InTune | October 2022

InTUNE

All MozartShe’s Got Soul Celebrating Black Composers

Itzhak Perlman Plays Beethoven

Kirby Dr.

Chevy Chase

Claymore

Lynbrook

Pelham

Pebble Hill

Harold

Thamer Ln.

Shetland Ln.

Milton

Kingsride Ln.

welcome to the houston symphony

She’s known all over the world as one of the great Mozart interpreters, and we realized we’ve heard her do many wonderful things here, but never Mozart. So we set that right this month, when she’ll lead a program featuring some of his most beloved orchestral masterworks and two soloists from the Orchestra, Concertmaster Yoonshin Song and Acting Principal Viola Joan DerHovsepian.

Dear Music Lovers,

Thank you so much for being with us at Jones Hall for what promises to be a spectacular Houston Symphony concert. Our season—our first with our new Music Director, Juraj Valčuha is off to a terrific start. This month, we welcome back our Artistic Partner, the legendary Itzhak Perlman, for a very special weekend of performances. He’ll join Juraj to play Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, one of the greatest concertos in the repertoire.

We also welcome back vocal powerhouse Capathia Jenkins for She’s Got Soul , a knockout evening of favorites from Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Adele, and more. Her Aretha Franklin tribute last season was a stunner, and I can’t wait to hear Capathia again this month. That same weekend, the conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser makes his Symphony debut for a special family program, Celebrating Black Composers. Families will hear music from Price and Ellington to Jimi Hendrix, with American Idol’s Douglas Mills Jr. and students from Kinder High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, and get a chance to try out instruments at our Instrument Petting Zoo.

We finish October at Jones Hall with another Houston Symphony favorite, conductor Dame Jane Glover.

When we’re not at Jones Hall this month, we’re out in the community. We’ll be up in The Woodlands, at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, playing Student Concerts for thousands of Houston-area school children and a special Halloween-themed program. And we’ll be at the DeLUXE Theater in the Fifth Ward for our brand-new after-school violin program for upper elementary students, In Harmony: DeLUXE Kids, putting Houston Symphony-provided instruments into young musicians’ hands. The students will receive instruction four times a week from our Community-Embedded Musicians, our University of Houston Fellows, and our partners at American Festival for the Arts Houston, and they’ll get to attend Houston Symphony concerts at Jones Hall with their families.

When you support the Houston Symphony, whether by attending concerts or making a tax-deductible charitable donation, or hopefully both, you make all of this possible. Thank you for making the Houston Symphony one of our nation’s great orchestras. And most of all, thank you for being with us. Enjoy the performance!

John Mangum

Executive Director/CEO Margaret Alkek Williams Chair

your symphony experience

JONES HALL

Since the opening of Jones Hall in 1966, millions of arts patrons have enjoyed countless musical and stage performances at the venue. Dominating an entire city block, Jones Hall features a stunning travertine marble facade, 66-foot ceilings, and a brilliantly lit grand entrance. Jones Hall is a monument to the memory of Jesse Holman Jones, a towering figure in Houston during the first half of the 20 th century.

DEVICES

Please silence all electronic devices before the performance. Photography and audio/video recordings of these performances are strictly prohibited.

FOOD & DRINK POLICY

The Encore Café and in-hall bars are open for Symphony performances, and food and drink will be permitted in bar areas. Food is not permitted inside the auditorium. Patrons may bring drinks into the auditorium for Bank of America POPS Series concerts and Symphony Specials. Drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium for Classical concerts.

LOST & FOUND

For lost and found inquiries, please contact Patron Experience Coordinator Freddie Piegsa during the performance. He also can be reached at freddie. piegsa@houstonsymphony.org. You also may contact Houston First after the performances at 832.487.7050

ETIQUETTE

For Classical concerts, if a work has several movements it is traditional to hold applause until the end of the last movement. If you are unsure when a piece ends, check the program or wait for the conductor to face the audience. If you feel truly inspired, however, do not be afraid to applaud! Brief applause between movements after an exceptional performance is always appreciated.

CHILDREN

Children ages 6 and up are welcome to all Classical, Bank of America POPS, and Symphony Special concerts. Children of all ages are welcome at PNC Family Series performances. Children must have a ticket for all ticketed events.

LATE SEATING

Each performance typically allows for late seating, which is scheduled in intervals and determined by the conductor. Our ushers and Patron Experience Coordinator will instruct you on when late seating is allowed.

TICKETS

Subscribers to six or more Classical or Bank of America POPS concerts, as well as PNC Family Subscribers, may exchange their tickets at no cost. Tickets to Symphony Specials or single ticket purchases are ineligible for exchange or refund.

If you are unable to make a performance, your ticket may be donated prior to the concert for a tax-donation receipt. Donations and exchanges may be made in person, over the phone, or online.

THANK YOU to our sponsors

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Juraj valČuha

Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Conductor Juraj Valčuha is recognized for his effortless expressiveness and depth of musicianship. With sharp baton technique and natural stage presence, the impressive ease of his interpretations translate even the most complex scores into immersive experiences. His profound understanding of composer and score, taste, and naturally elegant style make him one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation.

Since 2016, Valčuha has been music director of the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, and first guest conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. He was chief conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI from 2009 to 2016.

The 2005–06 season marked the start of his international career with exciting concerts on the podium of the Orchestre National de France followed by remarkable debuts in the U.K. with the Philharmonia London, in Germany with the Munich Philharmonic, and in the United States with the Pittsburgh Symphony. His Italian debut took place at Teatro Comunale in Bologna with a sensational production of La bohème.

He has since led the Berlin Philharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra,

Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, Munich Philharmonic, the NDR Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the Vienna Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, Swedish Radio Symphony, Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, BBC Symphony, Philharmonia London, Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Maggio Musicale in Florence, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Milan’s Filarmonica della Scala, Montréal Symphony, and NHK and Yomiuri orchestras in Tokyo. His active career in the United States has taken him to the orchestras of Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Utah. He enjoys regular collaborations with orchestras in Houston, Minnesota, New York, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco.

International touring with the Orchestra Sinfonica della RAI took them to the Musikverein in Vienna and the Philharmonie in Berlin, as well as Cologne, Düsseldorf, Zurich, Basel, and Munich, and to the Enesco Festival in Bucharest and the Abu Dhabi Classics. He has also toured with the Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin to Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn to mark the 100 th anniversary of the Baltic nations.

Valčuha champions the compositions of living composers and aims to program contemporary pieces in most of his concerts. He has conducted world premieres including Christopher Rouses´s Supplica with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Steven Mackey’s violin concerto with Leila Josefowicz and the BBC Symphony in Manchester, and Nico Muhly´s Bright Idea with the Houston Symphony. In 2005, he conducted, in the presence of the composer, Steve Reich´s Four Sections at the Melos-Ethos Festival in Bratislava. Other composers he has supported and continues to follow with interest are Bryce Dessner, Andrew Norman, Luca Francesconi, James MacMillan, and Steven Stucky, among others.

On the opera stage, he has conducted Madama Butterfly, Elisir d‘amore, and Marriage of Figaro at the Bavarian State Opera Munich; Elektra and Turandot

at the Deutsche Oper Berlin; Faust and The Love for Three Oranges in Florence; Jenufa, Peter Grimes, Salome, Tristan und Isolde, and Ariadne auf Naxos in Bologna; Peter Grimes in Venice; and Elektra, Carmen, Bluebeard’s Castle, Die Walküre, The Girl of the Golden West, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, Katja Kabanova, and Pique Dame in Naples.

Juraj Valčuha was awarded the Premio Abbiati 2018 from Italian Music critics in the category Best Conductor category.

His engagements in the 2022–23 season will take him to the Houston, Pittsburgh and San Francisco Orchestras, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra dell´Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and the Orchestre National de France. He will conduct Verdi´s Don Carlo at Teatro San Carlo in Naples, and La boheme and Tristan and Isolde at the Bavarian State Opera Munich.

Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, Juraj studied composition and conducting in his birth place, then at the Conservatory in St Petersburg (with Ilya Musin), and finally, at the Conservatoire Supérieur de la Musique in Paris.

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ORCHESTRA ROSTER

FIRST VIOLIN

Yoonshin Song, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair

Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker

Tong Yan MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin

SECOND VIOLIN

MuChen Hsieh, Principal Amy Semes, Associate Principal Annie Kuan-Yu Chen Mihaela Frusina Jing Zheng Martha Chapman* Tianjie Lu* Anastasia Ehrlich Tina Zhang Boson Mo Julia Schilz+ Teresa Wang+

VIOLA

Joan DerHovsepian, Acting Principal Wei Jiang, Acting Associate Principal Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro

Phyllis Herdliska Keoni Bolding Samuel Pedersen Meredith Harris+ Suzanne LeFevre+

CELLO

Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Anthony Kitai Louis-Marie Fardet Jeffrey Butler Maki Kubota Xiao Wong Charles Seo Jeremy Kreutz

COMMUNITY-EMBEDDED MUSICIANS

David Connor, double bass Rainel Joubert, violin

ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

Luke Bryson

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Hae-a Lee

Music Director

Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

DOUBLE BASS Robin Kesselman, Principal Timothy Dilenschneider, Associate Principal Mark Shapiro Eric Larson Andrew Pedersen Burke Shaw Donald Howey

FLUTE

Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein*, Associate Principal Judy Dines Acting Associate Principal Mark Teplitsky+ Kathryn Ladner

PICCOLO Kathryn Ladner

OBOE

Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz

ENGLISH HORN Adam Dinitz CLARINET Mark Nuccio, Principal Bobbie Nau Chair Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin

E-FLAT CLARINET Thomas LeGrand

BASS CLARINET Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

BASSOON Rian Craypo, Principal Isaac Schultz, Associate Principal Elise Wagner Adam Trussell

STAGE PERSONNEL

Stefan Stout, Stage Manager José Rios, Assistant Stage Manager Nicholas DiFonzo and Justin Herriford, Stage Technicians Giancarlo Minotti, Recording Assistant

