Lyric Opera 2018-2019 Issue 10A Renee Fleming Gala

L Y R I C O P E R A O F C H I C A G O 14 | March 23, 2019 Richard Rodgers and Carousel , Act One, “ e Carousel Waltz” Oscar Hammerstein II Richard Rodgers e Boys from Syracuse , Act Two, ARTISTS OF THE RYAN OPERA CENTER and Lorenz Hart “Sing for Your Supper” Whitney Morrison, Emily Pogorelc, Ann Toomey, Kayleigh Decker, Lauren Decker Adam Guettel e Light in the Piazza , Act Two, “Fable” RENÉE FLEMING (Margaret Johnson) Rodgers and Hammerstein Carousel , Act Two, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” RENÉE FLEMING (Nettie Fowler) ARTISTS OF THE RYAN OPERA CENTER Renée Fleming appears by arrangement with IMG Artists, www.imgartists.com . Ms. Fleming is an exclusive recording artist for Decca and Mercury Records (U. K.). Ms. Fleming’s jewelry is by Ann Ziff for Tamsen Z. roughout her career, Renée Fleming has enjoyed truly unique opportunities to collaborate with the world’s greatest couture designers, wearing gowns created by Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, and Vera Wang, among others. Renée has graciously provided Lyric's audience with a generous selection of her gowns from concerts and opera. We hope you enjoy this exhibit, on display throughout the opera house. John W. Coleman, Stage Manager Amy C. ompson, Bill Walters, Assistant Stage Managers William C. Billingham, Francesco Milioto, Matthew Piatt, Musical Preparation Roger Pines, Francis Rizzo, Colin Ure, Projected English Titles e Pritzker Family Concert Shell was designed by Studio Gang, led by Jeanne Gang. On behalf of the entire Lyric Opera of Chicago family, we salute Renée Fleming and her 25-year association with the company. From the time of her acclaimed 1993 debut as Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah to today, Lyric has been the fortunate beneficiary of Renée’s artistry. She has captivated, moved, and thrilled our audience with a succession of portrayals that truly live in the memory. In opera, concert, or recital, her performances at Lyric have drawn us irresistibly into her orbit through their combination of vocal beauty, perfect style, and alluring presence. It is immensely exciting to have Renée not only onstage at Lyric, but also behind the scenes as our creative consultant. Since 2010, when she took on this position created especially for her, she has made an extraordinary contribution to the life of the company, inspiring us with her commitment to Lyric and to our art form. Our devotion to Renée – both the incomparable artist and the giving, thoughtful, passionate human being – is boundless. It is our very great pleasure to say “brava” on this great occasion, with the hope that Renée’s relationship with Lyric will continue for many years to come. Anthony Freud General Director, President & CEO e Women’s Board Endowed Chair Sir Andrew Davis Music Director e John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed Chair David T. Ormesher Chairman of the Board e American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO (AGMA), is the union that represents the singers, dancers, actors, and staging personnel at Lyric Opera of Chicago.