CSO Kings of Soul - program 11-12-21

November 12 & 13 Knight Theater

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WHAT’S INSIDE A Message from the President & CEO 3 A Salute to the Maestro 4 Concert Program 5 Artist Biographies 6 About the CSO 9 2021-22 Musician Roster 10 Spotlight: Inspiring Future Musicians 12 Annual Fund Donors 14 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 20 Encore & Music Director Societies 22 Infusion Fund 23 Board of Directors & Trustees 24 Administration 25

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welcome

Welcome!

As the weather begins to turn cooler, the shared experience of live music can be a powerful source of warmth and comfort. This month, the Symphony shows off its versatility: sharing the passion and soulful rhythms of the Kings of Soul; introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra with the classical Russian folk tale, Peter and the Wolf; and delighting audiences with John Williams’s iconic score to the holiday film-favorite, Home Alone. We’ll also welcome our Maestro, Christopher Warren-Green, back to the podium to conduct Beethoven’s lighthearted Fourth Symphony alongside Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, featuring the CSO’s own Taylor Marino as soloist.

This month is also a time for reflection and thanksgiving. I feel so grateful to be part of the Charlotte Symphony family at this moment in time, as we look back on 90 extraordinary years as Charlotte’s Orchestra and forge new pathways forward. And I’m especially grateful for you, whether you’re joining us for the first time or are a long-time subscriber – welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

So come on in to the concert hall and enjoy the music’s warm glow.

David Fisk President & CEO

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A SALUTE TO

THE MAESTRO 12 Brilliant Seasons with Christopher Warren-Green

2021-22 marks Christopher WarrenGreen’s valedictory lap as Music Director after twelve seasons at the helm of the Charlotte Symphony — a tenure that has been marked by a broadening of repertoire and innovative programming, attracting some of the world’s foremost soloists to the Charlotte stage.

Throughout the season, we’ll honor the Maestro’s legacy of musical excellence in Charlotte before he takes on the titles of Music Adviser and Conductor Laureate, a title bestowed upon former Music Directors who have made a significant impact and have formed and shaped the institution’s artistic quality over time.

We hope you’ll join us throughout Maestro Warren-Green’s farewell season, where he’ll lead some of his favorite works — including Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony, Mahler’s Ninth Symphony, and Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem. Maestro will close out his tenure as Music Director by leading the CSO and the Charlotte Master Chorale in Beethoven’s epic Ninth Symphony.

Help us honor Maestro Warren-Green in his final season as Music Director by sharing your favorite memories on social media with the hashtag #cltsymphony.

And see what CSO musicians and supporters have to say about the Maestro in this charming farewell video: Celebrating Christopher Warren-Green 4 salute to the maestro

KINGS OF

SOUL Friday, November 12, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 13, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Christopher James Lees, conductor Chester Gregory, vocalist Darren Lorenzo, vocalist Michael Lynche, vocalist Zach Jones, drums Brian Killeen, electric bass

Selections to be announced from the stage.

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

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conductor Christopher James Lees resident conductor Christopher James Lees was named Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony in 2018.

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.

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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.

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.

guest artists Chester Gregory vocalist This concert marks Mr. Gregory’s first appearance with the Charlotte Symphony.

Chester Gregory is an award winning singer and actor. He was last seen starring in Motown The Musical as Berry Gordy.

Broadway credits include Motown the Musical, Hairspray, Tarzan, Cry-Baby, and Sister Act. Other credits include August Wilson’s Fences and Two Trains Running.

He has toured nationally with Dreamgirls, Sister Act, as well as his one-man show The Eve of Jackie Wilson. Chester has received many awards, including the Jeff Award

and a NAACP Theatre Award, and has been presented the key to the city of his hometown of Gary, Indiana and in East Chicago. He has also been chosen as an Honorary State Representative of Indiana and has received a Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater Columbia College Chicago. He is currently producing several projects and recordings. Add him on social media @ChesterGregory and at chestergregory.com

Darren Lorenzo vocalist This concert marks Mr. Lorenzo’s first appearance with the Charlotte Symphony.

