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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1981
OPAS 1981-82 Ten Enchanted Evenings!
HOUSTON BALLET
“Peer Gynt” is a world premiere for the
Houston Ballet. Conceived and choreo
graphed by artistic director Ben Steven
son, “Peer Gynt” is the culmination of
seven years of work and a life-long
dream. The production is one of the larg
est touring shows ever produced by the
Houston Ballet. Filled with expensive
scenery and delightful costumes, the bal
let is based on the play by Henrik Ibsen.
Created in the classical tradition, “Peer
Gynt” and the Houston Ballet are bound
to be love at first sight.
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EMPIRE BRASS QUINTET
One of the youngest and best chamber
groups of its type, the Empire Brass
Quintet presents a full evening of music
without strings, percussions, or wood
winds. It’s pure brass. And the music is
pure polish. The Empire Brass Quintet is
one of America’s foremost brass ensem
bles. With roots in the Boston Symphony,
the Quintet performs an evening of finely
tuned music with a brassy brilliance of
genius.
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO
DE MONTE CARLO
Ballet with a sense of humor. The
“Trocks” stop at nothing in the ballet
world, with satire of styles and conven
tions, schools of dance and choreo
graphic tradition. Even the curtain call is
a spoof! The eleven member company is
composed of all males who dance all
parts, (women’s and men’s). You’ve
never seen Swan Lake like this! But the
“Trocks’are also fine dancers in their own
right, with a surprising technique. The
New Yorker calls them “Dead-on target
and hilarious.”
CLEVELAND STRING QUARTET
When it’s music you want, it’s the Cleve
land String Quartet. This chamber group
plays with a kind of luster that music lov
ers will find uncommon. For music pur
ists, it’s extraordinary. With spirited flair in
all their interpretations, the Cleveland
String Quartet will delight your ear. Their
music is magic.
MAZOWSZE POLISH SONG
AND DANCE COMPANY
Hailed as the “Magnificent Mazowsze,”
this dance company is renowned as one
of the world’s finest folk ensembles. With
115 dancers, singers and musicians, the
Mazowsze rivals Broadway with its explo
sive excitement and brilliant benevolence.
Much of the Mazowsze program reflects
the Polish folklore and ethnic tradition of
the national company. A performance
that promises wonderful entertainment
for the whole family.
VICTOR BORGE
Victor Borge has entertained audiences
worldwide with his unique brand of wit.
With a program that ranges from Bach to
Bernstein and Steve Martin to Steve Allen,
Borge makes fun with classics and com
ics alike. The funny man who’s also a
skillful piano man, Borge will treat you to
an evening of music and merriment.
TEXAS
OPERA
THEATER
“Rigoletto”
The touring arm of the Houston Grand
Opera, the Texas Opera Theater returns
with Verdi’s tragic masterpiece “Rigoletto!’
Innocence and evil are caught in a tan
gled web of misfortune in this classic,
which will be sung in English. The Texas
Opera Theater has a national reputation
as a young company at home with the
great masters. Yet their versatility has
made them naturals for the presentation
of contemporary works. Critics call them
“first rate musical drama!’
JEAN-PHILIPPE COLLARD AND
MICHEL BEROFF
Two of the most gifted of young French
pianists, Beroff and Collard, present an
evening of music from Schumann to
Chopin. As single performers and as a
duo, the virtuosity of these two artists
complement one another in a unique,
refreshing recital.
DALLAS SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA with
EDUARDO MATA
The Dallas Symphony, under the direc
tion of Eduardo Mata, has moved into the
international scene of major orchestras.
Under the classical touch of Maestro
Mata, the Dallas Symphony has gained a
dynamic depth to its musical interpreta
tion. Critics recently called their perfor
mance an “ . .. unswerving triumph for
both orchestra and conductor..!’
CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
The story of an idealistic speech therapist
and the deaf woman he loves. “Children
of a Lesser God” was the 1980 Tony
Award winner for best play. This produc
tion is the first serious play presented by
OPAS and it’s sure to be a sell out. The
New York Times called the show, “. . .
compelling, engrossing and deeply
engaging ..!’ “Children of a Lesser God”
is a shared experience for both hearing
and deaf audiences.
General Information
The Opera and Performing Arts Society contin
ues to have some of the best audience atten
dance in the area. “Sold Out” houses have been
common in recent years. And OPAS programs
have cut across the cultural lines of campus and
community. People throughout the area have
opted for OPAS over and over and over.
This year, each series will again consist of seven
programs with four common offerings—and will
be the most divers ever. For the first time, OPAS
is offering a serious drama. There will be a spoof
of classical ballet. And the humor and music of
Victor Borge. These programs are designed to
round out the mission of OPAS and its more tra
ditional fare. For OPAS purists, the season will
feature a full scale opera, a ballet, two chamber
groups, duo pianists, an ethnic dance company
and a symphony orchestra. OPAS 1981-82 has
something for everyone. And something for you.
Act now to become an OPAS season ticket
holder. Because each performance is surely to be
an enchanted evening!
OPAS Membership
The Opera and Performing Arts Society brings
some of the finest entertainment and cultural
programs available to their patrons. But ticket
sales cover only a portion of the production costs.
For other expenses, OPAS depends on contribu
tions from its members. OPAS is a non profit
organization of the MSC at Texas ASM University.
It receives no state funds nor any fund drive pro
ceeds. Membership in OPAS is open to all who
wish to make voluntary contributions to the pro
gram— over and above the cost of tickets.
OPAS membership is offered to those who con
tribute $25 per season or more. Guarantors
pledge $ 100 or more. Like last year, OPAS mem
bers and Guarantors will receive parking privi
leges in lots near the Rudder Complex for all
performances.
