SPRING SEASON 1963 BROOKLYN OPERA COMPANY, INC. SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 20TH, 1963 AT 8:30 O'CLOCK LA TRAVIATA Opera in Four Acts (In Italian) Music by Giuseppe Verdi Book by F. M. Piave (Adapted from Dumas' "La Dame Aux Camelias") Conductor: GEORGE BARATI Staged by ROBERT ACKART Choreographer: ALAN BANKS Violetta Valery, a courtesan ........ ......... DOLORES MARI Flora Bervoix, her friend . JUDITH MALLIN Alfredo Germont, lover of Violetta ............................ JAMES WAINNER Giorgio Germont, his father ........ RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER Baron Douphol, rival of Alfredo .......... ROBERT FALK Marquis d'Obigny, a mutual friend . ROY HAUSEN Gastone, a mutual friend ... .. NERINO NEC T Annina, Violetta's maid . .. YOLANDA ANTOINE Dr. Grenvil, Violetta's doctor ROY HAUSEN Ladies, Gentlemen, Gypsies, Servants Incidental Dances by the BROOKLYN BALLET COMPANY SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The action takes place in Paris, France, and environs about 1850. ACT I. A salon in Violetta's home in Paris. ACT II. A country house at Auteuil, near Paris. ACT III. Terrace of Flora's villa near Paris. ACT IV. Violetta's bedroom: A house in Paris. The Manufacturers- Hanover Trust Company, through the offices of the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Opera Society of Brooklyn, has under- written a considerable portion of the performances of this spring season of the Brooklyn Opera Company. The Brooklyn Opera Company and the Brooklyn Academy of Music are happy to acknowledge the cooperation of the Italian Historical Society of America, John N. LaCorte, founder and director. pr RESTAURANT r ondola COCKTAIL LOUNGE "FOR PEOPLE OF GOOD TASTE" 20 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn NEvins 8 -9547 Across the street from the Academy (Igor e /our After ¡he c-fhoh' CAning lenonre - our Venezia Room is just the place to relax and enjoy the finest in food and drinks. WE CATER TO ALL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS -UP TO 300 Italian -American Cuisine For Reservations, coil Best stocked bar in town NEvins 8 -9547 A' Open Daily , , Air a x, e=. and Sundays - The STEINWAY is the official Piano of THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 27TH, 1963 AT 8:30 O'CLOCK LA BOHEME (In Italian) Opera in Four Acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Based on "La Vie de Boheme" by Henri Murger Italian libretto by Guiseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. Conductor: ANTON COPPOLA Staged by ANTHONY STIVANELLO Marcello, a painter ............ NOLAN VAN WAY Rodolfo, a poet ......... .......... ENRICO DI GIUSEPPE Colline, a philosopher ....... RENE MIVILLE Schaunard, a musician EDOARDO ASSALI Benoit, a landlord ......... ........ ....... ROBERT FALK Mimi, an embroiderer .......... .......... OLIVIA BONELLI Musetta, a grisette .......... ........ ..................... MARCIA LANG Alcidoro, a state councillor ... ........ .._ ............... ROBERT FALK Parpignol, a toy vender ..... ....... PETER JONES Customhouse Sergeant .. ............ JULES SASSAN Students, Working Girls, Citizens, Shopkeepers, Street Vendors, Soldiers, Waiters, Boys and Girls. SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The action takes place in Paris, about 1830. ACT I. A garret. ACT II. The Cafe Momus, in the Latin Quarter. ACT III. A toll gate on the outskirts of Paris. ACT IV. A garret. Marcia Lang's costumes for Musetta designed and created by Lucien Prideaux COMING! TICKETS NOW ON SALE Saturday, May 4, 8:30 p.m. CAVALLERI RUSTICANA I PAGLIACCI Saturday, May 11, 8:30 p.m. RIGOLETTO The attention of opera patrons is directed to the lobby display of original caricatures by the immortal Enrico Caruso, who sang here at the Academy many times as a member of the Metropolitan Opera. These sketches are part of a collection owned by Marziale Sisca, publisher of La Follia, and a close friend of the tenor during his American career. Mr. Sisca generously loaned these interesting caricatures to help promote interest in the spring performances by the Brooklyn Opera Company at the Academy. FIRE NOTICE: The exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of fire please do not run WALK TO THAT EXIT. - EDWARD THOMPSON Fire Commissioner It is urgent for the comfort and safety of all that patrons refrain from lighting matches in this theater. STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER ALBANY GOVERNOR February 20, 1963 Dear Mr. Salmaggi: As the opening of the 1963 Spring Season of the Brooklyn Opera Company draws near, it is my distinct pleasure to extend personal greetings and best wishes to the Opera Company and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. I know that the new season will bring continued success to your fine organization which has done much for the advancement and appreciation of the arts in Brooklyn and New York State. It is my sincere hope that the Brooklyn Opera Company will gain even greater recognition and support in the new season for the wonderful contributions it is making to the cultural climate of the State. Sincerely, Mr. Guido G. Salmaggi General Director Brooklyn Opera Company, Inc, 1860 Broadway New York 23, New York .