Contents: November | 2013
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PROGRAMS
16 November 1, 2, 3 22 November 14 24 November 15, 16, 17 28 November 21, 23, 24 32 November 29, 30, December 1
ON STAGE AND OFF
12 Centennial Angels 12 Centennial Lifetime Giving 5 Credits 43 Donors 36 Education and Community Engagement Programs 40 Houston Symphony Endowment 4 Letter to Patrons 15 Music Director Fund 39 Musician Sponsorship 4 New Century Society 14 Orchestra and Staff 42 Symphony Society
has been a month of “firsts” miss Conductor Laureate 32 Don’t 10 November throughout the lifetime of the Houston Hans Graf’s return to Houston this month! He’ll join the Houston Symphony right after Thanksgiving for a breathtaking rendition of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
Symphony. Read page 10 to read “This Month in Symphony History.”
FEATURES
2 Backstage Pass 5 8 Holiday Plans 6 Centennial Opening Night 10 This Month in Symphony History 26 Upcoming Performances
to page 8 to jot down the dates for some of the Houston 8 Flip Symphony’s best events like Magical Musical Morning, where your kids can play at the Instrument Petting Zoo and meet Santa Claus!
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.
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Centennial Opening Night
The Houston Symphony had a luxurious beginning to its Centennial Season when world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joined the orchestra and conductor Juanjo Mena for Opening Night on September 7. Fleming’s vocals dazzled the audience and prompted copious “Bravos!” and a lengthy standing ovation.
LETTER TO PATRONS
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Welcome to a new month of memorable and meaningful Houston Symphony performances that include the world premiere of La Triste Historia, our special multicultural Centennial Season commission. Please visit our website to see a “making of” video featuring interviews with La Triste’s creative partners - Duncan Copp, Ben Young Mason and Juan Trigos - to learn more about this multimedia project. We are delighted to partner with the Mexican Consulate of Houston for the wonderful display of Day of the Dead altars throughout the lobby. We are indebted to the Mexican Institute of Greater Houston for introducing us to Consul General Dr. Malpica and his staff. Read more about this amazing animated film and original symphony on pages 16 through 21. On November 14 and in celebration of our shared Centennials, the Houston Symphony and the Anti-Defamation League will present Houston In Concert Against Hate. The inspirational musical evening will honor the extraordinary leadership of Houston-area heroes who have courageously stood up against hate, intolerance and extremism. Their stories will be told by Emmy award-winning actress Alfre Woodard and feature special musical guest Bun B performing with the orchestra conducted by Robert Franz. For more information, please visit www.houston.adl.org. During the weekend after Thanksgiving, Hans Graf returns to Jones Hall as our Conductor Laureate to lead the orchestra in a program featuring pianist Ingrid Fliter and the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23. On a related note, Maestro Graf’s return to Houston comes on the heels of last month’s warm welcome and enthusiastic response for our new Music Director Designate Andrés Orozco-Estrada. If you missed Andrés’ concerts in October, be sure to mark your calendars – he will be back for two programs in January and another in April. Many special thanks go to the Spec’s Charitable Foundation for once again supporting the Houston Symphony’s music education programs. Through its annual dinner party, Vintage Virtuoso, the foundation raises much needed funds for our efforts in the community. This year, the lively event will be held on November 13. For more information on tickets and tables, please see page 8.
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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 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 Houston Methodist Hospital Nancy & Robert Peiser 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 Holly Cassard 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. November 2013
CENTENNIAL OPENING NIGHT CONCERT AND GALA
Don & Joanie Haley of the Robert & Janice McNair Foundation
PHOTOS BY WILSON parish and anthony rathbun
Honoree Janice H. Barrow and Barbara McCelvey
Tiffany & Rick Smith of The Houston Texans
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Chairmen Paul & Kathy Mann, Renée Fleming and Chairmen Carolyn & Mike Mann
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he Houston Symphony’s record-breaking Centennial Opening Night Concert and Gala was the perfect celebratory kickoff for what is planned to be an unbelievable season of sensational music and star performers. Opera superstar Renée Fleming, accompanied by the Houston Symphony, dazzled the audience with a stunning repertoire ranging from classics to Broadway tunes. After the sensational concert performance, guests arrived at The Corinthian to enjoy an elegant dinner and dance harkening back to the vintage garden parties the Houston Symphony’s foundress Ima Hogg once organized in 1913. More than 530 guests attended the vibrant evening chaired by the Mann family, Carolyn & Mike Mann and their son and daughter-in-law, Kathy & Paul Mann. The pair of couples represented two generations of Symphony supporters, a theme that will be repeated at all of the Symphony’s major fundraisers during the Centennial. The Chairs and Symphony patrons were ecstatic with the resulting revenue, more than $620,000 was raised for Houston Symphony Education and Community Engagement programs. Concert sponsor, ConocoPhillips, celebrated its 27th year of sponsorship, and the Symphony recognized ConocoPhillips Deputy General Counsel and Houston Symphony Board member Ralph Burch for his company’s enduring support of this annual festivity. The Symphony also paid special recognition to Honorees Janice H. Barrow and Mike S. Stude and Community Partner Honorees, The Houston Texans and Robert & Janice McNair, for their commitment to orchestral music, enduring generosity, leadership and vision.
Mark Hanson & Ralph Burch of ConocoPhillips
Honoree Mike S. Stude
Jesse & Betty Tutor and Martha Turner & Glenn Bauguss Margaret Alkek Williams
Phoebe & Bobby Tudor
Mary Lynn & Steve Marks
Steve & Joella Mach Harry & Cora Sue Mach Martin & Kelli Cohen Fein
Marie Taylor Bosarge and Diane Gendel
George & Debbie Lee and Nancy & David Tai
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MAKE THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY A PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS! Vintage Virtuoso Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Royal Sonesta Hotel 6 pm Tasting 8 pm Seated Dinner Lindy & John Rydman, Chairmen Take part in a delightful, culinary experience hosted by the Spec’s Charitable Foundation. Guests are invited to a tasting followed by a seated dinner featuring musical entertainment from members of the Houston Symphony. Proceeds from this glamorous and spirited event raise important funds in support of the Houston Symphony’s Music Matters! programs. Individual tickets at $300 (open seating) and $400 (reserved seating) Tables for 8 at $5,000, $6,000, $10,000, $12,000, $15,000, $25,000 For more information and to reserve your tickets and tables, contact Kylie Boaz at kylieb@specsonline.com or (832) 660-0250.
Magical Musical Morning – Up, Up and Away Sunday, December 15, 2013 River Oaks Country Club Chairmen Mary Ann and David McKeithan, Mary Lynn McKeithan Khater, Missy McKeithan Burke & Megan McKeithan Rosell Honorary Chairmen Donna and Max Chapman, Laurel Neuhoff Page, Donna Neuhoff Kurka, Emily Neuhoff Van Houtan, Sarah Tebbe Neuhoff, Virginia Neuhoff Redican & Miss Eloise Chapman
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Plan now to join us for this high-flying event designed to lift the spirits and put a smile on the faces of your young adventurers. Indulge in a musical holiday brunch for families and children of all ages that features interactive musical experiences, including an Instrument Petting Zoo, arts and crafts activities, holiday shopping and a visit with Santa. Make it a part of your holiday traditions this year!
Benefiting Symphony Scouts—An Early Childhood Musical Experience that is part of the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Programs Individual tickets (unreserved): $75 children; $150 adults Tables for 10 (reserved): $1,000; $2,500; $5,000 For more information and to purchase tables and tickets, contact: Houston Symphony Special Events at (713) 238-1485 or specialevents@houstonsymphony.org.
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THIS MONTH IN SYMPHONY HISTORY
November: A Month of “Firsts” When the Houston Symphony performs the world premiere of its Centennial commissioned project La Triste Historia this month, it will become the first commissioned project of its next 100 years. This brought to mind other significant “firsts” within the Symphony’s history that surprisingly all took place in the month of November. The Houston Symphony Orchestra Association formed officially on November 26, 1913. In 1948, the Symphony performed the world premiere of its first commissioned work, the Children’s Suite from Copland’s The Red Pony. In 1954, the Houston Symphony performed for its first live television broadcast on KTRK-TV Channel 13. In 1969, the first Young Artists Competition for college and conservatory students was held.
Some of the more compelling stories among these are the stories about the first tours. During World War II, the Houston Symphony kept a busy schedule travelling to military bases in Texas and Louisiana performing for the troops from November 1942 to April 1945. An article published November 2, 1942, in The Galveston Daily News reported on one of these concerts at Camp Wallace, “The 65-piece Houston Symphony Orchestra played at the camp. Approximately 900 servicemen attended the concert, an exceptionally large crowd for a Sunday afternoon event. Outstanding selection of the afternoon, judging by the applause of the audience, was the Houston Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of “Deep In the Heart of Texas” during which the bass violin artist suddenly pulled forth a six-shooter and several shots crashed into the air, whereupon the orchestra began the mournful strains of Chopin’s Funeral March.” Ernst Hoffman led the orchestra for this performance and several soldiers from Camp Ellington and Camp Wallace performed with the orchestra that day. Another interesting “first” that happened in November was the Houston Symphony’s first international tour – the Good Will Tour to Monterrey, Mexico on November 12 and 13, 1943. Sponsored by the Mexican government and the University of Nuevo Leon at Monterrey, the orchestra traveled by bus and performed at the Elizondo Theater. They were accompanied by the Mexican Consul General Señor Adolfo G. Dominguez and his wife Milla Dominguez, who was a soloist at the performance. The Galveston News reported on some of the moments of the trip as relayed to them by Miss Mary Agnes Johnson, a tympanist with the orchestra, “The attitude of the audience was described by Miss Johnson as being “respectful and rather reserved.” While en route to the theater for the first concert, the symphony was serenaded by a band of Mexican musicians.” A touch of humor was added in attempting to find water for a bus which had had to be pushed for a mile as the high altitude made the engine boil.” To learn more the Houston Symphony’s fascinating history, pick up a copy of Houston Symphony Celebrating a Century, by contacting the Patron Service Center at (713) 224-7575 or you can visit the Symphony Store when you come to a concert. 10
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Centennial Angels
As the Houston Symphony celebrates a century of music making, a core group of leadership donors are making commitments of $100,000 and above to recognize the significance of this important occasion and honor those who have worked diligently over the years to ensure Houston is home to a world-class orchestra. 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. Janice H. Barrow BBVA Compass Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Chevron Janet F. Clark ConocoPhillips Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joella & Steven P. Mach Barbara & Pat McCelvey
Mr. George P. Mitchell Palmetto Partners Ltd. / The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Michael Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mr. Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams
Centennial Lifetime Giving The Houston Symphony recognizes these individuals, corporations, foundations and government entities for their extraordinary support of the Houston Symphony. This list includes all gifts to the Houston Symphony dating from 1972. Where appropriate, companies are listed under the name of their most current incarnation, and include all gifts to date from their subsidiaries and acquisitions. as of October 1, 2013
$25 Million +
The Brown Foundation, Inc. The Wortham Foundation, Inc.
$10 Million +
The Cullen Foundation Houston Endowment Mr. Mike Stude
$5 Million +
The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Houston Downtown Alliance Mr. George P. Mitchell and Mrs. Cynthia Woods Mitchell
$2.5 Million +
M. D. Anderson Foundation Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge ConocoPhillips ExxonMobil Corporation Houston Arts Alliance Houston Arts Fund Kinder Morgan National Endowment for the Arts 12
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Mr. & Mrs. John Rydman/ Spec’s Charitable Foundation Shell Oil Company Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Anonymous
$1 Million +
AIG American General AT&T Baker Botts L.L.P. Bank of America BBVA Compass Chevron Lieutenant Governor & Mrs. David H. Dewhurst The William Stamps Farish Fund Fidelity Investments The Fondren Foundation Houston Chronicle JPMorgan Chase Cornelia & Meredith Long Beth Madison The Mach Family/ Cora Sue & Harry Mach & Joella & Steve Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Barbara & Pat McCelvey Kathrine McGovern/ John P. McGovern Foundation
Ms. Charlotte A. Rothwell Mr. Fayez Sarofim Spectra Energy Vinson & Elkins, LLP Mrs. Wesley West/ Stedman West Foundation Margaret Alkek Williams Anonymous
$750,000+
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Macy’s Hewlett Packard Company Laura & Michael Shannon Palmetto Partners Ltd. / The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
$500,000 +
Accenture American Express BP Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Enron Corporation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation The William Randolph Hearst Foundation Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Methodist Hospital The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation KPMG LLP Rochelle & Max Levit
Centennial Lifetime Giving Marathon Oil Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Northern Trust Norton Rose Fulbright Mrs. Kitty King Powell/The Powell Foundation Rockwell Fund, Inc. Mr. Walter W. Sapp Mr. A. Frank Smith Jr. Texas Commission on the Arts TOTAL United Airlines Wells Fargo Bank Williams Companies, Inc.
