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Tonight in the Plaza.......................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO.................................................... 2 Houston Grand Opera................................................................... 3-4 “La bohéme”................................................................................... 5 Houston Grand Opera Orchestra.................................................. 6 Houston Grand Opera Chorus....................................................... 7 Houston Grand Opera Biographies............................................7-11
Make a Necklace with The Pavilion Partners Activity with A Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a Community Share Partner Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama
Volunteer Spotlight.......................................................................... 13
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Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black
Houston Grand Opera Management & Staff..............................12 Houston Grand Opera Supporters.................................................13
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2013 Performing Arts Season and Ticket Order Form.................. 16
Credits
Educational Outreach Programs ...................................................17 Concert Etiquette...........................................................................17 Guest Information...........................................................................18
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We welcome back to The Pavilion stage Houston Grand Opera after an eight year absence on our stage. Tonight’s performance, “La bohème” is one of the greatest love stories ever told. We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided free at all performing arts events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did. On June 8, join us for The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony. The concert features music from Jackson’s early years to his mega hits. The concert takes the audience through each era of this storied performer from “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more. Brent Havens, joins the symphony again as the conductor for The Music of Michael Jackson. Havens has conducted the last two Music Of concerts at The Pavilion. I want to thank our employees, sponsors and dedicated board of directors for their continued support. I look forward to seeing you this coming season and thank you for supporting the performing arts at The Pavilion
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Houston Grand Opera
Houston Grand Opera Houston Grand Opera Creative Team:
An Opera in Four Acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Friday, May 24, 2013—8 p.m. The performance lasts approximately two hours and 20 minutes. There will be one 20-minute intermission. Sung in Italian with projected English translation
Brent Havens
Conductor Eric Melear ‡ Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair Original Director John Caird Lynn Wyatt Great Artist 2012–13 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Director
Susan Li*
Set Designer
David Farley, adapted by the HGO Technical Department
Costume Designer
David Farley
Lighting Designer
Michael James Clark
Chorus Master
Richard Bado ‡
Children’s Chorus Director
Karen Reeves
Musical Preparation
Peter Pasztor ‡
Craig Kier Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Chair
Cast (in order of vocal appearance): Marcello Mark Diamond † Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed Fellow Rodolfo Scott Quinn † Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Mr. Milton D. Rosenau Jr. Fellow Colline Nicholas Masters † Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Fellow Schaunard
Michael Sumuel ‡
Benoît / Alcindoro
Hector Vásquez
Mimì Natalya Romaniw † Joanie and Don Haley and Nancy and Ted Haywood Fellow Parpignol Kevin Ray † Melinda and William Brunger Fellow Musetta Andrea Carroll † Michelle Beale and Dick Anderson Fellow Sergeant
Keenan Manceaux
Customs House Guard Peixin Chen † Andrew C. Schirrmeister III Fellow
Ana María Otamendi † Mr. and Mrs. James Crownover Fellow Elena Lacheva † Lynne Murray Sr. Educational Foundation Fellow Stage Manager
Annie Wheeler
Assistant Director
Kristen Burke
Surtitles by
John Caird and Mena Mark Hanna
Video Direction
Mena Mark Hanna
† Houston Grand Opera Studio artist ‡ Former Houston Grand Opera Studio artist * Houston Grand Opera debut
Houston Grand Opera Production Credits: Surtitles cued by
Catherine Schaefer
Video cued by
Kristen Burke
Set Design Assistants
Kim Alwyn, Cara Newman, Jonathan Patric Ward
Painting Consultant
Peter Farley
Assistant Costume Designer
Laura Gordon
Scenery constructed and painted by Ravenswood Studio, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Costumes constructed by the Houston Grand Opera Costume Department.
A co-production with Canadian Opera Company and San Francisco Opera.
Selected props built by Craftsman Studios, Brenham, Texas.
The Methodist Hospital System is the official health care provider for Houston Grand Opera. Houston Area Jaguar and Land Rover are the official vehicles of Houston Grand Opera.
Performing artists, stage directors, and choreographers are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, the union for opera professionals in the United States.
United Airlines is the official airline of Houston Grand Opera.
Scenic, costume and lighting designers and assistant designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, I.A.T.S.E., Local USA-829.
The activities of Houston Grand Opera are supported in part by funds provided by the City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc., and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Orchestral musicians are represented by The Houston Professional Musicians Association, Local #65-699, American Federation of Musicians. Scenic costume and lighting designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, I.A.T.S.E., Local USA-829. Orchestral musicians are represented by The Houston Professional Musicians Association, Local #65-699, American Federation of Musicians. Stage crew personnel provided by I.A.T.S.E., Local #51. Wardrobe personnel provided by Theatrical Wardrobe Union, Local #896.
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Houston Grand Program Opera Orchestra
Program
Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music Director Margaret Alkek Williams Chair
Synopsis ACT I It is Christmas Eve in Paris. Two poverty-stricken young artists, Marcello, a painter, and Rodolfo, a poet, attempt to work in their freezing garret. In desperation, they burn one of Rodolfo’s dramas to keep warm. Their two roommates, Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, return home. Even though Schaunard has brought food, the four bohemians decide to take their holiday dinner in the Latin Quarter. Just then, Benoit, their landlord, arrives to demand his overdue rent. The men ply him with drink, and when he boasts of marital indiscretions, they throw him out with feigned indignation. Marcello, Colline, and Schaunard leave for the Latin Quarter. Roldolfo promises to join them after finishing some work, but a knock on the door interrupts him. Mimì, a young neighbor, enters, wishing to relight her candle. Obviously ill, she nearly faints and drops her room key. Rodolfo is instantly attracted to her and manages to detain her by concealing the key. He snuffs out his own candle, and as the two search in the darkness for the “lost” key, their hands touch. Spontaneously, they pour out their love for one another before leaving to join Rodolfo’s friends.
ACT II A festive crowd celebrates Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter. At the Café Momus, Rodolfo introduces Mimì to his roommates. Their carefree mood changes when Musetta, Marcello’s former lover, appears with Alcindoro, her elderly paramour. Musetta attempts to attract the attention of Marcello, who deliberately ignores her but ultimately cannot resist her charms. Musetta shrewdly gets rid of Alcindoro and instructs the waiter to give him the bill for everyone. She and her bohemian friends escape through the crowd.
