Houston Symphony Magazine — June 2014 by Houston Symphony

JUNE 2014

Contents: June | 2014

Official Program Magazine of the Houston Symphony 615 Louisiana, Suite 102, Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 224-4240 | houstonsymphony.org For advertising contact New Leaf Publishing at (713) 523-5323 info@newleafinc.com | www.newleafinc.com | 2006 Huldy, Houston, Texas 77019

PROGRAMS

12 June 14 14 June 20 17 June 21 20 June 27 23 June 28 28 July 4

FEATURES

4 Letter to Patrons 6 Houston Symphony Celebrates Miller Outdoor Theatre Milestones 8 Education and Community Engagement 48 Backstage Pass

for warp speed! The Houston the Houston Symphony 28 Join 24 Prepare Symphony presents the U.S. premieres of on July 4 at Miller Outdoor Theatre for its annual FREE Star-Spangled Salute, complete with booming cannons and spectacular fireworks!

two Star Trek films with orchestral scores performed live. Beam into Jones Hall for Star Trek (2009) on July 18 and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) on July 19.

EVENTS

11 Opening Night Gala 24 Upcoming Performances

YOUR HOUSTON SYMPHONY

10 Orchestra and Staff 7 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director 34 Chief Conductors and Music Directors

OUR SUPPORTERS

4 New Century Society 47 Centennial Angels 33 Chorus Endowment Donors 47 Leadership Council 32 Houston Symphony Endowment 34 New Music Director Fund 46 Musician Sponsorship 30 Symphony Society Board 35 Houston Symphony Donors 43 Vintage Virtuoso Donors

Outdoor Theatre celebrates its 91 season 6 Miller as the Houston Symphony celebrates its 75 year st

of performances at this landmark venue. Learn more about our long-running partnership and joint history on page 6.

On the cover:

The Houston Symphony currently records under its own label, Houston Symphony Media Productions, and for Naxos. Houston Symphony recordings also are available on the Telarc, RCA Red Seal, Virgin Classics and Koch International Classics labels.

Acknowledgements

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Photo by Chinh Phan / CatchLight Group Date: June 21, 2013

As we close out our Centennial Season, Chinh Phan’s image takes us back to where the yearlong celebration began: at Miller Outdoor Theatre, of course! Houstonians love a good celebration, and the Houston Symphony and Miller Outdoor Theatre came together to bring the Symphony’s 100th Birthday Concert to all. Associate Conductor Robert Franz led the orchestra in this commemorative community concert.

LETTER TO PATRONS

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As we progress from our Centennial Season and embark upon our second century of music-making and community involvement, we extend our warmest appreciation to all Houstonians who have made this celebratory year both memorable and moving. And the milestones keep coming! This year marks the Houston Symphony’s 75th year of performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights concert series is FREE and open to the public. Hear great classical music under the stars on June 20, 21, 27 and 28. Keep an eye (and ear!) out for the Ima Hogg Competition’s silver medalist, who will perform with the Symphony at the June 28 concert. The excitement continues at Miller Outdoor Theatre with our FREE Star-Spangled Salute on July 4 at 8:30 p.m. Join conductor Michael Krajewski as he leads the Symphony in a program of patriotic, lively music. Don’t miss the booming cannons of the 1812 Overture and the magnificent firework display provided by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. Also this summer, we pack up our instruments from Jones Hall and hit the road to perform concerts just for you. Everybody is invited to join the fun of experiencing live orchestral music, FREE of charge, in convenient locations spanning Greater Houston. Visit us at houstonsymphony.org for a schedule of this year’s 10 Summer Neighborhood Concerts conducted by Robert Franz, happening between June 3 and June 24. We are excited to start our summer season with so many opportunities to interact with you outside of Jones Hall and in the community. We look forward to seeing you out-and-about our great town this summer!

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Robert A. Peiser President

Mark C. Hanson Executive Director/CEO

New Century Society for Artistic Excellence and Innovation The New Century Society for Artistic Excellence and Innovation recognizes the Houston Symphony’s most committed and loyal supporters who have pledged their leadership support over a three-year period to help secure the orchestra’s financial future. For more information or to pledge your support, please contact Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at (713) 238-1411 or David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at (713) 337-8525.

Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Janice H. Barrow Mr. George P. Mitchell Mrs. Kitty King Powell Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams Lieutenant Governor & Mrs. David H. Dewhurst Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mr. Mike Stude Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

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Rochelle & Max Levit Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Houston Methodist Hospital Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Laura & Michael Shannon Baker Botts L.L.P. Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Barbara & Pat McCelvey Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Wells Fargo

CREDITS

Mark C. Hanson Executive Director/CEO Keith Nickerson Publications Editor Carl R. Cunningham Program Annotator Elaine Reeder Mayo Editorial Consultant

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LATE SEATING In consideration of audience members, the Houston Symphony makes every effort to begin concerts on time. Ushers will assist with late seating at pre-designated intervals. You may be asked to sit in a location other than your ticketed seat until the end of that portion of the concert. You will be able to move to your ticketed seat at the concert break. CHILDREN AT CONCERTS In consideration of our patrons, we ask that children be 6 years and older to attend Houston Symphony concerts. Children of all ages, including infants, are admitted to Family Concerts. Any child over age 1 must have a ticket for those performances. CAMERAS, RECORDERS, CELL PHONES & PAGERS Cameras and recorders are not permitted in the hall. Patrons may not use any device to record or photograph performances. Please silence cell phones, pagers and alarm watches and refrain from texting during performances. June 2014

FEATURE

PHOTO FROM HOUSTON SYMPHONY ARCHIVES

Houston Symphony Celebrates Miller Outdoor Theatre Milestones

Miller Outdoor Theatre—A Vision Realized: Our archives uncovered this architect’s rendering of Miller Outdoor Theatre in a 1968 Houston Symphony development brochure. In the photo on the right, the architect’s vision comes to life at the Symphony’s 100th birthday celebration on June 21, 2013.

As Miller Outdoor Theatre celebrates its 91st season, this summer also marks the 75th anniversary of the Houston Symphony’s first performance at this landmark venue. Each season, Miller Outdoor Theatre provides Houstonians with outstanding cultural and educational events that are always free of charge. The Houston Symphony is proud to have enjoyed such a longstanding partnership with this invaluable resource for the people of Houston. Members of the Houston Symphony, led by Ernst Hoffmann, played their first concert at Miller on August 21, 1940, thanks to the response of readers to a column by Houston Post music and theater critic Hubert Roussel. Cotton and real estate broker N. D. Naman offered a $1,000 underwriting grant. The presenting sponsor of the summer concerts for the next few years was the Public Music Association, with Oveta Culp Hobby as its president. In 1943, the Houston Symphony Society assumed management of the concerts, and a $5,000 allocation from the Houston City Council created the Summer Symphony Series, now known as Summer Symphony Nights. This series would become an annual tradition that is still generously supported in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. ExxonMobil has sponsored the series since 2011 with additional support from Houston First; The Brown Foundation’s Miller Outdoor Theatre Fund in memory of Hanni and Stewart Orton, which resides in the Houston Symphony Endowment; and unrestricted support from more than 5,000 donors who support the Houston Symphony Annual Fund each year. From the beginning, summer concerts at Miller have attracted some of the Houston Symphony’s largest and most diverse audiences. A total of 15,000 Houstonians were reported in attendance at that first concert in 1940. The 2013 concert series drew a total of 58,000 people, including 25,000 who enjoyed the annual Fourth of July Star-Spangled Salute.

