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

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

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

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Directors, Designers & Season Staff

Sponsored by David & Rosalyn Preston

Sponsored by Bob Elliott

Sponsored by Bob Elliott

Sponsored by Gail & Ed Kitch

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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

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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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