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Holiday Overture
Festive Sounds of Hanukah
WE NDE L & T RA N I
Christmas Through Children’s Eyes
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“Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah
WIL L I A M S
A N DE RSON
Somewhere In My Memory from Home Alone
Sleigh Ride
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Angels’ Dance
Little Bolero Boy TCHA I KOVS KY
“March” from The Nutcracker BE ST0 R , A R R. K LO U S E
Prayer of the Children ARR . S HAW & B E N N E T T
The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 2
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What Child is This? HOYIN G & OLUSOLA ; AR R . D ICKEY
That’s Christmas To Me RUSH
Angels in the Snow A RR. STE P HE N SON
A Holly Jolly Sing-Along!
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GREETINGS! Remember when a house cost $6,600 and gas was 14 cents a gallon? When kitty litter was invented, aliens were landing in Roswell and major league baseball was first integrated? That’s a slice of our world 70 years ago when famed conductor Antonia Brico founded the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (known then as Denver Businessmen’s Orchestra). Just as the world around us has changed over the past 70 years, so has the overall DPO concert experience. Happy holidays! Thanks for being here to
We now tweet with you during concerts, host our signature More
celebrate the season
than Music events, and engage with our community through
with our annual tradition,
social media. The DPO’s average concert attendance has sky-
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rocketed from 350 people per concert in 2011 to a record-breaking 987 last season! No doubt, Maestro Brico and the people of Denver could never have imagined the DPO touring China, building a stage, winning two Emmys®, placing first in the Ictus International Music Competition, or partnering with the Bavarian Philharmonic in Munich, Germany — but, we have! While times and the trappings of the concert experience have changed, some things have remained the same — most importantly the music. We have never lost focus on providing our community’s musicians a quality place to showcase their talents and an outstanding live musical performance for people like you! We are excited that you are part of our 70th Season. Enjoy! Sincerely,
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Our 70th season packs adventure into every note. From fall festivals & Christmas magic to four-leaf clovers & fútbol matches, we’ll take you on a journey around the globe through traditional and contemporary symphonic works.
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ON THE MAIN STAGE SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
MARCH 2, 2018
OKTOBERFEST
SMILIN’ ISLES
Lawrence Golan, conductor Katherine Thayer, violin; Hideki Machida, oboe Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Emily Morris, soprano; Jennifer DeDominici, mezzosoprano; Kevin Gwinn, tenor; Nicholas Navarre, bass
Lawrence Golan, conductor
BACH Concerto for Violin & Oboe in C Minor SCHUBERT Magnificat
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” DAVEY The Brendan Voyage
APRIL 14, 2018
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PRESENTED BY MARKETO
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
José Luis Castillo, guest conductor
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
REVUELTAS Redes
O BEAUTIFUL
PRESENTED BY DAVID SHERMAN CREATIVE
Lawrence Golan, conductor Cherry Creek Theatre, actors COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man GERSHWIN, ARR. BENNETT Porgy and Bess; A Symphonic Picture BOYER Ellis Island; The Dream of America
DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2017
HOLIDAY CHEER! PRESENTED BY TRACE3
Lawrence Golan, conductor Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Young Voices of Colorado; Jena Dickey, director HOLIDAY FAVORITES!
Full repertoire available at denverphilharmonic.org
MONCAYO Huapango COPLAND El Salón México FALLA Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 1 VILLA-LOBOS, ARR. KRANCE “Ária” from
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 PIAZZOLLA, ARR. MARTURET Oblivion GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia
MAY 24, 2018
RUSS-KEYS Lawrence Golan, conductor Fei-Fei Dong, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5
Antonia Brico Stage Central Presbyterian Church 1660 Sherman Street, Denver
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES NOVEMBER 8, 2017; JANUARY 12, MARCH 9 & 10, MAY 4, 2018
DPO WITH A TWIST PRESENTED BY LIGATURE CREATIVE
Katherine Thayer & William Combs, artistic advisors For a third season, we’re breakin’ out of the concert hall into Denver’s bustling downtown nightlife. Our chamber music series DPO With a Twist brings you small ensembles over dinner and drinks in a nightclub setting. More info at denverphilharmonic.org.
