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PROGRAMS
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FEATURES
4 Letter to Patrons 6 “Tango and Tchaikovsky” Draws Thousands to Discovery Green 30 Education and Community Engagement 48 Backstage Pass
It’s almost here! Tickets are on sale mariachi! The inimi20 Must-see table Mariachi Cobre joins the 13 now for our much-anticipated
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Houston Symphony on July 25 in an exciting showcase of the joyous sounds of traditional Mexican folk music augmented by soaring orchestrations.
Opening Night Concert with Andrés featuring Alison Balsom, British trumpeter extraordinaire. Join us at Jones Hall on September 13!
10 Ima Hogg Competition Celebrates Outstanding Performers 10 Symphony Supporters Enjoy “A Day by the Bay” 11 Fashion Show Entertains Guests of All Ages 13 Opening Night Gala 24 Upcoming Performances
YOUR HOUSTON SYMPHONY
8 Orchestra and Staff 9 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director 29 Houston Symphony Chorus 35 Chief Conductors and Music Directors
would have never thought that I 30 “Iwould one day play in Jones Hall!”
Pasadena ISD student Victor Gonzales was one of the 83 Houston Youth Symphony musicians to perform side-by-side with Symphony musicians. Learn more about their amazing experience on page 30.
OUR SUPPORTERS
4 New Century Society 12 Symphony Society Board 32 Houston Symphony Endowment 33 Chorus Endowment Donors 34 Centennial Angels 34 Leadership Council 35 New Music Director Fund 36 Houston Symphony Donors 42 Vintage Virtuoso Donors 44 Musician Sponsorship
On the cover: Photo by Jeff Fitlow Date: July 13, 2013
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Photographer Jeff Fitlow’s image of the Texas Brass Band performing at last year’s Day of Music captures so well the excitement and spirit of the free festival held in and around Jones Hall. We open our doors for the 2nd Annual Day of Music on July 12, 2014. This day-long summer event features dozens of performances representing Houston’s diverse music community. Hear the orchestra play symphonic works and enjoy an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, blues, ethnic and choral music. And you don’t have to go far for lunch; experience the city’s food truck scene just outside of Jones Hall.
LETTER TO PATRONS
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Summers in Houston are a fun (and dare we say hot?) time for the Houston Symphony! Fresh off of our free concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre in June, we return to the air-conditioned comfort of Jones Hall this month for our “Symphony Summer in the City” concert series. In this series, we showcase the orchestra in innovative ways—from rePLAY: A Video Game Concert Experience on July 5 to Music of Led Zeppelin on July 26. Over the past several years, we’ve expanded our summer series to reach new audiences through programming that combines the talents of our outstanding orchestra with varied musical styles and exciting multimedia elements. We’re also delighted to enrich the diversity of the entertainment we offer Houston by presenting artists who we believe are not only first-rate entertainers, but whose art has become interwoven in the fabric of our lives and culture. One such act is the inimitable Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell, whom the Houston Symphony presents on July 31. In November, our presentation reflects the gravitas of the historic fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, as we bring to Houston the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester on November 3. And last but certainly not least, we welcome our friend Bill Cosby back to Jones Hall on January 24, 2015. On his “Far from Finished” tour, Bill will entertain Houston with his distinctive comedy that transcends age, gender and cultural barriers. Ensure you are a Symphony subscriber to get the best seats to these performances before they go on sale to the general public. And while we’re looking ahead, it’s simply not possible to conceal our excitement about officially welcoming Andrés Orozco-Estrada as Music Director during the ¡Bienvenido, Andrés! weekend on September 12, 13 and 14. The celebration opens with a FREE community performance on Friday at Miller Outdoor Theatre, followed on Saturday by the Opening Night Gala at The Corinthian and Jones Hall. On Sunday, the celebration closes with a FREE community performance at Jones Hall—titled “Fiesta Sinfonica Con Andrés”—in salute to Hispanic Heritage Month. Thank you for enjoying your summer with us! We hope our “cool” summer programming provides not only a bit of relief from the heat, but also a glimpse at the innovative and versatile spirit and talent of your Houston Symphony musicians.
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Robert A. Peiser President
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“Tango And Tchaikovsky” Draws Thousands To Discovery Green
The cool, clear evening of April 22 was vibrant as some 3,000 Houstonians attended “Tango and Tchaikovsky” at Discovery Green. The special event celebrated two remarkable milestones—the Symphony’s Centennial and Discovery Green’s 6th birthday. Preconcert activities included tango music performed by a local pianist, along with dance lessons and tango demonstrations by the Argentine Tango School of Houston. Attendees also enjoyed free wine tastings by Spec’s Wines and Finer Foods and empanadas by Phoenicia Specialty foods. Argentine Consul General Daniel O. Deodato served as the honorary chair for the event.
A collaborative partnership between Discovery Green and the Houston Symphony drew the largest-ever mid-week crowd to Discovery Green for music, dancing, food and wine! Discovery Green reported that “Tango and Tchaikovsky” was its largest mid-week event attendance on record. Not bad for a Tuesday night! Aside from the fantastic weather, the larger-than-expected crowd was the result of a truly collaborative effort between Discovery Green and the Houston Symphony. Both groups participated in programming the event, with Discovery Green overseeing the tango-related activities and the Symphony curating the orchestral performance. Moreover, the two groups coordinated marketing and public relations to reach a broad and diverse segment of the Houston community. This alliance fulfilled an important goal of the Symphony during its Centennial Season—to increase the number of concerts outside of Jones Hall and in new and accessible venues. Steve Wenig, Director of Community Partnerships, remarked, “The rousing success of the collaboration between the Symphony and our partner, Discovery Green, demonstrated that when working together, we can achieve far more than if we had tried to do it on our own.”
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ORCHESTRA AND STAFF Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO
AndrĂŠs Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair
Michael Krajewski,
Principal Pops Conductor
Hans Graf,
Conductor Laureate
Robert Franz,
Associate Conductor Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge
FIRST VIOLIN: Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Sergei Galperin MiHee Chung Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Oleg Chelpanov* SECOND VIOLIN: Jennifer Owen, Principal Sophia Silivos, Acting Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Miran Kim Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Tina Zhang Emily Herdeman Kelly* VIOLA: Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Phyllis Herdliska CELLO: Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai
DOUBLE BASS: David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray FLUTE: Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Rebecca Powell Garfield* PICCOLO: Rebecca Powell Garfield* OBOE: Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz ENGLISH HORN: Adam Dinitz CLARINET: Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal Lin Ma* Alexander Potiomkin E-FLAT CLARINET: Christian Schubert BASS CLARINET: Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair BASSOON: Rian Craypo, Principal** Eric Arbiter, Acting Principal J. Jeff Robinson, Acting Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty* CONTRABASSOON: Micah Doherty* HORN: William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*
TRUMPET: Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Micah Wilkinson* TROMBONE: Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman BASS TROMBONE: Phillip Freeman TUBA: Dave Kirk, Principal TIMPANI: Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal PERCUSSION: Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss HARP: Position Open KEYBOARD: Scott Holshouser, Principal ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER: Michael Gorman ASSISTANT ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER: Linda Oper LIBRARIAN: Thomas Takaro ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS: Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray STAGE MANAGER: Position open ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Kelly Morgan STAGE TECHNICIAN: Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant *Contracted Substitute ** On Leave
Steven Brosvik, General Manager/ Chief Operations Officer David Chambers, Chief Development Officer Aurelie Desmarais, Chief of Artistic Planning Amanda Dinitz, Chief of Strategic Initiatives Rauli Garcia, Chief Financial Officer Glenn Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer Meg Philpot, Director, Human Resources Stacey Spears, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison Artistic Sarah Berggren, Chorus Manager Erik Gronfor, Assistant Librarian Michael McMurray, Assistant Librarian Lesley Sabol, Director, Popular Programming Thomas Takaro, Librarian Rebecca Zabinski, Manager, Artistic Administration Development Darryl de Mello, Annual Fund Manager Evin Erdowdu, Development Officer, Individual Giving Noureen Faizullah, Development Operations Manager Mark Folkes, Senior Director, Development Vickie Hamley, Director, Volunteer Services Irma Molina, Development Assistant, Gifts and Records Tyler Murphy, Assistant, Special Events Laura Neiman, Manager, Special Events Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, Development Officer, Institutional Giving Jennifer M. Schoppe, Development Communications Manager Sarah Slemmons, Patron Donor Relations Manager Lena Streetman, Manager, Prospect Research Jada Wright-Greene, Institutional Giving Coordinator Alexandra Yates, Director, Special Events Education/Community Partnerships Allison Conlan, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator Roger Daily, Director, Education and Community Engagement Steve Wenig, Director, Community Partnerships Finance/Administration/IT Sally Brassow, Controller Heather Fails, Manager, Ticketing Database Philip Gulla, Director, Technology Janis Pease LaRocque, Manager, Patron Database Kay Middleton, Receptionist Maria Ross, Payroll Manager Armin (A.J.) Salge, Network Systems Engineer Brandon VanWaeyenberghe, Director, Business Analytics Chris Westerfelt, Manager, Accounts Payable and Special Projects Marketing/Communications Sara Alvarado, Graphic Designer Jeffrey Block, Assistant Marketing Manager Nick Day, Publicist Jeff Gilmer, Patron Services Coordinator, Group Sales/Ticket Inventory Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales Jason Landry, Senior Manager, Patron Services Melissa H. Lopez, Director, Single Tickets & Special Projects Georgia McBride, Marketing Manager Keith Nickerson, Publications Editor Sarah Rendon, Patron Services Representative Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services Operations Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager Kristin L. Johnson, Director, Operations and Production Kelly Morgan, Acting Stage Manager Linda Oper, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager and Community Connections Coordinator Kathryn Wene, Operations Assistant Meredith Williams, Operations Manager
Steinway is the official piano of the Houston Symphony and James B. Kozak serves as Piano Technician. The Houston Symphony has two Steinway concert grand pianos. One is a gift of Mrs. Helen B. Rosenbaum in 2001. The other is a Centennial gift from the Houston Symphony Central and Bay Area Leagues in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Houston Symphony League which was celebrated during the 2012-13 season.
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ANDRÉS OROZCO-ESTRADA
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Andrés Orozco-Estrada, born in Colombia and trained in Vienna, is one of the most sought after conductors of his generation. He begins his tenure as the Houston Symphony’s 15th Music Director in September 2014. In addition to his appointment in Houston, Orozco-Estrada will take up the position of Chief Conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra during the 2014-15 season, and will become Principal Guest Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra beginning in the 2015-16 season. Since the 2009-10 season, he has held the post of Music Director of the Tonkünstler Orchestra Niederösterreich, one of the most important institutions of traditional Austrian music culture, which holds subscription series at the Vienna Musikverein and is orchestra-in-residence at the Grafenegg Festival. He will conclude his tenure with the Tonkünstler Orchestra in summer 2015. From 2009 through 2013, Orozco-Estrada was also Principal Conductor at the Basque National Orchestra in San Sebastián, Spain. As a guest conductor, he regularly works with the world’s most prominent orchestras, including the Vienna, Munich, London, Rotterdam, Royal Stockholm and La Scala Philharmonic Orchestras; Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; Mahler Chamber Orchestra; London, City of Birmingham and Gothenburg Symphony Orchestras; the Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome; Radio Symphony Orchestra of Hamburg; the Orchestre National de France; Verbier
Festival Orchestra; and the St. Louis and Oregon Symphonies. Following his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 2010, OrozcoEstrada was hailed “a brilliant stand-in” for Esa-Pekka Salonen and celebrated as an “eminent talent” by Austria’s Wiener Zeitung and Die Presse. In November 2012, OrozcoEstrada stepped in once again with just one rehearsal’s notice to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic in the Musikverein for Riccardo Muti and was praised as a “stand-in worth his weight in gold” and “an inspired master of communication” by the Viennese daily newspapers Kurier and Der Standard. In the 2015-16 season, he will make his official debut with the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra on its subscription season. Born in 1977 in Medellín (Colombia), Orozco-Estrada began his musical studies on the violin and had his first conducting lessons at age 15. In 1997, he moved to Vienna where he joined the conducting class of Uroš Lajovic, pupil of the legendary Hans Swarowsky, at the renowned Vienna Music Academy and completed his degree with distinction by conducting the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Vienna Musikverein. The emphasis of his artistic work lies in the Romantic repertoire and Viennese classics. At the same time, Orozco-Estrada shows a keen interest in contemporary music and regularly performs premieres of Austrian composers as well as compositions of Spanish and South American origin. Orozco-Estrada currently lives in Vienna.
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Ima Hogg Competition Celebrates Outstanding Performers
2014 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition medalists Fedor Amosov, Maria Chleblus, Yekwon Sunwoo and Lin Ma with Competition Chair Helen Shaffer (center).
Performing Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, clarinetist Lin Ma won the 39th annual Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition on Saturday, May 31, at Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall. Ma’s first place win earned him the Grace Woodson Memorial Award of $25,000 and two solo spotlights with the Houston Symphony. He will be performing with the orchestra at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on July 10 and again at Jones Hall on July 12 for the Houston Chronicle Concert. The Second Place Award went to pianist Yekwon Sunwoo for his performance of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. He received $10,000 and a performance at the Houston Symphony concert on June 28 at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Playing marimba, Maria Chleblus won the Third Place $5,000 Selma Neumann Memorial Award, and cellist Fedor Amosov won Fourth Place with the $1,000 Jean Whitbread Kucera Award. Amosov also won the $1,000 Herman Shoss Audience Choice Award and the $1,000 Robert and Nancy Peiser Award for Artistic Encouragement, which was selected by members of the Houston Symphony. The three judges for this year’s competition represented several areas of the music industry, including classical music critic Scott Cantrell, conductor James Judd and artist manager Ron Merlino. Chaired by Helen Shaffer, this year’s competition began with 98 applicants from 17 states and 19 countries. We extend our sincere thanks to the 160 donors who made the 2014 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition possible through their generous philanthropic support of more than $210,000. Special thanks to our lead sponsors Mr. and Mrs. John P. Dennis III, Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James Chao, The Hood-Barrow Foundation, Houston Symphony League, Terence Murphree and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Shaffer.
Symphony Supporters Enjoy “A Day by the Bay”
Pat Biddle and Vicki Buxton, co-chairs of the 2014 “A Day by the Bay” home tour, in front of the West Mansion
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This spring, the Houston Symphony League Bay Area (HSLBA) celebrated its most successful “A Day by the Bay” Home Tour in the 13year history of the annual event. More than 1,300 people attended the two-day tour on March 22 and 23, raising approximately $40,000 for the League’s “I Love Music” program in Clear Creek ISD elementary schools and—for the first time this year—in Friendswood ISD elementary schools and the Boys and Girls Harbor in La Porte. The dedication of HSLBA volunteers to this important community outreach effort brings music education to more than 13,000 firstthrough-fifth graders via musical performance and a puppet program. “I Love Music” also funds a trip to Jones Hall for fifth graders to experience first-hand an uplifting orchestral performance. Vicki Buxton, Home Tour co-chair, attributes the 79 percent increase in revenue over last year to several factors. Increased donor support and community partnerships were a key to the success of this year’s fund-raiser, as well as the selection of featured homes. Among the six homes were waterfront properties of architectural or historical significance, including the Bay Area Museum, a former church built in 1901. Many supporters were especially drawn to the magnificent West Mansion, an Italianate home built in 1929 and owned by former Houston Rocket Hakeem Olajuwon, since it is not usually open to the public.
