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Dear Friends, It is with great excitement that we announce the Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s 2014-15 season. Next season is going to be special in every way. Most importantly, I feel that we are once again able to raise the bar of artistic excellence. The Charleston Symphony is nationally reputed as a fine orchestra and many well-known artists and conductors are approaching us to collaborate based on this outstanding reputation. For our Masterworks series, we will feature internationally renowned pianist and MacArthur Award recipient, Jeremy Denk, and international opera superstar, Elizabeth Futral. We are also proud to present internationally celebrated guest conductors, including JoAnn Falletta, Gerard Schwarz, and Steven White. The Masterworks series will showcase blockbusters such as Debussy’s La Mer, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. I am also thrilled to have my own Masterworks conducting debut in October, leading the symphony in Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony and soloing in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Our Pops series will feature four diverse acts that promise to entertain every member of our audience. There is truly something for everyone! The series opens with acclaimed jazz singer, pianist and songwriter, Tony DeSare, performing favorite tunes by Billy Joel, Elton John and others. Charleston’s own “king of swing” Charlton Singleton will conduct this concert and both he and Tony are choosing some jazz favorites to include in the program! In December, due to popular demand, Albert-George Schram will return to conduct the Holiday Pops. I think I am most excited about our final two concerts, Classical Mystery Tour: Tribute to the Beatles and Project Trio. An eclectic cello, double bass and flute ensemble, Project Trio is receiving national critical acclaim for their innovative and creative performance styles, bridging classical music with pop, rock, bluegrass, and even beat-boxing. Our Chamber Orchestra series will continue to deliver intimate concerts in the historic Dock Street Theatre. The season opens with an exciting program titled “Bach and the Devil” just in time for Halloween. Other concerts in this series feature music by Vivaldi, Gluck, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and even selections by Mozart from the movie Amadeus. We will continue to feature our own musicians as soloists in this series and will also welcome back violinist, Michael Ludwig, to play Mozart’s Violin Concerto. Prepare to say WOW, I promise that this season will be one to remember. I am very excited about each of these programs, but most of all, I am so proud that we can take our orchestra to new heights through this artistic vision. Sincerely,
Yuriy Bekker, CSO Concertmaster and Acting Artistic Director
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Masterworks at
Sottile Theatre
Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 3 SEPTEMBER 25-26-27, 2014 I 7:30pm JoAnn Falletta, conductor I Pavel Kolesnikov, piano I CSO Chorus Dmitri Shostakovich........................ Festive Overture Sergei Rachmaninoff....................... Piano Concerto No. 3 Alexander Borodin........................... “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky................. 1812 Overture Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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Masterworks at
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Beethoven and Shostakovich OCTOBER 23-24-25, 2014 I 7:30pm Yuriy Bekker, conductor and violin Ludwig van Beethoven.................. Violin Concerto Dmitri Shostakovich........................ Symphony No. 5 Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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Masterworks at
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Mahler’s Fourth Symphony NOVEMBER 20 -21-22, 2014 I 7:30pm Steven White, conductor I Elizabeth Futral, soprano Carl Maria von Weber..................... Overture to Der Freischütz Richard Strauss................................. Four Last Songs Gustav Mahler.................................. Symphony No. 4 Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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“During the past year, he has gotten a contract from Random House to expand a piece he wrote for The New Yorker into a memoir; been named a MacArthur Fellow (referred to colloquially as winning a genius award); and been designated Musical America’s instrumentalist of the year. Mr. Denk will receive his next accolade ...when he is awarded
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the Avery Fisher Prize...
– The New York Times.
Masterworks at
Sottile Theatre
Jeremy Denk & Beethoven’s Fifth JANUARY 8-9 -10, 2015 I 7:30pm Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conductor I Jeremy Denk, piano Johannes Brahms............................ Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn Béla Bartók......................................... Piano Concerto No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven................. Symphony No. 5 Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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Masterworks at
Sottile Theatre
Brahms’ Fourth Symphony FEBRUARY 19 -20-21, 2015 I 7:30pm Gerard Schwarz, conductor I Robert Sullivan, trumpet I Stefan Farkas, English horn Richard Wagner................................. Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Share the StageTM Winners join the CSO) Aaron Copland.................................. Quiet City Johann Hummel............................... Trumpet Concerto Johannes Brahms............................. Symphony No. 4 Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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Masterworks at
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Debussy’s La Mer MARCH 19-20-21, 2015 I 7:30pm Edward Polochick, conductor I CSO Chorus I TBA , soprano and baritone Bedřich Smetana............................. Overture to The Bartered Bride Bedřich Smetana............................. Chorus of Villagers (opening chorus from The Bartered Bride) Antonín Dvořák................................ Te Deum Paul Dukas......................................... The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Claude Debussy............................... La Mer Choose one evening series – Six Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays at 7:30pm
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Takin’ It to the Streets OCTOBER 10-11, 2014 Charlton Singleton, conductor Tony DeSare, piano and vocals Described by The New York Times as “two parts young Sinatra to one part Billy Joel,” singer/pianist Tony DeSare will have you swooning over the sounds of James Taylor, Prince, Elton John, and more. Charleston’s own “king of swing” Charlton Singleton will lead the CSO and DeSare in this concert of iconic hits spanning several generations. In fact, the two are working on additional pieces together - so be ready for some extra jazz!
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Choose one evening series Four Fridays or Saturdays at 7:30pm
A Very Merry Holiday Celebration DECEMBER 12-13, 2014 Albert-George Schram, conductor CSO Chorus Albert-George Schram returns to conduct the CSO in the annual celebration of holiday classics. Guaranteed to make the season merry and bright, the sounds of the season will warm your hearts and delight all ages.
