The CSO is
MORE THAN WHAT’S ONSTAGE.
Did you know that the Charlotte Symphony is much more than what you see on the Belk and Knight Theater stages?
Beyond the Classical, Pops, Family, and Movie Series in the theaters, we work to uplift, entertain, and educate our community through inclusive education programs and community performances.
• The CSO has three programs for young musicians: the Youth Orchestra, the Youth Philharmonic, and the Youth Ensemble. CSO musicians participate in coaching throughout the year, and even perform with the young musicians!
• Reaching approximately 15,000 students each season, we also have extensive school programs, including Project Harmony, “Music and the Holocaust,” and “One Musical Family” Education Concerts.
• We perform throughout the region, from community parks and schools to breweries, senior care centers, and places of worship all season long.
CSO is
FOR EVERYONE
To learn more, visit charlottesymphony.org
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CONCERT PROGRAM page 5 MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1839-1881) Night on Bald Mountain (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov) SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR (1875-1912) Hiawatha: Conjurer’s Dance EDWARD ELGAR (1857-1934) “Enigma” Variations, Opus 36 XI. “G.R.S.” Allegro di molto (Bulldog) TJ COLE (b. 1993) Nightscape EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907) Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Opus 46 I. Morning Mood IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Danse macabre, Opus 40 JOHN WILLIAMS (b. 1932) Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite: Harry’s Wondrous World concert duration: approximately 1 hour. Christopher James Lees, conductor Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11 am Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts FAMILY SERIES
Christopher James Lees resident conductor
Emerging American conductor Christopher James Lees brings passionate and nuanced orchestral performances to the stage, a fierce commitment to contemporary music, and a natural charisma to audiences all around the world.
In 2018, Mr. Lees began an appointment as Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra. In addition to the more than 50 annual concert appearances with the CSO, he has stepped in to conduct Subscription Classical performances on four occasions, including a gala weekend with Grammy Award winning artist and Jazz legend Branford Marsalis in May 2021.
An active guest conductor, Mr. Lees has returned for performances with the Los Angeles and Rochester Philharmonics, the Houston, Detroit, Milwaukee, North Carolina, Portland, and Flint Symphonies, and conducted debuts with the Indianapolis, Kansas City, Toledo, and Vermont Symphonies.
Additional engagements have taken him to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra de Chambre de Paris, Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and at the Music in the Mountains Festival & Festival Internacional de Inverno de Campos do Jordão in Brazil.
Only the second American Gustavo Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Lees made his debut with the orchestra in April 2013 and returned for concerts in February 2015.
With the New York Philharmonic, St. Louis & Atlanta Symphonies, among others, Mr. Lees has served as assistant conductor for the world’s leading conductors, including: Gustavo Dudamel, Paavo Järvi, Herbert Blomstedt, Leonard Slatkin, David Robertson, Robert Spano, Marin Alsop, Pablo Heras-Casado, Stéphane Danève, Susanna Mälkki, and Nicholas McGegan.
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A recipient of a Career Assistance Grant from the Solti Foundation US, Mr. Lees was also chosen for showcase on the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation National Conductor Preview, hosted by the League of American Orchestras and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
A dedicated advocate for music of our time, Mr. Lees has premiered more than one hundred fifty new works by a diverse range of composers, and collaborated closely with Pulitzer Prize winners John Adams, William Bolcom, John Corigliano, Jennifer Higdon, Joseph Schwantner, Steven Stucky, Caroline Shaw, Roger Reynolds, and Julia Wolfe.
An equally passionate advocate for music education, Mr. Lees has brought inspirational energy to student orchestras across the country, from the Colburn School to the New England Conservatory, and previously served on the faculties of the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Lees holds bachelors and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, and has studied conducting with Larry Rachleff and Robert Spano, as well as having participated in masterclasses with Lorin Maazel, Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustav Meier, and Jorma Panula.
When not performing, Mr. Lees can be found building Lego sets with his six year old son, reading the stack of books by his nightstand, or training outdoors for his next 10K road race.
