Minnesota Opera's 2018-2019 Season

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2 01 8– 2 01 9 SE ASON La Traviata, 2018 © Richard Termine for The Glimmerglass Opera

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October 6–14, 2018

November 10–18, 2018

January 26–February 3, 2019

Silent Night, 2011 © Michal Daniel

March 16–24, 2019

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La Bohème, 2017 © Dan Norman

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Oc to b e r 6 –14, 2018 Sat. 6, 8pm | Tue. 9, 7:30pm | Thur. 11, 7:30pm Sat. 13, 7:30pm | Sun. 14, 2pm Composed by: Giacomo Puccini Libretto by: Giuseppe Adami

From the composer of Madame Butterfly and La Bohème, this rarely performed gem tells the story of an unlikely relationship between Magda, a high-society woman and a naïve, handsome poet. But the fate of their courtship is uncertain as Magda is torn between the life she wants and the life she knows. Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the romantic bliss and irrational desires of unexpected lovers. Wistful and nostalgic, La Rondine revels in the gaiety of Paris, the stinging sorrow of regret, and the sensual richness of love.

Resident Artist Program alum Octavio Cardenas (La Bohème, 2017) returns as stage director

Opera Highlights: • This is the first time La Rondine will be performed at MN Opera • Resident Artist Program alum Octavio Cardenas (La Bohème, 2017) returns as stage director • Pronounced "lah RON-dee-nay,” the title means “The Swallow” when translated into English

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

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A moment of peace in the midst of war Based on the screenplay by Christian Carion for the motion picture Joyeux Noël produced by Nord-Ouest Production Commissioned by MN Opera as part of its New Works Initiative

NOV EM B ER 10–18, 2018 Sat. 10, 7:30pm | Sun. 11, 2pm | Tue. 13, 7:30pm | Thur. 15, 7:30pm Sat. 17, 7:30pm | Sun. 18, 2pm Composed by: Kevin Puts Libretto by: Mark Campbell

MN Opera’s international sensation makes its homecoming, honoring the centennial of World War I’s conclusion.

Recounting a miraculous moment of peace during one of the bloodiest wars in human history, Scottish, French, and German officers defy their superiors and negotiate a Christmas Eve truce. The Pulitzer-Prize winning music underscores the yearning, despair, and hope of the soldiers living in the trenches. Silent Night masterfully juxtaposes the bombastic sounds of war with serene songs from home, and stands as a heartfelt hymn to our common humanity.

Sung in English, German, French, Italian, and Latin with English translations projected above the stage.

Silent Night, 2011 © Michal Daniel

Opera Highlights: • Based on the Oscar© nominated film Joyeux Noël • Since its MN Opera premiere, Silent Night has been on the stage of 12 different opera companies • Composer Kevin Puts won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Music

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JANUARY 26–FEBRUARY 3, 2019 Sat. 26, 7:30pm | Tue. 29, 7:30pm | Thur. 31, 7:30pm Sat. 2, 8pm | Sun. 3, 2pm Composed by: Nino Rota Libretto by: Ernesto Rota

This uproarious comedy, by the composer best known for The Godfather film scores, comes to MN Opera for the first time ever. Groom-to-be Fadinard gallops around Paris on his wedding day in search of a straw hat to replace the one his horse has inadvertently eaten. The bright and breezy score perfectly captures the increasingly ridiculous situation that rides on the edge of chaos. After seeing this 1950s madcap romp, you’ll never look at a hat—or a night at the opera—the same way again!

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

The Italian Straw Hat, 2017 © Clive Barda for Wexford Festival Opera

Opera Highlights: • This is the first time The Italian Straw Hat will be performed at MN Opera • Rota also composed many Fellini film scores including 8 1/2 and Zeferrelli's Romeo and Juliet • This opera is based on a play that was turned into a hit silent movie 14

Commissioned by MN Opera as part of its New Works Initiative

M A RCH 1 6– 24, 2019 Sat. 16, 7:30pm | Tue. 19, 7:30pm | Thur. 21, 7:30pm Sat. 23, 7:30pm | Sun. 24, 2pm Composed by: Joel Puckett Libretto by: Eric Simonson

One of the most notorious scandals in American history

Chicago White Sox, 1918 © Heritage Auctions. From Wikimedia Commons

comes to life in this new, major league opera. The 1919 Chicago White Sox were arguably the best team in the

Opera Highlights:

game, but they were also the most poorly paid, always

• This opera is based on the same story as the movie Eight Men Out starring John Cusack

at odds with their penny-pinching owner. Resentment, revenge, and ambition gone awry motivate the eight players to conspire with gamblers and fix the World Series.

With a lyrical, poetic score and legendary figures such as Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ring Lardner, and Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, The Fix is a tale of epic proportions about betting against the establishment, all set against the

• Created by Oscar© and Tony Award®-winning director Eric Simonson (Silent Night, The Shining) • This premiere is MN Opera’s 47th new work

backdrop of America’s favorite pastime.

Sung in English with English captions projected above the stage.

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M AY 4–19, 2019 Sat. 4, 7:30pm | Thur. 9, 7:30pm | Sat. 11, 7:30pm | Sun. 12, 2pm Tue. 14, 7:30pm | Thur. 16, 7:30pm | Sat. 18, 7:30pm | Sun. 19, 2pm Composed by: Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by: Francesco Maria Piave Nicole Cabell returns to MN Opera as Violetta

Verdi’s sumptuous melodies and timeless depiction of tragic love have made La Traviata an undeniable favorite for generations. Violetta, a glamorous courtesan, gives up everything for her devoted lover Alfredo—only to have their idyllic affair shattered by the stern demands of Alfredo’s father. From the frenzy of Violetta’s pleasure-filled life, to her heart-wrenching decision to leave her beloved—Verdi’s treasured opera is a captivating tribute to what it means to live and die for love.

