2018 - 2019 S E A S O N
about the cso This year, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra will enter its 82nd season of providing superior musical performances to the area. Founded in 1936, the CSO is the cornerstone of Charleston’s arts scene, performing its Masterworks and Pops series at the Gaillard Center and throughout the tri county region. Employing 24 full-time musicians and 12 full-time staff, the CSO also participates in community outreach events, special concerts, and school programs throughout South Carolina.
why subscribe to the cso? YOU’LL RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS Charleston Symphony Orchestra subscribers receive a number of additional benefits: • 25% off the regular single ticket price for new subscribers • Best available seating: For full subscriptions, seats are reserved on a first come, first served basis and then become yours to keep each year you renew your subscription (Please note: for Pick 6 subscriptions, a section will be guaranteed but not a specific seat) • Free ticket exchanges (Exclusions apply. Not available for Pick 6 subscribers.) • Receive complimentary tickets to introduce friends to the CSO (Limit 4 tickets per subscriber per season) • VIP ticket service: Talk to a patron service specialist directly • Pre-order tickets for special events • Exclusive invitation to our 2019-2020 Season announcement event (New!) IT’S FLEXIBLE This year we’ve made it easier than ever to choose a subscription based on your schedule and your budget. In addition to the traditional subscription options (8 Masterworks or 4 Pops concerts), you can now Pick 6! Mix and match between any 6 performances, while still receiving the subscriber price and benefits. IT’S AFFORDABLE With subscription options starting as low as $65 for Pops, $98 for Pick 6, and $130 for Masterworks, you can experience the CSO for only $16 per concert. That’s about the price of a single cocktail on King Street! YOU CAN HELP CHARLESTON’S ARTISTIC COMMUNITY GROW Our aim is to turn Charleston into one of the country’s premier performing arts destinations. By purchasing a subscription, you help the CSO continue to provide Charleston with top tier classical music, while directly contributing to the growth of your city’s artistic community and cultural distinction.
masterworks the gaillard center
7:30pm
Rach 3
September 21 & 22, 2018
Ode to America!
October 26 & 27, 2018
Mendelssohn & Grieg November 16 & 17, 2018
Beethoven’s 5th January 4 & 5, 2019
Royal Fireworks February 1 & 2, 2019
Romeo & Juliet March 1 & 2, 2019
Mozart’s Requiem March 29 & 30, 2019
Russian Romantics April 19 & 20, 2019
rach 3 7:30pm • September 21 & 22, 2018 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Symphony No. 3 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Piano Concerto No. 3 Stewart Goodyear, Piano Ken Lam, Conductor Juilliard-trained pianist Stewart Goodyear joins the CSO to perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Perhaps the most technically challenging piano concerto ever written, this virtuosic piece is fiendishly hard to play, visually stunning to watch, and represents the height of classical music’s romantic era. While Rachmaninoff performed this piece a number of times, many of his contemporaries never attempted to play it, perhaps for fear of being compared to Rachmaninoff himself.
ode to america!
7:30pm • October 26 & 27, 2018 Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Adagio for Strings Michael Daugherty (b.1954) Raise the Roof Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Symphony No. 3 Beth Albert, Timpani Ken Lam, Conductor Join the CSO as we celebrate the best of American classical music! Copland’s pioneering Symphony No. 3 includes the famous Fanfare for the Common Man—a work that epitomizes the sound of America. In addition, CSO Timpanist Beth Albert takes center stage to perform Michael Daugherty’s timpani concerto, Raise the Roof. Although often overlooked, the timpani (kettle drum) is a vital instrument that acts as an orchestra’s musical heartbeat, and has the power to influence the cohesion of a piece perhaps more than any other instrument.
mendelssohn & grieg 7:30pm • November 16 & 17, 2018 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Holberg Suite Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Piano Concerto No. 1
Jihye Chang, Piano Rodrick Dixon, Tenor Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus Ken Lam, Conductor
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Saint Nicolas World-famous tenor Rodrick Dixon returns to Charleston to perform with the CSO, singing Benjamin Britten’s Saint Nicolas. Additionally, pianist Jihye Yang performs Felix Mendelssohn’s delightful Piano Concerto No. 1. Unlike many other young prodigies of his era, Mendelssohn’s parents did not try to capitalize on his talent, instead giving him the opportunity to experiment on his own. As a result, Mendelssohn began composing at age 12, published his first symphony at 15, and wrote his Piano Concerto No. 1, now a cornerstone of his repertoire, at age 22 while traveling through Italy.