$250,000 +
Dr. Margaret Waisman & Dr. Steven S. Callahan Weatherford International Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Dede & Connie Weil Anonymous
The Houston Symphony would also like to recognize companies who supported the Houston Symphony in the 1960s with the purchase of advertisements in the program books. Audiphone Hearing Aid Co. Bank of Texas Battelstein’s Everitt-Buelow Gittings
Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Houston Motor Corp. Houston Natural Gas System Humble Oil & Refining Corporation The National Bank of Commerce of Houston The Prudential Insurance Co. Ralph Rupley Sakowitz Semaan Shell Oil Company Wallings The Warwick Hotel United Gas
Allied Waste Andrews Kurth LLP Mr. Gary V. Beauchamp & Ms. Marian Wilfert Beauchamp Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Boardwalk Pipline Partners LP Cameron International Corporation CenterPoint Energy Jane & Robert Cizik Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Comcast Alexander & Lorraine Dell Deloitte. Gene & Linda Dewhurst Eaton The Margaret & James A. Elkins, Jr. Foundation Ernst & Young LLP Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Mrs. Fran Fawcett-Peterson/ The MacDonald-Peterson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Frost Bank GDF SUEZ Energy North America Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Hermance Hobby Family Foundation Mr. Stanley A. Hoffberger Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Houston Arts Combined Endowment Fnd. The Humphreys Foundation Drs. M. S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi KHOU-TV Channel 11 Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Dr. & Mrs. Michael Mann I. W. Marks Jewelers Jay & Shirley Marks Betty & Gene McDavid Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Mervyn’s Mrs. Sue A. Morrison Tassie & Constantine Nicandros Hanni & Stewart Orton Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. J. Hugh Roff Jr. Mrs. Sybil F. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells The Schissler Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Ms. Lola Sinclair Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Smith Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Star Furniture Sterling-Turner Foundation Target Stores, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. L. Proctor Thomas III Stephen & Pamalah Tipps Mr. Wallace S. Wilson UBS
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ORCHESTRA AND STAFF AndrĂŠs Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Designate 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 Alexandra Adkins 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 Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska CELLO: Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju 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 Judy Dines, Acting Associate Principal Allison Jewett** Gina Hughes* Rebecca Powell Garfield* PICCOLO: Allison Jewett** Rebecca Powell Garfield* OBOE: Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz
TRUMPET: Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Anthony Prisk** 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
ENGLISH HORN: Adam Dinitz
HARP: Paula Page, Principal
CLARINET: Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal David Pharris* Alexander Potiomkin
KEYBOARD: Scott Holshouser, Principal
E-FLAT CLARINET: Christian Schubert
ASSISTANT ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER: Linda Oper
BASS CLARINET: Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair BASSOON: Rian Craypo, Principal Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty* CONTRABASSOON: J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty* HORN: William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER: Michael Gorman
LIBRARIAN: Thomas Takaro ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS: Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray STAGE MANAGER: Donald Ray Jackson 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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Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO 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 Merle Bratlie, Director, Artist Services Sarah Berggren, Chorus Manager Erik Gronfor, Assistant Librarian Michael McMurray, Assistant Librarian Lesley Sabol, Director, Popular Programming Thomas Takaro, Librarian Rebecca Zabinski, Artistic Associate 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 Laura Neiman, Manager, Special Events Nicole Peralta, Associate Director, Events Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, Development Officer, Institutional Giving Jennifer M. Schoppe, Development Communications Manager Sarah Slemmons, Patron Donor Relations Manager Lena Streetman, Manager, Prospect Research Brandon VanWaeyenberghe, Director, Institutional Giving 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 Chris Westerfelt, Manager, Accounts Payable and Special Projects Marketing/Communications Jeffrey Block, Assistant Marketing Manager Holly Cassard, Senior Manager, Communications Clair Condit, Assistant Manager, Communications Jeff Gilmer, Patron Services Coordinator, Group Sales/Ticket Inventory Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales Jason Landry, Senior Manager, Patron Services Lillian Lockhart, Digital Marketing Coordinator Melissa H. Lopez, Director, Single Tickets & Special Projects Georgia McBride, Marketing Manager Jennifer R. Mire, Senior Director, Communications Sarah Rendon, Patron Services Representative Valerie Richmond, Marketing and Design Associate Courtney Ryan, Manager, Creative Services Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services Operations Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager Donald Ray Jackson, Stage Manager Kristin L. Johnson, Director, Operations and Production Kelly Morgan, Assistant Stage Manager Linda Oper, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager and Community Connections Coordinator Kathryn Wene, Operations Assistant Meredith Williams, Operations Manager
THE NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR FUND The New Music Director Fund supports the concert activities of AndrÊs Orozco-Estrada in his year as Music Director Designate (2013-14 Centennial Season) and his first years as Music Director of the Houston Symphony (2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons). Orozco-Estrada was appointed in January 2013 and is a young, dynamic conductor who radiates 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.
Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams
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Janice H. Barrow Barbara & Pat McCelvey Nancy & Robert Peiser Jim & Sherry Smith Mike Stude
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NOVEMBER 1-3, 2013
World Premiere
La Triste Historia – Animated Film + Music Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Duncan Copp, executive producer | Ben Young Mason, producer
Friday, November 1, 2013 8 pm Saturday, November 2, 2013 8 pm Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:30 pm
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Revueltas/E. Kleiber Redes (Nets) I The fishermen—The child’s funeral—Setting out to fish: Lento—Più mosso II The fight—The return of the fishermen with their dead friend: Molto adagio—Allegro agitato Moncayo Huapango
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Watch for La Triste Historia imagery: Nagual: Animal spirit familiar; a shapeshifter Bruja or Brujo: A male or female witch, often a nagual (able to become its animal spirit familiar) Coyote: Trickster, symbol of wisdom and storytelling Owl (Tecolote): Symbol of death and destruction Butterfly (Mariposa): Symbol of the soul and transformation; often believed to be the souls of the departed Hummingbird (Chuparrosa): Messengers from the underworld; believed to be the spirit of warriors lost in battle Milagros: Symbols of healing that pilgrims nail to walls in shrines in thanks for answered prayers A Broken Heart Milagro: often depicted pierced by a sword (espada)
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LA TRISTE HISTORIA – ANIMATED FILM + MUSIC | NOVEMBER 1-3 The world premiere performances of La Triste Historia are generously supported in part by: Underwriter The Brown Foundation, Inc. Chevron Sponsor Robin Angly & Miles Smith The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Partner Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. Keith McFarland Supporter Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Nancy & Robert Peiser Benefactor Mr. William E. Colburn Viviana & David Denechaud Donna & Tim Shen La Triste Historia is presented in part through the support of the Micajah S. Stude Special Production Fund.
The Houston Symphony wishes to thank Chevron, a major sponsor of the Centennial celebration and events including the Fiesta Sinfonica concert, the world premiere of La Triste Historia and the Opening Night Gala and Centennial Ball. We are especially grateful for Chevron’s vision and assistance in creating the Hispanic Leadership initiative, as we expand our audiences to many diverse groups in Houston. Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies with more than 60,000 people conducting business worldwide—including nearly 10,000 employees and contractors right here in Houston. Our company values the uniqueness of individuals as well as the extraordinary and varied perspectives and talents they provide. That’s why we are a major supporter of cultural performances and events in the Greater Houston Area. We believe exposure to the arts is essential to expanding a community’s economic health and enhancing the human experience. We also believe in investing in the communities where we operate. Each year, our company contributes millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations that address critical needs of communities, focusing on basic human needs, education and economic development. Houston employees have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities through the Chevron Humankind program, which matches employee contributions up to $10,000 per year. And each year, they provide more than 30,000 volunteer hours feeding the hungry, building homes, planting trees and assisting in classrooms —improving the lives of Houstonians along the way. Our goal is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships and performance, and our success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of our employees. Learn more about us at www.chevron.com. November 2013 17
NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | NOVEMBER 1-3 REDES (NETS) Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940) (Concert suite arranged by Erich Kleiber) Recording Carlos Miguel Prieto conducting the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra (Urtext) Instrumentation piccolo, flute, pairs of oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, two trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings
Shell Favorite Masters Series
The Houston Symphony gives special thanks to those supporters whose leadership and seed funding made possible the commission of La Triste Historia:
The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Thank you to the following donors for their cumulative support of the Houston Symphony over the years. This weekend, we are proud to honor: Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation The Classical Season is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus. S. & Lyndall Wortham. The SoundPlusVision series is sponsored by Margaret Alkek Williams and supported in part by The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Endowed Fund for Creative Initiatives. To enjoy this concert again, tune into Houston Public Media’s broadcast series on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Classical 91.7. The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following partners:
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ilvestre Revueltas is often regarded as Mexico’s most significant creative personality of the early 20th-century. Born in the Mexican state of Durango on the eve of the new century, he began musical studies on the violin, passing through several conservatories in Mexico until he began college at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, in 1917. He continued violin studies in Chicago, briefly married an opera singer, returned to Austin in 1926, and then spent time in Mobile, Alabama, before returning to Mexico in 1929. Revueltas turned to composition and conducting under the guidance of Carlos Chávez in Mexico, and the last decade of his life was spent in vigorous compositional activity. His strong Socialist political leanings were blended with a powerfully expressive, often dissonant compositional style, in keeping with much of the music of that period. In addition to important orchestral and chamber music works, Revueltas composed music for 10 films, the most important being Redes, a semi-fictional documentary about the plight of poor village fishermen who were oppressed by their bosses in the commercial seafood industry. The scenario is skeletal, but it includes scenes of a father having to bury his young son, a presumably rebellious worker being shot to death and fishermen rejoicing as they pull nets overflowing with fish onto their boats. The film was directed by Fred Zinneman and received rather static camera treatment by Paul Strand, a photographer noted for his portrait and still-life work, but not experienced in action cinematography. The 1935 Spanish-language release was followed by international distribution in several languages, but the hour-long film had only limited success. Conductor Erich Kleiber extracted the 19-minute concert suite heard at this performance. It begins with an anguished “fate” motive initially stated by the trumpets. It is later developed and returns in various guises at important junctures throughout the suite. Other important themes include a plodding motive depicting the oppression of the fisherman, a short, piercing repeated-note, presumably associated with the child’s funeral and livelier forays into Mexican popular music to accompany scenes of a bountiful catch.
HUAPANGO José Pablo Moncayo (1912-1958) Recording Alondra de la Parra conducting the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (Sony) Instrumentation piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, E-flat clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings Brilliance, boldness and an irrepressible exuberance are hallmarks of Huapango by José Pablo Moncayo, a composer whose music we hear all too seldom. Moncayo apparently did not begin serious studies in music until he was 17. In addition to training in piano and harmony, his musical education included studies in composition with Carlos Chávez and briefly with Aaron Copland. Early on, he played in jazz orchestras and cabarets in Mexico City and became a percussionist with the Orquesta Sinfónica de México in 1931. Huapango, his first orchestral composition, received its premiere under the direction of Chávez a decade later. “Huapango” is the generic title for a very popular Mexican dance from northern Veracruz and adjoining areas along the Mexican gulf coast. It is most commonly sung or played instrumentally by ensembles ranging from duos to full mariachi bands, with performers alternating on successive verses of its melody or text. It is also a dance combining meters that call
NOTES | LA TRISTE HISTORIA – ANIMATED FILM + MUSIC | NOVEMBER 1-3 for three, four and six beats to the measure. All of these traits are very much in evidence throughout the pages of Moncayo’s brilliantly orchestrated Huapango. Ricardo Miranda Perez, writing in the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, identifies three folk dances woven into the texture of the work: “el siquisirií” (translation unknown), “el balajú,” (“the schooner”) and “el gavilán” (“the sparrow hawk”). ©2013, Carl R. Cunningham
away from the wagging tongues and appraising eyes of the village gossips. Jesús resolved to ask Magdalena’s father for her hand. But the marriage was not to be. III. Revolución (Revolution) The next day Federal troops swept through the village. Magdalena was killed and buried in the tiny churchyard. Jesús, son of a nobleman, was spared along with his family, but his grief knew no bounds. He grew thin and pale; he could not eat or sleep.
LA TRISTE HISTORIA – ANIMATED FILM + MUSIC Instrumentation two flutes, piccolo, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, two bassoons, contrabassoon, four horns, four trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano and strings I. Costumbres y encuentro (Customs and encounter) Jesús was the first son of the hidalgo, Don Diego, a young man groomed to be the next Patrón, overseeing the lives and fortunes of scores of mestizo families.
Among them were the Santeros, a family of woodworkers, whose carved saints and angels are still in high demand. Of all their children, Elias and Euphemia Santero loved their daughter, Magdalena, most of all, for she was as sweet and kind as the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. When Jesús saw her, it was as though he had never known the true meaning of beauty. She was as luminous as moonlight, and the world eddied around her like ghosts in a dream. One evening, when all the young women strolled around the plaza, he sent his friend Manolo to ask her to meet him. Manolo asked if Jesús could walk with her and she said “yes.” That night their love was born. II. Amor y danza de muertos (Love and Dance of the Dead) For months, they met in secret—always November 2013 19
NOTES | LA TRISTE HISTORIA – ANIMATED FILM + MUSIC | NOVEMBER 1-3 IV. Día de muertos (Pasacalle) (Day of the Dead (Passacaglia)) Fearing for his life and sanity, Magdalena’s mother sent the boy to the bruja, the (witch) who lived in the mountains above the village. “I will tell you a secret,” the witch said. “You cannot follow your love to the place where she dwells. For the path your feet are following leads to Hell. One who takes his own life will never meet his beloved in Heaven.” “Then what am I to do?” Jesús cried. “I cannot live without her!” “There is but one way to see her while you are clothed in man’s flesh ... and only one night each year. On the Day of the Dead, if she loves you as you love her, she will come to you in the night. When the candles are lit and the moon has risen, hold this milagro, a symbol of the broken heart, in your right hand and say these words ... Cariño, mi alma, mi corazón (Beloved, my soul, my heart) ... hear me calling your name. Magdalena, mi amór, I wait for you in the darkness.”
