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Rosa Miquel Noemí Torrent Salvador Alemany Josep Cusí Calamanda Grifoll Josep Sabé Mercè Castells Alfons Miralles Josep Torrent Josep Balcells Antoni Esteve Francesca Guardiola Francisco Salamero Àngela Català Manel Mogas Roser Torres Joaquim Barraquer Magda Ferrer-Dalmau Maria Guasch Maria Soldevila Guzmán Clavel Anna Molero Antoni Torvà Núria Basi Maria Font de Carulla José Manuel Mas Jordi Soler José M. Coronas Ferran Molina Heribert Turu Manuel Bertran Mercedes Fuster Josep Milian Karen Swenson Anna Cruella Julio Molinario Isabel Vergé Manuel Bertrand José Gabeiras José M. Mohedano Manuel Terrazo José Miguel Cuatrecasas Ramon Moret Teresa Vilardell Agustí Bou José Luis Galí Carmen Molins Ernestina Torelló Andrea de Escalada Catalina Munar Tristan Xancó Carmen Buqueras Francisco Gaudier Joan Molins Joan Uriach Julio de la Cruz M. Glòria Nebot Pere Zanuy Cucha Cabané Lluís M. Ginjaume Josep Ignasi Molins Marta Uriach Montserrat Escofet M. Ángeles Nicolás Josep Joan Zaragoza Joan Camprubí Ezequiel Giró Josep Oliu Josep Vilarasau Salvador Escofet Marta Obregón Guzmán Clavel Jaume Graell Maria Reig Maria Vilardell † Isabel Escudé Carme Olivella Josep M. Corrales Francisco A. Granero Francisco Reynés Salvador Viñas Maria Farré Elisenda Olivella BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FOUNDATION Honorary President Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó President of the Board Joaquim Molins i Amat First Vice-president Santi Vila i Vicente Second Vice-president José María Lassalle Ruiz Third Vice-president Jaume Asens i Llodrà Fourth Vice-president Mercè Conesa i Pagès Representatives of the Government of Catalonia Josep M. Busquets i Galera, Pilar Fernández i Bozal, Jordi Sellas i Ferrés, Pau Villòria i Sistach Representatives of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport Santiago Fisas Ayxelà, Francisco Gaudier Fargas, Montserrat Iglesias Santos, Santiago de Torres i Sanahuja Representatives of Barcelona City Council Isabel Balliu i Badia, Berta Sureda i Berna Representative of Barcelona Provincial Council Juanjo Puigcorbé i Benaiges Representatives of the Society of the Gran Teatre del Liceu Ignasi Borrell i Roca, Manuel Busquet i Arrufat, Javier Coll i Olalla, Josep Maria Coronas i Guinart, Àgueda Viñamata y de Urruella Representatives of the Sponsorship Council Salvador Alemany i Mas, Luis Herrero Borque, Carlos López Blanco, Alfonso Rodés i Vilà EXECUTIVE COMMISSION President Joaquim Molins i Amat Representatives of the Government of Catalonia Santi Vila i Vicente, Pau Villòria i Sistach Representatives of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport Montserrat Iglesias Santos, Antonio Garde Herce Representatives of Barcelona City Council Isabel Balliu i Badia, Berta Sureda i Berna Representative of Barcelona Provincial Council Juanjo Puigcorbé i Benaiges Representatives of the Society of the Gran Teatre del Liceu Manuel Busquet i Arrufat, Javier Coll i Olalla Representatives of the Sponsorship Council Salvador Alemany i Mas, Luis Herrero Borque Secretary of the Board and the Executive Commission Joaquim Badia MANAGEMENT TEAM General Manager Roger Guasch General Artistic Director Christina Scheppelmann Music Director Josep Pons Financial Director Anna Serrano Director of Communications and International Relations Joan Corbera The Foundation of the Gran Teatre del Liceu is a member of: Marketing and Commercial Director Agustí Filomeno Director of Human Resources and General Services Jordi Tarragó Technical Director Xavier Sagrera Director of the Music Department Antoni Pallès Assistant to the Artistic Director Leticia Martín Chorus Director Conxita Garcia ORQUESTRA DEL GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU OUR ORCHESTRA COR DEL GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU OUR CHORUS TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 PRESENTATION 18 EL PETIT LICEU 28 OPERA 58 BALLET 66 CONCERTS AND RECITALS 78 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TICKETS 16 | PRESENTATION PRESENTATION | 17 PRESENTATION The 2016/17 season, designed by our Artistic Director Christina Scheppelmann, May will be a busy month, with two operas on the bill simultaneously: Wagner's The rests on two basic principles: balance and quality. At the