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HOLIDAY CHEER! P R E SE N TE D BY T RA C E3
Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church · Denver, Colorado · 7:30 pm & 2:30 pm
Lawrence Golan, conductor Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Young Voices of Colorado; Jena Dickey, director Arr. James Stephenson
Holiday Overture
Robert Wendel & Vince Trani
Christmas Through Children’s Eyes Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers
John Williams “ Somewhere in My Memory” from Home Alone
Featuring Young Voices of Colorado
Arr. Robert Wendel
Little Bolero Boy
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky “March” from The Nutcracker Kurt Bestor Arr. Andrea S. Klouse
Prayer of the Children Colorado Repertory Singers
Arr. Robert Shaw The Many Moods of Christmas, & Robert Russell Bennett Suite No. 2 O Sanctissima Joy to the World Away in a Manger Fum Fum Fum 6
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March of the Kings Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers
∙ 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION ∙ Arr. Bill Holcombe
Festive Sounds of Hanukah
Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers
George Frideric Handel “Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah
Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers
Leroy Anderson
Sleigh Ride
Steven Amundson
Angels’ Dance
Arr. Paul Carey; lyrics by What Child Is This? William Chatterton Dix Young Voices of Colorado
with Rebecca Mortizky, harp
Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola Arr. Jena Dickey
That’s Christmas To Me
Tracey R. Rush
Angels in the Snow
Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers and
Arr. James Stephenson
A Holly Jolly Sing-Along!
Featuring Colorado Repertory Singers and
Sing along with us! Lyrics begin on page 38.
Young Voices of Colorado with Rita Piskunova, soloist
Young Voices of Colorado
Young Voices of Colorado
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LAWRENCE GOLAN MUSIC DIRECTOR Conductor Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally. In addition to his position as music director of the Denver Philharmonic, he is also music director of the York Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra in Washington state, and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Opera Theatre at the University of Denver. Lawrence’s current appointments came on the heels of a successful four-year term as resident conductor of The Phoenix Symphony. A staunch supporter of music education, Golan is a tenured full professor at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music where he leads one of the most distinguished and highly sought after graduate conducting programs in the United States. Lawrence has garnered considerable international recognition for his work as a conductor. He has won 10 ASCAP Awards, five Global Music Awards, three American Prize awards, three Downbeat Magazine Awards, and two Prestige Music Awards. He was named the Grand Prize Winner of The American Prize for Orchestral Programming. During his time in Denver, Lawrence has won nine Outstanding Merit Awards, eight ASCAP awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, three Downbeat Magazine Awards for “Best College Symphony Orchestra,” and an award from The American Prize in Orchestral Performance—Collegiate Division. Lawrence continues to guest conduct professional orchestras, opera, and ballet companies in the U.S. and around the world. Having conducted in 26 states and 17 countries, recent engagements include performances in the Czech Republic, Italy, Georgia, Korea, Taiwan, and a 14-city tour of China.
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Known for his inspired performances, imaginative programming, passion for developing new audiences, and excellent public speaking skills, he is also recognized for his expertise in the complete spectrum of musical styles and periods. He has worked with artists ranging from Leonard Bernstein, Marilyn Horne, Daniel Barenboim and Joshua Bell to Frank Sinatra, Kenny G and ShaNaNa. Highlights of Lawrence’s 2017–18 season include debuts with the Bavarian Philharmonic in Munich, Germany; the Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo in Italy, and the Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Chamber Orchestra) in Mexico City. Additionally, his latest recording will be released by Albany Records: the world premiere of Ode to Nature by Jiaojiao Zhou: A 3D Dance Oratorio based on the Chinese concept of the five forces of nature, with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra. A native of Chicago, Lawrence holds degrees in both conducting and violin performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music (BM and MM) and the New England Conservatory of Music (DMA). In addition, he studied at all of the major conducting festivals including Aspen and Tanglewood, where in 1999 he was awarded the Leonard Bernstein Conducting Fellowship. Following in the footsteps of his father Joseph Golan, longtime principal second violinist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lawrence is also an accomplished violinist serving as concertmaster of the Portland Symphony Orchestra for 11 years. Lawrence and his wife Cecilia have been married since 2003. They have two wonderful children: Giovanna and Joseph. More at LawrenceGolan.com. 9
HISHAM BRAVO GROOVER ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
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Hisham is in his second season as associate conductor of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves as assistant conductor of the Lamont Symphony Orchestra while pursuing an artist diploma at the Lamont School of Music studying under the tutelage of Dr. Lawrence Golan.