PROJECT NOTES When the Houston Symphony was planning its Centennial Season, there was a desire for a major innovative project to celebrate Houston’s culture while looking ahead to what an orchestra can be to its community. La Triste Historia began as a short story written more than a decade ago by producer Ben Young Mason. As a boy, he and his sister accompanied their parents on business trips to Northern Mexico, specifically Chihuahua, where they were spellbound by the exuberant fiestas and religious holidays. He remembered, “The most deeply moving of all of these was El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the time when the gates of the underworld were thrown open and the spirits of the departed were loosed to walk again upon the earth.” This annual celebration takes place on November 1 and 2 in Mexican cities as a way to honor and celebrate the lives of passed family members and friends. “Our parents took us to the panteón (cemetery) to see families gathered around candlelit, marigoldstrewn gravesites, eating and drinking and telling stories about their loved ones. There was reverence, but also much laughter and a few tears if the wound was still fresh. When I began a love story set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, this most ancient and seminal celebration became its heart,” said Mason. Mason began to think of his story as an accompaniment for a symphony. Having learned about the Houston Symphony’s past innovative film projects like the HD Odyssey series, which used a visual medium to connect the audience to the music, Mason approached the organization with this idea of putting his story to film and commissioning a symphony to underscore it. Thus, the early idea of La Triste Historia was born. The Houston Symphony approached well-known and pre-emi20
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nent Mexican composer Juan Trigos to create this film score, the aesthetic which is self-described as Sacred Abstract Folklore. “I was very pleasantly surprised at the novelty of this concept. It was not about writing incidental music for a film, but to compose a symphony. The idea of making a movie with a visual script, taking music as the protagonist, is a very original twist in the history of cinema and indeed meant a big challenge for me,” said Trigos. The symphony is made up of four movements: “Costumbres y encuentro,” “Amor y danza de muertos,” “Revolución” and “Día de muertos (Pasacalle),” each one progressing the story through the unspoken emotions of the main characters and the turbulence of their world. Since this is a silent film with no dialogue, Trigos was sensitive to musically expressing the strong emotions that came through Mason’s story. He described the most prevalent throughout his score, “the sense of nostalgia and deep sadness of things that no longer exist, the blithe or mocking spirit (very Mexican) represented by the skulls and especially the mystical, related to the Day of the Dead.” For Executive Producer Duncan Copp, the film required a new approach than the ones he previously created for the Houston Symphony, “Early on it was clear we’d need a powerful device to visualize Ben’s colorful narrative.” Copp introduced British animation company ticktockrobot, led by creative director Simon Armstrong, to the project and La Triste Historia became an animated film. “Stylized animation gave us the freedom to immerse our characters in a world centered around the Mexican landscape and culture. Simon’s abstract backdrops created a wonderful pastoral on which La Triste Historia plays out.” Accompanied by specially shot material, as well as carefully sourced film archives from the Mexican Revolution, the production presents a stylized world, bringing to life the written narrative with Trigos’ evocative symphony. “Animation provided us with a powerful palette to illuminate, in an abstract form, the vibrant visual metaphors that abound in Mexican culture: the butterfly that signifies the souls of the departed, and the owl, a symbol of death and destruction. As a team, we had a lot of fun exploring how to subtly weave in these salient allegories.” Another subliminal example are the illuminating skulls and skeletons which flicker through the bodies of the protagonists at different moments in the film, cleverly foreshadowing death while also linking back to the iconography associated with Day of the Dead. Copp described La Triste Historia as “a journey within a journey,” a fitting description when thinking of the evolution of this project. Jesús and Magdalena’s tragic love story united an international team from Mexico, the U.S. and the UK.; it required a wonderful immersion into Mexican history and culture, specifically El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead); and it was the Houston Symphony’s first foray into producing an animated film. The Centennial Season has made the perfect backdrop for this uniquely innovative project, as the organization celebrates the completion of one journey and begins another.
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An HD Odyssey and Orbit—An HD Odyssey. His first commission in 2001, Rocket Men of Mission 105 (National Geographic), followed the training and flight of a space shuttle crew during its mission to the International Space Station. Other credits include Hunt for the Death Star, Magnetic Storm, Global Dimming and Hitler’s Sunken Secret, all award-winning. Copp conceived and produced the much acclaimed feature documentary In the Shadow of the Moon, the intimate story of the Apollo astronauts. It received more than 15 awards. Moon Machines, a six-part series for Discovery’s Science Channel, recounts the trials of the engineers who built the machines that took the Apollo astronauts to the moon. In 2009, he received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics distinguished public service medal for stimulating public interest in science and technology. continued on page 38
CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO, conductor One of the most dynamic young conductors today, Carlos Miguel Prieto is music director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony of Mexico, Symphony Orchestra of Mineria (Mexico) and the YOA Orchestra of the Americas. In addition to this engagement with the Houston Symphony, where he served as associate conductor (2003-2006), other season highlights include many re-engagements, as well as debuts with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and an appearance at the Mainly Mozart Festival in San Diego. He has appeared extensively throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Prieto is a champion of Latin American and Mexican music. His most recent recordings include Carlos Chávez’ Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (1940), featuring Mexican pianist Jorge Federico Osorio and the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico (Cedille Records). Others include works by Bruch, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, with violinist Philippe Quint and the Symphony Orchestra of Mineria (Avanticlassic), as well as Korngold’s Violin Concerto (Naxos), which received two Grammy® nominations. An accomplished violinist, Prieto has been a member of the Cuarteto Prieto, performing around the world. The Mexican government and the Embassy of Austria honored Prieto with the Mozart Medal. In 2002, the Mexican Union of Music and Theatre Critics recognized him as Conductor of the Year. Prieto is a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Universities.
DUNCAN COPP, executive producer Duncan Copp, PhD, an international film producer and director, has worked with the Houston Symphony creating The Planets— November 2013 21
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Anti-Defamation League presents
Houston In Concert Against Hate Robert Franz, conductor *Alfre Woodard, narrator | *Bun B, guest artist Lamar High School Choir Billy Craven, director Natalie Hale, assistant director
Thursday, November 14, 2013 8 pm
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HOUSTON IN CONCERT AGAINST HATE | NOVEMBER 14 The Anti-Defamation League is our country’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism and other types of prejudice. Since its founding 100 years ago in 1913, ADL has provided programs designed to prevent hatred, bias and bigotry and promote respect. In celebration and recognition of the centennials of ADL and the Houston Symphony, Houston in Concert Against Hate will honor everyday heroes and historical icons who have courageously stood up against hate, intolerance and extremism.
Performers Alfre Woodard Emmy Award-Winning Actress
Bun B. Rapper, Songwriter & Philanthropist
ADL Centennial Award
Marvin D. Nathan Houston Attorney Marvin D. Nathan is a civil rights champion who has dedicated his life to fighting anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination and fighting for religious freedom for all.
The ADL appreciates the generous support of its leading sponsors:
Honored for promoting civil rights for all
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston Rabbi Samuel E. Karff Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Israel Reverend William A. Lawson Pastor Emeritus of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Honored for Challenging Hate and Bigotry
Family of James Byrd Jr. Honorable Senator Rodney Ellis Honorable Representative Senfronia Thompson
Honored for Fighting Anti-Semitism
Celina Fein Holocaust Survivor
Bill Morgan Holocaust Survivor
Walter Kase Holocaust Survivor
Naomi Warren Holocaust Survivor
Honored for Encouraging Inclusive Education for All
Esther Campos Champion of Equality in Education
Dr. Thomas Freeman Legendary TSU Debate Professor
Michael Feinberg Co-Founder, KIPP Academy
Carol Shattuck President and CEO for Collaborative for Children
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Luck Be a Lady Steven Reineke, conductor *Megan Hilty, vocalist | *Aaron Lazar, vocalist Friday, November 15, 2013 8 pm Saturday, November 16, 2013 8 pm Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:30 pm
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Almost Like Being In Love/This Can’t Be Love What Kind of Fool Am I? from Stop the World—I Want To Get Off lyrics by Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley
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Tico-Tico no Fubá Night and Day from Gay Divorce lyrics by Cole Porter
Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s lyrics by Johnny Mercer lyrics by Scott Wittman
New York, New York Moonlight Becomes You lyrics by Johnny Burke lyrics by Ira Gershwin
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BIOGRAPHIES | LUCK BE A LADY | NOVEMBER 15-17
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POPS POPS
Cynthia Woods Mitchell at Jones Hall
POPS Presenting Sponsor
The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following supporters of this concert weekend: Sponsor Baker Botts L.L.P. Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Supporter Mr. Ralph Burch Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies Billy & Christie McCartney Star Furniture Benefactor Vicky & Michael Richker
Thank you to the following donors for their cumulative support of the Houston Symphony over the years. This weekend, the Houston Symphony is proud to honor: The Humphreys Foundation The Sapp Family Weatherford International Ltd.
STEVEN REINEKE, conductor Steven Reineke’s boundless enthusiasm and exceptional artistry have made him one of the nation’s most sought-after pops conductors, composers and arrangers. He is music director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and principal pops conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. His extensive North American conducting appearances include San Francisco, Seattle, Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Ottawa (National Arts Centre), Detroit, Milwaukee and Calgary. As the creator of more than 100 orchestral arrangements for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Reineke’s work has been performed worldwide and can be heard on numerous recordings (Telarc). His symphonic works Celebration Fanfare, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Casey at the Bat are heard frequently. His Sun Valley Festival Fanfare commemorated the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s Pavilion, and his Festival Te Deum and Swan’s Island Sojourn were debuted by the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops Orchestras. His numerous wind ensemble compositions are published by the C.L. Barnhouse Company and performed by concert bands around the world. A native of Ohio, Reineke is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio, where he earned bachelor of music degrees with honors in both trumpet performance and music composition. He currently lives in New York City with his partner, Eric Gabbard.
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES DECEMBER 2013
POPS
Very Merry Pops
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December 13, 14, 15, 2013 Michael Krajewski, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus POPS Presenting Sponsor Charles Hausmann, director A Houston Symphony tradition, Very Merry Pops returns this Centennial Season with all the holiday music you love. Plus, experience a special piece, Glad Tidings, featuring spiritual leaders from the Houston community as guest narrators. Commissioned by the Houston Symphony in 2003, this musical journey through the story of the first Christmas will warm your heart and help you remember the true meaning of Christmas. Get in the holiday spirit with favorites like “Joy to the World,” “Jingle Bells” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.”
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Saturday, December 14, 10 am & 11:30 am Robert Franz, conductor Music will tell the beloved Dr. Seuss tale of the grouchy creature with a heart “two sizes too small,” his loyal dog, Max, and their encounters with the merry and warm-hearted Whos. A guest vocalist from the Houston Grand Opera Studio will join a local high school chorus and the musicians of the Houston Symphony to take you into the world of Whoville.
Handel’s Messiah December 19, 2013 – Sugar Land Baptist Church December 20, 21, 22, 2013 Nicholas McGegan, conductor Dominique Labelle, soprano Christopher Ainslie, countertenor Thomas Cooley, tenor Douglas Williams, baritone Houston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, director Handel: Messiah Delight in Houston’s premier performance of Handel’s transcendent and revered masterpiece—Messiah—performed by the Houston Symphony, Chorus and star soloists led by Nicholas McGegan. Experience the powerful words and music of beloved choruses and arias like “Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted,” “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion,” “Rejoice Greatly” and the timeless “Hallelujah” chorus.
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debut as Glinda in Wicked. After receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway’s 9 to 5: The Musical, Hilty was nominated for lead actress in a musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Drama League Awards and L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Television credits include guestcontinued on page 38
now stars in NBC’s comedy, Sean Saves the World. She recently released her album, It Happens All The Time. Hilty participated in a reading of a new Broadway-bound production of Cole Porter’s Can-Can. She previously starred as Lorelei Lee, in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Her voice has been featured in Disney’s Secret of the Wings; The Secret Life of Magic Gourd; Phineas & Ferb; Glenn Martin, DDS; American Dad; Pixie Hollow Game; Robot and Monster. She is Snow White in Shrek the Third. Hilty recently wrapped production on Summertime Entertainment’s animated film Dorothy of Oz. She can be heard alongside Placido Domingo on the opera star’s duet album. A native of Seattle, Hilty moved to New York after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and quickly made her Broadway November 2013 27
NOVEMBER 21, 23-24, 2013
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 Andrey Boreyko, conductor | Colin Currie, percussion
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The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following supporters of this concert weekend: Sponsor The Joan and Marvin Kaplan Foundation
Thank you to the following donors for their cumulative support of the Houston Symphony over the years. This weekend, we are proud to honor: Houston Endowment Hewlett Packard Company Star Furniture The Classical Season is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham. The SoundPlusVision series is sponsored by Margaret Alkek Williams and supported in part by The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Endowed Fund for Creative Initiatives. To enjoy this concert again, tune into Houston Public Media’s broadcast series on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Classical 91.7. November 2013 29
NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | NOVEMBER 21, 23-24 OVERTURE TO DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER (THE FLYING DUTCHMAN) Richard Wagner (1813-1883) Recording Sir Georg Solti conducting the Vienna Philharmonic (Decca) Instrumentation piccolo, two flutes, two oboes (one doubling English horn), two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, harp and strings
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he stirring overture to Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer (1840-41) stems largely from the melodious tradition of earlier German Romantic opera, notably the works of Carl Maria von Weber. Nine or 10 themes from the opera pass by in Wagner’s effort to encapsulate the legend of a ghostly ship destined to sail the seven seas unceasingly unless the Dutchman, its accursed captain, can find redemption in the unwavering love of a faithful woman. The overture begins with horn fanfares, followed by the stormtossed music of the ship seeking safe harbor, troubled motives associated with the Dutchman, the peaceful theme of his final redemption, the Norwegian sailors’ chorus and, most important, themes expressing the true love of Senta, whose famed second-act ballad tells of her fascination with him. Wagner biographers attribute the overture’s vivid orchestral depiction of the storm-tossed ship to a real-life experience Wagner himself endured during a voyage to England shortly before composing the opera. According to Wagner’s written account, his sea legs were considerably less hardy than the sailors who sing the lusty male chorus immediately following the overture. The printed music for Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman was donated by Russell Egan in honor of his children and grandchildren.
