San Diego Opera 2015-2016 Season

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I STAND FOR

San Diego Opera is back and better than ever.

And that is because I stand for opera.

You stand for opera.

The San Diego community stands for opera.

And we thank you immensely for that stand.

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‘Taking a stand’ is defined as asserting a viewpoint or publicly expressing an opinion, especially to say whether you support something, and to adopt a firm position about an issue. That is what we have all done for San Diego Opera and what we need to continue to do to keep our momentum and keep opera vibrant in our city. In that spirit, we present our new season – a season of strong women in opera – a fiery diva who stands up to a police state to save her lover; a traditional young woman who, although betrayed, makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her honor; and a modern opera diva who returns to her home town to take a stand to save her mentor’s beloved opera company, but must face the demons she left behind and the ones she lives with daily. The strength of such characters surely reflects the dedication and resolve of everyone who stood for San Diego Opera: patrons, donors, subscribers and the entire audience as well as artists, production team and staff. The success of this past year is a victory that is all of ours to celebrate. The future is ours to create.

– CAROL LAZIER, Board President, San Diego Opera 2

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TOSCA Giacomo Puccini Step into the web of politics, police brutality, betrayal, jealousy and murder in Puccini’s blood-soaked and intense Tosca. In Rome, the fiery and celebrated singer Floria Tosca has no idea that her life, and that of the man she loves, will irrevocably change the very next day. In a whirlwind of events, Tosca is forced to save her rebellious lover from the tainted hands of the treacherous chief of police and must take a stand while looking death in the face. Will she murder for the man she loves? Will she save her lover in time? What will become of her?

With passionate arias and soaring, sensuous melodies, Tosca’s power and raw emotion will leave you breathless.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 7:00PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AT 7:00PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 7:00PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 2:00PM Tosca - Alexia Voulgaridou*, Cavaradossi - Gwyn Hughes Jones* Scarpia - Greer Grimsley, Angelotti/Sciarrone - Kristopher Irmiter Conductor - Massimo Zanetti All performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre 2 hours and 40 minutes, including two intermissions Sung in Italian with projected English translations *San Diego Opera Debut

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY Giacomo Puccini Hope, devotion, and betrayal find their fateful and desperate home in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. Amidst the cherry blossoms of Nagasaki, a young woman makes a stand to support herself as a geisha after her disgraced father takes his life. Fate intervenes and brings her an American Naval Officer and she falls desperately in love. Not aware she is just a dalliance, she believes they are married and renounces her religion as he sails away promising to return. And return he does, ready to take their child and raise him with his American wife. Her father’s shadow looms as her heart breaks and she must choose to live with dishonor or die with honor.

The music of Madama Butterfly is passionate, poignant and haunting, and will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 AT 7:00PM TUESDAY, APRIL 19 AT 7:00PM FRIDAY, APRIL 22 AT 7:00PM SUNDAY, APRIL 24 AT 2:00PM Cio-Cio San - Latonia Moore, Pinkerton - Teodor Ilincai* Sharpless - Anthony Clark Evans*, Suzuki - J’nai Bridges*, Goro - Joseph Hu, Conductor - Yves Abel, Director - Garnett Bruce All performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission Sung in Italian with projected English translations *San Diego Opera Debut

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West Coast Premiere

GREAT SCOTT Music by Jake Heggie Libretto by Terrence McNally

Divorced, at the end of another relationship, the reality of motherhood diminishing, Arden Scott, - the modern day woman and opera diva of Great Scott - is at a critical moment in her life. She returns to her hometown for the first time since becoming an international star, to help save her home opera company run by her mentor. The struggle of a make-or-break opera premiere is juxtaposed with the thriving Grizzlies, the home football team appearing in the Super Bowl, both happening on the same evening.

Arden Scott must face the demons she left behind and the ones she lives with daily.

Does disaster await her or perhaps there is hope and success on the horizon?

