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DIRECTOR Welcome to our production of Aida, the final opera we are presenting at McCaw Hall this season. Verdi’s opera is a huge undertaking for any opera company, and it gives me particular pleasure that this production has come into being through our partnership with three of America’s finest opera companies. This Aida has already been played with great success by our colleagues at and Washington National Opera, and after our run of performances, it will move on to Minnesota Opera. There are obvious financial benefits to sharing costs among all parties in the co-production model; but there are also benefits that go beyond the mere economic. We know well from our own

© RICK DAHMS double-cast model how different artists bring different nuances to a role. In the same way, a production matures and develops with each performance and every iteration.

But above all, the notion of partnership itself is central to the way arts organizations are operating today. With Beatrice and Benedict, we saw the effectiveness of partnering with other local arts organizations to create a performance that went beyond a normal operatic experience. To reflect this thinking further, we recently re-named our Education department as Programs and Partnerships. Our next chamber opera production, which heavily features community partnerships, will be O+E. This English-language telling of Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice reimagines for today’s society the myth’s universal themes of love and loss. Like The Combat, this production of O+E will be performed at our own Seattle Opera rehearsal studios. There are five performances, running June 2–10.

One of opera’s greatest strengths is the way in which so many of its great masterpieces are timeless. Society may change, but human behavior remains remarkably constant down the ages. Aida proves the point. Aida is a clear reflection of the political landscape of the time of its composition. Italy had recently been unified, and Europe was alive to the idea of nationalism. Egypt, although nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire, was itself beginning to find its own national identity—and what better way to announce your arrival on the international scene than to build an opera house! But these were volatile times, and Verdi was wise enough to sense the thin line between nationalistic fervor and expansionism and imperialism. Colonialism in Africa was as real as the growing threat of Prussia’s military power in Europe. It is impossible to look at Aida, with its scenes of triumphalism and xenophobia, and not see a mirror of Verdi’s times; and equally, it is impossible to look at our world today and believe that much has changed.

One of the pleasures of my job is to welcome our casts and artistic teams to Seattle Opera, and in the case of Aida, we have the classic case of the return of some long-time friends, as well as some company debuts. Six of our two casts are first-timers to our company, along with most of the creative team. But it has been quite a while since we had a production by Francesca Zambello on our stage, and even longer since our Maestro John Fiore—who first cut his operatic teeth here back in the early 1970s when he was in his teens—was with us on the podium. This powerful production of Aida digs deep into the work’s inner core. I hope the show provides you with as much enjoyment as Aida has given all its audiences since its Cairo premiere.

Aida 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017/18 Season

Chairman Treasurer Representatives to the Board John F. Nesholm John Starbard Gayle Charlesworth, Seattle Opera Guild President Secretary Gail Neil, Seattle Opera Chorus Brian Marks Milkana Brace Eoin Hudson, BRAVO! Immediate Past Eric Jacobs, The Seattle Symphony and Opera President Players’ Association Maryanne Tagney Seattle Opera Foundation Vice Presidents Jeffrey Hanna, Brian Marks, President ex officio Brenda Bruns, M.D. Jonathan Rosoff Charles B. Cossé Steven C. Phelps Susan MacGregor Matthew Segal James D. Cullen Anne M. Redman Coughlin Martha Sherman Jay Lapin Michael Tobiason James D. Cullen Stephen A. Sprenger Moya Vazquez Diana Gale John Sullivan A. Richard Gemperle Moya Vazquez Advisory Board Bruce R. McCaw William T. Connie Bloxom Victoria Ivarsson Louise Miller Weyerhaeuser John M. Bloxom, Jr. Linda Nordstrom James David Raisbeck Beverly Brazeau Eulalie Schneider Directors Norma B. Croco Judy Schuchart Willie C. Aikens Gary Houlahan David R. Davis Virginia B. Wright 35 Thomas H. Allen Michael Hyman Betty Hedreen Barry Bolding Bruce E. H. Johnson Toby Bright Brian LaMacchia Honorary Life Members Beverly Brazeau Duff Kennedy Susan Buske Tom McQuaid Donald L. Johnson Michael M. Scott Gregory Chan, M.D. Brendan Murphy Robert Comfort Rosemary W. Past Presidents Janice C. Condit Peterson Norma B. Croco Sheffield Phelps† Charles B. Cossé Steven C. Phelps Albert O. Foster† Steven C. Phelps Natalie de Maar Tom Puentes Max E. Gellert† Maryanne Tagney Susan Detweiler, M.D. Jean Stark Harold H. Heath† Russell F. Tousley Carolyn Eagan Russell F. Tousley H. Dewayne Kreager† Richard S. Twiss Adam J. Fountain Judy Tsou frans.com Francis A. LeSourd† William T. Robert Fries James Uhlir † Weyerhaeuser Susanne Wakefield, James M. McDonald Jr. Leslie Giblett † Ph. D Stanley N. Minor Howard S. Wright Paul Goodrich Bischofberger Joan S. Watjen John F. Nesholm Jeffrey Hanna Scott Wyatt Violins est. 1955 Kennan ​ Hollingsworth, M.D. Lesley Wyckoff Ron Hosogi Professional † Deceased Repairs Appraisals

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Aida 7 PRODUCTION SPONSORS LENORE M. HANAUER C.E. STUART CHARITABLE TRUST ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM 4CULTURE PERFORMANCE SPONSORS CLASSICAL KING FM 98.1 MAY 13, 2018, FAMILY DAY ROBERT AND LORETTA COMFORT MAY 19, 2018 ARTIST SPONSORS CHRISTOPHER AND CAROLYN EAGAN GORDON HAWKINS EUGENE AND JEAN STARK FRANCESCA ZAMBELLO SPOTLIGHT DINNER SPONSOR LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS

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Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season AIDA Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni

Premiere: Cairo Opera House, December 24, 1871 CONDUCTOR COSTUME DESIGNER John Fiore Anita Yavich† Performed at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall: ORIGINAL STAGE DIRECTOR LIGHTING DESIGNER May 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 2018 Francesca Zambello Mark McCullough

In Italian with English captions STAGE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER E. Loren Meeker† Peter W. Mitchell†

Evening performances 7:30 p.m. ARTISTIC DESIGNER CHOREOGRAPHER Matinees 2:00 p.m. RETNA† Jessica Lang†

SCENERY DESIGNER ENGLISH CAPTIONS Acts I and II: 1 hour and 17 minutes Michael Yeargan Jonathan Dean Intermission: 25 minutes Acts III and IV: 1 hour and 5 minutes CAST (in order of vocal appearance)

RAMFIS KING Daniel Sumegi Clayton Brainerd†

RADAMÈS MESSENGER † Seattle Opera debut Brian Jagde† (May 5, 11, 13, 16, 19) Eric Neuville David Pomeroy† (May 6, 9, 12, 18) HIGH PRIESTESS English captions by Jonathan Dean © 2018. AMNERIS Marcy Stonikas Makeup provided by M·A·C. Milijana Nikolic† (May 5, 11, 13, 16, 19) AMONASRO Elena Gabouri† (May 6, 9, 12, 18) Aida is a co-production of Washington National Gordon Hawkins (May 5, 11, 13, 16, 19) Opera, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, and AIDA Alfred Walker (May 6, 9, 12, 18) Minnesota Opera. † Leah Crocetto (May 5, 11, 13, 16, 19) Scenery for this production was constructed at Bay Alexandra LoBianco (May 6, 9, 12, 18) Productions and is jointly owned by Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, and Minnesota Opera.

ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR MUSICAL PREPARATION Costumes for this production were constructed at the San Francisco Opera Costume Studio and are Philip A. Kelsey Li-Tan Hsu, Philip A. Kelsey, David McDade, Jay Rozendaal, Gordon Schermer, jointly owned by Washington National Opera, San ASSISTANT STAGE DIRECTOR Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, and Minnesota Christina Siemens Dan Wallace Miller Opera. STAGE MANAGER CHORUSMASTER Yasmine Kiss Opera presentation and production © Seattle John Keene Opera 2018. Copying of any performance by DANCES STAGED BY camera, audio, or video recording equipment, and † by any other copying device, and any other use Claudia McDonald of such copying devices during the performances is prohibited.

Aida 9 DIRECTOR’S NOTE

“Verdi set his magnificent opera, Aida, in Egypt/North Africa. This production—while not tied literally to historic time and place— uses this location as a springboard for telling universal themes of conflict when we are forced to choose between loyalty to our family (and country) and following our heart. Instead of presenting this as a historical piece, we’re taking a modern approach in order to better connect with the humanity of the characters and more clearly see how they mirror who we are today.” —E. Loren Meeker THE STORY

ACT I Radamès, an army officer, hopes to be chosen to lead his people to victory. If he can win the war, he speculates, he might also be allowed to marry Aida, who is a captive from the nation Radamès is aiming to conquer. Princess Amneris, who loves Radamès, notices that he is strongly affected by the appearance of Aida. Amneris is overcome with jealousy. Accompanied by his ministers, the King enters. A messenger brings news of an imminent invasion. Radamès is announced as the chosen commander. The crowd expresses their hope for his victorious return. Aida, too, is caught up in the battle cry, and after the court leaves, berates herself for having called for the defeat of her own people. Divided between loyalty to her country and her love for Radamès, she asks the gods for strength.

ACT II The troops led by Radamès have won the war. Amneris, still tormented by doubt and jealousy, resolves to question Aida and confirm her suspicions. Amneris manages to trick Aida into revealing her love for Radamès; furious, Amneris tells Aida to give up all hope of being with Radamès. The people celebrate the return of the victorious army. Radamès asks that the prisoners of war be brought forth; among them, Aida recognizes her father. Hiding his true identity, her father, King Amonasro, pleads for the lives of his people. Radamès asks that the prisoners be set free. The high priest Ramfis, warning of the consequences, succeeds in having Aida and her father retained as hostages. Amneris’s father rewards Radamès with her hand in marriage.

INTERMISSION

ACT III To prepare for her wedding to Radamès, Amneris retires to the temple to worship with Ramfis. Outside the temple, Aida waits for Radamès. She longs for the happiness she knew as a child in her homeland. Her father joins her and raises her hopes for a happy life at the side of her beloved. Hoping to exploit Aida’s love for Radamès, Amonasro demands she find out from Radamès the name of the route his armies will take. Amonasro conceals himself nearby, where he can overhear the plan. Radamès affirms his love for Aida and hopes another victory will allow him to win her once and for all. Aida does not share his enthusiasm and instead encourages him to flee the country with her. As they start to leave, Aida asks which route his troops will take. Radamès answers her, whereupon Amonasro reveals himself and Radamès realizes he has blurted out an important military secret. Realizing he has also been overheard by Ramfis and Amneris as they leave the temple, Radamès surrenders to the High Priest, ready to accept the consequences of his betrayal.

ACT IV Torn between love and jealousy, Amneris hopes to save Radamès from the priests and win him for herself. She urges him to defend himself, but he rejects her. The priests assemble and three times allow Radamès a chance to present his defense; but three times he is silent. They sentence him to death. Amneris pleads with the priests to revoke the sentence, and when they ignore her, she curses them. Buried alive in a tomb, Radamès finds Aida, who had hidden there earlier. While the priests chant their hymns, the two lovers die, united at last. Above their tomb, Amneris prays for peace.

10 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season ARTISTS

CLAYTON BRAINERD GORDON HAWKINS King Amonasro Bass-Baritone (Portland, OR) Baritone (Washington, DC) Seattle Opera Debut Seattle Opera Debut: Amonasro, Aida (’92) Recently: Soloist, Verdi (Utah Festival Previously at Seattle Opera: , Nabucco Opera), Soloist, Verdi Requiem (Defiant (’15); Porgy, Porgy and Bess (’11); Count di Luna, Requiem), Soloist, Bach’s St. John Passion (’10); Donner/Gunther, Der Ring des (Orchestra Seattle) Nibelungen (’09) Upcoming: Soloist, Wotan’s Farewell (LUCO), Recently: Scarpia, (Arizona Opera); Soloist, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (American Amonasro, Aida (Washington National Opera); Festival Chorus) Alberich, (Washington National Opera)

LEAH CROCETTO Aida BRIAN JAGDE Soprano (Spartanburg, SC) Radamès Seattle Opera Debut (Plainview, NY) Recently: Elisabetta, Don Carlo (Washington Seattle Opera Debut National Opera); Leonora, Il trovatore (Oper Recently: The Stranger, Das Wunder der Heliane Frankfurt); Liù, Turandot (San Francisco Opera) (Deutsche Oper Berlin); Calaf, Turandot (San Upcoming: Leonora, Il trovatore (Seattle Opera) Francisco Opera); Maurizio, Adriana Lecouvreur (Royal Opera Covent Garden) Upcoming: Cavaradossi, Tosca (San Carlo Opera Festival, San Francisco Opera) JOHN FIORE Conductor (New York, NY, and Seattle, WA) Seattle Opera Debut: La bohème (’91) JESSICA LANG Previously at Seattle Opera: Tosca (’93) Choreographer (Doylestown, NY) Recently: Tosca (Deutsche Oper Berlin); Seattle Opera Debut (Semperoper Dresden); Otello Recently: This Thing Called Love (Jessica Lang (Semperoper Dresden) Dance); Her Notes (American Ballet Theatre) Upcoming: Madame Butterfly (Santa Fe Opera); Upcoming: En - World Premiere (Alvin Ailey (Grand-Théâtre de Genève); The Flying American Dance Theatre); National Tours Dutchman (Semperoper Dresden) (Jessica Lang Dance)

ELENA GABOURI ALEXANDRA LOBIANCO Amneris Aida Mezzo-Soprano (Paris, France) Soprano (St. Petersburg, FL) Seattle Opera Debut Seattle Opera Debut: Donna Anna, Don Recently: Amneris, Aida (Arena di Verona); Giovanni (’14) Ulrica, (Seoul Opera Recently: Prima Donna/Ariadne, Ariadne auf Center); Azucena, Il trovatore (Opéra de Lille) Naxos (Austin Opera); Turandot, Turandot (Des Upcoming: Amneris, Aida ( and Moines Metro Opera); Helmwige, Die Walküre Arena di Verona); Azucena, Il trovatore (Seattle (Lyric Opera of Chicago) Opera) Upcoming: Tosca, Tosca (North Carolina Opera); Soloist, Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 (Madison Symphony Orchestra)

Aida 11 ARTISTS CONT. ERIC NEUVILLE Messenger MARK MCCULLOUGH Tenor (Waupaca, WI) Lighting Designer (Charlotte, NC) Seattle Opera Debut: Normanno, Lucia di Lammermoor (’10) Seattle Opera Debut: The Elixir of Love (’98) Previously at Seattle Opera: First Priest, Previously at Seattle Opera: Norma (’03) The Magic Flute (’17); Testo, The Combat (’17); Recently: Candide and The Barber of Seville Gastone, La traviata (’17) (Washington National Opera); Anna Bolena Recently: Young Thompson, Glory Denied () (Nashville Opera); Pedrillo, The Abduction from Upcoming: (LA Opera); Der Ring des the Seraglio (Madison Opera); John Kipling, A Kipling Passion (Choral Nibelungen (San Francisco Opera); Porgy and Arts NW) Bess (Seattle Opera) Upcoming: Bernstein’s Mass (Austin Symphony); Ferrando, Così fan tutte (Portland Chamber Orchestra), Considering Matthew Shepard (Conspirare) LAURA MEAD Principal Dancer (Berkeley, CA)

Seattle Opera Debut MILIJANA NIKOLIC Recently: Jessica Lang Dance; Metropolitan Amneris Opera; Betsy, Come Fly Away (Broadway) Mezzo-Soprano (Sremska Mitrovica, ) Seattle Opera Debut Recently: Azucena, Il trovatore (Fondazione Petruzzelli and Teatro Verdi di Trieste); Amneris, Aida (Opera Australia, Gold Coast) Upcoming: Azucena, Il trovatore (Tokyo, Bunka-Kaikan); Amneris, Aida (Opera Australia, E. LOREN MEEKER Sydney); Carmen, Carmen (West Australian Stage Director (Ashland, MA) Opera) Seattle Opera Debut Recently: Rigoletto (Lyric Opera of Chicago); The Daughter of the Regiment (Atlanta Opera); DAVID POMEROY La pietra del paragone (Wolf Trap Opera) Radamès Upcoming: La bohème (Opera San Antonio); Tenor (Newfoundland, Canada) The Cunning Little Vixen (Glimmerglass Opera); Seattle Opera Debut The Pearl Fishers (Houston Grand Opera) Recently: Florestan, Fidelio (Opera de Bellas Artes); Pinkerton, Madame Butterfly (); Tannhäuser, Tannhäuser (Oper Köln) PETER W. MITCHELL Upcoming: Don Jose, Carmen (Bregenzer Associate Lighting Designer (Chanhassen, MN) Festspiele); Peter Grimes, Peter Grimes Seattle Opera Debut (Vancouver Symphony), Calaf, Turandot (New Recently: Lighting Designer, Odyssey Orleans Opera) (Metropolitan Museum of Art); Lighting Designer, Robin Hood (Glimmerglass Festival); Associate Lighting Designer, Aida (Washington RETNA National Opera) Artistic Designer Upcoming: Lighting Designer, Odyssey Seattle Opera Debut (Glimmerglass Festival); Associate Lighting RETNA (Marquis Duriel Lewis) was born in 1979 Designer, West Side Story (Houston Grand Opera & Glimmerglass in Los Angeles. At age 15, he began painting Festival); Associate Lighting Designer, Silent Night (Glimmerglass on posted fashion advertisements and, Festival) from there, led one of the largest and most innovative art collectives in the city. His work has exhibited at institutions and galleries in Los Angeles (including the façade of the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art’s Grand Avenue location for their 2013 Gala celebrating the exhibition Art in the Streets), Miami, London, New York (including the public exhibition space of the Houston-Bowery Wall), and Hong Kong. RETNA has created exclusive collaborations with brands such as VistaJet, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