ACT III Early one snowy February morning, Mimì seeks Marcello, who is painting a mural at a tavern near the city gates. She tells him she and Rodolfo have separated because of his jealousy. As Marcello tries to comfort her, Rodolfo arrives to speak with Marcello. Mimì conceals herself and overhears their conversation. Rodolfo tells Marcello he wants to leave Mimì because of her flirtatious behavior. Finally, he confesses that she is mortally ill and admits his guilty feelings. He knows the harsh conditions of their life together have undoubtedly worsened her health. Mimì’s cough gives her away, and Rodolfo realizes she has overheard everything. The two lovers pledge to stay together until spring, but Marcello and Musetta argue viciously and separate.
ACT IV Rodolfo and Marcello, now separated from Mimì and Musetta, are working in their garret. Schaunard and Colline arrive with supper, and the four fantasize about attending a fancy ball. Suddenly, Musetta enters with Mimì, who is near death and wants to be with Rodolfo. Musetta and Marcello leave to sell some of their possessions in order to buy Mimì a muff and to summon a doctor. Colline also departs to sell his beloved overcoat. Left alone for a few moments, Mimì and Rodolfo reminisce about happier times. The others return, but before the doctor can arrive, Mimì dies.
Violin Denise Tarrant*, Concertmaster The Sarah and Ernest Butler Concertmaster Chair Jonathan Godfrey*, Assistant Concertmaster Erica Robinson*, Principal, Second Violin Carrie Kauk*, Assistant Principal Second Violin Miriam Belyatsky* Rasa Kalesnykaite* Hae-a Lee* Sarah Ludwig* Chavdar Parashkevov* Anabel Ramirez † Mary Reed* Linda Sanders* Oleg Sulyga* Dorian Vandenberg-Rodes* Sylvia VerMeulen* Viola Eliseo Rene Salazar*, Principal Lorento Golofeev*, Assistant Principal Mary Fulgham* Erika C. Lawson* Suzanne LeFevre † Gayle Garcia-Shepard † Cello Barrett Sills*, Principal Louis-Marie Fardet*, Assistant Principal Wendy Smith-Butler* Erika Johnson † Steven Wiggs † Double Bass Dennis Whittaker*, Principal Erik Gronfor †, Assistant Principal Carla Clark*, Acting Assistant Principal Piccolo Colleen Matheu Johnson Flute Seth Allyn Morris*, Principal Christina Medawar † Lisa Nickl Oboe Elizabeth Priestly Siffert*, Principal Robin Hough* English Horn Spring Hill
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Clarinet Carol Stinson*, Principal Eric Chi* Bass Clarinet Molly Mayfield Bassoon Amanda Swain*, Principal Thomas DeWitt* French Horn Sarah Cranston †, Principal Kimberly Penrod Minson* Scott Strong*, Acting Principal Gavin Reed James F. Wilson Trumpet Jim Vassallo*, Principal Randal Adams* Sponsored by Mrs. Jerry L. Doggett George Chase Trombone Thomas Hultén*, Principal Mark Holley* Bass Trombone Ilan Morgenstern † Richard Reeves Cimbasso Mark Barton*, Principal Harp Joan Eidman*, Principal Timpani Nancy Nelson*, Principal Percussion Richard Brown †, Principal Christina Carroll, Acting Principal Craig Hauschildt Karen Slotter Orchestra Personnel Manager Richard Brown
*core musician † core musician on leave this production
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Houston Grand Opera Chorus, Children’s Chorus and Supernumeraries Houston Grand Opera Chorus Richard Bado, Chorus Master
Houston Grand Opera Children’s Chorus Karen Reeves, Director
Craig Kier, Assistant Chorus Master Mr. and Mrs. James A. Elkins Jr. Endowed Chair
Samuel Dill Emme Lucia Enojado Maria Dunn Gelves Esme Bianca Grimshaw Jacqueline Hickman David Hultén Lorenz Lopez Supernumeraries David Durrant Sergio Flores Brian Jones Charles D. Kaufman Bryan Sutton
Ofelia Adame Debra Alons Shelley Auer Michel Bigelow Bradley Blunt Sean Brabant Christopher Childress Carrie Deorsam Sean P. Elgin Ami Figg Donald Figg Laurelle Gowing
Frankie Hickman David Brooks Horn Joy Jonstone Joe Key Kirsten Koerner Hannah Celeste Lu Alejandro Magallón Keenan Manceaux Katherine McDaniel Jason Milam Cristino Perez Elizabeth Sharonov
Olivia Manning Grace Muir Sarah E. Navy Sophie Rei Qano Catherine Frances Richard Tobias Rytting
Houston Grand Opera Biographies Continued Susan Li (United States) The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Director Houston Grand Opera Debut About the Artist: Although Susan Li is making her HGO directorial debut, she previously served as an assistant director at HGO, for this production of “La bohème” (2012) as well as “Mary Stuart” (2012) and “Fidelio” (2011). She has worked in musical theater and cabaret, assisting on touring productions of “Cats,” “Camelot,” “Chicago” and “Annie.” Li has worked with such performers as Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason and Robert Goulet. In opera, she has created new productions of “The Medium” (Florida State University), “Myths and Hymns” (University of Missouri–Conservatory of Music) and “Amahl and the Night Visitors” (Opera Kadopera). Her outreach productions include “The Toy Shop” (Florida State University Opera Outreach) and “Hansel and Gretel” (Florida State University Opera Outreach and University of Missouri– Conservatory of Music), which toured to schools with no music programs. Recently, she has been an assistant director for Opera Grand Rapids and New Orleans Opera. In 2011, she was on the production team for the world premiere of John Musto and Mark Campbell’s “The Inspector” at Wolf Trap Opera. In the summer months she enjoys working at Aspen Opera Theater Center and Wolf Trap Opera.
