Program - DYAO Side-by-Side and The Great American Songbook Tribute

PUBLIC BENEFIT CONCERT 2021-22

2021/22 SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR:

DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA SIDE BY SIDE 2022 PERFORMED BY YOUR COLORADO SYMPHONY DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA MICHAEL REPPER, conductor Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:00pm Boettcher Concert Hall

SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy — INTERMISSION — ELGAR Enigma Variations Op. 36 (Variations on an Original Theme) Enigma: Andante Var. I. “C.A.E.” L’istesso tempo II. “H.D.S. – P.” Allegro III. “R.B.T.” Allegretto IV. “W.M.B.” Allegro di molto V. “R.P.A.” Moderato VI. “Ysobel” Andantino VII. “Troyte” Presto VIII. “W.N.” Allegretto IX. “Nimrod” Moderato X. “Dorabella – Intermezzo” Allgretto XI. “G.R.S.” Allegro di molto XII. “B.G.N.” Andante XIII. “*** - Romanaza” Moderato XIV. “E.D.U.” - Finale CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AND 37 MINUTES WITH A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION FIRST TIME TO THE SYMPHONY? SEE PAGE 8 OF THIS PROGRAM FOR FAQ’S TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE GREAT! PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SOUNDINGS

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PROGRAM I

PUBLIC BENEFIT CONCERT BIOGRAPHIES MICHAEL REPPER, conductor Praised by the Baltimore Sun for his “confidence and expressive nuance,” Michael Repper is one of the most sought-after young conductors in the world. With work spanning four continents, Mr. Repper has an international reputation for engaging and exciting audiences of all spectrums, and for promoting new and diverse musical talents. Mr. Repper is a recipient of both the 2020 and 2021 Solti Foundation US Career Assistance Awards, which were given in recognition of his work with the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall, Northern Neck Orchestra of Virginia, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, and other ensembles worldwide.

From January 2022, Mr. Repper is the Chief Conductor of the Central Orchestras and Choruses of Sinfonía por el Perú, one of the most versatile social impact music organizations in South America. An ardent supporter, advocate, and educator of young people, Mr. Repper’s mission is to use music as a vehicle for positive change within our communities. Michael’s next album, with the New York Youth Symphony and Michelle Cann, featuring works by Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman, and Florence Price, will be released in April 2021 on Avie Records. Learn more about Mr. Repper and view upcoming performances at www.mikerepper.com.

PROGRAM II

C O L O R A D O SY M P H O N Y.O R G

PUBLIC BENEFIT CONCERT BIOGRAPHIES DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA Founded in 1977 with the support of the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Denver Young Artists Orchestra has been the premier option for aspiring young musicians in the front range for over 40 years.

Now operating independently, DYAO maintains three levels of youth orchestras for students ages 7-23, with some traveling from as far away as Steamboat Springs and Colorado Springs for weekly rehearsals. In addition, DYAO provides before- and after-school music programs in six local elementary schools and “Conductor in the Classroom” programs for middle and high school students.

The Colorado Symphony and the Denver Young Artists Orchestra are thrilled to collaborate on our shared vision of music education as a cornerstone of the future of live, symphonic music.

The Alliance, created in 2018, solidifies that commitment and builds on the longstanding partnership that allows many new ways for the organizations to collaborate and more access to the musicians of the Colorado Symphony.

Learn more about the Denver Young Artists Orchestra at www.DYAO.org.

VIOLIN Reese Bush Ella Bygrave Anna Ervin Michael Han Sam Hardman Joseph Kim Nathaniel LasagaIvey Rhianna Lingle Eireen Margittai Rachel Park Abigail Simpson Michael Smith Mingming Song Ginevra Strasser Annika Waples Josette Wu VIOLA Lily Brustkern Nina Dawallu Finnian Fleischer Esme Watkins Tiannie Zhao

CELLO Alexandra Bernal Eva Bochner Noah Chang Isaac Dinsmore Chloe Hanson Ariana Hodlewsky Logan Moser Ivan Nieto Arjun Pathy Alexander Peterson Zackery Price Ella Zimmermann

OBOE Laura Lambrech Nathan Lessard Luka Vezmar

Trombone Fatima Bahraini Luke Miller Samantha Reising

CLARINET Mark Bernard Nikhila Narayana Wyn Parney

Tuba Benjamin Hopkins

BASS Oliver Andrews Sam Conner Paul Marshall Jack Reed

TRUMPET Emily Brezina Annabella Brotherston Owen McWhirter

BASSOON Brooke Ellis Daniel Rosson

Percussion Lauren Campbell AJ Hudson Luca Pasquini Daulton Templet Harp Julianne McCollough Madeleine Worrall

FLUTE Lily Dinsmore Hana Flood Nathanael Kim Colleen McCracken

SOUNDINGS

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PROGRAM III

POPS 2021/22

2021/22 SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR:

COME FLY WITH ME: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK TRIBUTE MICHAEL REPPER, conductor CAPATHIA JENKINS, vocalist TONY DESARE, vocalist Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:30pm Boettcher Concert Hall

Program to be Announced from Stage

CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AND 34 MINUTES WITH A 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION

FIRST TIME TO THE SYMPHONY? SEE PAGE 7 OF THIS PROGRAM FOR FAQ’S TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE GREAT! PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

POPS BIOGRAPHIES MICHAEL REPPER, conductor Praised by the Baltimore Sun for his “confidence and expressive nuance,” Michael Repper is one of the most sought-after young conductors in the world. With work spanning four continents, Mr. Repper has an international reputation for engaging and exciting audiences of all spectrums, and for promoting new and diverse musical talents. Mr. Repper is a recipient of both the 2020 and 2021 Solti Foundation US Career Assistance Awards, which were given in recognition of his work with the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall, Northern Neck Orchestra of Virginia, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, and other ensembles worldwide.

