Page 16 THE BATTALION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1980
This year, opt for OPAS
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL OF
TRINIDAD
The dazzling folk traditions of Trinidad
come alive in the Caribbean Carnival, in
their first American tour. Calypso singing,
limbo and costumed carnival dancing
highlight this very special entertainment.
From broken glass dancing to the fire
limbo, unbelievable athletic feats are per
formed to the orchestration of the dynamic
steel band. Intoxicating!
LYRIC ART QUINTET
Take one musician, internationally praised
for his dexterous playing and sterling musi
cal ability, and multiply it by five. That
equals the Lyric Art Quintet: the quintes
sence of polished sound, delightful cad
ence and master musicianship.
HOUSTON BALLET
The staging of “Papillon” (butterfly) is a
premiere of sorts for the Houston Ballet. It
has not been danced by a professional
company since 1862. The new version of
“Papillon” simplifies the libretto and up
dates the choreography. Saturday Review
calls it “... a triumphant reminder ... (of) a
new golden age of dance'.’
ALVIN AILEY REPERTORY
ENSEMBLE
Described as total dancers, the young
professionals of the Alvin Ailey Repertory
Company are at home with modern, jazz
and ballet. Full of fresh dance design,
they’re a visual treat even for those whose
interest in dance stops with the Cotton
Eyed Joe. For the dance lover, one critic
wrote, “They could have danced all night
and we’d still have begged for more’.’
NATIONAL OPERA TOURING
COMPANY “La Traviata”
A sister company of the Mew York City Op
era, the Mational Opera Touring Company
has the full artistic support of America’s fa
vorite soprano, Beverly Sills. “La Traviata"
is a tear-rendering story of love and
passion, with all the magic only opera can
bring to it.
BELLA DAVIDOVICH
Hailed as "The Incomparable Bella’,’ Bella
Davidovich took the nation by storm last
year in her sold-out American debut. Crit
ics called it an "evening music lovers will
talk about for the rest of their lives’.’ This is
her first major American tour, although she
is regarded as one of the finest pianists in
the world.
NATIONAL CHINESE DANCE
THEATRE
When East meets West, the magic can be
bewitching. The emphasis here is on thea
tre rather than dance, for it’s an integral
combination of song, dance, pantomime,
acrobatics and clowning. It’s pageantry and
processional with all the color and specta
cle of symbolic celebration.
HOUSTON SYMPHONY with
LUCIA POPP
The Houston Symphony Orchestra is one
of the top ten symphony orchestras in the
nation. Combined with soprano Lucia
Popp, the evening promises to be a stand
out of classical performance. Miss Popp
has appeared with every major opera com
pany in Europe. She is famous for her
technical ability and lyrical aesthetics.
MARCEL MARCEAU
This year, Marcel Marceau celebrates 25
years as the mindful master of mime.
From his famous alter ego, Bip, to his var
ied repertoire, Marceau satirizes everything
from sculptors to dice players. He speaks a
speechless tongue that is sometimes wise,
often funny, always enchanting.
CHRISTOPHER PARKENING
Author, teacher and recording artist Chris
topher Parkening is a renaissance man of
guitar who brings a precise spirited dynam
ics to each of his performances. Andres
Segovia, master guitarist of the century,
calls him " .. one of the most brilliant gui
tarists in the world’.’ And the Mew York
Times labeled his recital "spellbinding’.'
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Opera and Performing Arts Society received an overwhelming
response to its 1979-80 season. Many of last year’s programs played
to standing room only houses. And the popularity of the series
concept was firmly established. This season each series will consist
of seven programs, with four common offerings. It is with this design
that OPAS 1980-81 will become the best that’s yet to be.
OPAS Music Festival
Series B
OPAS Great Artists
Series A
‘Papillon” (Houston Ballet)
September 24, 1980
Caribbean Carnival of Trinidad
September 30. 1980
The OPAS program for 1980-81 demands special attention from
OPAS purists: a full scale opera will be among the series schedule
plus a ballet, two dance companies, a dance ensemble, a musical
quintet, a classical guitarist, a concert pianist, a symphony orchestra
and soloist and the return of the popular mime artist Marcel
Marceau. OPAS is sure this will be a standing room only season —
even before the first curtain rises.
“La Traviata” (National
Opera Touring Company)
October 27, 1980
National Chinese Dance Theatre
November 13, 1980
Bella Davidovich, pianist
November 18, 1980
Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble
January 29, 1981
Act now to renew your OPAS season tickets. If you don’t opt for
OPAS, you’ll really be missing something.
Christopher Parkening, guitarist
February 12, 1981
Lyric Art Quintet
Feb
-ebruary 26, 1981
OPAS Membership
This year, the Opera and Performing Arts Society offers some of the
finest cultural and entertainment events available. OPAS ticket sales
cover only part of the production costs. For the other expenses,
OPAS depends on people like you. OPAS is a non-profit organization
of the MSC at Texas ASM University. It receives no state funds nor
any fund drive proceeds. Membership in OPAS is open to all who
wish to make voluntary contributions to the program — over and
above the costs of tickets.
Marcel Marceau
March 25, 1981
Houston Symphony Orchestra
with Lucia Popp, soprano
April 14, 1981
Programs and performance dates subject to change without notice.
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Series
Category
Zone
Price
No.
Seats
$
1
Season Ticket Prices
□ (B) Music Festival
OR
□ (A) Great Artists
Regular (Adult)
Student
OPAS membership is offered to those who contribute $25 per
season or more. Guarantors pledge $100 or more.