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Fashion Show Entertains Guests of All Ages The 2014 Houston Symphony Children’s Fashion Show and Luncheon truly was the cutest fashion show on earth! Guests at the River Oaks Country Club on April 27 were transported to a 1913 circus, thanks to decor by Richard Flowers and Kirksey Gregg of The Events Company, with candy Ferris wheels and carousel centerpieces by Candylicious. More than 40 children, ages 1 to 12, rocked the runway wearing the latest spring and summer fashions from Neiman Marcus. Nearly 150 guests enjoyed the afternoon, including doting grandparents, parents, siblings and the budding models themselves. As the models walked the runway, Neiman Marcus’ Stacy Swift announced what the children plan to be when they grow up. After the show, the children enjoyed arts and crafts and the Instrument Petting Zoo, thanks to BB&T, the event’s presenting sponsor. The Houston Symphony Children’s Fashion Show raised more than $50,000 in support of Music Matters!, the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Programs. Hats off to event chairs Ginni and Richard Mithoff, Carolyn and Stevens Mafrige, and Melissa and Michael Mithoff! For more information, contact Houston Symphony Special Events at: (713) 238-1485 or specialevents@houstonsymphony.org.
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Symphony Society Board Executive Committee President Robert A. Peiser
Chairman of the Board Jesse B. Tutor
Executive Director/CEO Mark C. Hanson
Immediate Past President Robert B. Tudor III
Chairman Emeritus Mike S. Stude
Vice President, Artistic and Orchestra Affairs Justice Brett Busby
President Elect and Vice President, Board Governance and Secretary Steven P. Mach
Vice President, Volunteers and Special Events Mary Lynn Marks
Vice President, Community Partnerships Donna Shen
Vice President, Education Billy McCartney
Vice President, Development Jerome Simon
General Counsel Paul R. Morico
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Adam Dinitz, Orchestra Representative Vicki West, President, Houston Symphony League Mark Hughes, Orchestra Representative Rodney Margolis Brinton Averil Smith, Orchestra Representative Stacey Spears, Assistant Secretary Ed Wulfe, Immediate Past Chair
Vice President, Finance Anthony Bohnert Vice President, Popular Programming Danielle Batchelor Vice President, Marketing and Communication Gloria G. Pryzant President, Endowment Steven P. Mach
At-Large Members Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Janet Clark Gene Dewhurst Helen Shaffer Jim R. Smith
Governing Directors Graham Baker * Janice H. Barrow Danielle Batchelor Darlene Bisso Anthony Bohnert Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Terry Ann Brown Ralph Burch Justice Brett Busby Donna Josey Chapman Janet Clark Michael H. Clark Audrey Cochran Ryan Colburn Scott Cutler Viviana Denechaud
Trustees
Samuel Abraham Joe Amador Philip Bahr Devinder Bhatia Meherwan Boyce Walter Bratic Barbara Burger Prentiss Burt Cheryl Byington John Caley Dougal Cameron Lynn Caruso * John T. Cater Evan Collins Past Presidents of the Houston Symphony Society Mrs. Edwin B. Parker Miss Ima Hogg Mrs. H. M. Garwood Joseph A. Mullen, M.D. Joseph S. Smith Walter H. Walne H. R. Cullen Gen. Maurice Hirsch Charles F. Jones Fayez Sarofim John T. Cater Richard G. Merrill Ellen Elizardi Kelley John D. Platt E. C. Vandagrift Jr. J. Hugh Roff Jr. Robert M. Hermance Gene McDavid Janice H. Barrow Barry C. Burkholder Rodney H. Margolis Jeffrey B. Early
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Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty Susanna Dokupil John Esquivel Kelli Cohen Fein Tom Fitzpatrick Julia Frankel David Frankfort Ronald G. Franklin Allen Gelwick Mauro Gimenez Stephen Glenn Enrique Gonzรกlez Susan Hansen Stephanie C. Hildebrandt Gary L. Hollingsworth
Brian James Joan Kaplan * Ulyesse LeGrange Rochelle Levit * Cora Sue Mach Paul M. Mann Steven P. Mach * Rodney Margolis Jay Marks Mary Lynn Marks David Massin Jackie Wolens Mazow Billy McCartney Barbara McCelvey * Alexander K. McLanahan Kevin Meyers
Paul Morico Arthur Newman Robert A. Peiser David Pruner Stephen Pryor Gloria G. Pryzant Ron Rand John Rydman Manolo Sanchez Helen Shaffer Donna Shen Jerome Simon Jim R. Smith Miles Smith Jim Stein * Mike S. Stude
William J. Toomey III * Robert B. Tudor III * Betty Tutor * Jesse B. Tutor Judith Vincent Margaret Waisman Fredric A. Weber Mrs. S. Conrad Weil Vicki West * Margaret Alkek Williams * Ed Wulfe Scott Wulfe David Wuthrich Robert A. Yekovich
Mark Day Cindy Deere Azar Delpassand Ronald DePinho Tracy Dieterich Craig A. Fox Mary Fusillo Evan Glick Stanley Haas Eric Haufrect Kathleen Hayes Marianne Ivany Catherine Kaldis I. Ray Kirk
Carlos J. Lopez Carolyn Mann Michael Mann Judy Margolis * Gene McDavid Gary Mercer Marilyn Miles Michael Mithoff Janet Moore Dave Mueller Tassie Nicandros Scott Nyquist Dana Ondrias John Onstott
Edward Osterberg Jr. Chester M. Pitts II Greg Powers Roman F. Reed Gabriel Rio Richard Robbins * J. Hugh Roff Jr. * Michael E. Shannon Robert Sloan Jule Smith David Stanard David Tai L. Proctor (Terry) Thomas Stephen G. Tipps
Art Vivar David Ashley White James T. Willerson Steven J. Williams Ex-Officio Adam Dinitz Mark C. Hanson Mark Hughes Patience Myers Brinton Averil Smith Stacey Spears
Michael E. Shannon Ed Wulfe Jesse B. Tutor Robert B. Tudor III Past Presidents of the Houston Symphony League Miss Ima Hogg Mrs. John F. Grant Mrs. J. R. Parten Mrs. Andrew E. Rutter Mrs. Aubrey Leon Carter Mrs. Stuart Sherar Mrs. Julian Burrows Ms. Hazel Ledbetter Mrs. Albert P. Jones Mrs. Ben A. Calhoun Mrs. James Griffith Lawhon Mrs. Olaf La Cour Olsen Mrs. Ralph Ellis Gunn Mrs. Leon Jaworski Mrs. Garrett R. Tucker Jr. Mrs. M. T. Launius Jr. Mrs. Thompson McCleary
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Mrs. Theodore W. Cooper Mrs. Allen H. Carruth Mrs. David Hannah Jr. Mary Louis Kister Ellen Elizardi Kelley Mrs. John W. Herndon Mrs. Charles Franzen Mrs. Harold R. DeMoss Jr. Mrs. Edward H. Soderstrom Mrs. Lilly Kucera Andress Ms. Marilou Bonner Mrs. W. Harold Sellers Mrs. Harry H. Gendel Mrs. Robert M. Eury Mrs. E. C. Vandagrift Jr. Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Terry Ann Brown Nancy Strohmer Mary Ann McKeithan Ann Cavanaugh Mrs. James A. Shaffer Lucy H. Lewis Catherine McNamara Shirley McGregor Pearson
Paula Jarrett Cora Sue Mach Kathi Rovere Norma Jean Brown Barbara McCelvey Lori Sorcic Nancy Willerson Jane Clark Nancy Littlejohn Donna Shen Susan Osterberg Kelli Cohen Fein PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE Houston Symphony League BaY AREA Fran Strong Selma Neumann Julia Wells Dagmar Meeh Priscilla Heidbreder Harriett Small Nina Spencer Elizabeth Glenn
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OPENING NIGHT GALA—SAVE THE DATE! Houston Symphony Opening Night Gala with Andrés Orozco-Estrada Saturday, September 13, 2014 The Corinthian & Jones Hall Barbara & Pat McCelvey, Chairmen Join us to celebrate Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s Inaugural Season as Music Director of the Houston Symphony.
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Enjoy a champagne reception at The Corinthian prior to being transported to Jones Hall for the Opening Night Concert conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada, featuring British trumpet soloist Alison Balsom and the Houston Symphony. Continue the evening with elegance and Colombian festive fun at a black tie dinner and dance at The Corinthian, featuring cuisine by Jackson and Company, décor by The Events Company and the sounds of the Richard Brown Orchestra. Tables for 10 (including concert seating): $50,000, $25,000, $15,000, $10,000, $7,500 and $5,000 (balcony seating) Individual tickets (including concert seating): $5,000, $2,500, $1,000 and $500 (balcony seating)
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For more information and to purchase tables and tickets, contact Houston Symphony Special Events at: (713) 238-1485 or specialevents@houstonsymphony.org.
British trumpet soloist Alison Balsom joins the Houston Symphony for the Opening Night Concert.
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JULY 5, 2014
A VIDEO GAME CONCERT EXPERIENCE!
rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes *Miriam Burns, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus, Charles Hausmann, director Saturday, July 5, 2014 7:30 pm
J. Soule/R. Puff Suite from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion **Narration 1 Introduction and Call To Adventure A. Wintory/A. Brick Theme from Journey Narration 2 Refusal of the Call J. Wall-S. Hulick/Puff Suicide Mission from Mass Effect 2 Narration 3 Supernatural Aid J. Soule-J. Soule-M. Diemer-S. LePard-L. Chappelle/LePard Supernatural Aid from Guild Wars 2 Narration 4 The Crossing of the First Threshold G. Schyman/Puff Suite from Bioshock Narration 5 The Belly of the Whale J. Debney/Puff Theme from Lair Narration 6 The Road of Trials T. Bates/Puff Main Theme from God of War: Ascension Narration 7 The Meeting With the Goddess I. Zur/P. D. Taylor I Am the One from Dragon Age Narration 8 Woman As Temptress M. Morasky-Brick/G. Knorr-Brick Portal 2 Variations I
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BiographY MIRIAM BURNS, conductor Miriam Burns, who debuts with the Houston Symphony this evening, is in her second season as music director and conductor of the McLean Orchestra in Virginia. She was previously music director of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra. She was a staff cover conductor of the New York Philharmonic from 1999 to 2007 and the assistant conductor to Lorin Maazel on his inaugural tour to Asia as the new music director. Based in New York City, she is also the music director of the Orchestra of the Redeemer. As a guest conductor, she has appeared with orchestras across the United States as well as in England, Germany and Taiwan, and is on the conducting roster of Broadway Pops International. Active as an opera conductor as well, Burns has conducted productions at the MasterWorks Festival and was the associate music director of The Bronx Opera Company, conducting opening nights for nine years. She has received conducting awards from the Aspen Music Festival and the Conductors Guild, and has advanced degrees in orchestral conducting from Yale School of Music and the Mannes College The New School for Music where her principal teacher was Yakov Kreizberg, and where she also holds degrees in violin performance.
Cameron Management is an enthusiastic supporter of the Houston Symphony, a dynamic Houston asset, which continues to increase the positive perception of this diverse city. Cameron Management is proud that the Houston Symphony Development and Marketing Departments office at Esperson, one block from Jones Hall. Cameron owns, manages and leases office buildings in downtown Houston. Cameron’s goal is to bring value to its tenants through effective on-site management as well as quality to the community at large. The Cameron Way encourages individual community participation. Cameron employees are in the following organizations: Houston Symphony, Compass, Goodwill Industries of Houston, Camp For All and LOGOS Leaders Outreach. Other areas supported by Cameron employees include Star of Hope, Campus Crusade for Christ, The Texas Lyceum and the Beacon at Christ Church Cathedral. Cameron Management applauds the Symphony for its many successes throughout the Houston community.
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JULY 18, 2014
U.S. PREMIERE
Star Trek Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus, Charles Hausmann, director
Friday, July 18, 2014 7:30 pm
Jones Hall
M. Giacchino Star Trek This evening’s performance will include one intermission.
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STAR TREK | JULY 18 PARAMOUNT PICTURES and SPYGLASS ENTERTAINMENT present A BAD ROBOT Production
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STAR TREK JOHN CHO BEN CROSS BRUCE GREENWOOD SIMON PEGG CHRIS PINE ZACHARY QUINTO WINONA RYDER ZOË SALDANA KARL URBAN ANTON YELCHIN with ERIC BANA and LEONARD NIMOY Visual Effects & Animation by INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC Music by MICHAEL GIACCHINO Costume Designer MICHAEL KAPLAN Edited by MARYANN BRANDON, A.C.E. MARY JO MARKEY, A.C.E Production Designer SCOTT CHAMBLISS Director of Photography DAN MINDEL, ASC Executive Producers BRYAN BURK JEFFREY CHERNOV ROBERTO ORCI ALEX KURTZMAN Produced by J.J. ABRAMS DAMON LINDELOF Based Upon “STAR TREK” Created by GENE RODDENBERRY Written by ROBERTO ORCI & ALEX KURTZMAN Directed by J.J. ABRAMS “STAR TREK” licensed by PARAMOUNT PICTURES. This Program licensed by PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 2009 Paramount Pictures. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CONSTANTINE KITSOPOULOS, conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, who last conducted the Houston Symphony in 2012, has made a name for himself as a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera, symphony and musical theater. He is in his sixth year as music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra and continues as general director of Chatham Opera, which he founded in 2005. He serves as music director of the Festival of the Arts BOCA in South Florida, and was most recently appointed artistic director of the OK Mozart International Music Festival, Oklahoma’s premier music festival. He has conducted orchestras throughout the United States, from Boca Raton to New York. In recent seasons, he debuted with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra. He maintains a busy music theater and opera schedule. In addition to conducting many of the classics, he served as music director and created orchestrations for the world premiere production of Ed Dixon’s Fanny Hill at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. Intensely interested in new works, he conducted the student orchestra, Red Bull Artsechro, at Carnegie Hall in a concert featuring world premieres by Raul Yanez and Laura Karpman. Kitsopoulos’ most recent recording is the Grammy® Award-winning original Broadway cast album of the Tony Award-winning Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, released in 2012 (PS Classics). His first recording was Baz Luhrmann’s production of La Bohème (DreamWorks). Visit www.kitsopoulos.com. PRODUCTION CREDITS ON PAGE 19 July 2014 17
JULY 19, 2014
Star Trek Into Darkness Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus, Charles Hausmann, director
Saturday, July 19, 2014 7:30 pm
Jones Hall
M. Giacchino Star Trek Into Darkness This evening’s performance will include one intermission. Constantine Kitsopoulos’ biography appears on page 17
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STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS | JULY 19 PARAMOUNT PICTURES and SKYDANCE PRODUCTIONS present A BAD ROBOT Production A J.J. ABRAMS Film
STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS JOHN CHO BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH ALICE EVE BRUCE GREENWOOD SIMON PEGG CHRIS PINE ZACHARY QUINTO ZOË SALDANA KARL URBAN PETER WELLER ANTON YELCHIN Visual Effects and Animation by INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC Music by MICHAEL GIACCHINO Costume Designer MICHAEL KAPLAN Edited by MARYANN BRANDON, A.C.E. MARY JO MARKEY, A.C.E Production Designer SCOTT CHAMBLISS Director of Photography DAN MINDEL, ASC, BSC Executive Producers JEFFREY CHERNOV DAVID ELLISON DANA GOLDBERG PAUL SCHWAKE Produced by J.J. ABRAMS BRYAN BURK DAMON LINDELOF ALEX KURTZMAN ROBERTO ORCI Based Upon “STAR TREK” Created by GENE RODDENBERRY Written by ROBERTO ORCI & ALEX KURTZMAN & DAMON LINDELOF Directed by J.J. ABRAMS “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” licensed by PARAMOUNT PICTURES. This Program licensed by PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 2009/2013 Paramount Pictures. STAR TREK INTO DARKENESS and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
PRODUCTION CREDITS Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness: Film with Orchestra Produced by IMG Artists, LLC and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. In association with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra Producers: Steven A. Linder, Jamie Richardson, Maria Giacchino Production Coordinator: Rob Stogsdill Representation for IMG Artists, LLC: Maureen Taylor, Grant Chaput Music Composed by Michael Giacchino Original Film Orchestrations: Tim Simonec (lead orchestrator), Peter Boyer, Cameron Patrick, Andrea Datzman, Norman Ludwin, Brad Dechter, Larry Kenton, Richard Bronskill, Chris Tilton, Jack Hayes, Chad Seiter Score Manager for Concert Performance: Andrea Datzman Orchestrations for Concert Performance: Andrea Datzman, Jeff Kryka, C. Marshall Bowen, Nicholas Jacobson Larson, Dave Giuli, Larry Rench, Jennifer Hammond Additional Score Preparation for Concert Performance: Jeff Kryka, Warren Brown, Eric Wegener Music Consultant for Concert Performance: Ludwig Wicki Music Preparation for Concert Performance: Suzie Katayama, Note That Score! Productions Music Administration for Concert Performance: Booker White Technical Director for Concert Performance: Alex Levy The scores for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness have been adapted for live concert performance. With special thanks to: CBS Consumer Products, Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot.
