Chameleon Arts Ensemble 2014-2015 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

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Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston Transforming experiences in chamber music.

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Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you to Chameleon Arts Ensemble’s 17th concert season. This year, in addition to the five vibrant, innovative programs that make up our annual chamber music series, we are thrilled to launch a new recital series that will give you the opportunity to see and hear Chameleon’s superb artists in a more informal and “up close” setting. Of course, every program offers our signature mix of the witty and the sublime, the adventurous and the beloved. It’s sure to be a revelatory season, and I look forward to seeing you at the concerts!

Deborah Boldin, Artistic Director

Season Artists Deborah Boldin, flute Vivian Chang-Freiheit, piano Gloria Chien, piano Vivian Choi, piano Nancy Dimock, oboe William Ferguson, tenor Gary Gorczyca, clarinet Susan Hagen, double bass Franziska Huhn, harp Whitacre Hill, French horn Karen Kim, violin 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 Elizabeth Schumann, piano Aaron Trant, percussion Scott Woolweaver, viola “ Chameleon makes daring seem easy.” – The Boston Globe

“ The brilliantly conceived program showed intellectual heft and musical

inventiveness – what we’ve come to expect from Chameleon.” – Boston Classical Review

Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston Transforming experiences in chamber music.

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Deborah Boldin, Artistic Director

“ The brilliantly conceived program showed intellectual heft and musical

inventiveness – what we’ve come to expect from Chameleon.” – Boston Classical Review

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 17th 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.

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About Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston

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music heard above the sway with guest artist William Ferguson, tenor Saturday September 27, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday September 28, 2014 4 PM First Church, Boston

Ralph Vaughan Williams Along the Field for tenor & violin Karen Tanaka Invisible Curve for flute, string trio & piano John Luther Adams Dark Wind for bass clarinet, vibraphone, marimba & piano Franz Schubert Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D. 667, “Die Forelle” The Trout Our season opener explores the region between human imagination and the world around us: music that shimmers with the spirit of place, including recent Pulitzer Prize winner John Luther Adams’ Alaskan night and Schubert’s joyous portrayal of the Austrian countryside.

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

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About Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston

concert

music heard above the sway with guest artist William Ferguson, tenor Saturday September 27, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday September 28, 2014 4 PM First Church, Boston

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

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winds of music, passing on Saturday November 8, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday November 9, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Clara Schumann Drei Romanzen for violin & piano, Op. 22 John Woolrich A Cabinet of Curiosities for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn & piano Franz Schubert String Trio in B-Flat Major, D. 581 Dan Welcher Florestan’s Falcon for flute & piano Robert Schumann Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 47 One of the most imaginative and mercurial composers of the Romantic era, Robert Schumann embraced the dualities of his own nature, cultivating emotion and intellect, heart and mind. Just as Schumann was inspired by Schubert and the artistry of his wife Clara, his influence carries on, sparking our imaginations and touching our souls. “a beautiful, moving performance” – The Arts Fuse

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bid them dance and bid them sing Saturday January 31, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday February 1, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Witold Lutoslawski Dance Preludes for clarinet & piano (1954) Joseph Phibbs Flex for flute, violin, cello & piano – US Premiere Sergei Prokofiev Quintet in g minor for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola & double bass, Op. 39 Andrea Clearfield Three Songs After Pablo Neruda for oboe & double bass Antonin Dvorak Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87 Prokofiev’s fiendishly kinetic Quintet originated as a ballet that was too difficult to dance, Lutoslawski captured the spirit of Polish folk music, and Dvorak never lost sight of the rhythmic vitality and heartfelt lyricism of his native Bohemia, the song and dance at the root of all music. “livewire intensity” – The Boston Globe

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winds of music, passing on Saturday November 8, 2014 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday November 9, 2014 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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bid them dance and bid them sing Saturday January 31, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday February 1, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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called back with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday March 28, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday March 29, 2015 4 PM First Church, Boston

Franz Schubert Auf dem Strom for soprano, French horn & piano, D. 943, Op. 119 Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin for wind quintet George Crumb Apparition for soprano & piano George Rochberg Contra Mortem et Tempus for flute, clarinet, violin & piano Louis Vierne Piano Quintet in c minor, Op. 42 (1917) Love and loss are at the center of this poignant program, extraordinary works that arose from tragedy: from Schubert’s ode to Beethoven, to George Crumb’s exquisite meditation on the nature of life and death, to Louis Vierne’s epic Piano Quintet, a rarely-heard, late-Romantic masterpiece written in response to the death of his son in World War I. “The music wore a human face, did not over-insist, and gripped the attention.” – The Boston Globe www.chameleonarts.org 617-427-8200

