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elcome to Opera Colorado’s 33rd season!

The 2015-2016 season represents several milestones and promises to be an exciting year.

Opera Colorado could not exist without you and we are thrilled that you have joined us for this production of Aida.

To kick-off this season, we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on September 19th. The evening honored Ellie Caulkins, and featured a spectacular performance by artists who have appeared on the Ellie stage in Opera Colorado’s productions over the past 10 years and artists who will appear in upcoming productions.

Thank you to the many individuals and corporations who made this fundraiser a tremendous success and helped us to exceeded our goal.

This production of Aida focuses on capturing a wide range of expression, from the grand to the intimate.

People often think of Aida as only a big spectacle with animals, processions and ballet. While Aida is certainly the definition of grand opera, and it is part of our identity to do grand opera in the Ellie, people often forget that it is also a masterpiece of deeply moving human drama. Some of the most intimate and heart-wrenching, tender music that Verdi wrote is in Aida. It is so much more than the triumphal march.

This opera has something for everyone, it is visually spectacular, it is grand, it has memorable melodies, but it also has a wide range of emotion that Verdi captures brilliantly in his evocative score.

This spring, we will fulfill our dream of presenting

a world premiere at Opera Colorado with the production of The Scarlet Letter. Lori Laitman’s lyrical music, combined with moving libretto by Colorado Poet Laureate Emeritus, David Mason and the inspired direction of Beth Greenberg will bring to life this extraordinary American novel. Our world premiere of this New American Opera will be recorded live and commercially released on Naxos; Opera Colorado’s second release in partnership with Naxos (Nixon in China, 2009).

Our exciting season of performances planned for the 2016-2017 will boast the addition of a third opera production. Two productions will take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, including Opera Colorado’s own new production of Puccini’s wildwest opera La Fanciulla del West and Donizetti’s tale of love, manipulation and insanity, Lucia di Lammermoor. The third opera will feature Laura Kaminsky’s As One, a 75 minute chamber opera depicting the experiences of its sole transgender protagonist, Hannah, as she endeavors to resolve the discord between herself and the outside world.

As the New York Times put it, “As One forces you to think, simultaneously challenging preconceptions and inspiring empathy.”

We are excited to celebrate world-class opera with you this season and for years to come. Thank you for your continuing patronage and support, and we look forward to many exciting nights (or afternoons) at the opera.

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SUPERNUMERARY supernumerary. adj su·per·nu·mer·ary - being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional; extra. associated with a regular body or staff as an assistant or substitute in case of necessity. a person who appears in an opera, play or film without speaking lines or as part of a crowd; walk-on; extra.

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In La Bohéme, the Christmas Eve street fair requires supers to put on a truly festive face. If it is not a bustling scene filled with energy, then Rodolfo and Mimi might as well stay home.

On an even more magnificent scale, there is the St. Johannestag festival in the final act of Die Meistersinger.

Wagner imagined that all of Nuremburg would be there, and for such a vision, the more the merrier.

However, supers are not just filling space. They may be directed to interact with the principal singers, possibly sharing

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pear-carriers. In the popular imagination, that is what they are: those folks who fill out the stage in grandly populated opera scenes, such as the Triumphal March from Aida, but do not sing.

Admittedly, there is likely to be a spear or two on hand, but in the opera world, we call them supernumeraries – “supers” for short.

Literally, it is extra numbers, like extras in a film. However, they are not just something extra. Any director or principal singer will admit that supers play a critical role in most opera productions, whether or not they have a word to sing.

In La Traviata, Violetta’s parties would be a sorry affair if the only persons in the scene were the principal singers and a handful of chorus members. Others are needed to raise a glass of champagne and to huddle in horror when the evening starts to go wrong.

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a smile with Aida when she glimpses Radames amongst the marching ranks, or maybe supporting the chained and – perhaps – wounded Amonasro as he is paraded in as captive.

It is character enhancement, and supers are a vital part of that formula. More than anything else, they need to be exactly where they are supposed to be exactly when they’re supposed to be there. Aida has enough to think about; she does not need to wonder if her assigned super is ready.

Sometimes, opera companies have invited loyal supporters or prominent local figures to take on super roles, just for the fun of being part of the production. At other times, it may be less a case of someone prominent than someone reliable. This writer once appeared as a bar girl in a Central City Opera production of Mollicone’s Face on the Bar-room Floor. The director wanted someone on stage to subtly fire the prop gun on just the right beat of the music, and the singers themselves were reluctant, as the prop gun was massively loud. He recruited me, because as the recording engineer, I knew the music thoroughly and could even wear unobtrusive earplugs while tending to the task. It was fun to be part of the show, and I am proud to say I did not miss a note! When the gun goes off at the right instant – or the spears are waved in the right direction – thank your local supernumerary.

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LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST ARI PELTO Conductor EMMA GRIFFIN Director MELISSA CITRO MARK RUCKER JONATHAN BURTON MICHAEL CORVINO HAROLD WILSON MATTHEW DI BATTISTA

Minnie Jack Rance Dick Johnson Jake Wallace Ashby Nick

GIACOMO PUCCINI | NOVEMBER 2016 ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE Opera Colorado’s new production of Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West transports The Girl of the West from California’s gold rush to Colorado, celebrating the state’s rich mining history. Through collaborations with the Denver Public Library and History Colorado, historical photos will become a powerful video backdrop for the wild and tempestuous story.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.

AS ONE MUSIC & CONCEPT BY LAURA KAMINSKY LIBRETTO BY MARK CAMPBELL & KIMBERLY REED FILM BY KIMBERLY REED | JANUARY 2017 “As One forces you to think, simultaneously challenging preconceptions and inspiring empathy. ” THE NEW YORK TIMES

This new, 75 minute chamber opera depicts the experiences of its sole transgender protagonist, Hannah, as she endeavors to resolve the discord between herself and the outside world. Two singers, a baritone and a mezzo-soprano, together portray the character Hannah.

Inspired in part by the life experiences of acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Reed, As One’s rich libretto— and evocative melodies and harmonies—make it an unforgettable work.

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR GAETANO DONIZETTI | MAY 2017 ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE ARI PELTO Conductor KETURAH STICKANN Director ANNA CHRISTY ERIC BARRY TIMOTHY MIX MATTHEW TREVINO

Lucia Edgardo Enrico Raimondo

In Donizetti’s dark drama, young Lucia is caught in the middle of a feud between her family and the man she loves. Forced by her brother to forsake her love and marry for money, she loses more than her happiness­­—she loses her mind. After she kills her bridegroom, Lucia plunges headlong into madness to Donizetti’s magnificent score in one of opera’s most famous, horrifying and musically gorgeous scenes. This production will feature traditional costumes and sets for a stunning evening of grand opera.

Sung in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles at every seat.

LORI LAITMAN MAY 7|10|13|15|2016 The 2015-2016 Season is sponsored by Ken & Donna Barrow. The Scarlet Letter is sponsored by Kenneth and Donna Barrow, Dave and Pam Duke, Noël and Thomas Congdon, Jeremy and Susan Shamos, Joy Dinsdale, Daniel L. Ritchie, National Endowment for the Arts and Opera America.

