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3 presents AIR SUPPLY

Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHY In 1975, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met Love, and Two Less Lonely People in the World. Air Supply at rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney, Australia. became the first Western musical act to tour China and A lifelong friendship was formed and with it came the birth Taiwan, where Pop groups previously weren’t allowed to of AIR SUPPLY, one of the most successful duos in music perform. In Cuba, the band attracted 175,000 people at history. The pair’s debut album, Life Support, landed on one concert. Even royalty couldn’t resist Air Supply, which Australia’s Top 10 charts. One of the album’s singles, Lost played for Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, who in Love, found its way to renowned music producer Clive were big fans. Davis, who signed Air Supply to Arista Records. In 2010, Air Supply released Mumbo Jumbo, which In 1980, the album Lost in Love was released and its featured the tunes Hold On, Why, Until, Dance With Me, title track became an overnight sensation. One of the fastest and Faith in Love. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer hailed the selling singles in the world, Lost in Love was named 1980’s album: “The songs are still well-crafted and their harmo- “Song of the Year.” The duo dominated the airwaves with its nies remain intact. … As with all of their albums, it is well timeless ballads – such as Every Woman in the World, Making produced and the sound is crystal clear.” Other Air Supply Love Out of Nothing at All, and Sweet Dreams – earning a albums include the acclaimed multi-Platinum The Earth Is spot on Billboard’s list of “Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists.” and The Vanishing Race, featuring the hit singles Goodbye Fans couldn’t get enough of the duo, who continued and It’s Never Too Late. For more information, visit to charm with radio staples The One That You Love, Young www.airsupplymusic.com. n

4 presents SEJONG SOLOISTS HYO KANG, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR With Special Guest ORLI SHAHAM, PIANO

Friday, April 22, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

PROGRAM Notturno in F Major Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas Astor Piazzolla (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) (1921-1992) Primavera Porteña Adam Barnett-Hart, violin Verano Porteño Ji In Yang, violin Otoño Porteño Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin Invierno Porteño Chen Xi, violin

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5 Concerto in d minor for Violin, Piano, Felix Mendelssohn and String Orchestra (1809-1847) Allegro Adagio Allegro molto Daniel Cho, violin Orli Shaham, piano

Sejong Soloists’ appearance is made possible in part by support from Korean Cultural Service NY and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Media Sponsor:

Sejong Soloists Roster

Violins Viola Adam Barnett-Hart Pierre Lapointe, principa Chen Xi Jung Yeon Kim Daniel Cho Elzbieta Weyman Emilie-Anne Gendron Yu Jeong Lee Cello Ji Hyun Park Ole Akahoshi, principal Ji In Yang Earl Lee In Hwa Lee

Bass Rachel Calin, principal

BIOGRAPHies Since its 1995 inception, SEJONG SOLOISTS has 2005 and the Great Mountains International Music Festival established itself as a premier, conductor-less string orches- in South Korea from 2004 to 2010. Sejong Soloists’ albums tra with sold-out concerts throughout Europe, Asia, and include Haydn/Mendelssohn with Gil Shaham, and Vivaldi: the United States. The New York-based ensemble unites The Four Seasons with Cho-Liang Lin. individually distinguished solo and Chamber musicians from Sejong Soloists has collaborated with music’s biggest Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, names, including Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Vladimir Felts- Taiwan, and the United States for performances, documen- man, Leon Fleisher, Lynn Harrell, Sharon Isbin, Cho-Liang taries, television broadcasts, youth development activities, Lin, Gil Shaham, and the Juilliard String Quartet. and philanthropic endeavors. The musicians are “top-notch HYO KANG (Artistic Director) graduated from young performers,” raves The Washington Post. the Juilliard School, where he has been a violin professor Renowned for its cohesiveness, beautiful sound, and since 1978 and with Yale School of Music since 2006. His refreshing musical style, Sejong Soloists has performed at students have won top prizes at the world’s most prestigious Puerto Rico’s Casals Festival, England’s International Cello competitions, performing with major orchestras worldwide. Festival, California’s La Jolla SummerFest, and Taiwan’s Kang’s former students include Gil Shaham, Sarah Chang, Taipei International Music Festival. The group was ensem- and Chee-Yun. In 2010, Kang was honored with the Dae- ble-in-residence at the Aspen Music Festival from 1996 to won Music Awards Grand Prize. He has toured throughout

6 Europe, Asia, Canada, Central America, and the United more than 150 appearances in China. Xi is studying at Yale States. For more than 20 years, Kang has premiered many School of Music under the tutelage of Hyo Kang. American works with the Theatre Chamber Players at The DANIEL CHO (Violin) has performed as a soloist Kennedy Center. and Chamber musician throughout the United States and ADAM BARNETT-HART (Violin) made his debut Korea. He won the 2009 Great Mountains Music Festival with the Juilliard Symphony at age 19 after graduating from Competition. Cho has performed with the Rose of Sharon the Juilliard School with a bachelor of arts degree. He has Quartet and has appeared at the Norfolk Chamber Music studied with Pinchas Zukerman, James Maurer, Paul Kantor, Festival, the Gilder Lehrman Hall at the Morgan Library and Donald Weilerstein. Barnett-Hart has performed with and Museum, Alice Tully Hall, Sejong Performing Arts the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Music Festival Orches- Center, and Hoam Art Hall. In 2010, Cho made his Carn- tra, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Jefferson Symphony, egie Hall debut and will make his Paris debut at the Musée Wichita Falls Symphony, and Riverside Symphony. He was du Louvre in 2013. He currently attends the Juilliard School a top prize winner in the 2001 and 2002 Irving M. Klein pre-college division as a full scholarship student. His teach- competitions in San Francisco. ers include Hyo Kang, Yu Jeong Lee, and I-Hao Lee. Cho JI IN YANG (Violin) received her bachelor’s and performs on a J. B. Guadagnini, 1758, on generous loan master’s in music degrees from the Juilliard School un- from Higgin Kim, Chairman of Byucksan Engineering Co., der the tutelage of Hyo Kang. She has appeared with the Ltd. and the Stradivari Society®. Bucheon, Suwon, and Chuncheon Philharmonic orchestras ORLI SHAHAM (Piano) has established an interna- and with KBS and New Amsterdam Symphony orchestras. tional reputation as one of today’s most gifted pianists. She Yang has appeared on National Public Radio’s From the Top has performed with major orchestras in the United States, and Korean national television in Art Theatre and Classic as well as with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Filarmonica Odyssey. Yang tours regularly with the group and was ap- della Scala, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Stockholm Phil- pointed a Samsung Foundation of Culture chair scholarship harmonic, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She is a recipient from 2006 to 2008. frequent guest at the Mostly Mozart Festival and the Verbier EMILIE-ANNE GENDRON (Violin) trained at Festival. Shaham has given recitals at Carnegie Hall, The the Juilliard School with Won-Bin Yim, Dorothy DeLay, Kennedy Center, and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. She David Chan, and Hyo Kang. Gendron is the first in Juil- is recording a CD of Jewish music with her brother, violin- liard’s history to be accepted simultaneously to its two most ist Gil Shaham, and plans to launch a five-part series of selective courses of study: the doctor of musical arts and interactive daytime concerts for kids at the Greenwich Vil- the artist diploma. She holds a bachelor of arts in Classics lage nightclub Le Poisson Rouge. Shaham has taught music from Columbia University as a graduate of the Columbia- literature at Columbia University; contributed articles to Juilliard joint-degree program, and a master of music degree Piano Today, Symphony, and Playbill magazines; and has and an artist diploma from Juilliard. Gendron is a member served as artist-in-residence on National Public Radio’s of the Toomai String Quintet and the Momenta Quartet, a Performance Today. She holds a degree in history from Co- recipient of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation commission lumbia University. n grant. She performs on an Antonio Stradivarious, 1683, on generous loan from Higgin Kim, Chairman of Byucksan Engineering Co., Ltd. and the Stradivari Society®. CHEN XI (Violin) was the youngest top prize winner in the history of the International Tchaikovsky Violin Competition. He made his debut at age 8, entered China’s Central Conservatory of Music, and studied with Joseph Sil- verstein at the Curtis Institute of Music. Xi began performing with China’s leading orchestras at age 13 and has made