DER GERETTETE ALBERICH (ALBERICH SAVED): FANTASY FOR PERCUSSION AND ORCHESTRA Christopher Rouse (1949- ) Recording Evelyn Glennie, percussion; Leif Segerstam conducting the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Ondine, MP3)
Instrumentation piccolo, two flutes, three oboes, three clarinets, three bassoons, six horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings When Valhalla, that airy summer vacation home of the Norse gods, crashed and burned, making a steamy mess in the Rhine River at the end of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, the greedy, villainous dwarf, Alberich, was the only character in the mythic tetralogy whose death was not certified. Instead, he survived and has returned to haunt 21st-century audiences as the protagonist in Christopher Rouse’s fantasy for solo percussionist and orchestra, Der gerettete Alberich. While Rouse acknowledges Alberich’s evil deeds, he grants the dwarf some measure of sympathy, since they were acts of revenge brought about by the mockery of the Rhine maidens and the treachery of Wotan. Although Alberich is symbolically placed in the solo spotlight during Rouse’s revisionist musical essay on Wagnerian lore, the composer stresses the fact that Der gerettete Alberich is not a piece of narrative program music, after the manner of Richard Strauss’ descriptive orchestral variations, Don Quixote. Its large design loosely suggests a three-movement percussion concerto based upon themes associated with Alberich in Wagner’s famed set of music dramas. These include the musical motives associated with Alberich’s curse, the power of gold, the renunciation of love, annihilation, the Nibelung slaves and the Ring that is central to Wagner’s tetralogy. The soloist performs at three separate locations—basically, one for each movement—and each location has a different set of percussion instruments that produce sounds that have either a definite or an indefinite musical pitch. They include a dozen kinds of instruments made of vibrating wood, metal or a membrane made of skin or plastic. In addition, there are 11 other kinds of percussion instruments played by three different percussionists in the orchestra. And Rouse calls for 17 different kinds of drumsticks, beaters, mallets (many cushioned with felt, yarn, leather or rubber), metal or brass hammers or mallets and scrapers to produce a vast array of percussion sounds and tone colors. Der gerettete Alberich begins with a quotation from the final measures of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, and then proceeds to suggest a portrait of Alberich picking his way out of the cataclysm and proceeding to carry out his various mischief-making devices.
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NOTES | TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 4 | NOVEMBER 21, 23-24 The work was completed in 1997 and dedicated to percussionist Evelyn Glennie on a joint commission from the London Symphony Orchestra and the major American symphony orchestras of Baltimore, Boston and Cleveland.
SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN F MINOR, OPUS 36 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Recording Dmitri Pletnev conducting the Russian National Orchestra (Pentatone) Instrumentation piccolo, pairs of flutes, 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, as well as the work in which he established his maturity in dealing with that medium. Its salient characteristics are a superheated emotional character and a lean, intense orchestral texture. Together, these traits remind the listener of the basic sound of several other masterworks in which Tchaikovsky set an indelible seal upon a particular musical form during the mid-1870s: the B-flat minor Piano Concerto (1874-75), the ballet Swan Lake (1875-76) and the opera Eugene Onegin (1877-78), which was composed during the same time period as the Fourth Symphony. Placed in the context of these other works, 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 so-called “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. Startling statements of the motive separate the exposition setting forth its themes, the development section in which they are fragmented, the restatement of the themes in the recapitulation and the coda at the end of the 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 measured tread of this music harks back to the slow movement of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, whose clear formal design and crystalline orchestral colors served as a model for the young Tchaikovsky when he began his struggle to master symphonic form. The brilliant set of marches that make up the third-movement
Scherzo stands 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. Finally, Tchaikovsky combines the march tunes and the separate colors in an exhilarating coda. The fourth movement is no less exhilarating, consisting of a thrilling set of Russian dances that alternate with each other throughout the movement. The printed music for Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 was donated by Dr. & Mrs. Jack Gill and Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde. ©2013, Carl R. Cunningham
Biographies ANDREY BOREYKO, conductor Andrey Boreyko holds the position of music director of the National Orchestra of Belgium and the Düsseldorf Symphony. He is music director designate of the Naples Philharmonic and principal guest conductor of the Basque National Orchestra. Highlights of the 2013-14 season include this performance with the Houston Symphony, and others with the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Toronto, St. Louis and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Last season, he debuted with the Paris Orchestra and returned to conduct the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, RAI National Symphony Orchestra and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. As a guest conductor, Boreyko has worked with major orchestras around the world. His discography demonstrates his artistic versatility. As principal guest conductor of the SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, he recorded Arvo Pärt’s Lamentate, Valentin Silvestrov’s Symphony No. 6 (ECM) and the world premiere of his original version of the Suite Opus 29 from the opera Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (Hänssler Classics). He recorded Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony with the Düsseldorf Symphony and Chain 2 by Witold Lutosławski with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Martin Chalifour (Yarling Records). With the National Orchestra of Belgium, Boreyko continues an extensive recording project of all Shostakovich symphonies. He has served as chief conductor of the Jena Philharmonic (now honorary conductor), Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Bern Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra. He was principal guest conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and music director of the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra. Boreyko was born in St. Petersburg where he studied conducting and composition at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, continued on page 37
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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony Hans Graf, conductor | Ingrid Fliter, piano Friday, November 29, 2013 8 pm Saturday, November 30, 2013 8 pm Sunday, December 1, 2013 2:30 pm
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NOTES BY CARL R. CUNNINGHAM | NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1 IN AUTUMN: OVERTURE, OPUS 11 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Recording Neeme Järvi conducting the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (Philips) Instrumentation piccolo, pairs of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings
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The Houston Symphony thanks the generous supporters of Conductor Laureate Hans Graf’s Centennial Season performances: Underwriter The Brown Foundation, Inc. Laura & Michael Shannon Partner Mr & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following supporters of this concert weekend: Partner Mr. & Mrs. J. Hugh Roff Supporter Steven & Nancy Williams
Thank you to the following donors for their cumulative support of the Houston Symphony over the years. This weekend, we are proud to honor: The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Norton Rose Fulbright The Classical Season is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham. To enjoy this concert again, tune into Houston Public Media’s broadcast series on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on Classical 91.7 FM.
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NOTES | BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL SYMPHONY | NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1 Recording John O’Conor, pianist; with Charles Mackerras conducting the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (Telarc)
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Heiligenstadt was not only the place where the 32-year-old Beethoven penned a despairing testament as he faced encroaching deafness. Many years later, Beethoven revisited this village in the Viennese suburbs with his friend and biographer, Anton Schindler, and pointed out the spot where he had sketched out the “Scene at the Brook” from his famed Pastoral Symphony. Sketches for this gentle bucolic symphony are found as early as 1803, in the same Beethoven sketchbook as those containing ideas for the Eroica Symphony. But the bulk of the symphony was composed during the year 1808. Set between the highly energized music of Beethoven’s Fifth and Seventh symphonies, the Pastoral Symphony is as uncommon for its relaxed mood as for its foray into the field of descriptive “program” music. With subtitles attached to each movement reflecting the pleasures and terrors of nature and the simple joys of rural life, it was Beethoven’s most overt piece of program music until he composed the ill-reputed Wellington’s Victory four years later. There is a curious precedent for Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony in a late 18th-century symphony, A Musical Portrait of Nature, composed around 1784 by the minor German composer, Justin Heinrich Knecht. It, too, contains subtitles preceding each movement and scholars speculate whether Beethoven may have known Knecht’s work and adapted his ideas. Another “nature piece” scholars suspect Beethoven may have known is the piano fantasia, Morning, Midday and Evening, composed by Mozart’s friend and pupil, Franz Jacob Freistädler, in 1791. This piece contains a shepherd’s yodeling song that may be the source of the cattle call Beethoven inserted into the finale of the Pastoral Symphony. The truly innovative aspects of the Pastoral Symphony lie in its architecture. Its five-movement structure marks a significant break with the standard four-movement symphonic plan. Following his highly successful experiment in connecting the scherzo and finale of his Fifth Symphony, Beethoven connects the final three movements of this symphony into a continuous stream of music, abruptly interrupting the reprise of the Scherzo to drench his listeners in an orchestral gully-washer during the fourth-movement storm scene. The symphony opens with a leisurely sonata movement, subtitled “Cheerful impressions upon arriving in the country.” The second movement, “Scene at the Brook,” finds the composer drinking in the sights and sounds of nature, to the point of imitating bird calls in music. The Scherzo and Trio of the third movement (subtitled “Joyous Gathering of Country Folk,”) represents the peasants dancing to some quite rustic tunes. The fourth-movement “Storm Scene” is a worthy successor to the colorful storm music in the “Summer” section of Haydn’s oratorio, The Seasons, and is a more powerful depiction of nature’s fury than the storm music Rossini wrote for The Barber of Seville a decade later. A sense of contentment returns in the gentle closing movement, “Shepherd’s Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings after the Storm.”
Of Mozart’s 23 piano concertos, 17 were composed in Vienna during the last decade of his life and 16 of those were completed within an amazingly short span of six years. The A major Concerto, K.488, was the last of three concertos Mozart completed between December 1785 and March 1786. It was apparently performed a few days later to a disappointingly small audience of 120 subscribers. That August, however, Mozart succeeded in selling the manuscript, along with five other mature concertos and symphonies, to the Prince von Fürstenburg in Donaueschingen, through the good offices of his childhood friend and valet, Sebastian Winter. Composed in the same key and spirit as the Clarinet Concerto and Clarinet Quintet, the A major Concerto is noted for its elegance and lyricism. Significantly, Mozart preferred the sound of clarinets rather than oboes as the dominant tone color in the woodwind choir of this concerto. In sending the score and parts to the Fürstenburg prince, he even issued an instruction that, in the event clarinetists were not available in the Donaueschingen orchestra, their parts should be transferred to a violin and viola rather than oboes. Formally, the concerto is a marvelous fusion of the seamless organic growth inherent in the classical symphonic tradition and the alternation between solo and ensemble playing inherited from the baroque concerto. In the first movement, all the themes announced by the orchestra are restated by the soloist in the second exposition, which then flows effortlessly into a gentle, decorative development of some of the movement’s secondary themes. Once again, the various tonal adjustments and solo/orchestral priorities fit hand-to-glove in the recapitulation, which is capped by an unusual written-out cadenza Mozart left in the autograph manuscript to this concerto. The plaintive F-sharp minor slow movement has aroused some commentary, coming in the midst of several minor-mode serenades, sonatas, concertos, symphonies, operatic and choral works over the last decade of Mozart’s life. One physician has even theorized that these minor-mode works suggest manic-depressive tendencies in Mozart’s personality. Whatever the implications, the sad mood of this large, three-part slow movement is quickly tossed out in the joyous finale, which blends the principles of rondo and sonata form in a profusion of sparkling themes. Among other things, this long movement provides the soloist with an almost unbroken session of brilliant, sportive playing. The printed music for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 was donated by Alexander K. McLanahan in honor of Muffy McLanahan’s 75th birthday.
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HANS GRAF, conductor Distinguished Austrian conductor Hans Graf is one of today’s most highly respected musicians. Graf concluded his 12-year tenure as Music Director of the Houston Symphony in May 2013, and he currently holds the title of Conductor Laureate. In addition to this weekend’s performances, he will return in April 2014 to conduct the orchestra again during its momentous Centennial Season. Prior to his appointment in Houston, he was music director of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for eight seasons and held the same post with the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine for six years. He also led the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg (1984-1994). Graf’s recent and upcoming guest engagements include appearances with leading orchestras in Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Dallas, Baltimore, Vancouver, Milwaukee and Washington, D.C., as well as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, among others. Graf made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Houston Symphony in January 2006 and they were invited to return twice: in January 2010, for the New York premiere of The Planets—An HD Odyssey and in May 2012 to participate in Carnegie’s Spring for Music Festival. In October 2010, Graf led the Houston Symphony on a tour of the UK, and in June 2012, Graf and the Houston Symphony, became the first major American orchestra to appear at the Festival of World Symphony Orchestras in Moscow. Born near Linz, Hans Graf first studied violin and piano. After receiving diplomas in piano and conducting from the Musikhochschule in Graz, he continued his studies in Italy with Franco Ferrara and Sergui Celibadache and in Russia with Arvid Jansons. Graf has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Legion d’Honneur by the French government for championing French music around the world as well as the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. He is a professor of orchestral conducting at the University Mozarteum of Salzburg.
Houston Symphony, as well as orchestras in Milwaukee, Birmingham and Indianapolis, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She debuts with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Flanders and Brussels Philharmonic Orchestras. She presents her fourth recital at London’s Wigmore Hall and performs all five Beethoven concertos with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra in San Juan. Born in Buenos Aires in 1973, Ingrid Fliter began her piano studies in Argentina. In 1992, she continued her studies in Europe. She began playing public recitals at age 11 and made her professional orchestra debut at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires at 16. Already the winner of several Argentine competitions, she won prizes at the Cantu International Competition and the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition in Italy; in 2000, she was awarded the silver medal at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Earlier this year, Fliter recorded both Chopin concertos with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for Linn Records. In January 2014, she will record the complete Chopin Preludes for the same label. Projects for EMI include an all-Chopin recording and an allBeethoven CD featuring the Pathetique and Appassionata sonatas. Live recordings of works by Beethoven and Chopin at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, as well as a DVD of a recital at the Miami International Piano Festival, are available on the VAI Audio label.
