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Welcome to Opera Colorado’s final production of the 2017-18 season—and the first production of Verdi’s Falstaff that we’ve presented in nearly thirty years. This sophisticated Shakespearean gem was the composer’s final opera, and one of just two comedies he ever tackled. It’s perhaps been overshadowed by his many other masterworks, but through no fault of its own: not only is Falstaff full of laughs, it’s also a true ensemble piece that is simply brimming with all the glorious music you’d expect from Verdi. The revelry of Falstaff offers a perfect way to wrap up an Opera Colorado season that has offered so much to applaud. Both the season-opening production of La Bohème and the world premiere production of Steal a Pencil for Me were artistic triumphs and near sell-outs, thanks to the enthusiastic support of patrons like you. Opera Colorado’s first Masked Ball was an evening to remember, and raised funds to be put to good use by the company’s Education and

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Community Programs—which this season touched the lives of nearly 40,000 students of all ages. And the return of popular Scene Change events like our Sip & Sing series and An Afternoon of American Song offered audiences the chance to hear unique programs in exciting venues throughout our community.

And while Falstaff may be our final production of the season, there’s still more in store before we officially close 201718. We invite you to join us on May 20 for a celebration of this year’s exceptional Opera Colorado Young Artists, and again on June 2 for our annual Spring Tea (learn more on pgs. 14 and 21). The 2018-19 season will likewise offer many delights, including opulent productions of two of the most beloved works in the repertoire: Verdi’s tragic romance La Traviata and Mozart’s brilliant comedy The Marriage of Figaro. Both are on sale now via subscription, and subscribers to 2018-19 have had the first opportunity to purchase tickets for next season’s Scene Change opera: a double-bill of one-act operas After Life and Josephine by Tom Cipullo. The response has been tremendous; all performances of this intimate double-bill, still nearly a year away, are already sold out! (See pgs. 8-10 for more information about next season.) As we prepare for the end of one season and the start of another, all of us at Opera Colorado thank you for making 2017-18 so memorable. We hope you enjoy this performance of Falstaff, and look forward to seeing you back at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this fall. Sincerely,

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D ear Friends, Welcome to Opera Colorado’s 37th Season and our production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, one of opera’s most treasured comedies. Last season concluded with The Marriage of Figaro and Mozart’s depiction of the crafty Figaro. Now, we meet Figaro through Rossini’s eyes, as an ego-driven trickster. The 2018-19 Season was Opera Colorado’s most successful in over a decade. Our productions at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House played to enthusiastic audiences with more than 90% of seats sold. Additionally, our contemporary chamber opera series at the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art sold out months prior to opening. Opera Colorado has grown our audience by 33% and added a record-breaking 1,000 new subscribers in the past two seasons. Over the same period, we have increased the number of Colorado schools served through our education programs by 20%. A generous two-year grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and a $1 million anonymous gift, coupled with the record ticket sales and

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fundraising, allowed Opera Colorado to end the 2018-19 Season with an operating surplus. This positioned the company to expand to three fully-produced operas at the Ellie this season and for years to come. Growth of this kind and the recognition that follows does not happen without programing of the highest quality, a growing and dedicated Board of Directors, a highly talented professional staff, and YOU, our generous and loyal patrons. Our world-class artists and directors are exceptional storytellers. They, alongside the gifted musicians of the Opera Colorado Orchestra, led by our beloved maestro Ari Pelto, and the exuberant Opera Colorado Chorus, prepared by Sahar Nouri, make for a season of marvelous opera performances. I hope you enjoy our production of The Barber of Seville and that you have already made plans to join us for Pagliacci and Tosca later this season. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and our artistic family, I thank you for helping us build a bright future for Opera Colorado.

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mission of bringing opera to more than 45,000 people across residency in Denver includes training from our artistic staff and guest artists, as well as dozens of performances in schools and community centers throughout the state. They also take on select mainstage roles, including in this production of The Barber of Seville. Before you see them on stage in this performance, take a moment to learn about the program’s artists and their first experience at the opera below. The Artist in Residence Program is sponsored by Ken and Donna Barrow, with additional support from Patrick Spieles.

HOMETOWN Secaucus, NJ EDUCATION New England Conservatory; Bard College Conservatory “My aunt, my mom, and I had plans to see Carmen at the Met. I was so sick that we almost didn’t go. Despite terrible rain, my cough, and the inevitable Lincoln Tunnel traffic, we made it to the opera. The moment the orchestra began, I was hooked. I spent the next few hours trying to keep my head up and not cough. I didn’t want to miss a second. By the finale, I knew that I wanted to be one of those lucky performers up there. ” Sponsored by Agatha Kessler & Curtis Fentress and Laurence & Cynthia Chan

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Eric McConnell bass-baritone HOMETOWN Thornton, CO EDUCATION University of Miami; Northwestern University “My first opera was, believe it or not, at Opera Colorado. I grew up in Denver and my grandma brought me to the 2009 production of Così fan tutte. I was blown away by the artistry and grandeur, but at the same time, I was laughing my head off. A few months later, I saw a college production of The Marriage of Figaro and there was no turning back!” Sponsored by Joyce de Roos and Marlis Smith

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Joshua South bass

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“I treasure the first time I experienced opera. The opera was The Marriage of Figaro. Figaro was my grandfather. No, really. Both my grandparents were opera singers. I sat starry-eyed in the audience, dazzled by the costumes, sets, and glorious sound. I learned that day what performing was, how it felt, and what it brought to other people. Singing, to me, is continuing my grandfather’s legacy and making it a part of my own. ”

of the human condition, and the experience has stayed with me ever since. The second act duet between Norma and Adalgisa is still one of my favorite moments in opera.”