The music of Great Scott has great heart and great lightness. With tenderness and humor, Heggie explores the music of the past while contrasting it with today’s music of popular culture. Based on the original story by Terrence McNally and directed by Jack O’Brien, Great Scott is sure to delight in every way.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 AT 7:00PM TUESDAY, MAY 10 AT 7:00PM FRIDAY, MAY 13 AT 7:00PM SUNDAY, MAY 15 AT 2:00PM

DARLENE MARCOS SHILEY Title Co-Sponsor

Sid Taylor - Nathan Gunn*, Arden Scott - Isabel Leonard* Mrs. Winnie Flato - Frederica von Stade*, Tatyana Bakst - Joyce El-Khoury* The Stage Manager - Anthony Roth Costanzo* Conductor - Joseph Mechavich, Director - Jack O’Brien All performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission Sung in English with text projected above the stage Commissioned and produced in partnership with The Dallas Opera. *San Diego Opera Debut

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2015–2016 SPECIAL EVENTS

PATRICIA RACETTE: Diva on Detour Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 7:00pm BALBOA THEATRE 868 Fourth Avenue, Downtown San Diego

Opera star Patricia Racette returns to her cabaret roots in Diva on Detour. Accompanied by acclaimed pianist Craig Terry, this program features an evening of songs by Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, Edith Piaf and more. Opera News says of her newest project she “delivers well-honed emotional interpretations of these pop songs and standards” and she would be “right at home in any cabaret”. Don’t miss this one-night-only event sure to delight every fan!

Join us immediately following when we’ll journey a few short blocks to The US Grant. We’ll meet Patricia Racette and Craig Terry and enjoy a wine and champagne reception with light hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Post-Concert Reception tickets are $75 per person.

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FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO in Concert Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:00pm JACOBS MUSIC CENTER - COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL 750 B Street, Downtown San Diego

International opera star and Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto returns to San Diego Opera! Last seen here in Don Quixote, we welcome back this charming and charismatic opera star and San Diego Opera favorite.

Furlanetto will appear in a program accompanied by the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Maestro Emanuele Andrizzi, that will feature selections from Furlanetto’s most popular San Diego Opera appearances.

Don Giovanni 2000

Don Carlo 2004

Boris Godunov 2007

Don Quixote 2009 & 2014

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STAND FOR SDOPERA Just one year ago, audience, staff, artists and opera lovers worldwide took a stand by making generous donations that saved San Diego Opera. Whether you were among those inspired contributors or are a new member of the Opera family, we thank you immensely. Please continue that stand today and make a donation to keep our momentum and ensure that the 2015-2016 Season is a success.

This is a critical year for San Diego Opera and the eyes and hopes of an international opera community rest on us. Let’s continue to come together to show our pride and to define the future of opera in San Diego. Please stand with us today by making a tax-deductible contribution and get some amazing benefits too! Be an important part of creating your opera company’s future and show the world that you STAND FOR OPERA! PATRON PROGRAM: Members of the Patron Program

MEMBERSHIP: Join our family of generous members

are dedicated supporters that share a passion for opera and are committed to seeing the art form thrive in San Diego. As a Patron, you will deepen your involvement with the company and enjoy the camaraderie of other opera lovers at exclusive rehearsals and artist events, while receiving priority ticket services.

where you’ll see your gift in action and enhance your operatic experience with special season benefits, including unique behind-the-scenes access and member discounts.

Bronze Patron $7,500 - $9,999 • Two reserved passes to two designated Final Dress Rehearsals • All Principal Patron benefits below

Principal Patron $5,000 - $7,499 • Access to Donor Lounge intermission gatherings • Invitation to the Onstage @ the Opera event • Two reserved passes to a designated Final Dress Rehearsal • All Sustaining Patron benefits below

Sustaining Patron $3,000 - $4,999 • Six passes to the Bring a Friend working rehearsal • Free parking • All Patron benefits below

Patron $1,500 - $2,999

Partner $1,000 - $1,499 • Two passes to the Behind the Red Curtain production tour • Invitation to special fall Opera Exposed event • All Enthusiast benefits below

Enthusiast $600 - $999

• Two passes to the Celebrating the Voice chorus event • Invitation to the Building Opera studio tour • All Contributor benefits below

Contributor $300 - $599 • Two passes to a Master Class with a principal season artist • Donor listing in Civic Theatre Performances Magazine • All Supporter benefits below

Supporter $100 - $299 • Listing on Donor Wall at the San Diego Civic Theatre • 10% Opera Shop Discount and other special Member discounts • Invitation to the Annual Meeting and voting membership