Houston Grand Opera Biographies Eric Melear (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair Conductor Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Performances of “La bohème” (2012), “The Elixir of Love” (2009), “Beatrice and Benedict” (2008), “Aida” (2007), “Carmen” (2006) and “The Marriage of Figaro” (2005); “Tosca” (2010) and “Rigoletto” (2009) at Miller Outdoor Theatre; HGO Studio artist (2002–04). About the Artist: Eric Melear oversees the music staff and preparation of all the musical activities of Houston Grand Opera and is involved in casting and choosing future repertoire. He also serves as music director of the renowned HGO Studio. Previously, he was on the music staff of Vienna State Opera where he conducted two children’s operas and assisted on 14 productions. With Wolf Trap Opera, he served as head of music staff and studio manager, assisted Stephen Lord on “Carmen” and “La bohème” with the National Symphony Orchestra, prepared regular season productions, and led new productions of “Alcina” (2008) and “Il turco” in Italia (2010). Following his conducting debut in “La traviata” with Oregon Lyric Opera (2005), he served as that company’s resident conductor. In 2006, the Sir Georg Solti Foundation presented him with its prestigious award for young conductors, resulting in work with Sir Charles Mackerras, Gustav Meier, and Patrick Summers.
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John Caird (United Kingdom) Lynn Wyatt Great Artist 2012–13 Original Director Houston Grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012), “Don Carlos” (2012), “Tosca” (2010) and André Previn’s “Brief Encounter” (2009). About the Artist: John Caird has directed more than 20 productions of classic and new plays for the Royal Shakespeare Company, including “Twin Rivals,” “Our Friends in the North,” “Twelfth Night,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “As You Like It,” “The Beggar’s Opera” and “Antony and Cleopatra.” He directed “Don Carlos,” “Aida” and “Don Giovanni” for Welsh National Opera, his own new version of Bernstein’s “Candide” for the National Theatre in London, “Candide” and “Private Lives” in Tokyo, and the U.S. tour of “Daddy Long Legs,” for which he wrote the book. He directed the original London and Broadway productions of “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby” (Olivier, Tony and Evening Standard awards) and “Les Misérables” (Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards). Other work includes numerous productions for London’s National Theatre (“The Seagull,” “Hamlet,” and “Humble Boy”); Broadway (“Jane Eyre” and “Stanley”); the Almeida Theatre (“Macbeth”); and the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Stockholm (“The Merry Wives of Windsor,” “Dance of Death,” “The Tempest” and “Romeo and Juliet”).
David Farley (United Kingdom) Set and Costume Designer Houston Grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012). About the Artist: David Farley has designed for Broadway, the West End, numerous regional theaters and opera. Opera credits include “The Turn of The Screw” for New York City Opera and “Dialogues of the Carmelites” for Guildhall School of Music and Drama. For “Sunday in the Park with George” (Broadway, West End), Farley won (with Timothy Bird) the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Set Design. In the U.K., he and Bird won Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics Circle awards. Other Broadway credits include “A Little Night Music” and “13.” West End credits include “A Little Night Music” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Other theater work includes “Take Flight,” “Travesties” and “Are You There, McPhee?” (McCarter Theater); “Daddy Long Legs” (Rubicon, Theatreworks, Cincinnati Playhouse, Arizona, Detroit, Chicago); “Kiss Me, Kate” (Stratford, Ontario); the original production of “La Cage aux Folles,” “Terrible Advice,” “Aspects of Love” and “Take Flight” (Menier Chocolate Factory); “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Tempest”(Royal Dramatic Theatre Stockholm); “Oklahoma!” (Chichester); “Sweeney Todd” (Gate Theatre); “Tick, Tick…Boom!” (Chocolate Factory, Rubicon Theatre, Westport); and “Macbeth” (Japan).
Michael James Clark (United States) Lighting Designer Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Lighting designer for “Il trovatore” (2013), “La bohème” (2012), “La traviata “ (2012), “The Rape of Lucretia” (2012), “The Marriage of Figaro” (2011) and “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna / To Cross the Face of the Moon” (2010); “Tosca” (2010) and “Rigoletto” (2009) at Miller Outdoor Theatre; “Studio Showcase” (2008, 2009); and “Concert of Arias” (2013, 2012). Lighting realizer for “Mary Stuart” (2012), “The Queen of Spades” (2010) and “The Elixir of Love” (2009). Associate lighting designer for “Fidelio” (2011) and “Ariadne auf Naxos” (2011). About the Artist: In addition to his work at Houston Grand Opera, Michael James Clark has been a member of the lighting department at The Santa Fe Opera since 2006. In 2010, he lit Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and in 2011, he returned for “The Coronation of Poppea.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in lighting design from North Carolina School of the Arts.
Richard Bado (United States) Chorus Master Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Chorus master (1988–present), head of music staff (1991–2005); conducting debut leading “Show Boat” at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt (1989); conducted “Four Saints in Three Acts” on tour at the Edinburgh Festival (1996); HGO Studio artist (1984–85). About the Artist: A native of Pittsburgh, Richard Bado has conducted for La Scala, Paris National Opera, Houston Grand Opera, New York City Opera, the Aspen Music Festival, the Tulsa Opera, the Russian National Orchestra, the Florida Philharmonic, the Montreal Symphony, Wolf Trap Opera and Houston Ballet. He appears regularly in recital with Renée Fleming, including a recent tour earlier this spring, and also has accompanied Cecilia Bartoli, Frederica von Stade, Denyce Graves, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, Ramón Vargas, Samuel Ramey and Nathan Gunn. He holds music degrees from the Eastman School of Music, where he received the 2000 Alumni Achievement Award, and West Virginia University, and studied advanced choral conducting with Robert Shaw. The 2012–13 season marks his 25th anniversary as chorus master for Houston Grand Opera. He directs the opera studies program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He has served on the faculties of the Aspen Music Festival and School and the International Vocal School in Moscow, and has been a music staff member for the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera and other companies.
