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JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY O R C H E ST R A Fabio Mechetti, Music Director and Principal Conductor

Florida Blue MASTERWORKS Series • Fidelity National Financial POPS Series • Mayo Clinic COFFEE Series EverBank FAMILY Series • FUSION Series • Publix Super Markets Charities JSYO Series • Symphony Specials

Haskell Endowed Chair

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE

OCT. 13, 2012

SEP. 28 & 29, 2012

ITZHAK PERLMAN HOLIDAY POPS

JAN. 6, 2013

DEC. 7, 8 & 9, 2012

CHRIS BOTTI MAY 4, 2013

NEIL SEDAKA APR. 13, 2013

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What’s Inside 3 Welcome 4 The 2012-2013 Season 15 Plan Your Visit 16 Group and Bus Packages 17 General Information 18 Sponsors 19 Season Schedule by Series Tickets: 904.354.5547 Website: www.JaxSymphony.org All concerts are in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted.

All programs, dates, artists and ticket prices are subject to change.

Jacksonville Symphony Association 300 Water Street, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Administration: 904.354.5479 Contributions: 904.354.1473 Fax: 904.354.9238 Š 2012 Jacksonville Symphony Association

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Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to a season of unparalleled musical experiences with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Jacksonville can be nothing but proud of this orchestra, with Fabio Mechetti’s leadership and the musicians’ pure artistry. At the center of this rich and fulfilling experience are our patrons, and we are glad you are a part of it!

All of us who love music - and love what the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra means to the quality of life in Jacksonville - thank you for your continued support.

Stacy Ridenour Executive Director

MISSION To create experiences that enrich the human spirit and inspire a lifelong love of music.

VISION The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant organization recognized regionally and nationally for artistic excellence and innovative programs in education, audience engagement and community collaboration.

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The 2012-2013 Season THE MUSIC AND YOU Words On Music – One hour before every Masterworks concert.

Talkback – Following every Saturday Masterworks concert.

Mingle With Musicians – Following every Fusion concert.

Symphony 101 – Lunch & Lecture: Nov. 7, 2012 • Jan. 23, 2013 • Apr. 17, 2013 Look & Listen Online – Program notes, audio clips and videos.

P – Available for Passport Series Redemption.

SEPTEMBER 2012 Florida Blue Masterworks Series

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE P Fabio Mechetti’s 1999 Inaugural Program

Fri. & Sat., Sep. 28 & 29, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Antonio Meneses, cello* DVOR ÁK Cello Concerto* BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique Sponsored by Haskell v

OCTOBER 2012 Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

VIVA ITALIA P

Fri., Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 5 & 6, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor • Poperazzi, guest artists

Special guest vocalists Poperazzi take you on a tour of sunny Italy. Hear them sing Italian classics, thrilling arias, Neapolitan songs and more. With tributes to Mario Lanza, Pavarotti, Sinatra and Frankie Valli.

Coffee Series concert sponsored by Raymond James & Associates Pops Series concerts sponsored by Regency Centers, together with Hap & Brooke Stein and Russell & Joannie Newton

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fusion Series

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Thu., Oct. 11, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 12, 2012, at 11 a.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Felix Hell, organ

A showcase of the 6,215-pipe Bryan Concert Organ’s magnificent sound, played by the phenomenal Felix Hell, featuring music by Handel, Poulenc and the world premiere of Sobre las Olas (“Over the Waves”) for Organ and Orchestra by Michael Colina, commissioned by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Ross and Jean Krueger.

In Partnership with Riverside Fine Arts Association

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Community THE PLAYERS BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS

CELEBRATE! Fri., Oct. 12, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.

TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse

Join us for cocktails, live and silent auction, dinner and dancing. Back by popular demand, Party on the Moon will have you dancing the night away.

Call 904.354.9136 for information and reservations.

Buy tickets at www.JaxSymphony.org.

Special Event

THE MUSIC OF QUEEN Sat., Oct. 13, 2012, at 8 p.m.