Darren Lorenzo is a veteran performer, hailing straight from Atlanta, Georgia.

Lorenzo has appeared in numerous productions both nationally and internationally. He received his B.A. in Mass Communications at Clark Atlanta University and further trained with Broadway Theatre Project at the University of South Florida, University of Tampa and with Theatre Emory of Emory University.

He has wowed audiences with roles on Cruise Ships; Headlining in Vegas; multiple regional, off Broadway, Broadway, national,

and international touring productions of After Midnight, Vegas the Show, Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever, Madagascar, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, No Strings, Fosse, Hair, Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Once on This Island, What The World Needs Now, and several gospel and Motown tribute tours throughout Europe. In addition to acting and singing, he also works as a writer, producer, teacher, director and performs with various club date and corporate Top 40, R&B/Soul and Jazz bands.

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guest artists Michael Lynche vocalist This concert marks Mr. Lynche’s first appearance with the Charlotte Symphony.

American Idol Michael Lynche is a new breed of soul singer with completely classic influences. Traces of Donny Hathaway, Al Green, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke and James Brown all seem to flash in this uniquely talented performer.

“Big Mike”— as he was known during his stint on American Idol™ — has talent so versatile, he’s played intimate jazz & blues clubs, 20,000 seat arenas, and opera halls with 100 piece orchestras. Through it all “Big Mike” has always had one singular goal: to spread a message of love wherever he goes.

Since 2012, Big Mike has been a frequent featured guest vocalist with Maestro Jeff Tyzik and his hit show, “Let’s Dance!”

With the perfect repertoire to showcase his dynamic song range, “Let’s Dance!” has been performed with orchestras all over the US and Canada. In addition, he has released 2 studio albums; toured as an opening act for Boyz II Men, Lalah Hathaway, Faith Evans, and Lyfe Jennings; and recently took his show overseas for the first time.

SPACED OUT SCI-FI MOVIE MUSIC January 21 & 22 Knight Theater

Unforgettable film scores, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek, ET, Back to the Future, Close Encounters of the Third Kind — and more!

about us

Celebrating its 90th anniversary in the 2021-22 season, the Charlotte Symphony (CSO) is committed to uplifting, entertaining, and educating the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences. A cornerstone of Charlotte’s arts and cultural landscape, the CSO performs around 150 concerts annually in addition to robust community engagement and education efforts.

Led by internationally renowned Music Director Christopher Warren-Green, the Symphony upholds the highest artistic integrity and takes bold steps to engage the community through music.

The CSO employs 62 professional full time musicians, performs throughout the community, and offers significant educational programming aimed at serving areas of our community with the greatest need.

Core programming runs September to May and includes Classical, Pops, Movie, and Family series, plus other special performances with notable soloists.

We also serve as the soundtrack to our community’s ballet and opera productions.

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 and unifies our community.

Christopher Warren-Green music director

Now in his twelfth season with the Charlotte Symphony, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green also serves as Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra.

Key engagements have included the Philadelphia and Minnesota Orchestras; Detroit, Houston, St Louis, Toronto, Milwaukee, Seattle and Vancouver symphony orchestras; Washington’s National Symphony Orchestra; the Philharmonia, London Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and Royal Scottish National orchestras.

2021–22 marks Warren-Green’s final season as Music Director of Charlotte Symphony, after which he will become Conductor Laureate and Artistic Adviser. Highlights this season include an all-English program celebrating the orchestra’s 90th birthday and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.

A product of community music education, Warren-Green plays a key role in the CSO’s educational efforts including the Youth Orchestras and Project Harmony.