beethoven’s 5th 7:30pm • January 4 & 5, 2019 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Coriolan Overture
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis (b.1969) Oboe Concerto (World Premier) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Symphony No. 5 Zachary Hammond, Oboe Ken Lam, Conductor Perhaps the most recognizable piece of classical music ever written, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony rose to international prominence during World War II, when the BBC used the symphony’s famous four-note opening to preface daily radio broadcasts. Mimicking the sound of the letter “V” in Morse code (dot-dot-dot-dash), the first few notes of Beethoven’s 5th became closely associated with the Allied Forces’ quest for victory, and ultimately gave this masterpiece its nickname, the Victory Symphony.
royal fireworks 7:30pm • February 1 & 2, 2019 George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Royal Fireworks Music Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite No. 3 Max Richter (b. 1966) The Four Seasons Recomposed Yuriy Bekker, Violin and Conductor Yuriy Bekker returns to the masterworks stage as both conductor and soloist for an explosive program, featuring Handel’s famous Royal Fireworks. Written to celebrate the end of the War of Austrian Succession, this orchestral suite was first performed for a large outdoor crowd in London, including King George II. The music was accompanied, of course, by an impressive display of fireworks, and reportedly caused a three-hour traffic jam on the London Bridge during its premiere.
romeo & juliet
7:30pm • March 1 & 2, 2019 Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Ballet Music from Faust Nicolò Paganini (1782-1840) Violin Concerto No. 1 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Selections from Romeo and Juliet Robyn Bollinger, Violin Ken Lam, Conductor
Violinist Robyn Bollinger joins the CSO to perform Paganini’s Violin Concerto, a virtuosic masterpiece that is widely considered the most technically difficult of all violin concertos. Bollinger made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 12, and has since become a celebrated violinist and chamber musician around the world. In addition, she has won many prestigious competitions, including the International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna, and the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists in France.
mozart’s requiem
7:30pm • March 29 & 30, 2019 Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Symphony No. 94, Surprise Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Requiem Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus Ken Lam, Conductor The CSO Chorus joins the Charleston Symphony for a monumental rendition of Mozart’s Requiem, the final composition of Mozart’s life, and one of the most famous works ever written. Requiem was commissioned by an anonymous patron who attempted to keep his identity secret because he was planning to pass Mozart’s work off as his own. Mozart worked on the piece up until the day of his death—even rehearsing various choral parts with friends while in bed only hours before he died.
russian romantics 7:30pm • April 19 & 20, 2019 Serge Prokofiev (1891-1953) Piano Concerto No. 3 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Symphony No. 2 Joyce Yang, Piano Ken Lam, Conductor After becoming an instant hit with the CSO in 2017, beloved pianist Joyce Yang returns to Charleston to close out the season with a night of Russian romantic music. Yang will play Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, which Prokofiev pieced together from scraps of music he had written here and there over the previous years. The piece steadily grew in popularity, and is now considered one of the most cherished piano concertos ever written.
pops
the gaillard center
7:30pm
A Tribute to Louis and Ella with Byron Stripling September 29, 2018
Swingin’ Christmas with Tony DeSare December 11, 2018
Around the World in 80 Minutes January 17, 2019
Masquerade! March 14, 2019
Holiday Pops
December 22, 2018 Please note: The Holiday Pops performance will no longer be included in the Pops subscription package.
a tribute to louis and ella with byron stripling 7:30pm • September 29, 2018 Trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling and vocalist Carmen Bradford join the CSO for an evening of jazz duets and solos in celebration of American legends Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring hits from the Great American Songbook, this performance recreates one of the most memorable collaborations in music history, and will leave you saying, “What a wonderful world!”
swingin’ christmas with tony desare 7:30pm • December 11, 2018 Back by popular demand, celebrated vocalist and pianist Tony DeSare joins the CSO to perform Christmas favorites like “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” in the enduring style of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
around the world in 80 minutes 7:30pm • January 17, 2019 Experience an evening of symphonic blockbusters from around the world, including Gershwin’s American in Paris, Brahms’ Hungarian Dance, Ravel’s Bolero, and more. Special appearances by Charleston’s Latin percussionist, Gino Castillo, and the Charleston Taiko Drummers.
