Chameleon Arts Ensemble 2013-14 Season Brochure by Chameleon Arts Ensemble

Chameleon

Arts Ensemble

of Boston

6 Rocky Nook Terrace Boston, MA 02130 617-427-8200 www.chameleonarts.org

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Boston MA Permit No. 54886

“ Another evening of smart, zealous music-making took its auditors on an amazing journey.” – The Boston Globe

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Transforming experiencesin

Season 16

chamber music.

13 14 Deborah Boldin Artistic Director

Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston

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Transforming experiences in chamber music.

Season Artists

In a city immersed in music, the Chameleon Arts Ensemble is distinguished by superb artistry, luminous performances, and dynamic musical dialogues. Chameleon integrates old and new repertoire into unexpected chamber music programs that are themselves works of art. Now entering its 16th season, this innovative ensemble draws those who love the adventure of music—classic and contemporary. A Chameleon concert is a multifaceted experience in an intimate environment, joining audience and musicians in an exuberant celebration of music.

Deborah Boldin, flute Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano Vivian Chang-Freiheit, piano Gloria Chien, piano Nancy Dimock, oboe Gary Gorczyca, clarinet Whitacre Hill, horn Tessa Lark, violin Jessica Lee, violin Kristin Lee, violin Mary Mackenzie, soprano William Manley, percussion Kelli O’Connor, clarinet Margaret Phillips, bassoon Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello Anna Reinersman, harp Elizabeth Schumann, piano Peter Sulski, viola Scott Woolweaver, viola

“ all-star lineup of chamber musicians” – The Boston Globe

Season 16

5 Saturday evenings at 8 PM 5 Sunday afternoons at 4 PM

“ During intermission, concertgoers could be

overheard marveling at the program’s breadth…Chameleon makes daring seem easy.” – The Boston Globe

photo: Susan Wilson

Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston

13 14

Transforming experiences in chamber music.

Season Artists

“ all-star lineup of chamber musicians” – The Boston Globe

Season 16

5 Saturday evenings at 8 PM 5 Sunday afternoons at 4 PM

“ During intermission, concertgoers could be

overheard marveling at the program’s breadth…Chameleon makes daring seem easy.” – The Boston Globe

photo: Susan Wilson

– The Boston Phoenix

“some of the most striking sounds imaginable”

– The Boston Musical Intelligencer

“An utter must-hear that proves both a crowd pleaser and connoisseur's delight.” – The New Music Connoisseur

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“A performance that was as tender as it was ferocious, as expansive as it was intimate, as mysterious as it was open-hearted. I doubt I’ll ever hear it played better.”

concert

immortal notes, Parisian air with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday October 5, 2013 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday October 6, 2013 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Frederic Chopin Sonata in g minor for cello & piano, Op. 65 Richard Rodney Bennett Sonata after Syrinx for flute, viola & harp Aaron Copland Nocturne for violin & piano Morton Feldman I met Heine on the Rue Fürstenberg for voice, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano & percussion Felix Mendelssohn Piano Quartet No. 3 in b minor, Op. 3 We open our season with a trip to the City of Light, where artists have gone for centuries – to study, to be inspired, to make their mark – featuring Paris’ most famous expatriate composer, Frederic Chopin, and Morton Feldman’s delicate, imaginative portrayal of Chopin’s encounter with the German poet Heinrich Heine on the Rue Fürstenberg. “One left, simply, with one’s hearing enlarged. Not a small gift for a Sunday afternoon.” – The Boston Globe www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

– The Boston Phoenix

“some of the most striking sounds imaginable”

– The Boston Musical Intelligencer

“An utter must-hear that proves both a crowd pleaser and connoisseur's delight.” – The New Music Connoisseur

“A performance that was as tender as it was ferocious, as expansive as it was intimate, as mysterious as it was open-hearted. I doubt I’ll ever hear it played better.”

concert

immortal notes, Parisian air with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday October 5, 2013 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday October 6, 2013 4 PM Goethe-Institut

a vision so composed Saturday November 2, 2013 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday November 3, 2013 4 PM First Church, Boston

Robert Schumann Märchenerzählungen for clarinet, viola & piano, Op. 132 “Fairy Tales” Gary Kulesha Bagatelles from The Devil’s Dictionary for wind quintet Laura Schwendinger High Wire Act for flute, violin, viola, cello & piano Francis Poulenc Trio for oboe, bassoon & piano Anton Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 in d minor, Op. 32 (1894) From quintessential Romantic character pieces and a satirical reference book, to impressions of the great American sculptor Alexander Calder’s wire circus figures and works recalling teachers and mentors, these musical portraits offer glimpses into worlds of memory and invention, fairy tales and fantasy. “a spectacular, shattering rendition” – The Arts Fuse

