BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Nature & Music: The Spirit of Boulder
2013-2014 SEASON
WELCOME TO THE 2013-14 SEASON NATURE & MUSIC: THE SPIRIT OF BOULDER
MUSIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL BUTTERMAN AND THE BOULDER PHIL
Photo: Glenn Ross Photography
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Dear friends, From crisp, open air to abundant wildlife, crystal-clear streams and dramatic mountain vistas, Colorado’s natural beauty is breathtaking. It’s simply impossible not to feel deeply a part of nature or to be inspired by the stunning environment in and around Boulder. I invite you to join us this season, as the Boulder Phil explores and celebrates the inspiration that our natural world provides. We’ll hear impressions of water (La Mer, The Moldau), mountains (From the Blue Ridge, Appalachian Spring), flora (Blumine) and fauna (Ghosts of the Grasslands—think “prairie dogs”). We’ll also explore the essential relationship between mankind and nature (Pastoral Symphony, Rusty Air in Carolina and The Tender Land). Alongside these “natural” works, we’ll present some all-time favorites by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Gershwin, Bach and Bernstein. We’ll welcome world-class guest artists like pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Inon Barnatan, violinist Rachel Barton Pine, and bluegrass mandolinist Jeff Midkiff. We’ll also present unique collaborations with Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance, Boulder Ballet, CU University Singers, Boulder International Film Festival, and the Geological Society of America, whose 125th anniversary is being celebrated by the world premiere of CU composer Jeffrey Nytch’s Symphony No. 1, “Formations.” All season long, we’ll be working with Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks to provide opportunities for you to “go beyond” the concert experience and enjoy guided nature hikes, lectures, outdoor performances and art exhibitions. It all adds up to a very “Boulder” season for your Boulder Phil. I hope that you will join our ever-increasing family of season subscribers who guarantee themselves priority seating, discounted prices, and invitations to special events. We look forward to sharing with you what promises to be a year of remarkable and memorable artistic experiences—Naturally!
Michael Butterman page 3
OPENING NIGHT: FORMATIONS Saturday, September 7—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder
EVENT OF NOTE e An intimate house recital with Inon Barnatan, see page 11
Sunday, September 8—3 PM St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch* BENJAMIN BRITTEN JEFFREY NYTCH PIOTR TCHAIKOVSKY
Four Sea Interludes from “Peter Grimes” Symphony No. 1 (“Formations“) WORLD PREMIERE Piano Concerto No. 1
A musical “surf & turf”—Britten’s colorful seascapes evoke the cold North Atlantic while the world premiere of Boulder composer Jeffrey Nytch’s “Formations” Symphony draws inspiration from Colorado’s geology. It’s ‘rock music’ of a different kind! After intermission, INON BARNATAN brings his award-winning combination of artistry and virtuosity to Macky’s stage for the first time. *For the Sept. 8 concert, Young Artist Concerto Competition winner Kelcey Howell will perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto in place of Inon Barnatan.
I N O N B A R N ATA N , P I A N O Photo: Marco Borggreve
Designates Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks outings in conjunction with these musical selections inspired by nature — visit www.BoulderPhil.org for details. page 4
APPALACHIAN SPRING Saturday, November 2—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder
FREQUENT FLYERS ® AERIAL DANCE
MASON BATES LEONARD BERNSTEIN AARON COPLAND AARON COPLAND
CU UNIVERSITY SINGERS
BOULDER BALLET
Rusty Air in Carolina Chichester Psalms Suite from “The Tender Land” Appalachian Spring
A collaborative coup: The Boulder Phil brings together the CU UNIVERSITY SINGERS, BOULDER BALLET and FREQUENT FLYERS® AERIAL DANCE in an American musical showcase. From Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring to Bates’ atmospheric Rusty Air in Carolina for orchestra and electronics, we’ll celebrate the bond between the land and its community.
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EVENT OF NOTE e
Post-concert party at BMoCA, see page 11 page 5
THE NUTCRACKER with BOULDER BALLET
CHRISTMAS with the PHIL
Special Add-On Event
NEW! Special Add-On Event
Friday, November 29—4 PM Saturday, November 30—2 PM and 7 PM Sunday, December 1—2 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder Every year on Thanksgiving weekend, new generations are introduced to the magic of live music and dance as America’s favorite ballet is brought to life by Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic. Make your plans now for this thrilling and heart-warming spectacle, all performed to Tchaikovsky’s masterful score. Families will enjoy the matinee shows, and adults in particular will enjoy the Saturday evening performance. Leap into your holidays!
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Saturday, December 21—6 PM Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek Sunday, December 22—2 PM Venue to be announced, Boulder J.S. BACH/ARR. STOKOWSKI Sheep May Safely Graze ARCANGELO CORELLI Christmas Concerto RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Greensleeves GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Messiah (Christmas portion)
We invite you to join us for a festive new tradition, performed by candlelight in an intimate setting! Associate Conductor Travis Jürgens leads members of the Boulder Phil and the Boulder Phil Chamber Singers in classic holiday favorites, including the “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s Messiah.
