CSO Mozart's Jupiter - program 02-16-24

DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK

February 16 – 18 Knight Theater Keitaro Harada conductor Francisco Fullana violin

Featuring Wieniawski's Concerto for Violin No. 2

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CONTENTS

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

A Message from the President & CEO 3 Our New Music Director 4 Concert Program 7 Artist Biographies 8 2023/24 Musician Roster 12 About the CSO 15 Program Notes 16 Annual Fund Donors 22 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 28 Infusion Fund 31 Board of Directors & Trustees 32 Administration 33

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WELCOME

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Welcome to Your CSO! Welcome to the Symphony! We’re delighted to have you with us this month for an exciting lineup of concerts both showcasing the familiar and offering the chance for new discoveries. Don’t miss Remember When Rock Was Young, a concert featuring your favorite hits from the legendary Sir Elton John. We’re also thrilled to welcome guest conductor Keitaro Harada, who will lead your CSO in Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony and Wieniawski’s Concerto for Violin No. 2, featuring violinist Francisco Fullana.

As part of our observance of Black History Month, join us for Saint-Georges’ Sword & Bow, a family-friendly concert delving into the remarkable story of Joseph Bologne, an accomplished violinist, conductor, composer, and fencer — and the first classical composer of African descent to attain widespread acclaim in European music. Throughout this special month, our spotlight will extend to the many contributions of Black composers and artists in orchestral music. Visit our website or follow us on social media, where we’ll share notable performances, delve into the history of Black pioneers in classical music, and celebrate the composers and artists of today who are enriching the orchestral music scene and inspiring countless future musicians.

Looking towards our future musicians and music enthusiasts, I’m proud to share that our “One Musical Family” concerts in January brought over 3,000 4th and 5th-graders to the Belk Theater to experience the magic of live classical music — many for the first time. We are now preparing to welcome another 7,000 students in March. Education remains a cornerstone for us, and we’re committed to bringing the joy of live music to young audiences.

For our subscribers, please keep an eye out for a special offer in the mail this month inviting you to renew your subscription for the 2024–25 season early — at 2023–24 prices!

— and receive an exclusive gift. With the arrival of Music Director Kwamé Ryan next season, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the concert!

David Fisk President & CEO

OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR

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ANNOUNCING THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY’S NEXT MUSIC DIRECTOR

We are thrilled to announce that Kwamé Ryan, hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by The Baltimore Sun, will assume the role of your Charlotte Symphony’s 12th Music Director, beginning in 2024–25, ushering in a new era for the Orchestra’s 93rd season.

“On my very first visit to Charlotte, I felt instantly connected with the dynamic energy of the city and then profoundly inspired by the wonderful musicians of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra … I very much look forward to discovering how this exciting new partnership can enrich the orchestra’s legacy and the cultural fabric of Charlotte.”

– Music Director Designate Kwamé Ryan Born in Canada and raised on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Kwamé Ryan discovered his passion for conducting at the age of nine. He studied Musicology at Cambridge University and trained in conducting under the guidance of renowned composer/conductor Peter Eötvös. An active guest conductor, Ryan has led orchestras across the United States, UK, and Germany. In the fall of 2023, Ryan conducted the world premiere of Jake Heggie’s Intelligence at Houston Grand Opera, and in 2024, he makes his debut with Opera Theatre of St. Louis and the New York Philharmonic.

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When not on the podium, Ryan dedicates his time to educational and community engagement initiatives. He has previously served as Musical Director of the National Youth Orchestra of France and as Director of the Academy for the Performing Arts at the University of Trinidad and Tobago.

Additionally, Ryan is the host of “8 Minute Idea,” a podcast in which he offers insights, tools, and life hacks.

“As a dynamic leader who understands the full potential of the relationship between an orchestra and its community, Kwamé will undoubtedly deepen the Charlotte Symphony’s service to Charlotte and the region, and, with his passion for music education, bring extraordinary, powerful music-making to a wider audience of all ages.”

– President & CEO David Fisk

Ryan’s selection was unanimous by the Music Director Search Committee, comprised of Charlotte Symphony musicians, staff, and members of the Board of Directors.

“From the outset, there was an incredible chemistry between Kwamé Ryan and the musicians which created an atmosphere of collaboration and inspiration.

Kwamé’s dynamic performances, as well as his ability to connect with audiences in a meaningful way, truly distinguished him. We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional conductor to Charlotte!”

– Bassist Jeffrey Ferdon and Principal Violist Ben Geller, who served on the Music Director Search Committee Kwamé Ryan will return to Charlotte this spring to conduct the Orchestra in two performances of Wang Jie’s Symphonic Overture “America, the Beautiful,” Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, April 5–6.

Your Charlotte Symphony Experience Whether you’re attending your first Symphony performance, or you’re a longtime subscriber, we’d like to extend to you a warm and inclusive welcome! Below is some helpful information to ensure you make the most of your Charlotte Symphony experience.

What should I wear?

The Charlotte Symphony has no specific dress code. We encourage you to be comfortable and come as yourself in a style of your choice.

When do I applaud?

