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Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre If we were asked to design apetal, wetl begin by envisioning the entire rose, True beauty lies in synergy. The delicate dance of light and color on a canvas. The marriage of music and words on a stage. The synchronization of stem and petal on a rose. At DuPont, we also see beauty in the way components interact in the automobile. Indeed, it is art as much as science. We have applied this rather visionary approach to our repertoire of more than 100 automotive product lines. Each is designed and integrated to maximize overall system performance. And at the same time, reduce total cost. We call it a "complete systems" approach ...seeing the possibilities that exist when all the pieces work together. And helping our customers realize them. To us, an approach by any other name could never be as sweet. More Technologies For Better Solutions ... Start With DuPont. DuPont Automotive DuPont isCopyright proud to be 2010, a contributor Michigan to Opera the construction Theatre of the new Detroit Opera House. Credits MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE .Mitchell Krieger, Laura R. Wyss Editors Grand River Printing Spring Season 1997 Printer RED GROUP Tom Putters Production Director Karen Sunman Art Director Toby Faber Director Advertising Sales Cover Photo: Detail/rom Detroit Opera House stage torchere CONTENTS Photo by: Mark Mancinelli MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR ............................. 2 BUILDING ON A DREAM ......................................................... 6 DETROIT OPERA HOUSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ....................... 7 1997 SPRING-SEASON Michigan Opera Theatre would like to thank RIGOLETTO ............................................................... 13 Harmony House Records for the donation of season recordings and videos. THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO ..................................... 16 The 1996/97 Michigan Opera Theatre Season is presented in cooperation with classical radio station WQRS-FM 105.1 . THE FLYING DUTCHMAN ........................................ 19 Michigan Opera Theatre's 1996/97 subscription and single tickets have been graciously sponsored by SPRING SEASON ARTIST PROFILES ........................................ 22 Voice-Tel. Additionally, this year's ticket envelopes have been generously sponsored by Hammel Music. CONDUCTORS AND DIRECTORS ............................................ 25 Steinway is the official piano of the YOUNG ARTISTS ApPRENTICE PROGRAM ............................. 25 Detroit Opera House and Michigan Opera Theatre. Steinway pianos are provided by Hammell Music, exclusive representative for MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Steinway and Sons. President Tuxedo is the official provider of BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES ................................ 26 formal wear for the Detroit Opera House. Michigan Opera Theatre is a non­ profit cultural organization whose ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ............................................... 28 activities are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS .... 29 Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other individuals, corporations and foundations. Michigan Opera Theatre is an MOT CONTRIBUTORS ........................................................... 31 equal opportunity employer. Lighting equipment provided by Production Arts Lighting, Inc. VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION .................................................... 38 Archive recordings engineered by Daniel Dene. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ..................................................... .41 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR.THE Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre ARTS 1997 Spring Season Welcome to the Detroit Opera House! t is hard to believe that nearly one year has passed since that unforgettable landmark in Detroit's cultural history - the grand opening of the magnificent Detroit Opera House. During this past year, we have enjoyed a series of extraordinary opera productions, launched our Dance Initiative with one of the world's great dance companies, and are fast achieving an enviable reputation world-wide for having an ideal acoustical and presentational venue. We have made considerable progress toward completion of the Opera House since last April. In September; we opened the elevator tower, which has provided barrier-free access to upper levels and three additional lobbies for the enjoyment and convenience of all of our patrons. Also opened is the Madison Lounge, where theatergoers can enjoy refreshments in a comfortable environment before, during and after a performance. On March 2, we inaugurated the magnificent General Director's Circle Lounge for the plea­ sure of all our donors whose annual support makes our seasons possible. 