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704.972.2000 | charlottesymphony.org FAMILY SERIES Introduce your child to the joy of live symphonic music! These one-hour concerts engage all the senses and make learning about the orchestra fun! Perfect for kids ages 4-9. Saturday, October 22 11 am | Knight Theater SYMPHONY SPOOKTACULAR Saturday, December 17 11 am | Knight Theater HOLIDAY POPS Saturday, February 18 11 am | Knight Theater THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES WITH GREY SEAL PUPPETS CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE! TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICA Saturday, May 13 11 am | Knight Theater SHARE YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC WITH THE CHILDREN IN YOUR LIFE.
704.972.2000 | charlottesymphony.org It’s Christmas Eve and we’re boarding The Polar Express™! Tom Hanks stars in this instant holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance-capture animation that makes every moment magical. THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22) November 25 & 26 7:30 pm | Belk Theater
YOUR CHARLOTTE
Christopher Warren-Green, Conductor Laureate & Music Adviser
Christopher James Lees, Resident Conductor
FIRST VIOLINS
Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster
The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair
Joseph Meyer, Associate Concertmaster
Kari Giles, Assistant Concertmaster Ernest Pereira°* Susan Blumberg°° Jane Hart Brendle Emily Chatham°° Ayako Gamo 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
Tatiana Karpova Ellyn Stuart Martha Geissler
Sakira Harley
VIOLAS
Benjamin Geller, Principal
The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair Alaina Rea, Assistant Principal Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank
Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao Matthew Darsey †
CELLOS
Jonathan Lewis, Principal
The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair Marlene Ballena, Acting Asst. Principal Alan Black, Principal Emeritus Jeremy Lamb Sarah Markle
DOUBLE BASSES
Kurt Riecken, Principal Judson Baines, Assistant Principal Jeffrey Ferdon Jason McNeel FLUTES
Victor Wang, Principal
The Blumenthal Foundation Chair Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette
PICCOLO Erinn Frechette OBOES
Hollis Ulaky, Principal The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡ Erica Cice 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
Joshua Hood, Acting Principal Naho Zhu†
CONTRABASSOON Naho Zhu†
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SYMPHONY
HORNS Byron Johns, Principal
The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair
Andrew Fierova
Robert Rydel
Richard Goldfaden
Philip Brindise†
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
BASS TROMBONE
Scott Hartman, Principal
TUBA
Colin Benton, Principal
The Governor James G. Martin Chair
TIMPANI
Rose Lipham, Principal
The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair
PERCUSSION
Brice Burton, Principal
HARP
Andrea Mumm Trammell, Principal
The Dr. Billy Graham Chair
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS
Carrie Graham, Director of Artistic Planning
Tim Pappas, Acting Director of Operations
Nixon Bustos, Principal Music Librarian
Bradley Geneser, Assistant Librarian
Erin Eady, Interim Personnel Manager
John Jarrell, Stage Manager
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Museums. For more information about Charlotte Symphony musicians, visit charlottesymphony.org FUN FACTS JENNY TOPILOW Violin Member of CSO since 2004 hometown: Cleveland, OH
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 music experiences.
The Charlotte Symphony upholds the highest artistic integrity and takes bold steps to engage with its community through music. Its 62 professional, full-time 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 aims to serve 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 charlottesymphony.org
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November 11 & 12 7:30 pm | Knight Theater A TRIBUTE TO THE CONCERT: 704.972.2000 | charlottesymphony.org The world’s top ABBA tribute band joins your CSO to perform the iconic songs of a generation. “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” and many more will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along! ENJOY A SPECIAL GIRLS NIGHT OUT! BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% with code GNO BOGO COME DANCE • COME SING HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE AT THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!
RHIANNON GIDDENS
Honoring Charles Bowman & Michael Marsicano
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens joins Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and the Charlotte Symphony for a special one-night-only event. Giddens, a North Carolina native and recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, most recently won a Grammy for Best Folk Album for They’re Calling Me Home. A classically trained opera singer, Giddens’s music explores America’s folk traditions and sheds light on the shared history of a variety of musical traditions throughout the world.
ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE: $200 VIP Gala Party Ticket
Join us for a celebratory evening! This VIP ticket includes priority concert seating and a post-show reception at The Ritz Carlton's Urban Garden, featuring Port City Shakedown. The reception includes cocktails, desserts, and an opportunity to mingle with CSO musicians.