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musicians

YOUR CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY Christopher Warren-Green, Music Director 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°° Leah Latorraca† Lenora Leggatt† Ellyn Stuart Jenny Topilow°° Angela Watson† SECOND VIOLINS Oliver Kot Principal The Wolfgang Roth Chair

Kathleen Jarrell

Assistant Principal The Pepsi-Cola Foundation of Charlotte Chair

Carlos Tarazona° Sakira Harley° Monica Boboc Tatiana Karpova Martha Geissler Alice Silva†

VIOLAS Benjamin Geller

FLUTES Victor Wang

Alaina Rea

Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette

Principal The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair Assistant Principal

Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank Nancy Marsh Levine Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao CELLOS Alan Black

Principal The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair

Jonathan Lewis

Assistant Principal

Marlene Ballena Drew Dansby† Jeremy Lamb Sarah Markle Denielle Wilson† DOUBLE BASSES Kurt Riecken

Principal The Blumenthal Foundation Chair

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

Judson Baines

E♭ CLARINET Samuel Sparrow

Jeffrey Ferdon Jason McNeel

BASS CLARINET Allan Rosenfeld

Principal

Assistant Principal

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.

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

musicians BASSOONS Olivia Oh* Principal

Joshua Hood

Acting Principal

Margaret O'Leary† Naho Zhu† CONTRABASSOON Naho Zhu† HORNS Byron Johns

Principal The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair

Andrew Fierova Robert Rydel Richard Goldfaden Philip Brindise†

MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

Leah Latorraca Violin For more information about Charlotte Symphony musicians, visit charlottesymphony.org

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 Derek Fenstermacher†

Acting Principal The Governor James G. Martin Chair

TIMPANI Jacob Lipham

Principal The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair

PERCUSSION Brice Burton Principal

HARP Andrea Mumm Trammell Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair

° 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

Leah Latorraca joined the Charlotte Symphony for the 2021-22 season as Acting Section First Violin. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Leah received her Master’s Degree in Music from The Cleveland Institute of Music and joined The Phoenix Symphony in 2017.

She has also performed as a soloist with the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and has performed frequently at the Coloardo, Sunriver, and Rome Chamber Musical Festivals, among others.

When asked what he was looking forward to most about living and working in Charlotte she said, “I’m looking forward to meeting and playing with a new group of wonderful colleagues. Outside of work, I’m excited to explore Charlotte and see what North Carolina has to offer!” In her free time, Leah enjoys running, baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends.

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spotlight

Inspiring the

Next Generation A decades-long partnership between the Charlotte Symphony and Northwest School of the Arts continues to inspire the musicians of tomorrow.

After a quick tune, the musicians of Northwest School of the Arts Orchestra split into sectionals – the cellos follow Charlotte Symphony cellist Denielle Wilson to work on the opening bars of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition while the first violins work on fingerings and technique with Kathleen Jarrell, assistant principal second violin for the Charlotte Symphony. These coaching sessions are part of a decades-long partnership between the Charlotte Symphony and Northwest School of the Arts, a CMS Magnet School that provides specialized arts instruction for students in grades 6–12.

Denielle Wilson, who recently joined the CSO, worked with NWSA cello students for the first time last month.

“The students were very responsive and flexible. On the first day I was trying to get an idea of their playing levels and what they were comfortable with, and I found that they were all good at figuring out how to make music with their instruments independently, and that makes me excited as a coach!”

Kathleen Jarrell, on the other hand, has been coaching violin at NWSA for more than ten years. “It’s been exciting to see the orchestra program’s growth. I love

The CSO’s Northwest Residency Program is an immersive music education program in which NWSA students work intensively with professional Symphony musicians through individual, sectional, and ensemble settings.

“The students look forward to seeing the coaches come in,” said NWSA Orchestra Director Erica Hefner.

“I see students taking more ownership over their role in the ensemble, whether it’s by being a leader, or by identifying their strengths and challenges.”

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CSO cellist Denielle Wilson coaches at NWSA.

spotlight helping kids feel more successful at violin, and helping them enjoy being a part of an orchestra. Performing is one of the great joys of my life, and helpings students find that joy and excitement is fulfilling.”

