UMS Concert Program, December 11-13, 1987: Internation Presentations Of Music & Dance -- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Season: 109th
Concert: 21, 22, 23, 24
Power Center For The Performing Arts Ann Arbor, Michigan

THE UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
PATRICIA WILDE Artistic Director
Janet Popeleski Tamar Rachelle
Miguel Campaneria Scott Jovovich
Brian Bloomquist
Paul Abrahamson Holly Baroway Joseph Briggs James Cameron Erik Cederlund Nanci Crowley Jennifer Davis Lisctte Fernandez Theresa Goetz Raymond Julian
Laura Desiree
Jay Kirk Alma Lleras Jeff Lyons Kristen Manning Lona Misserian Barbara Nagel Alexander Nagiba Louis Navarrete Carlton Paynter
Dana Lewis
Kara Petersen Anna Marta Sala Debra Sawyer Carol Stone Kip Sturm Ernest Tolcntino Kevin Trybalski Jacie Walloch Michael Wilson Nina Wurtzel
Apprentices: Margaret Farmer, Ann Greene, Gina Patterson, Anne Wcstcott
Ottavio DeRosa, Music Director and Conductor
Dana Auey and Rick McCullough, Ballet Masters
Jeff Holland Cook, Associate Music Conductor
For the fifth consecutive season, Ann Arbor area children arc participating in these annual dance concerts. After their selection by a Pittsburgh Theatre instructor, the children were coached locally by Camilla Chiapuris, John Chiapuris, Helene 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 pan by Arts Midwest's members and friends, in partnership with the National Endowment (or 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 Gar 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 Tchaikovsky
Staged by Robert Barnett after Balanchinc
Children Repetiteur, Rick McCullough
Costume Design by Henry Heymann
Decor by William Pryou Brewer III
Lighting Design by Cindy Limauro
Costumes built in the PBT costume shop
under 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 dc 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 Nagcl (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Debra Sawyer (Sat. eve, Sun.)
Mary...................................................................Sara Burns DiMaio
Frilz.........................................................Andrea Fiorina (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Kelly Collardey (Sat. cvc., Sun.)
Roles marked with an asterisk are danced by Ami Arbor area children.
Parents ................................................ Lisettc Fernandez, Theresa Goetz (Fri.)
Alma Lleras, Kristen Manning (Fri., Sat. eve., Sun.)
Holly Baroway, Nanci Crowlcy, Anna Marta Sala, Nina Wurtzel (Sat. mat.)
Carol Stone, Jacie Walloon (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Erik Cederlund, Kip Sturm, Kevin Trybalski (Fri.)
Paul Abrahamson (Fri., Sat. eve., Sun.)
James Cameron, Louis Navarrete, Michael Wilson (Sat., Sun.)
Party Children ................................... Nikki Arisumi (Fri.), Molly Grimes (Sat. mat.)
Kohei Akio, Sha Sha Ang, Iiecky Brown, Manja Holland,
Katie Narburgh, Elena Saxonhouse, Katie Shustcr,
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, Ian 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.)
Buy 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 King ...................................... Jeff Lyons (Fri.), Raymondjulian (Sat., Sun.)
Mice ......................................James Cameron, 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.)
Ali Shipley (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Bunny........................................................ Jayne Haskins (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Susan Faust (Sat. eve.. Sun.)
Trumpeteer.................................................Jennifer Schleicher (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Lauren Muskovitz (Sat. eve.. Sun.)
Soldicrs............................. Irene Akio, Teresa Black, Casie Burke, Claribelle Cainghug,
Loui Chen, Adam Collardey, Kelly Collardey, Patriccjohnson,
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 Shustcr, Devon Tvaska, Claire Whitman (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Snou' Pas de Deux ....................................... Laura Desiree, 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 Petersen,
Anna Marta Sala, Debra Sawyer, Carol Stone, Jacie Walloch,
Anne Westcott, Nina Wurtzel (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Lisette Fernandez (Fri.), Lona Misserian (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Alma Lleras (Fri., Sat. eve.. Sun.)
Jennifer Davis, Gina Patterson (Sat., Sun.)
Atiels............................................... 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 Forney, 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 Dcsirec, Brian Bloomquist (Sat. eve.)
Hot Chocolate...................................... Barbara Nagel, Debra Sawyer, Carol Stone,
Joseph Briggs, Raymond Julian, Michael Wilson (Fri., Sat. mat.)
Nanci Crowlcy, Theresa Goetz (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Lisette Fernandez (Sat. eve.), Jennifer Davis (Sun.)
James Cameron, Erik Ccderlund, Kip Sturm (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Coffee (Arabian) ......................................... Jennifer Davis, Carlton Payntcr (Fri.)
Lisette Fernandez, Brian Bloomquist (Sat. mat.)
Tamar Rachelle, Ernest Tolcntino (Sat. eve.)
Laura Desircc, Michael Wilson (Sun.)
Tea (Chinese)............................................Alma Lleras, Kara Petcrsen (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 Payntcr (Sat. eve.), Kevin Trybalski (Sun.)
Candy Canes ................................... Abby Alwin, Misao Higashi, Courtney Mclvor,
Carolyn Padilla, Kiana Woods, Jennifer Zclenock Understudy: Lisa Benedict
Marzipan (Mirliton) ...................Lona Misserian (Fri., Sat. eve.), Krister) Manning (Fri., Sat.)
Gina Patterson (Fri., Sat., Sun.), Jacie Walloch (Fri., Sat.)
Nina Wurtzcl (Fri., Sat. mat., Sun.)
Laura Desirce (Sat. mat.). Holly Baroway (Sat. eve.)
