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JOHN D. and CATHERINE T. MacARTHUR FOUNDATION
The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions
committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting
the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global
conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is
affecting children and society. Support for arts and culture organizations in Chicago
and the region is an expression of civic commitment to the place where the Foundation
has its headquarters and where John D. and Catherine
T. MacArthur made their home. Grants are designed to
help sustain the cultural life of the city and region. Lyric
Opera is very grateful for the ongoing support of the John
D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Robert H. Malott
MALOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION
Robert H. Malott, Retired Chairman and CEO of FMCCorporation,
is a fervent fan of opera and music and Lyric is delighted to call him a
longtime friend, staunch leader, and generous supporter. The Family
Foundation made a leadership commitment to Lyric’s Breaking New
Ground Campaign, and the Malott Room was named in his family’s
honor in recognition of their gift to the Building on Greatness
Capital Campaign. He also plays a leadership role as a Life Director
of Lyric’s Board of Directors.
Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas
J. Lavezzorio, and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind
MAZZA FOUNDATION
Lyric deeply appreciates the abiding
friendship and generosity of the Mazza
Foundation. Under the guidance of its
directors, Mary Jane Rubinelli, Nicholas J.
Lavezzorio, Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., and
Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind, the Mazza
Foundation provided major support for
the Student Matinees from 1994 through
2004, helping Lyric introduce the majesty
and grandeur of opera to thousands of
young people each season. Since 2005,
the Mazza Foundation has been part of
the production sponsorship family, most recently cosponsoring
Otello
(2013/14) and
Il Trovatore
(2014/15). This season, the Mazza Foundation generously cosponsors
The
Merry Widow
. Lyric is honored to have Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr. serve on its Board of
Directors, Production Sponsorship and Compensation Committees.
ROBERT and EVELYN McCULLEN
Enthusiastic new members of the Lyric Opera family,
Bob and Evie McCullen have endeavored to introduce
the magical world of opera to their friends and colleagues
by inviting guests to each of their subscription nights.
Generous cosponsors of last season’s Lang Lang in Recital
and this season’s
The King and I
cast party, the McCullens
have also made a leadership gift to the Breaking New
Ground Campaign. Lyric is honored to have Robert McCullen, Chairman and CEO of
Trustwave, as a member of its Board of Directors and Innovation Committee.
BLYTHE JASKI McGARVIE
A longtime subscriber and supporter of the Annual Campaign,
Lyric is grateful to Blythe McGarvie for her leadership gift to the
Breaking New Ground Campaign. Currently serving on the Board
of Directors for four public companies and a former Senior Lecturer
at Harvard Business School, Blythe proudly serves on Lyric’s Board
of Directors and Civic Engagement Committee, having previously
served many years on the Guild Board.
THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION
Lyric is deeply grateful for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous
history of support. Through a multi-year commitment to Lyric’s American Horizons
initiative in 2000, the Mellon Foundation encouraged presentation of American operas
and expansion of the operatic repertory by providing major support for Lyric Opera
premieres; the centerpiece of the initiative was Lyric’s mainstage world premiere of
Bolcom’s
A Wedding
. The Mellon Foundation provided essential matching funds which
enabled Lyric to resume radio broadcasts in 2006. During the 2012/13 season The
Mellon Foundation provided leadership funding to launch Lyric’s visionary new Lyric
Unlimited programming, which included the Chicago premiere of
Cruzar la Cara de la
Luna,
the world’s first Mariachi opera. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued
its generous partnership with Lyric Unlimited by providing outstanding support
for last season’s world premiere mariachi opera
El Pasado
Nunca Se Termina
, and continues its unparalleled legacy
by cosponsoring this season’s world premiere of mainstage
production
Bel Canto
.
THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK)
Lyric is grateful for the generosity of The Monument Trust and its Chairman of
trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of
Rusalka
in 2013/14 and cosponsored last season’s
Anna Bolena
. The Monument Trust
is a passionate supporter of the arts in the
U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors
Wozzeck
this season.
MR. and MRS. ROBERT S. MORRISON
Susan and Bob Morrison are devoted members of the
Lyric Opera family. Both are loyal subscribers and patrons
who take an active role in nurturing Lyric’s success.
Susan Morrison is a leading member of the Women’s
Board. Lyric is fortunate to have Bob Morrison serve
as a member of its Board of Directors. The Morrisons
have generously supported the Opera Ball and Wine
Auction as well as the Annual Campaign for many years.
They provided a substantial gift to the Campaign for
Excellence and Breaking New Ground Campaign, and
have cosponsored
Oklahoma!
(2012/13),
The Sound of Music
(2013/14), and
Carousel
(2014/15). Susan and Bob generously cosponsor
The King and I
this season.
Elizabeth Morse Genius
THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST
Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of The
Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, as well as the invaluable leadership
of the Trust’s Co-Trustees JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and James
L. Alexander. One of two trusts established in memory of Elizabeth
Morse Genius, daughter of 19th-century industrialist Charles
Hosmer Morse, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust continues its
legacy as production cosponsors by supporting this season’s
Nabucco
.
After providing cosponsorship support of
The Cunning Little Vixen
(2004/05) in honor of Lyric’s Golden Jubilee, The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
raised challenge grant support for
Orfeo ed Euridice
(2005/06), and continued on to
cosponsor many more productions
.
From 2000-2008, the Trust provided leadership
support of the Stars of Lyric Opera concerts
at Grant Park and Millennium Park.
James L. Alexander is a Vice President of Lyric’s Board of Directors, Chairman of the
Production Sponsorship Committee, and serves on the Executive, Finance, Investment,
and Nominating/Governance Committees. In 2010, Lyric recognized the dedicated
leadership and vital involvement of James L. Alexander by awarding him the Carol Fox
Award, Lyric’s most
prestigious honor.
ALLAN and ELAINE MUCHIN
Allan and Elaine Muchin are longtime, valued members
of the Lyric Opera family. Allan served as President and
CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006, and is currently
Co-Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors, and
serves on the Executive Committee. The Muchins have
staunchly supported the Annual Campaign, Fantasy of the
Opera, and Operathon, and have committed leadership
gifts to the Building on Greatness Capital Campaign, the Campaign for Excellence, and
the Breaking New Ground Campaign. Lyric is extremely grateful for Allan and Elaine
Muchin’s munificent friendship.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS
Serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America, grants
awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) have played a leading role
in the advancement of Lyric’s programming and expansion of the operatic repertoire.
Through production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant, awards
from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. The Endowment
has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American Horizons, Great
American Voices, and Toward the 21 st Century. The NEA has provided vital support
for numerous Lyric Opera premieres, new productions, and revivals, most recently
A Streetcar Named Desire
(2012/13),
Rusalka
(2013/14), and
Porgy and Bess
(2014/15).
This season, the National Endowment for
the Arts is supporting Lyric’s world premiere
of
Bel Canto.