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he conducted various university ensembles, including the UI Chamber Orchestra, All-University String Orchestra, Opera Scenes, and the Center for New Music. Other previous professional engagements include Adjunct Instructor of Music at Ripon College, Wisconsin, where he served as the conductor of the Ripon College Orchestra. Besides conducting, Hisham’s violin studies have also taken him to the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University as well as the New Zealand School of Music. He received his Bachelor Degree in Violin Performance from Loyola University in New Orleans. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Violin Pedagogy from Western Kentucky University where he studied with Dr. Ching-Yi Lin. As associate conductor for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, Hisham is proud to serve during its 70th season.
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TWEET YOUR HEART OUT During the concert, we live-tweet photos, facts and tidbits about the music you’re listening to. Follow along, share and interact with us and other concert-goers on Twitter. A FEW RULES… • PHONES ON — SOUND OFF! We know
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MARCH 2, 2018
SMILIN’ ISLES GET LUCKY Sail away to Bonnie Scotland and the Emerald Isle on March 2 with Smilin’ Isles. Felix Mendelssohn draws from traditional folk music to paint stormy, untamed landscapes dotted with overgrown castle ruins in his “Scottish” Symphony. Colorado uilleann piper Dirk Mewes joins us for The Brendan Voyage by living Irish composer Shaun Davey. This groundbreaking symphony takes you across the high seas tracing the incredible journey of St. Brendan’s epic 6th-century voyage across the Atlantic in a leather boat. If you’re asking what the fugue are uilleann pipes?, they’re basically the rare Irish version of bagpipes. Lawrence Golan, conductor Dirk Mewes, uilleann pipes
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! DENVERPHILHARMONIC.ORG Smilin’ Isles Friday, March 2, 7:30pm Antonia Brico Stage Central Presbyterian Church
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KYLE FLEMING DIRECTOR, COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS Kyle has served throughout the DenverBoulder area for 20 years as a conductor, music educator and singer. He has led choral ensembles at every level, including high school and middle school, and currently directs choirs at the University of Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver and Regis University, in addition to serving as the artistic director for the Colorado Repertory Singers. Kyle is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of choral music and lifelong singing and is frequently working behind the scenes to build bridges between institutions, ensembles and organizations that work to advance the arts and music education within our local communities. Kyle has also spent over two decades serving as a worship pastor and music director in the local church and is currently the associate director of worship arts at Broomfield United Methodist Church. Kyle holds degrees in Choral Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder (MM and DMA) as well as vocal performance from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota (BA). His teachers include Gregory Gentry, Larry Kaptein, Joan Catoni Conlon, and Gary Lewis. Kyle is active as a clinician and adjudicator and is currently the College and University Repertoire & Standards chair for the Colorado chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA). He and his wife, Amy, live in Golden with their two kids Caleb and Addie.
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JENA DICKEY DIRECTOR, YOUNG VOICES OF COLORADO Jena Dickey, founder and artistic director of Young Voices of Colorado, has always had a burning desire to inspire people with vocal music. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Texas (Austin) and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado (Boulder). Postgraduate studies include the Choral Music Experience (Doreen Rao), the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary, Toronto Children’s Chorus Symposia (Jean Ashworth Bartle), Creating Artistry (Henry Leck) and other specialized courses. Jena has prepared children’s choruses and soloists for many of the leading choral and instrumental conductors in the state, led honor choirs in various locations, including the Shenzhen Bay Music Festival in China and conducted Young Voices on tour in 10 foreign countries. She has served the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a member of the National Children’s Choir Committee and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) as chair for Children’s Choirs at both the state and regional levels. In 2012 she chaired ACDA’s national Children’s Choir Conductors’ Retreat. Jena’s moments of greatest joy are found in the highs of rehearsals and performances of the Young Voices choirs and Sing A Mile High International Children’s Choral Festival.