One night only – In the Moran Theater Brent Havens, conductor/arranger

After four decades, Queen still reigns supreme.

The Jacksonville Symphony performs a “Bohemian Rhapsody of chart-smashing Queen anthems. It will rock you!

Community EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE BENEFIT

JENNIFER HOLLIDAY Sun., Oct. 14, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Conductor TBA • Jennifer Holliday, special guest Edward Waters College Concert Choir

The 11th annual EWC Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert features Grammy-winning vocalist Jennifer Holliday.

Florida Blue Masterworks Series

BEETHOVEN & TCHAIKOVSKY P Thu., Oct. 18, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 19 & 20, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Vadim Gluzman, violin* SHENG Fanfare from “China Dreams” BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto* Sponsored by Mayo Clinic

EverBank Family Series

SYMPHONIC SPOOKTACULAR Sun., Oct. 28, 2012, at 3 p.m.

Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m.

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

We’ve got a frighteningly fun Halloween concert filled with thrills and chills! Make sure to bring the kids in their favorite costumes to join the ghouls and goblins of the orchestra. Enjoy pre-concert ghoulish games and the Ann F. Skinner Instrument Zoo in the lobby!

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NOVEMBER 2012 Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER P Fri. & Sat., Nov. 2 & 3, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor • Jim Curry, vocalist

Jim Curry, singing voice of John Denver in an acclaimed network television special, performs “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads” and other unforgettable hits.

Sponsored by Acosta Sales & Marketing Community Education SYMPHONY 101

WHO IS THE CHORUS MASTER? Wed., Nov. 7 2012, at 12:30 p.m.

Meet Donald McCullough, the new director of the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, as he talks about the art of how to make a choir really sing! $15 for box lunch, lecture and open rehearsal.

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Florida Blue Masterworks Series

RAVISHING RACHMANINOFF P Thu., Nov. 8, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 9, 2012, at 11 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 9 & 10, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus* ROUSE Karolju* (Not on Coffee Concert. Opening work TBA.) RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 P u b l i x S u p e r M a r k e t s C h a r i t i e s J SYO S e r i e s

JSYO FALL CONCERT Sun., Nov. 11, 2012, at 5 p.m.

20th Anniversary

Scott C. Gregg, JSYO Music Director and Principal Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair

Special Event

CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS ❉ Fri., Nov. 30, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor • Elena Urioste, violin

Highlights include movements from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, and Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll.

Sponsored by Omni Jacksonville Hotel

❉ Salvation Army Toy Drive at the Symphony – Nov. 30 through Dec. 16.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to any of these performancesand receive a voucher for 2 tickets to a select concert!

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DECEMBER 2012 EverBank Family Series

THE POLAR EXPRESS ❉ Sun., Dec. 2, 2012, at 3 p.m.

Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor • Vocalist TBA University of North Florida Women’s Chorale

Experience the magic of the holidays by taking a ride on Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express. This timeless tale of a boy who still believes makes every child always hope to hear the ringing of Santa’s bells.

As images from the book are projected above the stage, the words of this Caldecott Medal-winner come to life with orchestra, chorus and vocalist. We’ll also ring in the season with a holiday sing-a-long!

Sponsored by Scott-McRae Group Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

HOLIDAY POPS ❉

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Fri., Dec. 7, 2012, at 11a.m. & 8 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 8, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 9, 2012, at 3 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor • Ashley Brown, soprano Jacksonville Symphony Chorus (Not on Coffee Concert.)

Join the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in one of the First Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions. Enjoy holiday favorites sung by guest artist Ashley Brown, who charmed audiences last season in “Broadway to Hollywood.”

Coffee Series concert sponsored by Westminster Woods Friday and Saturday evening concerts sponsored by Stein Mart P u b l i x S u p e r M a r k e t s C h a r i t i e s J SYO S e r i e s

JSYO HOLIDAY CONCERT ❉ Mon., Dec. 10, 2012, at 7 p.m.

20th Anniversary

Scott C. Gregg, JSYO Music Director and Principal Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair Admission is FREE.

