Lyric Opera 2018-2019 Issue 9 La Traviata

30 | February 16 - March 22, 2019 Nancy W. Knowles, President of the Knowles Foundation and former chairman emerita of the Knowles Corporation, was passionately devoted to Lyric. She became a donor in 1990, joined the Guild Board in 1993, and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1998. A member of Lyric's Executive Committee, she generously supported many opera productions, campaigns, and programs. Lyric named the Nancy W. Knowles Lobby in 2007, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to our Campaign for Excellence – the largest commitment in the company’s history. And in 2014, a generous gift from Nancy to the Breaking New Ground campaign resulted in the creation of the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund, under which all Lyric’s performances geared towards students, families, and schools are presented. Nancy received the Carol Fox Award, Lyric’s highest honor, in 2014 in recognition of her longtime service to the organization. “Nancy was one of Lyric Opera’s most enthusiastic and devoted supporters. Her smile, friendliness and her optimism will never be forgotten.” – Allan B. Muchin Chairman Emeritus, Lyric Opera of Chicago Board of Directors Lyric’s 2018/19 Season presentation of Verdi’s La traviata is dedicated to the memory of NOVEMBER , AUGUST ¢, £ Nancy W. Knowles