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Houston Grand Opera Biographies Karen Reeves (United States) Children’s Chorus Director Houston Grand Opera Appearances: “La bohème” (2012), “Dead Man Walking” (2011), “Tosca” (2010), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (2009, 1993), “Hansel and Gretel” (2007, 2006, 1997) and “The Little Prince” (2004, 2003); Member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus for 13 seasons; Created the High School Voice Studio and directed it for eight years. About the Artist: Native Texan Karen Reeves has prepared the Houston Grand Opera Children’s Chorus and child soloists since 1991 in more than 35 productions. She received her bachelor of music degree from Southwestern University and her master of music degree from Rice University. She taught on the voice faculty at Houston Baptist University, and for more than 20 years she taught in the voice department of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as an artist consultant. She has twice served as a grant evaluator for the Texas Commission on the Arts music and opera advisory panel. She is the administrator for the opera program of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
Natalya Romaniw (United Kingdom) Joanie and Don Haley / Nancy and Ted Haywood Fellow Soprano—Mimì Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Ines in “Il trovatore” (2013) and performances of Mimì in “La bohème” (2012); Second prize winner in HGO’s 2012 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias;” HGO Studio artist (2012–14). About the Artist: Recent awards for Natalya Romaniw include the Guildhall Gold Medal and both the first prize and the song prize in the 2012 Kathleen Ferrier Competition. In 2009, she represented Wales in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition and was a finalist in the song category. She sang Anne Trulove in “The Rake’s Progress” for Welsh National Youth Opera, Georgette in “La rondine” and Giulia in “La scala di seta” for British Youth Opera; First Nymph in “Rusalka” for Glyndebourne; and the title role in “Lucia di Lammermoor” for Clonter Opera. Recent engagements include Giunia in “Lucio Silla” for the Classical Opera Company. Future engagements include Maliella in “I gioielli della Madonna” for Opera Holland Park in 2013 and the Governess in “The Turn of the Screw” for Glyndebourne on Tour in 2014. Next season, her HGO roles include performances of Rosalinde in “Die Fledermaus,” Priestess in “Aida,” Krystyna in “The Passenger,” Mrs. Anderssen in “A Little Night Music” and Micaëla in “Carmen.”
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Houston Grand Opera Biographies
Scott Quinn (United States) Dr. Ellen R. Gritz and Mr. Milton D. Rosenau Jr. Fellow Tenor—Rodolfo Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Ruiz in “Il trovatore” (2013), Sailor in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), performances of Rodolfo in “La bohème” (2012), Royal Herald in “Don Carlos” (2012), Gastone de Letourières in “La traviata” (2012), Sergeant in “The Barber of Seville” (2012); HGO Studio artist (2011–14). About the Artist: Last season, Scott Quinn sang Normanno in “Lucia di Lammermoor” with The Dallas Opera, where he was a Young Artist in Residence (2008–10) and where also he performed in “La bohème,” “Salome,” “Roberto Devereux,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Die Fledermaus” and “Otello.” In the summer of 2011, he participated in the Merola Opera program at San Francisco Opera. Concert credits include Rossini’s “Petite messe solennelle,” Verdi’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” Schubert’s Mass in C Major and Mozart’s Requiem. This summer, he sings Rodolfo at the Northern Lights Music Festival. In 2014, he makes his Fort Worth Opera debut as Ferrando in “Così fan tutte” and sings Narraboth in “Salome” at The Dallas Opera. Next season at HGO, he sings performances of Alfred in “Die Fledermaus,”Borsa in “Rigoletto,” and Mr. Erlanson in “A Little Night Music.”
Andrea Carroll (United States) Michelle Beale and Dick Anderson Fellow Soprano—Musetta Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Plaintiff in “Trial by Jury” (2013), performances of Musetta in “La bohème” (2012); First prize and Audience Choice Award winner in HGO’s 2012 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias;” HGO Studio artist (2012–14). About the Artist: Andrea Carroll made her professional opera debut at Fort Worth Opera last year as Susanna in “The Marriage of Figaro,” after which she performed Zerlina in “Don Giovanni” with Wolf Trap Opera. At the 2011 Glimmerglass Festival, she sang Rose Segal and covered Elaine O’Neill in John Musto’s “Later the Same Evening.” She sang Rosalba in “Florencia en el Amazonas” with Utah Opera in January and returns to Wolf Trap Opera this summer to sing Corinna in “Il viaggio a Reims.” Honors include a 2012 award from the Sullivan Foundation, second prize in the Gerda Lissner Foundation competition, and a regional Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions encouragement award. Next season at HGO, she sings Adele in performances of “Die Fledermaus,” Anne Egerman in “A Little Night Music,” Countess Ceprano/Page in “Rigoletto,” and Woglinde in “Das Rheingold.” Future engagements include her Washington National Opera debut and a return to the Glimmerglass Festival.
Mark Diamond (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Harlan C. Stai, Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowed Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene Endowed Fellow Baritone—Marcello Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Steersman in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), Marcello in performances of “La bohème” (2012), Forester in “Don Carlos” (2012), Marchese d’Obigny in “La traviata” (2012), Second Prisoner in “Fidelio” (2011) and Figaro in performances of “The Barber of Seville” (2012, 2011); First prize winner in HGO’s 2011 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias;” HGO Studio artist (2011–13). About the Artist: Mark Diamond sang the title role of “The Barber of Seville” with the Merola Opera Program at San Francisco Opera and Top in “The Tender Land” at Glimmerglass Opera, where he received a 2010 Richard F. Gold Career Grant. He made his Cincinnati Symphony debut in Handel’s “Messiah.” Other concert repertoire includes the Fauré Requiem, Dubois’s “Seven Last Words of Christ” and Vaughan Williams’s “Five Mystical Songs.” He was a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and received a 2012 Sara Tucker Grant from the Richard Tucker Foundation. Last summer, he sang Papageno in “The Magic Flute” at the Aspen Music Festival and returns this year to sing Swallow in “Peter Grimes.” He returns to HGO next season as Carl-Magnus in “A Little Night Music.”
Nicholas Masters (United States) Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Fellow Bass—Colline Houston Grand Appearances: Old Gypsy in “Il trovatore” (2013), performances of Colline in “La bohème” (2012), Spirit of Charles V in performances of “Don Carlos” (2012), Doctor Grenville in “La traviata” (2012), Don Basilio in “The Barber of Seville” (2012, 2011); HGO Studio artist (2011–13). About the Artist: Nicholas Masters sang the Governor in the world premiere of Margaret Garwood’s “The Scarlet Letter,” Leporello and Commendatore in “Don Giovanni” and Count Waldner in “Arabella” at the Academy of Vocal Arts. He also has sung Bottom in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Wolf Trap Opera, Banff Center) and Bill Bobstay in “H.M.S. Pinafore” and Walter in “William Tell” (Caramoor Festival). He has won two Career Development grants from the Wolf Trap Foundation, was a National Grand Finalist in the 2011 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, won second prize in the Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition, and most recently won first prize and the People’s Prize in the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition. This summer, he will sing Robert in “Les vêpres siciliennes” with Caramoor Festival and Sparafucile in “Rigoletto” with the Opera Theater of Connecticut. Next season he makes his Opera Philadelphia debut and his European debut with English National Opera.