HOMETOWN Huntsville, AL EDUCATION Manhattan School of Music; Birmingham Southern College “During a college trip to New York, I waited hours for tickets to the Met’s production of Don Giovanni with my favorite bass-baritone, Bryn Terfel. As the lights went down, my eyes started to droop. Walking those streets is tough! I remember thinking, “Stay awake! You paid a lot of money for these tickets.” I might have dozed off a few times, but I will always remember that magical night at the Met.”

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“I saw Die Fledermaus at the Met in 2006. I was 14 years old and “going to the opera,” so I wore a suit. Everyone thought I worked there and I was told to direct people to the bathroom at least three times. I now love and work in opera and strongly believe that one should wear whatever one wants to the opera. Thus preventing the need to direct people to the bathroom because you wore a suit. ” Sponsored by David & Elizabeth Budd and Martha & Will Tracey

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HOMETOWN Big Spring, TX EDUCATION University of Houston; Florida State University “There were few opportunities to experience opera in the small towns where I grew up. So, my first time at the opera wasn’t until high school. I saw Don Giovanni at Florida State University. I remember sitting up in the balcony during “Or sai chi l’onore” thinking, this is exactly what I want to be doing with my life. I am so glad that I found my way to be a part of this art form, which brings me so much joy.” Sponsored by Dr. Stephen L. Dilts

HOMETOWN Tulsa, OK EDUCATION University of Tulsa; University of Georgia “The first full opera I ever saw in person was a performance of Bellini’s Norma. The stage was almost bare and the costumes were minimal, but the tender expressivity of the human voice laid bare the highs and lows

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THE ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE OPERA IN TWO ACTS BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI LIBRETTO BY CESARE STERBINI There will be one 25 minute intermission.

CAST IN ORDER OF VOCAL APPEARANCE Fiorello Count Almaviva

Andrew Stenson*

Figaro

Bruno Taddia*

Rosina

Megan Marino

Dr. Bartolo

Stefano de Peppo

Ambrogio

Eric McConnell^

Don Basilio Berta Sergeant

Harold Wilson Laura Soto-Bayomi*^ Isaiah Feken*^

Notary Thomas Cilluffo*^ Conductor Stage Director Lighting Design Wig and Makeup Design Chorus Master, Repetiteur,

Ari Pelto Omer Ben Seadia Joe Beumer* Ronell Oliveri Sahar Nouri

and Assistant Conductor Opera Colorado Orchestra

The Production and designs for The Barber of Seville were originaly created by Pacific Opera Victoria for production in February 2016 Stage Director Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer

Morris Panych Ken MacDonald Dana Osborne Kimberly Purtell

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Joshua South*^

*Opera Colorado Debut ^Opera Colorado Artist in Residence

SPONSORS 2019-20 SEASON SPONSORS Music Director Ari Pelto is sponsored by Mike and Julie Bock The Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program is sponsored by Ken & Donna Barrow, with additional support from Patrick Spieles

OPERA COLORADO ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE SPONSORS Laura Soto-Bayomi is sponsored by Laurence & Cynthia Chan and Agatha Kessler & Curtis Fentress Kira Dills-DeSurra is sponsored by Gayle & Gary Landis Thomas Cilluffo is sponsored by David & Elizabeth Budd and Martha & Will Tracey Isaiah Feken is sponsored by Donald K. Braden and Ken & Barbara Laff Eric McConnell is sponsored by Joyce de Roos and Marlis Smith Joshua South is sponsored by Peyton & Suzanne Bucy and Chris & Joy Murphy Tyler Tucker is sponsored by Dr. Stephen L. Dilts

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ABOUT THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Broken strings and broken noses rarely make for successful

composer appreciated the young upstart, Rossini, treading

premieres, but they set the scene for opening night of The

on his toes. Cautiously, Rossini titled his work Almaviva

Barber of Seville, February 20, 1816. Rossini was not quite

not The Barber of Seville, as we know it today. The title

twenty-four years old and already among Italy’s leading

linked to the character of the count, Almaviva, rather than

opera composers, with sixteen operas to his credit, all of

the barber, Figaro. This differentiated Rossini’s opera from

which reached the stage. Like many operas before, Rossini created Barber under the pressure of a close deadline. The contract with the Argentina Theater in Rome, though dated December 26, 1815, specifies

Paisiello’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, which used the same title as Beaumarchais’ play. The current title replaced Almaviva in the 1820s, once Rossini’s opera surpassed Paisiello’s in popularity.

