Your Little Black Book Gala 2013

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WELCOME TO GALA 2013! I AM THRILLED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SPEND YOUR EVENING CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING OPERA COLORADO. Improving the quality of education has certainly been on everyone’s mind of recent and that is why we are here tonight – to provide funding so that schoolchildren throughout our community can enjoy the creativity and artistic expression that the performing arts inspire, which is so essential to a well-balanced education.

Annually, Opera Colorado provides cutting-edge arts education programs to more than 27,000 school-age youth, and enlightens and entertains an additional 8,500 adults through our community engagement initiatives. Your support this evening is vital to building these programs so that they are accessible to everyone.

I want to thank Suzanne Bucy and the entire Gala Committee for their leadership of Gala 2013, and to all of those in the community who have contributed to this evening. Their tireless efforts in organizing this evening’s festivities and the support of everyone here tonight will generate a loud voice for arts education in our community.

Sincerely,

Greg Carpenter General Director 3

ELIZABETH FUTRAL SOPRANO American soprano Elizabeth Futral has established herself as one of the world’s leading sopranos. With her stunning vocalism and vast dramatic range, she has embraced a repertoire that ranges from the Baroque to world premieres. During the 2013/2014 season Futral explores an array of diverse repertoire. She joined the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, won the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions in 1991 and was catapulted to stardom with critically acclaimed performances of Delibes’ Lakmé at the New York City Opera in 1994.

Since that time she has returned to the Metropolitan Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and has notable relationships with the Washington, Houston, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver and Minnesota opera companies. Futral will sing the role of Hester Prynne in Opera Colorado’s professional premiere of The Scarlet Letter in the 2015-2016 season.

ALLAN ARMSTRONG PIANO Allan Armstrong is a highly sought-after collaborative pianist specializing in both instrumental and vocal repertoire. In 2009, Allan was an artist-in-residence at the Arrigo Pedrolla conservatory in Vicenza, Italy where he performed solo, chamber, and lieder recitals.

Other recent credits include concert tours of Japan and the premiere performance and recording of the newly revised opera Bluebeard’s Castle by Bela Bartok, prepared under the auspices of the composer’s son, Peter Bartok. He has shared the stage with renowned opera singers Sherrill Milnes, Mignon Dunn and the late Jerry Hadley in masterclasses and recitals. In the fall of 2011, Allan appeared with Opera Colorado’s production of Sideshow as a pianist/music director.

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PROGRAM OP ER A CO L O RAD O GAL A 2013 an evening in black and white

ELIZABETH FUTRAL soprano

ALLAN ARMSTRONG

pianist

I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT

Lerner and Loewe | My Fair Lady

DA TEMPEST

George Frideric Handel | Giulio Cesare

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Rodgers and Hart | Spring is Here

DIS-MOI QUE JE SUIS BELLE

Jules Massenet | Thais

LAST NIGHT THE RAIN SPOKE TO ME I’M NOBODY Lori Laitman

AIN’T IT A PRETTY NIGHT Carlisle Floyd | Susannah

LOVE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT Nacio Herb Brown

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OPERA COLORADO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Michael Hughes, Chairman Marcia Robinson, President Kenneth Barrow, Chair Emeritus Martha Tracey, Treasurer Carol Crossin Whitley, Secretary and Vice President Dirk de Roos, Vice President

DIRECTORS Bruce Allen Sheila Bisenius Michael Bock

Suzanne Dost Bucy Ellie Caulkins, Lifetime Honorary Chair Mary Conroy Jack Finlaw Craig Johnson Charles Kafadar The Honorable Kenneth M. Laff William Maniatis Pamela Merrill Mary French Moore Gerald Saul Alessandra Schulein Merrill Shields Shirley Smith

Harry Sterling Byron Watson Britney Weil Larry Zimmer

HONORARY DIRECTORS Susan Adams Jill Irvine Crow Nellie Mae Duman Hugh Grant Ursula Kafadar Jeremy Kinney Loring W. Knoblauch, Lifetime Honorary Director Jeremy Shamos Susan Shamos