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JULY 25, 2014
Mariachi Cobre Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Friday, July 25, 2014 7:30 pm
Jones Hall
J. Texidor/A. Winter Amparito Roca Falla Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo
R. Fuentes/C. Ferrer Huapangos de Rubén Fuentes
A. Roth/E. Magallanes La Bikina
Ponce/F. Grijalva Estrellita
J. Martínez/R. Sierra El Viajero
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A. Manzanero/Carrillo Somos Novios
M. Esperón Fiesta Mexicana
Fuentes Que Bonita es Mi Tierra
Lara/Carrillo-Grijalva Granada
Fuentes-V. S. Vargas/Grijalva Son de la Negra
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Biographies STUART CHAFETZ, conductor Stuart Chafetz is a conductor with an affable podium demeanor and a keen sense of audience engagement. He is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent. This season, in addition to this appearance in Houston, Chafetz will be on the podium in Baltimore, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. Previous conducting appearances include the orchestras of Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Florida (Tampa). He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for 20 years, Chafetz also conducted the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Pops Orchestra. Chafetz maintains an ongoing special relationship with the Naples Philharmonic. In the summers, he spends his time at the Chautauqua Institution, where he conducts the annual Fourth of July and Opera Pops. Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco with his wife, Ann Krinitsky. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.
MARIACHI COBRE Mariachi Cobre is very pleased to perform once again with the Houston Symphony. The first collaboration in 2003 was a musical success, and this program features popular mariachi themes in the unique style of Mariachi Cobre. The 43-year-old Mariachi Cobre has delighted symphonic pops audiences with a unique blend of symphony orchestra and mariachi. The group has performed with 43 orchestras in the United States and Mexico, including those in Boston, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Utah, Louisville, San Antonio and Guadalajara, among others. Cobre has long been a mariachi ambassador to the world through its work as the house band at the Mexico Pavilion of Walt Disney World’s Epcot in Orlando. For 32 years, Cobre has given people from around the globe their first taste of the mariachi genre, making it count with an unmistakably world-class caliber of performance. Mariachi Cobre recordings include: Mariachi Cobre, Este es Mi Mariachi, XV Anniversary and The Latin Album with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops. Mariachi Cobre members include Randy Carrillo, Stephen Carrillo, Arturo Pasalagua, Pablo Héctor Gama, Carlos Gama Pérez, Omar Olivas, Roberto Martínez, Israel Gálvez Molina, Miguel Ángel Molina, Mack Ruiz and Joe Baca.
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JULY 26, 2014
Music of Led Zeppelin Brent Havens, conductor Randy Jackson, vocalist Daniel Clemens, bass Powell Randolph, drums George Cintron, guitar Russell Fallstad, electric violin Saturday, July 26, 2014 7:30 pm
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J. Page-J. Bonham-J. P. Jones/B. Havens Good Times, Bad Times R. A. Plant-Page/Havens Ramble On
Plant-Page/Havens The Rain Song
Plant-Page-Bonham/Havens Kashmir
Plant-Page-Jones/Havens Black Dog
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Plant-Jones/Havens All My Love
Plant-Page-Bonham-Jones/Havens Heartbreaker Plant-Page-Jones/Havens Misty Mountain Hop
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Biographies RANDY JACKSON, vocals/guitar Randy Jackson, who returns to the Houston Symphony this evening, is the lead singer/ guitarist for the rock band Zebra. His first foray into recording success began with the self-titled Zebra debut album, released on Atlantic Records in 1983. Critically acclaimed for its lush rock sounds, due in large part to Jackson’s searing lead vocals and soaring guitar leads, the album sold 75,000 copies the first week. “Who’s Behind the Door” and “Tell Me What You Want,” written by Jackson, received serious notice in the press and helped to form legions of Zebra fans almost instantly. He also produced and engineered the latest Zebra release, Zebra IV. Jackson toured as keyboardist, guitarist and backing vocalist in 1989 with the original, reunited Jefferson Airplane, the group’s last tour together. He has also worked extensively in the area of musical software and hardware development.
BRENT HAVENS, conductor/arranger Berklee-trained arranger/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films and virtually every aspect of television. His TV work includes movies for ABC, CBS and ABC Family, commercials, sports music for networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. He has also worked with The Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, arranging and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale attended by more than 150,000 fans. In addition to the Houston Symphony, he has worked with some of the world’s greatest orchestras, including London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony; and the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestras and countless others. Havens recently completed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film. In 2013, he worked with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens to arrange and produce the music for the Thanksgiving Day halftime show for the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game, adapting both classical music and rock songs into a single four-minute show. Havens is arranger/guest conductor for nine symphonic rock programs—Music of Led Zeppelin, Music of the Doors, Music of Pink Floyd, Music of the Eagles, Music of Queen, Music of Michael Jackson, Music of The Who and, most recently, Music of Whitney Houston and Music of The Rolling Stones.
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2014-15 Season
Jason Alexander An Evening of Comedy & Song September 5, 6, 7, 2014 Michael Krajewski, conductor Jason Alexander, vocalist Tony Award® winner and multi-talented star of the ground-breaking hit TV show Seinfeld, Jason Alexander joins the orchestra for his first-ever symphonic performance in Texas.
Opening Night Concert with Andrés
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September 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Alison Balsom, trumpet Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Haydn: Trumpet Concerto Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition Saluting the official start of his Inaugural Season, Andrés leads the Opening Night concert with Alison Balsom, British trumpeter extraordinaire and recipient of the 2013 Gramophone Awards “Artist of the Year” title.
Watts Plays Rachmaninoff 2 September 19, 20, 21, 2014 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor André Watts, piano Gabriela Lena Frank: Houston Symphony Commission, World Premiere Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) Renowned pianist André Watts returns to Houston to perform Rachmaninoff’s deeply romantic Piano Concerto No. 2.
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JULY 31, 2014
HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell Steep Canyon Rangers: Michael Ashworth, percussion Mike Guggino, mandolin, vocals Charles Humphrey, bass, vocals Woody Platt, guitar, lead vocals Nicky Sanders, fiddle, vocals Graham Sharp, banjo, vocals Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:30 pm
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Tonight’s program will be announced from the stage. The orchestra will not appear on this program.
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BiographY STEVE MARTIN AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS FEATURING EDIE BRICKELL Tonight’s concert, performed by Steve Martin, Edie Brickell and the Steep Canyon Rangers, is a celebration of the Grammy® Award-winning album Love Has Come for You and the collaboration of gifted musicians. “This album feels like a giant step into uncharted territory for me,” Steve Martin says of his partnership with Edie Brickell. “When we started, we thought we were just playing around. But when we finished, we realized we weren’t.” Although the musical partners have already built widely loved individual bodies of work, their inaugural duo effort is a substantial departure and creative milestone for both artists. Martin is currently in the fifth decade of a uniquely varied and accomplished career as a comedian, actor, author and playwright and as a Grammy®-winning, boundary-pushing bluegrass banjoist and composer. Brickell, a fellow Texan, initially fronted the New Bohemians in the late 1980s, and has since carved out an iconoclastic solo career that’s solidified her reputation as a compelling singer and a songwriter of rare insight. Love Has Come for You recently won a Grammy® for Best American Roots song for the title track. It combines the former’s inventive, expressive five-string banjo work with the latter’s heart-tugging vocals and vivid, detailrich lyrics. The partnership took on a life of its own after Martin invited Brickell to write lyrics for one of his banjo tunes. “I played it for her, and she walked around the room and hummed some lyrics, which she later recorded and sent to me,” Martin recalls. “Edie works best when she goes away and does it herself, and that became the blueprint for how we worked together.” Despite living on opposite coasts, their working relationship quickly blossomed, with the two exchanging digital files via email. “I’d write the banjo melodies, and then Edie would take them and write the lyrics and come up with a melody to work against the banjo,” Martin explains. “There was a point when we were in such a zone that I was writing a song a day, and the next day I would get the song back from Edie with the lyrics. Looking in my inbox and seeing an attachment from Edie was always like getting a Christmas present.” July 2014 27
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“Every time I turned around there was a new banjo melody coming at me, which was very exciting,” Brickell says. “I would sing along to the melody, and the lyrics would come all at once. Then I’d pull out my iPhone and record it. With most of the songs, I’d just hear the tune and there were all these images and pictures, and all I had to do was pull the lyrics out of the air.” The results of the pair’s unconventional co-writing method are both organic and inspired. “It’s the way I’ve longed to play and hear the banjo for so long, rather than it being present at every moment and playing sixty notes a second,” Martin says. “I think the banjo can be so evocative when it’s used sparingly, and that was in the back of my mind as we were writing. In these songs, the point is to tell the story and get out.” Brickell channeled some personal, previously unexplored history. “Steve’s melodies brought a sense of my family and my history,” she notes. “I grew up around a real matriarchal society. My grandmother was one of 11, and she and her sisters were always at the house playing cards and casually gossiping and telling all these colorful stories of scandals and tragedies about ‘down home’—Paris, Texas. I think the characters in these songs are all me, or at least there’s always some little something in there that’s how I feel and think about things.” The project also inspired her to tap into her longstanding affinity for vintage country music. “About 10 years ago, I started listening a lot to Bob Wills and Buck Owens. I got into that during the winters in New York, and it really lifted my heart and brought sunshine right into my kitchen. And I thought: if I’m drawn to the sunshine in this music, why aren’t I making music like this? I didn’t know how, especially when I was writing alone. So when Steve came to me and I heard this other 28
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voice inside and was able to express these stories and this sensibility, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.” Martin and Brickell agreed that the material called for a recording approach that would maintain the spare intimacy of their original lo-fi demos. Toward that end, they called upon legendary producer and a longtime friend of Martin, Peter Asher. “Peter turned out to be absolutely the right guy, and I love what he did,” Martin says. “We started out with these homespun demos that Edie and I had recorded on an iPhone or iPad, and we kind of fell in love with the sound of those. We wanted to keep that feeling, so we recorded our tracks for the album very quickly, in about four and a half days, and then we added other people’s parts after that.” Among the notable players contributing to the album are rising-star bassist Esperanza Spalding, veteran studio guitarist Waddy Wachtel and Nickel Creek alumni Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins, as well as the members of the esteemed bluegrass combo the Steep Canyon Rangers, with whom Martin has recorded and toured extensively. The judicious use of outside musicians results in a variety of instrumental settings that seamlessly support the emotional content of the songs, from the stripped-down vocalsand-banjo performance of “Yes She Did” to the rollicking acoustic ensemble of “Get Along Stray Dog” to the rousing full-band arrangement of “Sun’s Gonna Shine.” “As time goes on, I grow to appreciate these songs more and more, and to appreciate the great lyrics and incredible narratives that Edie brought to it,” Martin concludes. “I think the goal of collaboration should be to come up with something that each individual wouldn’t have come up with alone. That we’ve done that here.”
HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS Photo by jeff fitlow
CHARLES HAUSMANN, director Dr. Charles S. Hausmann was named director of the Houston Symphony Chorus in 1986. He has prepared the group for more than 600 concerts, led them on numerous tours to Mexico and Europe and worked with more than 40 acclaimed conductors, including Hans Graf, Christoph Eschenbach, Claus Peter Flor and Robert Shaw. His extensive repertoire includes most of the major choral/ orchestral masterworks. As director of graduate choral studies and professor of conducting at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music since 1985, Hausmann supervises the master’s and doctoral programs in choral conducting, teaches choral conducting and literature and conducts the Moores School Choral Artists, a graduate chamber choir. An active church musician, he has conducted church choirs in Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and Texas. He currently serves as director of Choral Music at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston where he led the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a performance of Mendelssohn’s St. Paul (Spring 2008). He led the Chorus on its fourth European tour in 2007, appearing as guest conductor during the Prague Spring Festival. He and the Chorus share a collaboration with Mexico City’s Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería, and performed Mendelssohn’s Elijah with former Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Support the Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment The Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment supports activities that enrich Houston’s musical life and enhance the high professional standards of the all-volunteer Chorus. For more on how you can help ensure the artistic future of the Chorus, call Darryl de Mello, Annual Fund Manager, at (713) 3378529 or visit hschorus.org.
