Robert Franz Music Director
A new era begins! | 2012-2013 Season
Dear Friends,
Welcome to our 51st season! This season features so much great music that changed the course of history that I can’t wait for you to experience all of it! Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in February, Stravinsky’s ballet Rite of Spring in November and Wagner’s Ring Cycle all changed how we experience and think about music. All three composers refused to be shackled by the conventions of their time, and all three took risks that ended in total triumph. All three works are thrilling! In November we continue our inspiring collaboration with Ballet Idaho and the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale. We will join forces to present a brand new ballet by Idaho composer, James Cockey, called Sacred Land. This work honors the Shoshone and Bannocks who were relocated away from the Treasure Valley in the mid-19th Century. As we prepare to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Boise, it’s important that we remember those who came before us. We have a few beloved guest artists returning with Rachel Barton Pine and Roberto Plano, and a few new guest artists making their debut with us, including George Li and Jennifer Frautschi. Finally, my colleague and friend, Carl Topilow, will return to Boise after 40 years to conduct a “toe-tapping� Big Band program in the spring. I love that music can have such a profound effect on our lives, and make history. I am grateful that you will be spending time with us as we make some history of our own. Sincerely,
Robert Franz
September 28 & 29, 2012
OPENING NIGHT Rachel Barton Pine, Violin
For all train enthusiasts, Honegger’s descriptive PaciďŹ c 231 is a fanciful musical description of the famed steam locomotive. Similarly, Sibelius’ Violin Concerto creates a “sound-scapeâ€? that is a musical postcard of the composer’s homeland, Finland. Finally, from the most romantic of all composers, Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony sings with beautiful melodies from beginning to end.
Honegger, PaciďŹ c 231
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Sibelius, Violin Concerto
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Brahms, Symphony No. 1
Pre-concert opening night celebration September 29th, at the Stueckle Sky Center, call for tickets.
October 19 & 20, 2012
MOZART & SCHUBERT George Li, Piano
Both composers, Franz Schubert and W.A. Mozart, were known for their singing melodies, effervescent orchestrations, and keen wit. With these two Austrians, the Philharmonic will take you to a time gone by, ďŹ lled with elegance and charm, while we introduce one of today’s rising stars, pianist George Li.
Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23 & Magic Flute Overture
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Schubert, Rosamunde Overture & Symphony No. 3
November 16 & 17, 2012
BALLET IDAHO & BOISE PHILHARMONIC MASTER CHORALE “The Boise River ran red with the blood of our
people.� And so began the journey of relocation of thousands of Shoshone and Bannock Americans. We honor those lost and begin the journey of reconciliation with Sacred Land, a brand new work for chorus, soloists and dancers (Ballet Idaho) by Idaho composer, James Cockey. In a similar way, Igor Stravinsky wrote his earth Photo: Tom Oetzell, Idaho Exposure
shattering ballet score, The Rite of Spring to honor his Russian heritage.
James Cockey, Sacred Land
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Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring
January 25 & 26, 2013
THE RING WITHOUT WORDS Before there was the epic tale The Lord of the Rings, Wagner’s expansive opera The Ring of the Nibelungen was composed. Wagner changed the course of musical history by integrating the emotional impact of his opera into the orchestral score. We will present highlights of this 19th century masterpiece without the words, yet still ďŹ lled with all of the emotion and drama of this great story. Excerpts from The Ring Cycle
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Siegfried Idyll
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Prelude & Liebestod
February 23 & 24, 2013
BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 Emily Newton, soprano Michele Detwiler, mezzo-soprano Christopher Bengochea, tenor Derrick Parker, bass-baritone Jim Jirak, Music Director, BPMC
Like Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring that you heard in November, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony changed classical music forever. This piece of music expanded the scope of what a symphony could be, not only with the addition of the human voice, but with a message of eternal hope and brotherhood. We begin this program with Beethoven’s First Symphony presenting the alpha and the omega of this incredible composer’s symphonic output.
Symphonies No. 1 & 9 Please note, Sunday performance is at 2:00 p.m. at The Morrison Center
March 22 & 23, 2013
COPLAND & PLANO Dan Hagy, Guest Conductor Roberto Plano, Piano
Martha Graham’s unique and inspirational style of dance, and habit of commissioning new works, led to one of the most well known American ballet scores ever written, Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland. Combine that with masterpieces by J.S. Bach and the Spring Symphony by Robert Schumann, and you have a concert of light, love and optimism.
