2011-2012 Annual Report Welcome 1

Opera at the Academy 2

Opera on the Mall 3

Aurora Series at the Perelman 6

A Season of Firsts 8

Philanthropic Support 10

Financials 14

Annual Gala & Chairman Emeritus 16

Random Acts of Culture 17

Enhancing the Opera Experience 18

Looking Ahead 20 Board of Directors Dear Friends, Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. Chair As we look back on the 2011-2012 Season, we celebrate a number of artistic achievements and major milestones for the Opera Company of . Frederick P. Huff Vice-Chair In the pages ahead you will learn more about a 2011-2012 Season that served as a Joel Koppelman celebration of innovation, with five thrilling that ran the gamut from beloved Vice-Chair classics like to the very cutting edge of opera’s future, with the staging of the first Alice W. Strine opera in our American Repertoire Program, Nico Muhly’s Dark Sisters. A co-commission Vice-Chair and co-production with New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera and Music-Theatre Group, Dark Sisters was the centerpiece of the annual OPERA America conference, which brought Scott F. Richard more than 600 of the leading minds and voices of our industry to Philadelphia in June 2012. Secretary

Thomas Mahoney Indeed, it was a year of firsts for the Opera Company of Philadelphia. In the fall, we presented our first live, outdoor Treasurer HD broadcast of our season-opening opera (Carmen) on Independence Mall. We were delighted to present a number of casting firsts, including Ailyn Pérez’s role debut as Micaëla in Carmen, Michelle Johnson’s Company debut as Lescaut, Stephen A. Madva and the career debuts of a number of singers trained right here in Philadelphia, including Elizabeth Zharoff as Konstanze Chairman Emeritus in The Abduction from the Seraglio. And our first Composer In Residence, Lembit Beecher, began his three-year track, Benjamin Alexander becoming integrally involved in several productions and leading a “Random Act of Culture” with a fun community Dennis Alter performance using “found items” at IKEA. Sandra K. Baldino Elizabeth M. Bowden It was an especially exciting year artistically as Dark Sisters launched the American Repertoire Program, our commitment Willo Carey to produce a new American opera in each of the next ten consecutive seasons. Our second production in the program, Nicholas E. Chimicles , made its world premiere in Minnesota and later won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Music for composer Kevin Suzanne Fairlie Puts. It will be presented at the Academy in February 2013. We also announced two co-commissions and co-productions Mark Hankin with The : Oscar, based on the life of Oscar Wilde, by Theodore Morrison, to be performed in February Frederick P. Huff 2015 as part of our Opera at the Academy series; and , by , to make its February 2016 Stephen T. Janick Joel Koppelman East Coast Premiere at the Academy. David B. Kutch Beverly Lange It was also a year of transition, as longtime Artistic Director Robert B. Driver retired at the end of the 2011-2012 Season, Carol C. Lawrence capping his 20-year tenure of leadership and artistic achievement; and Stephen A. Madva, Chairman of the Board of Ellen Berman Lee Directors since 2004, passed the torch of leadership. We thank Steve and Robert for their deep commitment and their Gabriele Lee leadership in making the Company healthy and vibrant both fiscally and artistically. 1 Peter Leone Stephen A. Madva None of these accomplishments would be possible without the generous support of the Philadelphia community, who Thomas Mahoney made it clear that a thriving opera company is an essential part of the city’s cultural landscape. We offer our heartfelt Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. thanks to every individual, foundation and corporate partner that contributes to our commitment to artistic excellence, Alan B. Miller music education and audience development. Agnes Mulroney Michael O. Pansini We look forward to the Company’s continued growth as we achieve the goals of our 2012-2015 strategic plan: repertoire Bernard J. Poussot expansion; enhanced casting; international co-productions with other companies; financial sustainability; and a deeper Scott F. Richard Harold Rosenbluth reach into the community through new partnerships and programs. Roberto Sella Stephen Somkuti Sincerely, Jonathan Sprogell James B. Straw Alice W. Strine Kenneth R. Swimm Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. David B. Devan Maria Trafton Chairman General Director and President Robert A. Watts Donna Wechsler

LEFT: SOPRANO MICHELLE JOHNSON MADE HER COMPANY DEBUT IN APRIL IN THE TITLE ROLE OF PUCCINI’S . ABOVE RIGHT: GENERAL DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT DAVID B. DEVAN AND CHAIRMAN DANIEL K. MEYER, M.D. Opera AT THE ACADEMY

Corrado Rovaris Allen Charles Klein BIZET Conductor Set Design September 30 - October 14, 2011 David Gately Richard St. Clair Director Costume Design Drew Billiau Carmen Lighting Design

Rinat Shaham David Pomeroy Jonathan Beyer Ailyn Pérez Carmen Don José Escamillo Micaëla

“ would like this production of his opera. It is true to his concept and to his period.... and benefits from good singing and acting.” –—The Opera Critic 2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 “Thanks to her innate stage allure, Pérez’s Micaëla was among the few I’ve seen that pose serious competition for Carmen… Singer and character merged with seamless simplicity. This is the sort of thing opera people live for.” “Rovaris’ balanced intense theatricality with lyrical sensitivity, –—The Philadelphia Inquirer driving the plot forward while allowing his cast to sing meaningfully and beautifully.” “Jonathan Beyer portrayed Don José’s rival, the bullfighter Escamillo, with –—The Chestnut Hill Local a strikingly handsome and vibrant baritone.” –—City Paper Carmen Production Underwriters Carmen Artist Underwriters

OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY Mr. Joel M. Koppelman Kenneth B. and Pamela R. Dunn 2 (Production) (Rinat Shaham) Mrs. John P. Mulroney and Stephen A. Madva and Alice and Walter Strine Denise C. Creedon () (David Pomeroy) Drs. Renato and Beverly Baserga Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest (Conductor) (Jonathan Beyer) Nicholas and Kathleen Chimicles Charlotte and Bob Watts (Director) (Ailyn Pérez) Annette and Chuck Pennoni (Tammy Coil) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mahoney (Greta Ball) Scott F. and Roberta C. Richard (Jeremy Milner) Stephen T. Janick and Russell E. Palmer (Eric Dubin) Lee Steinberg (Diego Silva)

LEFT: AILYN PÉREZ IS MICAËLA WITH ERIC DUBIN AS MORALES IN THE SEASON- OPENING PRODUCTION OF CARMEN. ABOVE: CURTIS INSTITUTE ALUMNA RINAT SHAHAM SINGS THE TITLE ROLE. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: THOUSANDS OF PHILADELPHIANS ENJOY THE OPENING NIGHT SIMULCAST OF CARMEN. Opening Night Philadelphia Draws Thousands to Independence National Historical Park for Carmen!

