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  SEASON LYRIC OF CHICAGO Table of Contents KEN HOWARD/SAN DIEGO OPERA

IN THIS ISSUE – pp. 20-32

6 From the General Director 21 Synopsis 39 Lyric and Social Media 8 From the Chairman 23 Cast 40 Patron Salute 10 Board of Directors 24 Artist Profiles 43 Society 11 Women’s Board/Guild Board/Chapters’ 29 Opera Notes 52 Breaking New Ground Executive Board/Young Professionals/ 32 Director’s Note Ryan Opera Center Board 53 Look to the Future 34 After the Curtain Falls 12 Administration/Administrative Staff/ 54 Major Contributors – Special Events Production and Technical Staff 36 Musical Staff/Orchestra/Chorus and Project Support 14 37 Voices from the Pit Backstage Life 55 Lyric Unlimited Contributors 20 Tonight’s Performance 38 Artistic Roster 57 Ryan Opera Center TODD ROSENBERG 58 Ryan Opera Center Alumni Around the World 59 Ryan Opera Center Contributors 60 Planned Giving: The Overture Society VOICES FROM 61 Commemorative Gifts THE PIT 62 Corporate Partnerships pp. 14-18 63 Matching Gifts, Special Thanks and Acknowledgements 64 Annual Individual and Foundation Support On the cover: "Don Quixote and Sancho Setting Out" (1863), an illustration by Gustave Doré. 70 Facilities and Services/Theater Staff Engraver: Heliodore Pisan. Credit: Cushing Memorial Library & Archives, Texas A&M University, The Eduardo Urbina Cervantes Project Collection.

2 | November 19 - December 7, 2016

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4 | November 19 - December 7, 2016 CHICAGO VOICES GALA CONCERT

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Join us for a one-night-only celebration curated by Renée Fleming and featuring top vocalists of all genres with deep ties to Chicago. Tickets from $49 at lyricopera.org or 312.827.5600.

Lead Sponsor Liz Stiffel Supporting Sponsor J. Thomas Hurvis Lead Corporate Sponsor Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diamond Record Sponsors Brent and Katie Gledhill, ITW Gold Record Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Cole CHICAGOVOICES.ORG From the General Director

Entrancing in its vitality and profoundly affecting in its humanity, Massenet’s Don Quichotte is a work that deserves to be better known internationally. Taking their cue not so much from Cervantes’s novel as from the French play based on it, the creators of this opera molded a central character who inspires his audience, thanks to the nobility of his ideals and the passion with which he pursues them. This opera is loaded with atmosphere, and there’s a distinct sensuality about so much of the score. Like , it presents Spain as envisioned by a Frenchman, which means that Massenet imbues the music with a particular elegance,

even in the most dramatic moments. I hope you’ve come to this performance with STEVE LEONARD handkerchiefs in hand, since the final act presents a death scene for the protagonist that will totally wring your heart. There are quite a few in the repertoire that we perform only when the right artist is available. Don Quichotte is one of those operas, with requirements that make it a suitable vehicle for only a select few singing actors. For that reason, Lyric has presented it in only three previous seasons, always with great success – initially with Nicolai Ghiaurov (1974, 1981) and then with Samuel Ramey (1993-94). Now, after an absence of more than two decades, Don Quichotte returns to our stage with another legend of opera, , heading the cast. After his extraordinary successes at Lyric in the title role of and as Fiesco in , Ferruccio is now a favorite of our audiences, and it is thrilling indeed for us to welcome him back to the company. He has described Don Quichotte as his favorite role, and to it he brings not simply one of the most impressive voices of the past four decades, but also a lifetime of stage experience. Ferruccio is an artist who can transform even the simple act of walking across a stage into a memorable revelation of character. His matchless dramatic involvement will most certainly illuminate this extraordinary figure in a profoundly moving way. I’m delighted that Ferruccio’s portrayal will be supported by those of two other exciting European artists, both making their Lyric debuts. Our Dulcinée is Clémentine Margaine, a marvelous young French mezzo- possessing the exceptional vocal and physical allure that any memorable interpreter of this seductive role must command. Clémentine previously captivated me in Berlin when I heard her in a very different role, the demure Marguerite in Berlioz’s La damnation de . Lyric’s Sancho is Nicola Alaimo, a very distinguished Italian comic - and an exceptionally versatile artist, as much at home in Massenet as he is in the buffo roles of Rossini and Donizetti. Along with our desire to bring Ferruccio Furlanetto back to Lyric, Don Quichotte has returned to the company this season thanks to the enthusiasm of our music director, Sir Andrew Davis. One of the most exciting aspects of Andrew’s operatic activity internationally during the past decade has been his championing of Massenet’s operas. Having begun this voyage of discovery with Lyric’s production of Thaïs (2002-03), he has subsequently reprised that work in other venues, while also adding Cendrillon and to his repertoire – in each case, with great success. In a new staging by Lyric’s own Matthew Ozawa utilizing charmingly traditional sets and costumes from San Diego Opera, Don Quichotte will be a rare and special treat for all of us.

Anthony Freud General Director, President & CEO The Women’s Board Endowed Chair

6 | November 19 - December 7, 2016 LONG LIVE PASSION What better way to celebrate your spouse or a special couple than with a gift as permanent and cherished as love itself? Whether it’s a wedding gift, a silver anniversary, or a “just because I love you” present, naming a seat is a unique and unforgettable way to commemorate a special occasion or a “special someone” in your life.

Call 312.827.5696 to learn more about naming your seat in the Ardis Krainik Theatre. LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

From the Chairman

The 2016-17 season here at Lyric Opera of Chicago is off to a great start, and I predict it will be one of the most exciting in recent memory. My wife and I are looking forward to every production, and I hope you are, too. I was particularly excited by the launch of the new Ring cycle with Das Rheingold. It was truly another example of Lyric at its best: a profound, transformative experience based on world-class performances from the cast and orchestra and an engaging and entertaining set design that used every theatrical trick in the book. The fact that we’re producing a brand-new expression of the Ring makes me very proud of the artistic choices we make at Lyric, and based on the enthusiastic response from both our audience and TODD ROSENBERG from music critics around the world, we have created something very special. As was true with both Das Rheingold and Lucia, it’s likely that the production you’re enjoying tonight is benefiting from our ambitious stage-improvement project, the first step of which was implemented over the summer. Three new stage lifts, a turntable, and 16 new point hoists are fundamental to this season’s new productions of Das Rheingold, Les Troyens, and The Magic Flute. None of these productions would have been possible were it not for that initial investment. Over the next two years we will see the second phase of the project, including additional stage lifts and point hoists, plus various other crucial capabilities that will ensure our being able to present future productions exactly as our directors have imagined them, and in a safe, efficient manner. We’re exceedingly grateful to our Breaking New Ground campaign donors whose generosity has made this possible. Many of our longtime contributors and subscribers voice a special fondness – even a sense of loyalty – for the seats they’ve enjoyed at Lyric for years, seats that perhaps their parents enjoyed and passed down to them. In many cases they’ve memorialized their fondness of those seats by naming them, giving a contribution to Lyric to “claim” that seat, if you will. We have seats throughout the Ardis Krainik Theatre, from the main floor to the boxes and the upper balcony. We hope you’ll take advantage of our “Name a Seat” program – it’s a wonderful way to leave your own permanent legacy at Lyric. It’s not just our longtime audience members, but also those of the next generation, that we cultivate at Lyric. As we all know, “Millennials” have many more opportunities for entertainment and cultural consumption than ever before. In achieving our goal of continually attracting and engaging younger audiences, we’ve moved in a big way into media that they’re familiar with. Many of you who spend time online, particularly in social media, have noticed in the past year many more banner ads for Lyric productions or mentions and “likes” on Facebook and Twitter, and photos on Instagram. I’m delighted to see social media channels bringing greater awareness of Lyric and its exciting offerings to a whole new audience. I use Lyric’s website on a regular basis, whether to provide background information for an upcoming production or to review the biography of an artist I don’t know. It’s not unusual for me to snap a picture of a current production poster and post it on my Facebook page! These are some of the ways that I, along with many other fans of Lyric, use media channels to remind us how valuable and exciting the Lyric experience is.

David T. Ormesher

8 | November 19 - December 7, 2016

LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

Board of Directors

The Honorable Bruce Rauner Life Directors Mark E. Ferguson Sharon F. Oberlander The Honorable Rahm Emanuel Edgar Foster Daniels Michael W. Ferro, Jr. * John W. Oleniczak Honorary Chairmen Richard J. Franke Matthew A. Fisher Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, M.D. of the Board Edgar D. Jannotta * Renée Fleming * David T. Ormesher Edgar D. Jannotta George E. Johnson * Sonia Florian * William A. Osborn Co-Chairman Emeritus Robert H. Malott Mike Foley Matthew J. Parr Allan B. Muchin Co-Chairman Emeritus James J. O’Connor * Anthony Freud * Jane DiRenzo Pigott David T. Ormesher Gordon Segal Kristine R. Garrett Jose Luis Prado Chairman of the Board Robert E. Wood II Ronald J. Gidwitz Don M. Randel Lester Crown * Ruth Ann M. Gillis * Anne N. Reyes Chairman of the Directors * Brent W. Gledhill J. Christopher Reyes Executive Committee Katherine A. Abelson Ethel Gofen Thomas A. Reynolds III Anthony Freud General Director, President * Whitney W. Addington, M.D. * Howard L. Gottlieb † William C. Richardson, Ph.D. & CEO * James L. Alexander Melvin Gray Collin E. Roche Sir Andrew Davis John P. Amboian Maria C. Green Ricardo Rosenkranz Vice President Paul F. Anderson * Dietrich M. Gross Edward B. Rouse Renée Fleming Larry A. Barden Mary Pat Hay Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Vice President * Julie Baskes Carrie J. Hightman * Shirley Welsh Ryan James L. Alexander James N. Bay, Jr. Elliot E. Hirsch * E. Scott Santi Vice President Melvin R. Berlin Eric L. Hirschfield Claudia M. Saran Shirley Welsh Ryan Vice President Gilda R. Buchbinder * J. Thomas Hurvis Rodd M. Schreiber William C. Vance Allan E. Bulley, III Gregory K. Jones * Jana R. Schreuder Vice President John E. Butler † Stephen A. Kaplan Marsha Serlin Donna Van Eekeren * Marion A. Cameron Kip Kelley II * Brenda M. Shapiro Secretary * Paul J. Carbone * Nancy W. Knowles * Eric S. Smith Paul J. Carbone David W. Carpenter † Fred A. Krehbiel Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Treasurer Timothy L. Christen * Josef Lakonishok Pam Szokol Mary Ladish Selander Assistant Secretary Richard W. Colburn † Robert W. Lane Franco Tedeschi Michael P. Cole Roberta Lane * James W. Mabie Mark A. Thierer Assistant Treasurer Vinay Couto * Craig C. Martin Cherryl T. Thomas * John V. Crowe Robert J. McCullen * William C. Vance * Lester Crown Blythe J. McGarvie * Donna Van Eekeren Marsha Cruzan Andrew J. McKenna Mark Wagner * Andrew Davis Frank B. Modruson Roberta L. Washlow † Gerald Dorros Robert S. Morrison Miles D. White Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis * Allan B. Muchin Ann M. Drake * Linda K. Myers William Mason Allan Drebin Jeffrey C. Neal General Director Emeritus John D. Edelman Amélie Négrier-Oyarzabal * Indicates member of the Stefan T. Edlis Sylvia Neil Executive Committee Lois Eisen † John D. Nichols † Indicates National Director W. James Farrell Kenneth R. Norgan

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Women’s Board Guild Board of Directors Ms. Nancy R. Fifield Laura Guili † Mimi Mitchell † James A. Staples Ms. Margie Franklin Amy O’Donnell President President Rick Greenman Liliana Salazar Jaramillo † Mrs. Christopher Murphy † Daniel T. Manoogian Dennis C. Hayes Marne Smiley Vice President of Board Activities Vice President – Backstage Tours Mrs. Mary Lunz Houston Tania Tawil † Marilynn Thoma † Maggie Rock Virginia Jach JJ Williams Vice President of Education Vice President – Membership Mrs. Jackie Knight Lauren Wood † Mrs. Matthew A. Fisher † Allison Alexander * Ms. Kate Letarte Vice President of Fundraising Vice President – Fundraising Ms. Vee Minarich The Patrick G. and Shirley W. † Betsy Bergman Rosenfield † Daria Lewicky Mrs. Maria Rigolin Ryan Opera Center Board Vice President of Special Events Vice President – Benefit Mrs. Carla Thorpe † Dorothy Kuechl Secretary Ms. Claudia Winkler of Directors Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Mrs. Anthony A. Antoniou † Marc Lacher Treasurer Sustaining Members Ms. Silvia Beltrametti Honorary Co-Chairs * Ms. Julie Anne Benson John Nitschke President Margot Stone Bowen Julie Ann Benson Mrs. William Hamilton Suzette B. Bulley Leslie Bertholdt ^ Jane DiRenzo Pigott Vice President – * Mrs. Jorge Iorgulescu Fundraising Marie Campbell *† Patrick J. Bitterman * Ms. Dorothy Kuechl Mamie Biggs Case Minka Bosco Philip G. Lumpkin Vice President – Lester Marriner Fundraising Co-Chair Mrs. Alger B. Chapman, Jr. Sarah Demet Ms. Susan Miller Elizabeth O’Connor Cole Frank De Vincentis ^ Janet Burch Vice President – * Ms. Jennie M. Righeimer New Initiatives Mrs. Gary C. Comer Eben Dorros Mr. and Mrs. Myron Tiersky Mrs. Nancy Carrington Crown Mrs. Amanda Fox ^ Joan Zajtchuk Vice President – * Mrs. Lester Crown Mark Kozloff, M.D. Life Members Strategic Planning * Mrs. Richard W. Durkes Gwen E. Kuber * Mrs. Anthony Antoniou Juliana Chyu Vice President – Mrs. Anne M. Edwards Jonathan B. Lewis, Sr. * Mrs. J. William Cuncannan Strategic Planning Co-Chair * Mrs. W. James Farrell * Ms. Martina M. Mead * Mr. Roy Fisher Debbie K. Wright Treasurer Mrs. Michael Ferro Craig R. Milkint * Mrs. Donald Grauer Roberta Lane Assistant Treasurer Regan Rohde Friedmann Melissa Mounce Mithal * Mrs. Patrick R. Grogan Richard W. Shepro Secretary Mrs. Robert W. Galvin Nathaniel W. Pusey * Mrs. Merwyn Kind Dan Novak Assistant Secretary Lili Gaubin † Ms. Christina M. Rashid * Mrs. Jonathon R. Laing Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Megan Burke Rovdebush * Mrs. Frank M. Lieber * Katherine A. Abelson † Keith Kiley Goldstein David J. Seleb * Mrs. Howard S. Smith Nicole M. Arnold Annemarie H. Gramm Mary Lynne Shafer * Mrs. William C. Tippens *^ Julie Baskes Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel Fay M. Shong * Mrs. Dorothy V. Wadley Marcus Boggs Mrs. King Harris Ilene Simmons * Mrs. Eugene E. White Heidi Heutel Bohn Mrs. Julian W. Harvey Ms. Joan M. Solbeck ^ Tanja Chevalier Chapter Presidents Tamara Conway Caroline T. Huebner * Oscar Tatosian Barrington Mrs. Philip E. Kelley Michael Tirpak Lawrence O. Corry Mary Robins * Allan Drebin † Rebecca Walker Knight Karianne Wardell Evanston Mrs. Frederick A. Krehbiel Ms. Cathy Wloch Ms. Erika Erich Barbara Eckel Sally Feder Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Ms. Anne Zenzer Far West Mrs. Arthur C. Martinez Anthony Freud Sustaining Members Judy Marshall Melvin Gray * Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Flossmoor Area Florence D. McMillan Mrs. John H. Andersen Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Ms. Sharon Gibson Mary Ellen Hennessy Alison Wehman McNally * Mrs. Gustavo A. Bermudez Glencoe Mrs. Susan H. Mesrobian Mrs. Avrum H. Dannen Martha A. Hesse Anne Ruzicka Loretta Julian Mrs. Christopher C. Milliken * Robert F. Finke Hinsdale Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Mrs. William R. Jentes Chester T. Kamin Joseph Ender * Kip Kelley Mrs. Susan B. Noyes Chester T. Kamin Hyde Park/Kenwood * Mrs. James J. O’Connor * Kip Kelley *^ Susan Kiphart Ms. Vee Minarich Jeanne Randall Malkin Mrs. William A. Osborn John M. Kohlmeier Lake Geneva Mrs. Jerry K. Pearlman Mrs. Robert E. Largay Robert C. Marks Vivian Fabbro Keenan Erma S. Medgyesy Mrs. Frederick H. Prince James G. McCormick Near North Mrs. James C. Pritchard * Ms. Britt M. Miller Frank B. Modruson Jackie Knight Phyllis Neiman M.K. Pritzker * John H. Nelson Northfield *† Mrs. J. Christopher Reyes Mrs. Lisbeth Stiffel Susan Noel Ms. Margareta Brown Michael A. Oberman Mrs. Ronald A. Rolighed R. Todd Vieregg Northwest Trisha Rooney Richard O. Ryan * Mrs. Patrick G. Ryan Chapters’ Executive Board Ms. Dorothy Kuechl Nasrin Thierer Riverside * William C. Vance Mrs. James L. Sandner † Mrs. Sherie Shapiro † Mrs. E. Scott Santi Mary Kitzberger Donna Van Eekeren President Wilmette Mrs. Richard H. Wehman † Nancy S. Searle † Mrs. Peggy Beata Mrs. Alejandro Silva Mrs. Nancy R. Fifield Jack Weiss Vice President – Development Winnetka Mrs. John R. Siragusa † Mary Robins Life Members Mrs. Lisbeth Stiffel Mrs. Julie McDowell Vice President – * Mrs. Anthony A. Antoniou Mrs. James P. Stirling Community Relations * Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken Young Professionals Mrs. James W. Cozad *† Mr. Jonathan Eklund Bernard J. Dobroski Mrs. Richard H. Wehman Vice President – Membership Justin Breitfelder President Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Lisa DeAngelis Vice President Anne Gross † Ms. Ingrid Dubberke Barbara Heil Howard Hon. Corinne Wood Vice President – Program Chris Hanig Secretary Mrs. Patrick Wood-Prince Jennifer Delagrange Events Chair * Keith A. Reed † Mr. David Nellemann Treasurer Orli Staley † Laura Shimkus Secretary Claudine Tambuatco Life Members YP Outreach Chair * Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom Howard A. Vaughan, Jr. Paula Hannaway Crown Ms. Judith A. Akers Martha Grant * Mrs. A. Campbell de Frise Member Engagement Chair Mrs. Gerry Bellanca * Former President * Jane Duboise Gargiulo Ms. Marlene R. Boncosky * Mrs. Paul W. Oliver, Jr. Members at Large † Executive Committee Mrs. Linda Budzik ^ Team Chair Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker Mrs. Robert C. DeBolt Ian Cundiff Mrs. Gordon Segal Mr. Joseph Ender Lena Dickinson Ms. Erika Erich Evan Fry * Former President Fritzi Getz † Executive Committee

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Anthony Freud, OBE General Director, President & CEO The Women’s Board Endowed Chair

Sir Andrew Davis Renée Fleming Drew Landmesser Music Director Creative Consultant Deputy General Director John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed Chair

Roberta Lane Mary Ladish Selander Chief Financial Officer Director of Development

Cayenne Harris Elizabeth Landon Nicholas Ivor Martin Lyric Unlimited Director Director of Human Resources Director of Operations and Special Initiatives

Andreas Melinat Lisa Middleton Dan Novak Director of Artistic Planning Director of Marketing Director, Ryan Opera Center The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair

Will Raj Rich Regan Michael Smallwood Director of Information Technology General Manager, Presentations and Events Technical Director Allan and Elaine Muchin Endowed Chair

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL Rachel Peterson FINANCE LYRIC UNLIMITED DIRECTOR Administrative Coordinator – Roberta Lane Cayenne Harris Anthony Freud Planned and Individual Giving Chief Financial Officer Lyric Unlimited Director General Director, President & CEO Pavitra Ramachandran Aaron Andersen Mark Riggleman The Women’s Board Endowed Chair Coordinator of Institutional Deputy Director, Budgeting Director of Education Linda Nguyen Irvin Partnerships and Forecasting Chapters’ Endowed Chair for Education Manager, Office of Nancy Ko Alejandra Boyer the General Director Leslie B. Mastroianni Accounting Manager Director of Community Programs Deputy Director of Development Whitney Bercek Will Biby OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY Kate Later Controller Audience Education Manager GENERAL DIRECTOR Director of Women’s Board Teresa Hogan Todd Snead Drew Landmesser Chelsea Southwood Payroll Supervisor School Engagement Manager Deputy General Director Associate Director – Women’s Board Ralph Hicks Dana McGarr Sarah Generes Leah Bobbey Payroll Analyst Lyric Unlimited Coordinator Producer of Classical Women’s Board Administrative Assistant Kirsten Alfredsen Drew Smith and Crossover Programming Deborah Hare Payroll Accounting Assistant Education Coordinator Assistant Director of Donor Services LeVora Martin Jacob Stanton ARTISTIC and Special Events Accounts Payable Coordinator Assistant to the Lyric Unlimited Director Andreas Melinat Allison K. Taylor Dan Seekman Director of Artistic Planning Administrative Coordinator – Staff Accountant MARKETING AND PUBLIC Cory Lippiello Donor Services and Special Events RELATIONS Deputy Director of Artistic Planning HUMAN RESOURCES Lisa Middleton Evamaria Wieser Warren M. Davis Elizabeth Landon Director of Marketing Casting Consultant Deputy Director of Development Director of Human Resources Holly H. Gilson DEVELOPMENT Amy Tinucci Tiffany Tuckett Director of Systems, Reporting, Talent Manager, Administrative Staff Deputy Director of Communications Mary Ladish Selander Roger Pines Director of Development and Donor Records Stephanie Strong Ellen Barkenbush Benefits Manager Dramaturg Kate Bollier Magda Krance Development Associate Director – Individual Giving Anna VanDeKerchove and Chapters Office Coordinator Manager of Media Relations Andrew Cioffi Lawrence DelPilar Scott Podraza INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Digital Content Producer Deputy Director of Development Associate Director of Annual Giving Michelle Neuffer Will Raj Kamaria Morris Jonathan P. Siner PR Specialist Senior Director of Planned Giving Manager of Donor Communications Director of Information Technology Lynn Bennett Hanna Pristave Eric Hayes Manager of Operations and IT Operations Manager Tracy Galligher Young Associate Director of Planned and Deputy Director of Marketing Major Giving Data Analytics Rita Parida Sarah Geocaris Database Administrator Jennifer Colgan Kristin Atchison Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing Director of Major Gifts Development Coordinator – Chapters Nikoleta Aranassova Meghan Pioli Systems Administrator Laura E. Burgos Meaghan Stainback Manager of Audience Development Associate Director of Individual Giving Development Coordinator René Calvo – Donor Stewardship Associate Systems Administrator and Customer Experience Daniel P. Moss Elizabeth Finch Director of Institutional Partnerships Stephanie Lillie Christina Bledsoe Senior Coordinator – Donor Records Systems Analyst Lyric Unlimited Marketing Manager Jenny Seidelman Joel Friend Associate Director of and Reporting Miles Mabry Andrea Rubens Technology Support Coordinator Group Sales Manager Corporate Partnerships Jocelyn Park Sarah Kull Development Coordinator Nicole Sankowski – Guild Board and Young Professionals Web Content Administrator Creative Project Manager Associate Director of Foundation Carrie Krol and Government Partnerships Keyana Marshall Donor Records and Reporting Assistant Graphic Designer

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Valerie Bromann John W. Coleman Chris Barker Michael Buerger Digital Marketing Specialist Chelsea Antrim Dennis Matt Reilly Joseph Collins Michael Musick Rachel A. Tobias Rigging/Automation Assistants Kevin Gac Web and E-Marketing Specialist Stage Managers Gordon Granger Robert Barros Sam Fain Joe Mathesius Shop Carpenter Group Sales Associate John Miulli Brian Grenda Lindsey Raker Kristen Barrett Michael O’Donnell, Jr. Layout Carpenter Marketing Associate, Special Programs Jordan Braun Properties Drew Trusk Margaret Stoltz Donald Claxon Shop Welder Marketing Associate, Rachel Henneberry Brian Traynor Bruce Woodruff Advertising & Promotions Daniel Sokalski Charge Artist Layout Welder Stefany Phillips Peggy Stenger Tim Morrison Richard “Doc” Wren Marketing and Public Relations Amy Thompson Michael Murtagh Warehouse Coordinator Coordinator Bill Walters Scenic Artists Amanda Reitenbach Sandra Zamora Dan DiBennardi Social Media Coordinator Assistant Stage Managers Ryan McGovern Scott Marr Justin Hull Production Design Director Ticket Department Ben Bell Bern Assistant Carpenters Kristi Wood Susan Harrison Niemi Rehearsal Scheduler Costume Project Coordinator Josie Campbell Dan Donahue Deputy Director of Audience Services Maureen Reilly Alex Chatziapostolou (Demas) Artistic Services Coordinator Robert Hull, Jr. John Ingersol Costume Director Sales Manager Marina Vecci The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Laura Waters Rehearsal Associate Ray Schmitz Carpenters Endowed Chair Customer Service and Call Center Isabella Czyrnyj Lucy Lindquist Manager Jeremiah Smith Wardrobe Mistress Kelly Cronin Christine Wagner Chris Maravich VIP and Inventory Associate Rehearsal Assistants Lighting Director Bradley Baker John Renfroe Mary-Louis and James S. Aagaard Jessica Doan Associate – Ticketing PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS Endowed Chair Kate Keefe Rich Regan Heather Sparling Cecylia Kinder Donna Babonas General Manager – Presentations Eric Watkins Krystina Lowe Justin Berkowitz and Events Assistant Lighting Designers Kathy Rubel Nora O’Malley Cassandra Dixon Michael C. Reynolds Tony Rubino Facility Operations Manager Leigh Folta Master Electrician Joanna Rzepka Sharon Lomasney Harrah Friedlander Soren Ersbak Marguerite Scott Presentations and Events Katie Galliart Board Operator Ewa Szylak Martin Hughes Manager and Producer Barbara Szyllo Aleksa Kuzma Leslie MacLean John Clarke, Jr. Maggie Zabieowski Steven Landsman Facilities Coordinator Joseph Haack Wardrobe Staff Eleanor Sanchez Michael A. Manfrin Katelyn Lee Scott Barker Presentations and Events Coordinator Robert Reynolds Benjamin Liupaogo Kelly Davis Stephen Dunford Assistant Electricians Sara Litchfield Kim Kostera Chief Engineer LaRob Payton Anthony Coia Anna Krysik Gregg Brody Karlos Piñero-Mercado Jason Combs Ed Mack Box Office Manager Lindsey Raker Gary Grenda Wendy McCay Bernard McNeela William Roberts Thomas Hull John Salyers Engineer Adam Stubitsch Daniel Kuh Isaac Turner Briette Madrid Ivo Suarez Jeremy Thomas Chris Valente Stage Door Supervisor Zachary Vanderburg Electricians Roger Weir Nathan Tuttle Mary Kate Von Lehn Kevin Reynolds Dressers Facilities Porter Tobias Wright Surtitle Operator Ticket Staff TECHNICAL Sarah Hatten Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Michael Smallwood Joe Schofield OPERATIONS Designer Endowed Chair Technical Director Head Audio/Visual Technician Kathleen A. Evans Nicholas Ivor Martin Allan and Elaine Muchin Nick Charlan Department Coordinator Director of Operations and Special Initiatives Endowed Chair Matt Ebel Thomas Young April Busch Audio/Visual Brittany Crinson Director of Music Administration Production Manager Chantelle Marie Johnson Stephanie Karr Michael Schoenig Maria DeFabo Robert Kuper Chorus, Orchestra, and Ballet Manager Technical Finance Manager Properties and Scenic Art Coordinator Lynn Koroulis Tabitha Boorsma Madeleine Borg Claire Moores Administrative Coordinator – Operations Charles Reilly Production Manager – Lyric Property Master Staff Wendy Skoczen Unlimited/Ryan Opera Center Chief Librarian Michael McPartlin Brook Carlson Properties Crew Head Lauren Cecil Gretchen Eng Scott Wolfson Music Administration Coordinator Phil Marcotte Toywa Curington Assistant Technical Director Prop Carpenter Anelle Eorio Stephen Snyder Production and Rehearsal Staff Bob Ladd June Gearon Technical Coordinator Cameron Arens Armorer David Grant Director of Rehearsal Administration Rachel Boultinghouse Briette Madrid Joe Dockweiler Upholsterer Master Carpenter Helen Marchfield Katrina Bachus Mike Reilly Thomas Coleman, Jr. Lauren Marchfield Nelson Posada Daniel Ellis Head Flyman/Automation Robert Hartge Jada Richardson Jodi Gage Jeffrey Streichhirsch Richard Tyriver Anita Trojanowski Elise Sandell Automation Assistant Assistant Properties David Toulson Daria Wright Assistant Directors Wig and Makeup Crew

November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 13 Voices From the Pit Members of the renowned Lyric Opera Orchestra talk about their greatest joys and challenges

Edited by Roger Pines

14 | November 19 - December 7, 2016 ALL PHOTOS: TODD ROSENBERG LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

hroughout each Lyric season, every performance is immeasurably enhanced and enriched by the contribution of all members of the company’s orchestra. Year after year, in one formidable work after another,T they combine authoritative style with impressive technical prowess and emotional commitment. Here are some of their voices, giving us a first- hand look at life in the orchestra pit. Das Rheingold bows

What elements of playing operatic repertoire are most satisfying to you? ANDREW HESSE Something about the pit is also part of this: down there in the dark, we’re not the center of attention; we’re not under hot lights and the audience’s gaze, so it’s easier to relax and give in to the flow of the music and the performance. It’s also a little more “human” in the pit than onstage, because we have the freedom to smile at a colleague, share a quiet joke, wriggle in our chairs, scratch an itch, etc. Playing great opera with a LEWIS KIRK, Assistant Principal great orchestra, in a wonderful house, Bassoon/Contrabassoon and with thrilling, world-class singers – Telling a story through music. it’s about as good as it gets! ANDREW HESSE PREMAN TILSON, Bassoon I’ve always had a special love for accompanying other musicians. There’s something deeply satisfying, both musically and emotionally, about supporting someone who’s giving a great performance. TERESA FREAM, Violin It entails a sense of community and of The emotional content of operatic music letting go of the ego to be submerged in is unlike any other – I especially love the something much larger. This, of course. through-composed works in that respect. happens in purely orchestral playing as It’s like a long, uninterrupted ride well, but it’s an even larger experience through the whole range of the human with opera. experience.

