2015/16 Season

Gounod R e ad Jie LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Table of Contents CLÄRCHEN BAUS-MATTAR AND MATTHIAS BAUS / SALZBURG FESTIVAL

IN THIS ISSUE Romeo and Juliet – pp. 24-38

6 From the General Director 44 Patron Salute RUNNING THE 8 From the President 46 Aria Society SHOW pp. 16-22 10 Board of Directors 55 Breaking New Ground/ 12 Women’s Board/Guild Board/ Look to the Future Chapters’ Executive Board/ 57 Major Contributors – Special Ryan Opera Center Board Events and Project Support 14 Administration/Administrative 58 Ryan Opera Center Staff/Production and Technical Staff 59 Ryan Opera Center Contributors 16 Running the Show 60 Lyric Unlimited Contributors 24 Tonight’s Performance 61 Planned Giving: 25 Synopsis The Overture Society 27 Cast 63 Annual Corporate Support 28 Artist Profiles 64 Matching Gifts, Special Thanks 35 Opera Notes and Acknowledgements 40 Musical Staff/Orchestra/Chorus 65 Annual Individual and Foundation Support 42 Artistic Roster 71 Commemorative Gifts 43 Supernumeraries/Lyric Unlimited/ Education Corps 72 Facilities and Services/Theater Staff

On the cover: Costume sketches by Catherine Zuber for the title roles of Romeo and Juliet.

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4 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO From the General Director

Of all subjects that opera composers and librettists have taken on over the centuries, love is the most prevalent and the most cherished by audiences everywhere. Love in all its aspects presents operatic creators with every possibility for drama as well as for lyrical expression, encompassing every shade of emotion. For many, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, written well over 400 years ago, remains the most romantic story ever written. Of all love stories in literary history, it’s surely this one that has awakened more people to the joys – and, of course, the sorrows –

of young love. Take the magic of the play, add to it Charles Gounod’s breathtaking STEVE LEONARD music, and you have a rapturously beautiful event in the opera house. I truly believe that if you haven’t seen Gounod’s opera, you haven’t yet experienced the full impact of this unforgettable tale. Like Vincenzo Bellini before him with I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Leonard Bernstein after him with West Side Story, and countless other composers, Gounod was powerless to resist the attraction of the ultimate star-crossed lovers. The musical highlights of his opera are unforgettable, including no fewer than four glorious duets for the youthful hero and heroine. We’re presenting Romeo and Juliet in an exceptionally exciting production. It’s directed by Bartlett Sher, long celebrated for his achievements in theater and musicals, who has in recent years achieved great distinction in opera. I saw his production a few years ago at the Salzburg Festival and fell in love with it. Since then, it’s been triumphantly received at La Scala. Michael Yeargan’s imposing sets and Catherine Zuber’s lavish costumes contribute to the production’s achievement in capturing the essence of Shakespeare’s original story. If ever an opera required a special chemistry between its two leading artists, it’s this one. That chemistry will be evident onstage at Lyric in our marvelous cast. Returning to the company is a great favorite of our audiences, Ryan Opera Center alumna Susanna Phillips. Her tenure in the program actually included a highly successful last-minute substitution as Juliet on the Lyric stage. Since then she has gone on to star at the Metropolitan Opera and many other major companies. Sharing the role of Romeo are two of today’s most eminent tenors, Joseph Calleja and Eric Cutler. Joseph is returning to us for his first French role at Lyric, after great successes as tenor heroes of Verdi and Puccini. Eric has already exhibited his prowess in French opera at Lyric with his marvelous portrayal of Nadir in Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers. I’m delighted that this quintessentially French opera will be led by one of today’s most remarkable French conductors, Emmanuel Villaume, music director of The Dallas Opera, who has led many Lyric performances. The innate stylistic flair of his music-making, combined with his sense of elegance and romance, is always a joy and will add immeasurably to this opera in its eagerly awaited return to our stage.

Anthony Freud

6 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO From the President

I’m thrilled to begin my tenure as President of Lyric Opera for many reasons, but above all, because opera has become a vital element of my life, both personally and professionally. In the early 1990s, when my company was about five years old, I realized that in the marketing world you took clients to a Bulls Game, or to Wrigley Field – there was a customary set of entertainment venues. But rather than a sports outing, what if we treated them to the opera? We began bringing clients, for whom it was unique and unforgettable, introducing them to an art form they’d heard about but never experienced. For me, it checked the boxes on the business side, but it also nurtured in me an enduring love for opera. I’d grown up in New Jersey listening to WQXR, hearing the Met on the radio, but becoming a subscriber and enjoying opera in the theater was TODD ROSENBERG brand new to me. It’s been my great pleasure to be a Lyric subscriber since 1992. l feel a special excitement every opening night, and when I return to a production a second or third time, I always see things I hadn’t seen before. My wife and I continue to introduce people to Lyric, many of whom have become subscribers themselves. When I was growing up in the 1960s and ’70s, people frequently responded to opera as something classic, almost old world, best seen and heard in traditional performances. Today, however, I relish the broad range of theatrical interpretation. I’m struck every season by performances that communicate a particular resonance with what’s happening culturally or socially in our world at the time. Certain truths captured so memorably in opera are timeless, still challenging us as they challenged these works’ original audiences. I think of recent productions, such as Rusalka or The Passenger – each was a truly visceral experience that stayed with me for weeks. This year I’m looking forward with great anticipation to Lyric’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro, and especially to the world premiere of Bel Canto. Under my watch, the next chapter in Lyric’s history will implement the strategic plan the management and board developed four years ago. The principles of excellence, relevance, and fiscal responsibility are our key priorities of focus. I’m excited to witness Lyric becoming a broader provider of cultural service to Chicago and the Chicagoland region. To stay excellent, relevant, and fiscally responsible in this rapidly changing world, we need to be prepared to innovate. That means looking beyond the customary constraints of our art form and asking, “What can we learn, borrow, beg, or steal from other forms of entertainment and cultural enrichment?” One idea behind the board’s innovation committee has been to empower a small group of board members to do just that. In many ways Lyric Unlimited is our laboratory. Through it we are reaching out to communities throughout Chicago, we are forming collaborative partnerships with other cultural, community, and educational organizations, and we are exploring the ways in which opera, as an art form, may develop in the future. Lyric offers an increasing number of diverse activities – not only our mainstage opera season, but also our productions of great musicals, Lyric Unlimited’s wide-ranging projects, and, of course, our world-renowned Ryan Opera Center. But we need to think of ourselves as one Lyric. Everything we do is part of a unified, single-minded goal to be the great North American opera company of the twenty-first century.

David T. Ormesher

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Board of Directors

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

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

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Anthony Freud, OBE General Director 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

Mary Ladish Selander Roberta Lane Brent Fisher Director of Development Chief Financial Officer Director of Finance

Lisa Middleton Nicholas Ivor Martin Andreas Melinat Director of Marketing Director of Operations Director of Artistic Planning and Special Initiatives

Cayenne Harris Liz Landon Dan Novak Lyric Unlimited Director Director of Human Resources Director, Ryan Opera Center The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL Jenny Seidelman FACILITIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Associate Director of Corporate Rich Regan Will Raj Anthony Freud Partnerships General Manager, Presentations Director of Information Technology General Director Linda Nguyen Irvin and Events Eric Hayes The Women’s Board Endowed Chair Corporate Partnerships Coordinator Nora O’Malley IT Operations Manager Madeleine Walsh Meaghan Stainback Facility Operations Manager Rita Parida Executive Programs Administrator Donor Relations Manager Sharon Lomasney Database Administrator Geary S. Albright Sarah Kull Presentations and Events Manager Nikoleta Atanassova Systems Administrator Executive Assistant to the Associate Director of Foundation and and Producer Rene Calvo General Director Government Partnerships Leslie MacLean Associate Systems Administrator Hanna Pristave Facilities Coordinator Christina Bledsoe OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY Research Coordinator Stephen Dunford Systems Analyst GENERAL DIRECTOR Chief Engineer Miles Mabry Drew Landmesser Leslie B. Mastroianni Charles Holliday Technology Support Coordinator Deputy General Director Deputy Director of Development Security Services Coordinator Sarah Generes Bridget Monahan LYRIC UNLIMITED Executive Assistant to the Director of Women’s Board FINANCE Cayenne Harris Deputy General Director Chelsea Southwood Roberta Lane Lyric Unlimited Director and the Music Director Senior Coordinator – Women’s Board Chief Financial Officer Mark Riggleman Nicole Eubanks Brent Fisher Director of Education ARTISTIC Assistant Director of Development – Director of Finance Chapters’ Endowed Chair Andreas Melinat Donor Services and Special Events Aaron Andersen for Education Director of Artistic Planning Allison Taylor Deputy Director, Budgeting Alejandra Boyer Cory Lippiello Administrative Assistant – Donor and Forecasting Lyric Unlimited Manager Deputy Director of Artistic Planning Services and Special Events April Krzeczkowski Jesse Gram Accounting Supervisor Audience Education Manager Todd Snead Evamaria Wieser Warren Davis Whitney Bercek School Engagement Manager Casting Consultant Deputy Director of Development Senior Accountant Dana McGarr Judy I. Lipp Teresa Hogan Lyric Unlimited Coordinator DEVELOPMENT Director of Donor Records and Reporting Payroll Supervisor Drew Smith Mary Ladish Selander Amy Tinucci Ralph Hicks Program Assistant Director of Development Associate Director of Operations Payroll Analyst Jacob Stanton Suzanne Singer and Data Analytics Kirsten Alfredsen Assistant to the Lyric Unlimited Assistant to the Director of Emily Esmail Payroll Accounting Assistant Director Development Donor Communications Manager LeVora Martin Deborah Hare Jeffrey Dziedzic Accounts Payable Coordinator MARKETING AND PUBLIC Development Associate Senior Coordinator – Donor Records Emily Cohen RELATIONS Stephanie Lillie Accounting Assistant Lisa Middleton Lawrence DelPilar Administrative Coordinator – Susan Harant Director of Marketing Deputy Director of Development Donor Records Receptionist Jonathan P. Siner Charles Russell Roberts John Schell Holly Gilson Senior Director of Planned Giving Development Assistant – Guild Board Mailroom Clerk Deputy Director of Communications Ellen Barkenbush and Lyric Young Professionals Roger Pines Director of Individual Giving Brenna Finley HUMAN RESOURCES Dramaturg Kathryn Jercich Development Assistant – Chapters Liz Landon Magda Krance Administrative Coordinator – Director of Human Resources Manager of Media Relations Individual and Planned Giving Tiffany Tuckett Andrew Cioffi Daniel P. Moss Talent Manager, Administrative Staff Digital Content Producer Kamaria Morris Director of Institutional Partnerships Stephanie Strong PR Specialist Benefits Manager

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Tracy Galligher Young Valerie Williams Lighting Michael Buerger Deputy Director of Marketing Tobias Wright Chris Maravich Joseph Collins Jennifer Colgan Ticket Staff Lighting Director Kevin Gac Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing Heather Sparling Robert Ladd Bailey Couture OPERATIONS Eric Watkins Phillip Marcotte Marketing Partnership Manager Nicholas Ivor Martin Assistant Lighting Designers Joe Mathesius Joel Friend Director of Operations and Michael O’Donnell, Jr. Group Sales Manager Special Initiatives Technical Properties Jocelyn Park Thomas Young William Reilly, Jr. Creative Project Manager Director of Music Administration Master Carpenter WARDROBE/WIGS AND MAKEUP Donna Sauers Stephanie Karr Michael Barker Scott Marr Audience Development Manager Chorus, Orchestra, and Ballet Manager Head Flyman Production Design Director Carrie Krol Tabitha Boorsma Mike Reilly Wardrobe Automation/Rigging Graphic Designer Administrative Coordinator, Operations Maureen Reilly Bradley Long Margaret Stoltz Wendy Skoczen Costume Director Shop Carpenter Marketing Associate Chief Librarian The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Valerie Bromann Gretchen Eng Robert Barros Layout Carpenter Endowed Chair Digital Marketing Coordinator Music Administration Coordinator Drew Trusk Lucy Lindquist Stefany Phillips Shop Welder Wardrobe Supervisor Marketing and Public Relations Production and Rehearsal Staff Bruce Woodruff Bradley Baker Coordinator Cameron Arens Layout Welder Cecylia Kinder Amanda Reitenbach Director of Rehearsal Administration Richard “Doc” Wren Krystina Lowe Social Media Coordinator Warehouse Coordinator Kathy Rubel Michael Musick Daniel Ellis Joe Dockweiler Tony Rubino Interim Web and E-Marketing Contractor Jodi Gage Ryan McGovern Joanna Rzepka Alan E. Hicks Mike Bowman Marguerite Scott Ticket Department Elise Sandell Jeffrey Streichhirsch Barbara Szyllo Paul A. Molinelli Assistant Directors Assistant Carpenters Maggie Zabieowski Director of Ticketing Services Chris Barker Wardrobe Staff Paula Getman John W. Coleman Anthony Bernardy Scott Barker Ticket Operations Supervisor Chelsea Antrim Dennis Dan DiBennardi Kelly Davis Susan Harrison Niemi Rachel A. Tobias Dan Donahue Tim Dedinsky Brian Grenda Phone Sales Supervisor Stage Managers Michelle DiBennardi Miguel González Justin Hull Robert Hull, Jr. Dawn Marie Hamilton Patron Relations Representative Kristen Barrett Kim Kostera Shelley Cameron Jordan Lee Braun John Ingersol Matthew Reilly Anna Krysik Group and Special Emily Duffin Ray Schmitz Ed Mack Ticketing Coordinator Jodi Gage Tory Snick Wendy McCay Chris Notestine Rachel Henneberry Carpenters John Salyers VIP Tickets and Subscriber Yasmine Kiss Michael C. Reynolds Isaac Turner Relations Coordinator Jayme O’Hara Master Electrician Chris Valente Alex Chatziapostolou Daniel Sokalski Soren Ersbak Roger Weir Call Center Specialist Peggy Stenger Board Operator Dressers Amy C. Thompson Joe Schofield Donna Babonas Bill Walters Head Audio/Visual Technician Wigs and Makeup Justin Berkowitz Sandra Zamora Nick Charlan Sarah Hatten Tamara Bodnar Assistant Stage Managers Matt Ebel Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Leah Bobby Audio/Visual Kathleen A. Evans Anna Boyd Ben Bell Bern Kevin Reynolds Department Coordinator TeLeya Bradford Rehearsal Scheduler Surtitle Operator Brittany Crinson Aunvelez Caddell Josie Campbell John Clarke, Jr. Chantelle Marie Johnson Sarah Carter Artistic Services Coordinator Joseph Haack Robert Kuper Kelly Cronin Marina Vecci Michael A. Manfrin Lynn Koroulis Van Dekerchove Rehearsal Associate Robert Reynolds Claire Moores Kira Dills-DeSuria Jason Byer Assistant Electricians Staff Anthony Coia Madeline Ehlinger Gabby Gottlieb Lauren Cecil Alicia Adams El Fenne Jason Combs Toywa Curington Morgan Graby Gary Grenda Sam Fain Rehearsal Assistants Jaime Dahms Stephanie Feigenbaum Thomas Hull Anelle Eorio Daniel Kuh Lauren Jacob TECHNICAL AND LIGHTING Rochelle Fisher Steven Landsman Jeremy Thomas Alicja Klosek Michael Smallwood Electricians Katelyn Lee Lauren Marchfield Technical Director Charles Reilly Tyler Lee Nelson Posada Benjamin Liupaogo Allan and Elaine Muchin Property Master Endowed Chair Michael McPartlin Jada Richardson Peter Morgan Anita Trojanowski John Renfroe April Busch Properties Crew Head Cynthia Stacy Production Manager Brian Michael Smith Scenic Art Bradley Steinmeyer Michael Schoenig Armorer Brian Traynor Ryan Strand Technical Finance Manager José Trujillo Charge Artist Margaret Stoltz Scott Wolfson Upholsterer Maggie Bodwell Rebecca Traisman Assistant Technical Director Thomas Coleman, Jr. Vivienne Marie Robert Hartge Andrea Tucci Stephen Snyder Tim Morrison Richard Tyriver Zachary Vanderburg Technical Assistant Assistant Properties Michael Murtaugh Laura Waters Maria DeFabo Scenic Artists Properties and Scenic Art Coordinator Rachel Boultinghouse

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 15 Running The Show Many individual crews, onstage and offstage, collaborate to make Lyric performances run like clockwork Compiled and edited by Roger Pines

Running sheets for Nabucco costume and wig/makeup changes Lyric’s running crews, working in perfect synchronization night after night, are the glue that holds each performance together. Their ability to maintain extraordinary professionalism under extreme pressure is one of the company’s greatest strengths. Here’s an insider’s view of Lyric’s running crews and how their work happens.

Stage Management and Direction The number of assistant stage managers (ASMs) for a JOHN COLEMAN, Lyric stage manager particular show depends on several things. How many entrances Each Lyric production has a stage manager, assistant director, are in the set – can two ASMs cover them all? How large is the and assistant stage managers. The stage manager works with cast? How technically complicated are the scenic moves? In everyone who’s involved in maintaining the excellence of the Wozzeck, with four different places to enter and with scenery show over time. Assistant directors are in charge of dramatic moving frequently, we had to respond to those needs. In Der upkeep, making sure the staging is accurate and that the director’s Rosenkavalier things are very busy onstage at the beginning of Acts intentions continue to be met. The assistant director rehearses Two and Three, so again, you take that into account. and puts on understudies, and deals with absences of choristers, One ASM cues the projected titles. The others take attendance actors, or supernumeraries. backstage, check that performers have their props and costume accessories, and cue all the performers. They see that scenery is moving correctly and they give warnings to crews, while always making sure the environment safe for everyone onstage. Our team has to be “on” and ready to respond in any situation – say, if something is left onstage and you’ve got to get it offstage in a hurry. One night in Wozzeck the big round lens in the doctor’s office didn’t come in on cue, and at one point I said, “We’ve got to cut it, because if we don’t, it won’t be safe and will be a distraction” It’s all about making split-second decisions like that and then making sure everyone knows. You have to be clear in everything you say and do, because you want it to be a memorable performance for the audience every night.

Stage managers Rachel Tobias and John Coleman confer at the stage-management desk.

The stage manager calls the show. That includes making Lyric’s sound board sure all the technical and lighting cues, as well as the scenic moves, are executed at the correct time. If something went Carpenters and Sound too fast in the previous performance, we make sure that this MICHAEL SMALLWOOD, Technical Director time it’s slower, and so on. We’re timekeepers, making sure Before performances, the carpenters have already dealt with rehearsals and performances start on time and calling breaks. We the assembly and disassembly of sets when they come in and out constantly work together with all the other departments – clear of the building, plus repairs that wouldn’t be done by our scenic communication is incredibly important. artists, and creating new set pieces (or modifying existing ones)

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Carpenters working on scene changes for Rusalka (l. and r.). when they’re requested by a director or designer. In performances something’s happening offstage, whether stageband or someone we might have between 16 and 22 carpenters, depending on singing. In those instances, the levels are set by the sound whether they’re moving large units of scenery. Bel Canto had big crew working with the conductor and stage manager. Onstage units that broke apart in the final scene to create the bare stage. monitors that help the artists hear the orchestra better, headsets There were motors to do the pulling, but they were guided by for stage management, the front-of-house screen, the screens in guys on the crew. Scene changes for this season’s Figaro were the lighting booth and the assistant-director booth – keeping even more demanding than for Bel Canto – big pieces had to be all of this working properly also figures in the sound crew’s moved as quickly as possible. The changes for Wozzeck combined responsibilities. the props and carpenter crews, with small pieces moving, but very precisely timed. Electrics Our carpenters’ cue sheets come from stage management CHRIS MARAVICH, Lighting Director and reflect what the technical department has already discussed In performances individual members of the electrics crew with the director and designer. We try to make each performance execute all the light cues via a computerized console, control the perfect, but because we’re doing shows in repertory and because surtitles via a computerized program, and run anywhere from one this is live theater, unexpected things do happen. For example, to five followspots. Other electricians create effects such as smoke one night a curtain didn’t work properly for Lohengrin and the or fog, and they help onstage with moves of scenery. carpenters held it open for 45 minutes! Stage management puts out a “deck and rail sheet” and a The minimum number on any production’s sound crew is “master cue sheet.” Between the two the stagehands know what three, but it gets up to six for the musicals. The musicals present to do and when, getting their cues from the stage manager during the biggest challenge for sound, since there are between 35 and the performance. 50 microphones. One element of this is the organization and the Every performance includes 13 electricians on the crew. This equipment backstage: several sound guys need to test the mics and season they’ve had very complicated projection cues in Bel Canto, assign the right mic to the right performer (for example, it might but their biggest challenge has been The Merry Widow. That’s have to match the wig or be hidden in the costume). The other because of the transition going into the last scene, which was very element is the actual mixing of the mics so that the audience hears difficult and required onstage booms to be moved as the Maxim’s the performer clearly and naturally. unit got pushed into place. That show also had a lot of followspots Mics, of course, aren’t used for opera (unless there’s spoken and special effects, including a five-minute smoking cue in Act dialogue, as in The Merry Widow). In opera we use mics when Two, on the little terrace upstage.

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Principals’ wigs for Der Rosenkavalier, ready for the performance. Makeup artist Deshawn Bowman at work before Der Rosenkavalier.

Wigs and Makeup people’s personalities very quickly. You also have to go with the SARAH HATTEN, wigmaster and makeup designer flow and make adjustments at any moment. We may have done Our department’s biggest running crew this season is 14 all the paperwork and set everything up, but it could all change for Der Rosenkavalier, where everyone has a wig – or two or once we get onstage. Flexibility really is Number One. three! The crew’s average number is probably 12. We need the Props maximum – as many as 26 – whenever we do The Magic Flute CHARLES REILLY, property master (for all the slaves in their green body makeup), and Aida (priests, There are 16 of us on the props crew, although everyone slaves, Egyptians, Ethiopians). The crews, hired on a show-by- doesn’t work every show. When I have 14 guys – for example, in show basis, have varied backgrounds. Some went to school for this season’s Der Rosenkavalier and Romeo and Juliet -- it’s seven theater, while others are theater-loving cosmetologists who have on stage left, seven on stage right. It’s broken down to cues, which learned on the job. we learn through the rehearsal process. We’re collaborating all the Our principal makeup artists have a lot of experience time with wardrobe and wigs/makeup. For example, in Nabucco, working one-on-one with performers, both in wigs and makeup. with a chorus of 82, our crew set up quick-change booths using In the average show, each of them may have from one to three the whole width of the scenery-handling area backstage. principal performers that they’ll be responsible for. For Der In performance, the trickiest show this season has been Rosenkavalier, with 27 named roles, they have to take care of more Wozzeck. The drapes needed to open right on the downbeat of people and work faster! the music beginning each scene. For the highly synchronized We handle all kinds of fast changes. It was especially scene changes, every prop had to be ready for the singer, despite challenging last season in The Passenger, in which Daveda Karanas, it being pretty dark backstage. With The prop table for who played Liese, went back and forth from 1960 to the 1940s –- my full crew, as well as electricians Der Rosenkavalier, one of the repertoire’s and every change was fast. Onstage there was a space in the ship’s and carpenters, it was really poetry most prop-heavy operas, smokestack, and all Daveda’s changes took place there, since in in motion, how all the scene changes that show you couldn’t leave the stage without being seen. It was worked for that show! dark, and Daveda was there with the wig/makeup person, dresser, This season’s Figaro was tricky and stage manager – pretty tight quarters! because of the oversized bed in Act For any production, I note what’s required for principals, chorus, Two. The designer wanted to fly it in, supernumeraries, actors: do they need makeup? Makeup and beard? but that couldn’t work, given its size Makeup, beard, and wig? Each person on the crew is then assigned and what we would have had to clear to what their specialty is. Our running sheet incorporates wardrobe, above it. We needed to carry it onstage, wigs and makeup. It shows what crew member is responsible for and it took all departments joining in each person who’s onstage, and we make sure that crew member is to lift it! We had 90 seconds – a really available for any wig and makeup changes. big scene change that had to be as quiet To be good at this kind of work, you need the ability to read as possible.

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One show I always like LUCY LINDQUIST, Wardrobe Supervisor working on The Magic Flute. When I go through a costume before it goes to the dressing In the production we first room, I have to check every single piece that the performer is did in 1986-87, there was wearing. The costume then becomes the responsibility of the the glockenspiel, the flaming dresser. We have a very smart group or dressers who need only torch, a lot of other different one hour to learn the show – they’re very professional and they props and tricks. I worked do a fantastic job. A good dresser is someone who can control closely with Tim Nolen, that himself or herself, so they can help everyone under pressure and production’s first Papageno. deal with every issue. You have to be polite, very strong mentally, He needed a birdcage on his and very well organized. back and he didn’t like the That becomes very important in an opera like Aida, where one we initially gave him. the quick changes include the chorus men going into breastplates, It was important to us to helmets, special shoes, and then, of course, going from soldiers to give him one that would be Ethiopians. But when it comes to quick changes, not even Aida is Wig, makeup, and costumes await the arrival of Megan Marino (Annina) comfortable for him in the more complicated than Show Boat. The dressers had to make sure for a Rosenkavalier performance. performances. of every little detail. They weren’t just changing a singer’s dress; they were changing her shoes, stockings, jewelry – everything the look required. Wardrobe In the running of a show at Lyric, everyone is very dedicated. MAUREEN REILLY, Costume Director We’re passionate about it, and I don’t know if that happens in After alterations, any costume goes through the sewing other places. We give more than we risk – we give our hearts. room. Then our wardrobe team steams and presses it, checks labels, and makes sure proper undergarments are in place. That’s A Dresser’s Tales when our wardrobe supervisor, Lucy Lindquist, does a final check Told by JOHN SALYERS, chief dresser – only then is it ready to be worn onstage. In performances we call the first floor “The Intensive Care For performances we set up quick-change racks and determine Unit.” You’re not just dealing with costumes – you’re dealing with where the changes will take place. Our Abigaille, Tatiana Serjan, personalities! Are they feeling sick? Do they need tea? Sometimes they’re leaving for the airport after the performance and need their who had a red dress with evening wrap for Act Two, came luggage taken someplace, so it’ll be ready for them later. Dressers offstage after Act One, met her dresser and wig/makeup person give performers whatever they need to be ready to do the show. in the stage right elevator, and was ready to go back onstage in Sometimes you’re a coach, at other times a confessor! two-and-a-half minutes! It’s great to work with someone like Nathan Gunn, who Sometimes a change needs to take place onstage. In La is always calm and collected. When he’s got a quick change, he knows exactly what he’s doing. And Ferruccio Furlanetto is fanciulla del West, a dresser had to be inside the cabin at the wonderful, too, someone who never complains about anything. start of Act Two and stay there to help with Minnie’s costume When he sang Boris, he wore a costume weighing at least 80 changes. The dresser couldn’t leave, since there was no way to get pounds. He couldn’t sit down because the costume had a lot of offstage. So there was the audience, watching the opera with no jewels in it. He’d never want a chair – he’d just stand backstage idea that there was actually a dresser sitting in the dark in a little for an hour. An extremely kind, patient, and overall great guy. I was the dresser for one of our leading men when, before hole in the stage. the opera’s last scene, he was supposed to do a small quick Our maximum number of dressers this season has been 20, change, like adding a coat. When he came offstage, he was for The Merry Widow and Der Rosenkavalier. When we did our angry at something that had just happened onstage. He turned first Porgy and Bess and later Show Boat, the director of those around to show me that there was a hole in his pants. Because productions, Francesca Zambello, said, “I’ve never seen anything he was angry at that moment, he pulled the seam apart and the pants split. I ran to his dressing room, grabbed his other pair of run so smoothly.” We credit our dressers, who have to learn a pants, ran back through backstage, got to him, pulled the pants show on the fly. They’re also able to read each performer when off, put the other pants on, and he went onstage as if nothing they meet them, and really take care of them. had happened.

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LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO MATTHIAS BAUS / SALZBURG FESTIVAL

New-to-Chicago Production

Charles Gounod Romeo and Juliet

Lyric Opera presentation generously made possible by

Julie and Roger Mr. and Mrs. W. James Baskes Farrell

Production owned by The Metropolitan Opera.

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ROMEO AND JULIET Synopsis

ACT TWO relentlessly until Tybalt deals Mercutio a fatal TIME: Renaissance Although it is nearly dawn, Romeo lingers wound. Mercutio curses the houses of both outside Lord Capulet’s home. He compares Capulet and Montague before he dies. Now PLACE: Verona, Italy Juliet with the rising sun (Cavatina: Ah! lève- desperate for revenge, Romeo takes sword in toi, soleil!). When she appears on her balcony, hand and kills Tybalt. The Duke of Verona he surprises her and ardently declares his arrives and castigates both families for the PROLOGUE love. Romeo hides when Gregorio and some violence. Rather than the expected sentence The people of Verona describe the conflict Capulet servants appear, searching for Romeo’s of death, the Duke orders Romeo into exile. between the Capulet and Montague families page, Stephano, whom they believe has been Overcome by misery (Finale: Ah! jour de deuil), (Chorus: Vérone vit jadis deux familles rivales), seen in the area. They tease Gertrude before Romeo vows to see Juliet once more. and the star-crossed lovers whose deaths ended leaving. The nurse takes Juliet inside, but she ACT FOUR the feud. soon reappears to bid goodnight to Romeo. She informs him that, if he does indeed wish At dawn Romeo rushes to Juliet, who comforts ACT ONE to marry her, he should send word the next and supports him following the death of Lords and ladies arrive at Lord Capulet’s home day as to where and when they should meet. Tybalt. They quickly become overwhelmed by for a masked ball (Chorus: L’heure s’envole). Romeo begs her not to leave him yet (Duet: their love (Duet: Nuit d’hyménée), only to be Tybalt, the host’s nephew, teases Count Paris Ah! ne fuis pas encore!). After a final goodnight, interrupted by daylight and a lark’s singing. about Juliet, the latter’s betrothed. Capulet Juliet goes inside and Romeo asks the breeze to After a prolonged and passionate farewell, introduces his daughter to his guests. Juliet send her his kiss. Romeo tears himself from Juliet’s arms and responds to their admiration and expresses rushes away. ACT THREE her excitement about the ball. Capulet invites Accompanied by Friar Laurence, Lord everyone to enjoy themselves. When Romeo Scene 1. Early the next morning, Friar Laurence Capulet enters Juliet’s room, urging his and Mercutio appear with their friends, is astonished to be greeted by Romeo. Well daughter to ready herself for her wedding to Romeo admits his reluctance to attend the aware of the Capulet/Montague enmity, Count Paris. Remaining behind to counsel ball, having been preoccupied by a troubling the friar expresses grave apprehension when Juliet, Friar Laurence is confronted by the dream. Mercutio blithely remarks that his Romeo confesses that he loves a Capulet. despairing Juliet. He conspires with her and friend has been visited by Queen Mab, who Accompanied by her nurse, Juliet appears offers her a potion that will induce a death- presides over all dreams (Ballad: Mab, la reine and confirms that Romeo must be her like sleep, from which she will eventually be des mensonges). bridegroom. The friar agrees to perform the awakened by Romeo. When finally alone, Already in love with Rosaline, Romeo marriage ceremony, and the three are joined Juliet calls on love to give her courage (Aria: is assured by Mercutio that at the ball his by Gertrude in proclaiming their joy (Quartet: Amour, ranime mon courage) and drinks the attention will be drawn to a hundred other O pur bonheur). potion. When her father and Paris appear girls who will make him forget all about for the marriage ceremony, she collapses and her. Suddenly he sees Juliet from afar, and is Intermission appears to be dead. transfixed by her beauty. Mercutio drags him ACT FIVE away as Juliet appears, talking with her nurse, Scene 2. Having failed to find his master Gertrude. The nurse reminds her charge that during the past day, Stephano amuses himself Romeo enters Juliet’s crypt and sadly greets the she was herself already married at Juliet’s age, by singing a mocking serenade outside Lord sight of her seemingly dead body. After kissing but Juliet is hardly thinking about marriage Capulet’s home (Chanson: Que fais-tu, blanche her, he draws a bottle from his tunic and – she prefers to prolong her youthful dream tourterelle). The song draws Gregorio and drinks the poison it contains. Moments later (Ariette: Je veux vivre). Gregorio, a Capulet members of the Capulet household into the Juliet awakens, and she greets Romeo joyfully. retainer, calls the nurse away, leaving Romeo street. They tease the young Stephano, who The two look forward to leaving Verona free to woo Juliet (Madrigal: Ange adorable). then provokes Gregorio into a sword fight. forever (Duet Finale: Viens! fuyons au bout He is horrified when she identifies herself as Mercutio steps in to defend Stephano, just du monde!). Suddenly the poison takes effect, Lord Capulet’s daughter. A suspicious Tybalt as Tybalt arrives on the scene, and the two which forces Romeo to confess what he has returns to summon his cousin Juliet, and launch into raucous swordplay. When Romeo done. Distraught that he has left no poison for Romeo realizes she is Lord Capulet’s daughter. appears, Tybalt – remembering his enemy’s her, Juliet takes his dagger and, with Romeo’s Recognizing his voice as that of Romeo, wooing of his cousin Juliet – challenges him, help, stabs herself. With their last breath, the a member of the enemy Montague family, but Romeo refuses to fight. He begs Mercutio lovers ask God’s forgiveness. Tybalt swears revenge. Eager to keep his to restrain himself, but the fury of both guests’ spirits lighthearted, Capulet invites Tybalt and Mercutio boils over. Urged on by them once again to drink and dance. their respective allies, they battle each other

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• Scenery, property and costumes New-to-Chicago Production owned by The Metropolitan Opera. Charles Gounod

• Additional costumes by Seams ROMEO AND JULIET (ROMÉO ET JULIETTE) Unlimited.