November 5 8 pm | Belk Theater 704.972.2000 | charlottesymphony.org AN EVENING WITH
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE
Mick
Jerry & Gaile Greenhoot Jerry & Rosalind Richardson Douglas Young
Patrick J. O’Leary Paul & Kathy Reichs
M. Marie Mitchell † Richard J. Osborne Torsten & Kim Pilz Carolyn Shaw
Memory of Dr. Chandler Thompson
Maria
Hugh
M.
Susan
Ellen
& Derek Raghavan
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Rehkopf Elizabeth Connor Stewart
Andromeda
Laszlo & Anna Littmann Susan & Loy McKeithen Alex & Ulrike Miles Jay & Elizabeth Monge
Morgan Eleanor W. Neal Mica & Keith Oberkfell M.A. Rogers Mike Rutledge Thomas & Sherry Skains
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We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund. This list reflects gifts received between July 1, 2021 through October 1, 2022. Ralph S. Grier Richard Krumdieck Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee DeDe & Alex McKinnon Debbie & Pat Phillips Judy
Ann
Fritz
John &
Williams $15,000 – $24,999 Joan &
Ankrom Richard & Ruth Ault Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Philanthropic Fund Mark & Judith Brodsky DG Brungard Foundation Jean & Dick Cornwell Linda & Bill Farthing John &
Huson Jane &
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$25,000 – $49,999 Roberta H. Cochran Ellen M. Fitzsimmons & Greg Rogowski
$50,000 – $99,999 Francisco & Jeannette Alvarado Katharine & Frank Bragg Mr. & Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Lynne & Colby Cathey Margarita & Nick Clements Janet
Haack Chris &
Kearney Ginger Kelly Page & Ed Kizer Hartmut & Irene Kossack David &
Leitch Ms. Nina Lesavoy
Joan
$10,000 – $14,999 For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Annual Fund Manager, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrierl@charlottesymphony.org $100,000+ Anonymous Catherine & Wilton Connor
VIRTUOSO CIRCLE
$5,000 $9,999
Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee
Tiffany & Jason Bernd Bill & Robin Branstrom
Jan & Ed Brown Shirley & Michael Butterworth
The Jack H & Ruth C. Campbell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kieth Cockrell Donna & Alvaro de Molina Mary Anne Dickson Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa & Carlos Evans Christoph & Robin Feddersen Thomas & Heather Finke Carol & Ron Follmer Karen Fox
Dr. Robert A. Gaines Sarah & Frank Gentry Joy S. Greene Chris Jensen Robert & Vivian Lamb Taylor Marino Susanne & Bill McGuire Brent & Ann Milgrom Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Sally & Russell Robinson Nancy & Charlie Robson Pat Rodgers Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli JD & Katrina Schurter
Mr. & Mrs. Harley F. Shuford, Jr. Emily & Zach Smith Melinda & David Snyder Ms. Andrea J. Stevenson Drs. Jennifer Sullivan & Matthew Sullivan Drs. Chris & Lillian Teigland Judith & Gary Toman Suzie & Nick Trivisonno
In Memory of Tess Verbesey Kevin & Jill Walker Floyd Wisner & Glenda Colman Richard & Lisa Worf
$3,500 – $4,999
Wedge & Debbie Abels
Jan & Bob Busch Peggy & Charles Dickerson David J.L. Fisk & Anne O’Byrne Joan & Parker Foley Charles & Caren Gale Staci & Adam Marino Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Paul McIntosh Elizabeth J. McLaughlin Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Courtney Reichs Mixon Peter & Janet Nixon Tony & Linda Pace Edgar & Karen Whitener
$2,500 $3,499 Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Cathy Bessant & John Clay Ms. Melody Birmingham Philipp J. Bischoff Si & Michael Blake Joye D. Blount & Jessie J. Knight Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Brian & Morgan Cromwell Alfred & Amy Dawson Phil & Mary Delk Cheryl DeMaio Peggy & Charles Dickerson Mrs. Carolyn Faison Alex & Patty Funderburg Mr. Billy L. Gerhart, in memory of Judith Gerhart Angela & Michael Helms Ivan Hinrichs Brian & Juliet Hirsch Carol A. Hitselberger & Robert Petty Jim & Peggy Hynes Shirley & Bob Ivey David S. Jacobson Ginger Kemp
Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas George McLendon & Carol Quillen Rob Roy McGregor Dee Dee McKay Dick Metzler
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$2,500 $3,499 (continued)
Celene & Marc Oken
Dr. Reta R. Phifer Kathleen D. Prokay Amanda & Cory Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Bette Roth Nancy E. Simpson Marsha & Robert L. Stickler
Mrs. H. Dickson Stowe