AN AFTERNOON OF AMERICAN SONG Enjoy an afternoon of American art song.

Opera Colorado’s Young Artists will perform works commissioned for the opening of Opera America’s Opera Center. Composer Lori Laitman will discuss her works and a reception will follow.

INSPIRED BY THE SCARLET LETTER: POETRY READING Enjoy the premiere of poetry written in response to the music of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter.

Hear what this opera inspires in local poets of all ages. Poets from SlamNUBA and Art from Ashes will perform their new poems.

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AÏDA NOVEMBER 7 • 10 • 13 • 15, 2015 ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE Opera in Four Acts

By Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni There will be one 30 minute intermission between Act Two and Act Three.

CAST I N OR D E R OF VOCAL APPEARANCE

Ramfis Radames Amneris Aida The King of Egypt A Messenger High Priestess Amonasro

Harold Wilson Carl Tanner* Catherine Martin* Alexandra Lobianco* Ashraf Sewailam Benjamin Werley*^ Emily Louise Robinson*^ Marco Nistico*

Opera Colorado Orchestra Opera Colorado Chorus Conductor Stage Director Chorus Master Lighting Design Wig and Makeup Design

Ari Pelto David Gately Andres Cladera Lucas Krech Ronell Oliveri

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Choreographer Rachel Harding Chad Azadan* Terrell Davis* Cory Klements* Aubrey Klinger* Jessica Maria Loosenort* Rodni Williams* SCENERY AND COSTUMES ARE PROVIDED COURTESY OF VIRGINIA OPERA SCENIC DESIGNER: ERHARD ROM COSTUME DESIGNER: MARTHA HALLY THE PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE IS PRESENTED BY MUSIC HISTORIAN BETSY SCHWARM.

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M R . A N D M R S . K E N N ETH T. BAR ROW | 2015-2016 S EASON S P ON S O R Opera Colorado Young Artist Emily Louise Robinson is sponsored by Shirley and Marlis Smith, and Joyce and Dirk deRoos.

Opera Colorado Young Artist Danielle Lombardi is sponsored by Carol McMurry and Patrick Spieles.

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ENGLISH OR SPANISH SUBTITLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS OPERATING THE SUBTITLES | FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS  Prior to the performance, the screen will display a sponsored message automatically. (You cannot turn it off.)  When the singing begins, briefly press the red button.  Press once for English titles and twice for Spanish titles.  Press three times to turn the system off.  Repeat these steps after intermission(s).

Pressing the button too many times or holding the button down will result in system failure. Titles are only broadcast when singing occurs on the stage. If you experience difficulty with the system, please contact an usher for assistance. Opera Colorado does not offer refunds or exchanges in the event of subtitle system failure. A synopsis of the opera is available in this program.

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All Sunday matinee performances offer audio description for the visually impaired. Headsets are available at the coat check.

English subtitles written by Jeremy Sortore for Opera Colorado. Spanish translation by TranslatingSpanish.com

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SYNOPSIS AÏDA Setting: Ancient Egypt Act One: High Priest Ramfis will soon announce who will lead the Egyptian army into battle against the Ethiopians. Radames, wanting to impress his secret love, the slave girl Aida, hopes to be chosen. Amneris, daughter of the Egyptian king, observes Radames’ reaction to Aida’s presence, and becomes suspicious and jealous, for she loves Radames herself. An announcement is made to the king’s court that, indeed, Radames shall lead the army against the Ethiopians. Wishes are expressed for his triumph and Aida is torn. For his sake, she would like him to win, but what none of the Egyptians know it that before being forced into slavery, Aida was an Ethiopian princess. Now her feelings are divided between her country and her love. In the temple, Radames prepares for war.

Act Two: Word arrives that Radames’ forces have triumphed.

From Aida’s reaction, an infuriated Amneris learns that the slave girl loves Radames. The victorious troops are welcomed home.

They bring prisoners of war, amongst whom Aida recognizes her father, the Ethiopian king, Amonasro. Amonasro asks that his

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n all the core repertoire of opera, only one important work had its premiere in Africa. The honor is held by Verdi’s Aida, which first came to the public December 24, 1871 in Cairo. The venue is less unexpected in light of both its subject matter (a tragic love triangle in ancient Egypt) and of the reason for its existence.

The commission had come from the Cairo Opera House in honor of the opening of the Suez Canal, and though Verdi missed the deadline by fully two years (the opera house had to make do with Verdi’s existing Rigoletto), he still regarded Aida as a work for Cairo. Reluctant to cross the Mediterranean, the composer did not attend the premiere, but the opera traveled without him. Over a century later, it is still revered for the power of its music and the deft coloration of its character portrayals.

The story for Aida had originated with French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette (1821-1881). Mariette drafted a plot outline that passed through various hands en route to becoming an operatic libretto. Final revisions were completed by Antonio Ghislanzoni, though with much input from the composer himself. Having declared that he wanted something really grand to compete with the then-popular works of Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791 – 1864), Verdi got what he requested with a dramatic Act Two march scene containing both choral and ballet elements, so epic in scope than one could readily have actual elephants in its staging, though horses might better fit through the stage door. However, Aida offers sweetness as well. Consider the final love scene in which the two principal

people be freed. His wish is granted, though he and Aida are retained in custody by the Egyptians. As reward for his victory, Radames receives the exact prize he does not wish: Amneris’ hand in marriage.

Act Three: While Amneris prepares for the wedding, Aida reminisces about her homeland while waiting for Radames. Joining her, Amonasro asks that she learn from Radames what route the Egyptian army will take on its next assault against Ethiopia. Aida does not wish to assist him. At last visiting with Radames, she tries to persuade him to leave Egypt with her, and he agrees. Just as they are departing, Aida asks about the military route. Amonasro overhears the answer, and Radames, realizing that he has accidentally betrayed his people, surrenders to the High Priest.

Act Four: Thinking that her gesture might win his affections, Amneris offers to save Radames. He refuses, is sentenced to death by being buried alive, and is sealed in a tomb. To his great surprise, he finds there Aida, who had slipped in, determined to die with him. They imagine the happier life that might have been theirs. Meanwhile, outside the tomb, the priests chant hymns and Amneris prays for forgiveness.

characters, arm in arm, bid a gentle farewell to the world: not with anger, but with rapture, as the composer’s letters indicated had been his intention all along.

Despite the potential for political posturing, Aida is rather less politically tinged than many of his operas. Indeed, there is a war in progress between Egypt and Ethiopia, but the characters of its central love story represent both sides of that divide, and both are likeable people of admirable ethics. So Verdi is not taking sides, nor does he seem to invite his audience to do so. The war is essentially a subtext to the love story, and other than the victory parade within that march scene, one never sees overt evidence of the war itself.

Aida found immediate acclaim, not only in Cairo but also back in the composer’s native Italy. By the end of the following year, it would reach both New York and Buenos Aires, and by the decade’s close, virtually every important European opera house had brought Aida to its stage. At the time, the composer was in his sixties and starting to talk about retirement. However, two more operas would emerge from his imagination: the Shakespeareaninspired works Otello (1887) and Falstaff (1893). They, too, would mix grandeur with intimacy, a combination that Verdi had found effective with audiences and audiences had found intriguing in the way Verdi chose to approach it.