7 presents A DOO WOP EVENING With THE DUPREES, LARRY CHANCE OF THE EARLS, MEL CARTER, AND THE ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER OF THE CASCADES JOHN GUMMOE

Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHies THE DUPREES dazzled the world by injecting new ber Then, Life Is But a Dream, Never, and I Believe. life into classic love songs such as the Top 40 hits Have You In 1965, MEL CARTER sold more than 1 million Heard, My Own True Love, Why Don’t You Believe Me, and copies of the Billboard hit Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. His You Belong to Me, which was an overnight sensation. Em- other charting hits included the singles When a Boy Falls braced for its pre-Rock Pop standards rich with New Jersey in Love, Band of Gold, and All of a Sudden My Heart Sings. street-corner harmony, The Duprees was inducted into the Carter garnered a Grammy nomination for “Best Male Gos- Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006. pel Performance” on the 1985 album Willing. LARRY CHANCE OF THE EARLS refined the JOHN GUMMOE, the original lead singer of The original Doo-Wop street-corner harmony sound, making Cascades, is the mastermind behind the Top 10 R&B hit it more accessible to a wider audience. Discovered while Rhythm of the Rain. The single rose to No. Three on the singing in front of a subway station, the Earls is one of New U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963 and sold more than York City’s biggest success stories. Chance was the driving 1 million copies, earning the Gold disc status. n force, creating the Earls and masterminding its hits Remem-

8 presents NORMAN BROWN

Friday, April 29, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy NORMAN BROWN, whose album Just Chillin’ won example of popular art at its best.” a Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental,” started playing the Brown recently released Sending My Love, featuring guitar at age 8. Early in his career, Brown performed in local original songs that he wrote. All About Jazz singled out the clubs where he drew numerous comparisons to legendary album’s singles Play Time and the “finger-snapping, head- crooner George Benson. Fans and critics embraced Brown’s bobbing groove” Coming Back (Return of the Man). “The uniquely refreshing take on Jazz, prominently displayed in guitar is clearly the star,” proclaims All About Jazz. “The his debut Just Between Us. He followed with the Gold-certi- playing is clean and precise.” fied After the Storm, the American Jazz award-winning Better Throughout his career, Brown has collaborated with Days Ahead, and Celebration. Boys II Men and music marvel Stevie Wonder. Brown also Brown’s chart-topping West Coast Coolin’ showcased worked with Smooth Jazz’s biggest figures, including trum- his vocal skills, and The Very Best of Norman Brown compi- peter Rick Braun; fusion keyboard player Mitch Forman; lation was a best-selling Jazz record. All Music Guide called bassist Michael Manson; and saxophonists Gerald Albright, the collection “the terrain where so many genres meet, Kirk Whalum, and Ronnie Laws. Brown’s highly success- commingle, and come out as something recombinant. That ful Summer Storm tour package featured the likes of R&B something, of course, is the very best of Smooth Jazz. … an legends Peabo Bryson, Patti Austin, and Brenda Russell. n

9 presents PACÍFICO DANCE COMPANY

Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer ADRIANA ASTORGA-GAINEY

Associate Artistic Director and Choreographer JOEL SANDOVAL

Company Ballet Mistress and Guest Choreographer JOANNA DiGIOVANNA

Musical Director CARLOS PARRA, MARIACHI LOS TOROS

Stage Manager Educational Programs Director Lighting Designer CHRIS FLORES LILIANA BALLARIO CHRISTINA MUNICH

Musical Recordings and Mixes Apprentice Program Scenery PAUL McKEE TRACY McKEE ANA BRINKS GABRIELA DIAZ-VACA RICKY PEREZ

Wardrobe MARIA ALVAREZ, ARTURO ALVAREZ, and LUZ ROSAS

Dancers CHRISTINA AHUMADA, DANIELA ALEJANDRA ALVAREZ, PABLO ALVAREZ, ADRIANA ASTORGA-GAINEY, GABRIEL AVILA, LILIANA BALLARIO, LUIS CASTELLANOS, FELIPE VALLADOLID CHAVEZ, SETH CONTRERAS, ULISES DELGADO, RAÉLLE DORFAN, ELIZABETH FRANCO, MARIBEL GARCIA, JESENIA GARDEA, JOSE JUAN HERRERA, DIANNE HOLCOMB, HUGO HORTA, GLADYS LEYVA, YESENIA LOPEZ, NANCY MANCILLA, TRACY JIMENEZ McKEE, LUZ MIRANDA, VERONICA-ARACELI REYES, ARIEL NOËL RIGGS, VANESSA ROSAS, JOEL SANDOVAL, MANUEL SORIANO, GABRIELA DIAZ-VACA, GEMA VALADEZ, SERGIO VARELA, and JOSE A. VELEZ

Musicians CARLOS PARRA, EDUARDO REYNOSO, JORGE FLORES, JESUS LOPEZ, JESUS BECERRA, JOHN VARGAS, ISMAEL SANCHEZ, ADRIAN GRIJALVA, and FRANSISCO MONTES

Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

10 PROGRAM

MICTLAN (Premiere) According to Aztec mythology, after the destruction of the Fourth Sun, the only remaining life was in the waters. The god Quetzalcoatl journeyed to Mictlan in the Fifth Sun, the lowest level of the underworld. Ruled by its Lord and Lady, Quetzalcoatl aimed to restore humankind to life from the bones of those who had lived in previous eras. Bones are like seeds: everything that dies goes into the earth, and from the earth, new life is born in the sacred cycle of existence. Pacífico Dance Company explores the beliefs of life and death, and its symbols - those that have transcended ancient Aztec Culture into the present day.

