90th Anniversary Gala Concert & DInner

Gala Concert June 19, 2010

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves joins an all-star lineup for one spectacular night of opera favorites and surprises.

Italian opera star Antonello Palombi, who will appear as Otello in July, brings his clarion tenor to the June 19 concert.

Met opera star Hei-Kyung Hong, shown here in Central Park, returns to celebrate Cincinnati Opera’s 90th birthday.

London’s Sunday Times has described her voice as “soaring opulence.” Soprano Christine Brewer debuts with the company.

Legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes, who gave many triumphant performances with the company, appears as a special guest.

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90th Anniversary Gala Concert Honoring Louise Dieterle Nippert

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incinnati Opera invites you to its 90th birthday party — a grand, gala concert with opera stars, special hosts, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, May Festival Chorus, dancers from Cincinnati Ballet, and the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church

Choir. Confirmed soloists include Christine Brewer, Angela Brown, Hei-Kyung Hong, Denyce Graves, Richard Leech, Antonello Palombi, Russell Thomas, Sir Thomas Allen, and Carlo Guelfi.

Gala Concert & Dinner Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

Concert Prices Orchestra Premium Seating (limited availability) Box Front Orchestra Front Orchestra Aisle Mid Orchestra Back Orchestra

$ 250 $ 170 $ 130

$ 130 $ 90 $ 60

Balcony Dress Circle Preferred Balcony Side Balcony

$ 170 $ 100 $ 70

Gallery Center Gallery Mid Gallery Side Gallery (partial view)

$ 70 $ 50 $ 35

Gala Dinner Join us for a sparkling Gala Dinner before the concert! Tickets are $500 or $750 and include an elegant dinner, a premium seat at the concert, and the post-concert celebration.

For more information, call (513) 768-5520.

After-Party

Join us for the post-concert celebration with desserts, live music, dancing, and a cash bar. $35 per person.

Call (513) 241-2742.

M–F 9:30–5:00

CALL (513) 241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org cincinnati opera Photos: Denyce Graves (cover): Devon Cass; Antonello Palombi: Dave Yoder; Hei-Kyung Hong: Marty Umans; Christine Brewer: Christian Steiner; Sherrill Milnes: Dario Acosta

Season Presenting Sponsor

Linda & Harry Fath Cathy & Tom Crain

Season Presenting Co-Sponsors Season Presenting Sponsors

(513) 241-2742 www.cincinnatiopera.org

90th Anniversary Gala Concert

Saturday, June 19 at 8 PM

You’re invited!

Music Hall • 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Patricia K. Beggs, General Director & CEO Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director

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The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund

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