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Binge-watch all 10 episodes of our Emmy Award-winning webseries “Playing Out” at www.playingoutwith.us See pianist Fei-Fei Dong play Gershwin on
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and explore downtown, Sydney Harper carol at The Brown Palace, pianist Steven Lin flip records at Wax Trax II, conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman FaceTime with composer Johan de Meij, DPO’s own Ryan Spencer trumpeting over Highlands Bridge, climb inside Central Presbyterian’s
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Lawrence Golan
Yiran Li, principal Niccolo Werner Casewit Valerie Clausen Christina Colalancia Erica Secor Terri Gonzales Miki Heine Annie Laury Callista Medland Wendy Montenegro* Tenley Mueller Alyssa Oland Roger Powell Anne Silvas
Katie Burns, principal Naftari Burns Sarah Frederick Tara Gedvilas Kyle Laney Mike Marecak Shirley Marecak Monica Sรกles Council Amanda Thall Rachel Yanovitch
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Hisham Bravo Groover
FIRST VIOLIN Katherine Thayer, concertmaster Anna Katherine BarnettHart, associate concertmaster Patsy Aronstein Melissa Barru Carrie Beeder Rachel Bradford Barbara Casanova Matthew Grove Melissa Herzog Thomas Jatko Lubia Montenegro Kristine Pordesimo Emmy Reid Beth Letendre Vanessa Vari Elizabeth Wall
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VIOLA Nicole Langford, principal Naomi Croghan Victoria DiMarzio Lori Hanson Samantha Lichtin Ben Luey Beth Remming
DOUBLE BASS Colton Kelly, principal Zachary Antonio Lucy Bauer Megan Gore Brazell Josh Filley Taryn Galow
FLUTE Aaron Wille, principal Catherine Ricca Lanzano Whitney Kelley
PICCOLO Whitney Kelley
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OBOE
CONTRABASSOON
TIMPANI
Kimberly Brody, principal Loren Meaux, assistant principal
Adam Lusk
Steve Bulota, principal
HORN
PERCUSSION
Zach Maupin, principal Jeanine Branting Kelli Hirsch Kim George
Ross Coons, principal Colin Constance Ani Gyulamiryan
TRUMPET
Becky Moritzky, principal
ENGLISH HORN Loren Meaux
CLARINET Kwami Barnett, principal Claude Wilbur Jessica Clark
E-FLAT CLARINET
Ryan Spencer, principal Ariel Van Dam Colton Crandell
Jessica Clark
TROMBONE
BASS CLARINET
William Combs, principal Wallace Orr
HARP PIANO & CELESTE Ani Gyulamiryan, principal
Claude Wilbur
BASSOON Ken Greenwald, principal Stephen McCarty Adam Lusk
BASS TROMBONE Daniel Morris
TUBA Darren DeLaup, principal
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COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Kyle Fleming
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kevin Gwinn
COLLABORATIVE PIANIST Tad Koriath
SOPRANO Becky Bright-Samarzia Joanna Clifton Natalia Coen Kristi Horvath Sheri Isele Jackie Ives Christina Kim Grace Kim Suzanne Lyon Amy Marcussen Joanna Michalak Lucy Pavlovic Suzanne Peters
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TENOR Ria Barrows Tim Flora Doug Hoffacker Linda Michalak Tom Pringle Dean Radueg Peter Rock Steve Soller Dan Winn
BASS Jim Boschert Kort Hedges Ken Keifer Chris Kim Greg Kritner Andy Meyer Richard O’Gara Jason Pavlovic Jon Schuessler Robert Tate
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YOUNG VOICES OF COLORADO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Jena Dickey
PROGRAM DIRECTOR Chrys Harris
CONCERT CHOIR Olivia Arndt Chakisae Barsch Paige Bottom Brianna Brennan Margaret Christensen Annie Gao Alisha Gupta Jake Helsing Julia Higgs Lorin Hoague Sophia Katz
Lily Legleiter Emily Loetterle Change Morris Isabel Nieves Carla Numanoglu Léela Perez-Cobo Peyton Ray Lydia Reece Hannah Resley Sofia Velychko Weston River Williams Morgan Willock Arum Wilson Nikolai Ziska Alex Zserdin
SIGNATURE CHOIR Shannon Baker Bethany Barrett Gaelen Baty
Hannah Baty Kate Bush Abby Carter Ella Chandler Myleigh Donohoe Annica Edstrom Rebecca Gaglione Abigail Hollmann Kodi Holt Paige Lacey Aexlyn McLean Mahri McLean Emily McNicholas Fiona McNicholas Margarita Piskunova Cassandra Smyth Jerrica Styles Aileen Weston Annalise Whitaker Solana Williams Whitney Winslow
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OUR TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jon Olafson VICE-PRESIDENT Sarah Hogan SECRETARY Matt Meier TREASURER Kate Lange Amy Anderson Tamara Arredondo Rich Casson Pauline Dallenbach, Honorary Member Dr. Robert Dallenbach Maureen Keil, Honorary Member Linda Lebsack Tenley Oldak Dennis Stevens
DENVER PHILHARMONIC FOUNDATION BOARD Keith Fisher Allison Lausten Roger Powell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Valerie Clausen
PERSONNEL MANAGER Annie Laury
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Amy Anderson
STAGE Taryn Galow, co-manager Loren Meaux, co-manager Michael Meaux Patricia Meaux
