VOLUME XXVI • SPRING 2018
PERFORMANCE THE MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
INSIDE Program Notes Deep Roots A Classical Roots Timeline Leonard Slatkin Reflecting on ten years New Music, New Voices Composer Steven Bryant Meet the Musician Victoria King
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Leading Tones
12 Meet the Musician Victoria King
Roots 16 Deep A Classical Roots Timeline New Music, New Voices
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Steven Bryant
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Welcome......................................................4 Orchestra Roster.........................................5 Behind the Baton.........................................6 Board Leadership........................................8 Governing Members....................................9 Gabrilowitsch Society.............................. 40 Donor Roster............................................. 40 Maximize Your Experience....................... 48 DSO Administrative Staff......................... 50 Upcoming Concerts.................................. 52 On the cover: Amanda Blaikie, flute (Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair) leads a master class for Civic Youth Ensemble flute players Photo by Chris Lee Read Performance anytime, anywhere at dso.org/performance DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 3
WELCOME Dear Friends, This spring at the DSO is a time of celebration, and we welcome all to celebrate with us here at Orchestra Hall, out in the neighborhoods, and online through our free, live webcasts! In March, on the heels of our fantastique French Festival, we honor pioneering tenor George Shirley and visionary academic Clockwise from left: Margie Dunn, Chairman Mark Davidoff, Cindy McTee, Music Director Leonard leader Earl Lewis—both dedicated and Slatkin, President and CEO Anne Parsons, Vice passionate educators—at the 40th annual President and CFO Jill Elder, Executive Assistant Classical Roots concerts. The DSO champions to Maestro Slatkin Leslie Karr at Little Caesars Arena the contributions of African-American musicians and composers to classical music, and the funds raised by the Classical Roots Celebration for the past 17 years have supported increased opportunities through DSO musician development programs such as the African-American Orchestra Fellowship and African-American Composer Residency. The Classical Roots story is not a DSO story, but rather a story of a community connecting with its orchestra around critical priorities of equity and representation in Detroit. We thank all—including remembering those we’ve lost—who have embraced and supported Classical Roots over four decades: from the visionaries who came together to present the first concert at Bethel AME Church in 1978, to anyone who has ever helped sustain and grow this program, through strong times and lean, in our proud, resilient, and steadfast city. We are also excited to be continuing our celebration of Leonard Slatkin in his 10th and final season as our music director, before he becomes music director laureate this fall. From the concert stage to the neighborhoods—including a recent visit to Little Caesars Arena, where he and Cindy rode Zambonis at a Red Wings game—Leonard’s decade of leadership at the DSO is saluted by all. If you haven’t done so already, we invite you to share your well wishes and memories of Leonard’s time here by filling out a card available in the William Davidson Atrium or visiting dso.org/Slatkin10, where you can also read messages from others. And, we have more exciting news to share with you. We will honor Leonard, along with our dear friends Penny and Harold Blumenstein, at the annual DSO Heroes Gala on Saturday, June 23. Please save the date and join us for this special event when we celebrate three truly remarkable DSO Heroes. As always, we invite you to enjoy experiences in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube, featuring outstanding classical, cabaret, jazz, pop music, and more, as well as to hear the wonderful work being done by the Civic Youth Ensembles of our Wu Family Academy. We look forward to seeing you, and thank you for your participation and support! Anne Parsons President and CEO 4
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Mark Davidoff Board Chairman SPRING 2018
LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation
JEFF TYZIK
Principal Pops Conductor
FIRST VIOLIN Yoonshin Song Concertmaster Katherine Tuck Chair Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy Associate Concertmaster Alan and Marianne Schwartz and Jean Shapero (Shapero Foundation) Chair Hai-Xin Wu Assistant Concertmaster Walker L. Cisler/Detroit Edison Foundation Chair Jennifer Wey Assistant Concertmaster Marguerite Deslippe* Laurie Landers Goldman* Rachel Harding Klaus* Eun Park Lee* Adrienne Rönmark* Laura Soto* Greg Staples* Jiamin Wang* Mingzhao Zhou* SECOND VIOLIN Sujin Lim Acting Principal The Devereaux Family Chair Adam Stepniewski Assistant Principal Ron Fischer* Will Haapaniemi* David and Valerie McCammon Chair Hae Jeong Heidi Han* David and Valerie McCammon Chair Sheryl Hwangbo* Hong-Yi Mo* Alexandros Sakarellos* Joseph Striplin* Marian Tanau* Jing Zhang* VIOLA Eric Nowlin Principal Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. Chair James VanValkenburg Assistant Principal Caroline Coade Hang Su Glenn Mellow Shanda Lowery-Sachs Hart Hollman Han Zheng
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TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair
CELLO Wei Yu Principal James C. Gordon Chair Robert Bergman* Jeremy Crosmer* David LeDoux* Peter McCaffrey* Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Chair Haden McKay* Úna O’Riordan* Paul Wingert* Victor and Gale Girolami Chair Open Assistant Principal Dorothy and Herbert Graebner Chair BASS Kevin Brown Principal Van Dusen Family Chair Stephen Molina Assistant Principal Linton Bodwin Stephen Edwards Christopher Hamlen HARP Patricia Masri-Fletcher Principal Winifred E. Polk Chair FLUTE Sharon Sparrow Acting Principal Bernard and Eleanor Robertson Chair Amanda Blaikie Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair Jeffery Zook David Buck ~ Principal Women’s Association for the DSO Chair PICCOLO Jeffery Zook OBOE Alexander Kinmonth Principal Jack A. and Aviva Robinson Chair Sarah Lewis Maggie Miller Chair Brian Ventura Assistant Principal Monica Fosnaugh
NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus
MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador
ENGLISH HORN Monica Fosnaugh Shari and Craig Morgan Chair CLARINET Andrea Levine † Acting Principal Jack Walters PVS Chemicals Inc./Jim and Ann Nicholson Chair Laurence Liberson Assistant Principal Shannon Orme Ralph Skiano~ Principal Robert B. Semple Chair E-FLAT CLARINET Laurence Liberson BASS CLARINET Shannon Orme Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Chair BASSOON Robert Williams Principal Victoria King Michael Ke Ma Assistant Principal Marcus Schoon Alexander Davis African-American Orchestra Fellow CONTRABASSOON Marcus Schoon HORN Karl Pituch Principal Johanna Yarbrough Scott Strong Bryan Kennedy David Everson Assistant Principal Mark Abbott^ TRUMPET Hunter Eberly Principal Lee and Floy Barthel Chair Kevin Good Stephen Anderson Assistant Principal William Lucas
TROMBONE Kenneth Thompkins Principal David Binder Randall Hawes BASS TROMBONE Randall Hawes TUBA Dennis Nulty Principal PERCUSSION Joseph Becker Principal Ruth Roby and Alfred R. Glancy III Chair Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal Assistant Principal William Cody Knicely Chair James Ritchie TIMPANI Jeremy Epp Principal Richard and Mona Alonzo Chair James Ritchie Assistant Principal LIBRARIANS Robert Stiles Principal Ethan Allen PERSONNEL MANAGERS Heather Hart Rochon Director of Orchestra Personnel Patrick Peterson Manager of Orchestra Personnel STAGE PERSONNEL Dennis Rottell Stage Manager Steven Kemp Department Head Matthew Pons Department Head Michael Sarkissian Department Head LEGEND
* These members may voluntarily revolve seating within the section on a regular basis † substitute musician ~ extended leave ^ on sabbatical
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BEHIND THE BATON
Leonard Slatkin
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n 2017-18, internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin celebrates his tenth and final season as Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) before transitioning to the new role of Music Director Laureate, and his first season in the new role of Directeur Musical Honoraire with the Orchestre National de Lyon (ONL). He also welcomes the publication of his second book, Leading Tones: Reflections on Music, Musicians, and the Music Industry, and serves as jury chairman of the Besançon International Competition for Young Conductors. His guest-conducting schedule includes engagements with the St. Louis Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Polish National Radio Orchestra, Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin, and Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Recent career highlights include a three-week tour of Asia with the DSO; tours of the U.S. and Europe with the ONL; a winter Mozart Festival in Detroit; and engagements with the St. Louis Symphony, WDR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, Verdi Orchestra in Milan, and San Carlo Theatre Orchestra in Naples. Moreover, he served as chairman of the jury and conductor of the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. 6
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Slatkin has received six Grammy awards and 33 nominations. His recent Naxos recordings include works by Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Berlioz (with the ONL) and music by Copland, Rachmaninov, Borzova, McTee, and John Williams (with the DSO). In addition, he has recorded the complete Brahms, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky symphonies with the DSO (available online as digital downloads). A recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, Slatkin also holds the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor. He has received Austria’s Decoration of Honor in Silver, the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Baton Award, and the 2013 ASCAP Deems Taylor Special Recognition Award for his debut book, Conducting Business. Slatkin has conducted virtually all the leading orchestras in the world. As Music Director, he has held posts in New Orleans; St. Louis; Washington, DC; London (with the BBCSO); and Lyon, France. He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Cleveland. For more information, visit leonardslatkin.com.
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Jeff Tyzik
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rammy Award winner Jeff Tyzik is one of America’s most innovative and sought-after pops conductors. Tyzik is recognized for his brilliant arrangements, original programming, and engaging rapport with audiences of all ages. In addition to his role as Principal Pops Conductor of the DSO, Tyzik holds The Dot and Paul Mason Principal Pops Conductor’s Podium at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and also serves as principal pops conductor of the Oregon Symphony, Florida Orchestra, and Rochester Philharmonic — a post he has held for 23 seasons. Frequently invited as a guest conductor, Tyzik has appeared with the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Milwaukee Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In May 2007, the Harmonia Mundi label released his recording of works by Gershwin with pianist Jon Nakamatsu and the RPO, which stayed in the Top 10 on the Billboard classical chart for over
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three months. Alex Ross of the New Yorker called it “one of the snappiest Gershwin discs in years.” Committed to performing music of all genres, Tyzik has collaborated with such diverse artists as Megan Hilty, Chris Botti, Matthew Morrison, Wynonna Judd, Tony Bennett, Art Garfunkel, Dawn Upshaw, Marilyn Horne, Arturo Sandoval, The Chieftains, Mark O’Connor, Doc Severinsen, and John Pizzarelli. He has created numerous original programs that include the greatest music from jazz and classical to Motown, Broadway, film, dance, Latin, and swing. Tyzik holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music. For more information, visit jefftyzik.com.
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. LIFETIME MEMBERS
DIRECTORS EMERITI
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is responsible for maintaining a culture of high engagement, accountability and strategic thinking. As fiduciaries, Directors oversee all DSO financial activities and assure that resources are aligned with the DSO mission.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Huttenlocher Chair
The Board of Trustees is tasked with shepherding the long-term strategy of the DSO to fully implement the organization’s entrepreneurial capabilities while developing and presenting new strategies and objectives.
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Samuel Frankel † David Handleman, Sr.† Dr. Arthur L. Johnson † Clyde Wu, M.D.†
Alfred R. Glancy III Robert S. Miller Peter D. Cummings James B. Nicholson Stanley Frankel Phillip Wm. Fisher
Robert A. Allesee Floy Barthel Mrs. Mandell L. Berman† John A. Boll, Sr. Richard A. Brodie Lois and Avern Cohn Marianne Endicott Sidney Forbes Mrs. Harold Frank Barbara Frankel Herman Frankel
Paul Ganson Mort and Brigitte† Harris Gloria Heppner, Ph.D. Ronald M. Horwitz Hon. Damon J. Keith Richard P. Kughn Harold Kulish Dr. Melvin A. Lester David R. Nelson Robert E.L. Perkins, D.D.S.† Marilyn Pincus
Lloyd E. Reuss Jack A. Robinson† Marjorie S. Saulson Alan E. Schwartz Jean Shapero† Jane Sherman David Usher Barbara Van Dusen Arthur A. Weiss, Esq.
Mark A. Davidoff Chairman
Faye Alexander Nelson, Treasurer
Ralph J. Gerson, Officer at Large
Glenda D. Price, Ph.D., Vice Chair
Arthur T. O’Reilly, Secretary
Janice Uhlig, Officer at Large
Anne Parsons, President & CEO
Chacona W. Baugh, Officer at Large
Pamela Applebaum Janice Bernick, Governing Members Chair Robert H. Bluestein Jeremy Epp, Orchestra Representative Samuel Fogleman Herman B. Gray, M.D.
Nicholas Hood, III Michael J. Keegan Bonnie Larson Matthew B. Lester Arthur C. Liebler Xavier Mosquet Stephen Polk Bernard I. Robertson
Hon. Gerald E. Rosen Nancy M. Schlichting Sharon Sparrow, Orchestra Representative Arn Tellem Hon. Kurtis T. Wilder M. Roy Wilson David M. Wu, M.D.
