Compose Your Own Season ASO 2019-2020

2019-2020

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Pricing and price maps are located on pages 12-15.

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Extraordinary performances to celebrate holidays and musical legends.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH December 20, 2019 at 7pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Carlos Izcaray, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland Handel’s Messiah has become the world’s most popular choral work, delighting audiences every holiday season.

CHEERS! THE NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT December 31, 2019 at 6pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Chris Confessore, conductor Dance into the New Year with waltzes, polkas, and marches by Johann Strauss II alongside danceinspired music from around the world.

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN April 30, 2020 at 8pm The Alabama Theatre Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of Queen, a program scored to extend the listening experience of Queen’s iconic tunes. With an amplified rock band and vocals, the evening will capture Queen’s distinct sound while presenting some familiar tunes and lots of new musical colors.

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Enjoy transcendent performances with something for every classical music lover. We have masterful collaborations with some of classical music’s biggest names.

OPENING MASTERWORKS: TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH RACH TWO & PETRUSHKA SYMPHONY October 4 & 5, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Yakov Kasman, piano

November 15 & 16, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor

PEER GYNT & POLOVTSIAN DANCES

BEETHOVEN’S THIRD PIANO CONCERTO

November 1 & 2, 2019 Chris Confessore, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland

January 10 & 11, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Joyce Yang, piano

KENNEDY Forest Dark and Stars Above BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 HAYDN Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 STRAVINKSY Petrushka

BRAHMS Nänie BRAHMS Serenade No. 2 GRIEG Music from Peer Gynt BORODIN Polovtsian Dances

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ROSSINI La Cenerentola Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5

Concert titles, conductors, artists, and repertoire are subject to change.

Masterworks concerts begin at 7pm.

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE January 17 & 18, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Santiago Cañón Valencia, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture IZCARAY Cello Concerto (Sound Investment World Premiere) BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

THE ENIGMA VARIATIONS January 31 & February 1, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet NIELSEN Helios Overture DANIELPOUR Clarinet Concerto “From the Mountaintop” ELGAR Enigma Variations

TANGO, FLAMENCO, & MORE! February 14 & 15, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano LOPEZ Fiesta!

LIEBERSON Neruda Songs PIAZZOLLA Tangazo FALLA El Amor Brujo

MOZART’S REQUIEM March 6 & 7, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor ASO Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland DVORAK Symphony No. 8 MOZART Requiem alsymphony.org/cyo

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MOZART’S 40TH SYMPHONY April 3 & 4, 2020 Jan Wagner, conductor WAGNER Flying Dutchman Overture MOZART Symphony No. 40 BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

RACHMANINOFF’S SYMPHONIC DANCES April 24 & 25, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor DVORAK Carnival Overture NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND May 8 & 9, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) MUSGRAVE Rainbow MAXWELL-DAVIES A Spell for Green Corn: The MacDonald Dances MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish

TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIFTH SYMPHONY May 29 & 30, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Steven Spooner, piano BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

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Concert titles, conductors, artists, and repertoire are subject to change.

Coffee Concerts

Join the world-class musicians of the ASO in the beautiful Alys Stephens Center for this informative journey through some of the most iconic music in the classical repertoire. Concerts begin at 11am with complimentary Red Diamond® coffee and pastries available one hour beforehand.

PEER GYNT & POLOVTSIAN DANCES

TANGO & FLAMENCO

November 1, 2019 Chris Confessore, conductor

February 14, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano

GRIEG Music from Peer Gynt BORODIN Polovtsian Dances

PIAZZOLLA Tangazo FALLA El Amor Brujo

TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH SYMPHONY

MOZART’S 40TH SYMPHONY

November 15, 2019 Carlos Izcaray, conductor

April 3, 2020 Jan Wagner, conductor

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4

WAGNER Flying Dutchman Overture MOZART Symphony No. 40

TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO & JULIET

MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND

January 17, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor Santiago Cañón Valencia, cello

May 8, 2020 Carlos Izcaray, conductor

TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture IZCARAY Cello Concerto (Sound Investment World Premiere)

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish

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Celebrating the best in Pops, Broadway, Jazz, & Film, performed by your very own Alabama Symphony Orchestra and featuring Chris Confessore, ASO Principal Pops Conductor!

BIRMINGHAM DOES BROADWAY September 20, 2019 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, Kristen Sharp Campbell, Jessica Clark, Abijah Cunningham, Jan Hunter, and Leah Luker, vocalists Samford University A Cappella Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Philip L. Copeland Hear your favorite tunes from Broadway classics as Birmingham’s Leading Ladies take center stage! You won’t want to miss hits from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more, sung by Kristi Tingle Higginbotham, Abijah Cunningham, and other Birmingham favorites!

GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT October 25, 2019 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Erik Ochsner, conductor Experience director Ivan Reitman’s two-time Oscar® and two-time Golden Globe­nominated film, screened live as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs Elmer Bernstein’s Grammy-nominated score and Ray Parker Jr.’s Billboard Hot 100 chart ­topping theme song, “Ghostbusters.” Bring your proton pack and join the original paranormal investigation!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 21, 2019 at 7pm UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Chris Confessore, conductor Caleb Clark, Dolores Hydock, & Three on a String, guest artists Celebrate the season with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and special guests Caleb Clark, Dolores Hydock, and Three on a String. Sing along to holiday favorites, hear timeless classics, and enjoy the spirit of the season!

THE NAT KING COLE SONGBOOK February 29, 2020 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Denzal Sinclaire, special guest Join the ASO as Denzal Sinclaire brings the music of Nat King Cole to life with his superlative voice and engaging rapport. This gorgeous tribute to Alabama native Nat King Cole includes ten of the most unforgettable hits made famous by one of America’s greatest jazz vocalists.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT April 18, 2020 at 7pm April 19, 2020 at 2:30pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are ©️ & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD trademark and logo ©️ & ™ Warner Bros.

Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights ©️ JKR. (s19)

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS May 16, 2020 at 7pm Samford University Wright Center Chris Confessore, conductor The Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs favorites from film composer John Williams - from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, to Indiana Jones, you won’t want to miss a note of the movie magic! Join Maestro Confessore and the ASO in a celebration of Williams’ greatest hits!

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Concertmaster & Friends Intimate chamber music curated by Concertmaster Daniel Szasz.

All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO TRIO November 19, 2019 Samford University Brock Hall Yakov Kasman, piano Daniel Szasz, violin Warren Samples, cello ENESCU Serenade Lointaine TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio Op. 50 in A minor

WOODWIND REVERIES

February 18, 2020 Samford University Brock Hall Lisa Wienhold, flute Jim Sullivan, oboe Kathleen Costello, clarinet Tariq Masri, bassoon

David Pandolfi, horn Daniel Szasz, violin Alex Horton, bass

BARBER Summer Music for woodwind quintet GLIERE Selection from Suite for violin and double bass NIELSEN Wind Quintet PIAZZOLLA Selections from Five Tangos for violin and bass STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel for violin, bass, clarinet, bassoon, and horn

SCHUBERT’S TROUT QUINTET May 19, 2020 Samford University Brock Hall Joyce Yang, piano Daniel Szasz, violin Zak Enikeev, viola Mary Del Gobbo, cello Richard Cassarino, bass SCHUBERT Arpeggione Sonata for bass and piano SCHUBERT Piano Quintet Trout for violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano

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Concert titles, conductors, artists, and repertoire are subject to change.

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Here are some suggestions we think you’ll love!

Make a Joyful Noise!

Chorus or vocalists join the ASO

Birmingham Does Broadway

Peer Gynt & Polovtsian Dances Handel’s Messiah Home for the Holidays Cheers! The New Year’s Eve Concert Tango, Flamenco, & More!

The Nat King Cole Songbook Mozart’s Requiem

Stage and Screen

Iconic music of Broadway and Hollywood

Birmingham Does Broadway Ghostbusters

Peer Gynt & Polovtsian Dances

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

The Music of Queen

The Music of John Williams

Piano Power

Dynamic pianists take center stage

Opening Masterworks: Rach Two & Petrushka Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto Schubert’s Trout Quintet Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

Strings in the Spotlight

Featuring the soaring sound of string soloists

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Symphonie Fantastique Mendelssohn in Scotland The Music of John Williams Schubert’s Trout Quintet

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff

Music by two great Russian masters

Opening Masterworks: Rach Two & Petrushka Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio Symphonie Fantastique Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

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PRICING INFORMATION

Pick 4 or 5 for 15% off!

Seating Level

1

2

3

4

5

6

$30

$21

Special Events Handel’s Messiah or New Year’s Eve

$67

$54

$42

$32

The Music of Queen

$51

$40

$31

$23

Masterworks

$63

$44

$31

$20

Coffee Concerts

$32

$26

$16

Birmingham Does Broadway

$42

$33

$25

$20

Ghostbusters in Concert

$68

$60

$51

$38

Home for the Holidays

$47

$38

$30

$21

The Nat King Cole Songbook

$59

$50

$33

$25

$16

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in concert

$72

$60

$51

$38

$30

The Music of John Williams

$59

$50

$33

$25

$16

RED DIAMOND® SuperPOPS!

Concertmaster & Friends 12

$25

$21

General Admission

Concert titles, conductors, artists, and repertoire are subject to change.

Turn back to page 11 for some package ideas!

Pick 6 or more for 20% off!

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2

3

4

Handel’s Messiah or New Year’s Eve

$67

$54

$42

$32

The Music of Queen

$51

$40

$31

$23

Masterworks

$59

$41

$29

$18

Coffee Concerts

$30

$24

$15

Birmingham Does Broadway

$39

$31

$23

$18

Ghostbusters in Concert

$64

$56

$48

$36

Home for the Holidays

$44

$36

$28

$19

The Nat King Cole Songbook

$55

$47

$31

$23

$15

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in concert

$68

$56

$48

$36

$28

The Music of John Williams

$55

$47

$31

$23

$15

Concertmaster & Friends

$23

Seating Level

5

6

$28

$20

Special Events

RED DIAMOND® SuperPOPS!

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$20

General Admission

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SEATING GUIDE

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center SECOND FLOOR*

MAIN LEVEL* STAGE Choral Balcony Left

Dress Circle Left

Orch Left

Orchestra Center

Orch Right

STAGE

Dress Circle Right

Loge Left

Choral Balcony Right

Loge Right

Mezzanine

Balcony

*This does not reflect the price maps for Home for the Holidays and the New Years's Eve concerts. Please contact the box office for more information.

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center (Coffee Concerts only)

Dress Circle Left

Orch Left

MAIN LEVEL

SECOND FLOOR

STAGE

STAGE

Orchestra Center

Orch Right

Dress Circle Right

Loge Left

Loge Right

Mezzanine

Balcony

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Concert titles, conductors, artists, and repertoire are subject to change.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Samford University’s Wright Center Seating Chart

Orch Left

Orch Right

Right Grand Tier

Left Grand Tier

Stage

Center Orch

Balcony Center Balcony

Alabama Theatre Seating Chart (The Music of Queen only)

MAIN LEVEL

BALCONY LEVEL

Stage Dress Circle

Orch Left

Orch Left

Orch Right

Left Balcony

Left Balcony

Balcony

Balcony

Right Balcony

Right Balcony

MEZZANINE LEVEL Left Mezz

Mezzanine

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Right Mezz

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