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melodies, at distance heard Saturday February 1, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday February 2, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Ludwig van Beethoven Variations for cello & piano on See the conqu'ring hero comes, WoO 45 Benjamin Britten Lachrymae for viola & piano, Op. 48 Philippe Hersant Piano Trio, Variations sur la Sonnerie de Sainte-Geneviève-du-Mont Judith Shatin Ockeghem Variations for wind quintet & piano Camille Saint-Saëns Sonata No. 1 in d minor for violin & piano, Op. 75 Britten revives the Elizabethan world of John Dowland, Beethoven borrows from Handel to liberate the cello’s expressive spirit, and two of today’s most arresting voices respond to the music of Marin Marais and Johannes Ockeghem. Join us as we look to the past to discover a vibrant, ever-evolving musical present. “The performance was a thing of beauty throughout.” – The Boston Globe

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a vision so composed Saturday November 2, 2013 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday November 3, 2013 4 PM First Church, Boston

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melodies, at distance heard Saturday February 1, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday February 2, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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a song of passing years with guest artist Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano Saturday March 22, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday March 23, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Johannes Brahms Sonata No. 1 in f minor for clarinet & piano, Op. 120 Maurice Ravel Chansons Madécasses for mezzo-soprano, flute, cello & piano Charles Ives Sunrise for voice, violin & piano Harrison Birtwistle An Interrupted Endless Melody for oboe & piano Georges Enescu Piano Quartet No. 2 in d minor, Op. 30 There are few things as extraordinary as the late works of master composers – intoxicating music that is intimate and personal, highly expressive, and rich with the patina of experience. Enescu composed his second Piano Quartet at the height of World War II, combining folk inflections with late Romantic harmony and impeccable craft to create a supreme masterpiece, wholly unique and deeply affecting. “luxury class” – The Boston Globe www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

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where light and shade repose with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday May 17, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday May 18, 2014 4 PM First Church, Boston

Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F Major for violin & piano, Op. 24 “Spring” Shih-Hui Chen 66 Times: The Voice of Pines & Cedars for soprano & chamber ensemble Alan Hovhaness Upon Enchanted Ground for flute, cello, harp & giant tam-tam Anton Bruckner String Quintet in F Major, WAB 112 We close our 16th season with a program inspired by the wonders of nature, including Shih-Hui Chen’s lustrous settings of 10th-century Japanese poetry, Beethoven’s joyful, elegant “Spring” sonata, and a rare performance of Anton Bruckner’s expansive String Quintet. Benefit for Haley House Bring nutritious, non-perishable food for the Haley House soup kitchen, food pantry, and housing for the formerly homeless, and receive 25% off ticket prices.

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For more than 45 years, Haley House has been transforming lives by offering nutritious meals, safe and affordable housing, employment for the disenfranchised, and by reaching out as neighbor to the community’s most forgotten. www.haleyhouse.org

a song of passing years with guest artist Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano Saturday March 22, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday March 23, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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where light and shade repose with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday May 17, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday May 18, 2014 4 PM First Church, Boston

www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

Adventurous repertoire.

Intimate setting.

Luminous performances.

photo: Susan Wilson

13-14 Season at a Glance Don’t miss Chameleon’s 2013-2014 season of luminous performances in Boston’s most intimate concert environments. We integrate old and new music into unexpected programs that are themselves works of art, transporting audiences and transforming the chamber music experience. Concerts are at First Church, 66 Marlborough Street and the Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Saturday concerts begin at 8 PM and Sunday concerts at 4 PM.

concert 1 – immortal notes, Parisian air Saturday, October 5, 2013 and Sunday, October 6, 2013 Frederic Chopin • Richard Rodney Bennett • Aaron Copland • Morton Feldman • Felix Mendelssohn concert 2 – a vision so composed Saturday, November 2, 2013 and Sunday, November 3, 2013 Robert Schumann • Gary Kulesha • Laura Schwendinger • Francis Poulenc • Anton Arensky concert 3 – melodies, at distance heard Saturday, February 1, 2014 and Sunday, February 2, 2014 Ludwig van Beethoven • Benjamin Britten • Philippe Hersant • Judith Shatin • Camille Saint-Saëns concert 4 – a song of passing years Saturday, March 22, 2014 and Sunday, March 23, 2014 Johannes Brahms • Maurice Ravel • Charles Ives • Harrison Birtwistle • Georges Enescu concert 5 – where light and shade repose Saturday, May 17, 2014 and Sunday, May 18, 2014 Ludwig van Beethoven • Shih-Hui Chen • Alan Hovhaness • Anton Bruckner

www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

Adventurous repertoire.

Intimate setting.

Luminous performances.

photo: Susan Wilson

www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

Chameleon infuses all of its programs with a public-spirited sensibility through its annual community projects. They are designed to increase the accessibility of classical music and to create connections between the arts and everyday life. Free Ticket Program In order to increase the accessibility of live chamber music, we donate up to 20% of our seats at each concert for constituents of public service organizations. Annual Benefit Concert As part of a unique model for collaboration between the arts and public service, Chameleon dedicates one concert each season as a benefit for a local public service charity. Family & Educational Concerts Chameleon’s educational and family programs are designed for children and students ages 6-12 along with their families. They illustrate the ways in which music is connected to our emotions and the world around us, in unforgettable events that children will carry with them for years to come. Please visit us online at www.chameleonarts.org for more information about these programs.

