CSO Queens of Soul - program 10-21-22

Welcome to our fall season!

Welcome to the 2022–23 season of the Charlotte Symphony!

The opening of a new season is always a cause for celebration and I’m so looking forward to sharing our amazing lineup of concerts with you.

For more than 90 years, this orchestra has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Charlotte. Both onstage and off — in concert halls, classrooms, breweries, community centers, and care facilities — the Symphony’s amazing musicians are lifting spirits and inspiring our community through the exceptional power of live music.

This new season brings many outstanding artists to the Charlotte Symphony and explores some of the greatest music ever written — new and old! Everyone is welcome and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re also thrilled to be welcoming back the talented young musicians of our Youth Orchestras for another season of incredible music-making. Across Charlotte, students are gathering again as part of our Project Harmony after-school program and meeting with the Symphony’s dedicated musicians for one-on-one and ensemble instruction.

There are so many opportunities to come and hear us perform in the next few weeks. You can find us at MoRA’s historic dairy barn and silos for a free community concert sponsored by Lowe’s, we’ll celebrate the reigning divas of Soul and R&B at Queens of Soul, perform the best of Disney at Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, present a Spooktacular Halloween family concert, and welcome conductor Marcelo Lehninger to the stage for a thrilling performance of Beethoven’s Pastoral

I hope you’ll join us!

David Fisk President & CEO

QUEENS OF SOUL

Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7:30pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:30pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Christopher James Lees, conductor Brie Cassil, vocalist Naärai Jacobs, vocalist Shayna Steele, vocalist Eric Metzgar, drummer

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PROUD MARY written by John Cameron Fogerty, recorded by Tina Turner

AT LAST written by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren, recorded by Etta James

NEW ATTITUDE written by Jonathan Gilutin, Bunny Hull, & Sharon Robinson, recorded by Patti LaBelle MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA written by James Weatherly, recorded by Aretha Franklin DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, & Cary Gilbert, recorded by Thelma Houston ROLLING IN THE DEEP written by Adele Laurie Blue Adkins & Paul Richard Epworth, recorded by Adele

THE BEST written by Holly Knight & Mike Chapman, recorded by Tina Turner

FALLIN’ written & recorded by Alicia Keys

I’M EVERY WOMAN written by Valerie Simpson & Nick Ashford, recorded by Whitney Houston

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT written by Terry Britten & Graham Lyle, recorded by Tina Turner

I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY written by George Merrill & Shannon Rubicam, recorded by Whitney Houston TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING written by Michael Masser & Ronald Norman Miller, recorded by Diana Ross YOU KNOW I’M NO GOOD written & recorded by Amy Winehouse HELLO written by Adele Laurie Blue Adkins & Gregory Allen Kurstin, recorded by Adele RESPECT written by Otis Redding, recorded by Aretha Franklin

I NEVER LOVED A MAN THE WAY I LOVE YOU written by Ronny Shannon, recorded by Aretha Franklin

FREEWAY OF LOVE written by Narada Michael Walden & Jeffrey Cohen, recorded by Aretha Franklin (YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A) NATURAL WOMAN written by Carole King, Gerald Goffin & Gerald Wexler, recorded by Carole King concert duration: approximately 1 hour, 40 minutes. There will be one 20-minute intermission.

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Robert Thompson, Creative Producer Jeff Tyzik, Producer & Arranger Jami Greenberg, Producer & Booking Agent Alyssa Foster, Producer Sophie Frankle, Associate Producer Alex Kosick, Assistant Producer

ALL ARRANGEMENTS LICENSED BY SCHIRMER THEATRICAL, LLC

QUEENS OF SOUL is a co-production of Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists, part of their joint Symphonic Experience catalogue. Set list subject to change.

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.

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.

Brie Cassil

Brie Cassil is a singer, actor, and composer based out of Chicago, IL. Originally from Missouri, Brie moved to NYC straight out of high school, and has since played starring roles including Mimi (Rent), Little Sally (Urinetown), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Suzy (in the Off-Broadway cast of The Marvelous Wonderettes). Cassil has had the opportunity to perform all over the world. From leading workshops in Brazil, to opening for Adler (original drummer for Guns N’ Roses) with her band, Rebel. Most recently, Cassil had the privilege of performing at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in the new musical, SuperYou. She is very grateful to be able to do what she loves, traveling around the world and singing the music of her biggest influencers with many of the world’s best orchestras.