Special Event

FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER ❉ Fri., Dec. 14, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 16, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Jim and Jan Moran Theater

James Lowe, conductor

Enter the magical world of childlike imagination at one of Jacksonville’s greatest holiday traditions.

Sponsored by VyStar

P – Available for Passport Series Redemption.

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Special Event

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Fri., Dec. 21, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor • Mary Wilson, soprano Sandra Piques-Eddy, alto • Javier Abreu, tenor Philip Cutlip, baritone • Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

Handel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famous oratorios ever written. Hallelujah!

Special Event

TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR! Mon., Dec. 31, 2012, at 8:30 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Joan Hess & Kirby Ward, song & dance duo

Ring in the New Year with your Jacksonville Symphony, featuring the show-stopping Joan Hess and Kirby Ward. Enjoy light classics, waltzes and hits from Broadway to Vienna. After the concert, the party continues in the lobby overlooking the St. Johns River.

JANUARY 2013 Special Event

ITZHAK PERLMAN Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor Itzhak Perlman, special guest

Itzhak Perlman makes his triumphant return to the First Coast, performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with your Jacksonville Symphony. Mr. Perlman in his last performance played to a capacity audience, so don’t delay. The concert also includes Wagner’s Overture to Tannhäuser and Dvor ´` ák’s Symphony No. 8.

WAGNER Overture to Tannhäuser MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto* DVOR ÁK Symphony No. 8 v

Concert sponsored by Bank of America / Merrill Lynch Guest Artist sponsored by Brooks Rehabilitation Florida Blue Masterworks Series

THE PASSION OF BRAHMS P Thu., Jan. 10, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Jan. 11 & 12, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Lilya Zilberstein, piano* TORKE Bright Blue Music STRAVINSKY Jeu de Cartes BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1* Sponsored by AT&T Advertising Solutions

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Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

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Fri., Jan. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., Jan. 18 & 19, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Rich Ridenour, piano • Brandon Ridenour, trumpet

Back by popular demand, piano pops sensation Rich Ridenour returns – and this time he’s bringing son Brandon, trumpeter with the world-famous Canadian Brass. Featuring Rhapsody in Blue and other favorites.

Pops Series concerts sponsored by Bob and Lynn Alligood Coffee Series concert sponsored by Magdalein & Stratton EverBank Family Series

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY Sun., Jan. 20, 2013, at 3 p.m.

Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Disney lovers young and old will enjoy this concert featuring timeless Disney images animated with music. Direct from The Walt Disney Studio archives, you’ll enjoy music from early classics to recent releases, including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Mulan, Toy Story and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Sponsored by The Main Street America Group Community Education SYMPHONY 101

THE LENINGRAD SYMPHONY Wed., Jan. 23, 2013, at 12:30 p.m.

Join music director Fabio Mechetti and learn about the facts and music behind Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, a great musical masterpiece of the 20th century $15 for box lunch, lecture and open rehearsal.

Florida Blue Masterworks Series

SHOSTAKOVICH TRIUMPHANT P Fri. & Sat., Jan. 25 & 26, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Conrad Tao, piano* PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No.1* SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad” Saturday concert sponsored by BRASS J a c k s o n v i l l e S y m p h o n y Yo u t h O r c h e s t r a

YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTO COMPETITION FINALS Mon., Jan. 28, 2013, at 6 p.m. – Free Admission The top-level JSYO musicians play an inspiring final recital round for the chance to solo with the Jacksonville Symphony at the Major/Minor Concert.

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FEBRUARY 2013 Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

A BENNY GOODMAN TRIBUTE P Fri., Feb. 1, 2013, at 11 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., Feb. 1 & 2, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Steven Reineke, conductor • Dave Bennett, clarinet

New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke and clarinet virtuoso Dave Bennett unite for an unforgettable tribute to the “King of Swing.” Reminisce to faithful arrangements of “Moonglow,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy” and more.