Opera in five acts in French

• Projected English titles © 2016 Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, based on the tragedy of the same name by William Shakespeare by Derek Matson. First performed at the Opéra, Paris, on April 27, 1867 First performed by Lyric Opera on November 27, 1981 • Lyric Opera of Chicago broadcasts

are generously sponsored by Characters in order of vocal appearance: The Hurvis Family Foundation, with matching funding provided by Tybalt JASON SLAYDEN* Count Paris TAKAOKI ONISHI° The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Lord Capulet PHILIP HORST Family, The John and Jackie Juliet SUSANNA PHILLIPS°° Bucksbaum Family, and Richard P. Mercutio JOSHUA HOPKINS and Susan Kiphart. Romeo JOSEPH CALLEJA (February 22 - March 8) ERIC CUTLER (March 11- 19) Gertrude DEBORAH NANSTEEL* Gregorio ANTHONY CLARK EVANS° • Lyric Opera gratefully Stephano MARIANNE CREBASSA* Benvolio MINGJIE LEI° acknowledges the support of the Friar Laurence CHRISTIAN VAN HORN°° W. James and Maxine P. Farrell Duke of Verona DAVID GOVERTSEN°° French Opera Endowed Chair.

Conductor EMMANUEL VILLAUME Director BARTLETT SHER* • Lyric Opera of Chicago wishes Set Designer MICHAEL YEARGAN Costume Designer CATHERINE ZUBER to thank its Official Airline, Lighting Designer JENNIFER TIPTON American Airlines. Chorus Master MICHAEL BLACK Choreographer CHASE BROCK* Fight Director B. H. BARRY Ballet Mistress AUGUST TYE • This season’s projected English titles Wigmaster and Makeup Designer SARAH HATTEN are funded in part by a generous Associate Director GINA LAPINSKI grant from the Lloyd E. Rigler- Assistant Director JODI GAGE Stage Manager RACHEL A. TOBIAS Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. Stage Band Conductor ROBERT TWETEN Musical Preparation MATTHEW PIATT ERIC WEIMER • The performance will last Projected English Titles DEREK MATSON approximately three hours and * Lyric Opera debut ° Current member, Ryan Opera Center forty-five minutes. °° Alumnus/Alumna, Ryan Opera Center

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JOSEPH CALLEJA of Iopas/Les Troyens (Metropolitan Opera, the Carmelites), and Birmingham (Violetta). (Romeo – Feb. 22-March 8) Valencia-DVD, Paris), the title role/Les contes The soprano has scored great successes with Previously at Lyric Opera: d’Hoffmann (Madrid, DVD), Léopold/La Juive the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln Alfredo Germont/La (Met), Don José/Carmen (English National Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival (2011 opening traviata (2013-14, 2007- Opera), Des Grieux/Manon (Philharmonie program/live PBS telecast), New York Pops 08); Rodolfo/La bohème Luxembourg), Raoul de Nangis/Les Huguenots (Carnegie Hall debut), Marlboro Music (2012-13). (Brussels), Nicias/Thaïs (Edinburgh Festival, Festival, and in recital at Alice Tully Hall, Sir Andrew Davis conducting), and the Fausts Weill Recital Hall, and Washington’s Vocal Gramophone’s 2012 Artist of Berlioz (Antwerp) and Gounod (Athens). Arts DC series. Phillips has also performed with of the Year, the world-renowned Maltese Equally successful in Italian repertoire, the the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic and the tenor will appear later this season at the tenor has portrayed Alfredo/La traviata major orchestras of San Francisco, Philadelphia, Metropolitan Opera (Gabriele Adorno/Simon (Munich), Ernesto/Don Pasquale (London), Santa Fe, Santa Barbara, and St. Louis. A Boccanegra), Opera Frankfurt (Don José/ Duke of Mantua/Rigoletto (Venice, Houston), graduate of The Juilliard School, Phillips won Carmen), and the Chorégies d’Orange festival Edgardo/Lucia di Lammermoor (Sydney), first place in the Metropolitan Opera National (Faust/Mefistofele). At the Berlin State Opera Amenophis/Moïse et Pharaon (Salzburg), Council Auditions, Operalia, the MacAllister he recently portrayed Puccini’s Rodolfo, a and Arturo/I Puritani (Met opposite Anna Awards, and the George London Foundation signature role that has also brought him to Netrebko, DVD). The 2005 Richard Tucker Awards competition (all in 2005). Her first solo Lyric, the Met, Covent Garden, Munich, Award winner, Cutler is also celebrated for his album, a Debussy/Fauré/Messiaen program, and Bregenz. The tenor debuted in opera Mozart portrayals, especially Belmonte, Don was released in 2011. at 19 singing Macduff/Macbeth at Malta’s Ottavio, and Tamino, which he has sung at Astra Theatre. Shortly thereafter he was an numerous prestigious venues, including the CHRISTIAN VAN HORN award-winner in the Hans Gabor Belvedere Glyndebourne and Edinburgh festivals. Other (Friar Laurence) Competition, which launched his international roles encompass Adolar/Euryanthe (Frankfurt), Previously at Lyric Opera: career. Since then he has starred in more than Georg/Der fliegende Holländer (Wagner 11 roles since 2004-05, 25 leading roles with many major companies, Geneva Festival), Shepherd/Szymanowski’s most recently Alidoro/ including the Met (Hoffmann, Duke of Król Roger (Paris), the Singer/Der Rosenkavalier Cinderella (2015-16); Mantua, Faust), Covent Garden (Gabriele and Andres/Wozzeck (both at the Met, where Publio/La clemenza Adorno/Simon Boccanegra, Alfredo/La traviata the tenor began his career with the company’s di Tito (2013-14); opposite Renée Fleming, both released on Lindemann Young Artist Development Raimondo/Lucia di DVD), and Munich’s Bavarian State Opera program). Cutler can be heard on CD in a Lammermoor (2011-12). (Rigoletto). Closely associated with the Vienna solo recital, as well as in Der fliegende Holländer State Opera, he has also won acclaim at the and Strauss’s Die ägyptische Helena. A Ryan Opera Center alumnus now immersed major houses of Dresden, Zurich, Bologna, in an exceptionally successful career, the Brussels, Stockholm, and Houston. Numerous SUSANNA PHILLIPS American bass-baritone will portray Escamillo/ prestigious concert engagements include the (Juliet) Carmen (Canadian Opera Company) 2012 Nobel Peace Prize concert in Stockholm. Previously at Lyric Opera: and Prefetto/Linda di Chamounix (Teatro A Grammy nominee, Calleja has recorded Eight roles since 2005, dell’Opera di Roma) later this season. Van five highly praised solo discs, most recently a most recently Stella Horn appeared last season in six operas at program of popular songs entitled “Amore.” Kowalski/A Streetcar San Francisco Opera, among them Norma, Calleja received the International Opera Named Desire (2012-13); Cinderella, and Les Troyens. His diverse Awards’ Readers Award in 2014. The tenor Lucia Ashton/Lucia di repertoire also encompasses the title role/The recently teamed up with Malta’s Bank of Lammermoor (2011-12); Marriage of Figaro (heard at Chicago Opera Valletta to form the BOV Joseph Calleja Adina/The Elixir of Love (2009-10). Theater and Stuttgart Opera, also available on Foundation, created to help children and CD, Teodor Currentzis conducting), Gessler/ families in need. The Alabama-born soprano, a Ryan Opera Guillaume Tell (Netherlands Opera), Banco/ Center alumna, has recently returned to the Macbeth (Geneva’s Grand Théâtre), Four ERIC CUTLER Metropolitan Opera as Rosalinde and Musetta Villains/Les contes d’Hoffmann (Munich, San (Romeo – March 11-19) (she also sang the latter in the Met’s 2011 Japan Francisco), Colline/La bohème (Paris’s Théâtre Previously at Lyric Opera: tour). Another major highlight this season is des Champs-Élysées, Munich, Toronto, San Nadir/The Pearl Fishers her first Hanna/The Merry Widow at Boston Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Baltimore, (2008-09); Ferrando/Così Lyric Opera. In addition to the Met (other roles and recently the Met), Zuniga/Carmen fan tutte (2006-07). there include Antonia/Les contes d’Hoffmann, (Salzburg Festival), and Zaccaria/Nabucco Fiordiligi, Donna Anna, and Pamina), the (Seattle). Among Van Horn’s major credits in Highlights of the Iowa- soprano has earned acclaim in Santa Fe (five contemporary opera are Tan Dun’s Tea (Santa born tenor’s current season Mozart roles, most recently Arminda/La Fe), David Carlson’s Anna Karenina (Miami include Apollo/Daphne (Hamburg State finta giardiniera last summer), Minneapolis world premiere, St. Louis revival, CD), and Opera) and his first Radames/Aida (Opera (Euridice/Orfeo ed Euridice, Elmira/The most recently Marco Tutino’s La Ciociara Cologne). Celebrated at leading opera houses, Fortunes of King Croesus), Barcelona (Pamina (world premiere, San Francisco). Among his festivals, and orchestras, Cutler has made – European debut), and Frankfurt (Donna appearances in concert are engagements with an indelible impression worldwide in French Anna). She began her stage career in Madison the Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony lyric and heroic repertoire, singing the roles (Musetta), Louisville (Blanche/Dialogues of Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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A winner of the 2003 Metropolitan Opera this season as Kothner/Die Meistersinger von Salzburg Festival as Irene/Handel’s Tamerlano National Council Auditions finals in New York Nürnberg following recent performances with and returned for the role of Cecilio/Lucio City, Van Horn holds numerous prestigious the company as Panthée/Les Troyens, the Silla and the title role of Charlotte Kann awards, including a 2003 Sarah Tucker Study Foreman/Jenůfa, Kuligin/Katya Kabanova and in Marc André Dalbavie’s Charlotte Salomon Grant and the Richman Award from Opera his debut on 25 minutes notice as Leporello/ (world premiere). Further appearances include Theatre of St. Louis. Don Giovanni while still an Adler Fellow. Cecilio/Lucio Silla (La Scala debut) and Among the many other major companies with Siébel/Faust (Dutch National Opera). The JOSHUA HOPKINS which Horst is associated are the Metropolitan mezzo-soprano’s extensive concert credits (Mercutio) Opera (The Gambler, Francesca da Rimini, include performances with the Festival de Previously at Lyric Opera: The Nose, Die Frau ohne Schatten, La traviata, Saint Denis, Salzburg’s Mozart Festival, Les Tadeusz/The Passenger Romeo and Juliet, Das Rheingold, Capriccio), Musiciens du Louvre, L’Orchestre National de (2014-15). Washington National Opera (Doctor/ France, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Sophie’s Choice, American premiere), Seattle The Canadian baritone, Opera and Opera Grand Rapids (Scarpia/ DEBORAH NANSTEEL who appears as Olivier/ Tosca), Des Moines Metro Opera (Orest/ (Gertrude) Capriccio at The Santa Fe Elektra), Lyric Opera of Kansas City (Bonze/ Lyric Opera debut Opera later this season, has recently starred Madama Butterfly), Dayton Opera (Ferrando/ in the title role/The Barber of Seville (Opera Il trovatore), and Palm Beach Opera (Grech/ Following her Lyric Lyra Ottawa), the Pilot/Rachel Portman’s Fedora, Tortsheiner/Ben Moore’s Enemies, A debut, the American The Little Prince and Count Almaviva/ Love Story, world premiere). Internationally, mezzo-soprano will The Marriage of Figaro (both at Houston he has performed at Ireland’s Wexford Opera return to Washington Grand Opera). Hopkins’s successes include Festival (Lieutenant Horstmayer/Kevin Puts’s National Opera for the numerous performances of three Mozart Silent Night, European premiere), New Israeli Ring cycle. Nansteel debuted with New York roles: Count Almaviva (Glyndebourne, Opera (title role/Wozzeck), Greek National Philharmonic alongside Eric Owens last fall Dallas, Verbier Festival), Papageno (Santa Opera (Simone/Zemlinsky’s Eine florentinische in In Their Footsteps: Great African American Fe, Washington), and Guglielmo (Frankfurt). Tragödie), English National Opera (Pizarro/ Singers and Their Legacy. A house favorite Other operatic highlights include Argante/ Fidelio), Berlin’s Komische Oper (Tomsky/ at Seattle Opera, Nansteel has recently Rinaldo (Glyndebourne), Cecil/Maria Stuarda The Queen of Spades), and Oper Frankfurt performed the Nursing Sister/Suor Angelica, (Metropolitan Opera, company premiere), and Theater St. Gallen (Mandryka/Arabella). Ino/Semele, Marthe/Faust, and Mary/Der Marcello/La bohème (Houston Grand Opera, A former winner of the Metropolitan Opera fliegende Holländer. She has also portrayed Canadian Opera Company), Sid/Albert National Council Auditions, he holds awards Nettie Fowler/Carousel and Elvira Griffiths/ Herring (Santa Fe), and Junior/Bernstein’s A from the Wagner divisions of the Liederkranz An American Tragedy (Glimmerglass Festival) Quiet Place (New York City Opera). On the Competition and the Gerda Lissner and created the role of Lucinda/Jennifer concert stage, Hopkins has performed with Foundation International Vocal Competition. Higdon’s Cold Mountain (Santa Fe Opera). the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Nansteel is a recent graduate of Washington Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, MARIANNE CREBASSA National Opera’s Domingo Cafritz Young Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Cleveland Orchestra, (Stephano) Artist Program, where she appeared as Tisbe/ Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, Lyric Opera debut Cenerentola, Third Lady/The Magic Flute, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Spain’s Curra/La forza del destino, as well as the Cat/ Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias Following her Lyric debut, Jeanine Tesori’s The Lion, the Unicorn, and (European concert debut). At Carnegie Hall’s the French mezzo-soprano, Me. The mezzo-soprano graduated from the Zankel Hall, Hopkins premiered Michael who has recently portrayed University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Tilson Thomas’s Rilke Songs and collaborated Mozart’s Cherubino in of Music (Marguerite/La damnation de Faust, with Ian Bostridge and Julius Drake in music Vienna and Berlin, will Mother Marie/Dialogues of the Carmelites, of Benjamin Britten. The baritone has recorded appear as Dorabella/Così fan tutte (Opéra Bianca/The Rape of Lucretia, Mother Goose/ a solo CD, “Let Beauty Awake”, featuring Municipal de Marseille) and in the title role/ The Rake’s Progress). She is a former young songs of Barber, Bowles, Glick, and Vaughan L’enfant et les sortilèges (La Scala) later this artist of Seattle Opera (Giulietta/Un giorno di Williams. Hopkins is a winner of the Borletti- season. At just 21, while studying musicology, regno, Maddalena/Rigoletto) and San Francisco Buitoni Trust Award and holds the Sylva voice, and piano in Montpellier, Crebassa Opera’s Merola Opera Program (Berta/The Gelber Foundation Award from the Canada was engaged by that city’s opera company for Barber of Seville). A winner in the National Council for the Arts. Schumann’s Manfred. She returns annually to Orpheus Vocal Competition, Nansteel holds the Opéra de Montpellier and to the Festival de numerous awards, including the Andrew PHILIP HORST Radio France Montpellier, where most recently White Award, the Betty Allen Award, and (Lord Capulet) she sang the title role of Offenbach’s Fantasio. second place in Seattle’s Sun Valley Opera Previously at Lyric Opera: Following her success as Isabella/Wuthering competition. Gamekeeper/Rusalka Heights in 2010, Crebassa was engaged by (2013-14). the Opéra National de Paris’s Atelier Lyrique two-year program, appearing as Gluck’s The American bass- Orphée and Ramiro/La finta giardiniera; and baritone returned to San on the Opéra’s mainstage in Lulu, Rigoletto, Francisco Opera earlier and Madama Butterfly. She debuted at the

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JASON SLAYDEN Mélisande (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and A former fellowship student of the Aspen (Tybalt) as soloist in James MacMillan’s Quickening Music Festival and School, Onishi has also Lyric Opera debut (Grant Park Orchestra). Among his other participated in Saito Kinen Festival in Japan Chicago appearances are Mozart’s Don and Germany’s Internationale Meistersinger The American tenor, who Giovanni (American Chamber Opera) Puccini’s Akademie. Takaoki Onishi is sponsored by The will appear at Opera Santa Gianni Schicchi (Main Street Opera), Rossini’s Handa Foundation. Barbara (Gianni Schicchi) Don Magnifico (Candid Concert Opera), and at the Berkshire Opera Matthias Pintscher’s Songs from Solomon’s ANTHONY CLARK Festival (Madama Butterfly) Garden (International Beethoven Festival), and EVANS (Gregorio) later this season, recently made his role debut Britten’s Songs and Proverbs of William Blake Previously at Lyric Opera: as Alfredo/La traviata at Cedar Rapids Opera (College of DuPage). A former apprentice Nine roles since 2013-14, Theatre and performed Rodolfo/La bohème artist at Central City Opera and The Santa Fe most recently Waiter/ at Virginia Opera. Previous seasons brought Opera (King Basilio/Lewis Spratlan’s Life Is a Der Rosenkavalier, Simon Slayden to Florida Grand Opera (Ferrando/ Dream), the bass-baritone has also portrayed Thibault/Bel Canto, Così fan tutte), Des Moines Metro Opera Eiler/Mozart’s The Impresario and the Bonze/ Second Apprentice/ (Romeo/Romeo and Juliet), Austin Lyric Opera Stravinsky’s The Nightingale (Santa Fe Opera), Wozzeck (all 2015-16). and Wolf Trap Opera (Don Ottavio/Don Mozart’s Sarastro and Figaro (Northwestern Giovanni), Arizona Opera and Vancouver University), Raimondo/Lucia di Lammermoor A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, and a third- Opera (Rodolfo/La bohème), Minnesota Opera (Main Street Opera), and Collatinus/The year member of Lyric’s Ryan Opera Center, (Laërte/Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet), The Rape of Lucretia (Chicago Fringe Opera). the baritone will be heard later this season Santa Fe Opera (Andres/Wozzeck, Puccini’s His concert engagements include Messiah in his San Diego Opera debut as Sharpless/ Rodolfo), and Gotham Chamber Opera (Metropolis Chamber Orchestra) and Bach Madama Butterfly. Evans studied voice at (Martinů’s Alexandre Bis and Comedy on the cantatas (Madison Bach Musicians, Bach Week Murray State University, where his roles Bridge). In 2013-14 Slayden made several Verdi Festival). With Riccardo Muti conducting included Falstaff/The Merry Wives of Windsor. role debuts, including the Duke of Mantua/ the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Govertsen He debuted in Chicago in 2013 in Bernstein’s Rigoletto (Opera Memphis, subsequently at has appeared at both Symphony Center and Songfest at Ravinia. The baritone is a former Arizona Opera), Gabriele Adorno/Simon Carnegie Hall as the Herald/Otello and an apprentice artist with Arkansas’s Opera in Boccanegra (Kentucky Opera), and Cassio/ Apparition/Macbeth. the Ozarks, where he portrayed Marcello/ Otello (Nashville Opera). In concert, Slayden La bohème and Pish-Tush/The Mikado. He has performed with the Dayton Philharmonic TAKAOKI ONISHI recently gave his first professional recital in (Rossini’s Stabat Mater), the Seattle Youth (Count Paris) Lexington, Kentucky. Evans attracted national Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony Previously at Lyric Opera: attention as a Grand Finals winner of the (Verdi’s Messa da Requiem), and the Utah Father Arguedas/Bel Canto 2012 Metropolitan Opera National Council Symphony Orchestra (Berlioz’s Romeo and (2015-16). Auditions. Since then he has been awarded a Juliet). A 2011 Metropolitan Opera National career grant from the Licia Albanese-Puccini Council Auditions semi-finalist and former A first-year Ryan Opera Foundation, first prize in the Giulio Gari young artist at Seattle Opera (Uldino/Attila, Center member and native Foundation Vocal Competition, second prize title role/Werther, Ernesto/Don Pasquale) of Tokyo, Japan, the in the Opera Index Vocal Competition, a and The Santa Fe Opera (First Priest/The baritone has recently received top awards prize from the American Opera Society, a Magic Flute), Slayden holds a Sullivan Career from the Gerda Lissner International Vocal Sara Tucker Study Grant, the Men’s Voice Grant, first prize from the Gerda Lissner Competition, the Opera Index Vocal Fellowship from the Luminarts Cultural Foundation, and a George London Foundation Competition, the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, and, in 2015, first prize in the encouragement award. International Vocal Competition, the Loren Marcello Giordani Foundation Competition L. Zachary Competition, and the Giulio Gari and top prize in The Dallas Opera Guild Vocal DAVID GOVERTSEN Foundation Competition. For winning the Competition. Anthony Clark Evans is sponsored (Duke of Verona) first prize of the IFAC-Juilliard Prize Singing by Richard O. Ryan and Richard W. Shepro Previously at Lyric Opera: Competition in Japan, Onishi received a full and Lindsay E. Roberts. Six roles since 2011-12, scholarship to attend The Juilliard School, most recently La Roche where he appeared in the title role/Eugene MINGJIE LEI (Benvolio) and the Majordomo/ Onegin, as Count Almaviva/The Marriage of Previously at Lyric Opera: Capriccio (2014-15); the Figaro, and in Don Giovanni, Rossini’s La Marschallin’s Major Bonze/Madama Butterfly scala di seta, and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s Domo/Der Rosenkavalier (2013-14); Ortel/ Die Kommilitonen! (U.S. premiere). He has also (2015-16). Meistersinger von Nürnberg (2012-13). been heard as Jesus/St. Matthew Passion at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. In 2014 A native of Hengyang, The Illinois-born bass-baritone, a Ryan he created the leading role of The Man/ China, and a first-year Opera Center alumnus, attracted attention Marty Regan’s The Memory Stone(world Ryan Opera Center at Chicago Opera Theater in spring 2014 as premiere) with Houston Grand Opera’s member, the tenor recently completed a Death/Ullmann’s The Emperor of Atlantis and East+West program. Highlights last season professional studies certificate at Philadelphia’s the Peasant/Orff’s Die Kluge. He appeared included two appearances at Carnegie Hall Curtis Institute of Music, where his roles last season on short notice as Arkel/Pelléas et (Carmina Burana, Vaughan Williams’s Hodie). included Nemorino/L’elisir d’amore, Don

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Ramiro/Cinderella, Brighella/Ariadne auf d’Hoffmann (Covent Garden, Madrid, Turin), The American designer’s recent work in opera Naxos, Sellem/The Rake’s Progress, Dorvil/La Carmen (Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles), includes The Barber of Seville (Metropolitan scala di seta, Gherardo/Gianni Schicchi, and Werther (San Francisco, Washington), Samson Opera), Carmen (Washington National Almeric/Iolanta. Lei holds a master’s degree et Dalila (Met, Marseille), Pelléas et Mélisande Opera), and Luisa Miller (San Francisco Opera). from the Manhattan School of Music, where (Buenos Aires), Dukas’s Ariane et Barbe-bleue WNO will present the Ring cycle in Yeargan’s he was heard as Léon/The Ghosts of Versailles, (Turin), and Massenet’s Chérubin (Cagliari, designs later this season, and his Carmen Arturo/Lucia di Lammermoor, and Uriel/The DVD). He has appeared with prestigious will be seen at Toronto’s Canadian Opera Creation. Other important credits include opera companies and orchestras in both North Company. Yeargan’s vast operatic experience appearances as tenor soloist in Handel’s America (Boston, Montreal, San Francisco, also encompasses much-acclaimed work in Messiah (with the Cecilia Chorus of New York Detroit, Washington) and abroad (London, New York (including new Met productions of at Carnegie Hall) and in Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Paris, Milan, Radio France, Bonn, Sydney). L’elisir d’amore, Les contes d’Hoffmann, and Le (Music Academy of the West), as well as Comte Ory), Los Angeles (Madama Butterfly, Jupiter/Semele (Schwabacher Summer Concert BARTLETT SHER Simon Boccanegra), Houston (Rigoletto), during his tenure with San Francisco Opera’s (Director) London (Aida), and Sydney (La traviata, The Merola Program), Don Ottavio/Don Giovanni Lyric Opera debut Barber of Seville). Operatic world premieres (Banff Centre Opera), Aeneas/Dido and Aeneas include John Harbison’s The Great Gatsby (Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music), Equally successful in (Met) and both André Previn’s A Streetcar and the Royal Herald and Count Lerma/Don theater, opera, and Named Desire and Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Carlo (Opera Philadelphia). Lei has received musicals, the celebrated Walking (San Francisco). Yeargan is currently competition awards from the Gerda Lissner American director, who represented on Broadway by the revivals of The Foundation (most recently second prize), has been nominated for six King and I and Fiddler on the Roof. Previous Opera Index, Inc., Licia Albanese-Puccini Tony Awards, received both the Tony and Broadway productions include The Bridges Foundation, Giulio Gari Foundation, and the the Drama Desk Award for the universally of Madison County, Blood and Gifts, and the Mario Lanza Institute. Mingjie Lei is sponsored acclaimed Broadway revival of South Pacific revivals of Golden Boy and The Road to Mecca. by Maurice J. and Patricia Frank. (2008). On Broadway Sher has also directed The His designs have been seen in many major Bridges of Madison County, Women on the Verge regional theaters nationwide, such as Hartford EMMANUEL of a Nervous Breakdown, Golden Boy, The Light Stage Company and the Long Wharf Theatre. VILLAUME (Conductor) in the Piazza, Awake and Sing!, Joe Turner’s Yeargan holds Tony Awards for South Pacific Previously at Lyric Opera: Come and Gone, and the current revivals of The (2008) and A Light in the Piazza (2005) and Five operas since 2003-04, King and I and Fiddler on the Roof. Operatic a Drama Desk Award for Awake and Sing! most recently La bohème credits include Faust (Baden-Baden), Nico (2006). He is resident set designer at the Yale (2012-13); Les contes Muhly’s Two Boys (English National Opera, Repertory Theatre and Professor of Stage d’Hoffmann (2011-12); world premiere), Romeo and Juliet (Salzburg Design at Yale School of Drama. The Merry Widow (2009- Festival, La Scala), and Mourning Becomes 10). Electra (Seattle Opera, New York City Opera). CATHERINE ZUBER At the Metropolitan Opera he has directed (Costume Designer) The French conductor is music director of The Barber of Seville, Les contes d’Hoffmann, Previously at Lyric Opera: The Dallas Opera, where this season he has Two Boys (American premiere), Le Comte Ory, Carousel (2014-15); conducted Tosca (which also recently brought Otello, and L’elisir d’amore. In 2008 Sher was The Barber of Seville him to Covent Garden), and the world named resident director at New York’s Lincoln (2013-14). premiere of Mark Adamo’s Becoming Santa Center Theater. He has served as company Claus. Highlights later this season include director at Minneapolis’s Guthrie Theater In both opera and theater, Show Boat in Dallas and Villaume’s return and as artistic director at Seattle’s Intiman the British-born designer to The Santa Fe Opera for La fanciulla del Playhouse, where his productions ranged has created costumes for many greatly West. Music director and chief conductor stylistically from Shakespeare’s Cymbeline acclaimed productions internationally. This of both the Prague Philharmonia and the (2002 Callaway Award) and Goldoni’s Servant Romeo and Juliet production premiered at the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Villaume of Two Masters to Shaw’s Arms and the Man, 2008 Salzburg Festival and was subsequently collaborated with the latter ensemble and Anna Bergman’s Nora, Craig Lucas’s The Dying remounted at Milan’s La Scala. In recent Netrebko for an acclaimed European tour of Gaul, and the world premieres of The Light in seasons Zuber has designed five productions at Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta (recently released on the Piazza, Joan Holden’s Nickel and Dimed, the Metropolitan Opera, as well as La forza del CD). He served as Spoleto Festival USA’s music and Lucas’s The Singing Forest. destino (Washington), Faust (Baden-Baden), director for opera and orchestra from 2001 to Carmen (English National Opera), and the 2010. During that time he led numerous MICHAEL YEARGAN Ring cycle (Washington, San Francisco). The symphonic concerts (including a much-praised (Set Designer) 12-time Tony nominee has won the award Mahler symphony cycle) and numerous operas, Previously at Lyric Opera: for South Pacific, The Coast of Utopia, Awake including works of Mozart, Wagner, Delibes, Eight productions since and Sing!, The Light in the Piazza, The Royal Puccini, Charpentier, Strauss, and Henze (Der 1991, most recently Family, and most recently in 2015 for The King Prinz von Homburg, American premiere). Nabucco (2015-16, 1997- and I. Her remarkable record of successes on Internationally Villaume has triumphed 98); The Sound of Music Broadway encompasses musical theater (Gigi, repeatedly in his native repertoire, including (2013-14); La bohème The Bridges of Madison County, How to Succeed Les pêcheurs de perles (Santa Fe), Les contes (2012-13). in Business Without Really Trying, Women

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 31 PROFILES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Cry- MICHAEL BLACK Mysteries). Regional choreography includes Baby, The Red Shoes), comedy (Born Yesterday, (Chorus Master) Waitress (American Repertory), The Hunchback The Royal Family, Twelfth Night), and drama Chorus master since 2013- of Notre Dame (La Jolla Playhouse, Paper Mill (Seascape, Oleanna, A Man for All Seasons, 14; interim chorus master, Playhouse), Twelfth Night (The Old Globe), Mauritius, Doubt, Little Women, Dracula, 2011-12. and Be More Chill (Two River Theater). In Frozen, Ivanov). Zuber has designed costumes addition to works for television (“Late Show for La fête des Vignorons (Vevey, Switzerland, Lyric Opera’s chorus with David Letterman,” “Macy’s Thanksgiving 1999) and the live NBC/Universal telecasts master’s activities last year, Day Parade”) and video games (Dance on of The Sound of Music and Peter Pan. Major following the company’s Broadway), Brock is artistic director of productions this season include Otello at the 2014-15 season, included preparing the the Brooklyn-based contemporary dance Metropolitan Opera and Fiddler on the Roof choruses for The Marriage of Figaroat Western company The Chase Brock Experience (27 on Broadway. Zuber is a recipient of the Outer Australian Opera, Britten’s War Requiem choreographies, including American Sadness, Critics Circle Awards, Henry Hewes, Lucille with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Whoa, Nellie!, Mirror Mirror, Junk and Lies, Lortel, Ovation, and Obie awards. (conducted by Sir Andrew Davis), and Haydn’s The Song That I Sing; Or, Meow So Pretty). Harmoniemesse for his Grant Park Festival An alumnus of Robert Wilson’s Watermill JENNIFER TIPTON debut. Chorus master from to 2001 to 2013 at Center, Brock made his Broadway debut at (Lighting Designer) Opera Australia, Black prepared the OA chorus 16 in Susan Stroman’s revival of The Music Previously at Lyric Opera: for more than 90 operas and many concert Man. He is the subject of the documentary Eight productions since works. At Opera Australia he progressed Chasing Dance, which was nominated for a 1988-89, most recently from rehearsal pianist to assistant chorus New England Emmy Award in 2014. Il trovatore (2014-15); master and children’s chorus master, before La clemenza di Tito (2013- his appointment as chorus master. He has B. H. BARRY 14); Hansel and Gretel served in that capacity for such distinguished (Fight Director) (2012-13). organizations as the Edinburgh International Previously at Lyric Opera: Festival, Holland Park Opera (London), and, The Ghosts of Versailles The American designer’s lighting for Romeo and in Australia, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (1995-96). Juliet will be seen at the Metropolitan Opera (including Rachmaninoff’s The Bells, led next season, after the production’s premiere by Vladimir Ashkenazy), the Philharmonia Internationally acknow- in Salzburg and its remounting at La Scala Choir, Motet Choir, and Cantillation chamber ledged as one of today’s and Lyric. Among Tipton’s varied projects choir. As one of Australia’s most prominent foremost experts in stage this season are Richard Nelson’s The Gabriel vocal accompanists, Black regularly performed combat, the English fight director has created Family (New York’s Public Theater), The for recitals, broadcasts, and recordings (he fights for more than 40 Broadway productions, Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre, Orange has been heard numerous times in Australian including Golden Boy, Dividing the Estate, County Performing Arts Center), and pianist Broadcast Corporation programs). He has also Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sly Fox, Macbeth, Kiss Sarah Rothenberg’s Marcel Proust Project in been a lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium Me, Kate, Into the Woods, My Favorite Career, Houston. Tipton’s recent projects in dance of Music, of which he is an alumnus. Black Moon Over Buffalo, City of Angels, and most include productions by choreographers Paul holds a master’s degree in musicology from the recently Fiddler on the Roof. Barry trained at Taylor (The Uncommitted, American Dance University of New South Wales. the Corona Stage Academy before joining Festival) and Alexei Ratmansky (Romeo and the Royal Shakespeare Company as fight Juliet, National Ballet of Canada). Recent work CHASE BROCK director. He has written a book series about in theater includes The Testament of Mary on (Choreographer) fights in Shakespeare’s plays and different Broadway and at The Barbican in London; Lyric Opera debut ways of staging them. The 2008 Salzburg Richard Nelson’s The Apple Family Plays (world Festival’s Romeo and Juliet was Barry’s 56th premiere) at New York’s Public Theater; Equally successful in time orchestrating the demises of Tybalt and Shakespeare’s Henry IV/V, directed by Joseph theater, opera, dance, tele- Mercutio. He has created many fights for the Haj and Michael Donahue at Playmaker’s vision, and video games, the Metropolitan Opera (La fanciulla del West, Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, North American choreographer’s Wozzeck, The Great Gatsby, Otello), the New Carolina; and Tennessee Williams’s Vieux Carré current work includes York Shakespeare Festival, Covent Garden, in the version presented by New York’s Wooster projects with three New York theaters: and English National Opera. In addition Group. Tipton’s most recent opera productions The Public Theater (First Daughter Suite), to fight choreography for numerous widely include L’elisir d’amore and Maria Stuarda the Vineyard Theater (Gigantic), and the seen feature films (among them The Addams (Metropolitan Opera), David Lang’s Love Fail MCC Theater Lab (Alice By Heart). Brock’s Family, Macbeth, and Mulan), he worked at BAM, and Sir David McVicar’s production Broadway choreography includes Spider-Man: for 17 years in television for the soap opera of La traviata (Welsh National Opera). Tipton Turn off the Dark and Sam Gold’s revival All My Children. Barry has taught at all the teaches lighting at the Yale School of Drama. of Picnic. Among his Off-Broadway credits major drama schools in Britain and America, She holds the 2001 Dorothy and Lillian Gish are The Blue Flower (2012 Lucille Lortel including The Royal Academy of Dramatic Prize and the 2003 Jerome Robbins Prize. In Award nomination), Tamar of the River (2014 Art, Yale, and The Juilliard School. Barry’s 2008 she became a United States Artist “Gracie” Joe A. Callaway Award finalist), numerous numerous awards include a Tony Award for Fellow and a MacArthur Fellow. productions for The Public Theater (The Lifetime Achievement and a Drama Desk Winter’s Tale, Much Ado About Nothing, The Special Award for consistent excellence in fight Tempest, Venice), and The Flea Theater (The staging.

