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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 for
many years, 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 last season’s
new production of
Die Walküre
and this season’s production of
Elektra
.
Fred and Nancy McDougal
LAUTER McDOUGAL CHARITABLE FUND
Nancy and her late husband Alfred have provided
longstanding, vital support to the Annual Campaign
as well as e Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera
Center, including Rising Stars in Concert. is season,
Nancy generously gave additional support as a cosponsor
of
La traviata,
and Lyric Unlimited's second year of the
Chicago Urban League arts immersion partnership
Empower Youth!
and
An American Dream.
THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION
Lyric is deeply grateful for e AndrewW.Mellon Foundation’s long and tremendous
history of support. rough 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 premieres. 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. e Andrew W. Mellon Foundation continued its generous
partnership with Lyric Unlimited by providing outstanding support for Lyric’s world
premiere mariachi opera
El Pasado Nunca Se Termina
, and continued its unparalleled
legacy by cosponsoring Lyric’s world premiere of mainstage production
Bel Canto
.
Most recently, the Mellon Foundation has provided generous leadership funding
for Lyric’s
Chicago Voices
initiative, specifically focused
on the Community Created Performances component,
which plays a vital role in bringing together Chicago’s
diverse communities and vocal traditions in celebration
of the human voice.
THE MONUMENT TRUST (UK)
Lyric is grateful for the generosity of e Monument Trust and its Chairman of
trustees Stewart Grimshaw, who initiated their support for the cosponsorship of
Rusalka
(2013/14) and cosponsored
Anna Bolena
(2014/15),
Wozzeck
(2015/16),
e Magic Flute
(2016/17), and
Orphée et Eurydice
(2017/18). e Monument Trust
is a passionate supporter of the arts in the
U.K. and U.S. and cosponsors Lyric’s new
coproduction of
Ariodante
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.
e Morrisons have generously supported the Opera
Ball and Wine Auction as well as the Annual Campaign
for many years. ey provided a substantial gift to the
Breaking New Ground Campaign and were cosponsors of Lyric's production of
Turandot
last season. Proud supporters of Lyric’s Musical eatre Initiative, Susan
and Bob have cosponsored many of Lyric's musicals including this season's
West
Side Story.
“Lyric reaches patrons at every level. People are here because they love it.
ey’re welcomed, embraced, and made to feel part of a family.”
Elizabeth Morse Genius
THE ELIZABETH MORSE CHARITABLE TRUST
Lyric sincerely appreciates the tremendous ongoing support of
e 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,
e Elizabeth Morse
Charitable Trust supports non-profit organizations that reflect the
values of thrift, humility, industry, self-sufficiency, and self-sacrifice, such as Lyric.
e Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust, along with its sister trust, the Elizabeth Morse
Genius Charitable Trust, has cosponsored many mainstage productions. To show
its grateful appreciation for e Trust’s generous gift to the Breaking New Ground
Campaign, as well as to recognize e Trust’s commitment for more than fifteen
years to helping build the company’s core capacities and institutional infrastructure,
Lyric named one of its key meeting rooms in its executive offices the Elizabeth Morse
Conference Room.
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.
e Muchins have staunchly supported the Annual
Campaign, Operathon, and the Stars of Lyric Opera
at Millennium Park concert, 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
Our support from the National Endowment for the Arts: 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,
serving the public good by fostering creativity and artistic excellence in America.
rough production and program funding as well as a major challenge grant,
awards from the NEA have nurtured Lyric’s world-class artistic achievements. e
Endowment has funded important artistic initiatives at Lyric such as American
Horizons, Great American Voices, and Toward the 21st Century.
e NEA
has provided vital support for numerous
Lyric Opera premieres, new productions,
and revivals, most recently last season’s
I Puritani
, and this season’s
Siegfried
.
THE NEGAUNEE FOUNDATION
e founder of
e Negaunee Foundation has great affection for music, the
performing arts, and Mozart. ese interests, combined with a strong admiration
of Lyric Opera, have been instrumental in bringing operas to Lyric’s mainstage.
e Negaunee Foundation has cosponsored many productions, most recently last
season’s productions of
Così fan tutte
and
Jesus Christ Superstar
. is season the
foundation is the lead sponsor of both
Idomeneo
and
West Side Story
. e Negaunee
Foundation has also made a generous gift to the Breaking New Ground Campaign.
Lyric is very fortunate to be among the Chicago cultural institutions benefiting from
e Negaunee Foundation’s leadership and financial commitment. Lyric is honored
to have e Negaunee Foundation’s president serve as a member of its Board of
Directors and Audit Committee.