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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN PRODUCTION TEAM Bryce Clark Wil Smith
MUSIC LIBRARIAN Callista Medland Alyssa Oland, assistant
CONCERT PROGRAM Ligature Creative, design Walker Burns, editing Taryn Galow, Braille translation María Angélica Lasso, Spanish translation Callista Medland, editing Betsy Schwarm, program notes Ed Smith, editing
AUDIO TECH Joel Dallenbach Jack Pelon
MARKETING Matt Meier, chair Dr. Robert Dallenbach Stephanie Gillman, photographer Ali McNally Katrina Niemisto Jeff Paul David Sherman
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FUNDRAISING Sarah Hogan, chair Terry Collings Ani Gyulamiryan Kelli Hirsch Barb Moritzky Jon Olafson
DPO WITH A TWIST William Combs Katherine Thayer
MUSICIANS COMMITTEE Loren Meaux, chair Rachel Bradford Niccolo Casewit Callista Medland Daniel Morris Catherine Ricca Lanzano
DATA WRANGLER Henry Ammons
BOX OFFICE Matt Hogan Sarah Hogan María Angélica Lasso, habla español Kate Lange Ali McNally Jon Olafson Mary Wills
FRONT OF HOUSE Tamara Arredondo Stacie Carter
Gil Clausen Joey de la Cruz Marilyn Eaton Alixandra Feeley Eleanor Glover Ani Gyulamiryan Nileen Hart Stan Jewell Marty Jewell Linda Lebsack Brian McGuire Karen McGuire Carolyn Medland Gary Medland Joan Montezon Hugh Pitcher Sheila Traister Greg Wills
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DECEMBER 15 & 16 • HOLIDAY CHEER! by BETSY SCHWARM and other contributors
Holidays mean many things to many people, and no single program can honor all traditions. Rather than attempting to be a bit of everything, we recognize the role that music plays in any celebration. What would a birthday party be without some singing? What would the December holidays be without a lot of singing — and some orchestra music, too? It all adds up to holiday cheer, and we hope you’ll join in some of the singing tonight — and all of the listening! HOLIDAY OVERTURE
JAMES STEPHENSON (B. 1969)
Dreidel song. O Tannenbaum brings solo spotlights from numerous sections of the
Holiday Overture by Chicago-based
orchestra, and Away in the Manger gives
composer James Stephenson is decidedly
specific attention to the oboe. Jingle Bells
not a Christmas overture, as it includes
has a jazzy flavor, and a celebratory version
two Hanukkah songs along with carols.
of Good King Wenceslas brings the over-
After a festive prelude, Stephenson offers
ture to a close — almost. Keep your ears
a spirited Deck the Halls, followed by Oy
tuned for a touch of The First Noël.
Chanukah, complete with klezmer touches for clarinet, then the eager energy of the
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CHRISTMAS THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES
was released in November 1990 earning Home Alone a number one spot for a
ROBERT WENDEL (B. 1951) & VINCE TRANI
Alone still tops the charts as a perennial
Composer Robert Wendel appears twice
holiday favorite. The familiar theme song
full 12 weeks. Nearly 30 years later, Home
in close order on our program: his original
written by iconic film composer John
chorus/orchestra piece Christmas Through
Williams was nominated for both Grammy
Children’s Eyes, and his arrangement Little
and Academy Awards. — Matt Meier
Bolero Boy. Christmas Through Children’s Duration: 3.5 minutes
Eyes sets a waltz-time setting of a text by Vince Trani. The chorus reflects upon the simple joys of a child’s holiday, while the orchestra provides flow and sparkle — the sparkle especially from the bell-like sounds of various percussion instruments.
LITTLE BOLERO BOY
ARR. ROBERT WENDEL (B. 1951) Like Christmas Through Children’s Eyes, percussion also has a prominent place in Little Bolero Boy. The last movement of
Duration: 4 minutes
Wendel’s Classical Christmas Suite, Little
“SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY” FROM HOME ALONE JOHN WILLIAMS (B. 1932)
KEVIN!!!!!! The Christmastime hit
Bolero Boy combines the familiar carol of the drummer boy by the manger with the determined snare drum rhythm from Maurice Ravel’s Bolero. It has been called a concerto for snare drum.
charmed movie-going audiences when it Duration: 4 minutes
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SUNDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC 7:00 – 10:00 PM KPOF — 910 AM
Tune in to radio station KPOF (AM 910) from 7 – 10 pm on Wednesday, January 17 for an encore of this Denver Philharmonic performance! Our Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the vital contributions made by the Pillar of Fire Ministries / KPOF 910 AM to our orchestra and Denver’s classical music community. For more than 50 years, the Pillar of Fire Church generously accommodated our orchestra rehearsals and many performances. Since 1963, Dr. Robert B. Dallenbach, and more recently his son, Joel Dallenbach, have meticulously recorded and broadcast all of the orchestra’s concerts.