Chameleons in the Community

photo: Susan Wilson

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Directions to Concerts Concerts are at First Church, 66 Marlborough Street at the corner of Marlborough and Berkeley Streets, and at the Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Street between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets in Boston’s Back Bay.

Subscriber Benefits The best available seats with no waiting in line at the door Save 10-20% over single ticket prices Receive advance program notes by email Exchange your ticket for another performance at no charge Receive 10% off any additional single ticket purchases for family or friends Accessibility First Church and the Goethe-Institut are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you require assistance with seating. 617-427-8200. LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS are available at all performances.

Parking is recommended in the garage under the Boston Common – entrance on Charles Street between the Public Garden and the Common. The closest T Stations are Arlington on the Green Line and Back Bay on the Orange Line.

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Chameleons in the Community

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By Mail: Please make check payable to Chameleon Arts Ensemble and return form to: Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston 6 Rocky Nook Terrace Boston, MA 02130 By Phone: 617-427-8200 Online: www.chameleonarts.org CREDITS Photos: Susan Wilson, Matt Wan Design: Ink Design Printing: The Graphic Group Please note: programs and personnel are subject to change

Group Discounts are available. Please call 617-427-8200 for more information.

Support Chameleon Ticket sales cover less than half the expenses related to producing our unforgettable events. We hope that you will consider including a tax-deductible donation along with your ticket order. Your gift of any size will make a significant difference.

Seating Locations: Stage

A B C

How To Order Tickets:

Ticket Order Form

Please indicate your selections:

FC = First Church, Boston / GI = Goethe-Institut

Name

Concert 1 – immortal notes, Parisian air Sat Oct 5 FC Sun Oct 6 GI

Address

Concert 2 – a vision so composed Sat Nov 2 FC Sun Nov 3 FC Concert 3 – melodies, at distance heard Sun Feb 2 GI Sat Feb 1 FC

Phone

Concert 4 – a song of passing years Sat Mar 22 FC Sun Mar 23 GI

Concert 5 – where light and shade repose Sat May 17 FC Sun May 18 FC

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Payment Method: Check (payable to Chameleon Arts Ensemble)

Subscription concerts Number of seats

All 5 concerts - save 20% Pick 4 concerts - save 15% Pick 3 concerts - save 10%

A $180 $153 $122

B $140 $119 $95

C $100 $85 $68

Single Tickets

$45

$35

$25

Students & seniors take $5 off single tickets

Visa/Mastercard Card Number: Expiration Date:

Total Ticket Order: $ Tax-Deductible Contribution: $ Total Enclosed: $ Return to: Chameleon Arts Ensemble 6 Rocky Nook Terrace, Boston, MA 02130 Thank you for your support!

Group Discounts are available. Please call 617-427-8200 for more information.

Seating Locations: Stage

A B C

How To Order Tickets:

Ticket Order Form

Please indicate your selections:

FC = First Church, Boston / GI = Goethe-Institut

Name

Concert 1 – immortal notes, Parisian air Sat Oct 5 FC Sun Oct 6 GI

Address

Concert 2 – a vision so composed Sat Nov 2 FC Sun Nov 3 FC Concert 3 – melodies, at distance heard Sun Feb 2 GI Sat Feb 1 FC

Phone

Concert 4 – a song of passing years Sat Mar 22 FC Sun Mar 23 GI

Concert 5 – where light and shade repose Sat May 17 FC Sun May 18 FC

___ I would like to receive announcements by email.

Payment Method: Check (payable to Chameleon Arts Ensemble)

Subscription concerts Number of seats

All 5 concerts - save 20% Pick 4 concerts - save 15% Pick 3 concerts - save 10%

A $180 $153 $122

B $140 $119 $95

C $100 $85 $68

Single Tickets

$45

$35

$25

Students & seniors take $5 off single tickets

Visa/Mastercard Card Number: Expiration Date:

Total Ticket Order: $ Tax-Deductible Contribution: $ Total Enclosed: $ Return to: Chameleon Arts Ensemble 6 Rocky Nook Terrace, Boston, MA 02130 Thank you for your support!

Chameleon

Arts Ensemble

of Boston

6 Rocky Nook Terrace Boston, MA 02130 617-427-8200 www.chameleonarts.org

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Boston MA Permit No. 54886

“ Another evening of smart, zealous music-making took its auditors on an amazing journey.” – The Boston Globe

of Boston If you receive more than one copy of this brochure, please share it with a friend.

Transforming experiencesin

Season 16

chamber music.

13 14 Deborah Boldin Artistic Director