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Gray and graceful, Merchant pleases fans old and new with symphony collaborations Natalie Merchant is used to it by now—the startled gasp from the audience when she emerges on stage.

The reaction says more about our celebrity-crazed culture than it does about Merchant, embraced by fans in the 1980s as the hip vocalist and literate lyricist/songwriter for the alt-folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs.

Now 51, she’s doing everything she can to celebrate her maturity.

Case in point: She stopped coloring her hair, and started rocking the salt-and-pepper look.

“The palette is so rich and broad with an orchestra. The emotional, dynamic range is so huge. It goes from a whisper to a sunburst,” Merchant says. “It seems natural to try to evolve as a more mature performer. … This is a way for me to stay active and vital, and I feel that it’s a way that I can stay true to myself.”

Natalie Merchant will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 with the CU Symphony Orchestra at Macky Auditorium as part of the Artist Series. For tickets, go to cupresents.org or call 303-492-8008.

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“It’s part of my campaign to age gracefully,” Merchant says. “I think, as a culture, we’re obsessed with youth culture. … But I’ve completely changed my mindset. Now, when I see women with gray hair, it’s beautiful.”

In that same spirit, she has been performing with symphony orchestras across the country, freshly arranging songs from both her multi-platinum solo and Maniacs albums to accord with strings and woodwinds, brass and percussion.

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The Artist Series presents the world’s finest performers in classical music, jazz, theater, dance and world music in majestic Macky Auditorium. For detailed information and tickets, go to cupresents.org.

NATALIE MERCHANT with the UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.

Over her stellar 30-year career, Natalie Merchant has been the driving force behind alt-pop sensation 10,000 Maniacs and embarked on a multi-platinum solo career, always delving deep into the human condition with her lyrical storytelling. Now she brings that same searching literary sensibility and her distinctive vocal style to new heights in a performance of her music, old and new, arranged for orchestra.

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Wide-ranging repertoire, lavish scenery, drama and amazing voices—CU’s Eklund Opera Program has it all. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy showcase the talent of the future in three productions each season. Go to cupresents.org for detailed ticket information and times.

COSÌ FAN TUTTE

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart March 13-15, Macky Auditorium Mozart’s witty opera buffa, which follows 24 hours in the lives of two beautiful sisters whose scandalous infidelities, was considered too hot for audiences in the early 20th century. This production highlights comic elements and takes its cue from romantic comedies of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s such as Pillow Talk, starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

L’INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA (THE CORONATION OF POPPEA)

By Claudio Monteverdi April 23-26 Music Theatre, Imig Music Building Monteverdi’s drama about sex, crime and realpolitik during the debauched reign of the Roman Emperor Nero, turning conventional morality on its head—virtue is punished and greed rewarded. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. This production will be styled after the hit Netflix realpolitik series House of Cards, starring Kevin Spacey.

COSÌ FAN TUTTE

The nation’s second-oldest Shakespeare festival raises the curtain June 5 for its exciting 2015 season. CSF is a unique Boulder experience you won’t want to miss — magic, mirth, mayhem … and mountains. Go to coloradoshakes.org for more information and tickets. of philosophy — and ego — the freethinking MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING HENRY V skeptic Dr. Faustus and stuffy, guilt-ridden June 5-Aug. 9 July 16-Aug. 9, University Theatre Martin Luther. Punny, funny, brainy and zany, Directed by Carolyn Howarth, director of Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre David Davalos’ ingenious mashup is equal parts CSF’s 2014 Henry IV, Part 1 Directed by Jim Helsinger, Orlando Tom Stoppard, campus caper and metaphysical England’s crown rests on the head of the once Shakespeare Theater mind-trip. wild and undisciplined acolyte of Falstaff, Romantic, raucous and razor-sharp, the Hamlet Prince Hal, now a wise and noble monarch of Shakespeare comedies strikes hilarious chords OTHELLO leading his country into war with France. even as it reveals timeless truths about love, change Rousing and cinematic in scope, Henry V raises and acceptance. The men have returned victorious June 26-Aug. 8 Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre compelling questions about leadership in a from war, but the merry sparring — and sparks Directed by Lisa Wolpe, Los Angeles troubled world that powerfully echoes our own.