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SARAH HATTEN AUGUST TYE GINA LAPINSKI (Wigmaster and Makeup (Ballet Mistress) (Associate Director) Designer) Previously at Lyric Opera: Previously at Lyric Opera: Wigmaster and makeup 33 productions since Fidelio (2004-05). designer since 2011-12. 1993-94 as dancer, choreographer, or ballet The Pittsburgh native is in Lyric’s wigmaster and mistress, most recently her 18th year as member makeup designer has The Passenger, Tannhäuser, of the stage-directing worked in a wide repertoire Porgy and Bess (all 2014-15). staff of the Metropolitan at Des Moines Metro Opera and Michigan Opera, where she has directed or assisted on Opera Theatre (both since 2006), as well The American dancer-choreographer’s operatic more than 60 productions and has served as as Columbus Opera, Toledo Opera, the credits include remounting the choreography National Council Auditions dramatic coach. Cabrillo Music Festival, and the University of Lyric’s Iphigénie en Tauride at San Lapinski has also directed productions for such of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Francisco Opera and the Royal Opera House, companies as San Francisco Opera (Emilio She has also worked at the Glimmerglass Covent Garden. She has presented a 20-year Sagi’s production of Don Carlo), Connecticut Festival and the major opera companies of retrospective of her work at Chicago’s Vittum Opera (Madama Butterfly, La traviata, Los Angeles, Omaha, Cleveland, Sarasota, and Theater and Ruth Page Dance Center, as well Carmen), and L’Opéra de Montréal (The Central City, as well as Wisconsin’s American as in her hometown, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Turn of the Screw, L’elisir d’amore, Madama Players Theatre and, in Los Angeles, the A graduate of Western Michigan University, Butterfly), as well as Houston Grand Opera, Pantages Theatre and the Geffen Playhouse. Tye performed with The Kalamazoo Ballet, Covent Garden, and Barcelona’s Gran Teatre Hatten earned a B. A. in music at Simpson dancing leading roles in Sleeping Beauty, del Liceu. Closely associated with Florida College. Cinderella, and The Nutcracker. In Chicago she Grand Opera (Eugene Onegin), she has directed continued her training at the Joel Hall Dance numerous young-artist productions, including Center. Tye is a past recipient of Regional The Rape of Lucretia, L’isola disabitata, and Dance America’s Best Young Choreographer The Music Shop. Among her numerous Award (at age 15) and a two-time recipient collaborations with Tony Award-winning of the Monticello Young Choreographer’s stage director Barlett Sher are Romeo and Juliet Award; the latter garnered her invitations to (Salzburg Festival and La Scala), Faust (Baden- choreograph throughout America. In addition Baden), and Otello, Les contes d’Hoffmann, to Lyric Opera and Joel Hall Dancers, she has and L’elisir d’amore (all at the Metropolitan performed in Chicago with Salt Creek Ballet Opera). Lapinski served three times as associate and Second City Ballet. Tye is artistic director director for the acclaimed Ring cycle at Seattle and principal ballet instructor at the Hyde Park Opera, conceived by Stephen Wadsworth. School of Dance, which she founded in 1993. Collaborating with Roberto Oswald, she Four years later she founded Tyego Dance co-directed a new Das Rheingold for the Teatro Project, which has performed at Steppenwolf, Municipal in Santiago, Chile. the Athenaeum, and throughout America in a revival of Spike Jones’s Nutcracker.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

A scene from Shakespeare’s tragedy – Juliet’s nurse urging Romeo to flee – painted in 1778 by American artist Benjamin West.

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Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette: Love Triumphs Even in Death By Susan Halpern

hakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet has led a large number of For his new opera Gounod collaborated with the same librettists, composers to base an opera on its tantalizing love story, but how Jules Barbier and Michel Carré, who worked with him on Faust. These many of these operas are performed in opera houses today? You two tried to stay close to the language and meter of Shakespeare, using mayS have heard Bellini’s I Capuleti e i Montecchi (The Capulets and Victor Hugo’s recently completed French translation. Barbier and Carré the Montagues) but who has even heard of the 1776 Romeo and Juliet selected scenes from Shakespeare’s play, but they did away with many of composed by Georg Benda, or the 1862 Leopold Damrosch opera of the the secondary characters while expanding others. They also condensed the same name, or Giulietta e Romeo composed by Nicola Vaccai in 1832? original play where they deemed it necessary. Although Gounod intended Even though Romeo and Juliet, the quintessential love story, to remain as faithful to Shakespeare as possible, he allowed his two is endearing and memorable, those librettists to make changes to create qualities haven’t guaranteed that a text of workable length for the an opera based on it will do well, opera, and to remove many scenes but Charles Gounod’s Roméo et that didn’t focus directly on the two Juliette succeeded from the start. lovers. To that end, the librettists Its triumphant 1867 premiere at made a bold decision in changing Paris’s Théâtre-Lyrique, and the the final scene; in Shakespeare, when run of performances that followed, Juliet awakens and finds herself in was aided by a happy coincidence: the tomb, Romeo is already dead. In the Exposition Universelle opened Gounod’s opera, however, Romeo in Paris in April 1867, attracting is still alive, and the lovers sing 9.2 million visitors to the French a duet before Juliet fatally stabs capital. Many visitors were looking herself. The two then die together, for entertainment; as a result, Roméo begging God’s forgiveness for their et Juliette played to sold-out houses unchristian suicide. night after night. It then traveled The librettists’ choice of scenes to all the major opera centers in and their rewriting can bring us Europe and returned to Paris as a closer to understanding Gounod’s staple at the Opéra Comique in success. It can be found in the more 1873, before finally moving to the concentrated way the opera tells this mighty Paris Opéra in 1888. Its iconic story. The composer was able early, resounding success ensured to create a Romantic masterpiece that it would become a part of the of captivating melodic music, international repertory — but why gradually intensifying the love of did it endure when others failed? the two teenagers with exceptionally When Gounod (1818-1893) beautiful duets in four of the five turned his attention to Roméo et acts. The duets highlight the lovers Juliette in 1867, he’d already earned while creating a magnificent and “The Last Kiss of Romeo and Juliet” renown with an opera based on by Italian painter Francesco Hayez (1791-1882) unusual progression, linking the plot another legendary world-famous and the music. drama, Goethe’s Faust. He’d long considered setting Shakespeare’s play to It’s important to remember that Gounod, a former church organist music, and was returning to a story that had captivated his attention many and choirmaster, studied theology for two years before entering the years before. As a student in Rome in his mid-twenties, he began a Romeo Saint-Sulpice seminary in 1846. It was only a year later that he decided e Giulietta (probably based on the same libretto Bellini had used in 1830 against taking holy orders and began composing operas. He wasn’t for his Capuleti). He may have been inspired at an even earlier time, when simply a French romantic; at times he was described as very religious, he was still a teenager and first heard anotherRoméo et Juliette, Berlioz’s overly sensitive, hyperemotional, sensuous, and passionate. All these glorious “dramatic symphony.” characteristics he transferred to Roméo et Juliette. Because – like the

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Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer were Juliet (Mirella Freni) and Romeo (Alfredo Kraus) are married by Friar Laurence (Sesto Bruscantini) Hollywood’s idea of Romeo and Juliet in Lyric’s 1981 production. in the 1930s.

great majority of his countrymen – Gounod two families, the Montagues and the Capulets. before taking the potion, and the tomb scene. was a religious Catholic, it’s possible that We soon sense its edge of violence, as well as Gounod was pleased with how he conceived he included a subtle religious message in his the love between Romeo and Juliet. In the the work’s structure, and wrote expressing his opera. It would have been understood in the mazurka opening Act One, Gounod’s music satisfaction while he was still working on it: “The France of Gounod’s time that the deaths of the highlights the stark contrast between inner ending of the first act is brilliant, of the second lovers occurred because of their own actions, emotional feelings and the sounds of the tender and dreamy, of the third animated and decisions, and choices, and the lack of parental festivities. The dance music, which returns grand with the duels and the exile of Romeo, of guidance; thus many in the audience might after Juliet appears for the first time, and again the fourth dramatic and of the fifth tragic. It is a have interpreted this tragedy as a Christian or at the end of the act, provides the atmosphere beautiful progression.” Catholic cautionary tale. If we don’t interpret for the whole act and creates its unity, while In his writing, however, Gounod had the opera today as Gounod’s audience might helping to establish the act’s pageantry. to conform to the demands of Parisian opera have done, it’s because we don’t share the Although both Shakespeare’s play and audience. They required not only that there over-arching French Catholic viewpoint of Gounod’s opera are divided into five acts, be five acts and a strong element of spectacle, Gounod’s audiences. the Barbier-Carré libretto doesn’t follow but also that each opera have a ballet as well as Shakespeare’s sequence of scenes. Instead, it voices of a predictable number and type -- two extracts and condenses the best-known and most prominent sopranos, as well as a tenor and a “operatic” scenes and then links them together: baritone. To satisfy this requirement Gounod In the prologue that begins Roméo et the Capulets’ masked ball, the scene in Juliet’s created a second soprano: the “pants” role of Juliette, the chorus foreshadows the action to garden, the hot-blooded duels in the street, the Stephano, Romeo’s page, who doesn’t appear come as it introduces the feud between the scene in Friar Laurence’s cell, Juliet’s soliloquy in the original Shakespeare play.

36 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 OPERA NOTES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO ROBERT KUSEL

Dina Kuznetsova and Matthew Polenzani played the title roles in Lyric’s 2009-10 production of Roméo et Juliette.

Just before the premiere, Gounod was also contemplates and drinks the potion. Although in which the action of the family/town and compelled to make quite a few major changes. Gounod had to cut this exciting scene for the action of the lovers are joined. Act Two One addition was the valse-ariette “Je veux opening night, it was later restored (it will introduces sensuality with a touching duet vivre,” which was placed early in the first act. be heard at Lyric, as it generally is nowadays demonstrating the protagonists’ growing Long the most popular and familiar music in in productions internationally). Gounod intimacy and confessions of love. the opera, Juliet’s waltz aria didn’t arise out of complained that excising material that he Most of Act Three is given over to any inspiration from Shakespeare’s play; it was strongly felt belonged in the opera made him action, which Gounod’s music displays in a inserted so that the soprano, wife of the first a “decomposer” of music, an experience he carefully planned sequence containing violent director as well as a very popular singer, would found both difficult and humiliating. street scenes. Act Four takes us to Juliet’s have an opportunity, early in the opera, to The feeling of civil/familial friction and chamber, but the sweetness of the night is set demonstrate her coloratura finesse. In addition, conflict, linked in counterpoint to the main against the vanity of the daytime, in which an extra duel in the Act Three street scene was concentration on the love of the two young the world with its cares seems all too real. added to provide more action and excitement, people, comes through vividly in the large In the opera’s post-wedding-night duet, the crucial for the opera’s potential success. scenes involving the chorus: the prologue, tone becomes more and more passionate The premiere’s director also insisted the party in Act One, the warring factions in before Romeo’s departure for exile. After he on adding the Act Four wedding tableau Act Three, and the wedding guests’ reaction leaves, when the nurse and Capulet appear, with the bridal procession and the choral to Juliet’s “death.” Set against these large, the troubles of the world at large come to the “Epithalamium” ballet, and finale. Gounod heavily populated scenes is an emphasis on forefront again, but because Gounod doesn’t had to eliminate scenes as well, for example, the intimate: the opera’s essential thematic include Shakespeare’s scene in which the two the grand air of Act Four, in which Juliet interests here become part of a seamless web families reconcile, the opera ends with a focus

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 37 OPERA NOTES | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

Photos from Bartlett Sher’s 2008 Salzburg Festival production with, clockwise from the top, Nino Machaidze (Juliet); Rolando Villazon

MATTHIAS BAUS / SALZBURG FESTIVAL (Romeo) and Juan Francisco Gatell (Tybalt); and In Sung Sim (Lord Capulet). ALL PHOTOS: CLÄRCHEN BAUS-MATTAR AND

on the young romantic couple: Juliet sings about the supreme and achievement in this production is that he helps us comprehend the infinite joy of dying with her lover, Romeo. lovers in the broader context of the community and appreciate Gounod’s modified ending of the Shakespeare play. Throughout the opera, Romeo and Juliet’s poignant love story plays out against the backdrop of intrigue and conflict consuming the Montague and Capulet families. The drama we experience in this exciting Lyric’s 21st-century production of Roméo et Juliette is directed by operatic version of the familiar story highlights the conflict between the Bartlett Sher, the immensely distinguished theater and opera director. political, the romantic, and ultimately even the spiritual in a lavish and Sher’s Roméo et Juliette features elegant, elaborate 18th-century costumes, sensuous production that links the themes of romance and power-driven which underscores the contrast between the young Romeo and Juliet´s familial enmity and joins them with Gounod’s 19th-century sentiments innocence and naïveté and the rich, complex world in which they come about religious and mystical love. to maturity. The stylized movement we witness and the contrasting colors of the costumes of the two Verona families strengthen our understanding Susan Halpern has been writing program notes and liner notes nationally and awareness of the sensuality and sentiment of the lead characters and and internationally for chamber music, symphonic concerts, operas, and vocal the political tension overwhelming the two warring families. In addition, recitals for the past two decades. Originally trained as a professional flutist, she the production’s minimalist set further helps to focus our attention earned a B. A. in music and a doctorate in English literature and has taught on the movements of the personages on stage. Sher’s most important at the City College of New York, Pace University, and Marymount College.

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Music Staff Violin II Bass Bass Clarinet Tuba Yin Shen, Principal Michael Geller, Principal Linda A. Baker Andrew Smith, Principal Music Staff John Macfarlane, Brian Ferguson, Emanuelle Andrizzi Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Bassoon Harp William C. Billingham Bonita Di Bello Andrew L. W. Anderson James T. Berkenstock, Marguerite Lynn Williams, Susan Miller Hult Diane Duraffourg-Robinson Gregory Sarchet Principal Principal Vladimir Kulenovic Teresa Kay Fream Timothy Shaffer** Lewis Kirk, Assistant Principal Peter Labella Collins R. Trier Preman Tilson Timpani Keun-A Lee Ann Palen Edward Harrison, Principal Grant Lohenig Irene Radetzky Flute Contrabassoon Mario Marra John D. Robinson Marie Tachouet, Principal Lewis Kirk Percussion Francesco Milioto David Volfe Dionne Jackson, Michael Green, Principal Jerad Mosbey Albert Wang Assistant Principal* Horn Douglas Waddell, Matthew Piatt Alyce Johnson, Jonathan Boen, Principal Assistant Principal Mauro Ronca Viola Acting Assistant Principal Fritz Foss, Assistant Principal/ Eric Millstein Craig Terry Carol Cook, Principal Jennifer Bouton Schaub** Utility Horn Robert Tweten Terri Van Valkinburgh, Robert E. Johnson, Third Horn Extra Musicians Eric Weimer Assistant Principal Piccolo Neil Kimel Harp Frank W. Babbitt Alyce Johnson Paul Straka** Cathy Litaker Patrick Brennan Orchestra Organ Karl Davies Oboe Trumpet Eric Weimer Violin I Amy Hess Judith Kulb, Principal William Denton, Principal Robert Hanford, Melissa Trier Kirk Robert E. Morgan, Matthew Comerford, Concertmaster Di Shi Assistant Principal Co-Assistant Principal Librarian Sharon Polifrone, Benton Wedge** Judith Zunamon Lewis Channing Philbrick, John Rosenkrans, Principal Assistant Concertmaster Co-Assistant Principal Cello Personnel Manager Alexander Belavsky Calum Cook, Principal English Horn Kathleen Brauer Robert E. Morgan Trombone and Stageband Contractor Paul Dwyer, Christine Janicki Pauli Ewing Assistant Principal Jeremy Moeller, Principal Bing Y. Grant Mark Brandfonbrener Clarinet Mark Fisher, Assistant Principal David Hildner William H. Cernota Charlene Zimmerman, John Schwalm Ellen Hildner Laura Deming Principal Laura Miller Barbara Haffner Linda A. Baker, Bass Trombone Eugene Pazin Walter Preucil Co-Assistant Principal John Schwalm Liba Schacht Susan Warner, *On leave, 2015-16 season Heather Wittels Co-Assistant Principal **Season substitute

Chorus Master Colleen Lovinello Baritones/Basses Mezzos/Altos Tenors Michael Black Lynn Lundgren Matthew Carroll Corinne Wallace-Crane Errin Brooks Janet Mensen Reynolds David DuBois Michelle K. Wrighte Scott J. Brunscheen Regular Chorus Maia Surace Nicholson Scott Holmes Matthew Daniel Yvette Smith Robert Morrissey Tenors Klaus Georg Sopranos Marie Sokolova Kenneth Nichols Jared V. Esguerra Tyler Samuel Lee Elisa Billey Becker Laurie Seely Vassalli Steven Pierce Peder Reiff Brett Potts Jillian Bonczek Pamela Williams Robert J. Prindle Dane Thomas Adam J. Smith Sharon Garvey Cohen Thomas Sillitti Chase Taylor Patricia A. Cook-Nicholson Tenors Craig Springer Baritones/Basses Cathleen Dunn Geoffrey Agpalo Jeffrey W. Taylor Nicolai Janitzky Baritones/Basses Janet Farr Jason Balla* Ronald Watkins Martin Lowen Poock Claude Cassion Desirée Hassler Timothy Bradley Nikolas Wenzel Michael Cavalieri Rachael Holzhausen Harold Brock Core Supplementary Todd von Felker Laureen Janeczek-Wysocki William Combs Chorus Supplementary Chorus Kirk Greiner Kimberly McCord John J. Concepcion Earl Hazell Heidi Spoor Kenneth Donovan Sopranos Sopranos Aaron Ingersoll Stephani Springer Joseph A. Fosselman Carla Janzen Elena Batman John E. Orduña Elizabeth Anne Taylor Cameo T. Humes** Suzanne M. Kszastowski Jill Dewsnup Dan Richardson Sherry V. Watkins Lawrence Montgomery Kaileen Erin Miller Rosalind Lee Vince Paul Wallace, Jr. Mark Nienow Christine Steyer Mezzos/Altos James Odom Mezzos/Altos Claudia A. Kerski-Nienow Thomas L. Potter Katie Ruth Bieber *On leave, 2015-16 season Marianna Kulikova Walton Westlake Ginger Inabinet **One-year chorister

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Artistic Roster

Sopranos Alessandro Corbelli Conductors Projection Designer Nicole Cabell Anthony Clark Evans Sir Andrew Davis Greg Emetaz Danielle de Niese Martin Gantner Edward Gardner Angela Denoke Thomas Hampson Henrik Nánási Chorus Master Renée Fleming Joshua Hopkins Carlo Rizzi Michael Black Christiane Karg Dmitri Hvorostovsky Emmanuel Villaume Christina Landshamer Jacques Imbrailo Choreographers Amanda Majeski Philip Kraus Directors Chase Brock Angela Mannino Paul La Rosa Joan Font Xevi Dorca Ana María Martínez Željko Lučič Barbara Gaines Andrew George Mithra Mastropierro Takaoki Onishi Sir David McVicar Harrison McEldowney Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi Robert Orth Kevin Newbury Diana Newman Mark Rucker Matthew Ozawa Associate Choreographer Susanna Phillips Daniel Sutin Bartlett Sher Joshua Buscher Tatiana Serjan Susan Stroman Heidi Stober Bass-baritones Martina Weber Assistant Choreographer Nina Warren Patrick Carfizzi Lauren Kadel Laura Wilde Jeongcheol Cha Associate Directors Stefano de Peppo Gina Lapinski Ballet Mistress Mezzo-sopranos David Govertsen Joan Anton Rechi August Tye J’nai Bridges Philip Horst Dan Rigazzi Alice Coote Tomasz Konieczny Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Marianne Crebassa Richard Ollarsaba Set and Costume Designers Sarah Hatten Elizabeth DeShong Luca Pisaroni Thierry Bosquet Rachel Frenkel Adam Plachetka Julian Crouch Fight Choreographers Katharine Goeldner Vito Priante Jane Greenwood B. H. Barry Jill Grove Bradley Smoak Joan Guillén Chuck Coyl Suzanne Hendrix Christian Van Horn Constance Hoffman Nick Sandys Sophie Koch David Korins Basses Laura Krumm William Ivey Long Translators for English Titles Isabel Leonard Dmitry Belosselskiy Susan Mickey Patricia Houk Megan Marino Runi Brattaberg Vicki Mortimer Derek Matson Lindsay Metzger Patrick Guetti James Noone Roger Pines Julie Miller Matthew Rose Michael Yeargan Francis Rizzo Deborah Nansteel Brindley Sherratt Catherine Zuber Colin Ure Annie Rosen Stefan Szkafarowsky Principal Dancers Lighting Designers The American Guild of Countertenors Shannon Alvis Paule Constable Musical Artists, AFL-CIO Anthony Roth Costanzo Annelise Baker Albert Faura (AGMA), is the union Matthew Deming Ariane Dolan Duane Schuler that represents the singers, Jen Gorman Jennifer Tipton dancers, actors, and staging Tenors Ellen Green Robert Wierzel personnel at Lyric Opera of René Barbera Catherine Hamilton Chicago. Lawrence Brownlee Jeffery B. Hover, Jr. DAN REST William Burden Lauren Kadel Joseph Calleja Ashley Klinger Alec Carlson Kristina Larson-Hauk Elizabeth Futral and Eric Cutler Tom Mattingly Giuseppe Sabbatini in Lyric’s Rafael Davila Jamy Meek Matthew DiBattista Alison Mixon 1999-00 production of Plácido Domingo Matthew Prescott Romeo and Juliet. Jesse Donner Emily Pynenburg Allan Glassman Kristen Schoen-René John Irvin Rachael Switzer Keith Jameson J.P. Tenuta Jonathan Johnson Mingjie Lei Actors David Portillo Lex Bourassa Rodell Rosel McKinley Carter Brenton Ryan Jeff Dumas Gerhard Siegel Cory Goodrich Sergei Skorokhodov Dev Kennedy Jason Slayden James Romney Michael Spyres Jennie Sophia Andrew Stenson Genevieve Thiers Stefan Vinke Zachary Uzarraga Michael Weber Baritones Jonathan Weir Jonathan Beyer Jonah D. Winston Christian Bowers Fred Zimmerman

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Supernumeraries Lyric Unlimited Backstage Tour Guides

(Romeo and Juliet) Marilyn Ablan Ingrid Dubberke Paul Kuritz Carol Abrioux Frances Dutton Dan Lome Men Kathleen Banks Roy Fisher Nina Maimonis James Edward Dauphin Marilyn Barmash Maggie Galloway Claudia McCarthy Tom Driscoll Lindy Bloom Karen Genelly Liz Meenan Matt Goto Ann Boyle Jerry Goodman Noel Perlman Stephen Hobe Sandra Broughton Randy Green Kathrine Piepgras Chris Lafferty Estelle Chandler Mary Houston Joanne Poder Nathan Lustig Lisa Cleveland Charlene Jacobsen Craig Sirles Richard Manera Sharon Conway Jean Joslyn Joseph Sjostrom Kirk Osgood Mary DeCresce Suzanne Jozwiak Joan Solbeck Joshua Simpson Megan Donahue Elizabeth Kurella Claudia Winkler

Women JACLIN SIMPSON Jolanta Bardecki Mai Claypool Linda Cunningham* Tess Dinerstein* Alicia Hilton Lizzy Lewis Kelly Maryanski Shoshana Sachs Megan Wilcox

Boys Peter Cavalieri Weston (Bruiser) Ford*

*Regular supernumerary

Students enjoying a Lyric Unlimited backstage tour, 2015.

Lyric Unlimited

Second Nature (world premiere) Matthew Aucoin, Composer, Librettist, Conductor Matthew Ozawa, Director Thrisa Hodits, Assistant Director William Boles, Set Designer Sally Dolembo, Costume Designer Donald Claxon, Stage Manager

A scene from Matthew Aucoin's Second Nature, a Lyric Unlimited world premiere, August 2015.

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 43 PATRON SALUTE | LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Claire Siragusa and The Siragusa Foundation: A Family Legacy of Service

Claire Siragusa’s relationship with and former Lyric Board member Ross opera began with regular fam- Siragusa, the Foundation carries on ily gatherings around the radio on his legacy of service in his community Saturday afternoons to listen to The by helping underserved people in the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, Chicago area experience a better qual- which seemed to be an unavoidable ity of life through arts and culture, obligation for many American chil- education, and human services. dren of her generation. Opera was “Mr. Siragusa was interested in an important part of her father’s life, education for young people more than and he traveled the world to attend anything, and he felt that was how performances. Although she recalls we could reach children that may not being reluctant at first, Claire has fully have otherwise had access to the arts embraced opera as an essential part of and certain health services. I think it is her life, too. wonderful that we are able to continue While Claire was a theater stu- his legacy.” dent at Northwestern, a new opera As Lyric strives to reach com- company called Lyric Opera formed munities and people for whom opera in nearby Chicago. She was dating has had no relevance before now, her now husband, John R. “Jack” the company is grateful for long- Siragusa, who was also an opera lover, standing partners like The Siragusa and they found themselves making Foundation, who have supported the trip from Evanston to enjoy per- Lyric’s most essential community formances in the early days of Lyric’s engagement programs for more than history. Claire, like others who were four decades. Most recently, the fortunate enough to witness it, readily Foundation has been a regular funder identifies Maria Callas’s 1954Lucia di of Lyric Unlimited programming Lammermoor as one of the most mem- such as Performances for Students orable performances at Lyric Opera and the Senior Matinee, which serve she has ever seen. thousands of children and seniors Jack’s father, Ross D. Siragusa, Claire Siragusa with daughter Sinclair C. Siragusa each year. was an early member of Lyric’s Board and niece Irene Siragusa Phelps, former executive director of The Siragusa family is deeply of Directors, serving the company in The Siragusa Foundation, on the red carpet at Opening Night 2009. rooted in the tradition of service. its crucial formative years. When he Three generations are represented on stepped down in 1966, Jack was invit- committee several times and donating wine the board of The Siragusa Foundation, ed to continue the family’s invaluable partner- to the silent auction. Raising a total of $9 allowing family members to be personally ship with the company. It quickly became a million since its inception in 1988, the two involved in living out the mission and vision full family affair when Claire was elected to the most recent Wine Auctions in 2012 and 2015 set in place by their patriarch. Irene S. Phelps, esteemed Women’s Board in 1968, and she has have each yielded a record $1.8 million in net Claire’s niece, served as the Foundation’s been a member ever since. proceeds to benefit Lyric Opera. Executive Director from 1997 to 2014, and Throughout her nearly 50 years of ser- “The Wine Auction has been the thing remained a good friend of Lyric’s during her vice, Claire has dedicated countless hours to that has brought people together almost bet- tenure. some of the most important projects which ter than anything else while I’ve been on the Being involved with Lyric Opera is part fall under the wide-ranging scope of Women’s Board,” Claire says. “It has grown into quite of the Siragusa family tradition, as well. “From Board activity. One such undertaking is the an event, moving from a modest gathering in Jack’s father’s involvement to my own, Lyric annual Opening Night Opera Ball. In addi- the lobby to needing to build the stage out into is a very important part of our family’s lives. tion to kicking off each Lyric season in style, the theater to accommodate the more than 400 Now we take our daughter and grandchil- this event provides essential income for Lyric, attendees. It is great fun, and board members dren to the opera, and they all love it. I generating more than $400,000 in net rev- really get to know each other by working admire so many of the people we have worked enue last year. Claire actively participated on together through the process.” with, including Carol Fox, Ardis Krainik, Bill the planning committee from 1997 to 2003, As much as Claire has enriched the Mason, and now Anthony Freud. They are just doing whatever was needed to ensure the Women’s Board with her time and talents, so great people, and I think we are all very proud event’s success. has The Siragusa Foundation invested greatly to be a part of it.” Claire has also played a role in the tri- in Lyric’s education and community engage- ennial Wine Auction, serving on the menu ment programs. Founded by her father-in-law —Meaghan Stainback

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ARIA SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT | 2015-2016

ABBOTT FUND ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTORS Abbott and the Abbott Fund are leading corporate contributors to Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for Aria Society support received from eight Lyric Opera of Chicago, with a longstanding tradition of dedicated anonymous contributors during the 2015/16 season. support. Over the last three decades, Abbott has generously cosponsored 21 Lyric productions, including the 2015/16 season- BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE LLP opening production of The Marriage of Figaroand last season’s Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is a nationally recognized, full- Don Giovanni. Abbott has championed Lyric’s achievements as a service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals contributor to the Great Opera Fund, the Building on Greatness connect with clients with candor and clear industry insight. As an Miles D. White Capital Campaign, and Wine Auctions, among other efforts, and independent member of Baker Tilly International, the world’s eighth made a leadership commitment to the Breaking New largest network of accounting firms, Baker Tilly brings you access Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Abbott’s to market-specific knowledge in 125 countries. Lyric Opera Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Miles D. White, Tim Christen member Timothy Christen is Baker Tilly’s chairman and CEO, and serve on its Board of Directors. is Vice Chairman of the Civic Engagement Committee. In October, Tim becomes the Chairman of the American Institute of CPAs, the largest professional KATHERINE A. ABELSON and association in the profession, representing 400,000 members in 145 countries. Baker Tilly ROBERT J. CORNELL cosponsored Lyric’s successful Wine Auctions in 2012 and 2015, and has cosponsored Kathy Abelson and Robert Cornell are longtime friends the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium of Lyric Opera. Kathy comes from generations of opera Park concert for three consecutive years. Lyric lovers and is a former singer, having trained with some is also grateful for Baker Tilly’s generous gift to of the best voice teachers in the world, including Elvira the Breaking New Ground Campaign. de Hidalgo, who taught Maria Callas. Kathy has been a donor and a season subscriber to Lyric since 1977. Deeply THE BARKER WELFARE FOUNDATION committed to Lyric Opera’s renowned artist development program, The Patrick G. and Lyric Opera is grateful for the more than four decades of support from The Barker Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, Kathy is a Past President and current member of the Welfare Foundation. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and Ryan Opera Center Board, in addition to being a leadership donor to the Ryan Opera children, the Foundation has staunchly and generously contributed to Lyric Opera’s Center for over twenty years. Lyric is also honored to have Kathy Abelson on its Board education and community engagement programs for many years. Lyric is the honored of Directors. This season Kathy and Robert are generously cosponsoring Lyric’s revival beneficiary of gifts to the Breaking New Ground Campaign and the Building on of Nabucco. Greatness Capital Campaign from The Barker Welfare Foundation.

