Love forbidden, not forgotten

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1 Season Love forbidden, not forgotten Luisa Fernanda La rondine Rigoletto Roméo & Juliette

2 SUBSCRIBERS SEE 4 OPERAS FOR THE PRICE OF 3 LUISA FERNANDA Javier del Real for Teatro Real LA RONDINE Carol Rosegg for New York City Opera RIGOLETTO Ken Howard for San Diego Opera ROMÉO & JULIETTE Michal Daniel for The Minnesota Opera

3 Dear Florida Grand Opera Subscriber, Maestro Ramon Tebar and Bob Heuer I am delighted to invite you to join us for Florida Grand Opera s season, which will begin with our first-ever presentation of a zarzuela, Federico Moreno Torroba s Luisa Fernanda, in a remarkable production from Madrid s Teatro Real. Zarzuela, a traditional form of Spanish musical theater, has been championed by the world s great Hispanic opera singers, including Montserrat Caballé, Pilar Lorengar, Alfredo Kraus, and Teresa Berganza. The great tenor Plácido Domingo actually began his magnificent career singing zarzuela and has kept it in his repertory over the years. This Teatro Real production has been seen at Milan s La Scala, Washington National Opera, and Los Angeles Opera, and we are proud to be able to present it to our South Florida audience. It promises to be a highlight of the season. The season will also include Florida Grand Opera s first-ever production of Puccini s La rondine, which has been enjoying renewed worldwide popularity, and truly remarkable artists in productions of Verdi s Rigoletto and Gounod s Roméo et Juliette. I hope you will join me in welcoming FGO s new Music Director, Ramon Tebar, who will assume that role during the season. His conducting of our 2010 Lucia di Lammermoor and our recent Turandot has been enthusiastically received by our audience and critics alike, and his artistic vision and leadership will be an important contribution to our maintaining the highest musical standards. This is a season that I m sure we will long remember, and I look forward to enjoying it with you! Sincerely, Robert M. Heuer General Director and CEO Photo of Luisa Fernanda Javier del Real for Teatro Real

4 FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA Florida Grand Opera presents its first zarzuela, Federico Moreno Torroba s Luisa Fernanda. Zarzuela, a popular Spanish form of musical theater, incorporates both spoken dialogue and singing. Luisa Fernanda, which had its premiere in Madrid in 1932, is considered to be the last great romantic zarzuela. People throughout the Spanish speaking world are familiar with its great musical scenes. LUISA FERNANDA Luisa Fernanda takes place during the republican-monarchist conflicts of 1868 in Spain, during which Luisa, the heroine, finds herself in a romantic triangle with Javier, a dashing young army officer, and Vidal, a wealthy landowner. The production originates from Madrid s Teatro Real and will be conducted by Pablo Mielgo and directed by Emilio Sagi. Below is an introduction to zarzuela by Plácido Domingo, who inspired this production. An introduction to zarzuela from an expert! Plácido Domingo Zarzuela is a traditional Spanish musical genre that is frequently compared to the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and the Viennese operettas of Johann Strauss. For most of you, zarzuela is merely a difficult word to pronounce. For me, the word zarzuela represents something very special they are the lullabies I heard my parents sing during my first days of life as they gently cradled me in their arms. My parents were both great singers of zarzuelas this very traditional and very beloved operetta-like music of Spain. Sung in Spanish with English and Spanish projected titles. A co-production of Florida Grand Opera and SaludArte Foundation. This production is made possible by a generous gift from Photos Karin Cooper for Washington National Opera, Javier del Real for Teatro Real, and Armin Bardel for Theater an der Wien. Photo of Plácido Domingo Greg Gorman for Los Angeles Opera. Subscribe Today! or

5 Against my will, I have loved you always when you loved me, when you long forgot me. LUISA TO JAVIER, ACT III SET IN MADRID, SPAIN