Naärai Jacobs

vocalist vocalist

Naärai hails from Sarasota, FL, and is a proud Howard University graduate, where she received her BFA in Theatre Arts, magna cum laude. After the release of her first solo EP in 2015, On My Way, Naärai moved to Los Angeles where she’s spent the last seven years making a name for herself as professional singer. She’s had the privilege of providing background vocals for Beyoncé (at the Coachella Music Festival, in Homecoming (2019 documentary film), and for Renaissance (2022 album), as well as for Tori Kelly, Mariah Carey, and Kanye West (for the albums Jesus is King, Jesus is Born, and Donda). In 2021 she was featured as a soloist on Elton John’s single “Finish Line,” featuring Stevie Wonder, and in 2022, Naärai released her single, “Perfect,” to rave reviews around the globe!

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Shayna Steele’s career started at the age of 15, appearing on Ed McMahon’s Star Search. Since then, Steele has provided vocals for the Hairspray film soundtrack, Sex & the City 2 soundtrack, NBC’s Smash, the 2008 Summer Olympic highlights on BBC, and the 2021 release of In the Heights. Steele appeared in the Broadway shows Rent and Hairspray and has supported artists like Bette Midler, Rihanna, and Kelly Clarkson. Steele has made guest appearances on HBO’s The Sopranos and reprised her Broadway role in NBC’s Hairspray Live. Steele released her 3rd studio album Watch Me Fly following the success of her album Rise in 2015 which reached #3 on the U.S. iTunes jazz charts. Steele has appeared as a soloist and guest artist with over 40 symphony orchestras throughout North America. Her most recent solo concert, Nothin’ but the Blues, is one of many highlights in her symphonic solo career. She continues to tour all over the world with her band, is a regular guest artist with GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti, and is recording her 4th studio album set to release in 2023.

Eric Metzgar

drummer

Eric Metzgar is an in-demand drummer and versatile collaborator who has performed with jazz/pop artists and symphony orchestras worldwide, including Jeff Tyzik, Sutton Foster, Joe Locke, Jimmy Greene, Shayna Steele, Byron Stripling, and Delfeayo Marsalis. Metzgar is a passionate educator deeply invested in music teaching and learning. Each summer, he teaches at the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under the direction of saxophonist Alexa Tarantino. Metzgar holds a BM in Drum Set Performance and an MM in Music Teaching and Learning from the Eastman School of Music.

Shayna Steele

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QUEENS OF SOUL

In the 1960s, Chicago disc jockey Pervis Spann dubbed legendary singer Aretha Franklin the “Queen of Soul.” Yet Franklin isn’t the only artist who has generously contributed to the legacy of soul and R&B music; many women have earned honorific nicknames for their participation in the evolution of these genres. Tina Turner became widely known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Patti Labelle as the “Godmother of Soul,” and Whitney Houston’s titles include the “Queen of R&B,” “Queen of Pop,” and “Queen of Ballads.” These women laid the foundation that inspired a whole new generation of female music royalty, like Alicia Keys (Queen of R&B) and Adele (Queen of Hearts), who are quick to credit their success to their predecessors.

The creative team from Schirmer Theatrical and Greenberg Artists sought to develop a symphonic experience fusing the powerful female soul singers of the past with the current reigning divas: a production meant to inspire, excite, and comfort. Queens of Soul premiered in February 2019 with the Rochester Philharmonic, featuring solo vocalists Brie Cassil, Melissa McMillan, and Kamilah Marshall.

Since its debut, Queens of Soul has been performed with orchestras throughout the US and Canada, including concerts in Toronto, Virginia, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Dayton, Dallas, Hartford, and Fort Worth.

Performance with the Toronto Symphony (left to right: Melissa McMillan, Shayna Steele, and Brie Cassil)

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Robin & Bill Branstrom

Derick & Sallie Close

Robin Cochran Wilton Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Brian Cromwell Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher

Lisa Hudson Evans

David Furr

Todd Gorelick Janet Haack Mark & Whitney Jerrell

Jeff Lee

Gov. James G. Martin Jane & Hugh McColl

Richard Krumdieck

Yih-Han Ma Alex McKinnon

Ulrike W. Miles Glenn Mincey

Torsten

Ylida

Robert Rydel*

Melinda Snyder

Sullivan Jenny Tolson*

Kevin Walker

Williams, PhD

*ex officio

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

RESOURCES

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.