With over 5,000 members of the community pre-registered for free tickets, Some Feedback from Attendees: the threat of rain didn’t stop thousands of Philadelphians from packing their “I loved it! I have never seen picnic baskets, beach chairs and blankets and joining the Opera Company an opera before and this was of Philadelphia for Opening Night of the 2011-2012 Season and a live, public fantastic. The performances and simulcast of Bizet’s Carmen. the voices were outstanding. I am blown away!” On September 30, 2011, Independence Mall at Independence National Historical Park became the site of a vast movie screen, and an iconic backdrop for “This has been an incredible idea, one that I am grateful to be this first-ever event that brought an enthusiastic audience together to enjoy able to experience with my this blockbuster opera packed with greatest hits. This event was generously daughters, who are 20, 18 & 12!” underwritten by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts 3 Challenge, with matching support from Philadelphia’s own Wyncote Foundation. “I can’t thank you enough for this presentation. We loved all of the With a packed house of over 2,200 audience members at the Academy of close-ups, and we loved the Music in addition to the audience at Independence Mall, opening night of subtitles! Even all of the young Carmen enjoyed one of the largest opera audiences in company history. children were able to follow the on-screen action in every scene. The crowd was greeted by Mayor Michael A. Nutter, as well as Independence See you at the next simulcast!” National Historical Park Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod and Knight “Absolutely would come in the Foundation Vice-President of Arts Dennis Scholl. Attendees received free, future. Such a blessing to be waterproof seat cushions underwritten by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural able to introduce your Alliance’s Phillyfunguide, and many took advantage of a “Take your photo family to the arts. Thank you, with Carmen!” photo booth that was set up on the Mall by photographer Opera Company!” Chris Dawson.

Hundreds of faithful fans stuck it out until the last notes, and feedback from audience members was overwhelming in its message: “Do it again!” Opera AT THE ACADEMY

Corrado Rovaris Guia Buzzi Conductor Set & Costume Design MOZART Robert B. Driver Lorenzo Curone February 17-26, 2012 Director Video Design The Abduction Drew Billiau Lighting Design from the Seraglio

Elizabeth Zharoff Antonio Lozano Per Bach Nissen Elizabeth Reiter Konstanze Belmonte Osmin Blonde

“Conceptually, the production couldn’t have been stronger. The film footage worked beautifully. Costumes were sumptuous and color- coordinated. A platform built around the orchestra allowed singers to 2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 have closer contact with the audience.” –—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Corrado Rovaris led a crisp reading of the orchestral score which incorporates some Turkish-sounding instruments such as bass drum, cymbals, triangle, and piccolo.” –—The Opera Critic The Abduction from the Seraglio The Abduction from the Seraglio Production Underwriters Artist Underwriters “Opera Company of Philadelphia consistently endeavors to deliver a The Jacob Burns Foundation, Inc. Ellen Berman Lee (Production) (Elizabeth Zharoff) whole and fulfilling operatic experience with each show, and they came Mrs. John P. Mulroney and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whatnell very close to capturing perfection with this Abduction.” —–Bachtrack.com Alice and Walter Strine (Elizabeth Reiter) OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY (Orchestra) Dr. and Mrs. Morton Mandell 4 Gabriele Lee (Antonio Lozano) (Creative Team) Mr. and Mrs. James B. Straw (Krystian Adam)

ELIZABETH ZHAROFF AND ANTONIO LOZANO HEAT UP THE STAGE IN THEIR COMPANY DEBUTS IN THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO.

Lorraine and Ben Alexander Luther W. Brady The Robert B. Driver Fund Jacob Burns Foundation, Inc. James B. Straw, Chair C. Christopher Cannon Robert B. Driver retired as Artistic Director of the Opera Company Joel and Sharon Koppelman of Philadelphia at the conclusion of the 2011-2012 Season, which Gabriele Lee featured his directorial turn in The Abduction from the Seraglio. The Robert B. Driver Fund was created to honor Robert’s Stephen A. Madva extraordinary contributions to Philadelphia’s operatic vitality over and Denise C. Creedon the past 20 years, and the groundbreaking new productions and Dr. and Mrs. Morton Mandell debut performances that have come to define his tenure. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rollins

The Opera Company of Philadelphia gratefully Mr. and Mrs. James B. Straw acknowledges the following leadership gifts of the Bob and Charlotte Watts Robert B. Driver Fund: Corrado Rovaris John Pascoe PUCCINI Conductor Production April 20-29, 2012 Michael Cavanagh Drew Billiau Director Lighting Design Manon Lescaut

Michelle Johnson Thiago Arancam Troy Cook Daniel Mobbs Manon Lescaut Des Grieux Lescaut Geronte “… singers and orchestra rocked — and that included the young replacement soprano Michelle Johnson, who learned the title role in little more than three weeks.” –—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Music director Corrado Rovaris was largely in his element in this fast-moving score, with the orchestra responding brilliantly—better than I have ever heard them...” –—OperaToday.com “A night of exquisite conducting, top-drawer costumes, passion and Manon Lescaut Manon Lescaut punch...” –—SantaFe.com Production Underwriters Artist Underwriters Mr. Richard B. Worley and Ms. Barbara Augusta Teichert “I can’t remember seeing a grander set on stage at the Philadelphia Ms. Leslie Anne Miller (Thiago Arancam) Academy of Music that was at the same time versatile and flexible… (Production) Mrs. Anne W. Banse Mrs. John P. Mulroney and (Michelle Johnson) Pascoe costumed a huge cast, in period—from lace ascots and Alice and Walter Strine Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest handkerchiefs to green velvet suits with knickers to Manon’s brocade (Orchestra) (J’nai Bridges) 5 robe and gilded gowns—and the total effect was marvelous.” Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Poussot –—The Opera Critic (Conductor and Chorus)

TROY COOK AND MICHELLE JOHNSON IN A LIGHTHEARTED MOMENT FROM MANON LESCAUT, WHICH MARKED JOHNSON’S COMPANY DEBUT.