THREE B’s
Saturday, January 11—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder J.S. BACH/STOKOWSKI Komm, süsser Tod GUSTAV MAHLER Blumine (“Flowers”) ALBAN BERG Violin Concerto JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
ORDER TICKETS NOW! www.BoulderPhil.org 303.449.1343 ext. 2 R A C H E L B A RTO N P I N E Photo: Andrew Eccles
EVENT OF NOTE e
Winter Intermezzo with Rachel Barton Pine, dinner and performance in a private home, see page 11
The brilliant RACHEL BARTON PINE joins the Boulder Phil for Berg’s masterful Violin Concerto, written in memory of Alma Mahler’s daughter, making poignant use of a Bach chorale. Short works by Bach and Mahler precede the concerto, and we conclude with another piece imbued with the spirit, and the music, of Bach—Brahms’ towering Symphony No. 4. It’s Three B’s with a twist! page 7
A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Included in a 6-Concert Package
Saturday, February 22—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder
NEW SUBSCRIBERS (5 OR 6 CONCERTS) GET 50% OFF SINGLE TICKET PRICES! SAVE 10% WITH 3- OR 4-CONCERT CREATE-YOUR-OWN PACKAGES!
In celebration of the Boulder International Film Festival’s 10th anniversary, this familyfriendly concert features classic music from Oscar-winning and nominated films, including Boulder’s own Chasing Ice, the climate change documentary nominated for Best Original Song. You’ll also hear music from On Golden Pond (written by Boulder favorite Dave Grusin), Harry Potter, Star Wars and more. page 8
CHASING ICE IMAGE BY JAMES BALOG
RHAPSODY IN BLUE Saturday, March 22—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder Monday, March 24—6:30 PM Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek STEVE HEITZEG PHILIP LASSER CLAUDE DEBUSSY GEORGE GERSHWIN
Ghosts of the Grasslands The Circle and the Child: Piano Concerto La Mer Rhapsody in Blue
Chart-topping recording artist SIMONE DINNERSTEIN joins the Boulder Phil for not one, but two, concertos: Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue and the Colorado premiere of Philip Lasser’s Piano Concerto, written especially for Dinnerstein. Debussy’s La Mer (“The Sea”) and Heitzeg’s Ghosts of the Grasslands complement Lasser’s French-American heritage. EVENT OF NOTE e An intimate house recital with Simone Dinnerstein, see page 11
SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, PIANO Photo: Lisa Marie Mazzucco
Designates Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks outings in conjunction with these musical selections inspired by nature — visit www.BoulderPhil.org for details.
ORDER TICKETS NOW! www.BoulderPhil.org 303.449.1343 ext. 2 page 9
SEASON FINALE: THE PASTORAL SYMPHONY Saturday, April 26—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder BEDRICH SMETANA JEFF MIDKIFF LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
EVENT OF NOTE e eTown Hall event with Jeff Midkiff, see page 11
SEASON FINALE: THE PASTORAL SYMPHONY Saturday, April 26—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, Boulder
The Moldau BEDRICH SMETANA From the Blue Ridge The Moldau Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”) JEFF MIDKIFF From the Blue Ridge
Smetana’s riverscape, The Moldau, winds through the fabric of daily life. Then LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN bluegrass meets Copland in JEFF MIDKIFF’S high-energy mandolin showpiece, From the Blue Ridge. Finally, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, his quintessential work of sound painting, celebrates the central role of nature in our lives.
ORDER TICKETS NOW! www.BoulderPhil.org 303.449.1343 ext. 2
J E F F M I D K I F F, M A N D O L I N
Designates Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks outings in conjunction with these musical selections inspired by nature — visit www.BoulderPhil.org for details. page 7 page 10
EVENTS OF NOTE e
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CAFÉ PHIL AT THE DAIRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
FREE open rehearsals, with coffee, beer, wine, juice, and pastries available for purchase. Watch Michael Butterman and the musicians bring the music to life, or hang out in the art galleries. Wednesdays from 7:30-10 PM on Sept. 4, Jan. 8 and Mar. 19. Come and go as you please!
Tickets are $150 per person, or $1,000 for a table of 8.
FREE insights on the evening’s program with a variety of speakers including our guest artists and Music Director Michael Butterman, Saturdays at 6:30 PM before Macky concerts. Plus, at 6:30 PM before the Mar. 22 concert, join us in the Macky lobby for our FREE 2014-2015 Season Announcement Soirée with Michael Butterman!
UPCOMING EVENTS OF NOTE • Thursday, September 5—Inon Barnatan in recital in an intimate private home setting, reception to follow ($75) • Saturday, November 2—Post-concert party with Boulder Phil collaborators at BMoCA (FREE)
BOULDER PHIL FANFARE
Join us on Friday, October 4, 6-9 PM at Rembrandt Yard for Boulder Phil Fanfare 2013, the not-to-be missed annual gala fundraiser in support of the artistic and education programs of the Boulder Phil. Indulge in an evening of fabulous food and wines, arts-inspired auction bidding, and a sizzling tribute to the Great American Songbook!