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Operatic repertoire is satisfying in many ways but, to me, there are three standout elements: emotion, the combined efforts of many artists, and the sharing of what is best DEL HALL in mankind. To be able to add to what happens onstage with nuance and color is the orchestra’s mission. The understanding by the audience of what each scene means is enhanced by what the orchestra plays. This gives a deeper meaning to the plot and helps the listener know the story and the characters better. Opera combines the efforts of many people and many different skills: acting, singing, orchestra, chorus, costumes, lighting, conducting, stagehands, stage manager, dressers, dance, wigs, make-up, props, etc. All of these elements are in concert with one another during each performance, and that is an awesome experience for everyone who attends or anyone who participates in the show. Opera is one art form that shows the best of what mankind can offer. Opera can mimic all human experiences and uplifts those who partake in it. What more could you ask for? CHARLENE ZIMMERMAN, Principal Clarinet

JEREMY of 80-plus musicians catches the singer whole new place MOELLER, perfectly. I’ve been in the orchestra for and time, all Principal 25 years and that still amazes me. while physically ANDREW HESSE Trombone remaining in I find the chamber- FRANK the middle ensemble aspect BABBITT, Viola of downtown of performing I’ve always found Chicago. Also, the operatic repertoire the rehearsal characters usually most satisfying. process, especially make such horrible It’s different the period when life choices that from playing the singers join I feel a bit better in a symphony the orchestra, about myself by the end of the evening. orchestra, in that the communication to be satisfying between the stage and the orchestra pit is in a different MELISSA TRIER the most important part of what we do. way from actual KIRK, Viola

We work best when we play like a large performances. I’ll never forget watching DEVON CASS As a string player, chamber ensemble, working with the Natalie Dessay during the [the I have learned singing and acting onstage. We’re all a singers’ first rehearsal with the orchestra] so much from part of something bigger than ourselves. for Alcina, practically dancing during listening to and her , moving, conducting herself accompanying the DEVON CASS ANN PALEN, as we played together for the first time. magnificent singers Violin Seeing the great singers at close range, we work with at One of the most going about their work, has always been Lyric. My first two satisfying elements inspiring and rewarding to me. seasons included of playing opera performances by Jon Vickers, Plácido occurs when TERRI VAN VALKINBURGH, Domingo, , , everyone in Assistant Principal Viola and Alfredo Kraus. I was relatively new to the orchestra is I like being a part of a large ensemble opera at the time and quickly fell in love listening intently (meaning orchestra, chorus, solo voices, with the beauty and magic of the repertoire to the stage, so that sometimes backstage musicians, stage and the operatic voice. when we need to crew, et al.) creating a story that, when adjust to the singer, the entire orchestra done well, takes the audience to a

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MARK BRANDFONBRENER, Cello How do you prepare for an PAULI EWING, DEVON CASS I’ve always found opera you’ve done before? Violin the collaborative Preparing for a

elements most ANDREW HESSE Ring cycle is a exciting in working little different than in the opera world. for most operas. In addition to the It takes tons of large orchestra, practice for the we regularly come massive amount in contact with of very difficult conductors and music balanced their assistants, with careful calculation to conserve and singers, dancers, stage managers, have enough energy for performances. costumers, stagehands, designers, For me it’s a bit like going into training. choreographers, and the many support Stretching, meditation, practicing, staff that manage the company and raise CHANNING P. PHILBRICK, swimming, eating well and preparing the money to keep it all going. I also Co-Assistant Principal Trumpet food to take to performances. enjoy the many languages we hear in the The amazing music librarians at Lyric operas and around the opera house. provide each orchestra member with How do you prepare practice parts for each opera. I keep my practice parts for future reference. When an opera you’re doing the opera comes up the second time for for the first time? me, I refer to my practice part in which I’ve made tempo, dynamic, mute choices, DIONNE JACKSON, and other indications that are very helpful. Assistant Principal Flute TODD ROSENBERG I always go to ALYCE the library to JOHNSON, Flute/ get a score and a Piccolo video if possible, VILMA JOVAISA I really enjoy going because knowing to the piano run- the story line helps WILLIAM CERNOTA, Cello throughs at Lyric. me to prepare Handing off and receiving melodies from In our orchestra, the music and it the pit to the stage and stage to the pit the piccolo player gives me a better is most satisfying to me. The feeling is typically sits in the understanding of one of connection and mutual support middle, just below how the music – a visceral reaction with a palpable the stage, so I’m serves the story line. sense of energy-transfer at its strongest. not able to see anything onstage during This leaves a lasting impression even for the opera. The way we interpret our AMY HESS, Viola performing outside of the pit. The vocal music is directly affected by the actions When I’m resonance of a fine bass, baritone, or onstage. Seeing each opera’s piano run- preparing a new tenor is directly related to the resonance through helps me to understand which opera (which is from a cello. Movement throughout the style and emotion would be appropriate essentially all of vocal range is a natural correspondence at any given time in the production. them for me), I to movement throughout the range of start by watching a the cello. Vocal articulations correspond LEWIS KIRK, Assistant Principal video and following to the attack of the bow on the string. Bassoon/Contrabassoon along in my part. If Having the music to be able to there aren’t English practice the hard bits. If you’ve done subtitles, I’m also it before, you have a pretty good idea juggling a ! what is needed in terms of reeds (I’m This gives me a good overview of the story a woodwind player). and how the violas fit into the storytelling. requires a different sound than, say, The I’ll continue to reference a recording Magic Flute, and the reed you use has a or video throughout my practice to lot to do with that. make sure I have correct tempi, and for

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DEL HALL extremes of style in the same fits in with the other instruments. it can be hard to season, sometimes back to remember that IAN HALLAS, Double Bass a few of these back on consecutive days? I usually have everything I’m going productions need to practice laid out the day before, to be under the TERESA FREAM, Violin and I’ve found that especially helpful fingers at all This is part of our training. I believe when dealing with a 40- or 50-page times. It really you must be very aware of what defines part. Otherwise, it would be extremely comes down to a particular musical style, and dive into overwhelming to simply start at page one organization and that wholly and completely. It goes way, every day and try to work through the prioritizing the truly difficult or exposed way beyond playing the right notes at book – even when not everything needs passages. the right time – which itself can be quite difficult – and is the thing that makes a What would you like debuting conductors and singers to know good orchestra great. I think we have a about this orchestra, in order to ensure a fruitful collaboration? great orchestra. ANDREW HESSE career. It’s also an ensemble that values JEREMY MOELLER, a conductor who raises the bar as high Principal Trombone as the group can go and values a singer Going from one extreme style to another who is willing to take risks and can have a is just part of our job. Two years ago, dramatic impact on our 74 members and we were rotating between Tannhäuser, the audience. Have trust in our flexibility , and The Passenger back to back to and take risks that you may not feel back. That got tough, but it was actually comfortable taking with other orchestras. toughest just to remember which opera We listen carefully and can turn on a dime we were playing that night. Once the WILLIAM DENTON, when necessary. My first experience of this music gets started, it gets easy to get into Principal Trumpet was when a singer skipped several measures: the part! I think the singers realize that they aren’t the orchestra intuitively became quiet and singing in a bubble. While it’s true we jumped as one to the correct place in the mostly fill an accompaniment role, like music. On a more microscopic level, this If you were an opera singer, happens in every performance. in great visual art, the background is what character in one of every bit as important as the subject. FRANK BABBITT, Viola the 2016-17 operas would For conductors, clarity while preserving the music is very important. There are I’m extraordinarily proud of the work you most like to portray conductors who are good technicians ethic of this orchestra; nothing is more and why? and easy to follow but have a dry important than sounding our absolute best at all times throughout the run of interpretation. Others are very emotive WILLIAM DENTON, but very difficult to decipher. any production. This orchestra truly loves to work and will give all it can to Principal Trumpet whomever is on the podium, regardless of I don’t have any idea. From where I sit, I TERESA FREAM, Violin get to be all the characters in a small way. I would like for them to know and whether they are internationally famous or just beginning their careers. understand the rich history this company MELISSA TRIER KIRK, Viola enjoys, and our deep ties to Italian LEWIS KIRK, Assistant Principal I’m ready for a good , so I tradition. Bassoon/Contrabassoon would be Lucia in ! There's a lot of collected experience in MELISSA TRIER KIRK, Viola JEREMY MOELLER, The Lyric Opera Orchestra has excellent our orchestra. A conductor or singer can learn a great deal from us about Principal Trombone ears and is used to accompanying singers. If I had to pick one character from this You are in good hands! how Davis, Gatti, Elder, or Bartoletti conducted a particular piece, or how season’s operas, it would probably have to be Donner in Das Rheingold. He WILLIAM CERNOTA, Cello Terfel or Te Kanawa sang it. Also we'd like them to know that we want, just certainly doesn’t have the biggest part This orchestra has an incredibly high morale, in the opera, but I can’t think of any closeness, mutual respect and support – the as much as they do, for this to be the greatest performance possible. trombone player who wouldn’t want to highest I have experienced in my orchestral be “God of Thunder” for a day!

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LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO KEN HOWARD/SAN DIEGO OPERA

Ferruccio Furlanetto as Don Quichotte

New-to-Chicago Production

Jules Massenet

Don Quichotte

Lyric Opera presentation generously made possible by

Howard L. Gottlieb and Barbara Greis

and the

Walter E. Heller Foundation

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DON QUICHOTTE Synopsis

day before by the bandit Ténébrun – a ACT FOUR PLACE: mission that Quichotte immediately and At a soirée in the garden of her house, In and around a small town in Spain happily accepts. Dulcinée then leaves with Dulcinée turns away her admirers and Juan and her other admirers, laughing ponders the positives and negatives of There will be an intermission about how Quichotte amuses her. The love. When pursued again by various after Act Three. determined knight prepares for his quest. suitors, she replies that their advances only bore her. She desires instead a different, ACT TWO less ordinary love. Traveling in a misty countryside, After all retreat inside to supper, Don ACT ONE Quichotte sings of Dulcinée, trying with Quichotte and Sancho arrive, dreaming In a town square, a crowd celebrates the full concentration to think of felicitous of the rewards that may await them. beauty of Dulcinée. When she appears, rhymes. Sancho begins to suspect that When everyone emerges, the victorious she confesses that, however admired a Dulcinée played a joke on them, and that duo prove the success of their journey young woman may be, there is invariably there are, in fact, no bandits. He bitterly by producing the necklace. Quichotte something missing in her life. Juan and laments women’s deceitfulness. believes this will secure Dulcinée’s hand Rodriguez argue over who adores her The mist clears, revealing windmills in marriage, but she laughs, expressing her more, until they hear that Don Quichotte that Quichotte believes are giants, adding contentment with remaining independent – a knight they have heard is delusional – to Sancho’s exasperation with his master’s and unattached. Attempting to console is about to arrive with his squire, Sancho madness. When he attacks the windmills, Quichotte, she explains that by being Panza. They now ride in, to the delight of Quichotte gets caught in one of the sails, honest, she is clearly showing her affection the crowd. Thrilled with their popularity, leaving him stuck circling through the air. for him. Her admirers and other guests Quichotte orders Sancho to empty his mock the sad and disappointed knight. pockets for the beggars and children. ACT THREE Sancho shames them for berating a man After the crowd has dispersed, In the mountains at sunset, Quichotte and whose only crimes are his kindheartedness Quichotte pulls out his mandolin, Sancho continue their journey. Quichotte and idealism. preparing to serenade Dulcinée, while remains enthusiastic and resolute, Sancho the exhausted Sancho makes his way hesitant but faithfully following his master. ACT FIVE to the local inn. The knight’s serenade They encounter the bandits, who greatly On a mountain path, Sancho prays over begins, only to be interrupted by Juan, outnumber them, causing Sancho to the sleeping Quichotte, hoping that his who jealously warns Quichotte against run away. Quichotte is captured and the master’s gentle heart may find happiness pursuing Dulcinée. They duel, pausing bandits are preparing to kill him, but his and the realization of his dreams. momentarily so that Quichotte can finish final prayer deeply moves them. He tells Quichotte wakes and, knowing that his song but then resume, only to be the bandits who he is, expressing his love his life is about to end, tells his trusty interrupted again, this time by Dulcinée of mankind and nature, his devotion to companion that he deserves everything he herself. She praises the beauty and musical duty, and his dedication to his mission. dreams of. As Quichotte looks to Jupiter, mastery of Quichotte’s serenade, chiding When he asks for Dulcinée’s necklace, which shines brightly, he hears Dulcinée Juan for his passionate outbursts. the bandits, captivated by his honesty and singing in the distance and believes her Once alone with Quichotte, Dulcinée kindheartedness, gladly yield it. As Sancho voice is coming from the heavens. He tells him that if he truly loves her, he will comes out of hiding, Quichotte relishes his embraces death, leaving Sancho to mourn retrieve her necklace that was stolen the success and power over the bandits. his departed master.

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• Don Quichotte is a production of San Diego Opera. New-to-Chicago Production

Jules Massenet • Sets for Don Quichotte executed by San Diego Opera Scenic Studio. DON QUICHOTTE (DON QUIXOTE)

• Costumes for Don Quichotte executed by San Diego Opera Opera in five acts in French Costume Shop. Libretto by Henri Cain, after Jacques Le Lorrain’s stage adaptation of the novel by Miguel de Cervantes

• Additional choral costumes by First performed at the Opéra de Monte Carlo on February 24, 1910 Seams Unlimited. First performed at Lyric Opera of Chicago on November 22, 1974

Characters in order of vocal appearance: • Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts are generously sponsored by Pedro DIANA NEWMAN° the Caerus Foundation, Inc., Garcias LINDSAY METZGER° with matching funding provided by Rodriguez JONATHAN JOHNSON° The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Juan ALEC CARLSON° Family, The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation, and Dulcinée CLÉMENTINE MARGAINE* The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Don Quichotte FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO Family. Sancho NICOLA ALAIMO* First Servant TAKAOKI ONISHI° Second Servant EMMETT O’HANLON°* • Lyric Opera of Chicago gratefully Bandit Chief BRADLEY SMOAK° acknowledges the support of the Bandits WILLIAM COMBS W. James and Maxine P. Farrell MATTHEW CARROLL Endowed Chair. JOHN CONCEPCION RONALD WATKINS

• Lyric Opera of Chicago wishes Conductor SIR ANDREW DAVIS to thank its Official Airline, Director MATTHEW OZAWA American Airlines. Set Designer RALPH FUNICELLO* Costume Designer MISSY WEST* Lighting Designer CHRIS MARAVICH • This season’s projected Chorus Master MICHAEL BLACK English titles are funded in part by a generous grant from the Choroegrapher AUGUST TYE Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Wigmaster and Makeup Designer SARAH HATTEN Deutsch Foundation. Assistant Director ELISE SANDELL Stage Manager CHELSEA ANTRIM DENNIS Stage Band Conductor ROBERT TWETEN • The performance will last Musical Preparation WILLIAM C. BILLINGHAM approximately two hours KEUN-A LEE and forty-five minutes. Fight Director CHUCK COYL

* Lyric Opera debut ° Current member of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

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FERRUCCIO CLÉMENTINE cena delle Beffe (). Highlights of FURLANETTO MARGAINE his upcoming season include title role/ (Don Quichotte) (Dulcinée) Simon Boccanegra (Luxembourg, Antwerp), Previously at Lyric: Lyric debut Germont/La traviata (London), Count di Fiesco/Simon Boccanegra Luna/Il trovatore and Francesco/I masnadieri (2012-13); title role/Boris The mezzo-soprano (both in Monte Carlo), and title role/Don Godunov (2011-12). is one of the most Pasquale (Vienna). In addition to Alaimo’s acclaimed among the new international acclaim in such comedic roles The Italian bass, regarded internationally for generation of French singers. Recognized as Falstaff (La Scala, Opéra de Marseille), more than four decades as one of the world’s internationally as a remarkable interpreter of Bartolo (Opéra National de , Rossini most celebrated artists, has enjoyed numerous Bizet’s Carmen, Margaine has starred in that Festival, Palermo’s Teatro Massimo), and triumphs as Don Quichotte, which he role in ten major houses, including those of Dandini (Salzburg Festival, Opéra National considers his favorite role. His portrayal Berlin, Munich, Naples, Sydney, Toronto, de Paris, Rossini Festival), he has also has been hailed at Toronto’s Canadian and Washington. Her many other successes received acclaim for his dramatic portrayals, Opera Company, San Diego Opera, St. onstage in recent seasons have included Sara/ including Paolo/Simon Boccanegra Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre (CD), (Bilbao), Dido/Les Troyens (), Riccardo/ Madrid’s Teatro Real, and Palermo’s Teatro (Geneva), Charlotte/Werther (Buenos Aires), (Turin’s ), and Miller/Luisa Massimo. Major projects this season include and Siébel/Faust (Paris). Later this season she Miller (Liège’s Opéra Royal de Wallonie). reprises of his incomparable portrayals of will reprise her Carmen (Opéra National de He has given recitals at the Rossini Opera Verdi’s Phillip II (Vienna, Milan, Tokyo), Paris, Dresden’s Semperoper, Metropolitan Festival and has been heard in concert with Rossini’s Don Basilio (Covent Garden), Opera), and Sara (Bavarian State Opera). (Simon Boccanegra, Boston and Shostakovich’s Boris Timofeyevitch The mezzo began her career with the Symphony Orchestra) and (Salzburg). Recent successes include Fiesco ensemble of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, (Don Pasquale, Ravenna Festival). As a (Met, Vienna, Berlin, St. Petersburg), where she returns regularly in leading roles, teenager, Alaimo won the Giuseppe Di Prince Gremin (London, Vienna), and among them Berlioz’s Marguerite and Saint- Stefano Competition in Trapani, later Banquo (Vienna). Furlanetto, who initially Saëns’s Dalila. Margaine has been heard on performing there as Dandini/La Cenerentola. established himself internationally as one the major stages of Rome and Budapest, He recently received the prestigious “Premio of his generation’s foremost Mozartians, and has portrayed both Orfeo/Orfeo ed Abbiati” award from the Association of today boasts a repertoire of roles as diverse as Euridice and Phèdre/Hippolyte et Aricie at ’s Music Critics. Mustafà/L’italiana in Algeri (Vienna), Boris the Festival International d’Opéra Baroque Godunov (Lyric, , Vienna, Paris, de Beaune. Major concert appearances DIANA NEWMAN St. Petersburg), Thomas Becket/Pizzetti’s include Donizetti’s (a triumph (Pedro) Murder in the Cathedral (Milan, San at the 2015 Caramoor Festival), Phébé/ Previously at Lyric: Diego), and Émile de Becque/South Pacific Rameau’s Castor et Pollux (Montpellier), Woglinde/Das Rheingold (Vienna). His recitals include appearances Verdi’s (Budapest), and Mahler’s (2016-17); Milliner/Der at San Diego Opera, La Scala, and the Kindertotenlieder (Dijon, Chalon sur Rosenkavalier, Beatriz/Bel . Highlights of the bass’s Saône). The mezzo is a past recipient of Canto – world premiere vast discography include the Mozart/da the Concours International de Marmande’s (both 2015-16). Ponte operas, Schubert’s Winterreise, all of Special Jury Prize. Furlanetto’s signature Verdi roles, Boito’s A second-year Ryan Opera Center member, , and a solo album of Mussorgsky NICOLA ALAIMO the American soprano will be heard at and Rachmaninoff songs. Among the bass’s (Sancho) Lyric later this season in The Magic Flute many honors is the Award Lyric debut and Carmen. She is an alumna of the (2015). University of Southern California (title Among the Italian role/L’incoronazione di Poppea, Pamina/ baritone’s recent successes The Magic Flute, Miranda/The Tempest, in opera have Lauretta/Gianni Schicchi, Belisa/The Love been Taddeo/L’Italiana of Don Perlimplin). Newman has also been in Algeri (Metropolitan Opera), Don heard as the Page/ with the Los Geronio/Il turco in Italia (Pesaro’s Rossini Angeles Philharmonic. Extensive concert Opera Festival), and Neri/Giordano’s La appearances include Schneider’s Winter

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Morning Walks (Lucerne Festival), Bach University of Wisconsin-Madison). Metzger JONATHAN Cantatas 211 and 209 (Whittier Bach debuted with the Grant Park Symphony JOHNSON Festival), Mozart’s “Exsultate, jubilate” singing the soprano solo in Fauré’s Requiem. (Rodriguez) (USC Alumni Orchestra), Lukas Foss’s Among her numerous awards are the Previously at Lyric: Time Cycle (Aspen Music Festival and Paul Collins Fellowship from University Eight roles since 2014- School), Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of Wisconsin-Madison and the Virginia 15, most recently Hylas/ of 1915 (American Youth Symphony), Cooper Meier Award from the Musician’s Les Troyens, Arturo/Lucia Frank Ticheli’s Songs of Love and Life and Club of Women. Lindsay Metzger is sponsored di Lammermoor (both Angels in the Architecture (both at University by an Anonymous Donor. 2016-17); Innkeeper/Der Rosenkavalier of Texas at Austin), George Crumb’s (2015-16). Madrigals Book IV (Music Academy of ALEC CARLSON the West), and Francesco Cilluffo’s The (Juan) A third-year Ryan Opera Center member Land to Life Again (world premiere, UCLA Previously at Lyric: and a native of Macon, Georgia, the tenor Camarades Ensemble). Newman is an Animal Tamer/Der first appeared in Chicago in Poulenc’s alumna of Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, Rosenkavalier, Ismael/Bel Les mamelles de Tirésias with the Civic Music Academy of the West, the Fall Island Canto – world premiere Orchestra, before debuting at Lyric in Vocal Arts Seminar, and the Aspen Opera (both 2015-16). Capriccio. His upcoming performances in Theater Center. Diana Newman is sponsored the current season include Fenton/Falstaff by Susan Ipsen and Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom. The tenor, a native of Red Oak, Iowa, (San Diego Opera) and Frederic/The Pirates is in his second year in the Ryan Opera of Penzance (Lyric Opera of Kansas City). LINDSAY METZGER Center. He will be seen on the Lyric stage He recently debuted at Portland Opera as (Garcias) later this season as Giuseppe/La traviata Lindoro/L’Italiana in Algeri, and with both Previously at Lyric: (for Celebrating Plácido). Carlson is an the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alisa/Lucia di alumnus of two of the most highly regarded with Grammy- Lammermoor (2016-17); music programs in the midwest, Luther winning trumpet player Chris Botti. The Second Noble Orphan/ College and the University of Cincinnati tenor graduated from the University of Der Rosenkavalier, College-Conservatory of Music. His past North Carolina School of the Arts with a Second Peasant Girl/ performances at UCC-CM include such master’s degree and a Professional Artist The Marriage of Figaro (both 2015-16). leading roles as Ferrando/Così fan tutte and Certificate. His leading roles at UNCSA Ernesto/Don Pasquale, as well as the Royal included Ruggero/La rondine, Lechmere/ The Mundelein, Illinois, native, a mezzo- Herald/Don Carlos (concert performance) Owen Wingrave, Azaël/Debussy’s L’enfant soprano in her second year with the Ryan and the tenor solos/Bach’s St. John Passion prodigue, and Fenton/The Merry Wives of Opera Center, returns to the Lyric stage (staged production). A 2014 apprentice Windsor. Johnson’s other major performance later this season as Mercédès/Carmen. She artist at The Santa Fe Opera, Carlson has credits include the “Beyond the Aria” series spent two summers as an apprentice artist participated in Houston Grand Opera’s (Chicago’s Harris Theater), Ezekiel Cheever/ with Des Moines Metro Opera, where she Young Artist Vocal Academy and the The Crucible (Piedmont Opera), and the title performed in La rondine, Eugene Onegin, Wolf Trap Opera young artist program role/Candide and Rev. Horace Adams/Peter and Don Giovanni. She is also a former (Lysander/A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grimes (both at the Aspen Summer Music studio artist with Milwaukee’s Florentine Prunier/La rondine). The tenor won the Institute). Jonathan Johnson is sponsored by Opera (Giannetta/L’elisir d’amore). Among 2014 Seybold-Russell Award in the UCC- Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance. her recent portrayals are the title role/La CM Opera Competition, and he has also Cenerentola (Lyric Unlimited’s community received an encouragement award from TAKAOKI ONISHI engagement program “Opera in the the Metropolitan Opera National Council (First Servant) Neighborhoods”), Daphne/Marc-Antoine District Auditions. Alec Carlson in sponsored Previously at Lyric: Charpentier’s La descente d’Orphée aux enfers by Stepan Company. Trojan Soldier/Les (Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company), Troyens (2016-17); Paris/ Cherubino/The Marriage of Figaro (La Romeo and Juliet, Father Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy), Nella/ Arguedas/Bel Canto – Gianni Schicchi (DuPage Opera Theatre), world premiere (both the title role/Ariodante, Béatrice/Béatrice et 2015-16). Bénédict, and Beppe/L’amico Fritz (all at the

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A second-year Ryan Opera Center member, The Cunning Little Vixen). In a workshop Carmen), Sarasota Opera (La bohème, The the Japanese baritone will perform roles recently produced by the Metropolitan Crucible), Opera Omaha (Carmen, The in several upcoming Lyric productions, Opera, O’Hanlon sang the Soldier/Scott Magic Flute, Fidelio), Opera North, Opera among them Moralès/Carmen, Captain/ Wheeler’s The Sorrows of Frederick the Great. Charleston, Opera Roanoke, Annapolis Eugene Onegin, and Marquis/La traviata His concert activities have included Bach Opera, and DuPage Opera Theatre. Smoak (for Celebrating Plácido). Onishi has cantatas and Fauré’s Requiem, all with St. made his international debut at Ireland’s received top awards from the Gerda Thomas Episcopal Church (Cincinnati). prestigious Wexford Festival Opera in The Lissner International Vocal Competition, O’Hanlon has been a prize-winner in the Ghosts of Versailles and Donizetti’s Maria the Opera Index, Inc. Vocal Competition, Altamura/Caruso, Gerda Lissner, Opera Padilla, returning for Smetana’s The Kissand the Licia Albanese-Puccini International Index, Inc., Palm Beach Opera, and Dayton Pergolesi’s La serva padrona. Bradley Smoak Vocal Competition, and the Giulio Gari Opera competitions. He participated in the is sponsored by The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Competition. For winning the singer-training programs at Caramoor, La Foundation. IFAC-Juilliard Prize Singing Competition Musica Lirica (Novafeltria, Italy), Oberlin in Japan, he received a full scholarship in Italy, and the “Juilliard in Paris” project. SIR ANDREW DAVIS to attend The Juilliard School, where he O’Hanlon is a principal vocalist with (Conductor) appeared in the title role/Eugene Onegin, the celebrated Irish singing group Celtic Previously at Lyric: as Count Almaviva/The Marriage of Figaro, Thunder, both for concerts internationally 54 operas since 1987, and in Don Giovanni, Rossini’s La scala and on CD. Emmett O’Hanlon is sponsored most recently Les Troyens, di seta, and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s by Lois B. Siegel and Drs. Joan and Russ Das Rheingold (2016- Kommilitonen! (U.S. premiere). In 2014 Zajtchuk. 17); Bel Canto – world Onishi created the leading role of The Man/ premiere (2015-16). Marty Regan’s The Memory Stone(world BRADLEY SMOAK premiere) with Houston Grand Opera’s (Bandit Chief ) In addition to three operas at Lyric this East+West program. Recent highlights Previously at Lyric: season, the busy schedule of Lyric’s include two appearances at Carnegie Hall Eight roles since 2014- internationally renowned music director (Carmina Burana, Vaughan Williams’s 15, most recently Ghost also includes recordings and concerts Hodie). Onishi has participated in the of Hector/Les Troyens with the Bergen Philharmonic, as well as Aspen Music Festival and School, Saito (2016-17); Waiter/Der his return to the Melbourne Symphony Kinen Festival in Japan, and Germany’s Rosenkavalier, General Orchestra (where he is chief conductor) and Internationale Meistersinger Akademie. Benjamín/Bel Canto – world premiere the major orchestras of Cleveland, Berlin, Takaoki Onishi is sponsored by the Renée (both 2015-16). and Liverpool. Highlights earlier this year Fleming Foundation and the International include performances with the MSO and Foundation for Arts and Culture. A native of North Carolina and a third- the Detroit, Frankfurt Radio, and Toronto year Ryan Opera Center member, the symphony orchestras. Davis is EMMETT bass-baritone will appear in the current former music director of Glyndebourne O’HANLON Lyric season as Zuniga/Carmen and Baron Festival Opera and currently conductor (Second Servant) Douphol/La traviata (for Celebrating laureate of both the BBC Symphony Lyric debut Plácido). Smoak has been heard with many Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony companies nationwide, with particular Orchestra. His operatic successes include The New York native is success at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis productions at such major international a first-year Ryan Opera (Colline/La bohème, King of Hearts/ companies as the Metropolitan Opera, Center member and U.S. premiere of Unsuk Chin’s Alice in Covent Garden, and La Scala; the Bayreuth will be heard as the Second Priest/The Wonderland, Pirate King/The Pirates of and Edinburgh festivals; and the leading Magic Flute and Dancaïre/Carmen at Lyric Penzance, Masetto/Don Giovanni, Antonio/ houses of San Francisco, Munich, and later this season. The baritone earned a The Marriage of Figaro, Second Soldier/ Santa Fe. Sir Andrew has appeared with Master of Music degree from The Juilliard Salome). He has appeared in concert with virtually every internationally prominent School (Traveler/Curlew River, Bartley/ the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (L’enfant orchestra, including the Chicago Symphony Riders to the Sea), and a Bachelor of Music et les sortilèges, Pelléas et Mélisande, Esa- Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and degree from the University of Cincinnati Pekka Salonen conducting) and onstage at the major orchestras of Berlin, Amsterdam, College-Conservatory of Music (Arsamene/ Boston Lyric Opera (Les contes d’Hoffmann), Rotterdam, and London. A vast discography Xerxes, Achilla/Giulio Cesare, Harašta/ Palm Beach Opera (Otello, Don Giovanni, documents Maestro Davis’s artistry, with

