Phantom of the Opera Program

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WELCOME FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TOM TRENNEY Dear friends, Who would have ever imagined that our 2020-21 Abendmusik Season, our 49th, would be quite so unique?!  But what a blessing it is to have this opportunity, even in the midst of a pandemic, to gather-- albeit virtually--- to experience music that inspires.  We feel thankful that the generous support of our concert sponsors and donors enables us to share all of our fall programming online free of charge, and all of these online events will be offered as fundraisers for local non-profits who are particularly helping those in our community suffering through this difficult time. We pray that the music you will hear will become a stream in this desert and that your experience with Abendmusik today might bring some healing and restore some hope as we all find our way in the midst of this new wilderness. We will be back together again, but, until then, we are grateful that we can share this holy ground online as we continue to find ways to enrich community and inspire collaboration in this  beautiful neighborhood. Grace and peace, Tom Trenney

MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gathering to James Keim - President experience Rob McMaster - Vice-President music Matthew Finkner - Treasurer that inspires. Jeremy Spale - Secretary Lorrie Beadell-Love VISION Foster Collins Adrienne Dickson To enrich Ryan Dobesh community and Jessica Dussault Tracy Edgerton empower Jackie Mattingly collaboration. Jake Muhleisen Phyllis Owen Linda Schwartzkopf Pam Starr Linda Zabel STAFF Tom Trenney - Artistic Director Trey Coley - Executive Director Daniela Gonzalez - Administrative Director

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Friday | October 30 | 7 PM Experience the thrilling 1925 silent film \"The Phantom of the Opera\" starring Lon Chaney. It will be accompanied live by the thrilling 6000-pipe Lied Organ and will feature Tom Trenney as organist. Sponsored by John Casey and the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center to benefit Lincoln’s Music Outreach Program.

The award-winning LMTA Music Outreach Program provides an opportunity for up to 50 area students who demonstrate financial need to receive music instruction from teachers who are part of Lincoln Music Teachers Association. These students would otherwise not have the opportunity to take lessons or have access to free, quality instruments, maintenance expenses, and printed music. Using private donations, grants, fundraising activities, and modest fees paid by the student families, MOP is able to pay its teachers and other operating costs. Because of special mentoring in the form of lessons, students may eventually be able to serve the community in performance and they are likely to grow up to be philanthropic adults. For more information about the Lincoln Music Teachers Association's Music Outreach Program, please visit www.LMTA.info/music-out- reach-program or www.face- book.com/lmtamusicoutreach- program/

MHAENSSDIEALH’S: A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY SING Sunday | November 29 | 4 PM Begin the holiday season singing the world's most beloved choral/orchestral masterwork. This online sing-along will culminate with a city-wide virtual performance of the \"Hallelujah!\" chorus. Sponsored by Susan Sehnert Stuart to benefit People's City Mission https://pcmlincoln.org/

PROGRAM 1. Sinfonia………………………………………………………...........................…..…Overture 2. Recit…………………………………………………….…...….…….Comfort ye, my people 3. Air…………………………………………………...…..........Ev’ry valley shall be exalted 4. Chorus...…………………………………….…....……..........And the glory of the Lord 5. Recitative……………………………………………….........………….Thus saith the Lord 6. Air……………………..................….But who may abide the day of his coming? 7. Chorus………………………………………………..……..........……….And he shall purify 8. Recitative…………………………………......……….Behold, a virgin shall conceive 9. Air and Chorus.......………….……….O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion 10. Recitative…………..….………….For behold, darkness shall cover the earth 11. Air…………….....................………………….The people that walked in darkness 12. Chorus...............……….....……………………………….For unto us a child is born 13. Pifa “Pastoral Symphony” 14.-16. Recitative.......................…There were shepherds abiding in the field 17. Chorus.…………………………………………….......................…………….Glory to God 18. Air…………………………..….............……….Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion 19. Recitative………………………...............…...….Then shall the eyes of the blind 20. Duet…………………………..............................…………....He shall feed His flock 44. Chorus……………........................................................……..…………….Hallelujah