Steven Reineke, Principal POPS Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Conductor Laureate Yue Bao, Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Assistant Conductor

CONTRABASSOON Adam Trussell

HORN William VerMeulen, Principal Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Endowed Chair Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Ian Mayton Jesse Clevenger+

TRUMPET Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John Parker, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Richard Harris

TROMBONE Bradley White, Acting Principal Ryan Rongone+ Phillip Freeman

BASS TROMBONE Phillip Freeman

TUBA Dave Kirk, Principal TIMPANI Leonardo Soto, Principal Matthew Strauss, Associate Principal

PERCUSSION Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss

HARP (Vacant)

KEYBOARD Scott Holshouser, Principal

LIBRARIAN Jeanne Case, Principal

Juraj Valčuha *on leave + contracted substitute

SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

John Rydman

President

Janet F. Clark Chair

Barbara J. Burger President-Elect

Jonathan Ayre Chair, Finance

Brad W. Corson Chair, Governance & Leadership

Manuel Delgado Chair, Marketing & Communications

Evan B. Glick Chair, Popular Programming

Lidiya Gold Chair, Development Sippi Khurana Chair, Education

GOVERNING DIRECTORS

Jonathan Ayre

Marcia Backus Gary Beauchamp Tony Bradfield Eric Brueggeman Bill Bullock

Barbara J. Burger Janet F. Clark

Lidiya Gold William D. Hunt Rick Jaramillo

Sippi Khurana, M.D. Carey Kirkpatrick

Mike S. Stude Chairman Emeritus

Paul Morico General Counsel

Barbara McCelvey Secretary

Mary Lynn Marks Chair, Volunteers & Special Events

Robert Orr Chair, Strategic Planning

Ed Schneider Chair, Community Partnerships

Miles O. Smith Chair, Artistic & Orchestra Affairs

Jesse B. Tutor Chair, Audit

Steven P. Mach ^ Immediate Past Chairman

John Mangum^ Executive Director/CEO Margaret Alkek Williams Chair

Bobby Tudor^ At-Large Member

Cheryl Byington^ President, Houston Symphony League

James H. Lee III^ President, Houston Symphony Endowment

Juraj Valčuha^ Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Joan DerHovsepian^ Musician Representative

Mark Hughes^ Musician Representative

Kathryn Ladner^ Musician Representative

Mark Nuccio^ Musician Representative

Katie Salvatore^ Assistant Secretary

^Ex-Officio

Kenny Kurtzman Isabel Stude Lummis Cora Sue Mach** Rodney Margolis** Jay Marks** Mary Lynn Marks Elissa Martin

Barbara McCelvey Paul R. Morico Robert Orr

Chris Powers John Rydman** Miles O. Smith

Anthony Speier William J. Toomey II Bobby Tudor** Betty Tutor**

Jesse B. Tutor** Judith Vincent Gretchen Watkins Robert Weiner Margaret Alkek Williams**

EX-OFFICIO

Cheryl Byington Brad W. Corson

Manuel Delgado

Joan DerHovsepian Evan B. Glick

Mark Hughes

Kathryn Ladner

James H. Lee III Steven P. Mach John Mangum Mark Nuccio

Katie Salvatore

Ed Schneider

Juraj Valčuha

Janice Barrow **

David J. Beck

James M. Bell Jr.

Devinder Bhatia, M.D.

Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl

Nancy Shelton Bratic Terry Ann Brown**

Ralph Burch

Dougal Cameron

John T. Cater**

Robert Chanon

Michael H. Clark

Virginia Clark

Evan D. Collins, M.D., MBA

Brad W. Corson

Andrew Davis, Ph.D. Denise Davis

Manuel Delgado Tracy Dieterich

Bob Duff Joan Duff Connie Dyer

Jeffrey B. Firestone

Eugene A. Fong

Aggie L. Foster

Julia Anderson Frankel

Ronald G. Franklin

Evan B. Glick

Gary L. Hollingsworth Stephen Incavo, M.D. Brian James

I. Ray Kirk, M.D. David Krieger

Andrew Go Lee, M.D. Ulyesse J. LeGrange**

Matthew Loden

Steven P. Mach Michael Mann, M.D.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Mrs. Edwin B. Parker Miss Ima Hogg Mrs. H. M. Garwood Joseph A. Mullen, M.D. Joseph S. Smith Walter H. Walne H. R. Cullen Gen. Maurice Hirsch

Charles F. Jones Fayez Sarofim John T. Cater Richard G. Merrill Ellen Elizardi Kelley John D. Platt E.C. Vandagrift Jr. J. Hugh Roff Jr.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE

Miss Ima Hogg Mrs. John F. Grant Mrs. J. R. Parten Mrs. Andrew E. Rutter Mrs. Aubrey Leno Carter Mrs. Stuart Sherar Mrs. Julian Barrows Ms. Hazel Ledbetter Mrs. Albert P. Jones Mrs. Ben A. Calhoun Mrs. James Griffith Lawhon Mrs. Olaf LaCour 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 W. Carruth Mrs. David Hannah Jr. Mary Louis Kister Mrs. Edward W. Kelley Jr. 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

FOUNDATION FOR JONES HALL REPRESENTATIVES

Jack Matzer

Jackie Wolens Mazow

Alexander K. McLanahan**

Marilyn Miles

Shane A. Miller

Aprill Nelson

Tammy Tran Nguyen Leslie Nossaman

Scott Nyquist

Edward Osterberg Jr. David Pruner

Gloria G. Pryzant

Miwa Sakashita

Ed Schneider Helen Shaffer**

Robert B. Sloan, D.D., Theol.

Jim R. Smith

Quentin Smith Mike S. Stude **

Ishwaria Subbiah, M.D. Shirley W. Toomim Margaret Waisman, M.D. Fredric A. Weber

Mrs. S. Conrad Weil

Vicki West

Steven J. Williams

David J. Wuthrich

Ellen A. Yarrell

Robert Yekovich

EX-OFFICIO

John Steven Cisneros, Ed.D. Kusum Patel Frank F. Wilson IV Jessie Woods

**Lifetime Trustee

Robert M. Hermance Gene McDavid Janice H. Barrow Barry C. Burkholder Rodney H. Margolis Jeffrey B. Early Michael E. Shannon Ed Wulfe

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 Jansen Nancy B. Willerson Jane Clark Nancy Littlejohn Donna Shen

Janet F. Clark Ronald G. Franklin Barbara McCelvey

Jesse B. Tutor

Robert B. Tudor III Robert A. Peiser Steven P. Mach Janet F. Clark

Dr. Susan Snider Osterberg Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein Vicki West

Mrs. Jesse Tutor Darlene Clark Beth Wolff Maureen Higdon Fran Fawcett Peterson Leslie Siller

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP

John Mangum, Executive Director/CEO, Margaret Alkek Williams Chair

Pam Blaine, Chief of Education and Community Engagement

Elizabeth S. Condic, Chief Financial Officer

Vicky Dominguez, Chief Operating Officer

Nancy Giles, Chief Development Officer

Gwen Watkins, Chief Marketing Officer

DEVELOPMENT

Lauren Buchanan, Development Communications Manager

Timothy Dillow, Director, Corporate Relations and Developmental Operations

Amanda T. Dinitz, Major Gifts Officer

Zitlaly Jimenez, Annual Fund Manager

Meghan Miller, Special Events Associate Samantha S. Olinsky, Major Gifts Officer

Tim Richey, Director of Individual Giving

Katie Salvatore, Development Officer and Board Liaison

Ika Soemampauw, Development Associate, Administration

Christine Ann Stevens, Director, Major Gifts

Lena Streetman, Research Analyst

Stacey Swift, Director, Special Events

Sarah Thompson, Institutional Giving Associate Christina Trunzo, Director, Foundation Relations

Alexa Ustaszewski, Development Ticket Concierge

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Allison Conlan, Director, Education

Jennifer Lanham, Student Concerts Coordinator

Rovion Reed, Associate Director, Education & Community Engagement

FINANCE | ADMINISTRATION | IT | HR

Kimberly Cegielski, Staff Accountant

Tiffany Gentry, Junior System Administrator

Richard Jackson, Database Administrator

Joel James, Director of Human Resources

Tanya Lovetro, Director of Budgeting and Financial Reporting

Morgana Rickard, Controller

Gabriela Rivera, Senior Accountant

Pam Romo, Office Manager/HR Coordinator

Lee Whatley, Senior Director, IT and Analytics

MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS | PATRON SERVICES

Mark Bailes, Marketing Revenue Manager

Olivia Cantrell, Marketing Assistant

Heather Fails, Manager, Ticketing Database

Kathryn Judd, Director, Marketing Yoo-Ell Lee, Junior Graphic Designer

Fiona Legesse-Sinha, Graphic Design Manager

Ciara Macaulay, Creative Director

Bianca Montanez, Content Marketing Coordinator

Freddie Piegsa, Patron Experience Coordinator

John B. Pollard II, Assistant Manager, Patron Services

Vanessa Rivera, Digital Marketing Manager

Eric Skelly, Senior Director, Communications Paula Wilson, Digital Marketing Coordinator Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services

OPERATIONS | ARTISTIC

Stephanie Alla, Associate Director of Artistic Planning Lila Atchison, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager

Becky Brown, Director, Operations Luke Bryson, Associate Librarian Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager

Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Chorus Manager Lauren Moore, Associate Director of Digital Concert Production

José Rios, Assistant Stage Manager

Brad Sayles, Senior Recording Engineer

Claudia Schmitz, Artist Liaison and Assistant to the Music Director

Stefan Stout, Stage Manager

Carlin Truong, Chorus Manager

Meredith Williams, Associate Director, Operations

Rebecca Zabinski, Director, Artistic Planning

HIGH NOTES AT HIGH ELEVATIONS

Houston Symphony Board Chair Janet F. Clark opened her Aspen home to welcome music lovers for a special salon concert by the orchestra’s Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith, featuring his musical collaborator and wife, lauded Steinway Artist Evelyn Chen.

