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This August we invited Calgarians to join us for Opera in the Village, Canada’s first outdoor summer opera festival. Our swashbucklers taught you to fight like a pirate, while the children in our opera camp captured your hearts with their own production of The Pirates of Penzance in the big tent on the banks of the Bow. It was four days to remember, and in every way the response from you was overwhelming, with 97% attendance including patrons from more than 50 communities outside Calgary. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us in celebrating opera outside.

We now move inside for our mainstage season starting with a lively Rossini opera that has never been produced in Calgary before. A genius composer at a young age, Rossini wouldn’t have climbed so high so fast had it not been for the support of a generous sponsor. Our company has also been the beneficiary of long-time sponsors and, indeed, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them either. The support of major

corporate sponsors such as Nexen, Talisman, Imperial Oil Foundation, Cenovus, Enbridge, and Husky Energy are critical to our success. Their ongoing support demonstrates their belief that the arts and culture add strength and vibrancy to the community.

Along with our sponsors I would also like to thank the many individuals who include Calgary Opera in their annual giving plans as well as through their dedicated volunteer commitments. And, of course, we are grateful to our government funders – Calgary Arts Development Authority, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Department of Canadian Heritage for their vital support of our art form.

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This year our season officially began in August with the launch of Opera in the Village – Canada’s first outdoor summer opera festival – and what a way to start the season! It was four days of beautiful weather on the banks of the Bow, performing in a 900-seat open air tent, a completely unique setting for opera in our city. Thank you to everyone who came to join us for a swashbuckling good time. We look forward to next year’s festival.

Our mainstage season begins with Rossini’s The Italian Girl in Algiers. This is one of his early operas, composed when he was only 21 years old, but even then, Rossini was developing that joyous bubbly music that we hear in his later works, Cinderella and The Barber of Seville.

Part of my excitement in bringing this company premiere to Calgary Opera is in the opportunity to feature Santa Fe Opera’s critically acclaimed set and costumes, which sets the story in the 1930s. Our heroine Isabella is transformed into an ambitious aviator, flying to her lover Lindoro’s rescue with full Amelia Earhart aplomb.

There is no one better to play the role of Isabella than Allyson McHardy, who last performed the role of Jo March in Little Women, and no better lyric tenor to share the stage as Lindoro than John Tessier, a familiar face on the Calgary Opera stage. Eduardo Chama also returns, bringing his great talents as a character baritone in the role of the Bey of Algiers, Mustafa.

Jessica Strong and Dionne Sellinger, both alumni of the Emerging Artist Development Program, return in the roles of Elvira and Zulma respectively. In fact, each of our mainstage productions this season (including the summer festival) features current and Emerging Artist program alumni – a true testament to the success of the program.

To stage direct this Calgary premiere is Michael Cavanagh, back after the highly-acclaimed success of Falstaff last February. Mr. Cavanagh brings humour and energy to the staging of this high-spirited Rossini comedy.

In the New Year, we celebrate Wagner’s 200th anniversary with a rare presentation of The Flying Dutchman, which hasn’t been performed by Calgary Opera in over 20 years. One of Wagner’s most melodic works, The Flying Dutchman is a true grand opera with a larger-than-life story to match the powerful music, making it a favourite among opera lovers.

And finally, join us for the exciting new production of Madame Butterfly, designed by Bretta Gerecke who was last with us for the world premiere of The Inventor (2011).

Inspired by the esthetics of the time and traditional setting of the story, Madame Butterfly will bring a delicate beauty to the Jubilee stage.

Thank you for your continued love and support of opera.

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As part of Calgary Opera’s first ever outdoor summer opera festival, 24 enthusiastic children ages 9 – 14 participated in an inaugural summer opera camp, which culminated in a mini version of the festival’s mainstage production, The Pirates of Penzance.

focused group of children embraced the challenge and rose to the occasion. Not only did they present a show with high standards and charm, but this opera camp troupe played an integral role in animating the East Village grounds with spontaneous performances and greeting festival-goers.

Complete with guest directors, costumes and props, the children experienced the rewards of hard work combined with the thrill of performing on the big stage to a very appreciative audience. Mixing fun with memorizing the intricacies of Gilbert and Sullivan’s script and lyrics was no easy task, but this much-

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program notes Setting the Stage Far too often we think of opera as something other than entertainment. By “we” I mean “you,” of course: the audience, who sometimes treat going to the opera as the artistic equivalent of eating vegetables.

You think it’s somehow good for you, that by sitting through an evening at the opera you will be elevated as a human being. Well, you’re absolutely right, of course!

But opera can be – and should be – more than that.

Or maybe I should say less. It should be just fine to sit in your seat and simply be entertained for an evening, to let the great tunes and the compelling story and the beautiful scenery, costumes and lighting wash over you and distract, divert, and soothe your cares away. Forget vegetables, what’s wrong with a little eye candy, or ear candy, or heart candy once in a while?

Our physical production of The Italian Girl in Algiers, designed by Robert Innes Hopkins (with costumes by David C. Woolard) comes originally from the summer opera festival in Santa Fe. It’s fun, creative and lovely to look at, and takes a fanciful, pop-up storybook approach to this flimsiest of tales. To call it flimsy might sound bad, but the story is delightfully so. The plot is a variation of a common storyline by a group of archetypal characters, all with origins in the street theatre of commedia dell’arte. As such it revels in its lack of substance. It’s the kind of whimsical, cartoonish

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farce that, after demanding a high suspension of disbelief, rewards the viewer with many cathartic laughs and satisfying romantic moments. The tunes that accompany the silly goings-on are equally delightful. We are in the hands of a master, a musical and theatrical genius. Rossini was never stronger than when dealing with this kind of breezy narrative, and we can relax knowing he will never let us down. The wonderful melodies keep on coming, as do the laughs, as do the lovely stage pictures. As a result, the stresses, cares and trials of our daily lives fade away. Who could possibly find anything wrong with that?