Mr. and Mrs. Harris C. Aller, Jr. Jack Bershad Drs. Renato and Beverly Baserga Sylvia Briselli Nicholas and Kathleen Chimicles Dianne and Don Cooney Dr. Claire Boasi Irvin Borowsky and Laurie Wagman Lucinda and Charles Landreth Ellen and Jerry Lee Stephen T. Janick and Georgette Ciukurescu Russell E. Palmer Mr. Robert Devoe Jerry and Marguerite Lewis Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest John Pcsolar and Alan Sandman Mrs. Frank N. Piasecki Drs. Bruce and Toby Eisenstein Mrs. Joseph S. Lord III Mr. and Mrs. David Glickstein Dorothy Alexis Smith Joan and Al Piscopo Mrs. John P. Mulroney Nancy and Al Hirsig Drs. Ronni Gordon Stillman and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosenbluth David M. Stillman Mrs. Emily C. Riley Mr. and Mrs. George F. Krall Dr. Renee Rollin Harriet and Shelly Margolis List as of 10/24/12 Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Wechsler Leonard Mellman Eliana Papadakis Beatrice Pitcairn Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr. Ms. Carolyn Horn Seidle Jay H. Tolson George P. White AT THE PERELMAN Generously underwritten by the Wyncote Foundation

In its fourth season, the Aurora Series for Chamber Opera at the Perelman Theater continued to garner national attention for its ability to bring cutting-edge, intimate performances of new and lesser-performed works. The acclaimed team of director Chas Rader-Shieber and designer David Zinn returned with a new production of Elegy for Young Lovers for Curtis Opera Theatre under Artistic Director Mikael Eliasen. These performances marked the Philadelphia Premiere of the work, which had not been performed in the U.S. for nearly 20 years. In June, the series presented Dark Sisters, the first opera in the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s American Repertoire Program, a commitment to producing a new American opera in each of the next ten seasons. This new American opera, with music by Nico Muhly and a libretto by Stephen Karam, was also the anchor performance for the OPERA America Conference held in Philadelphia.

Chas Rader-Shieber David Zinn Stage Director Set Design HENZE George Manahan Jacob A. Climer March 14-18, 2012 Conductor Costume Design Allen Hahn

2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 Lighting Design

A New Production and Philadelphia Premiere Curtis Opera Theatre’s Elegy forYoung Lovers In association with the Opera Company of Philadelphia and Kimmel Center Presents OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY 6 “One would be fortunate to encounter a production this confidently staged and performed in any of the world’s great opera houses.” –—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“The entire cast and most of the orchestra consisted of Curtis students. That such a small conservatory was able to field two complete casts to sing this difficult score is remarkable… Some of the most beautiful singing came from sopranos Sarah Shafer and Alize Rozsnyai as Elizabeth and Hilda, respectively.” —–Bachtrack.com

“In a well-sung and well-played production, Hans Werner Henze’s 1961 composition, Elegy For Young Lovers, lived up to its advance hype.” —–Broad Street Review

ABOVE: SARAH SHAFER AND JOSHUA STEWART IN A SCENE FROM THE CURTIS OPERA THEATRE’S PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF ELEGY FOR YOUNG LOVERS. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: THE WOMEN OF DARK SISTERS, A NEW OPERA CO-COMMISSIONED FOR THE AMERICAN REPERTOIRE PROGRAM. “The performance catalyst was conductor Corrado Rovaris: Like the Italian maestros of the early 20th century, his Nico Muhly Stephen Karam Caitlin Lynch Kevin Burdette Composer Librettist Eliza Prophet Puccini has a strong pulse and no gratuitous prettiness. The orchestral playing was first class.”

Music by Neal Goren Miranda Hoffman —–The Philadelphia Inquirer review of Manon Lescaut, April 23, 2012 Conductor Costume Design Nico Muhly Rebecca Taichman Don Holder Libretto by Director Lighting Design Maestro Corrado Rovaris, the Jack Mulroney Stephen Karam Leo Warner & Music Director at the Opera Company of Philadelphia since 2004, Mark Grimmer has extended his commitment to Philadelphia through the 2015-2016 June 8-13, 2012 (59 Productions) Set & Video Design Season. Corrado has been pivotal to the success that the Opera Company of Philadelphia is experiencing. He embraces cutting-edge repertoire selections, and his international career allows him A New American Repertoire Program Co-Commission to identify artists and collaborators for us to engage here in with Gotham Chamber Opera and Music-Theatre Group Philadelphia. We are thrilled that our talented orchestra and chorus will continue to develop under his leadership through 2016.

In reflecting on this past season, Rovaris was especially proud of the Dark Sisters wonderful, Philadelphia-based vocal talents who performed with the Opera Company of Philadelphia. “We have two beautiful schools “Dark Sisters may be a significant addition to the chamber opera repertoire.” right here in Philadelphia in the Academy of Vocal Arts and the –—The Philadelphia Inquirer Curtis Institute of Music, and in this past season we heard graduates “Culturally significant with a socio-political timeliness, Dark Sisters is the from each of these schools in very different, very superb leading best single show I’ve seen from OCP and one of the finest operas I’ve roles,” said Rovaris. “Mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham graduated from seen in two seasons anywhere on the East Coast. It is everything art Curtis and traveled all over the world, singing the lead in Carmen in should be: beautiful, thought-provoking, engrossing, chilling, disturbing, Glyndbourne, Rome, Germany, New Zealand, Australia and many other places, and then returned to Philadelphia as Carmen. On the breathtaking.” –—Bachtrack.com other hand you had Manon Lescaut in March, when we learned that “Karam’s libretto is a marvel of concise narrative and convincing character Ermonela Jaho had to withdraw and we quickly cast Michelle Johnson, development. Not one of the opera’s six roles descends into caricature… a young artist from AVA who stepped in and made an incredible Even more marvelous is Nico Muhly’ score… the music, both vocal and debut and who, I’m sure, will go on to the same international acclaim instrumental, tells its story and projects the personalities of its characters that Rinat Shaham has enjoyed. To have this type of musical talent with potent intelligence and searing emotion.” right here in our city is a magnificent asset for Philadelphia.” —–The Chestnut Hill Local Rovaris is looking forward to readying the Opera Company Orchestra Dark Sisters Dark Sisters for the varied repertoire of the 2012-2013 Season. “We have the Production Underwriters Artist Underwriters classic compositions of Mozart and Puccini, and the Company The Wyncote Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone debut of another excellent AVA graduate, Bryan Hymel, in La bohème. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, (Caitlin Lynch) But then you also have these contemporary pieces in Silent Night the National Endowment for the Arts, Stephen A. Madva and and OPERA America’s Opera Fund Denise C. Creedon and Powder Her Face, which have a different energy. And Owen Mrs. John P. Mulroney and (Kevin Burdette) Wingrave is a fascinating choice, because in many ways Thomas Alice and Walter Strine Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest Adès is closely related to Benjamin Britten and has embraced (Orchestra) (Kristina Bachrach) Britten’s musical language and brought it to our century.” A SEASON OF Firsts The 2011-2012 Season began with a major announcement regarding the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s American Repertoire Program, a commitment to producing a new American opera in each of ten seasons. It concluded with the first of those new operas being performed for enthusiastic audiences, including attendees of the national OPERA America Conference, hosted in Philadelphia.

