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page 'w/me Batiaiion/weanesday, Mugusi \J, 1983 MSC OPAS F. I : F. V F: N o Photo Top: Treger/Watts Duo Photo Bottom: “Mixed Repertoire”/ Houston Ballet Eleven years in the making. And the best is yet to come. Be an MSC OPAS member! MSC OPAS ELEVEN is the perfect encore to a decade of programs that have thrilled audiences with performances from Bach to Borge. And each of those ten years of MSC OPAS has grown with the support of the campus and the community. MSC OPAS doesn’t just happen. It takes money and time and commitment. It takes you. MSC OPAS ticket sales cover only a portion of the production costs. For other expenses, MSC OPAS depends on contributions from its members. MSC OPAS is a non profit organization of the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M University. It receives no state appro priated funds. Membership in MSC OPAS is open to all who wish to make voluntary contributions to the program—over and above the cost of season tickets. MSC OPAS Membership Membership in MSC OPAS is attained on one of many levels and all contributions are tax deductible. Guarantees MSC OPAS membership on the guarantee level allows individuals to pledge specific dollar amounts to Eieht Great Shows. One Terrific Price. At 30% to 40% less! It’s absolutely MSC OPAS ELEVEN. Chicago Symphony Garcia Navarro, conducting Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony is the third oldest orchestra in the United States. One of the most dynamic symphonies on the music scene, it has introduced the works of Stravinsky, Bartok and Strauss to American audiences. The Chicago Symphony is one of the most respected orchestras in the world, appearing regularly on international television and radio. Garcia Navarro, musi cal director and conductor for the National Opera of San Carlo, Lisbon, Portugal will conduct this first class symphony in a first class performance. the lands o\ . . one of the wonders of the world. To describe it would be an idle listing of perfection that one dreamed of in imagining an ideal orchestra!’ WASHINGT ON POS^f. James Galway (flutist) with the Texas Chamber Orchestra £ ames Galway is one of the most popular classical performers today. A mixtureof >rilliant music and bubbly mischief pei America. Galway’s sheer love of music will win tne heart of even the last classical convert. For the music purist, his astounding technique will amaze and delight. Appearing with the ever popular TexasJ^hamber Orchestra, this evening prom- ' ’ ‘ fights of * ‘ MSC OPAS ELEVEN. ises to be one of the highfights “If it strikes you as improbable that a flutist would inspire a SRO turnout, then you ki\ never come up against the extraordinary Mr. Galway!' DALLAS MORNING NEWS. tormer Texas iKjohn Da' H named as irector here, thletic Direct 11 announced FjAn all-Am id the school' rophy winn Ices Charles K resigned >me general i nited Stai Hue’s Mem Kl'O"' servo |etoi and heat ; Northeast I trsity before tte business i “It goes will anrextreinel Western Opera Theater “Madame Butterfly” Western Opera Theater is the touring and educational affiliate of the San Fran cisco Opera. Composed of talented, young American singers, Western Opera Theater trains opera stars of tomorrow. If it is your first time or your fiftieth time, you will see opera {performed at its best. “Madame Butterfly” will be a complete ’ *' *' ' ~ '■* '* “~ T ' ily opera production sung in English. One critic said, “Not only will veteran opera- S >ers find new and intriguing characterizations and approaches to staging, but is is ideal as an introduction to opera for those who have never seen one before.” “In my book, this young and enthusiastic and thoroughly professional troupe thick, four-star, earthquake recommendation. Bravo!’FT. COLLINS CO lDOAN. Treger/Watts Duo Charles Treger (Violinist) and Andre Watts (Pianist) Take a superb violinist and a keyboard giant and together you will have Charles Treger and Andre Watts. Having first collaborated in 1978, "t reger and Wattstour together each part of the year in a series of joint concerts of unsurpassed beauty Treger has performed as a soloist in virtually every musical center in the Unitetl States and Europe. Watts is easily one of the three or four great pianists of our day Together, they are a “beautiful, communicative combination.” “It is not just a matter of ’ ’ S A two virtuosos i playing at the same time; they were together m spmt ISCO CHRONICLE. ft's 1 L “Amadeus Winner of 5 Ton Awards, including Best Play, “Amadeus :anat winner ot o tony Awards, including rsest t rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ai Antonio Salieri. It is a play about ambition, j is the story of the another 18th century compxjser, play about ambition, jealousy and finally, great music. If lassies, or just want to see who gets it in the end, “Ama- you are familiar with the classics, or just want to see who gets it in deus” is a gripping look at the power of genius. One critic called it, “A grand and glorious evening in the theatre.” “A brilliant, lively, gripping play. Don’t miss it.” ASSOCIATED PRESS. Houston Ballet “Mixed Repertoire” One of the “hottest” ballet companies in America, the Houston Ballet returns to MSC OPAS with a new program from an old friend. A mixed repertoire of con- temporary, classic and light entertainment, will ensure a delicious evening forall dance enthusiasts. No matter what the style, the Houston Ballet