Dr. Mark R. Swanson Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Richard R. Taylor
Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Dr. Cynthia H. Tyson
Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Paul & Susan Vadnais Ms. Dana Vestal Ellen & Jimmie Wade Mary Claire & Dan Wall Dr. Shanté Williams
PATRON CIRCLE
$1,500 $2,499 Marcia Adams Melissa & Daren Anderson Ross & Michele Annable Dan & Barbara Austell Dianne & Brian Bailey Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Erskine & Crandall Bowles Mary & Charles Bowman Brian Bridgford & Sally Gambrell Bridgford Mr. Donald Butler
Ms. Catherine P. Carstarphen Mr. Allison Clark David M. Cody Neil & Claire Cotty
Mr. R. Stuart Dickson Elizabeth Betty Eaton Arlene H. Elisha Mrs. Geraldine S. Emmert Timothy & Kara Gallagher
Mr. Peter F. Guild Katherine G. Hall Anne J. Henderson Steven Hershfield & Mary Jo Germain
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Gene & Helen Katz
Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer Anna Marriott Leslie & Michael Marsicano Jim & Dottie Martin
Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Caroline Olzinski Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope John & Wilma Pinter Larry & Dale Polsky John & Susan Rae
Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert
Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Morris & Patricia Spearman Dr. Bernard Reen III & Ms. Teresa Starr Robert & Maxine Stein Ann & Wellford Tabor Tillie S. Tice Daniel & Kathleen Troy Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Mrs. Eugenia N. White Bryan Wilhelm Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst $1,000 $1,499 Anonymous Ashley & Steve Allen Ann L. Armstrong JWD Atchison Mary Lou & Jim Babb Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan Beggs John & Katherine Beltz Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foun dation
Ms. Brett Blumenthal & Mr. David Wax Twig & Barbara Branch Herbert Browne Jane & Larry Cain Ralph & Sam Canfield Ms. Elizabeth Carr Bill & Pauline Chinnis
Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldam mer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Christopher & Elizabeth Daly Dan & Jeannette Davis Ralph & Troyann Dougherty Bob & Judy Erb Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Sara E. Gibson Carol & Joseph Gigler Barry & Laurie Guy Joyce & Ed Hamilton
Patrick & Johanne Hawk
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Fran & Greg Hyde
Paul & Linda Ibsen
Vickie & Eugene Johnson
Lea & Stuart Johnson
Rebecca & Lex Jones
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Kibler
Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Marilyn Kroll Maria Kurtz
Jennie Buckner & Steve Landers James Lynch Holly & Christopher Maurer Ms. Nydia McCrohan Martha Monserrate Susan D. Montgomery Eugene P. Kueny & Don C. Niehus
Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Michael & Debbie O’Hara Karen L. Oldham Anita & Gale Pendergraph Barbara M. Pooley Dr. William G. Porter Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Rita & Thomas Robinson William R. Rollins Mrs. Gail C. Salmon
Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Jane Perry Shoemaker Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Michael Silverman Molly & Conrad Sloan Scott Smith Murray & Hazel Somerville Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Al & Alice Sudduth Adam & Sienne Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. James Traylor Sarah S. Tull Mrs. William K. Van Allen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Glish Bill & Rita Vandiver
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chu & Jin Wang Pam & Steve West Peter White David Wilcox
Ms. Judith Wood Mrs. Anne Yudell
$500 – $999 Anonymous
Michael & Lee Abbott Doug & Lynda Abel Mark Abrams & Iris Prandi
Mr. Lester Ackerman & Mr. Layton Campbell Larry Anderson Leigh & Rhonda Armistead
Mrs. Natascha A. Bechtler Bob & Cathy Becker
Dr. John L. Bennett & Mr. Eric T. Johnson Mr. James Biddlecome Jeffrey Boghosian David Bower & Ann Richardson Ms. Marianne Bragg James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Mr. Charles Budd Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Maggie Callen