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“MARCH” FROM THE NUTCRACKER
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893)
Tchaikovsky ever wrote. — Jeff Counts, Utah Symphony Duration: 2.5 minutes
The Nutcracker was based on the Alexandre Dumas translation of a Hoffmann tale, in which a little girl comes to the aid of her Christmas gift (a magical nutcracker in the costume of a soldier) in his battle with an army of mice. Her assistance is rewarded when her toy transforms into a prince and takes her into his kingdom of sweets and other colorful delights. The subjects of the kingdom each dance for their guest in a series of amazing set pieces that comprise some of the most gorgeously evocative music
PRAYER OF THE CHILDREN KURT BESTOR (B. 1958)
Over the years, I’ve written many songs with melodies more memorable, lyrics more poetic, and harmonies richer. But none of my compositions has had the kind of reach and emotional effect of Prayer of the Children. Ironically, I never intended to publish the song at all. I wrote it out of frustration over the horrendous civil war and ethnic cleansing taking place in the former country of Yugoslavia.
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Having lived in this now war-torn country
disowned Serbian son-in-law, and so it went.
back in the late 1970s, I grew to love
Meanwhile, all I could do was stay glued to
the people with whom I lived. It didn’t
the TV back in the U.S. and sink deeper in a
matter to me their ethnic origin — Serbian,
sense of hopelessness.
Croatian, Bosnian — they were all just happy fun people to me, and I counted as friends people from each region. Of course, I was always aware of the bigotry and ethnic differences that bubbled just below the surface, but I always hoped that the peace this rich country enjoyed would continue indefinitely. Obviously that didn’t happen and the inevitable did — civil war.
Finally, one night I began channeling these deep feelings into a wordless melody. Then little by little I added words… Can you hear…? Can you feel…? I started with these feelings — sensations that the children struggling to live in this difficult time might be feeling. Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian children all felt the same feelings of confusion and sadness and it was for them
Suddenly my friends were pitted against
that I was writing this song. — Kurt Bestor,
each other. Serbian brother wouldn’t talk
composer
to Croatian sister-in-law. Bosnian mother
Duration: 4.5 minutes
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THE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMAS, SUITE NO. 2
ARR. ROBERT SHAW (1916–1999) & ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT (1894–1981) In 1963, conductor Robert Shaw, the chorus that bore his name, and the RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra released what all these many years later is still one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time,
The Many Moods of Christmas. For many people, that recording — ideally in its original vinyl form — is the soundtrack of the holidays. The arrangements are the work of American composer/arranger Robert Russell Bennett — not to be confused with his English born contemporary and colleague Richard Rodney Bennett. Of the four Christmas suites by the American Bennett, we offer selections from the second, beginning with the prayerful O Sanctissima. Joy to the World is bold in character, Away in the Manger peaceful, with a central role for English horn. Our suite concludes with
Kings (one may know it as Il est né – He is born) and the dance-like Fum-Fum-Fum. Duration: 11 minutes
FESTIVE SOUNDS OF HANUKAH
ARR. BILL HOLCOMBE (1924–2010) Bill Holcombe was a piccolo player. How often do you get to read that in program notes? Most composers begin their careers as performing musicians until they can “make it big” as a composer; but Holcombe led a double life in New York City. He composed and arranged by day and performed each night in Broadway musicals, and he even toured with the Tommy Dorsey Band! His Festive Sounds of Hanukah is an animated collection, including snippets from Rock of Ages, Who Can Retell, Hanukah Hanukah, My Dreidel, S’Vivon, and Hanukah oh Hanukah. — Leigh Townsend Duration: 6 minutes
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“HALLELUJAH CHORUS” FROM THE MESSIAH
arrangements: for string orchestra, full orchestra, symphonic band, and any of
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685–1759)
Anderson well understood the practicality
George Frideric Handel was one of those
of making his music available to diverse
lucky composers who was famous in his
ensembles. This bright and festive score
own lifetime. Although born in Germany
includes sleigh bells and wood blocks to
and trained in Italy, he is most famously
reinforce the mood. Each time the central
those with or without additional chorus.