In addition to the musical treats, Symphony Executive Director/ CEO John Mangum shared insights about new Music Director Juraj Valčuha’s vision for the orchestra, and some of the exciting performances lined up for his inaugural season.

Houstonians in attendance included Houston Symphony President-elect Barbara J. Burger, Houston Symphony League President Cheryl Byington along with Symphony supporters Valerie and Tracy Dieterich, Lesha and Thomas Elsenbrook, Sis and Hasty Johnson, Betty and Steve Newton, Kathy and John Orton, Helen and Calvin Leeke, Margaret Waisman and Steven Callahan, Melanie Trent and Duane King, Joel Shannon, Gloria Pryzant, and Faberge’s Yoon Smith.

JOIN THE HISTORIC

HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE

Formed in 1937 by one of the Symphony’s founders, Miss Ima Hogg, the “First Lady of Texas,” the Houston Symphony League has passionately supported the orchestra for 85 years. Our members form lifelong friendships and volunteer their time and talents to support our Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony. We invite you to join the League and take part in our many volunteer opportunities, including:

• Participating in music education programs in schools across the Houston community

Organizing fun and successful fundraising events

Attending our black-tie Opening Night Gala or participating in our renowned Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction

And many more!

Visit houstonsymphonyleague.org to learn more and become a member today!

We hope you will consider joining our fun and exciting group in order to continue our enthusiastic support of the Houston Symphony!

Photographs by Jacie Marguerite

Janet F. Clark & Dr. Vivian Clark

Steven Callahan, Margaret Waisman, Barbara J. Burger, Dick Hansen, and Tracy Dieterich

Duane King, Melanie Trent, Betty & Steve Newton

What Moves You

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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN:

SPONSOR A CONCERT

See your name in the concert program and enjoy complimentarry tickets for your friends to join you at your sponsored concert. It promises to be the best night out all year!

SPONSOR A MUSICIAN

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL (YAC)

For young professionals 45 and under, enjoy four amazing events each season, along with a special YAC concert package for a great rate!

JOIN A GIVING CIRCLE

There are wonderful benefits for you to enjoy at any level at the Symphony! From drink vouchers to access to a donor lounge and valet parking, we like to show we appreciate you and your support!

Hearing a much-loved symphony, a new work, or finding that tune you can’t get out of your head?

Watching your favorite superstar artist or a whole orchestra of musicians playing together?

Or is it listening to the best live music in our iconic and beloved Jones Hall?

Whatever your reason—you can get even more out of your Houston Symphony experience by becoming a donor today!

Becoming a Houston Symphony donor is easier than ever! In addition to checks and credit cards, you can donate:

• Securely online houstonsymphony.org/ donate (and with a monthly, recurring donation get even more benefits!)

• Stocks and appreciated securities

• Through your donor-advised fund

• Through your IRA

• And for those interested in leaving a lasting legacy, through your will.

For more information, visit us at houstonsymphony.org/give

SHE’S GOT

About the Music

Friday, October 7 Jones Hall 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 8 Jones Hall & Livestream 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9 Jones Hall 2:30 p.m.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Aerin & Quentin Smith

Livestream of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by Barbara J. Burger

PROGRAM NOTES

• Capathia Jenkins has starred in almost 20 shows, ranging from Broadway, off-Broadway, regional performances, and international and national tours.

• Capathia most recently starred as Medda in the Disney production NEWSIES! on Broadway.

• This weekend’s performance of She’s Got Soul is the concert’s premiere and is the result of a collaboration between Capathia and the Houston Symphony.

• She’s Got Soul was developed after Capathia’s Houston Symphony run of Aretha: Queen of Soul and features hits by Toni Braxton, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Adele, and more!

• Soul music became popular in the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and has roots in African American gospel music and rhythm and blues. This style of music places emphasis on passionate vocals and improvisation.

Program Bios

Lucas Waldin, conductor

Lucas Waldin is a dynamic and versatile conductor whose performances have delighted audiences across North America. He has collaborated with some of today’s most exciting artists, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Folds, The Canadian Brass, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, in addition to conducting presentations such as Disney in Concert, Blue Planet Live, Cirque de la Symphonie, and the groundbreaking symphonic debut of R&B duo Dvsn as part of the global Red Bull Music Festival.

Lucas has been a guest conductor for numerous orchestras in the United States and Canada, including the Houston Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Grant Park Festival Orchestra, the Modesto Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Vancouver Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic, and the Toronto Symphony.

Having joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as resident conductor in 2009, Lucas was subsequently appointed

artist-in-residence and community ambassador—the first position of its kind in North America. He appeared with the ESO more than 150 times and conducted in Carnegie Hall during the orchestra’s participation in the 2012 Spring for Music Festival. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestral Conducting and received a Citation Award from the City of Edmonton for outstanding achievements in arts and culture.

A native of Toronto, Canada, Lucas holds degrees in flute and conducting from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

The Brooklyn-born and raised singer/actor, Capathia Jenkins, most recently released her single “I Am Strong” and her critically acclaimed CD Phenomenal Woman: The Maya Angelou Songs. Capathia starred as Medda in the hit Disney production of NEWSIES! on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in The Civil War, where she created the role of Harriet Jackson. She then starred in the Off-Broadway 2000 revival of Godspell where she wowed audiences with her stirring rendition of “Turn Back, O Man,” which can be heard on the original cast recording. She returned to Broadway in The Look of Love and was critically acclaimed for her performances of the Bacharach/ David hits. Capathia created the roles of The Washing Machine in Caroline, Or Change and Frieda May in Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me where she brought the house down with “Stop the Show.” Off-Broadway in 2007, she starred in (mis)Understanding Mammy-The Hattie McDaniel Story for which she was nominated for a

Program Bios

Drama Desk Award. She was also seen in Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

An active concert artist, Capathia has appeared with numerous orchestras around the world, including the Houston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), National Symphony, Cincinnati Pops (with John Morris Russell), Philly Pops, San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Utah Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, San Diego Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and many others. She was a soloist with the Festival Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, had the great honor of performing in the Broadway Ambassadors to Cuba concert as part of the Festival De Teatro De La Habana, and sang in a Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch at the Library of Congress. She will return to Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops for Get Happy: That Nelson Riddle Sound.

Television credits include 30 Rock, The Practice, Law & Order SVU, The Sopranos, and Law & Order. She was part of a live performance of The Wiz on NBC. She can be seen in the film Musical Chairs and can be heard on soundtracks of Nine, Chicago, and Legally Blonde

Rajdulari, backup vocalist

Rajdulari is a chart-topping jazz/ soul vocalist and actor based in Denver, Colorado. Her latest album, Journey of a Woman, reached Billboard’s Top 100 in R&B and held the No. 1 spot on UK’s Soul chart for more than three weeks. Hailed as one of Soultrain.com’s “Best of What’s Next” artists, Rajdulari is currently recording her third album under her independent label. Having toured worldwide (including venues in New York, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Birmingham, Washington D.C., London, and Paris), Rajdulari continues to grace the music industry with her empowering lyrics and soulful and revolutionary performances. Her charming charisma, accompanied by her rich, passionate vocals, gives her an unforgettable presence on stage.

For more information, visit www.rajdulari.com

Randy Chalmers, backup vocalist

Randy Chalmers is a Henry Awardnominated performer, known for his “buttery” tone and multiple turns as Seaweed J Stubbs in Hairspray. He was last seen as Lola (u/s*) in Kinky Boots at the Arvada Center for the Arts. Randy’s other credits include Aretha: A Tribute with Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks Amphitheater; Narrator/El Gallo in The Fantasticks and Lead Vocalist in Ain’t Misbehavin’ both at Town Hall Arts Center, Ozie/Ruby in The Scottsboro Boys at Vintage Theatre; Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at TheatreWorks; Man 1 in Songs for A New World at Aurora Fox Arts Center; and Ronnie in Totally Awesome 80s Ski Town, USA at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre.

Program Bios

Sydney Brooke Harper, backup vocalist

Sydney Harper is happy to sing for you! She is the owner and lead instructor of Harper Arts, a private performing arts coaching business based in Denver, and is mama to her wonderful daughters, Cecily and Penny Lane.

Recent credits include Holiday Celebration (Wyoming Symphony), Aretha: A Tribute (Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks Amphitheater), Music of Selena (CSO), Seó na Nollag: A Celtic Christmas Celebration (Irish Dance Theatre), Shuffle with Scott O’Neil and The Rosetta Music Society, Seussical at Stapleton on the Green (Mayzie La Bird/music director), Broadway Sings! with the Highlands Ranch Community Association, the Colorado Symphony 25th Anniversary Gala and Biennial of the Americas, Denver Night (Tragedy on the Sea Nymph, Liliana Porter) and Holiday Cheer! with the Denver Philharmonic. CSO appearances include Shuffle, Shuffle II, A Colorado Christmas (2009), Giya

Kinchelli’s composition STYX (2008, North American premiere), and Lord of the Rings Symphony (2006).

Sydney holds a BFA in music theatre, a BA in Spanish translation and interpretation from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a MA in international studies from the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies.

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Saturday, October 8 Jones Hall 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 8 Jones Hall 11:30 a.m.

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Program Bios

Daniel BartholomewPoyser, conductor

A passionate communicator, Canadian conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser brings clarity and meaning to the concert hall, fostering deep connections between audiences and performers. An innovative creative visionary, he believes the beauty of music can heal and unite all of us beyond differences.

Daniel is resident conductor of engagement and education at the San Francisco Symphony, the Barrett principal education conductor and community ambassador of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the principal youth conductor and creative partner with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa.