As an added incentive this year, OPAS members and Guarantors of
$100 or more will receive parking privileges in lots near the Rudder
Complex for all performances.
SERIES B — MUSIC FESTIVAL
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Regular (Adult)
$4 R °5
536.25
529.00
Student
$3 S3
530.75
524.75
SERIES A —GREAT ARTISTS
Regular (Adult)
2
55 0 5
54*4.u0
541.50
533.25
Student
535.25
528.25
The Benefits of OPAS Membership
• Best Seats. The best seats in the house are reserved for OPAS
members. Members have the option each year to renew the same
seats occupied last season — or to change seats (subject to
availability).
• Priority on Town Hall Theatrical Attractions. OPAS members
receive advance notice and priority on tickets for theatrical
attractions presented by Town Hail.
• Guild Membership. OPAS members are eligible for membership
in the OPAS Guild.
• Social Functions with the Guild. All OPAS members are invited
to attend certain social functions hosted by the OPAS Guild.
Individual Ticket Prices
Savings for Season Tickets
Season tickets are available at a substantial discount when
compared to individual tickets to each performance. Depending on
series and zone selection, a savings of up to 20% may be secured
by the purchase of season tickets. If the season ticket renewal form
is received by August 1, 1980, members will be guaranteed the
same seats as last year.
Individual tickets are also on sale. To reserve tickets for OPAS 1980-
81, the time to act is now!
If you miss OPAS,
youll really be
missing something!
Performance
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
HOUSTON BALLET
Regular (adult)
$
9.
5
57.75
$6.25
Student
$
8.
:5
56.50
$5.25
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL OF
TRINIDAD
Regular (adult)
$
7.
:5
55.75
$4.75
Student
$
6.
:5
$5.00
$4.00
NATIONAL OPERA TOURING
COMPANY
Regular (adult)
Student
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$
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$8.00
$6.75
$6.50
$5.50
NATIONAL CHINESE DANCE
THEATRE
Regular (adult)
$
O
$7.25
$5.75
Student
BELLA DAVIDOVICH, PIANIST
$
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$6.25
$5.00
Regular (adult)
$
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$4.75
$3.75
Student
ALVIN AILEY REPERTORY
$
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$4.00
$3.25
ENSEMBLE
Regular (adult)
$
8.
’5
$7.00
$5.50
Student
$
7.
!5
$5.75
$4.75
CHRISTOPHER PARKENING,
GUITARIST
Regular (adult)
$
6.
!5
$5.00
$4.00
Student
$
5.
!5
$4.25
$3.50
LYRIC ART QUINTET
Regular (adult)
$
4.
'5
$4.00
$3.25
Student
$
4.
)0
$3.25
$2.75
MARCEL MARCEAU
Regular (adult)
$
9.
!5
$7.50
$6.00
Student
$
7.
’5
$6.25
$5.00
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
Regular (adult)
$
11.
)0
$8.75
$7.00
Student
$
9.
|0
$7.50
$6.00
MSC OPAS TICKET ORDER 1980-81
Mail to MSC Box Office, Box 5718 • College Station, TX 77844
For Information, Call: 845-2916
DEADLINE:
• August 1: For Members and Guarantors to retain same seats.
• August 15: For season and individual ticket buyers to reserve the same seats for each performance selected.
List my (our) name in the following manner:
NAME.
ADDRESS.
.APT. #.
CITY/STATE/ZIP.
PHONE #.
□ This is a new Season Ticket Order. □ This is a renewal Season Ticket Order.
□ I choose to retain same seats as last year. (ROW SEATS )
□ I wish to be assigned best available seats. First Choice Second Choice.
□ Check Enclosed (payable to MSC OPAS)
My Guarantee to OPAS is
My Guild Dues (^15) | 5
SEASON TICKETS
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE TICKETS
□ Charge to my Interbank MasterCard
Card Expires
□ Charge to my VISA
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Contribution to OPAS ($25 or more)
Event
Date
Circle Price
R = Adult
S = Student
No.
Seats
$
HOOSTON BALLET
Sept. 24
R - $ 9.75
S - $ 8.25
$7.75
$6.50
$6.25
$5.25
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CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL OF TRINIDAD
Sept. 30
R - $ 7.25
S - $ 6.25
$5.75
$5.00
$4.75
$4.00
NATIONAL OPERA TOURING COMPANY
Oct. 27
R - $10.00
S - $ 8.50
$8.00
$6.75
$6.50
$5.50
NATIONAL CHINESE DANCE THEATRE
Nov. 13
R - $ 9.00
S - $ 7.75
$7.25
$6.25
$5.75
$5.00
BELLA DAVIDOVICH
Nov. 18
R - $ 6.00
S - $ 5.00
$4.75
$4.00
$3.75
$3.25
ALVIN AILEY REPERTORY
Jan. 29
R - $ 8.75
S - $ 7.25
$7.00
$5.75
$5.50
$4.75
CHRISTOPHER PARKENING
Feb. 12
R - $ 6.25
S - $ 5.25
$5.00
$4.25
$4.00
$3.50
LYRIC ART QUINTET
Feb. 26
R - $ 4.75
S - $ 4.00
$4.00
$3.25
$3.25
$2.75
MARCEL MARCEAU
Mar. 25
R - $ 9.25
S - $ 7.75
$7.50
$6.25
$6.00
$5.00
HOUSTON SYMPHONY
Apr. 14
R - $ 11.00
S - $ 9.50
$8.75
$7.50
$7.00
$6.00
Programs and performance dates subject to change without
notice.
Handling
1.00
We regret there will be no refunds nor exchanges.
GRAND TOTAL
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Mo.
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