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Throughout our joint histories, both the Houston Symphony and Miller Outdoor Theatre have helped each other celebrate important milestones. In 1968, the Houston Symphony gave the opening performance of the new theatre building that is the Miller we all know and love today. While only 40 musicians could fit on the narrow stage of the original Miller Memorial Theater built in 1923, the new Miller Outdoor Theatre accommodated the full orchestra. Most recently, Miller Outdoor Theatre hosted the Houston Symphony’s 100th Birthday Concert on June 21, 2013, officially launching the Centennial Season. For more than a year, the Houston Symphony worked closely with the Miller staff and the Miller Theatre Advisory Board to plan and produce this monumental celebration that included a live television and radio broadcast. Adding to the significance of the celebration, the concert coincided with the 90th season of Miller Outdoor Theatre. In total, more than 17,000 Houstonians packed the hill to watch the Houston Symphony commemorate 100 years of music-making, and thanks to television partner KTRK Channel 13 and radio partner Classical 91.7, an additional 250,000 people watched or listened live from their homes or cars. Continuing this tradition, on Friday, September 12, 2014, the Houston Symphony will welcome Andrés Orozco-Estrada in his debut as Music Director at Miller Outdoor Theatre. All of Houston is invited to this free evening under the stars to celebrate Andrés’ inaugural concert as the Symphony’s 15th Music Director. This “¡Bienvenido, Andrés! ” concert will feature music of Mexico, France and Colombia, complete with folk dancers and other festive elements. Celebrating with Andrés and the Houston Symphony will be Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero. The Houston Symphony is privileged to share important milestones and great performances with all of Houston through its partnership with Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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, Orozco-Estrada 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 “standin 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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EducaTIon and Community Engagement

Leadership Councils Link Community with the Houston Symphony As the Houston Symphony seeks to fulfill the goal of increasing its relevance within our multi-cultural city, it has formed three individual Leadership Councils in the Hispanic, African American and Asian communities. The purpose of these Councils is to guide and inform the Symphony’s efforts to be even more relevant to the community and to identify individuals who can serve as advocates for the Symphony within the respective communities. Driven by Board and executive leadership, this initiative reflects a strategic shift in how the Symphony will adapt to the changing profile of the greater Houston community. The Symphony endeavors to see this increasingly diverse demographic reflected across its entire organization, including (but not limited to) its programming, audience members, musicians, volunteers, Board and staff. Each Leadership Council comprises a cross-section of community, business and education leaders and will interface not only with Symphony staff but also with members of the Symphony’s newly formed Community Partnerships Committee of the Board. All three Leadership Councils have been very active and enormously successful.

•T he African American Leadership Council, chaired by former Board of Trustees member Brodrick Hill, helped identify multiple churches within the African American Community that served as venues for Free Neighborhood Concerts in December and June. It also was instrumental in forming a new vocal ensemble, the CityWide Grassroots Chorus, which will perform works of African American composers with the Houston Symphony in the 20142015 Season.

Hispanic, African American and Asian Leadership Councils guide the Houston Symphony to make connections with diverse communities and audiences.

• The Asian Leadership Council, chaired by Audrey Chang, helped the Symphony establish new partnerships with the Chinese Community Center where Symphony musicians performed for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Lunar New Year Festival as well as the Japan-America Society of Houston, which hosted a reception for its members and violinist, Midori, following her concert with the Houston Symphony in fall 2013. The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks all members of the Leadership Councils for their guidance, efforts and advocacy on behalf of the Houston Symphony.

•T he Hispanic Leadership Council, chaired by Board of Trustees member John Esquivel, recently collaborated and advised on several important concert projects, including La Triste Historia, Tango and Tchaikovsky and the planning of ¡Bienvenido Andrés!, coming in September.

Hispanic Leadership Council

African American Leadership Council

Asian Leadership Council

John Esquivel, Shell Oil Company (retired)— Hispanic Leadership Council Chair

Brodrick W. Hill, Chevron Corporation (retired)— African American Leadership Council Chair

Audrey Chang, Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Asian Leadership Council Chair

Sofia Adrogué, Gray, Reed and McGraw P.C.

Samson Babalola, Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals

Donna Shen, Houston Symphony Board of Trustees

Otis Coney, ExxonMobil Corporation

Janet Brown, Ceva Logistics

Juan Zane Crawford, Leak Properties

David Cao, U.S. Department of Treasury

Brodrick W. Hill II, Chevron Corporation

Charlene Chuang, Asian Pacific American Heritage Association

Joe Amador, Tudor Pickering and Holt and Co. Helen Cavazos, M. H. Cavazos & Associates Manuel Delgado, Agua Marketing Irma Diaz-Gonzalez, Employment and Training Centers, Inc. Lupe Fraga, Tejas Office Supply Felix and Nely Fraga, East End Community Leaders, former City Councilman Bolivar Fraga, Neighborhood Centers Inc. Enrique Gonzalez, BBVA Compass Carlos López, The Mexican Institute of Greater Houston Dr. Laura Murillo, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Art Vivar, Rangeland Energy LLC

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Burnell Faye Hines, Personal Care Center for the Wilson Financial Group Dr. Albert Lemons, Atherton Elementary School (HISD) Michael Green, Gospel Music Workshop of America, Houston Chapter Dr. A. Jan Taylor, Prairie View A&M University Robert Thomas, CVS Pharmacy

Eugene Fong, Energy Transfer Viet Hoang, Yellow Magazine Maggie Hwang, Houston Symphony League Chi-Mei Lin, Chinese Community Center Sabrina Nguyen, Houston Independent School District

Terence Washington, Earthen Vessels

Miwa Sakashita, Japan-America Society of Houston

Jessie Woods, Burrus Elementary School (HISD)

Daisy Wong, Houston Symphony League

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

BENEFACTOR - $5,000+ Lynne Murray, Sr. Educational Foundation Randalls Food Markets Strake Foundation Swift Energy Company

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

DONOR - $1,000+ 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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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 MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Oleg Chelpanov* SECOND VIOLIN: Jennifer Owen, Principal Tina Zhang, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Miran Kim Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare 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

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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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 Amed Hamila, Director, Database Support 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 Jennifer R. Mire, Senior Director, Communications 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

EVENTS

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 and $7,500 (limited availability) Individual tickets (including concert seating): $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000

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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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JUNE 14, 2014

SYMPHONY SUMMER IN THE CITY

Acura/ELS Presents The Ben Folds Orchestral Experience *Lucas Waldin, conductor

Saturday, June 14, 2014 7:30 pm

Jones Hall

This eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program will be announced from the stage.