known as an English composer. The
melody recurs, it’s a bit bigger and more
Messiah is a sacred oratorio, a kind of
exuberant, until by the last time through
religious opera. Unsurprisingly, the text is
it has gained a measure of syncopation
biblical, a mix of Old and New Testament.
and bluesy color, signaling that this wintry
The “Hallelujah Chorus” is the final
journey is an exciting occasion. On the
selection from part two of the work. Since
final page, a four-note pattern repeats,
you may already be familiar with this,
rising in energy, until Anderson wraps up
try listening for something new tonight.
the scene with the whinnying of a horse,
Listen to how Handel accentuates the
thanks to the solo trumpet. No manger,
word “hallelujah” in three different ways,
no angel, no shepherds: but all in all, a
emphasizing a different syllable at each
delightfully festive scene for the season.
restatement. A trinity of praise, if you will, from a very clever composer. — Leigh
Duration: 3 minutes
Townsend Duration: 4 minutes
ANGELS’ DANCE
STEPHEN AMUNDSON (B. 1955)
SLEIGH RIDE
How would angels dance? In a spirited manner or in more reverent mood?
LEROY ANDERSON (1908–1975)
Amundson thinks it’s a bit of both. His
The widely beloved Sleigh Ride by
Angels’ Dance opens and closes playfully,
Leroy Anderson exists in multiple
with particular attention given to piccolo,
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tambourine, and pitched percussion. By
this now beloved noel in 1865 during a
contrast, the central pages are as gentle as
time of spiritual renewal recovering from
starlight, with the brilliantly voiced piccolo
illness. It was later set to the tune of the
yielding to mellow flute; after that gentle in-
English folk song “Greensleeves.”
terlude, the lively opening material returns in closure. By the way, note the punctuation of the title: Amundsen specifies that it is
— Callista Medland Duration: 3 minutes
angels plural, so let your imagination conjure up visions of a number of them.
THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME SCOTT HOYING (B. 1991) & KEVIN OLUSOLA (B. 1988); ARR. JENA DICKEY
Duration: 5
WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
ARR. PAUL CAREY; LYRICS BY WILLIAM CHATTERTON DIX (1837–1898) William Chatterton Dix wrote the lyrics to
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the auditions! “That’s Christmas to Me” was featured on the YouTube sensations’
A HOLLY JOLLY SING-ALONG!
second Christmas album of the same name,
ARR. JAMES STEPHENSON (B. 1969)
released in 2014. — Matt Meier
The concert closes with a return to music
Duration: 3:30
of James Stephenson. Here, the chorus joins the orchestra. A Holly Jolly Sing-Along offers plenty of songs you likely know well,
ANGELS IN THE SNOW TRACEY RUSH (B. 1955)
Angels in the Snow deals not with dancing angels, but with those snow pictures made by falling backward into a snow-covered yard and waving your arms and legs. The
most of them Christmas related, though having more to do with winter itself. Let’s hear you sing along! Duration: 7 minutes
DECK THE HALL
Iowa-based composer says she had in
Deck the Hall with boughs of holly,
mind a blizzard in December 1990 when
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la,
the family’s newspaper boy decided to
'Tis the season to be jolly
adorn their yard with a snow angel, and
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la,
Rush’s father chose to follow suit. The
Don we now our gay apparel,
piece is a memorial to her father. It’s
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la,
scored for orchestra with children’s chorus,
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol,
the singers telling us that it is “time for
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
Christmas cheer.” Often, this leads Rush to bright brass and jingle bells, though one
See the blazing Yule before us,
also finds broader, almost prayerful moods,
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la,
perhaps reflecting on her father.
Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la,
Duration: 4 minutes
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Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la,
Oh, what fun it is to ride
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure,
in a one horse open sleigh!
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way!
JINGLE BELLS
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh!
Dashing through the snow, In a one horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go,
JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
Laughing all the way.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,
Bells on bob tail ring,
Lean your ear this way;
Making spirits bright,
Don't you tell a single soul,
What fun it is to laugh and
What I'm going to say.
sing a sleighing song tonight!
Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now you dear old man,
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Whisper what you'll bring to me;
Jingle all the way!
Tell me if you can.
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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Frosty the Snowman
RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Was a jolly happy soul,
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
With a corncob pipe and a button
had a very shiny nose.
nose And two eyes made out of coal.