Choreography for Sealife: Adriana Astorga-Gainey Choreography for Underworld: JoAnna DiGiovanna Choreography for Quetzalcoatl’s Spirit: Manuel Soriano Musical Director: Floreador Francisco Andrade

TRÓPICO Y CÁLIDO CHIAPAS Like their Mayan ancestors, the Chiapanecos developed a mutual association with the land. This suite consists of a series of celebratory dances that showcase the exquisite beauty of the region. These dances are courtship in nature, indicative of a region where love, marriage, and procreation are regarded as life’s most sacred tribute to the land.

Choreography for Indito de Comitán and El Vals Chiapas: Adriana Astorga-Gainey Choreography for El Jabalí and El Alcaraván: Joel Sandoval and Adriana Astorga-Gainey

DANZAS Y CHILENAS COSTEÑAS (Premiere) Inspired by the beauty and tranquility of the area, Pacífico’s Costa Chica suite is a rich and interwoven cultural mosaic of its people and music. La Costa Chica (an extended area encompassing Oaxaca and Guerrero) became a culturalfusion of African slaves, South American adventures, and Northern Mexico settlers. These groups brought with them their music, rhythm, and religion, which are reflected through dance. They incorporated the lush tropical surroundings to create their own unique culture.

Choreography for Danza de Diablos: Adriana Astorga-Gainey Choreography for Hermoso Huatulco: JoAnna DiGiovanna Choreography for Mezcalito: Adriana Astorga-Gainey Choreography for Popurrí de Chilenas: Joel Sandoval Dancers: Ariel Noël Riggs and Gabriela Diaz-Vaca

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11 LA DANZA DE QUETZALES - PUEBLA The origins of La Danza de Quetzales are unknown and mysterious. Dating back to pre-Colombian Mexico, this dance has been performed for centuries by the Totonac Indians. Magnificent pinwheel-like headdresses, measuring nearly 6 feet in diameter, are made from a framework of slender reeds and interlaced with a network of colored ribbons. It has been surmised that the name of the dance is derived from the Quetzal bird, a symbol of elegance and beauty in Indian mythology. The dancers, with reverence to the East and West, synchronize their movement to metal rattles and the rhythm of a small drum and wooden flute.

Original Choreography: Adriana Astorga-Gainey Restaged by: Joel Sandoval

ZAFRA EN TAMAULIPAS This Ballet depicts the agricultural heritage of the region and its connection to the harvesting of sugarcane. The festivities carry on as villagers’ work clothes give way to festive attire and courtship dances set to the music of the huapango, a musical style characterized by a complex rhythmic structure that echoes intricate footwork.

Choreography: Adriana Astorga-Gainey

VIVA JALISCO The company ends its tour of Mexican culture with the lively dances of Jalisco, where the Mexican hat dance, the Mariachi, and the distinct and ornate costumes are common symbols of Mexico. Que viva México!

BIOGRAPHies PACÍFICO DANCE COMPANY has thrilled audi- Folklorico troupe to tour Asia, the ensemble has been ences since its 1992 inception. California’s premier Mexican praised by the Los Angeles Times for its “elegant, beautifully ensemble has brought color, vigor, and skilled movement costumed dancers” and its uncanny ability to successfully to theaters nationwide and overseas with an inimitable cast deliver “visual and aural entertainment.” LA Weekly hails of more than 30 accomplished dancers and accompanying the entourage’s “engaging theatrical elements and dynamic musicians. Widely celebrated for its vibrant repertoire merg- choreography.” ing Classical Ballet techniques with the Folkloric roots of ADRIANA ASTORGA-GAINEY (Founder, traditional Mexican dance, Pacífico Dance Company’s mis- Artistic Director, and Choreographer), a California native, sion is to promote awareness and appreciation of Mexico’s began dance training in Mexican Folklore at the Escuela del rich history and legacy. The company focuses on preserving Ballet Folklorico under the direction of Amalia Hernandez. time-honored works as well as developing original and in- She also trained at La Escuela de Danza Mizoc and with novative choreography that pushes the boundaries of Folk the legendary Rafael Zamarripa Castaneda. Gainey studied dance. Classical Ballet with master dance instructors Don Hewitt, Pacífico Dance Company has performed through- JoAnna DiGiovanna, and Stephan Wenta. Throughout out the United States, North Korea, and China. The first Gainey’s career, she has worked with Don Dondi, corner

