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DETROIT OPERA HOUSE • HOME 8f MICHMiAN OPERA THEATfiE Fall2013 THE FLYING DIAVOLO LA TRAVIATA BAl.LETMETCOWMBUS TOO HOT DUTCHMAN November 2-3 November 16-24 THE NUTCRACKER TO HANDEL October 19-27 November 29- December21 December1 DETROIT OPEI\A HousE Home of Michigan Opera Theatre The 2013 fill Opere Season is made possible by Ford Motor Company Helping voices go further. Ford Motor Company is proud to support the Michigan Opera Theatre, sharing musical talent with people throughout the Metro Detroit area and beyond. A catalyst for regional change and rebirth, the Michigan Opera Theatre is committed to providing the highest quality of service and artistry. Sparking creativity in others while spreading inspiration, the Michigan Opera Theatre continues to go further in the Detroit community and the greater State of Michigan. Go Further B~VO CONTENTS Fall2013 The Officral ,\ laga:::i11e of the Dell Oil Opera House W ELCOME BRAVO IS a Michigan Opera Theatre L ETTER FROM D AVID DtCI-llERA ........... .. .... .... ......................... 4 publication. jtllian Zylinsk1, Editor Mitch Caner, Contributing Editor ON STAGE Contributors THE FLYING D uTCIIMAN ............. ............ .......................... .......... Ricardo Castano IV 6 john Gngaitis F EATURE STORY: 200 YEARS OF VERDI AND W AGNER .............. 8 Publis her Echo Pubhca u on ~. Inc. D IAVOLO ....... ... ................................................................ lO Royal Oak, \.hchigan \\'W\\.cchopublications.com Tom Pu LL ers, Pres1dem !...A T RAVIATA .............................................. .............. .............. 22 Toby f aber, Ad\·enismg Sales Director F EATURE STORY: A Co VERSATION WlTH M ARK A RM t'lSKt ..... 24 PhysH.:Ians' SCI'\ ICeS provided by Henry Ford Medical Center. B ALLET M ET CoLUMBus: T HE N u TCRACKER .. ........................... 26 Peps i-Cola is the official soft dnnk and juice pro\'idcr of the Detroit Opera I louse. T oo H o T T o H ANDEL ..... .. ..... .... .. ......................................... 35 Cadillac Coffee is the offiCia l coffee of the Dctron Opera I louse Sanders Fine Chocolates IS the official MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE chocolauer of Ih e Dctron Opera House. Board of Directors and Trustees .... .. ..... ........................................... 5 Steinway Is the official piano of the Detron Opera House and ~1 ich1gan Artist Profi les ............... .. ............................................................... 29 Opera Theatre. ::.temway p1anos are prov1ded b) Steinway Piano Ga llery Cham s and Orchestra ............. .......................... ........................... 33 of Detroit, exclus11·c rcprcsentati,·e for Administration and Staff.. ............. .. ................... ........ ........ .......... 34 Steim\ay and '>ons m r-. hchigan. MOTCC, Community Programs, and Dance Education ....... .... .. ... 36 President Tuxedo IS the offi cial provider of fo rmal wear for the Detroit Opera House. Eclipse Creative is the offi cial media CONTRIBUTORS producuon com pan) of the Detroit Avanti Society ..................... ......... ... ................. ................ .... ... ... ... 38 Opera I louse Michigan O pera Theatre Contributors .......................................... 4 3 ~li ch1gan Opera The.ure '"a nonprofit cultural nrgamz;tll<lll, who>C illll\'ltlcs arc supported tn pan b) the ~1Ich1gan Council for Arts and Cuhur.tl Allair,, the ~auonal Endowment for Volunteer Information .......... .......................................... ............ .. 49 I he Ans. and ,,ther mdt' tduab. corporations and found.utnns. ~hdugan Opera Thcmre is General Information ............. ............. ........................................... SO an Equ.tl Opportunll) Employer. michigan council ror ARTWORKS. &arts onogov cultural } affairs Oc u·oil O pera House www. M. ic: lt ign nOpcr:.. .or·g BRAVO 3 I FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to Michigan Opera Theatre's 43rd fall season elcome to "Drama in the D," a fall season in which we pair classics W with the best contemporary artists to honor the 200'h anniversary of two master composers, Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi. Our season opens with Wagners ghostly romantic opera, The Flying Dutchman. Two powerhouse singers make their debuts with the company in the role of Senta - American soprano Lori Phillips and Swedish soprano Elisabet Strid . Ms. Phillips first performed the role with the Metropolitan Opera in 2010, while Ms. Strid has recently been applauded by critics and audiences in Europe for a strong festival season of Wagner roles. German bass-baritone Thomas Gazhelli debuts as the Dutchman, along with American bass-baritone Kristopher Irmiter. Both singers bring a seasoned, rich Lone to the role. In November, we present one of the most performed operas in the world, Verdis La Traviata. American soprano Nicole Cabell returns to our stage after winning the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Ms. Cabell alternates the role of Violetta with American soprano Corinne Winters, whos had critical success performing the role internationally Two handsome lyric tenors, American Zach Borichevsky, and Italian Leonardo Caimi, are making their company debuts as Alfredo, Violetta's true love. As Detroit's home of dance, we bring you our 18'h season of "Dance in the D. " An exciting company debut arrives in October, when LA-based Diavolo appears for the first time on our stage. Diavolo was founded by jacques Heim, who choreographed Cirque Du Soleils "KA". The companys acrobatics and architectural set pieces, combined with thrilling movement, will likely expand your definition of dance. Our annual holiday tradition continues Thanksgiving weekend with the return of BalletMet Columbus' The Nutcracker. The classic famil y favorite includes company dancers along with students from local dance studios performing to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, played live by our very own Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra. Too Hot To Handel , another holiday tradition, comes in December, with the orchestra and Rackham Symphony Choir. This jazz-gospel Messiah is, of course, too hot to miss. I must take a moment to thank all of you- patrons, foundations, corporations- who continue to support us. While the world seems to be focused on Detroits bankruptcy, your generosity tells a better story one of Detroits rich cultural past, present, and future. As always, we are grateful for the continued support of our fall opera season sponsor, Ford Motor Company, along with the individual donors and volunteers whose gifts of time and investment allow us to keep the drama on the stage. Thank you for visiting, and enjoy this dramatic fall season! 4 BRAVO ww'w .M ich iganOpera.org Detroit Opera H ouse BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012-2013 july I, 2012-June 30. 