12 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season MARCY STONIKAS MICHAEL YEARGAN High Priestess Scenery Designer (Dallas, TX) Soprano (Elmhurst, IL) Seattle Opera Debut: Eugene Onegin (’86) Seattle Opera Debut: Second Lady, The Magic Previously at Seattle Opera: Vanessa (’99); Flute (’11) Mourning Becomes Electra (’03); Aida (’08) Previously at Seattle Opera: Mother, Hansel Recently: La traviata (Opera Australia); Romeo and Gretel (’17); Prima Donna/Ariadne, Ariadne and Juliet and The Elixir of Love (Metropolitan auf Naxos (’15); Tosca, Tosca (’15) Opera) Recently: Tosca, Tosca (Arizona Opera); Upcoming: Rigoletto (LA Opera); Der Ring des Ariadne/Prima Donna, Ariadne auf Naxos Nibelungen (San Francisco Opera); The Merry (Berkshire Festival Opera); Turandot, Turandot (Atlanta Opera) Widow () Upcoming: Senta, The Flying Dutchman (Cincinatti Opera), Mother, Hansel and Gretel (San Diego Opera); Miss Jessel, The Turn of the FRANCESCA ZAMBELLO Screw (Seattle Opera) Original Stage Director (New York, NY) Seattle Opera Debut: Faust (’87) Previously at Seattle Opera: War and Peace DANIEL SUMEGI (’90); Florencia en el Amazonas (’05,’98); Ramfis Tristan und Isolde (’98); (’01) Bass (Sydney, Australia) General Director of The Glimmerglass Seattle Opera Debut: Daland, The Flying Festival, Artistic Director of The Washington Dutchman (’07) National Opera at the Kennedy Center Previously at Seattle Opera: Don Pedro, Recently: Candide (Washington National Opera Beatrice and Benedict (’18); Don Basilio, The and LA Opera); West Side Story (Houston Grand Barber of Seville (’17); Daland, The Flying Opera); La Ciociara (Teatro Lirico di Cagliari) Dutchman (’16); Fafner/Hagen, Der Ring des Upcoming: Der Ring des Nibelungen (San Francisco Opera); The Nibelungen (’09 and ’13) Barber of Seville (Glimmerglass Festival); Porgy and Bess (Seattle Recently: Fasolt/Hagen, Der Ring des Nibelungen (Opera Australia) Opera) Upcoming: Pogner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Opera Australia); Jokanaan, Salome (Israeli Opera); The Dutchman, The Flying Dutchman (Malmö Opera) DANCERS ALFRED WALKER Laura Mead, Dance Captain Thomas House Amonasro Charmaine Butcher Molly Levy Bass-Baritone (New Orleans, LA) Alice Cao Bradley Schlagheck Seattle Opera Debut: Orest, Elektra (’08) Matthew Dibble Reed Tankersley Previously at Seattle Opera: The Dutchman, Trevor Hansen The Flying Dutchman (’16); Lindorf/Coppélius/ Dr. Miracle/Dapertutto, The Tales of Hoffmann (’14) Recently: Orest, Elektra; (San Francisco Opera); ACTORS Josh Gibson, The Summer King, world premiere (Pittsburgh Opera); Titurel, Parsifal () Ronin Araucto Gavin Michaels Braden Cook Hersh Powers Upcoming: Méphistophélès, Faust (Portland Opera); Porgy, Porgy Andy Gantner Shepard Swaner and Bess (Seattle Opera); Speaker, The Magic Flute (Metropolitan Elliott Gantner Keoki Takeno Opera) Summit Geiselman Forrest Wu

ANITA YAVICH Costume Designer (Hong Kong) Seattle Opera Debut SUPERNUMERARIES Recently: Aida (Washington National Opera); Bruce Gardner Curtis Notestine Cyrano de Bergerac (Metropolitan Opera); Henry Hossner Tyrone Olds Madame Butterfly (Dallas Opera) David Lee Monk Romer Upcoming: David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Gary Lee Andrew Schirmer Tesori’s Soft Power, world premiere (Ahmanson James Milton John Smilgin Theatre, Los Angeles)

Aida 13 ARTISTS CONT.

CHORUS ORCHESTRA, continued Bass Clarinet Soprano Tenor Viola Eric Jacobs Carissa Castaldo DuWayne Andrews Timothy Hale, Principal Aaron Conitz Jennifer Cross Michael Anema Bassoon Karen Early Evans Nathan Barnes Penelope Crane Seth Krimsky, Principal Serena Eduljee Ben Cleveland Wesley Dyring Michael Gamburg Lauren James Joel Cummings Allison Farkas Joseph Gottesman Linda Mattos Andrew Etherington Horn Mary McLaughlin Jon Farmer Laura Renz Jeff Fair, Principal Rachel Swerdlow, Asst. Principal Heather Mullin Anthony James Jonathan Karschney, Jordan Voelker Ibidunni Ojikutu Tim Janecke Asst. Principal Julie Whitton Dana Johnson Robbins Ian Loney Jenna Breen Eleanor Stallcop-Horrox Dan McGraw John Turman Cello Danielle Kuhlmann Amy Van Mechelen German Mendoza Efe Baltacigil, Principal Lyndee White Karl Reyes Nathan Chan, Asst. Principal Trumpet Erin Whitfield Korland Simmons Eric Han Eliza Woodyard Logan Skirm David Gordon, Principal Bruce Bailey Christopher Stingle Stephen Wall Theresa Benshoof Mezzo James Walters Vivian Gu Trombone Lorraine Burdick Colin Ward Charles Jacot Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, Principal Erica Convery Joy Payton-Stevens David Ritt Laura Eichelberger Bass/Baritone Stephen Fissel Elizabeth Galafa Dan Aarthun Bass Joseph Kaufman, Principal YeonSoo Lee Ryan Bede Cimbasso Cheryse McLeod Lewis Walt Brown Chris Burns John DiCesare, Principal Rachelle Moss Jeff Caldwell Sam Casseday Brendan Fitzgerald Gail Neil Michael Dunlap Timpani Dawn Padula Craig Garretson Jennifer Godfrey Matt Decker, Principal Elizabeth Peterson Cody Gouge Travis Gore, Asst. Principal Melissa Plagemann Craig Grayson Percussion Flute Allison Robertson Glenn Guhr Rob Tucker, Principal DeMarre McGill, Principal Susan Salas Michael Heitmann Michael Clark Judy Kriewall Heidi Vanderford Ben Kramer Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby Kwangsuk Ku Harp Dierre Lopez Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, Piccolo Principal Michael Monnikendam Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby Misha Myznikov John Carrington Matthew Posner Oboe Banda Julian Reisenthel Mary Lynch, Principal Alexander White, trumpet, Jonah Spool Chengwen Winnie Lai Principal Revere Taylor Michael Myers, trumpet English Horn Vincent Green, trumpet Shannon Spicciati Gabriel Palmer, trumpet Valerie Muzzolini Gordon, harp Clarinet ORCHESTRA Benjamin Lulich, Principal Personnel Manager Laura DeLuca Violin I Violin II Scott Wilson Jennifer Bai, Michael Miropolsky, Principal Asst. Concertmaster Kathleen Boyer, Asst. Principal Assistant Personnel Manager Mariel Bailey Gennady Filimonov Keith Higgins Blayne Barnes Brittany Boulding Breeden Eugene Bazhanov Linda Cole Rotating members of the string sections are listed alphabetically. Cecilia Poellein Buss Xiao-po Fei Kelly Farris Artur Girksy The Orchestra is composed of members of the Seattle Brian Fox Andy Liang Symphony Orchestra. Timothy Garland Victoria Parker Adrianna Hulscher Rachael Pearson Leonid Keylin Joy Rhee Mae Lin, Concertmaster Andrew Yeung Mikhail Shmidt Clark Story Justin Woo

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Aida 15 OPERA’S NEWEST SCRIBE By Jessica Murphy Moo

When the artist RETNA first got the call from director Francesca Zambello to design this production ofAida , he did what he has done for most of his artistic career. He hit the books. Research has always been a big part of his artistic work. This would be his first opera. So he read old books on Verdi, new books on Verdi. Then he submitted his initial sketches. But Zambello sent him back to the drawing board. © Scott Suchman

In a sense, RETNA had tried to give an RETNA (born Marquis Duriel Lewis) opera director the type of designs his has had a lifelong interest in ancient research told him that an opera director calligraphy and storytelling—Asian would want. But Zambello was looking calligraphy, Old English writing, Egyptian for something else. “She said my work”— hieroglyphics—and ancient cultures, meaning the dynamic visual script, bold particularly Mayan, Aztec, and Incan colors, and artistic voice that he has cultures. As he studied these texts and developed as a graffiti artist, in his fashion cultures, he saw a context for his own designs, and in his gallery work—“already identity. embodied the spirit of what she was after,” “When I was young,” he says, “I was always RETNA says. In essence, Zambello really in search of identity…to find where I came just wanted RETNA to be himself. from, what am I a part of.” His mother’s He could do that. side of the family is from El Salvador and has Native American lineage. His father He has been doing that all along, ever is African American, also with Native since he started out as a graffiti artist as a American roots. 15-year-old in Los Angeles. So yes, RETNA is new to the opera scene, but the style “People want to put you in categories,” and voice in the designs and illuminated he says. “Are you this, are you that. And scripts you will see when the curtain goes I always had this feeling that we’re all up have been in the works for decades. one people.” When he studied ancient

16 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season calligraphies and ancient cultures, he “In ancient times, the scribes were always have all been in their respective fields for started to see similarities that supported part of working with the government with many years. They come together to make this view—pyramids in the architecture music, with the hieroglyphics on the wall, this production go on live for a couple of and themes in the ancient scripts that he promoting who was in power, what the hours….the whole idea of all these people saw as universal. culture was like,” he says. RETNA notes coming together was fascinating to see.” that the more current day version—the Another universal, of course, is the human Opera, it seems, as an art form that graffiti artists—became out of “tune” with need—across cultures, across time—to involves so many talented artists the establishment. His original medium create art. and artisans with different skill sets, was often, as he says, “labeled as illegal.” is particularly suited for this type of All in all, RETNA says he has had a (RETNA was once arrested for this work.) expansive artistic collaboration. “It’s nice fantastic experience crossing over into As his career has evolved, he has jumped to see we can all come together and see a new art form. (This co-production first at the creative opportunities that have what we can offer. I was very thrilled to be went to San Francisco Opera and then grown out of this work and out of a a part of something like this,” he says. on to Washington National Opera before growing appreciation by more mainstream coming to Seattle.) The scripts you’ll artistic decision-makers for the merits and RETNA isn’t doing street graffiti anymore, see are his own. In a way this is his own contributions of street art. though that art and that work are part of personal poetry. In the Triumphal Scene in what has made him who he is, and he has RETNA likes what happens when artists of particular, you’ll see his own symbology been hired to paint many buildings. He different mediums work together to make for male letters (the “s”) and female letters has painted the façade of Los Angeles’s something new. He collaborated with the (the “e”). Overall his visual language is not Museum of Contemporary Art’s Grand Aida creative team to determine dynamic one you can “read” character by character, Ave location for their exhibition “Art in the surfaces and spaces for his scripts, how but one that evokes an emotional Streets.” He has also created exclusive the lighting would illuminate them, and response and invites a sense of mystery. designs for Nike, Louis Vitton, and Chanel. how they would work with the costume Now he is working on a solo show for the Another reason Aida was a particularly design and props (you’ll see the soldiers Museum of MACO in Oaxaca and another fitting opera to start with was that he carrying flags with his designs and even a show called “Beyond the Streets” at MOCA identifies not just as an artist, but as a weapon in the shape of his calligraphy). in Los Angeles. scribe. “I’m one of those people that likes the His newest project has sent him back to He started as a graffiti artist, and he has process,” he says. “I think these days the books, once again studying ancient always seen graffiti artists as scribes. The with technology we tend to forget all designs—this time architectural line word “graffiti” comes from the Italian the people that are involved to make drawings. He has been designing new word “graffiato” which means “scratched.” something happen. Sometimes you think letter formations that are created And while our modern day idea of graffiti someone pushes a button and everything through architecture, inspired by Egyptian might call up images of urban street art comes together. So from Francesca, to monument drawings that depict shadows and spray cans, the word “graffiti” in art lighting, to the grip, to the set, to all the with the architectural line drawings. history books often refers to art that was craftsmen, from the music, the voices, “When you look at the buildings in a linear “scratched” onto a surface, say, a rock, a the actors—that just fascinated me. format,” he says, “they start to look like a church, or an ancient Egyptian temple How much work goes into it, how much language.” or wall. creative energy from all walks of life who Or maybe a cool set design? , 2016 © Cory Weaver San Francisco Opera, Aida

Aida 17 AIDA’By Jessica Murphy Moo S SMALL MOMENTS

It’s easy to equate Aida Maybe “intimate” is the better word. After Verdi—if that love came without strings all, if we strip away the “grandness,” we attached. with grand opera and can see that the opera is about two people The opera’s duets certainly make this who love each other, a father and a the Triumphal March, point. There are four duets, and they are daughter, the powerful and the powerless. with huge voices and each pressure-cooker chess-game All of these relationships involve love— moments, where one character attempts orchestra and chorus sometimes true, sometimes paternal, to manipulate the other, even if and dancers—an opera sometimes unrequited. But it wouldn’t be (sometimes especially if) love is at stake. just stuffed to the gills opera—and it certainly wouldn’t be with all the “big” stuff we love about this art form. Lucky for us, this production, co-produced by San Francisco Opera and Washington National Opera (and on to Minnesota Opera from here), involves , 2016 © Cory Weaver all of these elements. But the original stage director, Francesca Zambello, and our stage director for this San Francisco Opera, Aida production, E. Loren AIDA AND AMNERIS DUET (ACT II) performed around the world and brings next to Australia, notes the range in Meeker, also decided to By Act II, we know all about the Amneris’s singing here, how she starts clandestine love affair between Radamès focus on the moments in with a “graceful cantilena,” or lyrical and Aida. But Amneris only has her Aida that are “small.” melody, and moves toward a “dramatic suspicions. She needs to know the truth. syllabic ending.” (Her jealousy isn’t quite Amneris starts the duet in a sickly sweet staccato, but close!) Amneris has achieved Small? In Aida? manner, offering comfort and friendship. her goal of finding out what Aida was Aida, beware Amneris’s long, beautiful bel hiding, but in doing so, she has broken her canto line… own heart. Aida tries to keep to herself, but Amneris sets a trap. She tells Aida that Radamès “BOTH DUETS SHOW AMNERIS’S PERSONALITY: HER DARK SIDE IN THE has been killed, and then let’s just say it’s DUET WITH AIDA AND HER HUMANITY IN impossible for Aida to hide her true THE DUET WITH RADAMÈS.” feelings behind her high notes. And of course Verdi’s music tells the story as –ELENA GABOURI much as the words these characters sing. Elena Gabouri, who makes her US debut in the role of Amneris, a role she has

18 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season AIDA AND AMONASRO DUET (ACT III) In this duet, Amonasro confronts his daughter on a riverbank at night. Imagine it. Imagine the relief at finding each other after a long separation. Imagine the perhaps idyllic memories they bring to this moment, the hopes they have for the future, the love they have for each other.

But they want different things. Alfred , 2016 © Cory Weaver Walker, who returns to Seattle Opera in the role of Amonasro, notes the way these two characters’ loyalties are both in sync and in conflict in this moment.“I start with this beautiful melody, a lullaby, from when she was a little girl,” Walker says. “I soften San Francisco Opera, Aida her up. I tell her she’s going to have love and the throne. But I don’t really have the upper hand,” Walker says. “I need her. Then AIDA AND RADAMÈS DUET (ACT III) AMNERIS AND RADAMÈS DUET (ACT IV) I turn the table; I even bring up the ghost Now it’s Aida’s turn to manipulate the In Verdi’s day there was always an of her mother. Soon she is begging me, and person she loves. She calls Radamès the intermission between Act III and Act IV. I have the upper hand. The last thing I say “husband of Amneris.” Ouch! Radamès, What this meant for the tenor was a break is ‘You’re not my daughter! You’re back on his heels, tries to convince her that after the big duet with Aida and the trio Pharaoh’s slave.’ I can’t say anything he loves her and only her, that he’ll do with Amonasro. In this production the worse.” He succeeds in getting Aida to anything for her. Will he run away with tenor has one big sing after another, follow his command. her? she asks. Um…no, he doesn’t really before heading off to be tortured. Brian “AMONASRO HAS CONQUERED NATIONS want to do that. Couldn’t he just win the Jagde calls the duet between Amneris and IN THE PAST TOO. WHEN AMONASRO IS war and then have her be the “garland Radamès a “live action duet.” There is no INCOGNITO, HE SAYS TO THE KING OF crowning my glory”? Nope. Aida has subtext at this point, he says. They’re EGYPT, ‘SHOW US MERCY. ONE DAY YOU something else in mind. “Listen for the saying just what they think. As Radamès is MAY WANT MERCY.’ I THINK HE HAS mood changes in the music,” says Leah heading off to the tomb, Amneris offers to BEEN ON BOTH SIDES.” Crocetto, who performed the role at San save him, if he’ll only agree to love her. But –ALFRED WALKER Francisco Opera, with Brian Jagde as Radamès would rather die. “Radamès has Radamès, and at Washington National too much virtue to take the easy route,” Opera. “The music starts quite victoriously Jagde says. “He causes his own demise.” and changes throughout. You can hear the The duet gets louder and higher and faster. manipulation happen in the music. Then “The two voices are almost in there is quite hopeful music, where Aida competition,” Gabouri says. Amneris ends begins to believe, again, that they can in despair, but Radamès has one more indeed run away together and be happy. surprise in store. It’s tragic.” And of course, this duet ends with her tricking Radamès into revealing “RADAMÈS HAS THE HARDEST ARIA TO START A SHOW. YOU IMMEDIATELY his secret battle plans. KNOW HE IS AT RISK OF COMMITTING “AIDA IS ICONIC. THERE IS A LOT OF TREASON BECAUSE OF HOW MUCH HE PRESSURE TO DO HER JUSTICE. VOCALLY, LOVES THIS WOMAN.” THE RANGE IS ALL OVER THE MAP. HIGH –BRIAN JAGDE AND FLOATY, LOW AND CHESTY; IT IS ALL NEEDED TO DO THIS ROLE.” –LEAH CROCETTO

Aida 19 SEATTLE OPERA’S SOCIAL IMPACT CONSULTANT— CHRISTIANA OBEYSUMNER

Seattle Opera is taking its equity work seriously. Some of our leaders have taken part in City of Seattle equity training, staff members have started an Equity Task Force, and equity training was also the focus of our last staff retreat. We learned a great deal during our community conversations around Madame Butterfly, and we are carrying those lessons forward. Now, in our next phase of this work, we have hired a social impact consultant. ChrisTiana ObeySumner (a former BRAVO! member) is consulting with the company and organizing forums from now through the fall. We wanted you to hear about this work in ChrisTiana's own words.