26 | November 19 - December 7, 2016 PROFILES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO recent releases including a greatly acclaimed RALPH FUNICELLO with San Diego Opera and has designed for performance of one of his longtime (Set Designer) other important companies, including Fort specialties, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, Lyric debut Worth Opera (world premiere of Pasatieri’s as well as individual discs devoted to the Frau Margot), The Santa Fe Opera (La works of Hector Berlioz, Richard Strauss, The acclaimed American fanciulla del West), and Seagle Music and Sir Arnold Bax. Sir Andrew Davis is the designer has created Colony (Così fan tutte, Mark Adamo’s Little John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed sets for more than Women). In addition to opera, West has Chair. 300 productions designed costumes for large-scale musical internationally. His opera designs have most theater productions such as The Phantom MATTHEW OZAWA recently been seen at San Diego Opera of the Opera, Les Misérables, Jelly’s Last Jam, (Director) (Don Quichotte, Pizzetti’s Murder in the Cats, Starlight Express, and Black and Blue. Previously at Lyric: Cathedral), LA Opera (Zemlinsky’s The She also has an extensive film history, having (2015-16). Dwarf, Ullmann’s The Broken Jug), and New worked on set for numerous major releases, York City Opera (La rondine). Holder of among them Seabiscuit, The Legend of Bagger In addition to Lyric’s San Diego State University’s Powell Chair Vance, The Thomas Crown Affair, For the Love critically praised Nabucco, in Set Design, Funicello recently designed of the Game, Die Hard with a Vengeance, the American director’s South Coast Repertory’s production of Mighty Aphrodite, and Fried Green Tomatoes. most recent acclaimed productions Robert Schenkkan’s All the Way. He has West has also worked for the Alvin Ailey include Florian Gassman’s L’ extensive experience in plays on Broadway Dance Company on international tours, (Wolf Trap Opera, American premiere), (Henry IV, nominated for Outer Critics for the fashion industry, on commercials, Emmerich Kálmán’s Arizona Lady (Arizona Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards; and for the television industry. She earned Opera, American premiere), Matthew Julius Caesar, Brooklyn Boy, King Lear, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Aucoin’s Second Nature (Lyric Opera’s QED, Division Street), Off-Broadway (Ten University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lyric Unlimited, world premiere), Somtow Unknowns, Lortel nomination; Saturn Sucharitkul’s The Snow Dragon (Skylight Returns, Pride’s Crossing, Labor Day), and at CHRIS MARAVICH Music Theatre world premiere, also Opera San Diego’s Old Globe Theater (Much Ado (Lighting Designer) Siam), and , David About Nothing, The Tempest, A Midsummer Previously at Lyric: Hanlon’s After The Storm, and Marty Regan’s Night’s Dream, Othello, Titus Andronicus), Lucia di Lammermoor The Memory Stone (Houston Grand Opera, where he is an associate artist. His work (2016-17); The Merry the latter two, world premieres). A Little has been exhibited at the Library and Widow (2015-16); Pepe Night Music will mark Ozawa’s Des Moines Museum of the Performing Arts at New Martínez and Leonard Metro Opera debut next summer. Other York’s Lincoln Center, Tiffany & Co., San Foglia’s El Pasado Nunca 2016-17 projects include Romeo and Juliet Francisco’s Chevron Gallery, the Prague Se Termina, world premiere (2014-15). (The Minnesota Opera) and Madama Quadrennial, and Beijing’s Exhibition Butterfly (Arizona Opera). Further directing of Stage Design. Funicello has received a Currently Lyric’s lighting director, credits include Hand Eye for eighth blackbird Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Maravich served in the same position from (Carnegie Hall, Museum of Contemporary Design and Collaboration, three Bay Area 2006 to 2012 at , Art, Chicago), the world premiere of Tsuru Critics Circle Awards, and five LA Drama where he has created lighting for many (Houston Ballet), and a new production of Critics Circle Awards. productions including The Gospel of Mary Les Mamelles de Tirésias/Le Pauvre Matelot Magdalene, Così fan tutte, Turandot, (Wolf Trap Opera). As an associate and MISSY WEST Cyrano de Bergerac, Il trittico, Tosca, Simon assistant director, Ozawa has worked at the (Costume Designer) Boccanegra, Don Giovanni, Nixon in China, major opera companies of Toronto, Chicago, Lyric debut and . Maravich has collaborated on San Francisco, Santa Fe, and St. Louis, as the lighting designs for Doktor Faust at well as off-Broadway and at the Oregon The American costume Staatsoper Stuttgart, Tannhäuser for Greek Shakespeare and Macau International designer’s work on Don National Opera, and , festivals. He made his New York directorial Quichotte has been seen at The Makropulos Case, The Daughter of the debut writing, directing, choreographing, (2011) and Regiment, Il trovatore, Samson et Dalila, and and producing Bound Shadow. (See Director's San Diego Opera (2014). She has served Macbeth for San Francisco Opera. He has Note, p. 32.) as assistant designer for a wide repertoire also designed lighting for Opera Colorado, during an association of more than 20 years San Diego Opera, Opera Santa Barbara,

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Florida Grand The American dancer-choreographer’s earned a B.A. in music at Simpson College. Opera, Madison Opera, Cal Performances, operatic credits include remounting the Sarah Hatten is the Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Opera San José. choreography of Lyric’s Iphigénie en Tauride and Makeup Designer Endowed Chair. at San Francisco Opera and the Royal MICHAEL BLACK Opera House, Covent Garden. She has CHUCK COYL (Chorus Master) presented a 20-year retrospective of her (Fight Director) Previously at Lyric: work at Chicago’s Vittum Theater and Previously at Lyric: Six Chorus master since Ruth Page Dance Center, as well as in productions since 2006- 2013-14; interim chorus her hometown, Kalamazoo, Michigan. A 07, most recently Das master, 2011-12. graduate of Western Michigan University, Rheingold (2016-17); Tosca Tye performed with The Kalamazoo Ballet, (2014-15); Porgy and Bess Lyric’s chorus master’s dancing leading roles in Sleeping Beauty, (2014-15, 2008-09). activities this year, following the opera Cinderella, and The Nutcracker. In Chicago season, included continuing his association she continued her training at the Joel Hall A professional fight director for more with the Grant Park Music Festival by Dance Center. Tye is a past recipient of than 30 years, Coyl is vice president of preparing the chorus for Berlioz’s The Regional Dance America’s Best Young the Society of American Fight Directors. Damnation of Faust. Chorus master from to Choreographer Award (at age 15) and a Recent credits include the Broadway 2001 to 2013 at Opera Australia in Sydney, two-time recipient of the Monticello Young production and national tour of August: Black prepared the OA chorus for more Choreographer’s Award; the latter garnered Osage County, The Crucibleand Superior than 90 operas and many concert works. her invitations to choreograph throughout Donuts at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, He has served in the same capacity on four America. In addition to Lyric and Joel Hall 2666, Another Word for Beauty, The Upstairs continents. His work has been recorded and/ Dancers, she has performed in Chicago Concierge at the Goodman Theatre, and or aired on ABC, BBC, PBS, and for many with Salt Creek Ballet, Second City Ballet, Sucker Punch at Victory Gardens Theatre. HD productions in movie theaters as well and Chicago Folks Operetta. Tye is artistic Coyl is a founding member of the Single as on television. Among the distinguished director at the Hyde Park School of Dance, Action Theatre Company, and is on the organizations with which he has been which she founded in 1993. Four years faculty of the Actor’s Gymnasium and associated are the Edinburgh International later she founded Tyego Dance Project, Roosevelt University in Chicago. Festival, Holland Park Opera (London), which has performed at Steppenwolf, the and, in Australia, the Sydney Symphony Athenaeum, and throughout America in a Orchestra (including Rachmaninoff’s revival of Spike Jones’s Nutcracker. The Bells, led by ), Philharmonia Choir, Motet Choir, and SARAH HATTEN Supernumeraries (Don Quichotte) Cantillation chamber choir. He has been a (Wigmaster and lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium of Makeup Designer) Men Women Music, of which he is an alumnus. Black Issac Clark Linda Cunningham* also holds a master’s degree in musicology Lyric’s wigmaster and Kenneth Michelle Ford from the University of New South Wales. makeup designer has Giambrone* Alicia Hilton Michael Black is the Howard A. Stotler worked in a wide reper- Richard Manera* Frances Ramer* Chorus Master Endowed Chair. toire at Des Moines Reuben Rios* Metro Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre, Theo Vlahopoulos AUGUST TYE as well as Columbus Opera, Toledo (Choreographer) Opera, the Cabrillo Music Festival, and Children Dane Bialas Ainsley Gallagher* Previously at Lyric: the University of Cincinnati College- Stephen Bialas Margaret Tierney 34 productions since Conservatory of Music. She has also worked Isis Clark Gallagher 1993-94 as dancer, at the Glimmerglass Festival and the major Weston “Bruiser” Davu Smith choreographer, or ballet opera companies of Los Angeles, Omaha, Ford* Kylie Sullivan mistress, most recently Cleveland, Sarasota, and Central City, Ailsa Gallagher Les Troyens (2016-17); as well as Wisconsin’s American Players Romeo and Juliet (2015-16); The Passenger Theatre and, in Los Angeles, the Pantages (2014-15). Theatre and the Geffen Playhouse. Hatten *Regular supernumerary

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A Final Triumph: Massenet’s Don Quichotte By Jesse Simon KEN HOWARD/SAN DIEGO OPERA y 1908, Jules Massenet had settled comfortably into his role as French opera’s elder statesman. The 66-year- oldB composer divided his time between his Parisian apartment on Rue de Vaugirard, his country house at Égreville, and Monaco, where he was a regular guest at the royal palace. He’d long since given up his teaching duties at the Conservatoire, but continued writing new operas at a rate of about one every two years. Although critics and younger composers had started to consider his style outmoded, his new works still enjoyed popular success. Massenet’s fortunes, however, were about to change. An attack of rheumatic pains, which would confine him to bed for much of the coming year, was followed in May 1909 by something far more devastating: his opera was an unmitigated disaster. The experience, although not wholly unforeseen, came as a shock to a composer whose technical Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Quichotte) and Eduardo Chama (Sancho) at San Diego Opera, 2014. abilities and theatrical instincts had allowed him to side-step failure for much of his career. a fixture of opera houses worldwide, and the only Massenet opera that has never been Discouraged and bedridden, Massenet found Thaïs, although not as well-known today, revived or recorded. solace only in his work. From his labors was even more popular during Massenet’s Massenet had started sketching the music emerged Don Quichotte, the elegant heroic lifetime. Even in the first years of the 20th for Don Quichotte earlier that year, but after comedy that would stand as his final triumph. century, new Massenet works could still fill the debacle of Bacchus he took to it with For most of his life, Massenet had theaters. His most notable late-period success, renewed vigor. Yet for a composer so recently enjoyed success. He won the prestigious Prix (1906), a retelling of the Greek myth stung by failure, the story of Don Quixote was de Rome at just 21 and was appointed to of Ariadne and Bacchus, did well enough that an odd choice. In the three centuries since the a professorship at the Paris Conservatoire Massenet’s publisher, Henri Heugel, decided first appearance of Cervantes’s novel (the first while still in his thirties. In the aftermath of there should be a sequel. part was published in 1605, the second in the Franco-Prussian War, when the grand Yet everything about Bacchus seemed 1615), the knight of La Mancha had become operas of Meyerbeer – which had dominated doomed from the start. The fact that the one of the most recognized figures in western Parisian stages for the previous half-century heroine had died at the end of Ariane was literature, and numerous poets and dramatists – were falling out of fashion, Massenet rose of little concern to librettist Catulle Mendès, had reused the novel’s characters and stories to prominence as a musical dramatist who who not only devised an implausible way of for their own artistic ends. Yet while Don could situate large-scale emotions within more bringing her back to life, but also transplanted Quixote continued to grow in stature, most natural and more intimate settings. Although the lovers into the world of the Ramayana, a of the works it inspired fell quickly into his earliest foray into opera – the now-forgotten Sanskrit epic! The normally cordial Massenet obscurity. La grand’tante from 1867 – prompted one privately despised Bacchus’s libretto. When Like Ludovico Ariosto’s epic poem critic to suggest that Massenet should stick to the dead body of Mendès was discovered in Orlando Furioso, published a century earlier, orchestral writing, the moderate success of Le a railway tunnel one morning in February Don Quixote was mined extensively for opera roi de Lahore in 1878 was followed in 1884 1909, only three months before the premiere, plots during the 17th and 18th centuries: in by Manon, the work that would establish his Massenet pleaded with his publisher to have addition to the knight’s own adventures, the international reputation. the opera scrapped. Heugel refused. Bacchus story of a young couple, Cardenio and Lucinda In the decade that followed, Massenet opened three months later and was withdrawn (from the first book) and the wedding of the could do no wrong. Werther quickly became after only six performances. Today it remains wealthy Camacho (from the second) were

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after receiving word that his play was to be performed. On April 3, 1904, he was carried to the premiere at the Théâtre de Victor Hugo on a stretcher. Two days later, he died. Le Lorrain’s play was no adaptation: although he retained the famous windmill episode and makes passing reference to other events from the novel, the characters are notably different, and the story of a pearl necklace stolen from Dulcinée by a group of bandits seems to have sprung from Le Lorrain’s imagination. Despite a generally warm reception from the public, both the play and its author seemed destined to follow the countless other stage versions of Don Quixote into obscurity. Had it not been for Jules Massenet and the legendary bass who created Don Quichotte in 1910, . Raoul Gunsbourg, who saw the play during its initial run, Le Lorrain’s name might have been ILLUSTRATIONS COURTESY OF CUSHING MEMORIAL LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY forgotten completely. especially popular. Indeed, between 1680 – Gunsbourg, the charismatic director of when the now-lost Il don Chisciot della Mancia the Opéra de Monte Carlo and a friend of by Carlo Fedeli received its first performance Massenet, had been searching for a vehicle in Venice – and the beginning of the 20th for the internationally celebrated Russian bass century, more than 60 different operas inspired Feodor Chaliapin and immediately saw the by Don Quixote were performed in Europe. potential in Le Lorrain’s drama. He gave Dozens of composers, including the play to librettist Henri Cain, who had Telemann, Salieri, and Paisiello, tried their collaborated with Massenet most recently on hand at operas based on Don Quixote, but none the Beaumarchais-inspired Chérubin (1905). of their efforts enjoyed any degree of long- Massenet himself didn’t seem to mind that term popularity. In Massenet’s own time, the the story diverged so greatly from Cervantes. Austrian composer Wilhelm Kienzl created an Indeed, he was especially taken with Le adaptation of Don Quixote (1898) so disastrous Lorrain’s decision to replace the novel’s that he would not compose another opera for Aldonza – the woman Quixote idealizes as Illustration by Antonio Carnicero of 13 years. The large number of forgotten stage “Dulcinea” – with the beautiful, inwardly Don Quixote and Sancho encountering works that have accumulated in the centuries melancholic Dulcinée. No doubt he found the bandits, published in a 1947 edition since Cervantes’s death might suggest that the the latter more suited to Lucy Arbell, the of the novel in Buenos Aires. true genius of Don Quixote lies in its resistance vocally and dramatically captivating Parisian to adaptation. mezzo-soprano (née Georgette Gall) who had The prospect of obscurity didn’t deter spent the past five years acting as Massenet’s Jacques Le Lorrain, who may have recognized unofficial muse. something of himself in the gaunt, dream- Chaliapin, for whom Massenet created bound figure of Don Quixote. The son of the title role, was especially enthusiastic. After a shoemaker, Le Lorrain learned the family hearing some of the music during a visit to trade in his youth, but moved to Paris in Massenet’s apartment in Paris, he wrote to 1881, seduced by dreams of the literary life. his friend and biographer, Maxim Gorki, that Despite publishing several volumes of poetry, the opera promised to be excellent. So great he struggled to make a living as a writer and, was Chaliapin’s commitment that he spent in 1896, opened a shoe repair shop; in his hours devising the correct and makeup spare time he worked on Le Chevalier de la for his character. Arbell also went above the longue figure, a verse drama based loosely on call of duty, learning to play the guitar so she 1950 illustration by Edy Legrand Cervantes. Respiratory problems eventually could accompany herself in the Act Four aria. of Don Quixote, mounted on his horse forced him to leave Paris for the healthier air Gunsbourg, meanwhile, devoted his time to Rocinante, and Sancho, on foot. of the south, but he returned to the capital developing the stagecraft necessary to bring the

30 | November 19 - December 7, 2016 OPERA NOTES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO TONY ROMANO second act’s windmill set-piece to life. Don Quichotte opened on February 19, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Lyric’s first Don Quichotte in 1974, returned for the 1981 revival (pictured here, with Donald Gramm as Sancho in Act One). 1910 and was an immediate success. Audiences in Monte Carlo were especially transfixed by Chaliapin’s performance in the title role, although Massenet, who never warmed to the Russian’s overly emotive acting style, much preferred another exceptional artist, the French bass-baritone Vanni-Marcoux, star of the Paris premiere later that year. While some Parisian critics were less than enthusiastic about the libretto, there were few reservations about the quality of the musical craftsmanship. Massenet greeted the triumph with his usual humility: despite a continued decline in his health, he was already immersed in his next project. During the remaining two years of his life, Massenet would complete three further operas, although he would live to see only one of them ILLUSTRATIOND COURTESY OF CUSHING MEMORIAL LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY performed. Yet while Don Quichotte ended up being Both and the two posthumous more than a star vehicle, its longevity still operas – Cléopâtre, and the Rabelais adaptation owes much to the fascination inspired by its – disappeared quickly among the title character: since the opera first appeared, musical developments of the twentieth century, some of the greatest basses and bass- but Don Quichotte managed to hang on to the of their times have fallen in love with the role, fringes of the standard repertoire. While it which relies as much on natural charisma as may have been conceived initially as a vehicle vocal stamina. It requires a larger-than-life for Chaliapin, Massenet’s command of mood presence to realize the full profundity of Don and his ability to craft elegant, understated Quichotte’s final moment. In the hands of a melodic lines transformed it into something great performer, the moral transformation of far greater. Certainly the noble theme of Don the bandits in the third act can become not Quichotte’s first-act serenade – which recurs merely plausible but wholly compelling. throughout the opera, most notably in the It’s no surprise that many great singing In a effort to win her heart, Don Quixote orchestral preface to the third act – ranks with actors of the past several decades – including serenades Dulcinea — an illustration the composer’s most inspired creations. three who have sung Quichotte at Lyric (Nicolai from 1847 by French engraver/illustrator Although Don Quichotte was written at Ghiaurov, Samuel Ramey, and this season Tony Johannot. a time when the impressionism of Ravel and Ferruccio Furlanetto) – have championed the Debussy had started to take hold in popular role. Yet it’s more than mere star power that tastes, Massenet’s orchestral textures remained has allowed Don Quichotte to endure. For simple and direct. The opening village dance all that Le Lorrain’s play and Cain’s libretto may borrow from the French tradition of may have diverged from Cervantes, the opera Spanish exoticism – Bizet’s Carmen, or Ravel’s nonetheless taps into an essential aspect of Rapsodie Espagnole are two obvious examples – the Don Quixote character: in Massenet’s and the windmill scene is necessarily frantic in treatment, the knight of La Mancha is able to its execution. Yet the opera’s finest moments bring everyone around him – even those in the benefit from a more subtle approach. The pious auditorium – that much closer to the folly and finale of the third act, somewhere between grandeur of dreams. an opera and a mass, conveys a nobility of character which transcends the ironic heroism Jesse Simon is a writer and editor specializing in of earlier scenes; and both Don Quichotte’s opera and classical music. He holds a doctorate in Don Quixote and his horse Rocinante’s final meeting with Dulcinée, and his fifth-act history from the University of Oxford and, since unfortunate encounter with the windmills, farewell, gather their emotional force more 2012, has lived in Berlin. depicted by a prominent French illustrator of the from quiet lyricism than grand gestures. early 20th century, Edmond-François Calvo.

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Director’s Note KEN HOWARD/SAN DIEGO OPERA

Ferruccio Furlanetto and Eduardo Chama in the unforgettably touching final scene ofDon Quichotte, San Diego Opera, 2014.

Like children, when we open a book, we are given permission to use music perfectly highlights the theme of illusion versus reality. Don our imagination to create a new world. Literature enables us to rein- Quichotte’s energetic, childlike imagination is set free after devouring vent reality. When we enter a theater, we walk into a setting where the the chivalrous romance novels of Amadis de Gaule, and yet the harsh imagination is made manifest. In this world of make believe, anything rejection of the external world creates subtle inner pains that he must is possible. And when we add music – the element that speaks directly reconcile and forgive. to the heart – we are given opera, a form that has the power to let us As Don Quichotte lives with his head in the clouds, Sancho and dream. Dulcinée each go through profound awakenings of their self-worth. Massenet’s “heroic comedy” Don Quichotte, written two years Sancho, the grounded and earthy foil to his master, eventually defends before his own death, embodies the pursuit of dreams and the human his master and lives on to carry Don Quichotte’s mantle to pursue spirit’s capacity for love. Loosely based on the title character of the epic dreams. Dulcinée, who is trapped in her lifestyle of sensuality and novel by Cervantes, but more closely linked to the play, Le Lorrain’s pleasure, comes face to face with the beauty found in Don Quichotte’s Le chevalier de la longue figure, Don Quichotte (Don Quixote) is a idealized love for her. All three characters, imperfect humans, are con- heroic figure whose journeys with his sidekick Sancho run deep in the fronted with their own mortality. fabric of our collective myths. What immortalizes him is that despite While the world sees Don Quichotte as foolish, and hence pro- the ridicule he encounters for seeing the world through a different lens, vides the audience comic interactions, the poignancy of the show is in his virtue and humanity remain steadfast. His love for the ideal of the beauty and childlike innocence with which Don Quichotte views Dulcinée will always remain true. the imperfect facets of human existence: suffering, prejudice, pain, Taking the traditional five-act mold of French classical tragedy, violence, and cruelty. In a world that expects nothing from a man like Massenet creates a pastiche of 16th-century Spain. The composer is a Don Quichotte, he teaches us, Sancho, and Dulcinée that life is what master of contrast, and in this work bursting musical color is juxta- we make of it. Dreams can indeed be made manifest. posed with extreme economy. Aligned with the dramatic action, the — Matthew Ozawa

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When the performance is over, try discussing it with your companions and any other opera lovers you know! You can continue your pleasure in Don Quichotte for hours – even days – by exchanging ideas about it. Here are some topics we can suggest: COURTESY OF CUSHING MEMORIAL LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY • By the end of the opera, how do you feel • Massenet labeled this opera about the character of Don Quichotte? as a “heroic comedy.” Do you agree Does he inspire you, or do you feel pity with the composer’s description? for him? In what ways – musically and dramatically – do you think this • Compare Don Quichotte’s relationships opera merges comic and heroic with Dulcinée and Sancho Panza. What elements? Can you think of other different elements do these relationships works that do the same? provide him? How do they shape the knight and his values? What statements do • Countless artists have breathed you think this opera makes about love and new life into Miguel de Cervantes’s friendship? character of Don Quixote – in literature, theater, music, dance, • What elements of the set, costume, and film, and visual art – since the lighting designs are most memorable to author completed the original novel you in this production? How do these in 1615. Why do you think this elements work to convey the opera’s character and this story have shifting moods? inspired so many reinterpretations?

"Don Quixote in his story reading chivalric novels," • How do you think Dulcinée changes in the painted in 2005 by the Argentine artist course of the opera how she feels about the Luis Scafati attentions of Don Quichotte?

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Music Staff Bonita Di Bello Flute Contrabassoon Percussion Diane Duraffourg-Robinson Marie Tachouet, Principal Lewis Kirk Michael Green, Principal William C. Billingham Teresa Kay Fream Dionne Jackson, Douglas Waddell, Susan Miller Hult Peter Labella Assistant Principal Horn Assistant Principal Matthew Piatt Ann Palen Alyce Johnson Jonathan Boen, Principal Eric Millstein Noah Lindquist Irene Radetzky Fritz Foss, Assistant Principal/ Jerad Mosbey John D. Robinson Piccolo Utility Horn Extra Musicians Eric Weimer David Volfe Alyce Johnson Robert E. Johnson, Third Horn Alison Attar, harp Keun-A Lee Albert Wang Samuel Hamzem Andrea Swan, celeste Grant Loehnig Oboe Neil Kimel Mario Antonio Marra Viola Judith Kulb, Principal Stageband Musicians Francesco Milioto Carol Cook, Principal Robert E. Morgan, Trumpet Rachel Blumenthal, flute Steven Mosteller Terri Van Valkinburgh, Assistant Principal William Denton, Principal Kate Flum, flute Robert Tweten Assistant Principal Judith Zunamon Lewis Matthew Comerford, Anne Bach, oboe/English horn Frank W. Babbitt Co-Assistant Principal Simon Gomez, percussion Orchestra Patrick Brennan English Horn Channing Philbrick, Cathy Litaker, harp Karl Davies Robert E. Morgan Co-Assistant Principal Steve Roberts, guitar Violin I Amy Hess Eric Weimer, piano/organ Robert Hanford, Concertmaster Melissa Trier Kirk Clarinet Trombone William Billingham, celeste Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Di Shi Charlene Zimmerman, Jeremy Moeller, Principal Lisa Fako, violin Concertmaster Endowed Chair Principal Mark Fisher, Assistant Principal Aurelien Pederzoli, viola Sharon Polifrone, Cello Linda A. Baker , David R. Becker** Jeremy Attanaseo, bass Assistant Concertmaster Calum Cook, Principal Co-Assistant Principal John Schwalm* Alexander Belavsky Mark Brandfonbrener Susan Warner, Librarian Kathleen Brauer William H. Cernota Co-Assistant Principal Bass Trombone John Rosenkrans, Principal Laura Park Chen** Laura Deming David R. Becker** Pauli Ewing Barbara Haffner Bass Clarinet John Schwalm* Personnel Manager and Bing Y. Grant Walter Preucil Linda A. Baker Stageband Contractor David Hildner Tuba Christine Janicki Ellen Hildner Bass Bassoon Andrew Smith, Principal Laura Miller Michael Geller, Principal James T. Berkenstock, Liba Shacht Brian Ferguson, Principal* Harp Heather Wittels Assistant Principal* Lewis Kirk, Marguerite Lynn Williams, Andrew L. W. Anderson Acting Principal Principal Violin II Ian Hallas Preman Tilson Yin Shen, Principal Gregory Sarchet Acting Assistant Principal Timpani Timothy Shaffer** John Gaudette** Edward Harrison, Principal John Macfarlane, *On leave, 2016-17 season Assistant Principal Collins R. Trier **Season substitute

Chorus Master Colleen Lovinello Robert Morrissey Bass Tenor Michael Black Lynn Lundgren Kenneth Nichols Claude Cassion Curtis Bannister Howard A. Stotler Chorus Yvette Smith Steven Pierce Christopher Filipowicz Matthew Daniel Master Endowed Chair Marie Sokolova Robert J. Prindle Nicolai Janitzky Joseph Diehl Maia Surace Thomas Sillitti Klaus Georg Regular Chorus Laurie Seely Vassalli Craig Springer Supplementary Chorus Tyler Samuel Lee Pamela Williams Jeffrey W. Taylor Brett J. Potts Soprano Corinne Wallace-Crane Ronald Watkins Soprano Peder Reiff Elisa Billey Becker Nikolas Wenzel Elena Batman Chase Taylor Jillian Bonczek Tenor Katy Compton Patricia A. Cook-Nicholson Geoffrey Agpalo Core Supplementary Joelle Lamarre Bass Cathleen Dunn Jason Balla Chorus Katelyn Lee Michael Cavalieri Janet Marie Farr Timothy Bradley Rosalind Lee Carl Frank Sharon Garvey Cohen Hoss Brock Soprano Susan Nelson Kirk Greiner Desirée Hassler William M. Combs Jill Dewsnup Brooklyn Snow John E. Orduña Rachael Holzhausen John J. Concepcion Carla Janzen Christine Steyer Wilbur Pauley Laureen Janeczek-Wysocki Kenneth Donovan Suzanne M. Kszatowski Kelsea Webb Douglas Peters Kimberly McCord Joseph A. Fosselman Kaileen Erin Miller Martin Lowen Poock Heidi Spoor Lawrence Montgomery Mezzo Dan Richardson Stephani Springer Mark Nienow Mezzo Katie Ruth Bieber Vincent P. Wallace, Jr. Elizabeth Anne Taylor James Odom Sarah Ponder Robin Bradley Sherry Watkins Thomas L. Potter Michelle K. Wrighte Amy Anderson de Jong Walton Westlake Hillary Grobe Mezzo Tenor Adrienne Price Claudia A. Kerski-Nienow Bass Jared V. Esguerra Emily Price Marianna Kulikova Matthew Carroll Joe Shadday Amanda Runge David DuBois Dane Thomas Carolyn J. Stein

36 | November 13 - December 3, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO BACKSTAGE LIFE: Up close and personal at Lyric Chris Maravich

What is your role here at Lyric, and What keeps you committed to the how long have you held the position? work you do? I’m the lighting director, and I have I’m a perfectionist, which means I held the position for three years. like when everything runs smoothly. I’m responsible for the lighting, One of the most important aspects projection, and special effect needs of my job is anticipating a problem for the shows on Lyric’s stage. I before it happens. So what keeps me personally act as lighting designer committed is the challenge of trying for a handful of shows each year, to figure out what could possibly go but most productions have outside wrong, and fixing it before it does! lighting designers come in, and it’s my job to coordinate and provide What’s something about your job that them with everything we can to bring people might not know? their artistic vision to life. When you watch an opera or a play, people might not realize all What led you to work at Lyric? the lighting that’s involved. The I was serving as lighting director at best lighting is lighting that no one San Francisco Opera, but my wife notices. It should support the story and I are both from the Midwest. while not getting in the way. The When she landed a job here at Lyric, we moved to Chicago and after a typical opera lighting design has between 400-500 individually focused year, this position opened up and it seemed like it would be a great fit. lights. Yet the best lighting design is when you can’t tell the lights are changing because you’re too engrossed in the story. What’s a typical day like for you? A favorite Lyric moment? During the summer season, we do what’s called “summer tech”; each show gets three 8-hour days where we write and test lighting and The scene change between Act Two and Act Three of The Merry scenery cues. Once the season opens, we arrive in the morning, take Widow last season. It opened up to Maxim’s lounge, which was a very down the show that was up the night before, and prepare scenery and complicated thing to pull off. My team worked on it until a few hours lighting for the show being presented that night. By the afternoon, we before opening night. The sequence was only about a minute long, start working with the lights and projection and checking to make sure but it had over 20 light cues alone. There was a lot going on behind they are correct for that evening’s performance. the scenes to get it right, but in the end, the final look made all the hard work worth it. What’s the most challenging aspect of your job? Beyond opera, what are your other passions? I try to make the visiting lighting designers feel like we are working on their show alone, even though we might be working on many different I like to travel and I enjoy going sailing. Chicago Cubs fans may not shows at once. It’s my responsibility to ensure they can do their job like to hear this, but I was born and raised in St. Louis, so I’m a die- as designers without worrying about anything else; their creative hard Cardinals fan! process should be uninhibited by reality. But I also have to manage the realities of the stage (financial concerns, scheduling conflicts, etc.). That — Kamaria Morris balancing act can be very challenging at times. Lyric Public Relations Specialist