Coffee Series concert sponsored by Raymond James & Associates Pops Series concerts sponsored by The DuBow Family Foundation The Julius N. Frankel Foundation Presents

VERDI’S GRAND OPERA – OTELLO Sat., Feb. 9, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Jim and Jan Moran Theater

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • A. Scott Parry, stage director

After the triumph of Aida, Verdi retired as the most popular and wealthy composer of his day and a national hero. More than 15 years later, bowing to the wishes of his adoring public, he delivered Otello – bringing the exploits of Shakespeare’s legendary Moorish general to the opera stage.

Florida Blue Masterworks Series

HADELICH PLAYS BEETHOVEN P Thu., Feb. 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Feb. 15 & 16, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin* BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto* WAGNER Tristan und Isolde TCHAIKOVKSY Francesca da Rimini

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fusion Series

CLASSICAL FUSION P

Fri., Feb. 22, 2013, at 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Case Scaglione, conductor

It’s a celebration of all things classical, from Mozart’s purity of the art form, to those who have carried it through the centuries in fascinating ways.

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, mvt 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" mvts 4&5 SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8, "Unfinished" PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1, "Classical"

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MAJOR/MINOR CONCERT Sat., Feb. 23, 2013, at 8 p.m.

20th Anniversary

Scott C. Gregg, JSYO Music Director and Principal Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair

This showcase event features the advanced JSYO ensembles playing side-by-side with the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, as well as solo performances by the winners of the JSYO Young Artists Competition.

Special Event

NATURE AND MUSIC Thu., Feb. 28, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor

Nature’s scenery comes alive with music for a breathtaking visual and symphonic event.

COPLAND An Outdoor Overture DEBUSSY/arr. Mouton Clair de lune GROFE Grand Canyon Suite: Sunrise DELIUS On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” BORODIN In the Steppes of Central Asia SMETANA The Moldau In partnership with the North American Nature Photography Association

MARCH 2013 Special Event

Sat., Mar. 2, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Sun., Mar. 3, 2013, at 3 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Players by the Sea present Peter Shaffer’s Tony award-winning play, Amadeus.

Made into an Academy award-winning film of the same name, Amadeus portrays the tortured relationship between the young genius, Mozart, and his mentor-turned-rival, Salieri.

In collaboration with Players by the Sea

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Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN P Fri. & Sat., Mar. 8 & 9, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Jack Everly, conductor

Four of today’s most talented leading men from Broadway, along with one leading lady, join Jack Everly and the Orchestra for “The Great White Way’s” greatest moments including music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Sponsored anonymously in honor of the City Rescue Mission Staff EverBank Family Series

COWBOY JAMBOREE Sun., Mar. 10, 2013, at 3 p.m.

Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m.

Christopher Confessore, conductor Frank Oden, special guest

Mosey on down to Jacoby Symphony Hall for a real live Cowboy Jamboree! Set in Texas prior to the Civil War, thematic cowboy music and poetry humorously depicts life in the “Old West” and follows the story of a restless young man who gives up farming in Tennessee and moves out west to “work in the saddle.”

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series

MAESTRO’S CHOICE Fri., Mar. 15, 2013, at 11 a.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor

Enjoy some of Fabio Mechetti’s all-time favorites, with Beethoven and Mozart for openers, as well as Appalachian Spring and music from Aida and West Side Story.

BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont, Op. 84 MOZART Rondeau from Serenade No. 9 in D major COPLAND Suite from Appalachian Spring VERDI Triumphal March and Ballet from Aida BERNSTEIN, arr. Peress Overture to West Side Story P u b l i x S u p e r M a r k e t s C h a r i t i e s J SYO S e r i e s

FESTIVAL OF STRINGS Sun., Mar. 17, 2013, at 5 p.m.

20th Anniversary

Scott C. Gregg, JSYO Music Director and Principal Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair

Florida Blue Masterworks Series

RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES P Thu., Mar. 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Mar. 22 & 23, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor WAGNER Excerpts from Die Meistersinger, Act III WAGNER/arr. Maazel The “Ring” Without Words

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APRIL 2013 Florida Blue Masterworks Series

GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO P Thu., Apr. 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Apr. 5 & 6, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti, conductor • Arnaldo Cohen, piano* GRIEG Piano Concerto* DUTILLEUX Metaboles RAVEL La Valse Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

NEIL SEDAKA P

Saturday, Apr. 13, 2013, at 8 p.m.