Outside of regular coaching sessions, NWSA students attend CSO concerts and rehearsals and work with the Symphony’s talented conducting staff.

They can also enroll in Recital Seminar, a class unique to the region which focuses entirely on chamber music. CSO musicians serve as both coaches and mentors, focusing on the communication between players, music analysis, and expressive playing.

Kathleen Jarrell coaches violin students.

“Most of our students do not take private lessons, so having coaches work with them on solo audition material, as well as college audition material, is not only valuable — it can be life changing!”

Erica has seen first-hand how this partnership has impacted the lives of her students – both musically and personally.

“Having someone who is a professional on your specific instrument tell you how, when, and why can be incredibly validating to a teenager. In a world where they are constantly questioning their choices and finding themselves, having a professional say ‘Yes, that’s it!’ is motivating.”

Erica Hefner NWSA Orchestra Director

For Kathleen, it’s about creating an experience that is enlightening and inspiring. “I hope the students come away from a coaching session with increased skills and with new confidence and a sense of accomplishment.”

Learn more about how the Charlotte Symphony is serving its community at charlottesymphony.org and by following us on social media @cltsymphony. spotlight: Inspiring Future Musicians 13

supporters

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

This list reflects gifts received between August 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021.

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $100,000+ Catherine & Wilton Connor

Anonymous Jerry & Gaile Greenhoot

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Richardson

$50,000 – $99,999 Jane & Hugh McColl

Patrick J. O’Leary

Douglas Young

$25,000 – $49,999 Joan & Mick Ankrom Richard & Ruth Ault John Barquin & Melissa Elaine Loyd Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Philanthropic Fund Mark & Judith Brodsky

DG Brungard Foundation Roberta H. Cochran Linda & Bill Farthing Ellen M. Fitzsimmons & Greg Rogowski John & Maria Huson Richard J. Osborne

Kimberly & Brian Parker Torsten & Kim Pilz Paul & Kathy Reichs Carolyn Shaw In Memory of Dr. Chandler Thompson John & Andromeda Williams

$15,000 – $24,999 Jean & Dick Cornwell Jeanie & Tom Cottingham Ralph S. Grier Reginald B. Henderson, Esq.

Richard Krumdieck David & Ellen Leitch Joan & Richard Morgan Debbie & Pat Phillips

Judy & Derek Raghavan Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Elizabeth Connor Stewart Sophie & Fran Wachter

$10,000 – $14,999 Francisco & Jeannette Alvarado Mr. & Mrs. Howard C. Bissell Katharine & Frank Bragg Mr. & Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Dr. & Mrs. Bob Gaines Janet M. Haack

Page & Ed Kizer Hartmut & Irene Kossack Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee Laszlo & Anna Littmann DeDe & Alex McKinnon Mr. & Mrs. Casey Mermans Alex & Ulrike Miles

Jay & Elizabeth Monge Robert Norville Mica & Keith Oberkfell Nancy & Charlie Robson M.A. & James Rogers Marc Abraham & Mike Rutledge

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Leslie Antoniel, Director of Donor Engagement, at 704.714.5139 or lantoniel@charlottesymphony.org.

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supporters VIRTUOSO CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Wedge & Debbie Abels Tiffany & Jason Bernd Gay F. Boswell Jan & Ed Brown The Jack H. & Ruth C. Campbell Foundation Margarita & Nick Clements Brian & Morgan Cromwell Mary Anne Dickson Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa & Carlos Evans Carol & Ron Follmer H. Clay Furches