Audiences applaud to welcome the concertmaster, conductor, and featured artists onstage. Some works may have several sections, or movements, separated by a brief silent pause. It is tradition to hold applause until the last movement. If you are unsure, wait for the conductor to face the audience. But if you feel truly inspired, do not be afraid to applaud!

Can I take photos?

Certainly! We welcome and encourage you to capture and share photos before and after the concert, as well as during intermission. Feel free to use your cell phone for photography without flash during the performance, but please refrain from video or audio recording.

CONCERT PROGR AM

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Friday, February 16, 2024, at 7:30 pm Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Keitaro Harada, conductor Francisco Fullana, violin ZOLTÁN KODÁLY (1882-1967) Dances of Galánta

[approx. 15 minutes]

[approx. 25 minutes] HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835-1880) Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22 I. Allegro moderato II. Romance. Andante non troppo III. Allegro con fuoco; Allegro moderato. (à la Zingara.)

Francisco Fullana, violin

INTERMISSION WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791) [approx. 32 minutes] Symphony No. 41 in C Major, “Jupiter” K. 551 I. Allegro vivace II. Andante Cantabile III. Menuetto. Allegretto IV. Molto allegro concert duration: approximately 90 minutes.

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

Violinist Francisco Fullana replaces Concertmaster Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, who has withdrawn due to a death in the family.

CONDUCTOR BIO

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Keitaro Harada guest conductor

Recipient of the prestigious 2023 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, conductor Keitaro Harada is armed with intensity and depth, consistently providing riveting concerts and opera performances in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. And as Music & Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic since the 2020-21 season — where he has recently renewed his contract through the 2026-27 season — Harada has transformed the quality of the orchestra and energized its audiences throughout the community with his imaginative programs and charismatic presence. Associate Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Harada has also forged a close connection with the NHK Symphony, with whom he appears frequently. His eclectic musical scope ranges from symphony, opera, and chamber works to pops, film scores, educational outreach, and multidisciplinary projects, all of which enrich his programming.

Recent and upcoming highlights include engagements with the symphony orchestras of Houston, Seattle, NHK, Yomiuri Nippon, Osaka, Tokyo, Hawaii, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Memphis, Louisiana, Charlotte, West Virginia, Tucson, Phoenix, and Virginia, as well as the Osaka Philharmonic, Kanagawa Philharmonic, Nagoya Philharmonic, New Japan Philharmonic, Tokyo Philharmonic, and Orquesta Filarmónica de Sonora in Mexico. Harada has also recorded three CDs with the NHK, two with Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and one with Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.

Well versed in the operatic canon, Harada was a Seiji Ozawa Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center in 2010, where he delivered a critically acclaimed performance of Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Since then, he has led performances of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, Bizet’s Carmen, and Britten’s Turn of the Screw with North Carolina Opera. In 2017, he led performances of Mazzoli’s Song from the Uproar at Cincinnati Opera, followed by Carmen at Bulgaria’s Sofia National Opera, subsequently conducting the production on a tour of Japan in 2018. In past seasons (continued next page)

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and as Associate Conductor of Arizona Opera, he conducted Don Pasquale, La fille du régiment, and Tosca. In the 2022–23 season, he made his debut at Nikikai Opera in Tokyo, leading performances of Orphée aux enfers. Upcoming appearances include Madama Butterfly at the Cincinnati Opera; La fanciulla del West at the North Carolina Opera; and La fille du régiment at Nissay Theatre in Tokyo.

Harada was Associate Conductor for four years at the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops, where he regularly assisted with Music Director Louis Langrée and collaborated with James Conlon and Juanjo Mena at the orchestra’s annual May Festival. He is a six-time recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, and in 2013 was invited to the Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview. He studied with Lorin Maazel at Castleton Festival and Fabio Luisi at the Pacific Music Festival, where, at Valery Gergiev’s invitation, he served on the festival’s faculty in 2016, 2018, and 2021.

GUEST ARTIST BIO

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Francisco Fullana violin

The charismatic, Spanish-born violinist Francisco Fullana, recipient of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant, has been lauded by conductor Gustavo Dudamel as “an amazing talent,” “a rising star” by BBC Music Magazine, and “a paragon of delicacy” by the San Francisco Classical Voice.

He has collaborated with a series of prominent conductors including the late Sir Colin Davis, Hans Graf, Gustavo Dudamel, Joshua Weilerstein, Jeanette Sorrell, José Luis Gómez and Carlos Izcaray, performing with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Bayerische Philharmonie, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Tucson Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Buffalo Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Spanish Radio Television Orchestra, in Madrid, and the baroque ensemble Apollo’s Fire, where Fullana was the 2021-22 Artistin-Residence for the 30th anniversary season of the Grammywinning ensemble, and with whom he performed 35 concerts as a soloist on tours around the country, including Carnegie Hall and Cleveland’s Severance Hall.

A committed educator, Francisco created the Fortissimo Youth Initiative, a series of music seminars and performances with youth orchestras that aim to explore and deepen young musicians’ understanding of 18th-century music. The seminars are immersive, thrusting students into the sonic world of a single period while inspiring them to channel their energy in the service of vibrant, older styles of musical expression. The results can be galvanic, and Francisco continues to build on, and refine, these educational models.

