ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 SEASON - Boston Lyric Opera€¦ · BOSTON LYRIC OPERA OVERVIEW: ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 | 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Michael J. Puzo VICE-CHAIR & TREASURER Wayne

ESTHER NELSON, STANFORD CALDERWOOD GENERAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | DAVID ANGUS, MUSIC DIRECTOR | JOHN CONKLIN, ARTISTIC ADVISOR

ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 SEASON

Dear Patrons,

Opera is, above all, a collaborative art form. The efforts of dozens (sometimes hundreds) of individuals—the composer, the set designer, the singer, the publicist, the technical team, and the audience member, to name just a few—combine in a furor of music, passion and sweat. When we’re doing our jobs right, we produce art. Sometimes, whether it’s by luck or alchemy or some magic combination of both, we achieve greatness.

That’s why we at Boston Lyric Opera are so proud of the achievements of our 41st Season. In 2017/18, we saw three out of four productions sell out; we exceeded our single-ticket sales goal by a stunning 31%; we launched new and strengthened existing partnerships; we ended the year with our eighth consecutive operating surplus; and we did all of this while stretching ourselves creatively and technically, reaching new artistic heights.

Our Season-opener, Tosca, delivered the grandeur of Puccini’s classic in a lavish period production at one of Boston’s architectural gems, the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre—and introduced Russian soprano Elena Stikhina in her American debut. BLO’s New Works Initiative launched with The Nefarious, Immoral but Highly Profitable Enterprise of Mr. Burke & Mr. Hare, a dark comedy of murder and morals, which garnered a 2018 International Opera Award Nomination for Best World Premiere. Our all-new production of The Threepenny Opera confronted the underbelly of capitalism with irresistible wit and introduced the work of stage director James Darrah to Boston; and finally, our rare pairing of Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti and Arias & Barcarolles, a contribution to the centenary celebration of this great artist’s life, became the most talked-about installation in town, with a set inspired by the cabaret clubs of the 1950s as the backdrop for a musically and emotionally deft portrayal of an American marriage.

Our work in the community is as vibrant as our work onstage. This Season, we deepened existing partnerships with landmark institutions such as the Boston Public Library, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Athenaeum, and embarked on new ventures, such as with the exciting music organization Castle of our Skins, which is dedicated to celebrating the music of classical black artists. We worked with dozens of teachers and shared the joy of opera with over 2,600 young people through our in-school Create Your Own Opera program as well as school and library-based opera performances.

In short, the 2017/18 Season encapsulated BLO’s charge to present the full scope of operatic works, from masterpieces of the repertory to the operas of tomorrow, and everything in between. We strive to create theatrical experiences that are timely and resonant for our community at large, as well as to carefully match each opera with a venue that will allow its music and story to take center stage. We also remain committed to finding a long-term home for Boston Lyric Opera, a thriving hub for opera and the arts that will become part of the fabric of our community, and I continue to liaise with arts and business leaders to make this a reality.

We are grateful for the support of those who walk this path alongside us: our generous Board members, our devoted donors, patrons and volunteers, our incredible artists and technicians, and every curious neighbor whom we encounter through our education and community programs. We could not do this without you.

WELCOME

Esther Nelson | Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic Director

2017/18 SEASON: BY THE NUMBERS

• 6 career advancements of rising professionals through our annual class of BLO Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists

• 78 hosted community events and programs

• 350 employment opportunities for artists and theater professionals

• 870 free Final Dress Rehearsal tickets given to high school and college students

• 8,717 engaged audience members through BLO community and education programs

• 13,124 tickets sold in the 2017/18 Season

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William Burden performs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Cover: Elena Stikhina as Tosca.

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BOSTON LYRIC OPERA OVERVIEW: ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 | 1

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR Michael J. Puzo

VICE-CHAIR & TREASURER Wayne Davis

CLERK Susan W. Jacobs

STANFORD CALDERWOOD GENERAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Esther Nelson, Ex Officio

Linda Cabot BlackWilla BodmanMiguel de BragançaAlicia CooneyAlan DynnerRobert EastmanAndrew L. Eisenberg, Esq.Thomas D. Gill, Jr.Mimi HewlettHorace H. Irvine IIAmelia Welt KatzenMaria J. Krokidas

Jeffrey E. MarshallAbigail B. MasonAnne M. MorganA. Neil PappalardoE. Lee PerryIrving H. PlotkinWilliam PoundsDavid W. ScudderSusan R. ShapiroRay StataChristopher TadgellLady Juliet Tadgell

BOARD OF OVERSEERS

CO-CHAIRS L. Joseph LoDatoSamuel Y. ParkinsonLawrence St. Clair

James AckermanSarah E. AshbyKimberly E. BalfourElizabeth BarkerEdward BellRichard M. Burnes, Jr.Ellen CabotCarol Gram DeaneAmos DeinardJoAnne DickinsonNicholas J. DiMauroJessica DonohueCatherine DunnJoseph GlenmullenAmy HunterWilliam A. HunterLouise JohnsonEllen KaplanStephen T. KunianPamela S. KunkemuellerRussell Lopez

Anita LoscalzoM. Lynne MarkusJillian McGrathJane Pisciottoli PapaBarbara Goodwin PapeschSusanne PottsCarl RosenbergCarol RubinAllison K. RyderAlex SenchakWendy ShattuckWayne SzetoFrank TempestaRichard TrantAmy TsurumiLydia Kenton WalshRobert WalshPeter J. WenderTania Zouikin

EMERITISteven P. AkinJ.P. BargerSherif A. Nada

As of June 30, 2018

ESTHER NELSON Stanford Calderwood

General & Artistic Director, since 2008

DAVID ANGUS Music Director,

since 2010

JOHN CONKLIN Artistic Advisor,

since 2009

Esther Nelson Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic DirectorDavid Angus Music DirectorJohn Conklin Artistic Advisor

ARTISTICNicholas G. Russell Director of Artistic OperationsSteven Atwater Artistic ManagerZachary Calhoun Artistic CoordinatorJulian Killough-Miller Artistic Associate

PRODUCTIONAnna B. Labykina Production & Technical DirectorAmanda Robie Production Operations ManagerAndrew M. Trego Production CoordinatorAlix Strasnick Associate Technical DirectorNathan DeMare Master CarpenterJessica Pfau Master CarpenterSamantha Layco Production Administrative AssistantJulia Noulin-Mérat Associate Producer

