penny J. Obenshain Trust Ms. Jan Elfline Nancy E. Randa Elisabeth M. Landes Gail O’Gorman Mr. and Mrs. David Bomier Mr. and Mrs. James G. Ellis Charles Hanusin Mrs. Nancy Levi Mr. and Mrs. Keith Olson Donald F. Bouseman Peter Emery Joan W. Harris Laurence and Mary Levine Virginia A. O’Neill Dr. Charles Bower Dr. and Mrs. James O. Ertle Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hartigan Anne and Craig Linn Allen J. Frantzen and David E. Boyce Dr. Thelma M. Evans Daggett Harvey Caroline P. Lippert George R. Paterson Carline Bronk Farley Family Betty Ann Hauser William and Diane Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Jerry and Gisela Brosnan Mr. Michael Farmer Dr. Gillian M. Headley Lloyd R. Loback McGrane IV Ms. Kathryn Y. Brown Penny Friedman Sheila Ann Hegy Melvin R. Loeb Michael Payette Alice C. Brunner Howard and Charlotte Fink Dr. Allen W. Heinemann and Candace B. Broecker Marilyn Pearson Angelo Buscaglia, Jr. Suja Finnerty Dr. William Borden Knox and Gabrielle Long Mrs. Mona L. Penner Stephen and Elizabeth Geer Elizabeth W. Fischer Joseph Heiney Sherry and Mel Lopata Viktoras Petroliunas Howard and Moira Buhse Roy Fisher and Charles Chris Shaw Robert and Janet Helman Craig and Jane Love Mrs. Marlene Phillips Dr. Mary Louise H. Burger James and Jane Fitzgerald Dr. and Mrs. Leo M. Henikoff Carlotta and Ronald Lucchesi Ruth A. Phillips Susan Burkhardt William A. Fleig Carrie and Harry Hightman Wayne R. Lueders Jim and Polly Pierce George J. Burrows Nona C. Flores Kurtice Luther Mr. and Mrs. Les Pinsof