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supporters PATRON CIRCLE $1,500 – $2,499 Marcia Adams Ross & Michele Annable Dan & Barbara Austell Katherine M. Belk Philipp J. Bischoff Erskine & Crandall Bowles Mary & Charles Bowman Jane & Larry Cain Ms. Catherine P. Carstarphen Ms. Allison Clark Gwin Dalton Mr. R. Stuart Dickson Arlene H. Elisha Ms. Anne Marie Forbes Katherine G. Hall Magreger & Frances Hyde Gene & Helen Katz Staci & Matthew Marino Leslie & Michael Marsicano Ms. Nadine Melka Tim Black & Debbie Miller Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Peter & Janet Nixon Karen L. Oldham Caroline Olzinski Tony & Lynn Pace Arvind & Helen Patil John & Wilma Pinter Jane Perry Shoemaker Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Molly & Conrad Sloan Dr. Bernard Reen III & Ms. Teresa Starr Richard R. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora Tillie S. Tice Daniel & Kathleen Troy Vera Watson Grant Webb Mrs. Eugenia N. White Deems Wilson Floyd Wisner & Glenda Colman

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Anonymous Michael & Lee Abbott Kathleen Allison Larry Anderson Ann L. Armstrong Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Shirley W. Benfield Richard & Christie Benoit Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Joye D. Blount & Jessie J. Knight Jr. Ms. Brett Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. George Bohmfalk Marilyn & Herb Bonkovsky Frannie & Herb Browne Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Grudger David M. Cody Dorothy & Mike Connor Mr. Mark Copeland Ann F. Copeland James Crosthwaite Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Dan & Jeannette Davis Cheryl Drake-Bowers Elizabeth Betty Eaton Mrs. Geraldine S. Emmert Bob & Judy Erb Trae & Kate Fletcher James C. Fort Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Timothy & Kara Gallagher Mr. Mark Gibbs Carol & Joseph Gigler Dan & Linda Gordon Carleen & Jim Grossman Joyce & Ed Hamilton Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Anne J. Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hunt Paul & Linda Ibsen Lea & Stuart Johnson Vickie & Eugene Johnson Rebecca & Lex Jones Joan Kirschner Marilyn Kroll Maria Kurtz Ms. LaTanya Lofton Hogue

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supporters Charles G. Farrar & Marcia Avedon Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Mr. Jeff Ballast William & Linda Bantz Mrs. Natascha A. Bechtler Matthew Beck & Chadwick Smith John & Katherine Beltz Ben Benoit Lawton & Janette Blandford Mr. Nicholas Bonevac Mr. & Mrs. John Bradley James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Mr. Ronald Bryson Ms. Nancy Butzek Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Susan C. Carr Dianne & Jan Cates Joe & Janet Cauley Young & Kana Chin Mr. Brent Clevenger Richard & Kay Cline Mrs. Anne S. Close Ron & Shirley Coffman Paul & Anne Colavita Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Mr. Kilian Cooley Martin & Leslie Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Alpo F. Crane Ellen M. Crowley Marylin Culp & Gene Le Beau Ragnhild Daasvand Rufus Dalton Christopher & Elizabeth Daly Peter De Arcangelis Ms. Helen Edwards Rebecca Elliott Dr. Rezvan Rafi & Dr. Saeed Fatenejad Tom & Gail Fennimore Lawrence W. Fetner, Jr. Betsy & Jeff Freeman Christopher Friesen Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Frost George Gabel Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Mr. & Mrs. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe Mrs. Jennifer C. Gherardi Sara E. Gibson Donna Gibson Tom & Tracey Gillespie Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq.

Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Groth Mr. Christopher Harris Ms. Tara Harris Mr. & Mrs. Lowrance Harry Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Roger K. Hill Brian & Juliet Hirsch Ben & Christy Hume Dr. Susan Hungness Joan Irwin Mrs. Jean Jackson Ms. Joann B. Johnson Tim & Kathryn Johnson Pete & Phyllis Johnson E. Joann Jones Dick & Nancy Karr Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kaufman Steven & Mary Kesselman Shawn King Nancy H. Kiser John & Ardis Koch David & Francine Kors Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Mr. Alan Kronovet & Ms. Cary J. Bernstein Mrs. S. Lacy Jonathan Lamb Jennie Buckner & Steve Landers Tom & Mary Last Jerome & Barbara Levin Donald Liotta Mr. Agus Loekman Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Mahnesmith Bruce & Leigh Marsh Jill Maxwell Veronica McComb Juliette & Joseph McLelland Tom & Sandy Meckley Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Roy H. Michaux In Memory of Patricia Nims Mr. & Mrs. Olin Nisbet Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Mrs. Carmen Odom Christopher Parides Cookie & Jerry Parnell Ms. Ashley Peterson Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Mr. John H. Pickett