Well, sometimes we do. By that I mean the other “we;” my fellow operatic professionals, the ones charged with producing, performing, conducting and, of course, directing the show. Far too often the caretakers of our art form stifle it with too much reverence. For some works, naturally, reverence and deadly serious respect is exactly what’s required. The Italian Girl in Algiers is not one of those operas. It was intended as a campy romp, a divertissement, a vaudeville. We know this to be true from the letters Rossini exchanged with his librettists, his publishers, friends, impresarios, and other contemporaries.

Somehow, though, as it’s been passed down through the ages, this piece has accumulated a stuffy reputation, earned by being too often handled with the kind of kid gloves that the original creators would have abhorred.

An opera in modern times makes its way through many hands before it gets to the stage. This show is my interpretation of a beautiful production of a toooften mishandled masterwork of comedy that has seen many versions since its debut many years ago. Here in Calgary it’s been artfully updated, cast to perfection and presented by singers, crew members and musicians of the finest calibre. We are all very serious in not taking ourselves too seriously. We are united by the same lofty yet simple goal; to entertain you. This opera is delightful candy and there’s nothing wrong with that. Enjoy the sugar rush.

Stage Director Michael Cavanagh

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Nexen Energy Nexen Energy ULC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, has been an ardent supporter of Calgary Opera for more than 25 years, dating back to the days of Canadian Occidental Petroleum. Over the years, Nexen has sponsored many of our main stage productions as well as their generous naming donation of the Nexen Gallery space at our home, the Arrata Opera Centre.

Those of you who attend other arts events throughout Calgary are sure to have seen Nexen’s name countless times, a testament to their commitment to giving back to the communities in which they operate and their belief that the arts make communities stronger and more vibrant.

“We believe that a rich and diverse arts scene is one of the pillars of a great community like Calgary,” says Kevin Reinhart, CEO from Nexen. “We’re proud of our long history with Calgary Opera and their ability to stage top-class performances.”

This season Nexen is assisting us in creating a brand new production of Madame Butterfly designed by award-winning Alberta designer Bretta Gerecke, with stage direction by Glynis Leyshon. By supporting innovation and grandeur on our stage Nexen ensures you have a rich and vivid experience when you come to the opera. We extend heartfelt thanks to Nexen for its ongoing support.

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Conductor | Robert Tweten Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh Lighting Designer | Harry Frehner Scenery Designer | Robert Innes Hopkins Costume Designer | David C. Woolard Production originally designed for and created by | The Santa Fe Opera

CAST LISTED IN ORDER OF VOCAL APPEARANCE

Elvira | Jessica Strong Zulma | Dionne Sellinger Haly | Alexandre Sylvestre Mustafa | Eduardo Chama Lindoro | John Tessier Isabella | Allyson McHardy Taddeo | Hugh Russell Cast subject to change

Calgary Opera Chorus Chorus Director | Sandra Atkinson Accompanied by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Repetiteur | Christopher Mokrzewski Opera Titles | Michael Cavanagh Assistant to the Director | Brenna Corner Stage Manager | Donna Sharpe Assistant Stage Manager | Nicole Bergen Assistant Stage Manager | Amy Lippold Apprentice Stage Manager | Catherine Rouleau Head of Wardrobe | Heather Moore Head of Props | Waunita Simmons Head Wig & Hair Artist | Laura de Moissac Head Make-Up Artists | Gail Kennedy/Angela McIntosh Scenic Carpenter | John Bouman Titles Operator | John Bouz Calgary Opera is proud to work with the professional stage hands and artisans provided by IATSE Local 212

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ACT I Our story is set inside a child’s pop-up book, 1930s.

In Algiers, at the seaside palace of the Bey Mustafa, his wife Elvira complains that she is no longer loved. Her trusty servant Zulma and her attendants console her but warn there is nothing she can do.

Mustafa makes an entrance, boasting that he will never let women get the better of him, and sends Elvira and Zulma away. He tells Haly, his second-in-command, that he has tired of his wife and will give her to Lindoro, his recently captured Italian slave. He orders Haly to provide him with an Italian woman — someone more interesting than the “boring” girls in his harem. Lindoro enters, longing for his sweetheart, Isabella, whom he lost when Mustafa’s corsairs captured him. Mustafa orders him to take Elvira, insisting she possesses every virtue that Lindoro values.

Elsewhere along the shore, a wreck is discovered and Haly and the corsairs exult. Isabella arrives in their midst, lamenting the cruelty of a fate that has interrupted her quest for her lost fiancé, Lindoro.

Though in danger, she is confident of her skill in taming men. Taddeo, an admirer of Isabella’s, is uncovered in the wreckage and is immediately threatened. Thinking quickly, he claims to be Isabella’s uncle and thus must remain safe by her side. When the Algerians learn that both captives are Italian, they rejoice in having found the new star for Mustafa’s harem. Taddeo is stunned at Isabella’s aplomb on hearing the news. They quarrel, but then decide they will be better off facing their predicament together.

Mustafa promises Lindoro that he may return to Italy— if he will take Elvira. Seeing no other option, Lindoro accepts. Elvira, however, loves her husband and sees no advantage in aiding Lindoro’s escape. When Haly announces the capture of an Italian woman, Mustafa gloats in anticipation of his conquest, then leaves to greet her. Lindoro tries to tell Elvira she has no choice but to leave her heartless husband.

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synopsis Mustafa welcomes Isabella with ceremony. Aside, she remarks that she feels certain that she will be able to deal with him; he, meanwhile, finds her completely enchanting. As she seemingly throws herself on his mercy, the jealous Taddeo starts to make a scene and is saved only when she declares once again that he is her “uncle.” Elvira, Zulma, and Lindoro arrive to say goodbye, and Lindoro and Isabella are stunned to recognize each other. Each, however, think the other may have been unfaithful in their absence. To investigate further, and prevent Lindoro’s departure for Italy, Isabella insists that Mustafa cannot banish his wife. She adds a demand that Lindoro stay as her own personal servant.