INGRID FLITER, piano Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter has won admiration for her passionate and sensitive music making. Winner of the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award, she is one of a few pianists and the only woman to have received this honor. Fliter made her American orchestral debut with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, just days after the announcement of her Gilmore award. Since then she has performed in the world’s most important venues. Highlights of this season include this re-engagement with the November 2013 35
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“That this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the Earth.” These were the powerful words spoken by Abraham Lincoln in his renowned 1868 Gettysburg Address, and they are the final words in Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, a musical landmark performed at the Cameron Symphony Explorers Concerts this year. Last month, Jones Hall was filled to the brim with 2,750 fourth through eighth grade students leaning forward in their chair, eyes locked on the stage, soaking in each word from Narrator Mirron Willis. As his booming voice stated these final words of Lincoln’s speech, it was clear that the students understood its message. They understood freedom. They understood what being American truly means. Copland’s touching music and skillful way of incorporating these historic words created an impactful moment for these students that will last forever. Cameron Symphony Explorers Concerts are a series of eight concerts taking place throughout October and November for more
than 21,500 students. This year’s concerts explore music inspired by different forms of literature. Students experience another dimension to works of fiction, historical fiction, poetry, folktales, speeches and plays. At the concert, Associate Conductor Robert Franz explains why authors write in different styles and how composers have written music to highlight the unique qualities of those writing styles. The stories are enhanced for the students through the various colors and dynamics of the musicians’ instruments, which can audibly portray emotions, character conflicts and personalities. To prepare the students for the concerts, teachers review stories such as The Kalevala, the Finnish epic poem that inspired Sibelius’s Lemminkainen’s Return; Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet; the Russian folktale Baba Yaga; a historical fiction story about King Egmont; and several of Abraham Lincoln’s infamous speeches. This practical study of literature coupled with a live concert on the same material allows students to develop a deeper understanding of these stories and music, and these young minds have been inspired with creativity and imagination in a way that likely surpasses what the authors originally intended. photo by Daniel Ortiz
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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+ M.D. Anderson Foundation 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 Symphony Endowment John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods UNDERWRITER - $50,000+ Cameron International Corporation ExxonMobil Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. GDF SUEZ Energy North America Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund JPMorgan Chase Marathon Oil Corporation John P. McGovern Foundation Shell Oil Company SPONSOR - $25,000+ The Boeing Company Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Sterling-Turner Foundation
PARTNER - $15,000+ Bank of America Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation CenterPoint Energy The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Macy’s Foundation Wells Fargo PATRON - $10,000+ Enbridge Energy Company George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation The Powell Foundation The Schissler Foundation Schlumberger, Ltd. Vivian L. Smith Foundation Vaughn Foundation BENEFACTOR - $5,000+ Devon Energy Corporation Lynne Murray, Sr. Educational Foundation Randalls Food Markets, Inc. Strake Foundation Swift Energy Company DONOR - $1,000+ Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation
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BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 | NOVEMBER 21, 23-24 graduating summa cum laude. At the Jena Philharmonic, he received awards for innovative concert programming in three consecutive seasons from the German Music Critics Association—the first in the history of the prize.
by Wigmore Hall, Bergen Festival and Sound Festival Aberdeen. His percussion ensemble, The Colin Currie Group, receives critical acclaim for its performances of Steve Reich’s Drumming. This season, the group performs Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians at the Royal Festival Hall. Currie’s recordings include Alexander Goehr’s Since Brass, nor Stone (NMC). His recording of Rautavaara’s Incantations with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Ondine) won a 2012 Gramophone® Award. Previous releases include MacMillan’s Veni, Veni, Emmanuel with the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic (Challenge Classics), Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which won a 2010 Grammy Award, and a recital disc Borrowed Time featuring music by Dave Maric (Onyx). Visit www.colincurrie.com.
COLIN CURRIE, percussion Colin Currie is a solo and chamber artist at the peak of his powers. A champion of new music, he is the soloist of choice for many of today’s foremost composers, orchestras and conductors. Currie has forged a pioneering path in creating new music for percussion. He was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award in 2000 for his inspirational role in contemporary music-making and received a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award in 2005. He has premiered works by leading composers, including a work from Elliott Carter: a double concerto performed with Pierre-Laurent Aimard and commissioned by the New York Philharmonic, Aldeburgh Festival and the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra. Upcoming commissions include works by Steve Reich, James MacMillan, Louis Andriessen, Andrew Norman and Anna Clyne. As artist-in-residence at London’s Southbank Centre, this year he performs seminal works by Stockhausen and Steve Reich at its The Rest is Noise festival. Other season highlights include two world premieres: Tapdance by Louis Andriessen with Asko Schoenberg and a Percussion Concerto by Andrew Norman with the Utah Symphony. He debuts with the Cleveland Orchestra, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra and Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra. In April 2014, he launches an adventurous solo recital program at the Wigmore Hall, which includes a new work for solo marimba by Rolf Wallin, co-commissioned November 2013 37
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Copp currently sits on the Board of Advisors for The Golden Spike Company, a consortium of scientists, astronauts, engineers and politicians who share a common vision for future lunar exploration. He holds a master’s degree in satellite remote sensing and a doctorate in astronomy, both from the University of London. He lives in Blackheath, London.
BEN YOUNG MASON, producer For more than three decades, Ben Young Mason has been involved in film and television as a producer, screenwriter and production studio owner. He shepherded numerous music specials for artists ranging from Carole King and Willie Nelson, to Benjamin Britten’s Curlew River. His work as a writer has often featured subjects drawn from archetypal and mythological characters embedded in generations of indigenous peoples’ storytelling. His long association with NASA informed both his role as executive producer of the Academy Award-nominated documentary, For All Mankind, as well as his first screen38
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play Ocean of Storms. He has written with Tony Bill and Tony Huston on behalf of HBO Pictures, Mulholland Productions, PBS and Tarmac Pictures.
BIOGRAPHIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 | NOVEMBER 15-17 starring roles in Bones, The Closer, Desperate Housewives, CSI, Shark, Ugly Betty and Eli Stone, among others. Film credits include The Bitter Feast and the short film The Happiest Man Alive, opposite Justin Chambers.
JUAN TRIGOS, composer Born in Mexico City in 1965, Juan Trigos is an active composer and creator of the concept Abstract Folklore. He is a member of Mexico’s National System of Art Creators, associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. His music focuses on vocal (opera and sacred music) and instrumental music with a notable predilection for the concertante forms. In addition to the world premiere heard on tonight’s program, other recent commissions include the Concerto for Four Guitars, the Cantata Concertante No. 3 Phos Hilaron, Liturgy of Reggio Emilia and the Clarinet Concertino. His operas include De Cachetito Raspado (Cheek To Stubbled Cheek) and the trilogy Mis Dos Cabezas Piensan Peor Que Una (My Two Heads Think Worse Than One). Trigos is music director and principal conductor of the University of Guanajuato Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman BroadBand Ensemble. He is founder, artistic director and conductor of the Sinfonietta of the Americas and principal guest conductor of the ensemble La Camerata of the Americas. Trigos organized and produced the International Festival of Contemporary Music for four consecutive years in Mexico City. He has taught composition at the Cardinal Miranda Institute and the University of Guanajuato.
AARON LAZAR, vocalist Aaron Lazar currently stars on Broadway as Sam Carmichael in the global musical phenomenon Mamma Mia! Recently, he played opposite Megan Hilty in a New York City Center Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Other Broadway credits include: Count Carl Magnus in the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury; the revival of Les Misérables (Drama Desk Award nomination); the world premiere of Impressionism, opposite Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen; the world premiere of A Tale of Two Cities; and as Fabrizio Naccarelli in the Tony Awardwinning production of the The Light in the Piazza at Lincoln Center. He was seen on PBS’ Live from Lincoln Center. Other highlights include: Paul in Company with Neil Patrick Harris and The New York Philharmonic (CineCast/DVD) and numerous appearances with the New York Pops and the National Symphony Orchestra under Steven Reineke and the late Marvin Hamlisch. Lazar’s film and television credits include: Martin Scorcese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar, The Notorious Bettie Page, White Collar, Person of Interest, A Gifted Man, Ugly Betty, New Amsterdam and All My Children. He will appear in Shawn Levy’s film This Is Where I Leave You, opposite Tina Fey and Jason Bateman.
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Oboist and solo English hornist Adam Dinitz, who joined the Houston Symphony in September 2007, found with his musician sponsors, Barbara and Pat McCelvey, through a Symphony staff member who knew she had found “the perfect match.” “After I met Barbara and Pat, I knew she was right on!” said Adam, and the McCelveys couldn’t have agreed more. Having raised two boys, they were excited to take Adam under their wing. Barbara and Pat McCelvey are longtime Houston Symphony supporters. Barbara grew up attending concerts with her mother, Jan Barrow, a past president of the Houston Symphony Society. Barbara has served as President of the Central League and is currently a Governing Director on the Houston Symphony’s Board of Trustees. Together, Barbara and Pat also serve as Centennial Season Co-Chairs. For the McCelveys, being involved with the Houston Symphony for nearly 20 years has been an extremely rewarding experience and
being musician sponsors has made it even more so. They have learned so much from Adam – about music, wind instruments, what it means to be a professional musician – which has deepened their appreciation of music and made Houston Symphony performances. For Adam, “knowing Barbara and Pat are in the hall is a huge inspiration. I strive during our performances to make them proud to say, “that’s our musician!” And that is exactly how they feel. For the McCelveys, a special memory was when they traveled to Carnegie Hall with the orchestra and Adam had a solo. “It felt as if it were our kid up there. It was such a thrill. We were so proud,” said Barbara. Adam is deeply appreciative of the close relationship he has with his sponsors. “The support of the McCelveys throughout my time with the Houston Symphony has been immensely important to me and has helped to display the true warmth of the community,” said Adam. The McCelveys are equally appreciative. “We’ve enjoyed and will continue to enjoy our sponsorship for many more years to come!” Photo by is Jenny Antill
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Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Brian Del Signore, Percussion, Principal
Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Paula Page, Harp, Principal
Justice Brett & Erin Busby Assia Dulgerska, First Violin, Assistant Concertmaster
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan William K. VerMeulen, Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde French Horn, Principal Robert Walp, Trumpet, Catherine Jane Merchant Assistant Principal Jeff Robinson, Contrabassoon
John & Lindy Rydman/ Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Anthony Kitai, Cello
Dede & Connie Weil Amy E. Teare, Second Violin
Jane & Robert Cizik Qi Ming, First Violin, Assistant Concertmaster
Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Eric Halen, First Violin, Associate Concertmaster
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Brian E. Thomas, French Horn
Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr Phyllis Herdliska, Viola
Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian George Pascal, Viola, Assistant Principal
Janice & Allan King Kiju John, Second Violin
Cameron Mitchell Christine Pastorek, Second Violin
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Eric Halen, First Violin, Associate Concertmaster
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
Janet F. Clark Kevin F. Dvorak, Cello Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Judy Dines, Flute, Acting Associate Principal Dr. Scott Cutler Scott Holshouser, Keyboard, Principal Mr. Richard Danforth Jeffrey Butler, Cello Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice Colin Gatwood, Oboe Alexander & Lorraine Dell Paula Page, Harp, Principal Gene & Linda Dewhurst Phillip Freeman, Trombone
Allen & Almira Gelwick, Lockton Companies Jeff Robinson, Contrabassoon Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Christian Schubert, Clarinet, Acting Associate Principal Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Christopher French, Cello, Associate Principal
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
Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Brian Del Signore, Percussion, Principal
Dave & Alie Pruner Matthew Strauss, Percussion
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
Paul & Rita Morico Elise Wagner, Bassoon
Vicki West Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Dr. Jim T. Willerson Anne Leek, Oboe, Associate Principal Margaret Alkek Williams Frank Huang, First Violin, Concertmaster
Laura & Michael Shannon Rian Craypo, Bassoon, Principal
Steven & Nancy Williams Mi-Hee Chung, First Violin
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mihaela O. Frusina, Second Violin
Donna & Tim Shen Tina Zhang, Associate Principal Second Violin
Wallace S. Wilson Xiao Wong, Cello
Arthur & Bobbie Newman Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin
Mr. & Mrs. Tad Smith Marina Brubaker, First Violin
Mr. & Mrs. Lucian L. Morrison Jr. Wayne Brooks, Viola, Principal
Susan & Edward Osterberg Alexandra Adkins, First Violin Peggy Overly & John Barlow Alexandra Adkins, First Violin Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Nancy Goodearl, French Horn Nancy & Robert Peiser Jonathan Fischer, Principal Oboe
Lorraine & Ed Wulfe David Kirk, Tuba, Principal
Nina & Michael Zilkha Kurt Johnson, First Violin The Julia & Albert Smith Foundation Eric Arbiter, Bassoon, Associate Principal Anonymous Sheldon Person, Viola 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
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Houston Symphony Endowment The Houston Symphony Endowment is a separate nonprofit organization that invests contributions to earn income for the benefit of the Houston Symphony Society.
Trustees Alexandra Pruner Michael Mithoff
Steven P. Mach, President Prentiss Burt
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, Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, 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 Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Fund Dede & Connie Weil Fund The Wortham Foundation Fund Anonymous (5)
Designated funds to support annual performance activity: The Brown Foundation Guest Pianist Fund The Cullen Foundation Maestro’s Fund General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Memorial Concert Fund in memory of Theresa Meyer and Jules Hirsch, beloved parents of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil and Josie Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch The Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Fund Fayez Sarofim Guest Violinist Fund through The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund endowed in memory of Gus S. & Lyndall F. Wortham
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Houston Symphony Endowment Endowed Chairs to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists: Janice & Thomas Barrow Chair: Brinton Averil Smith, principal cello Roy & Lillie Cullen Chair: Andrés Orozco-Estrada, music director designate Fondren Foundation Chair: Qi Ming, assistant concertmaster General Maurice Hirsch Chair: Aralee Dorough, principal flute Ellen E. Kelley Chair: Eric Halen, associate concertmaster Max Levine Chair: Frank Huang, concertmaster Cornelia & Meredith Long Chair: Assia Dulgerska, assistant concertmaster George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair: Mark Hughes, principal trumpet Tassie & Constantine S. Nicandros Chair: Alexander Potiomkin, bass clarinet Lucy Binyon Stude Chair: Jonathan Fischer, principal oboe Winnie Safford Wallace Chair Endowed funds to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists: American General Fund Speros P. Martel Fund Stewart Orton Fund Dan Feigal Prosser Fund 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 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 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)
CHORUS ENDOWMENT DONORS $500 or more As of October 1, 2013
Mr. Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network, Inc. Ms. Linda P. David
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis Steve Dukes Robert Lee Gomez Christina & Mark Hanson
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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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
Vice President, Board Governance and Secretary Steven P. Mach
Vice President, Volunteers David Wuthrich
Vice President, Community Partnerships Donna Shen
Vice President, Finance Anthony Bohnert
Vice President, Education Billy McCartney
Vice President, Development Jerome Simon
Vice President, Popular Programming Allen Gelwick
General Counsel Paul R. Morico
Vice President, Marketing and Communication Gloria G. Pryzant
At-Large Members Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Gene Dewhurst Helen Shaffer Jim R. Smith
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Adam Dinitz, Orchestra Representative Kelli Cohen Fein, President, Houston Symphony League Mark Hughes, Orchestra Representative Rodney Margolis Brinton Averil Smith, Orchestra Representative Stacey Spears, Assistant Secretary Ed Wulfe, Immediate Past Chair
President, Endowment Steven P. Mach
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 Ryan Colburn Scott Cutler Lorraine Dell Viviana Denechaud Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty Susanna Dokupil
Trustees
Samuel Abraham Joe Amador Philip Bahr Devinder Bhatia Meherwan Boyce Walter Bratic Prentiss Burt Cheryl Byington John Caley Dougal Cameron Lynn Caruso * John T. Cater Audrey Cochran Mark Day Cindy Deere Louis DeLone Tom Fitzpatrick Craig A. Fox 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.
