Lyric Opera Ratifies 3 Year Contract
Chicago Federation of Musicians Nonprofit Org. 656 W. Randolph, Suite 2W U.S. Postage Chicago, IL 60661-2121 PAID Chicago, IL Permit No. 9826 ® INTERMEZZO CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS LOCAL 10-208, A.F.M. 656 W. RANDOLPH, CHICAGO, IL 60661 VOL. 66 NO. 9 October 2006 LLyricyric OperaOpera RatifiesRatifies 33 YearYear ContractContract The negotiating team included CFM President Gary Matts, Lyric Opera Board President Lyric Opera Committee member Richard Kiphart, Mediator Judge Abner Mikva and Lyric Opera Orchestra Committee Matt Comerford celebrates after Chairman William Cernota. reaching an agreement. CREDIT: GREG SARCHET See story page 5 Membership Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at 1 P.M. Membership Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at 1 P.M. 2 THE INTERMEZZO OCTOBER 2006 A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GARY MATTS CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS Last night I attended a Chicago Medallion for Distinguished Service On behalf of the CFM, I would like to Lyric Opera will return to radio Symphony Orchestra concert. The from Deborah Card, President of the congratulate them on their broadcasts this season after a four- program consisted of two Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This accomplishments and thank them for year absence. Many thanks to Lyric symphonies, Beethoven #6 and award is presented to all retiring CSO their years of musical contributions Opera Orchestra Committee Shostakovich #5. Both works were members in recognition of their years not only with the CSO, but also with members Bill Cernota, Frank Babbitt, performed exquisitely. This is not a of their service to the orchestra. many other musical organizations Matt Comerford, Erik Millstein and surprise.
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