Between Mustafa’s frustration, the tormented confusion of the lovers, and the bewilderment of the other guests, delirium reigns supreme.

ACT II Elvira and members of the court are amusing themselves by discussing the Italian girl and how easily she has cowed Mustafa, giving Elvira hope of regaining his love. When Mustafa enters, he declares he will redouble his efforts to woo Isabella by visiting her in her room for coffee. Isabella, meanwhile, is upset over Lindoro’s apparent unfaithfulness with Elvira.

Lindoro soon appears, however, and reassures her of his loyalty. Isabella promises to cook up a scheme to secure their freedom.

Elsewhere, Mustafa and his attendants toy with the cowardly Taddeo. He is told he will be honoured as the Bey’s personal bodyguard, in exchange for helping secure Isabella’s affections. He sees no choice but to accept the compulsory honour.

In her room, Isabella prepares for Mustafa’s visit, telling Elvira that the way to keep her husband is to

be more assertive. The Bey, Taddeo, and Lindoro are watching her – and each other – from the shadows as she changes into more seductive attire. When at last she presents herself to Mustafa, he introduces Taddeo as his bodyguard. Mustafa sneezes – a pre-arranged signal for Taddeo to leave – but the jealous Taddeo stays, and when Isabella also invites Elvira to remain for coffee, Mustafa’s displeasure grows. When Isabella insists that he treat his wife more gently, Mustafa bursts into a tantrum while the others marvel at his fulminations.

Once the smoke clears, Haly arrives and takes a moment to wonder at the power of Isabella and Italian women in general. Later, Lindoro and Taddeo plan their escape, and Taddeo insists he is Isabella’s true love. Lindoro is amused but plays along, realizing he needs Taddeo’s help in dealing with Mustafa. The Bey enters, still furious. Lindoro convinces him that Isabella actually cares very much for the Bey. In fact, she wants him to prove his worthiness by entering the (fictional) Italian order of Pappataci. Believing this to be a great honour, Mustafa agrees to the initiation ritual: eat, drink, and sleep to excess, and – most importantly – remain blissfully oblivious to everything around you.

Mustafa arrives for the ceremony and is pronounced a Pappataci. Food and drink is laid out for him, and he is tested by Isabella and Lindoro, who cuddle and snuggle while Taddeo reminds Mustafa that he must ignore all.

The lovers prepare to depart. Taddeo suddenly realizes that he, too, is being tricked and will be left behind, so he tries to rally Mustafa. The Bey persists in keeping his vow of paying no attention. When Mustafa finally responds, the situation is beyond his control and all of the Italians make their escape. Mustafa, his lesson learned, begs Elvira’s forgiveness. Everyone bids a fond farewell, singing the praises of the clever, resourceful girl from Italy.

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biographies Robert Tweten

Michael Cavanagh

Conductor

Conductor Robert Tweten returns to Calgary Opera after conducting last season’s Otello. This past season the Canadian native has conducted The Barber of Seville for Vancouver Opera, Fidelio for Edmonton Opera, and Il Trovatore for Utah Opera as well as orchestral concerts with the New Mexico Philharmonic. Head of Music Staff for the Santa Fe Opera, Maestro Tweten has led five productions there as well as with other opera companies including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Sarasota Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, and Opera Ontario. Also an active pianist, he has performed internationally with many of today’s foremost singers and chamber musicians.

Stage Director

Michael Cavanagh is one of Canada’s most versatile and popular opera interpreters. A Winnipeg native, he studied in Germany, apprenticed in Vancouver, and was Artistic Director of Edmonton Opera from 1998 - 2001. He made a hugely successful debut with San Francisco Opera in 2012 with his production of Nixon in China. Other recent debuts include the Opera Company of Philadelphia (Manon Lescaut) and Boston Lyric Opera (The Flying Dutchman). Upcoming highlights include his production of Nixon in China in Dublin, Ireland. He will also direct a new production of Floyd’s Susannah at San Francisco Opera. He was last with Calgary Opera for Falstaff (2013).

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Cast listed in order of appearance

Jessica Strong Soprano

Elvira Hailed as a confident and accomplished soprano, Ms. Strong has performed leading roles in The Rake’s Progess, La Traviata, Ariodante, Don Giovanni, Hansel and Gretel, Candide and Die Fledermaus. Last season she made her Zankel Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with The Song Continues. She is a grant recipient of the Vancouver Opera Guild, Solti Foundation, and Jacqueline Desmarais Foundation, won the 2012 WMC McLellan Competition, and was a Semi Finalist in the 2013 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Ms. Strong is an Emerging Artist alumna and last performed in Calgary Opera’s Susanna’s Secret/The Spanish Hour (2013).

Dionne Sellinger Mezzo-Soprano

Zulma Dionne Sellinger was a member of Calgary Opera’s Emerging Artist Program and has since returned to perform a number of roles including Mama in L’enfant et les sortileges and Rosette in Manon. She sang Rosina in The Barber of Seville with Burnaby Lyric Opera, and toured The Barber of Barkerville as Rosie. Ms. Sellinger has performed Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly and Alisa in Lucia di Lammermoor with Vancouver Opera. She sang Nancy in Opera on the Avalon’s Albert Herring and last season was back in Edmonton as Peep-Bo in The Mikado. She was last with Calgary Opera for Gianni Schicchi (2011).

Alexandre Sylvestre Bass

Haly Alexandre Sylvestre studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal where he successfully obtained the “Premier Prix avec Grande Distinction.” Last season, he sang with Pacific Opera in Tosca and in Montreal in Die Fledermaus and in Manon. Also he sang Brander with Quebec Opera Festival in a production of La Damnation de Faust.

Other highlights include Bartolo in Le nozze di Figaro, Nourabad in Les Pêcheurs de Perles, Duke of Verona in Roméo et Juliette and Prince Yamadori in Madama Butterfly for Opéra de Montréal. Further credits with Les Violons du Roy and Quebec Symphony. He was last with Calgary Opera for La Bohème (2011).