12 lead dancer of the Gloria Newman Dance Theatre; Davinci ros has performed throughout Mexico and in New Mexico, Burks, former Alvin Ailey soloist; Modern dance master Colorado, and Nebraska. The ensemble has recorded music Rudy Perez; teacher/choreographer Karen McDonald; and for the Mexican film Los Campeones de La Lucha Libre. most currently with DiGiovanna. In 1992, Gainey founded Mariachi Los Toros has recorded three albums, with its Pacífico Dance Company, formerly known as Ballet Folk- latest entitled Amigo Mariachi (2009). Parra has performed lorica del Pacifico. The company has grown to more than 40 with some of the best Mariachis in the world, inspiring him dancers and musicians and has toured California; New Mex- to compose music with a new, fresh style and edge that he ico; Washington, D.C.; North Korea; and China. Gainey is considers La Nueva Era del Mariachi. Mariachi Los Toros has the proud recipient of the 2003 and 2005 California Dance- been performing with Pacífico Dance Company for more Maker Grant and has been awarded certificates of recogni- than four years. n tion from the City of Los Angeles and the Mexican Cultural Institute for her immense contributions to the Folkloric Public Relations/Marketing dance form and the Mexican-American community. ARAS Inc. JOEL SANDOVAL (Associate Artistic Director Delia Lopez and Gabriela Barbarena and Choreographer) was born in California and grew up in Mazatlan, Mexico. He began dance training at age 13. In SPECIAL THANKS TO: 1980, Sandoval moved to Los Angeles, where he danced Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Alvarez, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Astorga, Liliana Ballario, Gabriela Barbarena, Felipe Chavez, Rachel with Mexican Folk dance ensembles Fiesta Mexicana, Cohen, Colburn School, JoAnna DiGiovanna, Chris Flores, Tonantzin, and Danza Floricanto USA. In 1995, Sandoval Elizabeth Franco, Mr. Jeff Gainey and Son’s, Mr. and Mrs. joined Pacífico Dance Company and is now a principal Salvador Garcia, Evelyn Gardea, Jesenia Gardea, Veronica dancer and choreographer. Sandoval continues his educa- Grajeda, Jose Juan Herrera, Hugo Horta, Delia Lopez, Isabel Miranda, Marlene McKee, Paul McKee, Tracy McKee, Christina tion/training by attending annual Asociación de Grupos Munich, Eva Nemeth, Carlos Parra, Lucio Payero, Mr. and Mrs. Folklóricos conferences and trains with Modern dance Hector Reyes, Maestro Rolando Reyes, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Rosas, teacher, Karen McDonald. Joel Sandoval, Manuel Soriano, Gabriela Diaz-Vaca, Mr. and JOANNA DiGIOVANNA (Company Ballet Mis- Mrs. Oscar Valadez, and Jose Velez tress and Guest Choreographer) has worked with Pacífico Dance Company as a Ballet teacher and choreographer, contributing several pieces to the repertoire. DiGiovanna began her career with the San Francisco Ballet, dancing many solos and demi-solo roles. In Los Angeles, she has danced with several companies, including the Ballet of Los Pacifico Dance Company Mariahi Los Toros Angeles under the direction of George Balanchine and www.pacificodance.com www.mariachilostoros.com Gene Marinaccio Ballet Company. DiGiovanna has appeared in several films. She has taught at the University of Cadence Arts Network, Inc. Southern California; California State University, Los Ange- [email protected] les; and the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. www.cadencearts.com In 1994, DiGiovanna was named “Distinguished Teacher” by the White House Commission for Presidential Scholars. She currently teaches at Anna Cheselka Dance Center. CARLOS PARRA, MARIACHI LOS TOROS (Musical Director) has performed at many prestigious venues and events, including KCET Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion and Mariachi USA at the Hollywood Bowl in 2002, 2004, and 2006. Mariachi Los To-

13 CHARO IN CONCERT PRESENTS HOT FLAMENCO

Sunday, May 1, 2011, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy With her trademark “cuchi cuchi,” CHARO became studied under the world-famous Flamenco guitar master an international sensation with the Flamenco-inspired Andrés Segovia. By her teens, Charo was already recording Platinum record Guitar Passion, which Billboard crowned professionally. She appeared in a children’s television show, as the “Female Pop Album of the Year.” The collection, which attracted the attention of renowned Latin bandleader said the magazine, is a “fine Flamenco-rooted album that Xavier Cugat, with whom she toured in Las Vegas. In Ne- spotlights her fluid finger play.” Twice named “Best Clas- vada, Charo shared the Sahara Hotel stage with entertain- sical Flamenco Guitarist in the World” by Guitar Player ment icons Johnny Carson, Joey Bishop, Danny Thomas, Magazine, Charo dazzles audiences with the sizzling HOT Buddy Hackett, Jim Nabors, and George Burns. Her single FLAMENCO show. Cuchi-Cuchi spread like wildfire, quickly going Platinum. Born Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez Molina Baeza in Charo’s follow-up album, Ole-Ole, struck Gold certification Spain, Charo has been an integral force in the contempo- with the globally popular single Stay With Me. rary Latin music world since the 1970s. Instantly recogniz- With the international hit Dance a Little Bit Closer, able for her witty humor and engaging accent, Charo is em- she established a new bilingual Salsa style called The Charo braced worldwide for her fine guitar mastery. Her dance hit Rhythm. Her variety show Tropical Heat was declared one of España Cañi – the traditional bullfighting song – garnered a the most successful attractions in Hawaii, lasting 10 years. nomination for a World Dance Music Award. In 2003, Cha- Time magazine proclaimed Charo’s Bravo the “Best Variety ro received a Screen Actors Guild Award for creating “Latin Show in Las Vegas.” Style.” She was honored with a Billboard International Latin Charo has appeared on the hit television programs The Music Award and a Golden Eagle Award for “Outstanding Tonight Show With Johnny Carson, The Love Boat, Sonny and Entertainment of the Year.” Her latest album, Charo and Cher, The Carol Burnett Show, Hollywood Squares, and VH1’s Guitar, is considered a brilliant Classical masterpiece. The Surreal Life. Charo also appeared in the films Moon Over Charo learned to play the guitar at an early age and Parador and The Concorde: Airport ’79. n

14 presents ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT? Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring

ROB KAPILOW, CONDUCTOR/COMMENTATOR With MEMBERS OF THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY

Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM

Appalachian Spring Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

15 BIOGRAPHies For nearly 20 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought earned praise and awards for its main-stage concerts, an the joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled acclaimed Pops series, Chamber music programs, and its some of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and back- family-oriented concerts. The orchestra attained interna- grounds. Characterized by his unique ability to create tional status with a highly acclaimed 2006 European tour an “aha” moment for his audiences and collaborators, that encompassed nine cities, including Munich, Ger- whatever their level of musical sophistication or naiveté, many; Vienna, Austria; and Lucerne, Switzerland. Today Kapilow’s work brings music into people’s lives – open- the symphony presents more than 100 concerts a year ing new ears to musical experiences and helping people and offers a rich array of educational programs designed to listen actively rather than just hear. The Boston Globe to promote its presence and integrate its music into local said, “It’s a cheering thought that this kind of mission- communities. n ary enterprise did not pass from this earth with Leonard Bernstein. Rob Kapilow is awfully good at what he does. We need him.” Kapilow’s range of activities is impressively broad, including his What Makes It Great? presentations, his family compositions and FamilyMusik events, and his Citypieces. The reach of his interactive events and activities is wide, both geographically and culturally – from native American tribal communities in Montana and inner-city high school students in Louisiana to wine- tasters in the Napa Valley. From tots barely out of diapers to musicologists hailed from Ivy League programs, his audiences are diverse and unexpected, but invariably rapt and keen to come back for more. Kapilow’s popularity and appeal are reflected in notable invitations and achievements. He appeared on NBC’s Today Show in conversation with then-host Katie Couric; he presented a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast on PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center in January 2008; and he has written a book, All You Have to Do Is Listen, which was published by the new alli- ance between Wiley and Lincoln Center and won a PSP Prose Award for “Best Book in Music and the Performing Arts” in 2008. A documentary film, Summer, Sun, Winter Moon, named after Kapilow’s choral and symphonic work of the same title, aired on PBS nationwide last year. Kapilow is currently working on a sequel to his first book, which is scheduled to be published this year. He is also writing a symphony for San Francisco’s Marin Sym- phony that will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012. Founded in 1978, the PACIFIC SYMPHONY has

16 presents

The Mikado or The Town of Titipu First performed at the Savoy Theatre, London, England, March 14, 1885.

