Austin Symphony 2016-2017 Season Brochure

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2016–17 Season peter Bay, Music Director

T h e S e a s o n at- a - g l a n c e SEPTEMBER 9 & 10 The Mozart Requiem

FEBRUARY 17 Pixar in Concert

FEBRUARY 24 & 25 SEPTEMBER 30 & October 1 “Vive l’Espagne!”

Eleana Urioste, violin Vaughan Williams, Brahms, Kodály, Philippe Quint, violin Chabrier, Lalo, Bizet-Shchedrin Ginastera OCTOBER 21 & 22 Butler Trio Adams, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky OCTOBER 23 Halloween Children’s Concert OCTOBER 28 Disney in Concert—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas DECEMBER Christmas in the Community

MARCH 24 & 25 Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 APRIL 7 & 8 Stephen Girko, clarinet Copland, Corigliano, Dvorˇák MAY 19 & 20 Gabriela Montero, piano Rachmaninoff, Respighi June 2 & 3 Fascinating Gershwin™

DECEMBER 6 Handel’s Messiah

JUNE 17 Sarah & Ernest Butler Texas Young Composers Concert

DECEMBER 29 & 30 Broadway by Request™

JUNE 4 to AUGUST 27 Concerts in the Park

JANUARY 13 & 14 “Symphonic Follies” Jeffrey Biegel, piano Milhaud, P.D.Q. Bach, R. Strauss, Saint-Saëns

JULY 4 Free July 4th Concert & Fireworks

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rom the words and music of Mozart to the romantic allure of Rachmaninoff, the 2016–17 season has something for everyone. Over the course of the eight concerts, the ASO will present music inspired by the folk traditions of Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Argentina, and the United States. The drama of Mahler’s Sixth Symphony will stand alongside a program inspired by the funnier side of the classics, including a newly “discovered” concerto by P.D.Q. Bach!

A dazzling array of soloists, the most beloved masterpieces of the literature, and much more awaits you. We look forward to making music for you!

P.S. I hope you’ll enjoy the photography throughout the brochure, which tells the story of five ASO musicians and what they must accomplish before producing even a single note.

I a n D av ids o n Associate Principal Oboe/English Horn

Masterworks series Season Opener! The Mozart Requiem

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“Mozart Speaks” Martin Burke, actor (reading from Mozart’s letters) Stefanie Moore, soprano; Laura Mercado-Wright, mezzo-soprano; Paul D’Arcy, tenor; Cameron Beauchamp, bass Chorus Austin [Ryan Heller, director]

W.A. Mozart

Friday, September 9, 2016 Saturday, September 10, 2016 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

Wolfgang Amadé Mozart Overture to Lucio Silla, K. 135 Overture to La finta giardiniera, K. 196 Presto from Ein musikalischer Spass, K. 522 Overture to Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384 Finale from Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504, Prague Requiem, K. 626 (completed by Süssmayr)

orchestra and chorus

SPONSOR: Wells Fargo Private Bank Underwriter: Ronald C. Jernigan Eleana Urioste, violin Peter Bay, conductor

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Friday, September 30, 2016 Saturday, October 1, 2016 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

Eleana Urioste

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis JOHANNES BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 ZOLTÁN KODÁLY Dances of Marosszék ALBERTO GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia, Op. 8a (in honor of the composer’s centennial) SPONSORS: ExxonMobil Alpheus Communications Johannes Brahms

Ian handcrafts each one of his reeds. He keeps a meticulous journal of the month, day, temperature, altitude, and barometric pressure so that he can give the audience the most pleasurable listening experience.

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Masterworks series Butler Trio [Sandy Yamamoto, violin; Joshua Gindele, cello; Colette Valentine, piano] Peter Bay, conductor

Butler Trio

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Friday, October 21, 2016 Saturday, October 22, 2016 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

JOHN ADAMS Two Fanfares for Orchestra: Tromba Lontana and Short Ride in a Fast Machine (in honor of the composer’s 70th birthday) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56 PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, Pathétique SPONSOR: Baker Botts LLP

P. I. Tchaikovsky

“Symphonic Follies” Jeffrey Biegel, piano Alex Maynegre-Torra, piano* Peter Bay, conductor

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Friday, January 13, 2017 Saturday, January 14, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

DARIUS MILHAUD Le boeuf sur le toit, Op. 58 P. D.Q. BACH Concerto for Very Grand Piano (Austin premiere) RICHARD STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28 CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Le carnaval des animaux* (verses by Peter Schickele)

Peter Schickele a.k.a. P. D.Q. Bach

Our friends at KMFA 89.5 FM have commissioned a fanfare written by composer Dan Welcher to be performed during the first half to commemorate the station’s 50th anniversary.