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Artistic Roster

Sopranos Štefan Margita Alejo Pérez Projection Designer Eleonora Buratto Dennis Petersen Ainars Rubikis Illuminos Jennifer Check John Pickle Christine Goerke Matthew Polenzani Directors Chorus Master Nicole Haslett Rodell Rosel Tim Albery Michael Black Jeni Houser Michael Spyres Neil Armfield Christiane Karg Andrew Staples Rob Ashford Choreographers Kathryn Lewek Russell Thomas Robert Carsen Rob Ashford Ana María Martínez Kevin Newbury Serge Bennathan Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi Baritones Matthew Ozawa Helen Pickett Chelsea Morris Nicola Alaimo David Pountney Denni Sayers Diana Newman Kyle Albertson Paula Suozzi August Tye Ailyn Pérez Quinn Kelsey Graham Vick Sondra Radvanovsky Mariusz Kwiecień Associate Choreographer Albina Shagimuratova Lucas Meachem Associate Directors Sarah O’Gleby Kara Shay Thomson Zachary Nelson Marina Bianchi Ann Toomey Emmett O’Hanlon Rob Kearley Ballet Mistress Melinda Whittington Takaoki Onishi Louisa Muller August Tye Laura Wilde Daniel Sutin Set and Costume Designers Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Mezzo- Bass-baritones Paul Brown Sarah Hatten Lindsay Ammann David Govertsen Johan Engels Jenni Bank Philip Horst Dale Ferguson Fight Choreographers Tanja Ariane Baumgartner Daniel Mobbs Ralph Funicello Chuck Coyl Elizabeth DeShong Richard Ollarsaba Tobias Hoheisel Nick Sandys Eve Gigliotti Eric Owens Robert Innes Hopkins Katharine Goeldner Adam Plachetka Jessica Jahn Translators for English Titles Susan Graham Bradley Smoak David Korins Christopher Bergen Jill Grove Christian Van Horn Marie-Jeanne Lecca Ian D. Campbell Ekaterina Gubanova Samuel Youn Michael Levine Roger Pines Suzanne Hendrix David Rockwell Francis Rizzo Basses Alisa Kolosova Missy West Colin Ure Beth Lytwynec Dmitry Belosselskiy Clémentine Margaine Christof Fischesser Assistant Set Designer Catherine Martin Ferruccio Furlanetto Matt Rees Lindsay Metzger Patrick Guetti Anita Rachvelishvili Tobias Kehrer Lighting Designers Aleksandra Romano Adrian Sâmpetrean Christine Binder The American Guild of Annie Rosen Wilhelm Schwinghammer Damien Cooper Musical Artists, AFL-CIO Zanda Švēde Andrea Silvestrelli David Finn (AGMA), is the union Okka von der Damerau Dancers Donald Holder that represents the singers, Shannon Alvis Fabrice Kebour dancers, actors, and staging Jacob Ashley Chris Maravich personnel at Lyric Opera Lauren Decker Leah Barsky Duane Schuler of Chicago. Miranda Borkan Trebles Liam Burke Asher Alcantara Holly Curran DAN REST Alex Becker Alejandro Fonseca Ian Brown Randy Herrera Casey Lyons Marissa Lynn Horton Patrick Scribner Jeffery B. Hover, Jr. Ethan R. Kirschbaum Tenors Weston Krukow Piotr Beczała Demetrius McClendon Corey Bix Hayley Meier Michael Brandenburg Todd Rhoades Lawrence Brownlee Abigail Simon Robert Brubaker Malachi Squires Joseph Calleja Jacqueline Stewart Alec Carlson J.P. Tenuta Charles Castronovo Maleek Washington Matthew DiBattista Jessica Wolfrum Plácido Domingo Jesse Donner Conductors Allan Glassman Harry Bicket David Guzman Sir Andrew Davis Keith Jameson Riccardo Frizza Jonathan Johnson Eugene Kohn During the 1993-94 season, Samuel Ramey played the lovesick Brandon Jovanovich Rory Macdonald Don Quichotte, opposite Susanne Mentzer as the irresistible Dulcinée. Mingjie Lei Enrique Mazzola

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PATRON SALUTE | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Cherryl Thomas: A Lifelong Love Affair with Opera

For Cherryl Thomas, opera has been a familiar and rightly so, that you participate in the with these genres of music. I think Lyric is theme throughout her life. “We always had entire community. Philanthropy in Chicago is being very patient in developing programs music in our family, and opera was probably second to none. I think people find different and engagement with communities and young one of the first musical forms I was familiar causes that interest them, and to me, opera is people so that they understand opera and real- with. As a very young child I remember an art form that is worth supporting. It is part ize that it is a lot of fun.” opera being played, especially on Sundays. My of a complete package that Chicago offers, a Cherryl has been a subscriber since mother had a cousin who worked at Orchestra complete package that everyone should value.” returning to Chicago, and was asked to join Hall, and he was always invited for Sunday Cherryl personally cosponsored Lyric’s the Board of Directors in 2009. She and her supper. He would bring his favorite operas to revival of Porgy and Bess in 2014-15, and friends are loyal Monday night opera goers, play while we were waiting for dinner.” Ardmore Associates has been a cosponsor of meeting for dinner beforehand and chatting

From there Cherryl ROBERT KUSEL “as only women can do.” went on to play harp and In what is surely a demand- piano, she and her siblings ing line of work, attend- learning the value of musi- ing performances at Lyric cal skill from their piano- are for Cherryl a welcomed playing mother and grand- escape. “It’s very relaxing. mother, the latter of whom You get a chance to leave also taught lessons. “Both yourself, and in some ways instruments are in stor- participate in an art form age now, but I often think that I think will stand the what it would have been test of time. When I was like to continue my studies younger, I would try to in piano and harp. I love think of what I would have listening to Lyric’s fantastic been in that time and place: orchestra, and sometimes would I have been the prin- wonder if I could have been cess or the scullery maid or there.” the temptress? All of those Instead, Cherryl has things fly into your mind led an impressive career and you try to lose yourself in the engineering field, in the fantasy of it all. I although she is too modest think it is very important to boast about her impres- Cherryl Thomas with Eric Owens atPorgy and Bess opening night that we all dream and have sive resume, which includes various bits of imagination several positions in Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Lyric’s Operathon fundraiser on 98.7WFMT in our lives, and opera for me supplies that.” administration such as deputy chief of staff for since 2013. Operathon celebrated its 37th It may be surprising that Cherryl is able infrastructure and building commissioner for anniversary last month raising important funds to suspend her belief, having inspected every the City of Chicago, before being appointed for Lyric’s community engagement and educa- inch of Lyric’s theater as building commis- Chairman of the U.S. Railroad Retirement tion programming. “Lyric has done a yeoman’s sioner in the ‘90s, but it seems to have only Board by President Bill Clinton in 1998. She job of trying to engage the community. Opera deepened her relationship with the art form. left government work to return to Chicago, is a sophisticated art form, and you have to “All parts of it really fascinate me, all the peo- opening her own engineering firm, Ardmore nurture the interest in opera with new gen- ple behind the scenes who make it work. Even Associates, in 2003. erations. It takes time because opera is not when there isn’t a show going on, there are With her return to Chicago came her something that’s so catchy and so immediate people there who are making sure everything is love of opera and her passion for philanthropy, that you understand it or have an appetite right and ready. I have a love affair with it, and both ideologies of which Lyric is now the for it. You don’t often hear classical musical I think we can impart that feeling on others, grateful recipient. “When you have a busi- and operatic phrases in advertising anymore, which is wonderful.” ness in the city of Chicago, it is expected, which is how my generation became familiar — Meaghan Stainback

40 | November 13 - December 3, 2016 Post-opera performance by members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. Enjoy the music of Charlie Parker performed live following the performance — free for all ticket holders.

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ABBOTT FUND JAMES N. and LAURIE V. BAY Abbott and the Abbott Fund are leading corporate contributors Jim and Laurie Bay are passionate supporters of the arts to Lyric Opera of Chicago, with a longstanding tradition in Chicago and have been members of the Lyric Opera of dedicated support. Over the last three decades, Abbott family for more than three decades. They have previously has generously cosponsored 22 Lyric productions, including contributed to Lyric’s Wine Auction, 60th Anniversary this season’s Das Rheingold, The Marriage of Figaro(2015/16) Concert and Diamond Ball, Stars of Lyric Opera at and Don Giovanni (2014/15). Abbott has championed Lyric’s Millennium Park, the Annual Campaign, and education Miles D. White achievements as a contributor to the Great Opera Fund, the programs. They also cosponsored Madama Butterfly Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, and Wine Auctions, (2013/14) and have made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. among other efforts, and made a leadership commitment to the Breaking New This season, Jim and Laurie generously cosponsor Lyric’s production of Carmen. Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Abbott’s Lyric is honored to have Jim Bay, a principal of Bays Corporation, serve on its Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Miles D. of Directors and Compensation Committee. White, serve on its Board of Directors. MARLYS A. BEIDER ADA and WHITNEY ADDINGTON As an aficionada of Lyric for more than 30 years, Marlys has Ada and Whitney Addington are dedicated Lyric contributed to the Annual Campaign and is a Bel Canto subscribers and donors. For many seasons, they have Benefactor of the planned giving Overture Society. Her planned contributed to the Annual Campaign, and have gift commitment created the Marlys Beider Wigmaster and generously supported the Great Opera Fund, the Building Makeup Designer Endowed Chair in memory of her late on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for husband, Harold Beider. Marlys Beider cosponsored several Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. productions including (2012/13), Parsifal (2013/14) and The Addingtons have also invested in the company’s Tosca (2014/15), and cosponsored last season’s Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium future through their planned gift to Lyric. Last season they cosponsored Lyric’s Park concert. Marlys has committed generous leadership gifts to cosponsor Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto, and have committed a generous leadership gift in new productions of this season’s Das Rheingold and Götterdämmerung (2019/20), support of Lyric’s new Ring cycle, which begins this season with Das Rheingold. Lyric part of Lyric’s new Ring cycle. is fortunate to have Dr. Whitney Addington as a member of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. RANDY L. and MELVIN R. BERLIN Devoted fans of opera education and the arts, Melvin AMERICAN AIRLINES and Randy Berlin are vital members of the Lyric This season we celebrate 35 years of vital corporate partnership Opera family. They have contributed significantly to with American Airlines, the Official Airline of Lyric Opera. In the Annual Campaign and have made a leadership gift recognition of the company’s significant contribution to the to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Melvin and Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the mezzanine level Randy have cosponsored several productions including of the Civic Opera House is named the American Airlines last season’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro, Mezzanine. American Airlines provides important in-kind and generously cosponsor this season’s new production of The Magic Flute. Lyric is Franco Tedeschi support for Lyric’s programs and honored to have Melvin Berlin serve on its Board of Directors. special events. Franco Tedeschi, Vice President of American Airlines, proudly serves BMO HARRIS BANK on Lyric’s Board of Directors and Lyric Unlimited BMO Harris Bank proudly supports Lyric Opera in the spirit of Committee. community partnership that has identified the bank for over 125 years. As a longstanding corporate contributor to Lyric, BMO PAUL M. ANGELL FAMILY FOUNDATION Harris Bank has generously supported Lyric’s Annual Campaign, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation strives to advance society through the the Facilities Fund, the Great Opera Fund, the Stars of Lyric performing arts, conservation of the world’s oceans, and alleviation of poverty. The Opera at Millennium Park concert, Fantasy of the Opera, the Foundation’s namesake, Paul M. Angell, founder of Newly Weds Foods, dedicated Alexandra Renée Fleming Subscriber Appreciation Concert (2010/11), the early part of his life to serving his country and performing as a member of John Dousmanis-Curtis the Renée Fleming & Susan Graham Subscriber Appreciation Philip Sousa’s U.S. Navy Band during World War I. He believed in hard work, self Concert (2012/13), in Recital (2013), and last season’s Plácido Domingo reliance, and optimism, and the Foundation is intended to honor him and his ideals. and Ana María Martínez Concert. This season, BMO Harris Bank is the Exclusive At Lyric, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation has been a generous supporter of Sponsor of Lyric’s Celebrating Plácido Concert. Lyric is honored to have Alexandra Lyric’s Annual Campaign and Lyric Unlimited programming, cosponsoring The Dousmanis-Curtis, Group Head, U.S. Retail and Magic Victrola (2014/15) and The Family Barber (2013/14). Business Banking, BMO Harris Bank, serve on its Board of Directors and Investment Committee. ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTORS Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for Aria Society support received from five HENRY M. and GILDA R. BUCHBINDER anonymous contributors during the 2016/17 season. Dedicated lovers of the arts, Henry and Gilda Buchbinder are longstanding members of the Lyric JULIE and ROGER BASKES Opera family. Committed to sustaining the exceptional Lyric treasures the exemplary leadership and dedication quality of Lyric’s artistic product, the Buchbinders of Julie and Roger Baskes. Subscribers for more than made a leadership gift to Lyric’s Breaking New Ground three decades, they have generously supported Lyric’s Campaign to name the Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Ryan Opera Center activities as previous cosponsors of Family Foundation Rehearsal Room. They have also Rising Stars in Concert, and currently underwrite the been longtime generous donors to the Annual Campaign, including cosponsoring Ryan Opera Center Recital Series on 98.7WFMT. They Boris Godunov (2011/12) and this season’s production of Eugene Onegin. Lyric have cosponsored numerous productions including, is honored to have Gilda Buchbinder serve on its Board of Directors and the most recently, La Clemenza di Tito (2013/14), Il Trovatore (2014/15), Romeo and Production Sponsorship Committee. Juliet (2015/16), and this season’s Norma. They also made a leadership commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help safeguard the future of Lyric Opera. Lyric is honored to have Julie Baskes serve on its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Julie is also Chairman of the Production Sponsorship Committee, and is a past President of the Ryan Opera Center Board.

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CAROLYN S. BUCKSBAUM THE ELIZABETH F. CHENEY FOUNDATION Lyric Opera sincerely appreciates the extraordinary leadership and Lyric Opera remains deeply grateful for the longterm generosity generosity of Kay Bucksbaum. An avid subscriber and longtime of The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, one of Chicago’s patron of Lyric with her late husband Matthew, the Bucksbaum nonprofit leaders in arts support. The Cheney Foundation has Family’s very generous challenge grant re-established Lyric’s made an enhanced multi-year commitment to the Ryan Opera regional and national/international radio broadcasts in 2006. Center/Lyric Opera. During the 2016/17 season, The Cheney Kay’s incredible continued matching support makes possible The Foundation is supporting Guest Master Teacher and Artist Lyric Opera Broadcasts, which draw 16 million listeners annually. Elizabeth F. Cheney residencies; the Director of Vocal Studies faculty position; access “Lyric is a great national institution,” Matthew once said, “and it gives our family to a behind-the-scenes view of the Ensemble selection process great pleasure to know these broadcasts bring Lyric’s wonderful performances to so by opening the Ryan Opera Center’s Final Auditions to a greater number of Lyric many in Chicago and around the globe.” donors and subscribers for the fourth year; and singer sponsorship of bass Bradley Smoak. Lyric Opera is honored to have as a major supporter The Elizabeth F. THE JOHN and JACOLYN BUCKSBAUM Cheney Foundation, whose directors are committed to celebrating Ms. Cheney’s FOUNDATION legacy through the philanthropic support of the arts. Passionate philanthropists in the Chicago community, John and Jackie Bucksbaum are major supporters of NELSON D. CORNELIUS PRODUCTION the arts. John Bucksbaum is founder and CEO of ENDOWMENT FUND Bucksbaum Retail Properties, LLC, a fully-integrated Nelson Cornelius was a longtime subscriber and supporter of owner and developer of retail real estate. This season, Lyric Opera and a cherished friend of legendary former Lyric John and Jackie Bucksbaum John and Jackie, with their family, generously provide Opera General Director Ardis Krainik, with whom he shared matching funding for The Lyric Opera Broadcasts, his passion for opera and for making sure that Lyric would which air on 98.7WFMT live during each opening night performance. keep Chicago on the world’s opera map. That passion was also shared by Julius Frankel, and as a trustee of the Julius Frankel BULLEY & ANDREWS Foundation for many years, Mr. Cornelius fulfilled Mr. Frankel’s wishes by Founded 1891, Bulley & Andrews is one of the Midwest’s most directing significant Foundation support to Lyric Opera’s Annual Campaign and trusted and accomplished construction companies. The fourth production cosponsorship. Mr. Cornelius was also personally generous, supporting generation, family-owned firm offers clients a full-range of Lyric’s Annual Campaign. His legacy created the Nelson D. Cornelius Production construction services including general contracting, construction Endowment Fund, which this year cosponsors the Lyric premiere of Les Troyens. management, design/build, and masonry and concrete restoration. Lyric is honored to remember its close friend Nelson Cornelius. Bulley & Andrews has, for many seasons, supported Lyric Allan E. Bulley, III Unlimited’s Performances for Students program and this season MR. and MRS. JOHN V. CROWE serves as cosponsor of Das Rheingold. Jack and Peggy Crowe are generous and passionate Lyric Opera is pleased to have Allan E. Bulley, III as a members of the Lyric family, evidenced by their member of its Board of Directors. production sponsorship of Turandot (2006/07) and Tosca (2009/10) and major support of the Breaking New MARION A. CAMERON Ground Campaign and the Renée Fleming Initiative. Lyric is sincerely honored to have the support and leadership of Jack and Peggy Crowe’s significant contribution to Lyric Marion A. Cameron. A subscriber and donor for over 20 years, was recognized in naming the Isabelle Cavagnaro Crowe Lyric gratefully acknowledges her outstanding generosity through Foyer on the fifth floor in memory of Jack Crowe’s mother. The Crowes were her leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, her leading contributors to the Campaign for Excellence and the Building on Greatness cosponsorship of Rusalka (2013/14), and her additional gift in Capital Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to have Jack Crowe as an esteemed support of Tannhäuser (2014/15). This season she generously member of the Executive Committee of Lyric’s Board of Directors. cosponsors Lyric’s production of Eugene Onegin. Ms. Cameron is the CEO of Sipi Metals Corp., which continues to support the widely popular THE CROWN FAMILY Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert. Marion Cameron is a member Two of Chicago’s leading philanthropists, Renée and of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive and Finance Committees, and Chair of the Lester Crown, are devoted patrons of Lyric Opera. Investment Committee. The Crown Family is a sponsor of the Renée Fleming Initiative and made a generous commitment to Lyric’s DAVID and ORIT CARPENTER Breaking New Ground Campaign. They have also David and Orit Carpenter have been staunch supporters made major contributions to the Annual Campaign, the of Lyric Opera for many years, and have recently Lester and Renée Crown Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign made a generous planned gift to the Breaking New for Excellence, and the Great Opera Fund. Mrs. Crown Ground Campaign to help ensure that Lyric will be is a past President of the Women’s Board. Mr. Crown joined Lyric’s Board of available for many future generations to enjoy. In Directors in 1977 and has served as Chairman of the Executive Committee ever addition to their longtime personal support of Lyric’s since. In 2004, Renée and Lester Crown were recipients of the Carol Fox Award, Annual Campaign, David Carpenter has helped secure presented in recognition of their outstanding leadership and commitment to Lyric. numerous production cosponsorships, including this season's company premiere of Lyric is also honored to have Mrs. Nancy Carrington Crown serve on its esteemed Les Troyens, through Sidley Austin LLP, where he was a Partner for more than 30 Women’s Board. Lyric is forever indebted to The Crown Family for their many years. Lyric is honored to have David serve on its Board of Directors and Production years of dedicated service to Lyric Opera of Chicago. Sponsorship Committee. THE DAVEE FOUNDATION Lyric Opera is extremely grateful to The Davee Foundation and the late Ruth Dunbar and Ken M. Davee for their tremendous generosity over the years. The Foundation’s exemplary support of Chicago-area charities reflects the Davees’ wide- ranging interests, including their great love of music and the arts. Lyric Opera is fortunate to be among the organizations benefiting from The Davee Foundation’s enduring philanthropy, which helps secure Lyric’s future for generations to come. Recently, The Davee Foundation provided critical support to enhance amplification and sound systems used in the American Musical Theater Initiative. The Foundation has generously cosponsored Lyric premieres of Oklahoma! (2012/13), The Sound of Music (2013/14), Carousel (2014/15), The King and I (2015/16), and this season’s My Fair Lady.

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STEFAN T. EDLIS and GAEL NEESON ANN and GORDON GETTY FOUNDATION Passionate patrons of the arts, Stefan Edlis and Gael Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding support of the Ann and Gordon Getty Neeson are actively involved with organizations in Foundation. The Foundation has made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign, Chicago, New York, and Aspen. Mr. Edlis and Ms. providing essential general operating support to foster Lyric’s achievements. Gordon Neeson have supported and subscribed to Lyric Opera Getty served on Lyric’s Board of Directors from 1988-2015. for more than 30 years. They have previously cosponsored the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert and BRENT and KATIE GLEDHILL named their seats through the Your Name Here program. Stefan and Gael have Brent and Katie are proud supporters of numerous causes previously cosponsored five mainstage operas, and are generously cosponsoring this in Chicago, and they have made a leadership gift to Lyr- season’s Lucia di Lammermoor. They also made a leadership gift to the Breaking ic’s Breaking New Ground Campaign. This season Brent New Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Stefan Edlis serve on its Board of and Katie are a Diamond Record Sponsor of the Chicago Directors and Production Sponsorship Committee. Voices Gala Benefit Concert. Brent Gledhill is the Global Head of Investment Banking at William Blair & Com- EXELON pany, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. The philanthropic initiatives of Exelon Corporation help generate and sustain Lyric is honored to have him serve on its Board of Directors, Executive Committee Chicago’s cultural stature and economic vitality. For several decades, Exelon has and Audit Committee, and as Chairman of the Innovation Committee. generously supported the Annual Campaign, Fantasy of the Opera, Wine Auction, and the Great Opera Fund as well as Lyric’s education and community engagement WILLIAM and ETHEL GOFEN programs. Exelon’s many cosponsorships have included The Mikado (2010/12), William and Ethel Gofen have been attending Lyric the Renée Fleming and Subscriber Appreciation Concert Opera productions for more than 50 years. They are (2011/12), La bohème (2012/13), Rusalka (2013/14), Lyric’s second mariachi opera, generous donors to Lyric’s Annual Campaign, and El Pasado Nunca Se Termina (2014/15), and The Marriage of Figaro(2015/16). cosponsored the Overture Society Luncheons for many This season, Exelon cosponsors Lyric’s production of years. In 1997, Bill and Ethel named seats for each other Carmen. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have Exelon as in the Ardis Krainik Theatre as part of the Building on an outstanding corporate partner. Greatness Capital Campaign. The Gofens generously cosponsored Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto, based on the novel by Ann FORD FOUNDATION Patchett, and are supporting the opera’s appearance on PBS Great Performances. Lyric is honored to have the tremendous support of the Ford Foundation. For They have also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. nearly 80 years, the Foundation has worked with visionary leaders and organizations Lyric is thrilled to have Ethel Gofen as a member of the Board of Directors and worldwide to ensure that all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential, Lyric Unlimited Committee. contribute to society, have a voice in the decisions that affect them, and live and work in dignity. Lyric is deeply grateful for the Ford Foundation’s essential support KAREN Z. GRAY-KREHBIEL and JOHN H. for Lyric’s landmark Chicago Voices initiative during KREHBIEL, JR. the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons. Lyric is deeply grateful for the friendship and support of Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John Krehbiel. A devoted JULIUS FRANKEL FOUNDATION member of the Women’s Board, Karen has served on A founding patron of Lyric Theatre (now Lyric Opera) and a Lyric its Executive Committee as Vice President – Education, Opera Board member at the time of his death in 1982, Julius 2011 Opera Ball Chair and 2016 Board of Directors' Frankel devoted his philanthropic giving to making Chicago a Annual Meeting Chair. In addition, she contributed great place to live and enjoy life. In past seasons, Julius Frankel a very generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign in support of stage sponsored Lyric productions of Andrea Chénier (1979) and renovations. The Krehbiel family plays a prominent role in the continued success of Lohengrin (1980) in memory of Betty Frankel. The Julius Frankel the company; this season, Karen and John join the production sponsor family with Julius Frankel Foundation has sustained this noble legacy under the guidance their generous support of Carmen. and longtime dedication of former trustees Nelson Cornelius and John Georgas and current trustee BMO Harris Bank N.A. Lyric’s audiences have HOWARD GOTTLIEB and BARBARA GREIS benefited greatly from the Foundation’s major grants for general operating support Among Lyric’s most devoted subscribers and patrons, and production sponsorships. The Julius Frankel Foundation has generously Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis have generously sponsored/cosponsored many celebrated new productions at Lyric, including supported Lyric Opera through major contributions to Die Fledermaus (1989/90), Xerxes (1995/96), Carmen (1999/00) in memory of the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Campaign Ardis Krainik, / (2002/03), Il Trovatore (2006/07), for Excellence, Breaking New Ground Campaign, and La Traviata (2013/14) in honor of the late Nelson D. Cornelius. Lyric has and Annual Campaign. They have cosponsored many named Mezzanine Box 25 in honor of Julius Frankel in grateful recognition of the productions, most recently Otello (2013/14), Il Trovatore Foundation’s significant gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. (2014/15), The Merry Widow (2015/16), and this season’s Don Quichotte. Mr. Gottlieb and Ms. Greis are also the exclusive sponsors of this season’s ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHARITABLE TRUST in Recital. Mr. Gottlieb is the retired chairman of the Glenwood Investment One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth Morse Corporation and an accomplished violinist. Lyric is honored to have him serve as an Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles Hosmer active member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Morse, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a major, and deeply appreciated, leader among Lyric’s contributors. GRAMMA FISHER FOUNDATION Through the Trust’s support of classical fine arts, Co-Trustees With an unparalleled record as sponsor of more than 26 Lyric new productions Bank of America, N.A. and James L. Alexander seek to enrich the since the 1960s, the Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa is a Elizabeth Morse Genius quality of life in Chicago, especially for youth and elderly citizens. cornerstone of Lyric’s legacy of world-class achievement in the arts. The Gramma In recognition of the Trust’s Building on Greatness Capital Fisher Foundation has made a leadership commitment to cosponsor each of the four Campaign support, Lyric named the distinctive Opera House chimes and music operas that make up Wagner’s Ring cycle, starting with this season’s Das Rheingold library in honor of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. Along with its and concluding with the complete cycle in 2019/20. Lyric is sincerely grateful for sister trust, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, the Genius Trust has sponsored the enduring friendship and leadership of Christine Hunter and other members of many mainstage productions and will be one of the cosponsors of this season’s the Fisher family. Lyric is fortunate to have Matthew Fisher serve on its Board of company premiere of Les Troyens. In addition to production sponsorship, the Trust Directors and Stephanie Fisher as an esteemed member of the Women’s Board. has helped underwrite Lyric’s ongoing efforts to diversify its various boards, and preserve Lyric’s history through support of its Archives project.

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MR. & MRS. DIETRICH M. GROSS J. THOMAS HURVIS Lyric deeply appreciates the enduring friendship and Tom Hurvis is an avid opera fan and longtime Lyric subscriber. tremendous generosity of Dietrich and Erika Gross. As part of the Breaking New Ground Campaign, Tom and his Together, they have sponsored/cosponsored a total of 22 beloved late wife Julie made a generous leadership commitment in Lyric productions since 1987/88, including last season’s support of Lyric Unlimited, comprising the company’s education Der Rosenkavalier and this season’s Das Rheingold. and community engagement activities. In an effort to help keep Through yearly challenge grants, they also help generate Chicago a haven for the cultural arts, Tom Hurvis sponsors the important momentum for Operathon, Lyric’s annual Renée Fleming Initiative, and Ms. Fleming’s role as a creative fundraising broadcast heard live on 98.7WFMT. They made a leadership gift to the consultant. Tom has also made a generous leadership gift in support of Lyric’s Breaking New Ground Campaign in support of Lyric’s future. Dietrich Gross is an Chicago Voices initiative during the 2016/17 season. Lyric gratefully acknowledges esteemed member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. In 2009, the Hurvis family’s more than 20 years of contributions to the Annual Campaign, Lyric recognized the dedicated leadership and vital involvement of Dietrich Gross by including support for The Lyric Opera Broadcasts. The Hurvises previously awarding him the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor. sponsored four mainstage productions, including last season’s The Merry Widow starring Renée Fleming. This season, Tom Hurvis is providing leadership support JOHN R. HALLIGAN CHARITABLE FUND for many aspects of the Chicago Voices initiative. Lyric is honored to have John R. Halligan was a devoted subscriber and patron of Lyric Tom Hurvis serve on its Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Innovation for many years until his death in 2001. With support from his Committee, and Lyric Unlimited Committee. Charitable Fund under the direction of the Fund’s President, Norman J. Gantz, Mr. Halligan’s philanthropic legacy continues ITW through very generous annual contributions to Lyric. The Lyric Opera deeply appreciates the long tradition of sustaining Halligan Fund is proud to support numerous artistic, cultural, support from Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). The company John R. Halligan and civic organizations which enhance our lifestyles, preserve our has made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign, the sense of history and heritage, instill knowledge, and advance our Breaking New Ground Campaign, the Building on Greatness appreciation of nature. The fund focuses its attention on organizations based in the Capital Campaign, the Great Opera Fund, 60th Anniversary Chicago and Honolulu metropolitan areas, being the communities in which Mr. Concert and Diamond Ball, and Wine Auction, and since 2002, Halligan resided during his lifetime. Scott Santi it has cosponsored the Opera Ball, one of Lyric’s most important traditions. ITW has cosponsored The Pearl Fishers (1997/98 and THE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION 2008/09), (2000/01), The Elixir of Love (2009/10), Hansel and The Harris Family Foundation, represented Gretel (2012/13), and Tosca (2014/15), and generously cosponsors this season’s by Pam and Joe Szokol and King and production of Carmen and the Chicago Voices Gala Benefit Concert. Lyric is proud Caryn Harris, is a valued member of Lyric’s to have Chairman and CEO Scott Santi on its Board of Directors and Executive production sponsorship family, most recently Committee, along with past ITW Chairmen and CEOs cosponsoring Tosca (2014/15), Nabucco W. James Farrell, John Nichols, and the late David Speer. (2015/16), and this season’s Carmen. The Joe and Pam Szokol and King and Caryn Harris Harris Family Foundation also supports the EDGAR D. JANNOTTA Annual Campaign, and made a generous Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding of support from commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help secure Lyric’s future. Ned Jannotta and his beloved late wife Debby. A lifelong opera Lyric is thrilled to have Vice President of the Foundation Pam Szokol as a member lover, Ned has been an integral part of the Lyric Opera family, of its Board of Directors and serving on its Production Sponsorship Committee. joining the Board of Directors in 1987, serving as President and Lyric is also grateful for the dedicated involvement of Caryn Harris. Caryn is CEO of Lyric Opera from 1996 to 2000, and is currently serving an active member of the revered Women’s Board and has held many leadership as Co-Chairman Emeritus. Lyric is honored to have received positions, most recently as Opera Ball Chair in 2012, and last season as Co-Chair leadership gifts from the Jannottas for the Building on Greatness of Opening Night/Opera Ball. Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign to create the Ryan Opera Center Music Director Endowed Chair, in WALTER E. HELLER FOUNDATION addition to their generous gifts to the Annual Campaign. Alyce H. DeCosta was a dedicated philanthropist who loved Chicago and helped nurture cultural life in the city through JENNER & BLOCK her generous support for the arts and higher education. Mrs. Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a leading law firm with DeCosta was a leading member of the Lyric family, having served global impact and substantial experience in a broad range of legal as a National Director of Lyric’s Board. For many years, she was issues. The firm has long played a prominent role in Chicago’s president of the Walter E. Heller Foundation, a philanthropic legal and business communities, and is consistently ranked as Alyce H. DeCosta foundation named after her late husband, the founder and one of the top firms in the country. Jenner & Block has provided past Chairman of Walter E. Heller Co. The Walter E. Heller significant pro bono legal expertise to Lyric, along with generous Foundation has generously funded many Lyric productions, most recently Madama Craig C. Martin contributions to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, the Butterfly (2013/14). The Walter E. Heller Foundation cosponsored Lyric’s world Annual Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, Fantasy of the premiere of Bel Canto, and is proudly underwriting its appearance on PBS Great Opera, Opera Ball, the Spring Musical Celebration, and Wine Auction. Lyric is Performances. This season, the Foundation cosponsors Don Quichotte. fortunate to have Craig C. Martin, Partner and Chair of Jenner & Block’s Litigation Department, as a valued member of its Board of Directors, Nominating, and Executive Committees.