In total, the Company brought five productions to Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, with a libretto by the stages of the Academy of Music and the Gene Scheer, which will premiere in Santa Fe in 2015 Aurora Series at the Perelman Theater; presented before making its February 2016 East Coast Premiere its first live, outdoor HD broadcast of its season- at the Academy of Music. Both are first operas for opening opera (Carmen) on Independence Mall the composers. (see page 3); expanded its commitment to the nation’s first comprehensive, collaborative operatic The announcement continued to build buzz about 2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 Composer In Residence program; and continued the American Repertoire Program, and the buzzing to surprise and delight Philadelphians with got louder following the November 2011 world creative pop-up opera performances (see page 17). premiere of Silent Night at the Minnesota Opera. A co-production of Minnesota Opera and the Opera Opera Company of Philadelphia General Director Company of Philadelphia, Silent Night earned & President David B. Devan joined General composer Kevin Puts the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Director Charles MacKay on August 10, 2011 at Music. With a libretto by Mark Campbell, Silent Night

OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY The Santa Fe Opera to announce the co- was called, “a stirring opera that recounts the true 8 commissioning of two new works which will be story of a spontaneous cease-fire among Scottish, part of the American Repertoire Program. French and Germans during World War I, displaying The first commission, Oscar, based on the life of versatility of style and cutting straight to the heart” Oscar Wilde, is composed by Theodore Morrison, in the award announcement. Silent Night received with a libretto by John Cox and Theodore Morrison, based on writings by Oscar Wilde and his contemporaries. The opera will be performed in February 2015 at the Academy of Music as part of The Company’s 40th Anniversary Season, following its 2013 world premiere at The Santa Fe Opera. A second commission is by the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner in music, Jennifer Higdon. She will write an opera based on the bestselling novel rave reviews at its opening. “With this remarkable year track, with the goal of fostering tomorrow’s debut, Puts assumes a central place in the American American operatic masterpieces through personalized opera firmament. Much will be expected from him,” creative development and intensive, hands-on said Opera News. Opera Company of Philadelphia composition. Our inaugural composer, Lembit Beecher, will present it as part of the Opera at the Academy enjoyed a rare and in-depth understanding of the series in February 2013. development and production of opera through integral involvement in the rehearsal process for six In June, the American Repertoire Program debuted operas with the three CIR companies. He has also on the stage of the Perelman Theater with the Aurora composed music for two scenes written especially Series premiere of Dark Sisters, the new American for him, one by Chadwick Jenkins and one by opera by composer Nico Muhly with a libretto by Silent Night librettist Mark Campbell in an ongoing Stephen Karam. A co-commission and co-production “libretto laboratory” program. Beecher also led a by the Opera Company of Philadelphia, Gotham “Random Act of Culture” with a fun, community Chamber Opera and Music-Theatre Group, Dark performance of a duet from The Magic Flute – which Sisters follows the story of a woman grappling with he scored using found items at IKEA to double as a her life in a plural marriage. Called “an entrancing, percussion ensemble. The performance is available oddball look at American life” by The Philadelphia for viewing at .com/operaphila. Inquirer, it delighted audiences and also served as the anchor performance for the national OPERA In June 2012, composer Missy Mazzoli, who is 9 America Conference, which brought more than currently working on her second full-length opera, 600 of the leading minds and voices in opera to was selected as the second Composer In Residence. Philadelphia from June 13-16 and caused The winner of four ASCAP Young Composer Awards Opera Pulse to conclude “Philly’s got it going on.” and a Fulbright Grant to the Netherlands, Mazzoli, 31, premiered her first full-length opera, Song from Another Opera Company of Philadelphia/Gotham the Uproar, at The Kitchen in New York in February Chamber Opera/Music-Theatre Group collaboration, 2012. called the work the Composer In Residence (CIR) program, enjoyed “powerful and new,” while an eventful season. The program, funded over five said that, “in the electric surge of Ms. Mazzoli’s years by a $1.4 million grant from The Andrew W. score you felt the joy, risk, and unlimited potential Mellon Foundation, provides a living stipend and of free spirits unbound.” benefits to two composers, each following a three-

