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THE UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Pittsburgh Ballet TheatrePATRICIA WILDE
Artistic Director
JANET POPELESKI TAMAR RACHELLE
Brian Bloomquist
Paul Abrahamson Holly Baroway Joseph Briggs James Cameron Erik Cederlund Nanci Crowley Jennifer Davis Lisette Fernandez Theresa Goetz Raymond Julian
Apprentices: Margaret
Laura Desiree
Jay Kirk Alma Lleras Jeff Lyons Kristen Manning Lona Misserian Barbara Nagel Alexander Nagiba Louis Navarrete Carlton Paynter
MIGUEL CAMPANERIA SCOTT JOVOVICH
Dana Lewis
Kara Petersen Anna Marta Sala Debra Sawyer Carol Stone Kip Sturm Ernest Tolentino Kevin Trybalski Jacie Walloch Michael Wilson Nina Wurtzel
Farmer, Ann Greene, Gina Patterson, Anne Wcstcott
OTTAVIO DfiRosA, Music Director and ConductorDANA AREY and RICK McCuLLOUGH, Ballet Masters
JEFF HOLLAND COOK, Associate Music Conductor
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1987, AT 8:00 P.M.SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1987, AT 2:00 AND 8:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1987, AT 2:00 P.M.POWER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
For the fifth consecutive season, Ann Arbor area children are participating in these annual dance concerts. After their selection by a Pittsburgh Theatre instructor, the children were coached locally by Camilla Chiapuris, John Chiapuris, Helcnc Knierim, and Lisa Lipcaman, staff members of the Community School of Ballet. Special thanks to the Ann Arbor "Y" for providing preliminary rehearsal space during the Pittsburgh instructor's work with the children. Subsequent rehearsals were held in the studios of the Community School of Ballet.
These concerts are supported in part by Arts Midwest's members and friends, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Cameras and recording devices arc not allowed in the auditorium.
The University of Musical Society wishes to thank Ford Motor Company for its generosity in providing a Lincoln Town Car for transportation of visiting artists.
Concerts No. 21, 22, 23, 24 of the 109th Season Special Concerts
THE NUTCRACKER
Based on the E. T. A. Hoffmann tale, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King"
Music by PETER ILYITCH TCHAIKOVSKYStaged by ROBERT BARNETT after Balanchine
Children Repetiteur, Rick McCulloughCostume Design by HENRY HEYMANNDecor by WILLIAM PRYOR BREWER IIILighting Design by CINDY LIMAURO
Costumes built in the PBT costume shopunder the supervision of Janet Marie Groom
Tape recording: The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Holland Cook
ACT I
It is Christmas Eve, and guests make their way to a Christmas party at the home of Dr. and Frau Stahlbaum. Their children, Mary and Fritz, await the arrival of their friends. The guests enter, and the festivities begin. Soon Mary's mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer and his nephew join the festivities. They bring magical gifts for the group and a toy Nutcracker for Mary.
When the evening's revelries arc over, Mary is discouraged from taking her Nutcracker to sleep with her she awakens during the night and returns to the darkened drawing room to fetch her cherished new toy. She soon falls asleep on the sofa with the Nutcracker beside her, and her dream-fantasy begins.
The room is invaded by mice, toy soldiers come to life, and Mary's treasured toy Nutcracker turns into a soldier who battles the mice. The victorious Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince, who invites Mary to journey with him to the Kingdom of Sweets. Mary and the Prince pass through a snow-covered forest, where the King and Queen of Snow dance for them.
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Upon their arrival in the Kingdom of Sweets, Mary and the Prince are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy, who presents a grand celebration in Mary's honor. The sweets of many nations entertain them, including Marzipan, Candy Canes, Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate. The celebration culminates with the Sugar Plum Fairy's romantic pas de deux with her Cavalier. Following a delightful reprise, Mary and the Prince realize that they must go. Amid fond and wistful goodbyes, they leave this magical land.
CAST
Dr. Stahlbaum ...................................... Jeff Lyons (Fri.), Carlton Payntcr (Sat. eve.)Raymondjulian (Sat. mat., Sun.)
Fran Stahlbaum ................................................ Barbara Nagel (Fri., Sat. mat.)Debra Sawyer (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Mary ................................................................... Sara Burns DiMaio
*Fritz ......................................................... Andrea Fiorina (Fri., Sat. mat.)Kelly Collardey (Sat. cvc., Sun.)