masquerade! 7:30pm • March 14, 2019 World-renowned husband and wife vocalists Dimitri Pittas and Leah Edwards bring the very best of opera and Broadway to their hometown stage. Together with the CSO, Dimitri and Leah will sing selections from the Phantom of the Opera, Bizet’s Carmen, Bernstein’s On the Town, The Sound of Music, and more.
holiday pops 7:30pm • December 22, 2018 Join the CSO and CSO Chorus for our annual celebration of holiday favorites! Principal Pops Conductor, Yuriy Bekker, leads this family friendly holiday tradition, featuring classics like Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Bizet’s Farandole, as well as hits like “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and the CSO’s special rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas!” Please note: The Holiday Pops performance will no longer be included in the Pops subscription package.
two ways to subscribe TRADITIONAL MASTERWORKS AND POPS SUBSCRIPTIONS A Traditional Subscription to Masterworks or Pops includes tickets to all eight Masterworks performances, or all four Pops performances. • Pick Your Series: Masterworks performances are held on Friday and Saturday nights. You must choose to attend either on Fridays or Saturday. Pops performance days vary. • Reserve Your Seats: As a traditional subscriber, you receive the ability to reserve the same seats for every performance. Our Director of Patron Services will personally work with you to ensure you receive the best seats available according to your preferences. PICK 6 For the first time, the CSO is giving you the flexibility to choose between Masterworks and Pops performances in one subscription, including the ability to mix and match Friday and Saturday Masterworks series. • Pick Your Concerts: Choose any six performances throughout the season to attend, including Friday Masterworks series, Saturday Masterworks series, and Pops. • Pick Your Section: Choose which section you prefer. Please note, while reserved seating is only available for Traditional Subscriptions, we can guarantee a section according to pricing level. Please note: The Holiday Pops performance is not available in the Pops subscription package or the Pick 6 subscription package.
Three Ways to Order: 1. Mail to:
Charleston Symphony Orchestra PO Box 30818 Charleston, SC 29417
2. Scan form and email to: info@charlestonsymphony.org 3. Visit our office: 2133 N. Hillside Dr. Charleston, SC 29407
Ticket Sales Alone Cannot Sustain the CSO Please consider a tax-deductible contribution that will allow the CSO to produce performances of the highest caliber and afford over 20,000 students annually the opportunity to experience live music through the CSO’s education programming.
Questions? Call 843-723-7528 Monday through Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–12pm.
Student Discounts Students ages 6-22 can take advantage of the following discounts. Some concerts are excluded or have special pricing noted on the CSO website. Purchase tickets at the Charleston Symphony Orchestra office. College students must show a valid college ID. • $80 Gold Student Membership to attend all 8 Masterworks, 4 Pops • $35 Silver Student Membership to attend all 8 Masterworks concerts
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order form STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR SERIES
2018-2019 order form for new subscribers
Deadline to receive 25% discount: June 15, 2018
(Please note: prices reflect your 25% discount benefit.):
# of Seats
Box
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 TOTAL
Masterworks - Fridays
$
700
$
519
$
454
$
324
$
130
$
Masterworks - Saturdays
$
700
$
519
$
454
$
324
$
130
$
Pops
$
350
$
260
$
227
$
162
$
65
$
Holiday Pops
$
117
$
87
$
76
$
54
$
22
$
Pick 6
$
525
$
389
$
341
$
243
$
98
$
Indicate seating preferences within section. Please note, we will do our best to accomodate December 20, 2017 7:30pm
Box
your preferences, but cannot guarantee specific seats.
$
Comments HOLY CITY MESSIAH
83
Lev 2 $
69
Lev 3 $
Lev 4
61
$
Lev 5
51
$
39
$
# of Seats
22
(all seating general admission)
Price
Pick 6 Subscribers: Choose your concerts (excluding Holiday Pops) Dec. 7, 2017 - 7:30pm Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, downtown Charleston
Concert name Date Dec. 9, 2017 - 7:00pm St. Andrews Church, old Mt. Pleasant 1.