• Two passes to the Patron Appreciation Reception and Sitzprobe • Patron listing in Civic Theatre Performances Magazine, recital programs, and the company’s Annual Report • Advisory Director eligibility and special Forum invitations • All Partner benefits SDOPERA.COM

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SDO SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS Get the LOWEST TICKET PRICE on mainstage opera single tickets and special events Get FIRST ACCESS to non-subscription events such as special concerts and recitals Get and keep THE BEST SEATS in the house NEVER MISS A SHOW with our exclusive free Subscriber exchange privileges IN ADDITION, Ticket Insurance: Misplaced your tickets? We will replace them at no cost! Ticket Donation: If you find you cannot attend a performance, we provide tax credit for donated tickets. Email Reminders: Subscribers receive email reminders, one week prior to each opera performance, with everything you’ll need to know including events leading up to the operas, running time and even a weather forecast.

SDO EXPERIENCES ALL HOSTED BY DR. NICOLAS REVELES San Diego Opera’s Director of Education and Community Engagement TASTE OF OPERA: Creatively-themed pairings of cuisine and opera at the hottest restaurants in town and cooking classes at Great News!

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Free exciting and enlightening collaborations around town.

STARS IN THE SALON: Meet the stars up close and in person and hear about their roles.

PRE-OPERA LECTURE: One hour before your opera, join us to connect to the evening’s performance in an exhilarating and enlightening way.

POST-OPERA TALK-BACK: After the opera, stay for a Talk-Back with San Diego Opera insiders, crew and cast.

YOUTUBE: Watch our shows Opera Spotlight and OperaTalk!, video podcasts and more!

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At each performance, patrons enjoy an elegant, outdoor cafĂŠ with food vendors, signature cocktails, Photo Spot and a buzzing social scene.

(Weather permitting.)

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2015–2016 SUBSCRIPTION PRICES

AMAZING OPERAS AFFORDABLE PRICES 2016 Operas at 2015 Prices!

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Three Operas

Tuesday Senior* Three Operas

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Premier Orchestra Sunday Performances

$675

n/a

$225

Premier Orchestra Tuesday/Friday Performances

$645

$555

$215

Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge Saturday Performances

$660

n/a

$220

Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge Sunday Performances

$555

n/a

$185

Preferred Orchestra, Premier Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge Tuesday/Friday Performances

$480

$417

$160

Preferred Dress Circle, Preferred Mezzanine, Upper Loge

$405

$354

$135

Orchestra, Dress Circle, Mezzanine

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$297

$99

Premier Balcony

$225

$195

$75

Preferred Balcony

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$135

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Balcony

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$90

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Single tickets will be available in the Fall of 2015 at increased prices. *65+ years: proof of age required upon ordering. Senior price applies to Tuesday three-opera subscription only.

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SPECIAL EVENT TICKET PRICES PATRICIA RACETTE: Diva on Detour Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 7:00pm

BALBOA THEATRE 868 Fourth Avenue, Downtown San Diego

Orchestra-5

$20

Orchestra-4

$40

Orchestra-3

$60

Orchestra-2, Loge-2

$80

Orchestra-1, Loge-1

$120

ADD TO YOUR TICKET: Post-Concert Reception with Patricia Racette at the US Grant

$75

Balcony section not available at this time.

FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO in Concert Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:00pm

JACOBS MUSIC CENTER - COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL 750 B Street, Downtown San Diego

Balcony

$25

Mezzanine, Main-4

$50

Main-3, Grand Tier-3

$75

Main-2, Grand Tier-2

$100

Main-1, Grand Tier-1

$150

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PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Kingmond Young; Page 1-2: J. Katarzyna Woronowicz; Page 3-8: Kingmond Young: Page 9: Racette Headshot by Devon Cass, Diva on Detour photos by Lisa Cuscuna/2012 GPRrecords; Page 10: Furlanetto headshot by Igor Sakharov, performance photos by Ken Howard; Page 11: original art by R. Black; Page 13-14: J. Katarzyna Woronowicz.

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS Institutional support of San Diego Opera is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Fund, Price Philanthropies Foundation, Sycuan Casino, Qualcomm Foundation, Courtney Ann Coyle, Attorney at Law, Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust, Northern Trust, NuVasive, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego Gas & Electric, Union Bank, UC San Diego Health System, US Bank and Wells Fargo.

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