6 GIACOMO PUCCINI Written when Puccini was unquestionably the most popular opera composer in the world, La rondine is finally gaining the popularity it deserves, with new productions frequenting the world s premiere opera houses and finest sopranos coveting the leading role of Magda. Its combination of romantic melodies and 20th century musical styles perfectly defines the atmosphere of Paris, where Magda abandons a comfortable life as a kept woman to pursue true romantic love in the south of France. LA RONDINE La rondine means the swallow and refers to the bird that flies south for the winter. Magda is faced with circumstances that force her to be completely honest with herself; heartbroken, she returns to Paris and her old life. Following her triumphant performance as Liù in Turandot, soprano Elizabeth Caballero returns to FGO to sing Magda s ravishing music. CAST MAGDA Elizabeth Caballero LISETTE Corinne Winters PRUNIER Daniel Shirley/James Barbato RAMBALDO Craig Colclough Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected titles. This production is made possible by a generous gift from the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation and the Adams Supporting Foundation. Photos Carol Rosegg for New York City Opera. PRODUCTION CONDUCTOR Ramon Tebar DIRECTOR Nicola Bowie PRODUCTION DESIGNER Ralph Funicello COSTUME DESIGNER Sam Kirkpatrick Elizabeth Caballero Corinne Winters Craig Colclough Subscribe Today! or

7 If I could live again the joy of that hour! MAGDA, ACT I SET IN PARIS, FRANCE

8 GIUSEPPE VERDI The deformed court jester Rigoletto is famous for mocking the husbands of the women the Duke has seduced. When Rigoletto s own daughter, whom he has kept carefully hidden, falls victim, he vows to have revenge. But repaying evil with evil goes horribly wrong, and Rigoletto learns that he has reaped what he has sown. This first work of Verdi s maturity began a series of masterpieces that would come to define Italian grand opera. Rigoletto has continued to fascinate and thrill audiences for more than 150 years. Outstanding American baritone Mark Walters returns to FGO in the title role, and fresh from their debuts at the Metropolitan Opera, tenor Michael Fabiano and former FGO Young Artist Rachele Gilmore appear as the Duke and his victim Gilda. RIGOLETTO CAST THE DUKE Michael Fabiano RIGOLETTO Mark Walters GILDA Rachele Gilmore COUNT MONTERONE Joo Won Kang SPARAFUCILE Ray Aceto MADDELENA Dana Beth Miller Michael Fabiano Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected titles. Photos Ken Howard for San Diego Opera. Mark Walters PRODUCTION CONDUCTOR Andrew Bisantz DIRECTOR Jeffrey Marc Buchman Rachele Gilmore Subscribe Today! or

9 Give an old man back his daughter; it costs you nothing, and she is everything in the world to me. RIGOLETTO, ACT II SET IN MANTUA, ITALY

10 CHARLES GOUNOD ROMÉO & JULIETTE Shakespeare s famous play has inspired many operas over the years, but none as enduring or successful as Charles Gounod s creation. From the breathtaking love duet at sunrise to the opera s shattering conclusion in the tombs of the Capulets, Gounod s lushly romantic music captures perfectly the unrestrained passions of youth and the tragedy visited on the lovers and their bitter rival families. Soprano Sarah Coburn returns to FGO as Juliette, following her highly acclaimed Rosina in our 2010 production of Rossini s The Barber of Seville. French tenor Sébastien Guèze, who sings Christian in FGO s production of Cyrano, returns to FGO as Roméo. CAST ROMÉO Sébastien Guèze JULIETTE Sarah Coburn MERCUTIO Jonathan G. Michie FRIAR LAURENT Craig Colclough PRODUCTION CONDUCTOR Joseph Mechavich DIRECTOR David Lefkowich PRODUCTION DESIGNER Erhard Rom COSTUME DESIGNER Jennifer Caprio Sarah Coburn Sébastien Guèze Jonathan G. Michie Sung in French with English and Spanish projected titles. This production is made possible by a generous gift from Randy Gage. Photos Michal Daniel for The Minnesota Opera. Subscribe Today! or