Liceu great voices ring out, Flying Dutchman (Der fliegende Holländer) and Donizetti's La fille du régiment. The but the stars of the future also get their chance; the classical and contemporary idioms former will be conducted by Oksana Lyniv who, after working with Kirill Petrenko, is alternate; new technologies revolutionize the stage; and, most important of all, a great triumphing in opera houses throughout the world, while the latter is a revival of the team of leaders ensure that the Liceu remains a cultural landmark. famous Laurent Pelly production we saw in the 2009/10 season. Both offer luxury casts, Javier Camarena's presence being of special note, since it will be his second The season begins officially on 7 October with a highly theatrical version of Verdi's Liceu appearance this year. Macbeth directed by Christof Loy, who returns after his brilliant Arabella. In response to audience demand, however, activities will be underway in September with extra In the final straight of the season, we find Kasper Holten's version of Mozart's Don performances of the last title of the 2015/16 season: Mozart's Magic Flute (Die Giovanni –- a coproduction between the Liceu and the Royal Opera House, combining Zauberflöte), in a production that achieves an unforgettable blend of opera and classical touches with a spectacular revolving set and projections –- and Verdi's Il animation. trovatore, sung by a magnificent cast in a new interpretation by Joan Anton Rechi. And last but not least, The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe) will bring the season to a close. In November one of the great classics returns: Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), in a version by Lluís Pasqual, which brings baritone Kyle Ketelsen Three different productions make up the ballet programme: Coppélia by the Ballet back to the Liceu. The last title in 2016 will be Elektra by Richard Strauss, as seen by Nacional Sodre from Uruguay, directed by dancer Julio Bocca; La Stravaganza, that giant of French drama, Patrice Chéreau. This key work of the 20th century repertory a contemporary creation by choreographer Angelin Preljocaj; and the well-known has a hauntingly tragic and violent plot, matched by music of extreme intensity. It is creations of IT Dansa. a veritable tour de force for both the orchestra and Evelyn Herlitzius, in the title role, who will be on stage from beginning to end. The Liceu Symphony Orchestra continues to perfect its talents in the symphony music season by performing works from the major repertory. These include Mozart's Requiem To ring in 2017 we have Werther by Jules Massenet. Werther is one of the basic tenor – the Pau Casals Memorial Concert – and the Tchaikovsky concert series featuring parts and will be played by Piotr Beczala and Josep Bros in turn. The Expressionistic concertos for piano and violin, with Khatia Buniatishvili and Chad Hoopes respectively mise-en-scene signed by Willy Decker (Billy Budd, Death in Venice…) restores the as the soloists,. essentially Romantic character of this tragic protagonist. Finally the Petit Liceu season gets off to a strong start with Aria Kadabra 16/17, Luca Francesconi's Quartett is part of the contemporary repertory. Alex Ollé (La Fura which uses spells and sleight of hand to explore the titles in this year's adult season. dels Baus) will bring us this updated, hi-tech version of Les liaisons dangereuses, in Two popular shows for younger children return to the bill –- Els músics de Bremen and which projected images and stunning sets play a prominent part. L’ocell prodigiós — while La petita Flauta Màgica is back in force as a family show for the festive season. Besides enjoying Guillem Tell and El Superbarber de Sevilla, After celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of his Liceu debut, Plácido Domingo returns as teenagers will have an opportunity to discover full-scale operatic performances thanks Athanaël in a concert version of Massenet's Thaïs. One of the season's great novelties, to a new subscription formula. The conversion of the PE series of performances into an without a shadow of doubt, is Verdi's Rigoletto, which comes to us in a classical “Initiation to Opera” Budget Subscription is the prime novelty of this year's subscriptions, interpretation with colourful, striking decors.