OSA 2022/23 Season Brochure

2022-23

SEASON BROCHURE

Pagliacci | Nov 3 & 5, 2022 Maria de Buenos Aires | Feb 10 & 11, 2023 Romeo & Juliet | March 30 & April 1, 2023

FROM THE

DIRECTORS Welcome to OPERA San Antonio’s 2022/23 Season.

This year celebrates our return to two fully staged operas at the Tobin Center, plus an exciting third production in Spanish, as well as our annual gala. We begin with Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci - Italian verismo opera at its grandest, made famous by the incredibly moving aria “Vesti la giubba.” Be swept away by the riveting and dramatic music of this play within a play, and then join us to celebrate OSA’s Second Annual Gala immediately following the 80-minute performance. Come meet the talented stars of Pagliacci, hear a few lovely pop-up performances, and, of course…. see the acrobats!!

In February we will present Maria de Buenos Aires, by the brilliant Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla in the Carlos Alvarez Theater. This sultry tango opera is the first time OSA has produced a Spanish language opera and will be an exciting, immersive experience. Cocktail tables surround the dance floor, where guests will interact with dancers and singers as the story unfolds. Food and libations will be flowing! Space is limited for this intimate, alluring evening. Mark your calendar, tickets go on sale December 1st.

The season concludes with Shakespeare’s familiar tale of star-crossed lovers in Romeo & Juliet by the French composer Gounod. This will be one of our biggest productions to date. Our exciting cast will share the stage with dancers from Ballet San Antonio. The stunningly beautiful music will bring the young lovers' story to life, while epic sets and costumes create a feast for the eyes.

And that’s not all we are up to! Our robust education programs are critical to our mission to serve the community by reaching out to all 10 city districts, helping teachers bring not only music and art into their schools, but also incorporate cross-curricular areas of study to make as big an impact as possible. We also have free community events throughout the year to help us share the power of opera with adults and kids alike.

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We can’t wait to see you at the opera, in the schools, and in the community!

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS

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Pagliacci

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Opera Gala

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Maria de Buenos Aires

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Romeo & Juliet

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Education Programs

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Sponsors

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Donor Benefits

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 | 7:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 5, 2022 | 7:30 P.M. H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

OVERVIEW Composer & Librettist: Ruggero Leoncavallo Premiere Date: Teatro Dal Verme, Milan. May 21, 1892

Canio manages a small touring company of actors. In the town where they are about to perform, he's enraged to discover that his wife Nedda, the company's leading actress, has fallen in love with a handsome young man from the town, Silvio, and is planning to run away with him. Canio, the clown, laughs on the outside, but inside, he's seething with jealousy that culminates in searing passion, riveting drama, and unforgettably thrilling music.

Performed in Italian with English translations

is open to all ticket-holders.

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One hour prior to each performance, a free lecture

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Jonathan Burton

Sara Gartland

Gordon Hawkins

Ricardo Jose Rivera

Canio

Nedda

Tonio

Silvio

Nicholas Nestorak

Garnett Bruce

Francesco Milioto

Beppe

Stage Director

Conductor

Featured

Artists |Pagliacci 05

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Maria FEBRUARY 10, 2023| 7:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 11, 2023| 7:30 P.M. CARLOS ALVAREZ STUDIO THEATER TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

OVERVIEW Composer: Astor Piazzolla Librettist: Horacio Ferrer Premiere Date: May 8, 1968 This sensual and seductive piece is the story of a tango-obsessed prostitute born on a day "when God was drunk." Join us for this immersive experience as we turn the Alvarez into a gritty nightclub complete with cocktail table packages, bar service, and tango dancers creating a passionate atmosphere.

A unique night out, just in time for Valentine's Day. Performed in Spanish with English translations.

TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 1, 2022

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de Buenos Aires

Catalina Cuervo

Gustavo Feulien

Milton Loayza

Maria

El Payador

El Duende

Tomer Zvulun

Pablo Zinger

Brian August

Original Production

Conductor

Stage Director

Featured

Artists |Maria de

Buenos Aires

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MARCH 30, 2023 | 7:30 P.M. APRIL 1, 2023| 7:30 P.M. H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

OVERVIEW Composer: Charles Gounod Librettist: Jules Barbier & Michel Carré Based on: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Premiere Date: Théâtre-Lyrique Impérial du Châtelet, Paris. April 27, 1867 OPERA San Antonio presents Gounod's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. As their romance blooms so does the hatred between their houses, which compels these star-crossed young lovers to choose between their love for each other and love for their families Performed in French with English translations.

One hour prior to each performance, a free lecture is open to all ticket-holders.

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Duke Kim

Jacqueline Echols

Chris Kenney

Lindsay Metzger

Romeo

Juliet

Mercutio

Stephano

Timothy Mix

Claudia Chapa

E. Loren Meeker

Matthew Ozawa

Francesco Milioto

Count Capulet

Gertrude

Stage Director

Original Production

Conductor

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Through the generosity of our sponsors, OPERA San Antonio is proud to provide free, fun and engaging educational programs for schools and our community.

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OPERA in Schools

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Behind the Scenes

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Apprentice Artist Program

81 Schools

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Community Concerts

8,563 Total Attendees

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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS Opera Angel

Underwriter Drs. James E Griffin III & Margo Denke

Sponsor

Grand Patron

John L. Nau, III

Drs. Sara McCamish & Edward Briggs

Nel & Walter Belt & Barbara Wood

Dr. Alan Siqueiros

Greg & Bekki Kowalski

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor to help grow the opera community, please contact info@operasa.org.

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Ticket sales cover less than a third of what it costs to stage our productions and to maintain our community and education programs. OPERA San Antonio depends on continued community support in order to bring you stellar productions as the resident opera company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Our Friends Program has clear donor levels with exciting benefits.

Be sure to donate early to enjoy your benefits all season long.

WAYS TO DONATE Mail a check directly to: OPERA San Antonio P.O. Box 2641 San Antonio, TX 78299-2641

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Text GIVE or DONATE to (210) 812-2765 and receive a link to our fundraising page instantly.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

E. LOREN MEEKER

FRANCESCO MILIOTO Music Director

General & Artistic Director

STAFF

GARNETT BRUCE Artistic Advisor

MADELINE ELIZONDO

ANGELICA OCHOA

Friends Program & Education Coordinator

Office Manager

Professionals committed to spreading the joy of opera to San Antonio and its surrounding areas.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Blair Labatt

Matt West

Mark Johnson

Valerie Collins

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Treasurer

Secretary

Adriana Cisneros

Diana Peña

Sara McCamish

Chan Peterson

James McCutcheon

Linda Poetschke

Olga Moucoulis

Dr. Alan Siqueiros

Eduardo Parra

Dale Tremblay Mel Weingart Founder

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P.O. Box 2641 San Antonio, TX 78299-2641 Office: 210-673-7270 Email: Info@operasa.org OperaSA.org