Ismael Ahmed Rosette Ajluni Richard Alonzo Janet M. Ankers Suzanne Bluestein Penny B. Blumenstein Elizabeth Boone Gwen Bowlby Joanne Danto Stephen R. D’Arcy Maureen T. D’Avanzo Karen Davidson Richard L. DeVore Afa Sadykhly Dworkin Annmarie Erickson James C. Farber Jennifer Fischer Aaron Frankel Alan M. Gallatin Robert Gillette Jody Glancy Malik Goodwin Antoinette G. Green Leslie Green
Laura Hernandez-Romine Michele Hodges Julie Hollinshead Renato Jamett Renee Janovsky Joseph Jonna John Jullens David Karp Joel D. Kellman Jennette Smith Kotila James P. Lentini, D.M.A. Linda Dresner Levy Joshua Linkner Florine Mark Tonya Matthews, Ph.D. David N. McCammon Lois A. Miller Daniel Millward Scott Monty Shari Morgan Frederick J. Morsches Joseph Mullany Sean M. Neall Eric Nemeth
Tom O’Brien Maury Okun Shannon Orme, Orchestra Representative Vivian Pickard William F. Pickard, Ph.D. Gerrit Reepmeyer James Ritchie, Orchestra Representative Richard Robinson Chad Rochkind James Rose, Jr. Lois L. Shaevsky Thomas Shafer Margaret Shulman Cathryn M. Skedel, Ph.D. Shirley R. Stancato Stephen Strome Mark Tapper Laura J. Trudeau Gwen Weiner Jennifer Whitteaker R. Jamison Williams Margaret E. Winters Ellen Hill Zeringue
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GOVERNING MEMBERS Governing Members comprise a philanthropic leadership group designed to provide unique, substantive, hands-on opportunities for leadership and access to a diverse group of valued stakeholders. Governing Members are ambassadors for the DSO and advocates for arts and culture in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan. This list reflects gifts received from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017. For more information about the Governing Members program, please call 313.576.5114. Janice Bernick Chairwoman
James C. Farber Immediate Past Chair
Jiehan Alonzo Vice Chair, Signature Events
Suzanne Dalton Vice Chair, Annual Giving
Bonnie Larson Member-at-Large
Janet and Norm Ankers Co-Vice Chairs, Gabrilowitsch Society
Samantha Svoboda Vice Chair, Communications
David Everson* Musician Representative
Cathleen Clancy Vice Chair, Engagement
David Assemany Member-at-Large
Kenneth Thompkins* Musician Representative
Diana Golden Vice Chair, Membership
David Karp Member-at-Large
Howard Abrams & Nina Dodge Abrams Mrs. Denise Abrash Ms. Dorothy Adair Mr. & Mrs. George Agnello Dr. Roger & Mrs. Rosette Ajluni Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Richard & Jiehan Alonzo Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Daniel & Rose Angelucci Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ankers Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anthony Drs. Kwabena & Jacqueline Appiah Applebaum Family Foundation Pamela Applebaum Dr. & Mrs. Ali-Reza R. Armin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong Mr. David Assemany & Mr. Jeffery Zook* Pauline Averbach & Charles Peacock Mr. Joseph Aviv & Mrs. Linda Wasserman Aviv Mrs. Jean Azar Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Babbish Ms. Sharon Backstrom Ms. Ruth Baidas Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale & Mr. Roger Dye Nora Lee & Guy Barron Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Mr. Mark G. Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins W. Harold & Chacona W. Baugh Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Baum Mrs. Mary Beattie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beaubien
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Dr. & Mrs. Brian J. Beck Ms. Margaret Beck Mrs. Cecilia Benner Mrs. Harriett Berg Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Berner Drs. John & Janice Bernick Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biber Martha & G. Peter Blom Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bluestein Dr. George & Joyce Blum Penny & Harold Blumenstein Nancy & Lawrence Bluth Mr. Timothy Bogan Mr. & Mrs. John A. Boll, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bonahoom The Honorable Susan D. Borman & Mr. Stuart Michaelson Rud† & Mary Ellen Boucher Don & Marilyn Bowerman Gwen & Richard Bowlby Mr. Paul & Mrs. Lisa Brandt Mr. Anthony F. Brinkman Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Brodie Claire & Robert N. Brown Mrs. Milena Brown Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brownell Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Buck Michael & Geraldine Buckles Dr. Carol S. Chadwick & Mr. H. Taylor Burleson Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Byrd Philip & Carol Campbell Mrs. Carolyn Carr Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carson Mr. & Mrs. François Castaing Ronald & Lynda Charfoos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Christians
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Michael & Cathleen Clancy Mr. Don Clapham Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clark Nina & Richard Cohan Lois & Avern Cohn Jack, Evelyn & Richard Cole Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Charles G. Colombo Mr. James Schwyn & Mrs. Françoise Colpron Mr. & Ms. Thomas Cook Ms. Elizabeth Correa Patricia & William Cosgrove, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Louis Cotman Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Cowger Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo Julie & Peter Cummings Mrs. Barbara Cunningham Dr. Edward Dabrowski Suzanne Dalton & Clyde Foles Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden Deborah & Stephen D’Arcy Fund Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Dare Jerry P. & Maureen T. D’Avanzo Barbara A. David Margie Dunn & Mark Davidoff Lillian & Walter Dean Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Delsener Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer Mr. Giuseppe Derdelakos Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. DeVore Adel & Walter Dissett Diana & Mark Domin Eugene & Elaine C. Driker Paul† & Peggy Dufault
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunn Edwin & Rosemarie Dyer Mrs. George D. Dzialak Dr. Leo & Mrs. Mira Eisenberg Dr. & Mrs. A. Bradley Eisenbrey Randall & Jill* Elder Mr. Lawrence Ellenbogen Marianne T. Endicott Donald & Marjory Epstein Mr. & Mrs. John M. Erb Mr. Sanford Hansell & Dr. Raina Ernstoff Dave & Sandy Eyl Mr. Peter Falzon Jim & Margo Farber Ellie Farber Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Feldman Mr. & Mrs.† Anthony C. Fielek Mrs. Kathryn L. Fife Dr. Thomas Filardo & Dr. Nora Zorich Hon. Sharon Tevis Finch Barbara & Alfred J. Fisher III Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher & Mr. Roy Furman Ms. Mary D. Fisher Mr. Michael J. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Fogleman Madeline & Sidney Forbes Emory M. Ford, Jr.† Endowment Mr. & Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman Mark & Loree Frank Barbara Frankel & Ronald Michalak Dale & Bruce Frankel Herman & Sharon Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Frankel Ms. Carol A. Friend
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GOVERNING MEMBERS continued Kit & Dan Frohardt-Lane Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Mrs. Janet M. Garrett Byron† & Dorothy Gerson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Gerson Allan D. Gilmour & Eric C. Jirgens Mrs. Gale Girolami Dr. Kenneth & Roslyne Gitlin Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Golden Dr. Robert T. Goldman Goodman Family Charitable Trust Dr. Allen Goodman & Dr. Janet Hankin Paul & Barbara Goodman Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin Ms. Jacqueline Graham Mr. Luke Ponder & Dr. Darla Granger Dr. Herman & Mrs. Shirley Gray Mr.† & Mrs. James A. Green Dr. & Mrs. Joe L. Greene Dr. & Mrs. Steven Grekin Mr. Jeffrey Groehn Mr. & Mrs. James Grosfeld Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hage Robert & Elizabeth Hamel Mary & Preston Happel Randall L. & Nancy Caine Harbour Tina Harmon Mrs. Betty J. Harrell Mr. & Mrs.† Morton E. Harris Mr. Lee V. Hart & Mr. Charles L. Dunlap Cheryl A. Harvey Randall* & Kim Minasian Hawes Gerhardt A. Hein & Rebecca P. Hein Ms. Nancy B. Henk Dr. Gloria Heppner Ms. Doreen Hermelin Mr. & Mrs. Ross Herron Mr. Eric J. Hespenheide & Ms. Judith V. Hicks Jeremiah* & Brooke Hess Mr. George Hill & Mrs. Kathleen Talbert-Hill Michael E. Hinsky & Tyrus N. Curtis Mr. Donald & Marcia Hiruo Mr. & Mrs. Norman H. Hofley Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hollinshead Jack & Anne Hommes James Hoogstra & Clark Heath Ronald M. & Carol† Horwitz Mr. Matthew Howell & Mrs. Julie Wagner Mr. F. Robert Hozian 10
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Marshall L. Hutchinson Richard H. & Carola Huttenlocher Nicki* & Brian Inman Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Jaffe Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Janovsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup William & Story John Mr. John S. Johns Mr. George G. Johnson Lenard & Connie Johnston Ms. Sydney Johnstone Mr. Paul Joliat Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jonna Mr. John Jullens Grace & Evelyn Kachaturoff Ellen Kahn Faye & Austin Kanter Diane & John Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karmanos, Jr. Judy & David Karp Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Katz Dr. Laura Katz & Dr. Jonathan Pasko Mike & Katy Keegan Betsy & Joel Kellman June K. Kendall Michael E. Smerza & Nancy Keppelman Patrick J. Kerzic† & Stephanie Germack Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Kessel Frederic & Stephanie Keywell Mrs. Frances King Mr. & Mrs. William P. Kingsley Samantha Svoboda & Bill Kishler Mr. George Klaetke Thomas & Linda Klein Mr. & Mrs. Ludvik F. Koci Ms. Margot Kohler Mr. David Kolodziej Mr. James Kors & Ms. Victoria King* Dr. Harry & Katherine Kotsis Robert C. & Margaret A. Kotz Barbara & Michael Kratchman Richard & Sally Krugel Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kulish Dr. Arnold Kummerow John & Marilyn Kunz Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBelle Dr. Raymond Landes & Dr. Melissa McBrien-Landes Drs. Lisa & Scott Langenburg Ms. Sandra Lapadot Ms. Anne T. Larin
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Mrs. Bonnie Larson Dr. Lawrence O. Larson The Dolores & Paul Lavins Foundation Mr. Michael Lebenbom Marguerite & David Lentz Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph LeRoy, Jr. Dr. Melvin A. Lester Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lester Barbara & Carl Levin Drs. Donald & Diane Levine Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Arlene & John Lewis Mr. Daniel Lewis Bud & Nancy Liebler Mr. & Mrs.† Joseph Lile Ms. Carol Litka The Locniskar Group Daniel & Linda* Lutz Bob & Terri Lutz Mrs. Sandra MacLeod Cis Maisel Margaret Makulski & James Bannan Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Manke, Jr. Mervyn & Elaine Manning Mr. Anthony Marek Maurice Marshall Dr. & Mrs. Richard Martella David & Valerie McCammon Dr. & Mrs. Peter M. McCann, M.D. Stevens McClure Family Mr. Anthony R. McCree Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo McDonald Mr. John McFadden Alexander & Evelyn McKeen Patricia A.† & Patrick G. McKeever Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Meier Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelson Olga Sutaruk Meyer Thomas & Judith Mich Ms. Deborah Miesel Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Miller John & Marcia Miller Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller Dr. Robert & Dr. Mary Mobley Dr. Susan & Mr. Stephen* Molina Sheila Mondry Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Moore Shari & Craig Morgan Ms. A. Anne Moroun Mr. Frederick Morsches & Mr. Kareem George Cyril Moscow Xavier & Maeva Mosquet Drs. Barbara & Stephen Munk Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil
Joy & Allan Nachman Edward & Judith Narens Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Nelson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nemeth Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Jim & Mary Beth Nicholson Patricia & Henry Nickol Mr. & Mrs. David E. Nims Mariam C. Noland & James A. Kelly Ms. Gabrielle Poshadlo & Mr. Dennis Nulty* Katherine & Bruce Nyberg Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nyeck Mrs. Jo Elyn Nyman John J. O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. Dongwhan Oh Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. O’Reilly Lila & Randall Pappal Mrs. Margot Parker Anne Parsons* & Donald Dietz Debra & Richard Partrich Ms. Lisa Payne Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Mr. Charles Peters Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Peterson Noel & Patricia Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Kris Pfaehler Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Pfahlert Benjamin B. Phillips Mr. Dave Phipps Dr. William F. Pickard Dr. Klaudia PlawnyLebenbom The Polk Family William H. & Wendy W. Powers Dr. Glenda D. Price Reimer & Rebecca Priester Mr. & Mrs. David Provost Charlene & Michael Prysak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rappleye Drs. Stuart & Hilary Ratner Ms. Ruth Rattner Drs. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath & Kanta Bhambhani Mr. & Mrs. Dave Redfield Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Reepmeyer Dr. Claude & Mrs. Sandra Reitelman Denise Reske Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Barbara Gage Rex Dr. & Mrs. John Roberts Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Ms. Linda Rodney SPRING 2018
Seth & Laura Romine Dr. Erik Rönmark* & Mrs. Adrienne Rönmark* Michael & Susan Rontal Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Rosowski Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. R. Desmond Rowan Jane & Curt Russell Dr. & Mrs.† Alexander G. Ruthven II Martie & Bob Sachs Dr. Mark & Peggy Saffer Linda & Leonard Sahn Mr. David Salisbury & Mrs. Terese Ireland Salisbury Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sandberg Marjorie & Saul Saulson Ms. Martha A. Scharchburg & Mr. Bruce Beyer Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff Nancy Schlichting & Pam Theisen Catherine & Dennis B. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz Sandy & Alan Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley G. Sears Mr. Merton J. Segal Elaine & Michael Serling Lois & Mark Shaevsky Nancy & Sam Shamie
Mr. Scott Shapero Mrs. Patricia Finnegan Sharf Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sherman Mr. & Mrs. James H. Sherman Sharon & Tom Shumaker Charitable Fund Dr. Les & Ellen Lesser Siegel Coco & Robert Siewert Mr. Norman Silk & Mr. Dale Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Simon William & Cherie Sirois Dr. Cathryn & Mr. Daniel Skedel Cindy & Leonard* Slatkin William H. Smith John J. Solecki Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes Dr. Gregory Stephens Barb & Clint Stimpson Nancy C. Stocking Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Stollman Mrs. Kathleen Straus & Mr. Walter Shapero Mrs. E. Ray Stricker Mr. & Mrs. John Stroh III David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Ms. Dorothy Tarpinian Shelley & Joel Tauber Mr. & Mrs. Arn Tellem
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Terebelo Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thorpe Mr. & Mrs. James W. Throop Carol & Larry Tibbitts Mr. & Mrs. John P. Tierney Dr. Barry Tigay Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tobias Alice & Paul Tomboulian Dr. Doris Tong & Dr. Teck M. Soo Mr. Gary Torgow Barbara & Stuart Trager Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Trudeau Mark & Janice Uhlig Amanda Van Dusen & Curtis Blessing Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen Charles & Sally Van Dusen Mr. James G. Vella Mrs. Eva Von Voss Mr. William Waak Dr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Wadle Captain Joseph F. Walsh, USN (Ret.) Mr. Michael A. Walch & Ms. Joyce Keller Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Mr. Gary L. Wasserman & Mr. Charlie Kashner Mr. Patrick Webster
