<br />
Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director<br />
2017–2018 season<br />
Aida, Photo by Cory Weaver<br />
Don Carlo<br />
Aida<br />
2<br />
Photo by Karli Cadel/Glimmerglass Photo by Cory Weaver Photo by Kelly & Massa<br />
Candide<br />
BOLD PRODUCTIONS OF<br />
CLASSIC OPERAS<br />
Powerful drama<br />
Extraordinary music<br />
Spectacular entertainment<br />
FASCINATING<br />
CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES<br />
Captivating stories<br />
Imaginative worlds<br />
Thought-provoking experiences<br />
ALWAYS THE BEST IN<br />
AMERICAN ARTISTRY<br />
Sensational voices<br />
Visionary creative teams<br />
Unforgettable moments<br />
3<br />
2017–2018 Washington National Opera season<br />
Aida<br />
Duty and desire collide in Verdi’s towering epic drama<br />
Alcina<br />
Our first-ever prod<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=1"> Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director 2017–2018</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=2"> Don Carlo Aida </a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=3"> BOLD PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSIC OPERAS Powerful drama</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=4"> 2017–2018 Washington National Opera season Aida</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=5"> Welcome from WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zamb</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=6"> Artist Spotlight Be on the lookout for these grea</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=7"> MEADE DESHONG Alc</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=8"> Artist Spotlight Be on the lookout for these grea</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=9"> LEONARD STAYTON </a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=10"> Nothing could hold her captive… except his heart.</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=11"> Aida Music by Giuseppe Verdi / Libretto by Antoni</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=12"> What happens when the enchantress becomes the enc</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=13"> Alcina Music by George Frideric Handel / Libretto</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=14"> A father’s power. A son’s passion. A royal family</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=15"> Don Carlo Music by Giuseppe Verdi / Libretto by J</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=16"> A cut, a shave, a scheme, a prank… all in a day’s</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=17"> The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia) M</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=18"> Happily ever after has finally met its match. Pho</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=19"> Candide Music by Leonard Bernstein / Book Adapted</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=20"> Sometimes a friend is closer than you think. Pho</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=21"> SUBSCRIBER OPTION The Little Prince Music by Rach</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=22"> SUBSCRIBER OPTIONS Catch a glimpse into the futu</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=23"> Photo by Arielle Doneson Three New 20-Minute Ope</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=24"> Who’s who in WNO’s 2017–2018 season Christophe</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=25"> George Manahan* Conductor, American Opera Initiat</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=26"> MORE SUBSCRIBER OPTIONS 2017 MARIAN ANDERSON VOC</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=27"> Verdi’s Requiem Stars from WNO’s Don Carlo join t</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=28"> EXPLORE THE ARTS Engage with the arts on a deeper</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=29"> FREE EVENTS Opera Insights Prior to every perfor</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=30"> See all the exclusive benefits that full series su</a>
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<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=34"> Prices for subscriber options Complement your ful</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=35"> EXPLORE THE ARTS The Making of Aida Sep. 7 at 5:3</a>
<a title="WNO 17-18 Season Renewal Brochure page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ed28bc2f?page=36"> Candide Francesca Zambello, Artistic Dire</a>