20 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season In college, I took a Western Civilization of equity—as opposed to inclusion or ChrisTiana ObeySumner, MNPL, course that changed my life. The design diversity, terms that still suggest there (preferred pronouns they/them) has of the course was simple: two professors, is a dominant identity who can do the been facilitating and consulting on one a professor of English and the other “including.” We will host more racial equity issues of social equity for a decade. a professor of history, worked in tandem conversations at Breaking Glass on July 28 Their passion for social equity is to explain how art and narrative are (see page 48), Cultured Conversations with rooted in disability, racial, housing, informed by the lived experience of the other historically marginalized groups, and and gender advocacy spanning 15 creator of the art or the author of the events that seek to provide brave spaces years. They've worked in housing and narrative. We read some great literature, for identities entering the opera space homelessness services, mental health while also considering both the historical with trepidation. and addictions direct service, and as biographical narrative of the author and a city commissioner on the Seattle It is no wonder that, in our current social the sociopolitical realities of the same Commission for People with Disabilities consciousness, opera might be seen as period. For me personally, this examination and the Seattle Renters Commission. As an opportunity for respite and healing, went hand in hand with my personal a former peer counselor and community an escape from a world fraught with questions and experiences of “otherness,” organizer, ChrisTiana brings elements dissension, scarcity, fear, and vitriol. But and how these experiences and narratives of storytelling and counseling-inspired to do so would turn opera into a museum- are borne out of the social construct of approaches to difficult conversations. piece. How can the art form speak to us society at large. Their approach comes from a shared and our society today? How do we talk horizon of lived and professional Now, as a social equity consultant, I draw about a work like Porgy and Bess and its experience, and a scholarly perspective, on this foundation in everything I do, issues of ableism and misogyny today, considering how our social history can including my social impact consultancy at when it was written for a different time? help predict our future, and how our Seattle Opera. I first seek to examine the How do we contextualize the fetishization social contract lies at the foundation narrative of the organization. Once we can of Asian women in Madame Butterfly? of social inequity. They have their define that narrative and its context, we I invite you to explore Seattle Opera’s Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, a can look at how to share the truth of that lobby displays during intermission as Masters of Nonprofit Leadership, and narrative with others or how to implement a way to dig into the context of Aida. they are working on a Masters of Public changes. Not only will you see the influence of Administration at Seattle University. Art, in all of its forms, has historically Verdi’s political consciousness on some They were born in Alaska, and raised in acted as a catalyst for social reflection and of the themes in his work (in Aida and the Philadelphia area. They love rock subsequent calls to action for equitable elsewhere he clearly sympathized with the music, wry humor, and WWE. change. Seattle Opera is engaging in this marginalized in society), but you’ll also see work. In late March, the company hosted other modern day influences—Leontyne a Cultured Conversation forum seeking Price, Hollywood, now RETNA—on the the perspectives of the Black-American tradition and story of Aida as it is perceived community. Through this dynamic today. discussion a historically Eurocentric I am excited to continue this journey with institution listened to other perspectives. Seattle Opera and to support the company As my time with Seattle Opera soldiers as it works to serve Seattle’s communities. onward through September, I will I hope to see you at one of our upcoming continue to seek the impact narratives events. of those communities who may be un(der)represented at Seattle Opera and –ChrisTiana ObeySumner consider strategies to foster a practice

Aida 21 SEATTLE OPERA STAFF AIDAN LANG, GENERAL DIRECTOR

Aren Der Hacopian Kristina Murti Jane Repensek Director of Artistic Director of Marketing and Chief Financial Officer/ Administration and Planning Communications Chief Operations Officer Doug Provost Barbara Lynne Jamison Director of Production Nancy Del Villar Vivé Director of Programs Director of Human Resources and Partnerships Allison Rabbitt Director of Development

ADMINISTRATION Catherine Merlo SALES AND SERVICES Patti Emmert, Laura Girardot, Kate PROGRAMS AND Sr. Individual Giving Officer Hartman, Shellie Moomey, Michelle M. Carrasquillo Dominica Myers Yoko Niendorf, Lacee Renhart, PARTNERSHIPS Kim Ositis Associate Director of Marketing, Board Relations Manager/Special Morgana Spake Nicole Sonbert Assistant to Aidan Lang Development Research and Sales and Services Database Manager Stitchers Youth & Family Programs Manager Gregory Schell Charlotte Ensley Ron Erickson Rachelle Adams Administration & Board Relations Caroline Webb Ticket Operations Manager Stewardship and Events Manager Wardrobe Head Operations Manager Intern Kristin McCarthy Christy Kazimour Courtney Clark Sarah Bernhardt Audience Services Manager Capital Campaign Associate Assistant Wardrobe Head School Programs Manager Debra McKinney ARTISTIC Scott Arend T.J. Callahan Mary Brazeau Ahana Sen Group Sales Coordinator Development Associate 2nd Assistant Wardrobe Head Community Programs Coordinator Artistic Administration Manager Corrie Yadon David Silverstein HAIR AND MAKEUP Britney Schroeder Meggie Watson Audience Services Coordinator Production Manager, Community Institutional Giving Associate Liesl Alice Gatcheco Associate Director of Artistic Caroline Faflak, Amanda Holland, Projects Planning Susan Good, Johanna Mannisto Hair and Makeup Manager Kara Jespersen, Zeapoe Matalda, Sophia Kowalski Development Interns Ashlee Naegle Jonathan Dean Tosha Mayo, Theodore Strack-Grose, Education Tour Coordinator Dramaturg Anne Szeliski, Emma Wahl Wig Master Nerys Jones Audience Services Representatives Eva Robins Paula Podemski FINANCE Artful Aging Program Manager Company Manager Marissa Betz-Zall DIRECT SALES Lead Principal Hair and Makeup Ryan Bede, Julia Benzinger, Jennifer Controller Artist Amy Jurkiewicz Christa Bond Bromagen, Becca Cantrell, Ben Calli Dey, Ashlee Naegle, Child Supervisor Michael Joyce Direct Sales Manager Cleveland, John Coons, Katrina Trisha Partida, Shelby Rogers Senior Financial Analyst Mary Hobbs, Albert Sanders Deininger, Serena Eduljee, Andrew Emmy Ulmer Principal Hair and Makeup Artists Titlist Randee Byrd Senior Account Representatives Etherington, Karen Early Evans, Jon Jenn Hill, Faith Matthews, Payroll Manager Erin Hart, Virginia Jackson, Dorothea Farmer, Alexander Gallo, Glenn Guhr, MUSIC Anne McGowan, Kelly Schmidt, Michael Heitmann, Li-Tan Hsu, Tim Trevor Torres Kopta, Brian Lally, Rowan Sullivan, John Keene Julia Wing-Krafft, Terry Wright Janecke, Nerys Jones, Darrell Jordan, Payroll Assistant Noel Walker, Toni Zeigler Head of Music Staff and Hair and Makeup Artists Account Representatives Kay Yeh, Kelly Kitchens, Yeonji Chorusmaster Lindsey O’Connor Josh Mina, Sophy Wong Lee, Cheryse McLeod Lewis, John Staff Accountant Philip A. Kelsey Assistant Hair and Makeup Marzano, Jessica Milanese, Ibidunni Assistant Conductor Hester Qiang PRODUCTION Managers Ojikutu, Dawn Padula, Melissa Plagemann, Allison Pohl, Marcus Finance Intern Tim Stettler Fiona Kraus David McDade Shelton, Greg Smith, Meg Stohlmann, Technical Director Hair and Makeup Intern Head of Coach-Accompanists FACILITIES Revere Taylor, Shelly Traverse, Ta Wei Jay Rozendaal Todd Clark Alicia Moriarty STAGE CREW Tsai, Annie Walters, Lucy Weber, Erin Operations Manager Coach-Accompanist/Orchestra Facilities Manager Charles T. Buck White, Lyndee White Librarian INFORMATION SYSTEMS Connie Yun Master Stage Carpenter Teaching Artists Emily Cabaniss Assistant Lighting Designer Iain Quigley Justin Loyd Music Assistant/Company Librarian Desktop User Support Technician COSTUMES Head Flyman Principals, stage directors, choristers, Stephen Wall stage managers, assistant stage Stuart McLeod Susan I. Davis Chris Balducci, Jason Balter, Dallas Chorus Personnel Coordinator managers, and assistant directors Software Systems Administrator Costume Shop Manager Duell, Ian Gardner, Adam Lantz, employed in this production are Lorenzo Guggenheim Heidi Zamora Jason Wagoner members of the American Guild of Orchestra Library Assistant Costume Show Manager Assistant Stage Carpenters MARKETING AND Musical Artists AFL-CIO. Owen Prout Ieva Ohaks Jim Nash The musicians are represented by Company Library Assistant COMMUNICATIONS Costume Rental-Stock Coordinator Master Electrician the Seattle Symphony and Opera Brittany Rall Beth Kirchhoff Hannah Tyo Martin Cunningham Players’ Organization, a Chapter of Associate Director of Marketing Chorusmaster Emeritus Costume Assistant Assistant Master Electrician the International Guild of Symphony, Hailey Burt STAGE MANAGEMENT Denise Barry Molly Brindley, Chris Dimoff, Jim Opera, and Ballet Musicians. 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22 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season WHAT WILL BE GOING ON BACKSTAGE STAFF CHAT: DURING AIDA? Aida will be challenging because there are so many different groups: the chorus, MADELINE dancers, supers, the child actors, and the principal singers, a lot of different groups LEVY doing different things all at once, plus a lot of moving parts as far as scenery goes. That will be an interesting path to navigate Assistant Stage Manager backstage! Madeline Levy has ARE YOU ALSO IN CHARGE OF been working for Seattle THE BANDA (WHEN THERE ARE Opera since the 2013 INSTRUMENTALISTS PLAYING FROM Ring, when she started as BACKSTAGE)? The trumpets will play from the two box an intern and admits she seats up on the top. We have to make sure got “hooked” on working they’re up there for the Triumphal March. behind the scenes for an HOW IS AN OPERA STAGE MANAGER opera company. Since DIFFERENT FROM STRAIGHT THEATER? For stage management in opera, you have then, she has learned to be able to read music; you have to the ins and outs of follow along with the score. rehearsal schedules, DURING REHEARSALS, PART OF YOUR YOU MUST HAVE SOME INCREDIBLE union contracts, a show’s JOB IS KEEPING TRACK OF ENTRANCES EXPERIENCES, BEING SO CLOSE TO THOSE crew needs for costume AND EXITS AND MARKING THOSE IN MAGNIFICENT VOICES. YOUR SCORE. SOUNDS LIKE A LOT TO When I was a production assistant during and set changes, and all KEEP TRACK OF. DO YOU HAVE A The Flying Dutchman, I went under the the small details that SYSTEM? raked set and listened to Greer Grimsley Post-it Notes are our best friends. Most sing. It was so beautiful, and I will always go into getting singers assistant stage managers use them treasure that moment. onstage on time. She because you can move them around. So also freelances for opera when the director decides an entrance YOU WERE ALSO ONSTAGE FOR BARBER… needs to be a bar later, you don’t have to I was! Figaro came in from the “wrong” companies in different erase and rewrite; you can just move your entrance, so I had to get him onstage and parts of the country Post-it Note. Most people also have a color try to get him to the right entrance, but system: bright pink are entrances that I then he was tired out and he needed and has been the head cue; light pink are for the entrances on the water….it was a lot of fun. stage manager for two other side of the stage; blue is for exit; of Seattle Opera’s orange is for technical things; green is for WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU wardrobe. It’s very colorful. AREN’T WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES chamber . ON AN OPERA? THEN DURING THE SHOW YOU ARE I play Old-Time American Appalachian —Jessica Murphy Moo BACKSTAGE—EITHER STAGE LEFT OR fiddle music with my father. My father STAGE RIGHT—WEARING A HEADSET, went to med school in the South and fell MAKING SURE SINGERS ARE READY FOR in love with the music there. He was THEIR CUES. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE instrumental in recording some of the YOU LISTENING TO ON YOUR HEADSET? Old-Timers and getting the music further A lot. The headsets have channels. We have out. Up to that point the original Old-Time one channel where you can hear everyone: music players didn’t have recordings production stage manager, the light board because it was more for social settings. He operator, sound, head carpenter. Then you got me playing the violin really young, and have another channel for the light spot I’ve come to love it. We do some touring operators. It’s a lot of people in your ear. ourselves. There’s headset etiquette. You don’t talk over other people, and you don’t talk when you’re on a standby for a cue. If someone is talking, they might miss a cue.

Aida 23 SEATTLE OPERA INDIVIDUAL DONORS Seattle Opera is incredibly grateful for your donor support—as an investor in our season of programs, you make our community a better place to live, work, learn, and enjoy. Thank you! The list below reflects Annual Fund donors at the Amethyst level and higher ($500 and more) beginning July 1, 2016, through March 22, 2018.