Michael Sumuel (United States) Bass-baritone—Schaunard Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Masetto in “Don Giovanni” (2013), Schaunard in “La bohème” (2012), Lackey in “Ariadne auf Naxos” (2011), Antonio in “The Marriage of Figaro” (2011), Motorcycle Cop/Prison Guard in “Dead Man Walking” (2011), Sharpless in performances of “Madame Butterfly” (2010), Sciarrone in “Tosca” (2010), Narumoff in “The Queen of Spades” (2010), Noble of Brabant in “Lohengrin” (2009) and Dr. Dulcamara in performances of “The Elixir of Love” (2009); third prize winner in HGO’s 2009 Eleanor McCollum “Concert of Arias”; HGO Studio artist (2009–11). About the Artist: This season, bass-baritone Michael Sumuel made his debut with the San Francisco Symphony in performances of Handel’s “Messiah,” sang the title role in “The Marriage of Figaro” with Dayton Opera and performed songs of Brahms and Schönberg in Da Camera of Houston’s “In the Garden of Dreams.” Last season, he made his San Francisco Opera debut as Tom in the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’s “Heart of a Soldier,” returned to sing Elviro in “Xerxes,” sang Schaunard in “La bohème” for his European operatic debut at Glyndebourne Festival Opera and appeared with Houston’s Mercury ensemble in a concert of Rameau cantatas.
Hector Vásquez (United States) Baritone—Benoît/Alcindoro Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Learned Judge in “Trial by Jury” (2013), Alcindoro and performances of Benoît in “La bohème” (2012), George Benton in “Dead Man Walking” (2011), Scarpia in “Tosca” at Miller Outdoor Theatre (2010), title role in “Rigoletto” at Miller Outdoor Theatre (2009), Forester in “The Cunning Little Vixen” (2007), Alvaro in “Florencia en el Amazonas” (2001, 1996) and Schaunard in “La bohème” (1996); Director of the HGO Studio (2006–08). About the Artist: Hector Vásquez has appeared throughout the United States in opera and in concert repertoire. Recently, he made his San Francisco Symphony debut in Falla’s “El retablo del maese Pedro” under Charles Dutoit. Last season with Opera Colorado, he reprised Alvaro in “Florencia en el Amazonas,” a role he created for the world premiere at HGO. This season he sang “Florencia’s” Capitán with Utah Opera. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1995 as Beaumarchais in “The Ghosts of Versailles,” and returned in “Carmen,” “Rigoletto,” “Madame Butterfly,” “Capriccio,” “La traviata” and “The Merry Widow.” Other credits include Martinu’s “A Soldier’s Mass” (Houston Ballet), Blitch in “Susannah” (Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre), the world premiere of Don Davis’s “Rio del sangue” (Los Angeles Master Chorale) and Scarpia in “Tosca” (El Paso Opera). o
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Houston Grand Opera Biographies Kevin Ray (United States) The Melinda and William Brunger Fellow Tenor—Parpignol Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Messenger in “Il trovatore” (2013), Melot in “Tristan and Isolde” (2013), Defendant in “Trial by Jury” (2013), Parpignol in “La bohème” (2012); HGO Studio artist (2012–14). About the Artist: Kevin Ray has performed the Schoolmaster in “The Cunning Little Vixen,” Don José in Peter Brook’s “La tragédie de Carmen,” Figaro in “The Barber of Seville,” Don Alvaro in “Il viaggio a Reims,” Robert in “Iolanta” and Count Almaviva in “The Marriage of Figaro.” At Santa Fe Opera, he appeared in the world premiere of Paul Moravec’s “The Letter” and as the Poet in Menotti’s “The Last Savage.” He was the tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. In 2012, he won second prize in the Gerda Lissner International Vocal Competition and awards from the Wagner Society of New York, the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, and the Liederkranz Foundation. He was a Grand Finalist in the 2012 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This summer, he will sing the title role in Britten’s “Peter Grimes” with Chautauqua Opera and Don José in “Carmen” at Lyrique-en-Mer/Festival de Belle-Île. Next season at HGO, he sings performances of Eisenstein in “Die Fledermaus” and roles in “The Passenger” and “Aida.”
Peixin Chen (China) Andrew C. Schirrmeister III Fellow Bass—Customs House Guard Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Ferrando in “Il trovatore” (2013), Customs House Officer, “La bohème” (2012); Third prize winner in HGO’s 2012 Eleanor McCollum Competition “Concert of Arias”; HGO Studio artist (2012–14). About the Artist: Peixin Chen graduated from Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music, where he made his opera debut as Publio in “La clemenza di Tito” and performed Sarastro in “The Magic Flute.” Since making his debut with the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing as the King in Lalo’s “Le roi d’Ys” conducted by Michel Plasson, he has sung the Emperor in Tan Dun’s “Tea,” Colline and Benoît in “La bohème,” Baron Douphol in “La traviata” under the baton of Lorin Maazel and Zuniga in Francesca Zambello’s production of “Carmen.” He recently appeared as Don Basilio in “The Barber of Seville” with the Merola Program of San Francisco Opera, Angelotti in Giancarlo del Monaco’s new production of “Tosca” and Don Magnifico in Rossini’s “Cinderella” with the NCPA. He returns this summer to the NCPA for Bartolo in “The Marriage of Figaro” and Basilio in “The Barber of Seville.” Next season, he performs in “The Passenger” and “Rigoletto” at HGO and makes his Washington National Opera debut as Dulcamara in “The Elixir of Love.”
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Keenan Manceaux (United States) Baritone—Sergeant Houston Grand Opera Appearances: Sergeant in “La bohème” (2012), Commissioner in “La traviata” (2012); Member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus since the 1999–2000 season. About the Artist: Keenan Manceaux has sung in more than 50 productions at HGO as a member of the Chorus. He has performed with the LSU Opera Theater and University of Houston’s Moores Opera Center. His repertoire includes the Doctor in “Vanessa,” Schaunard in “La bohème,” Peter in “Hansel and Gretel,” Ned Keene in “Peter Grimes,” Sam in “Trouble in Tahiti” and Taddeo in “The Italian Girl in Algiers.” He is currently a private voice teacher at Deer Park High School and director of music at Christ United Church of Cypress.