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONKaren T. Frost Director of Finance and AdministrationDavid J. Cullen Accounting ManagerReingard Heller Finance ManagerAngela Rowland Senior AccountantCaitlin Hayes Finance & Office CoordinatorLizabeth Malanga Executive Assistant to the Stanford Calderwoord General & Artistic Director

EXTERNAL RELATIONSEileen Nugent Williston Managing Director

Sarah B. Blume Director of Major GiftsErin Coffey Associate Director of Major GiftsCathy Emmons Director of Institutional GiftsRobin Whitney Development and Outreach ManagerNarcissa McArthur Development CoordinatorRobin Schweikart Database Administrator

Jeila Irdmusa Marketing & Communications ManagerTodd McNeel Media CoordinatorJMK PR Public Relations

Andrew J. Moreau Operations Manager & System AdministratorRebecca Kittredge Audience Services ManagerBailey Kerr Patron Services AssociateMorgan McKendry Audience Services Associate

Lacey Upton Director of Community EngagementRebecca Kirk Manager of Education ProgramsSara O’Brien Events ManagerHeather Gallagher Resident Teaching ArtistPatricia Au Resident Teaching Artist

IRN Internet Services WebsiteLeapfrog Arts Graphic Design

THE LEADERS OF BOSTON LYRIC OPERA

2017/18 SEASON STAFF OF BOSTON LYRIC OPERA

2017/18 SEASON BOARD

FY18 OPERATING REVENUES FY18 OPERATING EXPENSES

EARNED REVENUE: 23%

INDIVIDUALS: 62%

INSTITUTIONS: 8%

EVENTS: 6% PROGRAMS: 67%DEVELOPMENT: 10%

MARKETING & PROMOTION: 14%

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE: 9%

BLO ENDOWMENT13% ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

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OPERATING RESULTS | $ THOUSANDS2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Operating Revenue $7,943.2 $8,055.9 $8,443.1 $8,953.6 $8,251.5

Operating Expenses $7,801.3 $7,994.0 $8,396.4 $8,891.1 $8,222.7

% Expenses Spent on Programs 67% 66% 64% 66% 67%

Surplus $141.9 $61.9 $46.7 $62.5 $28.9

BALANCE SHEET | $ MILLIONS

TOTAL ASSETS $16.2 $20.3 $19.5 $18.8 $20.6

NET ASSETS $15.1 $19.2 $17.6 $17.3 $19.5

Fiscal years ended June 30; source: audited financial statements.

EARNED REVENUE | DETAILS2017/18 TICKETS AVERAGE HOUSE NEW SEASON SOLD CAPACITY OF RUN PATRONS

Tosca 4,905 99.6% 788

Burke & Hare 1,777 102.0% 145

Threepenny Opera 3,804 99.5% 507

Trouble in Tahiti and Arias & Barcarolles 2,821 92.8% 298

GRAND TOTALS 13,307 98.2% 1,738

Average house capacity includes complimentary tickets.

The cast of Tosca.

BLO FINANCIAL SUMMARY FISCAL YEARS 2014 – 2018


TOSCAOCT 13 – 22 | EMERSON CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE A co-production of Boston Lyric Opera & Opera Omaha

Music Giacomo Puccini Libretto Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Conductor David Stern* Stage Director Crystal Manich Set Designer Julia Noulin-MératCostume Designer Deborah NewhallLighting Designer Paul HackenmuellerSound Designer Joel T. MorainFight Director J.T. Turner* Wig & Makeup Designer Jason Allen Surtitle Designer Allison VothRehearsal Coach/Accompanist Brett Hodgdon‡Assistant Stage Directors Kristen Z. Cairns*and Matthew Haney*Stage Manager Hester Warren-Steijn

CAST in order of vocal appearance

Angelotti David Cushing‡Sacristan James MaddalenaCavaradossi Jonathan Burton*Tosca Elena Stikhina*Scarpia Daniel SutinSpoletta Jon Jurgens‡Sciarrone Vincent Turregano†Shepherdess Sara Womble†

THE NEFARIOUS, IMMORAL BUT HIGHLY PROFITABLE ENTERPRISE OF MR. BURKE & MR. HARENOV 8 – 12 | THE CYCLORAMA AT THE BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS A World Premiere commissioned by Music-Theatre Group with the support of Boston Lyric Opera

Music Julian Grant Libretto Mark Campbell

Conductor David Angus Stage Director David Schweizer Set Designer Caleb WertenbakerCostume Designer Nancy LearyLighting Designer Robert WierzelMovement Director Melinda Sullivan*Wig & Makeup Designer Jason Allen Surtitle Designer Allison VothRehearsal Coach/Accompanist Brett Hodgdon‡Assistant Stage Director Katherine Carter*Stage Manager Cynthia Hennon Marino*


Dr. Robert Knox William Burden*Dr. Ferguson David McFerrin‡William Burke Jesse BlumbergWilliam Hare Craig Colclough*Helen McDougal Michelle Trainor‡Margaret Hare Heather Gallagher‡

THE VICTIMS

Donald David Cushing‡Abigail Simpson Marie McLaughlin*James Wilson (“Daft Jamie”) Michael Slattery*Mary Paterson Emma Sorenson†Madge Docherty Antonia Tamer†

* BLO Debut† BLO Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artist‡ BLO Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artist Alumnus

From Left: Jonathan Burton as Cavaradossi and Elena Stikhina as Tosca. Craig Colclough as William Hare, Heather Gallagher as Margaret Hare, Michelle Trainor as Helen McDougal, and Jesse Blumberg as William Burke. Christopher Burchett as Macheath (standing, left) and Daniel Belcher as Tiger Brown (standing, right) lead their men in song. Vincent Turregano, Mara Bonde, and Neal Ferreira as the Trio.