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John Esquivel Kelli Cohen Fein Julia Frankel David Frankfort 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 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 Margaret Waisman Fredric A. Weber Mrs. S. Conrad Weil Vicki West * Margaret Alkek Williams * Ed Wulfe David Wuthrich Robert A. Yekovich
Mary Fusillo Stanley Haas Eric Haufrect Kathleen Hayes Catherine Kaldis Marianne Ivany I. Ray Kirk Roslyn Larkey Carolyn Mann Michael Mann Paul M. Mann Judy Margolis Brian McCabe * Gene McDavid Gary Mercer Marilyn Miles Michael Mithoff Dave Mueller
Tassie Nicandros Scott Nyquist Dana Ondrias John Onstott Edward Osterberg Jr. Chester M. Pitts II Greg Powers Roman F. Reed Richard Robbins * J. Hugh Roff Jr. * Michael E. Shannon Robert Sloan Jule Smith David Stanard David Tai Michael Tenzer L. Proctor (Terry) Thomas Stephen G. Tipps
Art Vivar Robert Weiner David Ashley White James T. Willerson Steven J. Williams Scott Wulfe Ex-Officio Adam Dinitz Mark C. Hanson Mark Hughes Patience Myers Brinton Averil Smith Stacey Spears
J. Hugh Roff Jr. Robert M. Hermance Gene McDavid Janice H. Barrow Barry C. Burkholder Rodney H. Margolis Jeffrey B. Early Michael E. Shannon Ed Wulfe Jesse B. Tutor Robert B. Tudor III Past Presidents of the Houston Symphony League Miss Ima Hogg Mrs. John F. Grant Mrs. J. R. Parten Mrs. Andrew E. Rutter
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Mrs. Aubrey Leon Carter Mrs. Stuart Sherar Mrs. Julian Burrows Ms. Hazel Ledbetter Mrs. Albert P. Jones Mrs. Ben A. Calhoun Mrs. James Griffith Lawhon Mrs. Olaf La Cour Olsen Mrs. Ralph Ellis Gunn Mrs. Leon Jaworski Mrs. Garrett R. Tucker Jr. Mrs. M. T. Launius Jr. Mrs. Thompson McCleary Mrs. Theodore W. Cooper Mrs. Allen H. Carruth Mrs. David Hannah Jr. Mary Louis Kister
* Life Trustee
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
Houston Symphony Donors The Sustainability Fund
The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to those who support our Sustainability Fund. Their extraordinary leadership investment has made it possible for the Symphony to provide the deep level of cultural service so richly deserved by the communities of Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast region. For further information about The Sustainability Fund, please contact Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, at (713) 238-1411.
Houston Endowment The Estate of Jean R. Sides Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr.
Mrs. Kitty King Powell Janice H. Barrow The Cullen Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Brown Foundation, Inc.
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.
Leadership Circle 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 Mrs. Sybil F. Roos John & Lindy Rydman, Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams
Centennial Society $100,000 - $149,000 Barbara & Pat McCelvey Janice & Robert McNair Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor
Founder’s Society $75,000 - $99,999 Darlene & Cappy Bisso November 2013 43
Houston Symphony Donors Maestro’s Society $50,000 - $74,999 Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Mr. Monzer Hourani Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Rochelle & Max Levit Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Michael Shannon
Concertmaster’s Society $25,000 - $49,999 Robin Angly & Miles Smith Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Janet F. Clark Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III Gene & Linda Dewhurst Allen & Almira Gelwick, Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. Melbern G. Glasscock Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Mr. & Mrs. Meredith J. Long Beth Madison Dr. & Mrs. Michael Mann Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Billy & Christie McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan John B. Onstott, Geo H. Lewis & Sons Mr. Brian Teichman & Mr. Andrew Cordes Alice & Terry Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Steven & Nancy Williams Anonymous (2)
Conductor’s Circle, Platinum Baton $15,000-$24,999 Mr. Gary V. Beauchamp & Ms. Marian Wilfert Beauchamp Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Justice Brett & Erin Busby Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Albert & Anne Chao, Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation Donna Josey Chapman Mr. Richard Danforth Alexander & Lorraine Dell Mrs. William Estrada
Martin J. & Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein Angel & Craig Fox Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Susan & Dick Hansen Ms. Nancey Lobb Mr. Keith McFarland Stephen & Marilyn Miles, Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross Miles Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III Ms. Peggy Overly & Mr. John Barlow Elizabeth & Gary Petersen
Conductor’s Circle, Gold Baton $10,000-$14,999 Rolaine & Morrie Abramson Eric S. Anderson & R. Dennis Anderson Lindley & Jason Arnoldy Graham & Janet Baker Mr. & Mrs. Joshua L. Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Nancy & Walt Bratic Ms. Terry A. Brown Mr. Ralph Burch Cheryl & Sam Byington Mr. & Mrs. Donald Childress Jane & Robert Cizik Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Roger & Debby Cutler Dr. Scott Cutler Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice Cindy & Richard Deere 44
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dokupil John & Minerva Esquivel Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Dr. Robert H. & Mrs. Mary M. Fusillo Mr. Michael B. George 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 Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Michael Linn Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann
Dave & Alie Pruner Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Robertson Ann & Hugh Roff Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. James Stein, Bank of Houston Nancy & David Tai Stephen & Kristine Wallace Dede & Connie Weil Vicki West Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Anonymous (1)
Jay & Shirley Marks Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Betty & Gene McDavid Mr. Gary Mercer Catherine Jane Merchant Melissa & Michael Mithoff Mr. & Mrs. Lucian L. Morrison Jr. Susan & Edward Osterberg Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Pickering Gloria & Joe Pryzant Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Mr. & Mrs. Ron R. Rand Mrs. Lila Rauch Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Reckling III Ms. Charlotte A. Rothwell Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr
Houston Symphony Donors Donna & Tim Shen Mr. & Mrs. Jerome B. Simon The Julia & Albert Smith Foundation Ms. Kelly Somoza Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun David & Paula Steakley Mr. & Mrs. Troy Thacker Paul Strand Thomas
Stephen & Pamalah Tipps Ms. Judith Vincent Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Janet & Tom Walker Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Dr. Jim T. Willerson
Wallace S. Wilson Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Anonymous (2)
Conductor’s Circle, Silver Baton $7,500-$9,999 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 Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle John & Candace Caley Audrey & Brandon Cochran Mr. & Mrs. James W. Crownover Judge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr. Viviana & David Denechaud Mr. Scott Ensell S. David Frankfort & Erika Bermeo Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves
Marianne & Robert Ivany Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz April & Tom Lykos Bryan & Vickie McMicken Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Doré & Kevin Meyers Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Mr. Cameron Mitchell Ginni & Richard Mithoff Paul & Rita Morico 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. Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Mr. & Mrs. Tad Smith Mr. Dave Stanard & Ms. Beth Freeman Mr. Stephen C. Tarry Mr. & Mrs. Leland Tate Shirley Toomim Mr. Art Vivar General & Mrs. Jasper Welch Anonymous (2)
Conductor’s Circle, Bronze Baton $5,000-$7,499 Frances & Ira Anderson John & Pat Anderson Lilly & Thurmon Andress Ms. Mary Jo Antone-Hatfield Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Michelle H. Belco Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Mr. Teodoro Bosquez & Ms. Mary Conner Ruth White Brodsky Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Burk Toba Buxbaum Marilyn Caplovitz Mrs. Lily Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. William T. Carter IV Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso David Chambers & Alex Steffler William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Laurie & Ryan Colburn Mr. William E. Colburn Mr. & Mrs. Peter R. Coneway Mr. & Mrs. Ben Cotting Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Criner J.R. & Aline Deming Ms. Sara Jo Devine Mr. & Mrs. Carr P. Dishroon 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. Marvy A. Finger Mr. Shane T. Frank Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs & Ms. Darlene Clark Mrs. Aileen Gordon William A. & Dorothy H. Grieves Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Haufrect Kathleen & Dick Hayes 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 Mrs. Jeanie Kilroy Nancy & Rich Kinder Janice & Allan King Mary Louis Kister William & Cynthia Koch Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Willy Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Leighton Marilyn Lummis Mr. & Mrs. David Massin Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Mr. & Mrs. J. Douglas McMurrey Jr. Sidney & Ione Moran Richard & Juliet Moynihan Terry Murphree
David G. Nussman Mr. & Mrs. Eugene O’Donnell Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Ms. Karen Pulaski Jean & Allan Quiat Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins 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 Dr. & Mrs. John Seaberg 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 Dr. David A. White Ms. Jennifer R. Wittman Ms. Daisy Wong Woodell Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wootton Sally & Denney Wright Dr. & Mrs. Robert Yekovich Nina & Michael Zilkha Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber November 2013 45
Houston Symphony Donors Grand Patron’s Circle $2,500 - $4,999
Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Ables Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Abraham Mr. & Mrs. John C. Averett Mrs. John Bace Mr. Richard C. Bailey Trace Trahan Bannerman James M. Bell Ms. Pat Biddle Mr. & Mrs. James D. Bozeman Ting & John Bresnahan Mrs. Catherine Campbell Brock & Dr. Gary Brock Divya & Chris Brown Hon. Peter & Mrs. Anne S. Brown Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Dr. Robert N. Chanon Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Chapman Courtney & John Chapoton Ms. Ann T. Coffey & Mr. Theo Bean Mr. & Mrs. Byron Cooley Lois & David Coyle Mr. & Mrs. Joffre J. Cross II Mr. Fulton & Mrs. Reece Davenport Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Day Ms. Niki DeMaio Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diehl Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Mr. & Mrs. Jack N. Doherty Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Carolyn & David Edgar Annette & Knut Eriksen Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Eubank Mr. & Mrs. Nijad I. Fares Dr. Judith Feigin & Mr. Colin Faulkner 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. Enrique Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Herbert I. Goodman Robert & Michele Goodmark Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haas Dr. & Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Heggeseth Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hennessy Mark & Ragna Henrichs Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Hevrdejs Mr. Jimmy Hubbell Mr. & Mrs. James Jennings Jill & Dunham Jewett Mr. & Mrs. Sam Koster Ms. Roslyn Larkey Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Linbeck Mr. & Mrs. Jeff B. Love Ms. Christine Lukens Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Dr. & Mrs. John Mendelsohn Sami & Jud Morrison Julia & Chris Morton Juliet Moths, Louis Vuitton Mr. Dave Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Newton 46
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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 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 Mr. & Mrs. Ben Cotting Mike Cox Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Amanda & Adam Dinitz Katie Flaherty Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston
Jessica Ford Courtney Fretz Hali Ganbold Michael A. Gonser Samantha M. Gonzalez Kathleen & James Jennings, BeautyNow Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Jessica Q. Johnston Catherine & Matt Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Steve McDaniel Jennifer & David Mire Sami & Jud Morrison Mrs. Toni A. Oplt & Mr. Ed Schneider Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Amanda & John Seaberg Jo A. Simmons Mark Stadnyk, Norton Rose Fulbright Steve & Judy Sohn 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. Patrick Olfers Mr. & Dr. Michael Ondrias Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Payne Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Pryor Darla & Chip Purchase Mr. & Mrs. Cris Pye Hilda & Hershel Rich Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Richards Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Allyn & Jill Risley Anne & Dr. Richard Robbins Mr. & Mrs. James L. Robertson Mr. & Mrs. James Rogers Ms. Regina J. Rogers Drs. Alex & Lynn Rosas Mr. & Mrs. George A. Shannon Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Speer Mr. Michael K. Stewart Cassie B. Stinson & Dr. R. Barry Holtz Dr. John R. Stroehlein & Ms. Miwa Sakashita Mr. & Mrs. Hans Strohmer Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Ann G. Trammell Rachael & Jason Volz, A Fare Extraordinaire Ms. Sue Trammell Whitfield Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Wildenstein Nancy Willerson David & Tara Wuthrich Anonymous (4)
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Mrs. Harold J. Adam Mrs. Nancy C. Allen Mr. William J. Anderson Dr. Angela R. Apollo Mr. & Mrs. John M. Arnsparger Corbin & Char Aslakson Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Asofsky Mr. Jeff Autor Ms. Mary S. Axelrad Dr. & Mrs. Jamil Azzam Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Bill Barnett Mr. & Mrs. E. William Barnett