ADA and WHITNEY ADDINGTON JULIE and ROGER BASKES Ada and Whitney Addington are dedicated Lyric subscribers Lyric treasures the exemplary leadership and dedication of and donors. For many seasons, they have contributed to the Julie and Roger Baskes. Subscribers for more than three Annual Campaign, and have generously supported the decades, they have generously supported Lyric’s Ryan Great Opera Fund, the Building on Greatness Capital Opera Center activities as cosponsors of Rising Stars in Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking Concert, and sponsors of the Ryan Opera Center Recital New Ground Campaign. The Addingtons have also Series on 98.7WFMT. They have cosponsored numerous invested in the company’s future through their planned productions including, most recently, La Clemenza di Tito gift to Lyric. This season they cosponsor Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto, having (2013/14), Il Trovatore (2014/15), and this season’s Romeo and Juliet. They also made previously cosponsored Porgy and Bess (2008/09) and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg a leadership commitment to the Breaking New Ground Campaign to help safeguard (2012/13). Lyric is fortunate to have Dr. Whitney Addington as a member of its Board the future of Lyric Opera. Lyric is honored to have Julie Baskes serve on its Board of of Directors and Executive Committee. Directors, Executive, and Production Sponsorship Committees, and as immediate past President of the Ryan Opera Center Board. JOHN and ANN AMBOIAN John and Ann Amboian have been staunch supporters JAMES N. and LAURIE V. BAY of Lyric Opera for many years. They have contributed Jim and Laurie Bay are passionate supporters of the arts in annually to Lyric’s Annual Campaign, and have given Chicago and have been members of the Lyric Opera family a personal leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground for more than three decades. They have previously contrib- Campaign. In his role as CEO of Nuveen Investments, uted to Lyric’s Wine Auction, 60th Anniversary Concert John has championed gifts to support Lyric Unlimited and Diamond Ball, Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium programs such as last season’s family opera The Magic Park, the Annual Campaign, and education programs. Victrola, and The Family Barber (2013/14). Lyric Opera is proud to have John Amboian They also cosponsored Madama Butterfly (2013/14) and serve on its Board of Directors and as a past longtime member of the Nominating/ have made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored Governance Committee. to have Jim Bay, a principal of Bays Corporation, serve on its Board of Directors and Compensation Committee. AMERICAN AIRLINES This season we celebrate 34 years of vital corporate partnership with MARLYS A. BEIDER American Airlines, the Official Airline of Lyric Opera. In recognition As an aficionada of Lyric for more than 30 years, Marlys has con- of the company’s significant contribution to the Building on tributed to the Annual Campaign and is a Bel Canto Benefactor Greatness Capital Campaign, the mezzanine level of the Civic Opera of the planned giving Overture Society. Her planned gift commit- House is named the American Airlines Mezzanine. American Airlines ment created the Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Designer provides important in-kind Endowed Chair in memory of her late husband, Harold Beider. support for Lyric’s programs and Marlys Beider cosponsored several productions including Elektra Franco Tedeschi special events. Franco Tedeschi, (2012/13), Parsifal (2013/14) and Tosca (2014/15). Marlys has also Vice President of American Airlines, proudly serves made a leadership commitment to cosponsor Lyric’s new productions of Das Rheingold on Lyric’s Board of Directors. (2016/17) and Götterdämmerung (2019/20), part of Lyric’s new Ring Cycle. This sea- son, Marlys generously cosponsors the Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert. PAUL M. ANGELL FAMILY FOUNDATION The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation strives to advance society through the RANDY L. and MELVIN R. BERLIN performing arts, conservation of the world’s oceans, and alleviation of poverty. The Devoted fans of opera education and the arts, Melvin Foundation’s namesake, Paul M. Angell, founder of Newly Weds Foods, dedicated and Randy Berlin are vital members of the Lyric Opera the early part of his life to serving his country and performing as a member of John family. They have contributed significantly to the Annual Philip Sousa’s U.S. Navy Band during World War I. He believed in hard work, self Campaign and were Diamond Sponsors of the 60th reliance, and optimism, and the Foundation is intended to honor him and his ideals. Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball last season. Melvin At Lyric, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation has been a generous supporter of and Randy have made a leadership gift to the Breaking Lyric’s Annual Campaign and Lyric Unlimited programming, cosponsoring The Family New Ground Campaign, and have cosponsored several Barber (2013/14) and The Magic Victrola (2014/15). productions such as last season’s new production of Don Giovanni. This season they generously cosponsor Lyric’s new production of The Marriage of Figaro.Lyric is honored to have Melvin Berlin serve on its Board of Directors.

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BMO HARRIS BANK DAVID and ORIT CARPENTER BMO Harris Bank proudly supports Lyric Opera in the spirit of David and Orit Carpenter have been staunch supporters community partnership that has identified the bank for over 125 of Lyric Opera for many years, and have recently made years. As a longstanding corporate contributor to Lyric, BMO a generous planned gift to the Breaking New Ground Harris Bank has generously supported Lyric’s Annual Campaign, the Campaign to help ensure that Lyric will be available for Facilities Fund, the Great Opera Fund, the Stars of Lyric Opera at many future generations to enjoy. In addition to their Millennium Park concert, Fantasy of the Opera, the Renée Fleming longtime personal support of Lyric’s Annual Campaign, Subscriber Appreciation Concert (2010/11), the Renée Fleming & David Carpenter has helped secure six production Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis Susan Graham Subscriber Appreciation Concert (2012/13), and cosponsorships through Sidley Austin LLP, where he was a Partner for over 30 years Lang Lang in Recital (2013). This season, BMO Harris Bank is the and where he now serves as Senior Counsel. Lyric is honored to have David serve on its exclusive sponsor of the Plácido Domingo and Ana María Martínez Concert. Lyric Board of Directors and Production Sponsorship Committee. is honored to have Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis, Group Head, U.S. Retail and Business Banking, CELLMER/NEAL FOUNDATION FUND BMO Harris Bank, serve on its Board of Directors Longtime supporters of Lyric Opera’s Annual Campaign, and Investment Committee. Jeffrey C. Neal and Susan Cellmer have recently made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. HENRY M. and GILDA R. BUCHBINDER Having previously supported the Campaign for Excellence Dedicated lovers of the arts, Henry and Gilda Buchbinder and the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Lyric are longstanding members of the Lyric Opera family. is grateful for Jeff and Susan’s gift to ensure Lyric’s bright Committed to sustaining the exceptional quality of Lyric’s future. Founding Partner of Horizon Capital, LLC, Jeff artistic product, the Buchbinders made a leadership gift Neal proudly serves on Lyric’s Board of Directors. to Lyric’s Breaking New Ground Campaign to name Jeffrey C. Neal and Susan Cellmer the Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Family Foundation Rehearsal Room. They have also been longtime generous THE ELIZABETH F. CHENEY FOUNDATION donors to the Annual Campaign, including cosponsoring their first production, Boris Lyric Opera remains deeply grateful for the longterm generosity of Godunov (2011/12). Lyric is honored to have Gilda Buchbinder serve on its Board of The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation, one of Chicago’s nonprofit Directors and the Nominating/Governance Committee. leaders in arts support. The Cheney Foundation has made an enhanced multi-year commitment to the Ryan Opera Center/Lyric CAROLYN S. BUCKSBAUM Opera. During the 2015/16 season, The Cheney Foundation is Lyric Opera sincerely appreciates the extraordinary leadership and supporting the residency of famed mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe; generosity of Kay Bucksbaum. An avid subscriber and longtime the Director of Vocal Studies faculty position; access to a behind- patron of Lyric with her late husband Matthew, the Bucksbaum Elizabeth F. Cheney the-scenes view of the Ensemble selection process by opening the Family’s very generous challenge grant re-established Lyric’s regional Ryan Opera Center’s Final Auditions to a greater number of Lyric and national/international radio broadcasts in 2006. Kay’s incred- donors and subscribers for the third year; and singer sponsorship of bass Bradley ible continued matching support makes possible The Lyric Opera Smoak. Lyric Opera is honored to have as a major supporter The Elizabeth F. Cheney Broadcasts, which draw 16 million listeners annually. “Lyric is a Foundation, whose directors are committed to celebrating Ms. Cheney’s legacy through great national institution,” Matthew once said, “and it gives our family great pleasure the philanthropic support of the arts. to know these broadcasts bring Lyric’s wonderful performances to so many in Chicago and around the globe.” NELSON D. CORNELIUS PRODUCTION ENDOWMENT FUND THE JOHN and JACKIE BUCKSBAUM FAMILY Nelson Cornelius was a longtime subscriber and supporter of Lyric Passionate philanthropists in the Chicago community, Opera and a cherished friend of legendary former Lyric Opera John and Jackie Bucksbaum are major supporters of the General Director Ardis Krainik, with whom he shared his passion arts. John Bucksbaum is founder and CEO of Bucksbaum for opera and for making sure that Lyric would keep Chicago Retail Properties, LLC, a fully integrated owner and on the world’s opera map. That passion was also shared by Julius developer of retail real estate. This season, John and Jackie, Frankel, and as a trustee of the Julius Frankel Foundation for many with their family, generously provide matching funding for years, Mr. Cornelius fulfilled Mr. Frankel’s wishes by directing The Lyric Opera Broadcasts, which air on 98.7WFMT live significant Foundation support to Lyric Opera’s Annual Campaign and production John and Jackie Bucksbaum during each opening night performance. cosponsorship. Mr. Cornelius was also personally generous, supporting Lyric’s Annual Campaign and was the exclusive sponsor of Lyric’s new production of Lucia MARION A. CAMERON di Lammermoor (2011/12). His legacy created the Nelson D. Cornelius Production Lyric is sincerely honored to have the support and leadership of Endowment Fund, which this year cosponsors Romeo and Juliet. Lyric is honored to Marion A. Cameron. A subscriber and donor for over 20 years, remember its close friend Nelson Cornelius. Lyric gratefully acknowledges her outstanding generosity through her leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, her MR. and MRS. JOHN V. CROWE cosponsorship of Rusalka (2013/14), and her additional gift in Jack and Peggy Crowe are generous and passionate support of last season’s Tannhäuser. Ms. Cameron is the President members of the Lyric family, evidenced by their production of Sipi Metals Corp., which this season supports the widely-popular sponsorship of Turandot (2006/07) and Tosca (2009/10) Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park concert. Marion Cameron is a member of and major support of the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric’s Board of Directors, a member of the Executive Committee, and Chair of the The Crowes are one of eight sponsors of the Renée Fleming Investment Committee. Initiative. Jack and Peggy Crowe’s significant contribution to Lyric was recognized in naming the Isabelle Cavagnaro AMY and PAUL CARBONE Crowe Foyer on the fifth floor in memory of Jack Crowe’s mother. The Crowes were Lyric is very appreciative of the friendship of Amy and Paul leading contributors to the Campaign for Excellence and the Building on Greatness Carbone. A dynamic member of Lyric’s Board of Directors Capital Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to have Jack Crowe as an esteemed member since 2007, Paul currently serves as its Treasurer, chairs the of the Executive Committee of Lyric’s Board of Directors. Finance Committee, and is a member of the Executive, Audit and Investment Committees. Having previously sponsored Lyric’s NEXT student ticket initiative and Backstage Tours, Amy and Paul Co-Chaired last season’s record-breaking 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball, and supported the event as Diamond Sponsors. The Carbones have also made a generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is grateful for the dedicated leadership of Amy and Paul Carbone.

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THE CROWN FAMILY THE FERGUSON-YNTEMA FAMILY TRUST Two of Chicago’s leading philanthropists, Renée and Lester Passionate supporters of the arts in Chicago, Mark Ferguson Crown, are devoted patrons of Lyric Opera. The Crown and Liza Yntema are vital members of the Lyric Opera Family is a sponsor of the Renée Fleming Initiative and family. Through their family trust, they have generously made a generous commitment to Lyric’s Breaking New supported Lyric’s Annual Campaign, most recently Ground Campaign. They have also made major contribu- dedicating their gift to underwrite discounted tickets tions to the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness for college students through Lyric Unlimited’s NEXT Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the program. Mark and Liza have also made a leadership gift to Lester and Renée Crown Great Opera Fund. Mrs. Crown is a past President of the Mark Ferguson and Liza Yntema the Breaking New Ground Campaign. A Partner at Bartlit Women’s Board. Mr. Crown joined Lyric’s Board of Directors in 1977 and has served Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, Mark has secured funding for the ever-popular as Chairman of the Executive Committee ever since. In 2004, Renée and Lester Crown Grand March, a part of the Opera Ball festivities, for many years as well as cosponsoring were recipients of the Carol Fox Award, presented in recognition of their outstand- Lyric’s Board of Directors Annual Meeting. Lyric is honored to have Mark Ferguson ing leadership and commitment to Lyric. Lyric is also honored to have Mrs. Nancy serve on its Board of Directors, Innovation and Lyric Unlimited Committees. Carrington Crown serve on its esteemed Women’s Board. Lyric is forever indebted to The Crown Family for their many years of dedicated service to Lyric Opera of Chicago. FORD FOUNDATION Lyric is honored to have the tremendous support of the Ford Foundation. For nearly 80 THE DAVEE FOUNDATION years, the Foundation has worked with visionary leaders and organizations worldwide Lyric Opera is extremely grateful to The Davee Foundation and the late Ruth Dunbar to ensure that all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute and Ken M. Davee for their tremendous generosity over the years. The Foundation’s to society, have a voice in the decisions that affect them, and live and work in dignity. exemplary support of Chicago-area charities reflects the Davees’ wide-ranging interests, Lyric is deeply grateful for the Ford Foundation’s including their great love of music and the arts. Lyric Opera is fortunate to be among essential support for Lyric’s landmark Chicago Voices the organizations benefiting from The Davee Foundation’s enduring philanthropy, initiative during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons. which helps secure Lyric’s future for generations to come. Recently, The Davee Foundation provided critical support to enhance amplification and sound systems used MAURICE and PATRICIA FRANK in the American Musical Theater Initiative. The Foundation has generously cosponsored Jerry and Pat Frank are steadfast friends of Lyric Opera, Lyric premieres of Oklahoma! (2012/13), The Sound of Music(2013/14), and Carousel having subscribed for over four decades. Faithful (2014/15), and has committed to support the remaining installments of Lyric’s five-year contributors to Lyric’s Annual Campaign for many years, partnership with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation, cosponsoring this season’s Jerry and Pat recently enhanced their relationship with The King and Iand next season’s South Pacific. Lyric by deepening their engagement with The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, first by sponsoring the JOHN EDELMAN and SUZANNE KROHN Renée Fleming Master Class in 2013/14. They are now John Edelman and Suzie Krohn are passionate members of proud Singer Sponsors of first-year Ryan Opera Center tenor Mingjie Lei. The Franks the Lyric Opera family. Lyric is grateful for their leadership provided a substantial planned gift as part of the Breaking New Ground Campaign to gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, as well as secure Lyric’s future. their generous annual support. Lyric is proud to have John Edelman serve on its Board of Directors, continuing JULIUS FRANKEL FOUNDATION the family legacy of his late father, Daniel J. Edelman. A founding patron of Lyric Theatre (now Lyric Opera) and a Lyric John and Suzie are avid supporters of Lyric’s education Opera Board member at the time of his death in 1982, Julius initiatives, and John also serves on the Lyric Unlimited Committee. Frankel devoted his philanthropic giving to making Chicago a great place to live and enjoy life. In past seasons, Julius Frankel sponsored STEFAN T. EDLIS and GAEL NEESON Lyric productions of Andrea Chénier (1979) and Lohengrin (1980) Passionate patrons of the arts, Stefan Edlis and Gael in memory of Betty Frankel. The Julius Frankel Foundation has Neeson are actively involved with organizations in Chicago, sustained this noble legacy under the guidance and longtime New York, and Aspen. Mr. Edlis and Ms. Neeson have Julius Frankel dedication of former trustees Nelson Cornelius and John Georgas supported and subscribed to Lyric Opera for more than 30 and current trustee BMO Harris Bank N.A. Lyric’s audiences have years. They have previously cosponsored the Stars of Lyric benefited greatly from the Foundation’s major grants for general operating support and Opera at Millennium Park concert and named their seats production sponsorships. The Julius Frankel Foundation has generously sponsored/ through the Your Name Here program. Stefan and Gael cosponsored many celebrated new productions at Lyric including Die Fledermaus have previously cosponsored four mainstage operas, and are generously cosponsor- (1989/90), Xeres (1995/96), Carmen (1999/00) in memory of Ardis Krainik, Cavalleria ing this season’s new production of Wozzeck. They also made a leadership gift to the rusticana/Pagliacci (2002/03), Il Trovatore (2006/07), and La Traviata (2013/14) in Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Stefan Edlis serve on its honor of the late Nelson D. Cornelius. Board of Directors and Production Sponsorship Committee. ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHARITABLE TRUST EXELON One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth Morse Genius, The philanthropic initiatives of Exelon Corporation help generate and sustain Chicago’s daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles Hosmer Morse, the cultural stature and economic vitality. For several decades, Exelon has generously Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a major, and deeply supported the Annual Campaign, Fantasy of the Opera, Wine Auction, and the Great appreciated, leader among Lyric’s contributors. Through the Trust’s Opera Fund as well as Lyric’s education and community-engagement programs. support of classical fine arts, Co-Trustees Bank of America, N.A. Exelon’s many cosponsorships have included The Mikado (2010/12), the Renée and James L. Alexander seek to enrich the quality of life in Chicago, Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Subscriber Appreciation Concert (2011/12), La especially for youth and elderly citizens. In recognition of the Trust’s bohème (2012/13), Rusalka (2013/14), and Lyric’s second mariachi opera, El Pasado Elizabeth Morse Genius Building on Greatness Capital Campaign support, Lyric named the Nunca Se Termina (2014/15). This season, Exelon distinctive Opera House chimes and music library in honor of the cosponsors Lyric’s new production of The Marriage Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. Along with The Elizabeth Morse Charitable of Figaro. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have found in Trust, the Trust sponsors mainstage productions each season, and is cosponsoring this Exelon an outstanding corporate partner. season’s Nabucco. The Trust funds Lyric’s ongoing board diversity efforts, and helped preserve Lyric’s history through support of the Archives project. James L. Alexander is a MR. and MRS. W. JAMES FARRELL Vice President of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the Production Sponsorship Lyric sincerely appreciates the dedicated support of Maxine Committee, and serves on the Executive, Finance, Investment, and Nominating/ and Jim Farrell. Devoted fans of opera, the Farrells are Lyric Governance Committees. In 2010, Lyric recognized subscribers and have both taken substantial leading roles the dedicated leadership and vital involvement of in fostering the company’s success. Maxine Farrell is a past James L. Alexander by awarding him the Carol Fox President of Lyric’s Women’s Board (2005–2008) and was Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor. Chairman of Opera Ball 2004. W. James Farrell, retired Chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool Works, has served on ANN and GORDON GETTY FOUNDATION Lyric’s Board of Directors since 1996. They provided a substantial gift to Lyric to establish Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding support of the Ann and Gordon Getty the W. James and Maxine P. Farrell French Opera Endowed Chair and made a major Foundation. The Foundation has made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign, contribution to the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. providing essential general operating support to foster Lyric’s achievements. Gordon They were cosponsors of Werther (2012/13), and The Sound of Music (2013/14), and this Getty is an esteemed National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors. season, Mr. and Mrs. Farrell generously cosponsor Romeo and Juliet. 48 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

BRENT and KATIE GLEDHILL JOHN R. HALLIGAN CHARITABLE FUND Brent and Katie are proud supporters of numerous causes John R. Halligan was a devoted subscriber and patron of Lyric for in Chicago. At Lyric, the Gledhills cosponsored a new many years until his death in 2001. With support from his Charitable production of The Sound of Music (2013/14) and are Fund under the direction of the Fund’s President, Norman J. Gantz, generous contributors to this season’s Lyric Unlimited Mr. Halligan’s philanthropic legacy continues through very generous world premiere Second Nature presented in partnership annual contributions to Lyric. The Halligan Fund is proud to support with the Lincoln Park Zoo. They have also made a numerous artistic, cultural, and civic organizations which enhance our leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. lifestyles, preserve our sense of history and heritage, instill knowledge, Brent Gledhill is the Global Head of Investment Banking at William Blair & Company John R. Halligan and advance our appreciation of nature. The fund focuses its attention and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Lyric is honored to have him serve on organizations based in the Chicago and Honolulu metropolitan areas, being the on its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, and as Chairman of the Innovation communities in which Mr. Halligan resided during his lifetime. Committee. THE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION WILLIAM and ETHEL GOFEN The Harris Family Foundation, represented by William and Ethel Gofen have been attending Lyric Opera Joe and Pam Szokol and King and Caryn Har- productions for more than 50 years. They are generous ris, joined the production sponsorship family donors to Lyric’s Annual Campaign, and cosponsored the last year as a cosponsor of Lyric’s new produc- Overture Society Luncheons for many years. In 1997, Bill tion of Tosca, and are cosponsoring Nabucco and Ethel named seats for each other in the Ardis Krainik this season. The Harris Family Foundation has Theatre as part of the Building on Greatness Capital previously supported the Annual Campaign, Joe and Pam Szokol and King and Caryn Harris Campaign. This season, the Gofens are cosponsoring and made a generous commitment to the Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto, based on the novel by Ann Patchett, and are Breaking New Ground Campaign to help secure Lyric’s future. Lyric is thrilled to have supporting the opera’s appearance on PBS Great Performances. They have also made a Vice President of the Foundation Pam Szokol as a member of its Board of Directors and leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is thrilled to have Ethel serving on its Production Sponsorship Committee. Lyric is also grateful for the dedi- Gofen as a member of the Board of Directors. cated involvement of Caryn Harris. Caryn is an active member of the revered Women’s Board and has held many leadership positions, most recently as Opera Ball Chair in HOWARD GOTTLIEB and BARBARA GREIS 2012, and this season as Co-Chair of Opening Night/Opera Ball. Among Lyric’s most devoted subscribers and patrons, Howard Gottlieb and Barbara Greis have generously WALTER E. HELLER FOUNDATION supported Lyric Opera through major contributions to the Alyce H. DeCosta was a dedicated philanthropist who loved Chicago Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Campaign for and helped nurture cultural life in the city through her generous Excellence, Breaking New Ground Campaign, and Annual support for the arts and higher education. Mrs. DeCosta was a leading Campaign. They have cosponsored many productions, member of the Lyric family, having served as a National Director of most recently Otello and Il Trovatore, and this season Lyric’s Board. For many years, she was president of the Walter E. Heller generously cosponsor The Merry Widow. Mr. Gottlieb is the retired chairman of the Foundation, a philanthropic trust named after her late husband, the Glenwood Investment Corporation and an accomplished violinist. Lyric is honored founder and Chairman of Walter E. Heller Co., a financial services Alyce H. DeCosta to have him serve as an active member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive and firm. The Walter E. Heller Foundation generously funded many Lyric Investment Committees. productions, most recently Madama Butterfly (2013/14). This season, the Walter E. Heller Foundation cosponsors Lyric’s world premiere of Bel Canto, and underwrites its appearance GRAMMA FISHER FOUNDATION on PBS Great Performances. With an unparalleled record as sponsor of 25 Lyric new productions since the 1960s, the Gramma Fisher Foundation of Marshalltown, Iowa, is a cornerstone of Lyric’s J. THOMAS HURVIS legacy of world-class achievement in the arts. The Gramma Fisher Foundation has made Tom Hurvis is an avid opera fan and longtime Lyric subscriber. As a leadership commitment to cosponsor each of the four operas that make up Wagner’s part of the Breaking New Ground Campaign, Tom and his beloved Ring Cycle, starting with Das Rheingold (2016/17) and concluding with the complete late wife Julie made a generous leadership commitment in support of Cycles in 2019/20. Lyric is sincerely grateful for the enduring friendship and leadership Lyric Unlimited, comprising the company’s education and community of Christine Hunter and other members of the Fisher family. Lyric is fortunate to have engagement activities. In an effort to help keep Chicago a haven for Russell Fisher serve on its Board of Directors and Stephanie Fisher as an esteemed the cultural arts, Tom Hurvis sponsors the Renée Fleming Initiative, member of the Women’s Board. which brings the renowned soprano to our city multiple times each year. Lyric gratefully acknowledges the Hurvis family’s more than 20 years of contributions SUE and MELVIN GRAY to the Annual Campaign, including support for The Lyric Opera Broadcasts. The Hurvises Sue and Mel Gray have been steadfast supporters of previously sponsored three mainstage productions and cosponsor this season’s The Merry Lyric Opera for many years. In 2007, they committed Widow starring Renée Fleming. Lyric is honored to have Tom Hurvis serve on its Board of a significant planned gift as part of the Campaign for Directors, Executive Committee, and Lyric Unlimited Committee. Excellence to ensure Lyric’s future. The Grays have made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, ITW having previously supported the Building on Greatness Lyric Opera deeply appreciates the long tradition of sustaining support from Illinois Tool Works Capital Campaign. They continue to be influential Inc. (ITW). The company has made vital contributions to the Annual Campaign, the Breaking contributors to the Annual Campaign, most recently cosponsoring for five consecutive New Ground Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Great Opera years Rising Stars in Concert, the annual showcase for The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Fund, 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball, and Wine Auction, and since 2002, it has Ryan Opera Center Ensemble. Lyric is honored to have Mel Gray serve on its Board of cosponsored the Opera Ball, one of Lyric’s most important traditions. ITW cosponsored The Directors, Investment Committee, and Ryan Opera Center Board. Pearl Fishers (2008/09), The Barber of Seville (2001/02), The Elixir of Love (2009/10), Hansel and Gretel (2012/13), and Tosca (2012/13). Lyric is proud to have past MR. & MRS. DIETRICH M. GROSS ITW Chairmen and CEOs W. James Farrell, John Nichols, and the late Lyric deeply appreciates the enduring friendship and David Speer serve on its Board of Directors. tremendous generosity of Dietrich and Erika Gross. Together, they have sponsored/cosponsored a total of 19 EDGAR D. JANNOTTA Lyric productions since 1987/88 including last season’s Lyric is extremely grateful for the longstanding of support from Ned new production of Don Giovanni and this season’s Der Jannotta and his beloved late wife Debby. A life-long opera lover, Rosenkavalier. Through yearly challenge grants, they also Ned has been an integral part of the Lyric Opera family, joining the help generate important momentum for Operathon, Lyric’s Board of Directors in 1987, serving as President and CEO of Lyric annual fundraising broadcast heard live on 98.7WFMT. They made a leadership gift Opera from 1996 to 2000, and is currently serving as Co-Chairman to the Breaking New Ground Campaign in support of Lyric’s future. Dietrich Gross is Emeritus. Lyric is honored to have received leadership gifts from the an esteemed member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. In 2009, Jannottas for the Breaking New Ground Campaign, the Campaign Lyric recognized the dedicated leadership and vital involvement of Dietrich Gross by for Excellence, and the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, in addition to their awarding him the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor. generous gifts to the Annual Campaign

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JENNER & BLOCK KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block is a leading law firm with global Kirkland & Ellis LLP has a more than 100-year history of providing impact and substantial experience in a broad range of legal issues. exceptional service to clients in Chicago and around the world The firm has long played a prominent role in Chicago’s legal and in complex litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property, business communities, and is consistently ranked as one of the top restructuring, and counseling matters. The firm is committed to firms in the country. Jenner & Block has provided significant pro enhancing quality of life through educational opportunities, cultural bono legal expertise to Lyric, along with generous contributions awareness, youth programs, and community outreach. For many to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, the Annual Campaign, years, Kirkland & Ellis LLP sponsored Lyric Opera’s Board of Craig C. Martin Linda K. Myers the Campaign for Excellence, Fantasy of the Opera, Opera Ball, Directors Annual Meeting. More recently, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Wine Auction. Lyric is fortunate to have Craig C. Martin, a Partner at Jenner & cosponsored Boris Godunov (2011/12) and A Streetcar Named Desire (2012/13), and Block, as a valued member of its Board of was Lead Sponsor of last season’s 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball. This Directors and Executive Committee. season the firm continues their production support by cosponsoringThe Merry Widow. Lyric Opera is fortunate to have Linda K. Myers, a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. as a member of its Board of Directors, Lyric gratefully acknowledges the vital corporate leadership and support Executive and Production Sponsorship of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Along with the bank’s predecessors The Committees. First National Bank of Chicago and Bank One, JPMorgan Chase has generously contributed to the Annual Campaign, the Building on NANCY W. KNOWLES Greatness Capital Campaign, Lyric Unlimited, Facilities Fund, the Opera has always played an important role in the life of Nancy W. Great Opera Fund, and Wine Auction. The bank has also cosponsored Knowles. Her love for the art form was nurtured by her family’s many mainstage productions, including this season’s new production musical traditions. “My father had hundreds and hundreds of Eric S. Smith of The Marriage of Figaro. Lyric is honored to have Eric S. Smith, records to play,” she fondly recalls, “so classical music was always Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, serve as a member of its Board of Directors, Executive in my home.” A devoted subscriber and patron, Nancy Knowles and Nominating/Governance Committees, and as is a prominent member of the Lyric family. She generously invests chairman of the Lyric Unlimited Committee. her time, talents, and leadership abilities to advance Lyric as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and formerly as a STEPHEN A. KAPLAN and ALYCE K. SIGLER Guild Board member. Chairman Emeritus of Knowles Electronics, a manufacturer Early supporters of Lyric’s Wine Auction, Stephen Kaplan of hearing-aid components, Nancy Knowles is president of The Knowles Foundation. and Alyce Sigler have generously contributed to the The Knowles Foundation is a leading contributor to Lyric’s Annual Campaign and triennial gala through event cosponsorship and donations has cosponsored several mainstage productions. As part of the Building on Greatness from their internationally renowned collection of wine. Capital Campaign, the Foundation provided an assisted listening system to enhance the Stephen also serves as a Wine Auction Advisor Emeritus operatic experience for hearing-impaired patrons. In recognition of her extraordinary to the Women’s Board. As an esteemed National Member gift to the Campaign for Excellence, Lyric named the Nancy W. Knowles Lobby in of the Board of Directors, Stephen along with Alyce has 2007. Mrs. Knowles has once again made a significant gift in support of the Breaking supported major campaigns such as the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign to underwrite the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family New Ground Campaign. Lyric is also grateful for their many years of steadfast Annual Performances fund. In recognition of her outstanding generosity and enthusiasm, she Campaign support. received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest honor, in 2014. This season, Ms. Knowles generously underwrites the appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto on PBS MR. and MRS. GEORGE D. KENNEDY Great Performances. Lyric Opera is grateful for the staunch support of George and Valerie Kennedy. As a former member of the Board of Directors, George Kennedy has long been passionate MR. and MRS. FRED A. KREHBIEL about the financial health of Lyric, having previously supported the Annual Campaign Kay and Fred Krehbiel are longstanding dedicated members and the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign. The Kennedys have also sponsored of the Lyric Opera family. Lyric gratefully acknowledges Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park, and recently made a generous gift to the their generous contributions to Lyric’s Wine Auction, Breaking New Ground Campaign. the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking RICHARD P. and SUSAN KIPHART New Ground Campaign. Last season, they were Diamond Dick and Susie Kiphart are esteemed members of the Patrons of the 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Lyric Opera family and are visionary philanthropists. They Ball. Kay Krehbiel is a leading and cherished member of Lyric’s Women’s Board, and have generously cosponsored several Lyric productions, Fred Krehbiel is a National Director of Lyric’s Board of Directors. most recently The Passenger (2014/15). In honor of Lyric’s Golden Jubilee (2004/05), they made a significant gift JOSEF and MARGOT LAKONISHOK to Lyric to establish the Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Devoted members of the Lyric family, Josef and Margot Costume Director Endowed Chair. They have made lead- Lakonishok have subscribed to Lyric for many seasons. ership contributions to the Campaign for Excellence, of They have contributed to the Annual Campaign, and they which Dick served as chairman, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. They also made significant gifts to the Campaign for Excellence and continue to provide major support for Lyric’s radio programming as members of the the Breaking New Ground Campaign. They have also broadcast consortium and are generous sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative. Dick cosponsored several mainstage productions, including last Kiphart is head of William Blair & Company’s Private Client Advisors Business and a year’s Capriccio and this season’s Cinderella. The CEO of LSV member of the firm’s executive committee. He is a past President and CEO and cur- Asset Management, Josef Lakonishok is a dedicated member rent Chairman of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the Nominating/Governance of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving on the Executive and Investment Committees. Committee, and a member of both the Finance and Production Sponsorship Committees. Susie Kiphart is President of the Ryan Opera Center Board and serves JIM and KAY MABIE on the Lyric Unlimited Committee. The Kipharts’ enthusiasm for opera and heartfelt Lyric Opera cherishes the vital leadership and long- commitment to Lyric are tremendous assets to the company, and in recognition of their standing support of Jim and Kay Mabie. They are avid passion and immense dedication they received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest operagoers, having subscribed to Lyric for several decades. honor, in 2013. The Mabies have fostered Lyric’s success through generous contributions to the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, and the Campaign for Excellence. They have also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign, and are underwriting the appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto on PBS Great Performances. They cosponsored Candide (1994/95), The Great Gatsby (2001/02), Porgy and Bess (2008/09) and Rigoletto (2012/13). Jim Mabie is an esteemed member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving on the Executive and Investment Committees.

