2011 - 12 subscription brochure

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Dear Opera Lover,

The 2011 - 2012 season will be my 30th year as Artistic Director of Sarasota Opera. It’s been my pleasure to be in this position, as well as that of Principal Conductor, for the past three decades. We have one of our most exciting seasons planned for you, featuring the great works of Puccini, Bizet, Donizetti, Samuel Barber, and, of course, Verdi.

As a subscriber, you are an important part of our opera company. We bring excellent artistic and technical talent to Sarasota, so that you can experience the greatness of opera as it should be performed: not in a movie theater, on television or radio, and not from a recording, but live in an opera house, sitting with other members of your community.

I want to thank you for your help in making Sarasota Opera grow, and I look forward to many more years as your Artistic Director.

Victor DeRenziArtistic Director

Victor Derenzi, Artistic DirectorSuSan t. DaniS, executive Director

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SubScriber benefitS

Subscribe today!Easy and free exchanges – Change in your schedule? It is easy and FREE to exchange your seats for another performance of the same opera!

First Choice of seats – Subscribers get the first choice of available seats in the opera house.

Payment plan – You can pay for your tickets in three equal monthly installments (performance tickets only, not valid for Special Events).

Invitation to special subscriber welcome event.

MadamaButterfly

Madam Butterfly by Sigismond De Ivanowski

Love and honor resonate with the force of thunder in Puccini’s tender love story between a Japanese geisha and her American soldier. Come and you will see and hear why Madama Butterfly is one of the most performed opera in North America.

MadamaButterfly

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OctOber 28 – nOvember 15, 2011


ConductorVictor DeRenzi

Stage DirectorMartha Collins

Scenic DesignerDavid P. Gordon

Chorus MasterRoger L. Bingaman

Costume CoordinatorHoward Tsvi Kaplan

Wigs & Make-up DesignerGeorgianna Eberhard

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Opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

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Carmen

“Gypsy Dancer” by Stanley Meltzoff, copyright 2011 by Silverfish Press

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The Gypsy Carmen is desired by many, but she loves only whom she chooses. This audience favorite returns for the first time in 12 seasons in a new production designed specially for Sarasota Opera.

february 11 – march 24, 2012Winter Opera feStival

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Stage DirectorMartha Collins



Costume CoordinatorHoward Tsvi Kaplan


Opera in four acts by Georges Bizet Words by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

Sung in French with English supertitles

The Bride of Lammermoor, 1878 (oil on canvas), Millais, Sir John Everett (1829-96) / © Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, UK / The Bridgeman Art Library International

One of the greatest Italian operas returns to the company for the first time in a decade. The beauty of the opera’s bravura music, including the famous “Sextet” and “Mad Scene,” promises to make this an audience favorite.

Luciadi Lammermo or

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february 18 – march 23, 2012


ConductorAnthony Barrese

Stage DirectorAllison Grant

Scenic Designer


Costume DesignerHoward Tsvi Kaplan


Opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti Poetry by Salvadore Cammarano


“Othello and Desdemona” by Alexandre-Marie Colin, 1829 / Public Domain

Considered to be Verdi’s greatest opera, Otello comes to our stage for the first time. Based on Shakespeare’s play, the composer provides a score that illuminates both the epic and personal tragedy of this story.

Otello

march 3 - 25, 2012

GiuSeppe verDi



Stage DirectorStephanie Sundine





Opera in four acts by Giuseppe VerdiVerses by Arrigo Boito


Sarasota Opera Premiere

Vanessa

A Winter Day Pierre Bonnard, 1905 Réunion des Musées Nationaux / Art Resource, NY

Obsession and betrayal control the lives of Vanessa and her niece Erika. Written by Samuel Barber, one of America’s most performed composers, Vanessa is an opera of lyrical and intense music. This production continues Sarasota Opera’s series of American Classics.

VanessaSamuel barber

march 10 – 24, 2012


ConductorDavid Neely

Stage DirectorMichael Unger

Scenic DesignerMichael Schweikardt




Opera in three acts by Samuel Barber Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti

Sung in English with English supertitles

Preshow IntroductIons45 minutes before every performance, held in Felding Hall at the Sarasota Opera House.