Charles Hausmann, Director Hyeok Lee Assistant Director
Sarah Berggren Chorus Manager
First Soprano Ramona Alms Sarah Berggren Robyn Branning Alicia Cox Konstantina Dimitropoulou Clarice Gatlin Marta Giles Amanda Harris Sophia Hou Tokiko Kato Sarah Keifer Gillian Kruse Kat Kunz Lena Lowe Pam Magnuson Janet Menzie Theresa Olin** Amy Rebenack Karen Rennar Wendy Ridings Rhonda Ryan Beth Slaughter Lisa Trewin Tania Van Dongen Heidi Walton Beth Weidler Pam Wilhite
First Alto Krista Borstell Pat Bumpus Barbara Bush Cyndi Cameron Elizabeth Chitwood Nancy Christopherson Rochella Cooper Lorri Curto Corita Dubose Christine Economides Mary Gahr Kelly Goodin Susan Hall* Linda Herron Judy Hill Holly Johnson Berma Kinsey Cindie Lavenda Joyce Lewis Marie Parisot Linda Renner Carolyn Rogan June Russell Maria Schoen Andrea Slack Shelby Stratmann Vicki Westbrook Kat White** Patsy Wilson
Second Soprano Yoset Altamirano Lisa Anders Lauren Bass Emily Black Laura Bohlmann Nancy Bratic* Anne Campbell Diana Candida Christine Crespo Chelsea Curto Debby Cutler Vickie Davis Kellie Garden Andrea Gonzales Debbie Hannah Allison (Ally) Hard* Megan Henry Yukiko Iwata Jaclyn Jerz Natalia Kalitynska Sapna Kumar Hojung Lee Carol Ostlind* Jennifer Paulson Linda Peters Belinda Rossiter** Susan Scarrow Vicki Seldon Megan Kennedy Shedden Elizabeth Snelling Paige Sommer Veronica Stevens Cecilia Sun Suzanne Thacker Alisa Tobin Nancy Vernau
Second Alto Melissa Bailey Adams* Sarah Clark Evelyn Clift Andrea Creath Robin Dunn Dana Dupont Rachel El-Saleh Patience Ettaya Katura Gilmore** Thi Ha Denise Holmes Catherine Howard Lois Howell Donna Jerz Kali Jett Miriam Lenon Crystal Meadows Nina Peropoulos Laurie Reynolds Linda Richardson Holly Soehnge Mary Voigt Carolee Weber Bonnie Wilson Kaye Windel-Garza First Tenor Adam Britcher** Robert Browning James Carazola Patrick Drake Richard Field Robert Gomez*
Scott Holshouser Accompanist
Tony Sessions Librarian
Donald Howie Francisco Izaguirre Kevin Lewis Darrell Mayon Jim Moore Peter Peropoulos Douglas Rodenberger Gottfried Schiller David Schoen* Tony Sessions Charles Thornburg
Second Bass Wilton Adams Bill Cheadle John Colson Roger Cutler Paul Ehrsam Chris Fair Ian Fetterley David Fox Mike Gilbert Matt Henderson* George Howe Cletus Johnson Nobuhide Kobori Alan MacAdams Bryan McMicken Scott Mermelstein Greg Nelson Bill Parker John Proffitt Daniel Robertson James Rodriguez Doug Sander Eric Skelly James Wilhite**
Second Tenor Bob Alban Amir Bel-Ami Randy Boatright Harvey Bongers Nicholas DeMaio Donn Dubois Mark Ferring Joseph Frybert Sajju George John Grady Craig Hill Michael McCarver** Will Mize Greg Railsback Dewell Springer Tony Vazquez Lee Williams Stuart Woodard
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First Bass Steve Abercia Jonathan Aigner Joe Anzaldua Rich Arenschiedlt Jon Bauer Justin Becker Eldo Bergman Brandon Bingham Claude Bitner John Bond Bruce Boyle Peter Christian Paul Davis David Doerr Steve Dukes Will Hailey Scott Hassett Stephen James Max Locher Jay Lopez Ken Mathews* Will McCallum Parker Patrick Gary Scullin Mark Standridge Sam Stengler Paul Van Dorn Michael Vaughn Joe Villareal Kevin Wallace Sean Warley**
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EducaTIon and Community Engagement Programs
Side-by-Side Performance Connects Students with Symphony Musicians At this year’s Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators concert on April 24, 83 students from the Houston Youth Symphony performed side-by-side with 63 members of the Houston Symphony. This annual experience puts students in the shoes of professional musicians, giving them first-hand insight into orchestral protocol, expectations and preparations. The students are guided in this experience by Symphony stand partners. Not only do the professionals provide technical coaching to the students to prepare them for the performance, they also act as informal mentors and valuable role-models. Many of the young musicians are students of our musicians; for others, this was a unique opportunity to connect with members of our world-class orchestra. Prior to the performance, Houston Symphony Associate Conductor Robert Franz worked with the students to musically shape
the orchestral masterwork and to motivate the students. Before rehearsing with Franz, 14 Symphony musicians worked in sectionals with the students to coach them and to set their expectations, introducing the students to the high performance standards that distinguish our Symphony. The audience of this year’s Salute to Educators concert was treated to an inspiring performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Each year, a different masterwork is featured, and the youth ensembles rotate on a three-year schedule. Next year, members of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Orchestra will work side-by-side with Houston Symphony musicians. The following year, members of Virtuosi of Houston will enjoy the opportunity.
Marin Osawa Fort Bend ISD Stand partner: Kurt Johnson, violin “Playing next to such an accomplished musician felt really intimidating at first, but all-in-all it made playing the music all the more fun and educational, and I think this experience helped me grow as a musician.”
Adam Sadberry Montgomery ISD Stand partner: Aralee Dorough, flute “Performing with such an amazing group of musicians has been humbling and inspiring. This experience has not only made me understand what it truly means to be a good orchestra member, but also what it means to be a musician.”
Vincent Gonzales Pasadena ISD Stand partner: Chris Neal, violin “I would have never thought that I would one day play in Jones Hall! I had to prepare the music thoroughly so that I didn’t embarrass myself in front of my stand partner!”
The annual Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert honors dedicated men and women who work in the greater Houston-area schools. This year’s Spec’s Charitable Foundation Award for Excellence in Music Education was presented to Matthew Porter, Director of Orchestras at the O. D. Tompkins High School, in Katy ISD. Also at the concert, The Jacob L. and Sophia Meyer Farb School Bell Award, generously sponsored by the Farb Family Endowment Fund, was presented to Carole Nelson, Artistic Director of the Houston Boychoir. 30
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EducaTIon and Community Engagement The Houston Symphony acknowledges those individuals, corporations and foundations that support our education and community engagement activities. Each year, these activities impact the lives of more than 82,000 children and students and provide access to our world-class orchestra for nearly 111,000 Houstonians free of charge. GUARANTOR - $100,000+ Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Houston Endowment Houston Symphony Endowment John & Lindy Rydman/ Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods UNDERWRITER - $50,000+ Cameron International Corporation ExxonMobil Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund GDF SUEZ Energy North America Marathon Oil Corporation John P. McGovern Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Shell Oil Company
SPONSOR - $25,000+ The Boeing Company Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III JPMorgan Chase Sterling-Turner Foundation PARTNER - $15,000+ Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation CenterPoint Energy The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Macy’s / Macy’s Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts
BENEFACTOR - $5,000+ Randalls Food Markets Strake Foundation Swift Energy Company DONOR - $1,000+ Chester Pitts Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation
PATRON - $10,000+ Enbridge Energy Company George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Nordstrom The Powell Foundation Schlumberger, Ltd. Vivian L. Smith Foundation
These programs are also supported by the following endowed funds which are part of the Houston Symphony Endowment: Margarett and Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs The Richard P. Garmany Fund The Hearst Foundation Spec’s Charitable Foundation
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Houston Symphony Endowment The Houston Symphony Endowment is a separate nonprofit organization that invests contributions to earn income for the benefit of the Houston Symphony Society. Trustees Michael Mithoff Alexandra Pruner
Steven P. Mach, President
Jesse B. Tutor Fredric A. Weber
An endowed fund can be permanently established within the Houston Symphony Society through a direct contribution or via a planned gift such as a bequest. The fund can be designated for general purposes or specific interests. For further information, please contact David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525, or Mark Folkes, Senior Director, Development, at (713) 337-8521. The Houston Symphony acknowledges with deep gratitude the following individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies who have supported the Endowment. General Endowment Funds that support operational and annual activities: Accenture (Andersen Consulting) Fund AIG American General Fund Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bahr Fund Janice H. & Thomas D. Barrow Fund Mrs. Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Fund The Charles Engelhard Foundation Fund Jane & Robert Cizik Fund Mr. Lee A. Clark Fund Cooper Industries, Inc. Fund Gene & Linda Dewhurst Fund DuPont Corporation Fund Elkins Charitable Trust Agency Fund The Margaret & James A. Elkins Foundation Fund Virginia Lee Elverson Trust Fund Charles Engelhard Foundation Fund William Stamps Farish Fund Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin J. Fein Fund Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Fund Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Fund George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Fund Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Fund Houston Arts Combined Endowment Fund Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Fund Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kaplan Fund Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Fund Martha Kleymeyer Fund Rochelle & Max Levit Fund Mr. E. W. Long Jr. Fund
M.D. Anderson Foundation Fund Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Fund Jay & Shirley Marks Fund Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Fund/The Marks Charitable Foundation Marian & Speros Martel Foundation Fund Barbara & Pat McCelvey Fund The Menil Foundation Fund Monroe Mendelsohn Jr. Estate Sue A. Morrison & Children Fund National Endowment for the Arts Fund Stewart Orton Fund Papadopoulos Fund Nancy & Robert Peiser Fund Rockwell Fund, Inc. Fund Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Fund Estate of Mr. Walter W. Sapp Fund Mr. & Mrs. Matt K. Schatzman Fund The Schissler Foundation Fund Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Fund Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Fund Texas Eastern Fund Dorothy Barton Thomas Fund Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Fund Dede & Connie Weil Fund The Wortham Foundation Fund Anonymous (5)
Designated funds to support annual performance activity: The Brown Foundation Guest Pianist Fund The Cullen Foundation Maestro’s Fund General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Memorial Concert Fund in memory of Theresa Meyer and Jules Hirsch, beloved parents of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil and Josie Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch The Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Fund Fayez Sarofim Guest Violinist Fund through The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund endowed in memory of Gus S. & Lyndall F. Wortham
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Houston Symphony Endowment Endowed Chairs to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists: Janice & Thomas Barrow Chair: Brinton Averil Smith, principal cello Roy & Lillie Cullen Chair: Andrés Orozco-Estrada, music director designate Fondren Foundation Chair: Qi Ming, assistant concertmaster General Maurice Hirsch Chair: Aralee Dorough, principal flute Ellen E. Kelley Chair: Eric Halen, associate concertmaster Max Levine Chair: Frank Huang, concertmaster Cornelia & Meredith Long Chair: Assia Dulgerska, assistant concertmaster George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair: Mark Hughes, principal trumpet Tassie & Constantine S. Nicandros Chair: Alexander Potiomkin, bass clarinet Lucy Binyon Stude Chair: Jonathan Fischer, principal oboe Winnie Safford Wallace Chair Endowed funds to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists: American General Fund Speros P. Martel Fund Stewart Orton Fund Dan Feigal Prosser Fund Endowed funds to support the Houston Symphony’s annual education and community engagement activities: Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs Richard P. Garmany Fund for the Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Selma S. Neumann Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund Endowed funds to support new commissions and innovative artistic projects: The Micajah S. Stude Special Production Fund Endowed funds to support access and expand geographic reach: The Alice & David C. Bintliff Messiah Concert fund for performances at First Methodist Church The Brown Foundation’s Miller Outdoor Theatre Fund in memory of Hanni and Stewart Orton Mach Family Audience Development Fund George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Summer Concerts Fund Endowed funds to support electronic media initiatives: The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fund for Creative Initiatives Legacy commitments through The Brown Foundation Challenge to support artistic excellence: Janet F. Clark Gloria Goldblatt Pryzant Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair: Wayne Brooks, principal viola Ms. Vicki West in honor of Hans Graf Anonymous (1) Leadership gifts of working capital provided as part of the Campaign for the 20th Century, Campaign for Houston Symphony and My Houston, My Symphony – Campaign for a Sound Future: Hewlett Packard Company Fund The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Neva Watkins West Fund
CHORUS ENDOWMENT DONORS $500 or more
As of May 1, 2014 Mr. Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network, Inc. Ms. Linda P. David Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis Joyce & David Fox Robert Lee Gomez
Christina & Mark Hanson Nobuhide Kobori Bryan & Vickie McMicken David G. Nussman Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Peropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ross Ms. Susan E. Scarrow
Megan & Peter Shedden Beth Weidler & Stephen James Mr. & Mrs. James R. Wilhite
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Centennial Angels Established during the Houston Symphony’s 2013-14 Centennial Season, Centennial Angels comprise a core group of leadership donors who honor those who have worked diligently over the years to ensure Houston is home to a world-class orchestra. As demonstrated by their commitments of $100,000 and above, Centennial Angels understand the importance of philanthropy to allow the Houston Symphony to not only exist, but thrive. To learn more or to pledge your support, contact Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at (713) 238-1411 or David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525. M.D. Anderson Foundation Janice H. Barrow Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. BBVA Compass Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge The Brown Foundation, Inc. Chevron City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc. City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Janet F. Clark ConocoPhillips The Cullen Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Gene & Linda Dewhurst The Elkins Foundation ExxonMobil Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies Houston Endowment Rochelle & Max Levit Cora Sue & Harry Mach
Joella & Steven P. Mach Betty Madison Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Barbara & Pat McCelvey Mr. George P. Mitchell John Neighbors in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors Palmetto Partners Ltd. / The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Sybil F. Roos John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Michael Shannon Shell Oil Company Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mr. Mike Stude Nancy & David Tai Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Margaret Alkek Williams The Wortham Foundation, Inc.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Leadership Council donors have committed $45,000 or more in support of the Annual Fund, special projects and fundraising events over a three-year period ($15,000+ annually). For more information or to pledge your support, please contact David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525 or Mark Folkes, Senior Director, Development, at (713) 337-8521.
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Graham & Janet Baker
Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange
Justice Brett & Erin Busby
Ms. Nancey G. Lobb
Janet F. Clark
John Neighbors in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors
Mr. Richard Danforth
Susan & Edward Osterberg
Gene & Linda Dewhurst
Gloria & Joe Pryzant
The Elkins Foundation
Donna & Tim Shen
Angel & Craig Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome B. Simon
Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies
Nancy & David Tai
The Melbern G. & Susan M. Glasscock Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman
Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.
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THE NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR FUND The New Music Director Fund supported the concert activities of Andrés Orozco-Estrada in his year as Music Director Designate (2013-14 Centennial Season), and it will continue to support during his first years as Music Director of the Houston Symphony (2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons). Orozco-Estrada, appointed in January 2013, is a young, dynamic conductor who radiates charm and energy both on and off the podium. He is the orchestra’s first Hispanic music director. For information on how to become involved, please contact Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at (713) 238-1411 or David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525. photo by julie soefer
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams Janice H. Barrow Mr. Gary V. Beauchamp & Ms. Marian Wilfert Beauchamp Barbara & Pat McCelvey Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mike Stude Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor
CHIEF CONDUCTORS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS
Julien Paul Blitz
Sir John Barbirolli
Paul Bergé
André Previn
Uriel Nespoli
Lawrence Foster
Frank St. Leger
Sergiu Comissiona
Ernst Hoffmann
Christoph Eschenbach
Efrem Kurtz
Hans Graf
Ferenc Fricsay
Andrés Orozco-Estrada
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Houston Symphony Donors
The Sustainability Fund
The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to those who support our Sustainability Fund. Their extraordinary leadership investment has made it possible for the Symphony to provide the deep level of cultural service so richly deserved by the communities of Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast region. For further information about The Sustainability Fund, please contact Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at (713) 238-1411.
Houston Endowment The Estate of Jean R. Sides Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Mrs. Kitty King Powell
Janice H. Barrow The Cullen Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Brown Foundation, Inc. M.D. Anderson Foundation
Annual Support
The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges those who support our artistic, educational and community engagement programs through their generosity to our Annual Fund and our Special Events. Below is a listing of those who have so generously given within the past year. We are honored to count these donors among our closest Houston Symphony friends, and we invite you to consider becoming a member of one of our giving societies. For more information, please contact David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525.