* Roles marked with an asterisk are danced by Ann Arbor area children.
Parents ................................................ Lisette Fernandez, Theresa Goetz (Fri.)Alma Llcras, Kristen Manning (Fri., Sat. eve., Sun.)
Holly Baroway, Nanci Crowley, Anna Marta Sala, Nina Wurtzel (Sat. mat.)Carol Stone, Jacie Walloch (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Erik Cederlund, Kip Sturm, Kevin Trybalski (Fri.)Paul Abrahamson (Fri., Sat. eve., Sun.)
James Camcron, Louis Navarrete, Michael Wilson (Sat., Sun.)
*Pany Children ................................... Nikki Arisumi (Fri.), Molly Grimes (Sat. mat.)Kohci Akio, Sha Sha Ang, Becky Brown, Manja Holland,
Katie Narburgh, Elena Saxonhousc, Katie Shuster,Laura Sivertson, Johanna Weller-Fahy, Nyima Woods (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Kate Sharley (Sat. eve.), Maureen Boland (Sun.)Suzanne Bessette, Grace Eng, Deborah Faust, Holly Hatch,
Tara La Sovagc, Jennifer Ostrowski, Amanda Peterson,Tiffany Sylvertooth, lan Whitmarsh, Lisa Williams (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Maid ..................................................................... Margaret Farmer
Drosselmeyer................................................. Ernest Tolentino (Fri., Sat. eve.)Jay Kirk (Sat. mat.), Brian Bloomquist (Sun.)
His Nephew (The Nutcracker Prince) ............................................. Val Liberatore
Girl Doll...................................................... Kara Peterson (Fri., Sat. mat.)Jennifer Davis (Sat. eve.), Lona Misserian (Sun.)
Boy Doll ............................................................ Jay Kirk (Fri., Sat. eve.)Alexander Nagiba (Sat. mat.), Ernest Tolentino (Sun.)
Soldier..................................................... Alexander Nagiba (Fri., Sat. eve.)Carlton Paynter (Sat. mat.), Kevin Trybalski (Sun.)
Mouse Km? ...................................... Jeff Lyons (Fri.), Raymondjulian (Sat., Sun.)
Mice ...................................... James Camcron, Erik Cederlund, Alexander Nagiba,Louis Navarrete, Kip Sturm (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Paul Abrahamson, Joseph Briggs, Louis Navarrete,Kevin Trybalski, Michael Wilson (Sat. eve.. Sun.)
* Sergeant ..................................................... Angela Moghis (Fri., Sat. mat.)AH Shipley (Sat. eve., Sun.)
* Bunny ........................................................ Jayne Haskins (Fri., Sat. mat.)Susan Faust (Sat. eve., Sun.)
*Tnnnpeteer ................................................. Jennifer Schlcichcr (Fri., Sat. mat.)Lauren Muskovitz (Sat. eve., Sun.)
*Soldiers ............................. Irene Akio, Teresa Black, Casie Burke, Claribelle Cainghug,Loui Chen, Adam Collardey, Kelly Collardcy, PatriceJohnson,
Erinn Lindstrom, Mariah Parent, Amanda Peterson, Kathleen Rice,Ko-ann Shih, Kelly Vaughan, Maria Wilhelm, Emily Wilson-Tobin (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Becky Alwin, Candice Blanchard, Laura Checkoway, Jennifer Erb-Downward,Jennifer Farwig, Andrea Fiorina, Marie Hughes, Jennifer Krumlauf,
Tara Lee, Cynthea Mazur, Shaila Mulholland, Cassie Richardson,Elyse Salberg, Katie Shuster, Devon Tvaska, Claire Whitman (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Snow Pas de Deux ....................................... Laura Desirec, Brian Bloomquist (Fri.)Alma Lleras, Ernest Tolentino (Sat. mat.)
Dana Lewis, Jeff Lyons (Sat. eve.)Tamar Rachelle, Carlton Paynter (Sun.)
Snowjlakes .................................. Holly Baroway, Nanci Crowley, Margaret Farmer,Theresa Goetz, Kristen Manning, Barbara Nagel, Kara Peterscn,
Anna Marta Sala, Debra Sawyer, Carol Stone, Jacie Walloch,Anne Wcstcott, Nina Wurtzel (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Lisette Fernandez (Fri.), Lona Misserian (Fri., Sat. mat.)Alma Llcras (Fri., Sat. eve., Sun.)
Jennifer Davis, Gma Patterson (Sat., Sun.)
