Performances“Emotionally rich.”—Sacramento Bee, Edward Ortiz Sacramento Opera 2011 - 2012 Season
Sacramento Opera / Sacramento Philharmonic Double-Bill 
Michael Morgan, conductor  David Bartholomew, stage director  Roy Cornelius Smith, Canio 
Shana Blake Hill, Nedda  Zachary Gordin, Silvio  Igor Vieira, Tonio  Daniel Ebbers, Beppe November 19 (8 pm) & 20 (2 pm), 2011 Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L St. Sacramento, CA 95814 Conducted by Michael Morgan with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sacramento Opera Chorus The first half of the program will showcase the Sacramento Philharmonic in works influenced by the lyric stage. In the second half, stage and life collide violently in a “play within a play.” An itinerant commedia dell’arte theater troupe is preparing for a comedy about a man, his wife and her lover, mirrored by a deadly real-life drama that ensues off stage. Allegedly based on a real incident, the show is dramatic and emotionally intense. Leoncavallo underscores the action with lush and expansive orchestral music, tuneful choruses, and one of the most heart-wrenching songs in the operatic repertory - “Vesti la giubba.” Single Tickets: $28, $47, $63, $78, $100 *ESP Tickets: $21, $38, $53, $68, $90 RIGOLETTO By Giuseppe Verdi 
Timm Rolek, conductor  Chuck Hudson, stage director  David Small, Rigoletto 
Katrina Thurman, Gilda  Scott Ramsay, The Duke of Mantua  Andrew Gangestad, Sparafucile  Buffy Baggott, Maddalena February 24 (8 pm) & 26 (2 pm), 2012 Sacramento Community Center Theater 1301 L St. Sacramento, CA 95814 Conducted by Timm Rolek with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sacramento Opera Chorus A concise, taut, and psychologically disturbing drama about a “corrupted clown who belittles the misfortune of others, keeps his beloved daughter Gilda under lock and key, and takes out a contract on his employer who has designs on Gilda.” (LA Times) The show concludes with a twist that is as shocking as it is horrifying. Rigoletto is one of Verdi’s greatest works and is filled with an unforgettable array of remarkable tunes. This opera is a great introduction to the art form and beloved by seasoned patrons. Single Tickets: $36, $55, $69, $83, $117*ESP Tickets: $27, $44, $59, $73, $104 ADDED ATTRACTION OPERA AT THE CATHEDRAL 
Carrie Hennessey  Julie Anne Miller Zachary Gordin Igor Vieira Scott Ramsay Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 11th & K Streets Sacramento, CA 95814 Set in the historic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the evening will feature the “Best of the Best” from the most popular operas voted on by our patrons. Surrounded by murals inspired by Giotto and Perugino and European influenced architecture, audiences will be treated to opera selections performed by some of the great talent that will be appearing during the 2011-2012 season. It will also be an opportunity for opera audiences to meet the Sacramento Philharmonic’s Music Director, Michael Morgan, who will facilitate the evening’s festivities. Piano accompaniment will be provided by Mr. John Cozza. What better way to spend an October evening in Sacramento. Single Ticket, General Admission: $25 *ESP Ticket: $22 (specially reserved section) *Exclusive Subscriber Price Use your ESP today. Become a Subscriber! Call: 916-737-1000 for more information.
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