Program notes and synopsis by Betsy Schwarm, author of Operatic Insights.

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THE ARTISTS Chad Azadan* | Dancer Chad is originally from The Bay Area.

His film and television credits include: Charlie’s Angels, Rock Star, How I Met Your Mother, The Neighbors, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Latin Grammys, The World Music Awards, ABC’s 50th Anniversary Special, The NAACP Image Awards, Days Of Our Lives, and commercials for The Gap. Chad has danced with companies like: Odyssey Dance Theater, River North Chicago Dance Company and Liz Imperio’s Instincts Live Media Dance Company. He is no stranger to the Vegas stage having performed in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Le Reve and Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva Elvis. Chad was an assistant choreographer for the majority of So You Think You Can Dance Season 9, and the assistant coordinating producer for Season 12 of American Idol.

Andres Cladera | Chorus Master A native of Uruguay, Andres Cladera is the Artistic Director of Emerald City Opera and Resident Conductor at Opera San Antonio. He has prior conducting experience with Opera San Antonio, Opera Colorado, Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, Edgewood Symphony. Mr. Cladera holds an MM degree in Orchestral Conducting from Carnegie Mellon University and BFA degrees in Piano and Vocal Performance from College of Charleston. Upcoming performances include conducting Speed Dating, Tonight by Michael Ching with Emerald City Opera in Denver and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as well as Florencia en el Amazonas by Catan and Fantastic Mr. Fox by Tobias Picker.

Terrell Davis* | Dancer Terrell Davis is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Davis Contemporary Dance Company. He has a B.A. in Political Science and minor in Dance from Western Illinois University. He was a principle dancer with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble for six seasons, and also served as the Assistant Rehearsal Director. He has taught at many studios in the greater Denver area, and is a Director and Choreographer for the Wolf Theatre Academy.

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David Gately | Director Stage director David Gately is known for his vivid story-telling and lively and clever productions. During the 20152016 season, Mr. Gately directs Aida with Opera Colorado, Merry Widow with Utah Opera, Showboat with Kentucky Opera and Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Fort Worth Opera.

Recent highlights include La Fanciulla del West with Des Moines Opera, La Traviata with Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Fort Worth Opera, Silent Night with Calgary Opera and both Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi with McGill University. The Director’s hugely successful “Wild West” production of Don Pasquale, hailed as a “contemporary classic,” has been mounted by opera companies across the United States, including the San Diego Opera, Kentucky Opera, Opera Colorado and Calgary Opera. In addition to his continued work on the stage, Mr. Gately was also recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Music in the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University.

Rachel Harding | Choreographer Rachael Harding holds an MFA in dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a BFA in dance and a BS in Business Management from the University of Arizona. She has performed with Colorado based companies Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Davis Contemporary Dance, Moraporvida, Interweave Dance Theatre, Kim Robards and New Breed Dance Company. She toured the United States as a solo dancer with winds quintet, Imani Winds, in Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot. For over twenty years, Rachael has been living her passion of teaching, choreographing and dancing in dance schools, Universities and with professional dancers. Rachael has had the pleasure to perform in the Opera Colorado productions Nixon in China, The Pearl Fishers and performing and choreographing for Rusalka. Rachael is the Artistic Director for Denver Dance Starz and the Owner of Miss Rachael’s Dance in Denver.

Cory Klements* | Dancer Cory Michael Klements was born and raised in Broomfield, Colorado and started dancing at the age of three.

After graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance from the University of

THE ARTISTS Wyoming, he moved to Las Vegas and danced with the Nevada Ballet Theatre. Currently Cory is a company member with Davis Contemporary Dance Company here in Denver.

Aubrey Klinger* | Dancer Aubrey A. Klinger began her dance training under the tutelage of her grandmother Nan Klinger in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

She then went on to pursue her degree from Point Park University earning a B.A. in Ballet Performance graduating magna cum laude. Currently a free-lance dancer, teacher and choreographer, Aubrey has worked throughout the country in both concert and commercial dance. Her performance and choreography credits include; Davis Contemporary Dance Company, Jacob Mora: Exhibit M, Chicago Improve: Octavarious, Apex Contemporary Dance Theater, Renegade Performance Group (NYC), Carnival! Choreographer’s Ball, Dance Chance Chicago, Thodos New Dances, The Dayton Arts Project, Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Welcome Yule!, and So You Think You Can Dance: Season 9.

Lucas Krech | Lighting Designer Lucas Krech is a multi-media artist working in light, video projection and code. He has designed operas, dances, plays and performance pieces across the United States, Romania and the United Kingdom. Recent opera designs have been seen at Opera Colorado, West Edge Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, West Bay Opera and The Crucible.

His work has been nominated for New York Innovative Theater and BATCC Awards. Lucas received a 2011 Lighting Artist in Dance grant. His design work has been featured in American Theater Magazine and his writing on aesthetics and performance appeared in Stage Directions, On Stage Lighting, Parabasis Blog and PLSN magazines.

His installation work has been shown at SOMArts, Studio Gracia, Outside/Input, PDE and Black Rock City. He received an MFA in design from NYU. Alexandra LoBianco* | Aida In addition to her Opera Colorado debut as Aida, Alexandra LoBianco’s 2015-16 season includes her Minnesota Opera debut as the title role in Tosca, and a gala benefit concert for Opera Carolina,

performing arias from Aida, Suor Angelica and Tannhäuser.

She joined Maine’s PORTopera this past summer as Tosca.

Her 2014-15 season engagements included Donna Anna in Don Giovanni in her Seattle Opera debut, Leonore in Fidelio with Madison Opera, Minnie in La fanciulla del West with Des Moines Metro Opera, Tosca with Opera Grand Rapids, and joining the roster of Lyric Opera of Chicago for its production of Tosca. Other recent engagements include Magda Sorel in Menotti’s The Consul with Opera Santa Barbara, Amelia in Un ballo in maschera with Madison Opera, soloist in a Verdi concert in Zürich, and Rachmaninoff’s The Bells with Madison Symphony. She was first prize winner of the William Sullivan Foundation 2013 award.

Jessica Maria Loosenort* | Dancer Jessica Loosenort’s dance training began at the age of six, and the first eleven years were spent training at a competitive dance studio, Dance Dimensions, to be versatile in many styles. Receiving in 2014 from Grand Valley State University a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting, she has expanded her knowledge of both technical and performance training. Through the Grand Valley Dance Company she has studied with renowned guest choreographers such as Lauren Edson and Autumn Eckman, and performed with the Thodos Dance Company of Chicago. Jessica has choreographed for various shows including Open Space 2014, Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Student Showcase, countless undergrad shows, and represented GVSU at the 2013 ACDFA with her senior group piece, Let “Only You” Go. She has performed with Denver companies, Louder than Words, Davis Contemporary and Boulder companies Third Law and currently The Shiff Dance Collective.

Catherine Martin* | Amneris Mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin excels in repertoire ranging from Verdi and Wagner to Mozart and Donizetti.