OPERA COLORADO STAFF GREGORY CARPENTER, General Director

ADMINISTRATION Darrel Curtice, Director of Finance & Administration Julie Nowasell, Staff Accountant

ARTISTIC Ari Pelto, Artistic Advisor

DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING Camille Spaccavento, Director of External Affairs & Marketing Joyce de Roos, Volunteer Coordinator Molly Epstein, Group Sales Associate

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Nicholas Geyer, Annual Fund and Marketing Assistant Luke Lindholm, Patron Services Manager Glenda Masters, Annual Fund Manager Ed Mickens, Associate Patron Services Manager Rachel Perez, Marketing Manager Resnicow Schroeder Associates, Public Relations

EDUCATION Cherity Koepke, Director of Education & Community Engagement Julie Nowasell, Education Assistant

Betsy Schwarm, Pre-Performance Lecturer Elena Kalahar, Intern Alexandra Kotis, Intern

PRODUCTION Katie Preissner, Production Manager Ann Piano, Costume Director

YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM Cherity Koepke, Director Taylor Baldwin, accompanist Colleen Jackson, soprano Louise Rogan, mezzo-soprano Brett Sprague, tenor Jared Guest, baritone Benjamin Sieverding, bass

DID YOU PICK UP Your GIFT BAG?

As you leave tonight’s Gala, please ensure that you choose a gift bag to take with you as a thank you for your support of Opera Colorado’s Education and Community Engagement Programs.

Opera Colorado would like to thank Cherry Creek Shopping Center for sponsoring tonight’s gift bags and all of the greater Denver retailers who donated specialty items. We would also like to thank Karen Brody, Suzanne Bucy, Greg Carpenter, The Colorado Ballet, Dave Dixon, Rachelle Folsom, Michael Hughes, Sona Patel, Camille Spaccavento and Edie Taylor for their additional support.

The gift bags you see here tonight include randomly selected bags which contain deluxe gifts donated to Opera Colorado especially for An Evening in Black & White. Choose yours carefully, and you could be the lucky recipient of a unique surprise.

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GALA COMMITTEE SUZANNE BUCY Gala 2013 Chair KAREN BRODY Gift Bag Chair KAREN FUKUTAKI Décor Chair BRITNEY WEIL Menu Chair

Suzan Adams Elizabeth Budd Mary Conroy Michael Hughes Chryse Hutchins

Merrill Shields Edie Taylor Martha Tracy Carol Whitley

THANK YOU ELLIE for BRINGING MUSIC INTO CLASSROOMS ACROSS COLORADO.

LISA PINTO & PAUL WIMER

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CONGRATULATIONS OPERA COLORADO FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY!

RICHARD & BRITNEY WEIL

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2013-2014 ARTS EDUCATION:

BACKSTAGE WORKSHOPS

During the 2012-13 school year, Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Engagement Programs touched the lives of 35,683 children and adults throughout Colorado and southern Wyoming.

OPERA ON TOUR

OPERA IN OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

OPERA COLORADO YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM

The Young Artists are at the core of our Education & Community Engagement Programs. Selected through a highly competitive audition process, these talented performers further their professional development by bringing opera to thousands of people in the Rocky Mountain Region.

GENERATION OC

Designed to develop 21st-Century Workforce Readiness Skills, this residency program allows students in grades 6-12 to explore careers in the arts. Students go behind the scenes of Opera Colorado while working in all aspects of the company including artistic, development, marketing and education and outreach.

OPERA IN A TRUNK

A steamer trunk filled with costumes, props and activities brings Opera Colorado to life! The program includes an interactive presentation and teacher study guide.

Students experience the backstage magic of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House through hands-on stations and learn about design, costuming, special effects, professional opera singing and choreography.

Often the first introduction an elementary or middle school student will have to opera, abridged operas are by the Young Artists for schools and communities throughout Colorado that have limited access to professional cultural opportunities.