Born into a family of educators in Mallorca, Francisco is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, where he studied with Manuel Guillén. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School following studies with Donald Weilerstein and Masao Kawasaki and holds an Artist Diploma from the USC Thornton School of Music, where he worked with the renowned violinist Midori.

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MUSICIAN ROSTER

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YOUR CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY Kwamé Ryan, Music Director Designate Christopher James Lees, Resident Conductor Christopher Warren-Green, Conductor Laureate FIRST VIOLINS Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair Joseph Meyer, Associate Concertmaster Kari Giles, Assistant Concertmaster Susan Blumberg°° Jane Hart Brendle Cynthia Burton Ayako Gamo David Horak† Lenora Leggatt Jenny Topilow Dustin Wilkes-Kim Hanna Zhdan SECOND VIOLINS Oliver Kot, Principal The Wolfgang Roth Chair Kathleen Jarrell, Assistant Principal The Pepsi-Cola Foundation of Charlotte Chair Carlos Tarazona° Monica Boboc Martha Geissler Sakira Harley Tatiana Karpova Ellyn Stuart VIOLAS Benjamin Geller, Principal The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair Kirsten Swanson, Acting Asst. Principal† Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank Wenlong Huang Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao CELLOS Jonathan Lewis, Principal The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair Allison Drenkow, Acting Asst. Principal Alan Black, Principal Emeritus* Marlene Ballena Jeremy Lamb Amy Sunyoung Lee Sarah Markle Oksana McCarthy†

DOUBLE BASSES Kurt Riecken, Principal* Jason McNeel, Acting Principal Judson Baines, Assistant Principal* Justin Cheesman, Acting Asst. Principal Jeffrey Ferdon Luis Primera† FLUTES Victor Wang, Principal The Blumenthal Foundation Chair Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette PICCOLO Erinn Frechette OBOES Erica Cice, Acting Principal The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡ Teil Taliesin† Terry Maskin ENGLISH HORN Terry Maskin CLARINETS Taylor Marino, Principal The Gary H. & Carolyn M. Bechtel Chair Samuel Sparrow Allan Rosenfeld E♭ CLARINET Samuel Sparrow BASS CLARINET Allan Rosenfeld BASSOONS Joseph Merchant, Principal Joshua Hood Nicholas Ritter CONTRABASSOON Nicholas Ritter

MUSICIAN ROSTER (continued) HORNS Byron Johns, Principal The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair Andrew Fierova Philip Brindise† The Robert E. Rydel, Jr. Third Horn Chair Richard Goldfaden Andrew Merideth† TRUMPETS Alex Wilborn, Principal The Betty J. Livingstone Chair Jonathan Kaplan Gabriel Slesinger, Associate Principal The Marcus T. Hickman Chair TROMBONES John Bartlett, Principal Thomas Burge

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TIMPANI Jacob Lipham, Principal The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair PERCUSSION Brice Burton, Principal HARP Andrea Mumm Trammell, Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair

This roster lists the full-time members of the Charlotte Symphony. The number and seating of musicians onstage varies depending on the piece being performed. ° Non-revolving position °° Alternates between first and second violins

BASS TROMBONE Scott Hartman, Principal

† Acting member of the Charlotte Symphony

TUBA Colin Benton, Principal The Governor James G. Martin Chair

‡ Funded by The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. * On leave

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Michael Reichman, VP of Artistic Operations & General Manager Carrie Graham, Senior Director of Artistic Planning Tim Pappas, Director of Operations Nixon Bustos, Principal Music Librarian Emily Schaub, Assistant Music Librarian Erin Eady, Personnel Manager Claire Beiter, Operations Coordinator John Jarrell, Stage Manager

The Charlotte Symphony is a proud member of the League of American Ochestras.

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ANNIVERSARY

March 1 & 2 7:30 pm | Belk Theater Thomas Wilkins guest conductor Michelle Cann piano Featuring An American in Paris and works by Florence Price and Maurice Ravel

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ABOUT THE CSO

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One of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) connects with more than 100,000 music lovers each year through its lively season of concerts, broadcasts, community events, and robust educational programs. The CSO is committed to its mission of uplifting, entertaining, and educating the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

The Charlotte Symphony upholds the highest artistic integrity and takes bold steps to engage with its community through music. Its 65 professional, full-time musicians perform throughout the region — from community parks and breweries, to places of worship and senior care centers — and offer significant educational support, aimed at serving the underresourced areas of our community.

The Charlotte Symphony is deeply committed to the notion that music, accessible to all and experienced in its many forms, enriches and unifies our community. The CSO believes in equity and inclusion and strives to be an industry leader in imaginative, relevant programming by intentionally seeking out women conductors, underrepresented in our industry, and conductors, composers, and guest artists of color.

Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony plays a leading cultural role in the Charlotte area and serves the community as a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region through the transformative power of live music.

OUR MISSION The Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

OUR VISION Reaching out through the transformative power of live music, the Charlotte Symphony will be a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region.