— between Benedick the stubborn bachelor and Women’s Shakespeare Co. With this production, CSF completes the fourwitty, self-assured Beatrice have just begun.

In a country at war, Othello the Moor play Henriad history cycle begun in 2013. commands with authority and nobility of spirit, WITTENBERG drawing strength from his bold and beautiful HENRY VI, PART 1 June 11-Aug. 8 (Colorado premiere) wife, Desdemona. But he has placed his trust in Aug. 2 and 5 , University Theatre University Theatre one of Shakespeare’s most sinister villains, Iago, Back by popular demand, CSF presents two Directed by CSF Producing Artistic Director who would sow seeds of doubt and destruction exclusive, “original practices” performances of Timothy Orr in the garden of their love. Passion, jealousy and the rarely produced saga of Henry V’s son. Last To believe or not to believe? That is the question murder explode in a sexy theatrical thriller that seen onstage at CSF in 1967, the play features when Prince Hamlet, a dazed-and-confused tumbles toward a diabolical finale one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing females, senior at Wittenberg University, circa 1517, Joan of Arc. Both 2014 “OP” shows sold out, is caught in the crossfire between two giants so buy your tickets early!

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Tomorrow’s talent is onstage today with a wide variety of performances from CU students and faculty. For detailed ticket and event information go to www.colorado.edu/theatredance.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Directed by Cecilia Pang April 10-19, University Theatre Ever since the controversial rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice was released as a concept album in 1970, it has enflamed the passions of critics and fans alike.

The story of Jesus of Nazareth during his final days, this high-energy, immensely popular show plunges deep into the hearts of the men and women, from Judas Iscariot to Mary Magdalene to Pontius Pilate, who played a part in one of the most momentous stories ever told.

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April 17-19 Charlotte York Irey Theatre A showcase of vital new works by CU dance faculty and Millicent Johnnie, the 2014-15 Roser Guest Artist in Dance. Johnnie has performed with Urban Bush Women, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and choreographed for Grammy Award-winning artists Usher Raymond, Chrisette Michele and Los Hombres Calientes.

The Grammy Award-winning quartet— Edward Dusinberre, violin; Károly Schranz, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola; and András Fejer, cello—has been selling out concerts for three decades at CU-Boulder with an irresistible blend of viruosic technique and engaging personalities.

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Monday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.

Haydn — String Quartet in B flat major; Carter Pann — String Quartet No. 2 – Operas; Cesar Franck — Piano Quintet in F minor (with David Korevaar, piano)

SPRING SWING

Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.

Macky Auditorium Join the CU Concert Jazz Ensemble and guest artists for a swinging return to the Big Band era. The program will feature music from the ensemble’s new recording, a tribute to the greatest bands and composers of the era, including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.

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SPOTLIGHT

Jesus Christ Superstar changed Boulder’s theater scene in 1970s Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s monumental rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, first recorded as a concept album in 1970 and produced on Broadway the following year, changed the face of musical theater—and Boulder’s theater scene.

CU Theatre presents

Jesus Christ Superstar

The musical was popular—and controversial—from the start.

Based on the Gospel of John, its doubting Jesus, tortured Judas, sympathetic Pilate and scheming priests, it was banned and drew protests and charges of anti-Semitism. Yet millions of fans, believers and non-believers alike, made it one of the most beloved musicals in history.

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By Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

April 10-19

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A few facts about the show’s history in Boulder and beyond: The original recording featured Ian Gillan of Deep Purple as Jesus, future disco star Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene and glam rocker Gary Glitter as a priest. n The original Broadway production won six Tony Awards, including best score. n At the time of its first closing, Superstar was the longestrunning musical in the history of London’s West End.

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The show has been banned by the BBC, South Africa, the Soviet Union and as recently as 2012 in Belarus and Russia. n Many famous entertainers have done the show, including Alice Cooper and Jack Black as King Herod, Ben Vereen and the Who’s Roger Daltrey as Judas, and the Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray as Jesus. n A 17-year-old John Travolta didn’t get the part when he auditioned for Jesus in the 1973 film version, but producer Robert Stigwood soon made him a star in Saturday Night Fever. n Boulder High School’s 1976 production, directed by Ross Haley, remains the only show at the school ever to be held over for encore performances. n CU Presents Executive Director Joan McLean Braun and Lissy Garrison, Assistant Dean for Advancement at the College of Music, played in the orchestra for the BHS production. n Keith Hurdle, owner of Artist Series sponsor Hurdle’s Jewelry, played Peter. n Matthew Monfort, who played live electric guitar, is listed as one the 100 greatest acoustic guitarists by Digital Dream Door alongside such notables as Doc Watson and Joni Mitchell. n Haley and some parents of students in the show started Boulder’s Dinner Theatre in 1977. n Michael Duran, who played Jesus in BDT’s 1978 Superstar, is now directing producer. n

