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​
Thursday, July 7 - Sunday, July 10
Featuring:
Sponsored by
​Janis & Bob Chevalier
Sponsored by
​Robert Bond
with Michael Slon, Conductor; and Cara Consilvio, Director
Sponsored by Martha Redinger
Sponsored by Sunny & Dabney Carr

The Paramount Theater

Tickets are also available by calling The Paramount Theater box office at (434) 979-1333
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. 
​www.concordtheatricals.com

The Merry Widow

by Franz Lehár

​Libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
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English version by Ted and Deena Puffer
Friday, July 22 and Sunday, July 24
Featuring:
Sponsored by Derwood & Johanna Chase
Sponsored by Joanne Blakemore & ML Coolidge
Sponsored by Peter & Mary Jae Sushka
Sponsored by
​Betty Natoli
Sponsored by
Punkie Feil
Sponsored by
​Virginia Cenedella
with Lawrence Loh, Conductor; and Stephanie Havey, Director
Sponsored by Michael Henke & Judy Campbell
Sponsored by Bob Elliott

The Paramount Theater

Tickets are also available by calling The Paramount Theater box office at (434) 979-1333

Directors, Designers & Season Staff

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

Charlottesville Opera's 2022
​Ader Emerging Artists

Sponsored by
Ann Young
Sponsored by
​Vicky Norwood
Sponsored by
​David Breneman & Donna Plasket
Sponsored by
Bob Elliott
Sponsored by
Sabra Purtill
Sponsored by
Bob Elliott
Sponsored by
​Robert Bond
Sponsored by
​Keith & Adrienne Woodard
Sponsored by
​Ludwig Kuttner
Sponsored by
​Melissa Young
Sponsored by
​Cheri Lewis
Sponsored by Melissa Young
Sponsored by
​Anne Wallace
Sponsored by
​Mary & Dick Howard
Sponsored by
​Kay Marks
To sponsor an artist, director, or staff member for this season, please contact General Director, Dr. Leanne Clement at general.director@charlottesvilleopera.org or visit our Sponsor an Artist page.

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
​
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
​
CLARINET
Calvin Falwell
(Orchestra Contractor)
Sarasota Orchestra
Sponsored by John Mitchell
​
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
​
VIOLIN 2
Jesse Munoz
​(Season)
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
​
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

​
TRUMPET
Jason Crafton
​(The Sound of Music)
Professor, Virginia Tech
Sponsored by Lucille Digges​
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
Alex Theofanos
​(The Sound of Music)
Richmond Symphony

​
PRINCIPAL HARP
Kristin Szandzik
​(Season)
Professor, Liberty University