ARIAS AND ENSEMBLES

A program targeted to adults, the Young Artists perform repertoire ranging from operatic arias to selections from musical theatre and cabaret.

STUDENT MATINEE

The Young Artists perform a special matinee of Opera Colorado’s mainstage productions at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for students in the Denver Metro Area.

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL

Students in grades six and above attend mainstage production dress rehearsals to experience a professional opera performance and a “night at the opera” in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

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THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS PATRONS OF OUR GAL A

GALA2013 AN EVENING IN BLACK & WHITE

IMPRESARIO Mike and Julie Bock

OVERTURE Ellie Caulkins HealthONE The Shamos Family Jeremy and Susan Shamos Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Britney Weil Young Shamos/ Yelpaala Families

MAESTRO Kenneth and Donna Barrow Bella Bridesmaid Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

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Peyton and Suzanne D. Bucy David and Elizabeth Budd Colorado State Bank and Trust Honorable and Mrs. Kenneth Laff Lowe Fell & Skogg LLC Ms. Lisa Pinto and Mr. Paul Wimer Alessandra and Ben Schulein Marlis and Shirley Smith Stonebridge Companies

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Jelica Isely Mr. and Mrs. Al Alioto Mel Klein Bruce and Deanna Rose Leino Sarah Allen Patricia A. Livingston Arrow Electronics Patty Lorie Richard and Cheryl McGinnis and Becky Benes Ed Woolman Alice and Melanie Miller David Bullwinkle and Greg Silvus Eric D. Coomer Karen and and Amber Hess Richard Miller Dave and Jon and Lynne Pamela Duke Montague-Clouse Elizabeth and Mary French Moore Matthew Dyer and Al Minier Ms. Andrea Finan Carolyn J. Morse Mr. Joseph Finan Chris and Joy Doriana Fontanella Murphy James T. Frazier Dorothy A. Pearson Dr. Karen V. Nijole and Fukutaki Walter Rasmussen Dr. Brian Greffe and Barbara Reed, MD Dr. Mark Donovan Mrs. Helen S. Alice and Bruce Santilli and Healy Dr. Lyn Barber Randy and Cindi Sauvage Sharon Harrison Camille Spaccavento Chip Horne and Larry and Jan Kennaugh Neslihan Stephens Chryse and Steve Hutchins

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GUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THANKS OPERA COLORADO FOR ITS FABULOUS PERFORMANCE OF THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Students who had never before experienced opera were mesmerized!

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THANKING OUR LUCKY STARS ALL OF YOU AND ALL OUR ARTISTS ON THE STAGE AND IN THE NIGHT SKY

FOR YOUR STELLAR SUPPORT OF OPERA COLORADO’S EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES in the WORLD AROUND US SUZANNE & PEYTON BUCY

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GALA2013 NOVEMBER 22, 2013 | AT THE ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE SUZANNE BUCY, Gala Chair FEATURING ELIZABETH FUTRAL, soprano ALLAN ARMSTRONG, pianist Master of Ceremonies GREGORY CARPENTER, General Director of Opera Colorado

5:30 PM Registration 6:00 -7:15 PM Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres

In the lobby of the Opera House

7:15 - 8:00 PM Elizabeth Futral in Concert on the Stage 8:00 - 9:30 PM Dinner served in the Chambers Grant Salon

Prepared by Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House

9:30 PM Dancing in the lobby with music provided by FUNKIPHINO

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Thank you for your support of Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Engagement Programs that serve over 35,500 students of all ages throughout the state of Colorado.

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MAIN COURSE Brined Breast de Poulet

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Braised Swiss Chard Apricot – Cherry Gastrique

VEGETARIAN / Portobello Mushroom VEGAN OPTION Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Braised Swiss Chard

DESSERT COURSE Boca Negra Gateau

Blanc Bourbon Sauce

SIGNATURE Dark & Stormy DRINK Ginger Beer and Rum Served over Ice Lime Wedge

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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO GREG AND THE DEVOTED STAFF OF OPERA COLORADO ON OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS. THE SHAMOS FAMILY

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