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It’s a busy time at the Charlotte Symphony! The Orchestra is gearing up for new and exciting events, even as our strange 2020–21 season builds to a strong conclusion. In the next month alone we’ll offer many options for experiencing the Symphony at your comfort level — whether that be virtually or in-person, in the theater or outdoors, with a full orchestra or smaller chamber ensembles.
We’ll see you in the beer garden at local breweries for our On Tap series, and we’ve recently announced Evenings at the Park, where you can enjoy a charming blend of classical favorites as you relax on the lawn at Symphony Park. We’ll continue to offer virtual concert experiences through our Classical Series Reimagined, including a phenomenal performance by violinist Nathan Meltzer. And mark your calendars for May 14 & 15 when we invite you back into the Belk Theater for an exhilarating concert featuring jazz royalty, Branford Marsalis. See you at the Symphony!
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program
The Classical Series is presented to the community by
Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Recorded live on March 13, 2021
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor This concert will be performed without an intermission.
Available to stream through May 15.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791) Divertimento for Strings in F major, k. 138 I. Allegro II. Andante III. Rondo: Presto FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732-1809) Symphony No. 64 in A major, “Tempora mutantur” I. Allegro con spirito II. Largo III. Menuetto and Trio: Allegretto IV. Finale: Presto
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conductor
Christopher Warren-Green music director
Now in his 11th season with the CSO, Maestro Warren-Green also serves as Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra.
British conductor Christopher Warren-Green has worked extensively in North America and Europe, with key engagements including The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Detroit, Houston, St. Louis, Toronto, Milwaukee, Seattle and Vancouver symphony orchestras, the Minnesota Orchestra, Washington’s National Symphony Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others. Maestro Warren-Green returns to Charlotte to open the 2020/21 season with virtual programs featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Brahms, and Dvořák. He also leads the CSO in “A Concert for Charlotte” at Truist Field, an event designed to celebrate Charlotte and help bring the community back together through music. A product of community music education, Warren-Green plays a key role in the CSO’s educational efforts, including two youth orchestras and Project Harmony, an afterschool program serving high-need areas. In addition to his international commitments, he has been invited to conduct at the wedding services of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, in 2005, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey in 2011 and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in 2018. He conducted the London Chamber Orchestra on the occasion of HM The Queen’s 80th birthday and the Philharmonia Orchestra for Her Majesty’s 90th birthday concert at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, as well as HRH The Prince of Wales’ 60th birthday concert in Buckingham Palace. A violinist by training, Warren-Green began his career at the age of 19 as concertmaster of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, followed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, having been a Professor there for eight years, and has appeared numerous times on television and radio. He has recorded extensively for Sony, Philips, Virgin EMI, Chandos, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon, and records with the London Chamber Orchestra for Signum Classics.
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A Special Live & In-Person Event! Exhilarating. Swinging. Spirited.
May 14 & 15 Belk Theater Branford Marsalis, saxophone Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Jazz royalty and three-time Grammy Award-winner Branford Marsalis joins your CSO on the Belk stage for a concert featuring Ibert, Gershwin, Bartók, and more!