From January 2022, Mr. Repper is the Chief Conductor of the Central Orchestras and Choruses of Sinfonía por el Perú, one of the most versatile social impact music organizations in South America. An ardent supporter, advocate, and educator of young people, Mr. Repper’s mission is to use music as a vehicle for positive change within our communities. Michael’s next album, with the New York Youth Symphony and Michelle Cann, featuring works by Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman, and Florence Price, will be released in April 2021 on Avie Records. Learn more about Mr. Repper and view upcoming performances at www.mikerepper.com.

CAPATHIA JENKINS, vocalist The Brooklyn-born and raised singer/actor, Capathia Jenkins, most recently released her single “I Am Strong” and her critically acclaimed CD Phenomenal Woman: The Maya Angelou Songs with her collaborator Louis Rosen, sold out the world-famous Birdland Theatre in NYC for three nights. She starred as “Medda” in the hit Disney production of Newsies on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in The Civil War, where she created the role of Harriet Jackson. She then starred in the Off-Broadway 2000 revival of Godspell, where she wowed audiences with her stirring rendition of “Turn Back, O Man” which can still be heard on the original cast recording. She returned to Broadway in The Look of Love and was critically acclaimed for her performances of the Bacharach/David hits. Ms. Jenkins then created the roles of “The Washing Machine” in Caroline, Or Change and “Frieda May” in Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me where she sang “Stop the Show” and brought the house down every night. In 2007 she went back to Off-Broadway and starred in (mis) Understanding Mammy-The Hattie McDaniel Story for which she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. She was also seen in Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

SOUNDINGS

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PROGRAM V

POPS BIOGRAPHIES An active concert artist, Ms. Jenkins has appeared with numerous orchestras around the world including the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), National Symphony, Cincinnati Pops (with John Morris Russell), Philly Pops, San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Utah Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, San Diego Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and many others. She was a soloist with the Festival Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic multiple times. Capathia had the great honor of performing in the “Broadway Ambassadors to Cuba” concert as part of the Festival De Teatro De La Habana. She has appeared several times at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops and also sang in a Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch at the Library of Congress.

Her Television credits include 30 Rock, the Practice, Law & Order SVU, the Sopranos, Law & Order.

She can be seen in the film “Musical Chairs” directed by Susan Seidelman. Ms. Jenkins was also seen in The Wiz in a live performance on NBC. She can be heard on the following film soundtracks: Nine, Chicago, Legally Blonde 2. www.capathiajenkins.com An active concert artist, Ms. Jenkins has appeared with numerous orchestras around the world including the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), National Symphony, Cincinnati Pops (with John Morris Russell), Philly Pops, Atlanta Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Utah Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, San Diego Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic and many others. She was a soloist with the Festival Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic multiple times. Capathia had the great honor of performing in the “Broadway Ambassadors to Cuba” concert as part of the Festival De Teatro De La Habana. She has appeared several times at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops and also sang in a Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch at the Library of Congress. In the summer of 2021, Ms. Jenkins will perform her solo show with The Cleveland Orchestra, Wyoming Symphony, and at the Chatauqua Institute.

Her upcoming engagements include a return to the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, Chicago Philharmonic, and The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall with Steven Reineke, among many others.

Her Television credits include 30 Rock, the Practice, Law & Order SVU, the Sopranos, Law & Order.

She can be seen in the film “Musical Chairs” directed by Susan Seidelman. Ms. Jenkins was also seen in The Wiz in a live performance on NBC. She can be heard on the following film soundtracks: Nine, Chicago, Legally Blonde 2.

PROGRAM VI

C O L O R A D O SY M P H O N Y.O R G

POPS BIOGRAPHIES PHOTO: BILL WESTMORELAND

TONY DeSARE, vocalist Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness and robust musicality. Named a Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with Youtube icons Postmodern Jukebox. DeSare’s most recent release, Lush Life, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Chart.

Notwithstanding his critically acclaimed turns as a singer/pianist, DeSare is also an accomplished award-winning composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest, but has written the theme song for the motion picture, My Date With Drew, several broadcast commercials and has composed the full soundtracks for the Hallmark Channel’s Love Always, Santa, Lifetime’s Nanny Nightmare and Lifetime’s new A Welcome Home Christmas.

His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets DeSare apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and contemporary, yet pays homage to the Great American Songbook. His compositions include a wide-range of romantic, funny, and soulful sounds that can be found on his top-selling recordings.

DeSare’s forthcoming appearances include the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The New York Pops, Kansas City Symphony, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

DeSare releases new recordings, videos of standards and new originals regularly on his YouTube channel, iTunes and Spotify. Follow Tony on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to stay connected.

Tony DeSare is a Yamaha Artist.

SOUNDINGS

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Face masks and proof of vaccination required

Welcome Back We are looking forward to seeing you at Boettcher Concert Hall this season!

COVID-19 Protocols To protect audiences and the community from illness and to slow the transmission of COVID-19, the Colorado Symphony joins the resident companies of the Denver Performing Arts Complex — Colorado Ballet, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and Opera Colorado — in requiring both proof of full vaccination and face masks to attend indoor public performances starting October 1, 2021. Please see Coloradosymphony.org for full details.

Please see Coloradosymphony.org for full details.