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Golden « • Peggy Goldman • Allen • Victor and Lisa Allen • David Almond • • John Crowe • Barbara L. Crutcher • Bill and Joan Roger and Kristine Goodan • Alice Goodwin • Ernesto Alorda ^ • Renate S. Amaral • Gilbert and Cullen • D’Adre Cunningham « • Sharon and Jeffrey Richard Gorman • Steve Gramling • Daniel and Carol Mary Jane Anderson • Grieg Anderson • Dr. Philip Cunningham « • Richard Cuthbert and Cheryl Redd- Graney • Nancy and the late David Grant • Renate Anderson • Wil and Suzénne Anderson • Kathy Cuthbert • Bill and Diana Dameron • Steven Danzig • and Patrick Grant • The Greco Family • Joshua and Andeway • Dr. Fred and Dita Appelbaum • David Frederick B. Davis and Ms. Harriet Platts • Dr. Henry Pam Green • Gare Greene • Sue and Frank Gregory • Arbaugh • Barbara Archbold • Irene Aronoff • Dr. Davis and Ms. Barbara Williams • Kathleen K. Davis • Drs. Basil and Verena Grieco • Kim Grieff • Scott Jeanne Arvidson • Joe and Lee Ashley • Cassandra Elizabeth Day • Barbara de Normandie • Paula Griffin • Tyler Griffin • Carol Grossmeyer • Gerlinde Aspinall • Emily Asplund • Queen Avaava • Nate Rimmer ^ • Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Degen † • Diane and the late Ivan Gruber • Dorothy Guernsey • Gary Averyt « • Betty Azar and Larry Harris • Bruce DeGraff • James deHaas • Dr. and Mrs. Cor deHart • S. Gunderson³ • Dennis Gursky • Sheila and Paul Babbitt • Robert Baetke • Karyn Baker • Kendall and Daphne and Henry Dejanikus • James and Nancy Gutowski • Kathryn and Lowell Hagan « • Lia and Sonia Baker • Shawn Baker • Jane and Stephen Vive • Dr. Gregory J. del Zoppo • Greg and Pamela Benjamin Halasz • Katryn Haley • Laverne Hall • Baldock « • Marian and Richard Baldy • Anne Ball • DeMichillie • Jan Demorest and Steve Moore • Trevor Hall • Tania and Tim Halladay • Roger, Mary, William and Madeleine Ball • James A. Banks and James Dempster • Anne Denman • Geoffrey and Barbara Hames • Nancy Hamilton • Rebecca Cherry A. Banks • Mary Barbieri • Mr. Nicholas Deschenes and Meredith Broderick • Dr. Diane Hamlin • Deborah S. Hammond³ • Albert Hamner • Barker and the late Mr. Ivan Barker • Fred and Gwyn DeWitt and Mr. Curtis Thompson³ • Bill DeYoung « Valerie Hamrick • Linda Hanika • Christine R. Hansen Barkman • Diann Barry • Benjamin Bastian • Gustavo • Paula Diehr and Frank Hughes • George and the and Peter T. Hurd ^ • Knud Hansen • Ramy Hardwick Basualdo and Agustina Eiff • Marcia Batchelor • late Susan Dimitroff • Iain Dixon • Diane Dixon- • Gretchen Harrell • Stephen and Renee Harrison • Tony R. Bautista and Daniel Hirschstein • Sarah Payne and Daniel L. Payne • Virginia Dombrowski • Robin Harrover • Bryan Hart • Saif Hasnain • Cathi Beeson • Yelena Begun • Sheryl and Ross Beirne « • Jeffrey Donchez • Deborah Donnell • Barry Dorrans and the late Ken Hatch • Carolyn Hathaway • Nels Ekaterina Belkina • Nan and Karen Bentley • Denita • Ken Dorsch • Douglas Dorton and John Rubino • and Dannielle Haugen « • Lane Haury • Helen S. M. Benyshek • Jason Bergevin and Kelly Abner • Lisa Douglas and Robin Doucette • Dan and Angela Hawley • Trafton Haynes • Bob Hays • Emerson E. Bergman and David L. Fluharty • William Berley • Dougherty • Dan and Elizabeth Douglass • E. Heald • Frances M. Heaverlo • Ken Walkky and Julia Drs. Irwin and Ilene Bernstein • Jean Berry ^ ³ • Dr. Thomas Dowd • Lorraine J. and Ferris L. Dracobly • Hecht • Maynard and Lise Hedegaard • Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Best and Mr. Malcolm J. Best • Donovan earl droppo • Fred and Adele Drummond ^ • Drs. Frederick Hegge • Sue Hegyvary • Ann Heideman • Bigelow • Keith and Nancy Birdwell • Sheila Bishop • Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Leonard Su • George Susan Hellwich « • Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hellwig • Sharon Bitcon • C. and K.N. Blassingame • Teresa and Susan Durrie • Sam and Mona Dworkin • Vasiliki Charlie and Janice Helming • Stijn Hendrikse • C. Bledsoe • Elizabeth Appling Bloch • Robert and Dwyer • Richard Dyer • Carol Eastman • KarenLee Terry Hendrix • Roger Hensley • Nori and Valton Betty Blossey • Terri Boehm • Peg Boettcher • Mr. Eaton • Shelby Eaton • Mr. and Mrs. Curt Herman • Mark and Judy Hibbard • Carla Higginson • and Mrs. Brian E. Boldt • Sally and Walter Bonsack • Ebbesmeyer • Scott Eby « • Lewis and Susan Phil Hillstrom • Allison Hiltner and Jonathan Maas • Sarah Bork and Tonya Henninger • Jean Bowman • Edelheit • Wesley Edmunds • Richard L. Egilsrud • John Hilton • Mr. and Mrs. Don Hirst • David Hobbet Paul Frank Bowman • Scott Boyd and Wendy Haas • Carol Jean Ehlers • Kaitlin Ehlers • Mitra Ehsan and and Kimberly Shin • Sylvia Hobbs ^ • Rod and Nancy Richard Bradford • Nancy Rieketts Bradley • Richard Harold Prow • Donald and Paula Eismann • Dr. Hochman • Thomas Holford • Norm Hollingshead’s and Nancy Brainard • David Branch • Adrienne Brand Sadek El-Alfy • Paul and Barb Elliott • Cynthia Ellis • Opera Plus • Nathaniel Hollywood • Irene Holroyd • • Dr. Ann L. Brand • Lawrence Brandt • Reid Branson Georgiana Ellis, M.D. • Ashley and Linda Emery • Alan and Jo Anne Holt • Carol and Greg Home • Lisa • Terry F. and Ruth J. Branson • Victoria Bratvold • Grace England-Markum • John Ensley • Myron P. Hong • Dr. and Mrs. William B. Hood Jr. • Sue Hoover Mary Anne Braund and Steve Pellegrin • Anitra Breit Erickson and Marcia McClellan Barton • Jonathan • Deborah J. Horne « • Jim Horne • Michelle Horton • • Jessica Heath Breitbarth « • Robert Brenner • Eskew • Ellen L. Evans • K. Gentry and M. Evans « • Donald and Ioulia Howard • David H. Howden • Renee Brewer • The late Herb Bridge and Edie Donald Fabian • Harlan Falkin • Lucy Falla • Jean Karen Howe • Patrick Howe • Adrienne Howell • Hilliard • Kenneth Brown and Joyce Erickson • Burch Falls • Lorri Falterman and Stephen Strong • Phillip and Susan Hubbard † • Kevin Huber • Eoin M. MaryLou Brown • S Lori Brown • Thomas A. Brown • Ferric and Victoria Fang • Dr. Kathryn Fantasia and Hudson « • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Huggins • Ron J. Victoria W. Brown • Tom and Mary Brucker • Karl Mr. Zane Weaver • Jeremiah Farias « • Tyler Farmer Hull • Julie Hungar « • Stan Hungerford • Jeanne and Patricia Brunner • Colin Bryar • Casey and • Juli Farris • Craig and Kerri Feeney • Elizabeth and Hunt • Michael Hunter • Robert and Kimberly Hunter Allison Bui • Katharine Bullitt • Marilu Bumgardner • Timothy Feetham • Carol Ferrarini and Rita E. • Spencer H. Hurst and Jennifer R. Hurst • Catherine Stan and Alice Burgess • John Burkhardt and JW Hagmeyer • Janis Fesenmaier • Frank and Margaret Iles • Eveline Ip • Dr. and Mrs. Nichol T. Iverson • Harrington • Olivia Burkland • Jennifer Burtner • Fickeisen • Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fickes • Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Iwamoto • Arthur D. Jackson Jr. • Douglas Elinor Busby • Nicole Buttermore • Tom Byers and Ira Fielding • Marta Fields • Edgar Figueredo • Vitaly Jackson • Laura and Bernard Jacobson • Sara Carol Lewis • Christina Byrne • T.J. Callahan † • Filimonov • Robert and Kay Filson • Meredith Fine • Metzenberg • Jane and Rose James • Barbara Lynne Sherrie Caltagirone • Carol Campbell • Tom Dr. Joan Fiore • Paul Fischbach • Catherine Floberg Jamison and Keith Logan • Didi and Johann Jansen • Campbell • Barbara A. Capron and David A. Holm • « • CW3 Callum J. Flynn • Joseph Flynn • Jeffrey Paul and Susan Jason • Jeri Jay-Kelley • L. P. Jeter • Alan Carey • Jean Carlson and Sara Levant • Alaina Fong • Dr. and Mrs. Willis M. Fong • Edwin Fontaine • Douglas and Robin Johnson • Norman Johnson • Carr • Eric Carter • Jack T. Cashdollar • Connie Celum Christian and Tana Fortini • Russell R. Fosmire and Allan Johnston • Cassandra and Tom Johnston • and Linda summers • Dorothy Cervinsky • Titus Nancy J. Fosmire ^ • Philippe Foss and Carol Michael Elizabeth Jones • Paul D. Joppa and Marguerite Chan • Mark Chandler • Warren and Fay Chapman • • Linda and Brad Fowler • Leslie Fox • Judy Frame • McCarty • Sharon Jordan • Judith Joseph ^ • Ron Virginia D. Chappelle • Ronald D. Chase • Donna Sonia Frank • Ludmeela M. Fraser • Arlene Joshua • Suzanne and Steve Kalish • Don and Ruthie Cheesebrough • Leslie Chihuly • Sandra Chiodo and Frederickson « • Betty L. Friedman • Alan Froelich • Kallander • Michael and Margaret Kalton • Sinan and Harry DeTurk • Esther Christoffersen • Dr. T.G. and Shannon Fry • Albert and Susan Fuchs † • Mr. Bryant Linda Karasu • Nathalie Karpinsky • Mrs. Janet D. Mrs. Vaira Pelekis Christopher • Royce F. Church • Fujimoto • Stefan Fulger • Carole Fuller and Evan Kavadas • Peter Keck • John and Eleanor Kelley • Juris and Daira Cilnis • Gretchen Claflin • Patricia Schwab ^ • Dorothy V. Fuller • Ben, Charlotte and Joachim Kempin • Beth Kinch • Robert Kirkman and Clarke and Charles Way • Fran Clifton • Perry and Carrie Fulton • Dr. and Mrs. Howard L. Fultz • Virginia Gakyung Chung • Dina Kisseleva • Beverly R. Klein « Iris Clisbee • Laura Clise • Luanne Coachman « • and Albert Furtwangler • Cheryl Gagne • Don Gagne • Carolina Kohler and James Rumbaugh • Ryan Kosai Candace Coe • Janet Coe • Barbara Cogburn • Donna • Bruce Galloway • Dr. Denise A. Galloway • Joseph • George Kraft • Alan R. Kristal and Jason Lamb • Cole « • Roger and Ilsa Coleman « • Jessica Garbini and Jamie Leschen • Bruce Gardner • Emma Jane Kroger • Kenneth Kuehnl • Peter A. Kuster and Coleman • Jene Colin • Dr. Lisa Conaghan • Ruth Garkavi • Beth Garrett • Nancy Garrett and Jim Karen Aileen Mackie • Diana and Les Kutas • Sandra Conn « • Nancie Cook and Paulette Martin • Armstrong • Gail J. Gazda ^ ³ • Janet A. George • Labadie † ^ • Dr. Lynn Lagerquist • Pamela Lam •

24 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season Christy Lancaster • Jane S. Langer • Ritchie Larson Dave Baugh and Kay Peterson • Claudia and Ingvar Lance Vail and Terri Traub • Joseph Van Buren • Dr. and Elizabeth Swisher • Barbara LaSalle • Kristen Petursson • Beth and Jeff Pfost • Stephen and Bertil van Boer and Margaret Fast • Sharon and Earl Lasher • Lucy Lauterbach • Frank Lawley • Allison Phayre • Gwen and Phil Phibbs • Alice and VanDerBurns • Pieter and Tjitske Van der Meulen • Paula and Chris Ledell • Bernadette Lee • David Lee • David Phillips • Mr. Chakorn Phisuthikul and Mrs. Muriel A. Van Housen ^ • Dr. Daniel Varadi • James Elizabeth Lee and the late Henry Mills³ • Jennifer Marilyn Heinemann • Ron Pilcher • Renee Pitra • Veale and Michelle Steffen • Peter J. Vennewitz « • M. Lee • Paul and Liz Leiba • Alice Leiner • Rosemary Martha and Tom Piwonka • Dieter N. and Laurie Jackie Verbowski • Casilda Vigil • The Vinh-Thomas Leong-Miller ^ • Jean Letellier • Marjorie J. Levar ^ • Plapp • Charles and Lena Plunkett • Cristina Family • George Vranas and Peter Johnson • Morris Ross Leventhal • Tara and Isaac Levin-Delson • Mr. Podlusky • David Pollock • Alice and Don Porter • and Penny Wade • Jan Wagner • Andrew L. Walker • and Mrs. Alan Levy • Stefan Lewis • Victor Li • Gary Potter and Alex Ball • Karla Graue Pratt • Christine Wallace • John Walsh • Mr. and Mrs. Shoubee Liaw • Chelsea Lientz • Pauline Lim • Rebecca L. Pringle • The Provost Family • Jonathan Edward Walter • Thomas Walton • Dina Wampold • Shutze Lin • Lind Family Foundation Fund • Craig Prudhomme • J.T. and Suzi Pundt • David S. Rachel Ward • Roger A. Ward • Gail Wasberg • Steven and Anne Lindsay • Douglas Lindsey • Anamaria Querubin • Eleni Rachaniotou † • Rakowsky Family • M. Watson and Edwin Garretson • Taylene Watson • Lloyd • Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Loeb • Al and K. Carolyn Ramamurti • Rita M. Rambo • Lyndia Marc Wautier • Danielle Webber • Mrs. Virginia and Margaret Lowe • Roger Lowe • Nancy P. Lucht • Ramsey • Lewis and Martha Randall • Patricia the late Dr. Ralph Wedgwood • Joanna Wehrwein • Rosemary and David Lukens • Cheryl L. Lundgren ^ • Rantos • Tom and Sue Raschella • Dr. and Mrs. Richard and Laurie Weinman • Jennifer Weis • Tom Laura Lundgren • James Lutz and Debra Boone • Joseph Rea • Mr. and Mrs. Joe K. Reasons • Ray Redd and Joan Wekell • Ms. Dean Weldon • Dorothy Julie Lutz and George Wallerstein³ • Robert A. and • Dr. and Mrs. Edward Reifel • Bob Reynolds and Wendler ^ • Lynne Werner and David Olsho • Joel D. Kathleen O. Lutz • Gary Lyman • Katherine M. Mac Lesley Wikoff • Alan and Susan Rhodes • Scott Wessenberg • Bruce and Keren Whittemore • Jean Donald • Cathleen and David Macellari • Walter and Rhodes • Lucy Richard • The late Catherine A. and Peter Wick • Michael B. Widmer • Mr. and Mrs. Ruth MacGinitie • Mary MacKenzie and Wes Ono • Richardson • Cynthia S. Richardson • Janice Robert Wiesenthal • Edward Wiggins • Carolyn and James Maconachy • Karen Maneman • Linda Mann Richardson • Kim Richardson • Lanse and Rebecca David Wiley • Chuck Wilke • Evelyn Bittner and and Andrew Layman • Marcelo Marquez • David and Richardson • David Roberts • Roberta Roberts • F Jason Williams • Julianne Williams • Michael Helen Marriott • Tom Marsh • Paul Marten • William Robinson • Joshua Rodriguez • Charlotte Straub Roe Williams • Dr. and Mrs. Roger Williams • Shannon Martens • Diane P. Martin • Joe Martinez • Margaret • Robert Roemer • Andy Rogers « ^ • Patricia Williams • Timothy Williams • Jeanette Willis • Ina Martini • James Mason • Susan Mason and Richard Rognlin³ • Jelcy Romberg • Frank Romeo • Kermit Willner • Anne and Dan Willott • Dr. Antoinette Roth • William H. and Susan E. Mason • Dr. Patrick Rosen • Julie Rosmond • David and Patricia Ross • Wills³ • Beth Wilson and Joseph Rogers • Bernita Mathiasen and Jenner Roth-Mathiasen • Dorothy Clemens and Maria Rossell • D. Andrew and Joan Wilson Jackson • Ardeth A. Hollo • Dr. Michael and Matsui • Daralyn Mattei • Bruce Crowley and Brenda Rothrock • Harvey Rothschild • Irene Rozet • Erika Beth Witiw • Jodie Wohl, M.D. • Peggy Wolff ^ • Flip Matter • In memory of Sue M. Maule • Lucille May • and Aaron Rubenson • Thomas and Patty Ruehle • Wood • Michael Wood • Nancy and Grant Wood • Pat Lori Mayo • Donna McCampbell • Pat McCarthy • K. Mark Ruffo • Charles Rundles • Mr. Kenneth J. and Judy Wood • David and Susan Woodrum • Larry Ann McCartney • Geoff Corso and Marshall Russell • Mai Russell and Chris Krejci • Richard and James Woods-Palmer • LaVerne Woods • John McClintock • Mary H. McConnell • Cathy McCown • Rynes • Tim Saito • Kateryna Samartseva • Mark H. Wott • Christopher Wright • Nora Wright • Robert Michele McCrackin • Colleen McDonald • Patricia Samson and Dani Myers « • H. Sanford • Debra and Cathy Wright • Roger Wylie • Sung Yang • Joel McDonald-Scott³ • Jean F. McGarah • A. Wayne Santos • Jacqueline and John Savo • Lisa Schaures • Yelland • Alexander Yeung • Christine C. Yokan • McGuire • Robert M. McIntosh • Ellen and Paul Barbara Scheel • Jeffery Schempp • Bob and Kay Constance and Richard Youel • Igor and Polina Zaika McKaskle • Kerry McMahon • Kathleen McNeill • Eric Schertzl • Todd Scheuer and Luciana Simoncini • • Jacob Zeiger • Mr. Zhang « • Chris and Jane and Marina McVittie • Mollie McWhorter • William Gisela and Hugo Schimmelbusch • Eric B. Schmidt Zimmerman • Samuel Zinner and Walt Mason † • Means • Dr. Robert Meier • Bryant and the late Hilda and Kristin A. Henderson • Dustin Schultz • Nancy Stephen Zon « Merrick • Vera Metz • Julia Metzner • Matthieu Mezil Schultz • Sandra Schumann • Aaron Schutzer • Judy • Zemin Mi • Antonio and Mary-Ann Micale • Schwab • Lidia Schwarz • Cheryl Scott • Donald L. GARNET $1,000–$1,499 LaTourelle/Middaugh • Marilyn Milberger • Cathy and Kathryn Scott • Joan M. Scott • Sandra Gay Scott Anonymous (29) † « ^ • Dr. and Mrs. John H. Addison Miller • Janet Miller • Anne Marie Mills • James Mills • Therese M. Scott • Jack Seeley • Deborah Senn • • David and Heidi Adkisson • Stephan Adler • Greg • Robert C. and Dr. Marina Tarlinskaya Milnor ^ • Christine Seyfried and William Catterall • John and Ruth Aeschliman • Marianna Alexandersdottir • Dennis and Deborah Minium • Randa Minkarah and Shafchuk • Rebecca Sheaffer and Brett Schmitz • Susan Allan • Mary Ann Allen • Paul G. Allen • Susan Scott Mullins ^ • Ali Modarres • Alex Modelski • Tom Andrey Shedel • Christine Shigaki • W. A. Allen • Connie J. Alley • Sohrab Amirghodsi • Corrie Moench • Alex and Nikita Mogilevsky • Frederick Shimabukuro • Anita Shores • Dr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Anderson, MD and Virginia E. WIlliams II • Paul W. Mohr • Roy Monica • Douglas Montague • Jean Moon Shorr • Judith Shoshana • Brian and Jeannette Shull Anderson • Jerilyn and Paul Anderson • Rebecca • Kristine Moore « • Coe Tug Morgan • Claire Tuohy- • Judith Shulman and Harry Hosey • Fran Siciliano Andrews • Ben and Werona Armstrong • David Morgan « • Joan Moritz • Lisa Morones • Karoline and Kirk Johnson • Don and Goldie Silverman • Rob Ashby • Barrie and Margaret Austin • Michael and Morrison • Charles Morton • Elizabeth and Allen Simpson³ • Mika and Jenny Sinanan • Michael Helen Baker • Joan Baldwin and James Walsh « • Moses • Kent Mueller • Marisa Munoz • Patricia Sisson • Chuck Sitkin • Ivar and Beverly Skuja • Del Leonie Barnes • Dr. Sanford C. Barnes • Michael Murphy • Sharon Murphy • Sandeep and Kristina and Tony Smith • Dorothy and Burton Smith • Mrs. Barras • Tim and Tony Barrick³ † • Mike Barta and Murti • Suzanne Myklebust • John Narver and Barbara Smith • Joshua and Laura Smith • Lori Smith Cynthia Shelly • Aldo and Laurie Basile • Ward Roberta DeVore • Jennifer Nazarko • John M. and Lee • Pamela Jackson Smyth • Kristian Soholm • Eileen Beattie • Cheryle Beighle and Stephen Schroeder • C. Neff † • Charlotte Nelson • Eric and Mary Nelson • Soskin and Gene Berg • Mark Sparacio • Amy and Charles and Marie Bender • Diana N. Bennett • Dr. John and Jane Nelson • Rochelle Nelson • Drew Ness Roy Sparks • Arlene Spaulding • Dr. Estelle Yamaki and Mrs. Forrest C. Bennett • Patricia M. Bentz « • • Kate Ness • Terry Newcomb • Jonathan Ngai • Thu- and Mr. Robert H. Spaulding • Ronald and Dawnelle Marianne Bergstrom • Karen and Herb Berry • Dona An Nguyen-Lai • Glenis Nielsen • Lila Nielsen • Bart Spaulding • Sarah Speck, M.D. • Margo J. Spence « • Strombom Biermann • David and Lyn Bishop • Nijssen • Ralph Nilsen « • Margarete Noe • Lee Ann Jay and Deborah Spenser • Lise-Ann Spirka • Robert Roxanne Blanco-Mitchell • Samuel and Anne Bland Nolan • Kevin Norman • Dariel and Gary Norris • Dr. and Jeanne Spreen • Jim and Linda Sprenger • Elaine • Leslye and Robert Bohrer • Karl Bonn • Beatrice David C. Norris and Alina M. Kostina • David Ogden • Springer • Janet and Peter Stanley • Mary Jo and and William Booth • Christopher and Linda Borland • Douglas and Alida Oles • Catherine Stanford • Mark Michael Stansbury • Christoph and Ellen Stauder • Tim and Tami Boze • Marilyn J. Braarud • Gloria A. and Leslie Olson • Candy and Bob O’Malley • Martha Peggy Stearns • Jon and Betty Steeds • Drew Steen • Breed • Benedict J. Brown • Paul B. Brown and Oman • Theresa O’Neil • Patrice O’Neill • Paul Onnen George and Lucy Steers • Elizabeth Steinbrueck • Margaret A. Watson † • Grania and Martin Buckley • • Arturo Ortiz • Elisabet Orville • Ida Ott • Simon Chuck Stempler and Sally McKenzie • Dr. Ted and Abra Buffalo • I. Sharon Bunnell « • Greg Burns • Dr. Ottenberg and Carol Barnard • Toni Owen • Bernard Donna Steudel • Marion Stewart • Matthew Stewart James Buskirk • Richard Cahall • William F. Pack and Russ Welti • The Packia Raj and Yoo Family and Marshall Bilderback • Richard M. Stewart • Kent Calderhead • Dianne Calkins³ • Jake Call • Ruth • Nils Paellmann • Jacob Page • George and Terry and Linda Streissguth • James and Mary Suhr • Cannon • Jeanne and Jon Cantalini • Phil Capp • Pagos • Douglas C. Palmer and Meredith Means « • Carolyn Sutton and Cort Liddell • Bob Swoffer • Diana K. Carey • Eugene Carlson • Beth Carlyle- David Parent • David F. Parker • Jon Parker • Patricia Amos and Barbara Szpiro • Kellie Tabor • Georg and Askew • John Carmichael and Michael Partlow • S. Parrent ^ • Maryann Parris • Edward Pasanen • Linda Tady • Justin Talbot • Steve Tarkan • Abbot Gerard Centioli • Seely Chandler and James Kelly • Elizabeth Paschke • Suzanne Patneaude • Mark and Taylor • Dawson and Lois Taylor • Janetta Taylor • Annette and Des Chanez • Linda Chaves • Jorge Pauline Patterson • Sandra Patterson • PD Pavia³ • Jeffrey Taylor and Jeffrey Pittman • Rafael Tello • Chavez • Russell Cheetham • Daniel Chertudi • Mary Ruth Payne • Cynthia Pedroso « • Sheila and Carole Terry and Alan Fine • Penny Tetter • Michael Bonnijo Chervenock • Drs. Peter Chuang and Elaine Eric Pelz • Martha Pendergast • Christopher and P. Theisen, M.D. • Christopher and Regina Thomas † • Tsai • Patricia Church † • Melanie Matthews and Rob Nancy Perks • Morley Perthou • Val Thomas • Christine Thompson • Linda Clark • Dan and Karen Clements • Cindi Berkovich Thompson and Carol Pearson • Nancy and Jim and Seth Cohen • Stephanie Cook • Beth and Marc Thomson † • Mary Anne Thorbeck • Dr. Francis E. Cordova « • Clyde Crawford • In Memory of James † = Education & Community Engagement Donor Timlin • Penelope Tobiska « • Gerard Tolentino • H. Crichton • George and Susan Crow • Sara Culver • H= Opera Star Monthly Donor Suzanne K. Tomlinson • James Toomey • Kathleen Corey Darlington • David Darrow • Dana Davenport • Tozer • Kevin Trent • Loch and Susan Trimingham • Jayne and Peter Davis • Barry Davison • Carol and ^ = Encore Society Member Harriet and Diana Turner • Kim Turner • Izabella and Daniel De Matteis • Leslie Decker • Dr. I.M. Del Toro l= SOWING Circle Member Andrzej Turski • Harry Uliasz • Janet Ulman • Donella and Ms. L.R. Lowery • Peter and Diane Demopulos • ³= Wagner and More Member and Richard Ulmer • Kathie Uno « • Mary Desjardins •