LEFT: CAITLIN LYNCH SINGS THE ROLE OF ELIZA, THE CONFLICTED CENTRAL WIFE IN DARK SISTERS. ABOVE: A SCENE FROM THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SILENT NIGHT, THE OPERA HONORED WITH THE 2012 PULITZER PRIZE IN MUSIC. $1,000,000+ Wyncote Foundation The Kresge Foundation Leadership Support The William Penn Foundation $500,000+ and Major Gifts The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Leadership gifts account for the majority of the Anonymous Opera Company of Philadelphia’s income each year, $100,000+ and directly fund the leading artists and stunning Jacob Burns Foundation, Inc. productions seen on stage. The Opera Company of Kenneth B. and Pamela R. Dunn Philadelphia salutes these generous individuals and Fidelity Foundation foundations that make each season possible. The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest Mrs. John P. Mulroney The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, through the Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative and the Philadelphia Music Project The Pew Charitable Trusts Ms. Barbara Augusta Teichert 2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 $50,000+ Independence Foundation Ms. Lisa D. Kabnick and Mr. John H. McFadden Joel and Sharon Koppelman OPERA America’s Opera Fund Council on the Arts Alice and Walter Strine, Esqs. Charlotte and Bob Watts Mr. Richard B. Worley and Ms. Leslie Anne Miller OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY 10 $25,000+ Drs. Renato and Beverly Baserga Gray Charitable Trust Rita and Philip Harper Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Huff Ellen Berman Lee Gabriele Lee Judy and Peter Leone Mr. Stephen A. Madva Esq. and Ms. Denise C. Creedon Samuel P. Mandell Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Annette and Chuck Pennoni PNC Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Poussot The Presser Foundation Scott F. and Roberta C. Richard Estate of Laurence T. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rollins Mr. and Mrs. James B. Straw Universal Health Services List as of July 2012 The Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whatnell The Wyncote Challenge In the spring of 2012, the Opera Company of Philadelphia was thrilled to announce The Wyncote Challenge, a five-year, $10 million campaign in support of the 2012-15 Strategic Plan. The campaign was launched by Opera Company of Philadelphia Chairman Daniel K. Meyer, M.D. and his partner, Frederick R. Haas, who made a historic commitment to the Company’s future through a $5 million leadership gift from the Wyncote Foundation. This commitment, made to garner an additional $5 million in new and increased gifts from the community, will support the following artistic initiatives over the course of the plan: • Enhanced Casting, including engagements 11 with Nathan Gunn, David Daniels, Kelly Kaduce, William Burden, and other major operatic stars • New Productions developed in partnership with the country’s leading opera producers, including Santa Fe Opera and Washington National Opera The Wyncote Challenge presents an extraordinary • Expanded Repertoire, including Company opportunity for the Opera Company of Philadelphia Premieres of classic works from the traditional to build on recent successes, and the Company is repertory and new works through the American deeply grateful to the individuals and foundations Repertoire Program – a commitment to produce who share in the commitment to ensuring the next one new American work in each of the next ten great American opera company is right here in seasons, starting with June 2012’s Dark Sisters. Philadelphia.

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: BARBARA TEICHERT, GENERAL DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT DAVID B. DEVAN AND BOARD CHAIRMAN DANIEL K. MEYER, M.D. AT THE MEET THE ARTISTS OF MANON LESCAUT EVENT. BOTTOM: GERRY LENFEST AND CHAIRMAN EMERITUS STEPHEN A. MADVA. ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: ENJOYING EVENTS FROM THE 2011-2012 SEASON ARE KENNETH B. AND PAMELA R. DUNN; VICE CHAIR JOEL KOPPELMAN AND HIS WIFE, SHARON; CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GARY GANSKY, VICE CHAIR ALICE STRINE, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW SUZETTE STRINE AND SON TODD STRINE. Annual Fund The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s fundraising efforts, and gifts to the Fund were essential to the success of the 2011-2012 Season. We are grateful for the support of the 1,484 families and individuals who make up our Annual Fund community of donors. This year their numbers swelled with the addition of 440 new member households. You can find them in 19 states across the country, from Pennsylvania to California. For more information, visit www.operaphila.org/annual-giving.

PATRON PROGRAM BRONZE [$2,000+] Mr. Wayne R. Lorgus Donna Wechsler, Chair Anonymous (3) B.A. (Mackie) and Charlotte MacLean James and Nancy Abbott Harriet and Shelly Margolis The Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Patron Program is made up Dorothy and Stanley Abelson Mr. and Mrs. David G. Marshall Drs. Ronald D. and Marcia Abraham Deborah Glass and Leonard Mellman of passionate supporters whose generosity directly contributes to Mr. John Aglialoro and Ms. Joan Carter Ms. Evalind Minor the Company’s world-caliber productions, groundbreaking artistic Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson Anna C. O’Riordan, M.D. initiatives, and engaging community programs. Members enjoy VIP Frances and Michael Baylson Mrs. Frank N. Piasecki Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bazelon Joan and Al Piscopo benefits and privileges throughout the season including champagne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bergen David and Susan Rattner intermission receptions, travel opportunities, and intimate social Ms. Carolyn L. Green and Kelley S. Reilly Mr. Michael T. Blakeney Dr. and Mrs. A. Gerald Renthal events with the stars! Dr. Claire Boasi David Richards

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Prentice Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey McCoach 13 Mr. Frederic L. Pryor Mr. Benjamin Minick Dr. Mary R. W. Reardon Mr. C. J. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Scott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George Morris Ms. Carolyn Horn Seidle Mr. and Mrs. David Moskowitz Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Somers Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moskowitz ENCORE SOCIETY Mrs. Thomas E. Wiener Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Neilson Drs. Herbert and Joann Nevyas The Opera Company of Philadelphia was proud to introduce the SUSTAINER [$500+] Ms. Barbara Oldenhoff Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Mario Palumbi Encore Society during the 2011-12 Season as a way of formally Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Agulnick Dr. Robert Pearson and Ms. Lydia Alvarez Dr. Wilhelmina Korevaar recognizing individuals who have remembered the Company in their (in memory of Isabelle M. Ferguson) Ms. Harriet Potashnick and Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Asplundh Mr. Marshall Levine estate plans as an important philanthropic commitment to opera’s Mr. Yves Quintin and Dr. John F. Bayley future in Philadelphia. Encore Society members enjoy exclusive Drs. Hester and Martin Black Ms. Rosanne Loesch Mr. Allen D. Black and Mr. Randolph Apgar Mr. Daniel T. Regan benefits throughout the season, including invitations to meet-the-artist Drs. Deidre and Michael Blank Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Ross Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohen Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Sachs events and an annual luncheon with stars from a production. Belinda S. Manning and Michael Sanyour and Laurada Byers David C. Bowman Ms. Margot Savoy Dr. and Mrs. Murray Brand Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaible Encore Society gifts may provide potential tax and income benefits, Stacey Spector and Ira Brind Anne Faulkner Schoemaker Mr. Edgard Bulanhagui and Henry and Yumi Scott and in making this commitment, members can be confident that they Ms. Corinne Barbaro Dr. and Mrs. Paul Shaman Lynn and Jerri Burket Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sharrar are ensuring the future of opera in Philadelphia. These individuals Mr. James L. Smith Mr. Michael F. Cade and have chosen to leave lasting legacies that will support the art they Mr. Mayron Lizardo Lopez Ruiz Dr. and Mrs. Stanton Smullens Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Chase Mr. Leonard Szymanski care most about, and the Company is thrilled to recognize their Mrs. Mary E. Chomitz and Katarzyna and Edward Tobe, Mr. Morton A. Collier Natalie Lessey foresight and generosity. To learn more about the Encore Society, Drs. Fred and Karen Clark Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vale Mr. Patrick Connolly and Dr. and Mrs. R.J. Westcott visit www.operaphila.org/encore-society. Ms. Karen Carvalho Aileen E. Whitman Dr. and Mrs. Michael Conrad Mr. Thomas C. Woodward 14 OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA 2011-2012 Annual Report market position. tosustainits planning necessary financial engage intheforward to health andexpanditscapacity will continuetobolsteritsfinancial in futureseasons,theCompany thereserves innovation. Byfortifying institutional advancementand tosupportstrategic and riskcapital unanticipated financialevents, toweather operating capital cycles, flow tomanagecash working capital for Company toestablishreserves Foundation inFY11, enabledthe grant fromtheWilliamPenn combined witha$1.5 millionseed strategy. The$1.17 milliongrant, Company’s long-termcapitalization Foundation insupportofthe Leaders grant fromtheKresge Philadelphia receivedaSector In FY12, theOpera Companyof Capitalization 2011-12 Institutional May 31, 2012 and2011 STATEMENT POSITION OFFINANCIAL The Opera CompanyofPhiladelphia ASSETS Net Assets Noncurrent Liabilities Current Liabilities ASSETS NET AND LIABILITIES Current Assets Permanently restricted Temporarily restricted Unrestricted Mortgage payable,netofcurrentportion Note andmortgagepayable,currentportion Deferred revenue Accounts payableandaccruedexpenses deposits Security andequipment,net Property Beneficial interestinremaindertrust Unconditional promisestogive Investments Prepaid expensesandother Unconditional promisestogive equivalents Cash andcash Total assets Total currentassets Total liabilitiesandnetassets Total netassets Total current liabilities

