2013-14 Season Brochure - Lyric Opera of Kansas City
2013-14 Season Brochure - Lyric Opera of Kansas City
2013-14 Season Brochure - Lyric Opera of Kansas City
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Photos by Cory Weaver for San Francisco <strong>Opera</strong><br />
See 4<br />
operas for<br />
the price<br />
<strong>of</strong> 3!
NEW PRODUCTION<br />
The Capulets &<br />
The Montagues<br />
(I Capuleti e i Montecchi)<br />
Vincenzo Bellini 1830<br />
Subscribe today<br />
get one opera FREE!<br />
Photo by Nick Heavican<br />
A Diva’s Homecoming<br />
After nearly a decade <strong>of</strong> critically acclaimed performances and Grammy<br />
award-winning recordings, Joyce DiDonato returns to <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong><br />
fresh from yet another triumph as Romeo in the San Francisco <strong>Opera</strong><br />
production <strong>of</strong> The Capulets and the Montagues.<br />
“DiDonato’s voice is a marvel – tender and expressive in Bellini’s longbreathed<br />
melodies, mercurial in the opera’s most intricate passage work<br />
– and her ornamentation is focused and flawless. Her Act 1 duet with<br />
Cabell was sublime.” — <strong>Opera</strong> News<br />
Photos by Cory Weaver for San Francisco <strong>Opera</strong>
Young Lovers, Fate, and Impending Doom<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> forbidden love is, indeed, timeless, and Verona’s<br />
doomed lovers have inspired plays, novels and movies, as well<br />
as ballets and operas, for centuries.<br />
Based on Renaissance legend (rather than Shakespeare’s play), a<br />
longstanding political feud drives the drama in Bellini’s opera,<br />
adding a fascinating layer to this bel canto masterpiece. The<br />
score’s vocal fireworks are tempered by elegant and luminously<br />
beautiful duets illustrating Bellini’s passionate love affair with<br />
the human voice.<br />
An Important House Debut...Nicole Cabell<br />
“It’s a voice that wraps itself around you...long, sinuous<br />
phrasing, warm tone and a sophistication that touches<br />
everything she sings.” – The Times (London)<br />
Joyce DiDonato<br />
Romeo<br />
Nicole Cabell<br />
Giulietta<br />
William Burden<br />
Tebaldo<br />
Stephen Morscheck<br />
Capellio<br />
Kevin Newbury<br />
Director<br />
Saturday, September 21, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Wednesday, September 25, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Friday, September 27, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Sunday, September 29, <strong>2013</strong><br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
Sung in Italian with English and Italian titles<br />
Tickets: kcopera.org 816-471-7344 1-877-OPERAKC (Toll free)
The Magic Flute<br />
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1791<br />
Subscribers<br />
get the best seats<br />
at the best pricE<br />
A Dragon, A Queen and One Very Special Flute<br />
Photos by Cory Weaver for San Francisco <strong>Opera</strong>
Prepare to be enchanted<br />
Mozart’s genius is supremely evident in his last opera, The Magic<br />
Flute. The deceptively simple fairytale story is matched with some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the most stunningly beautiful music ever written. From the<br />
coloratura pyrotechnics <strong>of</strong> the Queen <strong>of</strong> the Night’s arias, to<br />
the lyrical anguish <strong>of</strong> Pamina’s “Ach ich fühls,” to the vaudevillelike<br />
love duet <strong>of</strong> Papageno and Papagena, the music illustrates<br />
what sets Mozart apart from his many rivals: a unique and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound understanding <strong>of</strong> humanity.<br />
Visual Artist Captivates<br />
With a vibrant, sophisticated use <strong>of</strong><br />
color and kinetic forms, Jun Kaneko<br />
(a renowned ceramicist and visual<br />
artist) has created a magical world that,<br />
like Mozart’s music, is engaging in its<br />
simplicity, but illustrates the depth <strong>of</strong><br />
the story magnificently.<br />
Shawn Mathey<br />
Tamino<br />
Lauren Snouffer<br />
Pamina<br />
Daniel Belcher<br />
Papageno<br />
Harry Silverstein<br />
Director<br />
Jun Kaneko<br />
Production Designer<br />
Saturday, November 9, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Wednesday, November 13, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Friday, November 15, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Sunday, November 17, <strong>2013</strong><br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
Sung in English with English and German titles | Co-production with San Francisco <strong>Opera</strong><br />
Tickets: kcopera.org 816-471-7344 1-877-OPERAKC (Toll free)
TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION<br />
La bohème<br />
Giacomo Puccini 1896<br />
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for the price <strong>of</strong> 3!<br />
Photo by Felix Sanchez for Houston Grand <strong>Opera</strong><br />
The most beloved opera <strong>of</strong> all time<br />
Photo by Mark Matson<br />
Photography for Austin <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong>