One night only – In the Moran Theater Dick Palombi, conductor • Neil Sedaka, special guest

Neil Sedaka is true rock ‘n roll royalty. His string of smash hits, including “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” and “Oh! Carol” dominated the airwaves in the 1960s and defined a generation.

Sponsored by David and Linda Stein Community Education SYMPHONY 101

HARP X TWO = Wed., Apr. 17, 2013, at 12:30 p.m.

You will be seeing double when JSYM harpist Kayo Ishimaru and her husband, Naples Philharmonic harpist Richard Fleisher, treat us to a special presentation about their instruments. $15 for box lunch, lecture and open rehearsal.

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fusion Series

MUSIC AND POETRY P

Fri., Apr. 19, 2013, at 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Michael Butterman, conductor • Angela Brown, soprano

Featuring poetry of Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, CK Williams and Mallarme and music by Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and Danielpour.

Florida Blue Masterworks Series

DVORAK “NEW WORLD” SYMPHONY P

Thu., Apr. 25, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Apr. 26 & 27, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Gerard Schwarz, conductor • Jon Kimura Parker, piano* ZWILICH Avanti!

BEASER Ground 0 TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1* DVOR ÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” v

Jacksonville Symphony Food Drive for DESC (Downtown Ecumenical Services Council) – Apr. 4-27, 2013.

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MAY 2013 Special Event

CHRIS BOTTI

Sat., May 4, 2013, at 8 p.m.

One night only – In the Moran Theater Conductor TBA • Chris Botti, special guest

One of America’s best-selling jazz artists, trumpeter Chris Botti joins the Jacksonville Symphony with his distinctive style that blends the verve of jazz improvisation with pop and classical music. This incomparable musician has collaborated with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Josh Groban, Paul Simon, Joshua Bell and Andrea Bocelli.

Mayo Clinic Coffee Series Fidelity National Financial Pops Series

JOHN WILLIAMS SPECTACULAR P Fri., May 10, 2013, at 11 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., May 10 & 11, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs blockbuster scores from E.T., Jaws, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more!

Friday evening concert sponsored by Guild Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony Saturday evening concert sponsored by Florida Times-Union Florida Blue Masterworks Series

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Fri. & Sat., May 17 & 18, 2013, at 8 p.m.

Fabio Mechetti & Grant Cooper, co-conductors Barbara Shirvis, soprano (pictured) Stanford Olsen, tenor Timothy LeFebvre, baritone Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Jacksonville Children’s Chorus BRITTEN War Requiem Sponsored by the Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust P u b l i x S u p e r M a r k e t s C h a r i t i e s J SYO S e r i e s

JSYO SPRING CONCERT Sun., May 19, 2013, at 5 p.m.

Scott C. Gregg, JSYO Music Director and 20th Anniversary Principal Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair

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Get Involved There are close to 2,000 music lovers who comprise a network of JSYM Volunteer Organizations. Every volunteer is a unique and valued ambassador for the Jacksonville Symphony.

Find out more at JaxSymphony.org.

ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony) 904.261.0105 BRASS (Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony) BRASSonline.org THE GUILD of the Jacksonville Symphony JaxSymGuild.com | 904.358.1479 Jacksonville Symphony Chorus 904.354.5479, ext. 221 JSYO Parents JaxYouthOrchestra.com | 904.354.5657 Volunteer Ushers hpatterson@jaxsymphony.org

Plan Your Visit Whether you are new to the Jacksonville Symphony or you have been coming for years, we recommend arriving 30 minutes early so you can park easily, get situated in the lobby and find your seat comfortably prior to concert time. Volunteer Ushers are at your service to answer any questions or address concerns.

Our Patron Service representatives are happy to help plan your trip in advance. Call 904.354.5547 for assistance.