that the score must be complete by mid-January for a

From that point onward, the project proceeded without

February premiere. Fortunately, the specified plot, adapted

a hitch, but hitches aplenty arose at the premiere. Rossini

from Beaumarchais’ comedic play, had a proven track

himself conducted in a Spanish costume of such opulence

record of operatic success. That success came from a 1782

that it attracted jeers. The tenor, Manuel Garcia, had as yet

setting by Giovanni Paisiello (1740 – 1816). At the time of

no aria to sing for the opening serenade (it was completed

Rossini’s contract with the Argentina Theater the public

the next day). So instead, he offered an authentic Spanish

revered the still living Paisiello. It is unlikely that the elder

song to his own guitar accompaniment. The song did not

satisfy the audience, which also objected when one of the

Figaro!’ An unprecedented success!” Barber remains a

guitar strings snapped. Similarly, scornful laughter met

success and beloved to this day. No less an authority than

Figaro’s aria and more hisses arose when Basilio tripped

Giuseppe Verdi declared at the end of the century, “I cannot

over a trapdoor, fell, and broke his nose. The stalwart fellow

help believing that, for abundance of ideas, comic verve,

then sang his bravura “Slander” aria through the filter of a

and truth of declamation, The Barber of Seville is the most

bloody handkerchief. Still, he did not gain the affections of

beautiful opera buffa in existence.”

the hostile crowd. The greatest chaos occurred during the

Musically, Barber is bright and high-spirited. Figaro’s

Act One finale. Somehow, a prankster released a cat onto the

ebullient entrance aria is one of the most famed hits in all

stage. Figaro and Bartolo attempted to capture the beast,

of opera. Rosina’s Act One aria contains beautifully nimble

chasing it back and forth until, at last, it sought refuge in

passagework. When the audience first meets him, Almaviva

the only available location: under the leading lady’s skirts.

is all ardent lover, though his later comedic turns require

Sustained laughter left much of the rest of the opera unheard.

a lighter touch. As for Bartolo and Basilio, their arias may

Rossini chose, perhaps prudently, to remain at home for the

be less famed, but Rossini’s fine craftsmanship vividly

next evening’s performance. He awoke late to the ominous

underscores their personalities. Even the servant Berta has

approach of a noisy, torch-bearing crowd. Fearing for his life,

her time in the spotlight. Throughout, Barber keeps the

the composer hid in the stables and did not emerge until the

performers on their toes, even as it delights the listeners.

tenor sang out, “Listen to those shouts of ‘Bravo, bravissimo

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SYNOPSIS THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Setting: Seville, Spain ACT I

Outside Dr. Bartolo’s home, the Count Almaviva serenades a lady whom he adores. Figaro, self-assured barber and jackof-all-trades, identifies her as Rosina. She is the ward of Bartolo, who intends to marry her himself. Rosina manages to pass Almaviva a note declaring her interest. Assisted by Figaro, Almaviva forms a plan, declaring to Rosina that he is Lindoro, a student poor in money, but rich in love. He hopes to persuade her to love him for himself, not for his title. Figaro decides to disguise Almaviva as a drunken soldier and hide him in plain sight within Bartolo’s own home. They go to make arrangements, leaving behind the Count’s servant Fiorello, who laments his situation.

Rosina muses on “Lindoro’s” charms and her determination to escape from her guardian. Bartolo’s arrival prevents her from sending a note to “Lindoro.” Rosina’s singing teacher, Don Basilio, warns Bartolo of the young man’s intentions, and suggests that slander will stop him. The two leave to plan an immediate marriage for Bartolo and Rosina. Figaro warns Rosina of her impending nuptials. Rosina entrusts Figaro with her letter for “Lindoro.” Later, Bartolo confronts Rosina as the Count arrives disguised as an intoxicated soldier. Almaviva declares that he has been billeted (ordered to lodge) in this household. Bartolo protests. Almaviva passes Rosina a note. When soldiers come to arrest him, they instead salute their supposed colleague as he passes them a purse of gold. ACT II

In the music room, Bartolo puzzles over the now-vanished soldier, whom he suspects of being in league with the Count. Almaviva arrives, now disguised as a pupil of Basilio’s, “Don Alonso.” He claims his ailing master sent him to give Rosina her lesson. Bartolo does not recognize him, but Rosina does. Throughout her lesson, she contrives to express to him her feelings. All the while, Bartolo is oblivious. Figaro arrives to shave Bartolo and stealthily procures the key to the outside window. Basilio’s sudden arrival nearly ruins the plan, but another purse of gold sends him on his way. Bartolo overhears the plan for elopement and chases Figaro (continued on next page)

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Fiorello, Almaviva’s servant bass Count Almaviva/Lindoro tenor Figaro, the barber—and much more baritone Rosina, Bartolo’s ward mezzo-soprano Dr. Bartolo, Rosina’s guardian baritone Don Basilio, the music teacher bass Berta, Bartolo’s servant soprano Ambrogio, Bartolo’s servant bass Notary non-singing role

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and Almaviva away. Rosina takes refuge in her room and the

faithful. Rosina consents to go, only to find that they are

servant Berta laments that love never comes her way.

trapped on the balcony without a ladder. Basilio and the

Bartolo dispatches Basilio to fetch the notary to perform a marriage between Bartolo and Rosina that night. Bartolo convinces Rosina that her admirer has betrayed her. In despair, she reveals their plan to elope that night. During a storm, the Count and Figaro climb in through the window. Rosina will not leave at first, but is finally persuaded that “Lindoro” (who now reveals himself to be Almaviva) is

notary arrive, but agree to back the count after another bribe. Bartolo arrives with soldiers, but is too late. Thwarted by the Count’s authority, Bartolo consents to young people’s marriage. Program notes and synopsis © Betsy Schwarm, author of Operatic Insights, and seven other books on classical music.