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John Podjasek Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sachse Paul and Ann Singer Mr. Theodore Tetzlaff Joanne Michalski and Dr. and Mrs. Alan Pohl Carol S. Sadow Margles Singleton and Clay Young Linda and Ronald Thisted Michael Weeda Mr. and Mrs. Robert Polenzani John Sagos Dr. Ross Slotten Karen J. Tjarksen Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Weiland Charlene Posner Sharon Salveter and Stephan Meyer Barbara Smith and Diane Tkach and James Freundt Adele and Joseph R. Wells Dorothy M. Press Mr. Edward Sanderson Timothy Burroughs Joanne Tremulis Mr. and Mrs. Melville W. Wendell Jennifer N. Pritzker Robert and Mary Ann Savard Suzanne L. Hoffman and Mr. James W. Tucker Manfred Wendt Bryan Traubert and Penny Pritzker Patricia Schaefer Dale Smith Vicky Tusken Heide Wetzel Mr. David Quell Mary T. Schafer Louise K. Smith Judith Tuszynski Patricia and William H. Wheeler William H. Redfield Robert P. Schaible Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smith Professor Harald and James L. Wilson Sandra and Ken Reid Marie-Claude Schauer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Smith Mrs. Christine Uhlig Dr. Wendall W. Wilson Alicia and Myron Resnick David Schiffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smolen Jean Morman Unsworth Kathryn B. Winter Joan L. Richards Edgar Schiller Robert A. Sniegowski Cynthia Vahlkamp and Robert Charles B. Wolf Evelyn Richer Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Snopko Kenyon Ann S. Wolff Jerry and Carole Ringer Jim and Joan Sears Dr. and Mrs. R. John Solaro Manuel S. Valderrama Ted and Peggy Wolff Carol Roberts Segal Family Foundation The Sondheimer Family Charitable Dr. Thuong Van Ha Christopher and Julie Wood William and Cheryl Roberts Paul R. Seidlitz Foundation Frances and Peter Vandervoort D.P. Wood and R.L. Sufit Jared C. Robins Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Semerad Phil and Sylvia Spertus Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg Marsha and David Woodhouse Dr. Ashley S. Rose and Charlotte John and Floria Serpico Ms. Julie Staley Rosalba Villanueva Mark Woodworth and Randi Puppel-Rose Phyllis W. Shafron and Joyce L. Steffel Dr. Annabelle Volgman Ravitts Woodworth Roberta Rosell Ethan Lathan Carol Stein and Doris Ashkin John and Kathleen Vondran Marianne and Ted Zelewsky Saul and Sarah Rosen Mr. and Mrs. James F. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Stein Mr. Malcolm V. Vye Richard E. Ziegler Babette Rosenthal Ms. Darlene Shearer Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Stoll Walter and Caroline Sueske Lorelei Rosenthal David Sherman Ms. Verna Stovall Charitable Trust Marsha and Robert Rosner Carol and Roger Shiffman Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Stuart April Ware and Jess Forrest Lynn Hauser and Neil Ross Ellen and Richard Shubart Mr. and Mrs. James Swartchild Dr. Richard Warnecke Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Rubash Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Siegel Sandra Sweet Metro Pedix SC Mrs. Dolores E. Ruetz Nancy Silberman Geraldine L. Szymanski Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Watts, Jr Louise M. Ryssmann Linda Simon Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Nancy E. Webster David Sachs Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sims Ilene Patty and Thomas Terpstra SUSTAINER · $500 to $999 Anonymous (27) Donald H. Bittner Parker Colvin Janet Eyler and Edwin Walker Mr. Andrew Gore Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aaron Richard Blackwell and Susan and John Combes Ms. Elizabeth M. Fadell Drs. Margaret and Richard Gore Julia and Charlotte Abarbanell Linda Christianson Sharon Conway Marion and Burt Fainman Anne H. Gorham Andrew Abbott and Susan Schlough Diane and Tom Blake Mrs. D. S. Corbett Dr. Robert A. Fajardo Phillip and Suzanne Gossett Jay Aber Louis and Catherine Bland Ms. Mercedes Corujo Marilyn Faklis Ruiz Birgit Gottelt Phillip Adams and Carmen Wilcox Ms. Elizabeth Blinderman Dr. Kate L. Forhan and Mrs. Fran Faller Sarah J. Gottermeyer Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Blitstein Dr. Joseph P. Cousins Mr. David Fannin Mr. and Mrs. Delmon Grapes Mrs. Carol E. Adelman Mrs. Judy Block James Cox John and Joann Faulhaber Mr. W. L. Griffith Standby and Go, Productions Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Bloom Anatole Crane Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Feldman, M.D. Robert Grist Inc. E. M. Bluhm Nancy Crawford Mr. Austin Feller Charles R. Grode Mr. Dirk Alander Erminio Bonacci Robert C. Cronin Dr. Eva D. Ferguson Dan Groteke and Pat Taplick Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Albright Dr. H. Constance Bonbrest Pamela Crutchfield Susan Fisher-Yellen D. Grynspan and S. Stupp Judith L. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus M. Anna Beth Culver Marilyn E. Fites Mrs. Kathleen Grzybek Mrs. Ronald L. Allen Bond, Sr. Czarkowski Family Ms. Joanne H. Fitzgerald John Gustaitis Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Allie Mr. Donald W. Bonneau Greg Davis Ms. Karen E. Flanagan Beth Hadley Peri M. Altan Laurence and Patricia Booth Paul B. Dekker Mrs. Harold M. Flanzer Mr. Allen Hager Evelyn Alter Jordan Bouchard Tania Del Rio Archibald E. Fletcher Dr. and Mrs. Norm A. Hagman Mr. Zakwan Alzein Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Pablo Denes Marvin Fletcher Janice H. Halpern Ms. Emilyjane Andaya Sandra Box Mr. and Mrs. John Deppong, Jr. Lafayette J. Ford Barbara MacDowall and Ken and Mary Andersen Mary and Carl Boyer Mrs. Marcia Devlin Richard W. Foster Robert Hanlon Carol L. Anderson Mr. Randall Hanssen Judith C. Anderson “Opera is the most complete and complex art form; John and Sharon Hanusin Ms. Louise E. Anderson Mr. Gregory J. Harms Nancy E. Anderson Lyric performs at the highest level.” Dr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Harris Elizabeth Newkirk and -Phillip, Wilmette Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Harris Christa Andrepont Malcolm Harsch and Dr. Michael Angell HolliBoyleStainglass.com Dr. Lawrence Devoe Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fried Matthew Killen William Ankenbrandt Michael Bradie Ms. Wendy DiBendedetto Ms. Pauline Friedman Mr. Steve Hastalis Stephen M. and Barbara J. Arnold Robert Bradner Mr. John D. DiBuono Michael and Jane Fritz Dr. and Mrs. David Jerome Hayden Drs. 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Lyric is very grateful to the thousands of donors who give gifts of less than $500 to our annual campaign. Due to space limitations, we are unable to list the names of these donors, but their generosity is sincerely appreciated.