04r 1997 Spring Season is destined to be among the most exciting and artistically challenging seasons -to date, promising-something for everyone. For the ardent opera fan, we present The Flying Dutchman, our very first Wagner opera, which I promised to present upon completion of the Opera House. We will also present two proven favorites of the opera repertoire, Rigoletto and The Marriage 0/ Figaro. We have assem­ bled an international cast of celebrated luminaries including the company debut performances of Sumi Jo, Darin~ Takova, Nicholas Loren, Carlo Ventre, Pamela Armstrong, Jee Hyun Lim, Richard Bernstein, Thomas Barrett, Eduardo del Campo, Susan Marie Pierson, Victor von Halem and Marek Gasztecki. The new season also embraces the return engagements of Haijing Fu, Tito Beltran, Janet Williams, Helen Donath, Louis Otey, Terese Cullen, Thomas Hammons, Ealynn Voss and Richard Cowan. Making his direc­ torial debut is Dejan Miladinovic, and director Roman Terleckyj will return. Our maestros Steven Mercurio and Klaus Donath, both MOT veterans, will experience our fabulous new orchestra pi t for the first time; and John Mauceri, with whom I have had a long, wonderful relationship at Opera Pacific, will at last make his long-awaited Michigan Opera Theatre debut with The Flying Dutchman. While the Detroit Opera House is now functioning, or operable, the fund-raising proces.s continues. There are many ways to get involved! Whether you underwrite a seat, buy a brick or make a contribution (please see page 4 for details) you are ensuring the completion of your opera house. We hope that you will support our efforts to make this land­ mark building a home for the performing arts for generations to come. Enjoy the opera! David DiChiera, General Director Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 2 Michigan Opera Theatre \le'renot !the three tenors, but our practice does hit the ever­ elusive hi note. Diligence. Responsiveness. Diversity technical background and industry of experience. These words define the experience which makes them a superi­ reason the transaction specialists in or team of advisors. A team that looks at D&T's Corporate Finance practice hit your business with different eyes, to gain the high note every time they perform. deeper insights and to skillfully handle They are diligent. They thoroughly every aspect of your transaction. analyze and assist in structuring each So while you're listening to the tenor, transaction to ensure that major risks remember the highest note in corporate and opportunities are identified, quanti­ finance: Deloitte & Touche. fied, and negotiated advantageously. • Mergers & Acquisitions They are responsive. They are relation­ o Sell-Side Advisory ship oriented, smart, aggressive and o Buy-Side Advisory attuned to the intricacies of middle o Acquisition Review market sized trans actions. • Financings They are diverse. And it is this diverse • Business Valuations Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance The Transaction Specialists Bob Coury Tony Zambelli Bob Cell Managing Director Managing Director Senior Manager Oeloitte & ToucheLLP Corporate Finance o Call: 313-396-3093 Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Michigan Opera Theatre invites you to become a part of history We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to become a part of the history of the magnificent Detroit Opera House. One way you can do this is by putting your name on "the best seat in the house." Over 1,000 seats in the theater have been underwritten through the generosity of our donors. Our goal is to name every seat, so there are still 1,700 available for you to choose from in all sections of the house. You; gift will be recognized by a plaque on the seat, so you will receive recognition for your contribu­ tion in perpetuity. Gifts may honor you, your company or a loved one. Any gift of $1,000 and above may be paid over five years. Another way to participate in this effort is to set your name "in stone." You can buy a brick for $100 that we will inscribe according to your wishes. The named bricks will be installed on the wall of the First Floor Elevator Tower Lobby for all theatergoers to see. More than 700 people have bought bricks already, but we need about 1,300 more to cover the entire wall. Please join the growing number of supporters who have already contributed to this exciting project and put your name on a seat or a brick. Become a part of history by filling out the form below and returning it to Michigan Opera Theatre. r--------c ------------------------------------- ----- ---------------------------------------------- --------------- ----------, :N~ : ,~;~;:TE, ZIP ,1:1 Enclosed is my check for $ for: __'_ seat(s) in section No.__ _ __ brick(s) __ general restoration contribution (Gifts of $1,000 and above may be paid over fi ve years.) My pledge is for $___ _ 1" payment
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