Houston Grand Opera Management and Staff
Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music Director* Margaret Alkek Williams Chair
Perryn Leech Managing Director Gregory S. Robertson Chief Advancement Officer
Sandra Bernhard Director of HGOco
Laura Canning Director of HGO Studio
Molly Dill Director of Production *
Deborah Hirsch Steve Kelley Eric Melear Senior Director of Development Director of Marketing Associate Music Director Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Alkek Chair Office of the General Director James Byrne, Liaison to the Office of the General Director Toni Capra, Governance and Business Manager Mary Fanidi, Executive Associate* Finance and Administration Maria J. Blake, Systems Manager* Luis Franco, Office Services Coordinator Denise Fruge, Accounts Payable Administrator Matt Gonzales, Database Administrator Debbie Loper, Payroll Administrator* Tanya Lovetro, Controller Lydia Middents, Staff Accountant Melissa Sanson, Finance Assistant Ken Vaughn, Director of Information Systems* Lee Whatley, Director of Business Analytics* Melissa Williford, Director of Human Resources* Development Rudy Avelar, Director of Development and Patron Services* Richard Buffett, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Kelly Finn, Development Officer Holly Hagerman, Associate Director of Special Events Scott Ipsen, Director of Special Events Eva Kanouse, Special Events Coordinator Rebecca Kier, Development Officer Rebecca Lamb, Prospect and Research Manager Angela Lane, Director of Development Ashley Parks, Development Officer Martin Schleuse, Development Communications Manager Denise Simon, Special Events Operations Manager Marketing Virginia Ashton, Customer Care Manager Kelly Buchanan, Marketing Manager Brian Flores, Senior Manager, Sales Rebecca Koterwas, Manager of Sales and Audience Development Cynthia Lewis, Team Lead Angela Notias, Customer Care Supervisor Richard Wong, Director of Sales and Services
Advancement Services Henry Cantu III, Development Data Manager M. Jane Orosco, Marketing Data Manager* Bethany Steel, Development Operations Coordinator Joanna Torok, Advancement Operations Manager Kari Zimerman, Development Administrative Assistant Communications Laura Chandler, Director of Publications* Vincent Covatto, Communications Assistant Amy Garcia, Creative Services Associate Pattima Singhalaka, Art Director The Genevieve P. Demme Archives and Resource Center Brian Mitchell, Archivist* HGOco Marcie Lou, Operations Manager Kade Smith, Touring and Ensembles Manager Evan Wildstein, Programs Director Artistic/Music Richard Bado, Chorus Master* Marlan Barry, Recording Engineer Robert Boldin, Music Administrator Richard S. Brown, Orchestra Personnel Manager* Katelyn Grubb, Artistic Department Assistant Mena Mark Hanna, Dramaturg Craig Kier, Assistant Chorus Master, Associate Conductor Mark C. Lear, Associate Artistic Administrator* Peter Pasztor, Assistant Conductor* Karen Reeves, Children’s Chorus Director* Bethany Self, Assistant Conductor Brian Speck, Artist Liaison Tim Tull, Music Librarian* Houston Grand Opera Studio Amra Catovic, Administrator Technical/Production Philip Alfano, Lighting Associate Katrina Bachus, Assistant Stage Manager/Assistant Director Bobby Baker, Assistant Carpenter Gregory Banfield, Assistant Electrician* Terri Batcheller, Assistant Electrician
Rauli Garcia Chief Financial Officer Diane Zola Director of Artistic Administration *
Technical/Production cont. Kristen E. Burke, Production Stage Manager Julia Burbach, Assistant Director Albert Carlson, Technical Assistant/Driver Katherine Casalino, Wig and Makeup Assistant Michael Clark, Lighting Supervisor Andrew Cloud, Properties Associate* Norma Cortez, Head of Costumes* Esmeralda De Leon, Costume Coordinator Brandon Dismukes, Production Master Carpenter* Meg Edwards, Assistant Stage Manager Mary Elsey, Assistant Stage Manager Zoltan Fabry, Master Propertyman* Cindy Fikes, Rehearsal Coordinator Megan, Properties Design Director* Michael Freese, Technical Director John Gorey, Associate Master Propertyman* Mario Gutierrez, Chief of Security Ed Hamala, Assistant Carpenter/Head Flyman Debbie Harrington, Costume Shop Supervisor* Eduardo Hawkins, Head Soundman* Rebecca Johnson-Edgerly, Technical and Production Administrator Tanya Kane-Parry, Assistant Director Brad Kanouse, Associate Technical Director/HGOco Technical Director Susan Li, Assistant Director E. Loren Meeker, Associate Director Jessica L. Mullins, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager Liz Petley, Production Assistant/ Assistant Stage Manager Albert Pike, Master Electrician* Kimberley S. Prescott, Assistant Director Mercedes Ramirez, Draper* Maria Luisa Salinas, CostumeTechnician Dotti Staker, Wig and Makeup Department Head* Christopher Staub, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager Roxanna Tehrani, Rehearsal Assistant Paully Lea Tran, Costume Technician Myrna Vallejo, Costume Coordinator Annie Wheeler, Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager * denotes 10 or more years of service
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Houston Grand Opera Supporters
Volunteer Spotlight
Encore The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2013 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 16 printing deadline.
Houston Grand Opera gratefully acknowledges the following supporters: Birgitt van Wijk
American Transport Corporation
$100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners
$5,000 - $9,999 cont Union Pacific Foundation The Woodlands Waterway Art Festival
$500 - $999 cont. Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish Amy & George Sowers Melissa & Jeff Young
$50,000 - $74,999 The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation
$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty Partners EMI Sheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen
$250 - $499 Debra & Michael Caliel Suzanne & Ed Ellis Linda & Ken Feld Susan & Daniel Fordyce Linda & Steve Hester Kelly & Paul Messenger Nicole & Will Murphy Annice & John Nanninga Arlene & Sol Sachs
$25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America Woodforest National Bank The original production of “La bohème,” on which this production is based, was made possible through the generous support ofOfficial The Methodist Airline of Houston Grand Opera Hospital System, Margaret Alkek Williams, ConocoPhillips, Lynn Wyatt, Shell Oil Company and AT&T.
PAVILION
William “Bo” and Christine McBee have called many places in the U.S. home during their lifetimes. Bo grew up in Connecticut and Chris in Indiana. Bo graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Business Administration and earned a Masters in Organizational Development from Georgia College. Christine earned a degree in Art Education and a Masters in Fine Arts from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pa. The pair met when Bo joined the Snow Ski Club in Lancaster, where Christine served as the social chair of the club. Bo worked for Armstrong World Industries for 20 years before moving to Houston where he began working for Compaq (later Hewlett Packard). He retired after 16 years at the company. Christine is a retired art teacher.