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musicians
YOUR CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY Christopher Warren-Green Music Director Christopher James Lees Resident Conductor
FIRST VIOLINS
VIOLAS
FLUTES
Calin Ovidiu Lupanu
Benjamin Geller
Victor Wang
Alaina Rea
Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette
Concertmaster The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair
Joseph Meyer
Associate Concertmaster
Kari Giles
Assistant Concertmaster
Ernest Pereira° Susan Blumberg°° Jane Hart Brendle Emily Chatham°° Judith Ledbetter Ellyn Stuart Jenny Topilow°°
SECOND VIOLINS Oliver Kot
Principal The Wolfgang Roth Chair
Kathleen Jarrell
Assistant Principal The Pepsi-Cola Foundation of Charlotte Chair
Carlos Tarazona° Monica Boboc Tatiana Karpova Martha Geissler Margie Sakira Harley
Principal The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair Assistant Principal
Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank Nancy Marsh Levine Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao
Principal The Blumenthal Foundation Chair
PICCOLO Erinn Frechette
OBOES Hollis Ulaky
Principal The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡
CELLOS Alan Black
Erica Cice Terry Maskin
Jonathan Lewis
ENGLISH HORN
Principal The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair Assistant Principal
Marlene Ballena* Jeremy Lamb Sarah Markle Janis Nilsen
DOUBLE BASSES Kurt Riecken Principal
Judson Baines
Assistant Principal
Jeffrey Ferdon Jason McNeel
Terry Maskin
CLARINETS Taylor Marino
Principal The Gary H. & Carolyn M. Bechtel Chair
Samuel Sparrow Allan Rosenfeld
E♭ CLARINET Samuel Sparrow
BASS CLARINET
HARP Andrea Mumm Trammell Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair
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musicians BASSOONS
TRUMPETS
TUBA
Olivia Oh*
Alex Wilborn
Vacant
Jonathan Kaplan Gabriel Slesinger
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Principal
Hunter Gordon† Acting Principal
Joshua Hood Lori Tiberio
CONTRABASSOON Lori Tiberio
HORNS
Principal The Betty J. Livingstone Chair
Associate Principal The Marcus T. Hickman Chair
TROMBONES John Bartlett Principal
Thomas Burge
Byron Johns
Principal The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair
Andrew Fierova Robert Rydel Richard Goldfaden Philip Brindise†
BASS TROMBONE Scott Hartman Principal
Principal The Governor James G. Martin Chair
Jacob Lipham
Principal The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair
PERCUSSION Brice Burton Principal
° Non-revolving position °° Alternates between first and second violins † Acting member of the Charlotte Symphony ‡ Funded by The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. * On leave
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.
MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT Hunter Gordon, Bassoon Originally from Port Angeles, WA, Hunter Gordon was named Acting Principal Bassoon of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for the 2020-21 season. Previously, Hunter held positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. He holds a Master of Music in Bassoon Performance from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music where he studied with Benjamin Kamins, and both a Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oberlin College and Conservatory. When asked how he chose the bassoon, Hunter said, “When I was in 6th grade, my band director lured me into playing bassoon by promoting the fact that no one played it in the entire school, meaning I wouldn’t have to pay a rental fee. Even 11-year-old me knew that was a bargain I couldn’t pass up. Turns out, I loved it!” For more information about Charlotte Symphony musicians, visit charlottesymphony.org.
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The Charlotte Symphony is committed to delivering exceptional musical experiences that connect and strengthen our community. A cornerstone of Charlotte’s arts and cultural landscape, the Charlotte Symphony is a full-time orchestra that performs more than 130 concerts annually and supports bold and robust community engagement and education efforts. Founded in 1932, and led by internationally celebrated Music Director Christopher Warren-Green, we are the most longstanding performing arts organization in the region. Today we continue as a 21st century orchestra, responsive to and engaged in the narrative of our people. We employ music as a tool for building community and even as an agent of change. The Charlotte Symphony is a key piece of the area's cultural fabric, using the power of music in its many forms, to unite and inspire our community.
Core programming runs September to May and includes Classical, Pops, and Family series, plus special events from movies in concert to the annual Magic of Christmas concerts. Summer Pops at Symphony Park rounds out each season.
We perform everywhere from community parks and schools to breweries, places of worship, and senior care centers. We are deeply committed to the notion that music, accessible to all and experienced in many forms, enriches our community. We creatively strive toward being an industry leader in imaginative, relevant programming on and off the stage. Project Harmony serves more than 150 students in critical-need areas with free after-school lessons in music and life skills. Inspired by the El Sistema youth development program of Venezuela, Project Harmony expanded to four locations in 2018-19. We value diversity and intentionally work to break down barriers to arts access. Our Music For All program affords members of our community holding EBT cards admission to any Symphony experience at $1 per ticket. We buck industry trends by offering opportunities to women and to musicians, composers, and conductors of color. We serve our area’s youngest musicians through two diverse youth orchestras, and aim for these ensembles to reflect our wider community. The Charlotte Symphony is a key piece of the area's cultural fabric, using the power of music in its many forms, to entertain, educate, unite, and inspire.
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concert notes WOLFGANG AMADEUS
MOZART
born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg, Austria died: December 5, 1791, Vienna, Austria
Divertimento for Strings in F major K. 138 (1772) premiere: unknown
The Divertimento for Strings in F, K. 138, is one in a series of three such works (along with the Divertimentos in D, K. 136, and B-flat, K. 137) the 16-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed in Salzburg in the spring of 1772. That fact is virtually all that is certain about these engaging compositions. The title “Divertimento,” which usually refers to music written as entertainment for parties, was applied to the compositions not by Wolfgang Mozart, but by his father, Leopold. Some scholars have suggested that the composer envisioned these Divertimentos as concert pieces, rather than background music. Further, it is not clear from the autograph score whether Mozart intended the works to be performed by a string quartet, string orchestra, or, perhaps, either type of ensemble, depending upon musician availability. Mozart biographer Alfred Einstein posits that Mozart may even have planned to transform these works (via the addition of appropriate wind instruments) into symphonies for use during his upcoming visit to Italy.
