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PROGRAM FALL 2015 Your Paradise Doesn’T Include Waiting in Line PROGRAM FALL 2015 Your paradise doesn’t include waiting in line. Until Oct 30, you could Your experience is our priority. get a Welcome Bonus2 of up to 50,000 Aeroplan Miles When you travel, the last thing on your mind is the fi rst thing on ours. The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infi nite Privilege* Card gives you the speed and convenience you deserve. As Primary Cardholder, you and your companions can enjoy priority check-in and priority boarding1 on Air Canada® fl ights. So get more of an elevated travel experience. Visit tdaeroplan.com/privilege/opera or 1-866-827-0385 1 Conditions apply. All Air Canada benefi ts are fulfi lled by Air Canada, or its designated affi liates or other third parties, and are subject to change at any time without notice. The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its affi liates are not responsible for fulfi lling these benefi ts. 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You’ll LA TRAVIATA find interviews with artists, features on the operas we’re presenting, 21 IN THE SPOTLIGHT behind-the-scenes information on the David Roffey and productions as well as highlights from Karen Walsh the company’s special events, profiles 22 CENTRE STAGE of our donors, and stories about our Discover a new generation education and outreach activities. of Canadian opera talent Not only is the program provided to all ticket holders at the theatre, but WHAT’S PLAYING: 26 it’s also available on our website, PYRAMUS AND THISBE coc.ca/Publications, at least one week 30 OVID RECONFIGURED before opening night. Notes on Barbara Monk Feldman’s Pyramus and Thisbe A redesigned house program is not the Until Oct 30, you could Your experience is our priority. only change you’ll see this fall at the premiere of a new Canadian opera, 2 MANY THANKS get a Welcome Bonus of 38 Four Seasons Centre. Under the Grand Pyramus and Thisbe. 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