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FROM THE GENERAL DIRECTOR

GREG CARPENTER, GENERAL DIRECTOR

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ith the linger of The Scarlet Letter excitement still in the air and the last day of our Young Artist’s Greater Colorado Tour complete, we call the 2015-2016 Season to a close.

It has been a tremendously successful season for Opera

we presented our series of A List events, which introduced hundreds of people to Opera Colorado for the first time, while our Young Artists were in schools and community centers across the state delivering innovative education programs to more than 35,500 students of all ages.

Aida, 2015 Carl Tanner as Radames and Alexandra LoBianco as Aida

Colorado beginning with the Ellie Caulkins Opera House 10th Anniversary Celebration, which appropriately celebrated 10 years of artistic excellence in our beautiful home and honored our first lady of opera Ellie Caulkins. The season continued with our finely crafted production of Aida featuring the magnificent singing of Alexandra Lobianco and closed with the much anticipated world premiere of The Scarlet Letter. Along the way

Before we turn our attention to the 2016-2017 Season, I want to take this opportunity thank you for your patronage and for being part of this extraordinary season. Opera Colorado could not exist without your enthusiasm and passion for opera, and your desire to ensure that Denver has an exciting opera company to enrich our community. continues on page 8

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“...next season Opera Colorado embarks upon a new adventure – the presentation of new chamber operas...”

Now, for a change of scene, next season Opera Colorado embarks upon a new adventure – the presentation of new chamber operas in venues outside the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Laura Kaminsky’s thoughtful and evocative As One will be the centerpiece of our season of exceptional opera, bookended

by Puccini’s rarely performed masterpiece La Fanciulla del West and Donizetti’s perennial favorite Lucia di The Scarlet Letter, 2016 Laura Claycomb as Hester Prynne

Lammermoor both at the Ellie.

This summer, we are excited to offer our season ticket holders and Red Dot Patron donors exclusive pricing and early access to As One tickets during a special pre-sale in July. Because this opera will be performed in a smaller venue with limited availability, we anticipate a sell-out. On July 11th we will

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launch a special three-week presale period for tickets to As One. If you are not already, we invite you to join our family of season ticket holders during this period in order to gain early access to these tickets before they go on sale to the general public on July 31st.

All single tickets will be available for in-person purchases at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Patron Day, July 31st. There will be opera singing in the galleria of the Performing Arts Complex all afternoon, free refreshments, and the opportunity for you to be the first to get your single tickets, make exchanges or add some extra tickets for your friends. We hope you can join us as we look forward to our upcoming performances.

The 2016-2017 season promises extraordinary singing, beautiful productions and the opportunity to experience new opera in an intimate setting.

I wish you an enjoyable summer and I look forward to seeing you in the fall as we celebrate our 33rd season of opera in Denver.

See you at the Opera!

Greg Carpenter General Director

ANDRES CLADERA Conductor JEFFREY BUCHMAN Director KELLY MARKGRAF Hannah Before BLYTHE GAISSERT Hannah After “Laura Kaminsky’s As One proved to be a thoughtful and substantial piece as well as that rarest of operatic commodities — a story that lends itself to dramatization in music.”

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OPENING NIGHT DINNER AT Enjoy an elegant, all-inclusive dinner before the performance. Cocktails begin at 5PM followed by a three-course meal in the Chambers Grant Salon. After the opera, join the cast back at Kevin Taylor’s for a sweet and savory reception.

Sat., November 5, 2016 | 5PM | Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House, located in the lower level of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver. $125 per person per dinner. Hosted Prosecco all evening. Hosted wine and beer with dinner, and a cash bar. Tickets to the opera sold separately.

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PATRON DAY 2016 Mark your calendars now and be the first to get your single tickets for 2016-2017 performances. Street parking is free downtown on Sundays. Come to Patron Day at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to enjoy opera performances by the Opera Colorado Ensemble throughout the day, free refreshments, purchase single or season tickets, and make exchanges – all with no handling fees.

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OPERA COLORADO YOUNG ARTISTS W elcom in g t h e 2016- 2 0 1 7 O p e ra C o lo ra d o Y o u n g Artis ts Allison Nicholas (Soprano) Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, Allison received her Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where she also completed her Undergraduate degree. She is thrilled to undertake a wide array of challenging roles with such a supportive and wellregarded company.