The 2015-2016 season and beyond brings debuts with Opera Colorado as Amneris in Aïda, with Florida Grand Opera as Adalgisa in Norma, and returns to Washington National Opera and Houston Grand Opera. Engagements for the 2014-2015 season included her return to Opera Santa Barbara as Maddalena in Rigoletto, her debut with Dayton Opera as Sister Helen Prejean in Dead Man

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THE ARTISTS Walking, Waltraute in Die Walküre with Houston Grand Opera and Hindemith’s The Long Christmas Dinner with the American Symphony Orchestra. Additional recent highlights include returns to Houston Grand Opera as Wellgunde in Das Rheingold and the Glimmerglass Festival as Der Komponist in Ariadne auf Naxos, and debuts at the Kennedy Center with Washington National Opera as Mary in the premiere of The Lion, the Unicorn and Me and Annina in Der Rosenkavalier with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Marco Nisticò* | Amonasro Marco Nisticò joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in 2009-2010, where he made his debut as Dancaire Carmen.

Recent engagements include Rodrigue in Don Carlos, and Tonio in Pagliacci in Sarasota.

Future engagements include Amonasro Aida with Opera Colorado and Sarasota Opera, Tonio with Opera Memphis, Malatesta with Florida Grand Opera and Dulcamara with West Australian Opera, Perth. Recent past engagements include Figaro Barbiere with Sarasota Opera and Dulcamara and Dancaire with the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. He is frequently seen with Sarasota Opera in roles including Giacomo in Giovanna d’Arco, Germont in La Traviata, Rodrigue in Don Carlos, Francesco Foscari in I Due Foscari.

In 2011-2012 Mr. Nisticò was heard as Dulcamara at the Landestheater in Bregenz, as Gugliemo at the Teatro Regio of Torino and Rigoletto with Sarasota Opera. His appearances with NYCO include Dulcamara in L’elisir d’amore, Schaunard in La Bohème and Sharpless in Madama Butterfly.

Ari Pelto | Conductor With past performances that have been called poetic, earthy, vigorous and highly individual, Ari Pelto was recently appointed Music Director designate at Opera Colorado following an acclaimed debut conducting Don Giovanni. Future productions include Aida and the world premiere of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlett Letter. Additionally this season, he conducts Aida at Utah Opera and returns to Atlanta Ballet, Opera Memphis, Omaha Symphony, Lamont Symphony and the NYU Symphony. Recent highlights include La Rondine in Cortona (Italy), A Streetcar Named Desire and Salome at Virginia Opera, The Rake’s Progress at Portland Opera, Rigoletto, Don Pasquale and Il Barbiere di Siviglia at Opera

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Memphis (where he is Principal Guest Conductor), La Boheme at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Cunning Little Vixen at Chautauqua, Rusalka at Boston Lyric Opera, Romeo et Juliette at Minnesota Opera, The Magic Flute, Le Nozze di Figaro at Portland Opera and Hansel and Gretel at Utah Opera.

Emily Louise Robinson* High Priestess Emily completed her undergraduate work at the University of Chicago and received her Master’s Degree from New England Conservatory. Emily completed a Performer’s Certificate from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, where she was most recently seen in the title role of Thomas Pasatieri’s Frau Margot and Beatriz in Daniel Catán’s Rapaccinni’s Daughter.

Other past roles include Love Simpson Cold Sassy Tree, Magda The Consul, Mimi La Boheme and Silverpeal The Impresario. She will be seen this season at Opera Colorado as Gretel and Micaëla in the company’s touring productions of Hansel and Gretel and Carmen respectively. On the main stage she will sing the role of the High Priestess in Aida and she will sing the role of Hester Prynne in the Student Matinee performance of The Scarlett Letter. Emily is delighted to be joining Opera Colorado as a Young Artist this season.

Ashraf Sewailam The King of Egypt This season, Mr. Sewailam will play the role of King in Aïda at Opera Colorado, Mustafa in L’italiana in Algeri at Portland Opera, and Capulet in Roméo et Juliette in an exciting new co-production at Opera Carolina, Virginia Opera, Toledo Opera, Opera Grand Rapids, Lyric Opera Baltimore. He will also be performing Brahms Requiem with Dubuque Symphony and Messiah with Cheyenne Symphony. Recently, in his debut with New Zealand Opera as the assassin Sparafucile in Rigoletto, he was described as “hard to better, both vocally and dramatically.” He subsequently returned to sing Alidoro in La Cenerentola, which he later performed for Queensland Opera. Ashraf made his United States debut in 2004 with Opera Colorado performing the role of Leporello in Don Giovanni. Quickly becoming a house favorite, he subsequently performed there as Count Ceprano in Rigoletto, Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro and Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.

THE ARTISTS Carl Tanner* | Radames Carl Tanner begins the 2015-16 season as Pinkerton Madama Butterfly for Minnesota Orchestra. He returns to London to appear as Luigi Il Tabarro at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden before travelling to Honolulu to sing Manrico Il Trovatore for Hawaii Opera Theatre.

Recent highlights include the title roles in Samson et Dalila, Peter Grimes as well as Hermann Pique Dame at Grange Park Opera in the UK where he won outstanding reviews. He also appeared as Otello at Pittsburgh Opera.

Past successes include numerous appearances with the Metropolitan Opera as Canio I Pagliacci/Tiriddu Cavalleria Rusticana and Radames Aida, his signature role which he previously sang at Staatsoper Hamburg, Bayerische Staatsoper Munich, Edmonton Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin and Semperoper Dresden. He made his debut at Washington National Opera as Captain Ahab Moby-Dick and at Deutsche Oper Berlin as Cavaradossi Tosca, a role he also sang at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Benjamin Werley* | A Messenger Benjamin completed his Master’s and BM in Vocal Performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. In March 2013, Ben sang on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera in the semi-finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Ben then joined the Opera Theater of St. Louis as a Gerdine Young Artist. In 2014, he was a participant in the Merola Opera Program. While at Merola, he sang the role of Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni. Ben also worked with Virginia opera as an Emerging Artist for their 2014-2015 season, where he performed in Sweeney Todd and La Traviata. This past summer he was an Apprentice Artist at the Santa Fe Opera. In Opera Colorado’s touring productions, he will sing the roles of The Witch in Hansel and Gretel and Don Jose in Carmen, and the role of Arthur Dimmesdale in The Scarlet Letter for the Student Matinee.

Rodni Williams* | Dancer Rodni Williams has danced with Garth Fagan Dance, The Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theater and Deeply Rooted Productions to name a few. His theatrical productions include the Jay Leno Show, Love in Four Acts for PBS Chicago, a tour of FAME the Musical, the PBS Special Martin, Bible Stories, Mephistopheles and the Philadelphia Opera Company with Judith Jamison. Rodni holds the BFA and a MFA degree in dance from Adelphi University and The University of Arizona, Tucson. Rodni has also taught at the Ailey School, MOVE ON Dance Center and he is co-founder/ associate artistic director of Black Dance Festival, Vienna, Austria. He has been nominated into the 2010 edition of Who’s Who in America. Williams has working in the Theater Alliance H Street Playhouse’s production of Black Nativity in the past and now is a proud resident of the Denver area, and Co-Artistic Director of The Davis Contemporary Dance Company.