11 But what sudden light through yonder window breaks? ROMÉO, BENEATH JULIETTE S WINDOW, ACT II SET IN VERONA, ITALY

12 Miami PERFORMANCES SANFORD & DOLORES ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL F Buy 3 operas and get 1 free Four operas in Miami* OPENING NIGHT SATURDAYS SAT 7 PM Luisa Fernanda Nov 12 La rondine Jan 21 Rigoletto Jan 28 Roméo et Juliette Apr 21 Seating Section Ticket Tax-Deductible Donation with this Seat Total First Tier n Grand Tier Box $752 $3,500 $4,252 Orchestra Level n Prime Orchestra Rows A-J $676 $1,500 $2,176 n Prime Orchestra Rows K-T $676 $500 $1,176 n Orchestra Box $676 $500 $1,176 n Front Orchestra $528 $528 n Orchestra Circle $388 $388 Second Tier n Mezz Box/Mezz Row A $388 $250 $638 n Mezz Rows B-G $236 $236 Third Tier n Lower Balc Box/LB Row A $236 $236 n Lower Balc Rows B-H $148 $148 Fourth Tier n Upper Balc Box/UB Row A $108 $108 n Upper Balc Rows B-N $64 $64 FRIDAYS SECOND SATURDAYS FRI 8 PM SAT 8 PM Luisa Fernanda La rondine Rigoletto Roméo et Juliette Seating Section Ticket Nov 18 Jan 27 Feb 3 Apr 27 Tax-Deductible Donation with this Seat Nov 26 Feb 4 Feb 11 May 5 Total First Tier n Grand Tier Box $676 $1,000 $1,676 Orchestra Level n Prime Orchestra Rows A-J $528 $500 $1,028 n Prime Orchestra Rows K-T $528 $250 $778 n Orchestra Box $528 $250 $778 n Front Orchestra $388 $388 n Orchestra Circle $288 $288 Second Tier n Mezz Box/Mezz Row A $288 $125 $413 n Mezz Rows B-G $204 $204 Third Tier n Lower Balc Box/LB Row A $204 $204 n Lower Balc Rows B-H $112 $112 Fourth Tier n Upper Balc Box/UB Row A $84 $84 n Upper Balc Rows B-N $60 $60 TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS SUNDAYS TUE 8 PM WED 8 PM SUN 2 PM Luisa Fernanda La rondine Rigoletto Roméo et Juliette Seating Section Nov 15 Jan 24 Jan 31 Apr 24 Ticket Nov 23 Feb 1 Feb 8 May 2 Tax-Deductible Donation with this Seat Nov 20 Jan 29 Feb 5 Apr 29 Total First Tier n Grand Tier Box $500 $475 $975 Orchestra Level n Prime Orchestra Rows A-J $388 $150 $538 n Prime Orchestra Rows K-T $388 $100 $488 n Orchestra Box $388 $100 $488 n Front Orchestra $288 $288 n Orchestra Circle $236 $236 Second Tier n Mezz Box/Mezz Row A $236 $100 $336 n Mezz Rows B-G $184 $184 Third Tier n Lower Balc Box/LB Row A $184 $184 n Lower Balc Rows B-H $84 $84 Fourth Tier n Upper Balc Box/UB Row A $64 $64 n Upper Balc Rows B-N $32 $32 For a detailed seating map, go to *Prices reflect a 25% discount off single ticket prices.

13 Buy 3 operas and get 1 free Three operas in Fort Lauderdale and one opera in Miami* THURSDAYS THU 7:30 PM Luisa Fernanda Dec 1 Rigoletto Feb 16 Roméo et Juliette May 10 Seating Section Ticket Tax-Deductible Donation with this Seat NEW START TIME Total Include any performance of La rondine in Miami for an additional Orchestra Level n Prime Orchestra Rows H-S $450 $1,000 $1,450 $150 n Prime Orchestra Rows T-Z $450 $500 $950 $150 n Orchestra Box $450 $500 $950 $150 n Front Orchestra $282 $282 $94 n Upper Orchestra $201 $201 $67 n Side Rear Upper Orchestra $135 $135 $45 Mezzanine n Front Mezz/Mezz Box $282 $282 $94 n Mezzanine $180 $180 $60 n Side Rear Mezzanine $126 $126 $42 Balcony n Lower Balcony/Balc Box $105 $105 $35 n Upper Balcony $48 $48 $16 Fort Lauderdale PERFORMANCES AU-RENE THEATER Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 Southwest 5th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida F SATURDAYS SAT 8 PM Luisa Fernanda Dec 3 Rigoletto Feb 18 Roméo et Juliette May 12 Seating Section Ticket Tax-Deductible Donation with this Seat Total Include any performance of La rondine in Miami for an additional Orchestra Level n Prime Orchestra Rows H-S $450 $500 $950 $150 n Prime Orchestra Rows T-Z $450 $250 $700 $150 n Orchestra Box $450 $250 $700 $150 n Front Orchestra $282 $282 $94 n Upper Orchestra $201 $201 $67 n Side Rear Upper Orchestra $135 $135 $45 Mezzanine n Front Mezz/Mezz Box $282 $282 $94 n Mezzanine $180 $180 $60 n Side Rear Mezzanine $126 $126 $42 Balcony n Lower Balcony/Balc Box $105 $105 $35 n Upper Balcony $48 $48 $16 For a detailed seating map, go to *Prices reflect a 25% discount off single ticket prices.