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supporters $250 – $499

Anonymous Tony & Susan Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Andrew A. Adair, Esq. Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee Anna Akins Mr. Bruce Anderson Leslie Antoniel Ms. J. C. Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Arndt Linda Arnold Ms. Barbara J. Avard Edwin & Cheryl Bagley Judi Bainbridge Carol B. Barber Mr. & Mrs. Carl Barlow Tanja Bauer Bob & Elise Beaven Curtis Beck Bob & Cathy Becker Mr. & Mrs. Carl Belk Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Bell Dr. John L. Bennett & Mr. Eric T. Johnson Ms. Kristine E. Benshoff Ms. Linda Bentley Mortimer & Josephine Cohen Fund Mr. & Mrs. Irving Bienstock Robert Black Stuart Blackmon Betsy & Scott Bodien Renee Boger Jeffrey Boghosian Joan Booth Dr. & Mrs. Thor-Erik Borresen Steve Bost Tara Box Saul & Martha Brenner Mr. & Mrs. Terry Broderick Mary E. Bruno Beth Burke David H. & Barbara J. Burns Maggie Callen Mrs. Christina Cantrell Robert & Jo Anne Caruso Amy Cathey Catherine Chew Amanda & Kevin Chheda Catherine Choudary John Clapp Ms. Michele T. Classe Ms. Dorothy Cole Mrs. Suzanne B. Coonen Carolyn Cooper Neil & Claire Cotty

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Tom Covington Mr. John J. Crymes Rennie Cuthbertson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Dennis Norcott Desterre Charlie & Gwen Diaz April & Joseph Dodge Janice Dodge Jon Merkert & Bernadette Donovan-Merkert Jere & Patsy Drummond Claude Duet Mike Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Clifton E. Edmondson Eleanor C. Edwards Carolyn & Tim Eichenbrenner Gainor Eisenlohr Mr. Martin Ericson Mark & Joan Erwin Dr. & Mrs. J. Murray Fadial Richard Fairclough Claudia Fanning Ms. Sarah Fatherly Kenny Faulkner Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Faut The Federico Family Mrs. Suzanne M. Forbes Evelyn & Norman Fortson Jerry Fox Jeanette Freedman Mary & John Gaertner Harvey & Cindy Gantt Alexandra Gautraud Albert Gebhardt Dr. & Mrs. Richard Gellar Darius & Mariam Ghazi Alan & Ruth Goldberg Douglas R. & Elizabeth G. Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Larry Goodgame Bill Gorelick Michael & Jordan Green Dr. Richard Greenberg Mr. Kevin Greene Mr. & Mrs. William Griesmyer John Habit Elizabeth Hage Rob Hammock & Caroline Chambre Hammock Rick Hargis Mr. Bruce Harned Bruce Harned Ms. Bette Harris Mr. David Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Harver