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$ 10,825,448 $ $

10,825,448 6,668,534 2,041,494 7,087,696 3,538,438 3,538,438 3,542,278 3,542,278 4,156,914 1,138,350 1,504,258 2,466,146 2,466,146 1,671,276 9,154,172 2012 332,986 254,428 254,428 167,018 167,018 263,771 660,110 24,982 24,982 32,922 32,922 85,597 85,597 14,680 14,680 2011

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4,599,047 4,599,047 7,723,908 3,495,721 1,162,475 1,162,475 1,370,117 1,370,117 1,162,194 2,815,057 5,994,146 1,529,821 1,729,762 6,561,714 250,936 336,076 242,875 302,750 525,574 199,941 24,982 83,815 31,270 31,270 7,180

The Opera Company of Philadelphia Operating revenues and support 2012 2011 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES [UNRESTRICTED] Ticket sales $ 2,229,436 $ 2,300,776 Years Ended May 31, 2012 and 2011 Contributions 6,982,276 6,550,684 Special events, net 147,034 165,836 Other income 105,992 183,365 Investment return designated for operations (46) 1,981

Total operating revenues 9,464,692 9,202,642 and support

Operating expenses Program services 7,242,652 6,919,280 Management and general 945,403 927,742 Fund-raising 608,142 602,800

Total expenses 8,796,197 8,449,822

Change in net assets from 668,495 752,820 operations

Other changes Investment return, net of amounts designated for operations 2,882 12,287

Change in net assets 671,377 765,107 This one -22 Unrestricted net assets, beginning 1,370,117 605,010 -23 46 Unrestricted net assets, ending $ 2,041,494 $ 1,370,117 Ticket Sales 75 depth 25% Public Support then enlarge103% 1.7% Public Support then reduce 4% Ticket Sales 93% and then again 23.6% 93% Special Events 2% Special Events Other Earned Income 1.6% 2% Other Earned Income 2%

Private Support 72.1% Private Support 67% 16 OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA 2011-2012 Annual Report pays tributeto Opera Company ofPhiladelphia Black Opera Company’s2012 Galaisa

& PREPARES TO ADDRESS PHILADELPHIA’S OPERA COMMUNITY AT ANEVENT. COMMUNITY OPERA TOPREPARES PHILADELPHIA’S ADDRESS AT GALA. A.BENOLIEL PETER ANNUAL AND WILLO THE CAREY CO-CHAIRS TOP: ambassadorship. We celebratetomanymoreyears ofhisboardservice. his achievements andlookforward and service Please joinusaswethankSteve Madva–andhiswife,DeniseC.Creedonfortheirextraordinary at theOpera Companyhavebeenprivileged to holdaleadingplaceinthe heartand mind ofthis greatPhiladelphian. that theOpera CompanyofPhiladelphiacreatesonstageandinourcommunity. and we Hislistof civicrolesislengthy, From steadfast fundraising to audience development,Steve Madva has led byexample, with a clear passion forthe work “arguablythebiggestcultural eventevertohitPhiladelphia”by Morrison whichwascalled for the generous lead underwriter McCracken, tothecompany–andhislawfirm,Montgomery, have broughtgreatvitality Walker &Rhoads,LLP,was programs that worksandnew boardmemberswholeheartedlyembraced theimportanceofnew He andhisfellow and artistically.directors, andthisfall,ashepassedthereins,companyfound itselfhealthyandvibrant bothfiscally tooneofsuccessandlong-termsustainability.of season-to-seasonsurvival Heledaunifiedboardof deeplyengaged Company overthenexteightseasonswouldbeimpossible.Hesuccessfully movedtheOpera Companyfromagoal To summarizethetransformational effectthatSteve’sdeeplycommittedandthoughtfulmanagementhadontheOpera would leadtotheappointmentofDavidB.Devan. memberoftheleadershipteam.Thatsearch,underSteve’sdirection, Mulroney spurredanationalsearchfornew monthsbeforetheuntimelypassingofExecutiveDirectorJack Madva steppedintohisroleinJune2004, justafew who ledthecompanysince2004, toDanielK.Meyer,M.D. Directors passed thetorch of leadershipfrom Stephen A.Madva, In September 2012, theOpera Company of Philadelphia Board of Chairman oftheBoardDirectors as for eightyearsofcommittedservice StephenA. Madva Philadelphia Hotel.Incelebration ofitsproductionMozart’s The Opera CompanyofPhiladelphiaheldthe and awarded a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of PNC. Theeventraised morethan$150,000 prizecourtesyofPNC. and awardeda$2,500 cash fortheOpera Company. oftheArtsstudentNikkitaPatterson wasannouncedastheGrandduring cocktailhour,andUniversity PrizeWinner universities.TheDistinguishedFilmPanel selectedfourfinalists,whosefilmswereshown competition withlocal Ball, performance, andatributetoRobertDriver,aswelldessertdancing.Inconjunctionwiththe Artistic DirectorRobertB.Driver. Thegala’s290 guestsenjoyedacocktailhour,silentandliveauctions,musical mostmemorable blackandwhitefilms,theeveninghonoredretiring against abackdropofsomethedecade’s