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Lyric gratefully acknowledges the vital corporate leadership and support of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Along with the bank’s predecessors The First National Bank of Chicago and Bank One, JPMorgan Chase has generously contributed to the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Lyric Unlimited, Facilities Fund, the Great Opera Fund, and Wine Auction. The bank has also cosponsored many mainstage productions, including last season’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro.

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THE RICHARD P. AND SUSAN KIPHART JOSEF and MARGOT LAKONISHOK FAMILY Devoted members of the Lyric family, Josef and Margot Susie is an esteemed member of the Lyric Opera family. Lakonishok have subscribed to Lyric for many seasons. She is immediate past President of the Ryan Opera Center They have contributed to the Annual Campaign, and Board, Chair of the Ryan Opera Center Nominating made significant gifts to the Campaign for Excellence and committee, and serves on the Lyric Unlimited the Breaking New Ground Campaign. They have also Committee. Along with her beloved late husband Dick cosponsored several mainstage productions, including Kiphart, Susie is a passionate philanthropist. Dick and last year’s Cinderella and this season’s Eugene Onegin. The Susie generously cosponsored several Lyric productions, CEO of LSV Asset Management, Josef Lakonishok is a most recently The Passenger (2014/15). In honor of Lyric’s Golden Jubilee dedicated member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving on the Executive, Finance, (2004/05), they made a significant gift to Lyric to establish the Richard P. and and Investment Committees. Susan Kiphart Costume Director Endowed Chair. They have made leadership contributions to the Campaign for Excellence, of which Dick served as chairman, JOHN D. and CATHERINE T. MacARTHUR FOUNDATION and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. They also continue to provide major The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, support for Lyric’s radio programming as members of the broadcast consortium effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and and are generous sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative. Lyric will forever be peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress grateful for the visionary leadership of the late Dick Kiphart. He was a past President is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including over- and CEO as well as Chairman of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the incarceration, global climate change, nuclear risk, and significantly increasing Nominating/Governance Committee, and a member of the Executive, Finance financial capital for the social sector. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and Production Sponsorship Committees. The Kipharts’ enthusiasm for opera the Foundation supports arts and culture organizations in Chicago and the region as and heartfelt commitment to Lyric are tremendous assets to the company, and in an expression of its civic commitment to where the Foundation has its headquarters recognition of their passion and immense dedication they received the Carol Fox and where John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur made Award, Lyric’s highest honor, in 2013. their home. Grants are designed to sustain the cultural life of the city and region. Lyric Opera is very grateful KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP for the ongoing support of the MacArthur Foundation. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has a more than 100-year history of providing exceptional service to clients in Chicago and around the world MALOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION in complex litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property, Robert H. Malott, Retired Chairman and CEO of FMC restructuring, and counseling matters. The firm is committed Corporation, is a fervent fan of opera and music, and Lyric to enhancing quality of life through educational opportunities, is delighted to call him a longtime friend, staunch leader, cultural awareness, youth programs, and community outreach. and generous supporter. The Malott Family Foundation made Linda K. Myers For many years, Kirkland & Ellis LLP sponsored Lyric Opera’s a leadership commitment to Lyric’s Breaking New Ground Board of Directors Annual Meeting. More recently, Kirkland Campaign, and the Malott Room was named in his family’s honor & Ellis LLP cosponsored Boris Godunov (2011/12), A Streetcar Named Desire Robert H. Malott in recognition of their gift to the Building on Greatness Capital (2012/13), and The Merry Widow(2015/16), and was Lead Sponsor of Lyric’s 60th Campaign. He also plays a leadership role as a Life Director of Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have Linda K. Lyric’s Board of Directors. In recognition of the Malott Family's commitment to Myers, a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, as a member of its Board of Directors, the Breaking New Ground Campagin, Box 18 is named in perpetuity in honor of Executive and Production Sponsorship Committees. This season, Kirkland & Ellis Robert H. Malott for his extraordinary generosity and steadfast dedication to Lyric LLP is the Lead Corporate sponsor of Opera of Chicago through the Malott Family Foundation. the Chicago Voices Gala Benefit. MAZZA FOUNDATION NANCY W. KNOWLES Lyric deeply appreciates the abiding Opera has always played an important role in the life of Nancy W. friendship and generosity of the Mazza Knowles. Her love for the art form was nurtured by her family’s Foundation. Under the guidance of its musical traditions. “My father had hundreds and hundreds of directors, Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas records to play,” she fondly recalls, “so classical music was always J. Lavezzorio, Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., in my home.” A devoted subscriber and patron, Nancy Knowles and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind, the is a prominent member of the Lyric family. She generously Mazza Foundation provided major invests her time, talents, and leadership abilities to advance support for the Student Matinees from Lyric as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and 1994 through 2004, helping Lyric Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas formerly as a Guild Board member. Chairman Emeritus of Knowles Electronics, J. Lavezzorio, and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind introduce the majesty and grandeur of a manufacturer of hearing-aid components, Nancy Knowles is president of The opera to thousands of young people Knowles Foundation. The Knowles Foundation is a leading contributor to Lyric’s each season. Since 2005, the Mazza Foundation has been part of the production Annual Campaign and has cosponsored several mainstage productions. As part of sponsorship family, most recently cosponsoring Otello (2013/14), Il Trovatore the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Foundation provided an assisted (2014/15), and The Merry Widow(2015/16). This season, the Mazza Foundation listening system to enhance the operatic experience for hearing-impaired patrons. In generously cosponsors Carmen. recognition of her extraordinary gift to the Campaign for Excellence, Lyric named the Nancy W. Knowles Lobby in 2007. Mrs. Knowles has once again made a significant gift in support of the Breaking New Ground Campaign to underwrite the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances fund. In recognition of her outstanding generosity and enthusiasm, she received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest honor, in 2014. Most recently, Ms. Knowles is generously underwriting the appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto on PBS Great Performances.

MR. and MRS. FRED A. KREHBIEL Kay and Fred Krehbiel are longstanding dedicated members of the Lyric Opera family. Lyric gratefully acknowledges their generous contributions to Lyric’s Wine Auction, the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Kay Krehbiel is a leading and cherished member of Lyric’s Women’s Board, and Fred Krehbiel is a National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors.

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THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION ALLAN and ELAINE MUCHIN Lyric is deeply grateful for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members history of support. Through a multi-year commitment to Lyric’s American Horizons of the Lyric Opera family. Allan served as President initiative in 2000, the Mellon Foundation encouraged presentation of American and CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006, and operas and expansion of the operatic repertory by providing major support for is currently Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Lyric Opera premieres; the centerpiece of the initiative was Lyric’s mainstage world Directors and serves on the Executive Commitee. premiere of Bolcom’s A Wedding. The Mellon Foundation provided essential The Muchins have staunchly supported the Annual matching funds which enabled Lyric to resume radio broadcasts in 2006. During Campaign, Fantasy of the Opera, Operathon, and the the 2012/13 season, the Mellon Foundation provided leadership funding to Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert, and have committed leadership launch Lyric’s visionary new Lyric Unlimited programming, which included the gifts to the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, Chicago premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the world’s first Mariachi opera. and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued its generous partnership with Lyric Elaine Muchin’s munificent friendship. Unlimited by providing outstanding support for Lyric’s world premiere mariachi opera El Pasado Nunca Se Termina, and continued its unparalleled legacy by NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS cosponsoring last season’s world premiere of mainstage production Bel Canto. Most Serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America, recently, the Mellon Foundation has provided generous grants awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have played leadership funding for Lyric’s Chicago Voices initiative, a leading role in the advancement of Lyric’s programming and expansion of playing a vital role in bringing together Chicago’s diverse the operatic repertoire. Through production and program funding as well as a communities and vocal traditions in celebration of the major challenge grant, awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class human voice. artistic achievements. The Endowment has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American Horizons, Great American Voices, and Toward the THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK) 21st Century. The NEA has provided vital support for numerous Lyric Opera Lyric is grateful for the generosity of The Monument Trust and its Chairman premieres, new productions, and revivals, most recently A Streetcar Named Desire of trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship (2012/13), Rusalka (2013/14), Porgy and of Rusalka in 2013/14 and cosponsored (2014/15) and Wozzeck Bess (2014/15), and Bel Canto (2015/16). (2015/16). The Monument Trust is a This season, the National Endowment for passionate supporter of the arts in the the Arts is supporting Lyric’s company U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors The Magic premiere of Les Troyens. Flute this season. THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION MR. and MRS. ROBERT S. MORRISON The founder of The Negaunee Foundation has great affection for music, the Susan and Bob Morrison are devoted members of the performing arts, and Mozart. These interests, combined with a strong admiration Lyric Opera family. Both are loyal subscribers and of Lyric Opera, have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage. patrons who take an active role in nurturing Lyric’s The Negaunee Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently Don success. Susan Morrison is a leading member of Giovanni and Carousel (both 2014/15), The Marriage of Figaro and The King and I the Women’s Board. Lyric is fortunate to have Bob (both 2015/16), and cosponsors Lyric’s productions of The Magic Fluteand My Fair Morrison serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Lady this season. The Negaunee Foundation has also made a generous gift to the The Morrisons have generously supported the Opera Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to be among the Chicago Ball and Wine Auction as well as the Annual Campaign cultural institutions benefitting from The Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and for many years. They provided a substantial gift to the financial commitment. Lyric is honored to have The Negaunee Foundation’s Campaign for Excellence and Breaking New Ground president serve as a member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Campaign, and have cosponsored each installment of Lyric’s American Music Theatre Initiative, including My Fair Lady this season. SYLVIA NEIL and DANIEL FISCHEL Sylvia and Dan have been loyal Lyric Opera subscribers THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST and donors for many years. They sponsored the Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of Symposiums for Lyric productions of Hercules (2010/11) The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, as well as the invaluable and Show Boat (2011/12), and have cosponsored several leadership of the Trust’s Co-Trustees JPMorgan Chase Bank, mainstage opera productions, including this season’s N.A. and James L. Alexander. One of two trusts established in production of Lucia di Lammermoor. They made a memory of Elizabeth Morse Genius, daughter of 19th-century generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign industrialist Charles Hosmer Morse, The Elizabeth Morse to help secure Lyric’s future. Sylvia is Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago Law Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust supports non-profit organizations that reflect School. She is founder and chair of the Project on Gender, Culture, Religion and the values of thrift, humility, industry, self-sufficiency, and self- Law at Brandeis and is co-editor of its book series (Brandeis University Press). Dan sacrifice, such as Lyric Opera, where the Trust will support this season’s company is President, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Compass Lexecon consulting firm. premiere of Les Troyens. After providing cosponsorship support of The Cunning He is the Lee and Brena Freeman Professor of Law and Business Emeritus at the Little Vixen (2004/05) in honor of Lyric’s Golden Jubilee, The Elizabeth Morse University of Chicago Law School. Lyric is honored to have Sylvia Neil serve on Charitable Trust raised challenge grant support for Orfeo ed Euridice (2005/06), its Board of Directors, Production Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited Committees. and continued on to cosponsor many more productions, along with its sister trust, the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. From 2000-2008, the Morse Trust THE NERENBERG FOUNDATION provided leadership support of the Stars of Lyric Opera concerts at Grant Park and During their lifetimes, Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg Millennium Park. were passionate supporters of Lyric Opera and subscribed for more than 30 years. They were especially supportive of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center and loved to watch these young artists perform and grow at Lyric Opera. Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg Jerry Nerenberg and his wife Elaine passed away in 2005 and 2007, respectively. In their wills, they established The Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg Foundation, which was funded to make generous annual grants to Lyric Opera for many years to come. Lyric is very appreciative of the Nerenbergs’ thoughtfulness and generosity in creating this planned gift.

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NIB FOUNDATION MR. and MRS. DAVID T. ORMESHER Founding owners/managers of former radio station WNIB, Lyric Opera is sincerely grateful for the devotion of Sonia and William Florian established the NIB Foundation to David and Sheila Ormesher. David is founder and CEO extend their support to many worthwhile arts and environmental of closerlook, inc., a Chicago-based digital marketing causes. The Florians are devoted members of the Lyric family, agency serving the pharmaceutical industry since 1987. having subscribed to Lyric for more than three decades. The NIB closerlook has given generously to Lyric Opera for many Foundation continues to cosponsor many mainstage productions, years, sponsoring Fantasy of the Opera from 2009 to Sonia Florian most recently Tannhäuser (2014/15), Romeo and Juliet (2015/16), 2014 and the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park and this season’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor. The concert for five consecutive years. Most recently, David and Sheila generously Foundation made a significant and deeply appreciated contribution to Lyric’s provided an Operathon Challenge Grant and supported the Opera Ball. Lyric endowment, establishing The NIB Foundation Endowed Chair, and is proud to have David T. Ormesher serving as its Chairman of the Board of the NIB Foundation made major contributions to the Campaign for Excellence Directors, on the Executive Committee, and on seven sub-committees of the Board and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. In addition to their magnanimous of Directors. financial support, Mr. and Mrs. Florian and the NIB Foundation gave their valuable collection of operatic and other vocal recordings to Lyric, making Lyric’s MR. and MRS. WILLIAM A. OSBORN Educational Library Collection one of the most extensive collections of its kind in Bill and Cathy Osborn are devoted members of the the country. Sonia Florian very generously provided a naming gift for the Florian Lyric Opera family. They have subscribed to Lyric Opera Bistro located on the third floor of the for two decades and enjoy participating in special Civic Opera House. Sonia is a vital member of events such as Opening Night/Opera Ball and Wine Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Auction. The Osborns have generously contributed and Production Sponsorship Committee, and to the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness was awarded the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, the prestigious honor, in 2015 for her outstanding Breaking New Ground Campaign, and Wine Auctions. Cathy Osborn, a valued commitment to the company. member of Lyric’s Women’s Board, was Co-Chairman of Lyric’s highly successful Wine Auction 2009, and Chairman of Opera Ball 2013. William A. Osborn, JOHN D. and ALEXANDRA C. NICHOLS Northern Trust’s Retired Chairman and CEO, is a leading member of Lyric’s Board Longtime enthusiasts of arts and culture in Chicago, John of Directors and Executive Committee. D. and Alexandra C. Nichols have steadfastly supported the Annual Campaign, and are generous sponsors of the SEYMOUR H. PERSKY CHARITABLE TRUST Renée Fleming Initiative. By providing major support to The late Seymour H. Persky was an avid supporter of Lyric Lyric’s endowment, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols established Opera since its inception in 1954. Seymour was introduced the John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Music Director to Lyric through his lifelong friend and Lyric’s beloved public Endowed Chair. Principal Dressing Room 110 is named relations director Danny Newman. In addition to his regular in their honor due to their very benevolent contribution to the Building on annual support, Seymour made a special gift in support of Greatness Capital Campaign. Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for John and Lyric Unlimited’s Klezmer commission The Propertyin 2015, Alexandra Nichols’ significant leadership contributions to both the Campaign for Seymour H. Persky combining his love of Klezmer music with his passion for Lyric. Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign, establishing the John D. and Among his favorite Lyric memories, according to his family, were Alexandra C. Nichols Grand Staircase. Retired Chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool arriving to Lyric’s Opening Night celebrations in antique cars from his collection. Works and Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of The Marmon Group, Inc., John Seymour’s favorite operas were Carmen, La bohème, and Tosca. His Charitable Trust Nichols is also a dedicated National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors. Lyric is fittingly cosponsors this season’s production of Carmen in his memory. immensely grateful for the unwavering generosity of John and Alexandra Nichols. POWERSHARES QQQ NORTHERN TRUST PowerShares QQQ, represented by Dan Draper, Managing Lyric is honored to have Jana R. Schreuder, chief operating Director and Head of Global ETFs, PowerShares by Invesco, is officer of Northern Trust, serve as a member of Lyric’s Board of proud to sponsor the arts as a corporate partner of Lyric Opera. Directors, Executive and Finance committees, and William A. Last season, they cosponsored the productions of Cinderella and Osborn, Northern Trust’s retired chairman and CEO, serve as a Romeo and Juliet, and they are generously cosponsoring Lyric’s member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. new production of The Magic Flute this season. PowerShares A leading global financial services provider, Northern Trust has global network recognizes the Dan Draper Jana R. Schreuder enjoyed a long-standing and significant relationship with Lyric. value in helping investors around Based in Chicago, the firm has played a major role supporting the world, but with headquarters in Downers Grove, the Annual Campaign, Facilities Fund, Great Opera Fund and Lyric Unlimited. we also support Lyric Opera’s deep engagement with Northern Trust also provides vital leadership contributions to Lyric as presenting the local community to foster a rich culture of arts sponsor of our wine auctions (2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018) and right here in Chicago. as cosponsor of the Opera Ball (annually since 1998.) In addition, Northern Trust cosponsored Faust (2009/10), Oklahoma! PRITZKER FOUNDATION (2012/13), The Sound of Music (2013/14), The Pritzker Foundation is a leading supporter of The King and I (2015/16) and this season’s arts and education philanthropies in Chicago. Lyric My Fair Lady. Opera of Chicago is truly grateful for the Pritzker Foundation’s generous support of the Breaking New NUVEEN INVESTMENTS Ground Campaign to underwrite the Pritzker Family Nuveen Investments, represented by Lyric Board member Concert Shell, designed by renowned Chicago architect John P. Amboian, has been an enthusiastic supporter of Lyric Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang architects. Lyric Opera is Opera for over three decades. Dedicated to developing the honored to have Life Member Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker and next generation of opera lovers, Nuveen Investments has most Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker M. K. Pritzker serve on its esteemed Women’s Board. recently cosponsored Lyric Unlimited’s family productions The Magic Victrola (2014/15) and The Family Barber (2013/14), has John P. Amboian provided general support for Lyric’s education and community engagement initiatives, and has underwritten NEXT student discount tickets. Nuveen Investments has also cosponsored several mainstage opera productions, Lyric’s Radio Broadcasts, and has recently committed a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign.

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PwC PATRICK G. RYAN and A world-wide leader in professional services, SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN PwC is a prominent member of Lyric Opera of Lyric cherishes the enduring friendship and dedication Chicago’s Business Ensemble. PwC has staunchly of Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan. Since 1966 when supported Lyric’s Annual Campaign for over three they first subscribed to Lyric as newlyweds, they have decades, underwriting such special projects as shared their leadership, talents, vision, and resources to production sponsorship, the Board of Directors, advance Lyric’s mission. Over the past four decades, John Oleniczak Vinay Couto Annual Meeting, and Lyric Signature Events. PwC the Ryans have contributed generously to the Annual has provided a leadership gift to the Breaking New Campaign, the Great Opera Fund, Wine Auctions Ground Campaign, having previously supported the Campaign for Excellence. (which Mrs. Ryan initiated in 1988), and the Building on Greatness Capital Lyric is fortunate to receive generous in-kind consulting services from Strategy&, Campaign for which Lyric named the Pat and Shirley Ryan Family Rehearsal Center part of the PwC network. Lyric Opera is proud to have several PwC representatives located backstage to honor their major contribution. In recognition of his leadership as members of the Lyric family: John Oleniczak, PwC’s Midwest Region Assurance role in the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Pat Ryan was a recipient of Managing Partner, serves on Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive, and Finance the 1994 Carol Fox Award. For many seasons, they have sponsored Lyric Opera Committees, and as Chairman of the Audit Committee; Vinay Couto, Principal, Commentaries, underwriting this special project to honor the memory of their Strategy&, part of the PwC network, serves on Lyric’s Board of Directors and parents. The Ryans are sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative, and supported the Lyric Unlimited Committee; Maggie Rock Adams, Director and 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball. In recognition of their extraordinary Client Relationship Executive, is a dedicated member of Lyric’s gift to the Campaign for Excellence, Lyric’s premier artist development program Guild Board; and Tamara Conway, Director at Strategy&, part of was renamed The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. Pat and Shirley the PwC network (formerly Booz & Company), is a committed serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Ryan Opera Center. Lyric is deeply grateful member of the Ryan Opera Center Board. for their major leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign in support of the Innovation Initiative. A Vice President and a member of the Executive, PROTIVITI Nominating, and Innovation Committees of Lyric’s Board of Directors and a Protiviti, represented by Managing Director Tom distinguished former President of the Women’s Board, Shirley Welsh Ryan was Andreesen and President and CEO Joe Tarantino, awarded the 2008 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor, in recognition is a global business consulting and internal audit of her many years of devoted service to the opera company. firm composed of experts specializing in risk, advisory and transaction services. They help solve DR. SCHOLL FOUNDATION problems in finance and transactions, operations, Since 1983, the Dr. Scholl Foundation’s commitment to Joe Tarantino Tom Andreesen technology, litigation, governance, risk, and children, families and educational enrichment through compliance. Their highly trained, results-oriented the arts has led it to provide essential support for one of professionals provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues Lyric’s most popular cultural engagement opportunities for clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Protiviti available to young Chicagoans, the Student Matinees. and its independently owned Member Firms serve clients through a network of Each year, these widely accessible performances at the more than 70 locations in over 20 countries. The company’s more than 3,800 Jack and Catherine Scholl Civic Opera House reach audiences of junior high and professionals provide a host of consulting and internal audit solutions to over 60 high school students, many of whom are experiencing percent of FORTUNE 1000® and 35 percent of opera for the first time. The Foundation has generously supported family FORTUNE Global 500® companies. Protiviti is presentations of The Magic Victrola (2014/15) and The Family Barber (2013/14). proud to provide in-kind consulting services to Lyric Opera is deeply grateful to the Dr. Scholl Foundation for its generous ongoing Lyric Opera of Chicago this season. support of Student Matinees/Performances for Students, commemorating Catherine A. and Jack E. Scholl, who championed cultural and institutional education. J. CHRISTOPHER and ANNE N. REYES Anne and Chris Reyes are prominent members of EARL and BRENDA SHAPIRO FOUNDATION the Lyric family. Immediate past President of Lyric’s Prominent members of the Lyric family for many seasons, Brenda Women’s Board, Anne was recently elected to serve Shapiro and her late husband Earl provided vital support to the on Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive and Lyric Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Unlimited Committees; Chris is also a valued member the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground of the Board of Directors, and serves on its Nominating/ Campaign. The Foundation has cosponsored several mainstage Governance and Finance Committees. Together they productions, most recently The Passenger (2014/15) and this have made important contributions to Lyric as cosponsors of several mainstage Brenda Shapiro season’s presentation of Norma. Lyric is honored to have Brenda productions, most recently Carousel (2014/15) and this season’s My Fair Lady. Shapiro serve on the Board of Directors as well as the Executive, They have staunchly supported Wine Auctions 2009, 2012, and 2015, Lyric’s 60th Production Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited Committees. Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball, and are major supporters of the Annual Campaign. In addition, they provided significant and much appreciated gifts to SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Chris and A leader in the international legal arena, the law firm of Sidley Anne Reyes provided leadership support for Lyric Unlimited’s world premiere of Austin is a generous corporate contributor to arts and culture in Second Nature (2015/16), and Lyric deeply appreciates their leadership gift for this Chicago. Lyric deeply appreciates Sidley Austin’s cosponsorship season’s new opera for youth, Jason and the Argonauts. of Lyric’s new productions of Orfeo ed Euridice (2005/06), Lulu (2008/09), Hercules (2010/11), Werther (2012/13), Rusalka LLOYD E. RIGLER-LAWRENCE E. DEUTSCH FOUNDATION (2013/14), and The Passenger (2014/15). Additionally, Sidley A graduate of the University of Illinois and life-long arts philanthropist Lloyd E. Larry A. Barden Austin has supported Operathon, Fantasy of the Opera, and the Rigler established the Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation in 1977 in Annual Campaign. This season, Sidley Austin LLP generously memory of his partner to provide major support to arts organizations in Los Angeles cosponsors Lyric’s company premiere of Les Troyens. and nationwide. In 1994, the late Mr. Rigler established the Classic Arts Showcase Lyric is proud to have Larry A. Barden, chair of the in an effort to provide free arts programming to those who could not afford to attend firm's Management Committee and member of the live performances. Mr. Rigler’s nephew James Rigler now serves as President of the firm's Executive Committee since 1999, on its Board of Foundation and continues the important legacy established by his late uncle. As Directors and Compensation Committee. Lyric strives to expand its reach and relevance, it is grateful to the Rigler-Deutsch Foundation for its support of the annual Operathon broadcast on 98.7WFMT. This season, the Rigler-Deutsch Foundation also generously cosponsors the Lyric’s company premiere of Les Troyens.

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LIZ STIFFEL THE WALLACE FOUNDATION A passionate devotee of opera and loyal subscriber at Lyric, Liz is a The Wallace Foundation is a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning prominent member of Lyric’s Women’s Board and a longstanding and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for member of the Guild Board of Directors. Liz Stiffel was the Lead everyone. Wallace has an unusual approach: funding projects to test innovative Sponsor of the Renée Fleming Subscriber Appreciation Concert ideas for solving important social problems, conducting research to find out what (2010/11), the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert works and what doesn’t and to fill key knowledge gaps – and then communicating (2013/14), and last season’s See Jane Sing, and she is generously the results to help others. Lyric Opera is the recipient of a multi-phase grant as underwriting the appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto part of the Foundation’s Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative; the grant on PBS Great Performances. She has also supported Lyric’s Building on Greatness is funding research and analysis of Lyric Opera Capital Campaign, and Lyric has named Mezzanine Box 1 in recognition of her audiences, and will reveal ways in which Lyric can significant gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. She has cosponsored maximize its reach in the community. Lyric’s work several mainstage productions, most recently Carousel (2014/15), and this season’s will inform lessons that will be shared with the productions of Das Rheingold and My Fair Lady. Liz Stiffel has also committed a broader field. generous leadership gift in support of Lyric’s Chicago Voices Gala. ROBERTA L. and ROBERT J. WASHLOW MRS. HERBERT A. VANCE and Roberta and Bob Washlow are cherished members of MR. and MRS. WILLIAM C. VANCE the Lyric family. For more than three decades, they have Lyric Opera appreciates the extraordinary generosity and enjoyed attending Lyric performances and special events, leadership of the Vance Family. For more than 20 years, and have generously supported the Annual Campaign. Mrs. Herbert A. Vance provided Lead Sponsorship of Since 1986, the Port, Washlow, and Errant Families Opera in the Neighborhoods, one of Lyric’s most popular sponsored more than 20 Lyric productions. Roberta youth-enrichment programs. The Vances have generously and Bob made a generous commitment to the Breaking sponsored/cosponsored several Lyric premieres and new New Ground Campaign to support Lyric Unlimited activities. The Washlows productions, most recently Oklahoma! (2012/13), The have annually remained valued members of the production sponsorship family, Sound of Music (2013/14), Carousel (2014/15), The King and generously cosponsor this season’s new production of The Magic Flute. Lyric is Carol and William Vance and I (2015/16), and this season’s My Fair Lady. For honored to have Roberta Washlow as an esteemed member of its Board of Directors many years, the Vances have supported young singers and Lyric Unlimited Committee. through their sponsorship of Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance contributed to the Campaign for Excellence and the HELEN and SAM ZELL Breaking New Ground Campaign, and are generous sponsors of the Renée Fleming Helen and Sam Zell are passionate supporters of Initiative. Mr. Vance is Vice President and an esteemed member of Lyric’s Board Chicago’s vibrant cultural scene. They are longtime of Directors, Compensation, and Executive Committees. He also serves on the subscribers to Lyric Opera and have contributed to the Ryan Opera Center Board, of which he is a past President. Mr. Vance was awarded Annual Campaign for many years. They were essential in the 2016 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor, in recognition of his bringing new work to Lyric last season, underwriting the leadership, steadfast support, and many years of devoted service to Lyric Opera. world premiere of Bel Canto. Helen and Sam Zell have previously cosponsored several new productions, most DONNA VAN EEKEREN FOUNDATION recently La Traviata (2013/14), The Passenger (2014/15), and Bel Canto (2015/16), Donna Van Eekeren is a devoted opera fan, Lyric subscriber, and this season are generous cosponsors of Lyric’s new production of Das Rheingold. and generous supporter of the Ryan Opera Center. She enjoys encouraging talented young artists in her roles as a Ryan Opera Center Distinguished Benefactor and Lead Sponsor of Rising Stars in Concert and Exclusive Sponsor of its radio rebroadcast on 98.7WFMT. Reflecting her passion for introducing young people Donna Van Eekeren to opera, the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation has supported Lyric’s Performances for Students, NEXT discount tickets for college students, and Opera in the Neighborhoods, as well as Fantasy of the Opera and as a Singer Sponsor for the Ryan Opera Center. This season, the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation generously cosponsors the Lyric premiere of Les Troyens, having previously cosponsored several mainstage productions. Donna also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to secure Lyric’s future. Executive Chairman of Land O’Frost, Donna Van Eekeren is a valued member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving as Secretary of the Board, on the Executive and Production Sponsorship Committees, and on the Ryan Opera Center Board.