Dec. 10, 2017 - 4:00pm St. Theresa the Little Flower Church, Summerville
2.
3. “TONIGHT, TONIGHT” ANNUAL 4. Thursday, January 18, 2018
$
40.00
$
35.00
$
20.00
# of Seats
GALA (in the Grand Ballroom following the “Gershwin & Bernstein Take New York” Pops
5:30-6:30 Pre-concert reception and
5. silent auction viewing, 8:30-10:00 Party and live auction 6.
Lev 6
Price $
# of Ticket
165 per person
: MAKE A DONATION
STEP 2: MAKE A DONATION All donations received by June 30, 2018, unless otherwise noted, will contribute to this year’s development goal. $
GRAND TOTAL:
$
COMPLETE YOUR PAYMENT
Grand Total (Subscriptions + Donation)
“TONIGHT, TONIGHT” ANNUAL
GALA (in the Grand Ballroom following the “Gershwin & Bernstein Take New York” Pops concert)
Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:30-6:30 Pre-concert reception and Price # of Tickets 2017-18 SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM FOR RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS $ YOUR SEATS: APRIL 165 28, per person
STEP 3: FILL OUT YOUR INFORMATION DEADLINE TO RESERVE silent auction viewing, 8:30-10:00 Party and live auction Name:
:
Street:
Telephone:
MAKE A DONATION
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COMPLETE YOUR PAYMENT
Check enclosed payable to: Charleston Symphony Orchestra CHOOSE YOUR SERIES (Please note: prices reflect your 25% discount benefit.): Please charge my Visa # ofMasterCard Seats Box Amex Tier 1 TierDiscover 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 TOTAL $ $ $ Card No. ________________________________________________ __________ 700 $ 519 $ 454 Exp 324 130 $ Security Code ________ Masterworks - Fridays $ Masterworks Saturdays ______________________________________________________________________ 700 $ 519 $ 454 $ 324 $ 130 $ Card Holder’s-Signature:
Pops
$
350
$ RETURN THIS FORM AND PAYMENT STEP 117 Holiday5: Pops
Mail to: Charleston Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 30818, Charleston, SC 29417
Pick 6
$
$
260
$
$
227
$
$
162
$
65
$
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87 76 54 $ 22 $ $ • Scan$ and email to: info@charlestonsymphony.org $ $ 525 389 341 243 98 $ • Visit our office Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-12pm
Questions? Call Patron December 20, 2017 7:30pm Services at (843) 723-7528 Box ext. Lev 110 2 Lev 3
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Lev 5
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Construction of the Gaillard Center was made possible through the efforts of Charleston and the Gaillard $ $ combined $ $ of the City $ $ $ 83 69 61 51 39 22 Performance Hall Foundation (GPHF). The Foundation has recognized donors with a seat-naming program. Donors who give at a level to warrant seat naming have the first right of refusal to purchase season subscriptions to the CSO, a right they will be offered for two weeks before CSO subscribers will be seated. Named-seat donors must renew their series subscriptions each HOLY CITY MESSIAH (all seating general admission) year, or their seats become available for sale to others. If you would like information about becoming a seat donor, thus guaranteeing your seating location in perpetuity, please contact the GPHF at (843) 718-1578. Price # of Seats TOTAL
Dec. 7, 2017 - 7:30pm Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, downtown Charleston
$
40.00
$
Dec. 9, 2017 - 7:00pm St. Andrews Church, old Mt. Pleasant
$
35.00
$
Dec. 10, 2017 - 4:00pm St. Theresa the Little Flower Church, Summerville
$
20.00
$
Deadline to receive 25% new subscriber discount: June 15
“TONIGHT, TONIGHT” ANNUAL
GALA (in the Grand Ballroom following the “Gershwin & Bernstein Take New York” Pops concert)
Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:30-6:30 Pre-concert reception and silent auction viewing, 8:30-10:00 Party and live auction
:
Price $
165 per person
TOTAL
# of Tickets $
MAKE A DONATION
TOTAL $
Charleston Symphony Orchestra PO Box 30818, Charleston, SC 29417 843.723.7528 CharlestonSymphony.org 843.723.7528 Info@CharlestonSymphony.org