Aida 25 INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONT.

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SAVE Knaster • Mrs. Robert Knopp • David Knutson • Timothy Konich « ³ • Barbara Konkle and Peter Kollros • Karen Koon • Ted Korolak³ • Brian and Peggy Kreger • Dr. George S. Kriz • Mrs. Jean and the late Dr. Paul F. Krynicki • Ursula Kuepfer and Jon Paddock³ • The Kuzeja Family • The late Isabelle S. Lamb • Barbara Laughlin • Robert and Joan M. Lawler • Ellen Lehman and Charles Kennel • Dr. Barbara Leigh • Sue Lesser • Geo and Carol Levin • In Memory of Mr. Norman Levin and Mr. Martin Hochfeld • Mark and Vanessa Levine • Jerry and Marguerite Lewis • W. Mark and Jeri Lloyd • Micheal Lofstedt • Marianne and Jim LoGerfo • Thomas Edwin Long • George Lovell and Carrie Cihak • Mary and the late Major General (Ret.) Tim Lowenberg • Jim Lyle • Sarah Lyngra • Barbara Maduell • Peggy 50 YEARS OF BRITISH ROCK and David Mainer • Beth Malone • Brian Malone • Catherine Banchero and Stephen K. Malshuk • Jana Mandic • Dr. James E. Marcia • Dr. and Mrs. Edgar K. Marcuse • Michael and Susan Martin • Denise Mauldin • Judy McBroom • Sarah McCoy and Jim Buchanan « • Lesley McGalliard and Rich Layman • Margaret McGraw • James McIntire and Christina Koons l • Therissa McKelvey and Heli Roiha • SEATTLE MEN’SJUNE CHORUS 22 & 23 McCAW HALL † = Education & Community Engagement Donor H= Opera Star Monthly Donor ^ = Encore Society Member l= SOWING Circle Member ³= Wagner and More Member

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Aida 27 INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONT.

Byron and Pauline Anderson • Carlton C. Anderson • Dr. J. Martin Anderson and Ms. Lynn Gabriel • Leslie Anneliese • In Memory of Robert L. Autrey • In Memory of Joseph S. Axup « • Jere L. Bacharach and Barbara Fudge • Phillip Baldwin and Layne Goldsmith • Kirk Barker • Redmond J. and Suzanne W. Barnett • Ms. Mary Barta • Evelyn and Richard Bateman • Douglas and Maria Bayer † • Alan and Sherry Bennett • Robert Bergman • Janice Berlin³ • Mr. and Mrs. Alan Black • Rebecca Black • Verle M. Bleese • Barry Booher and Mary Ellen Olander • Joseph Borden and Sara Marks • Mr. Alan Boyd • Sandra Boyd † ^ • John Brazel • Bonita and David Brewer • Marilyn Brockman • Gilbert and Mary Ann Brokaw • Julia Buck • Lydia Budak and Bruce Kincy • Carl Bunje and Patricia Costello • Gloria G. Burch • Roger K. Burk and Meg Murch • Rosemary P. Burkhart • Kent R. Burnham « • John Butler • Corinne A. Campbell ^ • Irene Campbell † • Joe and Dorothy Canavan • Kati Cardea • Cynthia Carlson • Jeff Carnevali • Allen Clark • Elaine and Eric Clark • Heinke Clark ^ ³ • Drs. Sterling and Sandra Clarren • Jack Clay • Adelle and Monte Clements • Bruce and Mary-Louise Colwell • Rachel Crum • Robert Cumbow • Dennis and Judith Cunneen • John Cusick and Christi McGinley • Bob and Wendy Darby • Christine Davis • The late Jane and David R. Davis • Thomas DeBoer and Durga Doriasamy • Ann De Lancey • Wendy H. del Valle • Mary Dickinson • Clinton Diener and Diane Lasko † • Corinne Dixon • Johanna and Bill Dock « • Steven Driscoll • Patricia Dubrow † ^ ³ • Lauren Dudley • Glenn and Bertha Eades « • Ian and Maria Einman • Julie Elliott • Russell Elliott † « • William and Erin Ellis • Dr. and Mrs. Milton T. English • Barbara Feasey and Bill Bryant • Judith Z. Feigin and Colin Faulkner • Victor and Patricia Feltin • Gerald B. Folland • Stockton and Janice Forrest ^ • Gregory and Kathleen Fowler l • Jim Fridley and Elaine Scott • Joyce Ferm³ • Ms. Patricia Gelles • Genevra Gerhart • Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbons ^ • Dirk Giseburt and Marilyn Stall • Adam Goldin • Dr. Jeffrey Norman Golub • Claire and Michael Gordon ^ • Janet M. Graeber³ • Margaret Griffiths «l • Karlie and Christopher Gross • John and Amy Gunnar • Laura Haas • Richard and Diane Haelsig • Kristi Hafner • Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Pete Hale • Catherine Haley • John and Donna Hamilton • Steven T. Haney • Wolfram and Linda Hansis • Dr. Geraldine A Hashisaki † • Gerald K. Hauge • Candy Havens • Richard L. Hay • Janice Hayes « • Mr. and Mrs. Jahn R. Hedberg • Jean M. Large and Fred F. Herzberg • Martin and Kathryn Hoffer • Charlie and Nancy Hogan • Dr. Cynthia C. Holdren and Mr. Robert A. Gold • In Honor of Norm Hollingshead • Jana C. Hollingsworth « ³ • William Hoppin ^ • Gerald and Gladys Hoshijo • Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Houston III • Robert Howell and Jackie Bardsley • Pamela Hughes and Robert Munoz • Janet and Steve Hunter • Bruce and Judy Hutchison • Duke and Brenda Jackson • Dr. Robert Janes and Jonna Kaplan • Renan Jeffereis and Gail Kaminishi • Warren and Mary Jane Jessop • Clarence and Rosa Johnson • Dave and Stephanie Twigg • Jeaneen C. Jones • Ken and Karen Jones • Gilbert Joynt • Michael and Nancy Kappelman • Donna Gabriel Kaufman • Marlyn and Gordon Keating • Margaret Keenan • Kathryn Kennedy • George E. and Mary P. Kenny • Daniel Kerlee and Carol Wollenberg • Nancy J. King • Joyce and Roger Kirk • Mitchell Knox • Richard Koch • Robert H. Koehler • Laura and Scott Kosinski • Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kremers • Kathy Kreps • Janet Kusler and Mary Pat Connors • Melissa Lattimore

† = Education & Community Engagement Donor H= Opera Star Monthly Donor ^ = Encore Society Member l= SOWING Circle Member ³= Wagner and More Member

28 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season • Gordon D. Lazerte • M. Adler and M. Lebas • Margaret Leiberton and Dr. R. Venkatesan • Gerald Lim and Bruce Gross • Stanton J. and Lucille Linden • Heidemarie Lundblad • Susan Machler • Ellen Mack Premier Residential and Edward Gomez • Robert Mack • Claire Madsen • Edith Maffeo • Patricia A. Magnuson • Ann Manly Retirement Since 1987 • Jean Manwaring • Paul and Yaffa Maritz • Paul and Mary Jo Martin • James Martinek • Kathleen Maryatt • Michael and Rosemary Mayo • Kathryn McAuley • D. P. M. McCann • David McClure ^ • Diane McDade • Mr. and Mrs. James P. McGough • George and Sharon Bertsch • Ernie and Melissa McIntyre • Brian and Lillian W. McKee • Dr. William McKee • Karen and Rick McMichael³ • Kelly A. Meagher • Anne Meeker • John and Martha Melcher • James and Karen Mhyre • Abraham Miller • Barbara and Jim Miller • Bruce and Elizabeth Miller † • Mrs. Carolyn Miller ^ • Howard and Catherine Miller • Ernesto Munoz • Don and Lynn Murphy • James W. and Pamela Murray • Eunice Nakao and Roy Tribelhorn † ^ ³ • Andrew Naugle and Corley Hughes • Kirsten Nesholm • Marilyn W. Newland • Susan H. Nivert • Lois H. North † • Craig Norton and John French • Re–imagine your to–do list. Vivian Oehler • Pamela A. Okano ^ • Joan Ostendorff • Debbie Pabst • Soo Park and Jeff Rosenfeld³ • Kathryn A. Pearson • Dr. Mary Lee Peters • Mr. Don and Ms. Sue Phillips • Dr. Zaiga Alksne Phillips « • Era Living is here to help make checking off Kathleen Pierce • Doris Pieroth • Julie C. Pifer • Mary Pigott • Mr. Donald Pogoloff • Vicki L. Pogorelc • ALL of your retirement goals a breeze. Sylvia B. Pollack and Molly McGee • Lynda and Dan Porter « • Stephen Porter • Suzanne Powell • Ken Visit one of our eight innovative Independent Powers • Jack and Carolynn Prelutsky • Carol Ann and Thomas Quinsey • Fred Rasp • Buddy Ratner and Cheryl Cromer-Ratner • Russell and Julia Reid and Assisted Living communities across Seattle, • Jane Remsberg and the late Jerome Anderson • Steven and Fredrica Rice • Jan Richards • Sheri Renton, and the Eastside today! Richardson and Rick Lappin • Nancy Ritzenthaler and Albert Odmark Jr. • Joyce C. and Saul Rivkin ^ • Richard Robbins • Angela Roesler-Lombardi • Check out eraliving.com to learn more Roman Rogalski • The late Arnold and Rosalyn Rom • Lawrence R. Ross • Marguerite Russell • Jesse S. « • Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Salzer • Jean Sanders • Carl Sanders • James L. Schindler ^ • Eckhard Schipull • Mrs. Chella Schmidt • Garry and Ruth Schneider • Jean E. Schweitzer³ • Charles and Maria Schweizer • Virginia Senear and the late Allen Senear ^ • Adam Sheldon • Craig and Nancy Shumate • Bernard and Susan Silbernagel • Stephen Silha • Susan Simons • WHETHER IT’S A Douglas Smith and Stephanie Ellis-Smith • Susanne Snortland • Stephanie Solien • David and Jannie Spain • Sonia Spear • Shannon and Donna Stafford • Carlyn Kaiser Stark • Alan and Bonnie Steele • Anne Steele • Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stephanus • Lisa and John Stewart • Robert Stewart and Harriet Winkelman • Howard and Vivienne Strickler • Kristina Susser • M. and H. Sussman • Jane Sylvester • James Tanner • Pamela and Ronald Taylor • Joe N. Terteling • Tamlyn P. Thomas « • C. Rhea and OR A Wendy Thompson • Patricia Thorpe • Gertrud Tobiason • Arthur and Louise Torgerson • Nanette Toyoshima • John and Anne Trench « • Harold and Helen Tukey • Marjorie and Thomas Tyler • Edith Ulatoski « • James and Karen Unkefer ^ • Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Vail • Donn Van Dyke and Theresa Dyke • Ken Van Hyning • Alice and Bill Van Pelt « • Dallas and Shirley Viall • David Wachter • Betty L. Wagner ^ • Cynthia Walk • Jost Wanden • Judith Warshal and Wade Sowers ^ • Carolyn Wasteneys HEAR IT ALL • The late Lyle and Stephanie Waterman • Raleigh Watts ^ • Julie and Mike Weisbach • Anita Weissberg AT TOWN HALL « • Richard D. Weller • John and Gerlinde Whetzell • Steven and Gail Wish « • Mark and Judy Wittlinger « • Frank and Virginia Wyland • Albert and Angelina Yen • Dan Young and Camille Minogue • Nancy and Stanley Zeitz • Christian and Joyce Zobel •