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THOMAS CILLUFFO*^ | Notary

Thomas Cilluffo received his MM in voice performance in 2017 from the University of Michigan where he studied under the legendary tenor, George Shirley. Tom grew up in Traverse City, Michigan where he developed his love for music, but also many other passions. He is an avid craftsman and for the past seven years Tom has held a “second job” making fine custom batons for conductors all over the world. He has even been known to make a magic wand or two! Previously, Tom was the tenor resident artist with Portland Opera where he sang Contino Belfiore in La Finta Giardiniera, Borsa in Rigoletto, and the Sergeant of Police in Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Other credits include Spoletta in Portland Summerfest’s Tosca, Adolfo Pirelli in Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Sweeney Todd, Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, and Roméo in Roméo et Juliette. This season at Opera Colorado, he will perform the role of Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville at the student matinee, as well as cover the role on the mainstage, Spoletta in Tosca, The Witch in the touring production of Hansel and Gretel, and Don Jose in the touring production of Carmen.

STEFANO DE PEPPO | Dr. Bartolo Stefano de Peppo is one of opera’s busiest singing actors sought after for the Italian character bass parts. Notable roles include the title role in Don Pasquale, Dulcamara in L’Elisir d’Amore, Magnifico in La Cenerentola, Mustafa in L’Italiana in Algeri, Bartolo in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Leporello in Don Giovanni, title role in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Alphonso in Cosi fan tutte.

Theaters in which he has appeared include the Finnish National Opera, Estates Theater in Prague, Teatro Argentina, Jerez de la Frontiera, Gran Teatro de Cordoba, and Tenerife, Teatro Colon, Teatro Bellas Artes, Teatro Aquascalientes, Monterrey, Mexico, National Theater of Costa Rica, New Israeli Opera, Royal Albert Hall (London), Opera Hamilton, Los Angeles Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, The Atlanta Opera, Arizona Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Opera Memphis, Minnesota Opera, Opera New Jersey, Palm Beach Opera, San Diego Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera Tampa, and Washington National Opera. A native Italian, Mr. de Peppo began his musical career as a member of the Children’s Chorus of Teatro alla Scala of Milan for seven years, after which he undertook vocal studies at Civic School of Music in Milan.

ISAIAH FEKEN*^ | Sergeant Isaiah Feken, a former Patricia and Dr. Carl S. Hoveland opera fellow, recently finished his graduate studies at the University of Georgia where he served as the principal baritone for UGA Opera Theatre. Roles with UGA Opera Theatre include Malatesta in Don Pasquale, Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Guglielmo in Cosí fan tutte, and the title role of Don Giovanni. Other credits include Ford in Verdi’s Falstaff with Crested Butte Music Festival as well Fred Graham in Kiss Me Kate! and Harry Stritch in the world premiere of A New Kind of Fallout with Opera Theatre Pittsburgh. As an Artist in Residence for Opera Colorado’s 2019-2020 season, Isaiah will perform the mainstage role of The Jailer in Tosca and sing the role of Figaro in the student matinee performance of The Barber of Seville. As a part of the touring productions, he will perform the Father in Hansel and Gretel and Escamillo in Carmen. Isaiah is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and received his Bachelors of Music from University of Tulsa.

ERIC MCCONNELL^ | Ambrogio Denver native Eric J. McConnell, bass-baritone, is quickly garnering acclaim in the American opera community for his distinctive dramatic voice and his theatrical interpretations of both comic and tragic characters. He debuted with Opera Colorado in the 20182019 season, performing Dr. Grenvil in La Traviata and Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro, and also singing Figaro in the student matinée performance of The Marriage of Figaro. Other roles performed include Olin Blitch, Susannah, Basilio, The Barber of Seville, Frank, Die Fledermaus, Sacristan/ Jailer, Tosca, and the Sodbuster, Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up. McConnell also originated the role of Elisha Fitzgibbon in Evan Mack’s Roscoe and later performed in the opera’s orchestral premiere with the Albany Symphony Orchestra, singing alongside renowned soprano Deborah Voigt. He has trained as a young artist with Opera Colorado, Central City Opera, Opera Saratoga, the Aspen Opera Center, and Seagle Music Colony. He holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. This season, McConnell sings Bartolo in the student matinée performance of The Barber of Seville and Angelotti in Tosca.