For more information, visit us online at

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PROGR AM NOTES by Ken Meltzer

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ZOLTÁN KODÁLY born: December 16, 1882 in Kecskemét, Hungary died: March 6, 1967 in Budapest, Hungary

Dances of Galánta (1926) premiere: October 23, 1933 in Budapest

approx. duration: 15 minutes

Composer Zoltán Kodály maintained a lifelong affection for the folk music of his native Hungary. In 1905, Kodály, in his early 20s, began the first of many journeys throughout the Hungarian countryside. On several of these trips, Kodály was joined by his friend and fellow Hungarian composer, Béla Bartók. Kodály and Bartók used manuscript paper and a phonograph recorder to document thousands of Hungarian folk melodies.

Kodály and Bartók felt these melodies were important not only in the context of ethnomusicology, but as the basis for concert works as well.

A fine example of Kodály’s blending of Hungarian folk melodies into the fabric of a classical work may be found in his Dances of Galánta. Kodály composed the orchestral work in response to a commission by the Budapest Philharmonic Society Orchestra, as part of the celebration of its 80th anniversary. The premiere took place in Budapest on October 23, 1933, led by the eminent Hungarian composer and pianist, Ernő Dohnányi.

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Zoltán Kodály

In a preface to the score of his Dances of Galánta, Kodály provided the following background information: Galánta is a small Hungarian market-town known to travelers from Vienna and Budapest. The composer passed there seven years of his childhood. There existed at that time a famous Gypsyband which has disappeared in the meantime. Their music was the first “orchestral sonority” which came to the ear of the child.

The forebears of these gypsies were already known more than (a) hundred years ago. About 1800, some books of Hungarian dances were published in Vienna, one of which contained music “after several gypsies from Galánta.” They have preserved the old Hungarian tradition. In order to continue it the composer took his principal subjects from these ancient editions.

The Dances of Galánta are based upon the verbunkos, a dance used in the 18th century to recruit soldiers for the Hungarian military. The verbunkos contrasts slow and fast sections, and also contains virtuoso elements.

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HENRYK WIENIAWSKI born: July 10, 1835 in Lublin, Poland died: March 31, 1880 in Moscow, Russia

Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor Opus 22 (1862) premiere: November 27, 1862 in St. Petersburg, Russia

approx. duration: 25 minutes

The Polish-born violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski was one of the greatest virtuosos of his day. Anton Rubinstein, the distinguished Russian pianist, composer, and teacher, commented: “He is without doubt the finest violinist of our time — there is no one comparable: his playing produces a tremendous effect.” The legendary violinist Leopold Auer, whose pupils included Efrem Zimbalist, Mischa Elman, and Jascha Heifetz, recalled: Wieniawski was one of the greatest masters of his instrument in any age. He fascinated his audience with an altogether individual talent, and he was as entirely different from any of the other violinists of his day in outward appearance as he was in his manner of playing. Since his death no violinist has ever seemed able to recall him.

In 1860, Wieniawski accepted Rubinstein’s invitation to move to St. Petersburg. There, Wieniawski was appointed solo violinist to the Tsar, a position he held for twelve years. He was the leader of both the string quartet and orchestra of the Russian Musical Society. Wieniawski also served as a professor at the newly formed St. Petersburg Conservatory.

The Violin Concerto No. 2 is a product of Wieniawski’s Russian years. The score bears the dedication “to his friend, Pablo de Sarasate.” On November 27, 1862 in St. Petersburg, Wieniawski was the soloist in the world premiere, accompanied by an orchestra led by Rubinstein. The work was an immediate sensation. Even composer César Cui, a notoriously acerbic critic, admitted two days after the premiere: “I still cannot collect myself from the impact of that first Allegro of his Concerto.”

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The Concerto is in three movements. The first (Allegro moderato) opens with the orchestra’s introduction of the principal themes that serve as the basis for the soloist’s virtuoso flights. The beautiful second movement Romance (Andante non troppo) follows without pause. The brilliant finale (Allegro con fuoco; Allegro moderato, à la Zingara) brings the Concerto to a whirlwind close.

Grave of Henryk Wieniawski at the Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw

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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART born: January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria died: December 5, 1791 in Vienna, Austria

Symphony No. 41 in C Major, “Jupiter” K. 551 (1788) premiere: December 5, 1791 in Vienna

approx. duration: 32 minutes

Mozart completed his final three Symphonies — No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543, No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, and No. 41 in C Major (“Jupiter”) K. 551 — over the remarkably brief span between June 26 and August 10, 1788. Even more remarkable is the fact that these glorious Symphonies, among Mozart’s crowning achievements, were the product of a particularly distressing period in the composer’s life.

Mozart’s career in Vienna as a composer, teacher, virtuoso pianist, and impresario reached its apex in the mid-1780s.

However, the exhilaration of those triumphant years soon yielded to profound frustration and unhappiness. Mozart experienced a sharp decline in the demands for his services in Vienna. In time, Mozart was reduced to begging for money from acquaintances — principally, Michael Puchberg, a fellow Mason and ardent music lover. Several of Mozart’s letters to Puchberg have survived, and they are indeed heartbreaking to read.

