May 09, 1999|By Karin Remesch
Mission: To provide entertainment through quality operatic performances and outreach programs that enrich the region.
Latest accomplishment: The Baltimore Opera Company just completed its 48th season of grand opera, which included two new productions, "Cavalleria Rusticana" with "Pagliacci," and "Norma," as well as "Eugene Onegin," the first Russian opera produced by the company in 20 years. Also, the Beatrice and David Miller Fund for Education was established this year to support the company's educational program, which includes performances in area schools and pre-performance lectures.
On the horizon: An expanded 49th season in 1999-2000, featuring five productions. Baltimore native James Morris returns to sing the title role in "Don Giovanni," the season opener in October. "La Traviata" is scheduled for November, and Rossini's "Cinderella" kicks off a new holiday tradition in December. Acclaimed film director Werner Herzog directs "Tannhauser" in March, and "La Boheme" completes the season in April/May.
About the BOC: Subscribers: 8,900. Operating budget: $5 million. Endowment: $2.5 million.
Where and when: The Lyric Opera House, 110 W. Mount Royal Ave. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., administration; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., box office. Call 410-625-1600, administration; 410-727-6000, box office.
Lisa Di Julio Bertani, chairwoman of the board of trustees: "In recent seasons, the Baltimore Opera has achieved significant growth both in artistic achievement and audience enthusiasm through our commitment to bringing international operatic talent to the Lyric stage. To that end, we are pledged to continued growth and contribution to the cultural viability of the region by presenting the finest examples of the operatic art form."
Members of the board
Grace Avery
Loraine Bernstein
Donald E. Bowman
David A. Brune
Maureen Collins
M. Gwen Davidson
Mary Davison
John Del Ponti
Carl E. Eastwick
David H. Fishman
Gordon H. Glenn
Hilda Perl Goodwin
Jesse Joseph Harris
Barbara Hecht
Carl E. Hecht
Dr. Allan Jensen
Samuel G. Macfarlane
J. Douglas Madeley
Mary Mangione
Dr. David Miller
Lewis A. Noonberg
Robin Oegerle
Leon J. Podles
