MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2022-23 SEASON WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES NEW SUBSCRIBERS: GET 50% OFF! 8-concert packages start at only $99!
Our season kicks off in grand style as Metropolitan Opera stars Paul Groves and Michelle DeYoung join us for favorite arias and duets before adding their voices to Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The fabulous Megan Hilty of Broadway and television fame headlines our holiday pops, and we’ll take a trip down memory lane with concerts featuring the timeless music of ABBA, Nat King Cole and Led Zeppelin. But all of this is only part of the picture. We’ll introduce thousands of young students to the magic of music at our annual Discovery Concerts and a special family concert in January featuring a new work by Kermit Poling based on a classic book by Bill Joyce. And our Noel Foundation Chamber Music Series shines the spotlight on SSO musicians as they collaborate with each other and with guests like violinist William Hagen, cellist John-Henry Crawford, two Wideman Competition winners and Aldo López-Gavilán. Join our growing family of subscribers today to ensure the best seats, considerable discounts over single ticket prices, and exclusive subscriber-only perks and event invitations. Your Shreveport Symphony has something truly special for everyone this season, and we can’t wait to get started! Enjoy,
Dear friends, We can’t wait to welcome you back! Back to the spacious and newly renovated RiverView Theater. Back to a full slate of incredible music spanning everything from Vivaldi to Led Zeppelin. Our 2022-23 Willis-Knighton Masterworks Series has it all and we know you’ll want to be a part of it. Two of the greatest works in the history of music frame our season— Beethoven’s monumental Fifth and Ninth symphonies. We’ll also hear favorites by Dvořák, Haydn, Mozart and Ravel’s famous Boléro. And there’s plenty of fresh to complement the familiar as we present a world premiere by Shreveport native James Eakin, a new composition by Anna Clyne, and two works written by the soloists who will be performing them: bass phenom Xavier Foley and Cuban piano sensation Aldo López-Gavilán.
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Saturday, September 24, 2022—7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor The mighty Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven opens our season with tenor and Louisiana native Paul Groves, soprano Sarah Rees, GRAMMY-Award winning mezzosoprano Michelle DeYoung, bass-baritone Dennis Jesse and the Centenary College Choir, Northwestern State University Choir, FUMCS Chamber Choir and Prisma Vocal Ensemble. Mr. Groves and Ms. DeYoung open the evening with arias and duets, including Una furtiva lagrima and O sole mio. The R.W. Norton Art Gallery will host an exhibition entitled “French Revolution in Film” from September 16 to October 30. For more information, visit rwnaf.org. CONCERT SPONSOR OPENING inSymphony:Beethoven’sNIGHTNinthRevolutionMusicLSUSFOUNDATION-RUTHHERRINGNOELENDOWEDCHAIR
The Music of ABBA performed by ABBAcadabra Saturday, October 15, 2022—7:30 PM Kermit Poling, conductor Enjoy the spirited and timeless tunes that make ABBA a perennial favorite, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and “Take a Chance on Me.” ABBAcadabra―the ultimate ABBA tribute―comes to Shreveport from Las Vegas and will supercharge the evening with their irresistible energy! Premium pricing applies. Part of a 3-concert Pops Series―buy all 3 & save! ORDER TICKETS shreveportsymphony.comNOW!318.227.8863
Latin Nights Saturday, November 19, 2022—7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor Aldo López-Gavilán, PIAZZOLLA/Calandrellipiano/composer Oblivion ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN Emporium JAMES EAKIN Cloudscraper (world premiere) RAVEL Boléro Experience phenomenal Cuban pianist/composer Aldo López-Gavilán in a program celebrating music of the Americas, plus Ravel’s sultry Boléro. Native son James Eakin’s Cloudscraper, commissioned by the SSO, receives its world premiere. CONCERT SPONSOR ORDER TICKETS shreveportsymphony.comNOW!318.227.8863
Holiday Pops with Megan Hilty Saturday, December 17, 2022 7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor Megan Hilty, vocalist Megan Hilty, star of the hit TV series “Smash” and Broadway productions of Wicked, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and 9 to 5, will celebrate the holidays with the SSO. Her powerful and distinctive voice will amaze you! Premium pricing applies. Part of a 3-concert Pops Series―buy all 3 & save! CELEBRITY GUEST ARTIST & CONCERT SPONSOR
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Bridging the gulf between rock ‘n’ roll and classical music, Windborne Music and the Shreveport Symphony will rock the RiverView with The Music of Led Zeppelin. Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Randy Jackson’s screaming vocals, creator Brent Havens guest conducts the ensemble as they capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power,” riff for riff, while churning out new musical colors.