He also is the artist-in-residence and community ambassador of Symphony Nova Scotia, conducting ballet and pops with national and international artists and designing diverse and relevant family and outreach shows for the Halifax community. He hosts the weekly, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio show Centre Stage—with Daniel BartholomewPoyser.

Daniel has conducted leading orchestras throughout North America. He was a guest conductor with the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Centre in 2020. Additionally, he has served as assistant conductor of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and associate conductor of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. In April 2022, Daniel debuted with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up Orchestra, conducting the world premiere of Ram Tori Maya by Indian American composer Reena Esmail and We Shall Not Be Moved arranged by American vocalist and composer Nathalie Joachim.

He was featured in the 2019 CBC documentary Disruptor Conductor directed by Sharon Lewis. Along

Program Bios

with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Thorgy Thor, the documentary follows Daniel as he collaboratively creates Canada’s first orchestral drag queen show, titled Thorgy and the Thorchestra. The awardwinning documentary focuses on Daniel’s concerts for the Neurodiverse, Prison, African Diaspora, and LGBTQ2S+ populations.

Daniel holds a bachelor of music performance and education from the University of Calgary, and a master of philosophy in performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. He has received the Canada Council for the Arts Jean-Marie Beaudet Prize for Orchestral Conducting and the RBC Royal Bank Emerging Artist Grant. Daniel is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

Rainel Joubert, violin

Cuban-born violinist Rainel Joubert joined the Houston Symphony as a Community-Embedded Musician in 2016. He has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and the Opera and Ballet Orchestras of Havana; he has played for many renowned musicians, including Claudio Abbado, Gidon Kremer, Erick Grossman, Ilmar López Gavilán, Paul Kantor, and the Borromeo String Quartet.

His many awards include being named one of the four finalists of the 15th Annual Sphinx Competition, first prize in the Concerto Competition of the University of Southern Mississippi, and second prize in the Violin Competition and best interpretation of Cuban music at the 2006 Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Cuban Artists and Writers Union).

As a member of Sphinx Virtuosi, he performed in important halls such as New World Center (Miami), Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall as well as participating in extensive community engagement activities. He speaks three languages (Spanish, Portuguese, and English) and holds a master’s degree in music performance from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Douglas Mills Jr., vocalist

Houston-raised vocalist Douglas Mills Jr. is a freshman at Sam Houston State University and an alumnus of Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ vocal department. He received a golden ticket to participate in the most recent season of American Idol, where he advanced to the top 50. He was also selected as a merit winner for the 2021 National YoungArts Foundation. He is currently studying music therapy as a way to help others the way music helped him and hopes to continue growing in experience to give back to the community.

About the Music

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Jones Hall 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22

Jones Hall 2:30 p.m.

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PROGRAM INSIGHT

Rhythm is one of music’s foundations; it gets into our bodies, unites us, makes us dance. The works selected by Music Director Juraj Valčuha and soloist Itzhak Perlman for this program show how composers use rhythm in ways that reflect their times, places, and expressive aims. Composed in 1806, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto begins with the pulsing of distant drums, a recurring motif reflecting the historical backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman treats us to his epic interpretation of this concerto, his only performance of this signature piece with any orchestra this season. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s brilliant The Bamboula of 1910 was inspired by Afro-Caribbean dance rhythms performed in New Orleans’s Congo Square. This joyous piece celebrates the composer’s African and European heritage, blending diverse musical traditions. Contemporaneous with The Bamboula, Strauss’s suite from Der Rosenkavalier sweeps us into a nostalgic world of love and flirtation with the three-quarter time of the waltz. Whether in a waltz, a bamboula, or a military tattoo, rhythm takes center stage in this compelling program.

Program Notes

BEETHOVEN

Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 61

In 1794, the 14-year-old prodigy Franz Clement was already longestablished as one of Vienna’s reigning violin virtuosos. That year, he acquired a new admirer, the then up-and-coming composer-pianist Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was so taken with Clement’s playing that he declared to him, “Nature and art vie with each other in making you a great artist.”

The two musicians established a friendly professional relationship that yielded a masterpiece 12 years later. Details of the work’s genesis are sketchy, but Beethoven likely completed the concerto only two days before the premiere on December 23, 1806; Clement was effectively sight-reading at the concert. Despite these circumstances, one critic reported Clement’s playing was “greeted by deafening applause.” Unfortunately, the work soon faded into obscurity; as time progressed, Clement’s style of playing, prized for its “elegance and grace,” fell

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BEETHOVEN

Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 61

out of fashion. Perhaps in response to Clement’s manner, Beethoven had eschewed flashy technical feats in favor of simple yet deeply felt melodies (which are often just as difficult to play), and the concerto failed to interest the era’s showier virtuosos. It only entered the standard repertoire after an 1844 performance by the 12-year-old prodigy Joseph Joachim, who made the concerto one of his signature pieces.

Before the soloist enters, the first movement begins with a substantial orchestral introduction. The opening itself is unprecedented: five unaccompanied notes from the timpani, an instrument with implicit military associations. Beethoven was one of the first composers to feature the timpani so prominently, and this simple, pulsing rhythm becomes an important recurring motif. Though the end of 1806 found Austria at peace, the previous year’s defeat at the hands of Napoleon at Austerlitz still hung over Vienna, and war continued to rage to the north in Prussia. The conflict between this drum beat motif and more lyrical, pastoral melodies plays out over the course of the first movement.

The slow second movement is a kind of double theme and variations: it begins with a serene melody in the strings, followed by two fragmentary, almost hesitant variations from the soloist. After a vehement restatement of the theme in the orchestra, the soloist breaks the tension with a new theme of its own. A variation on the orchestra’s theme alternates with a variation on the soloist’s theme, and the movement ends with a brief coda. A cadenza for the soloist links the second movement to the finale, which begins with a spirited tune played on the violin’s lowest string, perhaps imitating the sound of hunting horns. This main theme alternates with contrasting episodes, including a beguiling, song-like passage in G minor. After a final cadenza, the main theme makes a last return—but in the wrong key, a half step higher than it should be. The music slyly slips back into D major, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR

The Bamboula, Rhapsodic Dance

No. 1, Opus 75

The bamboula is a type of single-headed drum created by descendants of the African diaspora in Louisiana and Caribbean islands once colonized by the French; the name is also used to refer to the festive dancing the drum traditionally accompanies. In New Orleans, the bamboula was known to be danced in Congo Square, where it seems to have become associated with a folk song, “Quan patate la cuite, nava mange” (“When the potato is cooked, we will eat”). While studying in France, the New Orleans-born piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829–1869) famously used the tune for his Bamboula of 1849, a virtuoso showpiece for piano that took Parisian drawing rooms by storm. By 1905, the song

Program Notes

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR

The Bamboula, Rhapsodic Dance No. 1, Opus 75

had found its way into a collection of African-American folk melodies compiled by Henry Krehbiel, who served as music critic for the New-York Tribune from 1880 to 1923. It was through Krehbiel that the melody came to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Born of an English mother and Sierra Leonean father, Coleridge-Taylor grew up in London and displayed musical talent from an early age; at 15, he was admitted to the Royal College of Music, where his classmates included Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst. It was ColeridgeTaylor, however, who was marked as a rising star by the school’s director, Charles Villiers Stanford, and his early works were championed by none other than Edward Elgar. In 1898, his Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast, a cantata that set verses of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to music, made him one of Britain’s most popular composers.

As he grew older, Coleridge-Taylor increasingly drew inspiration from his African heritage and Pan-Africanism. When the Boston publisher Oliver Ditson Company commissioned him to arrange a series of African and African-American melodies for solo piano during a tour of the United States in 1904, he produced Twenty-four Negro Melodies. In a preface to the set, he explained, “What Brahms has done for the Hungarian folk music, Dvořák for the Bohemian, and Grieg for the Norwegian, I have tried to do for these Negro Melodies.” Among the pieces in the set was one titled The Bamboula, which used the “Quan patate la cuite” melody. In 1909, the American conductor Carl Stoeckel commissioned Coleridge-Talor to write a new work for the Norfolk Festival in Connecticut the following year. The composer returned to this tune, this time making it the subject of the brilliant orchestral “rhapsodic dance” featured on this program. The work essentially treats the melody as a subject for symphonic development in the manner of Beethoven or Brahms; among its many transformations is a touching, slow central episode which begins with a clarinet solo.

Coleridge-Taylor conducted the premiere himself, which was warmly received. Stoeckel recounted that the musicians of the orchestra (drawn from the New York Philharmonic), “called him the African ‘Mahler,’” comparing him to the composer who had served as the Philharmonic’s director from 1907 to 1911. ©2022 Calvin Dotsey

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R. STRAUSS

Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59

Richard Strauss needed a change. He had shaken the opera world with a pair of cataclysmic dramas: Salome, a tale of a lust-ridden Biblical princess, and Elektra, the story of a revenge-crazed mythological princess. The situation called for “a Mozart opera,” Strauss said. His collaborator, Austrian playwright Hugo von Hofmannsthal, took him at his word. Choosing the Vienna of Mozart’s day as the setting, they created Der Rosenkavalier —a comedy-romance unfolding in a flood of opulent, boisterous, lilting music.

The curtain rises on a Viennese noblewoman and her younger paramour, who have just spent the night together. By the final scene, he has fallen in love with a girl his own age and helped her dodge an arranged marriage. The older woman, who believes in taking life’s delights and setbacks gracefully, steps aside.

The Rosenkavalier suite offers a juicy sampling of the score. The horns spring into action with a flourish, and the orchestra bounds in alongside them in the opera’s introduction–the first taste of Rosenkavalier’s exuberance and ardor. Then the strings’ warmth helps evoke the coziness that links the Marschallin, the opera’s heroine, and young Octavian. Another burst of energy sets up the luminous music of the Presentation of the Rose, the scene in which Octavian meets and begins falling for the already engaged Sophie. With solo winds standing in at times for the singers, the orchestra’s flights of lyricism conjure up the young pair’s first rush of love. A crash of dissonance heralds a turn to Sophie’s fiancé, the skirtchasing Baron Ochs. The orchestra weaves together the lusty, lilting waltzes that accompany his attempt to seduce a servant girl who, to his horror, turns out to be Octavian in disguise. And the suite climaxes with the opera’s most powerful outpouring: the soaring trio in which the voices of the Marschallin, Octavian, and Sophie well up with the emotions their transformed relationships have set off. After a taste of Octavian and Sophie’s mellifluous love duet, the orchestra flings out one last waltz.