Chorus Master, Repetiteur, and Assistant Conductor Iranian pianist and conductor, Sahar Nouri, returns to Opera Colorado for a fourth season, serving as the company’s chorus master, assistant conductor, and pianist coach. Ms. Nouri is the newly appointed music director of the Lamont Opera Theatre at Denver University. While based in Denver, she continues to serve as guest coach/faculty with various organizations including San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Opera North Carolina, Opera Steamboat and more. Previously, Ms. Nouri has been a member of the music staff at Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, Utah Opera, Aspen Opera Center, Opera Parallèle, and Opera in the Heights. Her repertoire includes numerous classic operas as well as many world premieres such as: Prince of Players (Carlisle Floyd), O Columbia! (Gregory Spears), Steal a Pencil for Me (Gerald Cohen), and Today It Rains (Laura Kaminsky). A multi-lingual, Nouri has done studies in the Czech Republic, Italy, and Austria, and is frequently in demand as a language coach and recitalist.

ARI PELTO | Opera Colorado Music Director and Conductor Appointed in 2015 as Opera Colorado’s first-ever music director, Ari Pelto’s “breathtaking wizardry in the pit” (The Denver Post) has been widely celebrated, with Pelto in demand at opera houses and concert halls throughout the United States. At the age of 24, Pelto was appointed Assistant Conductor at the Spoleto Festival and he has since gone on to conduct worldwide. International engagements include performances with Bochumer Philharmoniker and opera productions at New National Theatre of Tokyo and the Teatro Nacional Sucre in Quito, Ecuador. In 2004 he made his highly-praised debut with New York City Opera, conducting La Traviata, after which he became a regular, returning for productions of Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, and Carmen. Recent successes include Eugene Onegin at Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Lucia di Lammermoor at Virginia Opera, and La Voix Humaine at Chicago Opera Theater. Here in Denver, he has led many acclaimed performances, including last season’s La Traviata. Opera Colorado is pleased to announce an extension of Pelto’s contract through the 2023-24 season.

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Megan Marino, mezzo-soprano is praised by Opera News as “a gifted actress with a strong, appealing voice graced by a rich lower register.” During the 2018-19 season, she makes company debuts with Dallas Opera as Meg Page in Falstaff, Atlanta Opera as Olga in Eugene Onegin, and Opera Idaho as Anita in West Side Story. She returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Laura in Iolanta and the Nursing Sister in Suor Angelica and to Utah Opera as Stephano in Roméo et Juliette. Recent highlights include debuts at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Der Rosenkavalier and Opéra National de Paris, Parsifal; her return to Santa Fe Opera; and performances of Il barbiere di Siviglia with Florida Grand Opera, Kentucky Opera, Fort Worth Opera, and Virginia Opera, Madama Butterfly. Future seasons also include her debut with the Opéra National de Bordeaux and returns to the Opéra National de Paris and Metropolitan Opera.

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MEGAN MARINO | Rosina

OMER BEN SEADIA | Stage Director

JOSHUA SOUTH*^ | Fiorello

Israeli director Omer Ben Seadia has quickly established herself as one of the fresh new voices in opera to watch. Upcoming productions include Ariadne auf Naxos at Cincinnati Opera, The Barber of Seville at Opera Colorado, and Utah Opera’s short opera project. Previous productions include: Elektra at the Canadian Opera Company, Amahl and the Night Visitors with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Steal a Pencil for Me (world premiere) at Opera Colorado, Idomeneo at Wolf Trap Opera, Tosca at Houston Grand Opera (revival), Yardbird at Atlanta Opera, Faust at Tulsa Opera, La Bohème, L’italiana in Algeri, and A Streetcar Named Desire at Opera Santa Barbara, Considering Matthew Shepard with Cincinnati Opera, L’elisir d’amore at Naples Opera, Don Pasquale, St. John Passion at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Così fan tutte at the University of Michigan, and Roméo et Juliette at the International Vocal Arts Institute. Ms. Ben Seadia has also taught and directed scenes programs at Santa Fe Opera, Merola Opera Program, and the Aspen Music Festival and School.

Joshua South, bass, has performed with Grammy award winning performers including 50 Cent and Paul McCartney, at venues such as Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. Recent roles include Riff, West Side Story (Central City Opera), Don Alfonso, Così fan tutte (Boulder Opera), Sarastro, The Magic Flute (Arapahoe Philharmonic), Pandolfe, Cendrillon (Boulder Opera), Dottore Grenvil, La Traviata (St. Petersburg Opera and Boulder Symphony) the Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood (Boulder Opera), and Angelotti, Tosca (Opera North). Joshua developed the role of Mr. Hare in the New York workshop of Julian Grant and Mark Campbell’s The Nefarious, Immoral but Highly Profitable Enterprise of Mr. Burke & Mr. Hare, a new opera from the Boston Lyric Opera. As an Opera Colorado Artist in Residence, Joshua will appear as Fiorello in The Barber of Seville and Sciaronne in Tosca, as well as Basilio in the Student Matinee performance. In the touring productions, he will perform Sandman in Hansel and Gretel, and Zuniga in Carmen. Joshua holds music degrees from Manhattan School of Music, Birmingham Southern College, and is originally from Huntsville, Alabama.