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Mozart’s Haffner Symphony Saturday, January 28, 2023—7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor Eunice Kim, violin Xavier Foley, double bass HAYDN Symphony No. 6, “Le Matin” BOTTESINI Gran Duo Concertante XAVIER FOLEY For Justice and Peace MOZART Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” Experience the buoyant energy and virtuosity of Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 (“Haffner”) along with two young virtuoso soloists. Violinist Eunice Kim and double bass phenomenon Xavier Foley will amaze you in the Bottesini Gran Duo, as well as an original composition by Foley. CONCERT SPONSOR LAURA AND ED CRAWFORD ORDER TICKETS shreveportsymphony.comNOW!318.227.8863
Dvořák and Bruch Saturday, March 4, 2023—7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor William Hagen, BUTTERWORTHviolin The Banks of Green Willow BRUCH Scottish Fantasy DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8 Renowned violinist William Hagen returns to Shreveport to perform Bruch’s achingly beautiful Scottish Fantasy, followed by one of the most beloved symphonies in the repertoire―Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. NEW 8-CONCERT SUBSCRIBERS: GET 50% OFF SINGLE TICKET PRICES! CONCERT SPONSOR
A Celebration of Nat King Cole Saturday, March 25, 2023—7:30 PM Kermit Poling, conductor Caesar, Celebratevocalistthelife and work of superstar Nat King Cole, brought to life by the amazing Caesar, with lush new orchestra arrangements and a jazz combo. Premium pricing applies. Part of a 3-concert Pops Series buy all 3 & save! CONCERT SPONSOR ORDER TICKETS shreveportsymphony.comNOW!318.227.8863
Saturday, May 6, 2023—7:30 PM Michael Butterman, conductor Crystal Jiang, piano ANNA CLYNE Pivot PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 The season comes to a dramatic and rousing close with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Wideman Gold Medalist Crystal Jiang. FifthBeethoven’sSymphony CONCERT SPONSOR
of Kermit Poling’s original score to William Joyce’s book The Leaf Man and the Brave Good Bugs. Join us for a free concert designed for all ages! DISCOVERY CONCERTS January 26 & 27, 2023 The
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Series is an area-wide program serving 4th and 5th grade students throughout Caddo and Bossier Parishes.
Inc. Chamber Music Series brings together the talents of world-class guest artists and some of our top Shreveport Symphony musicians in intimate musical settings. Free and open to the public. FREE FAMILY CONCERT Sunday, January 29, 2023—3 PM RiverView Theater Dive into the magical world of musical storytelling with a
repertoire will highlight Kermit Poling’s The Leaf Man and the Brave Good Bugs and double bassist Xavier Foley. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH LOUISIANA – WILLIAM C. WOOLF FUND
January 15, 3 PM Anderson willMozart’sCentenaryAuditorium,Collegefinalworkbepresented in a new light―an arrangement for string sextet by Marcincellist/composerPolishZdunik.
Pool, violin; Borys Mooney,viola;Smolaga,andJasoncello. Brahms & Nielsen May 7, 3 PM RiverView Theater SSO clarinetistprincipalJake Hale and 2021 Wideman Gold players.principalQuintetbyNo.movingpresentCrystalMedalistJiangwillBrahms’Sonata2,followedNielsen’sWindwithSSO’swind THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC. CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
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OctoberVivaldi-fest!2,3 PM LSUS Meador,doubleJustinJankowski,Gabriel,violin;JanisSantelices,violin;KarimNewman;bassoon;Shoemaker,Bridges,withVivaldiCenterUniversityTheaterconcertosTheresaZaleoboe;AnnLesliepiccolo;AyalPool,Danviolin;AdamsTeague,Adrienneviola;Davidcello;Kujawksi,bass;Derrickharpsichord
SEASON SPONSOR THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS EDUCATION SUPPORTERS SUPPORTING PARTNERS THE NOEL FOUNDATION, INC.
Supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency.
Supported in part by a grant from the Shreveport Regional Arts Council with funds from the City of Shreveport
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