BECOME A DONOR LEVICK LEGACY SOCIETY Your gifts help us continue a tradition of The Levick Legacy Society was founded enriching our community and inspiring during the 40th anniversary celebration collaboration even in these unusual times. to support an ongoing series of concerts Your gift, regardless of size, will be an honoring Abendmusik’s founder, Jack Levick. Contributions to this fund will be important one! Please remember Abendmusik in your planned giving and used to sponsor one concert each estate decisions. For questions regarding season that honors his legacy and vision. Abendmusik and planned giving, please call the Abendmusik office at 402.476.9933 or You can help to ensure these concerts email Executive Director Trey Coley at continue by making a special gift to the Levick Legacy Society. Whether giving [email protected]. online, by mail, or at an Abendmusik event, just specify how much of your donation you would like to go toward the Levick Legacy Society. In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of 2020-2021 Levick Legacy Dr. James Carr Society Contributors Laurel Muff Patricia Amedeo Sally Buchholz Scott & Mary Anderson Joe & Jeanette Adams Ruth M. Christenson Lorraine Beadell-Love Karen Bacon Willa Foster & Rich Jones Carrie Borchardt Lorraine Beadell-Love Christina Buchholz Nancy & Duane Burkhart Kim Hachiya Sally Buchholz Sharon & Charles Brunke Jim Hejduk Dr. John Casey Dr. John Casey Gayle Morin Foster Collins Charles & Gladys Chase Richard & Lois Dam David & Judith Clark Carolyn & Steve Nickel Hillary Doerr & Darin Engelhart Cindy Clefisch Stephen & Michelle Talarico Victoria Ehly Judith Cook Ruth Davidson Hahn David & Patricia Crews Karin Van Deun Joseph & Renee Duggan Matthew & Ann Finkner Matthew & Ann Finkner Karen Forthmann The Nebraska Arts Council, a state Susan Goodrich Gordon & Maril Freese agency, has supported this series Kathie Johnson Susan Goodrich through its matching grants program Dorothy Matzke Scott Gropp funded by the Nebraska Legislature, Daniel McKenzie Kay L. Hegler the National Endowment for the Rob McMaster & Maureen Ose Karen & Ross Johnson Corbyn & Molly Mellinger Jean & John Kissler Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Debra Miller & James Potter Cari A. Kreienhop Endowment. C. Richard Morris Rebecca McAllister Kathleen O’Leary Cynthia Mohr Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil. Gina Paul Deloris I. Oltman org for information on how the Anne Rader & Ken Gatter Sharon Paden Nebraska Arts Council can assist Barbara Rader Carol S. Phillips-Cole your organization, or how you can Linda Ratcliffe Linda Shriner support the Nebraska Cultural Russ Roberts Alice Sittler Laurie P. Smith Roxanne E. Smith Endowment. Tom Trenney & Brent Shaw Karen Stanley Karin Van Deun Randy & Candice Wilson Linda & Dennis Zabel Delivee L. Wright

