The St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble Michael Feldman, Artistic Director in cooperation with ConEdison presents the Second Season of The Children's. Free Opera of )<1,10$., 0\~~0 The Children's Free Opera of New York in its second season will present a repertoire of five A Message from ConEdison operas for 100,000 schoolchildren. Operas which have special appeal for youngsters One reason why New York City is the have been chosen from the joyous works of the most exciting city in the world is the masters both classic and contemporary. All perfor­ mances, fully staged, will be accompanied by the ac­ richness of its cultural resources. claimed St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble and sung As a corporate citizen, ConEdison in English. The Ensemble will be assisted by the All wants New York's children to ex­ City High School Chorus directed by John perience the joy and excitement of these Motley. The free performances will be given in con­ cert halls throughout the city, recreating the excite­ resources. ment and ambience of an evening at the Opera. We believe that New York's future is Why opera for children? Opera unites the ex­ its children, and we believe in that citement of theatre with the eloquence of music. Through these performances, the children will future. discover the language of music and the music of language. To assist teachers, study guides will be provided Charles F. Luce in advance of the performances. These guides will Chairman of the Board include background information and historical notes suitable for lesson plans. ARTISTIC STAFF Michael Feldman, Artistic Director and Conductor New York City Board of Education Thomas Booth, All-City High School Chorus, Conductor John Motley, Director Thomas Gruenewald, Center for School Development, Resident Stage Director Hortense P. Jones, Director Robert Hess, South Arts Proj ect Translations 92nd Street YM/YWHA, Thomas Munn, Omus Hirshbein, Stage Design Educational Director Franz Josef Haydn David Potts Brooklyn Academy of Music. Stage Design Harvey Lichtenstein, Director Leo Van Witsen, American Airlines LO SPEZIALE Costumes The Continental Group Marianne Hunter, Executive Di'l"ector Coca-Cola Bottling Company The Apothecary of New York Mobil·Foundation, Inc. A saucy young girl has trouble deciding SPONSORS The instrumental music for this occa­ The Honorable sion is made possible by funds supplied Abraham D. Beame by the Recording Companies of among three bungling suitors in an 18th Mayor of the City of New York America through the Music Perfor­ mance Trust Funds, a public service Century pharmacy. The Honorable organization created under agreements Borough President with the American Federation of Musi­ "Tiny Jewel"-New York Times of cians. The grant for this performance The Honorable Howard Golden was obtained with the cooperation of .Borough President of Brooklyn Local No. 802 A.F. of M. Recommended for grades 4-12 The Honorable Donald Manes ... and special thanks to Borough President of The Arts and Business Council 92nd Street YM/YWHA Department of Cultural Affairs and to Lila Acheson Wallace who pro­ NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 1977 City of New York vided the inspiration for this series. FROM OUR FIRST SEASON "The 60,000 of our New York City children who will have the opportunity of hearing opera, perhaps for the first time, will have their lives enriched beyond measure." Abraham D. Beame Mayor of the City of New York "Saul Pavlov was ecstatic. His fifth grade class had been introduced to the glorious world of opera Jacques Offenbach and Saul couldn't contain his joy. He was positively LESBAVARDS thrilled. 'It was wonderful, wonderful,' said Saul, a teacher at P .S. 87 on the upper West Side. 'It was The Chatterboxes terrific for my kids to be exposed to opera. I love it and they did, too. They really loved it.' " New Production with English version by Daily News, (November 8, 1976] Robert Hess. Can Roland quiet the chat­ "Dear Musicians, terbox and escape his cr~ditors? I loved your music and I loved the sound ... and I loved every minute of it. I thank you for a wonder­ fu1 time. I thank you for the best time in my life." Recommended for grades 4-12 Sincerely yours, Brookl)rn Academy of Music A "5th Grader" JANUARY 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 1978 THE FOR TICKETS FALL SEASON First call Mr. Ellis Bullock, Jr. at ConEdison, (212) 460-6917 to reserve seats and confinn dates. PROGRAM Then Mail completed coupon to ConEdison, Rm. 1631-S, 4 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. 10003. Haydn Offenbach Receive tickets and study guides. LO SPEZIALE LESBAVARDS 92nd Street Brooklyn Academy lft.e Please mail to ConEdison, Rm. 1631-S YM/YWHA of Music ..t-5 4 Irving Place 1395 Lexington Ave. 30 Lafayette Ave., c~~~l\ NewYork,N.Y.10003 N.Y.C. Brooklyn, N.Y. f - 1\~~ Performance Date _____ Preview: November 14, 1977 Performances: ~ ~ t,., 0 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. January 23 Of WI o~ o 11:15 a.m. Performances: 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. Ne 1 November 14 January 24 0 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. Number of Students Number of November 15 January 25 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. accompanying adults including Teacher ____ November 16 January 26 Total number of Tickets ______9:45 and 11:15 a.m. 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. November 17 January 27 9:45 and 11:15 a .m.; 1:00 p.m. 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. November 18 School 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. November 21 9:45 and 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. Principal District Teacher Telephone Illustration/Design: Robert Paul McMillan