There exists no specific record of performances of any of the final three Symphonies during Mozart’s lifetime. This fact has led some to theorize that Mozart composed these Symphonies not for monetary gain, but out of an overwhelming need to express himself in music.

We do know, however, that Mozart almost always composed large-scale works (such as piano concertos and symphonies) for specific, upcoming concerts. Correspondence from Mozart refers to subscription concerts scheduled for the summer of 1788. It is not certain whether these concerts ever took place. However, there is documentation of concerts conducted by Mozart in Germany in 1789 and 1790. The concert programs included symphonies by Mozart. While the specific symphonies are not designated, it is reasonable (continued next page)

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to assume that they would have included Mozart’s most recent compositions; i.e., one or more of the final trilogy.

A further clue is found in the fact that Mozart’s autograph of the score for Symphony No. 40 contains modifications of the original version’s slow-tempo movement, as well as a revised version of the entire work, adding clarinets to the orchestration. Such revisions would not have been made without the existence of previous performances, and the promise of new ones.

Mozart did not coin the Symphony No. 41’s familiar nickname, “Jupiter.” In August of 1829, the composer’s son told publisher Vincent Novello and his wife, Mary, that it was the German violinist and impresario, Johann Peter Salomon (the same individual who arranged for Franz Joseph Haydn’s London visits), who “christened” the Symphony as the “Jupiter.”

It is doubtful Mozart intended the “Jupiter” to be his final Symphony. The composer was only thirty-two at the time he completed the work. Illness prematurely cut short his life just three years later. Still, like his final Piano Concerto, K. 591 (1791), the “Jupiter” Symphony represents a fitting summation of Mozart’s achievements in the symphonic repertoire. It is a resplendent work of extraordinary power, majesty, and eloquence, culminating in a breathtaking virtuoso Finale.

The “Jupiter” Symphony is in four movements. The opening theme of the first movement (Allegro vivace) — a bold orchestral tutti and the strings’ subdued reply — sets the stage for the striking contrasts that are a hallmark of this movement. The poignant slow-tempo movement (Andante cantabile) employs muted violins and violas, while excluding trumpets and timpani. The third movement (Menuetto.

Allegretto) is an elegant Minuet that also features moments of storm and stress. The Finale (Molto allegro) contains no fewer than five themes, often treated in brilliant contrapuntal fashion. In fact, the miraculous coda features a simultaneous presentation of all five. It is a testament to Mozart’s genius that this passage emerges not as an academic exercise, but rather, a thrilling musical experience.

After this stunning episode, Mozart concludes his “Jupiter” Symphony with a series of powerful C-Major chords.

SUPPORTERS

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We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund.

This list reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $100,000+ Catherine & Wilton Connor*

Douglas Young

$50,000 – $99,999 J. Porter & Victoria Durham

Jane & Hugh McColl*

$25,000 – $49,999 Anonymous Joan & Mick Ankrom Ruth & Richard Ault Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Philanthropic Fund Judith & Mark Brodsky Roberta H. Cochran Jean & Dick Cornwell Linda & Bill Farthing Karen Fox Maria & John Huson

Richard Krumdieck Jacqueline B. Mars Patricia & Thrus Morton Patrick J. O'Leary Richard J. Osborne Debbie & Pat Phillips Kathy & Paul Reichs Carolyn Shaw Andromeda & John Williams

$15,000 – $24,999 Anonymous (2) Melissa & Daren Anderson Nicola & Emanuel Clark Ralph S. Grier Mary & Michael Lamach Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee

DeDe & Alex McKinnon Ulrike & Alex Miles Robert Norville Judy & Derek Raghavan Sherry & Thomas Skains Sienne & Adam Taylor

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* The Charlotte Symphony recognizes donors of exceptional generosity whose cumulative giving to the CSO exceeds $1 million with the designation of Music Director Society.

SUPPORTERS (continued) VIRTUOSO CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Wedge & Debbie Abels Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee Jeannette & Francisco Alvarado Jill & Anthony Asher Philipp J. Bischoff & Dawn Beatty Katrice & Steve Boland Mary & Charles Bowman Nancy Brand & Bill Freeman Barbara & Twig Branch Robin & William Branstrom Katherine & Thomas Bunn Shirley & Michael Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cockrell Tammy & Malcomb Coley Morgan & Brain Cromwell Denise & Peter DeMaio Donna & Alvaro de Molina Mary Anne Dickson Peggy & Richard Dreher Mary & Robert Engel Heather & Thomas Finke David J.L. Fisk & Anne O'Byrne Joan & Parker Foley Carol & Ron Follmer Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Patty & Alex Funderburg Dr. Robert A. Gaines & Toni Burke Sarah & Frank Gentry Laurie & Barry Guy James & Rebecca Hovis Shirley & Bob Ivey Chris Jensen Page & Ed Kizer Hartmut & Irene Kossack Vivian & Robert Lamb Anna & Lazlo Littmann Zaydee López-Ibáňez Tanya & Steve Makris Leslie & Michael Marsicano Susanne & Bill McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Paul McIntosh Susan & Loy McKeithen Mrs. Sandra Levine Dick Metzler Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Elizabeth & Jay Monge Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Holly & Jason Norvell Kim & Torsten Pilz Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Nancy & Charlie Robson Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli Bette Roth Ylida & Bert Scott