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The Breaking New Ground Campaign was launched in January 2013 to implement the company’s blueprint for a world-class, twenty-first century opera company. This Campaign allows Lyric to continue to produce major productions of the highest caliber, update media, marketing, and audience development programs, and fortify Lyric’s endowment. The current focus of the Campaign is to modernize the stage of the Ardis Krainik Theatre with state-of-the-art equipment. To that extent, we have established a new Insull Society comprised of loyal patrons who are contributing $10,000 or more for this critically important stage project. To join the Insull Society, please call (312) 827-5723. Lyric Opera is grateful to the following donors who have made contributions of $5,000 and above to the Campaign as of September 15, 2016.

Anonymous Brent and Katie Gledhill Caerus Foundation, Inc. Ethel and William Gofen The Monument Trust (UK) Jenner & Block The Negaunee Foundation Jim and Kay Mabie John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Foundation Nuveen Investments Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan OptumRx Sheila and David Ormesher Julie and Roger Baskes Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney PwC David and Orit Carpenter David Ramon* Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross* Nancy W. Knowles John and Ann Amboian Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Robert and Evelyn McCullen Allan and Elaine Muchin Anonymous Northern Trust Abbott and Abbott Fund Susan and Robert E. Wood II The Crown Family Stefan T. Edlis and H. Gael Neeson* Anonymous (2) Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP The Barker Welfare Foundation* Anonymous (2) Marion A. Cameron Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Ann and Reed Coleman* The Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Family Foundation Nancy Dehmlow Julius Frankel Foundation John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell The Harris Family Foundation The Ferguson-Yntema Family Charitable Trust The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Josef and Margot Lakonishok Sue and Melvin Gray* Robert H. Malott Mr. and Mrs. George F. Johnson Stephen A. Kaplan and Alyce K. Sigler Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. William H. Redfield Lavin Family Foundation Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Blythe Jaski McGarvie Lisbeth Cherniack Stiffel Jeffrey C. Neal and Susan J. Cellmer Anne Zenzer Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Connor Edward B. Rouse and Barbara R. Rouse Anonymous Rose L. Shure Trust Alice and John Butler* Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas* Jack and Peggy Crowe Roberta L. Washlow and Robert J. Washlow Maurice and Patricia Frank Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss ITW Edgar D. Jannotta Family Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Anderson NIB Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Pritzker Foundation John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance* Joyce Chelberg* Vinay Couto and Lynn Vincent Ada and Whitney Addington Ann M. Drake James N. and Laurie V. Bay Lois Eisen Bulley & Andrews Lloyd Gerlach, in memory of Mary Ann Gerlach* Amy and Paul Carbone Virginia and Gary Gerst* Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Considine Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein

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Breaking New Ground - continued

Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and John H. Krehbiel, Jr.* Howard Solomon and Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ David J. Varnerin* Michal C. Wadsworth Patricia Hyde W.K. Kellogg Foundation David and Linda Wesselink Susan M. Miller* Owen and Linda Youngman* Near North Chapter* Anonymous William C. and Nancy Richardson* Mrs. John H. Andersen* Robert M. Arensman Candace and Gary Ridgway* Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr.* Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden Collin and Lili Roche E. M. Bakwin Jane B. and John C. Colman Marsha Serlin Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Mitch Crask, Ph.D. Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil* Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield* Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Mary Stowell Howard E. Jessen Drs. George and Sally Dunea Dr. Anne M. Johasz* Daniel Groteke and Patricia Taplick Anonymous Burt and Mary Ann Lewis* Dr. Mona J. Hagyard American Airlines Maura Ann McBreen Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Matt and Carrie Parr Carrie and Harry Hightman Diane and Michael Beemer* Karen and Tom Phillips* Capt. Bernardo Iorgulesco USMC Memorial Fund Ross and Patricia D. Bender* Ellie Radvanovsky* Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Sir Andrew Davis and Lady Davis The Rhoades Foundation* John and Mary Kohlmeier Erika E. Erich Norman Sackar* Richard and Susan Levy Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Linda Samuelson and Joel Howell* Lester and Mary Jane Marriner James R. Grimes Claudia Saran Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hay Alan Schriesheim* Kate B. Morrison Carl J. Hildner* Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Smith Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers James and Mary Houston Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Allan and Meline Pickus Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Hull Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher Rodd M. Schreiber and Susan Hassan Schreiber The King Family Foundation Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Ilene Simmons Reinhardt H. and Shirley R. Jahn Foundation* Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Mrs. John Stanek Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Virginia Tobiason* Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Kenneth R. Norgan Richard and Marietta Taft* Gwenyth B. Warton Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander* Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp* Pam and David Waud Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. U.S. Bank* Mrs. John A. Wing

*Insull Society Member: Gifts of $10,000 or more allocated to the stage renovation. Lyric Opera is extremely grateful to the many donors who have made gifts of less than $5,000 to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Space limitations prevent listing the names of these donors but their generosity is sincerely appreciated. Look To The Future – Endowed Chairs and Programs ENDOWED CHAIRS William E. and Mary Gannon Hay Puccini LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED FUNDS The Women’s Board General Director Endowed Endowed Chair Estate of Robert and Isabelle Bass Chair The Guild Board of Directors Verdi Endowed George F. and Linda L. Brusky Youth In Loving Memory Of Ardis Krainik Chair Education Endowment Fund John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Music Wagner Endowed Chair – A Gift From An Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund Director Endowed Chair Anonymous Donor John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Concertmaster Howard A. Stotler Chorus Master Endowed Endowed Chair Chair RYAN OPERA CENTER ENDOWED Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Costume Director Chapters’ Endowed Chair For Education FUNDS Endowed Chair In Memory Of Alfred Glasser Thomas Doran Mary-Louise and James S. Aagaard Lighting The Ryan Opera Center Board Opera Center Edgar D. Jannotta Family Designer Endowed Chair Director Endowed Chair Philip G. Lumpkin In Honor Of Duane Schuler Robert Marks Jannotta Family Ryan Opera Center Music Estate of Marjorie Mayhall Robert and Ellen Marks American Opera Director Endowed Chair Endowed Chair Richard Pearlman Charitable Trust Fund for Music Robert and Ellen Marks Ryan Opera Center Estate of Raymond I. and Alice M. Skilling Baroque Opera Endowed Chair – A Gift From Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair An Anonymous Donor Lois B. Siegel In Honor Of Gianna Rolandi Joanne Silver Mr. and Mrs. William H. Redfield Bel Canto Allan and Elaine Muchin Production and Opera Endowed Chair The Lois L. Ward Trust Technical Director Endowed Chair Boyd Edmonston & Edward Warro Endowment W. James and Maxine P. Farrell French Opera Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Endowed Chair Fund Endowed Chair Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Irma Parker German Opera Endowed Chair In Memory Of Harold Beider The NIB Foundation Italian Opera Endowed Chair LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED PROGRAM PRODUCTION ENDOWMENT FUND Regenstein Foundation Mozart Endowed Chair Distinguished Conductor Award James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer In Memory Of Ruth Regenstein Sarah and A. Watson Armour III Joanne Silver

November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 53 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Major Contributors – Special Events and Project Support

Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of special events and projects. Listings include contributors whose gifts of $5,000 and above were received by September 15, 2016.

Annual Meeting Dinner 2016 Opera Ball Operathon Merchandise Sponsor Strategy&, part of the PwC network ITW Fellowes, Inc. The PrivateBank Northern Trust Overture Society Luncheons Audience Development Initiative Opera Ball Grand March Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau The Wallace Foundation Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Susan M. Miller Backstage Tours Opening Night Gala and Opera Ball Fund Amy and Paul Carbone Abbott Planned Giving Seminars BMO Harris Bank William Blair & Company Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts closerlook, inc. Morgan Stanley (2) Caerus Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buchbinder Projected English Titles With Matching Funding by: Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Family Amy and Paul Carbone Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Renée Fleming Initiative The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Mr. and Mrs. Lester Crown Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Anonymous Cast Parties Lois and Steve Eisen Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Joyce and Ed Dlugopolski Eisen Family Foundation The Crown Family Donald and Anne Edwards Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell J. Thomas Hurvis An Anonymous Women’s Board Member Daniel Fischel and Sylvia Neil The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Stephen Kohl and Mark Tilton Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Robert and Evelyn McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and Season Preview Concert Anne Zenzer John H. Krehbiel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/Patricia Celebrating Plácido Concert Jenner & Block Hyde BMO Harris Bank Michael and Lindy Keiser Lake Geneva Chapter The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Spring Musical Celebration Chicago Voices Gala Benefit Concert Nancy W. Knowles Lead Sponsor: Lenny Family Foundation Lead Sponsor: Liz Stiffel Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Zurich Blythe Jaski McGarvie Supporting Sponsor: Exclusive Media Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mitchell Make It Better Media J. Thomas Hurvis Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy Lead Corporate Sponsor: Rosy and Jose Luis Prado Premium Patrons: Kirkland & Ellis LLP Prince Charitable Trust Bain & Company Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn Greg and Mamie Case Diamond Record Sponsor: J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes The Chicago Group at Morgan Stanley Brent and Katie Gledhill Ropes & Gray LLP Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and ITW Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan John H. Krehbiel, Jr. Gold Record Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Cole Meredith Bluhm-Wolf Gerald A. and Karen A. Kolschowsky Foundation, Honorable Corinne Wood Inc. Costumes and Canapés U.S. Bank/Marsha Cruzan Dr. and Mrs. Mark F. Kozloff Albert and Rita Lacher KPMG LLP Operathon Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Innovation Initiative Ardmore Associates Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Mitchell Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan Walgreens Quarles & Brady LLP 98.7WFMT Reed Smith LLP Itzhak Perlman in Recital J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis Operathon Challenge Grants Betsy and Andy Rosenfield Amsted Industries Foundation Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Lyric Signature Events Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi PwC Sir Andrew Davis and Gianna Rolandi Skadden/Rodd Schreiber and Susan Hassan United Scrap Metal, Inc. Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Nancy S. Searle Lyric Opera Chapters Spencer Stuart Official Airline Lyric Opera Overture Society Liz Stiffel American Airlines Mr. and Mrs. James McClung UL LLC Mr. and Mrs. Allen Muchin Opening Night Gala Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Aon Dr. David Thurn

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Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of Lyric Unlimited programs. Listings include contributors of gifts of $5,000 and above received by September 15, 2016. With Major Support from Caerus Foundation, Inc. An Afternoon of Chamber Music Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation Additional Support: The Wallace Foundation John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Anderson Envestnet Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Charlie Parker’s Yardbird Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ The Brinson Foundation Eisen Family Foundation Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Elaine Frank The Ferguson-Yntema Family Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield Helyn D. Goldenberg Patricia Hyde Kenneth R. Norgan The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation – NiSource Morris & Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund Nuveen Investments Chicago Voices Judith Z. and Steven W. Lewis Family Satter Family Foundation Leadership Funding: The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Donna Van Eekeren Foundation J. Thomas Hurvis Charitable Trust The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Molex Pre-Opera Talks Ford Foundation Morgan Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Boshell, Jr. Northern Trust James and Michele Young Additional Support: Matt and Carrie Parr Senior Matinee The Chicago Community Trust Rosy and Jose Luis Prado Buehler Family Foundation City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Foundation Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund and Special Events Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Lannan Foundation Eisen Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer The Retirement Research Foundation Chicago Voices Fest The Siragusa Foundation J. Thomas Hurvis LONGER! LOUDER! WAGNER! Bank of America The Second City Wagner Companion Student Backstage Tours The Wallace Foundation Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund General Support Youth Opera Council Leadership Funding: Lyric Express The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Tawani Foundation Terry J. Medhurst Penelope and Robert Steiner Additional Support: NEXT Student Ticket Program Anonymous (2) Leadership Funding: Baxter International, Inc. The Grainger Foundation Helen Brach Foundation

With Major Support provided from the Stars of Lyric Opera Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund at Millennium Park

Chicago Public Schools Bus Scholarship Opera Residencies in Schools Lead Sponsor: Anonymous Anonymous closerlook, inc. U.S. Bank Foundation Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. BNY Mellon Cosponsors: Jason and the Argonauts Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Anonymous Lead Sponsor: Polk Bros. Foundation Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Crain-Maling Foundation Performances for Students Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Baird Cosponsors: Greg and Annie Jones/The Edgewater Funds Bulley & Andrews Anonymous (2) Allan and Elaine Muchin Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/Judy Dover Foundation Lois B. Siegel Guitelman & ALAS Wings Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Sipi Metals Corp. General Mills Foundation Walter Family Foundation Music Performance Trust Fund and Film Funds John Hart and Carol Prins Wintrust Community Banks Dr. Scholl Foundation Additional Support: Segal Family Foundation Opera in the Neighborhoods Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Fox Hill Trust Anonymous Donna Van Eekeren Foundation

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CHICAGO VOICES GALA CONCERT Feb 4 EXCITING CONCERTS, CELEBRATING PLÁCIDO MUSICAL THEATER, AND Mar 9 ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENTS CHARLIE PARKER’S YARDBIRD Schnyder Mar 24 & 26 Enjoy more flexibility than LAWRENCE BROWNLEE ERIC OWENS ever before — Create Your IN RECITAL Own package with opera Apr 9 (see page 33), musical, and select special event tickets ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL — and save! Apr 23 MY FAIR LADY Lerner & Loewe Apr 28 – May 21

.. | LYRICOPERA.ORG LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO EXPERIENCE The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

Dan Novak Craig Terry Julia Faulkner Renée Fleming Faculty Director Music Director Director of Vocal Studies Advisor Julia Faulkner The Ryan Opera Center Jannotta Family The Elizabeth F. Cheney Gianna Rolandi Board Endowed Chair Endowed Chair Foundation W. Stephen Smith Voice Instruction Robert and Ellen Marks Vocal Studies Program Ensemble Endowed Chair in honor of Gianna Rolandi

Piotr Beczała Deborah Birnbaum Sir Andrew Davis Matthew A. Epstein Renée Fleming Enrique Mazzola Gerald Martin Moore Eric Owens Sondra Radvanovsky Guest Master Artists

Victor Asunción Soprano Soprano Soprano Mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Alan Darling HLENGIWE DIANA ANN LINDSAY ANNIE Irina Feoktistova MKHWANAZI NEWMAN TOOMEY METZGER ROSEN Laurann Gilley Sharon Peterson Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Celeste Rue The Susan and Richard P. Susan Ipsen Richard O. Ryan an Anonymous Donor Friends of Eric Weimer Kiphart Family Mrs. J. W. Richard W. Shepro Oliver Dragon Pedro Yanez Drs. Funmi and Van Gorkom and Coaching Staff Sola Olopade Lindsay E. Roberts Doris Laser Derek Matson Marina Vecci Alessandra Visconti Melissa Wittmeier Foreign Language Instruction

Dawn Arnold CHICAGO VOICES GALA CONCERT Katie Klein Elise Sandell Acting and Movement Feb 4 Instruction Contralto Tenor Tenor Tenor Tenor LAUREN ALEC JESSE JONATHAN MINGJIE Orit Carpenter EXCITING CONCERTS, CELEBRATING PLÁCIDO DECKER CARLSON DONNER JOHNSON LEI Performance Psychology Mar 9 Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Roger Pines an Anonymous Donor Stepan Company Robert C. Marks Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. and Guest Lecturer and MUSICAL THEATER, AND Thierer Family Susan M. Miller William C. Vance Patricia Frank Consultant CHARLIE PARKER’S YARDBIRD Schnyder Foundation Artistic/Production ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENTS Personnel Mar 24 & 26 Kelly Kuo Conductor

Enjoy more flexibility than Matthew Ozawa LAWRENCE BROWNLEE ERIC OWENS Elise Sandell ever before — Create Your Directors IN RECITAL Own package with opera Sarah Hatten Apr 9 Wigs and Makeup (see page 33), musical, Peggy Stenger and select special event tickets ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL Stage Manager Baritone Baritone Bass-baritone Bass Pianist Theresa Ham EMMETT TAKAOKI BRADLEY PATRICK MARIO ANTONIO Lucy Lindquist — O’HANLON ONISHI SMOAK GUETTI MARRA and save! Apr 23 Maureen Reilly Wardrobe Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by MY FAIR LADY Lerner & Loewe Lois B. Siegel Renée Fleming The Elizabeth F. The C. G. Pinnell Heidi Heutel Bohn Administration Drs. Joan and Russ Foundation Cheney Foundation Family Lawrence O. Corry Jimmy Byrne Zajtchuk International Philip G. Lumpkin Manager Apr 28 – May 21 Foundation for Arts Laura Chambers and Culture Administrative Coordinator Wendy Skoczen Staff Librarian

.. | LYRICOPERA.ORG November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 57 Alumni Perform Around the World in 2016/17

KATHLEEN KIM, JOSEPH KAISER, soprano tenor Los Angeles Philharmonic Vienna State Opera Nixon in China Arabella

GREGORY KUNDE, , tenor soprano Teatro dell’Opera (Rome) Angers Nantes Opéra Andrea Chénier La bohème

EMILY FONS, MARJORIE OWENS, mezzo-soprano soprano Opéra de Lille Washington Concert Opera La Cenerentola Leonore (original version of Fidelio)

STEPHEN POWELL, DAVID PORTILLO, baritone tenor San Francisco Opera (Vienna) The Makropulos Case Ariodante

WILL LIVERMAN, baritone English National Opera at The Hackney Empire Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized as one of the premier professional artist-development programs in the world. That standing is maintained by providing the finest emerging singers with high-level training and performance experience which prepares them for major international careers. To make a gift in support of the Ryan Opera Center’s efforts, or for more information, please visit lyricopera.org/ryanoperacenter, or call Meaghan Stainback at 312.827.5691. LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center

Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their contributions in support of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, one of the world’s premier artist development programs. Listings include contributors whose gifts of $5,000 and above were received between July 1, 2015 and September 15, 2016. Artist Support, Special Events, General Support and Project Sponsors Aria Society ($100,000 and above) Duds for Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Heidi Heutel Bohn Platinum Distinguished Benefactors Lawrence O. Corry ($50,000 to $99,999) Anne Gross Anonymous Final Auditions Lauter McDougal Family Foundation The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Distinguished Benefactors The Cozad Family ($25,000 to $49,999) The Susan and Richard P. Kiphart Family Foreign Language Instruction Ingrid Peters Carl A. and Fern B. Gaensslen Ensemble Friends Charitable Giving Fund Mezzo-soprano Lindsay Metzger and baritone ($10,000 to $24,999) Erma S. Medgyesy Takaoki Onishi in a duet from The Barber of Paul and Robert Barker Foundation Seville as part of “Rising Stars in Concert” (2016). Guest Master Artist Hal Coon The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. James M. Denny Launchpad Erika Erich Marcus Boggs Michael and Sally Feder Rising Stars in Concert Thierer Family Foundation Sue and Melvin Gray Miriam U. Hoover Lead Sponsor: Master Classes Illinois Arts Council Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Memorial Fund Martha A. Hesse Julian Family Foundation Sponsors: Nix Lauridsen and Virginia Croskery Lauridsen Ann M. Drake National Auditions Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Foundation Don and Abby Funk American Airlines Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Sue and Melvin Gray The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Howard Family Foundation Renée Fleming Master Class Phyllis Neiman Patricia A. Kenney and Gregory J. O’Leary The Susan and Richard P. Kiphart Family Julian Family Foundation Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud The George L. Shields Foundation Lazard Training Program Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Howard A. Vaughan, Jr. Dan and Patty Walsh Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley OptumRx Voice Instruction Walter Family Foundation Anonymous Dr. David H. Whitney and Dr. Juliana Chyu Debbie K. Wright Additional Support: The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen Mary Ellen Hennessy Artist Circle Stephen A. Kaplan and Alyce K. Sigler Jennifer L. Stone ($5,000 to $9,999) Anonymous (3) Rising Stars in Concert Broadcast WFMT Recital Series Lester S. Abelson Foundation Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Julie and Roger Baskes L. Robert Artoe C. Bekerman, M.D. Rising Stars in Concert Reception Workshop Performances Jennifer Bellini Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Martha A. Hesse Peter and Kelley Conway Tamara Conway Anne Megan Davis Thomas Doran Fred L. Drucker and Hon. Rhoda Sweeney Drucker James and Mary Houston Leslie Fund, Inc. Margo and Michael Oberman and Family Genevieve Phelps Mrs. M. James Termondt Marilee and Richard Wehman Harriet Weinstein Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk

November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 59 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO The Overture Society

The Overture Society consists of those esteemed supporters who have designated a special gift, through bequests, trusts, or other planned giving arrangements, to benefit Lyric Opera in the future. These generous gifts ensure Lyric Opera’s artistic progress well into the twenty-first century for the benefit of future Lyric audiences. Lyric Opera is honored to acknowledge these members of the Overture Society: Bel Canto Benefactors These Overture Society members have made a major planned gift to Lyric Opera as well as a generous annual gift. For information about the Bel Canto Benefactors, please call Jonathan Siner, Lyric’s Senior Director of Planned Giving, at (312) 827-5677. Anonymous (15) Renée Crown Josephine E. Heindel Susan M. Miller Charles Chris Shaw Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Thomas Doran Concordia Hoffmann David and Justine K. Mintzer Lois B. Siegel Louise Abrahams Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ericson Edgar D. Jannotta James and Mary Beth Morehouse Ilene Simmons Dr. Whitney Addington Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. John and Kerma Karoly Allan and Elaine Muchin Larry G. Simpson Karen G. Andreae Dr. and Mrs. Paul Y. Feng Kip Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Murphy Craig Sirles Catherine Aranyi Robert F. Finke James C. Kemmerer David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Mrs. Jay Spaulding L. Robert Artoe Jack M. and Marsha S. Firestone LeRoy and Laura Klemt John H. Nelson Lisbeth Cherniack Stiffel Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Roy Fisher Nancy W. Knowles John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. James P. Stirling Marlys A. Beider Elaine Frank Dr. Petra B. Krauledat and Joan L. Pantsios Mary Stowell Julie Anne Benson Maurice J. and Patricia Frank Dr. W. Peter Hansen Irma Parker Carla M. Thorpe Merrill and Judy Blau Rhoda and Henry S. Frank Dr. William R. Lawrence André and Julia Pernet Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Ann Blickensderfer Richard J. Franke Thomas and Lise Lawson Frances Pietch Phil and Paula Turner Dr. Gregory L. Boshart George and Mary Ann Gardner Carol L. Linne Kenneth Porrello and Mrs. Elizabeth Upjohn-Mason Danolda (Dea) Brennan James K. Genden and Philip G. Lumpkin Sherry McFall Joan and Marco Weiss George F. and Linda L. Brusky Alma Koppedraijer Daniel T. Manoogian Nathaniel W. Pusey Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Linda Budzik Sue and Melvin Gray Robert C. Marks Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Claudia L. Winkler Christopher Carlo and Harry J. Griffiths, M.D. Paul Mavros Lyn and Bill Redfield Florence Winters Robert Chaney Julian W. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Joan L. Richards Dr. Robert G. Zadylak David W. Carpenter William E. and Mary Gannon Hay Nancy Lauter McDougal Chatka Ruggiero Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk James W. Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy Bill Melamed Mary T. Schafer Edward T. Zasadil Paula Hannaway Crown Mrs. John C. Hedley Margaret and Craig Milkint Martha P. Schneider Anne Zenzer Society Members Anonymous (44) Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Cottey Ms. Geraldine Haracz Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Malatesta Keith A. Reed and Valerie and Joseph Abel B. A. Coussement Andrew Hatchell Jeanne Randall Malkin Beth Kesterson Reed Carol A. Abrioux Morton and Una Creditor William P. Hauworth Ann Chassin Mallow Michael and Susan “Holly” Reiter Judy Allen Kathryn M. Cunningham Dr. and Mrs. David J. Hayden Dr. and Mrs. Karl Lee Manders Evelyn R. Richer Mrs. Robert L. Anderson Donald A. Deutsch Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Mrs. John Jay Markham Jennie M. Righeimer Elizabeth M. Ashton Phyllis Diamond Ronald G. Hedberg James Massie and Gerald L. Ritholz Richard N. Bailey Roger Dickinson Mary Mako Helbert Dr. Christine Winter Massie Charles and Marilynn Rivkin David G. Baker Ms. Janet E. Diehl Martha A. Hesse Michael M. and Diane Mazurczak Howard M. and Mary Raffetto- Susann Ball Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dillon Stephanie and Allen Hochfelder James G. and Laura G. McCormick Robins Constance and Liduina Barbantini Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Dobroski Mrs. Marion Hoffman Gia and Paul McDermott Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts, M.D., Margaret Basch Ms. Barbara J. Doerner James and Mary Lunz Houston William F. McHugh in memory of Robert Kyts Mrs. Bill Beaton Thomas M. Dolan H. Eileen Howard Florence D. McMillan Mrs. Beth Wheeler Rome Alvin R. Beatty Mary Louise Duhamel Joseph H. Huebner Leoni Zverow McVey and James and Janet Rosenbaum Lynn Bennett Mrs. Alfred V. Dunkin, Jr. Kenneth N. Hughes J. William McVey Dr. John Gregory Russo Joan I. Berger Kathy Dunn Michael Huskey Martina M. Mead Joseph C. Russo Barbara Bermudez Richard L. Eastline Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Mr. and Mrs. Leland V. Meader Dennis Ryan Patrick J. Bitterman Carol A. Eastman Memorial Fund Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Melamed Louise M. Ryssmann M. J. Black Lowell and Judy Eckberg Barbara A. Joabson Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Mesrobian Eugene Rzym, in memory of Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz Lucy A. Elam, in memory of John Arthur Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyers Adaline Rzym Ned and Raynette Boshell Elizabeth Elam Laurence P. Johnson Ms. Barbara Terman Michaels David Sachs David Boyce Mr. and Mrs. Don Elleman Nancy E. Johnson Marilyn E. Miller Mrs. Philip H. Schaff, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Boone Brackett Cherelynn A. Elliott Roy A. Johnson Edward S. and Barbara L. Mills Douglas M. Schmidt Robert and Phyllis Brauer Terrence M. W. Ellsworth Ms. Barbara Mair Jones BettyAnn Mocek and Franklin R. Schmidt Mrs. William A. Briggs Joseph R. Ender Janet Jones Adam R. Walker Lois K. Schmidt Candace Balfour Broecker and the Dr. James A. Eng Moreen C. Jordan Robert and Lois Moeller Donald Seibert Estate of Howard W. Broecker Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Engel Dr. Anne Juhasz Dr. Virginia Saft Mond Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Shaw Leona and Daniel Bronstein Martha L. Faulhaber Mr. Theodore Kalogeresis Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor Mette and David Shayne Kathryn Y. Brown Nadine Ferguson Stuart Kane Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. Munoz David A. Sherman Richard M. and Andrea J. Brown Felicia Finkelman Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Dr. Herbert and Brigitte Neuhaus Jared Shlaes Jacqueline Brumlik Darlene and Kenneth Fiske Kenneth Kelling Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Nickels Dr. Alfred L. and Mildred Siegel Donna Brunsma Mr. and Mrs. John C. Forbes Paul R. Keske Edward A. Nieminen Joanne Silver Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bruske III Barbara Gail Franch Chuck and Kathy Killman Florence C. Norstrom Dr. Ira Singer Steven and Helen Buchanan James Victor Franch Diana Hunt King Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Oliver, Jr. Joan M. Skepnek Dr. Mary Louise Hirsh Burger and Ms. Susan Frankel Neil King Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson Norman and Mirella Smith Mr. William Burger Thomas H. Franks, Ph.D. Esther G. Klatz Stephen S. Orphanos Joan M. Solbeck Muriel A. Burnet Allen J. Frantzen R. William Klein, Jr. Jonathan Orser Mary Soleiman Lisa Bury Dr. Paul Froeschl J. Peter Kline Robert W. Parsons, M.D. Elaine Soter Robert J. Callahan Marie and Gregory Fugiel Helen Kohr George R. Paterson Ms. Geraldine A. Spatz Patrick V. Casali Sheilah Purcell Garcia, Lady Witton Dr. Bruce Korth Dr. Joan E. Patterson Philip and Sylvia Spertus Esther Charbit Susan Boatman Garland Shirley Krsinich George Pepper, M.D. James A. Staples Jeffrey K. Chase, J.D. Scott P. George Mary S. Kurz Elizabeth Anne Peters Sherie B. Stein Ramona Choos Mr. Lyle Gillman Larry Lapidus Susanne P. Petersson K. M. Stelletello J. Salvatore L. Cianciolo John F. Gilmore Barbara K. Larsen Genevieve M. Phelps J. Allyson Stern Heinke K. Clark John A. Goldstein Millicent Leibfritz Karen and Dick Pigott Carol A. Stitzer Robert and Margery Coen Dr. J. Brian Greis Ernest L. Lester Ms. Lois Polakoff Norene W. Stucka Dr. and Mrs. Peter V. Conroy James R. Grimes Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Levy Martilias A. Porreca, CFP Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Stuffers Sharon Conway Patricia Grogan Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. Lewicky Mrs. Edward S. Price Emily J. Su Sarah J. Cooney Carolyn Hallman Carole F. Liebson Robert L. Rappel, Jr. Peggy Sullivan Dr. W. Gene Corley Family Carl J. Halperin Doris C. Lorz Sherrie Kahn Reddick Sherwin A. Swartz Joseph E. Corrigan Capt. Martin Hanson USN (Ret) Eva Lutovsky Mr. and Mrs. John C. Telander

