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Annual Report 2017/18 OUR MISSION to Change Peoples' Lives Through the Glory of Opera ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 OUR MISSION TO CHANGE PEOPLES' LIVES THROUGH THE GLORY OF OPERA. MBOPERA.CA CONTENT 04 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 24 SPECIAL EVENTS DINNER IN THE WINGS 06 ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING 25 SPECIAL EVENTS COCKTAILS WITH THE CAST 07 LA TRAVIATA CO-PRODUCTION 26 GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP 08 MADAMA BUTTERFLY ARTISTIC TEAM & CAST 28 FINANCE LA TRAVIATA 10 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARTISTIC TEAM & CAST 29 & COMMITTEES 12 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 30 STAFF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 14 VOLUNTEERS MADAMA BUTTERFLY 31 16 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 33 PARTNERS IN OPERA LA TRAVIATA SUPPORT STUDENT PROGRAMMING 34 18 CAMERATA 20 STUDENT PROGRAMMING 35 SUPPORT DISCOVER OPERA FRIENDS 21 STUDENT PROGRAMMING 37 PATRONS SHARE STUDENT INTERNSHIP THEIR OPERA STORIES 22 SPECIAL EVENTS 38 SUPPORT TRIBUTES 23 TRIVIA NIGHT COVER: ANGEL BLUE (VIOLETTA), LA TRAVIATA. PHOTO: C. CORNEAU ABOVE: MADAMA BUTTERFLY. PHOTO: R. TINKER 4 MANITOBA OPERA | ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Manitoba Opera’s 2017/18 season performance. Mr. Pomeroy gra- celebrated two diametrically ciously accepted this as his due, opposed heroines: naïve, young saying it meant he had done well. Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly Nina Yoshida-Nelsen as Suzuki and and savvy woman of the world, Gregory Dahl as Sharpless were Violetta, in La Traviata. These heartwarming as the friends and operas, each composed more confidantes of the ill-fated lovers. than a century ago, proved to be poignant and eerily relevant in the era of #MeToo and the “ THROUGH THE Time’s Up movement, demon- POWER OF THE strating that they still have HUMAN VOICE, much to teach us about society, our actions, and ourselves. MANITOBA OPERA OPERA CLASS WORKSHOP AT VAN WELLEGHEM CONTINUES TO SCHOOL WITH MEZZO-SOPRANO SUSANNE REIMER. The season began with Madama EXAMINE THEMES undeniable talent and power of Butterfly. Hiromi Omura was Angel Blue was on full display transcendent as Cio-Cio-San; her IMPORTANT TO OUR as Violetta; many patrons com- delicate gestures and soaring COMMUNITY ” mented that they were thrilled vocals lent a vulnerability to her to have the opportunity to see character that struck at patrons’ Cio-Cio-San’s role as a single this meteoric star on the rise hearts. Audiences were so touched mother inspired Manitoba Opera perform in Winnipeg. Adam by her plight that David Pomeroy, to connect with Villa Rosa, a Luther was a perfect foil for Blue’s who played her feckless husband, Winnipeg charitable organization outstanding vocals, and James B.F. Pinkerton, was booed at each that supports single women who Westman as Alfredo’s father, are pregnant or new mothers. Giorgio Germont, mesmerized with A Baby and Mom supplies drive his captivating stage presence. generated over $6,000 in donated items, including diapers, formula, This was a brand-new co-pro- and clothing. The staff at Villa duction of La Traviata, and it was Rosa were deeply appreciative Manitoba Opera’s honour to debut of the overwhelming kindness this incredible production on our of Manitoba Opera patrons. stage. The result of a collaborative effort between five Canadian La Traviata, perhaps one of the opera companies (Manitoba Opera, best-loved operas of all-time, was Pacific Opera Victoria, Edmonton the season’s final production. The Opera, Vancouver Opera, and PATRONS AT LA TRAVIATA. MANITOBA OPERA | ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 5 ADAM LUTHER (ALFREDO) AND ANGEL BLUE (VIOLETTA), LA TRAVIATA. PHOTO: C. CORNEAU was evidenced in our co-produc- tion of La Traviata, and through MANITOBA the lens of Madama Butterfly, a positive impact was made on the OPERA community at Villa Rosa. Through HONOURED AS the power of the human voice, Manitoba Opera continued to A SYMPHONY examine themes important to our HERO community in 2017/18. It is with great joy that we look forward to furthering this important role in 2018/19 and beyond. Manitoba Opera was honoured as a “Symphony Hero” by the HIROMI OMURA (CIO-CIO-SAN) AND DAVID POMEROY (PINKERTON), MADAMA BUTTERFLY. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra PHOTO: R. TINKER (WSO) at their 70th Birthday l’Opera de Montréal), this under- Party Concert held at the taking was the first of its kind Centennial Concert Hall in Canada and a source of great Wednesday, June 28. pride to the producing partners – made possible with a generous The company, represented co-production loan by Opera.ca. by Larry Desrochers, General Director & CEO, and 69 others Manitoba Opera achieved historic including long time Manitoba fundraising results in 2017/18, with Opera supporters, Drs. PATRONS ENJOY A DRINK DURING INTERMISSION AT more than $900,000 donated MADAMA BUTTERFLY. ElizabethTippet-Pope and in cash and gifts-in-kind. The husband, Bill Pope, were generosity of Manitobans is recognized for having made an indisputable, and it is to them impact on the WSO in the that we give credit for a modest last 70 years. surplus on our 2017/18 season. Honourees included musicians, The 2017/18 season celebrated the volunteers, community leaders, classics and their role in contem- donors, partners, teachers, and porary society. New partnerships other members of the musical were formed, and new connections community. made. The spirit of cooperation GENERAL DIRECTOR & CEO LARRY DESROCHERS for which Canadians are known SPEAKING AT THE ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATES EVENT. 