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words and phrases found Saturday May 16, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday May 17, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Leos Janacek Sonata for violin & piano, JW 7/7 Bernard Rands Prelude...sans voix parmi les voix… for flute, viola & harp Igor Stravinsky Suite from Histoire du Soldat for clarinet, violin & piano Clint Needham Axioms for flute, clarinet, string trio, piano & percussion Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 Stories, aphorisms, poems and speech…music begins where words end. Janacek crafts melodies from the pitch and rhythm of the Czech language, Bernard Rands draws us into the distilled, highly-charged world of Samuel Beckett, and Stravinsky spins a dream-like tale of exile and alienation. Benefit for More Than Words Bring gently-used books, CDs and DVDs and receive 25% to take charge of their lives. By working as a team to off ticket prices. MTW empowers youths age 16-21 who manage their own used book business and café, they are in the foster care system, court involved, or homeless develop skills, leadership, and confidence to successfully transition to adulthood.

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called back with guest artist Mary Mackenzie, soprano Saturday March 28, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday March 29, 2015 4 PM First Church, Boston

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words and phrases found Saturday May 16, 2015 8 PM First Church, Boston Sunday May 17, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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New Series! We invite you to join us for the inaugural concerts of Chameleon Up Close, a new series that gives you the opportunity to see and hear our superb artists featured in recitals, hosted by Artistic Director Deborah Boldin and including our hallmark mix of classic, neglected and contemporary works. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the Goethe-Institut, transformed into an intimate cabaret setting.

Chameleon Up Close

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“[His] dazzling dispatch of every bravura challenge, and melodic phrasing of melting tenderness.” – The Boston Globe

Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello & Vivian Chang-Freiheit, piano Sunday March 8, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Richard Strauss Sonata in F Major, Op. 6, TrV 115 Elliott Carter Sonata for cello & piano (1948) Frank Bridge Elégie, H. 47 (1904) Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 We christen our new recital series with a program of breakthrough works. Strauss uncovers his heroic voice, Carter stands at the crossroads where his early neo-classical style meets the modernist he would become, and Beethoven gives us the first truly equal duo sonata for cello and piano. “soulful, passionate, playful, delicate, and her sense of ensemble brilliant” – The Boston Musical Intelligencer

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Chameleon Up Close

Up Close 1

“[His] dazzling dispatch of every bravura challenge, and melodic phrasing of melting tenderness.” – The Boston Globe

Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello & Vivian Chang-Freiheit, piano Sunday March 8, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

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Gloria Chien & Elizabeth Schumann, piano four-hands Sunday April 19, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Claude Debussy Six épigraphes antiques, L. 131 Steven Stucky Allegretto quasi Andantino (Schubert Dream) Franz Schubert Grand Rondo in A Major, Op. 107, D. 951 Igor Stravinsky Le sacre du printemps for piano four-hands Join us for a very special reprise of Gloria and Elizabeth’s earth-shattering rendition of The Rite of Spring, as well as Debussy’s own evocations of ancient gods and exotic rituals. “Deft, relentless, and devastatingly good—the sort of performance you experience not so much with your ears as your solar plexus.” – The Washington Post

Up Close 2

“A wondrously rich palette of colors…Chien’s performance had it all, and it was fabulous.” – The Boston Globe

photo: Susan Wilson

“The performance was superb...producing a sound that was both luxurious and clear. I can’t imagine a better case being made for this hybrid work.” – The Boston Globe “One left, simply, with one’s hearing enlarged. Not a small gift for a Sunday afternoon.” – The Boston Globe

“a marvel of emotional and technical intensity” – The Boston Musical Intelligencer

Gloria Chien & Elizabeth Schumann, piano four-hands Sunday April 19, 2015 4 PM Goethe-Institut

Up Close 2

“A wondrously rich palette of colors…Chien’s performance had it all, and it was fabulous.” – The Boston Globe

photo: Susan Wilson

“a marvel of emotional and technical intensity” – The Boston Musical Intelligencer

Adventurous repertoire.

Luminous performances.

Intimate setting.