Eduardo Chama Bass-Baritone

Mustafa Eduardo Chama’s 2013-14 engagements include Sancho Panza in Don Quichotte in a return to San Diego Opera. He has performed his “signature role” of Leporello with several companies including Seattle Opera and New York City Opera, and has recently performed the title role in Falstaff. His international career includes Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro and Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia in Düsseldorf, Amonasro in Aida with Opera de Puerto Rico, Sancho Panza in Don Quixote in Palmero, Madrid, Seattle and Buenos Aires, and the title role of Gianni Schicchi with New Israeli Opera. He was last with Calgary Opera for Faust (2008).

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biographies John Tessier

Allyson McHardy

Tenor

Mezzo-Soprano

Lindoro

Isabella

Edmonton native John Tessier has garnered attention and praise for the beauty and honesty of his voice, and for a refined style and creative versatility in the lyric tenor repertoire. The Juno Award winning artist’s season includes Arturo in Boston Lyric Opera’s production of I puritani, Nadir in The Pearl Fishers with the English Nation Opera, and Gerald in Lakmé with Opéra de Montréal. Symphonic highlights include Britten’s Spring Symphony with the Cleveland orchestra under Franz Welser-Möst, Händel’s Messiah with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Christopher WarrenGreen, and Haydn’s Die Schöpfung with Credo Chamber Music conducted by John Nelson. Mr. Tessier is also an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Alberta.

Mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy’s voice has been described as radiant, dusky, incandescent, and sumptuous; her presence on stages in Canada, the United States and France have drawn comments such as noble, spellbinding, charming and seductive. Ms. McHardy’s varied repertoire encompasses roles from Rossini’s l’Italiana in Algeri, Cenerentola and Il Barbiere di Siviglia, to Handel’s Alcina, Ariodante and Semele, Caldara’s La Converzione di Clodoveo Rè di Francia, to Verdi’s Nabucco and Falstaff, Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito, to Bizet’s Carmen. Her orchestral repertoire includes Das Lied von der Erde, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, and Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, among many other works.

She was last with Calgary Opera for Little Women (2009).

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Hugh Russell

Christopher Mokrzewski

Baritone

Taddeo Canadian Baritone Hugh Russell continues to receive high praise for his charisma, dramatic energy and vocal beauty. He is widely acclaimed for his performances in the operas of Mozart and Rossini, and is regularly invited to perform with symphony orchestras throughout North America. At the center of his orchestral repertoire is Orff’s popular Carmina Burana, which Mr. Russell has performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and Vancouver Symphony, among others. This is his debut with Calgary Opera.

Repetiteur

Conductor, pianist and vocal coach Christopher “Topher” Mokrzewski is a steadily rising figure in the worlds of Canadian opera and chamber music. He was recently appointed Resident Conductor of Calgary Opera, and is a founding member and Music Director of Against the Grain Theatre. A graduate of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio, the Eastman School of Music and the Music Academy of the West, Mokrzewski has been described by music critic John Terauds as “one of those bright, eager, whip-smart young artists who could give even the most hardened cynic a jolt of optimism about the future of classical music and opera.”

in memorium Francis Richard Matthews (“Dick”), Q.C., C.M. F. Richard (Dick) Matthews was one of Calgary’s most ardent supporters of the arts and a passionate lover of opera.

Mr. Matthews extended his dedicated patronage to Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Honens International Piano Competition, Mount Royal Conservatory and the University of Calgary’s arts programs. For his generosity and leadership in the community, he was awarded the Order of Canada in 2010.

These performances of The Italian Girl in Algiers are dedicated to the memory of Dick Matthews and Jim Palmer.

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biographies Donna Sharpe

Nicole Bergen

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Donna Sharpe enjoys working in both theatre and opera, and appreciates the opportunities this work brings to her life. In her 12th season with Calgary Opera, the highlight of her summer was stage managing The Pirates of Penzance in Calgary’s East Village with some of Canada’s finest performers. Other selected Calgary Opera credits include Aida, Moby-Dick, La Bohème, Gianni Schicchi, Pagliacci , as well as assistant stage managing Don Giovanni, Little Women, Barber of Seville, Ariadne auf Naxos, Faust, Tosca, Rigoletto, Frobisher, Dead Man Walking, and Sweeney Todd. Ms. Sharpe enjoys working with young artists and has stage-managed with Green Mountain Opera Festival (Vermont), Opera on the Avalon (Newfoundland), and the 2010 Winter Olympics (Whistler).

Nicole Bergen works as a stage manager and assistant stage manager in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Past shows include Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, and Don Pasquale (SM, Saskatoon Opera), La Traviata, La bohème, Moby-Dick, Aida, Lucia di Lammermoor, Manon, and The Barber of Seville (ASM, Calgary Opera), and Little Women, Turn of the Screw and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (ASM, The Banff Centre). This season’s shows include The Italian Girl in Algiers, The Flying Dutchman, and Madama Butterfly (ASM, Calgary Opera) and The Magic Flute (SM, Saskatoon Opera). She also reads a lot and widely, walks a lot, and loves to cook.

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Audience For advertising exposure in the 2013-14 Season of the Calgary Opera program, contact Barry Powis at 780.906.8846 or in_barry@telus.net

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN – February 1, 5, 7, 2014 MADAME BUTTERFLY – April 5, 9, 11, 2014

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November 16, 20 &

22, 2013

Amy Lippold

Catherine Rouleau

Assistant Stage Manager

Favourite credits include: Falstaff, Moby-Dick, Little Women, Tosca (Calgary Opera). Stage Manager: The Apology, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mary’s Wedding, The Wizard of Oz, Seussical™ the Musical, The Penelopiad, Shakespeare’s Dog (Alberta Theatre Projects), Heat of the Night, Panic, Double Indemnity, Sweeney Todd, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Vertigo Theatre), Evil Dead: The Musical (Ground Zero Theatre/ Hit & Myth), Princess of the Stars (Patria Opera), Così Fan Tutte, La Tragedie de Carmen, Filumena (The Banff Centre). Ms. Lippold would like to thank Brett, her fiance and soon to be father of their baby boy (due Christmas), for his endless love and support!