brings alindof fervor and control to classic and contemporary ballet alike. Try this exciting change of pace with the Houston Ballet. “. . . Lines wonderfully draum in space, volumes perfectly constructed, sustained beauty tkl enchants the eye and the ear. . .” PAYS DU VAUD, GENEVA. United Pres CHICAGO- Gault decid tago Bears' lympic gold. Gault, who tether to pk ■ season lateur and cc | 'and sprin ipics, final rs Tuesday ■ Gault said te and chile ■eported : His agei (ttthat make ookie ret He rep The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble has dazzled audiences from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro. One of the finest folk dance troupes in the world, it is the ensemble’s first American tour. It is a company bound by tne preservation of tradition, yet ever searching for tomorrow’s new folk art in dance, song and music. A performance of the Hungarian State Folk Ensem ble is a whirl of color, a flash of precision and the beauty of nations joined by the common link of their cultural heritage. The Ensemble is a treasure of the senses for the whole family. A whirlwind from Hungary. Breathtaking dances, fireworks in music and a rainbow norama of the most beautiful costumes.” SUDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG, MUNICH, EST GERMANY. pa, W Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Octet Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra is Great Britain’s finest performing ensemble. The Octet consists of eight principle string players who are regular members of the orchestra. Their programs include the whole span of chamber music, from Mozart to Mendelssohn. Wherever they perform, it is chamber music par excellence. “It would be invidious to extol the virtues of any one of the players, for this chamber ensembh is an integral part of and has the same quality of tone and the discipline for which the arches- is famous . . .” DAILY TELEGRAPH, LONDON. tra ir tc cover season deficits. These pledges are made prior to the season with assessments assigned at the final board meeting of the year. Donors are then billed the assessed percentage of their pledge. O Benefactors are guarantees of $500 and up. O Guarantors are guarantees of $ 100 to $499. Contributions MSC OPAS membership through contributions begin at $30. Levels of contribution include: O Trustees-^—beginning at $500 contributions O Patrons—$100 to $499 contributions O Sponsors—$50 to $99 contributions O Friends — $30 to $49 contributions O Scholarship—We will donate your tickets to Students or Senior Citizens The Benefits of MSC OPAS Membership O Best Seats The best seats in the house are reserved for MSC OPAS members. Members have the option each year to renew the same seats they occupied last season or to change seats (subject to availability). O Parking MSC OPAS members receive parking privileges in lots near the Rudder Complex for ajl performances. O Guild Membership MSC OPAS members are eligible for membership in the OPAS Guild. O Social Functions with the Guild All MSC OPAS members are invited to attend certain social functions hosted by the OPAS Guild, including invitations to the MSC OPAS Gala. The OPAS Guild All MSC OPAS members are eligible to join the OPAS Guild. The Guild was organized in 1973 to support and enrich the programs. Guild functions include previews, receptions, dinners and other social affairs in association with various performances. The Guild also participates in the season ticket campaign. Annual membership dues are $15 which make the Guild totally self-supporting. To join the Guild, com plete your season ticket application as indicated and include Guild dues with your ticket funds. For more information, contact Mrs. H. O. Kunkel. Season Ticket Prices Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Regular (Adult) $87^ $70.00 $56.00 Student <^?0.00 $56.50 $41.50 MSC OPAS ELEVEN 8 Great Shows 01 Terrific Price Chicago Symphony Garcia Navarro, conducting September 22, 1983 |' United Pre iBlorad ■ — Off tee Academ liversity am )■ football dium Sept. Hly televis |Bcasting Western Opera Theater “Madame Butterfly” October 20, 1983 “Amadeus” November 17, 1983 The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble February 11,1984 James Galway with the Texas Chamber Orchestra February 17, 1984 Treger/Watts Duo Charles Treger (Violinist) and Andre Watts (Pianist) March 6, 1984 Houston Ballet ‘Mixed Repertoire’ March 20, 1984 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Octet April 11, 1984 HO \mr opAs TICKET ORDER 1983-84 Mail to MSC Box Office • Box J-l • College Station, TX 77844 • For Information, Call: (409) 845-1234 List my (our) name in the following manner: SEASON TICKETS NAME c Category Zone Price No. Seats * l Regular (Adult) L Student (All) ADDRESS APT. # My Guarantee to OPAS is My Annual Membership Contribution to OPAS ($30 or more) CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE # Programs and performance dates subject to change without notice. We regret there will be no refunds nor exchanges. My Guild Dues ($15) Handling GRAND TOTAL □ Charge to my Interbank MasterCard □ I choose to retain same seats as last year. (Benefactors, Guarantors and Contributors Only) II □ I wish to be assigned best available seats Orchestra Balcony □ Charge to my VISA Account No. Mo. Yrl Card Expire M 1 1 1 M M II TJ Account No. Mo. Yr. BALCONY LEVEL No Preference □ Check Enclosed (payable to MSC OPAS) Card Expire Card Holder’s Name I