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2015 Colorado Shakespeare Festival features fan favorites, young stars and an Emmy Award winner The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s 58th annual season opens June 5 with a professional acting company that includes television and film veteran Peter Macon, as well as perennial favorites and fresh new faces.

Macon will star eponymous nobleman in Othello, reprising a role he played at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (2008) and Minneapolis’ prestigious Guthrie Theater (2014). In addition to treading the boards on and off Broadway, his film and television credits include roles on Dexter, The Shield and Law and Order. He received a 2002 Emmy Award for his voiceover performance on Animal Tales of the World.

“Macon … possesses the kind of deep voice that sounds like it comes direct from Olympus,” writes the St. Paul Pioneer-Press.

CSF’s 58th annual season lineup also includes Much Ado About Nothing in the incomparable Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, the Colorado premiere of the comedy Wittenberg— “Hilarity, thy name is Wittenberg,” The New York Times says of this zany, brainy 15th-century campus caper—Henry V and two “original practices” performances of Henry VI, Part 1.

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Other highlights of the 2015 acting company include: n CSF favorite Geoffrey Kent as as Macon’s sinister foil Iago n Denver Center favorite Lawrence Hecht—last seen at CSF as a hilariously tawdry Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream—as freethinking Dr. Faustus in Wittenberg n Laura Baranik, veteran of the stage in Prague and New York, as Othello’s wife Desdemona n Benjamin Bonenfant as Henry V, continuing the role he played in Henry IV, parts 1 and 2 in 2014 n Many other favorites, including Jenna Bainbridge, True West and Henry award winner Sean Scrutchins and the Denver Center’s “man of a thousand faces,” Rodney Lizcano n Learn more at coloradoshakes.org Tickets are on sale now for CSF’s 2015 season at coloshakes.org and 303-4928008.

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L’incoronazione di Poppea Drama in musica

Claudio Monteverdi Cast

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Poppea Nero Seneca Ottone Drusilla Ottavia Amore Virtue Fortune/Venere Arnalta Nutrice Damigella Liberto Valetto Pallade Mercury/Littore Lucano/Soldier 1 Soldier 2 Famigliari 1 Famigliari 2 Famigliari 3

Sara Lin Yoder Paul Kroeger Skyler Schlenker Rebecca Robinson Abigail Triemer Taylor Raven Jenna Margiasso Sophia Dove Zachary Barger Catherine Wilcox Sophie Ledingham Kimberly Bridges Lane Melott Lane Melott Sophie Ledingham Zac Begley Charles Daniel Aaron Jenkins Aaron Jenkins Charles Daniel Zac Begley

Sara Lin Yoder Megan Schirado Chas Douthit Rebecca Robinson Rebecca Kidnie Christina Adams Jenna Margiasso Sophia Dove Catherine Wilcox Zachary Barger Sophia Dove Sophie Ledingham Lane Melott Aaron Jenkins Sophie Ledingham Zac Begley Charles Daniel Lane Melott Aaron Jenkins Charles Daniel Zac Begley

Stage Director Music Director Conductor (Friday/Sunday) Conductor (Thursday/Saturday) Set Design Costume Designer Lighting Design Technical Director Production Stage Manager

Leigh Holman Nicholas Carthy Nicholas Carthy Joshua Horsch Bruce Bergner Tom Robbins Mark Gabriel DeBell Ron Mueller Hally Albers

Performing version for CU 2105 realized, orchestrated and edited by Nicholas Carthy L’incoronazione di Poppea will run approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission Join us for Twittermission! Tag us in your post or selfie and you could win a $100 CU Presents gift certificate. facebook.com/cupresents Twitter: @cupresents

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From Stage Director Leigh Holman, Director of the Eklund Opera Program L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), though written 400 years ago, is a tale still told today in our daily lives, on television, in film and through Internet media. It is a story about the frailties of humankind and our preoccupation with power—power in politics, wealth and sex.