Apprentice Stage Manager

Originally from Montréal, Catherine Rouleau is thrilled to make her Calgary debut with Calgary Opera. She has graduated from the CEGEP of St-Hyacinthe in 2009 and has taken work study positions for The Banff Centre Summer Arts Festivals. Favourite credits include: as Stage Manager: Kruger Brothers (The Banff Centre); Je m’appelle Marilyn (GlobeBulle Rouge); Magic Flute, La Veuve Joyeuse (CEGEP of St-Laurent); Les Amis (CEGEP of St-Hyacinthe). As ASM: Lillian Alling (The Banff Centre), Lakmé, Faust, Manon, La Bohème, Rigoletto, Salomé, The Flying Dutchman, Rusalka, Die Fledermaus, Dead Man Walking (Opéra de Montréal).

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“As a supporter of the arts, Urban Venus jumped at the chance to custom blend the colours to match the synergy of the upcoming three operas,” says Urban Venus founder Rachel Ong. “I think the beautifully decorative box of nail polish is a great gift or keepsake to bring a little of the opera experience home.”

The set of three is available for $35 at Calgary Opera performances, online at calgaryopera.com and at both Urban Venus locations – while supplies last. Get yours before they’re gone!

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calgary philharmonic orchestra Music Director Roberto Minczuk FIRST VIOLINS

Diana Cohen - Concertmaster John Lowry - Associate Concertmaster Donovan Seidle - Assistant Concertmaster Janice Amsel Kathryn Stewart Corvino Hyewon Kim Olga Kotova Theresa Kraucunas Minnie Min Kyung Kwon Bonnie Louie Robert Penner Laura Reid

SECOND VIOLINS

Lorna Tsai * Stephanie Soltice-Johnson ** Judy Bessel Adriana Bishop Jeremy Gabbert Craig Hutchenreuther Theresa Lane Lenora Leggatt Steven J. Lubiarz Richard Van de Geer

VIOLaS

John Thompson * Marcin Swoboda ** Arthur Bachmann Peter Blake Carl Boychuk Michael Bursey Katerina Grigoriu Julie Westgate

CELLI

Philip Hansen * Rafael Hoekman Joan Kent Thomas Megee Tom Mirhady David Morrissey Karen Youngquist

BASSES

Charles Garrett * Sheila Garrett ** Patricia Bereti Reid Matthew Heller Graeme Mudd Patrick Staples

FLUTES

PICCOLO

Gwen Klassen

OBOES

TROMBONES

James Scott * Michael Thomson **

Jean Landa * David Sussman **

BASS TROMBONE

ENGLISH HORN

TUBA

CLARINETS

TIMPANI

David Sussman

Steve Amsel * Jocelyn Colquhoun **

BASSOONS

Christopher Sales * Michael Hope **

HORNS

Robert McCosh * Jennifer Frank-Umana *** William Hopson ** Laurie Matiation ** Heather Wootton **

David Reid *

Michael Eastep * Alex Cohen *

PERCUSSION Tim Rawlings *

HARP

Tisha Murvihill *

LIBRARIAN Rob Grewcock

PERSONNEL MANAGER Heather Haydu Tim Rawlings - Assistant

TRUMPETS

Adam Zinatelli * Howard Engstrom **†

Sara Hahn * Gwen Klassen ** Extra Musician: Kyle Eustace, Percussion

* Principal ** Assistant Principal *** Associate Principal † Principal Emeritus  Leave of Absence

Special thanks to the National Music Centre for the loan of the William Dowd Harpsichord

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calgary opera chorus TENORS

Réjean Campbell Matthew Dimitrijevic Don Edie David Fertal Michael Hardcastle Troy Lewis Thomas McDonald Stuart Miller Josh Paynter JT Steenkemp

BARITONE/BASSes Ryan Ehrenholz Mark Hahle John Hallett David Ng Graham Paynter Richard Taylor-Kerr Tim Vollhoffer Greg Wagland Howard Wright Tristan Zaba

Supernumeraries Chris Baker Lawrence Eisler Chris Gieck Pedro Guerra-Zúñiga

in memorium James S. Palmer, C.M., A.O.E., Q.C., LL.D Mr. Jim Palmer was a long-time supporter of Calgary Opera, as well as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. His philanthropy and stalwart support of the arts was recognized in 1998 when he became a member of the Order of Canada, and again in 2003 when he was awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence. He is also a recipient of the Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These performances of The Italian Girl in Algiers are dedicated to the memory of Jim Palmer and Dick Matthews.

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emerging artists Calgary Opera’s Emerging Artist Development Program

is entering its ninth season of helping to forward the careers of young opera singers. Graduates from the program are performing across Canada with the Vancouver Opera, Manitoba Opera, Edmonton Opera, Canadian Opera Company and Opera Lyra Ottawa, among others. Some graduates have also furthered their careers in Europe, performing with Heidelberg Theatre and Orchestra, Heilbronn Theatre, Paris Opera, Aldeburgh Festival, and Netherlands Opera.

In addition to their far-reaching success, these young graduates have also made a significant impact on the local arts scene, appearing with Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Spiritus Chamber Choir, Calgary Bach Festival Society, and The Festival Chorus. They have also performed recitals with ProArts Calgary and covered the province from Fort McMurray to Medicine Hat with the Opera in Schools tour.