—Steven Brown

Program Bios

Juraj Valčuha , conductor

Please view p.6 for his bio

versatile appearances as conductor, soloist, recitalist, and presenter.

Itzhak Perlman, violin

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.

Having performed with every major orchestra and at concert halls around the globe, Itzhak was granted a Presidential Medal of Freedom—the nation’s highest civilian honor—by President Obama in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, a National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty by President Reagan in 1986. He has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Genesis Prize.

Itzhak currently serves as Artistic Partner of the Houston Symphony in a partnership that commenced in the 2020–21 Season and culminates at the end of 2023–24. He performs nine programs across three seasons that feature him in

In the 2022–23 Season, Itzhak conducts the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl and the Houston Symphony on Mozart’s Requiem, and is joined by an illustrious group of collaborators— Emanuel Ax, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and the Juilliard String Quartet— in a special Itzhak Perlman and Friends program appearing in only three locations: Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall, UMS Ann Arbor, and Carnegie Hall. He continues touring An Evening with Itzhak Perlman, which captures highlights of his career through narrative and multi-media elements intertwined with performance, to Boston, Philadelphia, Long Island, Akron, Austin, Tallahassee, and Naples (Florida). He plays season-opening concerts for the Colorado Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, and Florida Orchestra, and recitals across the United States with longtime collaborator Rohan De Silva.

Itzhak Perlman has an exclusive series of classes with Masterclass.com, the premier online education company that enables access to the world’s most brilliant minds, including Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Dame Helen Mirren, Jodie Foster, and Serena Williams, as the company’s first classical-music presenter.

Program

All mozart

Glover, conductor Yoonshin Song, violin

DerHovsepian, viola

No. 35 in D major, K.385 (Haffner)

spirito

Trio

Sinfonia Concertante

E-flat major for Violin,

About the Music

Friday, October 28 Jones Hall 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29 Jones Hall & Livestream 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30 Jones Hall 2:30 p.m.

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INSIGHT

British conductor Jane Glover is a veteran Mozartian: She has recorded more than a dozen of Mozart’s most admired symphonies, served as music director of the London Mozart Players, hosted the BBC television series Mozart—His Life with Music, and written Mozart’s Women: His Family, His Friends, His Music. Last season, Houston audiences heard her conduct Mozart’s The Magic Flute at Houston Grand Opera. This weekend, she presents a trio of works with links to Mozart’s first maturity in Salzburg. The exquisite Sinfonia Concertante ranks among Mozart’s most beloved masterpieces; aficionados will also relish the stormy music from Thamos, which looks forward to Mozart’s stirring Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Although Mozart composed his Haffner Symphony after moving to Vienna, the commission came from an old friend in Salzburg who wished to celebrate a special occasion. Together, these pieces show the many sides of Mozart’s musical personality, from the passionate to the joyful.

Program Notes

MOZART

Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385 (Haffner)

The Mozarts had a fruitful friendship with the Haffners, a prominent Salzburg family headed by the patriarch Siegmund Haffner the Elder, a fabulously wealthy businessman who had served as the city’s mayor from 1768 to 1772; however, it was his son, Siegmund the Younger, who had taste in music. He commissioned Mozart’s famous Haffner Serenade to celebrate his sister Elisabeth’s marriage in 1776, and in 1782, he thought of Mozart again to celebrate another milestone: In recognition of his extraordinary philanthropic giving, Siegmund was made a member of the minor Austrian nobility. A new symphony would crown the festivities.

It was not really for Haffner that Mozart composed this delightful work, however, but for his own father. At the time, Leopold Mozart barely spoke or corresponded with his son; he did not approve of Wolfgang’s recent engagement to Constanze Weber, writing that Constanze’s mother and guardian “should be put in chains, made to sweep streets and have boards hung round their necks bearing the words ‘seducers of youth.’” Nevertheless, Leopold negotiated the commission of the symphony on Mozart’s behalf, ever interested in advancing his son’s burgeoning career. Mozart, for his part, was swamped. The year before, he had moved to Vienna to embark on a career as a freelance musician—a highly unusual step for the time—and had recently found success with his opera The Abduction from the Seraglio. “Well, I am up to my eyes in work,” he wrote to Leopold, “for by Sunday week I have to arrange my opera for wind-instruments,” a lucrative way of commercializing its most popular numbers. “And now you ask me to write a new symphony! How on earth can I do so? [...] Well, I just might spend the night over it, for that is the only way; and to you, dearest father, I sacrifice it. You may rely on having something from me by every post.”

Thus Mozart set to work on the symphony, burning candles into the night, and mailing his father its movements as they were finished with hopes the whole would be done in time for Haffner’s celebrations. The original version came with an extra minuet and a march, but when Mozart repurposed the work for a public concert in Vienna on March 23, 1783, he deleted them to conform with the traditional four movement structure of a symphony. He also added flutes and clarinets (instruments not usually included in Salzburg orchestras) to the outer movements, giving us the symphony as we know it today.

The work possesses a sparkling, joyous character befitting the occasion of its commission. Mozart noted, “The first Allegro must be played with great fire, the last—as fast as possible,” a challenge musicians relish to this day. ©2022 Calvin Dotsey

Program Notes

MOZART

Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, K.364

For all its beauty and elaborate detail, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante is something of a mystery piece in his vast legacy of compositions. The autograph manuscript has been lost and our knowledge of the work is based upon the first printed edition by the Viennese publisher, Anton André, plus a few surviving manuscript sketches. Scholars generally surmise that it was composed at the end of 1779, immediately following Mozart’s trip to Mannheim and Paris, two cities where this genre of a concerto featuring multiple soloists was very popular during the last three decades of the 18th century. Nor does anyone know the violinist and violist for whom Mozart may have composed the piece, since he held a well-known disdain for the performing abilities of musicians in Salzburg following his reluctant return to that provincial city after his heady but unprofitable trip to Mannheim and Paris.

Concertos for more than one soloist were very much on Mozart’s mind during the middle and late 1770s. The Concerto for Two Violins and Strings was the first of these, composed in 1774. His concertos for two and three pianos were composed between 1775 and 1779. Several other multiple-soloist works were planned, completed, abandoned, or lost during his trip abroad. These include his non-existent, possibly lost, Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds and Orchestra, the Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra and a Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Cello which was left unfinished among Mozart’s manuscripts following his death.

In composing this work, Mozart ennobled the sinfonia concertante as a musical form. Among Parisian composers, it had been a superficial type of composition, more concerned with showing off the technical prowess of solo performers than expressing much in the way of artistic values. But Mozart’s work is thematically as rich as any of his mature concertos, and its poignant C minor slow movement is one of his most expressive adagios. The orchestral part is full of intricate contrapuntal details and is far more than a bland accompaniment to the two soloists, as is commonly found among Parisian examples.

The Mozart Sinfonia Concertante is also a striking example of the “symphonic concerto” by which he fused the solo/orchestral interplay of the earlier concerto form with the logical exposition/development/ restatement plan of symphonic form. Finally, one should note Mozart’s plan in alternating the two solo lines. Where the violinist states the numerous themes, letting the violist respond in the exposition to the first movement, their roles are neatly reversed when the themes again pass in review during the recapitulation. © Carl R. Cunningham

Program Notes

MOZART from Thamos, König in Ägypten, K.345

During the summer of 1773, Leopold Mozart decided he and his 17-year-old son should visit Vienna, presumably with hopes of finding the young Wolfgang a salaried post. Although this prospect did not materialize, Wolfgang did receive a commission to compose two choruses for a production of Thamos, König in Ägypten (Thamos, King of Egypt), a then popular drama by one Baron von Gebler. Like many theatrical works of the era, it centered on courtly intrigue: the wicked Pheron plots to overthrow the good King Thamos and prevent his marriage to Sais, a virgin of the Sun. In the end, Pheron is vanquished and Sais is revealed to be Tharsis, daughter of the previously deposed King Menes, who blesses her union with Thamos.

At a 1776 Salzburg production, Mozart likely added the entr’actes featured at this performance. Although the music was probably performed again in 1779 and 1780, an attempted revival in Vienna in 1783 failed. Mozart wrote to his father, “I am extremely sorry that I shall not be able to use the music of Thamos, but this piece [the play], which failed to please here, is now among the rejected works which are no longer performed. For the sake of the music alone it might possibly be given again, but that is not likely. Certainly it is a pity!”

One cannot help but agree. Mozart’s striking music reflects the 1770s fashion for Sturm und Drang (“Storm and Stress”), a wide-ranging vogue for drama and emotional intensity in the arts. After three solemn chords, the first entr’acte launches into a fiery Allegro. Perhaps anticipating the necessity of performing the music without the play, Mozart’s father scribbled notes into his son’s manuscript suggesting connections between the music and the plot. Here he writes, “The first act closes with Pheron and Mirza [a co-conspirator] taking the decision to put Pheron on the throne.”

At the beginning of the second entr’acte, Leopold notes, “Thamos’ good character is revealed at the end of Act Two. The third act begins with Thamos and the traitor Pheron.” After a sensuous opening, a shadow briefly passes over the music as it transitions to a new idea. Leopold interprets this as “Pheron’s false character”: The ensuing oboe solo is “Thamos’s honesty.”