*Houston Symphony debut

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BIOGRAPHIES | BEN FOLDS | JUNE 14

Biographies LUCAS WALDIN, conductor Lucas Waldin is a dynamic and versatile conductor whose flare for audience engagement and passion for performance have delighted audiences across North America. This concert marks his debut with the Houston Symphony. He is currently the artist-in-residence and community ambassador of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Now in his fifth season with the ESO, he was first appointed as resident conductor in 2009 and has since appeared with the orchestra more than 100 times. He has collaborated with some of North America’s finest musicians, including Jens Lindemann, Angela Cheng and Sergei Babayan. He conducted in Carnegie Hall during the ESO’s participation in the 2012 Spring for Music festival. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting by the Canada Council for the Arts. With the ability to slide easily between styles and genres, Lucas has worked with a range of artists such as Ben Folds, Chantal Kreviazuk and the Barenaked Ladies, in addition to conducting numerous multimedia presentations, including Disney in Concert and Blue Planet Live. He has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Orchestra London and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

BEN FOLDS Ben Folds first found mainstream success as the leader of the critically acclaimed, platinum-selling Ben Folds Five. He has since had a very successful solo career, recording multiple studio albums, a pair of records documenting his renowned live performances, a remix record and music for film and TV, as well as collaborations with artists from Sara Bareilles to William Shatner. In 2012, Folds reunited with the Ben Folds Five and released a new album, The Sound of the Life of the Mind. The band toured the world in early 2013 and released its first live album, Ben Folds Five LIVE, in 2013. Folds has achieved critical acclaim for his insight as a judge on NBC’s a cappella competition, The Sing-Off. A Nashville resident, he owns and operates the historic RCA Studio A, where legends of all genres of music—from Elvis Presley to the Beach Boys—have recorded. He is a member of the board of directors of the Nashville Symphony and has performed with some of the world’s greatest orchestras. He composed a piano concerto that he will perform on this program. He is a member of the distinguished Artists Committee for Americans for the Arts and an outspoken advocate for music therapy and music education.

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JUNE 20, 2014

ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 *Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor *Angelo Xiang Yu, violin Friday, June 20, 2014 8:30 pm

Miller Outdoor Theatre

R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks), Opus 28

Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Opus 26 I Vorspiel: Allegro moderato— II Adagio III Finale: Allegro energico I

ca. 16 ca. 24

Bartók Romanian Folk Dances I Joc cu bâta: Allegro moderato— II Brâul: Allegro— III Pe loc: Andante— IV Buciumeana: Moderato— V Poarga româneasca: Allegro— VI Maruntel: L’istesso Tempo— VII Maruntel: Allegro vivace

ca. 7

Kodály Dances of Galánta

ca. 15

Enescu Romanian Rhapsody in A major, Opus 11, No. 1

ca. 11

*Houston Symphony debut

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NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | JUNE 20 TILL EULENSPIEGELS LUSTIGE STREICHE (TILL EULENSPIEGEL’S MERRY PRANKS), OPUS 28 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Recording Rudolf Kempe conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Instrumentation three flutes, piccolo, three oboes, English horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, three bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings

T Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter ExxonMobil

The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton. Houston Public Media and the Houston Chronicle are the media sponsors of the Miller Outdoor Theatre series.

To enjoy this concert again, tune in to Houston Public Media’s broadcast series on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Classical 91.7.

ill Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, composed in 1894-95, was Strauss’ fourth descriptive tone poem and the most popular of his works in that form. By common consent, it is also his most virtuosic orchestral work, exhibiting an astounding boldness, freedom and technical flair in dealing with the art of orchestral composition. The scenario is based on a 16th-century collection of folk tales about an apparently historical rebel/mischief maker who lived in North German cities during the first half of the 14th century. Tyll Eulenspiegel (“owl glasses” in modern English) is portrayed in various episodes of the Strauss tone poem as mocking the town councilors, galloping through the vegetable stands in the marketplace, hiding in a rodent’s burrow, masquerading as a holier-than-thou clergyman, romancing young maidens and being jilted after falling for one of them, vowing revenge on the whole world and tweaking the academicians. A lengthy final section deals with his comeuppance, arrest, trial and grisly hanging.

VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 IN G MINOR, OPUS 26 Max Bruch (1838-1920) Recording Violinist Cho-Liang Lin, with Leonard Slatkin conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CBS Masterworks) Instrumentation pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings Max Bruch composed three violin concertos, but the First Concerto has always been the most popular. The first movement of Bruch’s concerto flows into the slow movement without a break, as it does in Mendelssohn’s famed Violin Concerto in E minor. But the movement is a less complete, fully-rounded sonata-allegro movement than its counterpart in the Mendelssohn concerto. An introductory section, alternating several chorale-like phrases in the orchestra with short solo violin cadenzas, leads the soloist to the main theme, which thrusts itself downward in a G minor broken-chord passage. The second theme, also introduced by the soloist, has a similar profile but a more lyrical character and more intricate, decorative rhythms. The middle movement offers an unbroken string of beautiful melody. Its three themes hauntingly anticipate the styles of Mahler and Strauss by about 25-30 years. As the orchestra begins the last of them, the violin embarks on an extended filigree passage that takes up most of the movement’s middle section. This leads to a more elaborate, decorative return of all three themes. The lively opening theme of the finale has a distinctly Hungarian flavor. Eventually, it gives way to a broad second theme. The main theme is extensively developed under figurative display by the violin, followed by a return of the second theme (this time chasing itself in canonic imitation) and an exuberant burst of the opening “Hungarian theme” materials as the concerto comes to a close.

ROMANIAN FOLK DANCES Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Recording Sir Georg Solti conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Decca Classics) June 2014 15

NOTES | BRUCH’S VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 | JUNE 20 Instrumentation pairs of flutes (one doubling piccolo), clarinets, bassoons and horns and strings Béla Bartók’s seven Romanian Folk Dances have gained a reputation as the most popular among all his concert arrangements of this music. They were issued as a set of piano pieces in 1915, and Bartók arranged them for small orchestra two years later. The tune of each piece is usually played at least twice and, in the second verse, Bartók filled out the orchestration, often by doubling the melody line an octave higher. Except for the third dance, which has three different tunes, none of the dances has more than two different melodies. Tricky rhythms and quick, saucy ornaments add excitement to the music, such as the two quick notes at the beginning of every measure in the opening “Stick Dance.” No. 2, “Sash Dance,” is quite short and simple, except for a flourish of running notes toward the end of each phrase. In No. 3, “In One Spot,” the piccolo plays a haunting, angular snake charmer’s melody over a drone bass, while the solo violin opens No. 4, “Horn Dance,” with a beguiling tune. No. 5, “Romanian Polka,” is unusual for its curtailed three-measure phrases. Nos. 6 and 7, both labeled “Fast Dance,” bring the suite to a rousing conclusion.

DANCES OF GALÁNTA (1933) Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) Recording Lawrence Foster conducting the Orchestra Gulbenkian (PENTATONE) Instrumentation two flutes (one doubling piccolo), pairs of oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, timpani, percussion and strings Zoltán Kodály, the famed Hungarian composer, claimed he spent “the best seven years of my childhood” in the village of Galánta. He celebrated his fond memories of the place in composing the colorful Dances of Galánta for the 80th anniversary of the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. Kodály biographer László Eösze refers to the overall design of the work as a verbunkos, or ceremonial Hungarian recruiting dance. The rhapsodic character of the piece is further defined by the yearning quality of its melodies. In the introduction, successive incantations by the cellos, horn and oboe are answered by rushing passages in the strings, culminating in a clarinet solo that evolves into a cadenza—and from there into the main theme of the rondo. This long, winding main theme returns twice in full-orchestra settings, each time preceded by fasterpaced episodes: the first led off by the flute against an accompaniment of pizzicato strings, the second heralded by a short solo for the oboe. The second return of the main theme breaks off, giving way to a syncopated rhythm at the beginning of the coda. This chain of exuberant dances roughly divides itself into four sections, including a droll tune passed from the clarinet to the flute, bassoon and cellos. The main theme of the slow rondo briefly returns to interrupt the music’s headlong dash toward the final cadence. 16

