SEASON
15 EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCES
6 MASTERWORKS CONCERTS | 3 NON-SERIES CONCERTS 5 EDUCATION CONCERTS | 1 BENEFIT CONCERT
Robyn Bollinger Christmas in the Cathedral
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Ricardo Morales
Symphony Kids
Tim Fain
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
ROSSINI’S S TA BAT M ATE R Experience a rare performance of Rossini’s Stabat Mater – a journey through mourning, grief, and reflection, all within thrilling operatic drama and heart-breakingly beautiful music.
I NT E R N AT I O N ALLY R E NOWN ED G U EST ARTISTS Over 30 soloists appear this Season, including the return of internationally-renowned Violinist Tim Fain from the films Black Swan and 12 Years A Slave, internationallyacclaimed Pianist Carl Cranmer, Violin superstar Robyn Bollinger, and nearly 20 vocal soloists, including Metropolitan Opera stars Mezzo Soprano Kirstin Chávez and Soprano Danielle Talamantes.
B IZE T’S CA R ME N I N CO N CE R T Give in to the temptation of the sultry love of Carmen! Bizet’s opera remains the most loved opera of all time. This all-star cast includes internationally-renowned soloists who have appeared at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and operas around the world. This is not to be missed. FRE E E DUCATION CON CE R TS Four exciting Symphony Kids programs return for all ages along with the annual Youth Concert for fourth and fifth graders. This is a great way to bring music to children’s lives!
M OZ A RT BY C A N D LEL IGH T An all-Mozart concert by candlelight along with the greatest living clarinetist today – Ricardo Morales of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
B E NE FIT CON CE R T AT MONTANA TIN G The Benefit Concert at Montana Ting is back! This exclusive, red-carpet event is much more than a concert. This is a wonderful occasion to put on your finest summer attire, and enjoy exquisite food, drink, a performance by the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, soloists, AND the truly stunning views and setting of Montana Ting.
C HR I STMA S I N T HE CATH E DRAL Enjoy Helena’s longest holiday tradition in the majesty and beauty of the Cathedral of St. Helena and the most popular work of all time – Handel’s Messiah. It is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. This concert sells out over a month in advance, so secure your tickets early.
Benefit Concert at Montana Ting
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M A S TE R W O RK S C O N C E RT I
MASTERW ORK S C ON C ERT I I
OPENING NIGHT: VIOLINIST TIM FAIN
CARMINA BURANA & SLEEPING BEAUTY
SAT 14 SEPT 2019, 7:30 P.M.
SAT 19 OCT 2019, 7:30 P.M.
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Tim Fain - Violin Helena Symphony Orchestra
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Jessica Fishenfeld - Soprano Jeff Kitto - Tenor Evan Thomas Jones - Baritone Helena Youth Chorus Maren Haynes Marchesini - artistic director Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
GLASS HIGDON R. STRAUSS
Violin Concerto No. 2, American Four Seasons blue cathedral Der Rosenkavalier: Suite
TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty: Suite ORFF Carmina Burana
From his performances in the films Black Swan and 12 Years A Slave, world-renowned violinist Tim Fain returns to open Season 65 with Philip Glass’ hypnotic and meditative American Four Seasons. The HSO continues with Jennifer Higdon’s ethereal blue cathedral and Richard Strauss’ lush and luxurious celebration of life with music from Der Rosenkavalier.
Indulge in the fairy-tale romance and magical enchantments of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty followed by the pulsating power of intoxicating love and lust explored in Carmina Burana – complete with over 200 performers, three acclaimed soloists, the Helena Youth Chorus, and the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale.
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The concert is sponsored in part by generous support from:
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Mr. Fain’s appearance is made possible with generous support from:
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The guest artists’ appearances are sponsored with generous support from:
M A S TE R W O RK S C O N C E RT I I I
MASTERW ORK S C ON C ERT I V
VIOLINIST ROBYN BOLLINGER & BRUCKNER’S ROMANTIC SYMPHONY
GERSHWIN’S PIANO & NEW WORLD SYMPHONY SAT 29 FEB 2020, 7:30 P.M.