Ms. Anne Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Basinski Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Beaudet Carole Shivers Mr. Ricky R. Behrend Mr. & Mrs. Jim Berdahl Dr. Eldo Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Berteaud Drs. Henry & Louise Bethea Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Mrs. Ann M. Bixby William & Laura Black 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 Mr. & Mrs. Raul Caffesse Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell Mrs. H. E. Carrico Margot & John Cater Mr. Peter J. Cazamias The Chambers Family in honor of Margaret Sylvia Chambers Mr. & Mrs. Allen Clamen Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Clark Mr. Robert L. Clarke Mr. Mark C. Conrad James D. Cox & Ritsuko Komaki-Cox Mr. Mike Cox James & Franci Crane The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Crassas Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Crook Mr. Carl Cunningham Mr. Blakke Davis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis Ms. Anna N. Dean Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. DeLone Ms. Aurelie Desmarais Mr. & Mrs. Ralph DeVore Christopher & Annamarie Dewhurst Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Diamond Amanda & Adam Dinitz Mike & Debra Dishberger Mr. Michael Dooley Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dorn Robert J. Doyle Dr. Burdett S. & Mrs. Kathleen C.E. Dunbar Mrs. Dan L. Duncan
Houston Symphony Donors Egon & Elisa Durban Drs. Rosalind & Gary Dworkin Mr. & Mrs. David Dybell Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Earle Dr. & Mrs. Wendell Erwin Mr. & Mrs. Jon Evans Mr. Mike Ezzell Dr. Louis & Mrs. Paula Faillace Mary Ann & Larry Faulkner Mr. & Mrs. Donald Faust Sr. Mrs. Carolyn Grant Fay Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Fertitta Mrs. Ronald Fischer Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fish Barbara S. Fitch Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Fleisher Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Florsheim Eugene Fong Ms. Courtney Fretz Mr. & Mrs. Javier Fuentes Hali Ganbold Martha & Gibson Gayle Jr. 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. Michael Gonser Samantha Gonzalez Dr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Goodwin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Martyn Goossen Maestro Hans Graf & Mrs. Graf Mr. Kendall Gray Mr. Charles H. Gregory Mary & Paul Gregory Dennis Griffith & Louise Richman Melinda & Doug Groves Maureen & Jim Hackett Eric & Angelea Halen Mrs. Thalia Halen Ms. Liz Hampton W. Russel Harp & Maarit K. Savola-Harp Mr. & Mrs. Warren W. Harris Mrs. Claudia Hatcher 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 Ann & Joe Hightower Dr. Volker Hirsinger Mr. Robert Hoff Mr. Tim Hogan Mr. & Dr. Ronald Holley Dr. Holly Holmes & Dr. Paul Otremba Mr. & Mrs. John Homier Dr. Matthew Horsfield & Dr. Michael Kauth Mr. Kevin Hostler Mr. & Mrs. George Hricik Mr. & Mrs. Ford Hubbard III Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Huebsch Mark & Marilyn Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Robert Humphries Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jankovic Ms. Ann B. Jennings & Ms. Karen M. Jones Mr. Eric S. Johnson & Dr. Ronada Davis Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Jessica Q. Johnston Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jordon Lynda & Frank Kelly Louise & Sherwin Kershman Nora J. Klein, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kneale Mr. Jimmy Koch Lucy & Victor Kormeier Suzanne A. & Dan D. Kubin Mr. William H. Lane Jr. Ms. Joni Latimer Mr. David Leebron & Mrs. Y. Ping Sun
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Dr. Golda & Dr. Robert B. Leonard Mr. Edwin N. Letzerich H. Fred & Velva G. Levine Mr. William W. Lindley Mr. James C. Lindsey Ms. Lynne Lipsitz Mr. & Mrs. H. Arthur Littell Dr. & Mrs. James R. Lloyd Dr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Lobley Dr. Ted Loch Ms. Sylvia Lohkamp Mr. Elario Lozano Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lunn Mr. Rocky Mafrige Mr. & Mrs. Larry Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Matt Matthews Sasha Davis & Joseph Matulevich Linda & Jim McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Steve McDaniel Dr. A. McDermott & Dr. A. Glasser Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Lance McKnight Dr. & Mrs. Jack G. McNeill Dr. & Mrs. G. Walter McReynolds Mr. & Mrs. John Merrill Mr. Ronald A. Mikita Mr. Russell J. Miller & Mrs. Charlotte M. Meyer Jennifer & David Mire Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mitchell Mr. Jamal Mollai Mr. & Mrs. John C. Molloy Mr. Joshua Morris Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Moynier Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Richard Murphy Mr. & Mrs. William J. Napier Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Ms. Sheila Neylon John & Leslie Niemand Mr. & Mrs. Lipscomb Norvell Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. O’Connor Mariloli & Marvin Odum Mr. & Mrs. Staman Ogilvie Steve & Sue Olson Mrs. Toni A. Oplt & Mr. Ed Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon I. Oster Ms. Jennifer Owen & Mr. Ed Benyon Jane & Kenneth Owen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Page Ms. Martha Palmer Christine & Robert Pastorek Mr. & Mrs. Raul Pavon Michael & Shirley Pearson Mr. & Mrs. James D. Penny Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Peropoulos Mr. Bryan J. Peters & Mr. Ralph D. Sikes JoAnn & John Petzold Mr. & Mrs. William Phelps Ms. Debra Phillips Ms. Mariela Poleo Ms. Linda Posey Michael & Darla Price Mrs. Dana Puddy Mr. & Mrs. David Pursell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Pyne Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Rachford Jr. Clinton & Leigh Rappole Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Allan Reich Mr. & Mrs. Dave Roberts Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Mrs. Evie Ronald Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ross Mr. & Mrs. Scott Rothwell William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Kent Rutter & David Baumann 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. Lawrence Schanzmeyer Beth & Lee Schlanger
Dr. Mark A. Schusterman Donna Scott Charles & Andrea Seay Mr. Jeffrey Shipley Jo A. Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sims Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Mrs. Charis Smith Mr. & Mrs. Lance 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 Karl & Ann Stern Mr. & Mrs. James R. Stevens Jack & Karen Stopnicki Dr. & Mrs. David Sufian Mr. & Mrs. Scott Summerville Emily C. Sundt Mrs. Mary Swafford Mr. Clifford A. Swanlund Jr. Ms. Jeanine Swift Mr. & Mrs. Albert S. Tabor Jr. Ms. Carol Tai Jean & Doug Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Thurmond Mr. Roger Trandell Ms. Cathleen J. Trechter Ms. Sarah Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Unger Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Uzcategui Mr. & Mrs. Paolo Valente 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 Dr. & Mrs. Edward C. Wade Dean B. Walker Betty & Bill Walker Mr. & Mrs. H. Richard Walton Mr. Danny Ward & Ms. Nancy Ames Mr. & Mrs. Alton L. Warren Mr. & Mrs. James A. Watt Ms. Joann E. Welton Mr. & Mrs. Eden N. Wenig Ms. Melanie S. Wiggins Carlton & Marty Wilde Mr. & Mrs. James R. Wilhite Mr. & Mrs. Sidney B. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Russell Windham Mr. & Mrs. William A. Wise Dr. & Mrs. Jerry S. Wolinsky Mr. & Mrs. John W. Wright Drs. Randall & Crystal Wright Mr. & Mrs. David B. Yates Mr. & Mrs. William A. Young Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zabriskie Anonymous (8)
Director $500 - $999
Mr. William L. Ackerman Donalee & Noel T. Adams Ms. Joan Ambrogi Dr. Hesham M. Amin & Dr. Lara Ferrario Mr. & Mrs. William L. Anderson Jr. Mrs. Roya Arfa Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Axelrod Mr. Richard Bado Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Baird Mr. & Mrs. David M. Balderston Mr. Michael L. Ball Mr. A. Greer Barriault & Ms. Clarruth A. Seaton Mr. & Mrs. David Barringer Ms. Bernice Beckerman Dr. & Mrs. Philip S. Bentlif Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen III
Mr. & Mrs. John Berger Mr. Kristopher Berthold Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Blanton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Boerger Chris & Ruth Borman Anne & Edward Bornet Bob Frank Boydston Sally & Carl Brassow Mr. Kevin P. Brophy Mr. & Mrs. Steven Brosvik Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brougher Sally & Laurence Brown Fred & Judy Brunk Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bumpus Robert Burleson Mr. Tom Burley Mr. Carl Butler Mr. Eugene Byrd Virginia & William Camfield Mr. Richard N. Carrell Mr. Petros Carvounis Mr. & Mrs. E. Thomas Chaney Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Chapoton Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Christensen Sarah Wilson Clark Virginia A. Clark Dr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Coats Jim R. & Lynn Coe Donna M. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Clayton A. Compton Ms. Barbara A. Conte Mr. H. Talbot Cooley Ms. Miquel A. Correll Dr. Edward Cox Ms. Marsha K. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Crull Mr. & Mrs. Rick Daly Ms. Joyce Dauber Ms. Linda P. David Ms. Caroline Deetjen Mr. & Mrs. Rene Degreve Brian & Leah Del Signore Ms. Diane DelSignore & Mr. Robert S. Strait Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Derzapf Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts John A. Dickinson & Nancy L. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Dilg Charles Dishman Col. & Mrs. John Jay Douglass Elizabeth H. Duerr Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Echols Mr. Paul Ehrsam Dr. Michael J. Epstein Mrs. Kelli Fereday Sandra & Steven Finkelman Mr. Dale Fitz Mr. & Mrs. Greg E. Fourticq Joyce & David Fox Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Elizabeth & Ralph Frankowski Rachel & Dr. Bud Frazier Ms. Diane L. Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Neil Gaynor Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Ms. Margaret Wendy Germani Mrs. Barbara Goedecke Mrs. James Goettee Dr. John Gomez & Dr. Cora Mihu 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. Gerald Greiner Mr. & Mrs. Steve K. Grimsley Dr. Teruhiko Hagiwara Mr. & Mrs. Uzi Halevy Gaye Davis & Dennis B. Halpin Ms. Vickie Hamley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Harbachick Michael D. Hardin Dr. & Mrs. William S. Harwell Mr. David T. Hedges Jr. Sheila & Isaac Heimbinder Mr. John Heiny Donald & Rosemary Herron Mr. & Mrs. W. Grady Hicks Jacque Holland Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Holmes
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Houston Symphony Donors 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. Edward F. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Janicke Mr. Mark Johansson Ms. Sheila K. Johnstone Mr. Raymond Jones Mr. & Mrs. Thorro Jones Mr. & Mrs. Francis S. Kalman Mr. & Mrs. Yoshi Kawashima Sam & Cele Keeper Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Keeton Mr. Keith Kelley Dave & Laura Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kisch Mr. & Mrs. William H. Knull III Mr. & Dr. Peter A. Koester Mr. Arnold & Mrs. Michelle Korenek Rachel R. Krezer Mr. Dennis Kroeger Mrs. Deanna Lamoreux Ms. Adrienne Lang Michael & Sharon Lewis Dr. Richard A. & Dr. Patricia N. Lewis Mr. Alberto Lozano Louise & Oscar Lui Mr. & Mrs. Peter MacGregor Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Mach III Judith MacPherson Ms. Barbara Manna Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Matiuk Mr. & Mrs. Mark Matovich Mr. James G. Matthews Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Mawhinney Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rod McAdams Mr. R. Scott McCay Lawrence McCullough &
Linda Jean Quintanilla Ms. Judi McGee Mr. George McKee Mr. & Mrs. David R. McKeithan Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Theron McLaren Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McManus Mr. Thomas J. McNulty Ernie & Martha McWilliams 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. Jim Moore Ms. Deborah Moran Daniel & Karol Musher Alan & Elaine Mut Patience Myers & Murray Herbert Ms. Jennifer Naae Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Neumann Ms. Katherine Nevins Newman/Strug/Wadler families in honor of Ida & Irving Wadler Marie-Theres F. Odermatt Drs. M. & V. Orocofsky Jim & Arlene Payne Ms. Angela H. Perry Grace & Carroll Phillips Mr. & Mrs. W. Hugh Phillips III Ms. Meg Philpot Mr. James D. Pitcock Jr. Mr. Antoine Plante Mr. Robert W. Powell Kim & Ted A. Powell Tim & Katherine Pownell Paula & Nico Praagman Hudgins Rev. Arthur Preisinger Elias & Carole Qumsieh Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ramirez Dr. Mike Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. William B. Rawl
Mr. Frederic Rechlin Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rhodes Ms. Amy Richards Mr. & Mrs. William C. Richter Ms. Ellen Rienstra Mr. & Mrs. William F. Rike Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Rinehart Ramille Law Ms. Franelle Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Rogers Kelly & David Rose Mr. Autry W. Ross Brenda & Mansel Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Ruez Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Ruffing Mr. & Mrs. John Ryder Mr. Ramesh Sarathi Mr. & Mrs. Ross Saunders Ms. Susan E. Scarrow Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schmuck Drs. Helene & Robert Schwartz Mr. Victor E. Serrato Mr. & Mrs. Vic Shainock Ms. Geri Shoop Mr. James D. Simpson III Mr. Gary A. Smith & Mr. Jim Murdaugh Mr. Hilary Smith & Ms. Lijda Vellekoop Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith Ms. Becky Stemper Mr. & Mrs. Gary Stenerson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sullivan Mr. John L. Sutterby Ms. Amy Sutton Barb Swartz Dr. Jeffrey Sweterlitsch Mr. & Mrs. Adam Szczepanski Mr. & Mrs. George Tallichet Ms. Carolyn Tanner Dr. Shahin Tavackoli Glenn & Cay Taylor Mr. Kerry Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Van Teeters Mr. & Ms. Gary Teletzke Ms. Betsy Mims & Mr. Howard D. Thames Jacob & Elizabeth Thomas 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. D.E. Utecht Mr. Charles Veith Pieter & Janet Vrancken May Wang Mr. & Mrs. Bill Warburton Mr. Kenneth W. Warren Beth Weidler & Stephen James Mr. & Mrs. K.C. Weiner Ms. Bryony Jane Welsh Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. White Mr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Wilkinson Ms. Lane A. Williams Dr. Wayne Wilner Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson Ms. Susan Wood Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wray Mr. Michael Wynhoff Ms. Alexandra Yates Mr. & Mrs. Frederick C. Zerke Anonymous (17)
Dr. & Mrs. Barry Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wulfe
Michael & Darcy Krajewski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lang Mr. & Mrs. Robin Lease Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Mason Steve & Linda Massie Mr. & Mrs. Alan May Jr. Pinet & Jim McBride Mr. Marvin McMurrey & Mrs. Martha Rocks Alice R. McPherson, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Miller Dr. & Mrs. Raghu Narayan 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 Rosemarie & Jeff Roth Mr. Morris Rubin Megan & Peter Shedden Dr. & Mr. Adrian D. Shelley Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Symko Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Thompson Ms. Jody Verwers Larry & Connie Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Woodard Jr. Nancy & Scott Wynant Anonymous (4)
The Houston Symphony would also like to thank the 4,533 individual donors who gave up to $499 over the past year. As of October 1, 2013 To note any errors or omissions, please call Darryl de Mello at (713) 337-8529.