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Aida 29 Big comfort. INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONT. Beverly and the late Phillip Brazeau • Thomas and Virginia Brewer • Alec and Maddy Brindle • Dr. Boyce Tiny carbon footprint. Burdick • Melanie A. Burton • Lisa Bury and John R. Taylor † ^ l • April Cameron • Betty R. Carter ^ ³ • Carolyn Chawla ^ ³ • Conni and Doug Clarke • Dr. Allen Colic • Theodore and Patricia Collins • Carol Handcrafted in Seattle with and Carl Corbin ^ • Sandra and Richard Counts • Collett Cox • Jan and Jack Creighton • James Crouse All organic, all natural materials. and Lee Oatey-Crouse • Greg and Gina Crumbaker • Gavin Cullen and David Jamieson • Stephen L. and Joan Cunha • Peter DeLuca • John J. Demakas • Blair and Laura Dillaway • Duane and Laura Eichelberger • Helene Ellner • Michael Emanuel • Laura and Robert Emmerichs • John Erickson • Glauco Ferrari • Jack and Marsha Firestone ^ • Peggy O’Brien Fogliano • Steve and Susan Ford • Susan G. Ford and Geoffrey Ogle • Dean and Mary Fournier • Jim Fox • Donald and Ann Frothingham • Ruth Gerberding • Deborah Giles • Steven Given and Gloria Reeg • Peter Goldman and Martha Jane Kongsgaard • Glen Gould and Bunny Laden ^ • Kristopher K. Gould • Patricia Grogan • Richard H. Haase • Kristina Haight « • Mr. and Mrs. David Haley • Richard M. Halffman • Samuel and Catherine Hardy • Dr. H. Hasche-Kluender and H. Shahri • Dr. and Mrs. Fred I. Hasegawa • Hans and Heidi Herrmann • Drs. Raquel and Russell Hicks • Andrew and Delney Hilen • B. Lane Hill • Terry and Jane Hipolito « • Alan and Judy Hodson • Michael R. Huber and Danielle E. LaVilla ^ • Dr. Gary and Janice Hudak • John and Annick

SINCE 19 8 2 Impert³ • Robert C. Jenkins ^ • Charles E. and Joan Johnson • Martha Noerr and T. Jeffrey Keane • Travis and Suzanne Keeler • Dong Kim and Rebecca Banset Natural Beds • Dan and Pat Kinney • W. M. Kleinenbroich • Albert and Elizabeth Kobayashi • Alyssa Kreider • Eric fremont • bellevue • soaringheart.com and Janice Lamers ^ • Don and Kristi Larson • John and Joyce O’Connell • Mark P. Lutz • Robert Mack • Duncan Maclean • Jon Magnussen • Christopher Maley • Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Mandelkorn • Fowler Martin and Barbara Warren • Steve and Estela Martinez • John and Mary Ellen Matthews • Barbara J. Mauer • Louise McAllister • Dorothy E. McBride • Steven McCarty • Renate McVittie • Gunda and Uwe Meissner • Greg Meldahl ^ ³ • Dolly and Dave Milkowski • Heidi Munzinger and John Shott • Andrew Murphy and Michelle Duffy • Diana Neely • Sharon L. Nelson • Ralph and Wanda Nuxoll ^ • John W. O’Meara • Shane and Janet Peterson • Jocelyn Phillips and Warren Bakken † ³ • Peggy Phillips • Karen M. Place • Steven Poole • Ryan Porter • Edward A. and Eleonore Pottenger • Lynn Prunhuber and David Stobaugh • Megan and Greg Pursell « ^ ³ • Catherine Ramsey and Thomas Ball • Chris Randall • Dennis Reichenbach, MD • Cecilia Paul and Harry Reinert • Braiden Rex- Johnson and Spencer A. Johnson ^ ³ • Richard and Nancy Robblee • Paul L. Rowe and R. Michael Sereno • Kevin Ruddell and Heather Kroll • Ron and Susan Runyon • Joanna Ryan and Rebecca Ross † • Betsy R. and Jason Schneier, MD • Doug and Lisa A TRANSFORMATION FULL OF SURPRISES. Shaeffer • Lynn Albert and Kathryn Olson Sharp • Jane and John Simpson • Christopher and Cameron Snow • Yana Solovyeva and Igor Zverev • Sarah In 2016, Bayview embarked on an ambitious remodel of Soutter • Cindy and Peter Sprenger † « • Kathleen Stamm³ • Jane and Alec Stevens ^ • Ann and Daniel our world-class, 62+ Life Plan Community located in Queen Streissguth • Frederick B. Strom • Marvin Theimer Anne and now we’re ready to give you a sneak peek! Ask us • Dennis Tierney and Grace Grant • Thomas and Lisa Tocher • Julie Trautmann • Joan Underwood • about our upcoming transformational events for 2018. Manijeh Vail • William A. Vance • Barbara and John Ward • Katherine and Rob Watson • Julie Wieringa ^ • Kenneth and Rosemary Willman • Pat Wilson • Find out more (206) 284-7330 BayviewSeattle.org Jerry and Nancy Worsham •

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30 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season CROWN DONOR SOCIETY EMERALD $5,000–$7,499 Anonymous (10) † « ^ • Pamela and the late Dr. Harold Amoss • Steve and Bonnie Baker • Peter and Jane Barrett • Ralph and Catherine Bauman • Lynly Beard³ • Dr. Ronald J. and Ruth Beck • Ellen Bierman « • Neil M. and Kathleen Bogue ^ • John and the late Joyce Bozeat • Stephen Brenner • Gary Bromberg « • Brian Bross and Bonnie Daniels • Cy and Kathleen Butler • Karen Carlson-Iffert and Jena Marie Myers³ • Gayle and Michael Charlesworth † « ³ • Gerry and Fran Conley • Joan and Frank Conlon • Dow Constantine and Shirley Carlson • George and Carolyn Cox • Marc and Maud Daudon • Suzanne DeWitt and Ari Steinberg • David and Helén Dichek † • Tom and Diane Dickinson • Lois Gamble Duncan and George Rolfe • Jeanne E and Michael Milligan • Carolyn and Lindsey Echelbarger • Kristina M. Erickson • Adam and Emily Fountain • Ernest and Elizabeth Scott Frankenberg ^ • Maureen Frisch l • Nina Fuller • Mike Gigante • Ben Goetter and Kathryn Hinsch • Phyllis Golden • Brian and Lynn Grant • Mary Hale • Paul and Becky Haley • Jenny Hartley ^ ³ • Catherine and the late Frederick Hayes • Terrill and Jennifer Hendrickson • Peter Hiatt • Bernard Evans and the late Martha Himber • Connie and Dan Hungate • Linda L. James † • The Janecke Family † • Marshall and Kelly Johnson • Jeanne Kanach • H. David Kaplan † ^ • Keith Keyt • Ed Kim • The late Margaret Dean Kleyn † • Jon and Eva LaFollette • Dr. Brian A. LaMacchia • Aidan Lang and Linda Kitchen • Jeanne Marie and the late Rhoady Lee • Carla and Don Lewis • Henry Li • Kathleen Lofstedt and Susan Lofstedt • Dr. Lois Lowden-Lunde • Rebecca and Laird Malamed † • E. Ann and Richard E. Marks • William B. Maschmeier and Patricia Haggerty ^ • Peter A. Mathisen • William and Anna Maynard • Terry McCarthy • Dr. and Mrs. John McFatridge • Mr. and Mrs. Dean A. MAY 17 & 20 McManus † • Jerry Meyer and Nina Zingale • Ann H. Milam^ ³ • Donald and Linda Miller • Richard Mills and Karen Covington³ • Karen Rose Mitchell • Paul and the late Patricia Mitchell • Egon and Laina Molbak • Jens Molbak • Joseph and Danielle PROKOFIEV Monaghan • Sue Montgomery • Walter C. Moore and Susanne M. Forderer • Christopher L. Myers and Judith Schoenecker ^ • Beth Naczkowski • John W. Nemanich, M.D. and Ellendee Pepper, M.D. • John F. ROMEO & JULIET and Laurel Nesholm ^ • Susan and Gary Neumann • Lev and Isabella Novik • Diana C. and Angela C. Oberti • Gordon H. Orians • Mary and D. Pat Patterson • Gayle Peach • Barbara B. Peterson • Judy Pigott l • Carolyn J. Purnell and Wes C. Uhlman Karina Canellakis, conductor • Douglass and Katherine Raff • Mary Lou Reed Efe Baltacıgil, cello • Nicholas Roberts and Yvonne Chang • Frances Rogers and the late Fred Rogers • Joy Rogers and Seattle Symphony Bob Parker • Koryn Rolstad l • Cornelius and Penny Rosse † ^ ³ • Ivan and Helen Rouzanov • James T. DVOŘÁK: The Wild Dove and Barbara Russell ^ • Irwin and the late Barbara Sarason ^ • Peggy Savlov • Paul and Terri Schaake HAYDN: Cello Concerto in D major • Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Scheetz • Janet Sears « PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2 ^ ³ • Dr. Anita Shaffer • Janet Stanton and the late Arthur Hurd • Carolann and Gary Steinhoff • Charles Shakespeare’s tragedy of young love and family honor, rendered and Delphine Stevens • R. Patton Swaim • Duane and Barbara Swank ^ • The late N. Donn Talenti and in the universal language of dance, inspired Prokofiev’s most the late Julian Patrick³ • Jennifer Thill • Beryl A. impassioned and romantic music. Seattle Symphony’s Principal Thompson ^ • Ian L. Thompson, M.D. ^ • Evelyn M. Troughton ^ ³ • Terrence Turner³ • Case van Rij • Cello Efe Baltacıgil takes on Haydn’s enriching Cello Concerto. Vilma Vojta • In Memory of Frank and Mary Iaconetti • Bill and Carol Warren ^ ³ • Ruth and Todd Warren Part of the citywide • Jerry and Carol Whitfield • Kathryn Williams • Mary A. and David L. Williams

SAPPHIRE $7,500–$9,999 Anonymous (2) ^ ³ Joshua and Megan Barnard SEATTLESYMPHONY.ORG Brenda Bruns, M.D. and Richard Deininger The late Norma Cugini Karina Canellakis’ performances are generously underwritten by Eric and Margaret Rothchild. Laurie and William Daniel ^ Efe Baltacıgil’s performances are generously underwritten by Patricia and Jon Rosen. Kenneth Duncan and Tanya Parish Better Hearing and Speech Month Sponsor: Marc D. and Maria Erlitz Carol and Philip Fortuna Diana Gale and Jerry Hillis ^ Dennis Gibb

Aida 31 INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONT. COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS The following cumulative gifts of $500 and more were Dr. M. Elizabeth Halloran l James and Wendy Cullen ^ made to Seattle Opera or the Endowment for Seattle Drs. Mary and Marvin Hoffert Sandra B. Dunn Opera between July 1, 2016, and March 14, 2018. John and Pamela Jolley William S. Etnyre ^ ³ Andrea C. Lewis Robert Fries and Debra Dahlen IN HONOR OF: Lex Lindsey and Lynn Manley John Goodfellow David Mattson and the late Leslie Mattson ^ Paul Goodrich and Shannon Sperry Carole Ellison by Caroline McCullam Dr. Martin L. Greene and Kathleen Wright Dina Wampold Lillian C. McDermott Jeffrey and Rosario Hanna ^ Stafford and Louise Miller † ³ l Hylton and Lawrence Hard Speight Jenkins by Drs. Lester and Keiko Permut Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hedreen Patricia McCann Lori and Bill Price Adrian and Jane Hobden by Janet and Thomas Seery J. Marilyn Holstad ^ Aidan Lang Rob Clark Mr. and Mrs. James Solimano Victoria Ivarsson Norm Hollingshead Judy Tsou and David Carlson † Darrell and the late Ruth Jackson Hans H. van der Velden Erika Nesholm Jean Stark by Dr. and Mrs. Mike Waring Tom and Gretchen Puentes † Lind Family Foundation Fund David and Romayne Watt Anne M. Redman ^ Norman Weeks Dr. Lupe Salazar and Barry Bolding Maryanne Tagney by Wayne Wisehart Dr. Jay D. Sprenger with Stephen A. Sprenger † Lisa Bury and John R. Taylor ³ Jeff Wood and Diane Summerhays Stephen A. Sprenger † ^ Deborah Senn Ev Trout DIAMOND $10,000–$14,999 Jim and Camille Uhlir Moya Vazquez by Anonymous (3) ^ ³ • Richard R. and Susan Winokur and Paul Leach Lisa Bury and John R. Taylor Constance Albrecht † Kim A. Anderson SILVER $25,000–$49,999 Diane Wong and Nelson Dong by The late Ronald L. Barclay Anonymous (4) † ^ Diana H. Gale and Jerry Hillis John Bates and Carolyn Corvi Chap and Eve Alvord Paula Begoun Warren and Anne Anderson IN MEMORY OF: Jay and Carol Bowditch Eileen M. Birge³ Milkana and Colin Brace Jonathan Caves and Patricia Blaise-Caves³ Tom Archbold by Dr. Joseph and Barbara Buchman Marshall and Jane Brown ^ † Barbara Archbold William B. and Ann S. Burstiner † ^ ³ Heidi Charleson Susan Buske † ³ l Dr. Susan E. Detweiler and the late Betty Arfin by Drs. Darlene and Gregory Chan ^ Dr. Alexander Clowes ^ ³ Barbara Maduell Steven and Judith Clifford Robert and Loretta Comfort † Charles and Sandra Cossé ^ David and Linda Cornfield Nathaniel Averyt by John Delo and Elizabeth Stokes ^ ³ Christopher and Carolyn Eagan † ³ Anonymous (3) Michael and Natalie de Maar Richard and Mary Beth Gemperle ^ ³ Stephen Anderson Stuart and Joanne Depina Natalie Gendler † ^ ³ Denny Burda Tim Dreyling Lyn and Jerry Grinstein Park Tudor School Fourth Grade Families Michael G. Dryfoos and Ilga Jansons ^ ³ Eric Hawley and Gwen Lowery l Leslie Giblett ^ Dr. Kennan Hollingsworth ^ ³ Beatrice and Arlene Berlin by Merrie Good Ron Hosogi and Marla Beck Janice Berlin Dave and Cheryl Hadley Geraldine Lindsey and Don Froomer ^ Margaret Haggerty † Mr. Everil Loyd Jr. ^ Dr. Alexander Clowes by Ann and Glen Hiner Susan MacGregor Coughlin and John Lauber † ³ Dr. Susan E. Detweiler Michael and Zhenya Hyman Bruce R. McCaw Bruce E.H. Johnson and Sandra E. Davis Susan and Furman Moseley Barbara Bye Goesling by Frances J. Kwapil ^ Brendan Murphy Stephen Anderson Kenton Lipham Gavin Lambie l Bill and Sally Neukom Anne DeBruyn Jay Rockey Jay and Linda Lapin James and Sherry Raisbeck ^ Joshua and Pam Green Suzanne Sarason Winnie and Ven T. Lee³ Jeff and Martha Sherman Gerald Grinstein William Wilton Marli Iverson Dale and Shirley Martin John Sullivan and Paula Stokes Marcella McCaffray Joan and the late Craig Watjen³ Martha Himber by Sarah Navarre ^ ³ Judith A. Whetzel ^ ³ Bernard Evans Linda Nordstrom Steven C. Phelps ^ GOLD $50,000–$99,999 Frank and Mary Iaconetti by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Purdy ^ Toby Bright and Nancy Ward ^ Anonymous Alice and Dick Rapasky Gary and Parul Houlahan³ Dana Rasmussen ^ Gene and Jean Stark The 40th anniversary of Melvyn Poll’s performance Jonathan Rosoff and Kristin Winkel Jay and Susanne Wakefield ^ of the role of Lt. B. F. Pinkerton in Seattle Opera’s Eric and Margaret Rothchild 1977 production of Puccini’s by Matthew Segal and Corrie Greene GENERAL DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Rosalind B. Poll Rose M. Southall ^ ³ $100,000–$249,999 John Starbard ^ Anonymous ^ Sam and Peggy by Donald and Gloria Swisher ^ Brian Marks and Carol Maione Fran Siciliano and Kirk Johnson Russell F. and Sarah M. Tousley ^ Barbara Stephanus Moya Vazquez ^ ³ l Tagney Jones Family Fund at Seattle Foundationl Kenneth L. Schubert Jr. by Sally Anne West³ Roger, Mary, and Barbara Hames Virginia and the late Bagley Wright $250,000–$499,999 Jill and Bruce Sanchez Scott and Jenny Wyatt l Lenore Hanauer Ann P. Wyckoff Margaret E. Wagner by PLATINUM CIRCLE George Wagner BRONZE $15,000–$24,999 Anonymous ^ † = Education & Community Engagement Donor Lenice Wendorf by Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Aikens † ³ H= Opera Star Monthly Donor Marian and Richard Baldy Linda and Tom Allen ^ ³ ^ = Encore Society Member Jack and Connie Bloxom ^ ³ Ki-Chan Yoo by l= SOWING Circle Member Janice C. Condit ^ The Packia Raj and Yoo Family ³= Wagner and More Member

32 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season YOUR SUPPORT: LIVE ON THE MAINSTAGE!

Express your passion for Seattle Opera by sponsoring a production, artist, event, or program that resonates with you. Get to know the artists and the behind-the- scenes work that bring your favorite opera productions to life!