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$3,500 – $4,999 Anonymous Mr. James Biddlecome, in Loving Memory of Bernadette Zirkuli Biddlecome Si & Michael Blake Ms. Judith Carpenter Sally & Derick Close Mary & Phil Delk H. Clay Furches Leigh & Watts Humphrey David S. Jacobsen Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Arrington & Burch Mixon Courtney Reichs Mixon Linda & Tony Pace Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Kathleen & Daniel Troy Karen & Ed Whitener George McLendon & Carol Quillen

$2,500 – $3,499 Anonymous Julian Andretta Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Tiffany & Jason Bernd Jan & Bob Busch Cathy Bessant & John Clay Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Amy & Philip Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Ann Thomas Colley Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Alfred & Amy Dawson (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $2,500 – $3,499 (continued) Chris & Elizabeth Daly In Memory of Betty Haggarty Peter De Arcangelis Cheryl DeMaio Peggy & Charles Dickerson Timothy & Kara Gallagher Harvey & Cindy Gannt Todd & Andrea Griffith Mr. Billy L. Gerhart, in memory of Judith Gerhart Mariam Abdul Hamid Ivan Hinrichs Brian & Juliet Hirsch Christy & Ben Hume Fran & Greg Hyde Jim & Peggy Hynes Bruce & Martha Karsh Ginger Kemp Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas James Lynch Dottie & Jim Martin Rob Roy McGregor Dee Dee McKay Diane & Aderito Morais Joan Morgan Celene & Marc Oken Dr. Reta R. Phifer Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope Kathleen D. Prokay Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Dr. Mahesh Sardesai Paulette Sherrill George & Tricia Sistrunk Emily & Zach Smith Morris & Patricia Spearman Elizabeth Connor Stewart Dottie Stowe in loving memory of Dickson Stowe Dr. Mark R. Swanson Drs. Chris & Lillian Teigland Eric & Annette Telljohann In Memory of Dr. Chandler Thompson Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora Dr. Cynthia H. Tyson Mindy & Don Upton Paul & Susan Vadnais Bill & Rita Vandiver Dr. Shante Williams Steph & Gemo Yesil

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PATRON CIRCLE $1,500 – $2,499 Anonymous Marcia Adams Ross & Michele Annable Clay & Denise Armbrister Dan & Barbara Austell Dianne & Brian Bailey Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Batten Erskine & Crandall Bowles Kelly & Jackie Brown Sarah & Marco Carbone Ms. Catherine P. Carstarphen Mr. Brent Clevenger Neil & Claire Cotty Elizabeth Betty Eaton William & Patricia Gorelick Family Foundation Angela & Michael Helms Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Joan Irwin Gene & Helen Katz Christopher James Lees Stacy & Adam Marino Anna Marriott Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Eleanor W. Neal Caroline Olzinski Pamela Pearson & Charles Peach John & Susan Rae Jane Perry Shoemaker Katie & Raleigh Shoemaker Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Robert & Maxine Stein Gail & Scott Syfert Tillie S. Tice Jenny & Ken Tolson James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Vera Watson Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Mrs. Eugenia N. White Bryan Wilhelm Noni Williams Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Director of Individual Givings, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrierl@charlottesymphony.org. (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $1,000 – $1,499 Anonymous (5) Ashley & Steve Allen Kathleen & Richard Anderson Mary Lou & Jim Babb Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan & Katie Beggs Katherine W. Belk John & Katherine Beltz Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Ms. Brett Blumenthal & Mr. David Wax Carole Bourret Khary Brown in Memory of Kyden Justice Brown Herbert Browne Mr. Charles Budd Jane & Larry Cain Maggie Callen Bill & Pauline Chinnis David M. Cody Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Rufus Dalton Dan & Jeannette Davis Dr. Kandi & Gary Deitemeyer Dena Diorio Ralph & Troyann Dougherty Matt & Julie Drinkhahn Jay & Lisa Duggins Shobhan & Pritika Dutta Virginia Dulaney Bob & Judy Erb Martin Ericson, Jr. Julie & Tom Eiselt Lisa & Carlos Evans Trae & Kate Fletcher Ms. Toni Freeman Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Kathy Gray Joyce & Ed Hamilton Anne J. Henderson Mical Hutson Paul & Linda Ibsen Martha D. Jones Lea & Stuart Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John E. Kibler Joan Kirschner Marilyn Kroll Jonathan Lamb Ms. Barbara Laughlin

page 25 Mark & Katherine Love Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Mahnesmith Mrs. Allison Malter Holly & Christopher Maurer Ms. Nydia McCrohan Shawn & Kelly McGrath Martha Monserrate Susan D. Montgomery Janet Preyer Nelson Peter & Janet Nixon Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Michael & Debbie O’Hara Karen L. Oldham Elaind Papadimitriou Arvind & Helen Patil Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Catherine Philpott Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Dave & Anne Regnery Rita & Thomas Robinson Sally & Russell Robinson Mrs. Gail Salmon Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Thomas & Natasha Scrivener Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Molly & Conrad Sloan Scott Smith Murray & Hazel Somerville Kathryn Stewart Al & Alice Sudduth Ann & Wellford Tabor Richard R. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Catherine Thompson B. Maureen Turner Vint & Libby Tilson Sarah S. Tull Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chu & Jin Wang Ward Wellman & Laura Meyer Wellman Pam & Steve West Peter White David Wilcox Mr. Gary Wilhite Ms. Judith Wood Eugene Woods Ms. Barbara Yarbrough