Alma Lleras, Kara Petcrsen, Anne Westcott (Sun.)
Mother Ginger ................................................ Kevin Trybalski (Fri., Sat. eve.)
Carlton Paynter (Sat. mat.), Alexander Nagiba (Sun.)
Polichinelles .................. Lisa Benedict, Sarah Chamberlin, Charlotte Dyer, Samantha Gerich,
Carrie Jackson, Casey 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 Nagcl, Dcbra Sawyer (Sat. eve., Sun.)
Nanci Crowlcy, Margaret Farmer, Theresa Goetz,
Kristcn Manning, Gina Patterson, Anna Marta Sala,
Jacie Walloch, Anne Westcott, Nina Wurtzcl, (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 Company
Since 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 Stephen J. 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 DanceUSA, the national service organization for non-profit, professional dance in America.
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Coming Concerts
Houacio Gutierrez, Pianist................................... Wed. Jan. 13
Beethoven: Sonata, Op. 10, No. 3; Schumann: Davidsbiindlertanze;
Prokofiev: Sonata No. 8
Kodo (Japanese "taiko" drummers) ...............................Fri. Jan. 15
Empire Brass Quintet ....................................... Mon. Jan. 25
Empire Brass & Douglas Major, Organist .................... Tues. Jan. 26
New 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, Torclli, and
Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances III Lynn Harrell, Cellist; Igor Kipnis, Harpsichordist .............. Sun. Feb. 14
All-Bach: Sonatas, Nos. 1, 2, and 3; Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue
(harpsichord alone); Suite No. 3 (cello alone)
Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company ..................... Mon. Feb. 29
English Chamber OrchestraJeffrey Tate .................. Mon. Mar. 7
Frank Peter Zimmeumann, Violinist
Mozart: "Marriage of Figaro" Overture; Mozart: Violin Concerto in
A major, K. 216; Gordon Jacob: Mini-Concerto for Clarinet; Haydn:
Symphony No. 101 ("Clock")
Hubbard Street Dance Company.................. Sat., Sun. Mar. 12, 13
Belgrade State Folk Ensemule ............................. Sun. Mar. 13
Christopher Parkening, Guitarist .............................. Fri. Mar. 18
Music of Bach, Mozart, Granados, Albcniz, Torroba, Sanz,
Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo, and Falla Faculty Artists Concert (free admission) .................... Sun. Mar. 20
Schumann: Song cycle, "Dichterliebc," Leslie Guinn, baritone,
Martin Katz, pianist; Schubert: "Trout" Quintet, D. 667 Andre Watts, Pianist ...........................................Sat. Apr. 2
Haydn: Sonata No. 58, Hob. XVI48; 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. 8
Steven Masi, Pianist
Haydn: Divertimento No. 1; Reicha: Quintet, Op. 88, No. 2;
Beethoven: Piano Quintet, Op. 16; Mozart: Quintet, K. 406;
Hindemith: "Kleinc Kammcrmusik"; Poulenc: Piano Sextet
Monte Carlo PhilharmonicLawrence Foster ............... Fri. Apr. 22
Kama & Marielle Labeque, Duo-pianists
Pre-concert Presentations
Complement your conccrtgoing with these presentations designed to enhance your 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:
Pianistic Sleight of Trade Louis Nagcl, Associate Professor of Piano, U-M 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 Thursday, Feb. 4, preceding "The Barber of Seville," N.Y.C. Opera National Company
Jay Lesenger, Stage Director, U-M Opera Theater Saturday, Mar. 12, preceding Hubbard Street Dance Company -The Dance of Theater and
Cinema: Making Entertainment Art Peter Sparling, Assistant Professor of Dance, U-M Saturday, Apr. 2, preceding Andre Watts -Being Critical: The Role of the Music Critic
Paul Boylan, ProfessorDean, U-M School of Music
1988 Ann Arbor May Festival -April 27-30
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Michael Tilson Thomas and Zdenek Macal, Conductors
The Festival Chorus, Donald Bryant, Director Vladimir Feltsman, Pianist Janice Taylor, Mezzo-soprano
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Violinist
Linda Kelm, Soprano Jon Frederic West, Tenor
Myrna Paris, Mezzo-soprano John Ostendorf, Bass-baritone
David Hart, Organist
Wednesday, Tilson Thomas -Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral"; Rachmaninoff:
Third Piano Concerto (Feltsman) 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 (Salcrno-Sonnenbcrg); Ravel: Suites 1 and II, "Daphnis and Chloe" Saturday, Tilson Thomas -Dvorak: Symphony No. 8; Janacek: Glagolitic Mass
(Chorus, Kelm, Paris, West, Ostendorf, and Hart)
Series of four concerts, from S40 to S75; orders now being accepted.
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John W. Reed, President Lois U. Stegeman, Vice President
John D. Paul, Treasurer Douglas D. Crary, Secretary
Norman G. Herbert David B. Kennedy Richard L. Kennedy
Patrick B. Long Ann S. Schribcr
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Ann S. Shriber, Chair
Robert Aldrich Catherine Arcure Barbara Bryant Katharine Cosovich Elena Delbanco Anne Dudcrstadt Judy Fry Joann Gargaro Joyce Ginsberg Anne Glendon Larry Harbeck Janet Jeffries
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Ex-officio
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Staff
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Donald T. Bryant, Choral Union Conductor Stephen L. Bryant, Assistant CU Conductor Sally A. dishing. Administrative Assistant Barbara L. Ferguson, Program Editor Michael L. Gowing, Box Office Administrator
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Pamela S. Teeple, Development Assistant Lorna I. Young, Development Assistant
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