S. Evan & Gwen Weiner Mr. Herman Weinreich Lawrence & Idell Weisberg Ambassador & Mrs. Ronald N. Weiser Janis & William Wetsman/ The Wetsman Foundation Barbara & David Whittaker Ms. Anne Wilczak Mr. & Mrs. R. Jamison Williams Beverly & Barry Williams Dr. M. Roy & Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson Ms. Mary Wilson Rissa & Sheldon Winkelman Dr. & Mrs. Ned Winkelman Mr. Mark Wojtas Mr. Jonathan Wolman & Mrs. Deborah Lamm Cathy Cromer Wood The Clyde & Helen Wu Family Drs. David & Bernadine Wu Ms. June Wu Ms. Andrea L. Wulf Mrs. Judith G. Yaker Margaret S. York Erwin & Isabelle Ziegelman Foundation Paul & Terese Zlotoff Milton & Lois† Zussman
MAY 9, 2018, 2 PM, STETSON CHAPEL, KALAMAZOO BACH
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
MAY 12, 2018, 8 PM, CHENERY AUDITORIUM, KALAMAZOO WITH THE KALAMAZOO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
BEETHOVEN
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out on their own.” Prior to her appointment to the DSO, King was a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra, and during that time she co-founded one of Michigan’s most popular and innovative ensembles: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. “We decided there was this bunch of music we used to play in college that we didn’t get to play anymore,” she says, nodding to her fellow co-founders Maury Okun, John Snow, and Kevin Good. “A lot of the repertoire was for too many musicians for regular folks to hire—they might get a trio or quartet, but not an octet or group of twelve. So we started doing our own concerts.” A project that used to be run out of King’s spare bedroom, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings now presents about a dozen concerts per season, most of them with an intriguing slant: a focus on Mozart’s commitment to the Masons, for example; or performances set in historically or architecturally significant venues. King still performs with the group and also sits on its board. Though she’s thinking about retiring soon, she has nothing but good things to say about her musical career: “After all these years I still enjoy my job. I get to play this great music.” It’s as simple as that. Learn more about Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings at detroitchamberwinds.org. SPRING 2018
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s we near the completion of my tenth and final season as music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, it is only natural to reflect on what has been accomplished. In this second-to-last piece for Performance magazine, I wanted to share a few thoughts with all of you on the DSO’s achievements over the past ten years. First, it is crucial to understand that nothing could have been attained without the incredible spirit and vision of everyone at Orchestra Hall. A music director cannot just declare what he or she wants and expect an immediate result. Rather, it takes the full support and cooperation of the board, staff, and musicians. So as nice as it is to receive compliments on my success, none of it would have been possible without the contributions of the whole team. Perhaps the most significant initiatives we undertook in the past decade were actually ideas that had been fermenting for several years. The growth of our education activities owes so much to so many, especially Clyde and Helen Wu, with whom I had the honor of working closely from my first days on the job. The DSO’s Wu Family Academy of Learning and Engagement carries on Clyde and Helen’s belief in the transformative power of music by offering a broad range of educational programs for all ages and backgrounds. Each week, the DSO welcomes hundreds of students to express their creative spirit through music-making as they hone
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their skills, nurture the seeds of teamwork, and develop a sense of discipline and focus that will serve them throughout their lives. In my view, there is nothing more important than securing the future for our young people, especially in the arts. Community outreach was always high on my list of priorities. After all, most orchestras carry with them the name of the city that they represent, and in our case this is an opportunity to spread the message of a resurgent Detroit beyond our home base. With generous support from our corporate and foundation sponsors, the DSO has forged partnerships with local hospitals, senior centers, cultural institutions, places of worship, and businesses to bring our musicians into the neighborhoods for recitals, education programs, and community service. Moreover, we perform regularly in seven venues across Metro Detroit through the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series, presenting four concerts per season in each location. What started as a quest to remove the barrier of distance to Orchestra Hall for new audiences has blossomed into a national model for deepening an orchestra’s connection with concertgoers. These performances are worth the tremendous effort they require because they allow us to bring our art to those who may not otherwise experience it. Reaching a broader and more diverse audience with our music was likewise a SPRING 2018
goal for DSO concerts downtown. To help fill the hall with younger people, which is so important for growing the audience of the future, we designed the Soundcard, which allows students of any age access to virtually any performance at Orchestra Hall for an annual membership of $25. We also created the mid-winter music festivals, which offer an immersion into a composer’s life and works as well as an understanding of the social, political, and cultural environment of a particular region or country. Attracting new audiences and increasing our accessibility are certainly key objectives of our Live from Orchestra Hall webcasts. Now viewers around the world can tune in and see for themselves the outstanding work we do at the DSO, redefining the meaning of the word “audience.” We became the first orchestra in the country to offer free webcasts of every classical subscription program, complete with robotic cameras, high-definition pictures, and incredible clarity of sound. I cannot tell you how proud I was the first time I tuned in from a distant land to see and hear what was transpiring at home. These are among the treasured memories that will never leave my heart. I could share many more, but for the final installment of this series, I will look to the future—mine, the orchestra’s, and yours.
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NEW MUSIC, NEW VOICES Throughout the 2017-18 Season, the DSO is proud to present six world premieres by living composers, conducted by Music Director Leonard Slatkin. These new voices, representing the next generation of composers, are former students of some of Maestro Slatkin’s closest musical colleagues and collaborators.
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ou name it, he’s composed it. Steven Bryant has written works for orchestra, wind ensemble, concert band, cello, trombone, voice, and on and on. His 1999 composition A Million Suns at Midnight is scored for 650 people (yes, really); his solo piano piece RedLine, in an unexpected twist, gained interest from all sorts of musicians and has been arranged for wind ensemble, saxophone ensemble, and percussion quartet. “I don’t know that it’s intentional!” he insists. “I don’t usually have this grand idea to write a symphony for a thousand people, or music for marimba and electronics… but I’ve been given opportunities to. And as they arise I take them.” Bryant has been in-demand as a composer since the mid1990s and feels very blessed to have a stack of commissions on his desk. He’s especially drawn to ideas that push him in unexpected directions or challenge him to focus on a particular musical itch, and he has an affinity for bigger groups: “I was drawn to large ensembles very early on. All of my teachers have a strong pragmatic bent…you write to the musicians you have available.” Originally a pianist who would rather noodle and improvise than practice, Bryant studied with John Corigliano at The Juilliard School and later wound up getting a job there working with computers and compositional software. Many of his works both investigate and utilize
technical thinking, and his signature style is celebrated for its structure, leanness, and masterful handling of both timing and silence. He never turns down an influence, either: Peter Gabriel, science fiction, and the Austrian countryside are equally likely to inform some rhythmic line or lyrical phrase. Another of Bryant’s teachers is Cindy McTee, with whom he studied at the University of North Texas. “She had a strong focus on thinking about time in music,” he remembers, noting a time before composition software when he came to her office to get advice on a nascent piece. “I had pages and pages, but I was just stuck. She had me lay all the pages out on the floor of her office and get a birds-eye view of it, and to really start looking at time in that way. I found that really powerful. I look back at that as a kind of genesis.” Bryant’s new piece Zeal contains a nod of thanks to McTee—a quote from an ostinato from her Symphony No. 1. “I don’t know if she would recognize what I’ve done with it,” he says. “The notes have been changed. But the rhythmic texture remains. It was a seed.” And he’s grateful off the page, too: “I’ve been extremely fortunate in my life, and this commission is another great fortune. I’m so thankful to Cindy McTee, and Leonard Slatkin, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.”
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COMMUNIT Y & LE ARNING “How many of you play an instrument?” asked Michelle Merrill, DSO Associate Conductor and Philip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador. About 400 hands shot up—one from nearly every student in attendance at a DSO performance at Spain Elementary-Middle, a Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) school in Midtown Detroit. The DSO went back to school this January, funded by a $50,000 grant from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation. The orchestra performed for more than 2,000 students at three in-school concerts: one at Spain, and two more at a middle school in Warren. With support from the Aaron and Carolyn Frankel Foundation, the grant will also enable these same students to visit Orchestra Hall for an Educational Concert Series performance. But back to those raised hands—the DSO has worked to increase access to music education for decades, and recently a much broader commitment to arts and music education has taken off in Detroit. Nikolai Vitti, DPSCD Superintendent, has been vocal about
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his vision to expand arts education since taking the job in April 2017. His plan is for every K-5 school in the district to have either an art or music class in the 2018-19 school year, and continue growing from there. Additionally, a field trip program called the Cultural Passport launched just this spring, and will greatly impact Detroit schoolchildren’s ability to experience the arts in person. A collaboration between the DSO, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Opera Theatre, and DPSCD, Cultural Passport will allow all K-5 students to visit Detroit’s major cultural institutions each year. New partnerships with other arts organizations are also being forged. At Spain, Principal Frederick Cannon is on board: “We have a commitment to the arts here, whether it’s music, fine arts, dance…we hope that all of our students can pursue their creativity.” Across town, at Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts on the east side, Principal Rita Davis agrees: “[The students] want to know a craft. They know it’s a wonderful opportunity.”
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Profiles MICHELLE MERRILL As the Associate Conductor and Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michelle Merrill helps plan MERRILL and conduct over 30 concerts per season, including the renowned Live from Orchestra Hall: Classroom Edition webcasts, which have reached over 200,000 students to date in classrooms throughout the nation. She also gives pre-concert lectures, leads adult music education seminars, engages with students in and around Metro Detroit, speaks on behalf of the DSO throughout the community, and participates in hosting the DSO’s groundbreaking webcast series. She made her classical subscription debut with the DSO in April 2016. A passionate and dynamic artist, Merrill was named as one of Hour Magazine’s 3 Cultural Organization Leaders to Watch. She is also a recipient of a 2016 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. In March 2014, Merrill stepped in on short notice with the Meadows Symphony Orchestra for their performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4, which music critic Scott Cantrell of the Dallas Morning News described as “stunning” and later named to his list of Top Ten Classical Performances of 2014. In 2013 she was awarded the prestigious Ansbacher Conducting Fellowship by members of the Vienna Philharmonic and the American Austrian Foundation, which enabled her to be in residence at the world-renowned Salzburg Festival.
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Born in Dallas, TX, Merrill studied conducting with Dr. Paul C. Phillips at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts, where she holds a Master of Music Degree in conducting and a Bachelor of Music in performance.
DEIDRE DONOVAN Deidre Donovan began her relationship with Disney at the age of five when she performed the opening number from Beauty and the Beast for her kindergarten class during showand-tell. Awed by Deidre’s passion, her teacher told her mom she should do musical theater, and DONOVAN now she gets to live out her own fairy tale singing this music with the symphony! A San Diego native, she graduated from UC Irvine with Honors in Musical Theatre. Shortly thereafter, she moved to New York, where she has had the privilege of performing in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Hairspray at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Fingers and Toes at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, S’Wonderful at Westchester Broadway Theatre, and as Jo in Little Women at Sierra Rep. Donovan has also traveled extensively as a performer with the USO Show Troupe, making appearances everywhere from military bases to national television. Other highlights include tap dancing with the Honey Taps ensemble located in the tri-state area and a handful of appearances in commercials. She lives in New York with her husband Mike and their two children.
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STEPHANIE GERSON Stephanie Gerson has a wide range of credits to her name: from theater and theme parks to cruise ships and as a favorite StarSpangled Banner vocalist. As a proud member of Actor’s Equity, Gerson has performed as a lead GERSON vocalist and Mrs. Claus in the Rockettes’ Radio City Christmas Spectacular National Tour and appeared in I Love A Piano as Ginger at Moonlight Stage Productions in Vista, California. Regional theater credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), Smokey Joe’s Café (Delee), Nine (Carla), Cats (Jellylorum), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), The Full Monty (Estelle), The Buddy Holly Story (Vi, Mary Lou), Meet Me in St. Louis (Lucille), Sweeny Todd, and Richard Sherman’s Pazzazz. Other theater credits include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Lucy), Grease (Sandy), and The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Gerson is an active member of New York City’s most well-known gospel choir, Michael McElroy’s Broadway Inspirational Voices. She also regularly lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families with the USO Show Troupe.