Harold Wilson | Ramfis

Harold Wilson’s 2015-2016 season marks his return to several companies.

With Opera Colorado, he will sing Ramfis in Aida; at the Metropolitan Opera, he will cover the role of Timur in Turandot; and with Sarasota Opera, he will sing the roles of Rocco and Marcovaldo in productions of Fidelio and La battaglia di Legnano, respectively. In concert, he makes a company debut with the Grand Junction Symphony as the bass soloist in Verdi’s Requiem.

Mr. Wilson’s 2014-2015 season began with the Dayton Opera singing works by Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky in a Gala Concert. Subsequently, the American bass debuted with Opera Memphis, as the Commendatore in Don Giovanni, joined the Metropolitan Opera for its production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and made appearances with Tulsa Opera, for Frère Laurent in Roméo et Juliette, and Opera Colorado, for Sarastro in The Magic Flute. *Opera Colorado Debut

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ORCHESTRA

VIOLIN Takanori Sugishita, concertmaster Rene Knetsch, principal second Angela Dombrowski Lynne Glaeske Margaret Gutierrez Debbie Holland Robyn Julyan Chris Jusell Annamaria Karacson Cyndi Mancinelli Leah Mohling Brett Omara Susie Peek Ingrid Peoria Gyongyi Petheo Veronica Pigeon Leslie Sawyer Robyn Sosa VIOLA Matthew Dane, principal Michael Brook Brian Cook Matthew Diekman Sarah Richardson Lora Stevens

David Short Elle Wells Carole Whitney

TRUMPET Steve Kilburn Ken Aikin

BASS David Crowe, principal Jeremy Nicholas Matthew Pennington Jim Vaughn

TROMBONE Bron Wright, principal Bill Stanley Jeremy Van Hoy

FLUTE Susan Townsend, principal Elizabeth Sadilek Olga Shylayeva OBOE Sarah Bierhaus, principal Max Soto ENGLISH HORN Tenly Williams CLARINET Michelle Orman Heidi Mendenhall BASS CLARINET April Johannesen BASSOON Charles Hansen, principal Kim Peoria

TUBA Michael Dunn, principal TIMPANI Peter Cooper, principal PERCUSSION Mark Foster, principal Carl Dixon Nena Lorenz HARP Janet Harriman, principal OFF-STAGE TRUMPETS Cami Kidwell-Dodge Colin Oldberg Terry Sawchuk

OPERA COLORADO CHORUS John Adams Claire Brooker William Bryan* Matt Cantwell Shane Delavan, Michele Di Nuovo

CELLO Jeff Watson, principal Charles Lee Marcelo Sanches

HORN Devon Park, principal Lauren Varley Marian Hesse Colleen Shaffer

PRODUCTION STAFF

TECHNICAL STAFF Dennis Watson, Head Carpenter Travis Schadle, Shop/Production Carpenter Bert Hedrick, Assistant Carpenter Jeff Reidel, Head Flyman Chris Green, Head Electrician Tanya Rist, Light Board Operator Patrick Howard, Assistant Lighting Designer Dave Clough, Head Props Terry Gulley, Assistant Props Charles Polich, Head Sound Nicole Vasconi, Purchasing Agent

SHOP ASSISTANTS Sara Lynn Hildebrand Barbara Piano Elizabeth C. Porter Christine Samar

ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE CREW Randy Mitchell, House Carpenter John Kendrick, House Sound Al Price, House Prop Dave Wilson, House Electrician

VOLUNTEER DRESSERS Leslie Cady Kathy Heider Jan Heimer Valerie Kreck Amburn Pat Smith Barbara Wilder

COSTUMES Ann Piano, Costume Director Alison Milan, Shop Manager and Wardrobe Head

WIGS AND MAKEUP Sarah Opstad, Associate Wigs and Makeup Designer

MUSIC STAFF Andres Cladera, Chorus Master Sheldon Miller, Coach/Accompanist Kim Peoria, Orchestra Personnel Manager Ingrid Peoria, Orchestra Librarian PRODUCTION STAFF Katie Preissner, Production/Stage Manager Jordan Braun, Assistant Director Sarah Johnson, Assistant Stage Manager Amelia Nordin, Assistant Stage Manager Jeremy Sortore, Title Coordinator Beth Nielsen, Title Operator Park Wm. Showalter, Chorus Liaison Brian Greffe, MD, Company Physician Buzz Reifman, NPPA, Company Otolaryngologist

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DRAPER Kevin Brainerd DRESSERS Lisa Borgman Kevin Brainerd Sara Lynn Hildebrand Alie Holden Teresia Larsen Elizabeth C. Porter

Charles Eaton* Evan Glaser Paul Griggsby Karoline Guerin Jennifer Harpel Dan Howard Andrea Kehmeier Theresa Kesser Kim Kirkwood Amy Kopatich Claire LeBorgne Danielle Lombardi* Patrick Maschka Patrick McAleer Nicholas Navarre Luke North Jason Parfenoff Susan Rahmsdorff Emily Robinson* Park Showalter Kelly Sowell Norm Spivy Hallie Spoor Joey Taczak Laura Tribby Nicole Vasconi Steve Walz Benjamin Werley* Keith Williamson Catherine Wilcox Doug Wilson *Opera Colorado Young Artist

Angela Norris, Wigs and Make-Up Assistant ARTIST HOSTS Host Chairmen: Merrill Shields Ken and Donna Barrow Jeff Brown Katy L. Burley Vanessa and Robert Jasinski Robert Kahn Heather MacKinnon Cheryl McGinnis and Edward Woolman Kevin O’Connor Astrid Stocks SUPERNUMERARIES Eric Bard Gordon Fletcher Nicholas Geyer Mike Hurdle Robert Janacek John Kelly Kasey Nahlovsky Bob Reynolds Darrell Smith Eric Tausch

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The story of a magic star, a shepherd boy, and how unselfish love and good deeds can work miracles.

This tuneful one-act opera brings the meaning of the holiday season home for all.

December 11 at 7:00 pm December 12 & 13 at 2 pm

Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver Included in ticket price: Haydn’s Christmas Cantata, Run, Ye Shepherds, to the Light

Tickets $30/$20 students CentralCityOpera.org/amahl | 303.292.6700

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS The Board of Directors of Opera Colorado and the staff express their deepest appreciation to the individuals, corporations and foundation who have contributed to the Annual Fund.

The following list acknowledges individual donors, corporations and foundations who made gifts to Opera Colorado’s Annual Fund from July 1 2014 – September 30, 2015.