Ima Hogg Society, $150,000 or More Janice H. Barrow Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Lieutenant Governor & Mrs. David H. Dewhurst Cora Sue & Harry Mach Mr. George P. Mitchell Mrs. Kitty King Powell Sybil F. Roos John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams
Centennial Society, $100,000 - $149,000 Rochelle & Max Levit Joella & Steven P. Mach Beth Madison Barbara & Pat McCelvey Janice & Robert McNair Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor
Founder’s Society, $75,000 - $99,999 Darlene & Cappy Bisso Billy & Christie McCartney Laura & Michael Shannon 36
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Houston Symphony Donors Maestro’s Society, $50,000 - $74,999 Robin Angly & Miles Smith Mr. Gary Beauchamp & Ms. Marian Wilfret Beauchamp Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr.
Donna & Max Chapman
Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. The Estate of Miss Ima Hogg Mr. Monzer Hourani Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr.
Concertmaster’s Society, $25,000 - $49,999
Eric S. Anderson & R. Dennis Anderson Mr. John Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Todd & JoAnna Brooks Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Janet F. Clark Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Gene & Linda Dewhurst Mr. & Mrs. Donald Faust Sr. Allen & Almira Gelwick Lockton Companies
Mr. & Mrs. Melbern G. Glasscock Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Susan & Dick Hansen Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Cornelia & Meredith Long Dr. & Mrs. Michael Mann Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Mr. Brian Teichman & Mr. Andrew Cordes Alice & Terry Thomas Ms. Judith Vincent
John Neighbors in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors John B. Onstott, Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Dave & Alie Pruner Mr. & Mrs. Jerome B. Simon Nancy & David Tai Stephen & Kristine Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Steven & Nancy Williams Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr. Anonymous (2)
Conductor’s Circle, Platinum Baton $15,000-$24,999 Rolaine & Morrie Abramson Graham & Janet Baker Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Mr. Ralph Burch Justice Brett & Erin Busby Mr. & Mrs. James Chao Jane & Robert Cizik Mr. Richard Danforth Dr. Alex Dell Mrs. William Estrada Martin J. & Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein Angel & Craig Fox Janet Gurwitch & Ron Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz
Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Mr. Keith McFarland Stephen & Marilyn Miles / Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross Miles Foundation Melissa & Michael Mithoff Susan & Edward Osterberg Gary Petersen Gloria & Joe Pryzant Radoff Family Foundation Carol Lee & Ken Robertson Ann & Hugh Roff William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Donna & Tim Shen
Conductor’s Circle, Gold Baton $10,000-$14,999
Lilly & Thurmon Andress Mr. & Mrs. Joshua L. Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Nancy & Walt Bratic Ms. Terry A. Brown Cheryl & Sam Byington John & Candace Caley Albert & Anne Chao Mr. & Mrs. Donald Childress Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Dr. Scott Cutler Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice Cindy & David Deere Dr. & Mrs. Ebrahim S. Delpassand, Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dokupil John & Minerva Esquivel Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Mr. & Mrs. Marvy A. Finger Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Fusillo Mr. Michael B. George
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Grimes II Christina & Mark Hanson Russell & Diana Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Frank Herzog Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Holt Mr. Brian James Mr. & Mrs. Jacek Jaminski Todd & Paige Johnson Larry & Susan Kellner Janice & Allan King Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Michael Linn Marilyn Lummis Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Jay & Shirley Marks Betty & Gene McDavid Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Mr. Gary Mercer Catherine Jane Merchant Terence Murphree Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Pickering Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Mr. & Mrs. Ron R. Rand
Ms. Kelly Somoza Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. James Stein / Bank of Houston Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Dede & Connie Weil Vicki West Mrs. Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Mr. Wallace S. Wilson Nina & Michael Zilkha
Mrs. Lila Rauch Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Reckling III Beth Robertson Ms. Charlotte A. Rothwell Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan The Julia & Albert Smith Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Tad Smith Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun David & Paula Steakley Mr. & Mrs. Troy Thacker Paul Strand Thomas Stephen & Pamalah Tipps Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Janet & Tom Walker Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Dr. Jim T. Willerson Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Anonymous (1)
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Houston Symphony Donors Conductor’s Circle, Silver Baton $7,500-$9,999 Frances & Ira Anderson Ms. Bonnie Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Karl H. Becker Dr. Alan Bentz & Ms. Sallymoon S. Benz Ms. Dianna Bernsen Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Black III Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bookout III Dr. & Mrs. Meherwan P. Boyce Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch David Chambers & Alex Steffler Audrey & Brandon Cochran Mr. & Mrs. James W. Crownover Roger & Debby Cutler J.R. & Aline Deming Judge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr. Viviana & David Denechaud Mr. Scott Ensell
S. David Frankfort & Erika Bermeo Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs & Ms. Darlene Clark Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Evan B. Glick Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Marianne & Robert Ivany Ms. Ann B. Jennings & Ms. Karen M. Jones April & Tom Lykos Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Bryan & Vickie McMicken Doré & Kevin Meyers Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Mr. Cameron Mitchell Ginni & Richard Mithoff Paul & Rita Morico Mrs. Nancy Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson
Arthur & Bobbie Newman Mrs. Tassie Nicandros Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Nickson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Dr. Gregory & Mrs. Catherine Powers Roman & Sally Reed Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Dr. Santiago Rossi & Mrs. Katherine Rossi Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Louis H. Skidmore Jr. Mr. Dave Stanard & Ms. Beth Freeman Mr. Stephen C. Tarry Shirley Toomim Mr. Art Vivar & Dr. Jeanneth Castro Anonymous (1)
Conductor’s Circle, Bronze Baton $5,000-$7,499 Mrs. Nancy G. Allen John & Pat Anderson Ms. Mary Jo Antone-Hatfield Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Ann Morgan Barrett Michelle H. Belco Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Mr. Teodoro Bosquez & Ms. Mary Conner Ruth White Brodsky Ms. Barbara Burger Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Burk Toba Buxbaum Marilyn Caplovitz Mrs. Lily Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. William T. Carter IV Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Ryan & Laurie Colburn Mr. William E. Colburn Coneway Family Foundation Sarah & Ben Cotting Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Criner Ms. Sara Jo Devine Mr. & Mrs. Carr P. Dishroon Jennifer & Steve Dolman Mr. Robert Durst Connie & Byron Dyer Mrs. Jane Egner Mr. Roger Eichhorn Mr. William Elbel & Ms. Mary J. Schroeder Mr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Fant Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Florsheim Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Eugene Fong Mr. Shane T. Frank Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Mr. & Mrs. Martyn Goossen The Estate of Mrs. Aileen Gordon Dorothy & Bill Grieves 38
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Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Haufrect Kathleen & Dick Hayes Mr. Ronald Holley Mr. & Mrs. James E. Hooks Beverly Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John F. Joity Debbie & Frank Jones Drs. Blair & Rita Justice Catherine & Andrew Kaldis Nina Andrews & David Karohl Nancy & Rich Kinder Mary Louis Kister William & Cynthia Koch Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Willy Kuehn Michael & Kelley Lang Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Leighton Mr. & Mrs. Stevens Mafrige Mr. & Mrs. Bruce March Mr. & Mrs. David Massin Mr. William McDugald Mr. & Mrs. J. Douglas McMurrey Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Sidney & Ione Moran Sami & Jud Morrison Richard & Juliet Moynihan David G. Nussman Mr. & Mrs. Eugene O’Donnell The Estate of C. Howard Pieper Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Tim & Katherine Pownell Ms. Karen Pulaski Jean & Allan Quiat Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Milton & Jill Rose Mr. & Mrs. Manolo Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Schissler Jr.
Dr. Susan Gardner & Dr. Philip Scott Mr. & Mrs. Rufus S. Scott Amanda & John Seaberg Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Smith Carol & Michael Stamatedes Mr. & Mrs. Alan Stigall Mr. & Mrs. Antonio M. Szabo Mr. Jim Teague & Ms. Jane DiPaolo Dr. & Mrs. John F. Thrash Ms. Beverly Turner McDonald Birgitt van Wijk General & Mrs. Jasper Welch Dr. David A. White Sue Trammell Whitfield Ms. Jennifer R. Wittman Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Woodell Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wootton Sally & Denney Wright Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wulfe Dr. & Mrs. Robert Yekovich Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Anonymous (2)
Grand Patron’s Circle $2,500 - $4,999
Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Ables Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Abraham Dr. Angela R. Apollo Mr. & Mrs. John C. Averett Mrs. John Bace Trace Trahan Bannerman James M. Bell Mrs. Pat Biddle & Mr. Ron Kahl Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Mr. & Mrs. James D. Bozeman Ting & John Bresnahan Mrs. Catherine Campbell Brock & Dr. Gary Brock Divya & Chris Brown Hon. Peter H. Brown
Houston Symphony Donors Young Associates Council Young Associate, Premium $2,500 or more James M. Bell David Chambers & Alex Steffler Audrey & Brandon Cochran Jimmy Hubbell Juliet Moths, Louis Vuitton Melissa Nance Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Emily Paull, Louis Vuitton Ahmed Saleh Seth Williams Young Associate $1,500 - $2,499 Lindley & Jason Arnoldy Cristina & Tanner Bailey William & Laura Black Margaret & Brian Bravo Ting & John Bresnahan Divya & Chris Brown Peter James Cazamias Mike Cox Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Amanda & Adam Dinitz
Jennifer & Steve Dolman Evin Ashley Erdowdu Katie Flaherty Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Courtney Fretz Rebecca Gentry Michael A. Gonser Kathleen & James Jennings / BeautyNow Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Gerrit Leeftink Catherine & Matt Matthews Kristen & Steve McDaniel Sami & Jud Morrison Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Amanda Russell & Matt Calhoun Jo A. Simmons Steve & Judy Sohn Mark Stadnyk, Norton Rose Fulbright Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Carol Tai Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Uzcategui Rachael & Jason Volz – A Fare Extraordinaire Drs. Randall & Crystal Wright The Young Associates Council is supported in part by Bank of America.
For more information, please contact Evin Erdowdu, Development Officer, Individual Giving, (713) 337-8526.
Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Dr. Robert N. Chanon Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Chapman Courtney & John Chapoton Mr. & Mrs. Allen Clamen Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Clark Ms. Ann T. Coffey & Mr. Theo Bean Mr. & Mrs. Byron Cooley Mike Cox Lois & David Coyle Mr. & Mrs. Joffre J. Cross II Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Cullen Mr. Fulton & Mrs. Reece Davenport Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Day Ms. Niki DeMaio Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diehl Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Amanda & Adam Dinitz Mr. & Mrs. Jack N. Doherty Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty David & Carolyn Edgar Annette & Knut Eriksen Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Eubank Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ezzell Mr. & Mrs. Nijad I. Fares Dr. Judith Feigin & Mr. Colin Faulkner Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ference Mr. & Mrs. George Ferguson Jerry E. & Nanette B. Finger Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fitzpatrick Katie Flaherty Mr. Andy Fullen Ms. Lucy Gebhart Thomas & Patricia Geddy Mrs. Lila-Gene George Mr. Bert & Mrs. Joan Golding Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Herbert I. Goodman Robert & Michele Goodmark Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haas Dr. & Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr.