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JOHN D. and CATHERINE T. MacARTHUR FOUNDATION THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK) The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions Lyric is grateful for the generosity of The Monument Trust and its Chairman of committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global Rusalka in 2013/14 and cosponsored last season’s Anna Bolena. The Monument Trust conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is is a passionate supporter of the arts in the affecting children and society. Support for arts and culture organizations in Chicago U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors Wozzeck and the region is an expression of civic commitment to the place where the Foundation this season. has its headquarters and where John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur made their home. Grants are designed to MR. and MRS. ROBERT S. MORRISON help sustain the cultural life of the city and region. Lyric Susan and Bob Morrison are devoted members of the Opera is very grateful for the ongoing support of the John Lyric Opera family. Both are loyal subscribers and patrons D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. who take an active role in nurturing Lyric’s success. Susan Morrison is a leading member of the Women’s MALOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION Board. Lyric is fortunate to have Bob Morrison serve Robert H. Malott, Retired Chairman and CEO of FMC Corporation, as a member of its Board of Directors. The Morrisons is a fervent fan of opera and music and Lyric is delighted to call him a have generously supported the Opera Ball and Wine longtime friend, staunch leader, and generous supporter. The Family Auction as well as the Annual Campaign for many years. Foundation made a leadership commitment to Lyric’s Breaking New They provided a substantial gift to the Campaign for Ground Campaign, and the Malott Room was named in his family’s Excellence and Breaking New Ground Campaign, and honor in recognition of their gift to the Building on Greatness have cosponsored Oklahoma! (2012/13), The Sound of Music (2013/14), and Carousel Capital Campaign. He also plays a leadership role as a Life Director (2014/15). Susan and Bob generously cosponsor The King and I this season. Robert H. Malott of Lyric’s Board of Directors. THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST MAZZA FOUNDATION Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of The Lyric deeply appreciates the abiding Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, as well as the invaluable leadership friendship and generosity of the Mazza of the Trust’s Co-Trustees JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and James Foundation. Under the guidance of its L. Alexander. One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth directors, Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas J. Morse Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles Lavezzorio, Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., and Hosmer Morse, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust continues its Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind, the Mazza legacy as production cosponsors by supporting this season’s Nabucco. Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation provided major support for After providing cosponsorship support of The Cunning Little Vixen the Student Matinees from 1994 through (2004/05) in honor of Lyric’s Golden Jubilee, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust 2004, helping Lyric introduce the majesty raised challenge grant support for Orfeo ed Euridice (2005/06), and continued on to Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas and grandeur of opera to thousands of cosponsor many more productions. From 2000-2008, the Trust provided leadership J. Lavezzorio, and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind young people each season. Since 2005, support of the Stars of Lyric Opera concerts at Grant Park and Millennium Park. the Mazza Foundation has been part of James L. Alexander is a Vice President of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the the production sponsorship family, most recently cosponsoring Otello (2013/14) and Production Sponsorship Committee, and serves on the Executive, Finance, Investment, Il Trovatore (2014/15). This season, the Mazza Foundation generously cosponsors The and Nominating/Governance Committees. In 2010, Lyric recognized the dedicated Merry Widow. Lyric is honored to have Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. serve on its Board of leadership and vital involvement of James L. Alexander by awarding him the Carol Fox Directors, Production Sponsorship and Compensation Committees. Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor. ROBERT and EVELYN McCULLEN Enthusiastic new members of the Lyric Opera family, Bob and Evie McCullen have endeavored to introduce ALLAN and ELAINE MUCHIN the magical world of opera to their friends and colleagues Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members by inviting guests to each of their subscription nights. of the Lyric Opera family. Allan served as President and Generous cosponsors of last season’s Lang Lang in Recital CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006, and is currently and this season’s The King and I cast party, the McCullens Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors, and have also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New serves on the Executive Committee. The Muchins have Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Robert McCullen, Chairman and CEO of staunchly supported the Annual Campaign, Fantasy of the Trustwave, as a member of its Board of Directors and Innovation Committee. Opera, and Operathon, and have committed leadership gifts to the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and BLYTHE JASKI McGARVIE the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and Elaine A longtime subscriber and supporter of the Annual Campaign, Muchin’s munificent friendship. Lyric is grateful to Blythe McGarvie for her leadership gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Currently serving on the Board NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS of Directors for four public companies and a former Senior Lecturer Serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America, grants at Harvard Business School, Blythe proudly serves on Lyric’s Board awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have played a leading role of Directors and Civic Engagement Committee, having previously in the advancement of Lyric’s programming and expansion of the operatic repertoire. served many years on the Guild Board. Through production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant, awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. The Endowment THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American Horizons, Great Lyric is deeply grateful for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous American Voices, and Toward the 21st Century. The NEA has provided vital support history of support. Through a multi-year commitment to Lyric’s American Horizons for numerous Lyric Opera premieres, new productions, and revivals, most recently initiative in 2000, the Mellon Foundation encouraged presentation of American operas A Streetcar Named Desire (2012/13), Rusalka (2013/14), and Porgy and Bess (2014/15). and expansion of the operatic repertory by providing major support for Lyric Opera This season, the National Endowment for premieres; the centerpiece of the initiative was Lyric’s mainstage world premiere of the Arts is supporting Lyric’s world premiere Bolcom’s A Wedding. The Mellon Foundation provided essential matching funds which of Bel Canto. enabled Lyric to resume radio broadcasts in 2006. During the 2012/13 season The Mellon Foundation provided leadership funding to launch Lyric’s visionary new Lyric Unlimited programming, which included the Chicago premiere of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, the world’s first Mariachi opera. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued its generous partnership with Lyric Unlimited by providing outstanding support for last season’s world premiere mariachi opera El Pasado Nunca Se Termina, and continues its unparalleled legacy by cosponsoring this season’s world premiere of mainstage production Bel Canto.

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THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST The founder of The Negaunee Foundation has great affection for music, the performing A leading global financial services provider, Northern Trust has a arts, and Mozart. These interests, combined with a strong admiration of Lyric Opera, longstanding and significant relationship with Lyric. The company has have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage. The Negaunee played a major role supporting the Annual Campaign, Facilities Fund, Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently Don Giovanni and Great Opera Fund, and Lyric Unlimited. Northern Trust provides Carousel (both 2014/15) and cosponsors The Marriage of Figaro and The King and I vital leadership contributions to Lyric as Presenting Sponsor of Wine this season. The Negaunee Foundation has also made a generous gift to the Breaking Auctions (2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018) and cospon- New Ground Campaign. Lyric is very fortunate to be among the Chicago cultural sor of the Opera Ball (annually since 1998). In addition, Northern Trust institutions benefitting from The Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and financial Jana R. Schreuder cosponsored Faust (2009/10), Oklahoma! (2012/13), The Sound of Music commitment. Lyric is honored to have The Negaunee Foundation’s president serve as a (2013/14), and this season’s The King and I. Lyric is honored to have Jana member of its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. R. Schreuder, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Trust, serve as a member of its Board of Directors and Finance Committee, SYLVIA NEIL and DANIEL FISCHEL and Northern Trust’s Retired Chairman Sylvia and Dan have been loyal Lyric Opera subscribers and and CEO William A. Osborn serve as a donors for many years. They sponsored the Symposiums member of its Board of Directors and for Lyric productions of Hercules (2010/11) and Show Boat Executive Committee. (2011/12). They have cosponsored several mainstage opera productions, including this season’s new production of NUVEEN INVESTMENTS The Marriage of Figaro. They made a generous gift to the Nuveen Investments, represented by Lyric Board member John P. Breaking New Ground Campaign to help secure Lyric’s Amboian, has been an enthusiastic supporter of Lyric Opera for future. Sylvia is Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago Law School. She is founder over three decades. Dedicated to developing the next generation of and chair of the Project on Gender, Culture, Religion and Law at Brandeis and is opera lovers, Nuveen Investments has most recently cosponsored co-editor of its book series (Brandeis University Press). Dan is President, Chairman Lyric Unlimited’s family productions The Magic Victrola(2014/15) and Co-Founder of the Compass Lexecon consulting firm. He is the Lee and Brena and The Family Barber(2013/14), has provided general support of Freeman Professor of Law and Business Emeritus at the University of Chicago Law Lyric’s education and community engagement initiatives, and has School. Lyric is honored to have Sylvia Neil serve on its Board of Directors, Production John P. Amboian underwritten NEXT student Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited Committees. discount tickets. Nuveen Investments has also cosponsored several mainstage opera productions, THE NERENBERG FOUNDATION Lyric’s Radio Broadcasts, and has recently During their lifetimes, Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg committed a leadership gift to the Breaking New were passionate supporters of Lyric Opera and sub- Ground Campaign. scribed for more than 30 years. They were especially supportive of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan OPTUMRX Opera Center and loved to watch these young artists As one of the country’s largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits perform and grow at Lyric Opera. Jerry Nerenberg managers, Lyric Opera is grateful for OptumRx’s leadership support and his wife Elaine passed away in 2005 and 2007, of the Breaking New Ground Campaign. OptumRx, formerly Jerry and Elaine Nerenberg respectively. In their wills, they established The Jerome Catamaran, has also cosponsored Rising Stars in Concert, an annual and Elaine Nerenberg Foundation, which was funded to make generous annual grants showcase of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center to Lyric Opera for many years to come. Lyric is very appreciative of the Nerenbergs’ Ensemble, for four consecutive seasons. Lyric is proud to have thoughtfulness and generosity in creating this planned gift. OptumRx’s Chairman and CEO Mark Thierer serve on its Board of Mark Thierer Directors. NIB FOUNDATION Founding owners/managers of former radio station WNIB, Sonia and MR. and MRS. DAVID T. ORMESHER William Florian established the NIB Foundation to extend their support Lyric Opera is sincerely grateful for the devotion of David and to many worthwhile arts and environmental causes. The Florians are Sheila Ormesher. David is founder and CEO of closerlook, devoted members of the Lyric family, having subscribed to Lyric for inc., a Chicago-based digital marketing agency serving the more than three decades. The NIB Foundation continues to cosponsor pharmaceutical industry since 1987. closerlook has given many mainstage productions, most recently Tannhäuser (2014/15) and generously to Lyric Opera for many years, sponsoring Fantasy this season’s production of Romeo and Juliet. The Foundation made a of the Opera from 2009 to 2014 and the Stars of Lyric Opera Sonia Florian significant and deeply appreciated contribution to Lyric’s endowment, at Millennium Park concert for four consecutive years. David establishing The NIB Foundation Italian Opera Endowed Chair, and the NIB Foundation and Sheila generously provided an Operathon Challenge Grant and supported the Opera made major contributions to the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Ball this season. Lyric is proud to have David T. Ormesher serving as its President and CEO, Campaign. In addition to their magnanimous financial support, Mr. and Mrs. Florian and on the Executive Committee, and on seven sub-committees of the Board of Directors. the NIB Foundation gave their valuable collection of operatic and other vocal recordings to Lyric, making Lyric’s Educational Library Collection one of the most extensive collections of MR. and MRS. WILLIAM A. OSBORN its kind in the country. Sonia Florian very generously provided a naming gift for the Florian Bill and Cathy Osborn are devoted members of the Opera Bistro located on the third floor of the Civic Opera House. Sonia Florian is a vital Lyric Opera family. They have subscribed to Lyric for member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Production Sponsorship two decades and enjoy participating in special events Committee, and was awarded the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor, in 2015 such as Opening Night/Opera Ball and Wine Auction. for her outstanding commitment to the company. The Osborns have generously contributed to the Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, JOHN D. and ALEXANDRA C. NICHOLS the Campaign for Excellence, the Breaking New Ground Longtime enthusiasts of arts and culture in Chicago, John Campaign, and Wine Auctions. Cathy Osborn, a valued member of Lyric’s Women’s D. and Alexandra C. Nichols have steadfastly supported the Board, was Co-Chairman of Lyric’s highly successful Wine Auction 2009, and Annual Campaign, and are generous sponsors of the Renée Chairman of Opera Ball 2013. William A. Osborn, Northern Trust’s Retired Chairman Fleming Initiative. By providing major support to Lyric’s and CEO, is a leading member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. endowment, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols established the John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Music Director Endowed Chair. POWERSHARES QQQ Principal Dressing Room 110 is named in their honor due PowerShares QQQ, represented by Dan Draper, Managing Director, to their very benevolent contribution to the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign. Invesco PowerShares Global ETFs, is proud to sponsor the arts as Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for John and Alexandra Nichols’ significant leadership a new corporate partner of Lyric Opera. For the 2015/16 season, contributions to both the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground they will be cosponsoring the productions of Cinderella and Romeo Campaign, establishing the John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Grand Staircase. Retired and Juliet. The PowerShares global network recognizes the value in Chairman and CEO of Illinois Tool Works and Retired Vice Chairman and CEO of helping investors around the world, The Marmon Group, Inc., John Nichols is also a dedicated National Director of Lyric’s but with headquarters in Downers Board of Directors. Lyric is immensely grateful for the unwavering generosity of John Dan Draper Grove, we also support Lyric Opera’s and Alexandra Nichols. deep engagement with the local community to foster a rich culture of arts right here in Chicago.

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PRINCE CHARITABLE TRUSTS LLOYD E. RIGLER-LAWRENCE E. DEUTSCH FOUNDATION The Prince Charitable Trusts support a broad array of programs in Chicago, Washington, A graduate of the University of Illinois and life-long arts philanthropist Lloyd E. DC, and Rhode Island, and Lyric Opera is fortunate to be among the beneficiaries of the Rigler established the Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation in 1977 in generosity of the Trusts’ Chicago and Washington, DC branches. Last season, the Prince memory of his partner to provide major support to arts organizations in Los Angeles Charitable Trusts were Diamond Patrons of the 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond and nationwide. In 1994, the late Mr. Rigler established Classic Arts Showcase in Ball in honor of Lyric’s esteemed Women’s Board, which includes Diana Prince and an effort to provide free arts programming to those who could not afford to attend Meredith Wood-Prince as members. The Trusts also provided principal support for Lyric’s live performances. Mr. Rigler’s nephew James Rigler now serves as President of the world premiere of Bel Canto through their award of the 2013 Prince Foundation and continues the important legacy established by his uncle. As Lyric strives Prize for Commissioning Original Work to composer Jimmy López, to expand its reach and relevance, it is grateful to the Rigler-Deutsch Foundation for as well as sponsoring the summer 2014 workshop presentation of the its support of the annual Operathon broadcast on 98.7WFMT and future production piece. The Prince Charitable Trusts have supported Lyric’s Annual sponsorship support. Campaign, Wine Auction, Building on Greatness Campaign, and Great Opera Fund, and were cosponsors of the 2004/05 Ring Cycle. MR. and MRS. EDWARD B. ROUSE A dedicated member of Lyric’s Board of Directors and PRITZKER FOUNDATION Compensation Committee, Ted Rouse and his wife The Pritzker Foundation is a leading supporter of arts Barbara are enthusiastic supporters of Lyric Opera’s special and education philanthropies in Chicago. Lyric Opera events and have contributed faithfully to the Annual of Chicago is truly grateful for the Pritzker Foundation’s Campaign. Ted serves as Vice President and Director of generous support of the Breaking New Ground Campaign Bain and Company, Inc., a generous corporate cosponsor to underwrite the Pritzker Family Concert Shell, designed of Fantasy of the Opera and Wine Auction for more than by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and Studio two decades. Ted and Barbara have personally invested in Lyric’s future with gifts to the Gang architects. Lyric Opera is honored to have Life Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is grateful Member Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker and M. K. Pritzker serve on for the friendship of Ted and Barbara Rouse. its esteemed Women’s Board. Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker PATRICK G. RYAN and SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN Lyric cherishes the enduring friendship and dedication of PwC Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan. Since 1966 when they A world-wide leader in business consulting, PwC is first subscribed to Lyric as newlyweds, they have shared a prominent member of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s their leadership, talents, vision, and resources to advance Business Ensemble. PwC has staunchly supported Lyric’s mission. Over the past four decades, the Ryans have Lyric’s Annual Campaign for over three decades, contributed generously to the Annual Campaign, the Great underwriting such special projects as production Opera Fund, Wine Auctions (which Mrs. Ryan initiated in sponsorship, the Board of Directors Annual 1988), and the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign Meeting, and Lyric Signature Events. PwC has for which Lyric named the Pat and Shirley Ryan Family John Oleniczak Vinay Couto provided a leadership gift to the Breaking New Rehearsal Center located backstage to honor their major contribution. In recognition Ground Campaign, having previously supported of his leadership role in the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, Pat Ryan was the Campaign for Excellence. Lyric is fortunate to receive generous in-kind consulting a recipient of the 1994 Carol Fox Award. For several seasons, they have sponsored services this season from Strategy&, formerly Booz and Co., now a part of PwC. Lyric Lyric Opera Commentaries, underwriting this special project to honor the memory of Opera is proud to have several PwC representatives as members of the Lyric family: their parents. The Ryans are sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative, and supported John Oleniczak, PwC’s Midwest Region Assurance Managing Partner, serves on Lyric’s the 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball as Diamond Patrons last season. In Board of Directors, Executive Committee and as Chairman of the recognition of their extraordinary gift to the Campaign for Excellence, Lyric’s premier Audit Committee; Vinay Couto, Strategy&’s Senior Vice President, artist development program was renamed The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera serves on Lyric’s Board of Directors and Lyric Unlimited Committee; Center. Lyric is deeply grateful for their major leadership gift to the Breaking New and Maggie Rock Adams, PwC’s Greater Chicago Marketing Leader, Ground Campaign in support of the Innovation Initiative. A Vice President and a is a dedicated member of Lyric’s Guild Board. member of the Executive and Innovation Committees of Lyric’s Board of Directors and a distinguished former President of the Women’s Board, Shirley Welsh Ryan was DAVID RAMON awarded the 2008 Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s most prestigious honor, in recognition of Lyric Opera is extremely grateful for the generous contribution to the Breaking New her many years of devoted service to the opera company. Ground Campaign from David Ramon in honor of Lyric’s legendary late President and CEO Kenneth G. Pigott. DR. SCHOLL FOUNDATION Since 1983, the Dr. Scholl Foundation’s commitment to MR. and MRS. WILLIAM H. REDFIELD children, families and educational enrichment through the Longtime subscribers and members of the Chapter arts has led it to provide essential support for one of Lyric’s community, Bill and Marilyn Redfield made significant most popular cultural engagement opportunities available planned gifts to ensure Lyric’s future. In honor of their to young Chicagoans, the Student Matinees. Each year, love of beautiful singing, they have underwritten the Bel these widely accessible performances at the Civic Opera Canto Endowed Chair as part of the Look to the Future House reach audiences of junior high and high school Campaign. In recognition of their commitment to the Jack and Catherine Scholl students, many of whom are experiencing opera for the Breaking New Ground Campaign, their name appears on first time. The Foundation has generously supported family presentations of The Magic Mezzanine Box 3 in honor of their munificent generosity and steadfast dedication to Victrola (2014/15) and The Family Barber(2013/14). Lyric Opera is deeply grateful preserve Lyric Opera as one of the cultural crown jewels of the Midwest. to the Dr. Scholl Foundation for its generous ongoing support of Student Matinees/ Performances for Students, commemorating Catherine A. and Jack E. Scholl, who J. CHRISTOPHER and ANNE N. REYES championed cultural and institutional education. Anne and Chris Reyes are prominent members of the Lyric family. Immediate Past President of Lyric’s Women’s EARL and BRENDA SHAPIRO FOUNDATION Board, Anne was recently elected to serve on Lyric’s Board Prominent members of the Lyric family for many seasons, Brenda of Directors, Executive and Lyric Unlimited Committees; Shapiro and her late husband Earl provided vital support to the Chris is also a valued member of the Board of Directors, Annual Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the and serves on its Nominating/Governance Committee. Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Together they have made important contributions to The Foundation has cosponsored several mainstage productions, most Lyric as cosponsors of several mainstage productions, most recently The Passenger(2014/15). Lyric is honored to have Brenda recently Carousel (2014/15). They have staunchly supported Wine Auctions 2009, Shapiro serve on the Board of Directors as well as the Executive, 2012, and 2015, were Diamond Patrons of last season’s 60th Anniversary Concert Brenda Shapiro Production Sponsorship, and Lyric Unlimited Committees. and Diamond Ball, and are major supporters of the Annual Campaign. In addition, they provided significant and much appreciated gifts to the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign. This season, Chris and Anne Reyes provide leadership support for Lyric Unlimited’s world premiere of Second Nature, a new opera for youth written by Matthew Aucoin.

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LIZ STIFFEL ROBERTA L. and ROBERT J. WASHLOW A passionate devotee of opera and loyal subscriber at Lyric, Liz is a Roberta and Bob Washlow are cherished members of prominent member of Lyric’s Women’s Board and a longstanding the Lyric family. For more than three decades, they have member of the Guild Board of Directors. She has generously enjoyed attending Lyric performances and special events, supported The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, and and have generously supported the Annual Campaign. has underwritten the Opening Night Pre-Opera Cocktail Buffet, the Since 1986, the Port, Washlow, and Errant Families Opera Ball Reception, and the Wine Auction Honored Guest Dinner. sponsored more than 20 Lyric productions. Roberta and This past season, Liz Stiffel was a Diamond Patron of the celebratory Bob made a generous commitment to the Breaking New 60th Anniversary Concert and Diamond Ball. Previously, Liz Stiffel was the Lead Sponsor Ground Campaign to support Lyric Unlimited activities. The Washlows have annually of the Renée Fleming Subscriber Appreciation Concert (2010/11) and the Stars of Lyric remained valued members of the production sponsorship family, and generously Opera at Millennium Park concert (2013/14), and she generously cosponsored several cosponsor this season’s world premiere of Bel Canto. Lyric is honored to have Roberta mainstage productions, most recently Carousel (2014/15). She has also supported Lyric’s Washlow as an esteemed member of its Board of Directors. Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, and Lyric has named Mezzanine Box 1 in recognition of her significant gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign. This season, MR. and MRS. ROBERT G. WEISS Liz Stiffel generously underwrites the appearance of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto on Lyric is honored to have found dedicated friends in Robert PBS Great Performances. and Floretta Weiss. Subscribers since shortly after Lyric’s inception, the Weisses have long been a pillar of the Lyric MRS. HERBERT A. VANCE and Opera community. A cherished member of the Women’s MR. and MRS. WILLIAM C. VANCE Board, Flo has supported board activities with her time Lyric Opera appreciates the extraordinary generosity and and generous commitment for many years. Together, leadership of the Vance Family. For more than 20 years, Bob and Flo have contributed regularly to the Annual Mrs. Herbert A. Vance provided Lead Sponsorship of Campaign and have given leadership gifts to the Great Opera Fund, the Building on Opera in the Neighborhoods, one of Lyric’s most popular Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the Breaking New youth-enrichment programs. The Vances have generously Ground Campaign. Lyric is sincerely grateful for the longstanding devotion of Bob sponsored/cosponsored several Lyric premieres and new and Flo Weiss. productions, most recently Oklahoma! (2012/13), The Sound of Music (2013/14), Carousel (2014/15), and this MR. and MRS. ROBERT E. WOOD II season’s The King and .I For many years, the Vances have Rob and Susan Wood have been steadfast members of the Lyric Opera family for more Carol and William Vance supported young singers through their sponsorship of than three decades. Rob Wood serves as a distinguished Life Director of the Board. Ryan Opera Center ensemble members. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance Together, the Woods have contributed leadership gifts to the Great Opera Fund, contributed to the Campaign for Excellence and the Breaking New Ground Campaign, the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and the and are generous sponsors of the Renée Fleming Initiative. Mr. Vance is an esteemed Breaking New Ground Campaign. They are loyal subscribers and generous supporters member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Compensation, and Executive Committees. He of the Annual Campaign, and Lyric Opera is forever grateful for their friendship. also serves on the Ryan Opera Center Board, of which he is a past President. HELEN and SAM ZELL DONNA VAN EEKEREN FOUNDATION Helen and Sam Zell are passionate supporters of Chicago’s Donna Van Eekeren is a devoted opera fan, Lyric subscriber, vibrant cultural scene. They are longtime subscribers to and generous supporter of the Ryan Opera Center. She enjoys Lyric Opera and have contributed to the Annual Campaign encouraging talented young artists in her roles as a Ryan Opera and special projects, including the Wine Auction, for many Center Distinguished Benefactor and Lead Sponsor of Rising years. Helen and Sam Zell have previously cosponsored Stars in Concert and Exclusive Sponsor of its radio rebroadcast on several new productions, and this season are generous 98.7WFMT. Reflecting her passion for introducing young people cosponsors of Lyric’s world premiere Bel Canto. to opera, the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation has supported Lyric’s Donna Van Eekeren Performances for Students, NEXT Discount Tickets for College ANNE ZENZER Students, and Opera in the Neighborhoods, as well as Fantasy of A dedicated subscriber and longtime member of the the Opera and as a Singer Sponsor for the Ryan Opera Center. This season, the Donna Guild Board, Lyric is proud to recognize Anne Zenzer Van Eekeren Foundation generously cosponsors The Merry Widow, having previously for her generous planned gift as part of the Breaking New cosponsored several mainstage productions. Donna also made a leadership gift to the Ground Campaign. A partner at Witt/Kieffer Associates, Breaking New Ground Campaign to secure Lyric’s future. Executive Chairman of Land and a lifelong opera enthusiast and staunch supporter of O’Frost, Donna Van Eekeren is a valued member of Lyric’s Board of Directors, serving the Annual Campaign, Anne has ensured Lyric’s bright as Secretary of the Board, on the Executive and Production Sponsorship Committees, future through her thoughtful commitment and charitable and on the Ryan Opera Center Board. Anne Zenzer and husband foresight. Dominick DeLuca THE WALLACE FOUNDATION The Wallace Foundation is a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone. Wallace has an unusual approach: funding projects to test innovative ideas for solving important social problems, conducting research to find out what works and what doesn’t and to fill key knowledge gaps – and then communicating the results to help others. Lyric Opera is the recipient of a multi-phase grant as part of the Foundation’s Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative; the grant will fund research and analysis of Lyric Opera audiences, and reveal ways in which Lyric can maximize its reach in the community. Lyric’s work will inform lessons that will be shared with the broader field.

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For sixty years, Lyric Opera of Chicago has produced world-class opera with many of the world’s greatest artists. With decades of dedicated support from donors and subscribers, the company has flourished, gaining global recognition for its artistic excellence and fiscal stability. Building our reputation for the future will rely on continued commitment to the broad, deep, and relevant cultural service we provide to our city, while also advancing the development of opera as a vital art form. Lyric is seizing new opportunities to present opera at the highest level, re-define our audiences, and enhance our infrastructure. TheBreaking New Ground Campaign was launched in January 2013 to implement the company’s blueprint for a world-class, twenty-first century opera company. Breaking New Ground allows Lyric to continue to produce major productions of the highest caliber while also modernizing the stage of the Ardis Krainik Theatre with state-of-the-art equipment. The Campaign also contributes toward updated media, marketing, and audience development programs, and strengthens the company’s financial position, including continued efforts to build Lyric’s endowment in accordance with industry best practice. Lyric Opera is grateful to the following donors who have made contributions of $5,000 and above to the Campaign as of January 1, 2016.