One of Mozart’s most Whether the works in question are classified as famous and beloved Divertimentos, String Quartets or Symphonies works falls within the matters little in the enjoyment of their considerable category of occasional music. Mozart composed charms. Mozart never viewed his “occasional” his serenade, Eine kleine music as being of lesser quality or importance. Nachtmusik, K. 525, in The Divertimentos, K. 136-8, are accomplished, 1787, while at work on his engaging works that offer tantalizing glimpses of opera Don Giovanni. the mature genius soon to blossom. They also retain the distinction of being the earliest concerted instrumental pieces by Mozart to maintain a regular presence in the performance repertoire.
The Divertimento, K. 138, is in three movements. The quick-tempo first movement opens with Mozart’s characteristic, arresting juxtaposition of forte and piano dynamics. Also characteristic is its wealth of thematic material. The second movement Andante features a restrained lyricism, often tinged with pathos. The first violins immediately present the vigorous principal theme of the Divertimento’s rondo finale (Presto). High spirits prevail throughout, right to the descending conclusion.
Notes on the Program by Ken Meltzer
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concert notes FRANZ JOSEPH
HAYDN
born: March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria died: May 31, 1809, Vienna, Austria
Symphony No. 64 in A major “Tempora mutantur” - Hob. I:64 (1773-5) premiere: unknown
From 1766 until 1790, Franz Joseph Haydn served as Kappellmeister to the court of the ruling Prince Nikolaus Esterházy. Contemporary biographer, G. A. Griesinger, described Haydn’s responsibilities: Griesinger described Haydn had his hands full: he composed, he had Prince Nikolaus as: “an to conduct all the music, help with the rehearsals, educated connoisseur give lessons and even tune his own keyboard and a passionate instrument in the orchestra. He often wondered lover of music, and how it had been possible for him to compose as also a good violin much music as he did when he was forced to lose player. He had his own so many hours in purely mechanical tasks. opera, spoken theatre, marionette theatre, church music, and chamber music.”
The years 1766-73 were among the most prolific and creative of Haydn’s Esterházy tenure and are often referred to as his Sturm und Drang (Storm and Stress) period — a reference to the relatively contemporaneous German literary movement of the same name. During this period, Haydn composed several symphonies that feature such components as minor keys; pervasive and restless energy; stunning dynamic contrasts; and frequent, dramatic pauses. No doubt, Haydn’s revolutionary Sturm und Drang symphonies surprised and, at times, even shocked contemporary audiences. Haydn’s Symphony No. 64 dates from the closing years of the composer’s Sturm und Drang period. Haydn included the Latin phrase “Tempora mutantur” in the score, a reference to the saying: Tempora mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis (Times change, and we change with them) The Symphony is in four movements. The opening begins with a juxtaposition of hushed and forceful dynamics, and a restless energy, all characteristic of the opening movement as a whole. The first portion of the slow-tempo second movement is scored for the strings, including muted violins. Indeed, the winds do not enter until halfway through the movement. The phrasing, notable for frequent pauses, has a labored quality that suggests Haydn’s “Tempora mutantur” invocation. The third movement is a minuet, an elegant dance in triple meter. The finale brings the Symphony to a rousing close. 11
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ANNUAL FUND We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund. This list reflects gifts received between March 1, 2020 and April 28, 2021.