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“Watching Singleton at work is mesmerizing. He twists and turns like a stop-on-a-dime bebop rhythm. He shuffles like an easygoing blues tune. He sways like the swing style of jazz. Charlton Singleton is a musical alchemist, a magician.” ~ The Post & Courier
Tribute to the Beatles: Classical Mystery Tour JANUARY 23-24, 2015 Yuriy Bekker, conductor Classical Mystery Tour, band and vocals The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles. It’s more than just a symphonic rock concert; the show presents more than two dozen Beatles tunes performed exactly as they were originally recorded. Many have called it “the best show the Beatles never did!”
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New subscriptions start at just $68 for all four concerts! PROJECT Trio MARCH 13-14, 2015 PROJECT Trio Hailed by Jazz Review as “a glorious celebration of the music of our time,” PROJECT Trio is a passionate, high energy music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/performers from Brooklyn. Greg Pattillo, beatboxing flutist, Eric Stephenson, cellist, and Peter Seymour, bassist, are pushing the boundaries of chamber music with a high-octane mix of classical, jazz, hip-hop, and rock. The Trio performs to enthusiastic audiences of all ages around the world with orchestras and in concert halls, clubs, and classrooms.
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Bach and the Devil TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 Micah Gangwer, CSO Assistant Concertmaster Johann Sebastian Bach.................. Concerto for Violin in A minor Luigi Boccherini................................ Symphony No. 6, “La casa del diavolo” Christoph Gluck................................ “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” from Orfeo and Euredice Christoph Gluck................................ “Dance of the Furies” from Orfeo and Euredice Giuseppe Tartini................................ ”The Devil’s Trill” Sonata
A six concert series on various evenings at 7:30pm at the historic DOCK STREET THEATRE
hosted and led by Yuriy Bekker
The Great Classical and Neoclassical Innovators FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Michael Ludwig, violin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart..........Violin Concerto No. 3 Paul Dooley.........................................World Premiere Commission Igor Stravinsky ..................................Pulcinella Suite
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Festive Holiday Music From Around the World TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014 Featuring various selections, including: Josef Suk.............................................. St. Wenceslas Meditation Edward Elgar...................................... Serenade for Strings Johann Sebastian Bach.................. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Francesco Manfredini..................... Concerto Grosso Op. 12, No. 3 “Christmas Concerto” Lloyd Conley....................................... Bells and Pizzicato Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky................. “Russian Dance” (Trepak) from The Nutcracker
Subscribe to all six concerts for only $199! Music from Amadeus FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 An interactive concert spanning the life of Mozart featuring music from the movie Amadeus, including selections from his Symphony No. 25, Symphony No. 29, Requiem, Magic Flute Overture, Marriage of Figaro, and Piano Concerto No. 20.
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Student, Teacher, and Legacy TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Nicholas Bentz, Shannon Fitzhenry, Ashley Yoon, Yuriy Bekker I violins Anton Arensky........................... Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky Sergei Rachmaninoff............... Vocalise Chevalier de St. Georges........ Concertante in C major for Two Violins Yiorgos Vassilandonakis......... World Premiere Commission Nicholas Bentz........................... World Premiere Commission Antonio Vivaldi.......................... Concerto for Four Violins
A six concert series on various evenings at 7:30pm at the historic DOCK STREET THEATRE
hosted and led by Yuriy Bekker
The Sound of Vienna TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 Jan-Marie Christy Joyce, CSO Principal Viola Richard Strauss................................. Serenade for Winds Johann Strauss, Jr. .......................... Die Fledermaus for String Quintet Franz Anton Hoffmeister.............. Viola Concerto Beethoven (arr. Mahler)................. String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95 “Serioso�
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Beethoven and Brahms SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 7:30pm DOCK STREET THEATRE, CHARLESTON Di Wu, piano Described by Charleston City Paper as “an exceptionally brilliant young artist” and praised in The Wall Street Journal as “a most mature and sensitive pianist,” Di Wu had audiences on their feet with sensational Masterworks performances in January 2014. Wu returns to join Yuriy Bekker and CSO musicians in this very special, intimate concert of Brahms’ Piano Quintet and Beethoven’s “Ghost” Trio.
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Holy City Messiah THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 I 7:30pm Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Charleston FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 I 7:00pm St. Theresa the Little Flower Church, Summerville SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014 I 7:30pm St. Andrews Church, Mount Pleasant Michael Rossi, conductor I CSO Chamber Chorus Now a popular Lowcountry holiday tradition, get your tickets in advance as these concerts are sure to sell out! Michael Rossi (who last conducted the CSO in Holst’s Planets in 2012) returns to lead Handel’s Messiah.
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MARDI GRAS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 I 7:30pm Memminger Auditorium, Charleston Get ready for Mardi Gras with this jubilant, toe-tapping tribute celebrating the jazz history of Charleston and the vibrant and colorful festivities of New Orleans. Charlton Singleton, Quentin Baxter, Chris Bluemel and Mark Sterbank will join the CSO with a spicy gumbo of classic jazz favorities including “I Found A New Baby”, “St. James Infirmary”, and “When the Saints Go Marching In”, and many more! Dancing, drinks and beads will invite you out of your seats for a proper Mardi Gras celebration!
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National Young Artist Competition and Concert SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 I 7:30pm Memminger Auditorium, Charleston With the generous support of PepsiCo, the CSO will present the second annual national competition for exceptionally talented young musicians.
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Our Venues MASTERWORKS & POPS SERIES
Sottile Theatre An elegant performing arts venue located on the College of Charleston campus. 44 George St. Downtown Charleston
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Dock Street Theatre A historic theatre with 21st Century amenities in the heart of downtown Charleston. Seating for the Chamber Orchestra Series is reserved for 2013-14 and offers two levels: downstairs and balcony. 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401
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