14-15 Season at a Glance Don’t miss Chameleon’s 2014-2015 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 – music heard above the sway Saturday, September 27, 2014 and Sunday, September 28, 2014 Ralph Vaughan Williams • Karen Tanaka • John Luther Adams • Franz Schubert concert 2 – winds of music, passing on Saturday, November 8, 2014 and Sunday, November 9, 2014 Clara Schumann • John Woolrich • Franz Schubert • Dan Welcher • Robert Schumann concert 3 – bid them dance and bid them sing Saturday, January 31, 2015 and Sunday, February 1, 2015 Sergei Prokofiev • Witold Lutoslawski • Andrea Clearfield • Joseph Phibbs • Antonin Dvorak Chameleon Up Close 1 – Rafael Popper-Keizer & Vivian Chang-Freiheit Sunday, March 8, 2015 Richard Strauss • Elliott Carter • Frank Bridge • Ludwig van Beethoven concert 4 – called back Saturday, March 28, 2015 and Sunday, March 29, 2015 Maurice Ravel • Franz Schubert • George Rochberg • George Crumb • Louis Vierne Chameleon Up Close 2 – Gloria Chien & Elizabeth Schumann Sunday, April 19, 2015 Claude Debussy • Steven Stucky • Franz Schubert • Igor Stravinsky concert 5 – words and phrases found Saturday, May 16, 2015 and Sunday, May 17, 2015 Igor Stravinsky • Clint Needham • Leos Janacek • Bernard Rands • Johannes Brahms

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Adventurous repertoire.

Luminous performances.

Intimate setting.

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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CREDITS Photos: Lewis Carlyle, Lisa-Marie Mazzucco, Matthew Wan, John Warren, Susan Wilson, Kathy Wittman Design: Ink Design

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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.

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All seating is reserved.

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Seating Locations:

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A B C

Goethe-Institut cabaret seating stage

How To Order Tickets:

Ticket Order Form

Please indicate your selections:

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

Name

Concert 1 – music heard above the sway Sat Sept 27 FC Sun Sept 28 FC

Address

Concert 2 – winds of music, passing on Sat Nov 8 FC Sun Nov 9 GI Concert 3 – bid them dance and bid them sing Sat Jan 31 FC Sun Feb 1 GI

Phone

Concert 4 – called back Sat Mar 28 FC Sun Mar 29 FC

Email Number of seats

7-concert full subscription

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Chamber Music Series All 5 concerts - save 20% Pick 4 concerts - save 15% Pick 3 concerts - save 10% Single Tickets

$180 $153 $122 $45

$140 $119 $95 $35

$100 $85 $68 $25

Chameleon Up Close Recital Series Reserved cabaret seating at Goethe-Institut

@ $80: 2-concert subscription @ $45: Sun Mar 8 – Popper-Keizer/Chang-Freiheit @ $45: Sun Apr 19 – Chien/Schumann Students & seniors: $5 off single tickets

Concert 5 – words and phrases found Sat May 16 FC Sun May 17 GI Payment Method: Check (payable to Chameleon Arts Ensemble) Visa/Mastercard/Discover: 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!

CREDITS Photos: Lewis Carlyle, Lisa-Marie Mazzucco, Matthew Wan, John Warren, Susan Wilson, Kathy Wittman Design: Ink Design

Support Chameleon

Please note:

subject to change

First Church in Boston stage

A B C

All seating is reserved.

Printing: The Graphic Group

programs and personnel are

Seating Locations:

Goethe-Institut stage

A B C

Goethe-Institut cabaret seating stage

How To Order Tickets:

Ticket Order Form

Please indicate your selections:

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

Name

Concert 1 – music heard above the sway Sat Sept 27 FC Sun Sept 28 FC

Address

Concert 2 – winds of music, passing on Sat Nov 8 FC Sun Nov 9 GI Concert 3 – bid them dance and bid them sing Sat Jan 31 FC Sun Feb 1 GI

Phone

Concert 4 – called back Sat Mar 28 FC Sun Mar 29 FC

Email Number of seats

7-concert full subscription

A B C $260 $220 $180

Chamber Music Series All 5 concerts - save 20% Pick 4 concerts - save 15% Pick 3 concerts - save 10% Single Tickets

$180 $153 $122 $45

$140 $119 $95 $35

$100 $85 $68 $25

Chameleon Up Close Recital Series Reserved cabaret seating at Goethe-Institut

@ $80: 2-concert subscription @ $45: Sun Mar 8 – Popper-Keizer/Chang-Freiheit @ $45: Sun Apr 19 – Chien/Schumann Students & seniors: $5 off single tickets

Concert 5 – words and phrases found Sat May 16 FC Sun May 17 GI Payment Method: Check (payable to Chameleon Arts Ensemble) Visa/Mastercard/Discover: 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

“ Keeping the element of adventure alive...not just as a sophisticated craft, but as a labor of love.” – The Boston Musical Intelligencer

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

Transforming experiencesin

Season 17

chamber music.

14 15 Deborah Boldin Artistic Director