Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

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AND MUSIC I N T H E LOWCO U N T RY

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MONDAY, OCT. 19, 2015 • 8PM

GALA OPENING NIGHT John Morris Russell Conductor Jon Kimura Parker Piano A veteran of the international concert stage, Jon Kimura Parker opens the HHSO 34th Season with Rhapsody in Blue.

Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italian Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espanole

DVOŘÁK IN AMERICA AND THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY John Morris Russell Conductor The New World Symphony was one of the greatest public triumphs of Dvořák's career and one of the most popular of all symphonies. Dvořák was influenced not only by music he had heard, but by what he had seen in America.

2015-2016 JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL Conductor

Sousa Washington Post March Foster/Dvořák Old Folks at Home Burleigh Didn't it Rain W. M. Cook Swing Along Dvořák Symphony No. 9 "from the New World"

SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2015 • 4PM MONDAY, DEC. 7, 2015 • 8PM

JAN 17/18 ELLIOT WUU Piano

THE POLAR EXPRESS – A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION John Morris Russell Conductor Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus The Lowcountry’s favorite holiday tradition brings you the classic children’s story by Chris Van Allsburg set to the original music from the 2004 Motion Picture. A charming and moving masterpiece of words, images and music!

SUNDAY, JAN. 17, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, JAN. 18, 2016 • 8PM

BERLIOZ SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE John Morris Russell Conductor Elliot Wuu Piano First Prize Winner of the 2015 Hilton Head International Piano Competition for Young Artists “I had the privilege to work with one of the most outstanding young pianists I've ever heard - Elliot Wuu. His sense of touch and his maturity with phrasing was outstanding.” - Josh Wright, pianist Lee voca me cum benedictis Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

JAN 31-FEB 1 PAUL HUANG Violin

“ THIS IS THE MUSIC OF OUR LOWCOUNTRY AND OUR HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS IN THE HEART OF IT ALL.” -JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

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SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015 • 4PM MONDAY, NOV. 16, 2015 • 8PM

John Morris Russell Conductor Paul Huang Violin

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RICHARD STRAUSS’S TOD UND VERKLÄRUNG AND BEETHOVEN’S 8TH Hailed by the Washington Post as “an artist with the goods for a significant career”, Huang is quickly gaining a reputation for his eloquent music-making, distinctive sound, and effortless virtuosity.

Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Strauss Tod und Verklärung

SUNDAY, FEB. 14, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, FEB. 15, 2016 • 8PM

VALENTINE ROMANCE John Morris Russell Conductor Goeun Melody Sim Violin First Prize Winner of the 2015 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition "Ms. Sim is a confident, mature performer who plays with great lyricism at such a young age.”

- Joe Gimbel, Dir. HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Sibelius Violin Concerto, 1st Movement Debussy Claire de Lune Rogers/Walker Carousel Waltz Stitt and Brown Waiting for Wings Williams Por una Cabeza Bernstein/Peress West Side Story Overture Saint-Saëns Danse Bacchanale

SUNDAY, MAR. 20, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, MAR. 21, 2016 • 8PM

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN NIGHT John Morris Russell Conductor Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus As with most Gilbert and Sullivan operas, the plot of Trial by Jury is ludicrous, but the characters behave as if the events were perfectly reasonable. These themes became favorites of Gilbert’s collaborations with Sullivan.

Gilbert and Sullivan Select Opera Choruses and Arias Gilbert and Sullivan Trial by Jury

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SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, FEB. 1, 2016 • 8PM

SUNDAY, APR. 24, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, APR. 25, 2016 • 8PM

JOANN FALLETTA CONDUCTS RODRIGO, PIAZZOLLA AND MOZART JoAnn Falletta Guest Conductor Celil Refik Kaya Guitar Praised as a “young genius of the guitar” reviewers have proclaimed, “The clean precision of Kaya’s playing, against the rushing sea of the orchestra, was spectacular and beautiful.”

Piazzolla Tangazo Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Mozart Symphony No. 41

SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016 • 4PM MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 • 8PM

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 1 John Morris Russell Conductor Christopher Bluemel Tuba One of Vaughan Williams' most popular works performed by our own Chris Bluemel!

Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande Suite Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 1

FEB 14-FEB 15 GOEUN MELODY SIM Violin

APR 24-25 CELIL REFIK KAYA Guitar

MAY 4-5 CHRISTOPHER BLUEMEL Tuba

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APR 24-25 JOANN FALLETTA Guest Conductor Acclaimed by The New York Times as “one of the finest conductors of her generation”, she serves as the Musical Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Brevard Music Center.

