21.   Vladimir Malakhov, a Bolshoi-trained dancer who was seen several years ago in Boston with the Moscow Classical Ballet, made his company debut as the poet.

22.   Ying Huang, a bright-voiced soprano, made her company debut as Sophie.

23.   Bass-baritone Dean Elzinga sang Polyphemus in his company debut.

24.   Early music specialist Nicholas McGegan made his company debut conducting and playing the harpsichord with energy and precision.

25.   He was making his company debut a season after his Metropolitan Opera debut.