2014-2015 ASO Concert Series

ANNIVERSARY

SEASON

CONCERT SERIES

MARIUSZ SMOLIJ // MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

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The classical concept of the existence of basic elements — water, fire, air, and earth — has been embraced almost universally by philosophers and cultures throughout history. Beginning with Babylonian mythology in the 18th century BC, through the cultures of ancient Greece and Egypt and even in modern times, these elements affect our perception of the world around us.

In addition to being the foundation of science and our modern existence, the elements have greatly influenced the work of artists, poets, and musicians who express human thought and emotion.

Many prominent musical composers have been fascinated and inspired by those forces of nature.

Fire is associated with warmth, love, celebration, and illumination.

For thousands of years the magnetic power of fire has been a subject of enchantment and allure. I hope our concerts this season will reflect the spirit and attributes of fire and will conjure a magical and enlightened artistic experience.

ARTISTIC VISION

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During this season, ASO continues exploring the connections between music and three basic elements. Following Water in the previous year, we will focus now on Fire and will continue with Earth in 2015/16. Our repertoire will feature musical masterpieces in many different musical styles that reflect the fascinating connection between sound and the elements of our world.

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WELCOME TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON OF YOUR ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. It’s time to light the candles and celebrate! Your Acadiana Symphony Orchestra is embarking on its 30th anniversary season and I could not think of a better theme for this special occasion than Fire.

Musical fireworks will celebrate the best of music and the best of our artistic community.

MARIUSZ SMOLIJ

MUSIC DIRECTOR and CONDUCTOR

Our celebratory season will be magnificent, highlighted by voluminous sounds of our symphony orchestra and grand choruses, spectacular photography and enchanting dance, displays of virtuosity and intimate chamber music.

Throughout this anniversary year we will continue our mission of sharing the gift of live music and telling the musical story of our universal human experience.

During my ten years at the artistic helm of this orchestra I have collected and shared

priceless memories of performances when hearts were touched, spirits were inspired and faces were lit with smiles.

Thanks to all the members of our musical family who have supported our endeavors, Acadiana has become a better place to live and learn over the last 30 years. May you continue to enjoy the music of your Acadiana Symphony Orchestra for decades to come!

HAPPY LISTENING!

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FIRED UP

30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON CONCERT

GUEST ARTISTS: ASO Chorus, Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus, Nicholls State University Chorus, ASO Conservatory Students and Friends

Saturday, September 20, 2014 /// 6:30 pm Heymann Performing Arts Center PROGRAM: Gustav Holst – Dance of the Spirits of Fire, Op. 39 Richard Wagner – Magic Fire Music and Ride of the Valkyries Wojciech Kilar – Symphonic Poem “Krzesany” (Dance of Sparks) Maurice Ravel – Daphnis & Chloe: Second Suite Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9: Finale MASTERWORK NO.1

MASTERWORK NO.2

Saturday, October 18, 2014 /// 6:30 pm Heymann Performing Arts Center

Firebird: MUSIC TELLS A STORY

PHOTO CREDIT: MOLLY TORIAN

GUEST ARTIST: Clare Cook Dance Theater, New York, NY

PROGRAM: Arturo Marquez – Danzon No. 2 Aram Khatchaturian – Dance scenes from Ballet Spartacus Richard Strauss – Waltzes from “Rosenkavalier” Igor Stravinsky – Firebird Suite: A Classic Story in Modern Dance

FIREWORKS

ROYAL

Sunday, November 16, 2014 3:00 pm St. John’s Cathedral GUEST ARTIST: Chamber Chorus of University of Louisiana, Lafayette

PROGRAM: George Frederick Handel – Music for Royal Fireworks Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Missa Brevis K220 (“Sparrow Mass”) Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 59 (“Fire Symphony”)

MASTERWORK NO.3

MASTERWORK NO.4

George Chadwick – Jubilee & Noel from Symphonic Sketches Hague/arr. Naughtin – How the Grinch Stole Christmas George Frederick Handel – Messiah (excerpts) Christmas Spiritual Medley Traditional Holiday Favorites

Thursday, December 18, 2014 /// 7:00 pm Heymann Performing Arts Center

FIRESIDE

Kevin Deas, Baritone ASO Youth Orchestra Local Middle School and High School Choruses

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Symphoni Embers Saturday, March 21, 2015 6:30 pm /// Heymann Performing Arts Center

GUEST ARTISTS: Westwater Arts Symphonic Photochoreography Allison Eldredge, Cello

PROGRAM: Manuel de Falla – Ritual Fire Dance from ballet “El Amor Brujo” Samuel Barber – Adagio (Reflections of the Spirit by Westwater Arts) Aaron Copland – Two Dances from Rodeo (Rodeo! by Westwater Arts) Antonín Dvorˇák – Cello Concerto in B-minor Op. 104