AARON PHILLIPS Aaron Phillips is an Ovation Awardnominated actor/ singer, a proud member of Actor’s Equity, and a frequent presence on film and TV. His past theater credits include Jekyll and 24
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Hyde (John Utterson), Batboy: The Musical (Batboy/Edgar), Songs for a New World, and Les Misérables (Foreman/ Combeferre). Opera credits include La Boheme, Pirates of Penzance, and Lakme. Phillips recently appeared in a staged reading of The Bone Wars (O’Conner) with the prestigious New York playwright group Youngbloods. He also appears in TV commercials as Carl, half of the duo that is the face of Lipton Iced Tea. He is also an accomplished voice-over talent and can be heard in video games including World of Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption, and Lord of the Rings Online. Phillips has been a Disney fan his entire life and is happy to help bring this music to fans of all ages.
PAYSON LEWIS Payson Lewis is originally from suburban Philadelphia and now resides in Los Angeles. His TV credits include American Crime Story (FX), Revenge (ABC), How I Met Your Mother (CBS), Rules of Engagement (CBS), Love Bites (NBC), and VicTORIous (Nickelodeon), and LEWIS he was a Top-4 Finalist on The Sing-Off (NBC). In addition to other recent TV appearances, he has appeared in For The Record: Dear John Hughes, Glory|Struck Productions’ Bare in role of Peter (BroadwayWorld Award Winner: Best Leading Actor in a Musical), For The Record: Tarantino, The Rocky Horror Show, and as Marty McFly in For The Record: Zemeckis. Payson graduated with honors from the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California.
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CLASSICAL SERIES STRAUSS & WAGNER Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8 p.m. in Orchestra Hall LEONARD SLATKIN, conductor YOONSHIN SONG, violin
Steven Bryant Zeal (world premiere) (b. 1972)
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No. 2 (1881 - 1945) I. Allegro non troppo II. Theme and Variations: Andante tranquillo III. Rondo: Allegro molto Yoonshin Song, violin Intermission
Richard Wagner Siegfried Idyll, WWV. 103 (1813 - 1883)
Richard Strauss Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28 (1864 - 1949)
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Profiles LEONARD SLATKIN See page 6.
YOONSHIN SONG
Concertmaster Katherine Tuck Chair Yoonshin Song was born in South Korea, where she began her musical studies at age five. Making her solo debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at age 11, she has since built a successful performing career throughout Korea, the United States, and Europe. Song has earned many SONG prestigious prizes throughout her career, including top prize awards in the Wieniawski (Poland), Lipizer (Italy), Henry Marteau (Germany), and Stradivarius (United States) international violin competitions. She is also a recipient of the David G. Whitecomb Foundation Award and the Korean Minister of Culture’s Award. As a soloist, Song has performed with many orchestras around the world, including the Houston Symphony,
Utah Symphony, P. Constantinescu Philharmonic Orchestra, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, KBS Philharmonic Orchestra, and Korean Baroque Chamber Orchestra. She has also performed as both a soloist and chamber musician at the Marlboro, Verbier, Deer Valley, and Aspen music festivals, as well as the Perlman Music Program, Miyazaki Chamber Music Festival, and Bayreuth Festival. Song completed her graduate studies under the tutelage of Donald Weilerstein at the New England Conservatory, and completed the Artist Diploma and Professional Study programs at Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with Robert Mann and Glenn Dicterow. Song has been the Concertmaster of the DSO since 2012 and has enjoyed close collaborations with guest artists including Gil Shaham, Joshua Bell, and Jamie Laredo, among others. In addition to her duties with the DSO, she also teaches at the University of Michigan. She currently plays on a 1707 Vincenzo Rugeri violin on loan to her by a generous sponsor in Michigan.
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Program Notes Zeal STEVEN BRYANT B. May 28, 1972, Little Rock, AR
Scored for 3 flutes (1 doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets (1 doubling on E-flat clarinet), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, and strings. (Approx. 7 minutes)
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teven Bryant opts to describe his new work Zeal with a single sentence: “Zeal moves with a simple and burning self-certainty, embodying the seductive joy of absolute belief.” Like many of Bryant’s works, Zeal is single-minded, with a clear shape and direction that passes from climactic point to climactic point. It begins with a wet, textured rhythm on the ride cymbal that Bryant lifted from the Björk song “Hyperballad,” and chugs along brightly and energetically. Bryant also quotes his friend and teacher Cindy McTee, reinterpreting an ostinato from her Symphony No. 1, which was commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra and its then-music director Leonard Slatkin in 2002, and subsequently recorded by the DSO in 2013. The DSO is proud to present the world premiere of Steven Bryant’s Zeal at these performances.
Violin Concerto No. 2, BB 117 BÉLA BARTÓK B. March 25, 1881, Sânnicolau Mare, Romania D. September 26, 1945, New York, NY
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English horn), 2 clarinets (1 doubling on bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (1 doubling on contrabassoon), 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, celeste, and strings. (Approx. 36 minutes)
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hen Béla Bartók came to America in October 1940, he was frail with leukemia and heartbroken for his native Hungary, which sided with the Axis in World War II. Never a fan of the States, Bartók found it difficult to feel at home and nearly impossible to compose anything. It was at this nadir in his fortunes that the commission for a concerto was presented to the composer. Violinist Joseph Szigeti and conductor Fritz Reiner convinced Boston Symphony Music Director Serge Koussevitzky to commission a piece in memory of his recently-deceased wife, and Koussevitzky startled Bartók with the commission and a $1,000 check while the composer was having tests done at a hospital. The piece was originally titled “Concerto for Orchestra” and meant to be symphony-like—though there is, of course, a soloist on the violin. We now refer to the work as the Violin Concerto No. 2 to distinguish it from a fiddle concerto Bartók wrote decades earlier but wished never to be published during his lifetime. “The general mood of the work represents, apart from the jesting second movement, a gradual transition from the sternness of the first movement…to the life-assertion of the last one,” Bartók writes. The first and last movements are essentially in sonata form, and the middle movement includes a “chain” of five sections by wind instruments in pairs. The third DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 27
movement’s A, B, A, B, A form notably features an interruption before the second B section, a parody of the German march theme in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad.” The DSO most recently performed Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in September 2007, conducted by Xian Zheng and featuring violinist Christian Tetzlaff. The DSO first performed the piece in February 1956, conducted by Paul Paray and featuring violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
Siegfried Idyll, WWV. 103 RICHARD WAGNER B. May 22, 1813, Leipzig, Germany D. February 13, 1883, Venice, Italy
Scored for flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, horn, trumpet, and strings. (Approx. 15 minutes)
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n addition to great musical talents, Richard Wagner had an unhealthy eagerness to express himself publicly, loudly, and stubbornly. His outspoken anti-Semitism continues to stir both controversy and conversation, but he was just as likely to go off about some social or musical trend that he deemed unacceptable. It is therefore noteworthy that the Siegfried Idyll, Wagner’s only completed mature orchestral work, is an intensely personal one, composed and performed for his wife, Cosima, as a birthday gift to celebrate the birth of their son, Siegfried, as well as the completion of the third opera of the Ring Cycle, Siegfried. The stereotype about Wagner’s “bigger is better” approach to instrumentation doesn’t shake out, either—just 13 or so musicians gave the piece’s premiere on the staircase outside of
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Cosima’s bedroom. The Idyll has a loose sonata structure to it, with discernable primary and secondary theme groups, developed and recapitulated. Cameo appearances of notable themes from Wagner’s opera work are also quite interesting; listeners familiar with the Ring will hear snippets of the “Sleeping Brünnhilde” theme played by the flute, “Dawn on Brünnhilde’s Rock” shortly before the transition, “Siegfried’s Journey” in the horns, and the “Forest Bird” melody later in the movement. The DSO most recently performed Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll in May 2007, conducted by Edo de Waart. The DSO first performed the work in November 1914, conducted by Weston Gales.
Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28 RICHARD STRAUSS B. June 11, 1864, Munich, Germany D. September 8, 1949, GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany
Scored for 3 flutes, piccolo, 3 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, and strings. (Approx. 16 minutes)
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hough his musical career was long, fruitful, and diverse, Richard Strauss is generally most celebrated for his tone poems—orchestral pieces based on extra-musical sources or narratives. Strauss wrote tone poems with topics ranging from Shakespearean tragedy (Macbeth) to philosophy (Also sprach Zarathustra) and nature (Alpine Symphony). SPRING 2018
And, in the present case, German folklore. “Once upon a time there was a knavish fool named Till Eulenspiegel,” the story goes. “He was a wicked goblin always up to new tricks.” The composer intended to use the theme as a one-act opera, but discarded this plan in favor of a symphonic poem. His proclamation that “new ideas must seek new forms” was certainly due in part to his exposure to Liszt’s symphonic poems, which eschewed established forms for fresh ones that better explored an expanding Romantic harmonic language. Strauss considered sonata form to be “a hollow shell,” finding the free-form, programmatic tone poem a more suitable vehicle for musical expression. Strauss’s music here perfectly expresses Till’s tricks. The serene
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opening music is interrupted almost immediately by Till’s theme, played in the horn, as the hero sneaks onto the scene. We then hear him tearing through the market, seducing women with suave lyricism, and masquerading as a monk. Throughout, snatches of Till’s theme remind us that the prankster is never far. Soon, he is pursued and eventually caught by the authorities, but he manages to pull a final prank before he is executed, and Strauss reassures us with one more statement of the theme that Till’s spirit lives on. The DSO most recently performed Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks in February 2013, conducted by James Gaffigan. The DSO first performed the piece in April 1920, conducted by Ossip Gabrilowitsch.
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LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation
JEFF TYZIK
Principal Pops Conductor
TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair
NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus
MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador
CLASSICAL SERIES SCHUMANN’S “SPRING” Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8 p.m. in Orchestra Hall HANNU LINTU, conductor RAY CHEN, violin Claude Debussy Printemps (1862 - 1918) I. Très modéré orch. Henri Büsser II. Modéré (1872-1973) Dmitri Shostakovich Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1906 - 1975) in A minor, Op. 99 [77] I. Nocturne II. Scherzo III. Passacaglia IV. Burlesca Ray Chen, violin Intermission Robert Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, (1810 - 1856) “Spring” I. Andante un poco maestoso — Allegro molto vivace II. Larghetto III. Scherzo: Molto vivace IV. Allegro animato e grazioso This Classical Series performance is generously sponsored by
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Profiles HANNU LINTU
RAY CHEN
Hannu Lintu currently serves as Chief Conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO), and has guest conducted LINTU many of the world’s top orchestras: the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC, the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, the Naples Philharmonic, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, and others. Also a regular in the pit, Lintu has led the Finnish National Opera several times and will return to the Savonlinna Opera Festival this summer to conduct Verdi’s Otello. Lintu has made several recordings for Ondine, Naxos, Avie, and Hyperion. His most recent is a disc of selected works by Erkki-Sven Tüür (with Christoffer Sundqvist, Pekka Kuusisto, and the FRSO), released in February 2017. His recording of Rautavaara’s Kaivos with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra received a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording in 2011. He has also received Gramophone Award nominations for his recordings of Enescu’s Symphony No.2 with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and the violin concertos of Sibelius and Thomas Adès with Augustin Hadelich and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Lintu studied cello and piano at the Sibelius Academy, and later returned to study conducting with Jorma Panula. He participated in masterclasses with Myung-Whun Chung at the L’Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and took first prize at the Nordic Conducting Competition in Bergen in 1994.
Ray Chen initially rose to prominence as a first prize winner at the Yehudi Menuhin (2008) and Queen Elizabeth (2009) competitions CHEN and has since built a profile in Europe, Asia, the United States, and his native Australia. He has appeared with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, Filarmonica della Scala, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and others, and is currently an “Artist Focus” with the Berlin Radio Symphony. Chen signed to Decca Classics in 2017 and released his first album on the label in partnership with the London Philharmonic. His previous recordings with Sony earned great acclaim, and his debut album Virtuoso won an Echo Klassik Award. Chen’s presence online, especially on social media, marks a new way for artists to interact with their audiences. He writes a lifestyle blog for the Italian publishing house RCS Rizzoli, has been featured in Vogue, earned a spot on Forbes’ “Most Influential Asians Under 30” list, appears on the hit series Mozart in the Jungle, and regularly makes other splashes outside of the classical music world. Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Chen was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15, where he studied with Aaron Rosand and was supported by Young Concert Artists. He plays the 1715 “Joachim” Stradivarius violin on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
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Program Notes Printemps CLAUDE DEBUSSY B. August 22, 1862, SaintGermain-en-Laye, France D. March 25, 1918, Paris, France
orch. HENRI BÜSSER B. January 16, 1872, Toulouse, France D. December 30, 1973, Paris, France
Scored for 2 flutes (1 doubling in piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling on English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, 2 pianos, and strings. (Approx. 15 minutes)
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laude Debussy is known for bridging the styles of the late 19th and early 20th century through the development of rich new harmonies and orchestral colors, inspired in part by the sound of the Javanese gamelan. In 1884, Debussy was awarded the coveted Prix de Rome, which allowed him to spend two years composing in Rome at the Villa Medici. While there, he began work on Printemps, a “suite symphonique” for orchestra and chorus, which he later submitted to the Academie des BeauxArts, albeit in the form of a piano duet. He completed the work in Paris in 1884 and it was orchestrated in 1913 by the composer and conductor Henri Büsser, who decided to omit the chorus altogether. The first movement of the piece, based on two related themes, is slow and meditative in nature. The opening idea, a wandering melody played in unison by the flute and piano, is answered by a lyrical string melody, which Debussy indicates should be played molto expressivo. Each is then followed by a series of countermelodies in shifting meters, culminating in a powerful climax that gives way to a hushed ending. The second movement, although
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based on the same material as the first, nonetheless offers a stark contrast in tempo and mood. The opening theme of the movement provides a kaleidoscopic array of colors that are highlighted by Büsser’s rich orchestration. The energetic second theme, for its part, builds in dynamic intensity until the conclusion of the piece. The DSO most recently performed Debussy’s Printemps in March 2006, conducted by Jun Märkl. The DSO first performed the piece in July 1966, conducted by Sixten Ehrling.