There are lots of exciting events planned for this season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and the best way to stay updated is through our social media sites. Get real time updates about concert information, performing arts events and Children’s Festival on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more. The newest social media site to join The Pavilion’s roster is LinkedIn. Fans can follow The Pavilion for the latest news, upcoming events and employment information. Find us at http://www.linkedin. com/company/cynthia-woods-mitchell-pavilion. Don’t forget to check in on The Pavilion’s Foursquare anytime you come to a concert. Fans that check in before they enter the gates may find themselves the winners of some great prizes, including ticket discounts and Pavilion merchandise. The Foursquare app is available on both iOS and Android devices. The Pavilion blog now has a new name. The Pavilion Press is the hub of our social media. Fans can find ticket giveaways, artist profiles, concert reviews and behind the scenes interviews with Pavilion staff. Visit our blog at woodlandspavilion.blogspot.com.
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After moving to The Woodlands, Texas, in 1996, the couple got involved with The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in 2000. Christine wanted a way to get involved with the arts, since she had been involved as a teacher in Pennsylvania. After serving on the social and fundraising committees, Christine found a niche in the scholarship committee, specifically judging the visual and graphic arts. She says her favorite part about being involved with Partners is judging and interacting with students that are auditioning for fine arts scholarships.
$15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Devon Energy H-E-B PepsiCo $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Insperity KPMG, LLP Talisman USA Aon Hewitt BBVA Compass Katherine & John Beaird Black Forest Ventures. Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Entergy Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation
$1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert Beardsley Barb & Stephen Crain Carol & Phil Garner Candi & Gerald Glenn Sheryl & Fred Greene Alison& Rich Henderson Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Whitney & Derek McCoy Suzanne & Robert Potter Vicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman Susie & Jeff Shipley $500 - $999 Annette & Ken Hallock Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Dr. Lisa & Dr. Paul Kenworthy Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Brenda & John Mizell
In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Houston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The Villager Main Event EMS Tommy Bahama United Airlines
The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,000 Colleen & Robert Ayers Phil Barber Lewis Bock Corporate Incentives Leslie & Bryon Ellis Candi & Gerald Glenn Bonnie & Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Alice & Patrick Hynes Ed Jones Gayelene & Ralph McIngvale Janet Wong & Ron Mullins Suzanne & Robert Potter Dr. Judith Ragsdale Maryann & Tim Seaman Leigh & Larry Shaffer R.E. Strong
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion acknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts and educational programs.
“We also love going to the Wine Dinner,” said Christine. “We get to see all of our friends and have a great evening socializing. In the end, it’s all about supporting the arts and the students receiving the scholarships.” Christine also is involved with the Woodlands Art League and Junior League of Houston, while Bo is involved with the Wine and Debate Society of The Woodlands. In their spare time, the couple loves to ski, sail and play golf at Carlton Woods. Christine also enjoys painting. They have two sons. For more information on how to get involved with The Pavilion Partners, please visit www.woodlandscenter.org/volunteer.
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Celebrate Your Love of the Arts
ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change. Please visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.
May 25
Michael Krajewski
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Photo by Arnold Turner
Boni’s “And the Oscar Goes To” • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved
May 26 Boni’s “And the Oscar Goes To” • 6 p.m. presented by Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio $12 Reserved June 8 The Music of Michael Jackson • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Brent Havens, conductor / Jason Delisco, vocalist $20 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Insperity and Woodforest National Bank June 12 Mumford & Sons • 7 p.m. with Michael Kiwanuka and Mystery Jets SOLD OUT June 14 Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m. Horst Förster, conductor FREE event June 15 The Earth – An HD Odyssey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtsey of The Wortham Foundation June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 / $25 Lawn June 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice • 7 p.m. $79 Res. Pit / $79, $59.50, $55, $39.50, $35 & $29.50 Reserved / $18.50 Lawn July 3
Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
July 6
Eli Young Band • TBA with special guests to be announced Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA
July 11
Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company • 7 p.m. with Black Stone Cherry $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $80.50, $60.50, $50.50 & $40.50 Reserved / $21 Lawn
July 12
John Mayer • 7:30 p.m. with Phillip Phillips $75 Res. Pit / $75, $55 Reserved / $36 Lawn
Robert Franz
Keith Urban
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Photo by Michael Tammaro
Wiz Khalifa
July 16 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II • 8:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation July 19
Kid Rock • 7 p.m. with Uncle Kracker Reserved Pit & Sections 101-103 are $170-$350 / All other seats and lawn are $20
July 25
Black Sabbath • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $89.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $30 Lawn
July 26
Wiz Khalifa • 6:30 p.m. with A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and Berner, Chevy Woods & Smoke DZA $59.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $42.50, $32.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
July 28 Cracker Barrel and Woodforest National Bank presents Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens $64.75 GA Pit / $64.75, $54.75 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn July 30
Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls • 7 p.m. $95 Res. Pit / $95, $79.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 2
Train • 7 p.m. with The Script & Gavin DeGraw $75 Res. Pit / $75, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
Aug. 3
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival • 1 p.m. with Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Motionless in White, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress, Thrown into Exile and City in the Sea $89.50 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $39.50& $29 Reserved / $29 Lawn
Aug. 7
Jonas Brothers • 7 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Aug. 14
Heart • 7:30 p.m. with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience $100.50 Res. Pit / $100.50, $70.50, $56, $50.50, $46, $36, $35.50 & $30.50 Reserved / $15 Lawn
Aug. 16 Keith Urban • 7 p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch $54.75 GA Pit / $54.75 & $39.75 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 18 Lil Wayne • 7 p.m. $150.75 Res. Pit / $150.75, $89.75, $69.75 $49.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn Aug. 29
Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival • 6:30 p.m. with Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria & Circa Survive $89.50 GA Pit / $55.25, $39.25 & $29.95 Reserved / $25.25 Lawn
Aug. 30 Steely Dan • 7:30 p.m. $95 Res. Pit / $95, $65 & $35 Reserved Sept. 5 Musica Clasica Latina • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Marcello Lehninger, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation Sept. 18 Depeche Mode • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50 & $59.50 Res. / $35.50 Lawn Sept. 19
Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson • 7 p.m. Sold Out
Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy • 7 p.m. $45 GA Pit / $45 & $39.50 Reserved Sept. 28 Miranda Lambert • 7:30 p.m. with Dierks Bentley Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBA Oct. 6
fun. • 8 p.m. $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 Reserved
Oct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B Nov. 9
18th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Nov. 10
18th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door
Nov. 14
Fresh Beat Band • 7 p.m. $39.50 Res Pit / $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved
Dec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA
Fall in love with the performing arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2013 Performing Arts Season. Showcased this season are nine exhilarating Houston Symphony performances, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the 18th Annual Children’s Festival. Other thrilling concerts this season include The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony June 8 taking you through each era of this storied performer from “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more. This summer, more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased at Legendary Masterpieces with Texas Music Festival Orchestra, a FREE summer concert extraordinaire June 14. Blasting off June 15 is The Earth – An HD Odyssey, a special encore performance of the second film in the HD Odyssey series that showcases our planet with striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit accompanied by the symphony. Then ignite your patriotic spirit at the FREE Star-Spangled Salute July 3. This Pavilion tradition for 23 years features the Houston Symphony and all of your patriotic favorites.