Adopt an Artist patrons Andrea Brussa Terence & Judith Dalgleish Monica Sloan & John Evison Diane Hobson Marian Williams

We acknowledge the generous support of the Dr. R.G. (Bud) Williams Emerging Artist Scholarship Fund

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While the program focuses on developing the voice through vocal coaching and lessons, our faculty also works with the Emerging Artists to develop their movement, stage fighting, acting skills as well as professional development and direct performance experience. Voice care specialist, Dr. Joseph Warshawski, works with them to better understand the physical care of their instrument.

This season, we are excited to welcome Sopranos Julie Ludwig and Laura McLean, Mezzo-Sopranos Alexandra Beley and Courtney V. Murias, Tenors Tonatiuh Abrego and Matthew Johnson, and Bass-Baritone Aaron Dimoff.

We’re also happy to welcome back Bass-Baritone Tyler Fitzgerald for his second year with the program.

For the Emerging Artist Showcase, our young artists have the opportunity to tackle Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of 20th century’s greatest opera composers.

Supported by Emerging Artist Development Program Sponsored by

“Britten’s operas speak magnificently and directly to a contemporary audience. The simplicity of the music makes it accessible and allows the emotional strength of the story to shine through,” says Mel Kirby, Emerging Artist Program Coordinator for Calgary Opera. “The value of being a member of an Emerging Artist program, and working within an opera company cannot be underestimated. The ensemble members obtain very specific vocal and dramatic training, experience on stage, as well as making professional contacts that last a lifetime.”

Julie ludwig Soprano

laura mclean Soprano

alexandra Courtney V. beley Murias MezzoMezzoSoprano Soprano

The Rape of Lucretia runs May 2, 6 & 8 at 7:30pm and May 4 at 2:00pm at the Arrata Opera Centre.

For tickets, call 403.262.7286 or visit calgaryopera.com.

For more information on the 2013-14 Emerging Artist ensemble visit calgaryopera.com/emerging-artists.

Tonatiuh Abrego Tenor

matthew johnson Tenor

aaron dimoff bassBaritone

tyler Fitzgerald bassBaritone

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corporate and community support Community Supporters

Alberta Community Development Alberta Foundation for the Arts Alberta Lottery Fund Calgary Arts Development Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Heritage Southern Alberta Opera Development Foundation

Education Sponsor Talisman Energy

Community Outreach Sponsors Cenovus Energy

Season Sponsor Husky Energy

Emerging Artist Development Program Sponsor Enbridge

Mainstage Media Sponsor The Calgary Herald

Performance & Program Supporters

BMO Financial Group KPMG Nexen PCL Construction Management Inc. RBC Financial Group through RBC Foundation

Corporate Donors

Canadian Natural Resources FirstEnergy TransCanada

Opera in the Village Presenting sponsor Imperial Oil Foundation

Opera in the Village supporters The Remarkable Experience Accelerator Program - Calgary Hotel Association and Calgary Arts Development Authority The City of Calgary’s Event Stimulus Program Tourism Calgary Province of Alberta Alberta Tourism CMLC

Festival Founders FRAM + Slokker Embassy BOSA Cenovus Big Rock Brewery

Walter & Gloria Chayka Romie Christie Myrna Clarke Morris & Ann Dancyger Maureen Eberts David & Beverly Foy Brian Grasmuck Margaret Graw Val Grossman Beth Hedva & Harold Finkleman Rebecca Hotchkiss Michael Kaumeyer Madeleine King Leo le Nobel Ann & Tony Luppino David Marrelli Grant Clark & William Penner Robert Peters Betty Ann Smith Brenda Smith Nora Stewart Mitzie Wasyliw W. Brett Wilson

Media Sponsors

Global Calgary Jack FM Lite 96 660 News Up! 97.7 Pattison Outdoor Playhouse Publications Swerve

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Consulting Professionals Dr. Phillip Van der Merwe – Company Physician Dr. Joseph Warshawski – Company Otolaryngologist

Official Wine Supplier Kensington Wine Market

Official Florist Peaseblossoms

Official Piano Technicians of the Arrata Opera Centre Robert Moffatt & Sons

Individual Donors Naming Benefactor Arrata Opera Centre Said Arrata

Major Gift Donors

The late F. Richard Matthews The Pyke Family

Voce Eterna Future Fund

We acknowledge the generous support of Dr. R.G. (Bud) Williams, Emerging Artist Scholarship Fund Brian Grasmuck

Impresario Circle Platinum

Andrea Brussa * Judith & Terence Dalgleish * Stewart & Eileen Ford David & Beverley Foy Brian Grasmuck Diane Hobson * Marilyn Milavsky Monica Sloan & John Evison * Don Swystun Sheila Wappel-McLean & Brent McLean Marian Williams * * Denotes Adopt-an-Artist Donor

Gold

Tunde Agbi Lilien Dobish Don & Joanne Edie Evan Hazell Christel & Ben Johansson Dawn & Verne Johnson Kathy & Richard Sendall C.A. Siebens James M. Stanford

Silver

Anonymous (1) Lori Caltagirone Carolyn Dahl Rees Maureen & Graham Davies M.A. Duggan Jane & Michael Evans Dan & Susan Ezinga Cos & Eleanor Gabriele Dick & Lois Haskayne David & Joyce Keith Kevin Konynenbelt Leo Le Nobel Russell & Vickie McKinnon Peter & Pat Menzies Geri & Alan Moon Patricia & J. Sherrold Moore Heather Peters James & Susan Reader Tamra Stretch Helen M. Wells Deborah Yedlin & Martin Molyneaux

Bronze

Anonymous (1) Dr. Ken Blair Jo Anne Britton Alan D. Castle The Alan D. Castle Endowment for the Arts Helen & Mark Cluett Thomas J. Fishbourne Margaret & Robert Fraleigh Eldon & Carlie-Jean Godfrey Michael & Carmen Hardcastle Rebecca Hotchkiss Glenn Johanson & Margaret Gibson Susan Johnston Martin King & Jennifer Pemberton

Juri & Helle Kraav John & Susan McWilliams Dr. Elena O’Connell Barbara & The late Jim Palmer Heinz & Cathey Schmitz Cynthia Sim Janice Woodward