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LAURA SOTO-BAYOMI*^ | Berta

Soprano Laura Soto-Bayomi is establishing herself as a passionate and versatile performer, equally at home on the concert and operatic stages. A native of Secaucus, NJ, Ms. Soto-Bayomi has performed with Amore Opera in NYC, and was the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Requiem with the Brearley Singers. Ms. Soto-Bayomi performed the role of Magda in La Rondine with Oberlin in Italy’s Arezzo Opera Festival in 2018. She has enjoyed summers as a Young Artist with the Chautauqua Opera Company (2015-17), performing the roles of Norina in Don Pasquale, Peep-Bo in The Mikado, Soprano 1 in Missy Mazzoli’s Song from the Uproar. Other roles include Governess (The Turn of the Screw), Zweite Dame (Die Zauberflöte), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus) and Climene (L’Egisto). Ms. Soto-Bayomi was a New England Disctrict Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Vocal Competition (’15) and a NJ State Opera Competition Finalist (’14). As an Artist in Residence with Opera, Ms. Soto-Bayomi will appear as Berta in the The Barber of Seville, and in the touring productions as Gretel in Hansel and Gretel and Micaela in Carmen. Ms. Soto-Bayomi holds degrees from New England Conservatory (BM) and Bard College Conservatory’s Graduate Vocal Arts Program (MM) where she was a student of Patricia Misslin.

ANDREW STENSON* | Count Almaviva American lyric tenor Andrew Stenson, praised by The Wall Street Journal for a “vivid tenor” that is “both beautiful and full of raw feeling,” is one of the most soughtafter vocalists of his generation. A graduate of The Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Program, Stenson left an indelible impression as Danny Chen in the world premiere of An American Soldier with Opera Theater of St. Louis, a performance that The New York Times listed as one of the best of 2018. Mr. Stenson earned acclaim for his recent performances of Candide, Così fan tutte and The Magic Flute, starring on the stages of The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The San Francisco Symphony, The Glimmerglass Festival, and many other renowned companies. In 2019, Stenson returns to Utah Opera in 2020 for his role debut as Nikolaus Sprink in Silent Night by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, and he also joins The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra as a soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, along with future engagements with Portland Opera and Seattle Opera. In addition to singing, Andrew enjoys a passion for fine wine and spirits. He holds the credential of Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and he is an avid whiskey and wine collector.

After his stage debut at the prestigious Rossini Opera Festival as Don Alvaro in Il viaggio a Reims he began to collaborate with many of the most important musical institutions in the world such as Teatro alla Scala (Okguoglu, Teneke by Vacchi 2007), Royal Opera House Covent Garden (Tiresia in Niobe by Steffani 2010), Grand Théâtre de Genève (Oreste, Iphigenie en Tauride 2015/Figaro Barber of Seville 2017), Semperoper Dresden (Mamm’Agata 2006), Deutsche Oper Berlin (Gamberotto 2006), Théâtre du Chatelet Paris (Figaro Barber of Seville 2011, Pasquale Orlando paladino by Haydn 2013), Théâtre des Champs Elysées Paris (Don Parmenione 2015) , Theater an der Wien (Lindo in Tito Manlio by Vivaldi 2012), Teatre del Liceu Barcelona (Don Pomponio 2005), Teatro La Fenice Venezia (Figaro/ Marcello 2018) Opera de Montpellier (Schicchi 2017) collaborating with conductors as R. Muti, H. Haenchen, R. Abbado, G. Gelmetti, T. Hengelbrock, J.C. Spinosi, O. Dantone, M. Mariotti and directors as D. Fo, M. Martone, G. B. Corsetti, G. Joosten, E. Sagi, E. Olmi, P.L. Pizzi among the others.

HAROLD WILSON | Don Basilio This past season, bass Harold Wilson returns to the Metropolitan Opera, singing Bertrand in Iolanta and covering Fasolt in Das Rheingold. He also appears with Opera Southwest as King Heinrich in Lohengrin and returns to Dayton Opera as Sparafucile in Rigoletto. This season includes a return to Opera Colorado as Basilio in Il Barbiere di Siviglia. His 2017-2018 season included a company debut with Arizona Opera as Fasolt in Das Rheingold and a return to Dayton Opera as Timur in Turandot and Don Basilio in Il barbiere di Siviglia. The previous season included a return to Opera Colorado, singing Ashby in La fanciulla del West, his role debut of Mustafa in L’italiana in Algieri with Sarasota Opera, Oroe in Semiramide with Baltimore Concert Opera and Opera Delaware, and his company debut with the Caramoor Festival singing Ernesto in Il Pirata.