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ROMANIAN RHAPSODY IN A MAJOR, OPUS 11, NO. 1 George Enescu (1881-1955) Recording Lawrence Foster conducting the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (Wea Apex Classics UK) Instrumentation three flutes (one doubling piccolo), two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, four trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, two harps and strings George Enescu was Romania’s most important composer, as well as a superb violinist, a greatly admired conductor and a proficient pianist. Enescu’s First Rhapsody follows the standard formal plan of the rhapsody, beginning almost hesitantly with a series of slow, seductive tunes, which gradually give way to faster melodies until the rhapsody ends in an exuberant frenzy. While the general effect of Enescu’s First Rhapsody is whimsical and seemingly improvisatory, biographer Noel Malcolm calls attention to Enescu’s carefully arranged sequence of folk tunes in his sketches for the work. The opening melody is based on the folk tune, “I Want to Spend my Shilling on Drink.” A tune embellished with trills during the faster section has gained fame as the “skylark” melody. ©2014, Carl R. Cunningham

Biographies VLADIMIR KULENOVIC, conductor Currently associate conductor of the Utah Symphony and resident conductor of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Kulenovic has also served as principal conductor of Japan’s Kyoto International Music Students Festival. In the 2012-13 season, he was one of the six top emerging conductors chosen by the League of American Orchestras for its bi-annual Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview. This performance marks his debut with the Houston Symphony. Recent engagements include performances with the Juilliard Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa and the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra. Festival appearances include Aspen, Cabrillo, Salzburg and Verbier. As conducting fellow at the Verbier Festival in 2009, Kulenovic conducted two internationally televised performances and was subsequently invited to serve as the conducting assistant to Kurt Masur. He has collaborated with celebrated soloists such as Leon Fleisher, Augustin Hadelich and others. Kulenovic was awarded the Alfred B. Whitney Award for highest scholastic achievement at The Boston Conservatory, where he graduated as valedictorian, earning a bachelor’s degree in piano CONTINUED ON PAGE 41

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Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 Robert Franz, conductor *Martina Filjak, piano Saturday, June 21, 2014 8:30 pm

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Still Festive Overture

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Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Opus 23 I Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso II Andantino semplice III Allegro con fuoco I

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NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | JUNE 21 FESTIVE OVERTURE William Grant Still (1895-1978) Recording Arthur Bennett Lipkin conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Cambria) Instrumentation three flutes (one doubling piccolo), two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, celesta and strings

illiam Grant Still earned many honors and “firsts” during his lifetime, as the first African American composer to have a major symphony performed by an American orchestra and the first African American musician to conduct a major American orchestra. Born to musical parents in Woodville, MS, he graduated from Wilberforce University and Oberlin College, then worked as a conductor and arranger for major radio networks and the film industry in New York and later, Los Angeles. Still’s Festive Overture, composed in 1944, is one of 150 compositions he wrote in all major musical forms. It is a broad, spirited piece with a long string of bright melodies. A big-band sound is neatly blended into the general orchestral style through the use of various mutes and the close harmony common to jazz works of the 1940s.

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Recording Nikolai Demidenko, with Alexander Lazarev conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra (Helios)

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Instrumentation pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani and strings The world’s most popular piano concerto was also one of the most controversial. Tchaikovsky was in his eighth year as a faculty member at the Moscow Conservatory when he invited Nicholas Rubinstein, the founding director of the conservatory and the intended soloist, to comment upon an incomplete draft of the new work. Alas, Rubinstein heaped abuse upon the concerto, declaring it “unplayable” and calling the work itself “vulgar.” In the rift that ensued, Rubinstein lost a golden opportunity to give the first performance of what was to become the most frequently played piano concerto in the entire repertoire. Tchaikovsky granted Hans von Bülow the privilege of giving it an acclaimed world premiere in far-distant Boston on October 25, 1875. Notwithstanding its immense popularity, the form of the First Piano Concerto has always puzzled musical scholars and may have been the cause of Rubinstein’s complaints. Specifically, the huge piano chords and the bold orchestral theme at the outset are set in a different tonality than the rest of the first movement. Typically, this whole section is considered a long introduction to the body of the concerto, whose first theme is a quick, skipping octave melody derived from a Ukrainian folk song. Following a bravura solo passage for the pianist, the woodwinds and piano introduce a yearning second theme, which is quickly intertwined with a song-like third theme. Tchaikovsky’s extended cadenza makes imaginative use of the yearning second theme. The slow movement begins with the song-like melody stated in the flute over a simple string accompaniment and is then taken up by the piano. Its middle section and repetition are decorated with a filigreed accompaniment, largely by the piano. The central portion of the movement suddenly becomes a daredevil light-fingered scherzo. The finale is a charging rondo, whose broad, flaming second theme becomes the subject of a thrilling coda. Its bold grandeur balances the majestic theme that opened the first movement.

NOTES | TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 | JUNE 21 SYMPHONY NO. 4 in F MINOR, OPUS 36 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Recording Vladimir Jurowski conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) Instrumentation two flutes, piccolo, pairs of oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings The Fourth Symphony is a signature piece among Tchaikovsky’s seven orchestral essays in symphonic form. Its salient characteristics are a superheated emotional character and a lean, intense orchestral texture. This passionate symphony can be considered more an indication of the white heat at which Tchaikovsky’s inner creative urge burned during these years than an artistic reaction to external circumstances: his flight from a failed marriage, his personal recognition of his homosexuality and his acceptance of the sheltering patronage of the wealthy widow, Nadezhda von Meck. There are several noteworthy attributes in the form and orchestration of the Fourth Symphony. The opening trumpet fanfare—the socalled “fate” motive Tchaikovsky referred to in letters he wrote to Mme. von Meck about the symphony—recurs as a kind of structural pillar marking off major sections of the first movement. The “fate” motive also makes a dramatic reappearance in the coda of the fourth movement. Tchaikovsky’s symphonies are liberally strewn with waltzes and marches, testifying to his fascination with dance music even when he was not writing ballet scores. Following the symphony’s slow introduction, the two main themes in the opening movement are waltzes—first a nervous, moody, minor-mode waltz with a twisting thematic profile, then a lilting waltz for strings and woodwinds that emerges from it. Turning to march rhythms, oboe, cello, violin and bassoon alternately move in a solemn procession through the slow movement. The brilliant set of marches that make up the third-movement Scherzo stand as the most striking piece of orchestral music Tchaikovsky ever composed. Plucked strings, bright woodwinds and shining brass enter the parade one after another, their tone colors standing in razor-sharp contrast to each other. The fourth movement is no less exhilarating, consisting of a thrilling set of Russian dances that alternate with each other.

Biographies ROBERT FRANZ, conductor As Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony and Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Robert Franz is acclaimed by critics and composers. In increasing demand as a guest conductor, Franz debuted with the Phoenix Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina last season. In Houston, he leads the Symphony in educational and family concerts. His work with students has led to a continuing relationship with Radio Disney. Last season, Franz conducted the orchestra’s

100th anniversary concert; led a family series concert with the Houston Grand Opera, Theater Under the Stars and the Alley Theatre; partnered in a concert for the Anti-Defamation League; and was on the podium for a side-by-side performance of Tchaikovsky’s 6th with the Houston Youth Symphony totaling 150 musicians. ASCAP has recognized Franz for his advocacy in arts education. Under his direction, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2008) and the Louisville Orchestra (2001) were awarded the Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming. He has addressed the Idaho Legislature on the importance of music in education and authored his first children’s book with a CD, Stella’s Magical Musical Tour of America. He received a master’s degree in conducting and a bachelor’s degree in oboe performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Visit www.robertfranz.com.