Hobart B. Cheyne Ms. Michele T. Classe Mr. Brent Clevenger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Cook Mr. Kilian Cooley Mr. & Mrs. Alpo F. Crane Ellen M. Crowley Rufus Dalton Dr. Roy E. DeMeo, Jr. & Ms. Linda A. Evanko Thomas & Kris Duffy Virginia Dulaney Ms. Helen Edwards Rebecca Elliott Martin Ericson, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. J. Murray Fadial Doug Faris Tom & Gail Fennimore Lawrence W. Fetner, Jr. Trae & Kate Fletcher Robert & Catherine Flynn Melisa & Frank Galasso Dr. John & Eileen Gardella Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Mr. & Mrs. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe Pete & Stacy Gherardi Sarah Goad
Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq. Dan & Linda Gordon Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Groth Ms. Tara Harris Mr. & Mrs. Lowrance Harry Mr. Charles Haughey Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Logan & Jennifer Henderson Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Ben & Christy Hume Dr. Susan Hungness Pete & Phyllis Johnson Michael & Priscilla Johnson
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$500 $999 (continued)
Tim & Kathryn Johnson
E. Joann Jones
Joseph & Patty Kahle
Eugene & Alice Merrill Kavadlo Steven & Mary Kesselman Nancy H. Kiser
Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Jonathan Lamb Christopher James Lees
Mr. Michael Lewandowski Mr. George Linfors
Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Mr. Calin Lupanu
Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Francis & Paula Martin Jeanne McCarthy Tom & Sandy Meckley
Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Roy H. Michaux Eric Miller
Tim Black & Debbie Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell
Sallie & Joe Moody Tom & Sally Moore Gary & Fran Morrison
In Memory of Patricia Nims Sara & Tom Nolan Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Pamela Pearson & Charles Peach Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Catherine Philpott
Mr. John H. Pickett
Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. Haywood & Sabine Rankin Jane & Milburn Ratteree Casey Rentch Robert & Christine Rydel John Schroeder, in honor of Patty McArthur Mr. Andrew Silliker
Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II Rebecca & Eric Smith John-Palmer Smith Julia J. Souther Bill & Mary Staton
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Kathryn Stewart Sam & Martha Stowe Wesley & Claudia Sturges George & Brenda Sweet Martha Swetka
Ms. Sarah Teague Nancy & Dick Thigpen Ms. Catherine E. Thompson & Mr. Martin Hunter Tim Timson
Jenny & Ken Tolson James & Melanie Twyne Greg & Sandy Vlahos Lyman Welton Barnet & Harriet Weinstock Dr. Thomas H. White
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob Ms. Barbara Yarbrough Dan & Susan Yardley Dr. & Mrs. T. Price Zimmermann
$250 $499 Anonymous (2) Andrew & Karen Antoszyk Judi Bainbridge Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Bell Mortimer & Josephine Cohen Fund Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Bierce Stuart Blackmon Lawton & Janette Blandford Megan Blankemeyer List Mr. Nicholas Bonevac Steve Bost Saul & Martha Brenner David H. & Barbara J. Burns Robert & Jo Anne Caruso Mary Case Rev. Janice Chalaron Amanda & Kevin Chheda Ms. Catherine Choudary Ms. Dorothy Cole Ron & Shirley Coffman Tom Covington
Mr. Todd Croy Leeda Currin
Mr. Michael Curtis
Rennie Cuthbertson Virginia A. Davis Doug & Diane Doak Mike Dyer
John Alday & Rebecca Fant The Federico Family James C. Fort Chakana Fowler Jerry Fox
Toni Freeman
Richard & Karen Fuentes Harvey & Cindy Gantt Donna Gibson Ms. Donna Glenn Craig & Myra Green
Mr. & Mrs. William Griesmyer Spencer Guthery John & Mary Habit Elizabeth Hage Mr. Christopher Harris Roger K. Hill (continued next page)
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Barbara Holt
Ms. Kelli Hopp-Michlosky
Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz James Horton & Kathy Reardon Lis & James Hoveland
Karin & Robert Hudson Betty Hunter Cynthia B. Irby
Martha D. Jones
Margot Kaiser
Mr. H.G. Karn & Mrs. Sandra Washburn Madhu Katta
Judy & Ron Kaufman John J. Kelly, Jr. Carolyn Wells Kibler
John & Ardis Koch Mrs. S. Lacy
Ms. Wendy Laxton
Steven Light
John J. Locke
Skip & Ginny Long
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Long III Bruce & Leigh Marsh
Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Joan W. Martin & Pat Burgess Theodore & Katherine Martinez Ed & Wendy Matthews Steve & Tammy Matula
Jill Maxwell