A cherished tale <strong>of</strong> love and loss<br />
Perhaps the most beloved opera <strong>of</strong> all time, La bohème follows<br />
the adventures <strong>of</strong> a quartet <strong>of</strong> irrepressible and impoverished<br />
young Parisians. When the seamstress Mimì and the poet<br />
Rodolfo fall in love, the fragile nature <strong>of</strong> life and love follow the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> the changing seasons.<br />
The tenderly beautiful music plays in counterpoint to the<br />
comic antics <strong>of</strong> the bohemians, creating an unforgettable and<br />
enduring masterpiece.<br />
A star returns<br />
Rising star Katie Van Kooten, singing the role <strong>of</strong> Mimì, returns to<br />
the <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong> after her acclaimed performance as<br />
The Countess in The Marriage <strong>of</strong> Figaro. She performed the role<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mimì at Houston Grand <strong>Opera</strong> and Royal <strong>Opera</strong> House to much<br />
acclaim. “Katie Van Kooten sang with a soprano <strong>of</strong> richness and<br />
warmth, which was a delight to the ears...” – <strong>Opera</strong> News<br />
Giorgio Berrugi<br />
Rodolfo<br />
Katie Van Kooten<br />
Mimì<br />
Lucas Meachem<br />
Marcello<br />
Ellie Dehn<br />
Musetta<br />
Linda Brovsky<br />
Director<br />
Saturday, March 15, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Wednesday, March 19, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Friday, March 21, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Sunday, March 23, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
Sung in Italian with English and Italian titles<br />
Tickets: kcopera.org 816-471-7344 1-877-OPERAKC (Toll free)
NEW PRODUCTION<br />
Die Fledermaus<br />
Johann Strauss II 1874<br />
Subscribers<br />
SAVE 25%<br />
A bubbly vignette <strong>of</strong> humor and romance<br />
Photos by Karen Almond for Dallas <strong>Opera</strong>
Masquerades, mistaken identities and a ball<br />
Johann Strauss’s effervescent operetta satirizes the decadent<br />
society <strong>of</strong> his time. Before a short jail sentence for <strong>of</strong>fending the<br />
tax collector, Gabriel von Eisenstein stops by Prince Orl<strong>of</strong>sky’s<br />
ball as a last-minute diversion. Eisenstein and his group <strong>of</strong><br />
friends soon discover masked identities while practical jokes<br />
unfold and spouses push the limits <strong>of</strong> fidelity. But by the end <strong>of</strong><br />
the evening, the only party at fault is the champagne!<br />
Operetta at its finest<br />
”Johann Strauss II was a consummate master <strong>of</strong> operetta. We<br />
are pleased to bring to you a work <strong>of</strong> great panache and comic<br />
timing which will round out our season’s <strong>of</strong>ferings and give our<br />
audience a truly entertaining conclusion to this season.”<br />
– Deborah Sandler, <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> General Director and CEO<br />
Liam Bonner<br />
Eisenstein<br />
Gordon Gietz<br />
Alfred<br />
Tomer Zvulun<br />
Director<br />
Ward Holmquist<br />
Conductor<br />
R. Keith Brumley<br />
Scenic Designer<br />
Saturday, April 26, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Wednesday, April 30, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Friday, May 2, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Sunday, May 4, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
Sung in English with English and German titles<br />
Tickets: kcopera.org 816-471-7344 1-877-OPERAKC (Toll free)
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the <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong>!<br />
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Guarantee yourself access to the<br />
best seats in the house. Keep your<br />
seats all season and every year you<br />
renew. Renewing subscribers and<br />
donors have the opportunity to<br />
upgrade their seat location before<br />
new subscribers are seated!<br />
Best Value<br />
See all 4 operas for the price <strong>of</strong> 3!<br />
Performance Flexibility<br />
Can’t make it to your performance?<br />
No problem! Only subscribers have<br />
the ability to switch performance<br />
dates for the same opera.*<br />
Best Service<br />
Our friendly Patron Services staff is<br />
dedicated to taking care <strong>of</strong> subscribers’<br />
personalized needs.<br />
Replaced Tickets<br />
If you lose your tickets, they will be<br />
replaced absolutely free!<br />
First in Line<br />
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tickets to the most popular operas.<br />
Subscribers have the first pick <strong>of</strong> the<br />
remaining seats to operas before they<br />
go on sale to the general public and at<br />
a 25% discount <strong>of</strong>f single ticket prices!<br />
First to Know<br />
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about upcoming performances,<br />
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Important Numbers:<br />