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THE THREEPENNY OPERAMAR 16 – 25 | HUNTINGTON AVENUE THEATRE A new BLO production

Music Kurt Weill Libretto Bertolt Brecht

Conductor David AngusStage Director James Darrah* Set Designer Julia Noulin-MératCostume Designer Charles Neumann*Lighting Designer Pablo Santiago*Wig & Makeup Designer Jason AllenRehearsal Coach/Accompanist Brett Hodgdon‡Assistant Stage Director Anderson Nunnelly†Stage Manager Becki Smith*


Macheath, known as Mack the Knife Christopher BurchettMr. Peachum James MaddalenaMrs. Peachum Michelle Trainor‡Polly Peachum Kelly KaduceTiger Brown, Chief of Police Daniel Belcher*Lucy, his Daughter Chelsea Basler‡

THE WHORESJenny Diver Renée Tatum* Vixen Marie McCarville Whore Vera Savage‡ Old Whore Vanessa Schukis Dolly Jaime Korkos* Molly Alisa Cassola Betty Heather Gallagher‡

MACHEATH’S GANGMatt of the Mint Jesse Darden† Walt Dreary Andy Papas* Crook Finger Jack David Cushing‡ Ed Ryne Cherry*Jimmy Junior Thomas Oesterling

BEGGARSFilch Ryne Cherry | Jesse Darden, Andy Papas, Thomas Oesterling, Vera Savage, Ron Williams, David Cushing

A Policeman Ron Williams Reverend Kimball Vera Savage Policeman Smith Ryne Cherry

TROUBLE IN TAHITI AND ARIAS & BARCAROLLESMAY 11 – 20 | DCR STERITI MEMORIAL RINK A new BLO production

Music & Libretto Leonard Bernstein

Conductor David Angus Stage Director David Schweizer Set Designer Paul Tate Depoo III*Costume Designer Nancy LearyLighting Designer Jeff Adelberg*Video Designer Johnny Rogers*Movement Director Melinda SullivanSurtitle Designer Allison Voth Wig & Makeup Designer Jason Allen Dramaturg John ConklinRehearsal Coach/Accompanist Brett Hodgdon‡Assistant Stage Director Cara Consilvio*Stage Manager Hester Warren-Steijn

CASTSam Marcus DeLoachDinah Heather Johnson

TRIOMara Bonde | Neal Ferreira‡ | Vincent Turregano†

English translation by Michael Feingold. Original German text based on Elisabeth Hauptmann’s translation of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. This edition of The Threepenny Opera used by arrangement with European American Music Corporation, agent for The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Inc., and agent for the Brecht heirs.

Trouble in Tahiti performed in the reduction by Bernard Yannotta. “Oif Mayn Khas’neh (At My Wedding)” (from Arias & Barcarolles) performed in a new orchestration by David Angus. The performances presented by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Sole Agent for Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC, publisher and copyright owner.


VOLUNTEER CORPS

Jeannie AckermanJose AlbertoSharon BarryKatie BauerAllyson BennettLaima BobelisLynn BregmanJane CammackSusan CavalieriCaroline ColeMichelle ChenAnn D’AngeloKarla De GreefMarsha dePooMary DePotoFrances DriscollMarian EadLee ForgoshErin FreyAudley Fuller

Linda GeorgeMencken GrahamRachel HahnJames KargEva KargerMilling KinardEsther LableDaniel LevinRichard LecceseNancy LynnDomenico MastrototaroTerri MazzuliPatti McGovernAnne McGuireMeg MortonKameel NasrGail NeffCosmo & Jane PapaBarbara PapeschJeffrey Penta

Erica RajkovicYamel RizkNikta SabouriElizabeth SarafianAlexandra ShermanColin ShermanBarbara TrachtenbergAmy WalbaGerry WeisenbergKenneth WesthasselBeverly WigginsDebra WiessAlfred WilliamsLynn WilliamsSybil Williams

BLO 2017/18 CHORUS

SOPRANOAlisa CassolaMolly CrookedacreLaura EthingtonKirsten HartAbigail KrawczynskaMarie McCarvilleAbigail SmithAntonia TamerDana VargaSara Womble

ALTOBritt BrownHeather GallagherFelicia GavilanesJaime KorkosJazimina MacNeilVera SavageStephanie ScarcellaVanessa SchukisSara Beth SheltonEmma Sorenson

TENOREthan BremnerKevin CourtemancheJesse DardenFrank LevarChris MaherThomas OesterlingFred Van Ness

BASSScott BallantineJorgeandres CamargoRyne CherryJunhan ChoiJonathan ColeDavid CushingTaylor HornerPatrick McNallyAndy PapasRon Williams

ACTORS & SUPERNUMERARIESTim DaughtersKurt HakanssonDomenico MastrototaroJ.T. TurnerJoseph Yonaitis

VOICES BOSTONSteven Lipsitt Artistic DirectorSuvi CarlileIolanthe DemosAntonia DuffieldGeorgina HarringtonDavid HermansonMiles LutherTia PerchevaCharlie PerdueLouisa RossanoNoah SchlondorffNatalie TulipaniJoaquim Viana

BLO 2017/18 ORCHESTRA

VIOLIN ISandra Kott,

Concert MasterColin DavisJodi HagenPeter HanlyRoksana SudolPattison StoryStacey AldenLena WongCynthia CummingsSasha Callahan

VIOLIN IIAnnie Rabbat Principal Heidi Braun-HillTera GorsettRohan GregoryMelanie Auclair FortierRobert CurtisSusan CarraiMaynard Goldman

VIOLAKenneth Stalberg Principal David FeltnerAbigail CrossDonna JeromeDon KrishnaswamiJean Haig

CELLOAron ZelkowiczMelanie DyballJan Pfeiffer-RiosSteven Laven

BASSRobert Lynam Principal Barry BoettgerKevin Green

FLUTELinda Toote PrincipalIva MilchLisa HennessyAllison ParramoreRoderick Ferland

OBOENancy Dimock PrincipalLynda JacquinMary Cicconetti

CLARINETJan Halloran Principal Steven JacksonKaren Heninger

BASSOONElah Grandel Sally MerrimanMargaret PhillipsGregory Newton

FRENCH HORNWhitacre Hill Dirk HillyerJosh MichalIris Rosenstein

TRUMPETBruce Hall PrincipalJesse LevineGreg WhitakerTerry Everson

TROMBONERobert Couture Principal Hans BohnAlexei DoohovskoyJohn FaietaGregory Spiridopoulos

CIMBASSODonald Rankin Principal

BANJO/GUITAR/HAWAIIAN GUITAR/MANDOLINWilliam Buonocore

TIMPANIJeffrey Fischer Principal

PERCUSSIONRichard Flanagan Principal John TanzerWilliam Manley

PIANO/CELESTE/ORGANBrett HodgdonDavid Angus

ACCORDIONKatherine Matasy

HARPIna Zdorovetchi Principal

MUSIC LIBRARIAN Kate Ellingson

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGERMaynard Goldman

Bold Name indicates tenured orchestra member

BLO CHORUS 2017/18Michelle Alexander Chorusmaster

PRODUCTION CREW

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERSJulie Marie LangevinMelanie Bacaling

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTSBruno Baker Marisa Brink

The Artists and Stage Managers employed on these productions are members of the American Guild of Musical Artists. All musicians are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

The scenic, costume, and lighting designers are members of United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). Stagehands are represented by Local #11 of IATSE.