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

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Breaking New Ground - continued

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Hull Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Anderson The King Family Foundation Robert M. Arensman Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Reinhardt H. and Shirley R. Jahn Foundation Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Family Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Jane B. and John C. Colman Foundation Kenneth R. Norgan Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Vinay Couto and Lynn Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander Drs. George and Sally Dunea Ann M. Drake Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Daniel Groteke and Patricia Taplick Lois Eisen Howard Solomon and Dr. Mona J. Hagyard Virginia and Gary Gerst Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Michael J. McGuinnis Franco Tedeschi Carrie and Harry Hightman Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Capt. Bernardo Iorgulesco, Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Mrs. John H. Anderson USMC Memorial Fund Patricia Hyde E. M. Bakwin John and Mary Kohlmeier William C. and Nancy Richardson Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Richard and Susan Levy Candace and Gary Ridgway Howard E. Jessen Lester and Mary Jane Marriner Collin and Lili Roche Maura Ann McBreen Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Marsha Serlin Matt and Carrie Parr Kate B. Morrison Mary Stowell The Rhoades Foundation Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers Norman Sackar Rodd M. Schreiber and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Claudia Saran Susan Hassan Schreiber Diane and Michael Beemer Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Smith Mrs. John Stanek Sir Andrew Davis and Lady Gianna Rolandi Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Davis Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher David J. Varnerin Erika E. Erich Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Michal C. Wadsworth Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Gwenyth B. Warton James R. Grimes Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp Pam and David Waud Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hay U.S. Bank Mrs. John A. Wing Carl J. Hildner Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice James and Mary Houston David and Linda Wesselink

Lyric Opera is 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 Regenstein Foundation Mozart Endowed Chair LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED PROGRAM The Women’s Board General Director Endowed In Memory Of Ruth Regenstein Distinguished Conductor Award Chair William E. and Mary Gannon Hay Puccini Sarah and A. Watson Armour III In Loving Memory Of Ardis Krainik Endowed Chair John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Music The Guild Board of Directors Verdi LYRIC OPERA ENDOWED FUNDS Director Endowed Chair Endowed Chair Estate of Robert and Isabelle Bass Wagner Endowed Chair – A Gift From An George F. and Linda L. Brusky Youth Howard A. Stotler Chorus Master Endowed Chair Anonymous Donor Education Endowment Fund Chapters’ Endowed Chair For Education Thomas Doran In Memory Of Alfred Glasser Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Concertmaster Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund The Ryan Opera Center Board Opera Center Endowed Chair John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Director Endowed Chair Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Costume Estate of Marjorie A. Mayhall Director Endowed Chair Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Mary-Louise and James S. Aagaard Lighting Robert and Ellen Marks American Opera Lois B. Siegel Endowed Chair Designer Endowed Chair Joanne Silver Baroque Opera Endowed Chair – In Honor Of Duane Schuler The Lois L. Ward Trust A Gift From An Anonymous Donor Robert and Ellen Marks Ryan Opera Center Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Mr. and Mrs. William H. Redfield Bel Canto Vocal Studies Program Endowed Chair Opera Endowed Chair In Honor Of Gianna Rolandi PRODUCTION ENDOWMENT FUND W. James and Maxine P. Farrell French Opera Allan and Elaine Muchin Production and Endowed Chair Technical Director Endowed Chair James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer Irma Parker German Opera Endowed Chair Marlys Beider Wigmaster and Makeup Designer Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan The NIB Foundation Italian Opera Endowed Endowed Chair Chair In Memory Of Harold Beider

56 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Major Contributors Special Event and Project Support Lyric Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of special events and projects during the 2015/16 Season. Listings include contributors whose gifts of $5,000 and above were received by January 1, 2016. Annual Meeting Dinner Lyric After Hours Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP Lyric Young Professionals Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Strategy&, Formerly Booz & Company U.S. Bank Lyric Signature Events Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg Backstage Tours PwC Paul Wood and The Honorable Amy and Paul Carbone United Scrap Metal, Inc. Corinne Wood Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts Official Airline Operathon The Hurvis Family Foundation American Airlines Ardmore Associates With Matching Funding by: Walgreens The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Family Official Piano ofBel Canto 98.7WFMT The John and Jackie Bucksbaum Family Steingraeber & Söhne Operathon Challenge Grants Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Anonymous Opening Night Gala Amsted Industries Foundation Cast Parties Aon Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata closerlook, inc. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Opera Ball Mrs. William B. Graham Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta ITW Sir Andrew Davis and Robert and Evelyn McCullen Northern Trust Lisbeth Stiffel Lady Gianna Rolandi Davis Renée Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Opera Ball Reception Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Champagne Onstage Lisbeth Stiffel Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich Gross Albert and Rita Lacher Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Opera Ball Grand March Lyric Opera Chapters Plácido Domingo and Ana María Martínez Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Lyric Opera Overture Society Concert Dinner Scott LLP Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marjan BMO Harris Bank Mr. and Mrs. James McClung Opening Night Gala and Egon and Dorothy Menker Grand Benefactor Dinners Opera Ball Fund Latham & Watkins LLP Allan and Elaine Muchin Abbott Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Dmitri Hvorostovsky Recital Reception Ada and Whitney Addington Dr. David Thurn John and Ann Amboian Anne Zenzer and Dominick DeLuca Mr. and Mrs. Brian Arbetter Operathon Merchandise Sponsor Innovation Initiative Mr. and Mrs. David Batanian Fellowes, Inc. Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley Welsh Ryan BMO Harris Bank Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen Overture Society Luncheons Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing Amy and Paul Carbone Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau Blythe Jaski McGarvie closerlook, inc. Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Liz Stiffel Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Susan M. Miller The Crown Family Planned Giving Seminars The King and I Gala Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Lead Sponsor: DLA Piper LLP (US) and Partner William Blair & Company Zurich Marilyn Pearson Morgan Stanley Exclusive Media Sponsor: Lois and Steve Eisen Make It Better Media/ Projected English Titles Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation Susan and Nicholas Noyes Brent and Katie Gledhill Cosponsors: Karen Z. Gray Renée Fleming Initiative Bain & Company The Harris Family Foundation Anonymous Greg and Mamie Case Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Jenner & Block The Crown Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Ann and Gregory K. Jones J. Thomas Hurvis Quarles & Brady LLP Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Reed Smith LLP Nancy W. Knowles John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rouse The Lavin Family Foundation Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance Skadden/Rodd M. Schreiber and Mayer Brown LLP Susan Hassan Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Mitchell Season Preview Concert Liz Stiffel Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ UL LLC J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Patricia Hyde J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Lake Geneva Chapter

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 57 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO 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 Deborah Birnbaum Stephanie Blythe William Burden Sir Andrew Davis Matthew A. Epstein Renée Fleming Gerald Martin Moore Carlo Rizzi Matthew Rose Edith Wiens Guest Master Artists Soprano Soprano Soprano Mezzo-soprano Mezzo-soprano Alan Darling HLENGIWE DIANA LAURA LINDSAY ANNIE Laurann Gilley MKHWANAZI NEWMAN WILDE METZGER ROSEN Celeste Rue Eric Weimer Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Pedro Yanez Susan and Richard Susan Ipsen an Anonymous Donor an Anonymous Donor Friends of Coaching Staff Kiphart Mrs. J. W. Mrs. J. W. Oliver Dragon Drs. Funmi and Van Gorkom Van Gorkom Sade Akkoek Sola Olopade Derek Matson Marina Vecci Alessandra Visconti Melissa Wittmeier Foreign Language Instruction Dawn Arnold Kelly Bremner Kristina Fluty Erik Friedman Irene Marquette Acting and Movement Instruction

Tenor Tenor Tenor Tenor Baritone Orit Carpenter ALEC JESSE JONATHAN MINGJIE ANTHONY Performance Psychology CARLSON DONNER JOHNSON LEI CLARK EVANS Roger Pines Guest Lecturer and Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Consultant Stepan Company Robert C. Marks Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. and Richard O. Ryan Susan M. Miller William C. Vance Patricia Frank Richard W. Shepro Artistic/Production and Lindsay E. Roberts Personnel Michael Christie Warren Jones Conductors Erik Friedman Matthew Ozawa Paula Suozzi Directors Sarah Hatten Wigs and Makeup John W. Coleman Stage Manager Baritone Bass-baritone Bass-baritone Bass Pianist Theresa Ham TAKAOKI RICHARD BRADLEY PATRICK MARIO ANTONIO Lucy Lindquist ONISHI OLLARSABA SMOAK GUETTI MARRA Maureen Reilly Wardrobe Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by The Handa Lois B. Siegel The Elizabeth F. The C. G. Pinnell Heidi Heutel Bohn Administration Foundation Drs. Joan and Russ Cheney Foundation Family Lawrence O. Corry Jimmy Byrne Zajtchuk Philip G. Lumpkin Manager Laura Chambers Administrative Coordinator Wendy Skoczen Staff Librarian 58 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 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 to 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, 2014 and January 1, 2016. Artist Support, Special Event, and Project Sponsors Duds for Divas Training Program Heidi Heutel Bohn National Endowment for the Arts Lawrence O. Corry Voice Instruction Anne Gross Drs. Janet V. Burch and Joel R. Guillory Final Auditions Mary Ellen Hennessy The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Jennifer L. Stone The Cozad Family WFMT Recital Series The Five Tenors Celebration Julie and Roger Baskes Anonymous (2) Workshop Performances Julie and Roger Baskes Martha A. Hesse Drs. Janet V. Burch and Joel R. Guillory Julian Family Foundation General Support Susan and Richard P. Kiphart Aria Society Philip G. Lumpkin ($100,000 and above) Frank B. Modruson and Lynne C. Shigley Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Patrick G. and Shirley Welsh Ryan Platinum Distinguished Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance Top: First year mezzo soprano Annie Rosen and ($50,000 to $99,999) third year baritone Anthony Clark Evans opposite Foreign Language Instruction Drs. Janet V. Burch and Joel R. Guillory Rafael Davila in Lyric's world premiere Bel Canto Carl A. and Fern B. Gaensslen Lauter McDougal Family Foundation Charitable Giving Fund Bottom: Third year soprano Laura Wilde Distinguished Benefactors onstage in Nabucco Erma S. Medgyesy ($25,000 to $49,999) Guest Master Artist Ingrid Peters The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Mentors Rising Stars in Concert ($10,000 to $24,999) Launchpad Lead Sponsor: Paul and Robert Barker Foundation Marcus Boggs Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Heidi Heutel Bohn Master Classes Tamara Conway Sponsors: Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Hal Coon Ann M. Drake Martha A. Hesse Erika Erich Sue and Melvin Gray National Auditions Renée Fleming Howard Family Foundation American Airlines Sue and Melvin Gray Patricia A. Kenney and Gregory O'Leary Illinois Arts Council Susan and Richard P. Kiphart Renée Fleming Master Class Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Julian Family Foundation USMC Memorial Fund Family Foundation Singer Sponsors/Cosponsors Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Foundation Frank B. Modruson and Anonymous (2) Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Lynne C. Shigley Heidi Heutel Bohn The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust OptumRx The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William J. Neiman Lawrence O. Corry Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud Rising Stars in Concert Broadcast Friends of Oliver Dragon The George L. Shields Foundation Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Maurice J. and Patricia Frank Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood The Handa Foundation Howard A. Vaughan, Jr. Rising Stars in Concert Reception Susan Ipsen Dan and Patty Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Susan and Richard P. Kiphart Walter Family Foundation Philip G. Lumpkin Debbie K. Wright Robert C. Marks Lafayette J. Ford Susan M. Miller Artist Circle Virginia and Gary Gerst Drs. Funmi and Sola Olopade ($5,000 to $9,999) James and Mary Houston The C. G. Pinnell Family Anonymous Dr. Kamal Ibrahim Richard O. Ryan Lester S. Abelson Foundation Leslie Fund, Inc. Richard W. Shepro and Lindsay E. Roberts L. Robert Artoe Genevieve Phelps Lois B. Siegel C. Bekerman, M.D. Julie Schwertfeger and Alexander Zajczenko Stepan Company Jennifer Bellini Mrs. M. James Termondt Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance Doris Conant Marilee and Richard Wehman Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom Anne Megan Davis Harriet Weinstein Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk Thomas Doran Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 59 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Lyric Unlimited With Major Support from The Hurvis Family Foundation

Bel Canto Symposium Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ Nuveen Investments Katherine A. Abelson Educational Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Satter Family Foundation Endowment Fund Helyn D. Goldenberg Donna Van Eekeren Foundation The Wallace Foundation The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation- Pre-Opera Talks Morris and Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Boshell, Jr. Caminos a la ópera (Pathways to Opera) Judith Z. and Steven W. Lewis Family The Kip Kelley Family U.S. Bank The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family James and Michele Young Charitable Trust Chicago Voices Daniel Lome Senior Matinee Leadership Funding: Morgan Stanley Buehler Family Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Northern Trust Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund Ford Foundation J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Foundation Louise H. Landau Foundation Charles and M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Lannan Foundation Additional Funding by: Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp Dr. Sondra C. Rabin The Chicago Community Trust The Wallace Foundation The Retirement Research Foundation City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs The Siragusa Foundation and Special Events Lyric Express Adam and Harriette Swierz Donor-Advised Fund Tawani Foundation General Support Student Backstage Tours Leadership Funding: NEXT Student Ticket Program John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Lead Sponsor: Shirley and Benjamin Gould Endowment Fund The Grainger Foundation Additional Funding By: Daniel T. Manoogian Anonymous (2) Cosponsors: Vocal Partnership Program Archer Daniels Midland Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Anderson Bank of America The Barker Welfare Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Youth Opera Council Baxter International, Inc. The Brinson Foundation Terry J. Medhurst Helen Brach Foundation The Ferguson-Yntema Family Charitable Trust Penelope and Robert Steiner Nancy Dehmlow Elaine Frank Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Richard B. Egen Patricia Hyde Envestnet NiSource With Major Support Provided from the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund Second Nature Performances for Students Lead Sponsor: Additional Support from: Anonymous J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Norman and Virginia Bobins/ Baird The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation Bulley & Andrews Cosponsors: Richard P. and Susan Kiphart The Jacob and Rosaline Cohn Foundation Anonymous General Mills Foundation Joyce E. Chelberg John Hart and Carol Prins Dover Foundation Opera in the Neighborhoods Dr. Scholl Foundation Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Anonymous Segal Family Foundation Brent and Katie Gledhill Opera Residencies in Schools Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Goldman Sachs Anonymous Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer Kenneth R. Norgan BNY Mellon Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Walter Family Foundation Polk Bros. Foundation Wintrust Community Banks

Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park

Lead Sponsor: Cosponsors: Crain-Maling Foundation closerlook, inc. Anonymous (2) Ernst & Young LLP Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank Marlys A. Beider Greg and Annie Jones/The Edgewater Funds Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation Sipi Metals Corp. Music Performance Trust Fund and Film Fund

60 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 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) Thomas Doran Concordia Hoffmann Allan and Elaine Muchin Ilene Simmons Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ericson Edgar D. Jannotta Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Murphy Larry G. Simpson Valerie and Joseph Abel Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. John and Kerma Karoly David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Craig Sirles Louise Abrahams Dr. and Mrs. Paul Y. Feng Kip Kelley John H. Nelson Mrs. Jay Spaulding Dr. Whitney Addington Robert F. Finke James C. Kemmerer John D. and Alexandra C. Lisbeth Cherniack Stiffel Karen G. Andreae Jack M. and Marsha S. Firestone LeRoy and Laura Klemt Nichols Mr. and Mrs. James P. Stirling Catherine Aranyi Roy Fisher Nancy W. Knowles William A. Osborn Mary Stowell L. Robert Artoe Elaine Frank Dr. Petra B. Krauledat and Joan L. Pantsios Gerald Sunko, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Maurice J. and Patricia Frank Dr. W. Peter Hansen Irma Parker Carla M. Thorpe Marlys A. Beider Rhoda and Henry S. Frank Dr. William R. Lawrence André and Julia Pernet Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Julie Anne Benson Richard J. Franke Thomas and Lise Lawson Frances Pietch Phil and Paula Turner Merrill and Judy Blau George and Mary Ann Gardner Carol L. Linne Kenneth Porrello and Mrs. Elizabeth Upjohn-Mason Ann Blickensderfer James K. Genden and Daniel T. Manoogian Sherry McFall Joan and Marco Weiss Dr. Gregory L. Boshart Alma Koppedraijer Robert C. Marks Nathaniel W. Pusey Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Danolda (Dea) Brennan Sue and Melvin Gray Paul Mavros Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Claudia L. Winkler George F. and Linda L. Brusky Harry J. Griffiths, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Lyn and Bill Redfield Florence Winters Christopher Carlo and Julian W. Harvey Nancy Lauter McDougal Joan L. Richards Dr. Robert G. Zadylak Robert Chaney William E. and Mary Gannon Bill Melamed Chatka Ruggiero Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk David W. Carpenter Hay Margaret and Craig Milkint Mary T. Schafer Edward T. Zasadil James W. Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy Susan M. Miller Martha P. Schneider Paula Hannaway Crown Mrs. John C. Hedley David and Justine K. Mintzer Charles Chris Shaw Renée Crown Josephine E. Heindel James and Mary Beth Morehouse Lois B. Siegel Society Members Anonymous (44) Sarah J. Cooney John F. Gilmore J. Peter Kline Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson Carol A. Abrioux Joseph E. Corrigan John A. Goldstein Helen Kohr Stephen S. Orphanos Judy Allen Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Cottey Dr. J. Brian Greis Dr. Bruce Korth Jonathan F. Orser Mrs. Robert L. Anderson B. A. Coussement James R. Grimes Shirley Krsinich Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Parsons Elizabeth M. Ashton Morton and Una Creditor Patricia Grogan Mary S. Kurz George R. Paterson Richard N. Bailey Kathryn M. Cunningham Carolyn Hallman Larry Lapidus Dr. Joan E. Patterson David G. Baker Donald A. Deutsch Carl J. Halperin Barbara K. Larsen George Pepper, M.D. Susann Ball Phyllis Diamond Mrs. Elaine Hansen Millicent Leibfritz Elizabeth Anne Peters Constance and Liduina Barbantini Roger Dickinson CAPT Martin Hanson USN (Ret) Ernest L. Lester Genevieve M. Phelps Margaret Basch Ms. Janet E. Diehl Ms. Geraldine Haracz Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Levy Karen and Dick Pigott Mrs. Bill Beaton Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dillon Andrew Hatchell Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. Lewicky Ms. Lois Polakoff Alvin R. Beatty Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Dobroski William P. Hauworth Carole F. Liebson Martilias A. Porreca, CFP Joan I. Berger Ms. Barbara J. Doerner Dr. and Mrs. David J. Hayden Doris C. Lorz Mrs. Edward S. Price Barbara Bermudez Thomas M. Dolan Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Eva Lutovsky Robert L. Rappel, Jr. Patrick J. Bitterman Mary Louise Duhamel Ronald G. Hedberg Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Malatesta Sherrie Kahn Reddick M. J. Black Mrs. Alfred V. Dunkin, Jr. Mary Mako Helbert Jeanne Randall Malkin Keith A. Reed and Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz Kathy Dunn Stephanie and Allen Hochfelder Ann Chassin Mallow Beth Kesterson Reed Ned and Raynette Boshell Richard L. Eastline Mrs. Marion Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. Karl Lee Manders Michael and Susan “Holly” Reiter David Boyce Carol A. Eastman James and Mary Lunz Houston Mrs. John Jay Markham Evelyn R. Richer Dr. and Mrs. Boone Brackett Lowell and Judy Eckberg H. Eileen Howard James Massie and Jennie M. Righeimer Robert and Phyllis Brauer Boyd Edmonston and Joseph H. Huebner Dr. Christine Winter Massie Gerald L. Ritholz Mrs. William A. Briggs Edward Warro Kenneth N. Hughes Michael M. and Diane Mazurczak Charles and Marilynn Rivkin Leona and Daniel Bronstein Lucy A. Elam, Dagmar Hurbanek James G. and Laura G. McCormick Howard M. and Mary Raffetto- Candace Balfour Broecker and the in memory of Elizabeth Elam Michael Huskey Gia and Paul McDermott Robins Estate of Howard W. Broecker Mr. and Mrs. Don Elleman Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, William F. McHugh Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts, M.D., Richard M. and Andrea J. Brown Cherelynn A. Elliott USMC Memorial Fund Florence D. McMillan in memory of Robert Kyts Kathryn Y. Brown Terrence M. W. Ellsworth Barbara A. Joabson Leoni Zverow McVey and Mrs. Beth Wheeler Rome Jacqueline Brumlik Joseph R. Ender John Arthur Johnson J. William McVey James and Janet Rosenbaum Donna Brunsma Dr. James A. Eng Laurence P. Johnson Martina M. Mead Dr. John Gregory Russo Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bruske III Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Engel Nancy E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Leland V. Meader Joseph C. Russo Steven and Helen Buchanan Martha L. Faulhaber Roy A. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Melamed Dennis Ryan Dr. Mary Louise Hirsh Burger Nadine Ferguson Ms. Barbara Mair Jones Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Mesrobian Louise M. Ryssmann and Mr. William Burger Felicia Finkelman Janet Jones Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyers Eugene Rzym, in memory of Muriel A. Burnet Darlene and Kenneth Fiske Moreen C. Jordan Ms. Barbara Terman Michaels Adaline Rzym Lisa Bury Mr. and Mrs. John C. Forbes Dr. Anne Juhasz Marilyn E. Miller David Sachs Robert J. Callahan Ms. Susan Frankel Mr. Theodore Kalogeresis Edward S. and Barbara L. Mills Mrs. Philip H. Schaff, Jr. Patrick V. Casali Thomas H. Franks, Ph.D. Stuart Kane Robert and Lois Moeller Douglas M. Schmidt Esther Charbit Allen J. Frantzen Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Dr. Virginia Saft Mond Franklin R. Schmidt Jeffrey K. Chase, J.D. Dr. Paul Froeschl Kenneth Kelling Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor Lois K. Schmidt Ramona Choos Marie and Gregory Fugiel Paul R. Keske Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. Munoz Edwin J. Seeboeck J. Salvatore L. Cianciolo Sheilah Purcell Garcia, Chuck and Kathy Killman Dr. Herbert and Brigitte Neuhaus Donald Seibert Heinke K. Clark Lady Witton Diana Hunt King Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Nickels Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Shaw Robert and Margery Coen Susan Boatman Garland Neil King Edward A. Nieminen Mette and David Shayne Dr. and Mrs. Peter V. Conroy Scott P. George Esther G. Klatz Florence C. Norstrom David A. Sherman Sharon Conway Mr. Lyle Gillman R. William Klein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Oliver, Jr. Jared Shlaes

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 61 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

Dr. Alfred L. and Mildred Siegel Sherie B. Stein Karen Hletko Tiersky Albert Wang Caroline C. Wheeler Joanne Silver K. M. Stelletello Myron Tiersky Louella Krueger Ward Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson Jonathan P. Siner J. Allyson Stern Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Karl N. Wechter Nora Winsberg Dr. Ira Singer Carol A. Stitzer Jean M. Turnmire Patricia M. Wees David G. Winter Joan M. Skepnek Norene W. Stucka Paul and Judith Tuszynski Mrs. Richard H. Wehman Brien and Cathy Wloch Norman and Mirella Smith Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Stuffers Ultmann Family Charitable Claude M. Weil Mrs. William Wunder Joan M. Solbeck Emily J. Su Remainder Unitrust Eric Weimer and Edwin Hanlon Dr. Debra L. Zahay Mary Soleiman Peggy Sullivan Marlene A. Van Skike Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weinberg Daniel R. Zillmann Elaine Soter Sherwin A. Swartz Raita Vilnins Joanna L. Weiss Audrey A. Zywicki Ms. Geraldine A. Spatz Mr. and Mrs. John C. Telander Dr. Malcolm Vye James M. Wells Philip and Sylvia Spertus Cheryl L. Thaxton Darcy Lynn Walker Mrs. Melville W. Wendell James A. Staples Lauritz K. Thomsen Gary T. Walther Sandra Wenner Estate Gifts The following estates have generously provided gifts of bequests and other planned gifts to Lyric Opera. With deepest regards, Lyric Opera commemorates those departed friends who have honored us with this most profound commitment. Anonymous (6) Carl Dumke Richard J. Hofemann Thomas G. Neumiller David Wm. Smitches Mrs. Julius Abler Mrs. Ray Duncan Martha and Walter Honigman John and Maynette Neundorf and Paul A. Lindgren Mrs. Elmer E. Abrahamson Bettie B. Dwinell Carl E. Horn Mrs. Frances Newman Edward Byron Smith Arthur A. Acheson Barbara H. Eckholt Hugh Johnston Hubbard Jaye and Piri Niefeld Dr. Edward C. Smith Jean L. Acker Carl B. Eklund Mrs. Alfred Jacobshagen Elisabeth A. Noel Ms. Joan H. Smith Dr. Anne Hardwick Addington Kelli Gardner Emery Deborah Jannotta Joan Ruck Nopola Mrs. Louis A. Smith Ralph E. Adler William J. Evans Lenore S. John William A. Novy, Jr. Paige L. Smith Estate of Beth Ann Alberding- Milton D. Faber Albert J. Johnson James F. Oates Irene Smoller, in memory Mohr Yvette Fairshter Diana T. Jones Mary S. Oldberg of her late son, Donald Alderman Dr. James D. Fenters Phyllis A. Jones Roberta R. Oliff William Rothwell Smoller Dr. Harry S. and Irene K. Arkin Larry Ferguson Dr. Stephen E. Juhasz Rex N. Olsen Willis B. Snell Trust Lorin Adrian Fillmore Joseph M. Kacena Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Olson Marilyn J. Snoble Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson Armour III Marguerite B. Finch Andrew Karzas Edmond and Alice Opler Anna Sovish Joan Armstrong Harold Finley Theodore Kassel Foundation Jay Spaulding James Ascareggi Robert A. Fischer Sherry Kelley Mary G. Oppenheim Eleanore E. Starek Trust James E. S. Baker Agnes Joern Fowler Dorothy E. Kemp Eugenia Patche Clarke and Adine Stayman Trusts Elsa F. Bandi Brena and Lee Freeman Miss Emily Kernkamp, in memory Suzanne Pirie Pattou James L. Stein Vincent Barresi Don B. Freeman of Dr. Lorraine McGuire Richard Pearlman Charitable Trust Franz S. Steinitz, M.D. Estate of Patricia Anne Barton Mrs. Charles Goodlett Frey Ms. Ruth Kiewe Fund for Music Robert D. Stewart Robert and Isabelle Bass Lucille Friday Mrs. Israel Kirsh Ralph M. Perlick Howard A. Stotler Mrs. Henry Beard Dr. Muriel S. Friedman Robert Kispert Seymour H. Persky Charitable Frank D. Stout Trust Mrs. B. Edward Bensinger Robert M. Friedman R. Eustice Klein Trust Lucile L. and Joseph J. Strasburger Mrs. Edwin P. Berndtson Robert S. Friend Russell V. Kohr Ira J. Peskind Gertrude & Walter E. Swanson, Jr. Velma Berry Mrs. R. Robert Funderburg Muriel Kolinsky Bendix L. Peterson Foundation Rev. Dr. Warren Best Betsy Thayer Fricke Fyfe Ardis Krainik Mrs. Howard R. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Morton F. Swift Mrs. Edward McCormick Blair Mrs. Hildreth Jane Gaebe Herman Kuhn Harold H. and Elaine Plaut Helen L. Teich Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Blettner In memory of Carl and Fern Anne C. Lacovic Sidney L. Port Dean Terrell Estate Mary L. Block Gaensslen Medard C. Lange Trust Jack and Eleanor Portis Glenn E. Thiel Berenece A. Boehm Florence Gambino Marjorie Lanterman Joann M. Potvliet Joseph Tiritilli Raymond J. Bradley Mrs. Nicholas Gannam Susanne E. Larsh Frank J. Prah Jane B. Tripp Charitable Lead Joanell C. Breen Dr. Martin L. Gecht Walter Leibfritz Hal Pritchard Annuity Trust John P. Britz Trust In memory of Larry W. Gelfius, Louis L. Lerner and William Reily Estate of Ruben Tross Theresa J. Brosamer member of the Lyric Opera David L. Lerner Gayle Ann Rentschler Edgar William Trout Mrs. T. von Donop Buddington Lecture Corps Mrs. John Woodworth Leslie William G. Rice John T. Trutter Inge Burg George Gifford Robert C. Lietz Michael Richter Dr. John E. Ultmann Nara Cadorin Rosalie E. Gingiss Trust Dean A. Linton Theresa M. Rill Dr. Paul D. Urnes Madeleine G. Camilleri Alfred Glasser Dr. Richard A. Livingston Gerald L. Ritholz John H. Utley and Mary L. Utley Carol N. Cane Joe Richard Glover Mrs. Glen A. Lloyd Rosemary D. Roberts Trust Elizabeth Capilupo Carlyn E. Goettsch Rosalie Loeding Harry A. Root Irvin J. Valovic Rose Mary Carter Myles C. and Gloria M. Gogan Arthur B. Logan Rev. George Nash Ross Sheila von Wiese-Mack Warren Choos Jane Yager Goodman Eleanor Lonek H. Cary Ross Cecilia Wade Charitable Trust William J. Ciulla Jeanne Brown Gordon Mrs. Arthur M. Long Norman Ross Charitable Trust Nancy L. Wald Harry R. Clamor Shirley and Benjamin Gould Mary Longbrake George M. Rubenstein Lydia Walkowiak Ellen Cole Charitable Remainder Endowment Fund Babette Irene Louis Arthur Rubloff Residuary Trust Adele A. Wallace Trust John D. Gray Dale B. Louiso Burton Rubloff Trust Carmen W. Walsh Anne and Milton Colman Frank E. and Sarah Graydon John P. Lundin Edith S. Ruettinger Lois L. Ward Dorothy F. Cooney Eleanor Green Eva Lutovsky Margaret R. Sagers Richard W. Wathen Nelson D. Cornelius Allen Greenberger Mary Louise Maher Gladys S. Sailor Living Trust Lyman Watson John W. Coutts Jerome A. Gross Dr. Alexis W. Maier Trust Suzanne Hewson Sammann Virginia O. Weaver Robert Cowell Lester and Betty Guttman Herman R. and Sylvia Margolis Mrs. Lee Schaenen William D. Weaver Claudia Cassidy Crawford Trust Ann Hall Ellen R. Marks Thomas W. Scheuer Eva L. Weber, M.D. Kathryn Kryder Crittenden David C. Hall Mrs. Edward A. Maser S. Leder (Lee) Schiff Melvin “Bud” Weil Kathleen A. Crosby Richard Halvorsen Richard M. Mattern Alice F. Schimberg Trust Ralph Weil Joanne Toor Cummings Elaine H. Hansen Augustus K. Maxell, Jr. Roy Schmaltz Mrs. Miriam T. Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Dabovich Kenneth L. Harder Trust Marjorie A. Mayhall Katherine M. Schultz Susanne Wells Ruth B. Dean Donna E. Harrison Hope Baldwin McCormick Trust Robert G. Schweitzer Claire M. Wilhelm Richard D. Deason Dr. Melville D. Hartman Alfred L. McDougal Margaret W. Seeboeck Bernard E. Williams Marianne Deson-Herstein, Mrs. Ruth M. Harwell Gerald E. Meyers Romana K. and Clay Seipp Frances B. Wilson in memory of Camille C. Hatzenbuehler Ruth J. Milner Dr. Joseph Semrow In memoriam, Henry J. Witka Samuel and Sarah Deson Hatti Hayes Lisa D. Mogensen Ingeborg Haupt Sennot Sophie F. Wolff Marjorie Louise DeBoos Thomas D. Heath Mrs. Winston C. Moore Michael N. Shallow Peter Wolkonsky, M.D. Jo Hopkins Deutsch Josephine A. Hedges Ann A. Mortenson Henry Shapiro Mrs. Peter Wolkonsky Jane Warner Dick, in honor of John C. Hedley Renate Moser Joseph Jeffrey Shedd Cynthia Wood Edison Dick Dr. Erich and Tamara Heinrichs Dorothy Mosiman, in honor of Lenore T. Sherwin Mrs. William Wood Prince Helen L. Dickerman Trust Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Jannotta Rose L. Shure Mrs. Herman E. Woods The Edward & Rose Donnell J. Raymond Helbert Ms. Kathryn Mueller Sidney N. Shure Geraldine Wuester Foundation James C. Hemphill Doris A. Murdoch Adeline Elizabeth Sigwalt Marjorie Donovan The Margaret E. Hertline Family Muriel Neave Ellen Smith Simmons Mrs. Lyman Drake, Jr. Trust Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg Robert Slabey Josephine S. Dryer Margot S. Hertz Foundation Philip and David Slesur Family Dr. Thomas R. Du Buque James and Gail Hickey Dawn Clark Netsch Trust

62 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Annual Corporate Support

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 between July 1, 2014 and January 1, 2016. ARIA SOCIETY • $100,000 and above Abbott Fund Exelon Northern Trust Miles D. White, Chairman & CEO Chris Crane, President and CEO Frederick H. Waddell, Chairman & CEO American Airlines ITW Jana R. Schreuder Franco Tedeschi, E. Scott Santi, Chief Operating Officer Vice President - Chicago President & CEO PowerShares QQQ BMO Harris Bank Jenner & Block Dan Draper, Managing Director Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis, Group Head - Craig C. Martin, Partner Invesco PowerShares Global ETFs U. S. Retail and Business Banking JPMorgan Chase & Co. PwC closerlook, inc. Eric S. Smith, Managing Director John W. Oleniczak, Partner David T. Ormesher, CEO Kirkland & Ellis Foundation Strategy&, Formerly Booz & Company Linda K. Myers, Partner Vinay Couto, Senior Vice President

PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR • $50,000 to $99,999 Aon Latham & Watkins, LLP Nuveen Investments Gregory C. Case, President & CEO Richard A. Levy, Office Managing Partner John P. Amboian, CEO

Baxter International Inc. Make It Better Media Zurich Robert L. Parkinson, Jr., Susan B. Noyes, CEO & Publisher Michael T. Foley, Chairman & CEO CEO North America Commercial and Regional Chairman of North America

GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR • $25,000 to $49,999 Ardmore Associates Fellowes, Inc. Sipi Metals Corp. Cherryl T. Thomas, President James E. Fellowes, Chairman & CEO Marion A. Cameron, President

Bain & Company Goldman Sachs Skadden Edward B. Rouse, Eric L. Hirschfield, Rodd M. Schreiber, Partner Vice President & Managing Director Managing Director, Investment Banking Division Spencer Stuart Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP Kevin M. Connelly, Chairman & CEO Timothy L. Christen, CEO KPMG LLP Claudia M. Saran, Advisory Partner, Stepan Company Bank of America U.S. Leader - People & Change Practice F. Quinn Stepan, Chairman & CEO Sharon Oberlander, Managing Director Mayer Brown LLP UL LLC Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP Richard W. Shepro, Partner Keith E. Williams, President & CEO Mark Ferguson, Founding Partner Morgan Stanley United Scrap Metal, Inc. Bulley & Andrews Matthew J. Parr, Managing Director Marsha Serlin, Founder & CEO Allan E. Bulley III, President NiSource U.S. Bank DLA Piper LLP (US) Carrie J. Hightman, Marsha Cruzan, Market President Chicago Marilyn Pearson, Partner Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer Walgreens Dover OptumRx Mark A. Wagner, President, Robert A. Livingston, President & CEO Mark A. Thierer, President & CEO Business Operations

Ernst & Young LLP Rick Fezell, EY Americas Vice Chair - Accounts

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR BENEFACTOR MWM Consulting $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $7,499 Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd. Alexander & Alexander, Attorneys at Law Baird BNY Mellon General Mills Foundation FRIEND Chicago Title and Trust Company Foundation Italian Village Restaurants $1,000 to $1,999 Evans Food Group Sahara Enterprises, Inc. Concierge Unlimited International OPERA America Shure Incorporated Draper and Kramer, Incorporated The PrivateBank Enterprise Holdings Foundation BRAVO CIRCLE Hafner Printing Company, Inc. Quarles & Brady LLP $3,500 to $4,999 Reed Smith LLP Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Tamsen Z, LLC Michuda Construction, Inc. Corporate Suites Network Wintrust Community Banks Midwest Cargo Systems, Inc. Invesco S&C Foundation PREMIER BENEFACTOR Lazard Asset Management Turks’ Greenhouses $7,500 to $9,999 Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC Old Republic International Corporation Amsted Industries Foundation SUSTAINER Archer Daniels Midland Foundation IMPRESARIO $500 to $999 Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation $2,000 to $3,499 Law Office of Phillip Brigham LLC Envestnet American Agricultural Insurance Company Children’s Law Group LLC Starshak Winzenburg & Co. BNSF Foundation Carl Johnson’s Gallery in Galena Thermos LLC Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Network for Good William Blair & Company KD Mailing Service Rooney Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP 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 PNC Foundation Allstate Giving Program CNA Foundation Kirkland & Ellis Polk Bros. Foundation Aon Foundation ConAgra Lannan Foundation The Retirement Research Foundation ArcelorMittal Emerson Electric John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur The Rhoades Foundation AT&T Foundation GE Foundation Foundation Skadden Bank of America Foundation General Mills Foundation Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s UBS Foundation Baxter International Foundation Goldman Sachs Morgan Stanley U.S. Bank Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund Graham Holdings Motorola Foundation The Warranty Group BMO Harris Bank Foundation IBM Corporation Northern Trust Company W. K. Kellogg Foundation Helen Brach Foundation ITW Foundation Peak6 W. W. Grainger Inc. Caterpillar Foundation Inc. Johnson & Johnson Peoples Gas 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 34 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, Senior Vice President, 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. • Steingraeber & Söhne as the official piano of Lyric’s new production ofBel Canto, in partnership with the Grand Piano Haus, Skokie, Illinois. • 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 Cantor David Berger Lloyd’s Chicago Art Institute of Chicago BBJ Linen KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation Martha Nussbaum Calihan Catering Cru Cafe Calo Ristorante Ingrid Peters Classic Color Einstein’s Bagels Todd Rosenberg Coco Pazzo Notable Gifts Food and Paper Supply Company Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark HMS Media, Inc. John and Linda Anderson Hall’s Rental Thomas Terry The Estate of Gerald Ritholz Artists Frame Service KD Mailing & Fulfillment Marlys Beider 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.