Joe Beumer is a New York based designer for Theatre, Opera, and Dance. Recent designs include Yardbird (Atlanta Opera); Peter and the Starcatcher (Playhouse on Park); Tosca (Long Island Lyric Opera); What We Wanted (Clurman Theatre - Off Broadway); Piece by Piece (Dixon Place – NYC); Mamma Mia, Pippin, and The 39 Steps (SRT – Sonoma, CA); Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake (Dayton Ballet); and Tosca (Permian Basin Opera – Midland, TX). Other Highlights: La bohéme (Crested Butte Music Festival), Mary Poppins (Syracuse Stage w/Thomas Hase), Ghost: The Musical (Brazilian Premiere w/ Paul Miller), Angela Johnson’s Mahalo & Good Night (Epix Films). As Scenic/Lighting designer: Chicago, Next to Normal, Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play, Buried Child, MacBeth, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Additional companies: Chicago Lyric Opera, Opéra de Montréal, Michigan Opera Theatre, Bard SummerScape, Cincinnati Opera, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Networks National Tours, The Public Theatre (NYC). Joe is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829. www.joebeumer.com

ENGLISH OR SPANISH SUBTITLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Follow these easy steps: Prior to the performance, the screen will automatically display a sponsored message. When singing begins, briefly press the red button to activate subtitles. • Press once for English • Press twice for Spanish • Press three times to turn titles off Then, simply repeat these steps after intermission(s). Pressing the red button too many times or holding the button down may result in a system failure. If you experience difficulty with the system, please contact an usher for assistance. Opera Colorado does not offer refunds or exchanges in the event of a subtitle system failure. Please Note: All Sunday matinee performances offer audio description for the visually impaired. Headsets are available at Coat Check. English subtitles are written by Jeremy Sortore for Opera Colorado. Spanish translations by TranslatingSpanish.com

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Bruno Taddia, born in Pavia. After his graduation in Violin at the Music Conservatory in Genova, he studied Composition and voice with the basso Paolo Montarsolo. He also graduated with honors in Philosophy at the University of Milan.

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HORN Michael Yopp, principal Devon Park TRUMPET

VIOLIN Byron Hitchcock, concertmaster Chris Jusell, principal second Angela Dombrowski Nina Fronjian Margaret Gutierrez Robyn Julyan Regan Kane Annamaria Karacson Christine Menter Leah Mohling Sharon Park Susie Peek Gyongyer Petheo Felix Petit Veronica Sawarynski Adrienne Short Robyn Sosa Takanori Sugishita

Leslie Scarpino, principal Colin Oldberg TROMBONE Bron Wright, principal TIMPANI Carl Dixon, principal PERCUSSION Mark Foster, principal Nena Lorenz Wright Paul Mullikin ORCHESTRA MANAGER Angela Dombrowski ORCHESTRA LIBRARIAN Chris Jusell

VIOLA Michael Brook, principal Matthew Diekman Kostadin Dyulgerski Mary Harrison Sarah Richardson Lora Stevens CELLO

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David Crowe, principal Jeremy Nicholas Matthew Pennington Jason Thompson GUITAR

BASS-BARITONE

Alex Komodore

Alan Adair Vladimir Avetesian Shane Delavan Michele Di Nuovo Isaiah Feken^ Patrick Maschka Luke North Oliver Poveda Jerome Sibulo

BASS

FLUTE Susan Townsend, principal Elizabeth Sadilek OBOE Sarah Bierhaus, principal Max Soto CLARINET Heidi Mendenhall, principal Deborah Marshall BASSOON Charles Hansen, principal JJ Sechan

MUSIC STAFF Sahar Nouri, Chorus Master, Repetiteur, and Assistant Conductor Tyler Tucker, Repetiteur & Assistant to the Conductor Cody Garrison, Chorus Rehearsal Pianist Angela Dombrowski, Orchestra Personnel Manager Chris Jusell, Orchestra Librarian

^Opera Colorado Artist in Residence

SHOP ASSISTANTS Erin M Banta Julia Deutsch Ellie Evans Rhiannon Hardiman Susan Rahmsdorff-Terry Olivia Regester DRESSERS Alie Holden Tom Holmes Susan Rahmsdorff-Terry Sara Rutherford Elizabeth Woods

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VOLUNTEER DRESSERS

Stephanie Canada, Stage Manager Colter Schoenfish, Assistant Director Sarah Boyajian, Assistant Stage Manager Amelia Nordin, Assistant Stage Manager Jeremy Sortore, Title Coordinator Beth Nielsen, Title Operator

Valerie Kreck Amburn Leslie Cady Kathy Heider Jan Heimer Pat Smith

TECHNICAL STAFF

Thomas Cilluffo^ Joshua Cooper Alexis Haro John Murray Alec Powell Lars Preece Jack Richard Norman Spivy Jacob Stanbro Joey Taczak Nathaniel Tanner Luke Thatcher Keith Williamson

Jeff Watson, principal Becky Kutz Osterberg Trevor Minton David Short Elle Wells Carole Whitney

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Michael Wingfield, Technical Director Molly Tiede, Associate Lighting Designer Matt Cantwell, Production Purchasing Assistant Michael Boswell, Head Carpenter Greg Killpack, Assistant Carpenter Dave Youngs, Shop/Production Carpenter Jeff Reidel, Head Flyman Susan Osborn, Head Electrician Karen Thurow, Light Board Operator Rita Richardson, Assistant Electrician Hillary Clark, Head Props Terry Gulley, Assistant Props Thomas Berning, Head Sound ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE CREW Dave Wilson, House Electrician Danny Sheehan, House Carpenter James Gralian, House Sound Derek Tovar, House Props COSTUMES Ann Piano, Costume Coordinator & Shop Manager Alison Milan, Wardrobe Supervisor Kelly Gregson, Cutter/Draper Inge-Lise Holmenlund, Cutter/ Draper

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A Q&A WITH

MEGAN MARINO BY KELLY MAXWELL

What draws you to the role of Rosina? Why do you find yourself coming back to the role?

