2013 – 2014 Season Minnesota Opera Ticket Office 620 north First Street Minneapolis, Mn 55401 612-333-6669
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The Dream of Valentino
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Synopsis
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Valentino: Living the dream …
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Composer Dominick Argento
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Composer’s Notes
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The Artists
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Meet the Artist: James Valenti
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Feature: Stars of the Resident Artist Program
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Tempo
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Announcing the 2014–2015 Season
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New Works Initiative: The Manchurian Candidate
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Upcoming Events
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The Magic Flute Preview
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Education at the Opera: Project opera
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Minnesota Opera Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers
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Cabaret: Escape to 1920s Berlin
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Annual Fund
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Legacy Circle
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Institutional Giving
Regular Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm. Performances: Weekdays — phones open until curtain. Weekends — phones open at 2pm for evening performances and at 10:30am for matinee performances. Minnesota opera staff will be available at the ordway’s Box office 90 minutes prior to curtain. mnopera.org Visit mnopera.org to watch behind-the-scenes videos, read synopses, browse digital programs and more. Join our e-club to receive special offers and opera news. Tickets are not refundable. Subscribers may make exchanges for a different performance or opera up to one hour prior to curtain. Any ticket may be returned for a tax deductible donation up until curtain. call the Minnesota opera ticket office at 612-333-6669. Parking Prepaid parking is available for opera patrons at the Lawson commons Ramp. call 612-333-6669 to purchase passes, or online at mnopera.org. Subject to availability. Opera Insights come early for opera insights — free, fun and informative sessions held in the lobby one hour before curtain. Accessibility For patrons with disabilities, wheelchairaccessible seats are available. Audio description will be available for select performances. Please call 612-333-6669 for details and indicate any special needs when ordering tickets. At ordway, accessible restrooms and other facilities are available, as well as Braille or large-print programs and infrared listening systems. Ordway is a smoke-free facility. Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate break. Please have all cell phones and pagers turned to the silent mode. Cameras and recording equipment are strictly prohibited in the theater. Please check these items with an usher. the phone number for emergencies is 651-224-4222. Please leave seat locations with the calling party. Lost and Found is located at the Stage door. call 651-282-3070 for assistance.
4 Large-print and Braille programs are available at the Patron Services Office.