Artistic Director ALBERT BERGERET

Libretto Music SIR WILLIAM S. GILBERT SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN

Stage Directors ALBERT BERGERET and DAVID AUXIER

Music Director and Conductor Assistant Music Director ALBERT BERGERET ANDREA STRYKER-RODDA

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design ALBÈRE GAIL J. WOFFORD BRIAN PRESTI KAYKO NAKAMURA

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager DAVID SIGAFOOSE* ANNETTE DIELI

General Manager ………………………….....…...... …...….. Albert Bergeret Managing Director ……….………………...... …….….. David Wannen Technical Director ……………………………..…...... ….… David Sigafoose Musical Associate …………………..……...... ….. Andrea Stryker-Rodda Wardrobe …………….....…...... …….….. Gail J. Wofford and Annette Dieli Orchestra Contractor …………...... …...... ………..………… John Giattino General Counsel ………..………...... …...... ……..………. Bonnie Podolsky Company Photographer ……………...... …...... …….……….. Noah Strone Marketing Photographers ………...... Carol Rosegg and Michael Nemeth Travel Agent …………………...... ……….. Tour Resources International

Friday, May 6, 2011, 8:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2011, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

17 CAST

The Mikado of Japan ………………………...……………………….. DAVID WANNEN*

Nanki-Poo ……………………………………..………………. DANIEL GREENWOOD* (His son, disguised as a wandering minstrel)

Ko-Ko …………………………………………....………………… DAVID MACALUSO* (Lord High Executioner of Titipu)

Pooh-Bah ………………………………………….....……………….. LOUIS DALL’AVA* (Lord High Everything Else)

Pish-Tush …………………………………………….....……………..… DAVID AUXIER* (A Noble Lord)

Yum-Yum ……………………………………………....… SARAH CALDWELL SMITH*

Pitti-Sing ………………………………………….....…. Friday - AMY MAUDE HELFER* Saturday - MELISSA ATTEBURY*

Peep-Bo ……………………………………………....……….. REBECCA O’SULLIVAN* (Three sisters, Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, and Peep-Bo; Wards of Ko-Ko)

Katisha ………………………………………………...…………….… CAÍTLÍN BURKE* (An elderly lady in love with Nanki-Poo)

Ensemble of Noblemen, Coolies, Schoolgirls, and Townspeople Melissa Attebury*, Michael Galante, Amy Maude Helfer*, Alan Hill*, Sarah Hutchison*, James Mills*, Jenny Millsap*, Lance Olds*, Quinto Ott*, Monique Pelletier*, Jennifer Piacenti*, Stephen Quint*, Natalie Ross*, Chris-Ian Sanchez*, Angela Christine Smith*, and Matthew Wages*

Scene: A Japanese Garden

*Actors and Stage Managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

18 SYNOPSIS

ACT I

Nanki-Poo, a wandering minstrel, has come to the town of Titipu in search of Yum-Yum, a girl with whom he has fallen in love. Ko-Ko, her guardian, had been condemned to death under the Mikado’s capricious law against flirting, but has since been appointed Lord High Executioner on the assumption that he will be unwilling to enforce a law of which he himself must be the first victim. While Ko-Ko plans to marry Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo woos the beautiful girl. Yum-Yum returns his affection, but she is unwilling to defy her guardian. Meanwhile, Ko-Ko learns that his post is to be abolished by the Mikado for non-performance of duty. His search for a victim is interrupted by the appearance of the despondent Nanki-Poo, bent on suicide. The two men strike a deal that Nanki-Poo may marry Yum-Yum if he will agree to become Ko-Ko’s first victim at the end of a month. The general rejoicing that follows this announcement is halted by the arrival of Katisha, an elderly lady of the Mikado’s court. Thwarted in her efforts to claim Nanki-Poo as her lover, she attempts to reveal his true identity, but the entire town shouts her down as the act ends.

ACT II

Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo prepare for their wedding, but Ko-Ko produces a surprise: “By the

Mikado’s law, when a married man is beheaded, his wife is buried alive.” Yum-Yum is having second thoughts when the approach of the Mikado is announced. Ko-Ko panics and decides that a dead body will not be needed if the proper papers are produced. He sends Nanki-Poo away to marry Yum-Yum and prepares a “certificate” of Nanki-Poo’s execution. The Mikado is delighted to receive the news until he sees the name of the victim. Ko-Ko learns for the first time that Nanki-Poo is the son of the Mikado. Along with Pooh-Bah and Pitti-Sing, after having acted as witnesses to the fake execution, Ko-Ko is sentenced to be boiled in oil “for compassing the death of the heir apparent.” When Ko-Ko goes to Nanki-Poo for help, the minstrel explains that he originally disguised himself in order to escape Katisha’s attentions, and he has no intention of being anything but “dead” until she is married to someone else. To save his own neck, Ko-Ko woos and wins the lady in record time. When the Mikado returns from lunch to find his son still alive and Ko-Ko married to Katisha, he declares that “nothing could possibly be more satisfactory.”

19 MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

If You Want to Know Who We Are …...... ……...... …….……...... …....… Nanki-Poo and Men (Opening Chorus and Recitative) A Wand’ring Minstrel I (Solo and Chorus) ………...... ….....…...... …. Nanki-Poo and Men Our Great Mikado, Virtuous Man (Solo and Chorus) …...... ……...... ……… Pish-Tush and Men Young Man, Despair (Song) ………………...... ….....…. Pooh-Bah, Nanki-Poo, and Pish-Tush And Have I Journeyed for a Month (Recitative) …...... …...... …….…… Nanki-Poo and Pooh-Bah Behold the Lord High Executioner (Chorus and Solo) …...... …..……….…… Ko-Ko and Men As Some Day It May Happen (Solo and Chorus) ...…..……...…...... ………..… Ko-Ko and Men Comes a Train of Little Ladies (Chorus) ………...…………..…...…...…...... ……………….… Girls Three Little Maids From School Are We ……...... ….. Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo, Pitti-Sing, and Girls (Trio and Chorus) So Please You, Sir, We Much Regret ...... Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo, Pitti-Sing, Pooh-Bah, and Girls (Quartet and Chorus) Were You Not to Ko-Ko Plighted (Duet) ………...... ….…....……...... Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo

I am So Proud (Trio) ……………………………...... … Pooh-Bah, Ko-Ko, and Pish-Tush With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride (Finale) ……..….…...... …....…………...... ……… Ensemble