Boston Lyric Opera is a member of OPERA America, the national service organization for opera in the U.S. and Canada.

UNIONS


NEW WORKS INITIATIVE

In the 2009/10 Season, BLO launched Opera Annex, a series that explores rarely-performed repertoire and builds curiosity for the art form through immersive,

unique opera-going experiences. Today, BLO’s New Works Initiative has grown out of Opera Annex, and is dedicated to the development and support of new and developing pieces of opera-theatre from today’s leading composers, librettists, and artists. This Season marked a milestone for the Company: BLO’s first full-length World Premiere, The Nefarious, Immoral but Highly Profitable Enterprise of Mr. Burke & Mr. Hare, which earned a 2018 International Opera Award Nomination for Best World Premiere.

TIMELINE OF BLO COMMISSIONS1987 | BLO produced the first entirely computer-assisted opera ever, entitled Countdown.

1988 | BLO developed and presented portions of The Wife of Martin Guerre, with music by Roger Ames and libretto by Laura Harrington, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; the work developed further and eventually premiered as a musical at the Hartford Stage in CT.

1992 | BLO and Boston Music Theatre Project collaborated to present scenes from Elmer Gantry, by Robert Aldridge and Herschel Garfein. The work eventually premiered in full at Nashville Opera in 2007.

2011 | Richard Beaudoin’s prologue The After Image was created in response to—and staged in conjunction with—Viktor Ullmann and Peter Kein’s The Emperor of Atlantis.

2013 | James MacMillan’s acclaimed work Clemency, co-commissioned along with The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Scottish Opera, and Britten Sinfonia, premiered at BLO, and was later released on the BIS label.

2013 | BLO commissioned a chamber version of Jack Beeson’s 1965 opera, Lizzie Borden.

2017 | BLO staged its first full-length World Premiere: The Nefarious, Immoral but Highly Profitable Enterprise of Mr. Burke & Mr. Hare by Julian Grant and Mark Campbell, commissioned by Music-Theatre Group with the support of BLO.

2018 | The Company’s first full-length solo commission will have its World Premiere in November: Schoenberg in Hollywood by Tod Machover and Simon Robson, based on a scenario by Braham Murray.

Emma Sorenson Mezzo-Soprano

Vincent Turregano Baritone

Antonia TamerSoprano

Sara WombleSoprano

Anderson NunnelleyDirector

Jesse Darden Tenor

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BOSTON LYRIC OPERA JANE AND STEVEN AKIN EMERGING ARTISTS

BLO recognizes that the next generation of opera stars needs to be nurtured in order to flourish, and that the future of the art form depends on their success. BLO has proudly expanded the opportunities we provide to Emerging Artists to include role and audition preparation with BLO’s Music Director, David Angus, and BLO coaches; career guidance from Esther Nelson, the Stanford Calderwood General & Artistic Director, and other leaders in the field; paid performance opportunities at BLO events; and much more.

2017/18 EMERGING ARTISTS

NEW WORKS & EMERGING ARTISTS: SHAPING OPERA IN THE 21ST CENTURY


YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS

CREATE YOUR OWN OPERA PARTNERSHIP | 15 World Premiere original classroom operas were created this year in 10 schools across the greater Boston area—bringing 644 students into the process of writing, composing, and performing original works.

HANSEL AND GRETEL | Nearly 2,000 students were introduced to opera by BLO artists who presented an experiential, abridged version of Humperdinck’s classic fairytale opera at schools and public libraries.

EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | BLO held its 7TH annual week-long Teacher Professional Development Intensive in August 2017. This year, we launched a unique practicum that involved students from VOICES Boston in afternoon sessions, giving educators an immediate opportunity to apply their new skills with youth participants.

UNIQUE & CUSTOMIZED PARTNERSHIPS | BLO completed its third year of partnership with Boston Arts Academy Vocal Music Department, supporting students through direct service lessons by BLO Teaching Artists, as well as opportunities to engage in BLO’s professional rehearsal, production, and performance process.

VOICES BOSTON | BLO Education expanded its partnership with the children’s choir VOICES Boston, co-producing two weekend workshops for middle school and high school youth.

2017/18BRINGING OPERA TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT GREATER BOSTONThe mission of BLO’s Community Engagement department is to provide equitable access to quality arts experiences in the field of opera to its community. BLO accomplishes this goal by offering programs, events, and initiatives designed to appeal to multiple levels of opera and arts knowledge, to stimulate a variety of learning and engagement styles, and to connect with a broad range of ages, cultural heritages and identities, and socio-economic levels. Our core value is that opera is for everyone.

Left, top: Third grade students from Jackson-Mann K-8 School in Allston perform their original opera, Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan based on the children’s book by Jeanette Winter. Center: Fourth grade students from Joseph Lee K-8 School in Dorchester perform an original version of the Snow White tale, entitled Snow Black. Bottom: Third grade students from Jackson-Mann perform an original opera based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

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COMMUNITY & ADULT PROGRAMS

SIGNATURE SERIES | BLO’s thought-provoking Signature Series explored the intersection of visual arts, film, drama, literature, and opera through partnership events with the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Athenæum, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and Brandeis University.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | A cornerstone of its community programming, BLO held two Opera Nights at the BPL, focusing on the works in our Season. BLO also joined the BPL’s popular Concerts in the Courtyard summer series, and partnered with the BPL system to host three concerts in collaboration with Castle of our Skins (below).