INDIVIDUALS

PRESIDENT CIRCLE $20,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Barrow Mike and Julie Bock Dave and Pam Duke Hugh A. Grant and Merle C. Chambers Cy and Lyndia Harvey Hal and Ann Logan Debra J. Perry and Jeff Baldwin Marcia and Richard Robinson Jeremy and Susan Shamos Patrick Spieles and Carol McMurry DIRECTOR $10,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Allen Al and Rebecca Bates Peyton and Suzanne D. Bucy Ellie Caulkins Noël and Thomas Congdon Mary and Tom Conroy Mr. Robert Damrauer Mr. Ray J. Groves Harley and Lorraine Higbie Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy F. Kinney Honorable and Mrs. Kenneth Laff William Maniatis, MD Tracy McCarthy Ms. Muffy Moore and Mr. Al Minier Kevin O’Connor and Janet Ellen Raasch Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Perlmutter Ann and Gerald Saul

Marlis and Shirley Smith Mrs. Beatrice B. Taplin Merrill Shields and M. Ray Thomasson Charles and Janet Thompson Martha and Will Tracey Byron Watson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weil Herbert Wittow MAESTRO $5,000+ Anonymous Linda Bjelland Dr. and Mrs. Laurence K. Chan Richard T. and Margaret N. Dillon Karen Fukutaki Robert S. Graham Craig N. Johnson and Alicia McCommons Mrs. Diana W. Kinsey Ms. Carole Leight Frank and Virginia Leitz Veronica A. McCaffrey and Barbara A. Frank Mrs. Rhea J. Miller Robert R. Montgomery and Nancy Hawkins Tom and Mary Meade Craig and Maria Ponzio Robert and Myra Rich Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw Dick and Pat Tucker Mrs. Carol C. Whitley Larry and Brigitte Zimmer DIVA $2,500+ Janice Baucum Mrs. Pamela D. Beardsley Mr. James L. Berggren Mrs. Sheila Bisenius Dr. Stephen L. Dilts Celeste and Jack Grynberg Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Kafadar Ralph and Trish Nagel Christine and Harry Phillips Nijole and Walter Rasmussen Juan and Alicia Rodriguez Vicki and Harry Sterling Jerry and Debi Tepper Maradith and Rusty Wilkins

COMPRIMARIO $1,000+ Kenneth and Mary Willis Mr. Hartman Axley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Bock Brian Bross M.D. and Bonnie Daniels Jane Halle Schultz-Burnett Leslie Cady Mrs. Sue M. Cannon Mr. John N. Caulkins Mr. David J. Chavolla Ms. Kathryn Codo Aubrey Copeland, MD Steve and Pat Corder Ms. Kathy Crapo Mr. Richard Deane Mr. and Mrs. Dirk de Roos George and Yonnie Dikeou Ms. Marian O. Dines Joy and Christopher Dinsdale James Donaldson and Ellen Anderman Ms. Elizabeth C. Dyer George and Sissy Gibson Anonymous Mr. J. L. Hamil Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin Beverlee B. Henry and The Honorable Robert P. Fullerton Drs. Kathryn Hobbs and Marc Cohen Mr. William T. Hoffman Christine Hollander and Michael McGee Marcia Holt and John Holt Michael E. Huotari and Jill R. Stewart John N. Kabalin, MD. Joe and Francine Kelso Dr. Lawrence Kim and Nhung Van Mrs. Dagmar Kress Jim and Carole McCotter Cheryl McGinnis and Edward Woolman V W McNab Dave and Miza McReynolds Mrs. Nathaniel C. Merrill Dr. Monica I. Minkoff and Mr. Harry M. Siegfried Ms. Janet Mordecai Lynnette Morrison

Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Calvern E. Narcisi Drs. Sarah and Harold Nelson Robert Nelson Nancy and Paul Oberman Dorothy Pearson Jane Perkins Bruce Polkowsky and Bill Powell Rick Poppe and Jana Edwards Mr. Thomas J. Powers Jr. Steven and Joan Ringel Ms. Susan J. Rutt Ms. Ruth E. Schoening Ms. Nancy Siegel Ruth S. Silver Drs. Morris and Ellen Susman Ms. Kathleen R. Tower John and Sharon Trefny Mr. John B. Trueblood Richard Tubbs and Marilyn Smith CHORISTER $500+ Marilyn and Jules Amer Mr. John E. Baril and Mr. Brian Cook Peter Batty and Paula Kechichian Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Beckwitt Brian Bennett and Bev Daniels Charles E. Berry Mr. Gerald Boutwell Ms. Sandra Bracken Sandy and Rogene Buchholz Ms. Elizabeth Budd Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Cain Barbara and Ken Calkins Mr. and Mrs Lawrence G. Carpenter Marjorie and Doug Carriger Charles Case and Phillip St. Cloud Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Chagas Barbara and Roger Chamberlain David and Joan Clark Catherine Cole Dr. Alan Como and Mrs. InHye Como Donna and Ted Connolly Eric Coomer and Amber Hess Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki Ms. Cheryl M. Cruickshank Carolyn E. Daniels Timothy James Donahue Max and Joyce Douglas Laurie and Ben Duke III

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ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS Walter W. and Maryruth Y. Duncan Lois N. Eckhoff Dr. and Mrs. Larry S. Fisher L. Richard and Sigrid Halvorson Freese Deborah Friedman Mark Groshek, MD and Carl Clark, MD Mrs. Carol and Dr. Fred Grover Ms. Phillis A. Harris-Brooks Lee and Margaret Henry Richard and Sandra Hilt Mr. Richard Hilty Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld Ms. Laura M. Hoffman Steven and Chryse Hutchins Mr. Daniel Isaman Kendor and Paulette Jones Dr. Jan Kennaugh and Mr. Chip Horne Sally and Jim Kneser M. Barton Landry Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Lee Ann and James Leh Deanna Rose Leino Patty Lorie Kupetz Marvin Madorsky, CPA Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Y. Marchand Barbara McDonnell Dr. and Mrs. Hugh J. McGee Jr. Bob and Mereth Meade Frend John Miner and Jeffrey L. Lawhead Jerri Lynn Modrall and Eric E. Doering Mr. Henry B. Mohr Mr. William R. Moninger Jack Finlaw and Gregory Movesian Dr. and Mrs. John Moyer Drs. Michael and Mary Moynihan Anonymous Maureen and Benjamin Nystuen Mr. Steven Okuley Ronald Y. Otsuka Carl Patterson Dr. and Mrs. David S. Pearlman Robert and Mary Quillin Ms. Marcia Ragonetti Charles and Reta Ralph Mr. Kent A. Rice and Ms. Ann M. Corrigan Karyn K. Rieb Joe Ronnenberg Mr Doug Rooney Ms. Luana Rubin Jane Russell and Bill Russell Karen and Mark Sather Mrs. and Mr. Nancy H. Schulein Fern B. Seltzer and 20