Copland, Appalachian Spring
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Bach, Piano Concerto in d
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Schumann, Symphony No. 1
The Chef and Gourmet Gala April
6th, 2013
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Boise Centre
Photo: Tom Oetzell, Idaho Exposure
April 19 & 20, 2013
BIG BANDS WITH CARL TOPILOW Carl Topilow, Guest Conductor The 1940’s was a period of immense change and an incredible banding together of Americans of all stripes. Through it all musicians like Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller kept our spirits high. We are thrilled to bring some of that optimism and joy to you with guest conductor, Clarinetist and Music Director of the Cleveland Pops, Carl Topilow.
May 3 & 4, 2013
RACHMANINOV Jennifer Frautschi, Violin
If you enjoy lush, romantic melodies‌if you love to see musicians sink their teeth into dramatic music‌if you want to be swept away by the power of Rachmaninov and ďŹ lm composer Erich Korngold, then this is the concert for you. We promise that you will leave the hall humming and with a smile on your face.
David Alan Earnest, Turbulence
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Korngold, Violin Concerto
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Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 2
CASUAL CLASSICS
Bring your imagination and we’ll take care of the rest! These hour long concerts are like guided tours of great music. Join us as we break down the barriers ending hundreds of years of an “us and them� mentality in the concert hall. Enjoy great music by the full Boise Philharmonic or members of the orchestra in a more intimate setting. Stay after, if you choose, for an informal question and answer period, and meet the maestro, the musicians, and the guest artists. You don’t have to have a music degree to join in the fun!
Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies Jazz inspired brass chamber music: Boise Philharmonic Brass Quintet
S�turday� N���mb�r 3, 2012 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies Made in America, Woodwind Music by American Composers: Boise Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet
S�nday� F�b�uary 24, 2013 • 2:00 p.m., The Morrison Center Beethoven Symphonies 1& 9: Boise Philharmonic
S�turday� M�rch 9, 2013 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies Beethoven String Quartets: Boise Philharmonic String Quartet S�turday� A�ril 20, 2013 • 11:00 a.m., The Morrison Center Big Bands with Carl Topilow: Boise Philharmonic
FLEX We understand that it can be difďŹ cult to make it to every concert and that everyone enjoys something different. We invite you to deďŹ ne your own experience with your orchestra by choosing any four or ďŹ ve concerts from any of our Boise or Nampa Classical Series. Flex season tickets start at $156. For more information: 344.7849 or boisephilharmonic.org
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
A HOLIDAY FAVORITE!
With the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale
Jim Jirak, Music Director, BPMC • Maire O’Brien, soprano Korby Myrick, mezzo-soprano • Matt Morgan, tenor • Troy Cook, baritone
Saturday, December 15 • 8:00 p.m. • Morrison Center Tickets on sale now • boisephilharmonic.org • 344-7849
SILENT MOVIE WITH ORCHESTRA
EGYPTIAN THEATRE
Come experience Your Orchestra accompanying Silent Films with actors like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton at the historic Egyptian Theatre. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a February 2013 date and time to be announced. Adult Tickets: $15 • Students & Seniors: $10
B. P. MASTER CHORALE Jim Jirak, Music Director
The Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale (formerly Boise Master Chorale), which joined with Boise Philharmonic in 2011, is an auditioned chorus of more than 130 volunteer singers. For information on joining the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale, please email: info@bpmasterchorale.org
B. P. YOUTH ORCHESTRA Yorgos Kouritas, Music Director
The Treasure Valley’s premiere music education program! The BPYO pulls from the most talented local young musicians. Our youth members audition for their chairs, maintain a rigorous rehearsal schedule and a three concert season mentored by the principal chairs of the Philharmonic. Some members have been involved for more than a decade, established separate chamber ensembles and even performed overseas. If you are interested, please contact Yorgos Kouritas: youthorchestra@boisephilharmonic.org
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Free to ticket holders, these fun and informative pre-concert lectures are held before each concert evening at 7:00 p.m. Led by Associate Principal Trumpet, Justin Stamps and Second Horn, Philip Kassel, these chats will provide the insight needed to enjoy your concert experience even more.
Hosted by the Honorable Steve Trott, enjoy a free, up-close and personal experience with Maestro Franz and the guest artist/ composer/conductor. Get the insiders view for the concert. Every Friday of the concert week from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy.
For more information about the Boise Philharmonic education programs, contact the Boise Philharmonic at education@boisephilharmonic.org
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