CASTLE OF OUR SKINS | BLO piloted a new partnership with Castle of our Skins, a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. Through our collaboration, Crossing the Line to Freedom: A Musical Narrative, 444 audience members in 3 Boston neighborhoods celebrated critical stories in black history through music and spoken word.

CODA MAGAZINE AND DRAMATURGY | The Community Engagement department takes the lead in researching, developing, writing, and engaging freelance experts on a range of operatic topics for articles in print and online, including the BLO Blog, “In the Wings,” Student Study Guides, and our twice-yearly magazine, Coda.

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY THE NUMBERS

• 8,717 Community members, students, and educators were engaged in community events and programming throughout the 2017/18—an increase from our 2016/17 40th Anniversary Season!

• 1,693 High school and university students requested FREE passes to Final Dress Rehearsals of BLO productions.

• 135 Teaching hours were delivered in Boston-area classrooms by BLO teaching artists.

• 644 Students participated in an opera creation process—representing a growth of 67% compared to 2016/17.

Right, top: Trouble in Tahiti Trio members Vincent Turregano and Mara Bonde engage in an audience talkback led by Lacey Upton, Director of Community Engagement. Center: Actor Adobuere Ebiama performs in Crossing the Line to Freedom at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Bottom: Soprano Sara Womble portrays the 19th-century icon Jenny Lind, while actor Will LeBow as P.T. Barnum looks on, at a BLO Signature Series event at the Museum of Fine Arts.

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BUILDING OPERA’S AUDIENCES OF TOMORROWFor an opera company to thrive over the course of four decades, being in tune with ongoing trends and the constantly changing digital landscape is crucial. Boston Lyric Opera has established itself as a lead player in the space where the opera world and the digital world collide.

HYPE TEAMThe Company has a strong and growing Tweet Seat campaign, that generated national coverage including The Wall Street Journal, in which invited

theatergoers are encouraged to live tweet during dress rehearsals. BLO has since opened up this initiative to Facebook and Instagram users, allowing selected guests to take and post photos during dress rehearsals. Thus, the formerly named Tweet Squad rebranded to Hype Team and includes more social media platforms.

PRIMAPRIMA is BLO’s social community for young professional arts enthusiasts. PRIMA Members receive unique opportunities to get closer to opera,

such as prime seating, educational opportunities, and social invitations. PRIMA patrons also receive special pricing for tickets, subscriptions, and Opening Night After Parties.

Above: The 2017 PRIMA After Party Committee. Left: BLO’s Tweet Squad becomes the Hype Team.

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CRESCENDO ($100,000+)Anonymous (2)Jane & Steven AkinLinda Cabot Black*§Willa & Taylor Bodman*†Wayne Davis & Ann Merrifield*†Jody & Tom Gill*†Jane & Jeffrey Marshall*The Montrone FamilyMr. & Mrs. E. Lee Perry*†William & Helen Pounds*†David & Marie Louise Scudder*†§

We are honored to recognize our donors who generously support the mission of Boston Lyric Opera to build curiosity, enthusiasm, and support for opera by creating musically and theatrically compelling productions, events, and educational resources for our community and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the following contributions made to BLO between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

• FRIENDS OF BLO | The largest community of supporters of Boston Lyric Opera. Members enjoy exclusive opportunities to explore opera and engage with others who share their passion through benefits such as invitations to Deconstructing Opera Salons, backstage tours, final dress rehearsals and more.

• ORFEO SOCIETY | Members gain behind-the-scenes access to BLO Artists and Creative Team members, while providing direct support to bring opera to our stages and communities.

• THE GOLDOVSKY SOCIETY | Membership is given in recognition of those who have made a provision in a will, living trust, deferred gift plan, or retirement plan that will benefit BLO.

For more information or to become a member, please call Sarah B. Blume at 617.542.4912 x2280.

ALLEGRO ($10,000 - $24,999)

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Boston Foundation

Mrs. Edmund Cabot

Ms. Ellen Cabot*

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy & Jessica Donohue*

Ms. Catherine Dunn*

Lawrence & Atsuko Fish

Mr. Kenneth Freed

Horace H. Irvine II*§

Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Johnson

Ellen & Robert Kaplan*†§

Ms. Amelia Katzen*†

Joe & Pam LoDato*§

Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Anita Loscalzo*

MEDITECH

Esther Nelson & Bernd Ulken

OPERA America

John & Susanne Potts*

Allison K. Ryder & David B. Jones*

Schwab Charitable Fund

Larry & Beverly St. Clair*

State Street Corporation

Susan A. Babson Opera Fund for Emerging Artists

Gregory E. Moore & Wynne W. Szeto*

Lady Juliet & Dr. Christopher Tadgell*

John H. Deknatel & Carol M. Taylor

Peter Wender*§

Lynn Dale & Frank Wisneski

Ms. Tania Zouikin*§

ADAGIO ($5,000 - $9,999)Anonymous (2)Sam & Nancy AltschulerThe Amphion FoundationSarah E. Ashby*Ms. Kimberly E. Balfour*Be Our Guest, Inc.Ms. Ann Beha & Mr. Robert A. RadloffThe Bell Family, in memory of Dr. Peggy Bell*Carolyn Bitetti & T. Christopher DonnellyBPS Arts Expansion Fund at EdVestorsMs. Jane Carr & Mr. Andrew HertigCorning Incorporated FoundationDr. Amos Deinard*Mr. Eijmberts & Mr. TingaKathryn G. Freed§, in memory of Dean & Patti FreedLise Olney & Tim FulhamDr. Alfred Goldberg & Dr. Joan GoldbergNick & Marjorie GrevilleKathy & Ron GrovesGraham & Ann GundHarold Alfond FoundationEmily C. HoodAmy Hunter & Steven Maguire*§William A. Hunter & Barbara Brodlee Hunter*Ms. Louise Johnson*Stephen Kunian*Drs. Lynne & Sidney LevitskyKaren LevyAndrew Sherman & Russ Lopez*§Ms. M. Lynne Markus*§

DONOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Judith K. Marquis & Keith F. NelsonJillian C. McGrath*Karen E. McShane, MDMr. & Mrs. John O’BrienMr. & Mrs. Richard Olney IIIBarbara Goodwin Papesch*Dr. Kurt D. Gress & Mr. Samuel Y. Parkinson*Suzanne & Peter Read§Stephen & Geraldine RicciMr. Carl Rosenberg*Ms. Carol Rubin*Rumena & Alex Senchak*Mr. Jan Steenbrugge & Ms. Young-Shin ChoiMr. & Mrs. Frank Tempesta*Mr. Richard Trant*Sandra A. Urie & Frank F. HerronJeannie Ackerman Curhan & Joseph C. Williams