ACT II

Braid the Raven Hair (Opening Chorus and Solo) ……..……...... ………. Pitti-Sing and Girls The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze (Song) ……....……………...... …...... …..……….. Yum-Yum

Brightly Dawns Our Wedding Day …...... ….… Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, Nanki-Poo, and Pish-Tush (Madrigal)

Here’s a Now-De-Do! (Trio) ……………...... ………...…... Yum-Yum, Nanki-Poo, and Ko-Ko Mi-Ya Sa-Ma …………………………….……...... ……...… Mikado, Katisha, Girls, and Men (Entrance of the Mikado, Chorus, and Duet) A More Humane Mikado (Solo and Chorus) ……...... ………..……… Mikado, Girls, and Men The Criminal Cried as He Dropped Him Down ...... Ko-Ko, Pitti-Sing, Pooh-Bah, Girls, and Men (Trio and Chorus) See How the Fates Their Gifts Allot (Glee) ...... Mikado, Pitti-Sing, Pooh-Bah, Ko-Ko, and Katisha The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring (Song) ……...... … Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko, Yum-Yum, Pitti-Sing, and Pooh-Bah Alone, and Yet Alive! (Recitative and Song) ………………...….………..…...... …….… Katisha Willow, Tit-Willow (Song) …………………………..………..……...…………...... …….. Ko-Ko There Is Beauty in the Bellow of the Blast (Duet) ………………...... …… Katisha and Ko-Ko For He’s Gone and Married Yum-Yum (Finale) ……………….……...….…...... …… Ensemble

20 BIOGRAPHies NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS Daniels Young Artist awards. Burke received her training at (NYGASP) is a preeminent professional repertory ensemble Indiana University Bloomington and Oakland University. that specializes in Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. Founded in Thank you to Jennifer, Dan, and my family, who took me to 1971, the simple street theater company presented Gilbert see the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. and Sullivan productions at block parties and out of a truck. LOUIS DALL’AVA (Pooh-Bah) has performed Since those humble beginnings, NYGASP has become a 24 principal Gilbert and Sullivan roles, 17 of those with steady force in the cultural circle, presenting more than NYGASP. His credits include Pooh-Bah (The Mikado), 2,000 performances of Gilbert and Sullivan masterpieces Don Alhambra (The Gondoliers), Pirate King (The Pirates of throughout the United States and Canada. While the group Penzance), and Dick Deadeye (H.M.S. Pinafore). Dall’Ava’s exudes contemporary energy in its updated productions, it directing credits include The Theatre at Monmouth, Opera stays true to librettist W.S. Gilbert’s satire of human foibles Naples, and First Coast Opera Northeast. He is the 2005- and Arthur Sullivan’s evocative scores. 2006 recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for “Ar- MELISSA ATTEBURY (Pitti-Sing and Ensemble) tistic Achievement.” His other roles include Charles and is in her sixth season with NYGASP. Her other Gilbert and the Count de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera), Luther Sullivan roles include Phoebe, Kate, and Melissa (NY- Billis (South Pacific), Olin Britt (The Music Man), and Al- GASP) and Lelia (Anchorage Opera). Attebury’s Opera/ fred Doolittle (My Fair Lady). In 2000, Dall’Ava was named music theater roles include Carmen, Dorabella, Susanna, “Best Actor in a Musical” by Bravo Pix for his portrayal of Stéphano, Cherubino, Rosalia (West Side Story), and Fagin in Oliver! with Commonwealth Opera. Nellie (South Pacific). Attebury specializes in early music, MICHAEL GALANTE (Ensemble) has been a sings with the renowned Trinity Choir, and has performed member of NYGASP since 1987 and has performed the throughout the country with various Baroque ensembles. entire Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire. His other theater She gives special thanks to Sean and the family for their sup- credits include Flute (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fenton port. For more information, visit www.melissaattebury.com. (The Merry Wives of Windsor), Lennie (Of Mice and Men), DAVID AUXIER’s (Pish-Tush) favorite roles and Moonface (Anything Goes). Galante is the 2008-2009 include Sergeant of Police (The Pirates of Penzance), Grand recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for “Artistic Vizier (The Rose of Persia), Pooh-Bah (The Mikado), and Achievement.” Walter (G&S á la Carte, for which he wrote the book). DANIEL GREENWOOD’s (Nanki-Poo) credits Auxier wrote and directed the Bistro award-winning hit include Ruddigore (Dauntless), The Pirates of Penzance revue I’ve Got a Little Twist. He has choreographed benefits (Frederic), H.M.S. Pinafore (Ralph), I’ve Got a Little Twist, and revues as well as South Pacific; Hello, Dolly!; A Funny The Desert Song (Light Opera of New York), Follies of 1908 Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Anything Goes; (Ziegfeld Society), and The Cure (NYMF). Greenwood’s and Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic of 2008. For more information, regional credits include The Pirates of Penzance (Frederic, visit www.davidauxier.com. Light Opera Company of Salisbury), Man of La Mancha, CÁITLÍN BURKE (Katisha) joined NYGASP in Carmen, Madama Butterfly (Princeton Festival), My Fair 2007. Off-Broadway, she has performed in Mlle. Modiste Lady, Ragtime, Dirty Blonde (Cape Repertory Theatre), and (Musicals Tonight, Inc.). Her New York credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (New Honor (Prospect Theater), Saturday Night at the Rose and Candlelight). He holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from Crown, and Women of Colors. Burke’s regional credits Ithaca College. include A Christmas Carol, The King and I, The Miracle AMY MAUDE HELFER (Pitti-Sing and Ensemble) Worker, Master Class, By Jeeves (Wilde Award nominee), has been a member of NYGASP since 2008. Her credits Cosí Fan Tutte, and Hansel and Gretel. She has given con- include Kate (The Pirates of Penzance) at City Center and certs in the United States, Germany, and Italy. Burke has the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, Hansel (Hansel and won the Elizabeth Gardner, Charlotte Ruppel, and David Gretel) with the Boston Lyric Opera, Stéphano (Roméo et