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 99 [77] DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH B. September 25, 1906, Saint Petersburg, Russia D. August 9, 1975, Moscow, Russia
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concerto was not premiered until after Stalin died and the Zhdanov Doctrine faded in 1953. The concerto opens with a long, meditative movement in slow tempo. Its tone is subdued, with recurring two-note figures that intimate a sense of sorrow or perhaps foreboding. A central episode that uses the celeste to striking effect lightens the music’s complexion only briefly. Shostakovich follows this opening movement with a boisterous scherzo whose first and second subjects give respectively the impressions of a frenetic jig and madcap polka. The third movement, one of the most beautiful in all Shostakovich’s music, is a great arching passacaglia, a set of variations over the recurring bass figure announced at the outset in the low strings. It concludes with an extended cadenza for the soloist that recalls motives from earlier movements and forms a bridge to the finale. Whimsical in character, this fourth movement features brilliant passagework for the soloist and lively melodies in the orchestra. Among them is a variant of the passacaglia theme, heard now in faster rhythms and a higher register than in the previous movement. The DSO most recently performed Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in February 2012, conducted by Leonard Slatkin and featuring violinist Julian Rachlin. The DSO first performed the piece in February 1975, conducted by Aldo Ceccato and featuring violinist Leonid Kogan.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, “Spring” ROBERT SCHUMANN B. June 8, 1810, Zwickau, Germany D. July 29, 1856, Endenich, Bonn, Germany dso.org
Scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, and strings. (Approx. 30 minutes)
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obert Schumann was a man of compositional obsessions. For most of the 1830s he spent his time composing music for piano, only to abruptly declare 1840 his Liederjahr—the “year of song,” in which he wrote more than 125 pieces in the song genre. Once done with that, he addressed a “symphonic fire” that consumed him, composing half of his entire symphony output in just a year. The Symphony No. 1 was an immediate hit, and maybe a surprising one to some folks, as Schumann was until that point known for (what else?) his piano music and songs. The first movement opens with a slow introduction that conveys a certain optimistic tone, and from there the movement’s structure is unusual in many ways—notably the interruption of what would otherwise be a triumphant ending by the strings, presenting new, hymn-like material. What follows is the idyllic slow movement, the opening theme of which is introduced by the strings and then restated by cello and horn and oboe duet. The trombones pick up their own eerie theme later on, and that theme becomes the central one in the third movement, an energetic scherzo in ABACA form. Schumann sketched the second and third movements in one day and indicates in the score that they are to be played without pause—on to the next one! The DSO most recently performed Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in May 2015, conducted by Joshua Weilerstein. The DSO first performed the piece in March 1919, conducted by Ossip Gabrilowitsch. DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 33
LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation
JEFF TYZIK
Principal Pops Conductor
TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair
NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus
MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador
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PIECE OF MY HEART, by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Russell As Recorded by Janis Joplin DANCING IN THE STREET, by Marvin Gaye, Ivy George Hunter, and William Stevenson As Recorded by Martha Reeves SO FAR AWAY, by Carole King As Recorded by Carole King FLASHDANCE … WHAT A FEELING, by Irene Cara and Giorgio Moroder As Recorded by Irene Cara LOVIN’ YOU, by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph As Recorded by Minnie Riperton FREEWAY OF LOVE, by Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden As Recorded by Aretha Franklin UP ON THE ROOF, by Carole King and Gerald Goffin As Recorded by Carole King LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD, by Holly Knight and Michael Chapman As Recorded by Pat Benatar YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN, by Carole King, Gerald Goffin, and Gerald Wexler As Recorded by Carole King Intermission PICK UP THE PIECES, by the Average White Band As Recorded by the Average White Band I LOVE ROCK N ROLL, by Jane Hooker Richards and Allan Sachs As Recorded by Joan Jett THESE DREAMS, by Martin Page and Bernard Taupin As Recorded by Heart THE BEST (SIMPLY THE BEST), by Holly Knight and Michael Chapman As Recorded by Tina Turner I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE, by Carole King As Recorded by Carole King YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND, by Carole King As Recorded by Carole King HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT, by Edward Schwartz As Recorded by Pat Benatar WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, by Terence Ernest Britten and Graham Hamilton Lyle As Recorded by Tina Turner PROUD MARY, by John Cameron Fogerty As Recorded by Tina Turner
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Profiles JEFF TYZIK See page 7. SHAYNA STEELE Schooled in jazz by her Godfather and gospel by her choir director (the Grammy-nominated Michael McElroy), Shayna Steele’s first musical stint was an appearance on Ed McMahon’s Star Search when she was 15 years old. Later on she moved to New York to find her sound, and by chance found herself collaborating with the English STEELE electronic musician Moby—first on his 2005 album Hotel and again on the 2007 single “Extreme Ways” and 2008 album Last Night. Since then, she’s collaborated with countless artists—George Clinton, Bette Midler, John Legend, Snarky Puppy, Queen Latifah, Rihanna, and many more—and released her own music, beginning with I’ll Be Anything, a collaboration with longtime friend David Cook. With rave reviews from every corner of the world, she’s packed her schedule: touring with her band, appearing on TV (from late night shows to the Grammy Awards), performing on Broadway, and giving private lessons to the next generation of singers.
CASSIDY CATANZARO A singer, songwriter, model, actress, and activist, Cassidy Catanzaro first rose to prominence as co-founder and lead singer of the band Antigone Rising from 1999 through 2008. Since then, she’s collaborated with a huge variety of musicians—the Rolling Stones, Rob Thomas, O.A.R., Greg Allman, and 36
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others—and written songs for even more, including Demi Lovato. Her latest solo release is Cassidy and The Music, also the name she currently performs under. In addition to her busy musical schedule, Cassidy is an ardent supporter of environmental justice, women’s issues, and LGBTQ CATANZARO causes. She has also modeled for Seven Jeans, both in print and on television, and secured acting roles in films, commercials, and a variety of theater groups in Los Angeles.
KATRINA ROSE Born in bluegrass country of North Carolina, Katrina Rose grew up singing in the church choir and practicing rock riffs in her bedroom. She moved to New York and wowed producers at an open call for Hairspray the musical, and before long she was touring as the lead, Tracy Turnblad. ROSE Most recently, Rose was a fan favorite on NBC’s The Voice season 13, battling her way into the Knockouts and working with both Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson as coaches. Rose’s Broadway and OffBroadway credits include Rent, Jerry Springer: The Opera, and BloodSong of Love; she has appeared on several recordings, including T2R: The Songs of Joe Iconis, Rock & Roll Jamboree, and Kerrigan & Lowdermilk LIVE. SPRING 2018
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CELEBRATING YOUR LEGACY SUPPORT BARBARA VAN DUSEN, Honorary Chair
The 1887 Society honors individuals who have made a special legacy commitment to support the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Members of the 1887 Society ensure that future music lovers will continue to enjoy unsurpassed musical experiences by including the DSO in their estate plans. If you have arranged a planned gift to support the DSO or would like more information on planned giving, please call 313.576.5114. Douglas Koschik Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Ruth & Al Glancy Ms. Doris L. Adler Dr. & Mrs. William C. Albert Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Applebaum Dr. Augustin & Nancy† Arbulu Ms. Sharon Backstrom Sally & Donald Baker Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Mr. Mark G. Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins Mary Beattie Stanley A. Beattie Mr.† & Mrs. Mandell L. Berman Mrs. Betty Blair Gwen & Richard Bowlby William & Julia Bugera Cynthia Cassell, Ph. D. Dr.† & Mrs. Victor J. Cervenak Eleanor A. Christie Ms. Mary Christner Lois & Avern Cohn Mrs. RoseAnn Comstock† Mr. & Ms. Thomas Cook Dorothy M. Craig Mr. & Mrs. John Cruikshank Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Mr. John Diebel Mr. Roger Dye & Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Eidson Marianne T. Endicott Mrs. Rema Frankel† Patricia Finnegan Sharf Ms. Dorothy Fisher Mrs. Marjorie S. Fisher† Samuel & Laura Fogleman Dorothy A. and Larry L. Fobes Mr. Emory Ford, Jr.† Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman Barbara Frankel & Ron Michalak Herman & Sharon Frankel Jane French Mark & Donna Frentrup Janet M. Garrett Dr. Byron P. & Marilyn Georgeson Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Lois Gilmore Victor† & Gale Girolami David & Paulette Groen Mr. Harry G. Bowles† Donna & Eugene Hartwig Gerhardt A. Hein & Rebecca P. Hein 38
Ms. Nancy B. Henk Joseph L. Hickey Mr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Hitchman Andy Howell Carol Howell Paul M. Huxley & Cynthia Pasky David & Sheri Jaffa Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Jeffs II Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup Mr. George G. Johnson Lenard & Connie Johnston Ms. Carol Johnston Carol M. Jonson Drs. Anthony & Joyce Kales Faye & Austin Kanter Norb† & Carole Keller Dr. Mark & Mrs. Gail Kelley June K. Kendall Bette E. Kettelhut† Dimitri† & Suzanne Kosacheff Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Krolikowski Mary Clippert LaMont Mrs. Bonnie Larson Ann C. Lawson Allan S. Leonard Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Dr. Melvin A. Lester Mr. & Mrs.† Joseph Lile Harold Lundquist† & Elizabeth Brockhaus Lundquist Mr. & Mrs. Eric C. Lundquist Roberta Maki Eileen & Ralph Mandarino Judy Howe Masserang Mr. Glenn Maxwell Ms. Elizabeth Maysa Mary Joy McMachen, Ph.D. Judith Mich† Rhoda A. Milgrim Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller John & Marcia Miller Jerald A. & Marilyn H. Mitchell Mr.† & Mrs. L. William Moll Shari & Craig Morgan Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters Beverley Anne Pack David† & Andrea Page Mr. Dale J. Pangonis Ms. Mary W. Parker Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Helen & Wesley Pelling† Dr. William F. Pickard Mrs. Bernard E. Pincus
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Ms. Christina Pitts Mrs. Robert Plummer Mr. & Mrs. P. T. Ponta Mrs. Mary Carol Prokop† Ms. Linda Rankin & Mr. Daniel Graschuck Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Rasmussen Deborah J. Remer Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Barbara Gage Rex Ms. Marianne Reye Lori-Ann Rickard Katherine D. Rines Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Ms. Barbara Robins Jack† & Aviva Robinson Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. & Mrs. George Roumell Dr. Margaret Ryan Marjorie & Saul Saulson Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Janet Schenk Ms. Yvonne Schilla Mr. & Mrs. Fred Secrest† Ms. Marla K. Shelton Edna J. Shin Ms. June Siebert Dr. Melissa J. Smiley & Dr. Patricia A. Wren Ms. Marilyn Snodgrass† Mr. & Mrs. Walter Stuecken Mr.† & Mrs. Alexander C. Suczek David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Alice & Paul Tomboulian Mr. David Patria & Ms. Barbara Underwood Roger & Tina Valade Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen Charles & Sally Van Dusen Mr. & Mrs. Melvin VanderBrug Mr.† & Mrs. George C. Vincent Christine & Keith C. Weber Mr. Herman Weinreich John† & Joanne Werner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Wilhelm Mr. Robert E. Wilkins† Mrs. Michel Williams Ms. Nancy S. Williams† Mr. Robert S. Williams & Ms. Treva Womble Ms. Barbara Wojtas Elizabeth B. Work Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu† Ms. Andrea L. Wulf Mrs. Judith G. Yaker Milton & Lois† Zussman Five who wish to remain anonymous
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The DSO’s Planned Giving Council recognizes the region’s leading financial and estate professionals whose current and future clients may involve them in their decision to make a planned gift to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Members play a critical role in shaping the future of the DSO through ongoing feedback, working with their clients, supporting philanthropy and attending briefings twice per year. For more information or to join the PG Council, please call 313.576.5114.