GRAZIOSO ($3,000 - $4,999)AnonymousAdvanced Lighting and Production Services, Inc.Michael Barza & Judith RobinsonDrs. Susan E. Bennett & Gerald B. PierRonald & Ellen BrownMr. Arthur BucklandNancy & Laury CoolidgeDr. Nicholas J. DiMauro*Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Ron Feinstein

Wendy Shattuck & Sam Plimpton*Mr. & Mrs. Ray Stata*Miss Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation

VIVACE ($50,000 - $99,999)Timothy BlodgettNonnie & Rick Burnes*†Gerard & Sherryl CohenConstangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLPAlicia Cooney*§Miguel & Suki de Bragança*

Susan W. Jacobs*†Pamela S. Kunkemueller*§Abigail B. Mason*§Mattina R. Proctor FoundationMr. & Mrs. A. Neil Pappalardo*Mr. & Mrs. Michael Puzo*†§

PRESTO ($25,000 - $49,999)Anonymous (2)Katie & Paul ButtenwieserCabot Family Charitable TrustAlan & Lisa Dynner*§

Robert & Susan‡ Eastman*†§Fidelity Charitable Gift FundKaren Johansen & Gardner HendrieMimi Hewlett*§Mr. & Mrs. Amos B. Hostetter, Jr.Maria Krokidas & Bruce Bullen*Massachusetts Cultural CouncilAnne M. Morgan*†National Endowment for the ArtsJanet & Irv Plotkin*†Susan & Dennis Shapiro*Dr. Robert Walsh & Lydia Kenton Walsh*

Mr. & Mrs. Dozier GardnerMr. Joseph HammerMr. & Mrs. Morton HoffmanDr. Kathleen Hull & Ernest JacobDr. Maydee G. Lande, in memory of her fatherMr. Louis Lévy, In memory of Joce Ledeuil*Richard & Nadine LindzenMAX Ultimate FoodShari & Christopher NoeD. Cosmo & Jane P. Papa*Dr. & Mrs. John William Poduska, Sr.William & Lia PoorvuMelinda & James RabbDeborah Rose & Dr. Noel RoseDr. Jordan S. Ruboy Charitable Fund‡§Dr. & Mrs. R. Michael ScottMr. & Mrs. Jeremiah ShafirDavid Shukis & Susan BlairLise & Myles StriarTee Taggart & Jack TurnerMr. Thaemert & Mr. GokeyMs. Amy Tsurumi*UBS Financial Services, Inc.Tanya & David Virnelli

PRODUCER ($1,500 - $2,999)AnonymousAlliance Bernstein Matching Gift ProgramAnchor Capital AdvisorsJohn & Molly BeardBessie Pappas Charitable Foundation, Inc.

BG Events & CateringMr. & Mrs. Kenyon C. Bolton IIIBoston Cultural CouncilMs. Kathleen BoyceMr. & Mrs. John CabotJudge & Mrs. Levin H. CampbellMarjorie B. & Martin CohnMs. Jennifer EckertAndrew L. Eisenberg*Dr. David Golan & Dr. Laura GreenMark Kritzman & Elizabeth GormanMrs. Charles HoodDoris & Howard HunterMr. & Mrs. C. Bruce Johnstone, in honor of

Steve & Jane AkinEva R. Karger§Mr. Edward J. Leary†Mallory PortraitsMary & Sherif Nada§Mr. Carl R. Nold & Ms. Vicky KruckebergRobert & Carolyn OsteenMr. & Mrs. Richard S. Perkins, Jr.Max & Meredith RussellMr. & Mrs. Lionel SpiroState Street FoundationMr. John Whittlesey

PARTNER ($500 - $1,499)Anonymous (3)A.V. Presentations, Inc.Abby LanePatricia Arroyo, PhDMr. Richard L. BabsonMr. & Mrs. Dana BartholomewBenefit CosmeticsMr. Clark BernardLeonard & Jane BernsteinMK BertelliMs. Petrina BiondoMs. Sophie Cabot BlackDr. Paul Bleicher & Dr. Julia GreensteinDorothy & Hale BradtEd & Amy BrakemanPeter Braun & Diane Katzenberg BraunJohn & Irene BriedisPam & Lee BrombergThomas Burger & Andree RobertSamuel & Claire CabotTimothy & Sara CabotSusan Cavalieri, in memory of

Eurydice CavalieriMs. Mei Po CheungRachel & Thomas ClaflinMs. Nina CohenMr. Eugene CoxRita CukerGene & Lloyd DahmenMr. Terry O. DecimaJanice Mancini Del Sesto§, in memory of

Susan D. EastmanMr. James DeVeerMr. Lawrence M. DevitoLaura Dike & Vaughn MillerFleur EventsRADM & Mrs. S. David FrostMr. Edward N. GadsbyMrs. G. Peabody Gardner, in honor of

Mr. & Mrs. E Lee Perry

GE FoundationMr. Clayton GeigerLucretia GieseMr. Walter GilbertDr. & Mrs. William E. GoldbergPaul GoldenMark Goodman & Jennifer Cope GoodmanGoogle, Inc.Ms. Sandra Steele & Mr. Paul GreenfieldMr. Stephen Grubaugh & Ms. Carol McGeehanAnne & Neil HarperMs. Bette Ann HarrisMr. & Mrs. John Henn†Dr. Robert HenryMr. Joseph M. HerlihyArthur & Eloise HodgesDavid Hoffman & Deborah FriedmanRobert & Stephanie HoodMr. Henry B. Hoover, Jr.Fred HoppinMr. Ted & the Rev. Canon Cynthia P. HubbardMr. Stanley KellerMr. John Michael KennedyMilling KinardDr. David Korn & Carol SchemanMs. Yuriko Kuwabara & Dr. Sunny DzikPam LassiterMr. & Mrs. Boardman LloydTod Machover & June KinoshitaPeter MadsenMr. Joseph MariMr. Domenico Mastrototaro§Dr. Edward McCallMary & Michael McConnellKate MeanyMs. Virginia MeanyMs. Amy MerrillMs. Jo Frances MeyerMr. Adam G. NeillyMelissa & David NortonProf. Suzanne P. OgdenJack Osgood§Finley & Patricia PerryPamela E. Pinsky Memorial at the Silicon Valley Community FoundationMr. & Mrs. James PostMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Ute PrevostDr. & Mrs. Edward RobertsSimon Rosenthal & Nouri NewmanSebastian’sJoAnne & Joel ShapiroLisa G. ShawSayre SheldonMs. Elizabeth SluderSouth Shore ConservatoryMr. John Stevens & Ms. Virginia McIntyreMs. Beth SullivanSusan A. & Donald P. Babson Charitable FoundationMs. Roberta Sydney & Mr. Jordan RichMr. Andrew SzentgyorgyiEdward H. Tate IIDiane C. TillotsonMichael TomichDr. Ed Tronick

