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January 28 - February 24, 2017
L Y R I C O P E R A O F C H I C A G O
6 From the General Director 8 From the Chairman 10 Board of Directors 11 Women’s Board/Guild Board/Chapters’ Executive Board/Young Professionals/ Ryan Opera Center Board 12 Administration/Administrative Staff/ Production and Technical Staff 14 Why I Love Opera… and Why I Love Lyric – Part 3 20 Tonight’s Performance 21 Synopsis 23 Cast 24 Artist Profiles 29 Opera Notes 34 A Talk with the Director 35 After the Curtain Falls 36 Musical Staff/Orchestra/Chorus 37 Backstage Life 38 Artistic Roster 39 Lyric and Social MediaTable of Contents
LYRIC AUDIENCE’S MEMORIES, Part Three pp. 14-18On the cover:
Giuditta Pasta, Bellini's first Norma, pictured in that role, 1831, artist unknown. Used by permission of the Museo Teatrale alla Scala.
IN THIS ISSUE Norma – pp. 20-35 40 Patron Salute 43 Aria Society 52 Breaking New Ground 53 Look to the Future 54 Major Contributors – Special Events and Project Support 55 Lyric Unlimited Contributors 57 Ryan Opera Center 58 Ryan Opera Center Alumni Around the World 59 Ryan Opera Center Contributors 60 Planned Giving: The Overture Society 61 Commemorative Gifts 62 Corporate Partnerships 63 Matching Gifts, Special Thanks and Acknowledgements 64 Annual Individual and Foundation Support 70 Facilities and Services/Theater Staff