SPONSORS: Frost Texas Mutual Insurance

CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS

Brenda shows us the array of trombones that she’ll use for different pieces throughout the season—with each trombone and mute producing a specific sound for each piece in the repertoire.

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B r e n d a S a n si g S a l a s Principal Trombone

Kyle Koronka Second Trumpet

Masterworks series “Vive l’Espagne!”

Philippe Quint, violin Peter Bay, conductor

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Philippe Quint

Friday, February 24, 2017 Saturday, February 25, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

EMMANUEL CHABRIER España ÉDOUARD LALO Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 GEORGES BIZET–RODION SHCHEDRIN Carmen Suite (excerpts from the opera transcribed for strings and percussion) (1968) Georges Bizet

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Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 Peter Bay, conductor Friday, March 24, 2017 Saturday, March 25, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

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GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, Tragic Gustav Mahler

SPONSOR: Bank of America

Maestro Peter Bay

Kyle has a collection of five trumpets— each of which creates a different tone and sound. Trumpets are low maintenance, but oiling the valves, cleaning, and polishing are essential.

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Masterworks series Stephen Girko

Gloria Quinlan, speaker Stephen Girko, clarinet Peter Bay, conductor

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Friday, April 7, 2017 Saturday, April 8, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

AARON COPLAND Lincoln Portrait JOHN CORIGLIANO Music from the Edge (world concert premiere) AARON COPLAND Clarinet Concerto ANTONíN Dvorˇák Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88

ANTONíN Dvorˇák

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Gabriela Montero, piano Peter Bay, conductor Friday, May 19, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

RACHMANINOFF-RESPIGHI Cinq Études-tableaux SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 OTTORINO RESPIGHI Feste Romane

Gabriela Montero

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SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

Before she can even begin practicing, Concertmaster Jessica Mathaes must coordinate the bowings for the first violin section so that all the bows move in unison—a process that can take up to six hours. Watch for this when attending a performance.

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J e ssi c a M at h a e s Concertmaster

Tony Edwards Principal Timpani

October Pops

Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s “THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS” Friday, October 28, 2016 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

One of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS will be projected on the big screen with dialog and effects accompanied by Danny Elfman’s enigmatic score played live by your Austin Symphony Orchestra!

Audiences will follow Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s resident Pumpkin King, through his adventure to Christmas Town, where residents are preparing for the upcoming, cheerful Christmas holiday. Bored with his perennial role as Halloween Town’s frightening Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington is determined to shake things up in Christmas Town and enlists the help of some mischievous trick-or-treaters to kidnap Santa Claus and take over the job of delivering gifts to the children of the world. When his plan goes awry, Jack attempts to restore Santa to his rightful place. But first, he must rescue St. Nick from the clutches of the evil Oogie Boogie!

Sponsors: Corridor Title Austin Tree Experts

December Pops

Broadway by Request™ Peter Bay, conductor Thursday, December 29, 2016 Friday, December 30, 2016 Palmer Events Center, 8:00 p.m.

Broadway by Request™ lets you choose which songs you’d like the ASO to perform— from Wicked to Les Misérables. Select from various duets, male and female solos, and many others. It’s an exciting way for you to have a voice in what you’d like to hear!

Just complete the survey at: www.austinsymphony.org/broadway OR simply scan the code with your mobile device using a QR code reader (available free for most Android and Apple devices). All entries must be in

by November 1, 2016.

S a r a h & E r n E S t B ut l E r

Pops series February Pops

PIXAR IN CONCERT Peter Bay, conductor Friday, February 17, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8:00 p.m.

From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and UP, Pixar has forever changed filmmaking while giving us some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history. Now, Pixar is coming to you like you’ve never heard or seen it before: in concert with a live symphony orchestra.

This visually stunning, high-definition, multi-media family show features montages of memorable clips from Pixar’s first 14 films— including Cars, WALL•E, Ratatouille, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., and Brave — all accompanied by your Austin Symphony Orchestra!

These great scores by Randy Newman, Patrick Doyle, Thomas Newman, and Michael Giacchino have won 10 Grammys® and three Academy Awards, and have received 10 Oscar nominations. This is one Pops concert you won’t want to miss.