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 they
occupied last season — or to change seats (sub
ject to availability).
• Priority on Town Hall Theatrical Attrac
tions. OPAS members receive advance notice
and priority on tickets for theatrical attractions
presented by Town Hall.
• Guild Membership. OPAS members are eli
gible for membership in the OPAS Guild.
• Social Functions with the Guild. All OPAS
members are invited to attend certain social func
tions hosted by the OPAS Guild.
Savings for Season Tickets.
Season tickets are available at a substantial dis
count when compared to individual ticket prices.
Depending on series and zone selection, a sav
ings of up to 20% may be secured by the pur
chase of a season ticket. And by renewing season
tickets prior to July 31, 1981, members will be
guaranteed the same seats as last year.
Individual tickets are also on sale. To reserve tick
ets for OPAS 1981-82, the time to act is now!
OPAS Great Artists
Series A
OPAS Music Festival
Series B
“Peer Gynt" (Houston Ballet)
September 23, 1981
MSC OPAS TICKET ORDER 1981-82
Mail to MSC Box Office, Box J-l • College Station, TX 77844
For Information, Call: 845-1234
Victor Borge
to be announced
Empire Brass Quintet
October 29, 1981
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
Movember 10, 1981
Cleveland String Quartet
December 1, 1981
“Rigoletto” Texas Opera Theater
January 28, 1982
Michel Beroff and Jean Philippe Collard
pianists
February 16, 1982
Mazowsze Polish Song and Dance Co.
February 22, 1982
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Eduardo Mata, conducting
April 13, 1982
“Children Of A Lesser God”
April 23, 1982
The Opera and Performing Arts Society is a nonprofit committee of
the Memorial Student Center of Texas A&M University and receives
no financial support from any community group nor from any
fund drive.
Programs and performance dates subject to change without notice.
DEADLINE:
July 31: For Members and Guarantors to retain same seats.
July 31: 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 Annual Membership
Contribution to OPAS ($25 or more)
My Guild Dues ($15)
SEASON TICKETS
Series A — Great Artists
Regular (Adult)
Student
Series B—Music Festival
Regular (Adult)
Student
Season Ticket Prices
Zone Zone
1 2
Series
Category
Zone
Price
No.
Seats
$
□ (A) Great Artists
OR
□ (B) Music Festival
Regular (Adult)
Student
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Sold
Out
$45.50 $36.50
$38.75 $31.00
Sold $39.75
Out $33.75
$31.75
$27.00
Individual Ticket Prices
Performance
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
HOGSTON BALLET
Sold
Regular (Adult)
$ 8.75
$
7.00
Student
Out
$ 7.50
$
6.00
VICTOR BORGE
$12.75
$10.25
Regular (Adult)
$
8.25
Student
$11.00
$ 8.75
$
7.00
EMPIRE BRASS QUINTET
Regular (Adult)
$ 6.50
$ 5.25
$
4.25
Student
$ 5.50
$ 4.50
$
3.50
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO
Regular (Adult)
$ 8.75
$ 7.00
$
5.50
Student
$ 7.25
$ 5.75
$
4.75
CLEVELAND STRING QUARTET
Regular (Adult)
$ 7.25
$ 5.75
$
4.75
Student
$ 5.75
$ 4.75
$
4.00
TEXAS OPERA THEATER
Sold
Regular (Adult)
$ 6.25
$
5.00
Student
Out
$ 5.25
$
4.25
BEROFF AND COLLARD,
PIANISTS
$ 6.75
Regular (Adult)
$ 5.50
$
4.50
Student
$ 5.75
$ 4.75
$
3.75
MAZOWSZE SONG AND
DANCE CO.
$10.25
Regular (Adult)
$ 8.25
$
6.50
Student
$ 9.00
$ 7.25
$
5.75
DALLAS SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
Sold
$ 9.50
Regular (Adult)
$
7.25
Student
Out
$ 8.25
$
6.75
“CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD”
Sold
$ 7.75
Regular (Adult)
$
6.25
Student
Out
$ 6.50
$
5.25
Event
Date
Circle Price
R = Adult
S = Student
No.
Seats
$
HOUSTON BALLET
(series a&b)
Sept. 23
R - $11.00 $8.75 $7.00
S - $ 9.25 $ 7.50 $6.00
VICTOR BORGE
(series a)
to be
announced
R-$12.75 $10.25 $8.25
S-$11.00 $8.75 $7.00
EMPIRE BRASS QUINTET
(series b)
Oct. 29
R - $ 6.50 $ 5.25 $4.25
S - $ 5.50 $ 4.50 $3.50
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO
(series a)
Nov. 10
R - $ 8.75 $ 7.00 $5.50
S - $ 7.25 $ 5.75 $4.75
CLEVELAND STRING QUARTET
(series b)
Dec. 1
R - $ 7.25 $ 5.75 $4.75
S - $ 5.75 $ 4.75 $4.00
TEXAS OPERA THEATER
(series a&b)
Jan. 28
R - $ 7.75 $ 6.25 $5.00
S - $ 6.50 $ 5.25 $4.25
BEROFF AND COLLARD
(series b)
Feb. 16
R - $ 6.75 $ 5.50 $4.50
S - $ 5.75 $ 4.75 $3.75
MAZOWSZE SONG AND DANCE CO.
(series a)
Feb. 22
R - $10.25 $ 8.25 $6.50
S - $ 9.00 $ 7.25 $5.75
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
(series a&b)
Apr. 13
R - $11.75 $9.50 $7.25
S - $10.25 $ 8.25 $6.75
“CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD”
(series a&b)
Apr. 23
R - $ 9.50 $ 7.75 $6.25
S - $ 8.00 $ 6.50 $5.25
Handling
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without notice. (credit card service charge)
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