Customized sponsorship benefits make for a truly unforgettable experience. Contact Donor Services for more information at 206.389.7669 or [email protected]. VANDERWEIT © JONATHAN

Toby Bright and Nancy Ward meet backstage with singers Ginger and Marina Costa-Jackson during Così fan tutte.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PRODUCER’S CIRCLE Through a multi-year Annual Fund (NEW!) commitment of $100,000 or more, Seattle The Producer’s Circle recognizes Opera’s most visionary supporters help realize donors who have made a three- an unbounded vision for Seattle Opera’s future. year Annual Fund commitment of Leadership Circle membership gives you $60,000–$99,999. This new tier premium recognition, provides personalized of customized giving brings more access to your opera company, and allows you possibilities than ever before to to create a lasting impact on the art you love. ensure the present and future of your opera company. Make your pledge We give profound thanks to the following today and enjoy memorable behind- Leadership Circle members (as of March 22, the-scenes experiences with Seattle 2018): Opera! Toby Bright and Nancy Ward We are so grateful for the following Eric Hawley and Gwen Lowery Producer’s Circle members (as of Gary and Parul Houlahan March 22, 2018): Carol Maione and Brian Marks Nesholm Family Foundation Christopher and Carolyn Eagan William and Sally Neukom Jeff and Martha Sherman James and Sherry Raisbeck Sally Anne West Eugene and Jean Stark Maryanne Tagney and David Jones True-Brown Foundation Jay and Susanne Wakefield Gail and William Weyerhaeuser Ann P. Wyckoff

Aida 33 INSTITUTIONAL DONORS VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING Seattle Opera is exceedingly grateful for the following donations of $500 $25,000 and more and more made between July 1, 2016, and March 22, 2018. The impact of The SOWING Circle these organizations and individuals keeps opera and the arts thriving in Gemperle Holiday Soiree our community. $5,000–$7,499 $1,000,000 and more Seattle Opera Guild—Amici Preview Group Seattle Opera Foundation Seattle Opera Guild—Magnolia/Queen Anne Preview Group $500,000–$999,999 Wagner and More—New York City Trip Seattle Opera Guild in memory of $3,000–$4,999 Marian E. Lackovich and Captain Louis J. Lackovich Seattle Opera Guild—Lakeside Preview Group $250,000–$499,999 $1,500–$2,999 Nesholm Family Seattle Opera Guild—Allegro Preview Foundation Group Seattle Opera Guild—Bellini Preview $100,000–$249,999 Group Seattle Opera Guild—Mercer Island Anonymous Preview Group $1,000–$1,499 C.E. Stuart Ann and Gordon Charitable Trust Getty Foundation Seattle Opera Guild—Parties and Previews Seattle Opera Guild—Vivace Preview Group Tagney Jones True-Brown Family Fund Foundation $500–$999 Opera Plus—Horizon House $50,000–$99,999

The Chisholm John Graham Foundation Foundation MATCHING GIFTS Adobe • Aetna Foundation • Bank of America • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • The Boeing $25,000–$49,999 Company • Bright Funds Foundation • Cambria

Peach Trimble Health Solutions • Charles Schwab Foundation Foundation Fund • Chevron • Costco Wholesale • D.A. Davidson • Eli Lilly and Co. • Expedia Inc. • Exxon-Mobile $15,000–$24,999 $1,000–$1,499 • Frontstream • General Electric • Google • Ned and Kayla Skinner Arts Enrichment Fund Colymbus Foundation • Educational Legacy IBM • Jay-Kelley • Johnson & Johnson • Macy’s, Costco Wholesale Fund • Leathercare, Inc. • NBBJ • The Reed Inc. • The Meredith Corporation Foundation McClure Firm • The Seattle Foundation: Poncho • Microsoft Corporation • Morgan Stanley $10,000–$14,999 Legacy Fund • Nordstrom Matching • NRG Energy, Inc. • Ackerly Excellence Fund • The Dabney Point Fund Quaker Hill Foundation • Salesforce.org • The • Envestnet | Tamarac • The Foster Foundation Seattle Foundation • Shell Oil Company • • Janet Wright Ketcham Foundation • Norman DONOR ADVISED FUNDS The following organizations provide funding Starbucks • State Farm Companies Foundation Archibald Charitable Foundation • Nuckols-Keefe through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)— • Texas Instruments • Verity Solutions Family Foundation • U.S. Bank Foundation charitable vehicles that offer flexibility in supporting your favorite causes with $5,000–$9,999 favorable tax benefits. Anonymous • Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. OFFICIAL IN-KIND PARTNERS • Firestone Family Foundation • The Hot Ayco Charitable Foundation • BNY Mellon Chocolate Fund • Lease Crutcher Lewis • Charles Charitable Gift Fund • The Boston Foundation Maxfield and Gloria F. Parrish Foundation • • Community Foundation of Utah • The Richard B. and Barbara B. Odlin Foundation Dallas Foundation • Fidelity Charitable Gift • Thurston Charitable Foundation • The Peg Fund • Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund • and Rick Young Foundation • Tucker Family Inland Northwest Community Foundation • Foundation Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle • The Mennonite Foundation • Northern Trust $3,000–$4,999 Charitable Giving Program • Oklahoma Fales Foundation Trust • Wyman Youth Trust City Community Foundation • The Oregon IN-KIND DONORS Community Foundation • The Rotary Chateau Ste. Michelle • Cossé International $1,500–$2,999 Foundation • Saint Paul Foundation • The ArtsLEAF • Peter F. Donnelly Merit Fund • Saratoga Charitable Foundation • Schwab Securities • Garvey Schubert and Barer • Madden Associates • D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Fund • The Seattle Foundation Richard and Mary Beth Gemperle • Nellis Kim • Charitable Trust • Pacific Coast Feather Company • Silicon Valley Community Foundation • . . • PRCN Foundation SkyOpera Fund • Stratocent KUOW 94.9 FM • M A C Cosmetics • Todd Hood Families Charitable Fund • U.S. Technologies Perkins Coie • Talking Rain Charitable Gift Trust • Vanguard Charitable

34 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season SEATTLE OPERA FOUNDATION

Eulalie “Lee” Lee’s love for opera began when she was a girl, listening to Texaco opera broadcasts on the radio. Schneider created the She experienced her first live opera during college, Eulalie Schneider when she convinced a girlfriend to join her to see La traviata at the Met in New York City. As they waited Fund for Artistic for tickets, the performance sold out and the box Excellence in 2012 to office closed. Undeterred, Lee went to the backstage door and told the guard that they were writing an support Seattle Opera's essay on “backstage at the opera” and might they artistic endeavors on have a tour? The pair were warmly welcomed and an annual basis. were brought backstage to watch La traviata from the wings. She was given a personal tour from Master Electrician Henry Hardecker. The staff were so taken with Lee’s passion for opera that that they invited her to return as a supernumerary for La bohème. Opera has brought Lee so much joy throughout her life that she wants to make sure Seattle Opera thrives for future generations. In 2012, Lee established the Eulalie Schneider Fund for Artistic Excellence in conjunction with a larger gift to support the capital project and major operating support. The endowed fund is particularly meaningful to Lee because her gift provides annual artistic support in perpetuity so Seattle Opera has resources to bring you artists whose voices send shivers down your spine and delight you throughout the season. Seattle Opera is incredibly grateful to Lee for her abiding support for our programs and our ambitions of artistic excellence.

ENDOWMENT FOR SEATTLE OPERA Gifts to the Endowment for Seattle Opera support our long-term vision for sustainability and secure your legacy. The endowment is managed by the Seattle Opera Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) organization that holds and invests funds on behalf of Seattle Opera. On an annual basis the Foundation trustees determine an amount to be distributed to Seattle Opera for general operations and, in the case of income on restricted funds, for the purposes designated by the donors at the time of the gifts. Gifts to the Endowment for Seattle Opera are as special and unique as your individual charitable goals. To learn how you can be a bright part of Seattle Opera’s future, email us at [email protected] or visit seattleopera.org/legacy.

YOUR INCREASED ANNUAL FUND GIFT TO SEATTLE OPERA BEFORE JUNE 30 WILL BE MATCHED 1:1 UP TO $400,000. To show you how deeply we care about Seattle Opera and the value it adds to our community, we will donate a challenge grant to match new and increased gifts to the Annual Fund (up to $400,000) by June 30, 2018. Please consider supporting your Seattle Opera today. —The Seattle Opera Foundation Board, your stewards of the Endowment. SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/GIVE

Aida 35 THE GOAL IS WITHIN REACH! Join together with Seattle Opera to help create a welcoming space for the community, opera fans of all ages, and visitors from around the world.

It was only 11 months ago that Lease Crutcher Lewis, the general contractor for Seattle Opera’s new building, broke ground on our new home. In that time, rehearsal rooms, the costume shop, classrooms, and administrative offices have taken shape. This building is already buzzing with activity, and we are thrilled to be on schedule for a company-wide move-in starting in September 2018.

Seattle Opera at the Center is our home for making opera. The Ticket Office will be accessible from Mercer, and Tagney Jones Hall will host a variety of public programs. Imagine coming to our new building to take a libretto-writing course or being in the audience for a young singer giving an afternoon concert. The possibilities in our new building will be endless.

With 91% of the funds raised, our project is on track, but we need the community’s help to finish the campaign successfully. Did you know that everyone who donates $5,000 or more will be honored with a tile on our gratitude wall in the new building? © NBBJ

INTERESTED IN MAKING A GIFT?

CALL 206.389.7669 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION.

36 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season Above: Outside of the new civic home as of March 16, 2018. Photo © Philip Newton. Inset: Artistic rendering of the new building © NBBJ, Rendering by MOTYW

Above: Inside of the new education space as of January 29, 2018. Photo © NBBJ. Inset: Artistic rendering of the education space © NBBJ, Rendering by MOTYW.

Aida 37 Lex’s own musical talent leaned more toward playing guitar in a hard rock band, HONORING but he and Lynn love opera, and they have been Seattle Opera subscribers for THE LEGACY 20 years. They are also directors of the Chisholm Foundation, a private charitable OF LEONTYNE foundation founded by Alexander Chisholm, which focuses on educational initiatives, in Mississippi as well as in PRICE Seattle. Lex Lindsey grew up in But here in Seattle in 2018, Lex and Lynn have been doing some creative thinking. Laurel, Mississippi, in a To honor the legacy of their longtime family that had a special friend, the Chisholm Foundation made a gift in support of the Leontyne Price bond with Leontyne Community Stage. Located in Tagney Price and the Price Jones Hall, this modular stage will be an adaptive resource for a multitude of family. When he first incredible opera experiences. The Tagney heard Leontyne sing, he Jones Hall will be a true multi-purpose thought her voice—that community space—sometimes we’ll use the stage for youth opera, sometimes we’ll volume!—might blow fold up that stage for more classroom At the time, Price wasn’t yet a world space. out the windows of the famous soprano. She wasn’t yet the first family home they called African American to earn the fees of the How fitting then that Lex and Lynn have lead singers at the Metropolitan Opera; not only decided to name a gift after the “Green Barn.” she hadn’t yet been photographed for Leontyne Price, but that the gift will be the cover of Time magazine. She was the place where Seattle Opera’s educators still young. She was getting her start. Her will do what Lex’s own grandmother did parents were not wealthy, but were both with a very young Leontyne Price. This disciplined and loving. (Leontyne still is the stage where our educators will be thinks her mother had a better voice than encouraging young people to find their she herself does.) voice, encouraging them to use it. Some of these young singers may very well go on Price’s first piano teacher recognized to change the world. her talent—and her extraordinary self- discipline. That piano teacher was Lex When Lex called to tell Leontyne about Lindsey’s grandmother, Elisabeth Wisner naming this stage in her honor, she was Chisholm (known affectionately as thrilled. “Wiz”). And when the KKK telephoned Seattle Opera is deeply grateful to Lex and with threats—this was the 1950s, Lex’s Lynn and the Chisholm Foundation for this grandparents Alexander and Elisabeth profound gift to the future of our company Chisholm were white, Price’s family was and to the lives of so many youth—and to black, and the Klansman later found guilty honor the legacy of a performer who had of conspiring to murder civil rights workers such an enormous impact on the art form lived in town—the family didn’t flinch. we love. “I don’t think my grandparents considered doing anything different,” Lex says. “They had a deep belief that all people were equal in the eyes of God.” Lex and his family have continued their close friendship with the Price family. Leontyne Price sang her favorite spiritual If you have a story you want your gift “This Little Light of Mine” at his Aunt to tell, if you have someone you want Peggy’s funeral. When Price’s brother, a to honor through your giving, please retired Army General, is in Laurel, he often contact us at [email protected]. stops by the “Green Barn” for a visit. Lex We want to hear from you. and his wife, Lynn, visited Leontyne Price just before her ninetieth birthday last year.

38 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season LEARN MORE! Seattle Opera has been hosting informational happy hour events to share more about the project. The next event is:

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018 | 4:30 PM LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS JOBSITE OFFICE | 401 MERCER STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98109 MOTYW by Rendering © NBBJ,

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US.

Above: Raising the beam on December 5, 2017. Photo © Philip Newton THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING DONORS WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED $5,000 OR MORE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2005, AND MARCH 15, 2018.

CORNERSTONE CIRCLE and Ilga Jansons · Ken Duncan and Tanya Paula Black · the late Dr. Jerry Braunstein Eric B. Schmidt and Kristin A. Henderson ($100,000 AND MORE) Parish · Lois Gamble Duncan and George · Beverly Brazeau · Thomas and Virginia · Rachel R. Schneider · Lynn Albert and Anonymous (4) · 4Culture and King County, Rolfe · William S. Etnyre · Ellen Ferguson Brewer · Lydia Budak and Bruce Kincy · Kathryn Olson Sharp · Alan and Bonnie Building For Culture · Richard R. and · Jack M. and Marsha S. Firestone · Robert Melanie A. Burton · Lisa Bury and John R. Steele · Aggie and Chick Sweeney · Donald Constance Albrecht · Chap and Eve Alvord · Fries and Debra Dahlen · Diana H. Gale and Taylor in honor of Tom and Linda Allen · and Gloria Swisher · Christine A. Szabadi Apex Foundation · John Bates and Carolyn Jerry Hillis · Grousemont Foundation · Paul Ellen Cafferty · Jeanne and Jon Cantalini · Carla Tachau Lawrence, in M emory of Corvi · Jack and Connie Bloxom · John and and Becky Haley · M. Elizabeth Halloran · · Joyce Castle · Allen and Janice Clark · Frank and Paula Tachau · Beryl Thompson Joyce Bozeat · Milkana and Colin Brace · Jeffrey and Rosario Hanna · Eric Hawley Frank and Joan Conlon · Carl and Carol · Gertrud Tobiason · Michael Tobiason · Toby Bright and Nancy Ward · Marshall and and Gwen Lowery · Ann and Glen Hiner Corbin · Barbara and James Crutcher · Terrence Turner · Kelly Tweeddale · Joan Jane Brown · The Chisholm Foundation · · Michael and Zhenya Hyman · Robert C. James and Wendy Cullen · Marc and Maud M. Underwood · James and Karen Unkefer Robert and Loretta Comfort · Sandra and Jenkins · Bruce E.H. Johnson and Sandra E. Daudon · Daniel and Carol De Matteis · · Annie Walters · Bill and Carol Warren · the late William Dunn · Chris and Carolyn Davis · H. David Kaplan · Mr. Dong Kim and Mary Dickinson · Clinton Diener and Diane Joan and the late Craig Watjen · Eugene Eagan · The Foster Foundation · Richard Ms. Rebecca Banset · Martha Kongsgaard Lasko · John Donnelly · Zander and Hilary Webb and Marilyn Domoto Webb · Dorothy and Mary Beth Gemperle · Natalie Gendler and Peter Goldman · Najma and Firoz Lalji Doroski · Patricia Dubrow · Abby, Christine, Wendler · Julie and Doug Wieringa · Dr. · John Goodfellow and Barbara Peterson · Dr. Brian A. LaMacchia · Aidan Lang and and Dallas Duell · Glenn and Bertha Antoinette Wills · Carolyn and Vincent · Lenore M. Hanauer · Adrian and Jane Linda Kitchen · Jay and Linda Lapin · Lease Eades · Joan Eklof · Virginia Eschbach · Wirkman · Jerry and Nancy Worsham · Hobden · Dr. Kennan H. Hollingsworth Crutcher Lewis · Jeanne Marie Lee · Ven Judith Z. Feigin and Colin Faulkner · Gerry Virginia Wright · Glen and Cathy Wyatt · · Ron Hosogi and Marla Beck · The Hot and Winnie Lee · Andrea C. Lewis · Susan and Betsy Finkel · Kathleen Fischer and Albert and Angelina Yen · Joanne Young Chocolate Fund · Gary and Parul Houlahan MacGregor Coughlin and John Lauber · Thomas Hart · Adam and Emily Fountain IN-KIND · John Graham Foundation · Joshua Green Fowler W. Martin · D.V. and Ida J. McEachern · Maureen Frisch · Bryant Fujimoto · Gail Cossé International Securities Foundation · Kreielsheimer Remainder Charitable Trust · Karen and Rick McMichael J. Gazda · Ruth Gerberding · Genevra Pacifica Law Group Foundation · Seattle Opera Guild in Memory · Greg Meldahl · Stafford and Louise Miller Gerhart · Deborah Giles and Charles Collins Group, a division of of Marian E. Lackovich and Captain Louis · Richard Mills and Karen Covington · Heidi Simrell · Janet M. Graeber · Lawrence and Campbell & Company J. Lackovich · Everil Loyd Jr. and Joanne Munzinger and John Shott, in honor of Hylton Hard · David and Carole Hardy · Heartland DelBene · Laura Lundgren · M.J. Murdock Linda and Tom Allen · Brendan Murphy · Jenny Hartley · Geraldine Hashisaki · Nels NBBJ Charitable Trust · Marks Family Foundation Sarah Navarre · Wanda and Ralph Nuxoll and Dannielle Haugen · H. Lee Holcomb · · Susan and Furman Moseley · Nesholm · Rosemary Peterson to honor the late Jana C. Hollingsworth · Gerald and Gladys Family Foundation · The Neukom Family · Richard H. Peterson · Steven C. Phelps · Hoshijo · Nyssa Houzenga · Barbara Seattle Opera at the Center has made Norcliffe Foundation · Peach Foundation · Jocelyn Phillips and Warren Bakken · Tom Lynne Jamison and Keith Logan · John and great progress thanks to our volunteer James and Sherry Raisbeck · Margaret and and Gretchen Puentes · Mr. and Mrs. W. Pamela Jolley · Gilla Kaplan · Grace King leadership and project team: Eric Rothchild · Eulalie Schneider · Judith H. Purdy · Megan and Greg Pursell · Anne and Virginia King · Albert and Elizabeth Schoenecker and Christopher L. Myers · M. Redman · Janey Repensek · Cornelius Kobayashi · Dorothea Kopta · Brian Kreger Honorary Co-Chairs Gene and Jean Stark · Paula Stokes and and Penny Rosse Ron and Susan Runyon and Peggy Martin Kreger Anne Kroeker · · Frances and the late Fred Rogers John Sullivan · Tagney Jones Family Fund · Lupe Salazar and Barry Bolding · Charles and Richard Leeds · Jean Krynicki · Gavin at Seattle Foundation · Thurston Charitable and Maria Schweizer · Janet and Thomas Lambie · Carla and Don Lewis · Dr. Donald Foundation · True-Brown Foundation · Seery · Matthew Segal and Corrie Greene and Alice Jean Lewis · Henry Y. Li · Matthew Steering Committee Chair WA State Dept of Commerce · The Walker · Virginia Senear and the late Allen Senear and Betty Lider · Kate Lindsey · Kerry Maryanne Tagney Family Foundation · The Jonathan F. · Martha and Jeff Sherman · Bernard Lowery · Ellen Mack and Edward Gomez Whetzel Family Silbernagel · Rose M. Southall · Shannon · Edith J. Maffeo · Jon Magnussen · Alice Steering Committee Members Sperry and Paul Goodrich Stephen A. M. Mailloux Jean Manwaring William B. CENTER CIRCLE · · · Thomas H. Allen Sprenger John F. Starbard Barbara Maschmeier and Patricia Haggerty Leslie ($10,000–$99,999) · · · Susan MacGregor Coughlin Stephanus Charles and Delphine Stevens and David Mattson Barbara J. Mauer Anonymous (7) · Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. · · · Janet Sears · Duane and Barbara Swank · Russell F. and Louise McAllister · Ernest McIntyre · Uwe Aikens · Thomas H. and Linda L. Allen · Kim Moya Vazquez Sarah M. Tousley and Gunda Meissner A. Anderson · Warren and Anne Anderson · Judy Tsou and David · Catherine G. Merlo Carlson William T. Weyerhaeuser · Lynly Beard · Paula Begoun · Neil M. and · James R. Uhlir and Camille M. · Prof. Ann H. Milam · Dave and Dolly Uhlir Milkowski Scott Wyatt Kathleen Bogue · Rebecca Boyd · Chrissie · Moya Vazquez · Wagner and More · Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Miller Jr. Breedlove · Gary Bromberg · Brenda Bruns, · Jay and Susanne Wakefield · David and · Jim and Barbara Miller · Ronald Miller and Romayne Watt Sally West Kenneth and Murl Barker Carol Nygren Kim and Ryan M.D. and Richard Deininger · Dr. Joseph and · · · · Community Phase Task Force Rosemary Willman Ositis Barbara Buchman · William B. and Ann S. · Jennifer and Scott · Melinne Owen and Paul Giguere · Elana Aleksandrova Wyatt Burstiner · Susan Buske · Betty R. Carter · · The Peg and Rick Young Foundation Soo Hyun Park and Jeff Rosenfeld · Parker, Jan Berlin Smith & Feek, Inc. · Gayle Peach and Kevin Jonathan Caves and Patricia Blaise-Caves · COMMUNITY CIRCLE Carla Lawrence Ceder · Kathryn Pearson · Ralph Wendelle Drs. Gregory and Darlene Chan · Steven and ($1,000–$9,999) Richard Mills PeoplesLena Perelman · Lena Perelman Judith Clifford · Patricia and Ted Collins · Anonymous (4) · John Abrams and Karl · Kathleen Pierce · Lori and Bill Price · Janice C. Condit · Laurie and William Daniel Compton · Irene Aronoff · Kris Barker · The Rabbitt Dorman Family · Catherine Project Team · John Delo and Elizabeth Stokes · Dr. Susan Redmond and Suzanne Wilson Barnett · Ramsey and Thomas Ball · Chris and Stella Architect: NBBJ E. Detweiler and the late Dr. Alexander Tim and Tony Barrick · Jillian Barron and Ray · Paul and Mary Ann Roberts · Joy Project Manager: Shiels Obletz Johnsen Clowes · David and Helen Dichek · Jesse Jonas Simonis · Janice Berlin in honor Rogers and Bob Parker · Jonathan Rosoff General Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis and Lenora Diller · Michael G. Dryfoos of Beatrice and Arlene Berlin · Earl and and Kristin Winkel · Lawrence R. Ross ·