Sponsors: Watkins Insurance Group Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey P.C.

June Pops

Fascinating Gershwin™ Friday, June 2, 2017 Saturday, June 3, 2017 Palmer Events Center, 8:00 p.m.

Marvel at the extraordinary showmanship of pianist Joseph Joubert and Broadway voices Alicia Hall Moran and Destan Owens as they bring George Gershwin’s catalogue to life. Come hear your Austin Symphony and company perform some of Gershwin’s most memorable melodies, such as, “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “S’Wonderful,” “Summertime,” and more. Help us conclude our 106th season with these two magnificent performances.

Bring your favorite food dish and enjoy this concert in a cabaret style setting.

Bring your favorite food dish and enjoy this concert in a cabaret-style setting.

Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz of Austin

Sponsor: Emerson Process Management

Special Events Halloween Children’s Concert Sunday, October 23, 2016 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 3:00 p.m.

CHILLS AND THRILLS! It’s creepy, crawly and so much fun it’s spooky! Your little ghost or goblin will help haunt Long Center’s Dell Hall for Austin Symphony’s annual Halloween Children’s Concert. This exciting concert features frightfully fun symphonic music that is stimulating for young eyes and ears (ages 2–10). The entire family is invited to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy “boo-tiful” music with their Austin Symphony Orchestra!

Handel’s Messiah

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Hyde Park Baptist Church, 8:00 p.m.

Austin Symphony with Chorus Austin Ryan Heller, conductor

Halloween Children’s Concert

The Austin Symphony presents its Christmas tradition, Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by Chorus Austin for you and your family!

Both a holiday classic and a city favorite, this night of musical magic will comfort you through its familiarity and fill you with the joy of rediscovery. Let us begin your Christmas holiday with a performance full of rejoicing!

Enjoy this performance in our new location— more centrally located for all of Austin’s metro area to enjoy.

Handel’s Messiah

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Christmas in the Community In December, ensembles (woodwinds, brass, strings) from the Austin Symphony will be going out to various parts of the Austin community and performing one-hour concerts featuring holiday classics, as a thank you to the community for its support over the last 106 years. These fun-filled events will be free and open to the public.

Sponsor: Macy’s

Sarah & Ernest Butler Texas Young Composers Concert Saturday, June 17, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Christmas in the Community

The Austin Symphony and the Long Center for the Performing Arts present the seventh annual Sarah & Ernest Butler Texas Young Composers Concert, which features music composed by brilliantly gifted students ages 18 and under. These talented composers are judged by esteemed professionals, and chosen to premiere their original compositions performed by your Austin Symphony Orchestra. This one-night only performance gives these talented individuals a night in the spotlight and be recognized for their admirable work. These young composers have gone on to study at prestigious universities and have been hired by video game and movie studios.

Hartman Concerts in the Park Kids frolicking, couples lounging on blankets, old friends in their trusty folding chairs, lone bicyclists and pedestrians who have been distracted from their destinations—all united by the sound of music. The Hartman Foundation “Concerts in the Park,” presented by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, brings together ardent enthusiasts and unwitting attendees alike, just as similar events did in town centers years ago.

Butler Texas Young Composers Concert

In its 14th summer season, these free ensemble concerts take place in the Hartman Concert Park in front of the Long Center City Terrace and run on Sunday evenings from June 5th through August 28th at 7:30 p.m.

Hartman Concerts in the Park

Seating Charts Dell Hall (Masterworks Series, and October and February Pops)

Pa l me r E ve n ts Ce n te r (December and June Pops)

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seating and pricing Subscriber “Add-On” Masterworks Series

Masterworks Series

ORCHESTRA AISLES

$428*

ORCHESTRA

$414*

(2 concerts) Masterworks Series subscribers can also “add-on” the October and February Pops concerts presented at the Long Center for the Performing Arts’ Michael & Susan Dell Hall for up to 50% savings over single ticket prices. Number of “add-on” tickets limited to the same number of subscription tickets. Tickets must be purchased in the same section as your Masterworks Series tickets.