Parking The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts is within walking distance of several convenient parking locations.

We recommend One Enterprise Center Garage, the Official Parking Company of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra: 336 W. Bay Street (entrance on Pearl Street).

Single ticket parking can be purchased prior to each concert for $6 online at www.JaxSymphony.org or at Patron Services.

Parking spaces for disabled patrons are located at the east and west ends of the building. For more information, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547.

Subscribers to Masterworks, Fusion, Passport, Family or Pops Series can purchase series parking vouchers (booklet of 10 passes) for the One Enterprise Center Garage (entrance on Pearl Street) for only $25 for the entire season.

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Group and Bus Packages Groups of Ten or More Get a 15% Discount Plan early!

Orchestrate a fabulous group activity with a performance by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, an experience unlike any other in our community. Whether it’s for entertainment or inspiration, we can arrange a complete JSYM event with restaurant packages or private reception area.

Group Packages Don’t like to drive at night? Don’t want to worry about parking? Leave the car close to home, relax and ride with fellow concertgoers. Make your advance reservations for specially packaged evenings from St. Simon’s Island, St. Johns/Mandarin, Palm Coast and The Villages.

For more information about group sales, bus/dinner packages and restaurant discounts, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547.

Bus Transportation from Ponte Vedra and Amelia Island All Thursday Masterworks Nights – Bus from Ponte Vedra Beach at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club All Friday Masterworks Nights – Bus from Amelia Island at Harris Teeter $15 round trip.

For more information, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547 to make your reservation.

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General Information Can’t attend a Concert? If you cannot use or exchange your tickets, please pass them on to friends or donate them back to the Jacksonville Symphony for re-sale. To donate your tickets, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547.

Lost Tickets Lost or misplaced tickets may be reprinted at Patron Services in person or by calling 904.354.5547.

Special Assistance All Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performances are accessible to those with special needs.

Anyone requiring assistance is encouraged to call Patron Services at 904.354.5547 in advance.

Children Children of all ages and their families are encouraged to enjoy our Family Series, Holiday matinees, and Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra concerts. Every child over the age of one year requires a ticket. Evening performances may not be appropriate for infants and children under five.

Ticket Exchanges Tickets may be exchanged through JSYM Patron Services in person or by calling 904.354.5547, Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Your new tickets will be held at Patron Services. Exchanges can be made up to four hours prior to concert start on the day of the performance. Due to limited capacity, exchanges are not permitted for Special Events.

All exchanges are subject to availability, and seat locations cannot be guaranteed.

Sound Check Card For students up to age 25, the Sound Check Card offers student access to every Masterworks, Fusion and Coffee series concert the entire season for one price - $25. For more information, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547. Adults may accompany students with a s pecial $10 admission. (Cash only. Limit 2 accompanying admissions; available 90 minutes prior to concert.)

Student Rush Tickets Student rush tickets are available for $10 to Masterworks, Fusion or Coffee concerts through Jsym Patron Services 90 minutes prior to the concert. Tickets are subject to availability. Students must present a valid student ID at Patron Services to purchase tickets. One ticket per person.

(Cash only.)

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The Jacksonville Symphony is proud to introduce some of our most important music makers.

PRI NCI PAL S PON SORS N A T I O N A L ENDOWMENT F O R T HE A RT S

Special Gift in Honor of

Together with Joannie & Russell Newton and Brooke & Hap Stein

The Julius N. Frankel Foundation

The Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust

Bob & Lynn Alligood

The DuBow Family Foundation Ruth Conley

CONCERT SP ON SORS Acosta • ADP • Yvonne Charvot Barnett BRASS • FIS • The Guild Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony The Main Street America Group • Magdalein & Stratton Omni Jacksonville Hotel • Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Rayonier • Regions • Scott-McRae Group • David and Linda Stein Stein Mart • U.S. Trust • Yvonne and Cecil West • Westminster Woods E DU CATION S PON SORS bestbet • Cummer Family Foundation • Jessie Ball duPont Fund Duval County Public Schools • Enterprise Holdings Foundation Fanny Landwirth Foundation • Florida State College at Jacksonville The Henry & Lucy Gooding Endowment • The PLAYERS Publix Super Markets Charities • Rice Family Foundation • Rowe Family Foundation Shacter Family Foundation • Carl S. Swisher Foundation • TD Charitable Foundation J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver • Wells Fargo Foundation Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts I N-KI ND SPONSOR S