LINDA WASSERMAN AVIV, Chair Mrs. Katana H. Abbott Mr. Christopher A. Ballard Ms. Jessica B. Blake, Esq. Ms. Rebecca J. Braun Timothy E. Compton Mrs. Jill Governale Mr. Henry Grix Mrs. Julie R. Hollinshead, CFA Mr. Mark W. Jannott, CTFA Ms. Jennifer A. Jennings Ms. Dawn Jinsky
Mrs. Shirley Kaigler Mr. Robert E. Kass Mr. Christopher L. Kelly Mr. Bernard S. Kent Ms. Yuh Suhn Kim Mr. Henry P. Lee Ms. Marguerite Munson Lentz J. Thomas MacFarlane Mr. Christopher M. Mann Mr. Curtis J. Mann Mrs. Mary Mansfield
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THE ANNUAL FUND
Gifts received between September 1, 2016 and December 1, 2017 Being a community-supported orchestra means you can play your part through frequent ticket purchases and generous annual donations. Your tax-deductible Annual Fund donation is an investment in the wonderful music at Orchestra Hall, around the neighborhoods and across the community. This honor roll celebrates those generous donors who made a gift of $1,500 or more to the DSO Annual Fund Campaign. If you have questions about this roster, or to make a donation, please contact 313.576.5114 or go to dso.org/donate.
The Gabrilowitsch Society honors individuals who support the DSO most generously at the $10,000 level and above. Janet and Norm Ankers, chairs
Giving of $250,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Penny & Harold Blumenstein Julie & Peter Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel Mr. & Mrs.† Morton E. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karmanos, Jr. Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen
Giving of $100,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Applebaum Family Foundation Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher
Emory M. Ford, Jr.† Endowment Shari & Craig Morgan The Polk Family Cindy & Leonard* Slatkin
Giving of $50,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Mrs. Cecilia Benner Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Brodie Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Mrs. Bonnie Larson
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lester Ms. Deborah Miesel Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Bernard & Eleanor Robertson The Clyde & Helen Wu Family
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Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Katz David & Valerie McCammon Ms. Ruth Rattner Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Ms. Nancy Schlichting Mr. & Mrs.† Alan E. Schwartz Mrs. Patricia Finnegan Sharf Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Simon Mr. & Mrs. Arn Tellem Mr. James G. Vella
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Giving of $10,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Daniel & Rose Angelucci Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ankers Pamela Applebaum Drs. John & Janice Bernick Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bluestein Mr. & Mrs. John A. Boll, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bonahoom Gwen & Richard Bowlby Mrs. Milena Brown Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brownell Michael & Geraldine Buckles Michael & Cathleen Clancy Lois & Avern Cohn Margie Dunn & Mark Davidoff Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. DeVore Eugene & Elaine C. Driker Marianne T. Endicott Jim & Margo Farber Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher & Mr. Roy Furman Mr. Michael J. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Fogleman Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman Dale & Bruce Frankel Byron† & Dorothy Gerson Mrs. Gale Girolami
Dr. Kenneth & Roslyne Gitlin Dr. Robert T. Goldman Dr. Allen Goodman & Dr. Janet Hankin Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin Dr. Herman & Mrs. Shirley Gray Mr. & Mrs. James Grosfeld Dr. Gloria Heppner Michael E. Hinsky & Tyrus N. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Norman H. Hofley Jack & Anne Hommes Ronald M. & Carol† Horwitz Richard H. & Carola Huttenlocher Lenard & Connie Johnston Faye & Austin Kanter Mike & Katy Keegan Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Kessel Marguerite & David Lentz Dr. Melvin A. Lester Bud & Nancy Liebler Mr. & Mrs.† Joseph Lile Stevens McClure Family Alexander & Evelyn McKeen Dr. Robert & Dr. Mary Mobley Cyril Moscow Xavier & Maeva Mosquet Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters
Mrs. Denise Abrash Ms. Dorothy Adair Richard & Jiehan Alonzo Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mrs. Jean Azar Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biber Claire & Robert N. Brown Mr. & Mrs. François Castaing Dr. & Mrs. Charles G. Colombo Thomas W. Cook & Marie L. Masters Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Cowger Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Dare Adel & Walter Dissett Mr. & Mrs. John M. Erb Mr. Sanford Hansell & Dr. Raina Ernstoff Mr. Peter Falzon Hon. Sharon Tevis Finch Barbara & Alfred J. Fisher III Ms. Mary D. Fisher Ms. Carol A. Friend Allan D. Gilmour & Eric C. Jirgens Goodman Family Charitable Trust Mr.† & Mrs. James A. Green Mr. Jeffrey Groehn Mr. Lee V. Hart & Mr. Charles L. Dunlap
Ms. Nancy B. Henk Ms. Doreen Hermelin Mr. Eric J. Hespenheide & Ms. Judith V. Hicks Mr. George Hill & Mrs. Kathleen TalbertHill Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hollinshead Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup William & Story John Mr. George G. Johnson Judy & David Karp Michael E. Smerza & Nancy Keppelman Samantha Svoboda & Bill Kishler Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kulish John & Marilyn Kunz Dr. Raymond Landes & Dr. Melissa McBrien-Landes Mr. Daniel Lewis The Locniskar Group Bob & Terri Lutz Patricia A.† & Patrick G. McKeever Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller Eugene & Sheila Mondry Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Nelson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David E. Nims Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nycek
David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson Jim & Mary Beth Nicholson Patricia & Henry Nickol Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nyeck Mrs. Jo Elyn Nyman Anne Parsons* & Donald Dietz Dr. William F. Pickard Dr. Erik Rönmark* & Mrs. Adrienne Rönmark* Martie & Bob Sachs Dr. Mark & Peggy Saffer Marjorie & Saul Saulson Elaine & Michael Serling Lois & Mark Shaevsky Mr. & Mrs. James H. Sherman William H. Smith John J. Solecki Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes Dr. Doris Tong & Dr. Teck M. Soo Mr. Gary L. Wasserman & Mr. Charlie Kashner Mr. & Mrs. R. Jamison Williams Ms. Mary Wilson Drs. David & Bernadine Wu Mrs. Judith G. Yaker Paul & Terese Zlotoff Three who wish to remain anonymous
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Debra & Richard Partrich Ms. Lisa Payne Mr. Charles Peters Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Peterson Dr. Glenda D. Price Mr. & Mrs. David Provost Mr. & Mrs. Dave Redfield Dr. & Mrs. John Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Rosowski Dr. & Mrs.† Alexander G. Ruthven II Mrs. Kathleen Straus & Mr. Walter Shapero Mrs. Sharon Shumaker Anne Stricker Mr. & Mrs. John Stroh III Alice & Paul Tomboulian Mr. Gary Torgow Mrs. Eva Von Voss Mr. William Waak S. Evan & Gwen Weiner Dr. & Mrs. Ned Winkelman Ms. June Wu Erwin & Isabelle Ziegelman Foundation Milton & Lois† Zussman One who wishes to remain anonymous
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Giving of $2,500 and more Howard Abrams and Nina Dodge Abrams Mr. & Mrs. George Agnello Dr. Roger & Mrs. Rosette Ajluni Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anthony Drs. Kwabena & Jacqueline Appiah Dr. & Mrs. Ali-Reza R. Armin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong Mr. David Assemany & Mr. Jeffery Zook* Pauline Averbach & Charles Peacock Mr. Joseph Aviv & Mrs. Linda Wasserman Aviv Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Babbish Ms. Ruth Baidas Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale & Mr. Roger Dye Nora Lee & Guy Barron Mr. Mark G. Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Baum Mrs. Mary Beattie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beaubien Dr. & Mrs. Brian J. Beck Ms. Margaret Beck Mrs. Harriett Berg Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Berner Martha & G. Peter Blom Dr. George & Joyce Blum Nancy & Lawrence Bluth Mr. Timothy Bogan The Honorable Susan D. Borman & Mr. Stuart Michaelson Rud† & Mary Ellen Boucher Don & Marilyn Bowerman Mr. Paul & Mrs. Lisa Brandt Mr. Anthony F. Brinkman Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Buck Dr. Carol S. Chadwick & Mr. H. Taylor Burleson Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Byrd Philip & Carol Campbell Mrs. Carolyn Carr Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carson Ronald & Lynda Charfoos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Christians Mr. Don Clapham Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clark Nina & Richard Cohan Jack, Evelyn & Richard Cole Family Foundation Mr. James Schwyn & Mrs. Françoise Colpron Patricia & William Cosgrove, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Louis Cotman Mrs. Barbara Cunningham Suzanne Dalton & Clyde Foles Deborah & Stephen D’Arcy Fund Jerry P. & Maureen T. D’Avanzo 42
Barbara A. David Lillian & Walter Dean Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Delsener Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer Mr. Giuseppe Derdelakos Diana & Mark Domin Paul† & Peggy Dufault Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunn Edwin & Rosemarie Dyer Mrs. George D. Dzialak Dr. Leo & Mrs. Mira Eisenberg Dr. & Mrs. A. Bradley Eisenbrey Randall & Jill* Elder Mr. Lawrence Ellenbogen Donald & Marjory Epstein Dave & Sandy Eyl Ellie Farber Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Feldman Mr. & Mrs.† Anthony C. Fielek Dr. Thomas Filardo & Dr. Nora Zorich Mark & Loree Frank Kit & Dan Frohardt-Lane Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Mrs. Janet M. Garrett Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Golden Paul & Barbara Goodman Ms. Jacqueline Graham Mr. Luke Ponder & Dr. Darla Granger Dr. & Mrs. Joe L. Greene Dr. & Mrs. Steven Grekin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hage Robert & Elizabeth Hamel Mary & Preston Happel Randall L. & Nancy Caine Harbour Tina Harmon Mrs. Betty J. Harrell Cheryl A. Harvey Randall* & Kim Minasian Hawes Gerhardt A. Hein & Rebecca P. Hein Mr. & Mrs. Ross Herron Jeremiah* & Brooke Hess Mr. Donald & Marcia Hiruo James Hoogstra & Clark Heath Mr. Matthew Howell & Mrs. Julie Wagner Mr. F. Robert Hozian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Marshall L. Hutchinson Nicki* & Brian Inman Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Jaffe Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Janovsky Mr. John S. Johns Ms. Sydney Johnstone Mr. Paul Joliat Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jonna Mr. John Jullens
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Ellen Kahn Diane & John Kaplan Dr. Laura Katz & Dr. Jonathan Pasko Betsy & Joel Kellman June K. Kendall Patrick J. Kerzic† & Stephanie Germack Frederic & Stephanie Keywell Mrs. Frances King Mr. & Mrs. William P. Kingsley Thomas & Linda Klein Mr. & Mrs. Ludvik F. Koci Ms. Margot Kohler Mr. David Kolodziej Mr. James Kors & Ms. Victoria King* Dr. Harry & Katherine Kotsis Robert C. & Margaret A. Kotz Barbara & Michael Kratchman Richard & Sally Krugel Dr. Arnold Kummerow Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBelle Drs. Lisa & Scott Langenburg Ms. Sandra Lapadot Ms. Anne T. Larin Dr. Lawrence O. Larson The Dolores & Paul Lavins Foundation Mr. Michael Lebenbom Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph LeRoy, Jr. Barbara & Carl Levin Drs. Donald & Diane Levine Arlene & John Lewis Ms. Carol Litka Daniel & Linda* Lutz Mrs. Sandra MacLeod Cis Maisel Margaret Makulski & James Bannan Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Manke, Jr. Mervyn & Elaine Manning Mr. Anthony Marek Maurice Marshall Dr. & Mrs. Richard Martella Dr. & Mrs. Peter M. McCann, M.D. Mr. Anthony R. McCree Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo McDonald Mr. John McFadden Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Meier Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelson Olga Sutaruk Meyer Thomas & Judith Mich Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Miller John & Marcia Miller Dr. Susan & Mr. Stephen* Molina Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Moore Ms. A. Anne Moroun Mr. Frederick Morsches & Mr. Kareem George SPRING 2018
Drs. Barbara & Stephen Munk Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil Joy & Allan Nachman Edward & Judith Narens Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nemeth Mariam C. Noland & James A. Kelly Ms. Gabrielle Poshadlo & Mr. Dennis Nulty* Katherine & Bruce Nyberg Dr. & Mrs. Dongwhan Oh Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. O’Reilly Lila & Randall Pappal Mrs. Margot Parker Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Noel & Patricia Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Kris Pfaehler Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Pfahlert Benjamin B. Phillips Mr. Dave Phipps Dr. Klaudia Plawny-Lebenbom William H. & Wendy W. Powers Reimer & Rebecca Priester Charlene & Michael Prysak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rappleye Drs. Stuart & Hilary Ratner Drs. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath & Kanta Bhambhani Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Reepmeyer Dr. Claude & Mrs. Sandra Reitelman Denise Reske Barbara Gage Rex Ms. Linda Rodney
Seth & Laura Romine Michael & Susan Rontal Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. R. Desmond Rowan Jane & Curt Russell Linda & Leonard Sahn Mr. David Salisbury & Mrs. Terese Ireland Salisbury Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sandberg Ms. Martha A. Scharchburg & Mr. Bruce Beyer Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff Catherine & Dennis B. Schultz Sandy & Alan Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley G. Sears Mr. Merton J. Segal Nancy & Sam Shamie Mr. Scott Shapero Dr. Les & Ellen Lesser Siegel Coco & Robert Siewert Mr. Norman Silk & Mr. Dale Morgan William & Cherie Sirois Dr. Cathryn & Mr. Daniel Skedel Dr. Gregory Stephens Barb & Clint Stimpson Nancy C. Stocking Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Stollman David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Ms. Dorothy Tarpinian Shelley & Joel Tauber Dr. & Mrs. Howard Terebelo Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thorpe Mr. & Mrs. James W. Throop Carol & Larry Tibbitts Mr. & Mrs. John P. Tierney Dr. Barry Tigay Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tobias Barbara & Stuart Trager Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Trudeau Mark & Janice Uhlig Amanda Van Dusen & Curtis Blessing Charles & Sally Van Dusen Dr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Wadle Captain Joseph F. Walsh, USN (Ret.) Mr. Michael A. Walch & Ms. Joyce Keller Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Mr. Patrick Webster Mr. Herman Weinreich Lawrence & Idell Weisberg Ambassador & Mrs. Ronald N. Weiser Janis & William Wetsman/The Wetsman Foundation Barbara & David Whittaker Ms. Anne Wilczak Beverly & Barry Williams Dr. M. Roy & Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson Rissa & Sheldon Winkelman Mr. Jonathan Wolman & Mrs. Deborah Lamm Cathy Cromer Wood Ms. Andrea L. Wulf Margaret S. York Three who wish to remain anonymous