Houston Symphony Pops Donors Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More Mr. George P. Mitchell Mrs. Sybil F. Roos
Centennial Society $100,000-$149,000 Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith
Founder’s Society $75,000-$99,000
Darlene & Cappy Bisso
Concertmaster’s Society $25,000-$49,999
Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Allen & Almira Gelwick, Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Dr. & Mrs. Michael Mann Mr. Brian Teichman & Mr. Andrew Cordes
Conductor’s Circle, Platinum $15,000-$24,999 Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Susan & Dick Hansen Ms. Nancey Lobb Mr. & Mrs. John L. Nau III Elizabeth & Gary Petersen Mr. & Mrs. Ken N. Robertson
Conductor’s Circle, Gold $10,000-$14,999
Graham & Janet Baker Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Roger & Debby Cutler Cindy & Richard Deere John & Minerva Esquivel Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Mr. Walter & Mrs. Maryjane Scherr David & Paula Steakley Ms. Judith Vincent Shirley & Joel Wahlberg
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Conductor’s Circle, Silver $7,500-$9,999
Mr. Scott Ensell Marianne & Robert Ivany Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Paul & Rita Morico Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Nickson Roman & Sally Reed Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Leland Tate
Conductor’s Circle, Bronze $5,000-$7,499
Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Marilyn Caplovitz Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso Ms. Sara Jo Devine Connie & Byron Dyer Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Kathleen & Dick Hayes Janice & Allan King Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Richard & Juliet Moynihan Terry Murphree Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Jean & Allan Quiat Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Sally & Denney Wright
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 Rex & Marillyn King Mr. & Mrs. Terry McGill Edward Lee McIntosh, C.P.M. Shirley & Marvin Rich
Patron $1,000-$2,499
Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley Agbor Stanley & Martha Bair Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Donald & Dottie Bates Ms. Deborah S. Bautch Mr. Allen J. Becker Mr. John S. Beury Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bixler Ellen Box Ms. Suzie Boyd Ms. Barbara A. Brooks David Chambers & Alex Steffler Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Colton Mr. William V. Conover II Mr. & Mrs. Robert Creager Ms. Roseline Curran Ms. Ann Currens Becky & Joe Demeter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dorsett Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout, Island Operating Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fanning Barbara Dokell Mr. Mark Folkes & Mr. Christopher Johnston Ms. Jessica Ford Carol & Larry Fradkin Friends of the Houston Symphony Mr. & Mrs. James K. Garner Mrs. Lotty Gautschi Mr. Evan B. Glick Julius & Suzan Glickman Mr. & Ms. Eric J. Gongre Ms. Melissa Goodman Mr. & Ms. Charles R. Hall Mr. & Mrs. George A. Helland Stephen Jeu & Susanna Calvo
Director $500-$999
Mrs. Sally Alcorn Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ameen Dr. & Mrs. William S. Banks III Jim & Susan Berdahl Mr. & Mrs. James E. Blackwell Mr. Donald Blakey Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Brenner
Houston Symphony Pops Donors Mr. & Mrs. Rick A. Burris Ms. Vicki P. Buxton Dr. Maria Calcina Mr. Martin Calzada Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Cantrell Jr. Richard & Marcia Churns Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cook 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 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gangelhoff Mr. John Geigel Ms. Shari Glover & Mr. James King
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Harberg Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hardy Ms. Margy Keaton Ms. Amy Lacy Mr. Gerrit Leeftink Mr. & Mrs. Barry I. Levine Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lindgren Renee & Michael Locklar Mr. & Mrs. James D. Long Mr. & Mrs. Pat Mann Paul & Molly Mugnier Mr. & Mrs. Gary Noble Mr. & Mrs. Roland W. Pringle Judy & Bill Pursell Dr. & Mrs. Michael Rasmussen Mr. & Mrs. John Reinert
Ms. Stacey Saunders & Mr. Jeff Smith Ms. Cinda Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. George W. Schalles III Claudette & Tim Shaunty Mr. Michael Shawiak Mr. Michel Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Siegele Charlotte Stafford Mr. & Mrs. Carl N. Tongberg Mr. & Mrs. Eugene N. Tulich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Villarreal Anonymous (7)
As of October 1, 2013 To note any errors or omissions, please call Darryl de Mello at (713) 337-8529.
The Houston Symphony would also like to thank the 4,533 individual donors who gave up to $499 over the past year.
FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 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 Brandon VanWaeyenberghe at (713) 337-8520 or brandon.vw@houstonsymphony.org. As of October 1, 2013
$1,000,000 & above
Houston Endowment 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 The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation / Palmetto Partners Ltd. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
John P. McGovern Foundation The Humphreys Foundation $25,000-$49,999
Ray C. Fish Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Sterling-Turner Foundation
$10,000-$24,999 Bauer Family Foundation The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Symphony League Bay Area Jack S. & Donna P. Josey Foundation Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation Mithoff Family Foundation The Powell Foundation Vivian L. Smith Foundation The Schissler Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts Vaughn Foundation Anonymous
$2,500-$9,999 LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Trust The Hood-Barrow Foundation Houston First Leon Jaworski Foundation William S. & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation Lubrizol Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Lynne Murray, Sr. Educational Foundation Nightingale Code Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Strake Foundation $1,000-$2,499 Diamond Family Foundation The Mary & Thomas Graselli Endowment Foundation The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation The Lilian Kaiser Lewis Foundation The Oshman Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign
Corporations
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 Cindy Deere, Shell Oil Company Gene Dewhurst, Falcon Seaboard Mike Doherty, Frost Bank Mauro Gimenez, Russell Reynolds Associates Allen Gelwick, Lockton Companies Kathleen Hayes, Merrill Lynch Roz Larkey, Cameron International Corporation 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, LLP Dana Ondrias, Mann Eye Institute Ed Osterberg, Mayer Brown, LLP Robert A. Peiser, Imperial Sugar Company (retired) Geoffroy Petit, TOTAL 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 Mark Schusterman, Museum District Plastic Surgery Jerome Simon, Northern Trust L. Proctor Thomas, Baker Botts, LLP (retired) Ileana Treviùo, Memorial Hermann Foundation 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. November 2013 49
Corporations As of October 1, 2013
$100,000 and above
$25,000-$49,999
* Aztec BBVA Compass Bank of America Chevron The Boeing Company ConocoPhillips * Bright Star Houston Methodist Hospital * Christofle * Houston Public Media – Classical 91.7 FM; Chubb Group of Insurance Companies * Darryl & Co. News 88.7 FM; Channel 8 PBS Enterprise Products Partners L.P. * KTRK ABC-13 Geo H. Lewis & Sons Palmetto Partners Ltd./The Robert Norton Rose Fulbright and Janice McNair Foundation * Houston First Spec’s Charitable Foundation * Houston Chronicle KPMG LLP * United Airlines Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center $50,000-$99,999 Memorial Hermann Health System * Baker Botts L.L.P. * PaperCity Cameron International Corporation The Rand Group, LLC Cameron Management * Silver Circle Audio Chevron * Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods ExxonMobil Vinson & Elkins LLP Wells Fargo Frost Bank
GDF SUEZ Energy North America Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo * Jackson and Company JPMorgan Chase Kalsi Engineering Marathon Oil Corporation * Neiman Marcus Rose Hill Meadows Corporation Shell Oil Company * TODD Events TOTAL
$10,000-$24,999
Amegy Bank of Texas Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Avalon Advisors, LLC Bank of Houston, James D. Stein Bank of Texas Beck Redden LLP Bisso Marine Co., Inc. Bracewell & Giuliani LLP CenterPoint Energy * City Kitchen Cooper Industries, Inc. * Crown Castle International Corp. Enbridge Energy Company Ernst & Young Gorman’s Uniform Service Halliburton H-E-B
Corporate Matching Gifts As of October 1, 2013 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
Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston Macy’s/Macy’s Foundation Marine Foods Express, Ltd. Merrill Lynch Private Bank & Investment Group MetroBank, N.A. Microsoft Northern Trust Palmetto Partners, Ltd. Regions Bank Schlumberger, Ltd. SPIR STAR, Ltd. Star Furniture UBS USI Insurance Services LLC VRTC $5,000-$9,999 Agua Hispanic Marketing American Express Philanthropic Program Bloomberg, L.L.P. Plains All American Randalls Food Markets, Inc. Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. Salient Partners Spectra Energy Stewart Title Company Swift Energy Company Gifts below $4,999
Air Liquide American Corporation Boulware & Valoir GEM Insurance Agencies Geste LLC Intertek La Esperanza Oil & Gas, LLC/La Esperanza Christian Foundation Louis Vuitton Marsh & McLennan Martha Turner Properties SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Williams Companies, Inc. Wolff & Associates, Inc.
* Contribution includes in-kind support
ING Financial Services Corporation KBR Merrill Lynch NAACO Industries, Inc. Neiman Marcus Northern Trust
Occidental Petroleum Shell Oil Company Spectra Energy Williams Companies, Inc.
IN KIND DONORS As of October 1, 2013
A Fare Extraordinaire Agua Hispanic Marketing Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design Alpha-Lee Enterprises, Inc. Aztec Baker Botts L.L.P. Bergner & Johnson Bering’s BKD, LLP Boat Ranch Bright Star City Kitchen Classical 91.7 FM Cognetic Culinaire Carl R. Cunningham Darryl & Co.
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DLG Research & Marketing Solutions Elaine Turner Designs Elegant Events by Michael The Events Company Festari Foster Quan LLP Gittings Gucci Hilton Americas – Houston Houston First Hotel Granduca Hotel Icon Houston Astros Houston Chronicle Houston Grand Opera Houston Public Media Houston Texans
Intercontinental Hotel Houston Jackson and Company JOHANNUS Organs of Texas John L. Wortham & Son, L.P. John Wright/Textprint KTRK ABC-13 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 Neiman Marcus New Leaf Publishing, Inc. Nos Caves Vin
PaperCity Pro/Sound Rice University Saint Arnold’s Brewery Shecky’s Media, Inc. Singapore Airlines Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Staging Solutions Stewart Title The Events Company TODD Events Tony’s Tootsies United Airlines Valobra Jewlery & Antiques Versace Village GreeneryYahama VRTC
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 Mark Folkes, Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts, at (713) 337-8251 or mark.folkes@houstonsymphony.org. Daniel B. Barnum Janice H. Barrow George & Betty Bashen Dorothy B. Black Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Ronald C. Borschow Joe Brazzatti Zu Broadwater Terry Ann Brown Dr. Joan K. Bruchas & H. Philip Cowdin Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Erin Brunner Eugene R. Bruns 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 E. W. Long Jr. Sandra Magers Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Jay Marks James Matthews Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mazow Mr. & Mrs. Gene McDavid Charles E. McKerley Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan
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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 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Woods Mr. & Mrs. David Wuthrich Anonymous (9) As of October 1, 2013 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 Mrs. H. Raymond Brannon Anthony Brigandi Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Mrs. Albert V. Caselli Lee Allen Clark Jack Ellis Mrs. Robin A. Elverson
Frank R. Eyler Dr. & Mrs. Larry L. Fedder Helen Bess Fariss Foster Christine E. George Mrs. Marcella Levine Harris General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Miss Ima Hogg Burke & Octavia Holman Mrs. L. F. McCollum
Joan B. McKerley Monroe L. Mendelsohn Jr. Mrs. Janet Moynihan Constantine S. Nicandros Hanni Orton Stewart Orton, Legacy Society co-founder Dr. Michael Papadopoulos Miss Louise Pearl Perkins
Mr. Howard Pieper Walter W. Sapp, Legacy Society co-founder J. Fred & Alma Laws Lunsford Schultz Ms. Jean R. Sides John K. & Fanny W. Stone Dorothy Barton Thomas Mrs. Harry C. Wiess Mrs. Edward Wilkerson
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BACKSTAGE PASS Mark Shapiro, double bass Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Education: BA, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music; MA, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music Joined the Houston Symphony: 1985 I can’t wait for these concerts: I am very pleased to begin working with Andrés Orozco-Estrada during his four weeks with us this year. Other highlights for me will be Handel’s Messiah and, of course, Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand with Christoph Eschenbach. On the POPS side, Chris Botti is a great performer, and I’m looking forward to that concert. Beginnings: I picked up the bass at age 12 and started lessons at 13. By age 14, I was admitted to the Tanglewood Young Artist program. Earliest musical memory: I remember listening to Ravel’s Bolero on the family stereo at age 2.
Finding the perfect instrument: I have been very fortunate in this regard. I recall my days at Rice when I received a phone call from Paul Ellison, former Houston Symphony principal bass and mentor, that something “special” was waiting in the bass studio. That “something” was an Abraham Prescott bass, circa 1830. In another instance, Tim Pitts, also a former Houston Symphony principal bass, had bought a spectacular Busan bass and was selling his 18th-century Vincenzo Panormo bass. These are rare circumstances nowadays, and players have basses flown in from all over the world. “Your” instrument should be the one that feels as if it is an extension of your musical soul without much effort. First impressions are very important Most difficult aspect of your instrument for you: Since I own several basses, it is deciding which one best suits the program we are performing. Notable moments of my career: It would have to be meeting my wife, Houston Symphony violist Fay Shapiro, during a rehearsal of Mozart’s Symphony No. 35.
All in the family: My whole family is musical, including some excellent amateurs; however, I’m the only one who made a career of it. Best thing about being a musician: There is great satisfaction in enhancing the lives of our audience and the Houston community through our performances and outreach programs. Favorite music to perform: The orchestral works of Brahms are not only beautiful, but have exceptionally written bass parts. Brahms’ Second Symphony is a favorite of mine. Equally so, I enjoy the works of Mahler, because he was the composer most directly responsible for expanding the role of the bass in the orchestra. His Second and Seventh symphonies are masterpieces in that regard. Composers that inspire me: For symphonies, Mahler; for piano, Beethoven; and for lieder, Schumann. Current listening: At this moment I am listening to the poems of W. B. Yeats. Keeping the music-making fresh: I’m an avid experimental composer, and usually am working on a particular project. I also enjoy transcribing bass parts from recordings of popular music I’ve loved over the years.
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Musicians Joan DerHovsepian, Mark and Fay Shapiro on tour in Moscow with the orchestra