$500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Michael & Lee Abbott Doug & Linda Abel Mark Abrams & Iris Prandi (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $500 – $999 (continued) Mr. Lester Ackerman & Mr. Layton Campbell Larry Anderson Leigh & Rhonda Armistead JWD Atchison Bob & Cathy Becker Emerson Bell Ms. Melody Birmingham James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Mary Case Amanda & Kevin Chheda Hobart B. Cheyne Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Gudger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Mrs. Jane M. Conlan Jack Cook Dr. Kilian Cooley Martin & Leslie Cooper Ellen M. Crowley Mr. Todd Croy Mrs. Judy Crozier Angela & Jesse Cureton Craig Selimotic Danforth Dr. Roy E. DeMeo, Jr. & Ms. Linda A. Evanko Doug & Diane Doak Cheryl Drake-Bowers Rebecca Elliott Gloria Evans Melisa & Frank Galasso Dr. John & Eileen Gardella Pete & Stacy Gherardi Donna Gibson Sarah Goad Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq. Dan & Linda Gordon Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Tara & Richard Harris Mr. & Mrs. Lowrance Harry Mr. Charles Haughey Patrick & Johanne Hawk Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Robert Henderson Logan & Jennifer Henderson Barbara Holt Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz Pete & Phyllis Johnson Vickie & Eugene Johnson Michael & Priscilla Johnson Tim & Kathryn Johnson Joseph & Patty Kahle Emily Kalfayan Steven & Mary Kesselman James King Nancy H. Kiser Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer

page 26 Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Fran & Bart Landess Linda Lane Harry & Gloria Lerner Jerome & Barbara Levin Mr. Michael Lewandowski Mr. George Linfors Shira Lissek Kathryn Long Mark & Katherine Love Vi Lyles Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Leigh & Bruce March Linda Marshall Paula & Francis Martin Wendy & Ed Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Eric Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell Christopher Montgomery Sally & Tom Moore Fran & Gary Morrison Carla & Robert Murray Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Cookie & Jerry Parnell Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Wilma & John Pinter Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts Jeanine & Naeem Qasim Sabine & Haywood Rankin Ana & Manuel Rey Megan & Jose Rosado Shonn Ross Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Christine & Robert Rydel Alyssa Sharpe Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Michael Silverman Carol Smith Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II John-Palmer Smith Rebecca & Eric Smith Julia J. Souther Mary & Bill Stanton Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Catherine & William Stone Claudia & Wesley Sturges Brenda & George Sweet Ms. Sarah Teague Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Tim Timson Melanie & James Twyne Sandy & Greg Vlahos Minyan Wang Lyman Welton Harriet & Barnet Weinstock Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob Susan & Dan Yardley

SUPPORTERS (continued)

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The Encore Society includes individuals who have made provisions for the CSO in their estate plans. We are honored to recognize their support: Lucille & Edwin Jones Paul and Paula McIntosh Nellie McCrory† M. Marie Mitchell† Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Joan & Richard Morgan Don C. Niehus Eva Nove Richard J. Osborne Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge James Y. Preston† Mrs. Clayton (Dusty) Pritchett Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Elizabeth Waring Reinhard Nancy W. Rutledge Mike Rutledge Harriet Seabrook Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Morris & Patricia Spearman Bob & Maxine Stein Dr. Ben C. Taylor III Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Cordelia G. Thompson Tim Timson Jenny & Ken Tolson Ms. Debora Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

Anonymous (3) Geraldine I. Anderson† Richard & Ruth Ault Baldwin Family Trust Barnhardt Thomas Trust Larry & Joyce† Bennett Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Mark & Louise Bernstein† Rosemary Blanchard† Twig & Barbara Branch Saul Brenner Mike & Joan Brown† Mrs. Joan Bruns† Jan & Bob Busch Dr. Helen G. Cappleman, Ph.D.† Jim Cochran† Robin Cochran Tom Covington Charles & Peggy Dickerson Mr. Martin Ericson, Jr. David J.L. Fisk & Anne P. O’Byrne Peter & Ann† Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr. Betty & Stanley Livingstone† † Deceased

Leave a lasting legacy of great music through your planned gift.

For more information, please contact Shayne Doty at 704.714.5104.

Support your CSO. With your gift, the Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

Every gift makes a difference.