Mr. Charles Haughey Patrick & Johanne Hawk Abigail He Mr. & Mrs. Hemenway Logan & Jennifer Henderson Dr. Eugene Hermitte Ms. Phyllis Herschenfeld Ms. Cris Hill Mr. Jesse Hite Barbara Holt Ms. Kelli Hopp-Michlosky Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz Barbara Horstmann James Horton & Kathy Reardon Pierce Howard Karin & Robert Hudson Danielle Huffman-Hanni Ow Hunter Nilse Hurwitz Cynthia B. Irby Mr. Michael Johnson Ms. Martha Jones Dr. Peter Judge & Ms. Christine Judge Joseph & Patty Kahle Mr. George Kaperonis Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Karn Madhu Katta John J. Kelly, Jr. Carolyn Wells Kibler Mrs. Suzanne Knowles Ms. Donna Knowlton Ms. Carol Koball Alejandro Lanza Ms. Wendy Laxton Mr. Rick Lee Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leonowicz Mr. George Linfors John J. Locke Dr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Long III Skip & Ginny Long Ms. Suzanne Lowry Mr. John Lyon Bob & Mary Anne MacCaughelty Robert A. & Kathryn S. Majeski Stuart & Allison Malter Joan W. Martin & Pat Burgess Theodore & Katherine Martinez Ed & Wendy Matthews Mrs. & Mr. Tammy Matula Kim & Alan Maxwell Ms. Judy Mayo Guy T. & Meredith Hance McBride Mr. Glenn McConnell Nydia McCrohan

supporters Ms. Ann P. McDermott Dorothy McGavran Mr. & Mrs. James W. McQuiston Jack & Pat Meckler Mr. Manuel V. Medeiros Ms. Katharina Miles Krivitsky Family Anne & Brad Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Moline Ann Morris Fran & Gary Morrison Ms. Karen Murdock Amy Murphy Jim & Linda Nash Eleanor W. Neal Mr. Darrell P. Nelson Jill & Edwin Newman Mary Newsom Sara & Tom Nolan Dr. & Mrs. Michael E. Norman Mr. Bruce Norton Mr. William Olson Dr. Samuel L. Orr & Ms. Margaret Errington Ms. Kimberly Padgett Mr. James Parks Ms. Carolyn Parrington Rose & Bailey Patrick Mr. Bailey Patrick Paula & Robert Paul Mr. Robert Paul Lisa & Tom Phillips Catherine Philpott Ms. Barbara Pierce Christopher Polk Mr. Brent Prater

Mr. Conrad Puckett David & Leah Randall Betty Chafin Rash Joann Rautenberg Mrs. Helen Ray Mr. Jay Reynolds Drs. Francis & Livia Robicsek Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Rodgers Mr. Mekel Rogers Ms. Lynn Rogers Stanley & Louise Rose Pamela Rowland Julie Ruterbories Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Ms. Janet Sarratt Katherine Schorr Robert Semrad Mr. & Ms. Peter Shankey Miles & Madeleine Shanley John Sherrill Mr. & Mrs. Eric Sklut David Small Ms. Judy Smith Carol Smith Fred H. Smith Helen S. Solitario Nancy & Richard Stark Ms. Deborah Steiner James & Ellie Stephens Mrs. Phyllis Stokes Tim & Mary Stokes Larry Stratemeyer Jack & Mary Kay Szczepek Molly Tarr Ms. Sandy Tate Cornelius Tate

Carrie & Jeffrey Teixeira Mr. Razvan Theodoru & Mrs. Isabelle Cantin Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thomas Mr. David Thomason Robert & Mary Thornberry Mr. Mark Thornberry & Ms. Kay Thompson Denise Tidball Scott Tozier Patti Tracey & Chris Hudson Ms. Nancy Tretsch Brent & Claire Trexler Luther & Marlyn Wade Hallam Walker Ms. Catherine A. Walton Ms. Leslie Webster Mr. Erik Weghorst Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Weiner Lyman Welton Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wertheimer Mr. & Mrs. James M. White John & Jill White Bryan Wilhelm Karla Williams Ms. Mary Lindeman Wilson Ms. Jo Wilson Ms. Carol Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Winston Mr. & Mrs. Duncan M. Witte Allen & Clara Wolfe Mitchell Wolff Ms. Haojin Wu Ms. Barbara Yarbrough

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Leslie Antoniel, Director of Donor Engagement, at 704.714.5139 or lantoniel@charlottesymphony.org.