Aida 39 SEATTLE OPERA GALA THANK YOU to our passion-filled opera family VISIONS OF AIDA who enthusiastically participated in this spectacular event on Saturday, April 21! You raised $447,000 in gross proceeds to support Seattle Opera.

Held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle, this year’s Gala was a tremendous success—made possible by the leadership and generosity of the following distinguished contributors:

PREMIER TABLE HOST PATRON TICKET HOLDERS CO-CHAIRS Ann P. Wyckoff Lois Baron, Alan and Sharlen Bennett, Milkana Brace and Moya Vazquez Eileen Birge, John Bozeat, Brenda Bruns BENEFACTOR TABLE HOSTS and Richard Deininger, William and Ann Brian Marks and Carol Maione Burstiner, Susan Buske, Susan Esco COMMITTEE Chandler, Susan MacGregor Coughlin and Marla Beck, Barry Bolding, Susan PATRON TABLE HOSTS John Lauber, James and Wendy Cullen, Buske, Gregory Chan, Natalie de Maar, Barry Bolding and Lupe Salazar, Milkana and Marc and Maud Daudon, Christina Dawson, Carolyn Eagan, Adam Fountain, Brian Colin Brace, Toby Bright, Christopher and Sandra Dunn, Leslie Giblett, Paul Goodrich LaMacchia, Erika Nesholm, Lindsay Carolyn Eagan, Eric Hawley and Gwen Lowery, and Shannon Sperry, Paul and Becky Haley, Peyton, Susanne Wakefield Ron Hosogi and Marla Beck, Brian LaMacchia, M. Elizabeth Halloran, Michael and Zhenya Nesholm Family Foundation, Hyman, Carol Knaup, Lily and Lucien John Sullivan and Paula Stokes, Maryanne LaMotte, Mike Leu and Flora Li, Renée Tagney and David Jones, Susanne and Jay Lund, Lynn Manley and Lex Lindsey, Louise Wakefield (2) and Stafford Miller, Sharon Robinson, Jonathan Rosoff and Kristin Winkel, Ivan PREMIER TICKET HOLDERS and Helen Rouzanov, Matthew Sairs, John Jack and Connie Bloxom Starbard, Judy Tsou and David Carlson, Gary and Parul Houlahan Moya Vazquez, Susanne and Jay Wakefield, Gregory Wallace, Bonnie Witrak, Scott and BENEFACTOR TICKET HOLDERS Jenny Wyatt, Xiaobei Yu Alan and Linda Freyd, A. Richard and Mary Beth Gemperle, Jocelyn Phillips Background artwork © RETNA (Marquis Duriel Lewis) © RETNA (Marquis artwork Background CORPORATE SPONSORS:

40 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season © Jacob Lucas © Jacob

(L to R) 2018 Gala Committee members Susanne Wakefield, Brian LaMacchia, Co-Chair Milkana Brace, Co-Chair Moya Vazquez, 2018 Gala Committee member Adam Fountain and his Erika Nesholm, Carolyn Eagan, Susan Buske, Marla Beck, and Barry Bolding wife Emily © Jacob Lucas © Jacob Lucas © Jacob

2018 Gala Co-Chair Moya Vazquez and Board President (L to R) Christopher and Gala Committee member Carolyn Eagan with baritone Gordon Hawkins, one of our Brian Marks Amonasros in Aida © Jacob Lucas © Jacob Lucas © Jacob The Iron Chef, otherwise known as General Director Aidan Lang, auctions Development Committee member and Private Wealth Advisor at Gala sponsor Goldman Sachs Joshua Rodriguez off a culinary evening at his North Bend home and his wife Michelle

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EAP full-page template.indd 1 12/12/17 9:49 AM AMUSEMENTS SEATTLE OPERA Gifts of Artistic Expression ONLINE Located on the Kreielsheimer Promenade Level of McCaw Hall. Open two and a half hours prior to curtain and during intermission. Visit seattleopera.org to find trailer videos, photos, audio clips, and interactive guides about Aida and all the operas we AIDA CD present, including the upcoming Take home the glorious music of Verdi’s 2018/19 season. monumental masterpiece with this 3-CD complete opera recording from Sony Classical. Featuring Aprile Millo, Plácido Domingo, Dolora Zajick, James Morris, and the Metropolitan Opera VIDEOS Orchestra and Chorus. $29.95 COSTUME PROCESS PREVIEW Visit Seattle Opera’s costume shop with designer Anita Yavich to examine Aida costume details up close and learn about the research and artisanship that go into ASSORTED GIFTS every garment featured in this visually Commemorate Aida’s historic striking production. Egyptian premiere with a selection ONE-MINUTE TRAILER of museum store items from near A montage of dress rehearsal footage and far. Aqua glass bracelets with from Seattle Opera’s current Aida 100% brass accents; Issoria earrings production. evoking sunset over the Nile; coffee table Egyptology books; desk-sized CHOREOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT cat sculpture reproductions and Aida’s pomp and pageantry provide plenty much more. Prices vary. of opportunities for expressive ballet sequences. Join Aida Dance Captain (and Jessica Lang Dance Company member) Laura Mead at a choreography rehearsal and discover how the dancers help tell the VERDI VARIETÀ story. Includes working rehearsal footage. Whether you’re looking for scholarly VERDI HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SO examinations of his cultural impact, a ARCHIVES compilation of Verdi’s greatest tenor arias, Verdi’s mastery of melody and choral or an old-fashioned music box that plays the composition elevate his greatest operas Triumphal March, our shop offers plenty of ways into a class all their own. Enjoy a short to celebrate Verdi to fit any taste and budget. montage of footage from the Seattle Prices vary. Opera archives showcasing selections from five of his best known masterpieces. EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK T-SHIRTS Designer Kitty Kough created this exclusive AUDIO PLAYER illustration for Seattle Opera’s bold new

staging of Aida. Standard bearers from MUSICAL EXCERPTS Sample audio clips and highlights from Radamès’s army march across a sandy Aida and many other Seattle Opera background with banners spelling out the performances at soundcloud.com/seattle- opera’s title in striking black and red letters opera. reminiscent of the production design. Available in men’s and women’s sizes. Prices vary. ALSO ON THE WEB SHOP AMUSEMENTS ONLINE AT SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/SHOP. #SOAida

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EAP full-page template.indd 1 4/12/18 1:29 PM NEXT UP: O+E JUNE 2—10 A new English-language adaptation of Gluck’s classic Orfeo ed Euridice is next up in Seattle Opera’s chamber opera series.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR JUST ONE MORE MOMENT WITH THE PERSON YOU LOVE? This new twist on the Orpheus and Eurydice myth is brought to life through an all-women creative team and cast of principal singers. Gluck's version of Orpheus is often portrayed by a woman as a pants role. O+E makes a different choice. Both roles will be sung by female singers, and they will present as women in a same-sex marriage. O, an artist, waits by the bedside of her wife E, a soldier. A, traditionally depicted as the goddess Amore, is the surgeon whose hands determine their fate. Together, the couple journeys through the psychological landscape of their love and their fears of losing BUY NOW each other. TICKETS $45 “With both new and old works, Seattle Opera's chamber opera series continues to speak ONLINE seattleopera.org/oande to issues of our time and continues to offer exciting new community partnerships,” says BY PHONE 206.389.7676 General Director Aidan Lang. “I hope you'll join us for O+E in June!” IN PERSON 1020 John Street Presented in English, this 80-minute modern adaptation of Gluck’s eighteenth-century Phone and in person opera will include a supporting cast of dancers, chorus members, and a chamber M–F 9:00 AM–5:00 PM orchestra led by Lucy Tucker Yates. Performances take place in Seattle Opera Studios, at 200 Terry Ave North, in South Production Sponsors: Pride Foundation and Opera America Lake Union.

Aida 45 The Great American Opera George Gershwin’s one-of-a-kind masterpiece boasts some of the best songs ever written—including “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” “I Loves You, Porgy,” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” Our unabridged presentation retains all of the superb choral and orchestral music that FAMILIES SAVE BIG ON AUGUST 19 enchanted sell-out McCaw Hall STUDENT TICKETS JUST $20! crowds in 2011. Seattle Opera’s popular Family Day savings continue with Porgy and Also featured: favorite singers Bess. At the Sunday, August 19 matinee, students 18 and under in the Angel Blue, Alfred Walker, and Mary company of an adult pay only $20 for almost any seat and enjoy family- Elizabeth Williams as Bess, Porgy, friendly activities. and Serena, respectively. Visit seattleopera.org/familyday for details. Valid student ID or proof The vibrant mix of action, of age required. humor, romance, struggle, and celebration returns with a “perfect” (ClassicsToday.com) new production that will inspire you to “rise up singing.” Don’t miss this fully staged new production Bachtrack calls “an overall theatrical and musical success, proving one more time that Gershwin’s opus remains America’s most important 20th-century opera.” In English with English subtitles. Evenings 7:30 PM Sundays 2:00 PM Featuring members of Seattle Symphony Orchestra.

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Production Sponsor: Kreielsheimer Endowment Fund

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46 Seattle Opera 2017/18 Season UPCOMING Opera Talk Backs The Youth Opera Project season runs This 30-minute event is hosted by a from October 2018 to March 2019, with EVENTS rehearsals on Thursday evenings and member of the artistic or education staff and will feature a special guest from the Saturdays. cast or creative team. Join us to explore SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/YOP FOR DONORS a variety of perspectives on performance PORGY AND BESS DRESS REHEARSAL and production. In the Allen Room at SEATTLE OPERA SUMMER CAMPS August 9, 2018 McCaw Hall after every performance. July 9–13, 2018, at Seattle Center Armory Watch the final details come together at Space is limited. Free with performance This summer, join Seattle Opera’s teaching the rehearsal prior to opening night. ticket. artists in a fun, supportive environment (Annual Fund donors of $250 and more) full of storytelling and song. With three age groups available, children ages 6–18 Questions? Contact Donor Services at EDUCATION & of all experience levels can build music, [email protected] or 206.389.7669. COMMUNITY acting, and performance skills with a week SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/DONATE of engaging activities. ENGAGEMENT EVENTS SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/CAMPS Artful Aging OPERA ON THE RADIO BREAKING GLASS: HYPERLINKING Tune to 98.1 Classical KING FM every In community centers, retirement homes, OPERA & ISSUES Saturday evening for more great opera, and memory loss centers, Seattle Opera Saturday, July 28, Location TBD including live performances from the will provide a host of engaging creative Free Seattle Opera stage and great recordings experiences, including recitals, guided Seattle Opera is pleased to collaborate hosted by Aidan Lang or Jonathan Dean. sing-alongs, workshops to create original with Glimmerglass Festival for the KING.ORG opera scenes, and more. The arts keep our minds engaged and our spirits strong! community forum Breaking Glass: SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/ARTFULAGING Hyperlinking Opera & Issues. The forum BRAVO! opens a door to frank discussion about BRAVO! Nights Youth Events racial diversity and inclusion in opera; Under 40? Join BRAVO! and enjoy STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL how art is produced in an increasingly complimentary wine and coffee in the diversified America and who has the Up Next: Porgy and Bess, August 9, 2018, BRAVO! Lounges during intermission. right to tell whose story; the role of art in 7:00 p.m. SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/BRAVO stimulating public discussion about racism SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/EXPERIENCEOPERA and discrimination in America; and what roles social justice plays within the artistic CLASSROOM OPERA FORUMS Seattle Opera would like to thank mission of an opera company. Using music BRAVO! for raising funds for A customized classroom-based discussion from new operas written for Glimmerglass, Experience Opera, with special where students will “read between the librettists Tazewell Thompson and Paige thanks to the top BRAVO! Goes lines,” engaging with opera through the Hernandez will talk about the substantive Bowling donors below: underlying social, historical, and literary social content in their new operas Blue connections. and Stomping Grounds. Matthew Morrison Eric Appesland SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/EXPERIENCEOPERA from the Clive Davis Institute of New York Hyunsoo Bak University, Tisch School of the Arts will Mike Jelmini YOUTH OPERA PROJECT PLACEMENT moderate the discussion. Other tour sites Linda Mach and Minh Hua AUDITIONS include: Atlanta, New Orleans, Ann Arbor, Hosan Park June 14 and 16, 2018, at Seattle Opera Chicago, Cooperstown, Washington, DC, Angela Roesler-Lombardi Rehearsal Studios and New York City. Presented in partnership with Seattle Public Theater, The Youth Opera Project is Not able to join this event in person? No a comprehensive opera training program problem! This event will be livestreamed designed to guide youth through the and more details will be available soon. TALKS AND PUBLIC steps of producing an opera. Participants work with a professional stage director PRESENTATIONS and teaching artists in a fun, supportive, Pre-Performance Talks and safe environment, exploring singing, 60 minutes before every Seattle Opera stagecraft, acting, and dance. The Youth performance. Free admission with Opera Project accepts everyone ages performance ticket. 7–18, regardless of skill level or ability to Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, McCaw Hall pay, and no prior experience is necessary.

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