* Angels ............................................... Katie Flynn, Emily Gay, Priscilla Miiller,Sara Schlanderer, Amber Wilson (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Rachel Dow, Rosie Dow, Melissa Fiorina, Pam Linton,Jackie Miller, Erin Sharp, Alivia Zivich (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Amy Checkoway, Kelly Forncy, Iris Gafni, Kristina Hellman,Maria Johnson, Ylonda Jones, Jamie Lien (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Sugar Plum Fairy ......................................... Tamar Rachelle, Scott Jovovich (Fri.)Dana Lewis, Jeff Lyons (Sat. mat., Sun.)
Laura Desiree, Brian Bloomquist (Sat. eve.)
Hot Chocolate ...................................... Barbara Nagel, Debra Sawyer, Carol Stone,Joseph Briggs, Raymond Julian, Michael Wilson (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Nanci Crowley, Theresa Goetz (Sat. eve., Sun.)Lisettc Fernandez (Sat. eve.), Jennifer Davis (Sun.)
James Cameron, Erik Ccdcrlund, Kip Sturm (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Coffee (Arabian) ......................................... Jennifer Davis, Carlton Paynter (Fri.)Lisettc Fernandez, Brian Bloomquist (Sat. mat.)
Tamar Rachelle, Ernest Tolcntino (Sat. eve.)Laura Desiree, Michael Wilson (Sun.)
Tea (Chinese) ............................................ Alma Lleras, Kara Petersen (Fri., Sat.)Lona Misscrian, Jacie Walloch (Sun.)
Jay Kirk (Fri., Sun.), Kevin Trybalski (Sat. mat.), Alexander Nagiba (Sat. eve.)
Candy Cane ....................................... Alexander Nagiba (Fri.), Jay Kirk (Sat. mat.)Carlton Paynter (Sat. eve.), Kevin Trybalski (Sun.)
*Candy Canes ................................... Abby Alwin, Misao Higashi, Courtney Mclvor,Carolyn Padilla, Kiana Woods, Jennifer Zelenock
Understudy: Lisa Benedict
Marzipan (Mirliton) ................... Lona Misserian (Fri., Sat. eve.), Kristen Manning (Fri., Sat.)Gina Patterson (Fri., Sat., Sun.), Jacie Walloch (Fri., Sat.)
Nina Wurtzel (Fri., Sat. mat., Sun.)Laura Dcsircc (Sat. mat.). Holly Baroway (Sat. eve.)
Alma Lleras, Kara Petersen, Anne Westcott (Sun.)
Mother Ginger ................................................ Kevin Trybalski (Fri., Sat. eve.)Carlton Paynter (Sat. mat.), Alexander Nagiba (Sun.)
*Polichinel!es .................. Lisa Benedict, Sarah Chamberlin, Charlotte Dyer, Samantha Gerich,Carrie Jackson, Cascy March, Tonia Rex, Sara Roberts
Understudies: Kelly Forney, Kristina Hellman, Maria Johnson
Dew Drop ........................................ Dana Lewis (Fri.), Tamar Rachelle (Sat. mat.)Jennifer Davis (Sat. eve.), Lisette Fernandez (Sun.)
Waltz of the Flowers .......................................... Holly Baroway, Carol Stone (Fri.)Holly Baroway, Jennifer Davis (Sat. mat.)
Barbara Nagel, Dcbra Sawyer (Sat. eve., Sun.)Nanci Crowley, Margaret Farmer, Theresa Goetz,
Kristen Manning, Gina Patterson, Anna Marta Sala,Jacie Walloch, Anne Westcott, Nina Wurtzel, (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Alma Lleras (Fri., Sat. mat.), Kara Petersen (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Cavalier ..................................... Scott Jovovich (Fri.), Brian Bloomquist (Sat. eve.)Jeff Lyons (Sat. mat., Sun.)
About the CompanySince 1976, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has visited Ann Arbor for its annual performances
of The Nutcracker. Since 1983, the company has invited local area children to participate in these concerts, a collaboration fostering community interest and involvement in dance and providing many children a glimpse into the world of the professional dancer.
Patricia Wilde, one of America's foremost classical ballerinas, has been artistic director of the company for the last five years, guiding it to its present position among the nation's leading ballet companies. The company's new managing director is StephenJ. Richard, who formerly directed the growth and development of the Los Angeles Theatre Center for seven years.