And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.
Frosty the Snowman Is a fairytale they say.
All of the other reindeer
He was made of snow,
used to laugh and call him names.
but the children know
They never let poor Rudolph
How he came to life one day.
join in any reindeer games.
There must have been some magic in
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head
Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright,
He began to dance around. Oh,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Frosty the Snowman
Then all the reindeer loved him
had to hurry on his way, but he waved goodbye saying don’t you cry,
as they shouted out with glee, “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!”
I'll be back again some day Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety
JOY TO THE WORLD!
thump thump, look at Frosty go.
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Thumpety thump, thump Thumpety
Let earth receive her King;
thump thump, over the hills of snow.
Let every heart
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And heav’n and nature sing.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
And heav’n and nature sing.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
And heaven and heaven and nature sing.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
Joy to the Earth! the Saviour reigns;
and a Happy New Year.
prepare Him room,
We wish you a Merry Christmas Let men their songs employ. While fields and floods,
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
rocks, hills, and plains,
Good tidings for Christmas
Repeat the sounding joy,
and a Happy New Year.
Repeat the sounding joy,
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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CONCERT ETIQUETT If you are attending your first (or 300th) classical music concert, below are some frequently asked questions to help make your experience more enjoyable. BE COMFORTABLE
APPLAUSE 101
There’s no dress code. From jeans to
In earlier times, audiences would routinely
suits, you’ll see it all! Wear what you’d
applaud between movements to show
like — you’ll fit in. We love you just the
their joy for the music they just heard.
way you are.
Then around the mid-19th century, it became tradition to wait until the end of
COUGHING Ahem… Try to ‘bury’ your cough in a loud
the piece to clap, with the audience sitting silent between movements.
passage of music. If you can’t, or you
At the DPO, we welcome both traditions.
begin to cough a lot, don’t worry — it’s
If you prefer to wait for the end of a piece
perfectly acceptable and appropriate to
to clap, please do. Some movements are
quietly exit the concert hall. Remember to
fiery and end in such a flare that you may
unwrap cough drops before the concert so
feel compelled to clap — go for it! After
you don’t create crackling noises.
a quiet movement, you may want to enjoy the feeling of transfixion and wait; there’s no need to applaud if you’re not feelin’ it. Regardless, we want you to feel comfortable and focus on the performance, not confusing applause rules!
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E SIT TIGHT
SOCIAL MEDIA
The rumors are true — we’re pretty
Feel free to tweet along with us
informal. But we do ask that you sit tight
@denverphilorch, post to Facebook or
and quiet during the performance and
take photos without flash. Upload your
only get up between pieces or during in-
pics and comments online — and be sure
termission as to not distract the musicians
to tag us! We’re on Facebook, Twitter and
or concert-goers around you. Child feelin’
Instagram @denverphilorch #dpotweets
fidgety or chatty? Feel free to step into the lobby for a bit.
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT
HAVE FUN! Rules, rules, rules — we know, it can be overwhelming. The most important rule of
You’re welcome to bring a water bottle
all is to have fun and enjoy yourself. And
into the hall, but remember “Trail Rules”
then tell all your friends and come back
— pack it in, pack it out. (This goes for
again and again!
trash too!)
ELECTRONICS Please turn the sound off on your cell phones, pagers, and any other noisemaking device, including vibrate mode.
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Holiday Cheer!, December 2016 Photo by Stephanie Gillman
SAVE THIS SEAT
I’M ENJOYING MORE THAN MUSIC!
DYAO PRELUDE
We host activities before, during and after each concert. More Than Music events are free to attend for all ticket holders. Here’s what we have lined up for Holiday Cheer!
WINE & CRAFT BEER
Get in the holiday spirit with a prelude by the talented young musicians at the Denver Young Artists Orchestra.
Say hello! Join us in the lobby after the concert for refreshments, meet the musicians and have fun!
RECEPTION
Get your hands on some cookies and homemade holiday treats! Diets don’t start ’til January.
BAKE SALE
Clink a glass of wine or local craft beer from Ursula Brewery! ’Tis the season!
OMG! SANTA!
Everyone’s favorite jolly elf is here for a special photo op appearance! Make snowflakes and learn how the pros play “Jingle Bells!” Made possible by Marketo.
COFFEE CORNER & HOT COCOA BAR
Purple Door Coffee is brewing complimentary java for you to enjoy, or warm up with hot chocolate and marshmallow bar.