MARTINA FILJAK, piano One of the most exciting young artists to emerge in recent years, Martina Filjak is garnering international praise for her poetic passion, charismatic personality and magnetic stage presence. This performance marks her debut with the Houston Symphony. Filjak came to international attention by winning the Gold Medal, First Prize and the Beethoven Prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition in 2009. Prior to that, she won first prize at the Maria Canals International Piano Competition (Barcelona) and the Gian Battista Viotti Piano Competition (Vercelli). In recent years, she has performed with esteemed orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. As an avid chamber musician, she has recorded Schumann’s Andante and Variations with cellists Jan Vogler and Christian Poltera (Sony) and has performed in concert with musicians such as Radovan Vlatkovic, Kolja Blacher and Torleif Thedéen. The artist’s extensive repertoire ranges from Bach to Berio and encompasses more than 30 piano concertos. She is also drawn to technically and intellectually challenging music such as Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata and Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Her recording of Sonatas by Padre Antonio Soler was released in 2011 on the Naxos label. Upcoming engagements include a performance with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra and Hans Graf, as well as chamber presentations in Brazil and Berlin. Martina Filjak speaks seven languages. Fortunately, for an active performer, she loves to travel. Visit www.martinafiljak.com. June 2014 19

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Gershwin’s An American in Paris *Daniel Stewart, conductor *Gabriel Cabezas, cello Friday, June 27, 2014 8:30 pm

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Prokofiev Selections from Suites Nos. 1 and 2 from Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2: 1. Montagues and Capulets: Andante Suite No. 2: 2. The Child Juliet: Vivace Suite No. 1: 5. Masks: Andante marciale Suite No. 1: 3. Madrigal: Andante tenero Suite No. 1: 6. Romeo and Juliet: Larghetto Suite No. 1: 7. The Death of Tybalt: Precipitato Suite No. 2: 7. Romeo at the Tomb of Juliet: Adagio funebre

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NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | JUNE 27 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS George Gershwin (1898-1937) Recording Lawrence Foster conducting the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (Apex) Instrumentation three flutes (third alternating on piccolo), two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, side drum, cymbal, bass drum, triangle, bells, xylophone, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, celesta and strings

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eorge Gershwin’s tone poem, An American in Paris, was inspired by two trips the composer made to Paris. He first visited there in 1923 and made a return trip during the spring and early summer of 1928. The premiere was given in Carnegie Hall on December 13, 1928. Broadly, An American in Paris can be divided into three large sections, although there are several small subdivisions and thematic excursions along the way. The first consists of several jaunty street themes, expressing the joie de vivre encountered on Paris’ boulevards. The opening portion of this section is enlivened by the use of four taxi horns—each tuned to a different pitch— which Gershwin had acquired as souvenirs during his trip. The second large section consists of a slow, sultry blues theme given out primarily by the solo trumpet. Finally, the music swings into a rubber-boned Charleston rhythm and brief repetitions of some of the early themes.

CELLO CONCERTO NO. 1 IN A MINOR, OPUS 33 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

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Recording Johannes Moser, soloist; Fabrice Bollon conducting the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (Hänssler Classic) Instrumentation pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns and trumpets, timpani and strings Saint-Saëns’ A minor concerto was completed in December 1872 and was dedicated to Auguste Tolbecque, principal cellist of the Paris Conservatory Orchestra, who was the soloist at its premiere on January 19, 1873. Although the concerto’s three moveJune 2014 21

NOTES | GERSHWIN’S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS | JUNE 27 ments are cast in a traditional fast-slow-fast sequence, they are played without a pause, and the music of a given movement gradually dissolves into the next. Furthermore, Saint-Saëns followed the experiments of Beethoven and Schumann in binding the concerto together by recalling themes from the first two movements, then reshaping them during the final movement. Three thematic ideas are stated in the opening sonata movement: a brisk, downward flourish by the cello, ending with a low, sighing motive that is heard many times throughout the concerto; a pensive, briefly stated second theme; and an energetic closing section marked by vigorous double stops in the solo cello. Fragments from the first and third themes are rigorously re-worked and developed at the center of the movement, but the recapitulation is curtailed to include only the pensive second theme, which soon dissolves into the slow movement. The slow movement is one of Saint-Saëns’ most charming creations: an 18th-century French minuet played by muted strings, sounding as though it is being heard through the entry to an adjoining ballroom. After the first strain, the cello begins a long wistful melody in dialogue with the minuet, gradually dominating the conversation at the center of the movement. Eventually, the minuet also fades into the third movement as the oboe re-introduces the downward-thrusting theme from the beginning of the concerto. Soon, the cello begins a songful reincarnation of its second-movement theme. The movement has a rather individual shape, periodically recalling these and other themes as in a rondo, but alternating them with less structured sections suggesting a fantasia. The cello has much brilliant display work, including a long upward scale extending almost the entire range of the instrument and an exhilarating coda.

lay down their arms. The music is studded with fascinating color contrasts: the strident, martial string theme of the aggressive Montague clan followed by the aloof flute duet of the haughty Capulets, excerpted and transferred here from the knight’s dance in the Capulet ball scene of the ballet. Juliet’s playful scene with her nurse, marked by nimble, sparkling violin scale passages, makes up the brilliant second movement of this suite. A staccato/pizzicato background of strings, harp, piano and percussion accompanies the sassy clarinet and violin duet portraying the masked Montague boys boldly sneaking past the guards as they crash the Capulet party. The “Madrigal” is purely a dance interlude, separating a solo for Mercutio and the moment when Tybalt recognizes the interlopers. Muted strings and harp set a mood of nocturnal mystery in the balcony scene, beginning the fifth movement of the suite. This music is soon highlighted by Romeo’s romantic violin theme, Juliet’s coy answer in the solo flute and a broadly passionate episode that grows from a cello/English horn theme to a lustrous climax for full orchestra. Deft, darting and technically dazzling string passages underlie the swordplay in the fatal duel scene between Romeo and Tybalt, ultimately giving way to the full-orchestra coda that portrays the agony of Tybalt’s death. “Romeo at the Tomb of Juliet” is taken from several parts of the full ballet score: Juliet’s funeral music, Romeo’s entry into the tomb and the dramatic moment when he stabs her suitor, Paris, then poisons himself just before she awakens. ©2014, Carl R. Cunningham

Biographies DANIEL STEWART, conductor

SELECTIONS FROM SUITES NOS. 1 AND 2 FROM ROMEO AND JULIET, OPUS 64BIS AND OPUS 64TER Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Recording Mariss Jansons conducting the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (EMI Classics) Instrumentation piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, two bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano (doubling celesta) and strings Sergei Prokofiev completed the score for this full-length ballet rather rapidly during the spring and summer of 1935, but experienced significant challenges getting it seen and heard onstage. One after another, plans for a premiere by Leningrad’s Kirov Ballet and Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet evaporated. The premiere finally took place in far off Brno, Czechoslovakia. The ballet was not seen in the Soviet Union until 1940. In the meantime, Prokofiev adopted the time-honored device of popularizing the music by extracting two suites from the score in 1935 and a third suite in 1946. The seven-movement suite heard at this concert begins with two pieces from the second suite followed by four movements from the first suite, ending with the closing tomb scene, again from the second suite. This composite suite opens with the music set to the Duke of Verona’s stern command that the Montagues and Capulets 22