PRE-CONCERT TALKS AT MACKY
• Thursday, January 9—Winter Intermezzo with Rachel Barton Pine, dinner and performance in a private home ($100) • Friday, March 21—Simone Dinnerstein in recital in an intimate private home setting, reception to follow ($75) Great American Songbook!
• Wednesday, April 23—Earth Day event with Jeff Midkiff at eTown Hall ($15) • Saturday, April 26—Season Finale post-concert celebration at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse (FREE to our subscribers!) Call 303.449.1343 x2 for more info and tickets. page 11
EDUCATION & OUTREACH The Boulder Philharmonic believes that live orchestral music is for everyone and is committed to providing a wide array of opportunities for people throughout our community to encounter the life-enriching power of classical music. We are one of 200 American orchestras to participate in a national effort to support in-school music education. We're committed to taking community-specific action to improve access to music education in schools through performances, partnerships and advocacy. • DISCOVERY CONCERTS introduce 4th and 5th graders throughout the Boulder Valley School District and beyond to live symphonic music. Using a tailored Curriculum Guide that complements their core music curriculum, educators prepare students for the 50-minute interactive performance at Macky Auditorium— an experience that many students describe as “the best field trip of the year!” • “MICHAEL BUTTERMAN GOES TO SCHOOL” VISITS are a key part of the Phil’s Discovery Concert program, as our Music Director visits classrooms to introduce students to musical concepts, instrument families, music appreciation skills, and more. • FAMILY CONCERTS provide an opportunity to enjoy the live orchestra at a special matinee performance suitable for elementary-age children. (NEW! Check our website for details.) • SIDE-BY-SIDE YOUTH CONCERTS feature talented young musicians from Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras and Front Range Youth Symphony alongside professional musicians from the Boulder Phil, who provide valuable mentorship to these students as they rehearse and perform together. • YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO COMPETITION is open to all young musicians in Colorado, who compete for an opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Phil. • $5 STUDENT TICKETS to every Masterworks concert make attendance easy for young people, up to and including college students! Phone or walk-up sales only. For more info on how the Boulder Phil supports our community with these programs, visit www.BoulderPhil.org. page 12
BOULDER OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS Our “Nature & Music” season theme will be enhanced through a yearlong collaboration with the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks, in which naturalists will lead geology and birding hikes including musical excerpts played in the field, as well as provide program notes to complement concert programming. Boulder Phil chamber music performances and art exhibits will also be presented. Details at www.BoulderPhil.org.
WAYS TO SUPPORT US • DONATE NOW—The next time you enter Macky Auditorium to enjoy a Boulder Phil concert, take a moment to imagine what it takes to put on meaningful performances by talented professional musicians in a grand concert hall. Imagine that for every person you see who has bought a ticket, someone else needed to match that ticket purchase with a donation! Ticket sales cover only half of the cost of making the Boulder Phil a center of cultural vibrancy in our community. By making a donation in addition to the price of your concert tickets, you are making a significant contribution to the Phil’s overall success. • FRIENDS OF THE PHIL—Whether you have a passion for percussion or celebrate the strings, you know that the individual musicians that comprise the Boulder Phil are what make the organization shine. Highlight that connection and have a lasting impact on the Boulder Phil’s future by pledging to support a musician in the orchestra through our Friends of the Phil multi-year pledge initiative. • SPONSOR A BOULDER PHIL CONCERT OR EVENT—We offer an array of tailored sponsorship opportunities that provide exclusive benefits throughout the season. By partnering with the Boulder Phil, our sponsors enhance image and awareness, communicate key messages to a passionate audience, and leverage the orchestra’s close connection to its community. • VOLUNTEER—We are in need of volunteers to help with a variety of ongoing opportunities both in the office and at events. • SHARE US ON FACEBOOK—Keep up with the Boulder Phil on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boulderphil), while helping us reach others in your circle through social media. For more information about how you can support the Boulder Phil, contact Executive Director Kevin Shuck at 303-449-1343 x3 or kshuck@boulderphil.org. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
“The Boulder Phil is an invaluable asset to the Boulder community. No community is complete without a high-caliber symphony orchestra, and the Boulder Phil is exceptional.” ~Boulder Phil subscriber
Photo: Glenn Ross Photography
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Photo: Glenn Ross Photography
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Macky Auditorium is located on the CU-Boulder campus at 17th Street & University Avenue. For directions and parking info, visit www.BoulderPhil.org.
2013-2014 SEASON ORDER FORM
6-CONCERT PACKAGE — Best value for concerts on 9/7, 11/2, 1/11, 2/22, 3/22 and 4/26 # of seats ________ in section ________ = $ __________ 5-CONCERT PACKAGE — Best value for concerts on 9/7, 11/2, 1/11, 3/22 and 4/26 # of seats ________ in section ________ = $ __________
SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES—5 or 6 concerts New Subscribers: 50% Off Single Ticket Prices!
NEW Subscribers 6 Concerts—50% Off 5 Concerts—50% Off Returning Subscribers 6 Concerts—15% Off 5 Concerts—15% Off
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