We thirst for it. We binge on it. And I am as guilty as anyone. I am embarrassed by it, but I do at times find myself caught up in the reallife entanglements of celebrities and our nation’s leaders. I certainly have spent way too many hours gorging on sex and politics in the Netflix original series, The House of Cards. I comfort myself by knowing I am not alone.

But what is this fascination?

Why do we want to know more about our leaders and more about each other than was ever intended? Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, hidden cameras … our lives are now digitally encoded to be shared—in perpetuity. We turn a mirror on ourselves and then hope no one is really looking.

Though this production reimagines the time and place as the near future ruled by a EuroAmerican government, Montiverdi’s story

remains most horrifyingly relevant. We are invited to a wedding: the betrothed are Nero with his disregard for duty, loyalty and friendship and his lover Poppea with her unstoppable drive for power. All of the usual suspects, the broken, the betrayed, the vengeful and the frivolous are in attendance, too—just as in real life.

The opera seeks to answer a question posed at the very beginning: Which has the most influence on humanity, virtue, fortune or love?

Perhaps turning the question back on ourselves can help us to answer it.

and abroad. As well suited to new operatic works as she is to traditional works, she has produced and directed workshops of operas in association with composers including Libby Larsen, Herschel Garfein, Lori Laitman, Robert Aldridge, Daniel Kellogg and Kirke Mechem. As founder of CU NOW (New Opera Workshop), she continues to passionately promote the creation, collaboration and production of new American works.

Joshua Horsch (Assistant Conductor/Harpsichord) Joshua Horsch’s current musical positions include: assistant conductor/vocal coach for Opera Saratoga, assistant/cover conductor for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, assistant conductor/rehearsal pianist for Fort Worth Opera, co-music director/conductor of the CU Campus Orchestra, and assistant conductor of the CU Symphony and Chamber orchestras. His recent positions include guest music director for CU Opera’s production of Side by Side by Sondheim, assistant chorus master for the Colorado Music Festival, conductor/pianist for CU New Opera Workshop, conductor/pianist for the Newport Music Festival, and staff music director/conductor for the Boston Opera Collaborative. Guest conducting engagements include concerts with Las Orquestas Sinfónicas de Tarija and the Lyatoshinsky Chamber Orchestra of Ukraine. His workshop conducting has included the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus. Joshua received a MM degree in orchestral conducting from the Pennsylvania State University and a BM degree in piano performance from Ithaca College.

Aaron T. Jenkins (Valetto/Secret Service 2/Famigliari 1) From a small town in Colorado, Aaron T. Jenkins is a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing a BM in vocal performance with Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson.

He has performed in four operas with the Eklund Opera Program, including the chorus of The Rake’s Progress, Bardolfo in Falstaff, Bruce in Side by Side by Sondheim, and most recently covering Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Jenkins won the Anderson’s Undergraduate Voice Competition three years in a row in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Rebecca Kidnie (Drusilla) The Daily Camera writes that Rebecca Kidnie’s “early vibrancy is placed in striking relief to her achingly beautiful death scene at the end” of her portrayal as Mimi in 2013 with the University of Colorado Boulder. Other roles with CU include Die Mutter in Hänsel und Gretel and Fiordiligi in Cosi fan Tutte. Her other role credits include La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi (PORTopera), Alice Ford in Falstaff (Janiec Opera Company), La Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro (Moores Opera Center) and Marianne Leitmetzerinin Der Rosenkavalier (MOC). Kidnie was the 2014 winner of the Denver Lyric Opera Guild and has thrice been recognized by the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions with Encouragement Awards (Houston District 2012, Denver District 2014, Iowa District 2015).

Upcoming engagements include an Apprentice Artist position with the Des Moines Metro Opera Company, where she will cover Kostelnička in Jenůfa.

Paul Kroeger (Nerone) In the past year, Paul Kroeger was a finalist in the Ekstrand Graduate Student Competition, received an Encouragement Award from the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and was selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild Competition.

He has performed a diverse repertoire of opera roles, including Albert Herring in Albert Herring (Southern Methodist University), Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro (SMU), Orpheus in Orpheus in the Underworld (SMU), Lindoro in L’italiana in Algeri (Seagle Music Colony) and Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance (Eklund Opera).