Patron Services Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.<br />
Phone: (816) 471-7344 Toll Free: 1-877-OPERAKC<br />
E-mail: patronservices@kcopera.org<br />
*Subscribers must request exchanges at least 24 hours in advance <strong>of</strong> their scheduled performance date. Exchanges based on availability.<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-20<strong>14</strong> <strong>Season</strong> Sponsors:<br />
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CIRCLE
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Section A PRime $620 $465 Save $155<br />
Section A $520 $390 Save $130<br />
Section B $340 $255 Save $85<br />
Section C $220 $165 Save $55<br />
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Questions?<br />
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All performances are in the Muriel<br />
Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman<br />
Center for the Performing Arts at<br />
1601 Broadway, <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong>, MO<br />
64108. For information on facility<br />
accessibility contact Patron Services<br />
or visit kcopera.org.<br />
kcopera.org<br />
All sales are final. Programs, dates, artists and pricing are subject to change. Seating begins on April 29, <strong>2013</strong>. A receipt will be mailed to you when your order<br />
has been processed. Tickets will be mailed by August 7, <strong>2013</strong>. Headphone with assistive listening devices, along with large-print and Braille programs are<br />
available. Service animals are welcome. For more information on accessibility, contact Patron Services (816) 471-7344 or visit www.kcopera.org. A $2 per seat,<br />
per performance Ticketing/Facility Fee applies to each subscription.<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-20<strong>14</strong> Order Form<br />
Step 1 Enter Your Information<br />
E-mail Address:<br />
Day Phone:<br />
Evening Phone:<br />
Name:<br />
Address:<br />
<strong>City</strong>: State: Zip:<br />
Step 2 Seating Selection<br />
Choice Series Level ZONE Price # <strong>of</strong> Seats Total<br />
ex. Friday Orchestra A $390 2 $780<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Please note your special seating preferences. Patron Services representatives will review every<br />
subscriber’s requests to find a seat that most closely fulfills your wishes.<br />
Step 3 Calculate Your Amount Due<br />
Subscription Price<br />
Ticketing/Facility Fee ($8 per subscription seat)<br />
Prepaid Parking ($28 regular, $60 valet)<br />
Suggested Donation Your generosity allows us to continue to produce the best opera in the region $150<br />
ORDER TOTAL<br />
Step 4 Complete Your Payment Information<br />
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4 easy ways to subscribe:<br />
> Visit www.kcopera.org to subscribe 24/7<br />
> Call Patron Services 816-471-7344<br />
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.<br />
> Mail this form to:<br />
<strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
1725 Holmes St, KCMO 64108<br />
> Fax this form to 816-471-0602<br />
Subscribe by phone: 816-471-7344<br />
Subscriptions seated in order received.<br />
Seat assignments will be confirmed by mail.<br />
Thank you for subscribing to the <strong>Lyric</strong> <strong>Opera</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong>!
the <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>14</strong> <strong>Season</strong><br />
Building on Greatness<br />
Artists<br />
The Capulets & The Montagues<br />
September 21, 25, 27, 29, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Non Pr<strong>of</strong>it Org.<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
<strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong>, MO<br />
Permit No. 4042<br />
See 4<br />
operas for<br />
the price<br />
<strong>of</strong> 3!<br />
Joyce DiDonato<br />
Romeo<br />
Nicole Cabell<br />
Giulietta<br />
The Magic Flute<br />
November 9, 13, 15, 17, <strong>2013</strong><br />
William Burden<br />
Tebaldo<br />
Stephen Morscheck<br />
Capellio<br />
Kevin Newbury<br />
Director<br />
Shawn Mathey<br />
Tamino<br />
La bohème<br />
March 15, 19, 21, 23, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Giorgio Berrugi<br />
Rodolfo<br />
Die Fledermaus<br />
April 26, 30, May 2, 4, 20<strong>14</strong><br />
Liam Bonner<br />
Eisenstein<br />
Lauren Snouffer<br />
Pamina<br />
Katie Van Kooten<br />
Mimì<br />
Gordon Gietz<br />
Alfred<br />
Daniel Belcher<br />
Papageno<br />
Lucas Meachem<br />
Marcello<br />
Tomer Zvulun<br />
Director<br />
Harry Silverstein<br />
Director<br />
Ellie Dehn<br />
Musetta<br />
Ward Holmquist<br />
Conductor<br />
Jun Kaneko<br />
Production Designer<br />
Linda Brovsky<br />
Director<br />
R. Keith Brumley<br />
Scenic Designer<br />
1725 Holmes Street, <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong>, MO 64108<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-20<strong>14</strong><br />
<strong>Season</strong><br />
Building on Greatness<br />
Programs, dates, artists and pricing are subject to change.
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