Core

Anonymous (3) ADEM Engineering Consultants Inc. Dr. Caroline Bain Irene M. Bakker Micheline Barbeau Susanne & Michael Brown BKDI Architects Gwen & Ian Burgess Ioan Dobre and Claudia Cattaneo Walter & Gloria Chayka Judge & Mrs. Mary Jane Cioni Marilyn Conley Kirsten Cook-Zaba & Dwayne Zaba Brent Cooper Patricia Courtright David Daly Bill & Anne-Marie Duma David & Roxanne Dunlop Paul English & Marion Woodman Michael Fawcett Tibor & Livia Fekete Angie Gelinas Global Training Centre Niki & Craig Golinowski Joyce Gray David R. Haigh Stella Hall Lynda Hay & Larry Dand Judith Hepner Dr. Mark & Nancy Heule Henry & Johanna Heuver Richard D. & Phoebe Heyman Homes by Avi Ryan Kalt Kimberley & Paul Lloyd Jeanne Lougheed Jan & Clare Lyall Brian P. Mahoney Roger & Sandra Mapp Sian Matthews & Gerry Leudy

Dennis & Maureen McConaghy Lachlin & Julianne McKinnon Denise McMullen W.R. (Bob) McPhee Helen Moore-Parkhouse Osten Victor Fund Bruce & Branca Pachkowski Jocelyn Daw & Bob Page Sir Francis Price Lorne & Beth Price Gail & Gerard Protti Ruth & Garry Ramsden-Wood Greta Raymond Agnes & Edward Rewucki Iris Richards Maggie Rigaux Gordon Ritchie Marion Rogers Gordon W. Ross & Richard Cote Gordon Sombrowski & Kevin Allen Arlene Strom & Colin Jackson Cheryl Swan Kenneth Turnbull & Faye Larson Henriette & Kees van Ittersum Dan & Molly Wares Chris Wells Andy & Krystyna Williamson Dr. Ian & Gunilla Winchester Maurice & Anne Petrie Yacowar

Individual Donors $500 - $1,249

Anonymous (5) David & Beverley Butler Dr. Miriam Carey Edna M. Charchuk Ted & Yanka Cochrane Martha Cohen Lucinda Crist Sheldon Tony & Gillean Daffern Gizella Davis Drs. Lisa DiFrancesco & Doug Demetrick A.N. Edgington John & Audrey Fry James Hughes Derek & Nancy Lee JoAnn McCaig Neil McDermid THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS 33

corporate and community support Janis & Bruce Morrison Dr. Brian Norford Cam & Helga Schneider David Shefsiek & Blaine Hendsbee Richard & Shannon Tanner Rodney Touche Paul Vanderberg Robert & Kathryn Worthingham

$250 - $499

Anonymous (3) Karyn Leidal & John Armstrong David Blois A.J. Brown & R.B. Beaty Peter Callaghan G. Carson Patricia & Paul Godard Tom Goulding Robert & Linda Heidemann Ms Mary Lou Higgins Sandra Hunt McDonald P. Kornacki Robert & Linda Lesoway John Martland Outi McEachern Brian Mills & Susan Tyrrell James G. & Jean Ann Murray Barry & Gail Pollock Elnor Rae Donna Riback Dr. Douglas & Laurie Strother Greg Szuch Melanie Stapleton & Dale Voight Val & Gerry Ward Robert E. Woodrow Jerilyn Wright

$100 - $249

Anonymous (16) Beth & Peter Adams Tina Antony Carol & Chris Archer Jennifer Arko Larry Bailey Marion Beer Helen Bereta Rudy & Jeanette Berger Pieter Bessem & Heather Fraser Katri Bruen

Marion R. Burrus Dr. & Mrs. David Butts S & M Cameron Anita Carey Frances V. Cormack Greg Coupal Craighead Family Anne-Marie Crawford Isabella Crossfield John & Mari Jo deWaal H. & J. Doornberg C. Morag Dornian Denis & Pat Duke Edi J. Dygert Frank Everts Stephen & Miriam Field Barbara & Larry Fish Jean L. Fisher Gillian Forster Ingrid Geppert L. & M. Gregoret Ileen Hagen Dorothy Hawkes David & Anne Hills David Hobill John Humphrey Helen Isaac Jellicoe Family Camille Jim JoAnn Jones Sheila Kirkland & Frank Breisch Martin & Jennifer King Carolyn & Don Larsen Michael Lee Hing Sandra Lucas Kelly MacFarlane & Christopher S. MacKay Philip & Eleanor May Terry McColl Karen McCullough J.R. & Donna McDonald Thelma McDonald Sean McInnes Karen D. McKay K. Millard Dr. Darlene Montgomery Colin Moreland Gail Niinimaa John & Jean Partridge

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A. M. Patterson L. Percifield Justice Carolyn S. Phillips Erika Pochailo Maureen Poscente Fred Rayer Marlene & Norm Raymond Chere Reilly Vera A. Ross Samuel Schorr Laura Scott Robert & Tamara Seiler Doris & Gerard Sheilan Barbara Shellian Betty Sherwood Shortgrass Property Services/ Patrick Windle Pamela Smith Penny Smith Vanessa Smith Doug Soeder Joanne Stalinski Kathie & Bill Stell Andrew Cook & Shannon Stevenson Ralph Strother Carolyn & David Tavender Joanne Taylor Peg Taylor Hans Tieman Sharon Todd Nancy Tousley Cameron Caroline Weisgerber Tatiana Willumsen Mike & Dawn Wood (Mrs) Herrat Zahner Bonnie Zwack

Memorials

In Memory of Alan, Debra, Donald & Mark Blayney - Jean Blayney In Loving Memory of Ilse Grasmuck Marjorie, in Memory of Edward McCarthy In Memory of Tom & Karen Jones