Make your contribution today:

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SPONSORS

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CORPORATE PARTNERS We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate funders:

For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

SPONSORS

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GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT We are grateful for the following outstanding foundation and government funders:

amily FOUNDATION DONALD & KATHLEEN

The Truist Charitable Fund is a donor-advised fund created by Truist and administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation

The Trexler Foundation Dowd Foundation, Inc. The Dickson Foundation Cole Foundation The Jack H. and Ruth C. Campbell Foundation The Mary Norris Preyer Fund The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Kathryn Stephenson Pipe Organ Endowment Foundation Blumenthal Foundation Minor Foundation, Inc.

For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

We're rolling out something big! This spring, your Charlotte Symphony takes the music on the road for CSO Roadshow, a traveling concert series that will bring pop-up music experiences to neighborhoods across Charlotte.

Our mobile stage will bring the power of live music to the heart of local communities as our 40-foot trailer takes Charlotte Symphony musicians to streets, parks, and plazas in free "walk up" concerts for all to enjoy. Keep an eye out for upcoming CSO Roadshow concerts near you!

charlottesymphony.org/csoroadshow

The Charlotte Symphony is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.

Multimillion Dollar Commitment City of Charlotte $1.5 million and above Bank of America C.D. Spangler Foundation / National Gypsum Company John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Trane Technologies $600,000 - $1 million Albemarle Foundation Atrium Health Barings Duke Energy Honeywell JELD-WEN, Inc. LendingTree Foundation Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Novant Health Red Ventures Truist $300,000-$600,000 Ally Financial The Centene Charitable Foundation Childress Klein Properties Coca-Cola Consolidated Deloitte EY The Gambrell Foundation Moore & Van Allen PwC Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. Rodgers Builders Wells Fargo Up to $300,000 Fifth Third Bank Foundation For The Carolinas Deidre and Clay Grubb Leslie and Michael Marsicano Jane and Hugh McColl Nucor Corporation PNC Bank Premier, Inc. Jane and Nelson Schwab

LEADERSHIP

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda McFarland Farthing Chair Richard Krumdieck Vice Chair John Williams Vice Chair Mick Ankrom Treasurer Manny Clark Secretary David Fisk President & CEO Joye D. Blount Mike Butterworth Nick Clements Catherine Connor

Mary Delk* Denise DeMaio Sidney Fletcher Kevin Gottehrer Byron Johns* Stephen Makris Alex McKinnon Ulrike W. Miles Sara Garcés Roselli Ylida Scott Melinda Snyder Jennifer Sullivan Jenny Tolson* Jenny Topilow* Ken Walker Kevin Walker *ex officio

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Paul Anderson Ruth & Richard Ault Kat Belk Arlene & Milton Berkman Jason & Tiffany Bernd Mary & Charles Bowman Frank Bragg Robin & Bill Branstrom Derick & Sallie Close Robin Cochran Wilton Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Brian Cromwell Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa Hudson Evans Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Todd Gorelick Ralph S. Grier Laurie Guy Janet Haack Reginald B. Henderson, Esq.

Mark & Whitney Jerrell Jeff Lee Gov. James G. Martin Jane & Hugh McColl Susan & Loy McKeithen George McLendon Mica Oberkfell Patrick J. O’Leary Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips Paul Reichs Nancy & Charles Robson Patricia A. Rodgers M.A. Rogers Laura & Mike Schulte Carolyn Shaw Emily & Zach Smith Bob & Marsha Stickler Kelly & Neal Taub Adam Taylor Braxton Winston Richard Worf Joan Zimmerman Albert Zue

ADMINISTR ATION

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EXECUTIVE David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO Samantha Hackett, Executive Administrator ARTISTIC OPERATIONS (see p. 13) DEVELOPMENT Shayne Doty, Vice President of Development Mandy Vollrath, Director of Corporate & Institutional Relations Libby Currier, Director of Individual Giving Tammy Matula, Senior Manager of Development Operations Lauren Taylor, Annual Fund Manager Jennifer Gherardi, Development Manager - Campaign & Special Events FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Angel Adams, Vice President of Finance & Administration Chazin & Company, Financial Services Amy Hine, HR Coordinator & Office Administrator HUMAN RESOURCES Maribeth Baker, Human Resources Counselor LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Aram Kim Bryan, Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement Dylan Lloyd, Senior Manager of Youth Orchestras Mark Rockwood, Education & Community Programs Manager Michaela Sciacca, Project Harmony Manager Gavin Fulker, Education & Community Programs Assistant Lily Moore, Youth Orchestras Assistant Jirah Montgomery, Youth Orchestras Program Assistant Bria Alexander, Learning & Community Engagement Assistant MARKETING Mical Hutson, Vice President of Marketing & Audience Development Deirdre Roddin, Director of Institutional Marketing & Communications Nicole Glaza, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing Chad Calvert, Visual Communications Manager Laura Thomas, Marketing Manager Meghan Starr, Patron Experience Manager Garrett Whiffen, Ticketing Manager

128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28202 tickets: 704.972.2000 office: 704.972.2003

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FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA PRESENTED BY THE

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY FULL ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY CHRISTOPHER JAMES LEES

MARCH 15 & 16 7:30 PM | BELK THEATER

MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, a lonely scavenger finds herself at the center of a galactic conflict. From visionary director J.J. Abrams, the film features a new score composed by five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams.

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