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Cheryl L. Thaxton Ultmann Family Charitable Albert Wang Claude M. Weil Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson Lauritz K. Thomsen Remainder Unitrust Louella Krueger Ward Eric Weimer and Edwin Hanlon Nora Winsberg Karen Hletko Tiersky Marlene A. Van Skike Boyd Edmonston & Edward Warro Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weinberg David G. Winter Myron Tiersky Raita Vilnins Endowment Fund Joanna L. Weiss Brien and Cathy Wloch Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Dr. Malcolm Vye Karl N. Wechter James M. Wells Mrs. William Wunder Jean M. Turnmire Darcy Lynn Walker Patricia M. Wees Mrs. Melville W. Wendell Dr. Debra L. Zahay Paul and Judith Tuszynski Gary T. Walther Mrs. Richard H. Wehman Sandra Wenner Daniel R. Zillmann Caroline C. Wheeler Audrey A. Zywicki Estate Gifts The following estates have generously provided gifts of bequests and other planned gifts to Lyric Opera. Due to space limitations, listings include all bequests received from July 1, 2011 to the present. With deepest regards, Lyric Opera commemorates those departed friends who have honored us with this most profound commitment. Anonymous (2) Dr. Thomas R. Du Buque Deborah Jannotta Mrs. Oliver Nickels Michael N. Shallow Beth Ann Alberding Mohr Mrs. Ray Duncan Amyl W. Johnson, Jr. Joan Ruck Nopola Sidney N. Shure and Rose L. Shure Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson Armour III Bettie B. Dwinell Diana T. Jones Rex N. Olsen Philip and David Slesur Family Trust James Ascareggi Kelli Gardner Emery Joseph M. Kacena Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Olson Marilyn J. Snoble Elsa E. Bandi William J. Evans Sherry Kelley Mary G. Oppenheim Jay Spaulding Vincent Barresi Lynette Flowers Mrs. Israel Kirsh Richard Pearlman Charitable Trust Clarke and Adine Stayman Trusts Velma Berry Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Russell V. Kohr Fund for Music James L. Stein Rev. Dr. Warren Best In memory of Carl and Fern Anne C. Lacovic Seymour H. Persky Charitable Trust Howard A. Stotler Edward F. Blettner Marital Trust Gaensslen Marjorie Lanterman Ira J. Peskind Gerald Sunko, M.D. Joanell C. Breen Dr. Martin L. Gecht and Francey Rosalie Loeding Helen Petersen Joseph Tiritilli Elizabeth Capilupo Gecht Arthur B. Logan Sidney L. Port Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Ellen Cole Charitable Remainder Carlyn E. Goettsch Mary Longbrake Jack and Eleanor Portis Annuity Trust Trust Shirley and Benjamin Gould Eva Lutovsky Lyn Redfield Dr. John E. Ultmann Robert P. Cooke Endowment Fund Marjorie A. Mayhall George T. Rhodes Dr. Paul D. Urnes Nelson D. Cornelius Allen Greenberger Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Harry A. Root John H. Utley and Mary L. Utley Marianne Deson-Herstein, Lester and Betty Guttman Alfred L. McDougal H. Cary Ross Trust in memory of Samuel and Elaine H. Hansen Renate Moser Margaret R. Sagers Sheila von Wiese-Mack Sarah Deson Kenneth L. Harder Trust Doris A. Murdoch Thomas W. Scheuer Lydia Walkowiak Jane Warner Dick, in honor of John C. Hedley Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg S. Leder (Lee) Schiff James M. Wells Edison Dick Margot S. Hertz Foundation Roy Schmaltz Paul and Virginia Wilcox Christopher D. Doemel James and Gail Hickey Dawn Clark Netsch Edwin J. and Margaret W. Seeboeck Josephine S. Dryer Dagmar Hurbanek John and Maynette Neundorf Dr. Joseph Semrow Commemorative Gifts Gifts of $500 and above contributed in the name of a friend, loved one, or colleague are a unique expression of thoughtfulness. In Memory Of: William Laird Kleine-Ahlbrandt Dr. Robert J. Strzyz Paula Getman Robert G. Bartle from Sheila Ann Hegy from Dr. Bernadette Strzyz from Concierge Unlimited International from Mrs. Robert G. Bartle Richard P. Kiphart Stephen A. Thau William and Ethel Gofen John R. Blair from Steven Ashbury from Janet D. Thau from Phil and Sylvia Spertus from Barbara Blair Leslie Mastroianni Sheila Von Wiese Caryn Harris Flora Boemi Lisbeth Stiffel from Debra and Edward Platz from the Comer Family Foundation from her many friends and family Dr. Bruce A. Korth Nancy Wald Mary Pat Hay Sandra Box from Karin Korth from an Anonymous Donor from Douglas R. Hoffman from Barbara Box Millicent Leibfritz Ruth and Irving Waldshine Edgar D. Jannotta from Sandra L. Grung Martha A. Boyce from Linda Kutt from Marcia Purze and Deane Ellis from David E. Boyce Caroline Huebner John A. Leer, Jr. M.D. Dale E. Wooley from Kim and Steve Theiss Edwin Conger from Mary Anne Leer from Regina Janes from an Anonymous Donor Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Armida Melino Melone Nikolay Zhizhin from Don and Abby Funk James W. Cozad from Bernadette McCarthy from Larisa Zhizhin from Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. James Margot and Josef Lakonishok Hugo Melvoin In Honor Of: from Liz and Arsen H. Manugian Laurence Davis from Lois Melvoin from R. Charles Rudesill Julie and Roger Baskes Jeanne Randall Malkin Virginia Byrne Mooney from Jerry and Kathy Biederman from Lynn Barr Lois Dunn from Kathleen Vondran from Kathy Dunn Peter Wender Sue Niemi Naomi M. Nash and Lawrence Nash David Q. Bell from Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Blatt Hon. Richard J. Elrod from Lawrence T. Nash, M.D. from Marilyn Elrod from Mary A. Bell Susan Noyes Dr. Antonio E. Navarrete Mary A. Bell from Ronald and Julie Allen Mary Ann Gerlach from Virginia Navarrete from Lloyd Gerlach from David Q. Bell Ellen O’Connor Kenneth G. Pigott Janet Burch from Leonard Lavin Betty Rae Gilbert from Tully Family Foundation from the family of Betty R. Gilbert from Neil and Diana King Carol Lavin Bernick Dr. Robert A. Pringle Paul and Amy Carbone and the Lavin Family Foundation Catherine Graham from Marla McCormick Pringle from Liz Stiffel from Mr. Paul Reilly Jr. and Dr. William Richardson Bertha Rabin Ms. Diane Atwood from Exelon Lewis E. Grimes from Dr. Sondra C. Rabin from an Anonymous Donor Lester and Renée Crown Richard O. Ryan Marilyn and Roland Resnick from Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow from Michael and Sally Feder Margaret Ballard Hall from J. Peter Kline and Julio Padin, Jr. from Ernita Cooper Sir Andrew Davis and Gianna Rolandi Davis Mary Ladish Selander Howard Robins from James Baughman and from Feitler Family Fund Laura Ladish Jacobson from Mary, Michael, Susan, Deborah Morris Baughman Suzanne Singer from Mary Ladish Selander and his many friends and her family Lois Eisen from James N. and Laurie V. Bay Dr. Sheldon K. Schiff from Peggy and James Swartchild Meaghan Stainback Deborah Jannotta from Mrs. Sheldon K. Schiff from Sandra L. Grung Kay and Craig Tuber from Terry J. Medhurst Stephen Schulson Sonia Florian Liz Stiffel Mrs. Edgar D. Janotta from Susan Buckman Schulson from Sandra L. Grung from an Anonymous Donor from Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Dr. Alan J. Shapiro Regan Friedmann Michael McGuinnis Lee and Billye Jennings from his many friends and family from Alfred G. Goldstein from Peggy and James Swartchild Kay and Craig Tuber

November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 61 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Corporate Partnerships

Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and sincerely appreciates the generosity of the following distinguished corporate contributors. The following list includes donors whose gifts or pledges were received by September 15, 2016. For more information about corporate partnership opportunities, please contact Daniel Moss, Lyric’s Director of Institutional Partnerships at (312) 827-5693 or [email protected]. ARIA SOCIETY • $100,000 and above

PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR • $50,000 to $99,999

GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR • $25,000 to $49,999

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR BENEFACTOR KD Mailing Service $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $7,499 MWM Consulting Alexander & Alexander, Attorneys at Law Baird Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. BNY Mellon General Mills Foundation TAYLAR The Chicago Group at Morgan Stanley Italian Village Restaurants Chicago Title and Trust Company Foundation Molex FRIEND Evans Food Group Sahara Enterprises, Inc. $1,000 to $1,999 OPERA America Shure Incorporated Concierge Unlimited International The PrivateBank Draper and Kramer, Incorporated Quarles & Brady LLP BRAVO CIRCLE Kinder Morgan Foundation Reed Smith LLP $3,500 to $4,999 Michuda Construction, Inc. Spencer Stuart Corporate Suites Network Midwest Cargo Systems, Inc. Starshak Winzenburg & Co. Invesco S&C Foundation Wintrust Community Banks Lazard Asset Management Turks’ Greenhouses Old Republic International Corporation PREMIER BENEFACTOR SUSTAINER $7,500 to $9,999 IMPRESARIO $500 to $999 Amsted Industries Foundation $2,000 to $3,499 Law Office of Phillip Brigham LLC Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation American Agricultural Insurance Company Children’s Law Group LLC Thermos LLC BBJ Linen Carl Johnson’s Gallery in Galena Envestnet BNSF Foundation Rooney Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP Ropes & Gray LLP Enterprise Holdings Foundation William Blair & Company Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Matching Gifts A special thank you to the following companies for matching their employees’ gifts to Lyric Opera of Chicago. Anonymous (2) CME Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Pfizer Foundation Allstate Giving Program CNA Foundation Kirkland & Ellis PNC Foundation Aon Foundation ConAgra Lannan Foundation Polk Bros. Foundation ArcelorMittal Emerson Electric John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur The Retirement Research Foundation AT&T Foundation GE Foundation Foundation The Rhoades Foundation Bank of America Foundation General Mills Foundation Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s Skadden Baxter International Foundation Goldman Sachs Morgan Stanley UBS Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund Graham Holdings Motorola Foundation U.S. Bank Foundation BMO Harris Bank Foundation IBM Corporation Northern Trust Company The Warranty Group Helen Brach Foundation ITW Foundation Peak6 W. K. Kellogg Foundation Caterpillar Foundation Inc. Johnson & Johnson Peoples Gas W. W. Grainger Inc. Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Johnson Controls Foundation PepsiCo Foundation For purposes of recognition, we are pleased to combine matching gifts with an individual’s personal gift. If your employer has a matching gift program, please request a matching gift form through your Human Resources or Community Affairs office, and send it to us along with your contribution. Special Thanks • American Airlines for its 35 year partnership as the Official Airline of Lyric Opera of Chicago. • Jenner & Block and Craig C. Martin, Partner, for the firm’s pro bono legal services throughout the year. • Strategy& and Vinay Couto, Principal, as well as PwC and John Oleniczak, Midwest Region Assurance Managing Partner, and Paul Anderson, Retired Senior Advisor, for their firm’s pro bono consulting services on our organizational assessment. • Warner Classics as the Official Education and Promotion Music Provider.

Acknowledgements

The following individuals and organizations have very generously provided gifts and services in support of Lyric Opera’s efforts: Generous Gifts Special Gifts Cochon Volant Wayne and Kristine Lueders Art Institute of Chicago BBJ Linen KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation Lloyd’s Chicago Calihan Catering Cru Café Calo Ristorante Martha Nussbaum Classic Color Einstein’s Bagels Ingrid Peters Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Notable Gifts Food and Paper Supply Company Todd Rosenberg Coco Pazzo John and Linda Anderson Hall’s Rental Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark HMS Media, Inc. Artists Frame Service Insomnia Cookies Thomas Terry Seth and Susan Mason Marlys Beider KD Mailing & Fulfillment Vision Wine and Spirits The Estate of Gerald Ritholz Cantor David Berger Marc Lacher This performance is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Lyric Opera of Chicago is a member of OPERA America.

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Lyric Opera deeply appreciates annual campaign gifts from the following individuals, foundations, and government organizations. Their continued support is vital to our success. The following listings include donors whose gifts or pledges were received between July 1, 2015 and September 15, 2016. ARIA SOCIETY · $100,000 and above Anonymous (5) Ford Foundation Dr. David G. Knott and Seymour H. Persky Charitable Trust Katherine A. Abelson and Julius Frankel Foundation Ms. Françoise Girard Pritzker Foundation Robert J. Cornell Estate of Dr. Martin L. Gecht and Nancy W. Knowles J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Ada and Whitney Addington Francey Gecht Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel Foundation Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Josef and Margot Lakonishok Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Julie and Roger Baskes Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Estate of Arthur B. Logan Foundation James N. and Laurie V. Bay Brent and Katie Gledhill John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Marlys Beider Ethel and William Gofen Foundation Estate of Thomas W. Scheuer Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis Malott Family Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation Henry M. and Gilda R. Buchbinder The Grainger Foundation Mazza Foundation Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Carolyn S. Bucksbaum Gramma Fisher Foundation of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Lisbeth Stiffel The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Marshalltown, Iowa The Monument Trust (UK) Mrs. Herbert A. Vance Foundation Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel and Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance David and Orit Carpenter John H. Krehbiel, Jr. The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross National Endowment for the Arts The Wallace Foundation Estate of Nelson D. Cornelius John R. Halligan Charitable Fund The Negaunee Foundation Roberta L. Washlow and Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe The Harris Family Foundation Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Robert J. Washlow The Crown Family Walter E. Heller Foundation Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg Foundation Helen and Sam Zell The Davee Foundation J. Thomas Hurvis NIB Foundation Ann Ziff Estate of Christopher D. Doemel The Edgar D. Jannotta Family John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Stefan T. Edlis and Gael Neeson Estate of Amyl W. Johnson Sheila and David Ormesher Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn

PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR · $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous (4) Renée Fleming Foundation/ Howard Family Foundation Prince Charitable Trusts The Brinson Foundation International Foundation Illinois Arts Council Nancy S. Searle Greg and Mamie Case for Arts and Culture Mr. and Mrs. Lester Knight III Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation The Chicago Community Trust Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank The Knowles Foundation Howard Solomon and City of Chicago Department of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Lauter McDougal Charitable Fund Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Cultural Affairs and Special Events Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Estate of Gerald Sunko Ann and Reed Coleman Sue and Melvin Gray Family Foundation Robert L. Turner Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Estate of Elaine H. Hansen Allan and Elaine Muchin Eisen Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield Polk Bros. Foundation

GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR · $25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous (8) The Ferguson-Yntema Family Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ J. B. and M. K. Pritzker Family Paul and Mary Anderson Charitable Trust Patricia Hyde Foundation Robin Angly Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Lavin Family Foundation Collin and Lili Roche Estate of James Ascareggi Elaine Frank Mr. and Mrs. Burt Lewis Betsy and Andy Rosenfield Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Maurice and Patricia Frank Jim and Kay Mabie Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. Christine and Paul Branstad Family Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Judith W. McCue and Rodd M. Schreiber and Susan Hassan Foundation Don and Abby Funk Howard M. McCue III Schreiber Amy and Paul Carbone Carl A. and Fern B. Gaensslen Robert and Evelyn McCullen The Schroeder Foundation Cellmer/Neal Foundation Fund Charitable Giving Fund Blythe Jaski McGarvie Segal Family Foundation Joyce E. Chelberg Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McKenna Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Cole Michael J. McGuinnis Susan M. Miller Inc. Estate of Robert P. Cooke Estate of Carlyn E. Goettsch Frank B. Modruson and Lois B. Siegel The Cozad Family Mary Ellen Hennessy Lynne C. Shigley Morris Silverman and Crain-Maling Foundation Martha A. Hesse Music Performance Trust Fund and Lori Ann Komisar Sir Andrew Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Film Funds Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Lady Gianna Rolandi Davis Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers Joseph and Pam Szokol Mr. and Mrs. James M. Denny Greg and Annie Jones/The Edgewater Kenneth R. Norgan Tawani Foundation Ann M. Drake Funds Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom Drs. George and Sally Dunea Julian Family Foundation Matt and Carrie Parr Walter Family Foundation Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ Joseph M. Kacena Endowed Fund Estate of Ira J. Peskind Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy Ingrid Peters Paul Wood and The Honorable Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Fama Patricia A. Kenney and The C. G. Pinnell Family Corinne Wood Gregory J. O’Leary Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR · $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (2) Erika E. Erich Karin Korth Susan and David Ruder Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Mark F. Kozloff Richard O. Ryan Kenneth Aldridge Michael and Sally Feder Albert and Rita Lacher Mr. and Mrs. James L. Sandner John and Ann Amboian Joan and Robert Feitler Nix Lauridsen and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Applebaum Sonja and Conrad Fischer Virginia Croskery Lauridsen Mrs. Robert E. Sargent Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Barbara and Richard Franke Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Eric and Jana Schreuder Juliette F. Bacon Susan J. Garner The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen E. M. Bakwin Bruce A. Gober, M.D. Charitable Trust Mary Beth Shea Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Philip G. Lumpkin Richard W. Shepro and Paul and Robert Barker Foundation Phillip and Norma Gordon Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Lindsay E. Roberts Robert S. Bartolone David and Elizabeth Graham Foundation The George L. Shields Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Mrs. William B. Graham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marjan The Shubert Foundation Silvia Beltrametti and Jay Krehbiel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gray Robert C. Marks Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund Ross and Patricia D. Bender Mrs. Mary Winton Green Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau Maria C. Green and Oswald G. Lewis Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher "It's a consistently exciting event, when our eyes and ears receive such beauty simultaneously." Dusan Stefoski and Craig Savage Domenica M. Penelope and Robert Steiner Jennifer L. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stone Norman and Virginia Bobins/The Robert Estate of Allen Greenberger Erma S. Medgyesy Thierer Family Foundation Thomas Bobins Foundation Estate of Betty Guttman Terry J. Medhurst Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas Heidi Heutel Bohn Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Dawn G. Meiners Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken Mr. and Mrs. John Jay Borland Dr. James and Mrs. Susan Hannigan Jon and Lois Mills Virginia Tobiason Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Boshell, Jr. Joan W. Harris Martha A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp Helen Brach Foundation John Hart and Carol Prins Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Mitchell Tully Family Foundation Betty Bradshaw Mary Pat G. Hay Phyllis Neiman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Broadie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Elizabeth Upjohn Mason Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Fredric G. and Mary Louise Novy Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Burnham Mrs. John C. Hedley Foundation Howard A. Vaughan, Jr. The Butler Family Foundation Dr. Judith and Mr. Mark C. Hibbard Martha C. Nussbaum Estate of Sheila von Wiese-Mack Marie Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Holman III Pasquinelli Family Foundation Dan and Patty Walsh Hal Coon Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Hull Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg Lawrence O. Corry James Huntington Foundation Maya Polsky Harriet Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Crawford, Jr. Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, USMC Rosy and Jose Luis Prado Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer Rosemary and John Croghan Memorial Fund Andra and Irwin Press Kim and Miles D. White Marsha Cruzan Susan Ipsen Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pritchard Dr. David H. Whitney and Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Laurie and Michael Jaffe Merle Reskin Dr. Juliana Chyu Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jentes The Rhoades Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson M. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jorndt Candy and Gary Ridgway Mrs. John A. Wing Shawn M. Donnelley and Stephen A. Kaplan and Alyce K. Sigler Dr. Petra and Mr. Randy O. Rissman Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wood Prince Christopher M. Kelly Stephen Kohl and Mark Tilton The Rooney Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wood II Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Gerald A. and Karen A. Kolschowsky Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Rosenkranz Debbie K. Wright John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Foundation, Inc. John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe James and Michele Young Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elden Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Anne Zenzer and Dominick DeLuca PREMIER BENEFACTOR · $7,500 to $9,999 Anonymous (6) Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation James T. and Karen C. Reid Kelley and Susan Anderson Donald and Anne Edwards - Morris & Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund The Retirement Research Foundation L. Robert Artoe Richard B. Egen Martin and Patricia Koldyke Daryl and James Riley Judith Barnard and Michael Fain Robert F. Finke MaryBeth Kretz and Robert Baum J. Timothy Ritchie Mark and Judy Bednar Dr. Jorge Galante Lannan Foundation Edgar Rose Meta S. and Ronald Berger Family Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffrey Geldermann Bernard and Averill Leviton Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Foundation Lloyd Gerlach Julius Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. D. Theodore Berghorst Virginia and Gary Gerst Jim and SuAnne Lopata George and Terry Rose Saunders Lieselotte N. Betterman George and Maureen Gilmore Francine Manilow Raymond and Inez Saunders Patrick J. Bitterman Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Goldblatt Daniel T. Manoogian Mary and Stanley Seidler Marcus Boggs Helyn D. Goldenberg Shari Mayes Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. L. Senior Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen Mr. and Mrs. William M. Goodyear, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. McClung The Siragusa Foundation Dr. Charles Bower Chester A. Gougis and Shelley Ochab Egon and Dorothy Menker Mr. and Mrs. John R. Siragusa Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden Dr. Doris Graber Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Milliken Patricia Arrington Smythe Joy Buddig Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Gross Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Connor The Solti Foundation U.S. Mrs. Warren M. Choos Joan M. Hall Margo and Michael Oberman and Family Dorie Sternberg Thomas A. Clancy and Dana I. Green Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Harvey Julian and Sheila Oettinger Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Struthers Lynd W. Corley Katie Hazelwood and Todd Kaplan Marian Phelps Pawlick Angela Tenta, M.D. Susan E. Cremin Mrs. Richard S. Holson, Jr. Karen and Tom Phillips Dr. David Thurn Anne Megan Davis James and Mary Houston Harvey R. and Madeleine P. Plonsker Howard and Paula Trienens Foundation Decyk Charitable Foundation Mr. Richard M. Jaffee Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Potempa Christian Vinyard Fred L. Drucker and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Karoly Irene D. Pritzker Marilou and Henry von Ferstel Hon. Rhoda Sweeney Nancy Rita Kaz John and Betsey Puth Marilee and Richard Wehman Harvey S. and Sheila Dulin Kate T. Kestnbaum Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Donna and Phillip Zarcone

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BENEFACTOR · $5,000 to $7,499 Anonymous (8) Sondra Berman Epstein Lois Melvoin Ilene and Michael Shaw Charitable Trust Mrs. Roger A. Anderson Jim and Pati Ericson Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Robert M. Arensman Margaret Byrne, Attorney Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow Del Snow Mr. and Mrs. David Batanian James and Deborah Fellowes Estate of Beth Ann Alberding Mohr Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg C. Bekerman, M.D. Renée Fleming Estate of Gerda Nickels Ellen and Jim Stirling Jennifer Bellini Adrian Foster Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Family Charitable Trust Pam and Russ Strobel Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Bent Mrs. Willard Gidwitz Mr. and Mrs. Donald Patterson Bolton Sullivan Fund Wiley and Jo Caldwell John F. Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. James N. Perry Jr. Andrea and Mark Taylor Carylon Foundation Mr. Gerald and Dr. Colette Gordon Genevieve Phelps Mrs. M. James Termondt Lawrence Christensen James and Brenda Grusecki John Raitt O. Thomas Thomas Jane B. and John C. Colman Mrs. John M. Hartigan Rocco and Cheryl Romano L. Kristofer Thomsen Francie Comer Howard E. Jessen J. Kenneth and Susan T. Rosko Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Peter and Kelley Conway Tyrus L. Kaufman Chatka and Anthony Ruggiero Michael Tobin, MD Tamara Conway Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lennard Norman Sackar Ksenia A. and Peter Turula Mr. and Mrs. Gerry V. Curciarello Leslie Fund, Inc. Estate of Margaret R. Sagers Jean Morman Unsworth The Dancing Skies Foundation Judith Z. and Steven W. Lewis Family Ellen M. Salter Howard Walker Thomas Doran Ms. Michelle McCarthy Satter Family Foundation David and Linda Wesselink Cherelynn A. Elliott James G. and Laura G. McCormick Arch W. Shaw Foundation Claudia Winkler BRAVO CIRCLE · $3,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Heestand, Jr. Ms. Britt M. Miller Craig Sirles Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Mr. and Mrs. Milan Hornik Mr. Anthony Juozapavich Joan M. Solbeck Mychal P. Angelos Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huizenga John H. Nelson Glenn and Ardath Solsrud Peter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund Dr. and Mrs. Todd and Peggy Janus Zehava L. Noah Mrs. John Stanek Susann Ball Joseph and Rebecca Jarabak Drs. Funmi and Sola Olopade Irving Stenn, Jr. Geoffrey Bauer and Anna Lam Carolyn and Paul Jarvis Jonathan F. Orser MinSook Suh Mr. and Mrs. George Bayly Joy Jester Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Ottley Janet D. Thau Astrid K. Birke Douglas M. Karlen Luis A. Pagan-Carlo, MD Carl and Marilynn Thoma Danolda (Dea) Brennan Gerald and Judith Kaufman Dr. Pat and Lara Pappas Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Toft Nicholas Bridges and Margaret McGirr Jean Klingenstein Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Marianne Tralewski Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Christianson Thomas A. Kmetko Drs. Sarunas and Jolanta Peckus Phil and Paula Turner B. A. Coussement Dr. Katherine Knight Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Elizabeth K. Twede Dr. and Mrs. Richard Davison John and Mary Kohlmeier Karen and Richard Pigott Scott D. Vandermyde and Julie T. Emerick Jon W. DeMoss Eldon and Patricia Kreider Dr. Joe Piszczor David J. Varnerin Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Denison Vivian Leith and Stewart Hudnut Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg Drs. Donald and Helen Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levin Edward and Leah Reicin Dr. Catherine L. Webb Deane Ellis Thomas A. Marshall Charles and Marilynn Rivkin Hilary and Barry Weinstein Foundation David S. Fox Marilyn and Myron Maurer Dr. Cynthia J. Sanders and Mr. Otis Sanders Estate of James M. Wells Dr. and Mrs. James L. Franklin Thomas J. McCormick Curt G. Schmitt Sarah R. Wolff and Joel L. Handelman Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Dr. John J. McGrath and Ms. Tola Porter Phyllis W. Shafron and Ethan Lathan Owen and Linda Youngman Peter G. O. Freund David E. McNeel Dr. S. P. Shah Dr. Robert G. Zadylak and James R. Grimes Bill Melamed and Jamey Lundblad Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shea James C. Kemmerer Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Grob Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Bill and Harlan Shropshire Sandra L. Grung Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Milkint Adele and John Simmons IMPRESARIO · $2,000 to $3,499 Anonymous (8) Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cavallino Glen and Claire Hackmann Peter N. Lagges, Jr. Allison Alexander James W. Chamberlain The Blanny A. Hagenah Family Fund Dr. M. S.W. Lee Mrs. Robert W. Allen Mrs. Henry T. Chandler Dr. Mona J. Hagyard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Leopold Dr. Michael Angell Alice Childs Mr. and Mrs. Cameel Halim Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. Lewicky Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Arbetter Dr. Edward Cole and Dr. Christine Rydel CAPT Martin Hanson USN (Ret) Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Lewis, Sr. Bastian Voice Institute Mr. and Mrs. J. William Cuncannan Mari L. Harrer Dr. Judith Lichtenstein Ron and Queta Bauer Robert O. Delaney Hoellen Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Philip R. Liebson Dee Beaubien Mr. and Mrs. John DeWolf Concordia Louise Hoffmann Lloyd R. Loback Diane and Michael Beemer Mario Diorio Andrèe S. Hognestad Dr. Therese Lucietto-Sieradzki Daniel J. Bender Bernard J. and Sally Dobroski Edmund A. and Virginia C. Horsch Robert Mann and Kathryn Voland-Mann Julie Anne Benson Richard and Ingrid Dubberke Estate of Dagmar Hurbanek Liz and Arsen Manugian Jacquie Berlin Drs. Walter Dziki and Emily Miao Michael Huston Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Marks Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Berlin La and Philip Engel Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ibers William Mason and Diana Davis Leslie Bertholdt Susanna and Helmut Epp John G. and Betty C. Jacobs Loren D. May and Kathy Newton May Mrs. Arthur Billings Firestone Family Foundation Ronald B. Johnson Mrs. David McCandless Richard and Heather Black Anita D. Flournoy Drs. Perry and Elena Kamel Florence D. McMillan Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz Amanda Fox Dr. and Mrs. Robert Katz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNally V Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Block Mr. and Mrs. James V. Franch Judith L. Kaufman Martina M. Mead and Michael T. Gorey Mr. and Mrs. David Bomier Jack E. Fredenburgh Mrs. Philip E. Kelley Sheila and Harvey Medvin Minka and Matt Bosco Fred Freitag and Lynn Stegner Kenneth Douglas Foundation Pamela G. Meyer Richard Boyum and Louie Chua James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer Mr. and Mrs. Joe King Robert and Lois Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brandfonbrener Debbie Gillaspie and Fred Sturm Neil and Diana King Dr. John S. and Nan D. Munn Carline Bronk Mr. and Mrs. William I. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy C. Klemt Rosemary Murgas Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown Gordon and Nancy Goodman J. Peter Kline and Julio Padin, Jr. David and Lynne Nellemann Winston and Lally Brown Annemarie H. Gramm Dr. and Mrs. Sung-Tao Ko Mrs. A. M. Neumann Ms. Elena Sapienza Patricia Grogan Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton Foundation Elaine T. Newquist Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney Mr. and Mrs. David L. Grumman Dr. and Mrs. Ken N. Kuo Mickey Norton Mrs. Laurence A. Carton Solomon Gutstein Marc Lacher Janis Wellin Notz and John K. Notz Jr.