FREE

Special eventS


OpeninG niGht Gala February 11, 2012Celebrate the opening of the Winter Opera Festival following the opening night performance of Carmen. Dine and dance the night away at the Ritz Carlton. Tickets: $250 (does not include performance ticket)

curtain raiSerOctober 23, 2011 6:30 pmDon’t miss this traditional start to the Sarasota Opera social season! The event features dinner and a special concert by Sarasota Opera Studio Artists in the Wine Cellar at Michael’s On East. Tickets: Standard Seating $175 Premium seating $200

victOr Derenzi’S 30th SeaSOn Gala

March 25, 2012 The gala follows the concert (see page 15 for Concert details)In conjunction with the 30th Season Concert join us at the Opera House for a gala dinner to celebrate Maestro’s 30 years with the company. Tickets: $250 (Does not include performance ticket)

Reserve your tickets today!Jennifer Simms, Special Events Officer

(941) 366-8450 ext 402Email: [email protected]

Opening Night Gala 2011 Henry & Suzanne Foster & Guests

Opening Night Gala 2011 Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

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apprentice cOncert/yOuth Opera cOncert

March 10, 2012 1:30 pm The Apprentice Artists and Youth Opera take center stage in an afternoon of music. Tickets: $10

artiStS cOncertMarch 18, 2012 8:00 pmA Sarasota Opera tradition! The Winter Opera Festival Principal and Studio Artists perform the best of opera and Broadway. Tickets: $15 - $40

victOr Derenzi’S 30th SeaSOn cOncert

March 25, 2012 7:00 pmFor his 30th season as Artistic Director of Sarasota Opera, Victor DeRenzi conducts soloists, chorus, and orchestra in a program of memorable music.Tickets: $25 - $100

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nOOn cOncertSContinuing our tradition of community concerts, these hour-long concerts will feature the Apprentice Artists of the Fall and Winter opera season in songs, arias, and ensembles. Seating is limited.Tickets: $5 per person

meet the artiStSGet a behind-the-scenes look as you meet the singers, directors, and designers of the Sarasota Opera productions. Interviewed by our Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi. Tickets: $15 for each preview, $62.50 for all five previews.

Opera hOuSe tOurSThe thrill of opera goes beyond the stage - see what happens behind the scenes at the Sarasota Opera Backstage Tour!Every Monday during the Season.Tickets: $12 per person

For more information:

Call (941)328-1300

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SuppOrt the Opera

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The Sarasota Opera Association, Inc., a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation, STAR, Co-Producer and Opera Club contributions are tax-deductible, less the fair market value of any goods or services received by the donor. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (1-800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

The 2011-12 Winter season promises to be thrilling. Ticket sales only cover less than half of our total budget; the rest comes from the generosity of individuals. We offer a number of programs to suit your interests and needs as a donor.

Give & SaveBe a contributor at the $500 STAR Level and above and take an additional 5% off of your subscription order. See page 20 for more details!

the GOnye Opera club

Are you looking for a place to relax and have a drink or coffee before the show? The Gonye Opera Club is the perfect option for you; open one hour before curtain and through each intermission.

Call to learn more:Andrea Gartner, Development Assistant

(941)366-8450 ext. 416

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verDi circle Are you a Verdi enthusiast? Would you like the opportunity to enhance your experience of Sarasota Opera’s Verdi Productions? Then join the Verdi Circle and get first-hand insight into the life and works of Giuseppe Verdi as presented by Maestro DeRenzi.

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February/March 2012Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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15 16 17 18Lucia 8pm

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20 21Lucia 8pm

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23Lucia 8pm

24Carmen 7:30pm

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3Otello 8pm

4Carmen 1:30pm

5 6Otello 8pm

7Lucia 8pm

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11Otello

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15Vanessa

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17Lucia

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18Vanessa1:30pm

Artists Concert 8pm

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22Otello8pm

23Lucia 8pm

24Vanessa1:30pmCarmen 7:30pm

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DeRenzi’s 30th Season Concert

7pm

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*These performances are part of multiple series. While we cannot guarantee that seat locations will be the same as your other subscription seats, we will try to find seats as close as possible to your regular location.