Mrs. Wat TylerMr. Konstantin Tyurin & Ms. Kirstin IlseVirginia Wellington Cabot FoundationMr. & Mrs. Walter H. WeldLeonce WeltMr. & Mrs. Jonathan WinthropMs. Mary WolfsonMr. David WoodMr. & Ms. Douglas WoodlockMr. & Mrs. Robert WulffDr. Ioannis Yannas

CONTRIBUTOR ($250 - $499)Anonymous (3)Above SummitMr. William AikmanMr. Peter Ambler & Ms. Lindsay MillerMr. Bernard AserkoffMarc & Carol BardMr. John Barstow & Ms. Eugenia WareDr. & Mrs. Martin BeckerJohn BelchersThe Benevity Community Impact FundMs. Andrea Benoit & Mr. Michael ParsonsNina & Donald BerkMs. Elizabeth BjorkmanMs. Christine BradtMr. Nick BreitsteinMs. Sally T. BrewsterMr. Robert G. BriggsMs. Katherine CainMs. Mary ChamberlainMs. Elisabeth ClarkCary Coen, in honor of Gerry & Sherri CohenPaul Cravedi, in memory of Anna CravediJames F. Crowley, Jr.Mr. Paul CurtisMs. Deborah Black DavisMr. Mark DonohoeMs. Catharine-Mary DonovanWillis & Zach Durant-EmmonsBill & Susan ElsbreeMr. Martin ElvisAndrew & Karen EpsteinMr. Bruce FeibelMr. & Mrs. Glenn L. FencerMr. William FregosiSarah Gallivan & Gopal KadagathurMr. James GlazierDr. Philip L. Goldsmith & Melissa BoshcoDr. Donald Peter GoldsteinPamela & Alan GoodmanLaurie Gould & Stephen AnsolabehereHair Sessions Inc.Sylvia HammerMr. & Mrs. James J. HarperMr. John HauserMs. Leni HerzogMr. C. Anthony Broh & Ms. Jennifer HochschildMr. Thomas HotalingInvestment Technology GroupElizabeth V. Foote & Howell E. JacksonMs. Ann JohnsonLeslie KaelblingRobert Kauffman & Susan PorterThomas & Cynthia Kazior

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. KlivansMr. Ricardo LewitusMs. Kristine Maultsby & Mr. Keith LongProfessor Deidre LynchProf. Lucy D. ManuelianDr. Nicholas & Mrs. Charlotte MastroianniMr. Arthur MattuckJames & Caroline McCloyMr. & Mrs. Kilmer McCullyMargaret McDormand, in memory of Anna Elizabeth McDormandMs. Karen MetcalfMr. Scott Minick, in honor of Karen FrostMs. Anne MorrisDr. Carol NadelsonCuriosity FoundationMs. Rebecca NemserMs. Clare Nosowitz & Mr. Damien ValentineMr. William PananosPEAK Event ServicesEric & Jane PhilippiEnid Ricardo Quiñones & Wendy Blackfield QuiñonesMr. Jack ReynoldsBarbara Robinson, in honor of Horace Irvine, IIMark & Lori RouxJohn & Ruth ScheyMrs. Richard SchmidtStephen & Peg SenturiaVarda & Dr. Israel ShakedDr. George L. SigalosMr. Richard W. SmithMr. Harold StahlerMr. & Ms. Matthew StewartMr. Ronald StoiaMs. Joan SuitMarcos & Faith SzydloJohn & Mary TarvinMs. Ann TeixeiraErnst & Toinette ter HaarMs. Antra ThrasherAmy & Matthew TorreyLinda & Harvey WeinerMr. & Mrs. Jerome WeinsteinMr. Jerry Wheelock & Elizabeth WoodMr. Stephen WohlerAnne WoolieverAlbert & Judith Zabin

SUPPORTER ($100 - $249)Anonymous (15)Mr. Ernest Acheson, Jr.Mrs. Daryl B. Adams, in memory of Susan D. EastmanAlice Adler & Edward GinsbergSusan Alexander & Jim GammillMrs. Betty AllenDonald A. Antonioli & Robert H. GoepfertHenry & Diana AsherJoseph & Janet AucoinMs. Kay Barned-SmithPaula Jacobs & Howard BealeDr. & Mrs. Robert M. BeazleyDr. & Mrs. Allen BerlinerBeverly Flight CenterDr. & Mrs. Stuart R. Bless


Board Member *Lyric Circle Member †Goldovsky Society Member §Deceased ‡

Mrs. Cynthia BradleyMs. Janet BueckerCabot Performing Arts CenterMr. Mark CampbellMr. Claude CanizaresDerek ChilversDr. Sung ChoiMs. Catherine ClancyMr. Thomas CooperMr. Donald CoppockMr. Robert Coren & Mr. John W. GintellMs. Janice Corkin Rudolf &

Mr. John EmeryMr. Nicholas DanforthDave Poutre Fine FramingMr. William DeWittRobert DoaneMs. Janice A. DolanMs. Claire DondisMr. John DouhanMs. Joanne A. DreherMrs. Dana Dumezich, in memory of

Susan D. EastmanMr. Michael EgholmEugene GalleriesExclusive Jewels GalleryMr. Martin FantozziMr. Lloyd FillionMr. George FleshMichael S. Flier & David E. TruebloodKatherine & Richard FloydMr. Benjamin Forkner, in honor of