Kim & Alan Maxwell Ms. Judy Mayo James & Stephanie McGarvey Kimberly Moore-Wright
Dr. & Mrs. Michael E. Norman
Dimitris & Jennifer Papageorgiou Rose & Bailey Patrick Bradley & Sharon Patterson Paula & Robert Paul Mr. Conrad Puckett Emily & Brian Reinicker
Dr. Livia Robicsek
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Rodgers Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Sarah E. Schoedinger Eileen Scholl
Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Shapiro Ginny Shaw Carol Smith
Fred H. Smith James & Ellie Stephens Larry Stratemeyer Brenda Gail Summers Carrie & Jeffrey Teixeira Melissa M. Tolin Patti Tracey & Chris Hudson Ms. Nancy Tretsch Sarah & Tim Turner Minyan Wang Jenny & Henry Ward Ms. Leslie Webster Mr. Erik Weghorst Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wertheimer Mrs. Carol Wilson Allen & Clara Wolfe Karen & Charles Wolff
CSO.
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charlotte symphony.org/give-today Support your
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:
SPONSORS page 22 CORPORATE PARTNERS For more information, please contact Amanda LoCascio, Director of Corporate Engagement at 704.714.5138 or alocascio@charlottesymphony.org We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate funders: $10,000 - $19,999 $100,000 - $249,999 $250,000 + $20,000 - $49,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Atrium Health Kingfisher Capital The Dunhill Hotel
SPONSORS page 23 GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT We are grateful for the following outstanding foundation and government funders: $10,000 - $19,999 For more information, please contact Toni Freeman, Grant Writer at development@charlottesymphony.org $50,000 - $99,999 $100,000 + $20,000 - $49,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999 DG Brungard Foundation Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust The Trexler Foundation Dickson Foundation Blumenthal Foundation Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation Cole Foundation Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc. John S. & James L. Knight Foundation The Maurer Family Foundation AT&T Foundation The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation The Jack H & Ruth C. Campbell Foundation The Charlotte Assembly Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Kathryn Stephenson Pipe Organ Endowment Foundation Stanly County Community Foundation Winer Family Foundation The Truist Charitable Fund is a donor-advised fund created by Truist and administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation
SUPPORTERS page 24 $2,500 - $4,999 $5,000 + $500 - $2,499 GreerWalker Moore & VanAllen Park Inc. Carter Coleman Lew Canny Bowen Troutman Pepper World Famous Golf Carts of South Carolina For more information, please contact Amanda LoCascio, Director of Corporate Engagement at 704.714.5138 or alocascio@charlottesymphony.org We invite your firm to join this special group of corporate supporters committed to keeping the music alive — enriching Charlotte and the surrounding communities as a first-class place to work and live. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra recognizes donors of exceptional generosity whose cumulative giving to the CSO exceeds $1 million with the designation of Music Director Society. Anonymous (2) Bank of America Corporation Catherine & Wilton Connor Goldman, Sachs & Co. The Leon Levine Foundation John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Hugh L. McColl, Jr. Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation C. D. Spangler Foundation The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. Wells Fargo Corporation For more information, please contact Leslie Antoniel, Director of Donor Engagement, at 704.714.5139 or lantoniel@charlottesymphony.org
Encore
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 Mr. Martin Ericson, Jr. Dr. & Mrs.† Jerry H. Greenhoot Peter & Ann Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr.
a lasting legacy
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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 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
SUPPORTERS page 25 The
Society includes individuals who have made provisions for the CSO in their estate plans. We are honored to recognize their support: Leave
of great music through your planned gift.
information, contact Leslie Antoniel at 704.714.5139.