6 MANITOBA OPERA | ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING MANITOBA OPERA’s (Toronto). The lighting design was Suzuki. Winnipeg artists James 45TH SEASON FEATURED by Winnipegger Bill Williams. McLennan (Goro), David Watson THE RETURN OF TWO The cast featured the impressive (The Bonze), Mel Braun (The OF THE World’s moST company debut of soprano Hiromi Imperial Commissioner/Prince BELOVED OPERAS. Omura as Cio-Cio-San. Canadians Yamadori), and Laurelle Froese David Pomeroy (B.F. Pinkerton) (Kate Pinkerton) rounded out the The season began in November and Gregory Dahl (Sharpless) principal cast. Youngsters Quinn with a production of Giacomo both made welcome returns to Ledlow and Ava Kilfolyle alternat- Puccini’s poignant tale of honour, ed in the role of Sorrow, the child love, and loss, Madama Butterfly. of Pinkerton and Cio-Cio-San. Winnipegger, Robert Herriot, “ MANITOBA OPERA directed the production and IS HONOURED... In April MO returned to the MO’s Music Advisor and Principal Concert Hall stage with an impres- Conductor, Tyrone Paterson, TO BRING THESE sive new production of Giuseppe led the Winnipeg Symphony GREAT STORIES Verdi’s classic tragedy, La Traviata. Orchestra. MO’s Assistant Music - TOLD THROUGH An historic first-ever co-production Director and Chorus Master, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC - between five Canadian opera Tadeusz Biernacki, prepared companies (Manitoba Opera, the 30-voice Manitoba Opera TO LIFE. ” Edmonton Opera, Pacific Opera Chorus. The beautiful production, Victoria, Vancouver Opera, and designed by Patrick Clark, was our stage. American mezzo- l’Opéra de Montréal), the pro- provided by Pacific Opera Victoria soprano Nina Yoshida-Nelsen duction was staged by director with costumes from Malabar Ltd. made her company debut as Alain Gauthier in his Manitoba HIROMI OMURA (CIO-CIO-SAN) AND AVA KILFOYLE MADAMA BUTTERFLY. PHOTO: R. TINKER (SORROW), MADAMA BUTTERFLY. PHOTO: R. TINKER MANITOBA OPERA | ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 7 Violetta Valéry. Canadian tenor strives to create an environment Adam Luther made his company where these artists are able to do debut as Alfredo Germont, with their best work. Manitoba Opera Canadian baritone James Westman is honoured to welcome these returning to the MO stage as artists to the company, and to Alfredo`s father, Giorgio Germont. bring these great stories - told Calgary-based mezzo-soprano, through beautiful music - to life. Barbara King (Flora Bervoix), as well as Toronto-based artists Andrew Love (Baron Douphol), and Michael Barrett (Gastone) all made their MO debuts. The remainder of the cast were all ANGEL BLUE (VIOLETTA) AND ADAM LUTHER (AL- Winnipeggers - Howard Rempel FREDO), LA TRAVIATA. PHOTO: R. TINKER (Marquis d’Obigny), David Watson (Dr. Grenvil), and Shannon Unger Opera debut, with sets and (Annina). They were joined by costumes designed by Christina choristers Lawrence Pauls, Don Poddubiuk, and lighting design Larsen, and Daniel Szymanski by Kevin Lamotte. Once again, who appeared in smaller roles. Tyrone Paterson led the Winnipeg ANGEL BLUE (VIOLETTA) AND JAMES WESTMAN Symphony Orchestra and Tadeusz Manitoba Opera is proud of the (GERMONT), LA TRAVIATA. PHOTO: R. TINKER Biernacki prepared the 40-voice relationships it has developed Manitoba Opera Chorus. over the years with many of North America’s finest artists. The com- The production featured yet pany offers exciting opportunities another stellar company debut for both established and emerging - American soprano Angel Blue, artists to continue the develop- who brought the audience to ment of their craft, and Manitoba their feet with her portrayal of Opera’s Production Department eight years ago to address the fact that fewer sets and costumes for operas like La Bohème, Carmen, AN HISTORIC and La Traviata were available for FIVE-COMPANY rent as large American companies COSTUME DESIGNS FOR THE LA TRAVIATA CO- reduced their rental inventory. The PRODUCTION DESIGNED BY CHRISTINA PODDUBIUK CO-PRODUCTION solution? Canadian opera com- panies needed to work together costumes were designed by to create new productions of award-winning designer Christina Manitoba Opera patrons were in both new and existing operas. Poddubiuk of Stratford, Ontario. the enviable position of being Edmonton Opera built the set; the the first audience to experience Manitoba Opera was pleased to costumes and props were built/ a new production of the classic work with Pacific Opera Victoria, sourced by Pacific Opera Victoria. favourite, La Traviata, and were Vancouver Opera, Edmonton part of an historic event for Opera, and l’Opéra de Montréal Following its premiere in Winnipeg, Canadian opera. This was the in this co-production of the Verdi the production will be presented by first-ever co-production of five favourite which reset the events of the other co-producers over the Canadian opera companies.
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