stories worth singing

2014/15 season

p r e s e n t e d b y

Each of us has a voice. We use our voice daily

as a source of primary communication, and

whether or not you consciously study how you

use your voice, you are an expert on your own

instrument. Your family and friends immediately

hear the cadence and emotion of your voice—at

work or home, in public and private settings, over

the phone or in person—and you become adept

at telling stories that matter to you. We share

stories to connect us to the past, to form bonds

with each other, to acknowledge that we are not

alone, and to create shared hope for a brighter

future. The heart of Arizona Opera’s mission is

to find stories that matter, stories that will help

connect us to people in communities across our

state and beyond. We give everything we have

to bring these stories to life through the power

of music and the human voice. We are excited

when we find ourselves in these stories and in

these songs—we are even more gratified when

you do too! At Arizona Opera, we tell stories

worth singing. This season, we offer five amazing

stories in six languages. These carefully chosen

stories resound with our purpose as a company,

and we hope our voices resonate with you.

Ryan Taylor

General Director, Arizona Opera

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Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

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eugene onegin

the Magic Flute

the daughter of the regiment

“Everything comes together in a satisfying theatrical and musical bundle.” – Arizona Republic

presented by

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Jose “Pepe” Martinez, Mariachi Vargas Music Director

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Leonard Foglia

A n electrifying season

opens as Arizona Opera

brings the world’s first

mariachi opera to the stage. Cruzar

la Cara de la Luna has become a

smash sensation around the globe,

blending the passion and artistry

of mariachi with the emotionally

touching story of a Mexican

immigrant family. commissioned

in celebration of the anniversaries

of Mexican independence and

Revolution, Cruzar la Cara de la

Luna features the legendary Mariachi

Vargas de Tecalitlán and promises

to be an unforgettable night of raw

energy, drama and virtuosity.

Sung in Spanish and English with English SupertitlesAn hGOco Production of houston Grand Operacommissioned by houston Grand OperaPremiered at houston Grand Opera in sept., 2010

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Octavio MorenoLaurentino

brian shircliffeMark

cecilia DuarteRenata

brittany WheelerDiana

“A stunning and emotional work.” – Houston Chronicle

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Rigolettoby giuseppe VerdicOnDucTOR

Dean Williamson

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Fenlon Lamb

A court jester isn’t quite

so funny when he has

revenge on his mind.

With unforgettable arias that are

synonymous with italian Opera

and a dramatic, twisting plot,

Rigoletto features dark assassins,

a philandering Duke and the self-

sacrificing Gilda. This lush production

set in 16th century Mantua features

baritone Michael corvino as

Rigoletto, who “brings a robust voice

and disarming vulnerability to the

role.” – The new York Times.

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles

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Michael corvinoRigoletto

Anna christyGilda

Jason slayden Duke

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“The evening’s best singing came from the coloratura fireworks of petite, raven-haired soprano Anna Christy” - Chicago Sun Times

“Moore looks the part, with a handsome baritone to match.” – Opera News

Eugene Onegin

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Steven White

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Tara Faircloth

F rom Pushkin’s classic poem

comes Tchaikovsky’s theatrical

magnum opus. Onegin is a

man egotistical enough to turn his

back on love and a gun on his best

friend. set in st. Petersburg and the

snowy Russian countryside, this new

production features David Adam

Moore in the title role, whose gritty

interpretation is both riveting and

terrifying. Tchaikovsky’s intense score

thrills with glorious melodies and rich

orchestration, making this the must-

see event of the season.

Sung in Russian with English Supertitles

opening weekend presented in partnership with Tucson Desert Song Festival.

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77:30 pm

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David Adam Mooreonegin

corinne WintersTatiana

Zach borichevskyLenski

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The Magic Flute

by wolfgang amadeus MozartcOnDucTOR

Scott Terrell

sTAGe DiRecTOR

Daniel Rigazzi

F ull of charming, magical

melodies and fantastic

creatures, Mozart’s beloved

tale follows Prince Tamino and

bird-catcher Papageno on an

adventure to rescue Princess Pamina.

As they face unexpected trials

and challenges on their journey,

audiences will delight as the genius

and imagination of the composer

unfolds before their eyes.

Mozart’s final masterpiece is a light-

hearted but profound look at man’s

search for love and his struggle to

attain wisdom.

Sung in German with English Supertitles

“Layered with visual allegory and sublime lyricism, it awakens our visual and aural senses.”

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David MargulisTamino

chad sloanPapageno

Lindsay RussellQueen of the night

nicholas Masters Sarastro

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susannah billerMarie

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David PortilloTonio

stefano de PeppoSulpice

The Daughter of the Regiment

by gaetano donizetticOnDucTOR

Keitaro harada

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John de los Santos

T his bright, sparkling comedy

follows Marie, a feisty

young girl raised by a

regiment of French soldiers high in

the Alps. singing exhilarating arias

peppered with astonishing high notes

and outrageous fun, Marie rappels

between her patriotic loyalty to her

“dear brothers” and the expectations

of “polite” society.” coloratura

soprano susannah biller stars in the

title role for Donizetti’s whimsical and

hilarious romp.

Sung in French with English Supertitles

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“Biller’s voice was light, sweet, and gorgeous; the variety of expression perfectly matched the flightiness of her character.”

– San Francisco Classical Voice

Artists and schedule subject to change.

BALCONY

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BALCONY

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tuCson Senior/Student Yellow Green Blue Purple Purple Orange Pink

FuLL $445 $345 $265 $205 $185 $135 $110

Mini $327 $246 $192 $147 N/A $120 $87

phoenix Senior Senior Yellow Green Blue Blue Purple Purple Orange Pink

FuLL $530 $405 $340 $320 $230 $210 $180 $130

Mini $366 $300 $231 NA $177 NA $120 $78

All performances at symphony hall 75 n. 2nd st., Phoenix, AZ 85004

opening nights: Oct 10, nov 14, Feb 6, Feb 27 & Apr 10

Saturday nights: Oct 11, nov 15, Feb 7, Feb 28, Apr 11

Sunday Matinees: Oct 12, nov 16, Feb 8, Mar 1, Apr 12

All performances at Tucson Music hall, 260 s. church, Tucson AZ 85719

Saturday nights: Oct 18, nov 22, Jan 31, Mar 7, Apr 18

Sunday Matinees: Oct 19, nov 23, Feb 1, Mar 8, Apr 19

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