WINDOWS TO THE
WORLD 2016/2017
SEASON
DEAR FRIENDS, On behalf of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra let me say we are very excited to share our plans for next season with you, one we call “Windows on the World.” We have put together programs that offer unique points of view of the repertoire and artists such as “From Spain to the new World” and “American Vistas.” We look forward to the opportunity to share them with you. As always, we make sure our season is loaded wtih some of the best-loved works of symphonic music. This season you can look forward to Brahms Symphony no. 2, Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Beethoven’s Symphony no. 7 just to name a few. Secondly, we have a spectacular roster of guest artists including of some of the world’s most sought-after talent such as Louisiana’s own Branford Marsalis. Also, after her most memorable appearance on our Lamar Chamber Series, guitarist Sharon Isbin returns to BR to open our Masterworks season. We are also very excited about the continuation of our BRSO Family Pops series. This season features 5-time Grammy-Award winner jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves along with a program called “Classic Soul” with top 40 hits from the kings and queens of classic soul, including Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and many more. Also, a concert featuring the music of ET, and of course the Baton Rouge Holiday tradition we call “Home for the Holidays” featuring our wonderful BRSO Chorus and a wide range of extraordinary talent from right here in Baton Rouge. The Lamar Family Chamber Series promises to again delight our audiences with a program of vocal chamber music with Paul Groves. Also, a wonderful collaboration with BR’s modern dance company “Of Moving Colors,” and the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Along with these extraordinary programs of course, we have the orchestra itself. It is such a pleasure and privilege for me to share the stage with these great musicians…..a source of great pride for our city. We are so looking forward to sharing these musical treasures with you. Please join us next season. We look forward to seeing you in the concert hall. Sincerely,
Timothy Muffitt MUSIC DIRECTOR
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MASTERWORKS SERIES
From Spain to the Americas Hailed by the Dallas Morning News as “classical guitar’s reigning diva,” multiple Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin opens the season with an amazing voyage of music from Spain to the new world peppered with seasonings from the Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Opening night Gala Performance Friday, September 23, 2016 | 7
PM
Sharon Isbin, guitar LECUOÑA TEnREIRO RODRIGO CHÁVEZ GInASTERA MÁRQUEZ
Malaguena (Cuba) Fuentes (Venezuela) Concierto de Aruanjuez (Spain) Symphony no. 2, Sínfonia India (Mexico) Estancia: Four Dances (Argentina) Danzón no. 2 (Mexico)
The new World BRSO delves deeper into the music of the new world with threetime Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, nEA Jazz Master Award recipient, and Tony Award nominee composer Branford Marsalis in his BRSO debut performance. Friday, October 21, 2016 | 7:30
PM
Branford Marsalis, saxophone CHABRIER VILLA-LOBOS COPLAnD BRUCE STARK
España Fantasia para saxophone El Salón México Symphonic Dances (WORLD PREMIERE) JOHn WILLIAMS Escapades
Reflections: handel, Bottesini and Brahms Three masters offer unique glimpses into time and place. BRSO’s own principal bassist John Madere takes center stage in this awe-inspiring program. Thursday november 17, 2016 | 7:30
PM
John Madere, bass Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus HAnDEL BOTTESInI BRAHMS
Coronation Anthem Concerto no. 2 for Bass Symphony no. 2
American vistas Explore a panorama of truly American music. Willis Delony returns to the BRSO stage in a program pairing two of our nation’s most celebrated composers alongside two modern-day visionaries Thursday January 19, 2017 | 7:30
PM
Willis Delony, piano BARBER COPLAnD CORIGLIAnO YASInITSKY
Adagio for Strings Appalachian Spring Gazebo Dances Concerto for Jazz Piano (WORLD PREMIERE)
Looking Forward: The Age of enlightenment Western politics, philosophy, science and music were radically reinvented between 1685 and 1815—a period referred to as the Age of Reason, or simply the Enlightenment. Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 7:30
PM
Marianna Prjevalskaya, piano 2014 new Orleans International Piano Competition Gold Medalist HAYDn MOZART BEETHOVEn
Symphony no. 69 in C major Piano Concerto no. 21 in C Major, K. 467 Symphony no. 7
Prophetic visions Experience the incredible story of the Prophet Elijah set to Mendelssohn’s forward-looking score that helped usher in the Age of Romanticism. Friday, March 24, 2017 | 7
PM
Sandra Moon, soprano Leanne Clement, mezzo-soprano Chauncey Packer, tenor Dennis Jesse, baritone Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus MEnDELSSOHn Elijah
First PresbYterian Church