Season Underwriters Patrons Cont. Members Cont. Friends Cont. $250 to $499 $1 to $99 Conant Fund $100 to $249 Lincoln Community Margaret Johnson Shaun Harner Ina Luhring Jacqueline & Alan Foundation Mattingly Sheryl Harrington Nebraska Arts Council Edward J. Lyons Jack McKimmy John Heineman Ruth Marie Amen Robert McMaster & Jim & Karen Miller Jim Hejduk Victoria O’Neal Loretta & Jason Hellmuth Performing Arts Fund Maureen Ose Frederick & Margaret David Henske First-Plymouth Church Jane & Duane Mehrens Susan Kjer Hild Lowell & Jane Nickolaus Rickers Jason Horner Orchestra Concert James & Gail O’Hanlon Russ Roberts Chantal Incandela Sponsor $10,000+ Phyllis Owen Susan Samson Nila Jacobson Lorraine Lau Sue Quambusch Carolyn Schuerman James Ralph Johnson Jeremy & Stacy Spale Art Shiers Kathie Johnson Full Concert Spreetail Ralph W. Sturdy Andrew Johnson Sponsors $5,000+ Lois Thomas Garry Timmons Lyn Linder Dr. John Casey Dr. Ray & Carolyn Zeisset Beverly & Tom Trenney Kathy Leeper Matthew & Ann Finkner Karin Van Deun Paul Madvig Susan Sehnert Stuart Members Bruce Wendorff Teresa Matthews Union Bank & Trust $100 to $249 John Wolcott Corbyn & Molly Mellinger Partial Concert Sponsors $2,500+ Barbara & Bob Bartle Dr. Charles & Mary Ann Margaret Bartle & Terry Linda & Dennis Zabel Stephanie Meredith Erickson Wittler Friends Barbara Michael Trey Coley & Dr. Jeff Lusk Jerry Baugh $1 to $99 Linda Schwartzkopf & Karen Becker Judy Miller Michael Fultz James Bellman Nancy Aden Andrew Miller $C1o,n0d0u0c+tor's Circle Lowell Berg Debbie Aden Debra Miller & James Lora Black James & Christi Keim Karen Bacon Potter Jeremy Bankson Bruce & Nancy Mitchell Denny & Arlene Van Horn Elizabeth Bobenhouse Amanda Barker Jake & Britta Muhleisen Tom Trenney & Brent Heidi Brownson Bryce Bartu Holly Murdoch Benefactors Debra Caudill $500 to $999 Foster Collins Ken & Candi Bazata Kathleen O’Leary David & Patricia Crews Nancy Becker David Pantos Jane & Eugene Boilesen John Reinert Joe & Jeanette Adams Ryan & Erin Dobesh Karen Bowen Larry & Margaret Remmers Lorraine Beadell-Love Judy Dougherty Robert & Lynette Boyce Jo Riecker-Karl Craig & Carla Brauer Jennifer Rutt Rosalind Carr Paul Dunn June Ryan Sarah Schaffer Mike & Diane Dinnel Robert A. Dunn Don & Carol Burt Jeanette Schneckloth Wynn & Sheila Mehlhaff Jessica Dussault Dori Bush Peter Schroeder Frank & Lois Mills Kent Eakins Audrey Cassel Abi Shelbourn Pat & Alan Riggins Victoria Ehly Susan Clifford Sharon Shelley Frank & Ann Sidles Kent Eskridge & Laurie Denise Cotton Hannah Smith Chase Crispin Marjorie Snodgrass Patrons Smith Carole Curry John & Donna Snowdon $250 to $499 Mary Fischer Jennifer Davidson Ronald & Camilla Svoboda Gordon & Maril Freese Drew & Nick Duncan Pamela Starr Cherie Bayley Arlene Greever Sinda Dux Nick & Diane Steinke Sally Buchholz Elaine Hammer Sandra Fabry Laura Uridil Scott Bulfinch P.W. Handy Darrell Fluehr Verjean Vannier Vannier Peggy Campbell De Lynn & Esther Hay John Foote Susan Weber Catherine Corbet Louis Hurst Ashley Frevert Amy Wright Lois & Richard Dam Ken Jensen Jan Gauger Gregg Wright Willa Foster & Rich Jones Susan Klein Sarah Gauger Linda Zinke Marynelle Greene Dottie Ladman Susan Goodrich Monica Zinke Kay Hegler & Ronald Hall Meg & Jim Lauerman Mary Graham Michelle Zinke Robert Hinrichs Victoria Lee Julie Grives Sondra Zinke Catherine Herbener Karla Lester Kim Hachiya Susan Jacobs Johnson Sandra Maxwell Ron Hall Michael Jensen

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