SAT 25 JAN 2020, 7:30 P.M.
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Carl Cranmer - Piano Helena Symphony Orchestra
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Robyn Bollinger - Violin Helena Symphony Orchestra LALO BRUCKNER
GERSHWIN Piano Concerto in F major DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, From the New World
Symphonie espagnole Symphony No. 4, Romantic
Acclaimed Pianist Carl Cranmer performs Gershwin’s jazzy Piano Concerto, and the HSO performs Dvořák’s musical postcard from America in his final symphony – two loved masterpieces!
Firecracker Violinist Robyn Bollinger, proclaimed as “daring, charismatic, and passionate,” performs Édouard Lalo’s fiery Symphonie espagnole. Bruckner’s popular Fourth Symphony was hailed as his greatest triumph and an “extraordinary musical creation,” and is a perfect escape from winter with sweeping sounds of grandeur.
This concert is sponsored in part by generous support from:
MARY AHMANN HIBBARD
Ms. Bollinger’s appearance is made possible with generous support from:
Mr. Cranmer’s appearance is made possible with generous support from:
ALICE & ED SANTOS
JEAN & RON BALDWIN
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M A S TE R W O RK S C O N C E RT V
MASTERW ORK S C ON C ERT VI
MENDELSSOHN & ROSSINI
CARMEN IN CONCERT
SAT 28 MAR 2020, 7:30 P.M.
SAT 2 MAY 2020, 5:00 P.M. (NOTE TIME)
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Saundra DeAthos - Soprano Teresa Buchholz - Mezzo Soprano Omar Najmi - Tenor John Robert Green - Baritone Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Kirstin Chávez - Mezzo Soprano (Carmen) Harold Meers - Tenor (Don José) Danielle Talamantes - Soprano (Micaëla) Jared Guest - Baritone (Escamillo) Adelmo Guidarelli - Bass (Zuñiga & Moralés) Megan Pachecano - Soprano (Frasquita) Katelynn Meyer - Mezzo Soprano (Mercédès) Miguel Angel Olivas - Tenor (Le Remendado) Kevin Mathews - Baritone (Le Dancaïro) Helena Youth Chorus Maren Haynes Marchesini - artistic director Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4, Italian ROSSINI Stabat Mater Mendelssohn captures his impressions of Italy as “the supreme joy of life” in his famous Italian Symphony, and legendary Italian composer Gioachino Rossini brings his flair for operatic drama, passion, love, and loss to the setting of Stabat Mater – a recounting of the Virgin Mary’s devastation over the death of her Son. The concert is sponsored in part by generous support from:
BIZET
Carmen
One of the most thrilling stories ever told, Carmen pulls us into a messy love triangle between a handsome soldier, sexy bullfighter, and the free-spirited gypsy seductress who is driven by her heart’s desires and makes men melt. Live dangerously and be tempted by one of the greatest female heroines ever – Carmen!
The guest artists’ appearances are made possible with generous support from:
The concert is sponsored in part by generous support from:
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The guest artists’ appearances are made possible with generous support from:
non-series C O N C E R T S
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES ADVANCED ACCESS TO THESE SPECIAL CONCERTS
NON- SERIES CONCERT 1
INTREPID CREDIT UNION SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS – ARETHA: A TRIBUTE SAT 20 JUL 2019, 8:30 P.M.
CARROLL COLLEGE / FREE
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Capathia Jenkins - Vocalist Ryan Shaw - Vocalist Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale R-E-S-P-E-C-T! We celebrated the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin, featuring R&B singer Ryan Shaw, Broadway star Capathia Jenkins, backup singers, Gospel choir, and some of the greatest music and amazing fireworks. The 16th annual event was a gift to the community from the Helena Symphony and Carroll College. The evening culminated with one of the best fireworks shows in Montana, also sponsored by Intrepid Credit Union. Over 18,000 people attended this wonderful tradition. This concert was sponsored by generous support from:
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N O N - S E RI E S C O N C E RT 2
NON- SERIES C ON C ERT 3
MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT
CHRISTMAS IN THE CATHEDRAL
SAT 16 NOV 2019, 7:30 P.M.