AT&T Advertising Solutions • CSX • Dana’s Limousine & Transportation Fazzini’s Coffee & Tea • The Hartley Press • JAX Chamber • Parsley’s Piano Riverside Liquors • Steinway & Sons • Wilson’s Limited, Inc.

ME DIA SPONSOR S

Clear Channel Outdoor • FOLIO Weekly • The Florida Times-Union WEJZ Lite 96.1 • WJCT Public Broadcasting • WOKV AM 690

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2012-2013 Season by Series FLORIDA BLUE MASTERWORKS SERIES SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE – September 28 & 29, 2012 BEETHOVEN & TCHAIKOVSKY – October 18, 19 & 20, 2012 RAVISHING RACHMANINOFF – November 8, 9 & 10, 2012 THE PASSION OF BRAHMS – January 10, 11 & 12, 2013 SHOSTAKOVICH TRIUMPHANT – January 25 & 26, 2013 HADELICH PLAYS BEETHOVEN – February 14, 15 & 16, 2013 RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES – March 21, 22 & 23, 2013 GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO – April 4, 5 & 6, 2013 DVOR ÁK “NEW WORLD” SYMPHONY – April 25, 26 & 27, 2013 CHORAL SPECTACULAR – May 17 & 18, 2013 v

FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL POPS SERIES VIVA ITALIA – October 5 & 6, 2012 THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER – November 2 & 3, 2012 HOLIDAY POPS – December 7 & 8, 2012 I LOVE A PIANO II – January 18 & 19, 2013 A BENNY GOODMAN TRIBUTE – February 1 & 2, 2013 BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN – March 8 & 9, 2013 NEIL SEDAKA – April 13, 2013 JOHN WILLIAMS SPECTACULAR – May 10 & 11, 2013 MAYO CLINIC COFFEE SERIES VIVA ITALIA – October 5, 2012 ORGAN FANFARE – October 12, 2012 RAVISHING RACHMANINOFF – November 9, 2012 HOLIDAY POPS – December 7, 2012 I LOVE A PIANO II – January 18, 2013 A BENNY GOODMAN TRIBUTE – February 1, 2013 CLASSICAL FUSION – February 22, 2013 MAESTRO’S CHOICE – March 15, 2013 MUSIC AND POETRY – April 19, 2013 JOHN WILLIAMS SPECTACULAR – May 10, 2013 FUSION SERIES ORGAN FANFARE – October 11, 2012 CLASSICAL FUSION – February 22, 2013 MUSIC AND POETRY – April 19, 2013 EVERBANK FAMILY SERIES SYMPHONIC SPOOKTACULAR – October 28, 2012 THE POLAR EXPRESS – December 2, 2012 MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY – January 20, 2013 COWBOY JAMBOREE – March 10, 2013 SPECIAL EVENTS THE MUSIC OF QUEEN – October 13, 2012 CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS – November 30, 2012 HOLIDAY POPS ENCORE – December 9, 2012 FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER – December 14, 15 & 16, 2012 HANDEL’S MESSIAH – December 21, 2012 TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR! – December 31, 2012 ITZHAK PERLMAN – January 6, 2013 OPERA - OTELLO – February 9, 2013 NATURE AND MUSIC – February 28, 2013 AMADEUS – March 2 & 3, 2013 CHRIS BOTTI – May 4, 2013 JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT – November 11, 2012 HOLIDAY CONCERT – December 10, 2012 YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION – January 28, 2013 MAJOR/MINOR – February 23, 2013 FESTIVAL OF STRINGS – March 17, 2013 SPRING CONCERT – May 19, 2013

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