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Inspiring, enriching and uniting the Lowcountry

WELCOME TO THE 38TH SEASON OF YOUR HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, THE ORCHESTRA OF THE LOWCOUNTRY! For those new to us, our season presents a collection of masterworks that appeal to music lovers of all kinds: Beethoven to Bartók. For our many fans, we continue to explore music that is ardent, passionate and impeccably performed— from Rachmaninoff’s audacious Piano Concerto No. 3 and Prokofiev’s searing Romeo and Juliet, to the utterly charming Mozart Symphony No. 39 and the brooding Franck Symphony in D minor. Great Lowcountry traditions include the region’s premiere Holiday celebration, the triumphant return of the HH International Piano Competition winner, Chaeyoung Park, and “Superheroes!” Pops packed with the original Hollywood scores from the latest blockbusters. The pinnacle of the season will be Mendelssohn’s masterpiece “Elijah” with a chorus of over 100 voices.

ALWAYS INFORMATIVE, NEVER FORMAL - INVARIABLY ENGAGING AND ENTERTAINING - THE HHSO INSPIRES.

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John Morris Russell Music Director and Conductor Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

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RACHMANINOFF & FRANCK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 • 5PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Eric Zuber, Piano Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Franck Symphony in D minor

A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 • 5PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus Hilton Head Dance Theatre Blake White, Narrator A holiday spectacular with John Morris Russell featuring festive holiday favorites with the HHSO Chorus, Hilton Head Dance Theatre, and a brilliant new setting of Clement Moore’s classic poem.

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DVOŘÁK & BARTÓK and BEETHOVEN’S 4TH SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Chaeyoung Park, Piano 2019 HHIPC Winner Dvořák Slavonic Dance No. 8 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

MOZART & SAINT-SAËNS and MONTGOMERY’S STARBURST SUNDAY, JAN 26, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, JAN 27, 2020 • 8PM Kellen Gray, Conductor Miriam K. Smith, Cello Mozart Symphony No. 39 Montgomery Starburst Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1

SUPERHEROES! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Francis Tsai, Violin 2019 HHSOYCC Winner Brilliant cinematic scores by Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman, John Debney, Patrick Doyle and John Williams from some of the biggest films of all time, including Batman, Captain America, X-Men, Ironman, Thor and Superman.

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GRIEG & VAUGHAN WILLIAMS and ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS SUNDAY, FEB 23, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, FEB 24, 2020 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Reid Messich, Oboe Grieg Holberg Suite Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto Elgar Enigma Variations

GRAND FINALE: ELIJAH SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor HH Symphony Orchestra Chorus Georgia Southern UniversitySouthern Chorale Georgia Southern UniversityArmstrong Chorale Mendelssohn Elijah

WAGNER & RIMSKYKORSAKOV and BRAHMS‘ DOUBLE CONCERTO SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020 • 5PM MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020 • 8PM John Morris Russell, Conductor Randall Goosby, Violin Sterling Elliott, Cello Brahms Double Concerto

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Wagner Flying Dutchman Overture Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Overture

NEW & EXCITING SPECIAL EVENTS ” Our celebrated “Symphony Under the Stars” is offered every year to provide a casual, outdoor concert experience where people can enjoy a picnic dinner with friends, followed by an evening of pops performed by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and exciting guest artists. Join us for this special evening of music and merriment - vie for prizes for the best and most creative tables and costumes, bring an array of food and refreshments or have it catered, but don’t miss this hugely popular event!”

Starry Night in Bluffton

Symphony Under the Stars in Hilton Head

R. E. S. P. E. C. T. A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM TUESDAY, APR 7, 2020 • 6PM WEDNESDAY, APR 8, 2020 • 6PM

TUESDAY, OCT 1, 2019 • 6PM WEDNESDAY, OCT 2, 2019 • 6PM

John Morris Russell, Conductor Kimberly Hawkey, Soprano

John Morris Russell, Conductor The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, whose recordings remain anthems that define soul.

Chanteuse and song revivalist Kimberly Hawkey makes her eagerly awaited return to mix an intoxicating cocktail of Jazz, Americana and Broadway. A sultry evening of scintillating classics.

HHSO YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION FEBRUARY 1, 2020 Next year the Youth Concerto Competition will be held at SoundWaves on February 1, 2020 at 1:30 pm. The HHSO Youth Concerto Competition has been attracting the most talented young musicians from throughout the southeastern United Sates every year. The competition provides a rare opportunity for a young musician to perfect a concerto movement from the professional repertoire, to a level which must far exceed what is required in the studio. 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 MARCH 9 – 14, 2020 The Hilton Head International Piano Competition, one of the leading international piano competitions in the United States, holds its 24th competition on March 9 – 14, 2020.

Twenty of the world’s best pianists, ages 13 – 17, compete in three exciting rounds of competition before an international panel of jurors with 5 Finalists performing with the HHSO for $22,000 in cash prizes, a return concert with the HHSO and other engagements.

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

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

Gold Baton Circle: $15,000+

ORCHESTRA LEFT A

ORCHESTRA RIGHT A

ORCHESTRA LEFT B

ORCHESTRA RIGHT B

BALCONY RIGHT B

BALCONY RIGHT A

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

GENERAL ADMISSION

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Platinum Baton Circle: $20,000+

CONCERT STAGE

WING RIGHT B

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

GENERAL ADMISSION

WING LEFT A

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GENERAL ADMISSION WING LEFT B

Diamond Baton Circle: 25,000+

BALCONY LEFT B

BALCONY LEFT A

SELECT YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT

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

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

Artist’s Circle: $1,000+

• Preferred Seating • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

TICKET CATEGORIES CATEGORY A

CATEGORY B

Orchestra Rows 1-12

Orchestra Rows 13-19

Balcony All Rows Seats 1-14

Balcony All Rows Seats 15-19

Wing Left Rows 1-4

Wing Right Rows 1-4 Wing Left Rows 5-9

TICKET INFORMATION

Supporter: $250+

All ticket holders will be assigned seats 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.

Friend: up to $249

NINE CONCERT (Full Subscription)

Principal: $500+

• Acknowledgement in HHSO Program • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program • Acknowledgement in HHSO Program

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 $485 B $405 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 $330 B $270 Choose six concerts; seats determined after full subscription seats have been assigned.

THREE CONCERT PACKAGE

Seat Preference: A $170 B $140 Choose three concerts; seats determined after full and six subscriber seats have been assigned.

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