† Deceased
POPS CLASSICAL CLASSICAL POPS PASTORAL MESSIAH ARETHA FRANKLIN, TINA TURNER, & MORE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICAIN CONCERT October 28 & 29 | Knight Theater December 2 4 | Knight Theater October 21 & 22 | Knight Theater February 17 & 18 | Knight Theater May 13 | Knight TheaterNovember 25 & 26 | Belk Theater BEETHOVEN HANDEL QUEENS OF SOUL CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE:THE POLAR EXPRESS™ FAMILY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS MOVIE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! • THE BEST SEATS • THE BEST PRICE • FLEXIBLE EXCHANGE For more information, call us at 704.972.2000 or visit us online at
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 The Charlotte Symphony is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Linda McFarland
Richard
Anderson Thomas Burge*
Mary
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Osborne, Chair
& Richard Ault
Kat Belk
Arlene & Milton Berkman
& Tiffany Bernd
Frank Bragg
Robin & Bill Branstrom
Derick & Sallie
Cochran Wilton Connor
& T. Thomas Cottingham
Cromwell Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher
Lisa Hudson Evans
David Furr
Todd Gorelick
Haack Mark & Whitney Jerrell
Jeff Lee
Gov. James G. Martin
& Hugh McColl
Ulrike W.
Torsten
Ylida
Melinda
Susan & Loy McKeithen
Elizabeth J. McLaughlin George McLendon Patrick J. O’Leary
Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips
Paul Reichs
Nancy & Charles Robson
Patricia A. Rodgers
M.A. Rogers
Dan & Sara Garces Roselli
Katrina & JD Schurter
Carolyn Shaw
Tom Skains
Emily & Zach Smith
Bob & Marsha Stickler
Cynthia Tyson Braxton Winston Richard Worf Albert Zue
LEADERSHIP page 28
Farthing Chair John Williams Vice Chair Mick Ankrom Treasurer David Fisk President & CEO Melissa
Mike Butterworth Nick Clements Catherine Connor
Delk* Denise DeMaio
Krumdieck Yih-Han Ma Alex McKinnon
Miles Glenn Mincey
Pilz
Roberson Robert Rydel*
Snyder Jennifer Sullivan Jenny Tolson* Kevin Walker Shanté Williams, PhD *ex officio
Ruth
Jason
Close Robin
Jeanie
III Brian
Janet
Jane
RESOURCES
ADMINISTRATION page 29 EXECUTIVE David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO Samantha Hackett, Executive Administrator ARTISTIC OPERATIONS (see p. 11) DEVELOPMENT Shayne Doty, Vice President of Development Leslie Antoniel, Director of Donor Engagement Amanda LoCascio, Director of Corporate Engagement Libby Currier, Annual Fund Manager Tammy Matula, Database Manager Jennifer Gherardi, Campaign Coordinator Senta Harvey, Annual Fund & Sponsorships Associate FINANCE Wendy Laxton (Laxton CFO Services), Fractional Vice President of Finance Chazin & Company, Financial Services HUMAN
Maribeth Baker (Catapult), Human Resources Counselor Amy Hine, Office Administrator LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Aram Kim Bryan, Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement Emily Gordon, Project Harmony Manager Dylan Lloyd, Youth Orchestras Manager Peyton Wulff, Learning Manager Jirah Montgomery, Youth Orchestras Assistant MARKETING Candace Sykes, Vice President of Marketing & Patron Experience 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 Communications Manager Garrett Whiffen, Ticketing Manager 128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28202 tickets: 704.972.2000 office: 704.972.2003 charlottesymphony.org
Marcelo Lehninger, conductor Gabriela Martinez, piano L. BOULANGER d’un matin de printemps FALLA Nights in the Gardens of Spain BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” “Accomplished” (Herald-Tribune) guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger returns to Charlotte to lead Beethoven’s “Pastoral,” bringing to life rolling thunder and the calling of a shepherd’s pipes. October 28 & 29 Knight Theater 704.972.2000 | charlottesymphony.org