Back on The Pavilion’s stage this summer, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II, July 16 is the exciting new edition of Looney Tunes and live orchestra accompaniment that adds classics like Duck Amuck, along with such beloved special guests as Pepe Le Pew and Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl! Plus two sensational new 3D theatrical animated shorts. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s12)
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Join the Houston Symphony for Musica Clasica Latina Sept. 5 with Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger, the evening’s conductor. The concert features Latin classical-style music. Get into the spirit of Halloween as the Houston Symphony returns for a night of bone-chilling music and spooky sounds Oct. 11 with Hocus Pocus Pops. Daddies, mummies and all the little ghosts and goblins are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for a chance to walk on stage during the concert. Fun takes center stage at The Pavilion’s 18th Annual Children’s Festival. Entertainment spans from local community performances to awarding-winning children’s performers, meaning you are sure to enjoy the show! Lots of activities are located in the different zones, so every child has something to enjoy. Wrapping up the season is Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular Dec. 12 where guests can frolic in our Winter Wonderland, complete with snow, as the symphony performs holiday classics and popular carols. Bring your family for affordable fun and celebrate your love of the performing arts.
Season Ticket Order Form
Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.
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Educational Outreach Programs • Hats Off to Reading A free, family literacy event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee where children get to take home a free book and participate in kid-friendly activities. • Musical Scores Primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion. Once the students have achieved their goals, or “musical scores,” they are rewarded to a free performance, a T-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion.
• Children’s Festival The four-day event that is designed to educate and entertain children of all ages. The festival features award winning performers of puppetry, music, pantomime, theater, humor and original songs who incorporate educational messages into each performance. • Pavilion Talk Informative pre-concert discussions led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira Black that offers historical insight into the evening’s concert.
• Fine Arts Education Day A free concert featuring the Houston Symphony that is designed to introduce fourth grade students to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra before they enter fifth grade and have to choose an elective.
• Young Talent Spotlight Encourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of performing in front of a live audience and takes place during Children’s Festival, Texas Music Festival and on the side stage prior to many performing arts events.
• Texas Music Festival Orchestra Showcases 100 talented young musicians from around the world who attend a training program at University of Hous ton. The festival culminates with a free public performance at The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition winner performs a solo at this performance and medals are awarded to all of the competition finalists.
• Instrument Petting Zoo Children have the opportunity prior to most performing arts events to interact with the zoo, touching and even playing the instruments.
• Music in Motion Master classes are held for CISD high school band and orchestra students led by Houston Symphony musicians and guests. These classes are designed for student musicians to receive personal instruction from professional musicians and to prepare students for All-State competitions.
• Community Ticket Program Makes orchestra-level tickets to performing arts events available for free to numerous nonprofit organizations and senior groups. • Community Share Gives area nonprofit organizations the opportunity to utilize our performing arts events by having a booth where they can promote their organization and its mission to concertgoers.
Guest Information Tickets
Children
Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.
For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.
Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com, all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected contemporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office. Parking Guests may park free of charge in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Preferred parking is available for all events in the on-site Town Center Garage. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food and Beverages Food and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue.
ATMs ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion. Prohibited Items To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: Animals, aerosol cans, audio and video equipment, cameras, food, beverages, non-plastic bottles or bottles with lids, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons. Cameras and Recording Devices Cameras that are small, non professional are usually allowed at most contemporary concerts. No professional, detachable lens cameras are permitted into the venue. No audio or video is permitted at any event at The Pavilion. Camera policies are dictated by the artist and are subject to change. Photography and video, including with cellphones, are NOT allowed at Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Grand Opera or Houston Ballet events at their request.
Restrooms Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.
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To inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or call The Pavilion Administrative Office during business hours at 281-364-3010.
For comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events.
Tours Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.
Concert Etiquette The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion offers concertgoers live performing arts events in a picturesque setting featuring such world-renowned organizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest. Children The Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orchestra and those around you by keeping youngsters from talking loudly and running around during the performance. Even if you are seated on the hill, loud children can be very distracting for everyone. We want all of our guests to have the most enjoyable concert experience possible. Electronic Devices Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. Tablets, such as iPads and Kindles, are not permitted into the venue because they are a distraction to other guests and the artists. Late Seating Fashionably late? If you arrive after a performance has started, our ushers will do their best to seat you during an appropriate pause in the program. For certain performances, and at the request of the artist, guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats. 17 • www.woodlandscenter.org
First Aid Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance. Guests with Special Needs
During the Performance Guests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a performance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.
The Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
Applause Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience.
Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. If guests have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to visit Pavilion volunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.
After the Concert Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and leave the stage. The house lights will be turned on so guests can exit safely.
Inclement Weather
To Picnic, or Not to Picnic? Picnics are welcome at all performing arts events at The Pavilion. Guests can bring in any type of food item; however, beverages can not be brought into the venue. Guests are welcome to bring empty water bottles to fill at water fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.
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All events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. Pavilion events are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the event, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.
Special Events The 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza, is available for lease year-round. Outfitted with large video screens, multimedia equipment with surround sound, a copier, fax and dedicated telephone and modem lines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information, call 281-363-0900. The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or postconcert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.
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