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:

sponsors CORPORATE PARTNERS We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate funders: $100,000 +

$50,000 - $99,999

$20,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $19,999

$5,000 - $9,999 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas Kingfisher Capital Uwharrie Bank

$1,000 - $4,999 PDM US, llc Troutman Pepper For more information, please contact Amanda LoCascio, Director of Corporate Engagement at 704.714.5138 or alocascio@charlottesymphony.org

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sponsors GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT We are grateful for the following outstanding foundation and government funders: $100,000 +

$50,000 - $99,999

$20,000 - $49,999

DG Brungard Foundation

Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust

The Trexler Foundation

$10,000 - $19,999

Blumenthal Foundation Cole Foundation

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation The Maurer Family Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 AT&T Foundation The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation The Charlotte Assembly

Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc. Friends of Fourth Ward Truist Foundation

$2,500 - $4,999 Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Springsteen Foundation

Stanly County Community Foundation Winer Family Foundation

For more information, please contact Holly Blackman, Government & Institutional Relations Manager at 704.714.5130 or hblackman@charlottesymphony.org

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supporters

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.

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†

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

For more information, contact Leslie Antoniel at 704.714.5139.

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† Deceased

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 OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kimberly Q. Parker, Chairperson

Melissa Anderson Mick Ankrom Melody Birmingham Brian Bridgford Thomas Burge* Wilton Connor Mary Delk* Linda McFarland Farthing Ellen Fitzsimmons Richard Krumdieck, md David Leitch Yih-Han Ma

Alex McKinnon Ulrike W. Miles Glenn Mincey Torsten Pilz Mike Rutledge Robert Rydel* Melinda Snyder Elizabeth Connor Stewart* Jennifer Sullivan John D. Williams Shanté Williams, PhD

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 Katrina & JD Schurter Tom Skains Emily & Zach Smith Bob & Marsha Stickler Scott Syfert Cynthia Tyson Braxton Winston Richard Worf

John Barquin, Vice Chairperson Kevin Walker, Treasurer David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO

*ex-officio

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Ruth & Richard Ault Kat Belk Arlene & Milton Berkman Jason & Tiffany Bernd Frank Bragg Robin & Bill Branstrom Margarita & Nick Clements Derick & Sallie Close Robin Cochran Catherine Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Brian Cromwell Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina

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.

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administration EXECUTIVE David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO Samantha Hackett, Executive Administrator ARTISTIC OPERATIONS John Clapp, Vice President of Artistic Operations & General Manager Sara Gibson, Director of Operations Carrie Graham, Director of Artistic Planning Teil Buck, Orchestra Personnel Manager Nixon Bustos, Principal Music Librarian Ava Bradley, Assistant Librarian John Jarrell, Stage Manager DEVELOPMENT Anne Marie Forbes, Vice President of Development Leslie Antoniel, Director of Donor Engagement Amanda LoCascio, Director of Corporate Engagement Holly Blackman, Government & Institutional Relations Manager Tammy Matula, Database Manager Jennifer Gherardi, Campaign Coordinator Senta Harvey, Development Coordinator - Stewardship & Events EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Chris Stonnell, Director of Education & Community Engagement FINANCE Wendy Laxton (CREO, Inc.), Fractional Vice President of Finance Trey McKinney, Staff Accountant Chazin & Company, Financial Services HUMAN RESOURCES Kirsten Morris, Vice President of Human Resources & Administration

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MARKETING Candace Sykes, Vice President of Marketing & Patron Experience Deirdre Roddin, Director of Communications Nicole Glaza, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing Chad Calvert, Visual Communications Manager Stephen Emery, Patron Communications Manager Meghan Squier, Ticket Services Manager YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS Aram Kim Bryan, Director of Youth Orchestra Programs Dylan Lloyd, Youth Orchestra Program Coordinator – CSYO Emily Gordon, Youth Orchestra Program Coordinator – Project Harmony

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