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Mr. Robert Nauman Andrew Gorgey Kazuo and Drusilla Gotow Dr. Brian Greffe and Dr. Mark Donovan Gina Guy Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Hansen Mr. Timothy Harris Mr. Richard H. Hart Mr. Richard W. Healy Ginny Hersch Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Hershberger Mr. Philip Hiester Ms. Janine Hill Sarah C. Hite Don and Mary Hoagland Barbara and John Hughes Mr. John Hughes Paul W. Husted John Dennis Hynes Dr. Jacob G. and Mrs. Sarah F. Jacobson Ms. Jill Johnke Eric E. Johnson Gretchen Vanderwerf and Gordon Jones Mr. Howard B. Jordan Mr. Joseph Kay Mr. Robert Keatinge Thomas and Gabriella Kelley Ms. Patricia C. Kelly Mr. Sandford Kern Eileen and Walter Kintsch Bonnie Kipple Mr. Kenneth Kirkland Mr. James C. Knopp Leonard Koch Elmer and Doris Koneman Donna Kornfeld Rex Kramer and Cindy Crater Mr. John W. Kure and Ms. Cheryl Solich Warren and Nancy Lawrence Mr. Richard S. Leaman Mr. Bernard Leason and Mrs. Frieda Sanidas Leason Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leinbach Noel Lejeune and Lynn Callaway Nancy A. Leonard Ms. Marie C. Lindvall Dr. and Mrs. James List Ms. Cecelia Lutz Mr. and Mrs. John D. Macfarlane Mr. Henry Mahlman Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Malde Ms. Melissa Malde Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Malone Dr. Merrylue Martin Mr. Keith Maskus Mr. William Mathews Ms. Jan Matney Mary McClanahan

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Sounds of the Season A Colorado Christmas

DEC 11-13 T FRI 7:30 T SAT 2:30 & 6:00 T SUN 1:00 Andres Lopera, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director

Jackie Evancho Sings Holiday Hits & More DEC 15 T TUES 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

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DEC 18-19 T FRI-SAT 7:30 DEC 20 T SUN 1:00* Duain Wolfe, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director *Join us on Sunday for the return of the Messiah Sing-Along!

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Symphony at the Movies: Home Alone DEC 22 T TUE 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director

A Weekend of Star Wars

DEC 26-27 T SAT 7:30 T SUN 1:00 Andres Lopera, conductor

A Night in Vienna DEC 31 T THU 6:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

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President Circle $20,000+ Avenir Foundation The Anschutz Foundation Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Chambers Family Fund The Denver Foundation Franklin C Deters Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund PB & K Family Foundation Shamos Family Foundation Galen & Ada Belle Spencer Foundation Director $10,000+ Caulkins Family Foundation Colorado Creative Industries The Crawley Family Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Cannon Y. and Lydia K. Harvey Family Foundation Jess & Rose Kortz and Pearl Rae Foundation Profit Planning Group Rassman Design Tulsa Community Foundation Virginia W. Hill Foundation Wittow Foundation Maestro $5,000+ Bucy Family Fund The Denver Post Charities ECA Foundation, Inc. Heider Family Foundation Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Il Circolo Italiano The Jeanne Land Foundation Wells Fargo Diva $2,500+ Brooks Brother Group Ralph L. And Florence R. Burgess Trust Homewood Suites Denver The Hunt Family Foundation Livingston Family Foundation National Philanthropic Trust Tepper Family Foundation William D. Radichel Foundation The Schramm Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Comprimario $1,000+ The Armstrong Foundation David B. And Gretchen W. Black Family Foundation Community First Foundation

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SPONSORS

Production, Artistic, Young Artist, Education and Technology Mike and Julie Bock Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dirk de Roos Fairfield & Woods, P.C. Monica Minkoff and Harry Siegfried Michael A. Hughes and Hon. Karen Brody Invisible Cities Investments LLC Dr. Jan Kennaugh and Mr. Chip Horne Tom and Mary Meade PB & K Family Foundation Marlis and Shirley Smith Patrick Spieles and Carol McMurry

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The Scarlet Letter Sponsors Mr. Walter Arnheim Avenir Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Barrow Daniel Belcher Linda Bjelland Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Donald K. Braden Dr. Michael Braz Karen Bruggenthies Ms. Margaret Caldwell Greg Carpenter Dr. Laurence K. and Cynthia Chan Noel and Thomas Congdon Ronald D. Covey The Crawley Family Foundation Christopher and Joy Dinsdale Dave and Pam Duke Margaret Ewell Mr. Kenneth R. Feinberg Sigrid H. Freese D. Garcia Ms. Helen J. Gillikin Joan Glick Gradison Foundation Anonymous Mr. Ray J. Groves Ms. Juliana Hall Michael A. Hughes and Hon. Karen Brody Mrs. Jelica Isely C. Jernigen Ms. Cynthia C. Kelly Samantha Kolesnik Anonymous Jennifer Ann Kurtz Deanna Rose Leino Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Logan Jr. Ms. Margo Lopenske Paul Lorton, Jr. Ms. Heather Mackinnon Cheryl McGinnis and Ed Woolman Mrs. Nathaniel C. Merrill Mary Mochary Muffy Moore and Al Minier Daniel and Janet Mordecai Foundation Jeffrey Morris Clint Morrison and Nancy Rosenberger National Endowment for the Arts Ms. Josie Noble Opera America Janice Parker Bennett Price Daniel L. Ritchie Anagloria Rodriguez Bruce Rosenblum 24

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Gershen Rosenblum Frieda Sanidas Leason and Bernard LEason Gerald and Ann Saul Shamos Family Foundation Anonymous Andrew Sirotnak and Jamie White Ms. Camille Spaccavento The Sorel Organization Ms. Barbara Thorngren Anonymous Ms. Anne Turner Ms. Adriena Vantia Anne Wattenberg Mrs. Carol C. Whitley Kenneth Ziebarth

TRIBUTES

In Memory of Celeste Fleming Sherrye S. Berger Deanna Rose Leino Ms. Adrienne Leonard Steve and Anne Burkholder Jim and Barbara Noakes Ellie Caulkins Marcia and Richard Robinson Marie Belew Wheatley In Honor of Ellie Caulkins John and Laurie McBride Mr. and Mrs. Garrison L. Horle Cathey and Richard Finlon John and Rosemary Ashby Mrs. Beatrice B. Taplin Joe Michaud In Honor of Darrel and Linda Curtice Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Kafadar In Honor of Jack Finlaw and Greg Movesian Ellie Caulkins In Memory of Nathaniel Merrill Mrs. Nathaniel C. Merrill In Memory of James Herringer Mr. and Mrs. Dirk de Roos

In Honor of Tracy McCarthy Ms. Andrea Shpall In Honor of Marcia Robinson Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld In Honor of Dr. Larry Chan Mr. Graham Walker In Honor of Greg, the Cast of Butterfly and the Whole Production Mrs. Sandra Vinnik In Honor of William McCormick Mrs. Molly Brindle In Honor of Carol Whitley and Suzanne Bucy Mrs. and Mr. Nancy H. Schulein In Honor of Dick and Marcia Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clasen In Honor of Governor Hickenlooper Ms. Deborah Rohan In Honor of Greg Carpenter Richard T. and Margaret N. Dillon In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blaha Mrs. James F. Kinslow In Honor and Loving Memory of David E. Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Steve Berry In Memory of Shirley Simonson Ms. Donna E. Hamilton Mrs. and Mr. Patricia Dolan Mr. and Mrs. Ross Corace Mrs. and Mr. Marijane S. Hutchinson In Memory of Maud B. Duke Laurie and Ben Duke, III

In Memory of Carol Brown Ellie Caulkins

In Memory of Margaret Coyne Kathleen Kelble Mr. and Mrs. Bill Obermann

In Honor of Merrill Shields and Ray Thomasson Kenneth and Mary Willis

In Memory of Dr. William Lookner Dr. Daniel J. Greenholz

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In Memory of Barbara Wilkinson Ms. J.C. Collins

VOLUNTEERS

July - November 2015 Eric Bard Laurel Barsa Devanie Blake Jeff Brown Larry Brown Pam Brown Katy Burley Joyce deRoos Ketje deRoos Steve Dilts Nancy Fredricks Robert Kahn Stormy Knight Paull Kupler Sally Lammers Susi Landers Melinda Leach Heather MacKinnon David Mejia Maggie Mejia Joanna Moldow Marilyn Olen Frank Parce Eva Phibbs Donna Ries Ellie Roberts Therese Schoen Ruth Schoening Linda Vigor Christel Woody Randy Wren Frank Zoske Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor list. However, if your name is incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Kathleen Dammen at 303.468.2060. Although space limitations only allow us to list donors whose gifts were $100 and above, we are deeply grateful for the support of all our dedicated contributors.