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Knight Foundation Random Acts of Culture The Opera Company of Philadelphia continued to be one of the most talked about organizations in the city due to its participation in the national John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Random Acts of Culture initiative. These impromptu public performances help take classical music out of the concert halls and into the community. The Company also distinguished itself again when This season, the Company worked with 15 it produced more Random Acts in one day than organizations to offer 84 performances of eight any other participating organization during the Random Acts in 12 venues. Musicians performed at duration of the Knight Foundation Random Act iconic Philadelphia locations such as the Free Library of Culture initiative. On December 10, 2011, two of Philadelphia, Geno’s Steaks, Independence hundred singers from four area choruses – Ambler National Historical Park, and SEPTA Regional Rail Choral Society, St. Steven’s Church, Singing City, Lines. Performing partners this season included and the West Chester Area Chorus – performed 25 Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus and Random Acts in one day at Macy’s locations across Orchestra, The Curtis Institute of Music, and more. the region – effectively reaching an estimated 2,000 people in one day. In preparation for the Company’s Opening Night Philadelphia! simulcast of Bizet’s Carmen at In one of the Company’s most unusual Random Independence National Historical Park, performers Acts, Composer in Residence Lembit Beecher from the Company and The Curtis Institute of Music created an arrangement of the Papageno-Papagena 17 performed the bewitching Habanera from Bizet’s duet from Mozart’s The Magic Flute utilizing Carmen on the SEPTA Regional Rail Line reaching found percussion items at IKEA Philadelphia to almost every rail line during 25 performances over accompany the singers. five days. The performers encouraged passengers The Knight Foundation had a goal of performing to “Take SEPTA to the Simulcast.” 1,000 Random Acts over three years. The Foundation The Opera Company partnered with The Philadelphia reached that goal one year ahead of schedule, Shakespeare Theatre to present a mash-up of scenes with the Opera Company of Philadelphia marking from some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays at Barnes the 1000th Random Act with a large-scale & Noble in Rittenhouse Square on the anniversary of performance at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station the Bard’s birthday. This collaboration was the first in September 2012. in the Random Acts initiative to utilize live theater. Scan this code with your smartphone to view our Random Acts of Culture playlist.

ABOVE: THE OPERA COMPANY PERFORMED A NUMBER OF RANDOM ACTS OF CULTURE DURING THE YEAR AT SITES SUCH AS GENO’S STEAKS (LEFT) AND SEPTA REGIONAL RAILS (RIGHT). ENHANCING THE Opera Experience A Taste of Opera Downloadable Podcasts

This season, the popular recital-lecture series In Tune with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, A Taste of Opera prepared audiences for upcoming a podcast series, offered six episodes this season productions with events at several venues across featuring artist interviews, behind-the-scenes profiles, the city. Patrons welcomed the opportunity to hear audio excerpts, and more. In addition to production some of the best up-and-coming singers from previews, one podcast prepared patrons for the free The Curtis Institute of Music and the Academy simulcast of Bizet’s Carmen at Independence National of Vocal Arts among the impressive paintings by Historical Park, while another highlighted the young artists at Moore College of Art and Design. world premieres of Nico Muhly and Stephen Karam’s One highlight of the season included an event in Dark Sisters and Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s The Curtis Institute’s intimate black box theater to Silent Night, providing a tantalizing glimpse of two celebrate our partnership with the conservatory in important new American works prior to their a preview event for Henze’s Elegy for Young Lovers. Philadelphia debuts. Dissemination through iTunes The season ended with a unique opportunity to and Podomatic continued to grow with global appeal meet composer Nico Muhly as he discussed his spreading as the podcasts received 3,400 downloads

2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 opera Dark Sisters, which launched the Opera and plays from 73 countries. Company’s much-lauded American Repertoire Program, at Innovations Studio in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Opera Overtures

OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY Over 3,000 audience members attended pre- 18 performance talks during the 2011-2012 Season. Attendance at the pre-performance lecture series Opera Overtures hit an all-time high this season as 17% of the audience for the first Sunday performance of the season attended the talk on Bizet’s Carmen. Similarly, for the Aurora Series at the Perelman, attendance hit a new high with 16% of the audience for the third performance of Nico Muhly and Steven Karam’s Dark Sisters coming to Opera Overtures.

TOP: STUDENTS FROM THE EDWARD W. BOK TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AT THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL FOR MANON LESCAUT. BOTTOM: STUDENTS FROM THE FELTONVILLE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES AT THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL FOR CARMEN. Sounds of Learning™ National Opera Week

The Company’s award-winning music education Opera Company of Philadelphia observed National program launched its third decade by bringing over Opera Week from October 28 through November 4, 5,000 students and chaperones from 115 Philadelphia 2011, with a series of activities designed to increase area schools and organizations to Opera Company awareness of the art form and encourage audiences productions. Attendance increased 11% from the to raise their voices in song. Highlights of the week previous season and the program expanded its included a Knight Foundation Random Act of reach to include students in Carbon County, PA for Culture at the Free Library of Philadelphia, Opera the first time. Happy Hour at Jolly’s Piano Bar, an online opera quiz, and the Company’s first-ever master class. The program’s in-school presentations, including the Company’s first assembly program in a decade, Held at The Curtis Institute of Music, the master reached almost 1,500 students, 102% more students class was uniquely geared toward amateur and over last season, in 32 schools. student singers. Eight singers out of 35 applicants One of the Company’s in-school programs, The were selected to work with respected local voice Singing Voice, was made available as part of the teacher and vocal coach Holly Phares who helped Company’s Digital Classroom series with University singers with vocal technique, breathing and of Pennsylvania’s Internet2 provider, MAGPI. relaxation, interpretation, and presentation with Students from eight schools in six states took part collaborative pianist Lisa Harer De Calvo. in this interactive video conferencing event, which was offered as part of National Opera Week activities. Dedicated funding for the Sounds of Learning™ program has been provided by: Sounds of Learning™ has been offered, since its Alpin J. and Louis N. Cassett inception, in partnership with the School District of Alpin W. Cameron Foundation 19 Philadelphia. Program schools come from Pennsylvania, Memorial Fund The McLean New Jersey, and Delaware, with 90% of students The ARAMARK Contributionship from Pennsylvania, and 68% of participating schools Charitable Fund at the Mellon Bank, N.A. Vanguard Charitable within the School District of Philadelphia. Audiences Endowment Program Morgan Stanley Foundation continued to reflect the demographics of the Bank of America Philadelphia area, with 42% African American Charitable Foundation Mutual Fire Foundation students and 11% Latino students. Citizens Bank Samuel S. Fels Eugene Garfield Fund Foundation Silver Bridge GlaxoSmithKline Advisors Hamilton Family The Presser Foundation Foundation The Hirsig Family Fund Wells Fargo of the Philadelphia Foundation Foundation The Opera Company is especially grateful to businesses who participate in the Commonwealth of Universal Health Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, which grants lucrative tax credits to Lincoln Financial eligible businesses that donate to approved educational programs like Sounds of Learning™ . EITC donors Services during FY12 included the Mutual Fire Foundation, Universal Health Services, and Mellon Bank, N.A. Foundation Looking Ahead The 2012-2013 Season features a carefully-planned blend of classics along with important works that will be new to many of our audiences.

