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It enriches our lives. The MASCO family of companies proudly supports the Michigan Opera Theatre's great productions in its 2002-2003 season. They are outstanding contributions to the cultural life of Michigan and we extend our best wishes for a sensational season. Courtesy oj Micbigan O/Jera Theatre lW\SCO Great Products for the Home® ©2001 Masco Corporation Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre MESSAGE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE· HOME OF MICH I GAN OPERA THUTRE IB~VO Don't Just fall in Love ... The Official MagaZine of the Detroit Opera House BRAVO IS A MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE Surrender to It. PUBLICATION CONTRIBUTORS Dr. David DiChiera, General Director On behalf of Michigan Opera Theatre, Matthew S. Birman, Editor welcome to our 2003-2004 season of opera Roberto Mauro and dance at the Detroit Opera House. We Suzanne Scherr are so pleased that you have joined us for our Laura Wyss 33rd opera season and our seventh year of Michigan Opera Theatre Staff presenting the worlds great dance companies. In these times of tension and uncertainty, PUBLISHER it is comforting to know that something as Live Publishing Company simple as the power and beauty of opera Frank Cucciarre, Design and Art Direction and dance can provide a welcome haven to Blink Concept &: Design, Inc. Production which we can retreat. Looking back, even Chuck Rosenberg, Copy Editor during the darkest days of our history, the Toby Faber, Director of Advertising Sales arts have given us the strength to move forward and prevail, allOwing us to recharge, ON THE COVER regroup and find refuge in the emotions Photography by Solomon Friedman and commonalities that have never failed Original design by Joe Fitrzyk to connect us. First among these, of course, is the idea Advertising: Toby Faber of "love" - the most universal emotion - Physicians' service provided by Henry Ford something that we all seek. Michigan Opera Medical Center. Theatre's 33rd Opera Season, entitled "Surrender to Love," is a showcase for the variety of manners in which love can manifest Pepsi-Cola is the official soft drink and juice itself. Our fall season, made possible by provider for the Detroit Opera House. Ford Motor Company, begins with an opera that conveys a love so deep that it proves story through the power of dance in a Cadillac Coffee is the official coffee of the fatal- Giuseppe Verdis A Masked Ball, a seductive new production presented by Detroit Opera House work new to our repertoire. The tragedy North Carolina Dance Theatre. The season and helplessness of Unrequited Love is steinway is the official piano of the Detroit includes the enormously popular and exciting revealed by Puccini's glorious and ever­ Dance Theatre of Harlem. And, of course, no Opera House and Michigan Opera Theatre. popular Madame Butterfly, which we will season is complete without The Nutcracker. Stein way pianos are provided by Hammel proudly present as the final production of As you can see, we have quite an exciting Music, exclusive representative the fall season. As spring is symbolic of all season in store for you - you won't want to for Stein way and Sons in Michigan. things new and renewed, our 2004 spring miss any of the grandeur. As always, the Natural Cough Drops - Courtesy of Ricola season, sponsored by General Motors very best way to see a performance is as a Corporation, fittingly begins a lighthearted subscriber. It is never too late to subscribe President Tuxedo is the official provider of account of First Love, with Mozart's The and, of course, a variety of subscription formal wear for the Detroit Opera House. Magic Flute, followed by the welcome return packages are available. of Gilbert &: Sullivan's The Pirates of Michigan Opera Theatre is a nonprofit cultural Enjoy the performance! Penzance, a delightful rollick which tells organization, whose activities are supported the story of the Everlasting Love of a dutiful in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and pirate and his fair maiden. Our exciting sea­ Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for son concludes with an opera that outlines the Arts, and other individuals, corporations the tragedy and consequence of Forbidden and foundations. Michigan Opera Theatre is Love, in an all-new production of Georges an Equal Opportunity Employer. BizetS (of Carmen fame) The Pearl Fishers. David DiChiera The big news in our Dance Series, spon­ City of Detroit sored by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, is Cultural Affairs the rare North American appearance of the Department mighty Kirov Ballet, presented on the only stage in Michigan large enough to accom­ modate its grandeur. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to experience Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire as a play and movie - but now, for the first time, we can absorb this fascinating Detroit Opera House Copyright 2010,www.M iMichiganchiganOpera.org Opera Theatre BRAVO 5 PRIVATE "We worked hard for our money. CLIENT II GROUP Now, they're helping our money work hard for future generations." Together, yo u've achieved a lot. And you want to share the rewards with your children and grandchildren. We'll show you how. With the Private Client Group, you'll enjoy a level of expertise and service rarely found today. 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Smith Fund of the Community Foundation [or Southeastern Michigan The 2003 Fall Season is made possible by Ford Motor Company BRAVO 7 Copyright 2010,www.Mic MichiganhiganOpera.()rg Opera Theatre ON STAGE a Masked Ball 18th-Century Sweden The Swedish names of the characters kings disturbed look: a conspiracy against the captain promises to escort her back to the city appealing in this synopsis are the ones Verdi crown. But Gustav ignores his friends warning. without lifting her veiL Finding Anckarstrbm O1iginally intended. He was forced, however, by A magistrate arrives with a decree banishing instead of their intended victim, the conspirators the government