MASTERWORK NO.5

MASTERWORK NO.6

ARTISTS: ASO, UL Lafayette Opera Theater Students; Mariusz Smolij, Conductor Presented by special arrangement with the Music Theatre International, New York, NY Fully Staged Musical Presented by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

PROGRAM: Claude Michel Schönberg – Les Miserables

Saturday, April 25, 2015 /// 6:30 pm University of Louisiana at Lafayette /// Angelle Hall

HUBBELL CHAMBER SERIES NO.2 Sunday, February 8, 2015 /// 3:00 pm Acadiana Center for the Arts

GUEST ARTISTS: ASO Chamber Orchestra Mariusz Smolij, Conductor Greg Giannascoli, Marimba

Virtuosic SPARKLERS Sunday, November 2, 2014 3:00 pm /// Acadiana Center for the Arts

GUEST ARTISTS:

PROGRAM:

Mariusz Patyra, Violin (Gold Medal Winner of Paganini International Violin Competition) Krzysztof Herdzin, Piano

Niccolo Paganini Theme and Variations “I Palpiti” Camille Saint-Saens Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso Maurice Ravel Concert Rhapsody “Tzigane” (Gypsy Girl) Tartini/arr. Kreisler “Devil’s Trill” Sonata

PROGRAM: Lennon/McCartney – And I Love Her Antonín Dvorˇák – Waltz from Serenade for Strings Jan Sibelius – Romance Changjun Xu – Phoenix for Marimba and Strings Leonard Bernstein – Tonight from West Side Story

Treat your Valentine to High Tea provided by The Lab!

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HUBBELL CHAMBER SERIES NO.1

HUBBELL CHAMBER SERIES NO.3 Sunday, April 12, 2015 3:00 pm Acadiana Center for the Arts

FIRE OF LOVE

GUEST ARTISTS: Virginia Warnken, Mezzo-Soprano ASO Chamber Orchestra Mariusz Smolij, Conductor

PROGRAM: Arias, Songs and Dances by H. Purcell, A. Vivaldi, G.F. Handel and B. Britten

PROGRAM: Claude Debussy “Feux d’artifice” (Fireworks) from Preludes, Book 2 GUEST ARTIST: Felix Mendelssohn Michael Brown, Piano Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, Op. 35, No. 1 ASO Chamber Players Manuel De Falla Danza Ritual del Fuego from “El Amor Brujo” Sunday, May 31, 2015 William Bolcom 3:00 pm /// Acadiana Center The Serpent’s Kiss from The Garden of Eden for the Arts Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 HUBBELL CHAMBER SERIES NO.4

Feux d’artifice PHOTO CREDIT: JAMIE BECK

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MASTERWORKS CONCERTS FIRED UP

Saturday, September 20, 2014, 6:30 pm, Heymann Performing Arts Center Music to celebrate ASO’s 30th Anniversary Season FIREBIRD: MUSIC TELLS A STORY

Saturday, October 18, 2014, 6:30 pm, Heymann Performing Arts Center A classic story in modern dance by ASO featuring Clare Cook Dance Theater, New York, NY ROYAL FIREWORKS

Sunday, November 16, 2014, 3:00 pm, St. John’s Cathedral Glorious sounds of Baroque music fill the Cathedral

A FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 18, 2014, 7:00 pm, Heymann Performing Arts Center A spiritual Christmas program that will bring joy to your holidays SYMPHONIC EMBERS

Saturday, March 21, 2015, 6:30 pm, Heymann Performing Arts Center

CHAMBER CONCERTS

VIRTUOSIC SPARKLERS

Sunday, November 2, 2014, 3:00 pm, Acadiana Center for the Arts

FIRE OF LOVE

Sunday, April 12, 2015, 3:00 pm, Acadiana Center for the Arts

Featuring Gold Medal Winner of Paganini International Violin Competition Mariusz Patyra

Elegant, rich-toned and riveting Virginia Warnken, mezzo-soprano, and ASO Chamber Orchestra deliver a powerful and sensual music experience

HEARTSTRINGS

FEUX D’ARTIFICE

Featuring Westwater Arts Symphonic Photochoreography and world renowned cellist, Allison Eldredge

Sunday, February 8, 2015, 3:00 pm, Acadiana Center for the Arts

Sunday, May 31, 2015, 3:00 pm, Acadiana Center for the Arts

LES MISERABLES

An afternoon of elegant and romantic music with high tea for your loved one

Piano visionary Michael Brown and the ASO Chamber players will captivate your spirits

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 6:30 pm, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Angelle Hall Fully staged musical presented by UL Lafayette Opera Theater

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A contemporary theater in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, the ACA is ideal for an intimate and interactive concert experience.

ANGELLE HALL

Located on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, this 800-seat theater, featuring state-of-the-art technology, is wellsuited for collaborative musical theater projects.

HEYMANN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The home of the symphony, HPAC is located in the Oil Center and is the perfect residence for our most lavish stage performances.

ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL The atmosphere, beauty and miraculous acoustics of this Cathedral make it the perfect setting for our most pristine classical performances.

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