From beautiful but fresh takes on classics like Puccini’s La bohème and Mozart’s The Magic Flute, to new works like the East Coast premiere of Silent Night by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, a new co-production with the Minnesota Opera, the premiere of Powder Her Face by Thomas Adès, and Curtis Opera Theatre’s Owen Wingrave, the season is packed with transcendent music, exquisite theater, and passionate star performances.

The Opera Company’s 38th Season began in partnership with The Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose masterpieces by Renoir,

2011-2012 Annual Report 2011-2012 Monet, Pissaro and more came to life in director Davide Livermore’s production of La bohème. It was an incredible moment of alignment as our city opera buffs and novices, from the famously dazzling revels in its own vibrant, internationally-recognized “Queen of the Night” aria, to Papageno’s melodies, collections, with Opera Company of Philadelphia replete with humorous, bucolic whimsy. The Aurora being the first performance-based partner in the city’s Series at the Perelman Theater will host the gifted With Art, Philadelphia campaign. La bohème was young voices of the Curtis Opera Theatre, under also a homecoming for Academy of Vocal Arts Artistic Director Mikael Eliasen, starring in the highly- alumnus-turned-international Bryan Hymel, anticipated Owen Wingrave. In June, the Aurora Series

OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIAOPERA COMPANY who won audience and critical acclaim in his company brings us Powder Her Face, the bawdy romp from 20 debut as Rodolfo alongside Norah Amsellem as Mimì. contemporary British composer Thomas Adès. Based on the real life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, whose The Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, the second famously scandalous divorce in the 1960s would have opera in the American Repertoire Program, arrives at provided weeks’ worth of fodder for today’s 24-hour the Academy of Music in February 2013, as we gather news cycle, this chamber opera is as groundbreaking for a Gala Celebration of New Operatic Work with in its subject matter as its eclectic musical style, which baritone Nathan Gunn, the recently-announced draws on everything from big band and swing to Director of American Repertoire Council, on February 2, Strauss and Schubert for inspiration. 2013. With acclaimed tenor William Burden starring as the drafted opera singer whose voice inspires All of this, along with special events like PNC Arts Alive peace among adversaries, and soprano Kelly Kaduce Family Days at the Opera, announcements of future as his love interest, Anna Sørenson, Silent Night also productions and community partnerships, educational features a host of important Company debuts. programs, and maybe even a surprise or two, promises to make this a memorable season. We look forward Spring 2013 marks the return of Mozart’s fabled to sharing the performances and memories with our The Magic Flute, an opera that delights both seasoned audiences, our friends and our community.

LEFT: BRYAN HYMEL AS RODOLFO AND TROY COOK AS MARCELLO OPEN THE 2012-2013 SEASON IN AN ART-INSPIRED PRODUCTION OF PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME. CENTER: LIAM BONNER STARS AS LT. AUDEBERT IN SILENT NIGHT. RIGHT: MOZART’S THE MAGIC FLUTE COMES TO THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC IN APRIL 2013. Administration David B. Devan MUSIC INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTION General Director & President Michael Eberhard ADVANCEMENT Christopher Hanes Christina Deemer Corrado Rovaris Artistic Administrator Technical Director Director of Annual Giving Jack Mulroney Music Director Kyle Bartlett Millie Hiibel Frank Luzi Mikael Eliasen New Works Administrator Costume Director Director of Communications Artistic Advisor Elizabeth Braden Kerry Masek Ryan Lewis Nathan Gunn Chorus Master Production Stage Manager Director of Marketing Director, J. Robert Loy Drew Billiau American Repertoire Council Director of Orchestra Lucy Clemens Lighting Coordinator Director of Gary H. Gansky Personnel & Orchestra Audience Services Elizabeth Larsen-Silva Chief Financial Officer Librarian Production Coordinator & Senior Vice President Colleen Hood Adele Betz Director of Events Annie Burridge Music Staff Assistant FINANCE Senior Vice President, Lembit Beecher Jennifer Dubin Maureen McHale Senior Accountant Institutional Advancement Composer in Residence Associate Director, Annual Fund David Levy Missy Mazzoli & Development Services COUNSEL Vice President of Production Composer in Residence Montgomery, McCracken, Derren A. Mangum Michael J. Bolton Walker & Rhoads LLP Manager of Vice President of ADMINISTRATION General Counsel Ken Smith Institutional Giving Community Programs Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien Assistant to General Director Lauren Ancona & Board Relations Coordinator & Frankel Manager of Special Counsel Maurice Marietti Marketing Technology Personnel Manager Rachel A. McCausland Manager, Research & Special Gifts Michael Knight Assistant Director, Audience Services and Group Sales Kevin Gifford Donor Services Coordinator sites, biggernamesonstage,international with othercompanies,andadeeperreachintothecity “The company aims for more performances in varied “The companyaimsformoreperformances The Opera Companyisgrateful toitsSeasonSponsors: Opera CompanyofPhiladelphia Individual ShowHotline:215-893-1018 Subscriber Services:215-732-8400 Administration: 215-893-3600 –—The PhiladelphiaInquirer, and itsneighborhoods.” 1420 LocustStreet,Suite210 www.operaphila.org Philadelphia, PA 19102 Fax: 215-893-7801 Ticket Philadelphia co-productions Dealership Official Airline AIRWAYSUS April2012 YAMAHA Official Piano

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