Giving of $1,500 and more Joshua & Judith Adler Dr. & Mrs. Gary S. Assarian Dr. & Dr. Brian Bachynski Ms. Jane Bolender Mr. & Mrs. J. Bora Ms. Nadia Boreiko Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burstein Dr. & Mrs. Glenn B. Carpenter David & Michelle Carroll Mr. Fred J. Chynchuk Mrs. Elizabeth & Mr. C. Howard Crane Dr. & Mrs. Adnan S. Dajani Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. Darold Gordon & Elaine Didier Mr. Patrick Doig Mr. & Mrs. Henry Eckfeld Mr. Howard O. Emorey Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gillette Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Lois Gilmore Mr. Donald Guertin Fran & Howard Heicklen Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hillegonds Ms. Elizabeth Ingraham Ms. Nadine Jakobowski Mr. Arthur Johns
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Robert & Sandra Johnson Carol & Richard Johnston Ms. Ida King Mr. James Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Kleiman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Klimko Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kochajda/Teal Electric Co. Mr. & Mrs. Kosch Mr. & Mrs. William Kroger, Jr. Mr. Michael Kuhne Dr. Myron & Joyce LaBan Mr. Daniel Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lieberman Mr. & Mrs. Brian Meer Bruce & Mary Miller Ms. Florence Morris† Mr. & Mrs. Germano Mularoni Ms. Deborah Parker Dr.† & Mrs. Terry Podolsky Mr. Ronald Puchalski Drs. Renato & Daisy Ramos Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rapson Mr. Paul Robertson & Ms. Cheryl Mauro Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Rose Mr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Ross
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Mr. & Mrs. George Roumell Nancy J. Salden Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schlack Mr. Steve Secrest Mr. & Mrs. William C. Shenefelt Mr. Lawrence Shoffner Ms. Margo Shulman Zon Shumway Ms. Claudia Sills Mr. Ariel Simon Mr. Mark Sims & Ms. Elaine Fieldman Ralph & Peggy Skiano Mr. Michael J. Smith & Mrs. Mary C. Williams Dr. & Mrs. Choichi Sugawa Ms. Joyce Sutherland David & Lila Tirsell Mr. Jim Van Eizenga William & Sandra Vanover Peter & Carol Walters Mr. Barry Webster Ms. Beverly Weidendorf Ms. Janet Weir Frank & Ruth Zinn
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CORPORATE PARTNERS $500,000 and more
JIM NICHOLSON CEO, PVS Chemicals
$200,000 and more
GERARD M. ANDERSON LYNETTE DOWLER President, Chairman President, and CEO, DTE Energy DTE Energy Corporation Foundation
SERGIO MARCHIONNE Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
SHANE KARR President, FCA Foundation
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JAMES VELLA President, Ford Motor Company Fund
MARY BARRA Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Company
TERRY RHADIGAN Executive secondary - for use on dark backgrounds Director, Global Communications
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RICHARD L. DeVORE Regional President, PNC Bank, Detroit and Southeast Michigan
$20,000 and more
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MATTHEW J. SIMONCINI President and CEO, Lear Corporation
American House Senior Living Communities Beaumont Health Chemical Bank Greektown Casino Hotel Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP KPMG LLP
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KEITH J. ALLMANN President and CEO, MASCO Corporation
Macy’s Michigan Ear Institute MGM Grand Detroit Casino Rock Ventures, LLC Varnum LLP Wico Metal Products Wolverine Packing Company
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$10,000 and more Amerisure Insurance Creative Benefit Solutions, LLC Denso International America, Inc. Edibles Rex Fifth Third Bank Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer and Weiss Raymond James Suburban Collection UBS Financial Services Inc. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
$5,000 and more American International Group The Boston Consulting Group Coffee Express Roasting Company Delphi Foundation Dickinson Wright LLP EY Grant Thornton LLP Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Schaerer Architextural Interiors Yessian Music $1,000 and more Arkay-Walker Paint Company Darling Bolt Company
Delta Dental Plan of Michigan HEM Data Corporation The Harmon Group Hotel St. Regis Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Lakeside Ophthalmology Center Madison Electric Company Michigan First Credit Union Morgan Stanley Oswald Companies Plante and Moran, PLLC Planterra PSLZ, LLP RBC Robert Swaney Consulting, Inc.
SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS Giving of $500,000 and more The William M. Davidson Foundation Samuel & Jean Frankel Foundation Giving of $250,000 and more Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Dresner Foundation Hudson-Webber Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation McGregor Fund The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Giving of $100,000 and more Paul M. Angell Family Foundation The Richard C. Devereaux Foundation Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Ford Foundation Detroit Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Council Giving of $50,000 and more Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
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William Randolph Hearst Foundation League of American Orchestras Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs Matilda R. Wilson Fund
Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation Meyer and Anna Prentis Family Foundation Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation Mary Thompson Foundation
Giving of $25,000 and more Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund Henry Ford II Fund Giving of $10,000 and more Maxine & Stuart Frankel Foundation Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation Myron P. Leven Foundation Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Moroun Family Foundation Sage Foundation Giving of $5,000 and more Benson & Edith Ford Fund The Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation
Giving of $1,000 and more Charles M. Bauervic Foundation Frank and Gertrude Dunlap Foundation Clarence and Jack Himmel Fund James and Lynelle Holden Fund Josephine Kleiner Foundation Ludwig Foundation Fund Aline Underhill Orten Foundation The Loraine and Melinese Reuter Foundation Leslie and Regene Schmier Foundation Louis and Nellie Sieg Foundation Sills Foundation Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Save Our Symphony Wheeler Family Foundation, Inc. Young Woman’s Home Association
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TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT The Detroit Symphony Orchestra would like to especially thank those who have made extraordinary multi-year gifts for general operations, endowment, capital improvements, and named chairs, ensembles or programs since the start of Blueprint 2023, our ten-year plan, in 2013.
FOUNDING FAMILIES Julie & Peter Cummings The Davidson-Gerson Family and the William Davidson Foundation The Richard C. Devereaux Foundation The Fisher Family and the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Stanley & Judy Frankel and the Samuel & Jean Frankel Foundation Danialle & Peter Karmanos, Jr. James B. & Ann V. Nicholson and PVS Chemicals, Inc. Clyde & Helen Wu†
CHAMPIONS Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Penny & Harold Blumenstein Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden DTE Energy Foundation
The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher Ford Motor Company Fund Mr. & Mrs.+ Morton E. Harris John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation Mrs. Bonnie Larson Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Herman & Sharon Frankel Ruth & Al Glancy
Bud & Nancy Liebler Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation David & Valerie McCammon Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Ms. Deborah Miesel Shari & Craig Morgan The Polk Family Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Stephen M. Ross Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen
LEADERS Dr. William F. Pickard Jack+ & Aviva Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz Paul & Terese Zlotoff
NOTABLE PROJECT SUPPORT The Detroit Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the following partners for their support of exceptional projects, partnerships, and performances that boldly advance the DSO’s mission to be a leader in the world of classical music. The DSO is headed to classrooms in Detroit and Warren this January thanks to the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and Aaron and Carolyn Frankel’s support of in-school partnerships. Over 1,600 elementary and middle school students will experience a broad range of repertoire including Mozart’s overture to Don Giovanni and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 during this two-day tour. These students will also travel to Orchestra Hall for April’s Educational Concert Series, furthering our commitment to expanding access to classical music for students in Southeast Michigan Increased energy efficiency in Orchestra Hall and the campus of the Max were made possible by the generosity of long time DSO supporters Lee and Floy Barthel. Upgrades to our mechanical systems, including improvements to the HVAC systems and new LED lights on stage, help keep musicians and patrons comfortable while also providing cost and energy savings for the organization. Through a generous grant from the Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust, Oakland County senior resident homes will receive 46
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free tickets and transportation to attend 2017-2018 William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series performances. The Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust’s gift allows the DSO to deliver exceptional musical experiences for senior citizens in our community. DSO’s Soundcard student discount program has expanded to include Soundcard Sampler Weekends to improve Detroit K-12 student access to and participation in the arts through the support of General Motors. During three weekends of the 2017-2018 season, students interested in Soundcard can attend concerts for just $5, allowing the DSO to better serve the community through music and increase audience diversity. Familiar faces have appeared on the wall of the Max thanks to the Board of Trustees. Portraits of DSO musicians and artistic leadership hang in the hallway connecting the oval lobby with the William Davidson Atrium, helping us celebrate the incredible talent and artistic leadership that make up the DSO and further the connection between the orchestra and our audience.
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TRIBUTE GIFTS Gifts received September 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018 Tribute gifts to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are made to honor accomplishments, celebrate occasions, and pay respect in memory or reflection. These gifts support current season projects, partnerships and performances such as DSO concerts, education programs, free community concerts and family programming. For information about making a tribute gift, please call 313.576.5114 or visit dso.org/donate. In Honor of Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Walter & Adel Dissett In Honor of Norman & Janet Ankers Daniel Kochakian In Memory of Eugene Applebaum Phillip & Lauren Fisher Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz In Memory of Madeleine Berman Ann Berman & John Feld Dorothy Gerson Jonathan & Nicky Berman Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz Ruth Rattner In Memory of Dawn Boesen Annual Potters Market LLC Vincent & Deborah Cannella In Memory of Helen Calas Eleanora Soves In Honor of Hon. Avern Cohn Marc Schwartz & Emily Camiener In Memory of George Coon Mary Lorimer In Memory of Evelynne Dewey Hariet Duus Kathryn Girard In Memory of Rayya Elias Roger & Rosette Ajluni In Memory of Lowell Everson Norman & Janet Ankers Marlene Bihlmeyer David & Madeline Booker Richard & Gwen Bowlby Lynn Brouwers Patty Buccellato Denise Burrows Marie Delewsky Karen L Dillon Mark & Randi Dubois Thomas & Christine Eberts Marje Fecht Stanley & Judy Frankel Joseph & Sue Gibson Lauren Glomski David & Paulette Groen Paul & Julie Hull Barbara Humphries Mark Humphries George & Maxine Huysken Daniel & Linda Lutz
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Marna Raitanen David & Cathy Robertson Antonia Skatikat James & Shelley Spala Beth Tatigian Aynne Zazas
In Memory of Nancy Pilorget Norman & Janet Ankers
In Memory of Marjorie Fisher Norman & Janet Ankers
In Memory of Michael Rothgery David Altman Richard Frankel
In Honor of James Garret Timothy & Marianne LeVigne
In Honor of Cheryl & Paul Robertson Don Rochlen
In Memory of Rosemarie Jeannero Shawn Bonine Mary Cole Laurel Cummins William & Ada Griffith Nancy B Henk Don Jeannero Derek & Yelena Terenzi
In Memory of Marianne Shapero Schwartz Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Pamela Applebaum Maurice & Linda Binkow Harold & Penny B. Blumenstein Alan & Denny Camiener Avern & Lois Cohn Kathy Cohn Fran Cook Stanley & Judy Frankel Linda Jacob Stanley & Rita Levy Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz Mark & Lois Shaevsky Walter Shapero & Kathleen Straus Susan Sivak David & Bernadine Wu Stevan & Joyce Uzelac Lawrence & Idell Weisberg Gwen & Evan Weiner
In Honor of Mary Beth Keifer David & Beverly Moser
In Honor of Kingsley Sears Philip Ventura
In Honor of Raymond Landes & Melissa McBrien Victoria McBrien
In Honor of Marie Slotnik Wade & Wade Schultheiss
In Memory of Ingeborg Goff Liza Adams Patrick & Mary Echlin Gordon & Andrea Gray Penrith Goff Donald Haase Ben Klugh Jeanne Reese Janet Stechholz Paul & Karen Wingert
In Memory of Patricia Laramie Brian Carney & Judith Herndon In Honor of David LeDoux Jerry & Virginia LeDoux In Memory of Arthur Merkl Ronald & Tanya Martella Konstantinos & Diana Voutsinas In Honor of Kari Nelson Ruthann & Harold Atkinson In Memory of Joan C. O’Brien John J. O’Brien In Honor of Philip & Alice Pfahlert Jonathan Berrie
In Honor of Margaret Spear Gretchen & Robert Wilbert In Memory of Lenore Stevens Roger & Rosette Ajluni In Honor of Rania & Koroush Vahabzadeh Roger & Rosette Ajluni In Honor of James Van Wagner Lynda & Richard Bucciarelli In Honor of Rachel Webers Peter Motzenbecker In Memory of Sam, Rose, Arnold, and Robert Werney Charles Werney
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OFFERINGS
EDITOR Ben Breuninger bbreuninger@dso.org 313.576.5196
Subscribers and donors who make a gift of $1,000 or more annually receive priority assistance. Just visit the Patron Services Center on the second floor of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Atrium for help with tickets, exchanges, donations, or any other DSO needs.