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15 Why Subscribe? PRIORITY SEATING Subscribers get the best seats available, and they re yours for every performance on your series. Subscribers have the option to keep or upgrade seats when renewing each season. TICKET Flexibility If your schedule changes, you can change your tickets in advance for another performance, subject to availability. You can do this in person or mail at no charge, or by phone for a nominal fee. Save Money When you subscribe for 4 operas, you are paying for 3 operas and getting one FREE. Advanced Single Ticket Sales As a subscriber, you will have the opportunity to purchase single tickets before they go on sale to the general public, ensuring the best available seating. Lost or forgot your tickets? No problem. If you arrive without your tickets, we can give you location passes for your subscription seats. Subscribers who are donors will receive priority when seats are assigned. Join the FGO donor family by giving a tax-deductible contribution and receive benefits that will enhance your opera Order Form experience! Gifts of all sizes are appreciated. Name Address City State Zip Daytime Phone o Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts o Broward Center for the Performing Arts SEATING REQUEST* TOTAL SERIES SECTION # OF SEATS SEAT PRICE TICKET PRICE $ $ If you are subscribing to a Broward Center 4-Opera Series, please select your Miami performance date for La rondine: o Sat, Jan 21 o Tue, Jan 24 o Fri, Jan 27 o Sun, Jan 29 o Wed, Feb 1 o Sat, Feb 4 *All seating is based upon availability. If your requested seats are not available, we will assign the closest available seats. PAYMENT Check enclosed (make check payable to Florida Grand Opera) Credit card payment (check one) Handling ($5 per seat) $ Donation $ GRAND TOTAL $ Subscriber newsletter Our new Subscriber Newsletter will give you a behindthe-scenes glimpse of FGO, background on composers, artists, information on upcoming events and more! o American Express o Discover o MasterCard o Visa Card# Signature Exp. Date Flexible Payment Options Lock in your seats with as little as 25% down. Certain restrictions apply. World-Class Opera The sets, the costumes, the staging, the voices! The best reason to subscribe is that you re guaranteed to see every glorious moment and hear every magnificent note of world-class opera. GROUPS SAVE EVEN MORE! Groups of 15 or more receive even greater discounts. Online: Toll-Free: Fax: Mail: FLORIDA GRAND OPERA 8390 NW 25TH STREET MIAMI, FL Seating confirmations are sent in July. Subscribers have until August 31, 2011, to cancel their subscription. After that date all sales are final. Donations are not refundable. Casting and repertoire are subject to change. Children must be at least six years old to attend. TICKET EXCHANGES You never have to miss a performance. As a subscriber you may exchange your tickets if you cannot attend. Tickets may be exchanged up to 4 p.m. on the day of a weekday performance or 4 p.m. on Friday before a weekend performance. Tickets may not be exchanged after a performance has occurred. There is no service charge to exchange tickets by mail or in person. Subscribers may now exchange tickets by telephone for a fee of $1.75 per ticket. If tickets are exchanged for a higher-priced section (or a higher priced performance), you must pay the difference. If tickets are exchanged for a lower-priced section (or a lower-priced performance), we cannot refund the difference. As always, ticket exchanges are subject to availability. Fees subject to change. FLORIDA GRAND OPERA, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ALL GIFTS ARE DEDUCTIBLE ON CORPORATE, FOUNDATION AND INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. STATE OF FLORIDA SOLICITATION # CH3662. FLORIDA GRAND OPERA RETAINS 100% OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION.

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