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Allegheny County, and the City of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is a member of Dance/USA, the national service organization for non-profit, professional dance in America.
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Coming ConcertsHORACIO GUTIERREZ, Pianist ................................... Wed. Jan. 13
Beethoven: Sonata, Op. 10, No. 3; Schumann: Davidsbundlerta'nze;Prokofiev: Sonata No. 8
KODO (Japanese "taiko" drummers) ............................... Fri. Jan. 15EMPIRE BRASS QUINTET ....................................... Mon. Jan. 25EMPIRE BRASS & DOUGLAS MAJOR, Organist .................... Tues. Jan. 26NEW YORK CITY OPERA NATIONAL COMPANY ................ Thurs. Feb. 4
Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" CAMERATA MUSICA ............................................ Mon. Feb. 8
Music of Corelli, Marcello, Telemann, Vivaldi, Torelli, andRespighi's Ancient Airs and Dances III
LYNN HARRELL, Cellist; IGOR KIPNIS, Harpsichordist .............. Sun. Feb. 14All-Bach: Sonatas, Nos. 1, 2, and 3; Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue(harpsichord alone); Suite No. 3 (cello alone)
BAYANIHAN PHILIPPINE DANCE COMPANY ..................... Mon. Feb. 29ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA/JEFFREY TATE .................. Mon. Mar. 7
FRANK PETER ZIMMERMANN, ViolinistMozart: "Marriage of Figaro" Overture; Mozart: Violin Concerto inA major, K. 216; Gordon Jacob: Mini-Concerto for Clarinet; Haydn:Symphony No. 101 ("Clock")
HUBBARD STREET DANCE COMPANY ................... Sat., Sun. Mar. 12, 13BELGRADE STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE ............................. Sun. Mar. 13CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, Guitarist .............................. Fri. Mar. 18
Music of Bach, Mozart, Granados, Albeniz, Torroba, Sanz,Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo, and Falla
FACULTY ARTISTS CONCERT (free admission) .................... Sun. Mar. 20Schumann: Song cycle, "Dichtcrlicbe," Leslie Guinn, baritone,Martin Katz, pianist; Schubert: "Trout" Quintet, D. 667
ANDRE WATTS, Pianist ........................................... Sat. Apr. 2Haydn: Sonata No. 58, Hob. XVI/48; Mozart: Sonata in F, K. 332;Brahms: Piano Pieces, Op. 119; Schubert: Sonata, D. 784 (Op. 143),and "Wanderer" Fantasy
BONN WOODWIND QUINTET .................................... Fri. Apr. 8STEVEN MASI, Pianist
Haydn: Divertimento No. 1; Rcicha: Quintet, Op. 88, No. 2;Beethoven: Piano Quintet, Op. 16; Mozart: Quintet, K. 406;Hindemith: "Kleine Kammermusik"; Poulenc: Piano Sextet
MONTE CARLO PHILHARMONIC/LAWRENCE FOSTER ............... Fri. Apr. 22KATIA & MARIELLE LABEQUE, Duo-pianists
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musical experience via the expertise of the following speakers. The place is the Rackham Building at 7:00 p.m., open to the public at S3, tickets at the door; complimentary admission for Encore and Cheers! members and students with valid I.D. For further information, call 764-8489. Wednesday, Jan. 13, preceding Horacio Gutierrez Tricks of the Triad:
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Monday, Jan. 25, preceding Empire Brass Quintet A History of Brass Instruments:From the Forest to the Concert Hall Louis Stout, Professor of Music, U-M
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Saturday, Mar. 12, preceding Hubbard Street Dance Company The Dance of Theater andCinema: Making Entertainment Art Peter Sparling, Assistant Professor of Dance, U-M
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1988 Ann Arbor May Festival April 27-30
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
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VLADIMIR FELTSMAN, Pianist JANICE TAYLOR, Mezzo-sopranoNADJA SALERNO-SONNENBERG, Violinist
LINDA KELM, Soprano JON FREDERIC WEST, TenorMYRNA PARIS, Mezzo-soprano JOHN OSTENDOUF, Bass-baritone
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Thursday, Tilson Thomas Mahler: Symphony No. 3 (Taylor, Women's and Children's Chorus)
Friday, Macal Wagner: Prelude to "Die Meistersinger"; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor (Salerno-Sonnenberg); Ravel: Suites I and II, "Daphnis and Chloe"
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Ex-ojficioKenneth C. Fischer Nancy Cordincr Judge Rebecca Liss Kott
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