Ms. Michele Hebl Christine Heggeseth Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hennessy Mark & Ragna Henrichs Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Hevrdejs Dr. Volker Hirsinger Jimmy Hubbell Kathleen & James Jennings / BeautyNow Jill & Dunham Jewett Mr. & Mrs. Sam Koster Ms. Roslyn Larkey Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Linbeck Mr. & Mrs. H. Arthur Littell Robert & Gayle Longmire Mr. & Mrs. Carlos J. López Mr. & Mrs. Jeff B. Love Ms. Christine Lukens Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lunn Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mattix Mr. Derek Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire Dr. & Mrs. John Mendelsohn Julia & Chris Morton Juliet Moths, Louis Vuitton Gerald & Barbara Moynier Mr. Dave Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Newton Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Olfers Mr. & Dr. Michael Ondrias Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pacini Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Jr. Emily Paull, Louis Vuitton Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Payne Michael & Shirley Pearson Mr. & Mrs. James D. Penny Jeff & Pat Ponthier Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Pryor Darla & Chip Purchase Mr. & Mrs. Cris Pye Hilda & Hershel Rich Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Allyn & Jill Risley
Anne & Dr. Richard Robbins Mr. & Mrs. James L. Robertson Mr. & Mrs. James Rogers Ms. Regina J. Rogers Drs. Alex & Lynn Rosas Ahmed Saleh Mr. & Mrs. George A. Shannon Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Smith Mr. & Mrs. John Speer Mark Stadnyk, Norton Rose Fulbright Mr. Michael K. Stewart Cassie B. Stinson & Dr. R. Barry Holtz Dr. John R. Stroehlein & Miwa Sakashita Mr. & Mrs. Hans Strohmer Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Susman Family Foundation/Ellen & Steve Susman Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Thurmond Ann G. Trammell Rachael & Jason Volz - A Fare Extraordinaire Mr. & Mrs. James L. Ware Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Wildenstein Nancy Willerson Seth Williams David & Tara Wuthrich Ms. Ellen A. Yarrell Mr. & Mrs. Dan Yates Anonymous (3)
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$1,000 - $2,499
Mrs. Suzon Adam Joan & Stanford Alexander Mr. & Mrs. William L. Anderson Jr. Mr. William J. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. John S. Arnoldy Lindley & Jason Arnoldy Mr. & Mrs. John M. Arnsparger Dr. & Mrs. Roy Aruffo Corbin & Char Aslakson Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Asofsky Mr. Jeff Autor Ms. Mary S. Axelrad Dr. & Mrs. Jamil Azzam Judge Mary Bacon Cristina & Tanner Bailey Ms. Regina Balderas Mr. & Mrs. David M. Balderston Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Bill Barnett Mr. & Mrs. E. William Barnett Mr. & Mrs. J. Kirby Barry II Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Basinski Ms. Margaret Basu Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Beaudet Carole Shivers Mr. Ricky R. Behrend Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen III Dr. Eldo Bergman & Mrs. Mary Ann Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Berteaud Drs. Henry & Louise Bethea Mr. & Mrs. Chris Birdsall Mrs. Ann M. Bixby William & Laura Black Mr. & Mrs. George Boerger Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bolam Meg Boulware & Hartley Hampton / Boulware & Valoir Brian & Margaret Bravo Joe Brazzatti Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Breen Sr. Katherine M. Briggs Mr. Chester Brooke & Dr. Nancy Poindexter Dr. & Mrs. Fred Buckwold Mrs. Anne H. Bushman Ms. Vicki P. Buxton Mr. & Mrs. Raul Caffesse
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Houston Symphony Donors Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell Mrs. H. E. Carrico Nicole & Rueben Casarez Margot & John Cater Mr. & Mrs. John M. Cavanaugh Peter James Cazamias Honorable Theresa Chang & Dr. Peter Chang Mr. Robert L. Clarke Dr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Coats Mr. Mark C. Conrad Marilyn & Tucker Coughlen James D. Cox & Ritsuko Komaki-Cox Dr. & Mrs. Joe F. Crabb James & Franci Crane The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Crassas Ms. Marsha K. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Crook Mr. & Mrs. Harry H. Cullen Jr. Mr. Carl Cunningham Mr. Blakke Davis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis Mrs. Catherine de Gramont Ms. Anna N. Dean Ms. Caroline Deetjen Mr. & Mrs. Rene Degreve Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. DeLone Ms. Aurelie Desmarais & Mr. Ed Struzynski Mr. & Mrs. Ralph DeVore Christopher & Annamarie Dewhurst Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Diamond Bruce B. Dice Mike & Debra Dishberger Charles Dishman Mr. Michael Dooley Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dorn Robert J. Doyle Patrick & Risha Dozark Dr. Burdett S. & Mrs. Kathleen C.E. Dunbar Mrs. Dan L. Duncan Egon & Elisa Durban Drs. Rosalind & Gary Dworkin Mr. & Mrs. David Dybell Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Earle Mr. Michael Eichhorn Mr. Stephen Elison Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Elsenbrook Evin Ashley Erdowdu Dr. & Mrs. Wendell Erwin Mr. & Mrs. Jon Evans Dr. Louis & Mrs. Paula Faillace Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan B. Fairbanks Mary Ann & Larry Faulkner Mrs. Carolyn Grant Fay Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Fertitta Mrs. Ronald Fischer Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fish Barbara S. Fitch Mr. Dale Fitz Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Fleisher Joyce & David Fox Elizabeth & Ralph Frankowski Courtney Fretz Mr. & Mrs. Javier Fuentes Hali Ganbold Martha & Gibson Gayle Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Neil Gaynor Mr. & Mrs. John Gee Mr. & Mrs. Joe Genitempo Rebecca Gentry Mrs. Joan M. Giese Dr. & Mrs. Jack Gill Walter Gilmore Drs. Nancy Glass & John Belmont Mr. Morris Glesby Dr. John Gomez & Dr. Cora Mihu Michael A. Gonser Dr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Goodwin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Gossett Maestro Hans Graf & Mrs. Graf Mrs. Jennifer Hooker Gravenor Kendall & Pauline Gray
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Ms. Joyce Z. Greenberg Mr. Charles H. Gregory Mary & Paul Gregory Dennis Griffith & Louise Richman Mr. & Mrs. Steve K. Grimsley Melinda & Doug Groves Maureen & Jim Hackett Eric & Angelea Halen Mrs. Thalia Halen Mr. & Mrs. Don H. Haley Ms. Liz Hampton Marion S. Hargrove W. Russel Harp & Maarit K. Savola-Harp Mr. & Mrs. Warren W. Harris Dr. & Mrs. William S. Harwell Mrs. Claudia Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. John Havens Mr. & Mrs. Houston Haymon Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Heard Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William Heird Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hemenway Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hennessy Marilyn & Robert M. Hermance Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Herrmann Mr. & Mrs. Tom Higdon Ann & Joe Hightower Dr. Suzanne M. Hite, M.D. Mr. Robert Hoff Mr. Tim Hogan Dr. Holly Holmes & Dr. Paul Otremba Mr. & Mrs. John Homier Dr. Matthew Horsfield & Dr. Michael Kauth John Horstman Mr. Kevin Hostler Mr. & Mrs. George Hricik Mr. & Mrs. Ford Hubbard III Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Huebsch Mark & Marilyn Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Robert Humphries Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Janicke Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jankovic Ms. Arlene J. Johnson Mr. Eric S. Johnson & Dr. Ronada Davis Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman Ms. Sheila K. Johnstone Ms. Alisha Jones Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jones Mr. & Mrs. Thorro Jones Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jordon Lynda & Frank Kelly Louise & Sherwin Kershman Nora J. Klein, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kneale Jimmy & Kaelyn Koch Mr. & Mrs. Kevin W. Kremer Lucy & Victor Kormeier Suzanne A. & Dan D. Kubin Mr. William H. Lane Jr. Mr. Richard Lang Ms. Joni Latimer Mr. David Leebron & Mrs. Y. Ping Sun Ms. Joyce Lehrfeld Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Dr. Golda & Dr. Robert B. Leonard Mr. Edwin N. Letzerich Velva G. & H. Fred Levine Ms. Cindy Levit Mr. & Mrs. Bob Licato Mr. William W. Lindley Mr. James C. Lindsey Dr. & Mrs. James R. Lloyd Dr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Lobley Dr. Ted Loch Ms. Sylvia Lohkamp Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Longstreth Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Lozano Mr. Elario Lozano Mr. Rocky Mafrige Mr. & Mrs. Frederic V. Malek Mr. Michael Mankins
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Margolis Catherine & Matt Matthews Sasha Davis & Joseph Matulevich Linda & Jim McCartney Lawrence McCullough & Linda Jean Quintanilla Kristen & Steve McDaniel Dr. A. McDermott & Dr. A. Glasser Mr. & Mrs. Martin McIntyre Mr. & Mrs. David R. McKeithan Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lance McKnight Dr. & Mrs. Jack G. McNeill Dr. & Mrs. G. Walter McReynolds Ernie & Martha McWilliams Mr. & Mrs. Prasad Menon Mr. & Mrs. John Merrill Mr. Ronald A. Mikita Mr. Russell J. Miller & Mrs. Charlotte M. Meyer Jennifer & David Mire Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mireles Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mitchell Mr. Jamal Mollai Mr. & Mrs. John C. Molloy Mr. & Mrs. David M. Monk Mr. & Mrs. William Morgan Mr. Joshua Morris Sue A. Morrison Mr. William R. Mowlam Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Richard Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Joe Murray Daniel & Karol Musher Musicians of the Houston Symphony Inc. Melissa Nance Mr. & Mrs. William J. Napier Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mo & Heli Nashef Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Ms. Sheila Neylon Ms. Dorothy Nicholson Mr. Stephen Nicol John & Leslie Niemand Mr. & Mrs. Lipscomb Norvell Marie-Theres F. Odermatt Mariloli & Marvin Odum Mr. & Mrs. Staman Ogilvie Steve & Sue Olson Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon I. Oster Ms. Jennifer Owen & Mr. Ed Benyon Jane & Kenneth Owen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Page Mr. Jonathan Palmer Ms. Martha Palmer Christine & Robert Pastorek Mr. & Mrs. Raul Pavon Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Peropoulos Mr. Bryan J. Peters & Mr. Ralph D. Sikes Mr. & Mrs. Walter Peterson JoAnn & John Petzold Mr. & Mrs. William Phelps Ms. Debra Phillips Mrs. Meg Philpot Mr. James D. Pitcock Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chester M. Pitts II Ms. Mariela Poleo Ms. Linda Posey Mr. & Mrs. James Postl Mr. Thomas Power Michael & Darla Price Mrs. Dana Puddy Mr. & Mrs. David Pursell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Pyne Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Rachford Jr. Ms. Ranelle Randles Clinton & Leigh Rappole Mr. Cameron Ray Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Allan Reich Dr. & Mrs. David W. Reininger Mrs. Linda Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Dave Roberts Ms. Lillie Robertson Mr. Floyd W. Robinson
Houston Symphony Donors Mrs. Evie Ronald Dr. & Mrs. Franklin Rose Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ross Mr. & Mrs. Scott Rothwell Mr. Chadwick Royston Brenda & Mansel Rubenstein Amanda Russell & Matt Calhoun Ms. Robin Russell Kent Rutter & David Baumann Mr. & Mrs. John Ryder Mr. Robert T. Sakowitz Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Sand Harold H. Sandstead, M.D. Mrs. Holly Sansing Dr. & Mrs. David Sapire Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Sawaya Mr. & Mrs. Eric Schaeffer Mr. Lawrence Schanzmeyer Beth & Lee Schlanger Dr. Mark A. Schusterman Dr. & Mrs. H. Irving Schweppe Jr. Donna Scott Charles & Andrea Seay Mr. Don W. Shackelford Ellen Shelton Mr. Jeffrey Shipley Jo A. Simmons Mr. Ryan T. Sims Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sims Mr. David Siverling Barbara & Louis Sklar Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Mrs. Charis Smith Mr. Hilary Smith & Ms. Lijda Vellekoop Mr. & Mrs. Lance Smith Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith Mr. & Mrs. William A. Smith Dean & Kay L. Snider Steve & Judy Sohn Mary Louise Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spies Ms. Georgiana Stanley Dr. & Mrs. Lee Steely Ms. Joyce Steensrud Karen & Bruce Steffler Mr. & Mrs. Alan Stein Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Stephens Karl & Ann Stern Mr. & Mrs. James R. Stevens Jack & Karen Stopnicki Dr. & Mrs. David Sufian Mr. Mark Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Scott Summerville Emily C. Sundt Mrs. Mary Swafford Mr. Clifford A. Swanlund Jr. Barb Swartz Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Sweet Ms. Jeanine Swift Mr. & Mrs. Albert S. Tabor Jr. Carol Tai Mr. & Mrs. Van Teeters Jean & Doug Thomas Mr. Roger Trandell Ms. Cathleen J. Trechter Mr. Eddie Turner Mr. John Turner & Mr. Jerry Fischer Ms. Sarah Tyler Mr. & Mrs. David M. Underwood Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Unger Mr. & Mrs. Duane Utecht Mr. & Mrs. Paolo Valente Susan J. & Gary W. Valka Mr. & Mrs. Donn K. Van Arsdall Dr. & Mrs. Charles T. Van Buren Dr. & Mrs. Gage Van Horn Mr. & Mrs. William A. Van Wie Matthew VanBesien & Rosanne Jowitt Ms. Jana Vander Lee Mr. & Mrs. Tyson Voelkel
Dr. & Mrs. Edward C. Wade Dean B. Walker Betty & Bill Walker Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Walt Mr. H. Richard Walton Mr. Danny Ward & Ms. Nancy Ames Alton & Carolyn Warren Mr. & Mrs. James A. Watt Mr. Chien-Wey Wei Ms. Bryony Jane Welsh Ms. Joann E. Welton Mr. & Mrs. Eden N. Wenig Mr. & Mrs. Andrew White Ms. Melanie S. Wiggins Carlton Wilde James & Pamela Wilhite Dr. Robert Wilkins & Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Wilkins Mr. & Mrs. William Wilkins Mr. & Mrs. Gene R. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Sidney B. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Russell Windham Mr. & Mrs. William A. Wise Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Wizel Dr. & Mrs. Jerry S. Wolinsky Ms. Susan Wood Mr. & Mrs. John W. Wright Drs. Randall & Crystal Wright Mr. & Mrs. David B. Yates Mr. & Mrs. William A. Young Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zabriskie Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Zarrow Anonymous (14)
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Mr. William L. Ackerman Mr. & Mrs. W. Kendall Adam Donalee & Noel T. Adams Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ahuero Mr. Adriana Aleman Mr. Roy Allice Ms. Joan Ambrogi Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ambs Dr. Hesham M. Amin & Dr. Lara Ferrario Ms. Sally S. Andrews Mrs. Roya Arfa Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Axelrod Mr. Richard Bado Mr. Henry Bair Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Baird Mr. Bobby Baiva Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Baizan Mr. Michael L. Ball Dan Barnum & Marilyn Lewis Mr. A. Greer Barriault & Ms. Clarruth A. Seaton Mr. & Mrs. David Barringer Ms. Bernice L. Beckerman Dr. & Mrs. Philip S. Bentlif Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Benton Mrs. Robert L. Berge Mr. & Mrs. John Berger Mr. Kristopher Berthold Mr. Benedict Bertrand Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Blanton Jr. Chris & Ruth Borman Anne & Edward Bornet Bob Frank Boydston Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Bozeman Sally & Carl Brassow Maurice & Karey Bresenhan Mr. Kevin P. Brophy Mr. & Mrs. Steven Brosvik Mr. J. W. Brougher Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brougher Sally & Laurence Brown Mr. Eric Brueggeman Mr. Kurt Brungardt Fred & Judy Brunk Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bumpus
Robert Burleson Mr. Tom Burley Ms. Helen P. Burwell Mr. Carl Butler Mr. Eugene Byrd Mrs. Charles Callery Virginia & William Camfield Mr. Richard N. Carrell Mr. Petros Carvounis Mr. Steven E. Chancellor Mr. & Mrs. E. Thomas Chaney Ms. Irene Chang Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Chapoton Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Christensen Sarah Wilson Clark Virginia A. Clark Mr. & Mrs. David A. Cockrell Jim R. & Lynn Coe Dr. & Mrs. Martin Cohen Donna M. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Clayton A. Compton Ms. Barbara A. Conte Mr. H. Talbot Cooley Ms. Miquel A. Correll Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Coumont Dr. Edward Cox Mr. & Mrs. John F. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Crull Mrs. Deborah Culp Mr. & Mrs. Rick Daly Ms. Joyce Dauber Ms. Linda P. David Masden & Lupita Davis Mr. Darryl de Mello Brian & Leah Del Signore Mr. Joseph A. Dellinger Ms. Diane DelSignore & Mr. Robert S. Strait Dr. Peter Dempsey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Derzapf Mr. & Mrs. Paul Destephano Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts John A. Dickinson & Nancy L. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Dilg Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dokell Col. & Mrs. John Jay Douglass Elizabeth H. Duerr Ms. Emma Dunch Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Echols Mr. Paul Ehrsam Dr. Michael J. Epstein & Janice Poplack Ruth W. Ereli Robert H. Fain Jr., M.D. Mrs. Kelli Fereday Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Fong Ms. Eleanor Fontenot Mr. & Mrs. David Fortner Mr. & Mrs. Greg E. Fourticq Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Rachel & Dr. Bud Frazier Ms. Diane L. Freeman Ms. Margaret Wendy Germani Ms. Josephine Gilmore Gary & Marion Glober Mr. & Mrs. David Glodt Mrs. Barbara Goedecke Mrs. James Goettee Mr. Irving L. Gold, M.D.P.A. Helen B. Wils & Leonard Goldstein Mr. Bert & Patricia Gordon Dr. Harvey L. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gordon Dr. & Mrs. David Gorenstein Mr. & Mrs. Tony Gracely Mr. Garrett Graham Mr. & Mrs. Tim Graham Mr. George Green Mr. & Mrs. Steve Greenberg Mr. Gerald Greiner Dr. Teruhiko Hagiwara Mr. & Mrs. Uzi Halevy Gaye & Dennis Halpin