PUBLISHER Echo Publications, Inc. Thomas Putters PROGRAM NOTES ANNOTATOR Charles Greenwell (Unless otherwise noted) DSO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: 313.576.5100 Fax: 313.576.5101 DSO Box Office: 313.576.5111 Box Office Fax: 313.576.5109 Rental Info: 313.576.5050 Email: info@dso.org Website: dso.org For group ticket sales (groups of 10 or more), please contact James Sabatella, Group Sales Manager, at 313.576.5130 or jsabatella@dso.org. Subscribe to our e-newsletter via our website to receive updates and special offers. To advertise in Performance, please call 248.582.9690. To report an emergency during a concert, call 313.576.5199. To make special arrangements to receive emergency phone calls during a concert, ask for the house manager. Activities of the DSO are made possible in part with the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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HERMAN AND SHARON FRANKEL DONOR LOUNGE
Governing Members who make a gift of $3,000 or more annually enjoy complimentary beverages, appetizers, and desserts in the Donor Lounge, open 90 minutes prior to each concert through the end of intermission. For more information on becoming a Governing Member, contact Dan Coleman at 313.576.5451 or dcoleman@dso.org. DINE AT THE DSO
Located on the second floor of Orchestra Hall, Paradise Lounge is open prior to most concerts and features gourmet dinners, decadent desserts, classic cocktails, small production wines, and craft beers. Bars are available throughout the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center prior to concerts and during intermission. For your convenience, you may place your beverage orders pre-concert and your drink will be waiting for you at intermission. GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give friends and loved ones a gift that ignites their soul — the experience of a DSO performance. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and may be used toward the purchase of DSO concert tickets. Visit the DSO Box Office or call 313.576.5111 for more information. RENT THE MAX
Elegant and versatile, the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center is an ideal setting for a variety of events and performances: weddings, corporate gatherings, meetings, concerts, and more. Visit dso.org/rent or call 313.576.5065 for more information.
POLICIES PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography can be distracting to musicians and audience members, so please be cautious and respectful if you wish to take photos. Note that flash photography, video recording, and cameras with detachable lenses are strictly prohibited.
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MA XIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE PARKING
Valet parking is available for most concerts for $12, with vehicle drop-off and pick-up on Parsons Street. Donor valet and pick-up (available to patrons who give $7,500 annually) is available at the stage door behind the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Parking is available for $8 in the Orchestra Place Parking Structure located on Parsons Street, with overflow in a nearby DSO lot. Handicap accessible parking is also available. Other parking options include Woodward Gardens on Woodward Avenue near Alexandrine Street, and Wayne State University Parking near Whole Foods on John R Street. The DSO offers shuttle bus service to Coffee Concerts from select locations for $15. Please call 313.576.5130 for more information. ACCESSIBILITY
Handicap parking is available in the Orchestra Place Parking Structure for patrons with applicable permits. There are elevators, barrier-free restrooms, and accessible seating in all areas of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Security personnel are available at all entrances to help patrons requiring extra assistance in and out of vehicles. Hearing assistance devices are also available. Please see the House Manager or any usher for additional assistance. A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
The DSO is pleased to offer a smoke-free environment at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Patrons who wish to smoke must do so outside the building. This policy also applies to electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers. An outdoor patio is also available on the second level of the Atrium Lobby. HOUSE AND SEATING POLICIES
All patrons must have a ticket to attend concerts at the Max M. &Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, including children. The Max opens two hours prior to most DSO concerts. Most Classical Series concerts feature free predso.org
concert talks or performances in Orchestra Hall for all ticket holders. The DSO makes every attempt to begin concerts on time. In deference to the comfort and listening pleasure of the audience, latecomers will be seated at an appropriate pause in the music at the discretion of the house staff. Patrons who leave the hall before or during a piece will be reseated after the piece is completed. Latecomers may watch the performance on closed circuit television in the Atrium. Please silence cell phones, alarms, and other electronic devices. Patrons should speak to the House Manager to make special arrangements to receive emergency phone calls during a performance. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
In the event of an emergency, locate the nearest exit sign and listen for announcements on the PA system. Please follow the directions of Orchestra Hall ushers and staff. For safety reasons, everyone should leave in an orderly fashion and please remain calm. Guests with disabilities will be escorted to the nearest exits by an usher. Elevators will not operate during an evacuation. Once you exit the building, proceed as far away from the premises as possible. Thank you for being prepared to respond calmly in the event of an emergency. CONCERT CANCELLATIONS
The DSO rarely cancels concerts. In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, please visit dso.org, call the Box Office at 313.576.5111, or check the DSO’s social media pages for updates and information. Patrons will be notified of exchange options. The DSO is unable to offer refunds. CHILDREN
Children are welcome at all DSO concerts provided they have a ticket and are supervised by an adult. Parents should review the program to determine whether it is appropriate for their child and speak with their child about the concert experience in advance. Please contact the DSO Box Office if you have any questions. DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 49
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Dennis Rottell Stage Manager
COMMUNITY & LEARNING
Anne Parsons President and CEO James B. and Ann V. Nicholson Chair
Leslie Karr Executive Assistant to the Music Director
Caen Thomason-Redus Senior Director of Community & Learning
Patrick Peterson Manager of Orchestra Personnel
Nelson Rodriguez Parada General Manager of Training Ensembles
ADVANCEMENT
Clare Valenti Manager of Community Engagement
Jill Elder Vice President and Chief Development Officer Linda Lutz Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Erik Rรถnmark Vice President and General Manager Joy Crawford Executive Assistant to the President and CEO Elaine Curvin Executive Assistant to the Vice President and CDO Caitlin Bush Advancement Relations Associate
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS ARTISTIC PLANNING Jessica Ruiz Director of Artistic Planning Christopher Harrington Managing Director of Paradise Jazz Series/Managing Director & Curator of @ The Max Christina Biddle Popular and Special Programs Coordinator Catherine Miller Artistic Coordinator
LIVE FROM ORCHESTRA HALL
Jill Rafferty Senior Director, Advancement
INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL GIVING Chelsea Kotula Advancement Officer Marah Casey Advancement Officer Leslie Groves Major Gift Officer
STEWARDSHIP Bree Kneisler Associate Director of Campaign and Stewardship Jacqueline Garner Stewardship Manager Will Broner Advancement Services Coordinator Ashley Handy Stewardship Coordinator Sarah Hamel Advancement Events Designer Juanda Pack Advancements Benefits Concierge
COMMUNICATIONS
Debora Kang Manager of Education Programs Kiersten Alcorn Community Engagement Coordinator
FACILITY OPERATIONS Dan Saunders Director of Facilities Management Clarence Burnett Maintenance Supervisor Frederico Augustin Facility Engineer Matt Deneka Maintenance Technician Martez Duncan Maintenance Technician William Guilbault Maintenance Technician Crystal King Maintenance Technician Daniel Speights Maintenance Technician Greg Schimizzi Chief of Security Edward John Assistant Chief of Security
Marc Geelhoed Director of Digital Initiatives
Matthew Carlson Director of Communications and Media Relations
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Teresa Alden Digital Communications Manager
Norris Jackson Security Officer
Kathryn Ginsburg Orchestra Manager
Ben Breuninger Public Relations Coordinator
Ronald Martin Security Officer
Heather Hart Rochon Director of Orchestra Personnel
Emily Carter Communications Coordinator
Johnnie Scott Security Officer
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Melvin Dismukes Security Officer
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Sarah Osen Audience Development Manager
Sandra Mazza Senior Accountant
Annick Busch Patron Loyalty Coordinator
Dawn Kronell Senior Accountant
LaHeidra Marshall Audience Development Coordinator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Brent Foster Assistant Catering Manager Nate Richter Bar Manager
Michelle Koning Web Manager
EVENTS AND RENTALS
PATRON DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT
James Sabatella Group Sales Manager Sharon Gardner Carr Assistant Manager of Tessitura and Ticketing Operations
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Stephanie McClung Coordinator of Event Sales & Administration
PATRON SALES AND SERVICE Molly Fidler Manager, Patron Sales & Service
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Ashley Powers Event Sales Representative
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Catherine Deep Manager of Events and Rentals
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DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 51
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS
TINY TOTS CONCERT SERIES
UNCLE GERRY AND FRIENDS
WU FAMILY ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CONCERT SERIES
YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
Michelle Merrill, conductor D.J. Oliver, host
A SYMPHONY OF SCIENCE
Sat., Mar. 24 at 10 a.m. in The Cube
THE CONDUCTOR’S SPELLBOOK
BY PAUL DOOLEY Yaniv Segal, conductor • Paul Dooley, narrator
Wed., Apr. 18 at 10:30 & 11:45 a.m. Thu., Apr. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Sat., Mar. 24 at 11 a.m.
PNC POPS SERIES
PNC POPS SERIES
Jeff Tyzik, conductor Vocalists TBA
WOMEN ROCK
DISNEY IN CONCERT: TALE AS OLD AS TIME
Fri., Apr. 20 at 10:45 a.m. Sat., Apr. 21 at 8 p.m. Sun., Apr. 22 at 3 p.m.
Michelle Merrill, conductor Tue., Apr. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Iconic Disney moments, four Broadway caliber singers and high resolution Animated Feature Film sequences from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and more. CLASSICAL SERIES
STRAUSS & WAGNER
The DSO and Jeff Tyzik pay homage to Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Pat Benatar and the women of rock! PARADISE JAZZ SERIES
SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE: THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS Fri., Apr. 20 at 8 p.m.
Leonard Slatkin, conductor Yoonshin Song, violin
Fri., Apr. 6 at 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sat., Apr. 7 at 8 p.m.
STEVEN BRYANT World Premiere BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 WAGNER Siegfried Idyll R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks CLASSICAL SERIES
All-star award-winning jazz ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, performs fresh arrangements of music by jazz icon Miles Davis, plus originals. CLASSICAL SERIES
DANCES & NOCTURNES Fabien Gabel, conductor Nicolas Altstaedt, cello
SCHUMANN’S “SPRING”
Sat., Apr. 28 at 8 p.m. Sun., Apr. 29 at 3 p.m.
Thur., Apr. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Apr. 13 at 10:45 a.m. Sat., Apr. 14 at 8 p.m.
FRANCK Le Chausseur Maudit DUTILLEUX Tout un monde lointain DEBUSSY Nocturnes RAVEL La Valse
Hannu Lintu, conductor • Ray Chen, violin
SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1, “Spring” 52
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BEETHOVEN’S THIRD PIANO CONCERTO John Storgårds, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Thu., May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 4 at 10:45 a.m. Sat., May 5 at 8 p.m.
NIELSEN An Imaginary Trip to the Faroe Islands BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 RAUTAVAARA Cantus Arcticus SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 TINY TOTS CONCERT SERIES
GEMINI PRESENTS GOOD MISCHIEF Sat., May 5 at 10 a.m. in The Cube
YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE
WILLIAM DAVIDSON NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
PROKOFIEV’S 2ND VIOLIN CONCERTO Eric Jacobsen, conductor Alexi Kenney, violin
Thu., May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in W. Bloomfield Fri., May 18 at 8 p.m. in Plymouth Sat., May 19 at 8 p.m. in Bloomfield Hills Sun., May 20 at 3 p.m. in Grosse Pointe
PNC POPS SERIES
THE DOO WOP PROJECT Michelle Merrill, conductor
Fri., May 18 at 10:45 a.m. & 8 p.m. Sat., May 19 at 8 p.m. Sun., May 20 at 3 p.m.
Stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL harmonize the classics of Doo Wop legends.
CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE!® Michelle Merrill, conductor
CLASSICAL SERIES
Sat., May 5 at 11 a.m.
Leonard Slatkin, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin
WILLIAM DAVIDSON NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
WILLIAM TELL & THE ITALIAN SCHUBERT Speranza Scappucci, conductor
Thu., May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Southfield Fri., May 11 at 8 p.m. in Clinton Township Sun., May 13 at 3 p.m. in Beverly Hills
PARADISE JAZZ SERIES
KENNY BARRON Sat., May 12 at 8 p.m.
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron returns with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. dso.org
TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 6 Fri., May 25 at 10:45 a.m. Sat., May 26 at 8 p.m. Sun., May 27 at 3 p.m.
ROSHANNE ETEZADY World Premiere CHRIS CERRONE Violin Concerto (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 CLASSICAL SERIES
THE RITE OF SPRING Leonard Slatkin, conductor Seong-Jin Cho, piano Thu., May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Jun. 1 at 10:45 a.m. Sat., Jun. 2 at 8 p.m.
JARED MILLER World Premiere CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 DSO PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE 53
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