The third entr’acte’s stormy beginning depicts “treacherous conversation.” As the music calms, “Sais comes from the temple of the sun virgins and looks to see if she is alone.” The following Andante accompanied her soliloquy, tracing her shifting moods. Falsely informed that her beloved Thamos has promised her in marriage to the evil Pheron, she vows to become a virgin priestess.

“The fourth act closes with general confusion,” befitting explosive D minor music that begins the final entr’acte. By the end, however, a resplendent D major emerges, hinting that all will be set right when the curtain falls. ©2022 Calvin Dotsey

Program Bios

Jane Glover, conductor

Acclaimed British conductor Jane Glover, named Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2021 New Year’s Honours, has been music director of Chicago’s Music of the Baroque since 2002.

Jane has conducted all the major symphony and chamber orchestras in Britain, as well as orchestras in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia. In recent seasons, she has appeared with the New York Philharmonic; the Cleveland, Philadelphia, Minnesota, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, Sydney, Cincinnati, and Toronto symphony orchestras; the Orchestra of St. Luke’s; and the Bamberg Symphony. In addition to these concerts, recent engagements include the Cleveland Orchestra and debuts with the Chicago Symphony and Montreal’s Orchestre Mètropolitain.

In demand on the international opera stage, Jane has appeared with numerous companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera, Covent Garden, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, the Berlin Staatsoper, Glimmerglass Opera, New York City Opera, Opera National de Bordeaux, Opera Australia, and Chicago Opera

Theater. Highlights of recent seasons include The Magic Flute with the Metropolitan Opera; Alcina with Washington Opera; L’Elisir d’amore for Houston Grand Opera; Albert Herring with Minnesota Opera; The Turn of the Screw, Jephtha, and Lucio Silla in Bordeaux; The Rape of Lucretia, A Midsummer Nightʼs Dream, Così fan tutte, and Figaro at the Aspen Music Festival; Gluck’s Armide and Iphigenie en Aulide with Met Young Artists and Juilliard; Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; and Eugene Onegin, The Rake’s Progress, The Marriage of Figaro, L’incoronazione di Poppea, and the world premiere of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’s Kommilitonen! at the Royal Academy of Music. Last season, she returned to the Metropolitan Opera and Houston Grand Opera to conduct The Magic Flute, and to the Aspen Music Festival to conduct Don Giovanni.

Jane Glover’s discography includes a series of Mozart and Haydn symphonies with the London Mozart Players and recordings of Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Britten, and Walton with the London Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, and the BBC Singers. She is the author of the critically acclaimed books Mozart’s Women and Handel in London. 

Yoonshin Song, violin

Acclaimed as “a wonderfully talented violinist…whose sound and technique go well beyond her years,” violinist Yoonshin Song was born in South Korea, where she began her musical studies at age 5. Making her solo debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at age 11, she has since built a successful international performing career.

Yoonshin was appointed Cconcertmaster of the Houston Symphony in August 2019. Previously, she held the same position with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for seven seasons. In Europe, she serves as guest concertmaster of the Budapest Festival Orchestra under Iván Fischer, and she has led the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra with numerous toptiered conductors and artists.

Beyond her first chair duties with this orchestra, Yoonshin has performed as a soloist with many orchestras around the world, including the Budapest Festival Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Utah Symphony, the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, the Paul Constantinescu Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, among many others.

Program Bios

She also has participated as a soloist and chamber musician in numerous leading music festivals, including the Marlboro, Deer Valley, Great Lakes, and Aspen Music Festivals in the United States; the Miyazaki Chamber Music Festival in Japan; and the Verbier, Lucerne, and Bayreuth Festivals in Europe. 

Joan DerHovsepian, viola

Violist Joan DerHovsepian has held the Associate Principal chair of the Houston Symphony since 2010 and currently serves as Acting Principal Viola. She joined the viola section in 1999, hired by Christoph Eschenbach. Joan was last featured with the Houston Symphony in March 2022, performing Bruch’s Double Concerto under the baton of former music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

Recent chamber music and summer festival appearances include the Mainly Mozart Festival, the Grand Teton Music Festival, the Mimir Chamber Music Festival in Texas and Melbourne, Australia, the Lake Lure Chamber Music Festival, the Peninsula Music Festival, the Texas Music Festival, Music in Context, the St. Cecelia Chamber Music Society, and the National Orchestral Institute as a faculty member.

A dedicated teacher, Joan is an artist teacher of viola at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, mentoring students through viola orchestral repertoire classes and independent study. She is a regular guest faculty with the New World Symphony and has given guest masterclasses for renown music schools such as the

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the New England Conservatory, and for viola students of The Juilliard School.

Joan was violist of the Everest Quartet, top prize winners at the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. She earned the second-place award at the Primrose International Viola Competition. Joan served two seasons as principal viola of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and played two seasons with the Rochester Philharmonic. Her primary teachers include James Dunham and Kim Kashkashian. 

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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 Special Events. For more information, please contact Tim Richey, Director, Individual Giving, at tim.richey@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8531.

Janice Barrow Barbara J. Burger Janet F. Clark

Rochelle & Max Levit Barbara & Pat McCelvey** Bobbie Nau

John and Lindy Rydman/ S pec’s Wines, S pirits & Finer Foods

Robin Angly & Miles Smith Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams

Gary & Marian Beauchamp/ The Beauchamp Foundation Joan & Bob Duff ** Drs. M.S. & MarieLuise Kalsi

Cora Sue & Harry Mach ** Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Albert & Anne Chao Virginia A. Clark** Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Dr. Sippi & Mr. Ajay Khurana** Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks**

Alice* & Terry Thomas Shirley W. Toomim Stephen & Kristine Wallace Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann

Ann & Jonathan Ayre** Dr. Gudrun H. Becker Eric D. Brueggeman Ralph Burch Jane Cizik Michael H. Clark & Sallie Morian Aline and John Deming Nanette B. Finger* Aggie L. Foster

$15,000+

Marcie & Nick Alexos Nina K. Andrews

Dr. Saul & Ursula Balagura Anne Morgan Barrett Nancy & Walter Bratic Mr. Gordon J. Brodfuehrer Terry Ann Brown Mr. Robert Bunch and Ms. Lilia Khakimova Dr. Evan D. Collins Roger & Debby Cutler Dr. Alex Dell Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Ms. Carolyn Faulk

Mr. & Mrs. Marvy A. Finger Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch

Gary L. Hollingsworth and Kenneth J. Hyde Catherine & Brian James Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Joella & Steven P. Mach Mrs. Carolyn & Dr. Michael Mann Barry & Rosalyn Margolis Family

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Muffy & Mike McLanahan Katie & Bob Orr Oliver Wyman Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Judith Vincent Steven & Nancy Williams

Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop** Dr. John R. Stroehlein and Miwa Sakashita Ellen A. Yarrell** Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Anonymous

Steve & Mary Gangelhoff

Clare Attwell Glassell

Evan B. Glick

Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. James E. Hooks Rebecca & Bobby Jee Joan Kaplan Gwen & Dan Kellogg

Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Dr. William & Alice Kopp Mr. & Mrs. David B. Krieger John & Regina Mangum Jay & Shirley* Marks Michelle & Jack Matzer Elizabeth McIngvale PHD Dr. Eric McLaughlin & Mr. Eliodoro Castillo Marvin & Martha McMurrey

Tammy & Wayne Nguyen Scott and Judy Nyquist Dr. Susan Osterberg and Mr. Edward C. Osterberg Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Mr. David Peavy and Mr. Stephen McCauley Gloria & Joe Pryzant Allan & Jean Quiat Ron and Demi Rand Ed & Janet Rinehart Mrs. Sybil F. Roos Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Donna Scott & Mitch Glassman Margaret and Joel Shannon Tad and Suzanne Smith Anthony and Lori Speier

Drs. Carol & Michael Stelling Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan,Ph.D. Dede Weil Vicki West

Our Donors

Edward H. Andrews III

Dr. Angela R. Apollo

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Edward and Janette Blackburne

Kimberly and James Bell Mr. Bill Bullock

James & Dale Brannon

Cheryl & Sam* Byington

Dr. Robert N. Chanon

Coneway Family Foundation

Brad & Joan Corson

Andrew Davis & Corey Tu Mike & Debra Dishberger Vicky Dominguez Connie Dyer

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Firestone

Eugene Fong

Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel

Ms. Elia Gabbanelli Nancy D. Giles

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mark & Ragna Henrichs

Ms. Katherine Hill

Marzena & Jacek Jaminski

Dr. Charles Johnson & Tammie Johnson Ms. Carey Kirkpatrick

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Leeke Marilyn G. Lummis

Mr. and Mrs. Ransom C. Lummis

Sue Ann Lurcott

Cindy Mao and Michael Ma Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L.

Mazow

Terry & Kandee McGill Rita & Paul Morico

John L. Nau III

Ms. Leslie Nossaman

The Carl M. Padgett Family Sandra Paige, Veritas Title Partners

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pastorek Dave & Alie Pruner Lila Rauch

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr.

Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Mike Shannon

Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan

Houston Baptist University

Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Strobl

Mr. William W. Stubbs Mrs. Marguerite M. Swartz Cecilia & Luciano Vasconcellos Jay & Gretchen Watkins Doug & Kay Wilson

Ms. Beth Wolff ** Scott and Lori Wulfe Nina & Michael Zilkha Anonymous (3)

Dr. and Mrs. George J. Abdo Lilly and Thurmon Andress** Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron** Mr. Jeff Autor

Ms. Jacqueline Baly Mrs. Bonnie Bauer Joan H. Bitar, M.D. Mr. Robert Boblitt Jr. Anne Boss Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Mrs. Vada Boyle James and Judy Bozeman Mr. Chester Brooke and Dr. Nancy Poindexter Barbara A. Brooks Ms. Deborah Butler Marilyn Caplovitz Dr. Ye-Mon Chen and Mrs. Chaing-Lin Chen Darleen and Jack Christiansen Barbara A. Clark and Edgar A. Bering Donna M. Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corbin Ms. Miquel A. Correll Mr. and Mrs. Denis A. DeBakey Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts Kathy and Frank Dilenschneider Drs. Rosalind and Gary Dworkin

David and Carolyn Edgar Mr. William P. Elbel and Ms. Mary J. Schroeder

The Ensell Family Mr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr. Paula and Louis Faillace Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Mr. and Mrs. Walter Finger Mrs. Mary Foster-DeSimone and Mr. Don DeSimone

Bill and Diana Freeman Ms. Eugenia C. George Suzan and Julius Glickman Jo and Billie Jo Graves The Greentree Fund Mrs. Tami A. Grubb Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herzog Mrs. Ann G. Hightower Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hunt Steve and Kerry Incavo Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Jankovic Stephen Jeu and Susanna Calvo Phil and Josephine John Beverly Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John F. Joity Debbie and Frank Jones Dr. Rita Justice Mr. and Mrs. Bashar Kalai Ms. Linda R. Katz Mr. Bill King Mr. Mark Klitzke and Dr. Angela Chen Mr. Kenneth E. Kurtzman Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ladin Golda Anne Leonard Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Richard and Cynthia* Loewenstern Alison and Ara Malkhassian Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Matiuk Ms. Kathy McCraigh John & Dorothy McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGuire Alison and Ara Malkhassian Mr. and Mrs. William B. McNamara Mr. and Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Mr. Stephen Mendoza Stephen & Marilyn Miles Shane A. Miller

Dr. and Mrs. Miguel Miro Quesada Ginni and Richard Mithoff Dr. and Mrs. Jack Moore Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Moynier Aprill Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Bobbie Newman Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Jenni and Todd Olges Katherine and Jonathan Palmer Kusum & K. Cody Patel Mr. and Mrs. Raul Pavon Michael P. and Shirley Pearson Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Dr. and Mrs. Taj Popatia Heather and Chris Powers Tim and Katherine Pownell Roland and Linda Pringle Edlyn and David Pursell Cris and Elisa Pye Kathryn and Richard Rabinow Laurie A. Rachford Bradley L. Radoff and Monica Hoz De Vila

Dr. and Mrs. George H. Ransford Jan Rhodes Vicky and Michael Richker Jill & Allyn Risley Dr. Douglas and Alicia Rodenberger Harold H. Sandstead, M.D. Mr. Tony W. Schlicht Garry and Margaret Schoonover Dr. Mark A. Schusterman Kathy & Ed Segner Susan and Ed Septimus Donna and Tim Shen Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sherman

Leslie Siller**

Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Smith Sam and Linda Snyder Georgiana Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stevenson Wesley L. Story Drs. Ishwaria and Vivek Subbiah Stephanie and Bill Swingle Susan L. Thompson Eric and Carol Timmreck Nanako and Dale Tingleaf Pamalah* and Stephen Tipps James F. Trippett Hallie A. Vanderhider Mr. and Mrs. David Vannauker Mr. and Mrs. David Walstad General and Mrs. Jasper Welch Nancy B. Willerson ** Doug Williams and Janice Robertson Ms. Barbara E. Williams Loretta and Lawrence Williams Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williford Woodell Family Foundation Mrs. Lorraine Wulfe Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. Robert and Michele Yekovich Edith and Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Anonymous (5)

Our Donors

Mr. Tom Anderson

Pat and John Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Drs. Henry and Louise Bethea Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bickel George Boerger Robert and Gwen Bray Joe Brazzatti Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Buhler Justice Brett and Erin Busby Kori and Chris Caddell Mr. Steve Carroll and Ms. Rachel Dolbier Mr. and Mrs. Brady F. Carruth Drs. David A. Cech and Mary R. Schwartz Matt Chuchla Jimmy and Lynn Coe Richard Collins Consurgo Sunshine Ms. Jeanette Coon and Thomas Collins James Cross Mrs. Myriam Degreve Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Delgado Joseph and Rebecca Demeter

Jeanette and John DiFilippo Ms. Cynthia Diller Mrs. Edward N. Earle Mrs. Julie Earley David and Carolyn Edgar Annette and Knut Eriksen Aubrey & Sylvia Farb

Edwin Friedrichs and Darlene Clark** Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Fusillo Ms. Lucy Gebhart Wendy Germani Alyson and Elliot Gershenson Kathy and Albrecht Goethe Ms. Lidiya Gold Susan and Kevin Golden Marcos Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Herb Goodman Julianne and David Gorte Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grace Mr. William Gray and Mrs. Clare Fontenot-Gray Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greaser Mr. Mario Gudmundsson Eric and Angelea Halen Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hall Dr. and Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr. Ms. Deborah Happ and Mr. Richard Rost Mr. & Mrs. Houston Haymon Maureen Y. Higdon** Katherine and Archibald Govan Hill IV Mr. Stanley Hoffberger Mr. and Mrs. John Homier Laura and Rick C. Jaramillo Mady and Ken Kades Jane and Kevin Kremer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Langenstein Mr. William W. Lindley Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacGregor

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod Martin Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Mason David and Heidi Massin Mr. and Mrs. Mark Matovich William D. and Karinne McCullough** Ernie and Martha McWilliams Larry and Lyn Miller Mrs. Suzanne Miller David Mincberg & Lainie Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Molloy Denise Monteleone Richard and Juliet Moynihan Jo Ann and Marvin Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murphy Jessica & Erick Navas Macky Osorio Rochelle and Sheldon Oster Mr. Joe Pacetti-De'Medici Nancy Parra Linda Tarpley Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Arnaud Pichon Dr. and Mrs. James L. Pool Dr. Vanitha Pothuri Mrs. Dana Puddy Clinton and Leigh Rappole Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Reimer Mrs. Adelina Romero Mr. and Mrs. John Ryder Harold H. Sandstead, M.D. Gina and Saib Saour Lawrence P. Schanzmeyer Dr. Mark A. Schusterman Mr. and Mrs. Dilanka Seimon

Mr. and Dr. Adrian D. Shelley Arthur E. and Ellen Shelton Hinda Simon Ms. Diana Skerl Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Smith David Smith and Elizabeth A. Fagan Mr. Michael Smith Richard and Mary Spies Jeaneen and Tim Stastny Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stevenson Meredith and Ralph Stone Mr. and Mrs. Randeep Suneja Mr. and Ms. Kerr Taylor

Juliana and Stephen Tew Jean and Doug Thomas Courtney & Bill Toomey Sal and Denise Torrisi Dr. Brad and Mrs. Frances Urquhart

Patricia Van Allan Dean Walker

H. Richard Walton Nancy Ames and Danny Ward Alton and Carolyn Warren Ms. Katherine Warren Dr. and Mrs. Richard T. Weiss Dr. Robert Wilkins and Dr. Mary Ann ReynoldsWilkins Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Williams Jerry and Gerlind Wolinksy Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Ziegler Anonymous (2)

Young Associates Council

The Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council (YAC) is a philanthropic membership group for young professionals, music aficionados, and performing arts supporters interested in exploring symphonic music within Houston’s flourishing artistic landscape. YAC members are afforded exclusive opportunities to participate in musically focused events that take place not only in Jones Hall, but also in the city’s most sought-after venues, private homes, and friendly neighborhood hangouts. From behind-the-scenes interactions with the musicians of the Houston Symphony to jaw-dropping private performances by world-class virtuosos, the Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council offers incomparable insight and accessibility to the music and musicians that are shaping the next era of orchestral music.

YOUNG ASSOCIATE LEADERSHIP

Kusum Patel, Chair

Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Vice Chair

Laurel Flores, Communications Chair Jeff Hiller, Membership Chair

YOUNG ASSOCIATE PREMIUM $2,500+

Christopher P. Armstrong and Laura Schaffer

Ann and Jonathan Ayre Lauren and Mark Bahorich Tim Ong and Michael Baugh Kimberly and James Bell Jr. Emily Bivona and Ryan Manser

Carrie and Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl# Eric Brueggeman

Haydée del Calvo and Esteban Montero Kendall and Jim Cross Denise Davis Valerie Palmquist Dieterich and Tracy Dieterich Vicky Dominguez Jamie Everett Claudio Gutierrez Elaine and Jeff Hiller#

Mariana and James O. Huff III Carey Kirkpatrick

Joel Luks Elissa and Jarrod Martin Kelser McMiller# Shane Miller

Emily and Joseph MorrelPorter Hedges LLP Stephanie Weber and Paul Muri Aprill Nelson#

Toni Oplt and Ed Schneider

Kusum and K. Cody Patel# Liana and Andrew Schwaitzberg# Nadhisha and Dilanka Seimon Aerin and Quentin Smith# Justin Stenberg# Ishwaria and Vivek Subbiah

YOUNG ASSOCIATE $1,500+

Amanda Beatriz

Laura and William Black Lindsay Buchanan# Adair and Kevin Brueggeman Greta Carlson

David Chaluh Megan and John Degenstein Chante Westmoreland Dillard Laurel Flores#

Carolyn and Patrick Gaidos Kallie Gallagher

Patrick B. Garvey

Amy Goodpasture

Rebecca and Andrew Gould Nicholas Gruy Ashley and John Horstman C. Birk Hutchens Mariya Idenova Jonathan Jan Anna Kaplan

Allegra Lilly and Robin Kesselman Serene Lee

Kirby and David Lodholz# Gwen and Jay McMurrey Miriam Meriwani Zoe Miller

David Moyer Trevor Myers

Lee Bar-Eli and Cliff Nash Lauren Paine Blake Plaster

Clarice Jacobson and Brian Rosenzweig Leonardo Soto

For more information, please contact Katie Salvatore, Development Officer & Board Liaison, at katie.salvatore@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8544.

Maria Spadaro Bryce Swinford Elise Wagner#

Genevera Allen and Michael Weylandt Hannah Whitney Marquis Wincher Leonard and Kristin Wood Owen Zhang

Steering

Corporate, Foundation & Government Partners

The Houston Symphony is proud to recognize the leadership support of our corporate, foundation, and government partners that allows the orchestra to reach new heights in musical performance, education, and community engagement, for Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast Region.