21 Juliette), Pinocchio (The Adventures of Pinocchio), Cheru- son with NYGASP. Her favorite roles include Mabel, bino (The Marriage of Figaro), Kathy (Company), and Tiger Yum-Yum, and Lady Ella. Millsap’s theater credits in- Lily (Peter Pan). Helfer’s understudy roles include Pitti-Sing clude H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial by (The Mikado), Melissa (Princess Ida), Tessa (The Gondoliers), Jury, and The Rose of Persia. Her regional credits include and Mad Margaret (Ruddigore). For more information, visit Woglinde u/s (Das Rheingold), Phyllis (Iolanthe), Gianetta www.amyhelfer.com. (Gondoliers), Kathie (Student Prince), Eliza (My Fair Lady), ALAN HILL (Ensemble) has been performing with Caroline (Titanic), and Guenevere (Camelot). Millsap was a NYGASP since 1983. He won the 2004-2005 Isaac Asimov national finalist in the Classical Productions Vocal Compe- Award for “Artistic Achievement.” Hill’s credits include tition at Carnegie Hall. Love to my husband, my son, and Alexander Throttlebottom (Of Thee I Sing), Samuel (The fellow NYGASP members. Pirates of Penzance), The Notary (The Grand Duke), Fore- LANCE OLDS (Ensemble) joined NYGASP in 1997 man (Trial by Jury), Lord Dramaleigh (Utopia Limited), and with The Pirates of Penzance, where he first partnered with Annibale (The Gondoliers). his wife and company member, Lauren Wenegrat. Olds’ SARAH HUTCHISON (Ensemble) is thrilled to other credits include Carnival! (The Kennedy Center), Foot- join NYGASP. Her credits include The Magic Flute and The loose (first national tour), Mark Twain’s Blues, and Naked Two Widows (Bronx Opera Company) and Dido and Aeneas Boys Singing! (Off-Broadway). (Yard Arts Opera, Martha’s Vineyard). Hutchison’s favorite REBECCA O’SULLIVAN (Peep-Bo) has been roles include Cunegonde (Candide), Julie Jordan (Carousel), a member of NYGASP since 2004. Her credits include Luisa (The Fantasticks), and Peron’s Mistress (Evita). She is Iolanthe, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, The Mikado, a graduate of Muhlenberg College. Thank you to Al for this H.M.S. Pinafore, Ruddigore, The Gondoliers, and The Rose opportunity and to my family and friends for their contin- of Persia. O’Sullivan has performed at Maine State Music ued love and support. Theatre, the Allenberry Playhouse, and Bucks County DAVID MACALUSO (Ko-Ko) recently performed Playhouse. Her favorite roles include Tuptim (The King and in Warsaw (a new musical) and simultaneously sang the I), Leisl (The Sound of Music), Chava (Fiddler on the Roof), roles of Sir Joseph and Little Buttercup (H.M.S. Pinafore) at and Belladova (The Phantom of the Opera). O’Sullivan is a the Vortex Theater Company. Macaluso also co-directed a graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Thanks to her parents student production of Ruddigore at Lake George Opera and and family for their ongoing support. choreographed The Pirates of Penzance for Boheme Opera QUINTO OTT (Ensemble) is a native of Tucson, NJ. He has performed Off-Broadway and nationally in many Arizona. His credits include Cogsworth (Beauty and the roles including Molina (Kiss of the Spider Woman), Dr. Falke Beast), Alonso Smith (Meet Me in St. Louis), Eugene Fodor (Die Fledermaus), Che (Evita), Seymour (The Little Shop (Crazy for You), Rudolph Reisnweber (Hello, Dolly!), of Horrors), Rooster (Annie), Frankie and Sparky (Forever Marcus Lycus (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Plaid), Frank (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and Motel Forum), General Genghis Khan Schmitz (Seussical the Musi- (Fiddler on the Roof). Macaluso graduated from the Manhat- cal), Louis (Pal Joey), Dottore Grenvil (La Traviata), Le Duc tan School of Music. (Roméo et Juliette), and Ambrogio (Il Barbiere di Siviglia). Ott JAMES MILLS (Ensemble) has been a member of graduated from Indiana University Bloomington. NYGASP since 2006. Mills’ Light Opera credits include MONIQUE PELLETIER’s (Ensemble) NYGASP H.M.S. Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, The credits include The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pirates of Penzance, La Perichole, The Merry Widow, and The Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Patience, Princess Ida, Student Prince. His favorite roles include Finch (H2$), Jack The Rose of Persia, and Trial by Jury. Pelletier’s regional (Into the Woods), Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and credits include Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Lady Jane Stepsister Portia (Cinderella). Mills graduated with a bach- (Patience), Phoebe (The Yeomen of the Guard), Tessa (The elor’s degree in theater from the University of New Mexico. Gondoliers), Pitti-Sing (The Mikado), Cherubino (Le Nozze JENNY MILLSAP (Ensemble) is in her 10th sea- di Figaro), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Mercedes (Carmen),

22 Flora (La Traviata), Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana), and Princi- Starlight Theatre); and Broadway Backwards! (American pessa (Suor Angelica). Pelletier has performed as a concert Airlines Theatre). soloist with the Vermont Mozart Festival, Honolulu Sym- ANGELA CHRISTINE SMITH (Ensemble) is the phony, and the New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra. proud recipient of NYGASP’s 2009-2010 Isaac Asimov JENNIFER PIACENTI (Ensemble) has been a Award. Her NYGASP roles include The Duchess (The member of NYGASP since 2004. Her credits at the New Gondoliers), Dame Carruthers (The Yeomen of the Guard), York City Center include The Mikado, Iolanthe, and The Dancing Sunbeam (The Rose of Persia), Little Buttercup Rose of Persia. Piacenti’s other credits include Hal Prince’s (H.M.S. Pinafore), Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Katisha Candide with the New York City Opera, and A Fireside (The Mikado), and Queen of the Fairies (Iolanthe). Smith Christmas and The Merry Widow with the Houston Grand performs regularly with the NYGASP Wand’ring Minstrels Opera. She performs regularly with the world’s longest- and the Light Opera of New York. Her other credits include running tribute show, Legends in Concert. Piacenti received performances with The Vocal Arts Symposium in Colorado a master of music degree in voice from Texas Christian Uni- Springs, Colorado; Lake George Opera; St. Bonaventure versity. Much love to Harlan and the Wellpack. For more Quick Center for the Arts; Pine Mountain Music Festival; information, visit www.jenniferpiacenti.com. South Carolina Opera; Delaware Opera; Caramoor Opera; STEPHEN QUINT (Coolie and Ensemble ) grew up New York Vocal Artists; and Liederkranz Opera. Smith’s in Maine and majored in French horn at the New England upcoming performances include a tour with NYGASP’s Conservatory. He began his career with NYGASP in the or- cabaret act I’ve Got a Little Twist. chestra before moving to the stage. Quint has performed the SARAH CALDWELL SMITH’s (Yum-Yum) NY- Gilbert and Sullivan comedy “patter” roles in its 13 Operas GASP credits include Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), Rose with Anchorage Opera, Boston Academy of Music, Mobile Maybud (Ruddigore), Gianetta understudy (The Gondoliers), Opera, New York Grand Opera, Skylight Opera, and the The Mikado, Trial by Jury, and H.M.S. Pinafore. Smith’s International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton, Eng- regional credits include Music in the Air at New York City land. In 2002, he won NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award. For Center, Phyllis (Iolanthe), Papagena (Die Zauberflöte), more information, visit www.zombiemikado.com. Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro), Lucy (The Telephone), and NATALIE ROSS (Ensemble) is in her fourth season Atalanta (Serse). Smith earned a master of music degree with NYGASP, appearing in The Mikado, The Pirates of from the Manhattan School of Music and bachelor’s degrees Penzance, and H.M.S. Pinafore. Her favorite credits include from New England Conservatory and Tufts University. Evita (U.S. and Europe tours), Broadway Tonite (U.S. and DAVID WANNEN (The Mikado) has been a European companies), the first regional premiere of Les Mis- member of NYGASP since 2004. His favorite roles include erables (Sacramento Music Circus), and Offenbach!!! (Bard Paramount (Utopia), Strephon (Iolanthe), Sultan (The Rose Summerscape Music Festival). Ross received a bachelor of of Persia), Wilfred (The Yeomen of the Guard), Arac (Princess fine arts degree from the University of Michigan School of Ida), and The Pirate King (The Pirates of Penzance). Wan- Music. Much love to my husband. nen’s tour credits include Beauty and the Beast (Beast u/s) CHRIS-IAN SANCHEZ (Ensemble) joined NY- and Camelot with the late Robert Goulet (Lancelot u/s). His GASP in 2004. His credits include H.M.S. Pinafore, The regional credits include Ruddigore (Old Adam) and Briga- Mikado,The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, and Trial by doon with Ohio Light Opera (Tommy). Wannen was nomi- Jury. Sanchez’other theater credits include Passing It On nated as “Best Featured Actor” by the Philadelphia Inquirer (Coconut Grove Playhouse with Len Cariou); Thuy in Miss for Camelot with Media Theater. Saigon (Virginia Music Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, MATTHEW WAGES (Coolie and Ensemble) has and Surflight Theatre); Mereb in Aida, Judah in Joseph and been a member of NYGASP since 2003, performing at City the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roger in Grease, and Center, Symphony Space, and Wolf Trap and touring the Tommy Keeler in Annie Get Your Gun (Surflight The- United States. As an actor, Wages has been involved in nu- atre); James the Elder in Jesus Christ Superstar (Kansas City merous films, television shows, and webisodes. He is looking