Singing Rosina helped me learn so much about the kind of person I want to be and the kind of empathy I want to have for people. I feel for Rosina. In the context of her time, she is a spirited, smart and willful person and at the same time, a possession. I first sang Rosina in the winter of 2010 with Opera Iowa. It was a touring condensed English production. We got in a van and traversed the state, just as Opera

I started out as a jazz major in my undergrad, voice and piano, so Rossini and bel canto in general, helped me understand how to work within the rules and structure of opera. If you are going to decorate, you must make sure it is with intent. The exact same things drew me to jazz. From a technical standpoint, it keeps my voice and my mind healthy. Bel canto is

She and I have quite a long-standing friendship.

great to come back to after a winter of singing Rus-

Some roles I have sung feel more like friends or real

sian repertoire. Rossini keeps me honest.

people; Rosina is definitely one of those roles.

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Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino is a firecracker. Both on-stage and off, she positively radiates passion, enthusiasm, and curiosity. If any opera singer embodies the “yes, and…” of improv, it is Marino. Both accepting and assertive, she constantly challenges the rules and excels within their parameters; an ideal match for the plucky and spirited Rosina. Marino has deep roots in Colorado, she received her graduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and Lyons, Colorado is her home base.

“Some roles I have sung feel more like friends or real people; Rosina is definitely one of those roles.”

Why did you decide to make Lyons, Colorado your home base? I did my master’s degree at the University of Colorado and I graduated in 2008. I still check in with Maestro Nicholas Carthy and Sara Parkinson, former schoolmate, pianist, and conductor. I learn and brush up many roles with Sara, as well as perform the occasional recital. It is so wonderful to have a support system here and be able to talk to people who know where I come from. It is easy to get tunnel vision on the road, sometimes you forget to celebrate milestones. It is great to go back and have that point of reference. We have the kind of rapport with each other where they can be like, “Hey! Marino! You kind of fell off the skateboard there!” They’ve got my back.

“Hey! Marino! You kind of fell off the skateboard there!”

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Go Buffs! I loved it here and had a hard time leaving. I did not actually leave the area until 2012-ish. I moved into my parents’ basement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a while. I was super poor when I moved in there, but I was able to get into New York City for auditions via public transit. It was a good opportunity because I was able to focus and really throw all of the spaghetti at the wall and see what stuck. I ended up living in New York until 2015. When I came back to New York, between gigs, I realized that, with all the hustle and bustle, the city is not an ideal place for me to relax. I got married in the summer of 2015 (note: to the incomparable baritone Michael Mayes) and moved to Lyons. I was always looking for an excuse to get back here. We love Colorado.

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Traveling the world for weeks at a time must be tough. How do you manage two full-time opera careers in a single marriage? Ultimately, the price of admission is worth it. I am very good at organizing and logistics; I am the family secretary. Our schedules are often daunting and hard to wrap our heads around, but then you just have to get a plan together. We have a rule that we have only violated twice: we do not go longer than six weeks without seeing each other. Even if it is a twelve-hour visit, twelve quality hours is far better than no time at all. We both completely understand what the other needs in order to be successful in our careers. We both have the mentality and expertise to help each other. Like any marriage, it just takes work.  Kelly Maxwell is Opera Colorado’s Multimedia Producer

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SPOTLIGHT ON… SAHAR NOURI & Assistant Conductor

In the span of a single day, Sahar Nouri runs from a diction class, to a one-on-one coaching, to chorus rehearsal, to playing the harpsichord in the Opera Colorado Orchestra pit—and the Iranian conductor and pianist wouldn’t have it any other way. “Since I was a

When asked about her favorite part of her job at Opera Colorado, Nouri enthusiastically replies, “My favorite thing is seeing the joy in people’s eyes, when they sing with me.” But don’t think that makes her a pushover— she knows that she demands brilliance from her singers, “I am really tough and very detail oriented, so working with me means a lot of repetition and a lot of attention. I don’t let mistakes happen.”

little kid, I have always been interested in a variety of

Starting out at a strict science school in Tehran, Iran,

things,” she says. “I was interested in it all. I wanted to

she found her plans for a “responsible” profession,

learn and do it all.” To say Sahar Nouri wears many hats

interrupted by her desire to pursue music. So, she went

would be an understatement.

from studying Industrial Design, to focusing on the

At Opera Colorado, Nouri is the Chorus Master, Repetiteur

(coach

and

rehearsal

pianist),

and

performance harpsichordist. Outside of Opera Colorado,

violin. Her studies brought her to America where she has since worked at some of the finest opera companies and conservatories in the country.

Nouri recently joined the University of Denver’s Lamont

Wearing her passion on her face, you can feel her

School of Music as Music Director for the Lamont Opera

dedication radiate out to those around her. “It is never

Theatre.

about my ego; it is about crafting an amazing musical experience. So, when I can create joy, oh! That’s the best.”

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