This summer, he makes his professional debut as Count Almaviva in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Louisiana Opera) and returns to Seagle Colony to sing Almaviva and Thénardier in Les Miserables. After graduating in May, he plans to move to Germany to continue his studies and career. He is a student of Patrick Mason.

Sophie Ledingham (Pallade, Nutrice, Damigella) Sophie Ledingham has been performing from a very young age. Her first performance with the Eklund Opera Program was La Boheme in 2013.

She played Isabel in The Pirates of Penzanze and sang in the chorus of Cosi fan tutte. She is pursuing a BM in vocal performance at CU-Boulder and studies with Jennifer BirdArvidsson.

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Jenna Margiasso (Amor) Jenna Margiasso’s opera credits include Anna Gomez in The Consul (Western New York Chamber Orchestra), Dido in Dido and Aeneas, The Abbess in Suor Angelica and various ensemble roles in Les Contes d’Hoffman and Die Lüstigen Weiber von Windsor (Hillman Opera at SUNY Fredonia). Outside of opera, she has performed as a featured soloist with the Rocky Ridge Orchestra and the Yonkers Philharmonic as well as a quartet soloist with the SUNY Fredonia Symphony Orchestra and Masterworks Chorus for their performance of Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Margiasso received her BME and BM from SUNY Fredonia and is currently pursuing a MM in vocal pedagogy and performance while studying with Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson.

Lane Melott (Soldier 2, Valletto, Liberto) Lane Melott’s credits at CU-Boulder include Hal in Side by Side by Sondheim, and chorus in both La Bohème and Hansel and Gretel. Melott is currently pursuing a BM in vocal performance and studies with Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson and Matthew Chellis.

Ron Mueller (Technical Director) Ron Mueller has been with the Eklund Opera Program for 17 seasons. His past productions include La Traviata, West Side Story and Dead Man Walking. His other professional credits include Skylight Opera, University of WisconsinMilwaukee, Colorado Shakespeare Festival and BDT Stage (formerly Boulder’s Dinner Theatre).

Taylor Raven (Ottavia) Taylor Raven’s other roles with the Eklund Opera Program include Lady Wolseley, Governess and Miss Loring in The Master, Die Knusperhexe in Hänsel und Gretel and chorus in La Bohème.

Her other credits include Annio in La Clemenza di Tito, Martha in Dream Lovers, La Voix in Les Contes D’ Hoffman (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). Her honors and awards include Hayden B. Renwick Achievement Award and first place in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition. This coming summer, Raven will be a studio artist with Central City Opera. She is pursuing a MM in voice performance and studies with Abigail Nims.

Tom Robbins (Costume Designer) Tom Robbins has been with the Eklund Opera Program for 23 seasons. His past credits include Don Giovanni, Anything Goes, Susannah,

Carousel and The Rake’s Progress. His other professional credits include Bonfils Theater, Opera Colorado and the Colorado Ballet.

Rebecca Robinson (Ottone) Earlier this season, Rebecca Robinson was seen as Dorabella in the Eklund Opera production of Cosi fan tutte, appeared in recital with the Takács Quartet, and was named a finalist in the Bruce Ekstrand Graduate Competition. Her previous credits include Romeo in I Capuleti ed i Montecchi, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sesto in Giulio Cesare, Erminella in the Canadian premiere of John Musto’s Volpone, the title role in Handel’s Rinaldo (Opera McGill) and Hansel in Hansel und Gretel (Brevard Music Center). A student of Abigail Nims and Matthew Chellis, Robinson is in the first year of the Performance Certificate program. She holds a Master’s degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and a Bachelor’s from DePaul University.

Megan Schirado (Nerone) Schirado’s CU-Boulder credits include Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Kate in The Pirates of Penzance, Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel, chorus of La Bohème and Maggie in The Clever Artifice of Harriet and Margaret (CU Opera). Her other credits include Meg Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor/Falstaff (Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Festival) and Dido and Aeneas (Northern State University). She earned first place in the 2013 National Association of Teachers of Singing competition and has performed “Parto, ma tu ben mio” from La Clemenza di Tito as a guest soloist with the NSU Civic Symphony Orchestra.

Schirado is currently an MM vocal performance student at CU-Boulder.