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Penny J. Obenshain Christina Rashid Thomas Scorza Oscar Tatosian, Jr. Louis Weber Marc and Cindy Oberdorff Phillip C. and Jeanne R. Ravid David J. Seleb and John P. Cialone Gilbert Terlicher Caroline C. Wheeler Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson Mr. and Mrs. William Revelle Mary Lynne Shafer Humanist Fund Howard S. White Mrs. Richard C. Oughton William and Louise Robb Ilene Simmons Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Wick Mark Ouweleen and Maggie Rock Adams Mr. and Mrs. John B. Simon Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Dr. Wendall W. Wilson Sarah Harding Tim Ross Mr. and Ms. Bob Slain Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles Mr. and Mrs. Brien Wloch Kimberly Ann Palmisano Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Rubash Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tirpak Chip and Jean Wood Elizabeth Anne Peters Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. The Sondheimer Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Tobin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woolever Laurie and Michael Petersen Rubnitz Foundation The Trillium Foundation Priscilla T. Yu Mrs. Zen Petkus Mrs. Dolores E. Ruetz Phil and Sylvia Spertus Dulcie L. Truitt Barbara Zeleny Mrs. Geoffrey C. M. Plampin Robert Russell James A. Staples Kay and Craig Tuber Mary and Joseph Plauche Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sarnoff Mary Stowell Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Charles B. Preacher Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Schaeffer Walter and Caroline Sueske Mr. and Mrs. Elmer M. Walsh Jr. Nathaniel W. Pusey Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Schuler Charitable Trust Mrs. William N. Weaver, Jr. FRIEND · $1,000 to $1,999 Anonymous (12) Mrs. Fred Bosselman Mr. and Mrs. James G. Ellis Mirja and Ted Haffner Family Fund Emily and Christopher Knight A & T Vavasis Philanthropic Fund Anastasia Boucouras Peter Emery Daniel J. Hall Lionel and Jackie Knight Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aaron Donald F. Bouseman Dr. and Mrs. James O. Ertle Mary E. Hallman Edward and Adrienne Kolb Louise Abrahams Dr. and Mrs. Boone Brackett Dr. Thelma M. Evans Mr. and Mrs. M. Hill Hammock Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Konczal Richard Abram and Paul Chandler Wendy and Norman Bradburn Jim and Elizabeth Fanuzzi Agnes Hamos William Konczyk and Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin D. Abrams Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Michael Hansen and Stanley Conlon Jerrad Fenske Ann Acker Berle Blitstein Nancy Randa Richard Kron and Duffie A. Adelson Better Benefits Family Group Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Carl Fetkenhour Daggett Harvey Deborah Bekken Susan S. Adler Candace B. Broecker Elizabeth W. Fischer Betty Ann Hauser Marina Kuznetsov Judith A. Akers Jerry and Gisela Brosnan Roy Fisher and Charles Chris Shaw Alex P. Heard Carol and Jerome Lamet Ginny Alberts-Johnson and Mark S. Brown Mr. and Mrs. James G. Fitzgerald Sheila Ann Hegy Frederic S. Lane Lance Johnson Howard and Moira Buhse Mrs. Harold M. Flanzer Dr. Allen W. Heinemann and Dr. William R. Lawrence Claudie Aldridge Susan Burkhardt Nona C. Flores Dr. William Borden Sarena Lee-Schott Dr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Altman George J. Burrows Paul Fong Joseph Heiney Mrs. Harold E. Leichenko Sheila and James Amend Joseph A. Caprini, M.D. Dr. Jacek Franaszek and Robert and Janet Helman Dominique Leonardi Paul Andziewicz Irma Caprioli Kathleen McQueeny Dr. and Mrs. Leo M. Henikoff Mrs. Paul Lieberman Doris W. Angell Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Raymond Hicks Anne and Craig Linn Arthur L. Frank, M.D. Antoniou Family Fund Stephen H. and Virginia McM. Carr Carrie and Harry Hightman Caroline P. Lippert Allen J. Frantzen and Daniel J. Anzia Drs. James and Stephanie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hodges DeAnn Liska Dr. Edward Applebaum and Cavanaugh George R. Paterson Mrs. J. Dillon Hoey William and Diane Lloyd Dr. Eva Redel Barry and Marcia Cesafsky Jerry Freedman and Sandra Hoffman Melvin R. Loeb Drs. Vijayalakshmi and Robert Cieslak Elizabeth Sacks Suzanne L. Hoffman and Knox and Gabrielle Long Bapu Arekapudi Heinke K. Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Freund Dale Smith Craig and Jane Love Eric Argence Margery and Robert Coen Penny Friedman Mr. and Mrs. William A. Holland Carlotta and Ronald Lucchesi Robert Austin Maryclaire Collins Jeff Frient and Jennifer Carter Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hollensteiner Kurtice Luther Rajeev Bahri Gordon and Sigrid Connor Samuel and Adriana Front Stephen D. Holmes Charlene and Gary MacDougal Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Baldwin Ernita Cooper John A. Gable George R. Honig, M.D. and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mages Peter and Elise Barack James M. Cormier Nancy R. Gamburd and Olga Weiss Mr. and Ms. Carl Majeski William and Marjorie Bardeen Nancy Corrie Joel and Carol Honigberg Jeffrey and Paula Malak Cathy Hanby Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Barkei Daniel Corrigan Bill and Vicki Hood Deborah Manoogian Ronald and Donna Barlow Jennifer Cox Mrs. Norman Gates Victoria Howland Mrs. John Jay Markham Michael A. Barna Robert Markowski and Barbara J. Barnes Randi Ragins Mrs. Robert G. Bartle “Each year, for over 25 years, provides a favorite Lyric moment. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Martin Mr. and Mrs. Brit J. Bartter That's why we keep coming back.” Jeordano Martinez Barbara Barzansky Donald B. Mariano Martinez Sandra Bass Bob and Doretta Marwin James and Deborah Morris Dr. John Mazuski Baughman Maureen and Michael McCabe Priscilla and Anthony Beadell Katherine Hutter Coyner Stephen and Elizabeth Geer Michael and Beverly Huckman Bernadette McCarthy W.C. Beatty Gary Crosby Mr. Scott P. George Mr. and Ms. Gary Huff John F. McCartney Seth Beckman Karen and John Crotty Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gepson Cleveland and Phyllis Hunt Marilyn McClory Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler III Pamela Crutchfield Gregory Geuther Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Hussey Marilyn McCoy and Lynn Bennett Robert Curley Jean Gilkison Dr. Kamal Ibrahim Charles R. Thomas Roy C. Bergstrom Barbara Flynn Currie Gay L. Girolami Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Jackson Drs. William and Margaret Lois M. Berman John R. D’Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Golden Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. James McCulloch Mr. and Mrs. Turney P. Berry Timothy and Cheryl Dahlstrand Alfred G. Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. James Ann E. McDermott Jane Berry James and Marie Damion The Jaquith Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Harold McGrath Robert and Marcia Goltermann Mr. and Mrs. Loren M. Berry III Jason Dantico Mel and Mary Ann Jiganti Therissa McKelvey Ejovwokoghene Biakolo Tim Daro Jaimy Gordon and Peter Blickle Jerry and Judy Johansen Michael McKinney Jerry and Kathy Biederman Rathin Datta Motoko Goto Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Johnson Anne Ford McMillen Dr. Vanice (Van) Billups Carol Davis Dr. Steven A. Gould Maryl R. Johnson, M.D. Maryjanet McNamara Mr. Thomas Bittner Patty Litton Delony Dr. Ruth Grant and Russell L. Johnson Claretta Meier Cynthia L. Bixel Lyn Dickey Dr. Howard Schwartz JS Charitable Trust Helen Melchior M. J. Black and Mr. Clancy Dr. Elton Dixon Anthony Green Judith Jump Dr. R. Menegaz and R. D. Bock Mrs. John R. Blair Michael L. Dollard Nancy and Jonathan Green Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Jim and Ginger Meyer Diane and Tom Blake Bill Donaldson Greene Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Karp Joanne Michalski and Elaine and Harold Blatt Dr. and Mrs. Peter E. Doris Rochelle and Michael Greenfield Mary Ann Karris Michael Weeda Ann Blickensderfer David and Deborah Dranove Christine Kassa-Skaredoff Rev. Dr. Mary L. Milano Tim and Joyce Greening Jim Blinder Tom Draski Mrs. Helen Kedo Gearold D. Miles John R. Grimes Brian Bloch Douglas F. Duchek Larry M Keer, MD Mr. and Mrs. William A. Miller John Blosser Ronald B. Duke Donald J. Grossman and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Mills Frima H. Blumenthal Kathy Dunn Elaine T. Hirsch Esther G. Klatz Dr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Milnarik Martin Boguszko Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dusek Donald Haavind Frank and Alice Kleinman Dr. Virginia Mond Terence and Mary Jeanne Bolger Barbara and John Eckel Philip and Nancy Zimmerman Paul Kleppner William Mondi Dr. Gregory L. Boshart Hugh and Jackie Edfors Hablutzel Mary Klyasheff Charles Moore

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Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moore IV Cheryl and Jimmy Podolny Joanne Ruxin Robert A. Sniegowski Frances and Peter Vandervoort Lloyd and Donna Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Polenzani Louise M. Ryssmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Snopko Rosalba Villanueva Mr. Peter and Dr. Deborah Mrs. Carol Pollock David Sachs The Sondheimer Family Charitable Dr. Annabelle Volgman Morowski Charlene Posner Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sachse Foundation Mr. Malcolm V. Vye Heather Morrison Matthew and Erica Posthuma Carol S. Sadow Larry and Marge Sondler W. Bruce Lunsford John S. Mrowiec and Gail S. Prins and Alice S. Wisse Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Safford George Speck Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Walter Dr. Karen L. Granda Jean M. Prokopek-Kasnick John Sagos Carol D. Stein and James Sterling April Ware and Jess Forrest Gerald and Maia Mullin Marcia Purze Sharon Salveter and Carol Stein and Doris Ashkin Dr. Richard Warnecke Marcus Murphree David Quell Stephan Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Stein Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Watts Jr. Chris and Eileen Murphy Anne Rainis Paul R. Sand Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Stoll Pam and David Waud Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mustell Dr. and Mrs. Don Randel Mary T. Schafer Dr. Bernadette Strzyz Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Weiland Dr. Corinne Nawrocki John P. and Victoria L. Z. Robert P. Schaible Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Stuart Tamra and Jack Weiss Christopher K. Neal Ratnaswamy Marie-Claude Schauer Mr. and Mrs. James Swartchild Adele and Joseph R. Wells Robert and Tricia Nelson William H. Redfield Edgar Schiller Geraldine L. Szymanski Manfred Wendt Jeffrey Nichols Alicia and Myron Resnick Deborah and George Schulz Maureen Tansey-Tokar Heide Wetzel Nancy A. Nichols Joan L. Richards Richard and Betty Seid Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Patricia and William H. Wheeler Gayla and Ed Nieminen Jerry and Carole Ringer Christine and David Seidman Russell Ternes Zita Wheeler Carol M. Nigro Carol Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Semerad The Philip and Myn Rootberg Floyd and Judith W. Whellan Daniel S. Novak and Dean Ricker William and Cheryl Roberts Sherie Shapiro Foundation Mrs. John White Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nusinow Joseph Rochetto Mr. and Mrs. James F. Shea Kim and Steve Theiss Kathryn B. Winter Virginia A. O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Rogers David Sherman Linda and Ronald Thisted F. C. Winters Dr. Songya Pang Dr. Ashley S. Rose and Carol and Roger Shiffman Dr. Andrew J. Thomas Charles B. Wolf Ilene Patty and Thomas Terpstra Charlotte Puppel-Rose Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Siegel Jennifer Tipton Ann S. Wolff Norman and Lorraine Perman Roberta Rosell Nancy Silberman Diane Tkach and James Freundt Ted and Peggy Wolff Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perry Lorelei Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sims Bryan Traubert and Penny Pritzker D.P. Wood and R.L. Sufit Viktoras Petroliunas Babette Rosenthal Paul and Ann Singer Joanne Tremulis Mark Woodworth and Ruth A. Phillips Marsha and Robert Rosner Margles Singleton and Clay Young M. Jean Trowbridge Randi Ravitts Woodworth Dr. and Mrs John T. Picken Merlin and Gladys Rostad Arts Fund Barbara Smith and Professor Harald and Michael B. Yanney Jim and Polly Pierce Manfred Ruddat Timothy Burroughs Mrs. Christine Uhlig Michael and Judy Zeddies Srikumar Pillai R. Charles Rudesill Louise K. Smith Manuel S. Valderrama Marianne and Ted Zelewsky Donna and Les Pinsof Lena M. Ruppman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smolen Marlene A. Van Skike Richard E. Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Pinto SUSTAINER · $500 to $999 Anonymous (21) Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus M. Bond Sr. Sharon Conway Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ertman Jill Glaser/Make Up First School Julia and Charlotte Abarbanell Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Borden Beatrice V. Crane Dr. William B. Evans Dr. Paul B. Glickman Katherine Abbott and Jerry Szatan Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Nancy Crawford Benjamin Evans Dr. Cai Glushak Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV David E. Boyce Evelyn Crews Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Evans Elizabeth and Edwin Goldwasser Mr. and Mrs. Phillip G. Adams Mrs. Susy Braddock Robert C. Cronin Christa Even Enid J. Golinkin Mrs. Carol E. Adelman Robert Bradner Dr. Mary J. Crooks Janet Eyler and Edwin Walker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gonnella Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Albright Mary Lee Brinegar Constance Cunningham Marion and Burt Fainman Mary C. Goodman Carnot & Luceile Allen Foundation Joan and Tom Broderick Duone Curran John and Joann Faulhaber Amy and Michael Gordon Judith L. Allen Leona and Daniel Bronstein James Currie Jr. Dr. Eva D. Ferguson Drs. Margaret and Richard Gore Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Allen Dr. Annie Brown Mary and Hans Dahl Harve A. Ferrill Anne H. Gorham Mrs. Ronald L. Allen Ms. Suzanne W. Brown Elizabeth J. Daniels Howard and Charlotte Fink Phillip and Suzanne Gossett Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Allie Todd Brueshoff Mr. Douglas Davis Suja Finnerty Mr. Matthew Goto Peri M. Altan Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bruske III Greg Davis Susan Fisher-Yellen Birgit Gottelt Evelyn Alter Mr. and Mrs. John A. Buck Henry De Vogue Marilyn E. Fites Sarah J. Gottermeyer Zakwan Alzein Warren and Patricia Buckler Bruce Deemer William A. Fleig David B. Gottshall Kenneth and Mary Andersen Mrs. Theodore H. Buenger Paul B. Dekker Marvin Fletcher John Grad Gregory and Michael Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Delmon Grapes William Ankenbrandt Mr. Richard Greene Edin Arslanagic "Every opera for me is a thrill and I can't wait for each season." Ginger Griffin Margaret Atherton Kathleen S. Mr. W. L. Griffith Ms. Bolanle Babatunde Robert Grist Fred and Michelle Baird Charles R. Grode Andrew Bandish Daniel Groteke and Marilyn R. Barmash Mr. Kurt Bullard Wendelin DeLoach Mr. Eric Flint Patricia Taplick Richard and Shirley Baron Dr. Jack Bulmash Mr. and Mrs. John Deppong, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Flint D. Grynspan and S. Stupp Peter Barrett Dr. Mary Louise H. Burger Stephen Di Padua Kathleen Folena John Gustaitis Joseph P. Basile Susan Burner Mr. John D. DiBuono Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Margo Lynn Hablutzel Marcia J. Baylin Ed and Natalie Byczynski Robert and Anne Diffendal Richard W. Foster Dr. and Mrs. Norm A. Hagman Benjamin C. Beach Dr. Lidia T. Calcaterra Dr. Gary Dillehay Anne and Willard Fraumann John Hales Alvin R. Beatty Janna and David Caldarelli Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dillon Dr. Maija Freimanis and Terry Haller Elizabeth S. Beck Hon. and Mrs. Michael T. Caldwell Ms. Bridgette K. Doheny David Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Harris Roger B. Beck Christopher Calip Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey B. Donnell Mrs. Michelle B. Fries Malcolm Harsch and Hans F. Bell Christina Canham Maureen Dooley Michael and Jane Fritz Matthew Killen John C. Benitez Agnes B. Canning Paul E. Drennan Leota P. Gajda Mr. John Hartigan Dyanna Bernier Walter Carlson Dr. Morton Dubman Joan A. Gall Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hartigan Diane and Karl Berolzheimer Kimberly R. Carmen Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Gall Ms. Claudia Hawkins Marlene Bertolozzi Robert and Emily Carroll Dr. Robert Golub Dorothy and John Gardner Dr. and Mrs. David Jerome Hayden Better Godparents Jerry Carter Mr. Thomas Duston Christopher Gaston Mrs. John S. Hayford Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Bevers Victor J. Casaz Roma Dybalski Thomas and Patricia Germino Paul Hecht Mrs. Keki Bhote Donald and Bonnie Chauncey Joan M. Eagle Florence Gibaldi James Heger Mr. and Mrs. John Bienko Connie Clark Deborah and Scott Early Dr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Gilbert Dr. and Mrs. Robert Heidenry Dorin Bircu Michael Cleveland and Grazia Nunzi Hon. Frank Easterbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Gilford Robert and Raynelle Heidrick Donald H. Bittner Lauretha Cobb Mrs. B. Englert Easterbrook Mrs. Susan Gilkey-Richard Josephine E. Heindel Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Block III Jean M. Cocozza Kimberly A. Eberlein Mr. Lyle Gillman Dr. Martha Heineman Pieper Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Bloom David and Carolyn Colburn Adrienne Eckerling Dale and David Ginsburg Stephen Heller D. Jeffrey and Joan H. Blumenthal Elaine Collina James W. Edmondson Dr. Howard P. Girard Mr. Jay and Ms. M. Kathryn Erminio Bonacci Susan and John Combes Mrs. Richard J. Elrod David L. Gitomer Hennington Dr. H. Constance Bonbrest Dr. Frank F. Conlon Joseph R. Ender James W. and Patricia T. Gladden Joanna Herrick

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Norman K. Hester Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laughlin Mary Mulcahy Victor Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. John Strom Midge and Frank Heurich Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Lawrence Anthony Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Roemer Mary W. Sullivan and Harriet E. Heyda Marsha Lazar Maxwell Mulmat Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Rolighed Coleman S. Kendall Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. High Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee Ms. Jan Munagian Elaine G. Rosen Karen L. Swartz Carl J. Hildner Mary Anne Leer Frank and Meg Munaretto Saul and Sarah Rosen Sherwin A. Swartz Thomas W. and Helen C. Hill Tina Leffler Thomas F. Murphy Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sweders Sr. Nora Jaskowiak and Eileen Leiderman and Mrs. Natalie Mycyk Thomas and Barbara Rosenwein Patricia N. Tabet Matthew Hinerfeld Ben L. Brener Lawrence T. Nash, M.D. Mrs. Donald I. Roth Anne Taft Edward and Teresa Hintzke Dr. Michael C. Leland Virginia Navarrete Marilyn Faklis Ruiz Bradley L. and Simone Himbeault Douglas R. Hoffman Ralph and Carol Lerner Elizabeth Nerney Drs. Cynthia and Gary Ruoff Taylor John E. Holland Dr. and Mrs. Peter Letarte Mr. David Nevill Patricia A. Rutkiewicz Fara Taylor Cynthia and Ron Holmberg Laurence and Mary Levine Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, Jr. Gerald S. Rutkowski Mr. John G. Thomson Ms. Edith A. Holst David Levinson and Kathy Kirn Eleanor A. Nicholson Eugene W. Rzym Charles and Kristine Thorsen Joel Horowitz Dr. and Mrs. Robert Levy Kenneth Noffke and Dennis and Mary Ann Sadilek Sheila J. Thuesdee Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Horwich Stewart Liechti Tatiana Kudina Mr. Eugene Saenger Jr. Myron and Karen Hletko Tiersky Linda Horwitz Paula Lima Andrew Noha Natalie Saltiel Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tittle William Hosken Robert E. Lindgren Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nolen Richard H. Sanders Karen J. Tjarksen Larry and Ann Hossack Mr. Al Lipponeur Anna Marie Norehad Joe and Lisa Sangster Ms. Cindi Todd Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Howell, Jr. Mr. Alan Littmann David Norris Ursula Sanne Mrs. Lisa Towe Joseph H. Huebner Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Loftus William Novshek and Robert and Mary Ann Savard Larry and Carol Townsend G. Todd Hunt Abby and George Lombardi Lynda Thoman Gregory Scannell Mr. John Tusken Anne Hutcherson Dr. Vassyl A. Lonchyna and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram M. Nowlan Patricia Schaefer Judith Tuszynski Kevin Hutchinson Dr. Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nutt Karla Scherer Peter and Susan Tuteur Ms. Amy Hutchison Sherry and Mel Lopata Ms. Ruth O’Brien Anne McMillen Scheyer Dr. Aris Urbanes Robert and Sandra Ireland Richard Lord Gail O’Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Schiele Anna Vera Urbanski Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Isaacson Shana Lowitz Paul and Cathy O’Kelly Mrs. Sheldon K. Schiff Elsa Vaintzettel Howard Isenberg Wayne R. Lueders Mr. Timothy O’Malley David Schiffman Mrs. Murray J. Vale Virginia A. Jach Lutz Family Foundation Dr. Dragic M. Obradovic Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schloss Mr. Peter Vale Ms. Marina B. Jacks Timothy Lyman, M.D. Margory M. Oliker Michele C. Schmal Sharon Van Dyck and Douglas and Lynn Jackson Daniel Carroll Madden and Dr. Mildred M. Olivier Marcia G. Schneider Richard Kelber Merle L. Jacob Tuny Mokrauer Mr. and Mrs. Keith Olson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schulson Dr. Thuong Van Ha Charlene Jacobsen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Madden Kathleen Field Orr and Susan B. Schulson Elizabeth Van Ness Bett C. and Ronald E. Jacquart Ms. Teresa A. Maganzini Dr. Edward S. Ogata Gerald and Barbara Schultz Marie Vanagas Mr. and Mrs. Ross H. Jannotta Katherine Magon Sandra L. Osborn Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schultze Dr. Eladio A. Vargas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Mrs. Timothy J. Malloy Evelyn E. Padorr Stacy and Robert Schultze Raita Vilnins Barbara Mair Jones George and Roberta Mann Ms. Jane L. Palmen Linda S. Schurman John N. Vinci Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jordan Philanthropic Fund John and Dawn Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scoggins Mr. and Mrs. James Vlaming Ethan Jung Mr. and Mrs. Mark Manto Paloucek Family Fund Judy and John Scully Robert and Camille Von Dreele Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kaeser Dr. Lawrence and Sylvia Margolies Dr. Nicholas E. Panomitros Barbara and John T. Seaman, Jr. John and Kathleen Vondran Beth Kalov Dr. Ashley Martin and Stephen Parahus Jim and Joan Sears Robert D. Wallin Mr. and Mrs. Elliot B. Kamenear Viviana Potocnik David Paris Dr. Itai Seggev and Sara and Kevin Warner Dr. and Mrs. James J. Kane Nisrin Martin Robert and Catherine Parks Dr. Dara Goldman Ms. Alexis Washa Thomas R. Kasdorf Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Martinez Robert W. Parsons, M.D. Sandra K. Seim Benjamin Wasmuth Harriet Katz James Martins Alap Patel Arthur Schneider and Helen Sellin Nancy E. Webster Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kawalek Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Marzec Bruce and Nancy Payne Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Seng Claude M. Weil Douglas and Christine Kelner Gloria A. Mashke V Darlene Payton Okan K. Sengullu Dr. and Mrs. Howard Weiss Thomas E. Kerber Harold L. Mason Jean T. Pennino Dr. and Mrs. David Shapiro Marco and Joan Weiss Jeffrey R. Kerr Kevin Matzke and Mr. Michael Perman Mr. and Mrs. Myron D. Shapiro Dr B. Craig Weldon and Patricia Kersey and Jacqueline Griesdorn Drs. Mark and Sandra Perpich Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Shapiro Terri Monk Charles Erlichman Mrs. John May Karen Petitte Ms. Maureen L. Shea Peter J. Wender Mr. and Mrs. Algimantas Kezelis Daphne Mazarakis Lorna and Ellard Pfaelzer, Jr. Mrs. Mercedes Sheppard Mr. Paul Wendzonka Chuck and Kathy Killman Mr. and Mrs. George P. McAndrews Mr. Robert Phelan Ellen and Richard Shubart Donald Wertz Anne G. Kimball Gale D. McCarty Dr. and Mrs. Macon Phillips Heather Shulick Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wertz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Marilyn McConachie Mr. and Mrs. William Pinsof Barbara Fulton Sideman David P. Whitman and Kittle-Kamp Meredith McDonald John J. W. Plampin Joanne Silver Donna L. Reynolds Elaine H. Klemen Andrew S. McFarland Diane L. Podolak Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Simon Charles A. Whitver Diane F. Klotnia Dr. and Mrs. John McGee Pollack Family Foundation Roberta E. Singer Thomas Willett Alexis Kneeland Alec McKechnie William V. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Smith, Jr. Ms. Margaret Williams Rochelle Kneisley-Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Leland V. Meader Marla Portman Therese G. Smith Rabbi Lawrence A. Winer Mr. and Mrs. Roger Koenker Ernst Melchior Semra Prescott Michael and Donna Socol Arlene and Michael Winfield Mrs. Russell V. Kohr Dr. Janis Mendelsohn Marla McCormick Pringle Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Alfred and Barbara Winick Amy Kontrick and Mark Mycyk Mr. Eric Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Chris Quigg Soderstrom II Stephen Wood and Cannon Koo Sally S. Miley Dorothy V. Ramm Mr. and Mrs. John D. Soley Kathleen Arthur Dobrila Kovac Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Miller, Jr. Jeffrey Rappin and Penny Brown K. Soltani Marsha and David Woodhouse Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kracum David E. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Pradeep Rattan Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Sonnenschein Robert E. Woodworth, Jr. Tadeusz A. Krafft Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller Dr. Biswamay Ray Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Sopranos Wright Foundation for the Stephen Kraft Gerry M. Miller Dennis C. Regan Linda Soreff Siegel Realization of Human Potential Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Kretchmer Barry and Sharon Millman David Rehor Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sorensen Teana and Abbott Wright Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Krugel John and Barbara Milwee Mr. Garth Renne Elaine Soter Catherine J. Wytzka Konrad Kuchenbach Vee Minarich John Reppy Amelia Soudan Charles Yager Ruth L. Labitzke Ms. Elizabeth L. Mitchell Judith Revells Michael Sprinker Mark Zajackowski Laimonis and Kristina Laimins Edward J. Mitchen Mae Svoboda Rhodes Phillip V. St. Cloud R. Lisa Zambrano, CPA and Susan Laing Sanford Moltz William C. and Nancy Richardson Beth R. Stafford Dr. Michael Davis Anderson Y. Angela Lam Steven Montner and Scott Brown Dr. Patricia C. Rieger Henry M. Staley Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. John G. Zasi Jodi A. Lamela Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor L. Jennie Righeimer Judy Stanley Bland Dr. Antoinette Zell and Elisabeth M. Landes Martin W. Morris Lynn W. Riordan Corinne M. Steede Kenneth R. Walter Penfield S. Lanphier Steven W. Morris Blanche Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Eric H. Steele Larisa Zhizhin Elfa Lari John A. Morrison Sharon Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Stern Dr. and Mrs. Eric Zickgraf Mrs. Frederick Larsen Larry Morrison Gabriel and Beth Rodriguez Mrs. James H. Stoner Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Larsen Helga E. Muench Susan Rodriguez Lorna P. Straus

Lyric Opera is very grateful to the thousands of donors who give gifts of less than $500 to our annual campaign. Due to space limitations, we are unable to list the names of these donors, but their generosity is sincerely appreciated.

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Tickets: Buy tickets online any time via Lyric’s website: www.lyricopera.org

Pre-opera talks: All ticketed guests are invited to attend a free pre-performance talk in the auditorium, beginning one hour before curtain time and lasting for 30 minutes. This is a great opportunity to learn Welcome! more about the performance you are Attention, Box Seat Holders: about to experience. Doors open for the Lyric encourages guests in box seats Lyric Opera of Chicago welcomes you pre-opera talks 75 minutes before the to this performance. We are very glad to share the front-of-box seating by you are here. In order to ensure maxi- performance begins. You can feel free switching seats within your box at an mum enjoyment for all guests during to choose your seat for the talk. The appropriate time during an intermission. a performance, we ask for your compli- auditorium will be cleared after the You can make this plan, prior to the ance with some simple house rules: pre-opera talk concludes. performance, if you know the others • Please remain silent during the in your box. Please remember that you performance. may need to adjust your seating plans • As a gesture of respect for other to include patrons who do not regularly audience members and the perform- sit in your box and would be unaware ing artists, please remain seated until of any previous seating arrangements. an act or the opera is completely over. If you need to leave the auditorium, Please Note: you may not be readmitted while the The use of a ticket acknowledges that performance is in progress. The usher you have granted permission to appear staff will help you understand when in photographs, video capture, and you can be reseated. capture by other media, in all of the • Do note that the program and artists public spaces in the house and theater are subject to change without notice. to be used by Lyric for any promotional • Please silence all electronic devices If you arrive late: purpose. This blanket permission and double check that phones, pagers, Lyric has a tradition of starting releases Lyric Opera of Chicago from watches, and other personal devices performances right on time, and the liability resulting from the use of such are switched off before the perfor- doors to the house are closed promptly images in any medium. mance begins. at curtain time. We realize situations • Please don’t use any device with arise that can delay your arrival, and First Aid: a glowing screen at any time during we will try to accommodate latecomers In case of illness or injury, please a performance. It is always more in an available section of the house or inform an usher, who will call the house disruptive and distracting than you at a predetermined break, which may think it is. manager and house EMT for assistance. be intermission. A video screen is • Noises from the lobby may disturb available in the lobby, so you won’t miss patrons in the auditorium during a moment of the performance. Please a performance. be aware that patrons who must leave Your understanding and cooperation are their seats during a performance will appreciated. Please let any member of not be readmitted until intermission Lyric’s house staff know if you have any or a suitable break. questions.

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with removable armrests. The Opera Public Phones: House has automatic door-openers on As a courtesy to our patrons, exterior doors, and accessible drinking complimentary phone service is fountains and public telephones. A TTY available in the Vaughan Family phone is available in the Box office for Hospitality Foyer. outgoing calls only. Lost and Found: Please telephone (312) 827-5768 for lost items. Unclaimed articles are held for 30 days.

Restrooms facilities for female patrons Other important policies: with disabilities are located on all levels Photography and/or audio and video of the Opera House except the Opera recording of any kind is prohibited Club level. For male patrons, these during the performance. You are facilities are located on all levels except encouraged to take photographs and the Opera Club (lower) level and the share your experience on social media sixth floor. from the lobby and other parts of the public, non-performance spaces in the Assistive listening devices for persons house, as well as in the house itself, desiring amplification are available but not during the performance. at no cost at any open checkroom. A valid driver’s license, state Lyric, for safety reasons, has the right Dining: identification, or major credit card to inspect any large bags or packages Options are available before, during is required as a security deposit. and insist that all large backpacks, bags, (intermission), and after most Lyric luggage, etc. be checked at one of the Large print and Braille programs performances on the main and third Civic Opera House checkrooms. floors of the Civic Opera House. may be available at the main floor coat The Pedersen Room on the main floor check. Outside food and beverages may not be accepts dining reservations while the brought into the Civic Opera House. Audio description, touch tours, Florian Opera Bistro on the third floor Refreshments may be purchased inside and American Sign Language is available for walk-in dining for first the opera House and limited items seating of dinner, 4:45PM. Reservations interpretation is available for select may be brought in with you to the www. required for matinees, second seating, performances; please see performance. lyricopera.org/accessibility and intermission walk-in. Refreshments for dates are also available throughout most lobby and details. Thank you again for joining us at Lyric areas on each floor and on the Opera Opera of Chicago! No Smoking Policy: Club level. Visit lyricopera.org/dine for complete details. In compliance with the City of Chicago ordinance, Lyric Opera of Patrons with Disabilities: Chicago enforces a no-smoking policy The Opera House is accessible to throughout the Opera House and persons with physical disabilities, with within 15 feet of our theater entrance. elevator service to all floors except the Thank you for your cooperation. Opera Club. The Ardis Krainik Theatre contains seating that is accessible to persons in wheelchairs, as well as seats

Front of House Manager: Laura LoChirco Box Office Assistant Treasurers: John Thor Sandquist and Joseph Dunn Food & Beverage Manager: Geri LaGiglio Restaurant Manager: Mark Foley Usher Supervisor: Dolores Abreu

November 19 - December 7, 2016 | 71 Complement your visit to Lyric with a BACKSTAGE TOUR! Wonder at the art-deco beauty of the Ardis Krainik Theatre, enjoy an up-close-and-personal view of the orchestra pit, and see where the magic happens backstage. Visit lyricopera.org/backstagetours for dates throughout the season and to learn more about our many backstage tour options!

UPCOMING OPENING-PERFORMANCE DON’T MISS A MOMENT LIVE-BROADCAST OF THE SEASON. DATES AND TIMES

Did you know that every performance from this Lyric Don Quichotte | Massenet season is heard twice on 98.7 WFMT and wfmt.com? Sat., Nov. 19 at 7:15pm You can listen to live opening performances for every main stage production and hear them again in the spring. The Magic Flute | Mozart Sat., Dec. 10 at 7:15pm Join Lyric’s dramaturg Roger Pines and WFMT’s midday program host, Lisa Flynn, as they co-anchor this season’s Norma | Bellini broadcasts. Tune in for opera live from Lyric, plus Sat., Jan. 28 at 7:15pm commentary and special features. Listeners will have | access to line-by-line translations in real time online Carmen Bizet at lyricoperalive.org. Sat., Feb. 11 at 7:15pm

The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts are generously sponsored by the Caerus Foundation, Inc., Eugene Onegin | Tchaikovsky with matching funding provided by The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Family, The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation, and The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family. Sun., Feb. 26 at 1:45pm Daniel Goldberg is the producer for The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts. David Polk is the executive producer.