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Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Stratford~ Festival of Canada ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RICHARD MONETTE Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre stratford~ Festival of Canada ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RICHARD MONETTE APRIL 10 TO NOVEMBER 9 PRODUCTION SPONSORED BY Copyright~ Scotlabank 2010, Michigan Group OperaBROADCAST Theatre MEDIA SPONSOR CSC 4.;.'.'!!'. The Official Magazine of the Detroit Opera House BRAVO IS A MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE PUBLICATION Dr. David DiChiera, General Director Matthew S. Birman, Editor CONTRIBUTORS Roger Pines Thomas Willis Laura Wyss Michigan Opera Theatre Staff PUBLISHER Live Publishing Company Frank Cucciarre, Design and Art Direction Blink Concept & Design, Production Chuck Rosenberg, Copy Editor Toby Faber, Director of Advertising Sales ON THE COVER Photography by Solomon Friedman Advertising: Original design by Joe Fitrzyk Physicians' service provided by Henry Ford Medical Center. Pepsi-Cola is the official soft drink and juice provider for the Detroit Opera House. Cadillac Coffee is the official coffee of the Detroit Opera House Steinway is the official piano of the Detroit Opera House and Michigan Opera Theatre. Steinway pianos are provided by Hammel Music, exclusive representative for Steinway and Sons in Michigan. President Tuxedo is the official provider of formal wear for the Detroit Opera House. Michigan Opera Theatre is a nonprofit cultural organization whose activities are .~ NOW SHOWING .- supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National BECHSTEIN Endowment for the Arts, and other individuals, corporations and foundations. The Emperor of Pianos Michigan Opera Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Make a grand statement by selecting from the most diverse piano display in the area, featuring quality investments City of Detroit from 12 countries and 4 continents. Cultural Affairs • mkhig'" ","",ilfm' Deportment fill' '"'' auil "'/"'w/ "ifal,·, ,,,e'¢I')N AT IoN Made poss ible wi th the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Novi • Ann Arbor • Traverse City a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts Call 800- 7-4266 Detroit Opera House Copyright 2010,www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre BRAVO 3 CONTENTS &~~§2JeJtm I&ETENG-E WEALTH LU~T 20~2-2003 ~ S g REDEMPTION pnsneason MESSAGE From the General Director . .. .... .... ... ... .. .. ...... 7 ON STAGE DON GIOVANNI .. ..... ... ..... .... ...... .. .. 9 Setting . ... ....... .. .... ............ ... .. .. 10 The Eternally Fascinating Don Giovanni .... .. .. ... .. ... .. 11 Artist Profiles .......... ... .. ............ ... .. ... 13 DIE FLEDERMAUS ... .. ... .... ... .... ... ... .. 15 Setting ... .............. ... ... ......... .... ....... 16 Die Fledermaus, King of Operettas .. ... ... .... .. ....... 18 Artist Profiles ... ... ..... ...... ...... .. ... ... 20 DEAD MAN WALKING . ........ .. ... .... .... .... 21 Setting ...... ... ... ................... .. ..... .. 22 The Journey of Dead Man Walking .... .. ..... ... ... 23 Artist Profiles .. .... ..... ... .............. .... 2S THE JOFFREY BALLET OF CHICAGO .... .. ....... 27 Program A (May 8-9) .. ... .... .. .................. 28 Program B (May 10-11) ......... ... ... ............... 29 About the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago ..... .... .. ..... .. .. 30 ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra and Chorus ... .... ... .. 32 MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Board of Directors and Trustees . ... .... 34 CONTRIBUTORS New Century Fund ..... ... ... ...... .. ..... ... .. 37 Avanti Society ..... ... .. ... ........ ... .. ....... 38 Michigan Opera Theatre Contributors ... .. .. .... .. .. ... 40 IN MEMORIAM ............... .. .. ..... .. .. 46 MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Community Programs . ... .. ... .. ... .. .. ........... 47 Administration and Staff .. ... .. ..... ... ... ... ... 48 Volunteers . ... ...... .. .... .... .... ..... .. ... ... 49 General Information .. .. .. .. .. ........ ..... ...... .. 50 4 BRAVO Copyright 2010,www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre Detroi t Opera House Meet the Family. The remarkable saga of one family and one artist-the Medici and Michelangelo­ who changed the cultural and political landscape of Europe forever. AGNIFICENZA! The Medici, Michelangelo and The Art of Late Renaissance Florence ~rch 16 through gune 8, 2003 The exhibitIOn wa~ orgnnized by the Ot;'froil Inslitute of ArL'_ the Soprillli!ndenza SpecIale rer Ii Polo Mu<;.caie Fiorentino. lind the Opifido delJe PietTe DUTe of Florenct'. Italy. 'With Iht' dose ~'ollabo ralion of TIle-Art l!l,(ihll~ ofChicllgo and the Firenlc MOSIN:. Flo","nn' The exhibition \\as made ro~slblc by Dank One. Additional funding "'as recei\ed from the Nt!liou::Ji Endo\\ItlC'tII for the Il umallltic!t.. tht' ~( "Iiollal Endowment for Iht: Arb. DeRoy Testamentary Poundal!on ...md other or,gani/..ltlion'!'