Carmen Lucia Otello VanessaOpening 2/11/12 2/18/12 3/3/12 3/10/12

Tuesday 2/14/12 2/21/12 3/6/12 3/13/12

Wednesday 2/22/12 3/7/12 3/14/12 3/21/12

Thursday 3/8/12 2/23/12 3/22/12 3/15/12

Sunday Mat 2/19/12 2/26/12 3/11/12 3/18/12

Weekend 3/11/12 3/2/12 3/17/12 3/24/12*

Roving Mat 3/4/12 3/17/12 3/25/12 3/24/12*

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E $85.50Winter Opera Festival

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Seat Location

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A $460.00

B $372.00

C $288.00

D $172.00

E $72.00

Subscription Prices for Opening Nights

Seat Location 5 Operas 4 Operas

A $600.00 $480.00

B $500.00 $400.00

C $360.00 $288.00

D $215.00 $172.00

E $90.00 $72.00

STAR Discount ForOpening Nights

STAR DiscountFor All Other Performances

Seat Location 5 Operas 4 Operas 5 Operas 4 Operas

A $562.50 $450.00 $540.00 $432.00

B $495.00 $396.00 $427.50 $342.00

C $337.50 $270.00 $337.50 $270.00

D $202.50 $162.00 $202.50 $162.00

E $85.50 $68.40 $85.00 $68.40

Become a STAR of $500 or more by May 15 and receive an additional 5% discount* use the chart below to find your subscription price.

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Give & Save

Use the charts to find your subscription price per section.

*Discount available on STAR gifts of $500 or more. See page 16 for more information.

Subscription Prices for Opening Nights

Seat Location 5 Operas 4 Operas

A $600.00 $480.00

B $500.00 $400.00

C $360.00 $288.00

D $215.00 $172.00

E $90.00 $72.00

Please see reverse to complete your order

SubScription order Form

SubScription SerieS and Seating choiceS

Series Section Price Per Seat$

No. of Seats Total Due$

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No. of Seats Total Due$

I would also like to include Madama Butterfly on my subscription (circle preferred date)

Friday, Oct. 28 Sunday, Oct. 30 (mat.) Wednesday, Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 5 (mat.) Wednesday, Nov. 9 (wmat.) Tuesday, Nov. 15

build Your own SerieS dateS - See pages 18 - 19 to select your preferred datesMadama Butterfly (optional) Carmen Lucia di Lammermoor

Otello Vanessa

SeaSon concertS - see page 15 for more information

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Total PriceA* B C* D E

Apprentice Artists/Youth Opera Concert

3/10 General Admission: $10

Artists Concert 3/18 $40 $35 $25 $15 $15

*For sections A or C specify

1st or 2nd Floor

Victor DeRenzi’s 30th Season Concert

3/25 $100 $75 $50 $25 $25

Meet the artiStS previewS & noon concertS - see page 15 for more information

Event

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# of Tickets Price Per Ticket TotalCarmen Lucia Otello Vanessa

Maestro's 30th Retrospective

Meet the Artists

1/31 2/14 2/21 3/6 3/21 $15 each/$62.50 for all five

Noon Concerts 10/20 2/2 3/16

$5 each/ $15 for all three

Speical eventS - see page 14 for more information (Special Events are not included on the payment plan)

Event Date # of Tickets Total Price

Curtain Raiser 10/23Reservations: Standard Seating $175

Premium seating $200

Opening Night Gala 2/11Reservations: $250

(does not include performance ticket)

Victor DeRenzi’s 30th Season Celebration Gala

3/25 Reservations: $250 per person

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accessIbIlItyThe Sarasota Opera House has wheelchair accessible locations on the orchestra level of the theater. Due to the historic nature of the building, the balcony is not wheelchair accessible. Please alert the box office if you need accessible seating.

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Plaza at Five Points (50 Central Avenue - entrance on 1st Street). Cost: $2.00 per hour ($6.00 maximum charge).

100 Central Avenue (entrance on 2nd Street). Free public parking (four hours) on the 2nd floor.

Please do not park in the parking lot of the William G. Selby Library or in the ground floor lot adjacent to the Whole Foods Market. You will be subject to being towed.

Valet Parking Complimentary valet parking is available in front of the Sarasota Opera House one hour prior to performances. Please be prepared to wait a bit following the performance for your car to arrive. Tipping is encouraged.

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