Thomas D. Gill, Jr.Ms. Constance FranciosiMr. Walter FreibergMrs. Ann Marie FrettsMrs. Laurena GatlinMr. David GaynorJanet & David GieleRuth GoldenMs. Elizabeth GoodfellowFrank & Willie Gorke, in memory of

Susan D. EastmanEdward Gross & Margaret ReidMs. Joan P. Gulovsen

Newell & Betty Hale Fund of Greater WorcesterMr. Daniel HalstonMs. Christine G. HannonDr. & Mrs. Bernhard HeersinkPauline Ho BynumMarc & Madeleine HolzerDr. Chi-Ting HuangMs. Janet HunkelMr. David N. Hunt, PhDMr. Emil IantchevAkira IriyeMs. Janet JankowiakProf. & Mrs. John JoannopoulosMr. Erik JohnsonElinore C. Kagan & Herbert M. KaganAnne & Charles KellyMs. Anne KellyThe Kitchen At Boston Public MarketJonathan & Deborah KolbMr. William KrugerMr. Robert Kruszyna, in memory of Harriet G. KruszynaDr. & Mrs. John KubertDr. & Mrs. Ira LableMr. William B. LaFranceTerry & Jonathan LaneMr. Thomas LawrenceKen & Lisa Lewis, in memory of Susan D. EastmanMs. Judy LiebermanLaurence & Maryel LockeMr. Merrill MackQuinn MacKenzieBarbara P. MaddenMr. Charles MaierMr. Kenneth MaillarPeter & Gail MarcusJudy MasonMs. Edith Mathiowitz, in honor of Joseph SuzinMs. Deena MatowikMs. Janet McAllisterMs. Evelyn McFaddenMs. Patricia McGovern

Sylvia & Ralph MemoloMr. Frederick MeyerMr. Stephan MillerMs. Dolores MitchellAlec & Donna MorganDaniel & Mayo MorganMs. Linda MorganDr. Phyllis MoriartyMr. Michael F. MurphyMs. Eileen MurrayMs. Mary MutschlerMr. Fred NagleMr. Raymond NiedBill Nigreen & Kathleen McDermottNancy NitikmanMs. Diane OtaDr. Eileen OuelletteOuimillieMr. Eugene PapaMr. Mark Pasternack & Ms. Judy MeyersPatricia PatricelliMs. Marie Pereto-HedinMr. & Mrs. Roy & Jean PerkinsonMr. Paul PhillippsMs. Elana & Daniel PierkowskiJohn & Elaine PisciottoliMr. Gene PokornyMs. Deborah A. PoppelAnne & Francois PouletThomas & Elena PowersMs. Emerzette J. RandMr. & Mrs. Tom RapoportMr. John ReedMr. & Mrs. Thomas RemingtonMalcolm & Mona Roberts, in honor of Clara H. JonesS. Robertson, in memory of Jim CondonMr. Allan RodgersSherry & William Rogers Family Fund of the Essex County Community FoundationDaniel Romanow & Andrew ZelermyerMs. Patricia RosenblattMs. B. Jean RosielloBeth Roussel

Mr. & Mrs. Pasquale Rullo, in memory of Carmine RulloMs. Renee SackMr. Frank SantangeloRob Saper & Ruth Paris, in memory of Eileen L. SaperMs. Diane SavareseMr. Michael SchaeferMs. Amy SchenkeinPeter SchmidtDr. & Mrs. Arthur SchneiderRobin SchweikartMr. Peter SchweizerMs. Catherine ScottStephen A. Sheldahl, in memory of Susan D. EastmanMichael SkatrudMr. Steve SmithMr. Joel SteinR. S. SteinbergMr. Scott StewartMr. Paul F. StigaCaroline & Alan StroutMr. Frederick G. TilleyRobert & Sarah TooleMr. & Mrs. David TrevvettTwentieth CenturyMs. Martha UlkenAndrea UrbanJanet & Henry VaillantMr. Robert VolanteLeslie WarshawMs. Denise WernikoffMr. Throop Wilder & Ms. Deborah WeisgallMrs. Barbara WolfendenDr. & Mrs. Stephen WrightElizabeth Wylde & Lance DraneMs. Isabel C. Yoder

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Boston Lyric Opera’s programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT DURING THE 2017/18 SEASON.

PRAISE FOR THE 2017/18 SEASONTOSCA | “A sold-out, well-sung, and boisterously received performance…one of the most robust BLO opening nights I can recall.…The gifted young Russian soprano Elena Stikhina’s voice has unusual allure…a combination of glow and penetration, lightness and strength, at times floating above the orchestra, at times slicing through it.” | BOSTON GLOBE

BURKE & HARE | “Boston Lyric Opera’s most inventive and beautifully constructed new work in years….A large dramatic score…a witty, thoughtful libretto [with] a fascinating narrative and scathing lyrics…David Angus’s excellent chamber orchestra projected many beautiful motives and melodies that slowly deconstruct, dissolve, and float apart.” | BOSTON MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER

THE THREEPENNY OPERA | “An excellent cast of young, singing actors who brought off to perfection the music, the dialogue and the comedy.” | EDGE BOSTON

TROUBLE IN TAHITI and ARIAS & BARCAROLLES | “Breathtakingly fabulous!… A smashing environment including all the supper club accoutrements one could possibly have anticipated. The singers are nothing short of spectacular…easily up to the demands of Bernstein’s intricate musicianship… It just simply doesn’t get any better than this.” | SOUTH SHORE CRITIC

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: CASTLE OF OUR SKINS | “All of the performers rose to the occasion, but the cast of female performers stole the scene with their authentic, lyrical and informational expressions of truth. The music...had been meticulously researched...[the] narrative was powerful, simple, and poignant.” | THE BLACK COMPOSER SPEAKS | FACEBOOK

ON TWITTER | “Once again @BOSTLYRICOPERA pushes the boundaries of exciting and new opera installations—embracing new partnerships, new technology, and being really intentional about meaningful community outreach and accessibility.” | JACKIEZ GONZALEZ | @MMM_JACKIEZ

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ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 SEASON - Boston Lyric Opera€¦ · BOSTON LYRIC OPERA OVERVIEW: ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 | 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Michael J. Puzo VICE-CHAIR & TREASURER Wayne