. BANK~ONE. In Detroit the exhibition I>; !t.upport\."ti b) the Michigan Cuuncil for Aru; (md (ullum1AITalN ;md Ihe: ( 'ilY of Oclf(lil DlA TICKETS: 866/334-2784 Visit www.dia.org/info for information on membership, groups, hotel packages and more. THE DETR.OITCopyright 2010, INSTITUTE Michigan Opera Theatre OF AR.TS - - -- - - ----- -- - - -- --- --- ----~ -- --- Behind every Courtesy of Michigcm. Opera Theatm PERFORMANCE is a commitment to Excellence 1 ~~l l ith its commitment to excellence in every performance, the Michigan Opera Theatre inspires, enthralls and delights us. It enriches our lives. The MASeO family of companies proudly supports the Michigan Opera Theatre's great productions in its 2002-2003 season. They are outstanding contributions to the cultural life of Michigan and we extend our best wishes for a sensational season. COU1·tesy oj Michigan Op era Theatre MASCO Great Products for the Home® ©200l Masco Corporation Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre MESSAGE Building on Our Successes In these times of tension and uncertainty, top 10 opera companies in the United it is comforting to know that something so States. While we are pleased by the progress simple as the power and beauty of opera that we have made in our relatively brief and dance can provide a welcome haven to history, we are equally proud of the fact which we can retreat. Looking back, even that we offer the lowest prices among the during the darkest days of our history, the major opera companies - this, of course, arts have given us the strength to move for­ while maintaining the quality productions ward and prevail, allowing us to re-charge, our patrons expect. And while recent re-group and find refuge in the emotions world events have affected us all, loyal and commonalities that have never failed subscribers continue to be the lifeblood of to connect us. our organization, which help subSCription First among these, of course, is the idea . prices remain the best value. As always, of "love" - the most universal emotion - the best way to see opera or dance is by something that we all seek. Recently, we becoming a subscriber - benefits include announced details of our 33rd Opera savings over single ticket prices, priority Season, which we have entitled our seating and exchange privileges. Renewing "Surrender to Love" season, as the five subscribers will receive information in productions provide a showcase for the early April. variety of manners in which love can of Forbidden Love, in an all-new production I look forward to seeing you in our manifest itself. Our Fall season, made of Georges Bizets Cof Carmen fame) The 33rd season. In the meantime, I thank possible by Ford Motor Company, begins Pearl Fishers. you for joining us for the final three with an opera that conveys a love so deep The big news in our 2003-2004 offerings of our 32nd season, which that it proves fatal - Giuseppe Verdis Dance Series, of course is, the rare North concludes with our very first 21st A Masked Ball, a work new to our repertoire. American appearance of the mighty Kirov Century Opera - Jake Heggies brilliant The tragedy and helplessness of Unrequited Ballet, presented on the only stage in and thought-provoking Dead Man Love is revealed by Puccinis glorious and Michigan large enough to accommodate Walking - sure to be a highlight! ever-popular Madame Butterjly, which we its grandeur. Over the years we have had As always, we extend our deepest will proudly present as the final production the opportunity to experience Tennessee gratitude to Ford Motor Company for of the Fall Season. As Spring is symbolic Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire as a sponsoring our Fall Opera Season, of all things new and renewed, our 2004 play and movie - but, now, for the first General Motors Corporation for Spring Season, sponsored by General time, we can absorb this faSCinating story generously sponsoring Michigan Opera Motors Corporation, fittingly begins with through the power of dance in a seductive Theatres Spring Season and a light-hearted account of First Love, with new production presented by North DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Mozart's The Magic Flute, followed by the Carolina Dance Theatre. The season for sponsoring our dance series. welcome return of Gilbert &:. Sullivans concludes with the enormously popular Enjoy the performance I The Pirates of Penzance, a delightful rollick and exciting Dance Theatre of Harlem. which tells the story of the Everlasting Love And, of course, no season is complete of a dutiful pirate and his fair maiden. Our without The Nutcracker. exciting season concludes with an opera As you may know, OPERA America now that outlines the tragedy and consequence ranks Michigan Opera Theatre among the David DiChiera Detroit Opera House Copyright 2010,www.MichiganOpera
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