64 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Annual Individual and Foundation Support

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, 2014 and January 1, 2016. ARIA SOCIETY · $100,000 and above Anonymous (7) Stefan T. Edlis and Gael Neeson Dr. David G. Knott and Mr. and Mrs. William A. Osborn Katherine A. Abelson and Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell Ms. Francoise Girard Seymour H. Persky Charitable Trust Robert J. Cornell Daniel Fischel and Sylvia Neil Nancy W. Knowles Prince Charitable Trusts Ada and Whitney Addington Ford Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Krehbiel J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyes Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Julius Frankel Foundation Josef and Margot Lakonishok Foundation Julie and Roger Baskes Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Estate of Arthur B. Logan Betsy and Andy Rosenfield James N. and Laurie V. Bay Trust John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Patrick G. Ryan and Marlys A. Beider Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Foundation Shirley Welsh Ryan Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Estate of Carlyn E. Goettsch Robert H. Malott Estate of Thomas W. Scheuer Carolyn S. Bucksbaum Ethel and William Gofen Mazza Foundation Dr. Scholl Foundation The John and Jackie Bucksbaum The Grainger Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation Family Gramma Fisher Foundation of The Monument Trust (UK) Manfred and Fern Steinfeld Amy and Paul Carbone Marshalltown, Iowa Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Morrison Lisbeth Stiffel David and Orit Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Dietrich M. Gross The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Mrs. Herbert A. Vance Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Estate of Betty Guttman Allan and Elaine Muchin Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance City of Chicago Department of John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Linda K. and Dennis M. Myers Donna Van Eekeren Foundation Cultural Affairs and Special Events The Harris Family Foundation National Endowment for the Arts The Wallace Foundation Estate of Nelson D. Cornelius Walter E. Heller Foundation The Negaunee Foundation Roberta L. Washlow and Mr. and Mrs. John V. Crowe J. Thomas Hurvis Jerome and Elaine Nerenberg Robert J. Washlow The Crown Family The Edgar D. Jannotta Family Foundation Helen and Sam Zell Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven Crown Richard P. and Susan Kiphart NIB Foundation Ann Ziff The Davee Foundation John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols PLATINUM GRAND BENEFACTOR · $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gidwitz Chauncey and Marion D. McCormick Sandra and Earl Rusnak, Jr. The Brinson Foundation Brent and Katie Gledhill Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James L. Sandner Henry M. and Gilda R. Buchbinder Sue and Melvin Gray Lauter McDougal Charitable Fund Nancy S. Searle Janet V. Burch, M.D. and The Handa Foundation Blythe Jaski McGarvie Segal Family Foundation Joel R. Guillory, M.D. Estate of Elaine H. Hansen Estate of Renate Moser Howard Solomon and Cellmer/Neal Foundation Fund The Hearst Foundations Polk Bros. Foundation Sarah Billinghurst Solomon The Chicago Community Trust Howard Family Foundation Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Cherryl T. Thomas Ann and Reed Coleman Illinois Arts Council Foundation Robert L. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Ferro, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Knight III Collin and Lili Roche Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Weiss Rhoda L. and Henry S. Frank GOLDEN GRAND BENEFACTOR · $25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous (6) Elaine Frank Patricia A. Kenney and J. B. and M. K. Pritzker Family John and Ann Amboian Maurice and Patricia Frank Gregory J. O'Leary Foundation Paul and Mary Anderson Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Sanfred Koltun Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Rosenkranz Robin Angly R. Robert and Sally Funderburg Komarek-Hyde-McQueen Foundation/ Sage Foundation Estate of James Ascareggi Charitable Trust Patricia Hyde Estate of Margaret R. Sagers Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc. Carl A. and Fern B. Gaensslen Dr. and Mrs. Mark F. Kozloff Rodd M. Schreiber and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen Charitable Giving Fund Lavin Family Foundation Susan Hassan Schreiber Christine and Paul Branstad Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Lewis The Schroeder Foundation Family Foundation Michael J. McGuinnis Jim and Kay Mabie Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John A. Buck Avrum Gray Family Jeanne Randall Malkin Family Estate of Dr. Joseph J. Semrow Greg and Mamie Case Mary Ellen Hennessy Foundation Charles and M.R. Shapiro Joyce E. Chelberg Estate of Margot S. Hertz Judith W. McCue and Foundation, Inc. The Jacob and Rosaline Cohn Martha A. Hesse Howard M. McCue III Rose L. Shure Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield Robert and Evelyn McCullen Lois B. Siegel The Cozad Family Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McKenna Morris Silverman and Crain-Maling Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson Susan M. Miller Lori Ann Komisar Sir Andrew Davis and Greg and Annie Jones/ Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Mitchell Bill and Orli Staley Foundation Lady Gianna Rolandi Davis The Edgewater Funds Frank B. Modruson and Dusan Stefoski and Craig Savage Mr. and Mrs. James M. Denny Estate of Phyllis A. Jones Lynne C. Shigley Mary Stowell Ann M. Drake Julian Family Foundation Kenneth R. Norgan Joseph and Pam Szokol Drs. George and Sally Dunea Joseph M. Kacena Endowed Fund Mr. and Mrs. Lee Oberlander Carl and Marilynn Thoma John Edelman and Suzanne Krohn Stephen A. Kaplan and Matt and Carrie Parr Mrs. J. W. Van Gorkom Lois and Steve Eisen Alyce K. Sigler Estate of Ira J. Peskind Walter Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Fama The Kip Kelley Family Ingrid Peters Kim and Miles D. White The Ferguson-Yntema Family The C. G. Pinnell Family Paul Wood and Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Michael Polsky The Honorable Corinne Wood

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SILVER GRAND BENEFACTOR · $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (6) Shawn M. Donnelley and Capt. Bernardo Iorgulescu, Dr. Petra and Mr. Randy O. Rissman Mr. and Mrs. James S. Aagaard Christopher M. Kelly USMC Memorial Fund The Rooney Family Kenneth Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. Allan Drebin Susan Ipsen John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Applebaum Richard Driehaus Laurie and Michael Jaffe Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Arbetter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elden Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jentes Susan and David Ruder L. Robert Artoe Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jorndt Richard O. Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Atkinson, Jr. Judy Guitelman & ALAS Wings Mr. and Mrs. George D. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi Juliette F. Bacon Erika E. Erich Stephen Kohl and Mark Tilton Mrs. Robert E. Sargent E. M. Bakwin Marilyn D. Ezri, M.D. Albert and Rita Lacher Raymond and Inez Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Barden Joan and Robert Feitler Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny Alan Schriesheim and Kay Torshen Paul and Robert Barker Foundation The Field Foundation of Illinois The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Richard W. Shepro and Lindsay E. Roberts The Barker Welfare Foundation Sonja and Conrad Fischer Charitable Trust Mary Beth Shea Mr. and Mrs. William H. Baumgartner, Jr. Russell W. and Christina Fisher Daniel H. Lome The George L. Shields Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Beata Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Fisher Philip G. Lumpkin The Shubert Foundation David Q. Bell and Mary A. Bell Richard and Barbara Franke Francine Manilow Louis and Nellie Sieg Fund Ross and Patricia D. Bender Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marjan Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Silva Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Blau Don Funk and Abby Zanarini Robert C. Marks Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil Norman and Virginia Bobins/ Susan J. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mayer Philip and David Slesur Family Trust The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation Virginia and Gary Gerst Jean McLaren and John Nitschke Dr. Cynthia V. Stauffacher Marcus Boggs Bruce A. Gober, M.D. Erma S. Medgyesy Penelope and Robert Steiner Heidi Heutel Bohn Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Goldstein Terry J. Medhurst Jennifer L. Stone Mr. and Mrs. John Jay Borland Andrea and Jim Gordon/ Dawn G. Meiners Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stone Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Boshell, Jr. The Edgewater Funds Martha A. Mills Tawani Foundation Helen Brach Foundation Phillip and Norma Gordon Estate of Beth Ann Alberding Mohr Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas Betty Bradshaw David and Elizabeth Graham Mr. and Mrs. William J. Neiman Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Broadie Mrs. William B. Graham John K. Neundorf Charitable Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trapp John W. and Rosemary K. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gray Remainder Unitrust Howard and Paula Trienens Foundation Family Foundation Maria C. Green and Oswald G. Lewis Fredric G. and Mary Louise Novy Tully Family Foundation Buehler Family Foundation Mrs. Mary Winton Green Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Bulley, Jr. Estate of Allen Greenberger Martha C. Nussbaum Elizabeth Upjohn Mason Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Burnham Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Gross Julian and Sheila Oettinger Howard A. Vaughan, Jr. The Butler Family Foundation Estate of Richard Halvorsen Mr. and Mrs. John W. Oleniczak Harriet Weinstein Marie Campbell Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hank Estate of Mary G. Oppenheim Estate of Sheila Von Wiese-Mack Marcia S. Cohn Dr. James and Mrs. Susan Hannigan Pasquinelli Family Foundation Dan and Patty Walsh Tamara Conway Joan W. Harris Mrs. Vernon J. Pellouchoud Marilee and Richard Wehman Hal Coon John Hart and Carol Prins Marian Phelps Pawlick Michael Welsh and Linda Brummer Lawrence O. Corry Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hay Maya Polsky Dr. and Mrs. Peter Willson Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Crawford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Heagy Andra and Irwin Press Mrs. John A. Wing Susan E. Cremin Mrs. Thomas D. Heath Dr. and Mrs. James C. Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wood II Rosemary and John Croghan Mrs. John C. Hedley Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Debbie K. Wright Marsha Cruzan Dr. Judith and Mr. Mark C. Hibbard Mary and John Raitt James and Michele Young Dr. and Mrs. Tapas K. Das Gupta Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Holman III Merle Reskin Drs. Joan and Russ Zajtchuk M. Dillon Miriam U. Hoover The Rhoades Foundation Anne Zenzer and Dominick DeLuca Edward and Joyce McFarland Dlugopolski Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Hull William C. and Nancy Richardson Arie and Bozena Zweig James Huntington Foundation Candace and Gary Ridgway

PREMIER BENEFACTOR · $7,500 to $9,999 Anonymous (4) Robert F. Finke MaryBeth Kretz and Robert Baum Burton X. and Sheli Rosenberg Kelley and Susan Anderson Lafayette J. Ford Louise H. Landau Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Rouse Judith Barnard and Michael Fain The Foster Charitable Trust Lannan Foundation George and Terry Rose Saunders Robert S. Bartolone Dr. Jorge Galante Mrs. T. E. Leonard Mary and Stanley Seidler Mark and Judy Bednar Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeffrey Geldermann Bernard and Averill Leviton Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. L. Senior Mr. and Mrs. D. Theodore Berghorst Lloyd Gerlach Julius Lewis The Siragusa Foundation Lieselotte N. Betterman George and Maureen Gilmore Jim and SuAnne Lopata Mr. and Mrs. John R. Siragusa Patrick J. Bitterman Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Goldblatt Daniel T. Manoogian Patricia Arrington Smythe Dr. Charles Bower Helyn D. Goldenberg Shari Mayes The Solti Foundation U.S. Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden Mr. and Mrs. William M. Goodyear, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. McClung Dorie Sternberg Joy Buddig Chester A. Gougis and Shelley Ochab Egon and Dorothy Menker Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Struthers Mrs. Laurence A. Carton Dr. Doris Graber Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Milliken Bolton Sullivan Fund Dr. Robert W. Carton Joan M. Hall David J. and Dolores D. Nelson Angela Tenta, M.D. Mrs. Warren M. Choos Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Harvey Bobbie Newman Dr. David Thurn Lynd W. Corley Katie Hazelwood and Todd Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. James J. O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Nice Anne Megan Davis Mrs. Richard S. Holson, Jr. Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Christian Vinyard Decyk Charitable Foundation James and Mary Houston Harvey R. and Madeleine P. Plonsker Marilou and Henry von Ferstel Nancy Dehmlow Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Jaffee Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Potempa Cynthia Walk Jon W. DeMoss Irene Jakimcius Irene D. Pritzker Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Weinberg Estate of Josephine S. Dryer Mr. and Mrs. John A. Karoly John and Betsey Puth Dr. David H. Whitney and Dr. Juliana Chyu Harvey S. and Sheila Dulin Nancy Rita Kaz Mr. and Mrs. James T. Reid Donna and Phillip Zarcone Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Durkes Kate T. Kestnbaum The Retirement Research Foundation Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Daryl and James Riley Donald and Anne Edwards Morris & Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund J. Timothy Ritchie Richard B. Egen Martin and Patricia Koldyke Edgar Rose

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BENEFACTOR · $5,000 to $7,499 Anonymous (8) Dr. Anthony W. Gargiulo and James G. and Laura G. McCormick Kit and Bob Simon Mrs. Roger A. Anderson Mrs. Jane Duboise Gargiulo Thomas J. McCormick Del Snow Robert M. Arensman Mrs. Willard Gidwitz Lois Melvoin Mrs. John Stanek Mr. and Mrs. David Batanian John F. Gilmore Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Michael and Salme Harju Steinberg Maria C. Bechily and Scott Hodes Mr. Gerald and Dr. Colette Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow Ellen and Jim Stirling C. Bekerman, M.D. David W. Grainger Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Family Dr. and Mrs. Peter W. Stonebraker Jennifer Bellini Karen Z. Gray Charitable Trust Pam and Russ Strobel Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Bent James and Brenda Grusecki Mr. and Mrs. Donald Patterson Mrs. Robert D. Stuart, Jr. Estate of Velma Berry Mrs. John M. Hartigan Mr. and Mrs. James N. Perry Jr. Adam and Harriette Swierz Helen and Charles Bidwell Regina Janes Estate of Bendix L. Peterson Donor-Advised Fund Richard and Heather Black Wiley and Jo Caldwell Lawrence Christensen "Often, the music itself moves me to tears. Lyric gives me a taste of what heaven will be like." Thomas A. Clancy and Dana I. Green Anonymous David and Carolyn Colburn Jane B. and John C. Colman Francie Comer Susie Karkomi Genevieve Phelps Andrea and Mark Taylor Doris Conant Tyrus L. Kaufman Rosy and Jose Luis Prado Mrs. M. James Termondt B. A. Coussement Gerould and Jewell Kern Charles B. Preacher Foundation O. Thomas Thomas The Dancing Skies Foundation Annette Kleinman Tom and Karen Rafter Mrs. Vernon B. Thomas, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Avrum H. Dannen Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lennard Charles and Marilynn Rivkin L. Kristofer Thomsen Douglas A. Doetsch and Susan Manning Leslie Fund, Inc. Rocco and Cheryl Romano Lawrence E. Timmins Trust Thomas Doran Judith Z. and Steven W. Lewis Family Norman Sackar John and Patricia Tunstall Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Livingston Ellen M. Salter Ksenia A. and Peter Turula Fred L. Drucker and Hon. Rhoda Sweeney Julia Luscombe Satter Family Foundation Jean Morman Unsworth Craig and Janet Duchossois Estate of Eva Lutovsky Julie Schwertfeger and Alexander Zajczenko John H. Utley, Jr. and Mary L. Utley Trust Jim and Pati Ericson Mr. and Mrs. Philip Marineau George and Joan Segal Claudia Winkler Robert E. Berry Thomas A. Marshall Phyllis W. Shafron and Ethan Lathan Charles Yager James and Deborah Fellowes William Mason and Diana Davis Arch W. Shaw Foundation Renée Fleming Maura Ann McBreen Ilene and Michael Shaw Charitable Trust BRAVO CIRCLE · $3,500 to $4,999 Anonymous (2) Anthony Freud and Colin Ure Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Melchor Craig Sirles Dr. and Mrs. Herand Abcarian Peter G. O. Freund Pamela G. Meyer Joan M. Solbeck Katherine Abele James R. Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Milkint Glenn and Ardath Solsrud Eric A. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Grob John H. Nelson Irving Stenn, Jr. Mychal P. Angelos Sandra L. Grung Zehava L. Noah Janet D. Thau Peter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Heestand, Jr. Drs. Funmi and Sola Olopade Michael Tobin, MD Susann Ball Mr. and Mrs. Milan Hornik Jonathan F. Orser Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Toft Geoffrey Bauer and Anna Lam Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huizenga Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Ottley Marianne Tralewski Mr. and Mrs. George Bayly Joseph and Rebecca Jarabak Dr. Pat and Lara Pappas Phil and Paula Turner Meta S. and Ronald Berger Family Carolyn and Paul Jarvis Mrs. Harold E. Pendexter, Jr. Elizabeth K. Twede Foundation Joy Jester Jean Perkins and Leland Hutchinson Lori L. and John R. Twombly Danolda (Dea) Brennan Douglas M. Karlen Karen and Richard Pigott Scott D. Vandermyde and Julie T. Emerick Nicholas Bridges and Margaret McGirr Gerald and Judith Kaufman Dr. Joe Piszczor David J. Varnerin Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bulley III Kenneth Douglas Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vieregg Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Christianson Thomas A. Kmetko Edward and Leah Reicin Jacqueline Villa Heinke K. Clark Dr. Katherine Knight J. Kenneth and Cheryl Rosko Howard Walker Dr. and Mrs. Richard Davison John and Mary Kohlmeier Curt G. Schmitt Dr. Catherine L. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Denison Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schriesheim David and Linda Wesselink Drs. Donald and Helen Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Levin Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shea Sarah R. Wolff and Joel L. Handelman Cherelynn A. Elliott Pamela Forbes Lieberman Bill and Harlan Shropshire Dr. Robert G. Zadylak and Deane Ellis Marilyn and Myron Maurer Adele and John Simmons James C. Kemmerer David S. Fox David E. McNeel Ilene Simmons Dr. and Mrs. James L. Franklin Bill Melamed and Jamey Lundblad IMPRESARIO · $2,000 to $3,499 Anonymous (12) Richard Boyum and Louie Chua Anita D. Flournoy Michael Huston Allison Alexander Dr. Lia Brillhart Amanda Fox Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ibers Mrs. Robert W. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Brown Mr. and Mrs. James V. Franch Dr. Kamal Ibrahim Mrs. John H. Andersen Winston and Lally Brown Fred Freitag and Lynn Stegner John G. and Betty C. Jacobs Antoniou Family Fund Christopher Carlo and Robert Chaney James K. Genden and Alma Koppedraijer Dr. and Mrs. Todd and Edith M. Ballin Russell Cartwright Melinda Gibson Peggy Janus Michael A. Barna Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cavallino Mr. and Mrs. William I. Goldberg Ronald B. Johnson Mrs. Robert G. Bartle James W. Chamberlain Mary and Michael Goodkind Drs. Perry and Elena Kamel Bastian Voice Institute Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Chandler Gordon and Nancy Goodman Judith L. Kaufman Ronald Bauer and Michael Spencer Alice Childs Annemarie H. Gramm Mrs. Philip E. Kelley Dee Beaubien Margery and Robert Coen Janet Wolter Grip, M.D. Norm Kidder Diane and Michael Beemer Robert Curley Patricia Grogan Mr. and Mrs. Joe King Daniel J. Bender Robert O. Delaney Mr. and Mrs. David L. Grumman Neil and Diana King Julie Anne Benson Mr. and Mrs. John DeWolf Dr. and Mrs. Rolf M. Gunnar Klaff Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Berlin Lyn Dickey Solomon Gutstein Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy C. Klemt Leslie Bertholdt Mario Diorio Marjorie Habermann J. Peter Kline and Julio Padin, Jr. Mrs. Arthur Billings Bernard J. and Sally Dobroski The Blanny A. Hagenah Family Fund Jean Klingenstein Astrid K. Birke Mr. and Mrs. Eben Dorros Dr. Mona J. Hagyard Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton Foundation Diane and Tom Blake Richard and Ingrid Dubberke CAPT Martin Hanson USN (Ret) Dr. and Mrs. Sung-Tao Ko Dr. Debra Zahay Blatz La and Philip Engel Mari L. Harrer Eldon and Patricia Kreider Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Block Susanna and Helmut Epp Daggett Harvey Dr. and Mrs. Ken N. Kuo Robert and Anne Bolz Charitable Trust Sidney and Sondra Berman Epstein Hoellen Family Foundation Marc Lacher Minka and Matt Bosco Michael and Sally Feder Andrèe S. Hognestad Dr. M. S. W. Lee Anastasia Boucouras Firestone Family Foundation Edmund A. and Virginia C. Horsch Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Leopold

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Dr. and Mrs. Robert Levy Robert and Lois Moeller Sandra and Michael Perlow Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Schaeffer Dr. Andrew J. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Andrew O. Lewicky Dr. Virginia Mond Elizabeth Anne Peters Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Schuler Ms. Carla M. Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Lewis, Sr. Gerald and Maia Mullin Laurie and Michael Petersen Lynda Schultz Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles Dr. Judith Lichtenstein Dr. John S. and Nan D. Munn Mrs. Zen Petkus Thomas Scorza Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tirpak Dr. and Mrs. Philip R. Liebson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mustell Mrs. Geoffrey C. M. Plampin David J. Seleb and John P. Cialone Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Tobin Dr. Therese Lucietto-Sieradzki Mrs. A. M. Neumann Mary and Joseph Plauche Mary Lynne Shafer The Trillium Foundation Robert Mann and Elaine T. Newquist Joel and Vivianne Pokorny Dr. S. P. Shah Dulcie L. Truitt Kathryn Voland-Mann Carol M. Nigro Ania Perzanowska Nancy Silberman Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner Liz and Arsen Manugian Janis Wellin Notz and Dr. Jeffrey H. Port Mr. and Mrs. John B. Simon Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Walsh, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Marks John K. Notz Jr. Charlene Posner The Sondheimer Family Mrs. William N. Weaver, Jr. Kevin Matzke and Hon. and Prof. C. Nuechterlein Dr. and Mrs. Don Randel Charitable Foundation Louis Weber Jacqueline Griesdorn Penny J. Obenshain Christina Rashid Phil and Sylvia Spertus Hilary and Barry L. Weinstein Mrs. David McCandless Marc and Cindy Oberdorff Phillip C. and Jeanne R. Ravid Rick Stamberger Manfred Wendt Ms. Michelle McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Olson Maggie Rock Adams James A. Staples Caroline C. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNally V Mark Ouweleen and Merlin and Gladys Rostad Arts Fund Walter and Caroline Sueske Howard S. White Martina M. Mead and Sarah Harding Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Rubash Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Wick Michael T. Gorey Luis A. Pagan-Carlo, M.D. Susan B. and Dr. Myron E. Rubnitz MinSook Suh Dr. Wendall W. Wilson Sheila and Harvey Medvin Kimberly Ann Palmisano Mrs. Dolores E. Ruetz Oscar Tatosian, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wimmer Harriet and Ulrich E. Meyer Dr. Songya Pang Robert Russell Mrs. Henry S. Tausend Mr. and Mrs. Brien Wloch Ms. Britt M. Miller Drs. Sarunas and Jolanta Peckus Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sarnoff Gilbert Terlicher Chip and Jean Wood Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woolever FRIEND · $1,000 to $1,999 Anonymous (11) Wendy and Norman Bradburn Elizabeth W. Fischer Mirja and Ted Haffner Russell L. Johnson A & T Vavasis Philanthropic Fund Marlene Breslow-Blitstein and Roy Fisher and Family Fund JS Charitable Trust Julia and Charlotte Abarbanell Berle Blitstein Charles Chris Shaw Jerry A. Hall, M.D. Judith Jump Louise Abrahams Candace B. Broecker Mr. and Mrs. James G. Fitzgerald Janice H. Halpern Wayne S. and Lenore M. Kaplan Richard Abram and Carline Bronk Mrs. Harold M. Flanzer Mr. and Mrs. M. Hill Hammock Mr. and Mrs. Jack Karp Paul Chandler Jerry Brosnan and Gisela Brodin Nona C. Flores Agnes Hamos Mary Ann Karris Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin D. Abrams Mark S. Brown Paul Fong Michael Hansen and Christine Kassa-Skaredoff Ann Acker Howard and Moira Buhse Dr. Jacek Franaszek and Nancy Randa Dr. and Mrs. Robert Katz Duffie A. Adelson Susan Burkhardt Kathleen McQueeny Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hauser Mrs. Helen Kedo Susan S. Adler George J. Burrows Arthur L. Frank, M.D. Alex P. Heard Larry M. Keer, M.D. Judith A. Akers Jeffrey Bussean Allen J. Frantzen and Sheila Ann Hegy Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Kern Ginny Alberts-Johnson and Irma Caprioli George R. Paterson Dr. Martha Heineman Pieper Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kirkpatrick Lance Johnson Fairbank and Lynne Carpenter Anne and Willard Fraumann Dr. Allen Heinemann and Esther G. Klatz Carnot & Luceile Allen Stephen H. and Virginia McM. Carr Jerry Freedman and Dr. William Borden Frank and Alice Kleinman Foundation Drs. James and Stephanie Elizabeth Sacks Joseph Heiney Elaine H. Klemen Dr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Altman Cavanaugh Mr. and Mrs. John Freund Robert and Janet Helman Paul Kleppner Sheila and James Amend Barry and Marcia Cesafsky Penny Friedman Dr. and Mrs. Leo M. Henikoff Mary Klyasheff Paul Andziewicz Keith and Barbara Clayton Jeff Frient and Jennifer Carter Raymond Hicks Emily and Christopher Knight Doris W. Angell Maryclaire Collins Mrs. Norman Gates Carrie and Harry Hightman Edward and Adrienne Kolb Dr. Michael Angell Gordon and Sigrid Connor Judy and Mickey Gaynor Dr. Leroy J. Hirsch and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Konczal Daniel J. Anzia James M. Cormier Stephen and Elizabeth Geer Bebe Awerbuch William Konczyk and Dr. Edward Applebaum and Daniel Corrigan Generations Fund Mrs. J. Dillon Hoey Stanley Conlon Dr. Eva Redel Jennifer Cox Mr. and Mrs. Louis Genesen Sandra Hoffman Richard Kron and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Baldwin Deborah Bekken Peter and Elise Barack Marina Kuznetsov Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barkei “I saw the very first opera production, Don Giovanni. Peter N. Lagges, Jr. Ronald and Donna Barlow After seeing it with all the top singers and the production concept, Carol and Jerome Lamet Marilyn R. Barmash I knew that this opera company was here to stay." Frederic S. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Brit J. Bartter Dr. William R. Lawrence Sandra Bass Richard V. Phillip Lehrman Ron and Queta Bauer Mrs. Harold E. Leichenko James and Deborah Morris Katherine Hutter Coyner Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. George Suzanne L. Hoffman and Vivian Leith and Stewart Hudnut Baughman Gary Crosby Mr. and Mrs. John E. Gepson Dale Smith Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Lewis Marcia J. Baylin Mr. and Mrs. J. William Gregory Geuther Concordia Hoffmann Gregory M. Lewis and Priscilla and Anthony Beadell Cuncannan Dr. and Mrs. Bernardino Ghetti John E. Holland Mary E. Strek W. C. Beatty Barbara Flynn Currie Sharon L. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mrs. Paul Lieberman Seth Beckman Timothy and Cheryl Dahlstrand Debbie Gillaspie and Fred Sturm Hollensteiner Robert B. Lifton Mr. and Mrs. Francis Beidler III James and Marie Damion Gay L. Girolami George R. Honig, M.D. and Anne and Craig Linn Olga Weiss Eric A. Bell Jason Dantico Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gloor DeAnn Liska Roy C. Bergstrom Patty Litton Delony Carol and Joel Honigberg William and Diane Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Gohl Jacqui Berlin Frank Devincentis Bill and Vicki Hood Lloyd R. Loback Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Golden Lois M. Berman Rosanne Diamond Mrs. James K. Hotchkiss Melvin R. Loeb Alfred G. Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Turney P. Berry Dr. Elton Dixon Victoria Howland Sherry and Mel Lopata Robert and Marcia Goltermann Mr. and Mrs. Loren M. Berry III Michael L. Dollard Michael and Beverly Huckman Craig and Jane Love Jerry Goodman Dr. Vanice (Van) Billups Bill Donaldson Joseph H. Huebner Carlotta and Ronald Lucchesi Anthony Green Cynthia L. Bixel David and Deborah Dranove Mr. and Mrs. Gary Huff Kurtice Luther Nancy and Jonathan Green M. J. Black and Mr. Clancy Ronald B. Duke Cleveland and Phyllis Hunt Charlene and Gary MacDougal Mark and Melanie Greenberg Mrs. John R. Blair Kathy Dunn Mrs. John C. Ingalls Daniel Carroll Madden and Greene Family Foundation Elaine and Harold Blatt Drs. Walter Dziki and Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Jackson Tuny Mokrauer Rochelle and Michael Greenfield Ann Blickensderfer Emily Miao R. C. Jager Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maganuco Jim Blinder Barbara and John Eckel Tim and Joyce Greening Mr. and Mrs. Loren A. Jahn Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mages John Blosser Hugh and Jackie Edfors John R. Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. James Mr. and Mrs. Carl Majeski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Blumen Mr. and Mrs. James G. Ellis Charles R. Grode Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. James Jeffrey and Paula Malak Frima H. Blumenthal Peter Emery Donald J. Grossman and Mr. and Mrs. Ross H. Jannotta Francis Manley Terence and Mary Jeanne Bolger Dr. and Mrs. James O. Ertle Elaine T. Hirsch The Jaquith Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Manoogian Mr. and Mrs. David Bomier Dr. Thelma M. Evans Rose Ann Grundman Dr. Laurence Jewell Jan Marinello Dr. Gregory L. Boshart Estate of William J. Evans Donald Haavind Mel and Mary Ann Jiganti Mrs. John Jay Markham Mrs. Fred Bosselman Jim and Elizabeth Fanuzzi Philip and Nancy Zimmerman Amyl W. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Miles Marsh Donald F. Bouseman Dr. and Mrs. Carl Fetkenhour Hablutzel Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Martin Dr. and Mrs. Boone Brackett Howard and Charlotte Fink Glen and Claire Hackmann Maryl R. Johnson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Sean Martin