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 69 LYRIC’S NEW CHAMPAGNE BAR

Champagne and an evening at Lyric make the perfect pairing! Now you can choose from a variety of delicious champagnes before any Lyric show or at intermission. Enjoy a glass or split of your favorite bubbly, or treat yourself to a delicious mimosa or Bellini. Located across from the grand staircase in the Rice Grand Foyer on the Main Floor. LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Facilities and Services

Patrons with Disabilities: media from the lobby and other parts of The Lyric Opera House is the public, non-performance spaces in the accessible to persons with house, as well as the house itself, but not physical disabilities, with during the performance. elevator service to all floors except the Opera Club. The Ardis Lyric, for safety reasons, has the right Krainik Theatre contains seating to inspect any large bags or packages that is accessible to persons in and insist that all large backpacks, bags, wheelchairs, as well as seats with luggage, etc. be stored at coat check. removable armrests. The Lyric Welcome to the Lyric Opera House! Here Opera House has automatic door-openers are a few guidelines designed to ensure all on exterior doors, and accessible drinking of our audience members have the best fountains and public telephones. A TTY experience possible. phone is available in the Box Office for outgoing calls only. • Please remain silent during the performance. Restroom facilities for female patrons with • As a gesture of respect for other disabilities are located on all levels except audience members and the the Opera Club. For male patrons, these performing artists, please remain facilities are located on all levels except the seated until intermission or the end Opera Club and the sixth floor. of the show. If you need to leave the auditorium, you may not be Assistive listening devices for persons readmitted while the performance is desiring amplification are available at no in progress. cost at the Main Floor coat check. A valid • Program and artists are subject to driver’s license or state identification is Outside food and beverages may not be change without notice. required as a security deposit. brought into the Lyric Opera House. • Please turn off or silence all electronic Refreshments may be purchased onsite and and personal devices and refrain Large print and Braille programs may be limited items may be brought in with you from using any device with a glowing available at the Main Floor coat check. to the performance. screen at any time during the performance. Audio description, touch tours, and Thank you again for joining us at Lyric American Sign Language interpretation is Opera of Chicago! Your understanding and cooperation available for select performances; please see are appreciated. Please let a member of www.lyricopera.org/accessibilty for dates Lyric’s house staff know if you have any and details. questions. Lost and Found: Please call 312.827.5768 for lost items. Unclaimed articles are held for 30 days.

Other important policies: Photography and/or audio and video recording of any kind are prohibited during the performance. You are encouraged to take photographs and share your experience on social

Front of House Manager: Laura LoChirco Box Office Assistant Treasurers: John Thor Sandquist and Joseph Dunn Food & Beverage Manager: Geri LaGiglio Restaurant Manager: David Adelsperger Box Office Manager: Gregg Brody Usher Supervisor: Dolores Abreu

November 1 - 30, 2017 | 71 EXPERIENCE

FAMILY DAY AT LYRIC

BALDWIN GRAHAM GUNN BECZAŁA

ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL PIOTR BECZAŁA IN RECITAL THEATER, EXCITING Feb 25 ONE NIGHT ONLY CONCERTS, CELEBRATING  YEARS OF BERNSTEIN Featuring Kate Baldwin, Susan Graham, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMING Nathan Gunn, and the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by David Chase Create Your Own Series*: Mar 10 you choose the titles, Family FAMILY DAY AT LYRIC Friendly you choose the dates. Tickets Apr 7 $5/$10

*Does not include Family Day at Lyric JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Webber/Rice Apr 27 - May 20

.. | LYRICOPERA.ORG A sweepingly romantic masterpiece from the composer of Carmen

Marina Rebeka Pearl The Fishers NOV 19 – DEC 10 Matthew Polenzani

BIZET Performed in French with projected English translations NEW-TO-CHICAGO PRODUCTION Mariusz Kwiecień OPERA DIEGO HOWARD/SAN KEN C.

Lyric Opera presentation of Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers generously made possible by Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel. 312.827.5600 Production owned by San Diego Opera. LYRICOPERA.ORG

Don’t miss the grand-scale passion and excitement of one of opera’s biggest blockbusters DEC  JAN 

PUCCINI Performed in Italian with projected English translations NEWTOCHICAGO PRODUCTION OPERA HUMMELL
NASHVILLE REED C.

PRODUCTION SPONSORS Production owned by Lyric Opera of Chicago, originally .. ROBERT S. AND SUSAN E. created by Bliss Hebert and Allen Charles Klein for Florida MORRISON Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, and San Francisco Opera. LYRICOPERA.ORG