Skyler Schlenker (Seneca) Skyler Schlenker has previously performed Samuel and was cover to the Pirate King in the Eklund Opera Program’s production of The Pirates of Penzance. His previous credits include Second Man in Armor in The Magic Flute and Cerberus in L’Orfeo (Ithaca College).

For summer 2013 he was a young artist with the Janiec Opera Company at the Brevard Music Center, where he performed the role of Kromov in The Merry Widow, several roles in the world premiere of Speed Dating Tonight, and ensemble in Falstaff. Schlenker is pursuing a BM in vocal performance major at CU-Boulder and has a BA in drama from Ithaca College.

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The Takács Society is formed by the College of Music and provides the resources critical to supporting the work of the Takács Quartet—to advance their teaching endeavors, provide scholarships that are essential to attracting and retaining exceptionally gifted young artists, and sponsor guest artists in the Takács performance series.

BENEFACTOR Albert and Nancy Boggess Gary and Judith Judd in memory of Fay Shwayder Norma R. Johnson Fund in memory of Fay Shwayder Janet and David Robertson Takács Quartet SPONSOR Pamela Decker Marion Thurnauer and Alexander Trifunac PATRON Catharine Hawkins Foundation Thomas and Carol Cech Chris and Barbara Christoffersen Carol Lena Kovner Kathleen Sullivan John and Carson Taylor SUPPORTER Anonymous Anne Heinz and Ron Yaron Robert R. Kehoe Walter and Eileen Kintsch Ray and Margot LaPanse Maxine Mark Lise Menn Virginia M. Newton Newton Family Fund, Inc. Neil and Martha Palmer Mikhy and Michael Ritter Susan and David Seitz Lawrence and Ann Thomas James and Lena Wockenfuss

CONTRIBUTOR Virginia and Stanley Boucher William and Alice Bradley Christopher and Margot Brauchli Marda Buchholz Noel and Pauline Clark Robert and Lenore Damrauer Jon and Liz Hinebauch Harold and Joan Leinbach Nancy and Paul Levitt Patricia and Robert Lisensky Cheryl Stevenson and James Cannon Lynn Streeter Randi and Anthony Stroh Patricia Thompson MEMBER Lois Abbott Maria and Jesse Aweida Ted and Ingrid Becher Kevin and Diana Bunnell Patricia Butler Shirley Carnahan Penny Chenery Helen Corbett Charlotte Corbridge Joann and Richard Crandall Barbara and Carl Diehl Carolyn and Don Etter Jean and Bob Fischer Marcia Geissinger and Neil Ashby Mary and Lloyd Gelman Steve Goldhaber and Mariana Goldhaber-Vertenstein Dianne and Kenneth Hackett David Hammer Bruce and Kyongguen Johnson Jennifer and Bob Kamper

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BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

Legends: The Spirit of Boulder 2014-2015 SEASON

Season Finale: Legendar� Vir��osit� Dvořák’s Cello Concer�o with Zuill Bailey SATURDAY, APRIL 25—7:30 PM MACKY AUDITORIUM, BOULDER

LIADOV The Enchanted Lake DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto with ZUILL BAILEY BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra APR. 22, 7:30 PM - Free Café Phil Open Rehearsal at The Dairy Nature and myth intermingle in Liadov’s misty painting of The Enchanted Lake. Then cellist Zuill Bailey shares his moving interpretation of Dvořák’s well-loved Cello Concerto. Finally, revel in the talents of Boulder Phil musicians as they step to the fore in Bartók’s tour de force, the Concerto for Orchestra.

Photo: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

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Personnel COLLEGE OF MUSIC ADVISORY BOARD Robert Shay, Dean James R. Austin Chris Brauchli Steve Bruns Bob Bunting Jan Burton John Davis Paul Eklund Bill Elliott Martha Coffin Evans Jonathan Fox David Fulker Grace Gamm Lissy Garrison Lloyd Gelman Doree Hickman David Hummer Daryl James Caryl Kassoy Robert Korenblat Erma Mantey Joe Negler Susan Olenwine Mikhy Ritter, co-chair Becky Roser, co-chair Mark Tezak Jeannie Thompson Jack Walker HONORARY DIRECTORS Dean Boal Bob Charles Eileen Cline Donna Erismann Dave Grusin

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