PARTERRE BOXES

$510* (limited availability)

Michael & Susan Dell Concert Hall/Palmer Events Center

PARTERRE AISLES AA–BB

$428

PARTERRE AA–BB

$414

PARTERRE CC–JJ

$372

MEZZANINE BOXES

$510* (limited availability)

LOWER MEZZANINE AISLES

$428

LOWER MEZZANINE

$414

UPPER MEZZANINE

$350

BALCONY BOXES

$500* (limited availability)

LOWER BALCONY

$252

UPPER BALCONY J–L

$180

UPPER BALCONY M–N

$140

(10 Concerts) Includes 8 Masterworks Series concerts, plus as a subscriber bonus, your choice of any 2 Pops Series performances.** Michael & Susan Dell Concert Hall

*Orchestra/Box seating requires a minimum tax deductible donation to ASO’s Annual Fund of $400 per seat. **Some restrictions may apply. Call the Box Office for details at (512) 476-6064.

Sarah & Ernest Butler Pops Series

(4 concerts) Includes October and February Pops at Dell Hall, plus December and June Pops at the Palmer Events Center.

Michael & Susan Dell Concert Hall/Palmer Events Center

ORCHESTRA AISLES / Table

$75

ORCHESTRA

$59

PARTERRE BOXES

$100 (limited availability)

PARTERRE AISLES AA–BB

$75

PARTERRE AA–BB

$59

PARTERRE CC–JJ

$49

MEZZANINE BOXES

$100 (limited availability)

LOWER MEZZANINE AISLES

$59

LOWER MEZZANINE

$44

UPPER MEZZANINE

$40

BALCONY BOXES

$75 (limited availability)

LOWER BALCONY

$35

UPPER BALCONY J–L

$19

UPPER BALCONY M–N

$12

Halloween Children’s Concert Michael & Susan Dell Concert Hall (general admission) Children

$10

ORCHESTRA AISLES

$175

Adults

$15

ORCHESTRA

$160

Family 4-Pack

$40

PARTERRE BOXES

$185 (limited availability)

PARTERRE AISLES AA–BB

$175

PARTERRE AA–BB

$160

PARTERRE CC–JJ

$144

MEZZANINE BOXES

$185 (limited availability)

LOWER MEZZANINE AISLES

$150

LOWER MEZZANINE

$135

UPPER MEZZANINE

$124

BALCONY BOXES

$170 (limited availability)

LOWER BALCONY

$120

Michael & Susan Dell Concert Hall (general admission)

UPPER BALCONY J–L

$98

Adults

$20

UPPER BALCONY M–N

$84

Students

$8

Handel’s Messiah

Hyde Park Baptist Church (3901 Speedway) SECTION A

$60

SECTION B

$45

SECTION C

$35

SECTION D

$25

SECTION E

$15

Texas Young Composers Concert

SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION Subscriber Rewards

Season discount —Save up to 41% off the single ticket price.

Guaranteed seating — Avoid the disappointment of sold-out performances.

Ticket exchange —Schedule conflict? We will exchange your season tickets for tickets to another performance with no questions asked and at no additional cost!

Tax receipt — Receive a tax credit for any season ticket(s) that you are unable to use. Simply notify us prior to the performance.

Lost ticket replacement — If you have lost a ticket, call (512) 476-6064 and the Box Office will replace your ticket at no additional cost.

Exclusive options — Purchase additional Pops tickets or special events before they are available to the general public.

Priority seating — Current subscribers receive first priority in subscribing for the next season. All subscribers receive the best seats at considerable savings.

Additional Information

Concert Conversations — Get the most out of each Masterworks Series concert by attending Concert Conversations hosted by Bob Buckalew.

Each lecture is given free of charge for ticket holders and begins at 7:10 p.m. in the concert hall.

Pre-concert talks are informative and provide a behind-the-scenes look at classical music. Informal discussions are encouraged. All Masterworks Series concert performances begin at 8:00 p.m.

Parking —Parking is available in the city-owned Palmer Events Center garage and at One Texas Center for $8. Valet parking is available for $18.

How to Order

Mail, fax, or email — Order your tickets by printing out the order form at: www.austinsymphony.org/events/subscriptions.

If you don’t have access to a computer, give us a call and we’ll be happy to take your order by phone, or mail you a printed order form.

Complete your order form and mail, fax, or email it to: Mail: Austin Symphony Box Office,

1101 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701 Fax: (512) 473-8743 Email: boxoffice@austinsymphony.org

Phone —For credit card orders, call (512) 476-6064 or 1-888-462-3787 (toll-free), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In person —Austin Symphony Box Office, 1101 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Principal Timpanist, Tony Edwards, customizes some of his mallets and hand makes others. Consistent sound throughout every performances ensures a wonderful experience for the audience.

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