MON 16 DEC 2019, 7:30 P.M. (NOTE DAY)
ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CATHEDRAL OF ST. HELENA
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Jacquie Brecheen - Soprano Katelyn Jackman - Mezzo Soprano Ross Hauck - Tenor Keith Harris - Baritone Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
Allan R. Scott - Conductor Ricardo Morales - Clarinet Helena Symphony Orchestra MOZART MOZART MOZART
The Magic Flute: Overture Clarinet Concerto Symphony No. 41, Jupiter
HANDEL
Messiah
Experience the music of Mozart in the intimate and acoustically wonderful setting of St. Paul’s UMC, including the Overture to The Magic Flute, the popular Jupiter Symphony, and his prolific Clarinet Concerto performed by world-renowned Clarinetist Ricardo Morales. The sublime and magnificent music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – and all by candlelight.
Usher in Helena’s longest and greatest holiday tradition with Handel’s Messiah, the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, and four acclaimed soloists, all in the profoundly reflective Cathedral of St. Helena. Experience why Handel’s Messiah remains the most popular work of all time.
Mr. Morales’ appearance is made possible with generous support from:
CONNIE & RONALD BERGUM
The guest artists’ appearances are made possible with generous support from:
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education concerts A N N U A L
YOUTH CONCERT These FREE PERFORMANCES are all held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Tickets are not sold for this concert – students attend through their school music program
Created for children 5-10, these imaginative 30-minute performances with narration and actors, introduce children to the world of music and instruments and impart life lessons through interactive stories. Following each concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo sponsored by:
SK1: XAVIER AND HIS TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY SAT 28 SEPT 2019, 10:00 A.M.
Featuring the HSO Brass and music of Holst
SK2: THE LITTLE RED HEN SAT 2 NOV 2019, 10:00 A.M.
Featuring Copland’s Appalachian Spring
SK3: THIS IS MY STORY
BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS
Featuring the Helena Symphony Chorale and music from The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, and more
HELENA CIVIC CENTER
WED 15 APRIL 2020, 1:00 P.M.
SAT 8 FEB 2020, 10:00 A.M.
Nearly 2,000 fourth and fifth graders from all over the region learn the importance of music in one’s education and life. The concert will feature the exciting music of Beethoven and the story of his life from a child’s point of view.
SK4: THE FOUR MUSICIANS SAT 4 APR 2020, 10:00 A.M. Featuring the music of J.S. Bach
Sponsored by generous support from:
Sponsored by generous support from:
RON WAT E R M A N
T I M B A L LW E B E R
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OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
SAT 14 SEPT 2019 FREE for Season Ticket Holders / $10 for Non-Subscribers A reception with Violinist Tim Fain, Maestro Scott, and the musicians of the HSO on Opening Night. Look for details with your subscription packet and tickets in September. Sponsored by generous support from:
special events
CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION
SAT 2 MAY 2020 (after Carmen) $75 per Person / $550 for Table of 8 / $700 for Table of 10 Come Celebrate YOUR Symphony! Join us immediately after the 5:00 p.m. performance of Bizet’s Carmen in Concert in the Helena Civic Center Ballroom for a post-concert event in grand style, including exquisite cuisine, open bar, entertainment, and fun live and silent auction items! Look for details throughout the year!
BENEFIT CONCERT AT MONTANA TING: A NIGHT IN ITALY SAT 27 JUNE 2020 $150 Per Person / Limited Seating - Reserve Your Place!
The Benefit Concert at Montana Ting is back! This exclusive, red-carpet event is much more than a concert. This is a wonderful occasion to put on your finest summer attire, and enjoy exquisite food, drink, a performance by the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, soloists, AND the truly stunning views and setting of Montana Ting.
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