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Bob and Doretta Marwin Jeffrey Nichols Jerry and Carole Ringer Arthur B. Smith, Jr. and Kay and Craig Tuber Maureen and Michael McCabe Nancy A. Nichols William and Louise Robb Tracey L. Truesdale Professor Harald and John F. McCartney Gayla and Ed Nieminen Carol Roberts Barbara Smith and Mrs. Christine Uhlig Marilyn McCoy and Anna Marie Norehad William and Cheryl Roberts Timothy Burroughs Manuel S. Valderrama Charles R. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nusinow James Robertson Mrs. David W. E. Smith Elizabeth Van Ness Ann E. McDermott Virginia A. O'Neill Joseph Rochetto Louise K. Smith Marlene A. Van Skike Therissa McKelvey Margo and Michael Oberman Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Smith Frances and Peter Vandervoort Michael McKinney and Family Roberta Rosell Therese G. Smith Rosalba Villanueva James McKnight Mr. and Mrs. John Ostrem Lorelei Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smolen Dr. Annabelle Volgman Florence D. McMillan Mrs. Richard C. Oughton Babette Rosenthal Robert A. Sniegowski Mr. Malcolm V. Vye Claretta Meier Charles M. Parrish Tim Ross Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Snopko Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Walsh Ernst Melchior Michael Payette Manfred Ruddat The Sondheimer Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Walter Helen Melchior Norman and Lorraine Perman R. Charles Rudesill Foundation April Ware and Jess Forrest Dr. Patricia A. Merwick Melanie and Dan Peterson Chatka and Anthony Ruggiero Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Stanley Dr. Richard Warnecke Jim and Ginger Meyer Viktoras Petroliunas Lena M. Ruppman Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stark Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Watts Jr Joanne Michalski and Karen and Tom Phillips Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Ruskin Peter and Cindy Stathakis Sarena M. Weil Michael Weeda Ruth A. Phillips Paul and Joanne Ruxin Joyce L. Steffel Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Weiland Rev. Dr. Mary L. Milano Dr. and Mrs. John T. Picken Louise M. Ryssmann Carol Stein and Doris Ashkin Tamra and Jack Weiss Gearold Miles Jim and Polly Pierce David Sachs Carol O. Stein and James Sterling Adele and Joseph R. Wells Gerry M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Pinto Dr. and Mrs. Hans Sachse Mrs. Karl H. Stein Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wertz Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Mills Cheryl and Jimmy Podolny Carol S. Sadow Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Stein Heide Wetzel Mr. and Mrs. David Mintzer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Polenzani John Sagos Hal S. R. Stewart Patricia and William H. Wheeler William Mondi Matthew and Erica Posthuma Sharon Salveter and Dr. Bernadette Strzyz Mrs. John White Steven Montner and Scott Brown Dorothy M. Press Stephan Meyer Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Stuart Tom and Stathy White Charles Moore Mr. and Mrs. Barry F. Preston Mary T. Schafer Mr. and Mrs. James Swartchild Kathryn B. Winter Lloyd and Donna Morgan Gail S. Prins and Alice S. Wisse Robert P. Schaible Phillip Sylvester F. C. Winters Mr. Peter and Dr. Deborah Jean M. Prokopek-Kasnick Edgar Schiller Geraldine L. Szymanski Charles B. Wolf Morowski Barbara Provus Judith and Leonard Schiller Maureen Tansey-Tokar Ann S. Wolff John S. Mrowiec and Marcia Purze Robert B. Schmidt Mrs. Amy Tax and Ted and Peggy Wolff Dr. Karen L. Granda Nathaniel W. Pusey Susan B. Schulson Dr. Michael Tax D.P. Wood and R.L. Sufit Anthony Mullins Drs. Joseph and Kimberly Pyle Richard and Betty Seid Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Taylor Christopher and Julie Wood Clare Munana John P. and Victoria L. Z. Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Semerad Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tesarik Michael B. Yanney Rosemary Murgas Ratnaswamy Sherie Shapiro The Philip and Myn Rootberg Owen and Linda Youngman Chris and Eileen Murphy William H. Redfield Mr. and Mrs. James F. Shea Foundation Priscilla T. Yu Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nadig Scott Redman Esq Carol and Roger Shiffman Linda and Ronald Thisted Michael and Judy Zeddies Dr. Corinne Nawrocki Alicia and Myron Resnick Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Siegel Jennifer Tipton Barbara Zeleny Christopher K. Neal Sherry and Bob Reum Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Sims Joseph Tiritilli Trust Marianne and Ted Zelewsky Robert and Tricia Nelson Mr. and Mrs. William Revelle Paul and Ann Singer Diane Tkach and James Freundt Susan Zick Joan L. Richards Margles Singleton and Clay Young Bryan Traubert and Penny Pritzker Richard E. Ziegler SUSTAINER · $500 to $999 Anonymous (19) Dorin Bircu Christina Canham Robert and Anne Diffendal William A. Fleig Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aaron Margaret C. Bisberg and Agnes B. Canning Dr. Gary Dillehay Marvin Fletcher Andrew Abbott and Susan Schlough Richard VanMetre Walter Carlson Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dillon James Patrick Foley Katherine Abbott and Jerry Szatan Donald H. Bittner Robert and Emily Carroll Stephen Di Padua Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Block III Victor J. Casaz Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey B. Donnell Richard W. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Phillip G. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Bloom Donald and Bonnie Chauncey Maureen Dooley Dr. Maija Freimanis and Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Albright James Blum Dr. Francoise Chor Tom Draski David Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Allen D. Jeffrey and Joan H. Blumenthal Robert Cieslak Dr. Morton Dubman Mr. and Mrs. Philip Friedmann Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen David and Amber Boehnlein Connie Clark Linda and Cornelius DuBose Priscilla and Henry Frisch Judith L. Allen Erminio Bonacci Michael Cleveland and Douglas F. Duchek Samuel and Adriana Front Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Allie Dr. H. Constance Bonbrest Grazia Nunzi Dr. Deirdre Dupre and Irene Frye John and Mary Alukos Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus M. Bond, Sr. Jean M. Cocozza Dr. Robert Golub John A. Gable Kenneth and Mary Andersen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Gahlon Gregory and Michael Anderson Leota P Gajda William Ankenbrandt "That is Lyric. A wondrous place where magic occurs with every performance." Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Gall Dr. Erin Arnold Nancy R. Gamburd and Drs. Andrew and Iris Aronson Stephanie E. Cathy Hanby Ramin Artang, M. D. Karen S. Gamrath Margaret Atherton Dr. Sandra Garber Gregory Bailey Dorothy and John Gardner Fred and Michelle Baird Aldridge and Marie Bousfield Beth Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dusek Christopher Gaston Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baniak David E. Boyce Susan and John Combes Roma Dybalski Paul R. Gauvreau William and Marjorie Bardeen Mary and Carl Boyer Dr. Peter and Beverly Ann Conroy Hon. Frank Easterbrook and Dr. George Gay and Barbara J. Barnes Michael Bradie Sharon Conway Mrs. B. Englert Easterbrook Mr. Brian Soper Barbara Barzansky Robert Bradner Beatrice V. Crane Kimberly A. Eberlein Thomas P. Germino Joseph P. Basile Giovanna Breu Mr. and Mrs. William A. Crane Adrienne Eckerling GFF Foundation Benjamin C. Beach Mary Lee Brinegar Evelyn Crews James W. Edmondson Florence Gibaldi Alvin R. Beatty Joan and Tom Broderick Constance Cunningham Mrs. Richard J. Elrod Dr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Gilbert Elizabeth S. Beck John A. Bross, Jr. James Currie, Jr. Joseph R. Ender Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Gilford Hans F. Bell Dr. Annie Brown Mrs. Joseph T. Curti Beverley R. Enright Kik and S. I. Gilman John C. Benitez Todd Brueshoff Hope Curtis Susan and Bryan Erler Dale and David Ginsburg Lynn Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bruske III Mary and Hans Dahl Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ertman David L. Gitomer Joan Berman Warren and Patricia Buckler Rathin Datta Benjamin Evans Jill Glaser Dyanna Bernier Dr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Budzik Carol Davis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Evans Dr. Paul B. Glickman Diane and Karl Berolzheimer Mrs. Theodore H. Buenger Cathy Davis Janet Eyler and Edwin Walker Barbara and Norman Gold Jane Berry Kurt Bullard Greg Davis Marion and Burt Fainman Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Goldin Marlena Bertolozzi Dr. Jack Bulmash Malcolm Deam Dr. Eva D. Ferguson Elizabeth and Edwin Goldwasser Mrs. Keki Bhote Rosemarie and Dean L. Buntrock Joan G. Deeter Harve A. Ferrill Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gonnella Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bible Ed and Natalie Byczynski Paul B. Dekker Dr. and Mrs. Donald Fisher Amy and Michael Gordon Jerry Biederman Dr. Lidia T. Calcaterra Patricia K. Denman Darlene and Kenneth Fiske Jaimy Gordon and Peter Blickle Mr. and Mrs. John Bienko Jana and David Caldarelli Mr. and Mrs. John Deppong, Jr. Marilyn E. Fites Anne H. Gorham John Bierbusse Christopher Calip The Dick Family Foundation Mr. James Flax and Phillip and Suzanne Gossett Jules Binder Cathleen Cameron Frank Dickerson Ms. Kayla Pennington Mokoto Goto

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Birgit Gottelt Patricia Kersey and Meredith McDonald Dr. Biswamay Ray Amelia Soudan Sarah J. Gottermeyer Charles Erlichman Andrew S. McFarland Dennis C. Regan Kevin L. Sparks Dr. Steven A. Gould Chuck and Kathy Killman Dr. and Mrs. John McGee John Reppy George Speck John and Pat Grady John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Catherine McKechney Judith Revells Michael Sprinker Michael and Melissa Graham Foundation Anne Ford McMillen Edward Rhyne, Jr. Phillip V. St. Cloud Dr. and Mrs. Barry Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. Merwyn Kind MaryJanet McNamara Evelyn Richer Henry M. Staley Charitable Trust George Greene Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Kittle-Kamp Mr. and Mrs. Leland V. Meader Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Richert Judy Stanley Bland Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg Diane F. Klotnia Joann and Milt Meigs L. Jennie Righeimer Corinne M. Steede Ginger Griffin Alexis Kneeland Dr. Janis Mendelsohn Lynn W. Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Eric H. Steele Robert Grist Lionel and Jackie Knight Dr. R. Menegaz and R. D. Bock Ed and Susan Ritts Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Stern D. Grynspan and S. Stupp Mr. and Mrs. Roger Koenker Lucy and Glenn Merritt Blanche Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Stoll Erika Guerra Mrs. Russell V. Kohr Virginia Michalicek Sharon Roberts Mrs. James H. Stoner John Gustaitis Gerald A. and Karen A. Sally S. Miley Stanton Robinson Lorna Straus Margo Lynn Hablutzel Kolschowsky Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Miller, Jr. Gabriel and Beth Rodriguez Patrick Strieck Beth Hadley Amy Kontrick and Mark Mycyk David E. Miller Susan Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. John Strom Dr. and Mrs. Norm A. Hagman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kracum Jane and Sam Miller Victor Rodriguez Carol Sullivan Todd Haines Stephen Kraft Mr. and Mrs. William A. Miller Dr. Ashley S. Rose and Mary W. Sullivan and John Hales Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Kretchmer Dr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Milnarik Charlotte B. Puppel-Rose Coleman S. Kendall Terry Haller Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Krugel Vee Minarich Elaine G. Rosen Karen L. Swartz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hallisy, Sr. Dr. Marleta Reynolds and Ramona O. Mitchell Saul and Sarah Rosen Sherwin A. Swartz Mary E. Hallman Dr. Vincent Kucich Edward J. Mitchen Honey and Howard Rosenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sweders, Sr. Mrs. Richard S. Hardy Thomas P. Kuczwara Sanford Moltz Drs. Ronald and Linda Rosenthal Patricia N. Tabet Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Harris Walfrid and Sherry Kujala Drs. Bill and Elaine Moor Thomas and Barbara Rosenwein Anne Taft Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hartigan Laimonis and Kristina Laimins J. Clifford Moos Marsha and Robert Rosner Bradley L. and Simone Himbeault Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Hartung Jodi A. Lamela Martin W. Morris Mrs. Donald I. Roth Taylor Dr. and Mrs. David Jerome Hayden Elisabeth M. Landes Steven W. Morris Heidi Stevenson Rothenberg, M.D. Fara Taylor Mrs. John S. Hayford Mrs. Fritz Lange Larry Morrison Drs. Cynthia and Gary Ruoff Russsell Ternes Paul Hecht Penfield S. Lanphier Beverly Mortensen Patricia A. Rutkiewicz Charles and Kristine Thorsen Mr. and Ms. Ross Heim Mrs. Frederick Larsen Helga E. Muench Eugene W. Rzym Myron and Karen Hletko Tiersky Josephine E. Heindel Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Larsen Mrs. Thomas E. Murphy Dennis and Mary Ann Sadilek Eleanor W. Tippens Stephen Heller Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laughlin Thomas F. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Safford Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tittle M. K. Hennington Marsha Lazar Mrs. Natalie Mycyk Darleen Salomon Karen J. Tjarksen Norman K. Hester Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Lee Holly I. Myers Alan Salpeter and Shelley Gorson Judith Tuszynski Joe Hetz Mary Anne Leer Lawrence T. Nash, M.D. Natalie Saltiel Dr. Aris Urbanes Midge and Frank Heurich Dr. Michael C. Leland Virginia Navarrete Linda Samuelson and Joel Howell Anna Vera Urbanski Harriet E. Heyda Ralph and Carol Lerner J. Robin Naylor Robert and Mary Ann Savard Elsa Vaintzettel Caren B. Hiatt Barry Lesht and Kay Schichtel David and Lynne Nellemann Gregory Scannell Mrs. Murray J. Vale Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. 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Lippert Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nutt Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schloss Robert D. Wallin Mrs. Dennis J. Horan Mr. and Mrs. Brian A. Loftus Gail O’Gorman Michele C. Schmal Gary T. Walther Joel Horowitz Abby and George Lombardi Estate of James F. Oates Arthur Schneider and Helen Sellin Benjamin Wasmuth Larry and Ann Hossack Dr. Vassyl A. Lonchyna and George and Susan Obermaier Barbara and Lewis Schneider Mrs. M. Hubachek Watkins Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Howell, Jr. Dr. Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna Margory M. Oliker Marcia G. Schneider John Watrous and Natalie Gummer G. Todd Hunt Richard Lord Dr. Mildred M. Olivier Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Scholly Nancy E. Webster Barbara Hunter Lovell Love Mr. and Mrs. Keith Olson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schulson Claude M. Weil Jacqueline Hussey Wayne R. Lueders Sandra L. Osborn Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schultz Dr. and Mrs. Howard Weiss Anne Hutcherson Lutz Family Foundation John and Dawn Palmer Stacy and Robert Schultze Marco and Joan Weiss Robert and Sandra Ireland Timothy Lyman, M.D. Paloucek Family Fund Deborah and George Schulz Dr. B. Craig Weldon and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Isaacson Patrick A. Macellaio Stephen Paramus Linda S. Schurman Terri Monk Howard Isenberg Macfund David Paris Judy and John Scully Mr. and Mrs. Melville W. Wendell Dr. and Mrs. Peter Ivanovich Suzanne C. Mack Mrs. Edwin C. Parker Barbara and John T. Seaman, Jr. Peter J. Wender Virginia A. Jach Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Madden Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Parks Dr. Itai Seggev and Dr. and Mrs. Dennis K. Wentz Douglas and Lynn Jackson Mrs. Timothy J. Malloy Robert W. Parsons, M.D. Dr. Dara Goldman Floyd and Judith W. Whellan Merle L. Jacob Jennifer Malpass Ilene Patty and Thomas Terpstra Sandra K. Seim David P. Whitman and Charlene Jacobsen George and Roberta Mann Bruce and Nancy Payne Okan K. Senguliu Donna L. Reynolds Bett C. and Ronald E. Jacquart Philanthropic Fund Jean T. Pennino John and Floria Serpico Charles A. Whitver Karen Jared Dr. Lawrence and Sylvia Margolies Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perry Dr. and Mrs. David Shapiro Robert and Barbara Wichmann Nora Jaskowiak and Robert Markowski and Karen Petitte Mr. and Mrs. Myron D. Shapiro Dr. Doris Wineman Matthew Hinerfeld Randi Ragins Lorna and Ellard Pfaelzer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Shapiro Michael Winfield Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul Jensen John Martens Shirley Pfenning and David Sherman Alfred and Barvara Winick Jerry and Judy Johansen Dr. Ashley Martin and Robert J. Wilczek Mr. and Mrs. Kent Shodeen Marsha and David Woodhouse Arlene V. Johnson Viviana Potocnik Dr. and Mrs. Macon Phillips Barbara Fulton Sideman Robert E. Woodworth, Jr. Randee and Vance Johnson Nisrin Martin Mr. and Mrs. William Pinsof Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Simon Teana and Abbott Wright Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Martinez John J. W. Plampin Roberta E. Singer Catherine J. Wytzka Barbara Mair Jones Jeordano Martinez Diane L. Podolak Thomas Sinkovic Mark Zajackowski Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Jones James Martins Jerry Polek Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Zasi Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Marzec Mr. and Mrs. Byron Pollock Mr. and Mrs. David Snyder Dr. Antoinette Zell and Ethan Jung Harold L. Mason Mrs. Carol Pollock Michael and Donna Socol Kenneth R. Walter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kaeser James Massie and Christine Winter William V. Porter Mr. and Mrs. John D. Soley Larisa Zhizhin Beverly Kasper Mrs. John May Semra Prescott K. Soltani Dr. and Mrs. Eric Zickgraf Matthew J. Keller, Jr. Dr. John Mazuski Marla McCormick Pringle Larry and Marge Sondler Camille J. Zientek Alfred Kelley Mr. and Mrs. George P. McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. Chris Quigg Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Sopranos Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Zulkey Douglas and Christine Kelner Gale D. McCarty Dorothy V. Ramm Linda Soreff Siegel Audrey A. Zywicki Jeffrey R. Kerr Dr. William McCulloch and Jeffrey Rappin and Penny Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sorensen Dr. Margaret McCulloch Dr. and Mrs. Pradeep Rattan Elaine Soter 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.

70 | February 22 - March 19, 2016 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO 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: John H. Ladish Dr. Sheldon K. Schiff Anthony Freud John Andersen from Mary Ladish Selander and his from Mrs. Sheldon K. Schiff Duffie Adelson from Heidi Stevenson Rothenberg family Stephen Schulson Regan Friedmann and his many friends and family Fred Larsen from Susan Schulson from Peggy and James Swartchild Dorothy A. Angelos from the Riverside Chapter Dr. Alan J. Shapiro Kay and Craig Tuber from Mychal P. Angelos John A. Leer, Jr. M.D. from his many friends and family Paula Getman Elsa E. Bandi from Mary Anne Leer Dr. Robert J. Strzyz from Concierge Unlimited from Walter F. Bandi Lome and Williams Family Members from Dr. Bernadette Strzyz International Robert G. Bartle from Daniel H. Lome Henry S. Tausend William and Ethel Gofen from Mrs. Robert G. Bartle Joseph M. Macellaio from Mrs. Henry S. Tausend from Phil and Sylvia Spertus John R. Blair from Patrick A. Macellaio Stephen A. Thau Caryn Harris from Barbara Blair Armida Melino Melone from Janet D. Thau from the Comer Family Foundation Roman Block from Bernadette McCarthy Jacqueline Toscas Edgar D. Jannotta from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Fama Hugo Melvoin from Dr. Timothy J. Lyman from Sandra L. Grung Flora Boemi from Lois Melvoin Bruce M. Turnmire Richard P. and Susan Kiphart from her many friends and family Virginia Byrne Mooney from Jean Milnarik Turnmire from Daniel Fischel and Sylvia Neil Sandra Box from Kathleen Vondran Dr. Ronald Milnarik Virginia and Gary Gerst from Barbara Box Sylvia M. Morrison Nancy Wald Ken and Lori Julian and their many friends and family Martha A. Boyce from Melinda Gibson from an Anonymous Donor from David E. Boyce Ruth and Irving Waldshine Erin L. Koppel Naomi M. Nash and Lawrence Nash from her many friends Nancy Neumann Brooker from Lawrence T. Nash, M.D. from Marcia Purze and Deane Ellis from Jean and Don Haider Sarita Warshawsky Margot and Josef Lakonishok Dr. Antonio E. Navarrete from Liz and Arsen H. Manugian Joe Cipriano from Virginia Navarrete from Randee and Vance Johnson Robert and Patty Lane from Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sorensen George Nichols, Jr. Carol Warshawsky and her many friends and family from Kevin Matzke and Jacqueline Edwin Conger from Nancy Nichols Griesdorn from Rebecca Tung and his many friends and family Arthur Weiner from Fredrick and Susan Gohl Lome Family Members Dr. W. Gene Corley Thomas L. Nicholson from Daniel H. Lome from Lynd W. Corley from Eleanor A. Nicholson Jim and Nelly Kilroy and his many friends and family Jane Russell Love James W. Cozad Salvatore L. Nigro, M.D. from Craig J. Love from David Grainger from Carol M. Nigro Paula Weisskirch Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. James from Julia Luscombe Jeanne Randall Malkin Neil Oberg from Lynn Barr Mr. and Mrs. L. Daniel Jorndt from Susan and Bryan Erler Robert H. Whittlesey Miles and Lorna Marsh from Constance Rebar Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nadig Andrew Patner from an Anonymous Donor and his many friends and family from Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Rosenkranz Mary Wolkonsky Lois Dunn and his many friends and family from Neal Ball Sue Niemi from Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Blatt from Kathy Dunn Peer and Sarah Pedersen Dale E. Wooley Thomas E. Earle from Leslie Bertholdt from Regina Janes Michael and Margo Oberman from the Jack and Goldie Wolfe from Anne Earle Kenneth G. Pigott Anthony C. Yu Hon. Richard J. Elrod from Priscilla T. Yu Miller Fund from Anonymous (2) Phyllis N. Segal from Marilyn Elrod Duffie A. Adelson Eugene and Marion Zajackowski John Flanzer Julie and Roger Baskes from an Anonymous Donor Ellen O’Connor from Leonard Lavin from Mrs. Harold M. Flanzer Leslie Bertholdt Nikolay Zhizhin Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Durkes Carol Lavin Bernick Sally Funderburg from Larisa Zhizhin and the Lavin Family Foundation from Robert and Cathy Funderburg Eisen Family Foundation Frontenac Company Anne and Chris Reyes Carl A. and Fern B. Gaensslen In Honor Of: from Andrea and Jim Gordon/ from Robert E. Gaensslen Jean Gilkison Guild Board of Directors Katherine A. Abelson and The Edgewater Funds Norman Gates Cayenne S. Harris Robert J. Cornell Dr. William Richardson from Joe Hetz Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hirschfield from John Hart and Carol Prins from Exelon and his many friends and family Laurie and Michael Jaffe Gene Andersen Betsy Rosenfield Betty Rae Gilbert Paula Kahn from Heidi Stevenson Rothenberg from The Comer Foundation from the family of Betty R. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kearney Richard O. Ryan Heather Locus Julie and Roger Baskes Evelyn Glieberman Suzanne L. Wagner from Michael and Sally Feder from her many friends and family Jim and Kay Mabie Mr. and Mrs. Philip Marineau Peter Wender Erica and Jim Sandner Arbella Gowland David Q. Bell from Mirja and Ted Haffner from an Anonymous Donor Daniel Moss and Steven Betancourt Daniel S. Novak and Dean Ricker from Mary A. Bell Family Fund Dorothy and Ed Hoy David Ramon Mary A. Bell Nancy Searle from Ron and Peggy Beata Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Rosenkranz from David Q. Bell from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huebner Laura Ladish Jacobson Larry G. Simpson and Edward T. Zasadil Margery and Bob Coen Mr. and Mrs. David Snyder from Mary Ladish Selander and her Tully Family Foundation from Marcy Gringlas and Mary Ladish Selander family and his many friends and family Joel Greenberg from Feitler Family Fund Brigita Jakimcius June B. Pinsof Lester and Renée Crown Meaghan Stainback from Irene Jakimcius from Harvey and Madeleine Plonsker from Mr. and Mrs. Newton N. Minow from Terry J. Medhurst Deborah Jannotta Dr. Robert A. Pringle Sir Andrew Davis and Liz Stiffel from an Anonymous Donor from Marla McCormick Pringle Gianna Rolandi Davis from Ruth Ann M. Gillis and Sandra L. Grung Bertha Rabin from James Baughman and Michael McGuinnis Bill and Vicki Hood and Billye from Dr. Sondra C. Rabin Deborah Morris Baughman Charles and Caroline Huebner Lee and Billye Jennings Marilyn and Roland Resnick Lois Eisen Craig Terry from Alfred G. Goldstein from J. Peter Kline and Julio Padin, Jr. from Peggy and James Swartchild from Michael and Sally Feder William Laird Kleine-Ahlbrandt Myn Wartey Rootberg Kay and Craig Tuber Robert and Flo Weiss from Sheila Ann Hegy from the Philip and Myn Rootberg Sonia Florian from Charles and Caroline Huebner Ardis Krainik Foundation from an Anonymous Donor from Elizabeth Upjohn Mason

February 22 - March 19, 2016 | 71 LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Facilities and Services

The management of Lyric Opera of Chicago earnestly requests patrons to preserve complete silence during the performance. As a gesture of respect for all other audience members as well as for our artists onstage and in the pit, patrons are asked to remain seated until an act or the opera is completely over. The management reserves the right to refuse admittance or remove any person who may create a disturbance. Patrons are urgently reminded to check that their cellular phones, pagers, and electronic beepers (including watches) are SWITCHED OFF before the performance begins. Perfumes, hairsprays, colognes, and other body lotions should be avoided or used sparingly when attending the opera, as allergies are commonplace. Noise from theater elevators may disturb patrons in the auditorium during the performance. We therefore respectfully ask that the elevators only be used before perfor- mances, at intermission, and after performances have concluded, except in cases of emergency. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.

TICKETS The Civic Opera House Box Office (at the corner of PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES The Opera House is accessible to Wacker and Madison) is open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday physically disabled persons with elevator service to all floors except through Friday, and from noon through the first intermission on the Opera Club. The Ardis Krainik Theatre contains seating that is accessible to persons in wheelchairs, as well as seats with removable performance days. During season, Lyric Opera’s phone sales staff armrests. The Opera House has automatic door-openers on exterior is on duty from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, doors, and accessible drinking fountains and public telephones. A and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. On performance TTY phone is available in the Box Office for outgoing calls only. evenings and matinees, our phone lines are open until curtain Restroom facilities for female patrons with disabilities are located on time. Call (312) 332-2244, ext. 5600, for ticket information. all levels of the Opera House except the Opera Club level. For male Should you need to visit the Ticket Department, we are located patrons, these facilities are located on all levels except the Opera at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 840, Chicago, IL 60606. Hours Club level and the sixth floor. are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Buy tickets Assistive listening devices for persons desiring amplification are online anytime via Lyric Opera’s website, www.lyricopera.org. available at no cost at any open checkroom. A valid driver’s license, Should you be unable to attend a performance, we would state identification, or major credit card is required as a security deposit. greatly appreciate you donating your tickets to Lyric Opera. We can accept your ticket donation as late as five min- High-powered opera glasses for the visually impaired are available utes prior to curtain at (312) 827-5600, or donate your at no cost at the checkroom on the main floor. A valid driver’s license, state identification, or major credit card is required as a tickets online up to four hours prior to curtain at lyricopera.org/ security deposit. Also, large format programs are available for every donatetickets. You may also mail or fax your ticket donation — performance.. the fax number is (312)332-8120. Donating your ticket(s) as For additional information or questions, call (312) 332-2244, ext. soon as possible will increase our chances of reselling them. A 5600. personalized statement of all ticket donations will be sent to you in January for the previous calendar year. DINING options are available before, during (intermission), and after most Lyric Opera performances on the main and third floor of Attention Box-Seat Holders: In order for each party seated in your the Civic Opera House. Refreshments are also available throughout box to have equivalent front-of-box seating opportunities for all most lobby areas on each floor and on the Opera Club level. Visit performances throughout the season, Lyric asks that you agree lyricopera.org/dine for complete details. Outside food and bever- ages may not be brought into the Civic Opera House. upon an equitable seating rotation plan with your neighbors seated within your box. Please remember that you may need to adjust NO SMOKING POLICY In compliance with the City of Chicago your front-of-box seating expectations in consideration of patrons ordinance, Lyric Opera of Chicago enforces a no smoking policy throughout the Opera House and within 15 feet of our theatre who do not regularly sit in your box and therefore are unaware of entrances. Thank you for your cooperation. any previous arrangements. LATECOMERS Opera has a tradition of starting promptly, and The use of a ticket acknowledges a willingness to appear in photo- the doors to the house are closed promptly at curtain time. We graphs taken for print, television, or film in the public areas of the realize situations arise that can delay your arrival, and we will try theater and releases Lyric Opera of Chicago from liability resulting to accommodate latecomers in an available section of the house from the use of such photo­graphs. The program and artists are or at a pre-determined break, which may be intermission. Video screens are available in the lobby, so you won’t miss a moment of subject to change without notice. the performance. Please be aware that patrons who must leave their For patrons attending the pre-performance lectures, the doors seats during a performance will not be readmitted until intermis- will open 75 minutes before curtain. sion or a suitable break. Evening performances of Der Rosenkavalier begin PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. Matinee performances of Der CAMERAS, recording equipment, food, and beverages are not Rosenkavalier begin PROMPTLY at 1:00 p.m. allowed in the seating area of the Civic Opera House. For the safety PHONES As a courtesy to our patrons, complimentary phone and comfort of our audience, management reserves the right to service is available in the Vaughan Family Hospitality Foyer. have all large parcels, backpacks, luggage, etc. checked in the Civic LOST AND FOUND Please telephone (312) 827‑5768 for lost Opera House checkrooms. items. Unclaimed articles are held for 30 days. FIRST AID In case of illness or injury, please inform an usher, who EMERGENCY EXIT Walk, do not run, to the nearest marked exit will call the house manager and house doctor for assistance. EXIT which is the shortest route to the street.

Front of House Managers Box Office Assistant Treasurers Concessions Supervisor Usher Supervisor Laura LoChirco Joseph Dunn Geri LaGiglio Dolores Abreu Box Office Treasurer John Thor Sandquist Checkroom Supervisor Patron Relations Timothy M. Finnigan Hospitality Services Manager Carmen Cavello Miguel González Patrick Lutz

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