Letter from the Dean

Dear Subsriber,

It gives me great pleasure to pre-announce the 2006-2007 IU Opera Theater and Ballet Theater Seasons and to give you an oppurtunity to prepare for one of the finest collections of opera and ballet performances in the nation. As a subscriber you are among the first to know about the exciting year ahead. Our offical announcement for the season will take place on April 7 at the opening of Carmen.

In September, our opera season opens with a new production of Mozart's masterpiece Don Giovanni, followed by Massenet's romantic Manon, and Humperdincks beloved Hansel und Gretel. We usher in Spring 2007 with a new production of two one-act operas: Busoni's Arlecchino and Penhorwood's Too Many Sopranos, followed by Strauss' unforgettable Arabella and Puccini's enduring Madama Butterfly. You won't want to miss any of these world-class productions!

Our ballet season next year is made up of the Fall Ballet, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, and in the Spring, Prokofiev's Cinderella, choregraphed in 2005 to great acclaim by Jacques Cesbron.

By renewing your opera subscription, you can guarantee the very best seats in the house. In addition, you'll receive the benefits of free ticket exchanges (subject to upgrades fees, if any), the privilege to renew your seats from season to season, free lost ticket replacement. You will also be able to buy tickets to the ballet productions before they go on sale to the general public.

Your renewal form includes instructions on how to log onto our website and renew your subscriptiond online. It's fast and simple! Or, if you prefer the traditional way, please complete the enclosed forms and mail or fax them with your payment. You may also visit the Musical Arts Center Ticket Office Monday-Friday from 11:30-5:30. To guarntee your seats for the 2006-2007 Season, please respond by April 15, 2006.

Thank you for your support and patronage. We look forward to having you join us as we bring you an opera and ballet season of great drama and passion.

Sincerely,

Gwyn Richards
Dean, IU Jacobs School of Music