Mr. Brett L. Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hamley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Harbachick Michael D. Hardin Mr. & Mrs. Tod P. Harding Mr. Christopher K. Harris Thomas F. & Catherine Mary Hastings Mr. David T. Hedges Jr. Sheila & Isaac Heimbinder Mr. & Mrs. Jared N. Heindel Mr. John Heiny Mr. & Mrs. David Hergert Donald & Rosemary Herron Mr. & Mrs. W. Grady Hicks Susan Hodge Jacque Holland Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Holmes Mr. Todd Holowisky Mr. & Mrs. Norman C. Hoyer Mr. George Hritcko Mrs. Patricia P. Hubbard Ms. Lee M. Huber Dr. Vicki Huff & Dr. Eric Boerwinkle Mr. & Mrs. Dean Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Jackson Ms. Kathy Jackson Mr. Mark Johansson Mr. Raymond Jones Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Kaestner Mr. & Mrs. Francis S. Kalman Dr. Richard A. Kasschau Mr. & Mrs. Yoshi Kawashima Ms. Carolyn C. Keeble Sam & Cele Keeper Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Keeton Mr. Keith Kelley Dr. James Killian Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon M. Kindall Dave & Laura Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kisch Dr. Carolyn Kneese Mr. & Mrs. William H. Knull III Nobuhide Kobori Mr. & Dr. Peter A. Koester Mr. Arnold & Mrs. Michelle Korenek Ms. Deborah Kosich Rachel R. Krezer Mr. Dennis Kroeger Mr. & Mrs. David W. Kuenneke Mrs. Deanna Lamoreux Ms. Adrienne Lang Ramille Law Dr. Daniel Lemke Dr. & Mrs. Morton Leonard Jr. Michael & Sharon Lewis Dr. Richard A. & Dr. Patricia N. Lewis Louise & Oscar Lui Ms. Nina K. Lynn Mr. & Mrs. Peter MacGregor Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Mach III Judith MacPherson Ms. Barbara Manna Ms. Renee Margolin Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Marion Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Matiuk Mr. & Mrs. Mark Matovich James G. Matthews Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Mawhinney Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rod McAdams Mr. R. Scott McCay Mr. & Mrs. Scott McCool Ms. Judi McGee Dr. & Mrs. Robert McGlashan Ms. L. Dianne McGreevy Mr. George McKee Mr. & Mrs. Theron McLaren Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McManus Mr. Thomas J. McNulty William E. Joor III & Rose Ann Medlin Ms. Maria Carolina Mendoza Ms. Kristen Miller Mr. & Mrs. Herbert G. Mills
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Houston Symphony Donors Mr. Willis B. Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mitchum Jr. Mr. & Mrs. R. S. Moen Ms. Marsha L. Montemayor Mr. & Mrs. Jim K. Moore Ms. Deborah Moran Alan & Elaine Mut Ms. Dorothy Sharp Myers Patience Myers & Murray Herbert Ms. Jennifer Naae Mr. & Mrs. David S. Neuberger Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Neumann Ms. Katherine Nevins Newman/Strug/Wadler families in honor of Ida & Irving Wadler Mr. & Mrs. Rufus W. Oliver III Mr. Roel Olson Ms. Judith Oppenheim Drs. M. & V. Orocofsky Mr. Edgar J. Ortiz Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Ospina Valerie J. Sherlock Mr. & Mrs. Marc C. Paige Prof. & Mrs. Jordan Paust Jim & Arlene Payne Ms. Angela H. Perry Grace & Carroll Phillips Mr. & Mrs. W. Hugh Phillips III Mr. Antoine Plante & Mrs. Lori Muratta Mr. Robert W. Powell Kim & Ted A. Powell Paula & Nico Praagman Hudgins Rev. Arthur Preisinger Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Pybus Jr. Elias & Carole Qumsieh Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ramirez Dr. & Mrs. Mike Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. William B. Rawl Mr. Frederic Rechlin Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Reeves Ms. Louisa B. Reid Ms. Amy Richards
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Richter Ms. Ellen Rienstra Mr. & Mrs. William F. Rike Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Rinehart J. Jeff Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rockwell Ms. Franelle Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Rogers Kelly & David Rose Mr. Autry W. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Alan Rossiter Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Ruez Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Ruffing Mr. & Mrs. John E. Ryall Mr. Robert Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Ramon L. Sanchez Mr. Charles K. Sanders & Mr. Geoffrey Westergaard Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Sandlin Mr. Ramesh Sarathi Mr. & Mrs. Ross Saunders Ms. Cynthia Scanland Ms. Susan E. Scarrow Mrs. Myrna Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schmuck Drs. Helene & Robert Schwartz Mr. Victor E. Serrato Ms. Elizabeth Shack Mr. & Mrs. Paul Shack Mr. & Mrs. Vic Shainock Ms. Geri Shoop Mr. James D. Simpson III Mr. Gary A. Smith & Mr. Jim Murdaugh Mr. Jason Smith Ms. Crystol K. Spillars Richard P. Steele & Mary J. McKerall Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stelling Ms. Becky Stemper Mr. & Mrs. Gary Stenerson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Stewart
Ms. Betsy J. Strong Mr. Alan Stuckert Ms. Kathy Suave Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sullivan Mr. Roger Suter & Ms. Lakessia Fry Mr. John L. Sutterby Ms. Amy Sutton Dr. Jeffrey Sweterlitsch Mr. & Mrs. Adam Szczepanski Mr. Monsour Taghdisi Mr. & Mrs. George Tallichet Ms. Carolyn Tanner Dr. Shahin Tavackoli Glenn & Cay Taylor Mr. Kerry Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Gary Teletzke Stephen A. Tew, M.D. Ms. Betsy Mims & Mr. Howard D. Thames Mrs. Marjorie Therrell Jacob & Elizabeth Thomas Mr. Matthew Thornton Eric & Carol Timmreck Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Tingleaf Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Toole Mr. James Trippett Dr. Robert Ulrich & Ms. June R. Russell Mr. & Mrs. David Vannauker Mr. Zachary Vazquez Mr. Charles Veith Ms. Laurette Veres Pieter & Janet Vrancken May Wang Mr. & Mrs. Bill Warburton Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Warren Beth Weidler & Stephen James Mr. & Mrs. K.C. Weiner Ms. Amy E. Whitaker Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. White Mr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Wilkinson Ms. Lane A. Williams
Dr. Wayne Wilner Kay & Doug Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wray Mr. Michael Wynhoff Ms. Alexandra Yates Mr. & Mrs. Frederick C. Zerke Mr. Dave Zinni Anonymous (16) The Houston Symphony would like to thank the 4,465 individual donors who gave up to $499 over the past year. As of May 1, 2014 To note any errors or omissions, please call Darryl de Mello at (713) 337-8529.
Vintage Virtuoso Every year, Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods invites members of the wine and liquor industry to come together for an event to benefit the Houston Symphony’s education programs. The event has grown from dozens of people to dozens of companies coming together to support the Symphony with representatives bringing products for all to taste and share. This year’s event on November 13, 2013, provided the Houston Symphony with $265,000 in support. The Houston Symphony and Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods thank all of the donors to this event. Gold Bacardi USA Brown Forman Creative Distributors Diageo Freixenet USA Jim Beam Pernod Ricard The Wine Group Silver E&J Gallo Winery Proximo Spirits
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Winemaker Zonin USA Bronze Anheuser-Busch Banfi Vintners Bank of America Merrill Lynch Colección Internacional del Vino Constellation Brands International Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Kobrand Corporation Palm Bay International Patron Spirits Serendipity Wines Silver Eagle Distributors St Michelle Wine Estates Tito’s Handmade Vodka Trinchero Wine & Spirits
Underwriters E&J Gallo Freixenet USA Harco Insurance Services Pearl Vodka Pernod Ricard Terlato Family Vineyards
Houston Symphony POPS Donors Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More Mr. George P. Mitchell Sybil F. Roos Centennial Society $100,000-$149,000 Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Founder’s Society $75,000-$99,000 Darlene & Cappy Bisso Maestro’s Society $50,000-$74,999 Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. Brian Teichman & Mr. Andrew Cordes Ms. Judith Vincent Concertmaster’s Society $25,000-$49,999 Allen & Almira Gelwick Lockton Companies Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Dr. & Mrs. Michael Mann Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III Conductor’s Circle, Platinum $15,000-$24,999 Graham & Janet Baker Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Susan & Dick Hansen Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Gary Petersen Carol Lee & Ken Robertson Conductor’s Circle, Gold $10,000-$14,999 Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman John & Candace Caley Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Cindy & David Deere John & Minerva Esquivel Janice & Allan King Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Terence Murphree Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr David & Paula Steakley Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Conductor’s Circle, Silver $7,500-$9,999 Roger & Debby Cutler Mr. Scott Ensell Evan B. Glick Marianne & Robert Ivany Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Paul & Rita Morico Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Nickson Roman & Sally Reed Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Conductor’s Circle, Bronze $5,000-$7,499 Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Marilyn Caplovitz Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso Ms. Sara Jo Devine Connie & Byron Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Kathleen & Dick Hayes Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Michael & Kelley Lang
Richard & Juliet Moynihan Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Jean & Allan Quiat Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Sally & Denney Wright Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wulfe Grand Patron $2,500-$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. J. Emery Anderson Robert & Gwen Bray Dr. Christopher Buehler & Ms. Jill Hutchison Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Buhler Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dorsett Rex & Marillyn King Ms. Lynne Lipsitz Mr. & Mrs. Terry McGill Edward Lee McIntosh, C.P.M. Alice R. McPherson, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Raghu Narayan Shirley & Marvin Rich Rosemarie & Jeff Roth Dr. & Mrs. Barry Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Leland Tate Patron $1,000-$2,499 Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley Agbor Mrs. Sally Alcorn Stanley & Martha Bair Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Donald & Dottie Bates Ms. Deborah S. Bautch Mr. Allen J. Becker Jim & Susan Berdahl Mr. John S. Beury Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bixler Ellen Box Ms. Suzie Boyd Ms. Barbara A. Brooks Richard & Marcia Churns Mrs. Midge Colton Mr. William V. Conover II Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cook Mr. & Mrs. Robert Creager Ms. Roseline Curran Ms. Ann Currens Becky & Joe Demeter Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fanning Barbara Dokell Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Jessica Ford Carol & Larry Fradkin Friends of the Houston Symphony Mr. & Mrs. James K. Garner Mrs. Karl Gautschi Mr. John Geigel Julius & Suzan Glickman Ms. Shari Glover & Mr. James King Mr. & Ms. Eric J. Gongre Ms. Melissa Goodman Mr. & Ms. Charles R. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Harberg Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George A. Helland Stephen Jeu & Susanna Calvo Michael & Darcy Krajewski Mrs. Nancy Lease Gerrit Leeftink Renee & Michael Locklar Kathleen & Tom Mach Mr. & Mrs. Pat Mann Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Mason
Steve & Linda Massie Mr. & Mrs. Alan May Jr. Pinet & Jim McBride Mr. Marvin McMurrey & Mrs. Martha Rocks Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Miller Mrs. Kay M. Onstead Jesus Alejandro Perez Rementeria Margaret & V. Scott Pignolet Mr. & Mrs. Gary Prentice W. R. Purifoy Dr. & Mrs. Albert E. Raizner Mr. & Mrs. Venu Rao Mr. & Mrs. Ben A. Reid Mr. & Mrs. John T. Riordan Soren & Annetta Rose Mr. Morris Rubin Megan & Peter Shedden Dr. & Mr. Adrian D. Shelley Charlotte Stafford Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stratigakis Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Symko Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Thompson Ms. Jeanine M. Van Wagenen Ms. Jody Verwers Larry & Connie Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Bradley G. Wertman Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Woodard Jr. Nancy & Scott Wynant Anonymous (3)
Ms. Stacey Saunders & Mr. Jeff Smith Ms. Cinda Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. George W. Schalles III Mr. & Mrs. James Schulz Claudette & Tim Shaunty Mr. Michael Shawiak Mr. Michel Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Siegele James C. Stanka Mr. & Mrs. Carl N. Tongberg Mr. & Mrs. Eugene N. Tulich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Villarreal Mr. & Mrs. Don Wilton Anonymous (6) The Houston Symphony would like to thank the 4,465 individual donors who gave up to $499 over the past year. As of May 1, 2014 To note any errors or omissions, please call Darryl de Mello at (713) 337-8529.
Director $500-$999 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ameen Dr. & Mrs. William S. Banks III Ms. Dorothy G. Blackwell Mr. & Mrs. James E. Blackwell Mr. Donald Blakey Mr. & Mrs. W. Carter Bliss Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Brenner Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Burris Dr. Maria Calcina Mr. Martin Calzada Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Cantrell Jr. Ms. Julie Conner Mr. & Mrs. H. L. Coon Mr. Warren Dean Mr. & Mrs. George Dobbin Mr. & Mrs. Randy Dunn John & Joyce Eagle Mildred & Richard Ellis Mr. John Eymann Ms. Carolyn Faulk Sandra & Steven Finkelman Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gangelhoff Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Giardino Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hansen Ms. Kay Hanson-Clerc Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hardy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hill Ms. Margy Keaton Ms. Amy Lacy Mr. Kent Lacy Mr. & Mrs. Barry I. Levine Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lindgren Mr. & Mrs. James D. Long Ms. Doris M. Magee Paul & Molly Mugnier Mr. & Mrs. Bert Neece Mr. & Mrs. Dan Neskora Mr. & Mrs. Gary Noble Mr. Kim Parker Mr. & Mrs. Roland W. Pringle Judy & Bill Pursell Dr. & Mrs. Michael Rasmussen Mr. & Mrs. John Reinert Mr. James L. Robertson July 2014 43
MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIP Donors at the Conductor’s Circle, Silver Baton level and above are provided the opportunity to be recognized as sponsoring a Houston Symphony musician. For more information, please contact Mark Folkes, Senior Director, Development, at (713) 337-8521 or mark.folkes@houstonsymphony.org. Eric S. Anderson & R. Dennis Anderson George Pascal, Viola, Assistant Principal John Barlow Alexandra Adkins, First Violin Janice H. Barrow Sophia Silivos, Second Violin, Acting Associate Principal Mr. Gary V. Beauchamp & Ms. Marian Wilfert Beauchamp Martha Chapman, Second Violin Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Sergei Galperin, First Violin Dr. & Mrs. Meherwan P. Boyce Brinton Averil Smith, Cello, Principal Nancy & Walt Bratic Christopher Neal, First Violin Ms. Terry A. Brown James R. Denton, Cello Justice Brett & Erin Busby Assia Dulgerska, First Violin, Assistant Concertmaster Dougal & Cathy Cameron Brian E. Thomas, French Horn Jane & Robert Cizik Qi Ming, First Violin, Assistant Concertmaster Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian George Pascal, Viola, Assistant Principal Janet F. Clark Kevin F. Dvorak, Cello Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Judy Dines, Flute, Acting Associate Principal Roger & Debby Cutler Tong Yan, Second Violin Dr. Scott Cutler Scott Holshouser, Keyboard, Principal Mr. Richard Danforth Jeffrey Butler, Cello Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice Colin Gatwood, Oboe Dr. Alex Dell Paula Page, Harp, Principal Gene & Linda Dewhurst Phillip Freeman, Trombone Mr. Scott Ensell Donald Howey, Double Bass Mrs. William Estrada Robert Pastorek, Double Bass John & Minerva Esquivel Eric Larson, Double Bass Martin J. & Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein Ferenc Illenyi, First Violin
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Angel & Craig Fox David Malone, Double Bass, Acting Principal Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Aralee Dorough, Flute, Principal Allen & Almira Gelwick, Lockton Companies Jeff Robinson, Contrabassoon Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Christian Schubert, Clarinet, Acting Associate Principal Evan B. Glick Miran Kim, Second Violin Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Christopher French, Cello, Associate Principal Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Robert Walp, Trumpet, Assistant Principal Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Eric Halen, First Violin, Associate Concertmaster Janice & Allan King Kiju Joh, Second Violin Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Linda Goldstein, Viola Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Thomas LeGrand, Clarinet, Acting Principal Rochelle & Max Levit Sergei Galperin, First Violin Cornelia & Meredith Long Brinton Averil Smith, Cello, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lykos Jr. Kiju Joh, Second Violin Joella & Steven P. Mach Eric Larson, Double Bass Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joan DerHovsepian, Viola, Associate Principal Beth Madison Assia Dulgerska, First Violin, Assistant Concertmaster Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Eric Halen, First Violin, Associate Concertmaster Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Brian Del Signore, Percussion, Principal Jay & Shirley Marks Sergei Galperin, First Violin Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Barbara & Pat McCelvey Adam Dinitz, English Horn & Oboe Betty & Gene McDavid Linda Goldstein, Viola