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Daniel Stewart is the newly appointed music director of the Santa Cruz County Symphony where his first season has led to great critical acclaim. In fall 2012, he was appointed, by James Levine, as conductor with the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. This performance is his Houston Symphony debut. The recipient of the 2010 Aspen Music Festival’s James Conlon Conductor Prize, Stewart has conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Frankfurt Opera Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New World Symphony, among others. Stewart has worked closely with contemporary composers such as John Adams and Thomas Adès, whom he assisted in preparing the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2011 Aspects of Adès festival. An avid composer himself, his compositions have been performed at the Aspen Music Festival, the Tribeca New Music Festival and the Verbier Festival. Hear his compositions at www.youtube.com/danielpatrickstewart. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Brahm’s Symphony No. 2 *James Feddeck, conductor TBA, soloist Saturday, June 28, 2014 8:30 pm

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Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol, Opus 34 I Alborada: Vivo e strepitoso— II Variazioni: Andante con moto— III Alborada: Vivo e strepitoso— IV Scena e Canto gitano: Allegretto— V Fandango asturiano

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Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Opus 73 I Allegro non troppo II Adagio non troppo III Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino) IV Allegro con spirito

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Star Trek Into Darkness: Film with Live Orchestra Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm Space is still the final frontier…and director J.J. Abrams re-imagined the iconic Star Trek franchise with two of the most exciting and irresistible blockbusters in recent movie-going history: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). The Houston Symphony proudly presents the U.S. premieres of these two spectacular films live in concert. So prepare for warp speed as you experience composer Michael Giacchino’s thrilling scores performed live to picture…and boldly go where no one has gone before!

Music of Led Zeppelin Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm The Music of Led Zeppelin combines the power of a full rock band with the Houston Symphony in one entertaining, high-energy evening of music. Conductor/arranger Brent Havens and lead singer Randy Jackson, of rock band Zebra fame, join the Houston Symphony to capture Led Zeppelin’s “sheer blast and power” riff for riff in electric performances of classic hits such as “Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Dog” and “Immigrant Song.”

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NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | JUNE 28 CAPRICCIO ESPAGNOL, OPUS 34 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Recording Charles Dutoit conducting the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (Decca) Instrumentation piccolo, two flutes, two oboes (one doubling English horn), two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings

s the best educated among the “Mighty Five” group of 19th-century Russian nationalistic composers, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was the informal leader and adviser to the group. During the 1880s, much of his time was spent arranging, completing and promulgating the music of two recently-deceased members, Modest

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NOTES | BRAHM’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 | JUNE 28 Mussorgsky and Alexander Borodin. For that reason (and perhaps others), Rimsky-Korsakov did not compose much original music during that decade and left several of his own works incomplete. One neglected project was a virtuoso violin fantasy on Spanish themes. It might have fallen into oblivion, except that during the summer of 1887, Rimsky-Korsakov suddenly decided to convert sketches for the piece into his Capriccio espagnol. The brilliant orchestral showpiece that resulted became one of his most popular works. He dedicated it to the orchestra members of the Russian Musical Society, who gave its first performance on October 31, 1887, in St. Petersburg’s Maly Theatre. In the process of converting the piece, Rimsky-Korsakov turned it from a piece for a violin soloist into one featuring several soloists. Violin, clarinet, English horn, French horn and harp all have prominent moments in the solo spotlight. The work is cast in five movements, opening with a stamping Alborada (morning serenade) whose music returns in the third movement. The intervening slow movement is labeled as a set of variations, but its solemn processional melody is varied mainly by being heard successively in the horns, strings, English horn and full orchestra, with a little codetta featuring a flute solo. The fourth movement, a Scene and Gypsy Song, features long solo passages for the violin and harp, all evoking the haunting mood of gypsy “cante hondo” (deep song). The finale is a joyous Fandango that races to a dashing climax in its closing measures.

SYMPHONY NO. 2 IN D MAJOR, OPUS 73 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Recording Herbert von Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon) Instrumentation pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani and strings In 1876, Johannes Brahms won his 21-year struggle to complete his First Symphony. That accomplishment not only earned him an honored place alongside Beethoven in the world of symphonic composition, but freed his creative spirit. Suddenly, he entered into the most productive period of his career, producing three more symphonies, three concertos, two major overtures and numerous keyboard, vocal, choral and chamber music masterworks over the next decade. The Second Symphony was the first major orchestral work to appear, and it was completed the very next year. While this D major symphony is obviously the work of the very same Brahms, its relaxed, genial character is sometimes as different from the frowning C minor symphony as day is from night. It was composed in the sunny rural environment of Pörtschach, a remote lakeside village in the Carinthian Alps of Southern Austria. Biographer Karl Geiringer has recorded a characteristic quote on the symphony by Brahms’ close friend, the surgeon and amateur pianist Theodor Billroth: “It is all rippling streams, blue sky, sunshine, and cool green shadows. How beautiful it must be at Pörtschach!” Billroth’s comment is especially applicable to the easy, rocking themes that dominate the exposition of the first movement and to the gentle Austrian minuet that makes up the third movement. Though 26

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the first movement builds up a typical Brahmsian storm in its central development section and its lengthy coda, the themes set forth at the beginning of the movement are mostly lyrical and untroubled. If sunlight is obscured by clouds anywhere in the symphony, it is in the beautiful but plaintive slow movement, which opens with one of Brahms’ heartfelt cello themes. Gorgeous touches of his unique orchestration abound in this large sonatina movement, along with the elusive harmonic colors provided by his use of chromatic tones. The third movement is the gentlest of minuets, interspersed with two trios. Each of its several sections becomes a variant of what came before and contrast is achieved by sudden changes in the metric pulse. The extroverted finale makes an oblique reference to the symphony’s two opening themes, then builds climax upon climax in a giant movement that concludes in a brassy display, invariably bringing cheering concertgoers to their feet. From the very beginning, audiences have given the symphony an enthusiastic reception. Conductor Hans Richter had to encore the bucolic third movement at the symphony’s premiere in Vienna on December 30, 1877. A particularly memorable performance occurred the following September, when the composer was invited to conduct the work for the Hamburg Philharmonic Society’s 50th anniversary. ©2014, Carl R. Cunningham

Biography JAMES FEDDECK, conductor Winner of the prestigious Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award in 2013, James Feddeck’s career in North America has developed strongly following his last season as assistant conductor in Cleveland. His 201314 season saw returns to the Indianapolis and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras and engagements with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Florida Orchestra and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. In the spring, he made a very successful debut with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. This performance marks his debut with the Houston Symphony. Future engagements include the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa; Baltimore and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras; and concerts with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Previous engagements include the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, the St. Louis and San Diego Symphonies, the Symphony Orchestra of Quebec and performances with The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. During his time with The Cleveland Orchestra, Feddeck conducted subscription concerts at Severance Hall and Blossom. He stepped in for Franz Welser-Möst in Cleveland’s fully-staged production of Don Giovanni and in subscription performances of Carmina Burana, both to critical acclaim.

BIOGRAPHY | BRAHM’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 | JUNE 28 From 2006 to 2008, he studied with David Zinman at the Aspen Music Festival and School and, in 2009, served as assistant conductor. Feddeck received the Aspen Conducting Prize (2008) and was awarded the Robert J. Harth Conductor Prize (2007). He was the unanimous winner of the Sixth Vakhtang Jordania International Conducting Competition and, at 22, its youngest participant.

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cello” by David Stabler of The Oregonian. A passion for chamber music and collaboration has taken him to top music festivals across the country. His television appearances include performances with Yo-Yo Ma on PBS’ The Tavis Smiley Show and Good Morning America and with Béla Fleck in From The Top at Carnegie Hall. Highlights of the last season include a subscription debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, debuts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as a return to Chicago’s Beethoven Festival and the annual Sphinx Virtuosi Tour. Originally from Chicago, he is a recipient of a Grant for Education and Career by the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation. Cabezas has supported music outreach and education programs, including Midori’s Partners in Performance, the Sphinx Organization, Costa Rica’s national SINEM music education program and Chicago’s Citizen Musician movement. He is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and has been a contributing writer for Strings magazine.