Ryan Bradford (Baritone) Originally from Walnut Creek, CA, Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University and his Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2013. Ryan is thrilled to be joining Opera Colorado as a Young Artist.

Danielle Lombardi (Mezzo Soprano) Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Danielle received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and received her Master’s from Rice University. She is excited to be returning to Opera Colorado for a second season as a Young Artist.

Charles Eaton (Baritone) Originally from Storrs, Connecticut, Charles received his Master of Music degree from the University of Minnesota in 2015. In 2013, Charles received his Bachelors of Music at the University of Connecticut. He is very excited to return to Opera Colorado for another season as a 2016-2017 Young Artist.

Omar Najmi (Tenor) Originally from Boston, MA, Omar has spent the past three seasons as an Emerging Artist with the Boston Lyric Opera. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College and his Master’s degree in Voice Performance from Boston University. Omar looks forward to spending next season as a Young Artist with Opera Colorado!

Nathan Van Arsdale (Bass Baritone) Colorado has always been a home to Nathan, who was born in Colorado Springs.

He holds a Masters of Music from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is looking forward to the joys and challenges of working with such a prestigious company!

Opera Colorado Young Artist Charles Eaton is sponsored by Shirley and Marlis Smith, and Joyce and Dirk DeRoos.

For information on sponsoring a Young Artist please contact the development department at development@operacolorado.org or 303.468.2030.

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 | 5:30PM STUDIO LOFT AT THE ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE Tickets at operacolorado.org/young-artists-showcase. General Admission $10, free for Red Dot Patron and above donors.

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The production is set in old-west Colorado, allowing students to study local Colorado history, using opera as the catalyst.

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To book Opera Colorado’s new production The Elixir of Love in your school or community center, contact the Education Department at 303.778.0371.

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YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE

Help Opera Colorado welcome the 2016-2017 Young Artists to Colorado for their eight-month residency. Young Artists play a vital role as the voice and face of Opera Colorado in the community. They perform throughout the season in school and community centers across the state and in Opera Colorado’s main stage productions.

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Sitzprobe n. German: To sit and go through the music. This is the first rehearsal where the artists and orchestra rehearse the musical elements of the production.

Enjoy a buffet brunch at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House, then come to this exclusive insiders’ experience – the Sitzprobe rehearsal.

Sun., October 30, 2016 12:30PM Brunch | 2PM Rehearsal Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors. $35 per person for all other donors. Tickets at operacolorado.org

MEET THE ARTISTS

Come to the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during the lunch hour to hear discussions about this season’s all-new production of La Fanciulla de West and traditional grand opera production of Lucia di Lammermoor with General Director Greg Carpenter, Music Director Ari Pelto, the artists and creative team.

La Fanciulla del West Wed., October 26, 2016 | 12PM Free event, tickets not required.

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Street parking is free downtown on Sundays. Come to Patron Day at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to enjoy free refreshments, purchase single or season tickets, and make exchanges – all with no handling fees.

Sun., July 31, 2016 | 11AM-3PM Ellie Caulkins Opera House

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OPENING NIGHT DINNERS

Join Opera Colorado for opening night festivities and enjoy an allinclusive dining experience at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House before the performance.

La Fanciulla del West Sat., November 5, 2016 | 5PM Lucia di Lammermoor Sat., May 6, 2017 | 5PM $125 per person per dinner.

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FAMILY DAY AT THE OPERA

For the entire family! Starring Opera Colorado’s Young Artists performing the company’s touring productions sung in English. Enjoy this intimate setting with the audience seated on the stage of Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Explore the wonders of the opera and the opera house.

Barber of Seville | 10AM Elixir of Love | 1PM Sat., February 4, 2017 Ellie Caulkins Opera House Free to the public, RSVP required.

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YOUNG ARTISTS FAREWELL

Enjoy this final recital performance by the Young Artists as their residency comes to a close. Observe first-hand their development over the course of the season, and help us send them off in style as they take the next steps in their careers.

Sun., May 21, 2017 | 2PM Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House General Admission $10 Free for Red Dot Patron and above donors. Tickets at operacolorado.org and eventbrite.com

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For more information about Inside OC’s upcoming events and membership, see page 33.

