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“Everything comes together in a satisfying theatrical and musical bundle.”
– Arizona Republic
Each of us has a voice. We use our voice daily as a source of primary communication, and whether or not you consciously study how you use your voice, you are an expert on your own instrument. Your family and friends immediately hear the cadence and emotion of your voice—at work or home, in public and private settings, over
T h e 2 0 14 / 1 5 S e a s o n the phone or in person—and you become adept at telling stories that matter to you. We share stories to connect us to the past, to form bonds with each other, to acknowledge that we are not alone, and to create shared hope for a brighter future. The heart of Arizona Opera’s mission is to find stories that matter, stories that will help connect us to people in communities across our state and beyond. We give everything we have to bring these stories to life through the power of music and the human voice. We are excited when we find ourselves in these stories and in these songs—we are even more gratified when you do too! At Arizona Opera, we tell stories worth singing. This season, we offer five amazing stories in six languages. These carefully chosen stories resound with our purpose as a company, and we hope our voices resonate with you.
Ryan Taylor General Director, Arizona Opera
Cruzar la Cara de la Luna
Rigoletto
Eugene Onegin
The Magic Flute
The Daughter of the Regiment
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To Cross the Face of the Moon
“A stunning and emotional work.”
– Houston Chronicle
Production images courtesy of Houston Grand Opera Felix Sanchez
A Mariachi Opera with
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Music by
Jose “Pepe” Martinez, Mariachi Vargas Music Director Book & Lyrics by
CAST
Leonard Foglia
A
n electrifying season
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
opens as Arizona Opera brings the world’s first
mariachi opera to the stage. Cruzar la Cara de la Luna has become a
Octavio Moreno Laurentino
blending the passion and artistry of mariachi with the emotionally immigrant family. Commissioned
7:30 pm
Brian Shircliffe Mark
in celebration of the anniversaries
2:00 pm
of Mexican Independence and Revolution, Cruzar la Cara de la
Tucson M us i c H a ll
Luna features the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and promises to be an unforgettable night of raw
Cecilia Duarte Renata
energy, drama and virtuosity.
Oct
18 19 7:30 pm
Sung in Spanish and English with English Supertitles An HGOco Production of Houston Grand Opera Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera Premiered at Houston Grand Opera in Sept., 2010
10 11 12 7:30 pm
smash sensation around the globe,
touching story of a Mexican
Oct
Brittany Wheeler Diana
2:00 pm
Artists and schedule subject to change.
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“The evening’s best singing came from the coloratura fireworks of petite, raven-haired soprano Anna Christy” - Chicago Sun Times
Rigoletto
Courtesy of Utah Opera / Kent Miles Photography
By Giuseppe Verdi
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
Nov CAST
A
14 15 16 7:30 pm
court jester isn’t quite so funny when he has revenge on his mind.
With unforgettable arias that are
7:30 pm
Michael Corvino Rigoletto
synonymous with Italian Opera and a dramatic, twisting plot,
2:00 pm
Rigoletto features dark assassins,
Tucson M us i c H a ll
a philandering Duke and the selfsacrificing Gilda. This lush production set in 16th century Mantua features
Anna Christy Gilda
baritone Michael Corvino as Rigoletto, who “brings a robust voice
22 23 7:30 pm
and disarming vulnerability to the role.” – The New York Times. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles
Nov
Jason Slayden Duke
2:00 pm
Artists and schedule subject to change.
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Eugene Onegin
Courtesy of Des Moines Metro Opera
By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
“Moore looks the part, with a handsome baritone to match.” – Opera News
F
rom Pushkin’s classic poem
Tucson M us i c H a ll
Jan
31
CAST
7:30 pm
Feb
comes Tchaikovsky’s theatrical
1
magnum opus. Onegin is a
man egotistical enough to turn his back on love and a gun on his best friend. Set in St. Petersburg and the
2:00 pm
David Adam Moore Onegin
snowy Russian countryside, this new
Feb
production features David Adam Moore in the title role, whose gritty interpretation is both riveting and terrifying. Tchaikovsky’s intense score thrills with glorious melodies and rich
Corinne Winters Tatiana
orchestration, making this the must-
6 7 8
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
see event of the season. Sung in Russian with English Supertitles Opening weekend presented in partnership with Tucson Desert Song Festival.
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
Zach Borichevsky Lenski
2:00 pm
Artists and schedule subject to change.
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The Magic Flute
Production images: Tim Fuller
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Layered with visual allegory and sublime lyricism, it awakens our visual and aural senses.”
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
Feb
27 28 7:30 pm
7:30 pm
F
ull of charming, magical melodies and fantastic creatures, Mozart’s beloved tale follows Prince Tamino and bird-catcher
Papageno on an adventure to rescue Princess Pamina. As they face unexpected trials and challenges on their journey, audiences will delight as the genius and imagination of the composer unfolds before their eyes. Mozart’s final masterpiece is a light-hearted but profound look at man’s search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom.
Sung in German with English Supertitles
Mar
1
2:00 pm Tucson M us i c H a ll
Mar
7 8
7:30 pm
2:00 pm Artists and schedule subject to change.
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The Daughter of the Regiment
Courtesy of Fort Worth Opera 2013 © Ellen Appel
By Gaetano Donizetti
“Biller’s voice was light, sweet, and gorgeous; the variety of expression perfectly matched the flightiness of her character.”
Phoenix S ymp h o n y H a ll
Apr
CAST
– San Francisco Classical Voice
10 11 12 7:30 pm
T
his bright, sparkling comedy follows Marie, a feisty young girl raised by a
7:30 pm
Susannah Biller Marie
regiment of French soldiers high in the Alps. Singing exhilarating arias
2:00 pm
peppered with astonishing high notes
Tucson M us i c H a ll
and outrageous fun, Marie rappels between her patriotic loyalty to her “dear brothers” and the expectations
David Portillo Tonio
of “polite” society.” Coloratura soprano Susannah Biller stars in the
18 19 7:30 pm
title role for Donizetti’s whimsical and hilarious romp. Sung in French with English Supertitles
Apr
Stefano de Peppo Sulpice
2:00 pm
Artists and schedule subject to change.
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Ticket Pack age Prices Package prices include tickets to all 5 Operas (Full) or 3 Operas (Mini)
Phoenix Senior Senior
Yellow
Green
Blue
Blue
Purple
Purple
Orange
Pink
Full
$530 $405 $340 $320 $230 $210 $180 $130
Mini
$366 $300 $231 NA $177 NA $120 $78 All performances at Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Opening Nights: Oct 10, Nov 14, Feb 6, Feb 27 & Apr 10 Saturday Nights: Oct 11, Nov 15, Feb 7, Feb 28, Apr 11
Tuc son Senior/Student
Yellow Green Blue Purple Purple Orange Pink
Full
$445 $345 $265 $205 $185 $135 $110
Mini
$327 $246 $192 $147 N/A $120 $87 All performances at Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church, Tucson AZ 85719 Saturday Nights: Oct 18, Nov 22, Jan 31, Mar 7, Apr 18 Sunday Matinees: Oct 19, Nov 23, Feb 1, Mar 8, Apr 19
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Sunday Matinees: Oct 12, Nov 16, Feb 8, Mar 1, Apr 12
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Broadwayworld.com
“A pioneering work about the immigrant experience... heartfelt…shockingly melodic…”
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Production images courtesy of San Diego Opera Edward Wilensky 2013
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