2013 Mr R.Jamison Wilhams, Mrs. William C. Brooks Mr. Rtchard G. Goetz Mr W james Prowse Directors Emeriti Cha1rman Mrs. Fredenck H. Clark Mr. David Handleman Mrs. Ru th Rattner Mrs. Donald C. Austm Dr. David DiChiera, Mrs. Peter Cooper Mr. Gary j ohnson Dr. lrvm D Retd Mr J Addtson Bartush Prestdent Ms. joanne Danto Mrs. Peter Karmanos Mr. Roy S. Roberts Mr Frank W Donovan t Mr. Cameron B. Duncan, julia Donovan Darlow Mrs. Michael Kratchman Ms. Elham Shayota Dr Marjorie M F1sher Treasurer Mr. Lawrence N. David Mr. Thomas M. Krikorian Mr lerry Shea Mr. James II. Gram t Mr. C. Thomas Toppm, Mr. Ethan Davidson Mr. Charles E. Letts, Jr Dr. Lorna Thomas Mrs. Wilham johnston t Secretary Mrs. Charles M. End1cott Mr. Harry A Lomason II Mr. James A Vella Ms Jenmfer Nasser Mrs. Lil Erdeljan Mr. Alphonse S. Lucarelli Mr. George C. Vincent Mr David Pollack t Mrs. Robert A Allesee Mr. Paul E. Ewing Demse Lutz Mrs. lrvmg Rose Mr. Douglas F. Alltson Mrs. Dav1d Fischer Mrs. Manuel Maroun Chairmen Emeriti Mr Wilham Sandy Mr. j oseph Angileri Mrs. Barbara Frankel Dr. Stephen Munk Mr Robert E. Dewart Mr Frank Stella t Mr. Lee Barthel Mr. Herman Frankel Mr. Dame! Pehrson Mr Lynn A. Townsend t Mr Robert Vande rKloot t Mr. Ri chard A. Brod1e Mr. Dean Fnedman Dr. Charlotte Podowskt Mr Richard Webb Mr George M Zeltzer t Mr Mort Zteve t BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012-2013 July l , 2012-June 20, 2013 Mr. & Mrs. Kenn Allen Ms. Mary jane Doerr Ms. Lmda Dresner Levy Mrs. Carolyn L. Ross Mrs. & Mrs. E jan Hartmann Mr & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Mr. Cameron B. Duncan & Mr. Edward Levy Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rug1ero Mr t & Mrs.t Maxwell Mr & Mrs. Douglas F Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dr. & Mrs. K1m K Lie Dr & Mrs. llershel Sandberg jospey Alhson Eisenberg Mr. & Mrs. A. C. Liebler Mr & Mrs. Donald Schm1dt Dr t Zoph1a and Mr. t Dr Lourdes V Andaya Mrs. Charles M. End1cott Mr & Mrs. Harry A. Mr & Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz Mitchell Kafarsk1 Julte Douse-Ang1len & Mr. & Mrs. Alex Erdcljan Lomason II Mr. & Mrs Mark Shacvsky Mr & Mrs. Robert Klein j oseph Angileri Dr. Fern R. Espmo Mrs. Lawrence LoPaun Mrs. frank C. Shaler Mrs Walton Lewts t Mr & Mrs. Eugene & Mr. Thomas Short Mr. & Mrs. James H. LoPrete M!i. El ham Shayota Mrs. Jesse Mann t Applebaum Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Ewmg Mr. Alphonse S Lucarelh Mr. Terry Shea Mrs Wade H McCree Jr. t Dr Agusun Arbulu Margo Cohen Fembcrg Mrs. Demsc Lutz Mr. Wilham H. Smnh Mr & Mr>. Jules L. Poll one Dr. Harold M. Arrington & Robert Feinberg Ms. Florine Mark Ms. Phylhs funk Sno'' Mrs Ralph Polkt The Hon & Mrs Edward Mr. & Mrs. Oscar f-eldman Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Manella Mr & Mrs. David Snyder Mr.t & Mrs.t David Pollock Avadenka Mr. & Mrs. David 1-tscher The lion Jack Martin Mr. Anthony L Soave Mr & Mrs. W1lham Sandy Mr & Mrs. Lee Barthel Dr MarJone M F1sher & Dr. Bettye Arnngton- Mr R1chard A. Sonenklar & Mr t & Mrs. tI-red Mr J. Add1son Bartush Mr & Mrs. Carl B. f-ontana Martin Mr. Gregory llaynes Schneidewind Mr & Mrs. Mark Alan Baun Mrs. Elaine Fontana Mrs. R1chard McBnen \1s. Mary Ann Stella Mr t & Mrs. R1chard Mrs. Ara Berbenan Mrs. Barbara Frankel Mr. & Mrs Eugene A. ~hile r Dr. Calvm Stevens Starkweather Mr. & Mrs. Mandell Berman & Mr Ron Michalak Ms. Monica Moffat Mrs. George Strumbo!i Mrs Mark C. Stevens t Ms. Debra Bernstein-S1egel Herman & Sharon frankel Dr. Alt Monn Dr. j onathan Sw1ft Mrs. Lynn Townsend t Mr. & Mrs. j oseph Bloch Mr. &: Mrs. Dean Fncdman &: Dr W1lham Kupsky Mr Ronald F Swnzer & Mr t &: Mrs.t Robert Mr.