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Thank You for a Wonderful 2022 Season!

Charlottesville Opera's 45th Summer Season
- Scroll down to meet our casts and read more about our shows -
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The Sound of Music

Music by RICHARD RODGERS

Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
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Suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp​
Featuring:
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Sponsored by
​Janis & Bob Chevalier
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Sponsored by
​Robert Bond
with Michael Slon, Conductor; and Cara Consilvio, Director
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Sponsored by Martha Redinger
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Sponsored by Sunny & Dabney Carr

The Paramount Theater

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. 
​www.concordtheatricals.com

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The Merry Widow

by Franz Lehár

​Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
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English version by Ted and Deena Puffer
Featuring:
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Sponsored by Derwood & Johanna Chase
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Sponsored by Joanne Blakemore & ML Coolidge
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Sponsored by Peter & Mary Jae Sushka
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Sponsored by
​Betty Natoli
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Sponsored by
Punkie Feil
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Sponsored by
​Virginia Cenedella
with Lawrence Loh, Conductor; and Stephanie Havey, Director
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Sponsored by Michael Henke & Judy Campbell
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Sponsored by Bob Elliott

The Paramount Theater


Directors, Designers & Season Staff

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Sponsored by David & Rosalyn Preston
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Sponsored by Bob Elliott
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Sponsored by Bob Elliott
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Sponsored by Gail & Ed Kitch

Charlottesville Opera's 2022
​Ader Emerging Artists

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Sponsored by
Ann Young
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Sponsored by
​Vicky Norwood
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Sponsored by
​David Breneman & Donna Plasket
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Sponsored by
Bob Elliott
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Sponsored by
Sabra Purtill
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Sponsored by
Bob Elliott
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Sponsored by
​Robert Bond
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Sponsored by
​Keith & Adrienne Woodard
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Sponsored by
​Ludwig Kuttner
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Sponsored by
​Melissa Young
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Sponsored by
​Cheri Lewis
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Sponsored by Melissa Young
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Sponsored by
​Anne Wallace
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Sponsored by
​Mary & Dick Howard
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Sponsored by
​Kay Marks

2022 Season Orchestra

VIOLIN 1
Daniel Sender
(Concertmaster)
Charlottesville Symphony
Sponsored by David & Rosalyn Preston
VIOLIN 1
Cynthia Burton
(Season)
Louisville Orchestra

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VIOLIN 2
Jennifer George
(Season)
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
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VIOLA
Thomas Stevens

​(The Sound of Music)
Richmond Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Lucille Digges
CELLO
Paul Miahky

​(Season)
Canton Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Peter Freeman
BASS
Brian Thacker

​(The Sound of Music)
Louisville Orchestra

Sponsored by Robert L. Elliott
PRINCIPAL OBOE
Nicholas Arbolino

​(Season)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by Robert L. Elliott
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CLARINET
Calvin Falwell

(Orchestra Contractor)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by John Mitchell
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HORN
Ben Wulfman

​(The Sound of Music)
Professor, James Madison University
TRUMPET
Jason Dovel

​(The Merry Widow)
Professor, University of Kentucky/JMU

Sponsored by Ruth Mary Hall
SECOND TROMBONE
Jeremy Loudon

​(The Sound of Music)
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PRINCIPAL GUITAR
Brian Mesko

(The Sound of Music)
VIOLIN 1
Mia Laity

​(Asst. Concertmaster)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by David & Deborah Scott
PRINCIPAL VIOLIN 2
Ruth Bacon

​(Season)
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
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VIOLIN 2
Jesse Munoz

​(Season)
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
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VIOLA
Ayn Balija

​(The Sound of Music)
Charlottesville Symphony

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
PRINCIPAL BASS
Jason McNeel

​(Season)
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
PRINCIPAL FLUTE
Kelly Sulick

​(Season)
Charlottesville Symphony

Sponsored by Bob & Marty Sayler
BASSOON
Jeff Womack

​(Season)
Professor, Tennessee Tech University

Sponsored by Robert L. Elliott
PRINCIPAL HORN
Josh Horne

​(The Merry Widow)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by Phil & Marilyn Williams
PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
Ryan Beach

​(The Sound of Music)
Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Punkie Feil
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
Evan Williams

(The Sound of Music)
Richmond Symphony Orchestra


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BASS TROMBONE
John McGinness

​(The Sound of Music)
Delaware Symphony Orchestra
PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION
Kevin von Kampen

(Season)
Professor, University of South Florida
VIOLIN 1
Sam Petrey

(Season)
Akron Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
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VIOLIN 2
Amanda Nix

​(Season)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by Margaret & Drew Bailey
PRINCIPAL VIOLA
Laurel Borden

​(Season)
Sarasota Opera Orchestra

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
PRINCIPAL CELLO
Troy Chang

​(Season)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by Stewart & Mary Searle
BASS
Peter Spaar

​(The Merry Widow)
Charlottesville Symphony 


FLUTE: PICCOLO
Carmen Bannon

​(The Sound of Music)
Sarasota Orchestra

Sponsored by Robert L. Elliott
PRINCIPAL CLARINET
Eddie Sundra

(The Sound of Music)
Richmond Symphony Orchestra

Sponsored by Robert L. Elliott
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PRINCIPAL HORN
Shelby Nugent

​(The Sound of Music)
Sarasota Orchestra


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TRUMPET
Jason Crafton

​(The Sound of Music)
Professor, Virginia Tech

Sponsored by Lucille Digges​
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
Alex Theofanos

​(The Sound of Music)
Richmond Symphony


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PRINCIPAL HARP
Kristin Szandzik

​(Season)
Professor, Liberty University

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Charlottesville Opera is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Home
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  • Donate
    • Make a Donation
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