23 forward to shooting two independent features next year. For and 1982); Trial by Jury (1982); and The Gondoliers (1983). more information, visit web.mac.com/matthewwages. Sigafoose was also the lighting designer, assistant lighting ALBERT BERGERET (Artistic/Stage/Music Direc- designer, and assistant stage manager for NYGASP between tor, Conductor, and General Manager) is a career-long 1982 and 1985. Since his return to NYGASP in 2000, he specialist in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, having has been technical director, stage manager, and assistant performed, staged, conducted, and designed every Opera stage manager for all of the company’s productions at New in the repertoire for 40 years. He has directed Gilbert and York City Center and on tour. This is his 30th year with Sullivan productions for university students and residency NYGASP. programs for elementary schools. Bergeret has been hailed GAIL J. WOFFORD (Costume Design and Co- as “the leading custodian of the Gilbert and Sullivan Founder of NYGASP) has designed and constructed classics” by New York magazine and his work as stage and costumes for The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. musical director has been widely acclaimed in the United Pinafore, The Yeoman of the Guard, Iolanthe, and Trial by States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Bergeret founded Jury. Wofford was costume coordinator for New Jersey NYGASP in 1974 and has served as artistic director and State Opera for 12 years and head of wardrobe for the New general manager since its inception. He has conducted and York Grand Opera. She has executed projects for WNET, staged 13 works in the Gilbert and Sullivan canon as well as Channel 13, the Dreamgirls national tour, and the film the company’s smash hit production of George Gershwin’s Mission Apollo, and has worked with several Opera compa- Of This I Sing. He has conducted programs with the Buffalo nies throughout the United States. n Philharmonic, Orchestra London, Northwest Indiana Sym- phony Orchestra, and the Erie Philharmonic in a program featuring Metropolitan Opera baritone Robert Goodloe. He has conducted and directed Hal Linden, Steve Allen, John Astin, Pat Carroll, Noel Harrison, John Rubenstein, Louis Quilico, Lando Bartolini, and John Reed. ANNETTE DIELI’s (Assistant Stage Manager) credits include Hartford Stage (backstage crew), The Bronx Opera Company (props and costume assistant), artistic director of her touring puppet company, and wardrobe for NYGASP at New York City Center. In 2009, she was venue director for the New School for Drama as part of the Fringe Festival in New York City. Dieli holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from the University of Connecticut. BRIAN PRESTI (Lighting Design) has worked in the industry throughout the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean. He designed Gilbert and Sullivan Operas with Opera Naples before joining NYGASP’s production team. Currently, Presti is the lighting and audio engineer with Harlem Stage and is working at MTV studios and other venues in New York. Presti majored in lighting and sound design at the University of Florida. DAVID SIGAFOOSE (Production Stage Manager and Technical Director) has been working in theater for more than 25 years. He began with NYGASP as master electrician for The Mikado (1981); H.M.S. Pinafore (1981

24 presents PERLA BATALLA

Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy PERLA BATALLA “has a glorious, supple voice,” voyage well worth taking.” hails Variety magazine. A one-time background singer for Batalla’s discography includes Mestiza (Woman of Leonard Cohen and k.d. lang, Batalla has also worked with Mixed Race), a cross-pollination of Latin and North Ameri- Jackson Browne and Laurie Anderson. Batalla has earned can musical influences that cuts across genres and languages. acclaim for her multi-faceted repertoire, which encompasses Her follow-up album, Heaven and Earth, is an innovative original songs, Latin American tunes, and Mestiza music. undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy. A tribute She is “a born storyteller with a rambunctious sense of hu- to her parents’ music store bearing the same name, Discoteca mor,” raves the Los Angeles Times. Batalla embraces Batalla’s Mexican roots with a showcase of Pasadena Weekly describes Batalla’s style as “a gemlike traditional Spanish-language classics. contralto, by turns piercing and seductive, proud and hum- The singer’s 2005 tribute to Cohen, Bird on the Wire, ble, powerful and hushed, always flashing with emotion.” “brings the house down,” proclaims the London Guardian. The Los Angeles native grew up around music, with Inspired by a Buenos Aires trip to meet her Argentine fam- a musician father who owned a popular Spanish-language ily, Batalla is currently working on What I Did on My record store. Newsday applauds Batalla for tackling “such Summer Vacation, a compelling introduction to Argentine issues as race and loss of identity, [thus creating] a musical Tango and some of South America’s greatest composers. n

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