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C O N T E N T S
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Message from the Zurich General Director
9
Credits
11
Synopsis
12
Program Notes
16
Meet the Cast
22
The Atlanta Opera Chorus
23
The Atlanta Opera Orchestra
24
Volunteers
26
Education and Outreach
29
Message from the Director of Development
30
The Society for Artistic Excellence
31
Partners
37
Annual Fund / Individual Giving
41
Tributes and Memorials
42
The Encore Circle
44
The Verdi Society
46
The 2009 Atlanta Opera Ball
50
Board of Directors
52
House Policies
54
The Atlanta Opera Staff
d e n n i s h a n t h o r n - Zurich General Director
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