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Mr. Mark Thornberry & Ms. Kay Thompson Tim Timson Nancy & David Townsend Scott Tozier Patti Tracey & Chris Hudson Joan Vogen Luther & Marlyn Wade Hallam Walker Catherine A. Walton Minyan Wang Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Weiner Barnet & Harriet Weinstock Lyman Welton Mr. & Mrs. James M. White John & Jill White Karla Williams Ms. Mary Lindeman Wilson Jo Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Duncan M. Witte Mitchell Wolff Karen & Charles Wolff
supporters
The Encore Society includes individuals who have made provisions for the CSO in their estate plans. We are honored to recognize their support:
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† Twig & Barbara Branch Saul Brenner Mike & Joan Brown† Mrs. Joan Bruns† Jan & Bob Busch Dr. Helen G. Cappleman, Ph.D. † Jim Cochran† Robin Cochran
Charles & Peggy Dickerson Dr. & Mrs.† Jerry H. Greenhoot Peter & Ann Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr. Betty & Stanley Livingstone† 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 Albert Rogat Nancy W. Rutledge Mike Rutledge Harriet Seabrook Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Bob & Maxine Stein Dr. Ben C. Taylor III Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Cordelia G. Thompson Tim Timson J. Mason Wallace† † Deceased
Leave a lasting legacy of great music through your planned gift. For more information, contact Leslie Antoniel at 704.714.5139.
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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supporters
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate, foundation, and government funders: $100,000 +
$50,000-$99,999 The Trexler Foundation
$20,000-$49,999 D G Brungard Foundation
$10,000-$19,999
$5,000-$9,999
$2,500-$4,999
Albemarle Foundation Blumenthal Foundation William & Patricia Gorelick Family Foundation Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trust King & Spaulding LLP John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Maurer Family Foundation Reemprise Foundation
George & Ruth Baxter Foundation The Charlotte Assembly Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation US Bank Foundation
The Springs Close Foundation, Inc. Stanly County Community Foundation
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administration BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kimberly Q. Parker Chairperson
David J. L. Fisk President & CEO
Linda McFarland Farthing Ellen Fitzsimmons Reginald Henderson Richard Krumdieck David Leitch Yih-Han Ma Alex McKinnon Ulrike W. Miles
Glenn Mincey Torsten Pilz Mike Rutledge Robert Rydel* Melinda Snyder John D. Williams Shanté Williams, PhD
John Barquin Vice Chairperson
Debbie Abels* Mick Ankrom Brian Bridgford Thomas Burge* Wilton Connor Mary Delk*
Brian Cromwell Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa Hudson Evans David Furr Todd Gorelick Janet Haack Mark & Whitney Jerrell David L. Kors Jeff Lee Laszlo & Anna Littmann Gov. James G. Martin
Jane & Hugh McColl Susan McKeithen Elizabeth J. McLaughlin George McLendon Patrick J. O’Leary Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips Paul Reichs Peggy & Wayne Reynolds Nancy & Charles Robson Patricia A. Rodgers M.A. Rogers
Dan & Sara Garces Roselli JD Schurter Carolyn Shaw Emily & Zach Smith Bob & Marsha Stickler Scott Syfert Cynthia Tyson Braxton Winston Richard Worf
EXECUTIVE
DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
David J. L. Fisk President & CEO
Leslie Antoniel Director of Donor Engagement
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD Immediate Past Chairperson Kevin Walker Treasurer
*ex-officio
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Ruth & Richard Ault Kat Belk Arlene & Milton Berkman Jason & Tiffany Bernd Frank Bragg Margarita & Nick Clements Derick & Sallie Close Robin Cochran Catherine Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III
ADMINISTRATION
Chris Stonnell Micah Cash Individual Giving Senior Manager Director of Education & Community Engagement Holly Blackman Heather Münch ARTISTIC Government & Institutional School & Community OPERATIONS Relations Manager Programs Manager John Clapp Senta Harvey Vice President of Artistic Development Coordinator YOUTH ORCHESTRA Operations & General Manager Stewardship & Events PROGRAMS Samantha Hackett Executive Assistant
Sara Gibson Director of Operations
Teil Buck Orchestra Personnel Manager Carrie Graham Manager of Artistic Planning Nixon Bustos Principal Music Librarian John Jarrell Stage Manager
Amanda LoCascio Development Coordinator Data Management & Research FINANCE
Aram Kim Bryan Director of Youth Orchestra Programs Dylan Lloyd Youth Orchestra Program Coordinator – CSYO
Kirsten Morris Vice President of Human Resources & Administration MARKETING Candace Sykes Vice President of Marketing & Patron Experience Deirdre Roddin Director of Communications Chad Calvert Visual Communications Manager Nicole Glaza Digital Marketing Manager Tiffany Spaulding Patron Communications Manager
Wendy Laxton (CREO, Inc.) Fractional Vice President Meghan Squier Emily Gordon of Finance Ticket Services Manager Youth Orchestra Program Chazin & Company Coordinator – Project Harmony Financial Services Trey McKinney Staff Accountant
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