LAMAR FAMILY CHAMBER Series
Benjamin Britten: A Retrospective BRSO joins in a global celebration of one of the 20th century’s greatest composers, Benjamin Britten. Internationally acclaimed tenor Paul Groves introduces us to the composer with works that celebrate Britten’s life, loves, friendships and artistic genius. Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 7:30
PM
Paul Groves, tenor Angela Bagnetto Finley, horn | Dianne Frazer, piano
Introspections: Brahms and Dohnányi Join BRSO musicians in a emotional display of virtuosity and lyricism featuring one of chamber music’s most moving works, The Horn Trio in E-flat major, commemorating the death of Brahms’ mother Christiane. Thursday February 2, 2017 | 7:30 PM Borislava Iltcheva, violin Molly Goforth, cello | Robert DiLutis, clarinet Angela Bagnetto Finley, horn Dianne Frazer, piano
Perspectives Celebrated for its “peerless” sense of ensemble (Financial Times, London) and “smoldering intensity” (Washington Post), the St. Lawrence String Quartet makes its Baton Rouge debut performance with BRSO’s principal clarinet, Robert DiLutis, in a program featuring late works by Mozart and Beethoven alongside John Adams. Thursday, April 27, 2017 | 7:30
PM
St. Lawrence String Quartet Robert DiLutis, clarinet
Images |
Manship Theatre
The award-winning music of violist/composer Christian Fredrickson joins BRSO Chamber Players with Garland Goodson Wilson and her troupe of dancers bringing this exciting original music to life in this world premiere collaboration. Friday, May 5 & Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 7:30
PM
Christian Fredrickson, viola and composer
BRSO Chamber Players Of Moving Colors, Garland Goodwin Wilson, artistic director
The holiday season would not be complete without BRSO’s unique community celebration, Home for the Holidays! Join the orchestra, symphony chorus and a cast of literally hundreds as we ring in the season as only BRSO can do.
Dianne Reeves Saturday, March 11, 2017 | 7:30 PM In partnership with the Arts Council of Baton Rouge and the River City Jazz Series, BRSO is pleased to present the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world and five-time Grammy Award winner, Dianne Reeves in a special performance with live orchestra.
Classic Soul |
LSU Rural Life Museum
Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 7:30 PM Classic Soul is back! Smooth grooves, easy rhythms and timeless top 40 hits from this iconic era come to life with the incomparable vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Darius de Haas. Hear music from the kings and queens of classic soul, including Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and James Brown.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 7:30 PM See the universe through the eyes of a child in BRSO’s presentation of Steven Spielberg’s epic film on the River Center screen in an unforgettable live performance of John Williams’ Academy Award winning score.
River Center Theatre
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 7:30 PM Sunday, December 4, 2016 | 3 PM
FAMILY POPS! Series
Home for the Holidays
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Many subscribers choose to enhance their BRSO experience by becoming donors. BRSO is able to bring to Baton Rouge an outstanding roster of world-class artists as well as engage in impactful community outreach because of generous patron support. We invite you to become a part of our family of supporters and enjoy a list of exclusive benefits as an expression of our sincere appreciation. Your gift is an investment in greatness! When you give, you ensure dynamic, magnificent artistic experiences which will inspire and thrill concert-goers every season.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS SeCTIOn PLAYeR—With your gift of $100 • Name listed in the program book FIRST ChAIR—With your gift of $250 | The above benefit, plus... • 2 Complimentary tickets to any Masterworks Concert • Opportunity to buy special event tickets before general public COnCeRT MASTeR—With your gift of $500 | All of the above benefits, plus... • Self-parking pass for symphony events at the River Center COnDuCTOR’S CIRCLe—With your gift of $1000 | All of the above benefits, plus... • VIP Concierge Service: VIP ticket exchange privileges Complimentary valet parking for Masterworks Concerts Private Green Room intermission receptions (when available) Opportunity to pre-order from the River Center’s On-the-Go Menu for gourmet dining prior to concert or during intermission. GOLDen BATOn—With your gift of $2000 | All of the above benefits, plus... • Invitation to engage with world class artists from the 2016-2017 Season at exclusive BRSO house parties. vIRTuOSO—With your gift of $5000 | All of the above benefits, plus... • Invitation to special reception with Maestro Timothy Muffitt STRADIvARIuS—Contact BRSO for more information | All of the above benefits, plus... • Concert or event underwriter recognition
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