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan William K. VerMeulen, French Horn, Principal Catherine Jane Merchant Jeff Robinson, Contrabassoon Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Brian E. Thomas, French Horn Cameron Mitchell Christine Pastorek, Second Violin Paul & Rita Morico Elise Wagner, Bassoon Nancy Morrison Wayne Brooks, Viola, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mihaela O. Frusina, Second Violin Arthur & Bobbie Newman Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Susan & Edward Osterberg Alexandra Adkins, First Violin Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Nancy Goodearl, French Horn Nancy & Robert Peiser Jonathan Fischer, Principal Oboe Dave & Alie Pruner Matthew Strauss, Percussion Gloria & Joe Pryzant Jennifer Owen, Second Violin, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Ron R. Rand Myung Soon Lee, Cello Mrs. Lila Rauch Christopher French, Cello, Associate Principal Roman & Sally Reed Matthew Strauss, Percussion Mrs. Sybil F. Roos Mark Hughes, Trumpet, Principal Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Aralee Dorough, Flute, Principal Dr. Santiago Rossi & Mrs. Katherine Rossi Phyllis Herdliska, Viola Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Brian Del Signore, Percussion, Principal John & Lindy Rydman/ Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Anthony Kitai, Cello Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr Phyllis Herdliska, Viola Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Eric Halen, First Violin, Associate Concertmaster Laura & Michael Shannon Rian Craypo, Bassoon, Principal Donna & Tim Shen Tina Zhang, Second Violin, Associate Principal Mr. & Mrs. Tad Smith Marina Brubaker, First Violin
The Julia & Albert Smith Foundation Eric Arbiter, Bassoon, Associate Principal Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Wei Jiang, Viola Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. Thomas L. Molloy, Viola Mr. Mike Stude Ruth Zeger, Second Violin Alice & Terry Thomas John DeWitt, Trumpet, Associate Principal Paul Strand Thomas Robert E. Johnson, French Horn, Associate Principal Stephen & Pamalah Tipps Allen Barnhill, Trombone, Principal Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Bradley White, Trombone, Associate Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Daniel Strba, Viola Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Alexander Potiomkin, Bass Clarinet Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Mark Griffith, Percussion Stephen & Kristine Wallace Ronald Holdman, Timpani, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Paula Page, Harp, Principal Dede & Connie Weil Amy E. Teare, Second Violin Vicki West Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Dr. Jim T. Willerson Anne Leek, Oboe, Associate Principal Margaret Alkek Williams Frank Huang, First Violin, Concertmaster Steven & Nancy Williams Mi-Hee Chung, First Violin Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Xiao Wong, Cello Lorraine & Ed Wulfe David Kirk, Tuba, Principal Nina & Michael Zilkha Kurt Johnson, First Violin Anonymous Sheldon Person, Viola
LEGACY SOCIETY The Legacy Society honors those who have included the Houston Symphony in their long-term estate plans through bequests, life-income gifts or other deferred-giving arrangements. Members of the Legacy Society enjoy a variety of benefits, including an annual musical event. The Houston Symphony would like to extend its deepest thanks to the members of the Legacy Society—and with their permission, we are pleased to acknowledge them below. If you would like to learn more about ways to provide for the Houston Symphony in your estate plans, please contact Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving, at (713) 337-8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org. Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Daniel B. Barnum Janice H. Barrow George & Betty Bashen Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Dorothy B. Black Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Joe Brazzatti Zu Broadwater Terry Ann Brown Dr. Joan K. Bruchas & H. Philip Cowdin Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Erin Brunner Eugene R. Bruns Drs. Susan & Dennis Carlyle Sylvia J. Carroll Janet F. Clark William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Mr. William E. Colburn Dr. Lida S. Dahm Leslie Barry Davidson Harrison R. T. Davis Judge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr. Jean & sJack Ellis The Aubrey and Sylvia Farb Family Eugene Fong Ginny Garrett Michael B. George Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Gott Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Randolph Lee Groninger Mrs. Gloria Herman Marilyn & Robert M. Hermance Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth Dr. Edward J. & Mrs. Patti Hurwitz Kenneth Hyde Mr. Brian James Drs. Rita & Blair Justice
Dr. & Mrs. Ira Kaufman, M.D. John S. W. Kellett Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Ulyesse LeGrange Mrs. Frances E. Leland Dr. Mary R. Lewis Ms. Nancey G. Lobb E. W. Long Jr. Sandra Magers Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Jay Marks James Matthews Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm Mazow Mr. & Mrs. Gene McDavid Charles E. McKerley Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Miss Catherine Jane Merchant Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Ron Mikita Katherine Taylor Mize Ione Moran Sidney Moran Sue A. Morrison and Children Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Moynihan Gretchen Anne Myers Bobbie & Arthur Newman John & Leslie Niemand Dave B. Nussmann Edward C. Osterberg Jr. Joan D. Osterweil Imogen “Immy” Papadopoulos Sara M. Peterson Geraldine S. Priest Daniel F. Prosser Gloria & Joe Pryzant Mrs. Dana Puddy Walter M. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Sandeen Charles K. Sanders
Charles King Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Seay II Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Dr. & Mrs. Kazuo Shimada Jule & Albert Smith Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Snyder Mike & sAnita Stude Emily H. & David K. Terry Stephen G. Tipps Steve Tostengard, in memory of Ardyce Tostengard Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Dr. Carlos Vallbona & Children Jana Vander Lee Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. David M. Wax & Elaine Arden Cali Robert G. Weiner Vicki West, in honor of Hans Graf Geoffrey Westergaard Jennifer R. Wittman Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Woods Jo Dee Wright Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Mr. & Mrs. David Wuthrich Edith & Robert Zinn Anonymous (9) As of May 1, 2014 sDeceased
IN MEMORIAM
We honor the memory of those who in life included the Houston Symphony in their estate plans. Their thoughtfulness and generosity will continue to inspire and enrich lives for generations to come! Mr. Thomas D. Barrow W. P. Beard Ronald C. Borschow Mrs. H. Raymond Brannon Anthony Brigandi Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Mrs. Albert V. Caselli Lee Allen Clark Jack Ellis Mrs. Robin A. Elverson Frank R. Eyler Dr. & Mrs. Larry L. Fedder Helen Bess Fariss Foster
Christine E. George Mrs. Marcella Levine Harris General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Miss Ima Hogg Burke & Octavia Holman Mrs. L. F. McCollum Joan B. McKerley Monroe L. Mendelsohn Jr. Mrs. Janet Moynihan Constantine S. Nicandros Hanni Orton Stewart Orton, Legacy Society co-founder
Dr. Michael Papadopoulos Miss Louise Pearl Perkins Mr. Howard Pieper Walter W. Sapp, Legacy Society co-founder J. Fred & Alma Laws Lunsford Schultz Ms. Jean R. Sides John K. & Fanny W. Stone Dorothy Barton Thomas Mrs. Harry C. Wiess Mrs. Edward Wilkerson
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CORPORATE, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS The Houston Symphony is proud to recognize the leadership support of our corporate, foundation and government partners that allow the orchestra to reach new heights in musical performance, education and community engagement for the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast Region. For further information on becoming a corporate donor to the Houston Symphony, please contact Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev at (713) 337-8522 or agnieszka.r@houstonsymphony.org. For more information on becoming a foundation or government partner, please contact Jennifer Schoppe at (713) 337-8530 or jennifer.schoppe@houstonsymphony.org.
HOUSTON SYMPHONY BUSINESS COUNCIL Co-Chairs Ralph Burch, ConocoPhillips David Wuthrich, MARSH Private Client Business Council Host Committee: Prentiss Burt, J.P. Morgan Janet F. Clark, Marathon Oil Corporation (retired) Cindy Deere, Shell Oil Company Eugene H. Dewhurst, Falcon Seaboard Mike Doherty, Frost Bank Ron Franklin, McGuireWoods, LLP Mauro Gimenez, Russell Reynolds Associates Allen Gelwick, Lockton Companies Kathleen Hayes, Merrill Lynch Steven P. Mach, Mach Industrial Group, LP
Michael Mann, Mann Eye Institute Paul Mann, Mann Eye Institute David Massin, Wells Fargo Billy McCartney, Vitol Inc. (retired) Paul Morico, Baker Botts, L.L.P. Dana Ondrias, Mann Eye Institute Ed Osterberg, Mayer Brown, LLP Robert A. Peiser, Imperial Sugar Company (retired) Greg Powers, Halliburton David Pruner, Wood Mackenzie Ltd. Ron Rand, Rand Group, LLC John Rydman, Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods
Manolo Sanchez, BBVA Compass Jerome B. Simon, Northern Trust L. Proctor Thomas, Baker Botts, LLP (retired) Bobby Tudor, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company Jesse B. Tutor, Accenture (retired) Margaret Waisman, Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston Fredric Weber, Norton Rose Fulbright Beth Wolff, Beth Wolff Realtors
* Houston First * Houston Chronicle JPMorgan Chase KPMG LLP Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center Marathon Oil Corporation McGuireWoods, LLP * Neiman Marcus Norton Rose Fulbright Northern Trust Rand Group, LLC Regions Bank * Silver Circle Audio * Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Vinson & Elkins LLP Wells Fargo
Enbridge Energy Company Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Center Nordstrom Schlumberger, Ltd. Star Furniture * VRTC * Zenfilm
Corporate partners As of May 1, 2014
Grand Guarantor, $150,000 and above BBVA Compass * KTRK ABC-13 Spec’s Charitable Foundation Guarantor, $100,000 - $149,999 ConocoPhillips Chevron Houston Methodist Hospital * Houston Public Media – Classical 91.7 FM; News 88.7 FM; Channel 8 PBS Palmetto Partners Ltd./The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation * PaperCity * United Airlines Underwriter, $50,000 - $99,999 * Baker Botts L.L.P. * BB&T Cameron International Corporation Cameron Management ExxonMobil Frost Bank GDF SUEZ Energy North America Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo * Jackson and Company Kalsi Engineering Rose Hill Meadows Corporation Shell Oil Company Sponsor, $25,000 - $49,999 Andrews Kurth LLP Bank of America The Boeing Company * Bright Star Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Enterprise Product Partners L.P. * Geo. H. Lewis & Sons * Gittings Houston Baptist University 46
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Partner, $15,000 - $24,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Bank of Houston Bank of Texas CenterPoint Energy East West Bank Ernst & Young LLP Gorman’s Uniform Service Halliburton Laredo Construction, Inc. Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston Macy’s / Macy’s Foundation Marine Foods Express, LTD. * Perkins+Will SPIR STAR, Ltd. USI Insurance Services LLC Supporter, $10,000 - $14,999 * Abraham’s Oriental Rugs * Agua Hispanic Marketing * Crown Castle International Corp. Emerson
Benefactor, $5,000 - $9,999 Barclay’s Wealth and Investment Management Beck Redden LLP Louis Vitton Plains All American Randalls Food Markets Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. Spectra Energy University of St. Thomas Wortham Insurance and Risk Management Gifts below $4,999 Adolph Locklar, Intellectual Property Law Firm Beth Wolff Realtors Boulware & Valoir Intertek La Esperanza Oil & Gas, LLC / La Esperanza Christian Foundation Marsh & McLennan SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company TAM International, Inc. * Includes in-kind support
CORPORATE, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS As of May 1, 2014 Aetna Aon Apache Corporation Bank of America BBVA Compass Boeing
BP Foundation Caterpillar Chevron Chubb Group Coca-Cola ConocoPhillips Eli Lilly and Company
ExxonMobil General Electric General Mills Goldman, Sachs & Company Halliburton Hewlett-Packard Houston Endowment
IBM ING Financial Services Corporation KBR Merrill Lynch NAACO Industries, Inc. Neiman Marcus
Northern Trust Occidental Petroleum Phillips 66 Shell Oil Company Spectra Energy Williams Companies, Inc.
IN KIND DONORS As of May 1, 2014 A Fare Extraordinaire Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design Alpha-Lee Enterprises, Inc. Aspire Executive Coaching, LLC Bergner & Johnson Bering’s BKD, LLP Boat Ranch Classical 91.7 FM Cognetic Culinaire Carl R. Cunningham DLG Research & Marketing Solutions
Elaine Turner Designs Elegant Events by Michael Elsie Smith Design The Events Company Festari Foster Quan LLP Gucci Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel Granduca Hotel Icon Houston Astros Houston Grand Opera Houston Texans Intercontinental Hotel Houston JOHANNUS Organs of Texas
John L. Wortham & Son, L.P. John Wright/Textprint Kuhl-Linscomb The Lancaster Hotel Limb Design Martha Turner Properties Meera Buck & Associates Michael’s Cookie Jar Minuteman Press – Post Oak Momentum Jaguar Music & Arts New Leaf Publishing, Inc. Nos Caves Vin Pro/Sound Rice University
Richard Brown Orchestra Saint Arnold’s Brewery Saks Fifth Avenue Shecky’s Media, Inc. Singapore Airlines Staging Solutions Stewart Title The Events Company Tony’s Tootsies Valobra Jewelry & Antiques Versace Village Greenery Yahama
FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES As of May 1, 2014
$1,000,000 & above Houston Symphony Endowment Houston Symphony League The Wortham Foundation, Inc. $500,000-$999,999 The Brown Foundation, Inc. City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc. The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts $100,000-$499,999 Albert & Margaret Alkek Foundation/ The Alkek and WIlliams Foundation M. D. Anderson Foundation City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board The Cullen Foundation Houston Endowment The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation/ Palmetto Partners Ltd. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation $50,000-$99,999 The Elkins Foundation The Fondren Foundation The Humphreys Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation The Robbins Foundation
$25,000-$49,999 Ray C. Fish Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Sterling-Turner Foundation $15,000 - $24,999 Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation The Cockrell Foundation The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Symphony League Bay Area Radoff Family Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts The Hood-Barrow Foundation Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment $10,000 - $14,999 The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Petrollo Family Foundation The Powell Foundation The Vaughn Foundation The Vivian L. Smith Foundation Anonymous
$7,500 - $9,999 William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Foundation William S. & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation The Schissler Foundation The Scurlock Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Strake Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston Leon Jaworski Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation The Lubrizol Foundation Gifts below $2,500 Chester Pitts Foundation Diamond Family Foundation The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation The Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation The Oshman Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign
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Matthew Roitstein, flute Birthplace: Valencia, CA Education: MIT, bachelor’s degrees in architecture and music; Rice University Shepherd School of Music, master’s degree in music Joined the Houston Symphony: June 2014 Where did you live before moving back to Houston this summer to join the Symphony? I lived in Miami, where I was a member of the New World Symphony under Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas. What attracted you most to the Houston Symphony? The Houston Symphony is a great orchestra; I loved to attend performances when I was a grad student in Houston. This is a particularly exciting time with the appointment of Andrés Orozco-Estrada as the new music director. My colleagues are wonderful people and inspiring musicians, and I feel especially fortunate to be a part of this amazing flute section! What was the Houston Symphony audition process like? My favorite aspect of this audition was in the semifinal and final rounds, when the candidates were asked to play some of the excerpts along with piano accompaniment (reduced from the orchestra parts). I’ve never seen this happen in any other audition, despite the fact that the job of orchestral musicians is primarily to play music in a group! Generally, excerpts are taken out of context and played alone in auditions. Adding the accompaniment brought the music much closer to how it is intended to sound and made the process much more enjoyable and informative both for the candidates and the committee. What are you most looking forward to in the 2014-15 season? I’m excited about all the great repertoire and guest artists this season. There are some big pieces that I have loved for a long time but haven’t had the opportunity to perform, like Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, Debussy’s Images and Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. If you weren’t a musician? I would be an architect. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not performing? I enjoy visual arts such as drawing and painting; sports, including swimming, soccer, basketball, Frisbee; traveling, especially to beautiful beaches; and exploring Houston with friends.
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