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

Opera Highlights: • Pronounced “lah trah-vee-AHtuh,” the title means “The Fallen Woman” when translated into English • Nicole Cabell (Mimì in La Bohème, 2017) returns to MN Opera as the soprano, Violetta • Modern day adaptations of La Traviata include Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge 18

PLAN YO UR VIS IT We want your opera-going experience to be easy, enriching, and enjoyable. Here are a few ways we’d like to help you plan your visit.

Dining

Parking

Subscribers enjoy dining deals from restaurant

Subscribers can purchase discounted prepaid

partners located near the Ordway. Offers vary

parking passes at Lawson Commons Ramp,

by restaurant, and may include anything from a

diagonal to Rice Park. Become a donor at the

complimentary appetizer to a free dessert, valid

Artist Circle level ($1,000+) and receive this

on the day of the performance by showing your

benefit for free.

subscription ticket.

Food & Drink at the Ordway You will find bars and concession areas that serve a variety of snacks, soft drinks, and adult beverages.

Bars and concession areas open 60 minutes prior to every performance and remain open through intermission. Drinks are allowed in the theater and may be pre-ordered for intermission.

Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible seating, restrooms, and other facilities are available at the Ordway. Audio description is available for select performances. Please indicate your needs when ordering tickets. Braille and large-print programs are available at Patron Services in the Ordway’s first-level lobby for every performance.

More information at mnopera.org/visit 19 © Dan Norman

© CJ Standish

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MORE TO EXP LOR E Want to learn more about our 2018–19 season? We offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your experience at the opera.

Taste of Opera

Opera Insights

Taste of Opera events take place before select

Free, fun, and informative half-hour pre-

performances at various restaurants and include a

show chats prior to every performance

delicious pre-show brunch or dinner and a casual

in the Target Atrium (mezzanine-level

conversation with experts from the world of opera.

lobby) at the Ordway.

When applicable, transportation between the restaurant and the performance is provided. Leave the logistics to us and enjoy an all-inclusive experience!

Artists Off Stage Learn about life as an opera singer at these post-show discussions with the principal cast after select performances.

Behind the Curtain An exploration of the music, history, and production of select operas each season presented by opera experts.

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TRANSFORMS Last year alone, MN Opera donors made it possible for 19,000 children and retirees to participate in our engagement programs, brought 42,000 people to our mainstage performances, and served over 600,000 people from the greater Minnesota community.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO can give five students the opportunity to see $50 | You a mainstage Opera performance at the Ordway

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The Adventures of Pinocchio, 2009 © Michal Daniel.

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THREE WAYS TO SUBSCRIBE Seating accessibility options are available online, over the phone, or on the order form. Please indicate your needs when prompted.

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Fast, easy, and available 24/7. View all your package and prepaid parking options.

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Complete the order form and mail it to Minnesota Opera Patron Services, 620 N. 1st St., Minneapolis, MN 55401

PACKAGE PRICE CHART SEATING SECTIONS SEE ALL 5

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$140

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Please note: • A non-discountable $3 per-ticket facility fee is included in the package prices listed above.

• A Student/Senior Discount is available on Thursdays and Sundays only in seating areas B–F. Seniors 62+.

Students must purchase tickets in person or over the phone.

• Tempo subscriptions are only available in seating sections B-E. • *Seating area F is Partial View. Stage and/or English translations may be obstructed from seats in this area.

• Added performances on Nov. 18, May 16, May 18, and May 19 will go on sale beginning August 2018.

• All operas are performed in Ordway’s Music Theater.

• Programs, artists, and schedules are subject to change. © CJ Standish

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La Bohème student final dress rehearsal, 2017 © Dan Norman

SUBSCRIPTION PERFORMANCE CHART

SEATING CHART

Use this guide to find the subscription package dates that work best for you.

Remember, all subscribers have unlimited, flexible exchanges.

LA RONDINE

SILENT NIGHT

ITALIAN STRAW HAT

THE FIX

LA TRAVIATA

Opening Saturdays

Oct. 6* 8pm

Nov. 10 7:30pm

Jan. 26 7:30pm

Mar. 16 7:30pm

May 4 7:30pm

Tuesdays

Oct. 9 7:30pm

Nov. 13 7:30pm

Jan. 29 7:30pm

Mar. 19 7:30pm

May 14 7:30pm

Thursdays

Oct. 11 7:30pm

Nov. 15 7:30pm

Jan. 31 7:30pm

Mar. 21 7:30pm

May 9 7:30pm

2nd Saturdays

Oct. 13 7:30pm

Nov. 17 7:30pm

Feb. 2* 8pm

Mar. 23 7:30pm

May 11 7:30pm

Sunday Matinees

Oct. 14 2pm

Nov. 11 2pm

Feb. 3 2pm

Mar. 24 2pm

May 12 2pm

*Oct. 6 (Opera Gala) and Feb. 2 (Winter Carnival) performances begin at 8pm.

Subscription tickets will be mailed in August 2018.

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CHOOSE YOUR DAY See subscription performance chart on page 26.

Though subscription orders are non-refundable, subscribers may make exchanges, subject to

■ Opening Saturday ■ Tuesday ■ Thursday ■ 2nd Saturday ■ Sunday Matinee

availability. Exchange, turn back, or purchase additional tickets beginning August 2018.

TH E 2018–201 9 S EAS O N

October 6–14, 2018

November 10–18, 2018

January 26–February 3, 2019

March 16–24, 2019

May 4–19, 2019