HAPPENINGS AT OPERA COLORADO AN AFTERNOON OF AMERICAN SONG

MEET THE ARTISTS

In anticipation of Opera Colorado’s world premiere of The Scarlet Letter in May, enjoy an afternoon of American art song. Opera Colorado’s Young Artists will perform a program of works commissioned for the opening of Opera America’s Opera Center.

Composer Lori Laitman will join discussions about her work and a reception will follow the performance.

Sun., January 24, 2016 | 2PM Redline Gallery 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver

Come down to the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during the lunch hour to hear discussions about the production with General Director Greg Carpenter, the artists, conductor and director.

The Scarlet Letter Artists Wed., April 27, 2016 | 12PM Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

YOUNG ARTISTS FAREWELL

Join Opera Colorado in saying farewell to the 2015-2016 Young Artists. Take advantage of this special opportunity to hear to them sing a short recital, and to observe first-hand their development over the course of their eight-month residency.

Sun., May 22, 2016 | 2PM Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House General Admission $10 Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors.

General Admission $15

FOR MORE AND UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS AT OPERA COLORADO, PLEASE VISIT OPERACOLORADO.ORG. FAMILY DAY AT THE OPERA

For the entire family! Starring Opera Colorado’s Young Artists performing the company’s touring production sung in English. Explore the wonders of opera and the opera house.

Sat., January 30, 2016 Hansel and Gretel | 12PM Carmen | 3 PM Ellie Caulkins Opera House SOLD OUT. Waiting list available online.

Enjoy the premiere of poetry written in response to the music of Lori Laitman’s The Scarlet Letter. Hear what this opera inspires in local poets of all ages. Poets from SlamNUBA and Art from Ashes will perform their brand new compositions.

Tue., April 12, 2016 | 7PM Mercury Café Jungle Room 2199 California Street, Denver Free event, RSVP for tickets online.

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INSPIRED BY THE SCARLET LETTER: POETRY READING

Family Day at the Opera | Hansel and Gretel

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CRESCENDO SOCIETY Sheila Bisenius Carol C. Whitley Jenene & James Stookesberry Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kahn Deanna Rose Leino Ms. Donna E. Hamilton Ellie Caulkins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanbuskirk Roy Glen Wood Trust Estate of Patricia K. Johnson

Estate of Suzanne W. Joshel Senta G. Holzmann Estate Estate of Roy G. Krug Estate of Patricia B. Booth Estate of Beverly A. Walker Estate of Sophia Oka Worthen Family Trust Beverly Anderson Nemiro Trust Franklin C Deters Trust Miss B. I. Garlinghouse

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OPENING NIGHT DINNER AT

Join Opera Colorado for opening night festivities.

Enjoy an all-inclusive dining experience before the performance at The Nickel, located in Hotel Teatro (across the street from the Performing Arts Complex).

Cocktails begin at 5PM followed by a three-course meal. After the performance, join Opera Colorado for a VIP Dessert Reception with the cast in the Chambers Grant Salon at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. To view the dinner menu, visit operacolorado.org/openingnightdinner The Scarlet Letter Sat., May 7, 2016 | 5PM The Nickel | 1100 14th St., Denver $125 per person per dinner. Ticket to the opera sold separately.

Purchase Opening Night Dinner online at operacolorado.org or call Patron Services at 303.468.2030.

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LEAD THE TROOPS. That was a tall order for Shen Yun principal dancer Cheryl Lin. She was dancing the roles of Mulan and Mu Guying, both ancient Chinese women who valiantly fought to defend their families and homeland.

At first, Cheryl struggled. Her personality didn’t fit with the characters, and her dance movements couldn’t keep up.

But then her understanding of the women deepened. She realized that they risked everything because they felt loyalty and responsibility, which she then saw as a kind of beauty.

Cheryl’s new understanding allowed her to express the inner meaning of the dance

through her movements, a unique component of classical Chinese dance known as “bearing” or “yun.”

Shen Yun performances emphasize this inner meaning, which connects deeply with the audience. “[In Shen Yun,] a dance move is taught as a story or a picture. For instance, when an arm makes a stroke, it is like a wild goose flying across the sky between the blue sea and white clouds,” said Cheryl.

This is how Shen Yun dancers express inner meaning through “yun.” When they dance, the air around them seems electrified.

To Cheryl, performing classical Chinese dance now is like mastering a high art.

“I feel like I have just created a Chinese painting. I use every line, every point, and rich colors to form a beautiful scene.”

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Bruce Allen Kenneth Barrow Dirk deRoos Suzanne Dost Bucy Ellie Caulkins Lifetime Honorary Chair Dr. Larry Chan Mary Conroy Craig Johnson The Honorable Kenneth M. Laff William Maniatis Tracy McCarthy Muffy French Moore Kent Rice Ex-Officio Gerald Saul Merrill Shields Shirley Smith Byron Watson Britney Weil Larry Zimmer honorary directors

Sheila Bisenius Nellie Mae Duman Hugh Grant Michael Hughes Dr. Charles Kafadar Jeremy Kinney Loring W. Knoblauch Lifetime Honorary Director Pamela Merrill Jeremy Shamos Susan Shamos Harry Sterling

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Greg Carpenter General Director artistic

Ari Pelto Music Director, designate administration

Mike Hurdle Director of Finance & Administration

George Lopez Staff Accountant development and marketing

Camille Spaccavento Director of External Affairs & Marketing

Kathleen Dammen Annual Fund Manager

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Cherity Koepke Director of Education & Community Engagement

Betsy Schwarm Pre-Performance Lecturer

Nicole Vasconi Education & Community Engagement Assistant patron services

Tom Kirkpatrick Patron Services Manager

Indea Jaramillo Patron Services Assistant

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Vanessa Pacheco Patron Services Assistant production

Katie Preissner Production Manager

Ann Piano Costume Director young artists program

Cherity Koepke Director Alaina DeBellevue Resident Coach Accompanist Emily Louise Robinson soprano Danielle Lombardi mezzo-soprano Benjamin Werley tenor Charles Eaton baritone William Lee Bryan baritone

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