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This production is supported in part by Patrons of Legend of the Ring: David & Joellen Bream Atcheson, Adam Bier, Sondra Church, Helga & Roy Curry, Margaret & Reid Dennis, Karen Faircloth & Jose Katz, Dr. Scott Gale, Richard & Gretchen Grant, Sue Hone & Jeff Leiter, David Hugel, Marian Huntoon, Sylvia Lindsay, Joan McDonough, Myron Marx, Katy Miottel, D.G. Mitchell & Eiko Kikawada, Bernice & John Lindstrom, Nancy Platford, Dale Robards & Robert Kavanaugh, Richard & Pamela Rigg, Terri & Bob Ryan, Blanche Streeter, Terri Stuart & Martin Schoell, and Anita Weissberg Media Sponsors Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 3 HeAltH For generations For nearly half of the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa’s history, the Club at the Claremont has been a place for couples, families and friends to enhance their quality of life within the extraordinary setting of 22 acres of beauty in the Berkeley Hills. An exemplary staff presiding over an active event calendar and an extensive list of fitness, tennis and swim activities is ready to welcome you to the Club community. For inquiries on becoming a member at the Club at the Claremont please contact the Director of Membership, Dane Christensen via e-mail at [email protected] or call 510.549.8580. NeWlY reNoVAteD FItNeSS CeNter With technogym cardio and strength equipment and award-winning Kinesis. 41 tunnel rd, Berekely, CA 510-549-8569 | claremont-hotel.com 4 Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 Berkeley Opera 1700 Shattuck Avenue #312 Berkeley, CA 94709 (510) 841-1903 Mark Streshinsky, Artistic Director Jonathan Khuner, Music Director Board of Directors Paul Sugarman, President Marian Kohlstedt, Vice President Claude Babcock, Secretary Timothy R. Blevins, Treasurer Art and Antiques for Robyn Dondero-Wren all tastes and styles... Michele Molitor Beth Sandefur Sigmund Siegel Luanne Rogers (in memoriam) Advisory Board Richard E. Goodman (Founder and Director Emeritus) Helen Burke Jeremy Knight Jonathan K. Deyoe Barbara Lanier John Duykers Dale Robards Susan Hone Nancy Snow Thomas Kelly Doug young Website: www.berkeleyopera.org Staff Elizabeth Wells, Executive Director Nathan Kondrat, Administrative Manager Alexander Kort, Production Manager Box Office Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 Berkeley Opera is supported by the Civic Astley David Montague Cooper Arts Program of the City of Berkeley. California, 1856 - 1924 “The Three Graces,” 1915 Berkeley Opera is a member of Theatre Bay Sold for $21,060 Area, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce, and Opera NoCal. 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501 Find us on (510) 740-0220 • www.michaans.com Twitter (http://twitter.com/BerkeleyOpera) [email protected] Facebook (search for Berkeley Opera) Bond #70044066 Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 5 Table of Contents Board of Directors....................................5 Cast List ...................................................9 Orchestra List..........................................11 Production Staff......................................11 Message from the President....................13 Synopsis ...................................................15 Message from the Artistic Director......21 Notes on Legend of the Ring................23 Calling All Volunteers............................26 The Artists...............................................27 Next Season.............................................33 Introducing the Executive Director...34 Salute! from the Executive Director......35 Friends of Berkeley Opera.....................43 About Berkeley Opera............................42 Berkeley Opera People..........................37 Berkeley Opera’s Mission Berkeley Opera presents opera as lively, compelling musical theater, fusing music and drama to delight, move, and challenge our audiences, while remaining accessible, affordable, and engaging. Our Objectives include: • providing quality performances that respect the unique spirit of each work while presenting it in a way that is fresh and meaningful to our audiences; • appealing to a wide audience of all ages, ranging from seasoned opera lovers to those experiencing it for the first time; • promoting community involvement through education, outreach, and op- portunities to participate in a variety of ways; • providing the opportunity for emerging talent to gain experience and exposure. 6 Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 Berkeley Opera Thanks Its Long-Time Advertisers MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL EST. 1972 A small community dedicated to learning, engaged in the 2727 College Avenue wider Berkeley • (510) 841-8489 world www.maybeckhs.org Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 7 8 Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 Legend of the Ring Cast in order of appearance Rhine-daughters: Woglinde .................................................................................................Marie Plette Wellgunde ................................................................................... Christine Springer Flosshilde ......................................................................................Valentina Osinski Alberich (Dwarf) ................................................................................Bojan Knezevic Gods: Wotan ........................................................................................... Richard Paul Fink Fricka .............................................................................................Valentina Osinski Freia .........................................................................................................Marie Plette Froh .............................................................................................. Jay Hunter Morris Giants: Fasolt .................................................................................................Bojan Knezevic Fafner ................................................................................................. Dean Peterson Loge (Demigod of Fire) ....................................................................Stephen Rumph Mortals: Siegmund ..................................................................................... Jay Hunter Morris Sieglinde..................................................................................................Marie Plette Hundig ................................................................................................Dean Peterson Brünnhilde (A Valkyrie) ..............................................................Christine Springer Mime (A Dwarf, brother of Alberich) ............................................Stephen Rumph Siegfried (Son of Sieglinde and Siegmund) ...............................Jay Hunter Morris Fafner in the form of a dragon ........................................................... Dean Peterson A Forest Bird .............................................................................................Marie Plette The Gibichung Family: Gunter ...........................................................................................Richard Paul Fink Gutrune ....................................................................................................Marie Plette Hagen (Half-brother of Mime; Son of Alberich) .......................... Dean Peterson Learn German! New Classes begin August 7-13 -Week Classes: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Mon/Wed eves, Tue/u eves, & Sat 10:00am - 1:15pm Teen classes Fri 4 pm / Lunch hour German on u Individual classes available anytime .. [email protected] www.goethe.de/sanfrancsico Bush Str eet, San Franci sco, CA Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 9 10 Berkeley Opera July/August 2010 Berkeley Opera Orchestra Viola Flute, Horn, Wagner Tuba Michi Aceret Alto Flute, David Sprung Jacob Hansen-Joseph Piccolo William Harrington Betsy London Carol Adee Bryan Higgins Cello Clarinet, Trombone, Bass Trumpet Nancy Bien Souza E-flat Clarinet, Jason Borris Joan Hadeishi Bass Clarinet Percussion Karen Wells Bass Beverly Reese Dorcy Andy McCorkle Trumpet Keyboard Patrick McCarthy (8/4) Carole Klein Bryndon Hassman Mark Culbertson Staff Investment Conductor .............................Jonathan Khuner Advice Stage Director/ Investment Production Designer .............Mark Streshinsky Management Lighting Design ............................. Lucas Krech Projection Designer ...................Jeremy Knight ® Projection Consultant .............Austin Forbord Marshall White, CFP Costume Design ...................... Romy Douglass Certified Financial Planner Assistant Conductor ....................Bruce Olstad Production Manager .........................Alex Kort Inflation
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