Opera in the Village Festival Volunteer Thanks Special Thank you to

Brian Grasmuck Judy Lawrence

Thank you to

Kate Ahlf Mary Alice Kirsten Andersen Rhona-Mae Arca RichBelle Banasen Aline Barker Georgia Barlaoura Karen Bitz Lorraine Blackwell Jay Blue Donna Bond Anne Bouscal Dominie Boutin Ashley Boyd Elaine Brown Julie Cantes John Carlson Fran Carroll Stephen Case Riley Cooper Heather Dankert Remi Dawodu Sean de Lima Ben Hassan Dibadj Glenna Duke Anne-Marie Duma Bill Duma Rita Erven Madison Farkas Tanis Fioritti Gail Forsythe Kenneth S. Fung Amanda Grant Loni Griffiths Pedro Guerra Zuniga Alan Hamaliuk Mary Hardie Liz Johnson Allison Johnson George Kasha Rohini Kaur Singh Keith Keers Simone Keiran

Christina Kerr Mary Kesler Steven Kesler Sarah Kirker Robert Kremer Jacob Laigo Cristina Lanz Noelle Larson Sean Leeson Tracy Li Verna Mah Paula Marino Agnes Martin Riu Lucretia Mastenet Lorraine McIlwaine Lorraine McKendry Angela McKinnon Erin McLaughlin Moca Joe Steven Morton Annika Naylor Zoong Nguyen Michelle Nowak Richard Oppenheim Chris Osbourne Susan Pagenkopf Emily Parkhouse Marinko Pavic Julie Phillips Judy Potter Talia Potter Anisa Ramia Samantha Reynolds Dana Robertson Jessica Rondeau Orry Roth Veronica Russell Valeria Santos Kumiko Sato Johanna Schwartz Judith Shearer Karen Siemens Diana Slater Jon Slater Robin Slater Jamie Smith Clive Spragg Susan Spragg Maggie Stephenson Larissa Stone Nancy Tang

Doreen Thesen Barrie Thesen Debra Toomey Shirley Van Dyk Brian Vintinner Rocky Wallbaum Villa Wang Jay Warren Peggy Wedderburn Sherry West Marian Williams Jing Xu Zachary Zawaski Carolynn Zeigler

Cenovus Volunteer Team Lynne Douglas Rita Erven Pat Fogg Xinrui (Cindy) Lai Meiting Lai Sonja Lonson Natalie Ngo

YVC - Youth Volunteer Corps: Youth Central, Coordinated by Giang Trinh Astha Aery Millie Chau Eryl David Cynthia Fonderson Richard Gatip Lily Hu Michelle Huynh Susan Huynh Christine Jiang Alyssa Linang Beryl Meng Soumen Mohapatra Magdalena Mueller Heather Ngo Karie Pearce Sarah Song Yuxin Song Su Lynn Tayar Alex Wong Rachel Xin Rebecca Yang Jacob Yoon Susan Zhang Tianyi Zhao

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1 Skip the lines at intermission! Pre-order your refreshments at any of our concessions.

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The Jube is proud to have Calgary Opera as one of its Resident Companies. With over four decades of stellar performances, Calgary Opera is committed to producing opera of the highest possible calibre and making their productions as accessible as possible in the community.

corporate and community support 2013 Opera Gala Committee Matias Grum, Co-Chair William Sattlegger, Co-Chair Kaari Autry Glenna Duke Skye Friesen Rachel Goldenberg Lisa Itzkovitch Pat Menzies Rena Nathanail J’Val Shuster Sheila Wappel-McLean

Silent Auction Donors

Aura Landscapers Ltd. Banff Centre Banff Springs Hotel Bellstar Resorts Bill Duma Black Gold Coring Solutions Inc. Brian Heffernan + Busted Shoulder Lodge Calgary Flames Calgary Opera Calgary Polo Club Calgary Stampeders Charton Hobbs CPO Dr. Arlette - Total Skincare Centre

Early Music Voices Concert Series Fleetwood Jewellers Henry Singer Holt Renfrew Inspirati Jim Norton - Double Struggle Studios Kristin Hinch La Chaumiere Latitude Art Gallery Lava Hair Design Masters Gallery Music Together of the Chinook Wind Nomadic Pictures Ooh La La Paul Hardy Rachel Goldenberg D.M.A. Rena Nathanail Robert Lewis - Glass Artist Rubaiyat SAIT Culinary Campus Seven 24 Films/Dynamo Films SQ Commons Gallery Steinway Pianos of Calgary Swirl Fine Art & Design Thermae Advanced Esthetics Turner & Townsen Vanity Spa Vine Arts Wine & Spirits

Westjet White Gold Cheese Factory Willow Park Wines Yufera Professional Wildlife Photography

Special Thanks

Devour Catering Pacific Wine & Spirits and Taittinger Champagne One West Events Stardust Event Group Linens Etc. Special Event Rentals Phillip Chong Flower Bar Dirty Laundry Theatre Company Andrea Brussa Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Volunteers

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the first ever Opera in the Village brought thousands of people to East Village’s RiverWalk for music, fun and a great deal of pirate antics. The Pirates of Penzance played to sold-out houses, bringing people enthusiastically to their feet with energetic applause. Thank you for coming along with us for this swashbuckling adventure.

1. Green Fools Jamie Tognazzini and Jeremy Schtelzer as stilt walking pirates.

Photo courtesy of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.

2. Dionne Sellinger, Derek Johnson and Natalie Fagnan, perform in Arrrias in the Afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.

3. Dionne Sellinger performs in Arrrias in the Afternoon.

Photo courtesy of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.

4. Michelle Minke performs in Calgary Opera’s The Pirates of Penzance. Photo by Trudie Lee.

5. Children from Calgary Opera’s Opera Camp for Kids in costume at Opera in the Village.

Photo courtesy of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation.

6. Brett Polegato performs in Calgary Opera’s

The Pirates of Penzance. Photo by Trudie Lee.

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