He directed the Curtis Opera Theatre’s 2010-11 season production of La Tragédie de Carmen and subsequently served as assistant conductor with the Opera Philadelphia for the U.S. premiere of Hans Werner Henze’s Phaedra. Stewart has served as principal violist for numerous ensembles, performed as an orchestral musician with the San Francisco Symphony, recorded for EMI with Maxim Vengerov and toured extensively. He holds a degree in viola performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a graduate degree in conducting from the Curtis Institute of Music.

GABRIEL CABEZAS, cello Cellist Gabriel Cabezas, who debuts with the Houston Symphony this evening, has appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the New World Symphony and the Nashville Symphony, among others. He has been portrayed as “...an intense player who connects to the music naturally, without artifice, and brings a singing line to the June 2014 27

JULY 4, 2014

ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Star-Spangled Salute Michael Krajewski, conductor Dan Dunn, visual artist Friday, July 4, 2014 8:30 pm

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J. S. Smith/G. Prechel Fanfare and Star-Spangled Banner Sousa The Liberty Bell

J. Williams The Cowboys Overture

Williams The People’s House from Lincoln

Arr. J. Tyzik The Great Westerns Suite

Cohan/R. Wendel A George M. Cohan Overture

Gershwin/J. Kessler Strike Up the Band

Sousa Semper Fidelis

N. Diamond/V. Vanacore Sweet Caroline Arr. Vanacore Disco At the Pops

S. A. Ward/C. Dragon America the Beautiful

Arr. R. Hayman Service Medley Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Opus 49

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Biographies MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI, conductor

Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter ExxonMobil

The printed music for Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture was donated by Mr. Gary L. Clark. The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton.

Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Houston Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski holds the same title for the Jacksonville and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras. He is music director of the Philly Pops. A sought-after guest conductor, he has performed with the Cleveland and Philadelphia Orchestras, the Boston and Cincinnati Pops Orchestras, and many other orchestras across North America. Internationally, he has conducted in Ireland, Iceland, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Krajewski’s video, Silver Screen Serenade, with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival. With degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Krajewski furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. He lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Darcy, and enjoys travel, photography and crossword puzzles.

DAN DUNN, visual artist Dan Dunn’s career in painting, design and caricature spans 30 years. He has won numerous national awards and been commissioned to draw caricatures for President George H. W. Bush, Sting, Jimmy Buffett and Joe Theismann, among others. After running his own successful talent agency, Caricatures Ink., for many years, he discovered his amazing PAINTJAM abilities, inspired by work of the late, great artist, Denny Dent. Dunn rented a storage warehouse, draped it in plastic and began to throw some paint. It was his stunning performance at an event in Atlantic City that first brought international attention to the classically-trained painter. Overwhelmed by the crowd’s reaction to the unique show, his daughter posted footage on YouTube. It wasn’t long before PAINTJAM went viral and CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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Tonight’s fireworks display is sponsored by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board. To enjoy this concert again, tune in to Houston Public Media’s broadcast series on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Classical 91.7.

ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, applies science and innovation to find better, safer and cleaner ways to deliver the energy the world needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources and is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products. Its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. ExxonMobil’s philanthropic support is focused on education, health and human services and the arts. Because ExxonMobil is a proud presenting sponsor of the ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights, patrons can enjoy the complimentary concert series under the stars starting June 20th at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, concluding with the spectacular Star-Spangled Salute on the Fourth of July. Additionally, ExxonMobil supports the Summer Neighborhood Concerts, welcoming kids and families to experience Symphony performances in communities across the Houston area. Stephen Pryor, president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, currently serves on the Houston Symphony board of directors. June 2014 29

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 Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty Susanna Dokupil John Esquivel

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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 Mark Day Cindy Deere Azar Delpassand Ronald DePinho 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.

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 Geoffroy Petit 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

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

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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

Zenfilm and the Houston Symphony Tell the Story of Mahler 8 in Promotional Video The Houston Symphony’s Centennial Season came to a rousing conclusion in May with an epic, moving and once-in-a-lifetime performance of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand. With more than 400 musicians and chorus members onstage, the landmark culmination of our celebratory year was made possible by a collaborative spirit of epic proportions. Conveying the magnitude of the event in a promotional video likewise required a harmonious collaboration of voices and talents. Fortunately for the Houston Symphony, Houston-based Zenfilm rose to the occasion to collaborate on an eight-minute video feature that has been viewed online more than 2,400 times. “We were excited to go back to our filmmaking roots, which are grounded in storytelling,” explained Zenfilm Director Ross Wells. To tell the story of Mahler’s symphony and of its significance to Houston audiences in particular, Zenfilm captured the perspectives of several musicians and artistic staff members of the Houston Symphony, local music journalists, and even Maestro Eschenbach himself. Wells explained that doing so allowed each person to add an individual dimension to the story, all of which then came together as a “community voice,” much as in the symphony itself! Zenfilm has been promoting Houston and the arts throughout its 10-year history, largely through its work with the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau. The video and film production company has worked on the “My Houston” national advertising campaign, and it has previously collaborated with the Houston Symphony and composer Jeff Walton on “A Soundtrack for the City | Inspired by Houston.” Check out “Behind the Scenes of Mahler 8” on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/hsymphony.

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garnered the painter widespread acclaim. At its peak, his was the 45th most-viewed video on YouTube, getting 85,000 views per hour. Since starting on this amazing journey, Dunn has been a featured performer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Fallon, a Super Bowl pre-game show and CBS’ Early Show, to name a few. He has performed in more than 25 countries and raised more than $1 million for charities from the sale of his paintings. He currently lives in Houston with his wife, Cindy, and their five beautiful, intelligent children. June 2014 31

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 Maestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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.

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CHIEF CONDUCTORS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS

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Uriel Nespoli

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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 / Specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. 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

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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.

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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.

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Mr. Brian Teichman & Mr. Andrew Cordes Alice & Terry Thomas Ms. Judith Vincent

Concertmaster’s Society, $25,000 - $49,999 Eric S. Anderson & R. Dennis Anderson Mr. John Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Todd & JoAnna Brooks 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 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 Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Albert & Anne Chao / Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation 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 Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III Susan & Edward Osterberg Gary Petersen Gloria & Joe Pryzant Radoff Family Foundation

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 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 36

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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 Mrs. Lila Rauch

Carol Lee & Ken Robertson Ann & Hugh Roff William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Donna & Tim Shen 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

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 Nina & Michael Zilkha Anonymous (1)

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 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 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 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 Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Dr. Robert N. Chanon June 2014 37

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 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 Michael A. Gonser Kathleen & James Jennings / BeautyNow Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Gerrit Leeftink Catherine & Matt Matthews Kristen & Steve McDaniel Sami & Jud Morrison Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider 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.

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 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 38

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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 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 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pacini Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Jr. Emily Paull, Louis Vuitton Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Payne Michael & Shirley Pearson 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)

Patron

$1,000 - $2,499

Mrs. Suzon Adam Joan & Stanford Alexander Mrs. Nancy C. Allen 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 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

Houston Symphony Donors 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 Ms. Lucy Gebhart Mr. & Mrs. John Gee Mr. & Mrs. Joe Genitempo 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 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 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. Michael McGuire 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. 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 Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider 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. James D. Penny 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 Tim & Katherine Pownell 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 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

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Houston Symphony Donors 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. 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

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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)

Director $500 - $999

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 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.

BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 | BRUCH’S VIOLIN CONCERTO NO. 1 | JUNE 20 performance and a master’s degree in conducting. Among his other awards are the Bruno Walter Memorial Scholarship, MendelssohnBartholdy Scholarship, Solti Foundation U.S. Career Development Award and the Charles Schiff Conducting Prize for Excellence. He holds graduate diplomas from the Peabody Institute and The Juilliard School.

ANGELO XIANG YU, violin Winner of the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists in 2010, violinist Angelo Xiang Yu is regarded as one of today’s most talented and creative young violinists. His astonishing technique and exceptional musical talent have won him consistent critical acclaim and enthusiastic audience response for his solo recitals, orchestral engagements and chamber music performances. He debuts with the Houston Symphony this evening. In addition to winning First Prize as well as the Bach and Audience Prizes at the Menuhin Competition, Yu was awarded Third

Prize at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2011 and was the youngest prize winner ever at the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in 2006. His recent and upcoming orchestral engagements include appearances with the Pittsburgh, Auckland and Shanghai Symphony Orchestras, the Oslo and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestras, and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. He has also appeared in recital in Berlin, Paris, Beijing, Singapore, Auckland, Chicago and Boston. Born in Inner Mongolia, Yu moved to Shanghai at age 11 and received his early training from violinist Qing Zheng at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. A recipient of the Irene M. Stare Presidential Scholarship in Violin, he earned his bachelor’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music with Donald Weilerstein in 2012 and completed the artist diploma program in May 2014.

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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 Conductor’s Circle, Platinum $15,000-$24,999 Graham & Janet Baker Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Susan & Dick Hansen Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III 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 David Chambers & Alex Steffler Ms. Sara Jo Devine Connie & Byron Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Kathleen & Dick Hayes Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts 42

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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) 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 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.

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 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

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 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

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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 or foundation donor to the Houston Symphony, please contact Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev at (713) 337-8522 or agnieszka.rakhmatullaev@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 Gene 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) Geoffroy Petit 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 Tutor, Accenture (retired) Margaret Waisman, Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston Fredric Weber, Norton Rose Fulbright Beth Wolff, Wolff & Associates, Inc.

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

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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 First * Houston Chronicle JPMorgan Chase KPMG LLP Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center Marathon Oil Corporation Memorial Hermann Health Center 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 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 H-E-B Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston Macy’s / Macy’s Foundation

Marine Foods Express, LTD. * Perkins+Will Rose Hill Meadows Corporation Salient Partners SPIR STAR, Ltd. USI Insurance Services LLC Supporter, $10,000 - $14,999 * Agua Hispanic Marketing * Crown Castle International Corp. Emerson Process Management Enbridge Energy Company Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Center Nordstrom Schlumberger, Ltd. Star Furniture * VRTC * Zenfilm Benefactor, $5,000 - $9,999 Beck Redden LLP Randalls Food Markets Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. Spectra Energy Swift Energy Company Gifts below $4,999 Air Liquide American Corporation Boulware & Valoir Intertek La Esperanza Oil & Gas, LLC / La Esperanza Christian Foundation Louis Vuitton Martha Turner Properties SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company Williams Companies, Inc. Wolff & Associates, Inc. * Includes in-kind support

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS As of May 1, 2014 Aetna 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 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 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 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

$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 Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Symphony Bay Area League Texas Commission on the Arts The Hood-Barrow Foundation $10,000 - $14,999 The Carleen & Alde Fridge 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 The Schissler Foundation LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Strake Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Leon Jaworski Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Gifts below $2,500 Diamond Family Foundation The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation The Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation The Oshman Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign

$50,000-$99,999 The Elkins Foundation The Fondren Foundation The Humphreys Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation The Robbins Foundation

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MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIP Donors at the Conductorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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/ Specâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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 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. 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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Scott Holshouser, keyboard I have a fondness for Miller Outdoor Theatre because I played my first solo with the Houston Symphony “there in 1978 as an Ima Hogg Competition prizewinner, Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Since then, I have performed 10-15 solo concerti there, and I have played every July 4 concert since 1980. My son has also been in a couple theater shows at Miller, and I have enjoyed many shows there over the years as a spectator. It’s a great venue for the city!

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Beginnings: I was born in Lexington, Kentucky. I attended Florida State University for several years, and at the invitation of Carlisle Floyd, I came to Houston to work as the rehearsal pianist for the Houston Grand Opera production of one of his operas. I just stayed. Then I worked for the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet and the Houston Symphony. With the Houston Symphony: I became an official member of the Symphony in 1985, but I had been performing concerts with the Symphony since 1980. I became the Houston Symphony Chorus accompanist in 1983. My current job includes playing the piano, organ, harpsichord, synthesizer and celeste on orchestra concerts. Besides being the Chorus accompanist, I accompany (with piano only) the soloist with the conductor of the upcoming concert, and I also accompany perspective performers who are auditioning for the orchestra. Most challenging aspect of my instrument: The most difficult part of my instrument is that I always have to play whatever instrument is provided for me, unlike my fellow orchestra musicians who own and intimately know their personal instruments. The instruments at Jones Hall are wonderful, but from time to time, I have to play on instruments that I meet at the time of the concert!

Most fulfilling moments with the Houston Symphony: They are both related to my family. I met my wife, Eileen, when she was a member of the Houston Symphony Chorus, and my son, Sean, got to sing several concerts as a boy soprano soloist with the orchestra while I was on stage. Looking ahead to the 2014-15 season: I look forward to performing again with our new music director, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, and to continue to play with the Houston Symphony in its exciting upcoming season.

Here I am about three years ago with my wife, Eileen, and my son, Sean, as he prepares to sing a short concert at the Alley Theatre.

If I wasn’t a musician: I would have enjoyed trying professional golf (although I was never good enough). Or maybe I would be an architect or home builder. Favorite Centennial Season moment: The fact that the relationship between all factions of the Symphony organization—management and musicians—has been positive for the last few years enabled us to sign a long-term contract quite early this year, with respectful talks throughout. This encourages qualified people from around the nation to consider working with the orchestra in some capacity. With all of this in place, fine concerts, good promotion and financial stability follow. These are great things for the current and future years of the orchestra. 48

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Favorite Mahler 8 moment: The performance itself was stunning in many ways, with many great and some unusual moments! But my favorite thing was doing three piano rehearsals with Christoph Eschenbach and the Chorus and soloists. It takes an incredible amount of time to prepare the entire symphony reduction on the piano for the soloist and Chorus rehearsals. Eschenbach is a great pianist, and he really appreciates what it takes for me to accompany these rehearsals. I enjoy the challenge of representing as many of the different orchestra parts as is possible for two hands to play.

Outside the Hall: Away from Jones Hall, I enjoy hitting a few golf shots on the driving range (though not very often) and driving to any destinations that don’t involve toll booths and paid parking! Every summer, I perform with the Grand Teton Music Festival, and I always enjoy the nice scenery and weather. I also go to non-orchestra concerts quite often, usually involving my students or other young musicians, and I enjoy the theatre.

What I love about Houston: Houston has a lot going for it: a very interesting and diverse arts scene, exciting sports teams and really fine restaurants. We also seem to be on an upswing that looks like it will last for a while. Now, if we can just get all the roadwidening finished!