Family Day at the Opera 2016

FALL GALA | COWBOYS AND KILTS

Celebrating the 2016-2017 season, enjoy dinner and entertainment on the stage of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, amidst the sets of La Faniculla del West. Cocktails start at 6PM. Thu., November 10, 2016 | 6PM Ellie Caulkins Opera House

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2016-2017 SEASON OCTOBER 11, 2016

Season Kick-off

Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

La Fanciulla del West

NEW THIS SEASON Join Opera Colorado’s Inside OC Club and receive new benefits.

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Ellie Caulkins Opera House MAY 9, 2017

Lucia di Lammermoor Ellie Caulkins Opera House More exclusive Inside OC events, including happy hours, educational opportunities and performances to be announced soon!

Access to Inside OC social and educational events throughout the season Exclusive membership pricing for opera tickets Special access to the Intermission Donor Lounge during performances

NEW Membership Prices for the 2016-2017 Season •

Single Membership $60 | Double Membership $100

Want to bring a friend to all Inside OC events?

Get a double membership and save money while catching all the Inside OC action throughout the season!

MEMBERSHIPS AND TICKETS FOR INSIDE OC GO ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2016.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP, VISIT OPERACOLORADO.ORG/INSIDEOC.

BOARD OFFICERS

Michael Bock Chairman Marcia Robinson President Michael Hughes Chair Emeritus Dirk deRoos Treasurer Carol Crossin Whitley Secretary Kevin O’Connor Chairman Elect DIRECTORS

Ovation! Magazine and In-Theatre programs are produced for Opera Colorado

by The Publishing House.

Angie Flachman Johnson Publisher Tod Cavey Director of Sales Stacey Krull Production Manager Mark Fessler Press Manager Wilbur E. Flachman President & Founder

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Bruce Allen Kenneth Barrow Suzanne Dost Bucy Ellie Caulkins Lifetime Honorary Chair Dr. Larry Chan Mary Conroy John Dye The Honorable Kenneth M. Laff William Maniatis Tracy McCarthy Muffy French Moore Kent Rice Ex-Officio Shirley Smith Bryant Veazey Byron Watson Larry Zimmer HONORARY DIRECTORS

Sheila Bisenius Nellie Mae Duman Hugh Grant Michael Hughes Dr. Charles Kafadar Jeremy Kinney Loring W. Knoblauch Lifetime Honorary Director Pamela Merrill Gerald Saul Jeremy Shamos Susan Shamos Martha Tracey Harry Sterling Merrill Shields

STAFF Greg Carpenter General Director ARTISTIC

Ari Pelto Music Director Andres Cladera Associate Conductor ADMINISTRATION

Mike Hurdle Director of Finance & Administration DEVELOPMENT

Kathleen Dammen Annual Fund Manager Leah Podzimek Corporate and Foundations Manager EDUCATION

Cherity Koepke Director of Education & Community Engagement Betsy Schwarm Pre-Performance Lecturer MARKETING

Camille Spaccavento Joyce de Roos Molly Epstein Michael Hayes Rachel Perez Resnicow + Associates

PATRON SERVICES

Tom Kirkpatrick Indea Jaramillo Genevieve LeBlanc Don Oppliger Vanessa Pacheco

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Patron Services Manager Patron Services Assistant Patron Services Assistant Patron Services Assistant Patron Services Assistant PRODUCTION

Katie Preissner Director of Production Ann Piano Costume Director YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM

Cherity Koepke Director

DIRECTORY TICKETS

OPERACOLORADO.ORG 303.468.2030

BOX OFFICE LOCATION

695 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 20 Denver, CO 80246

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

303.778.1500 695 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 20 Denver, CO 80246

ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

1385 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80204

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is part of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, Division of Arts & Venues LOST AND FOUND DINING AT DPAC

FOUNDATION BOARD Bruce Allen President Kenneth Barrow Treasurer Michael Hughes Secretary Richard Robinson Harry Sterling Pamela Whitehill Carol Crossin Whitley

Director of External Affairs & Marketing Volunteer Coordinator Group Sales Associate Digital Marketing Assistant Manager Marketing Manager Public Relations

720.865.4220 Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House 303.640.1012 Limelight Supper Club 720.227.9984

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