MUSIC DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

PASSIONATE PERFORMANCES OF THE GREATEST ORCHESTRAL MASTERPIECES BRING OUR REGION’S MUSIC LOVERS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OUR UNIQUE CORNER OF THE WORLD AND WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US. Majestic symphonies by Dvořák, Brahms, Beethoven and Berlioz; the dazzling virtuosity of young artists, internationally renowned soloists and an orchestra of ardent musicianship, will thrill concert goers and our newest fans alike in the 2015-2016 season.With programming and performances that engage both mind and spirit and resonate well beyond the final chord and roaring ovations, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has become a cultural phenomenon that few regions can boast. Acclaimed pianist John Kimura Parker, eminent conductor JoAnn Falletta and violin sensation Paul Huang are just a few of the remarkable performers who join us. Festive presentations of the music-drama Polar Express, an evening of Gilbert&Sullivan and romantic Valentine classics will be season highlights you will not want to miss.

Your presence brings extra excitement to our performances; I look forward to sharing the transcendent sound of our orchestra and beloved Lowcountry together.

Happy Listening!

John Morris Russell Music Director, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

SPECIAL EVENTS HHSO YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION: February 6, 2016 The Youth Concerto Competition will be held at St. Luke’s Church on February 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Since 2000, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has sponsored this program for youngsters under age 18. Its purpose is to provide talented young musicians the opportunity to perform standard orchestral repertoire from memory before an audience. The HHSO is proud to present this Concerto Competition with the hopes of inspiring a younger generation to pursue their goals in the world of music.

HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (HHIPC): March 7-14, 2016 The Hilton Head International Piano Competition, one of the leading international piano competitions in the United States, holds its 21st competition on March 7 – 14, 2016. Twenty of the world’s best pianists, ages 18-30, compete in four exciting rounds of competition, with 3 Finalists performing with the HHSO for $34,000 in cash prizes plus concerts.

SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS: April 5 and 6, 2016 In April, 2016, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will offer its annual “Symphony Under the Stars” in a large festive tent at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn under the baton of John Morris Russell. Patrons can enjoy dinner with friends at tables of 10 and then relax and enjoy this lively program. Table groups use the concert themes to inspire costumes, table decorations and dinner menus as they compete for a variety of prizes. What a fun way to get into the spirit of this exciting evening!

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Preferred Seating Reserved VIP Parking Decal Four Guest Passes to a Concert Performance Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

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Platinum Baton Circle: $20,000+

Gold Baton Circle: $15,000+

Balcony Left A

Concert Stage

Orchestra Left A

Orchestra Right A

Orchestra Left B

Orchestra Right B

General Admission

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Wing Left A

Diamond Baton Circle: 25,000+

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Wing Left B

SELECT YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT

Balcony Right B

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Silver Baton Circle: $10,000+

Chairman’s Circle: $7,500+

Conductor’s Circle: $5,000+

• Preferred Seating • Two guest passes to a Concert Performance • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

TICKET CATEGORIES Category A Orchestra Rows 1 -12 Balcony All Rows Seats 1-14 Wing Left Rows 1-4

Category B Orchestra Rows 13-19 Balcony All Rows Seats 15-19 Wing Right Rows 1-4 Wing Left Rows 5-9

Concertmaster’s Circle: $2,500+ • Preferred Seating • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

Artist’s Circle: $1,000+

TICKET INFORMATION

• Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

All ticket holders will be assigned seats at the First Presbyterian Church according to: your concert series of choice, date of postmark, and level of additional support. You may choose a series of nine, six or three concerts from any of the performance dates.

• Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

NINE CONCERT (Full Subscription)

• Preferred Seating • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

Principal: $500+

Supporter: $250+ Friend: up to $249

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INVEST IN YOUR SYMPHONY Make a tax-deductible contribution with your ticket order to support HHSO programs.

COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

Please mail your completed application, along with your credit card information or check to: HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PO Drawer 5757 • Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 o: 843-842-2055 | f: 843-842-2032 | hhso.org

Seat Preference: A $450 B $364 Choose nine concerts; receive confirmed seats for the season; receive early notification of Special Events to purchase designated seats.

SIX CONCERT PACKAGE

Seat Preference: A $301 B $245 Choose six concerts; seats determined after full subscription seats have been assigned.

THREE CONCERT PACKAGE

Seat Preference: A $154 B $125 Choose three concerts; seats determined after full and six subscriber seats have been assigned.

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