CORPORATE PARTNERS (as of September 30, 2022)

Principal Corporate Guarantor ($250,000 and above)

Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods / Spec’s Charitable Foundation**

Grand Guarantor ($150,000 and above)

ConocoPhillips**

Guarantor ($100,000 and above)

Bank of America

Frost Bank Houston Methodist*

Underwriter ($50,000 and above)

Accordant Advisors* Baker Botts L.L.P.* Boston Consulting Group* Cameron Management* Chevron**

CKP Group*

Engie**

Sponsor ($25,000 and above)

EOG Resources

The Events Company*

H-E-B/H-E-B Tournament of Champions**

Partner ($15,000 and above)

City Kitchen*

Gorman’s Uniform Service Jackson & Company*

Supporter ($10,000 and above)

Houston First Corporation* Macy’s** Mark Kamin & Associates New Timmy Chan Corporation

Benefactor ($5,000 and above)

Bank of Texas Beck Redden LLP

BHP

Frankly Organic Vodka

Patron (Gifts below $5,000)

Amazon Baker Hughes BeDESIGN*

Christian Dior Gulf Coast Distillers *

Houston Public MediaNews 88.7 FM; Channel 8 PBS*

Kalsi Engineering PaperCity* Tenenbaum Jewelers*

Houston Baptist University Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo**

Kinder Morgan Foundation** Kirkland & Ellis

The Lancaster Hotel* Occidental**

Marine Foods Express, Ltd. Neiman Marcus*

One Market Square Garage*

Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston

Nordstrom** Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, L.L.P. Quantum Energy Partners

Mutiny Wine Room

Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. University of St. Thomas*

KPMG US Foundation, Inc.

Mercantil ONEOK, Inc.

Quantum Bass Center*

SEI, Global Institutional Group

For information on becoming a corporate partner, please contact Timothy Dillow, Director, Corporate Relations, at timothy.dillow@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8538.

KTRK ABC-13*

PNC** Rand Group, LLC* Shell USA, Inc.** Sewell

Truist

United Airlines* Vinson & Elkins LLP

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC Univision Houston & Amor 06.5FM

USI Southwest

Silver Eagle Beverages* Sire Spirits Beth Wolff Realtors Zenfilm*

Wortham Insurance & Risk Management

Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company TAM International, Inc.

* Includes in-kind support **Education and Community Engagement Support

Corporate, Foundation & Government Partners

FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (as of September 30, 2022)

Diamond Guarantor ($1,000,000 and above)

The Brown Foundation, Inc.

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

Premier Guarantor ($500,000 and above)

The Alkek and Williams Foundation

Grand Guarantor ($150,000 and above)

City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board** The Hearst Foundation**

Guarantor ($100,000 and above)

The Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation

Underwriter ($50,000 and above)

Beauchamp Foundation

The Elkins Foundation

The Fondren Foundation

Sponsor ($25,000 and above)

The Martine and Dan Drackett Family Foundation

Partner ($15,000 and above)

Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation**

Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation**

Supporter ($10,000 and above)

Edward H. Andrews

The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation

Benefactor ($5,000 and above)

Leon Jaworski Foundation

Patron (Gifts below $5,000)

The Lubrizol Foundation

The Scurlock Foundation

Houston Symphony Endowment** Houston Symphony League

City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance The Cullen Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation MD Anderson Foundation National Endowment for the Arts

The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

The C. Howard Pieper Foundation

Texas Commission on the Arts**

The Houston Arts Combined Endowment Fund

Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation

William S. & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation The Vivian L. Smith Foundation**

The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation**

William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Foundation**

George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Petrello Family Foundation

John P. McGovern Foundation**

The Powell Foundation** The Robbins Foundation**

The William Stamps Farish Fund

The Radoff Family Foundation

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

The Hood-Barrow Foundation

The Schissler Foundation The Vaughn Foundation

The Pierce Runnells Foundation Sterling-Turner Foundation Strake Foundation**

Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation

For information about becoming a foundation or government partner, please contact Christina Trunzo, Director, Foundation Relations, at christina.trunzo@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8530. **Education and Community Engagement Support

Houston Symphony Endowment

The Houston Symphony Endowment is a separate nonprofit organization that invests contributions for the benefit of the Houston Symphony Society.

Create your named endowed fund or endow a musican chair through a planned gift such as a bequest. Your gift will not only help strengthen the financial sustainability of the orchestra, but also create a way for your family and friends to celebrate your commitment to the Houston Symphony by the fund in your honor.

For more information, please contact Christine Ann Stevens, Director of Major Gifts, at christine.stevens@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8521.

TRUSTEES

James H. Lee III, President David Krieger

ENDOWMENT FUNDS $250,000+

Janice H. and Thomas D. Barrow Chair Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Cello

The Brown Foundation Guest Pianist Fund

The Brown Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre Fund in memory of Hanni and Stewart Orton, Legacy Society Co-Founders

Margarett and Alice Brown Fund for Education

Janet F. Clark Fund

Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Juraj Valčuha, Music Director

The Cullen Foundation Maestro’s Fund

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fund for Creative Initiatives

The Margaret and James Elkins Foundation Fund

The Virginia Lee Elverson Trust Fund

Fondren Foundation Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs

William Dee Hunt Lynn Mathre

The General and 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

General Maurice Hirsch Chair Aralee Dorough, Principal Flute Houston Symphony Chorus Fund Joan and Marvin Kaplan Fund

Ellen E. Kelley Chair Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster

Max Levine Chair Yoonshin Song, Concertmaster

Mary R. Lewis Fund for Piano Performance

M.D. Anderson Foundation Fund Mary Lynn and Steve Marks Fund Barbara and Pat McCelvey Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Endowed Chair

William VerMeulen, Principal Horn

Jerome Simon Scott Wise

Monroe L. Mendelsohn Jr. Fund

George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Summer Concerts Fund

Bobbie Nau Chair

Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet C. Howard Pieper Foundation Fund Walter W. Sapp Fund, Legacy Society Co-Founder

Fayez Sarofim Guest Violinist Fund through the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

The Schissler Foundation Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund

The Micijah S. Stude Special Production Fund

Bobby and Phoebe Tudor Fund Margaret Alkek Williams Chair John Mangum, Executive Director/CEO

The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society honors those who have included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their long-term estate plans through a bequest in a will, life-income gifts, or other deferred-giving arrangements.

For more information, please contact Christine Ann Stevens, Director of Major Gifts, at christine.stevens@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8521.

CRESCENDO CIRCLE $100,000+

Dr. and Mrs. George J. Abdo

Priscilla R. Angly

Jonathan and Ann Ayre

Myra W. Barber

Janice Barrow

Jim Barton

James Bell

Joe Anne Berwick* Joan H. Bitar, MD

James and S. Dale Brannon Walter and Nancy Bratic Joe Brazzatti

Terry Ann Brown Mary Kathryn Campion and Stephen Liston Drs. Dennis and Susan Carlyle

Janet F. Clark

Virginia A. Clark Mr. William E. Colburn Andria N. Elkins

Farida Abjani

Dr. Antonio Arana*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron George* and Betty Bashen Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar

Dorothy B. Black* Kerry Levine Bollmann Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Zu Broadwater

Dr. Joan K. Bruchas* and Mr. H. Philip Cowdin* Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Erin Brunner Eugene R. Bruns Cheryl and Sam* Byington Sylvia J. Carroll Dr. Robert N. Chanon William J. Clayton and Margaret A. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cooley

The Honorable* and Mrs. William Crassas Dr. Lida S. Dahm

Leslie Barry Davidson Susan Feickert

Ginny Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Gendel Michael B. George Mauro H. Gimenez and Connie A. Coulomb

Bill Grieves* Mr. Robert M. Griswold

Jean and Jack* Ellis

The Aubrey* and Sylvia Farb Family Helen Hudspeth Flores* Eugene Fong Mrs. Aggie L. Foster Stephen and Mariglyn Glenn Evan B. Glick

Jo A. and Billie Jo Graves Mario Gudmundsson Deborah Happ and Richard Rost

Marilyn and Bob Hermance Dr. Charles and Tammie Johnson Dr. Rita Justice Mr. and Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Joella and Steven P. Mach Michelle and Jack Matzer Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow

Randolph Lee Groninger Claudio J. Gutierrez

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Gloria L. Herman* Timothy Hogan and Elaine Anthony Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth Dr. Edward J. and Mrs. Patti* Hurwitz Dr. Kenneth Hyde Brian and Catherine James Barbara and Raymond Kalmans

Dr. James E. and Betty W. Key Dr. and Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mrs. Frances E. Leland Samuel J. Levine Mrs. Lucy Lewis Sandra Magers David Ray Malone and David J. Sloat

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Jay and Shirley* Marks James G. Matthews Mary Ann and David McKeithan Dr. Tracey Samuels and Mr. Robert McNamara

Bill and Karinne McCullough Muffy and Mike McLanahan

Dr. Georgette M. Michko

Dr. Robert M. Mihalo* Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Mueller

Drs. John and Dorothy Oehler Gloria G. Pryzant Constance E. Roy Donna Scott Charles and Andrea Seay Mr. and Mrs. James A. Shaffer Michael J. Shawiak Jule* and Albert* Smith Louis* and Mary Kay Snyder Ronald Mikita* & Rex Spikes Frank Shroeder Stanford in memory of Dr. Walter O. Stanford

Mr. and Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Catherine Jane Merchant Marilyn Ross Miles and Stephen Warren Miles Foundation Sidney and Ione Moran Janet Moynihan* Richard and Juliet Moynihan Gretchen Ann Myers Patience Myers John N. Neighbors* in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors Mr.* and Mrs. Richard C. Nelson Bobbie Newman John and Leslie Niemand Leslie Nossaman Dave G. Nussmann* John Onstott Macky Osorio Edward C. Osterberg Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund and Megan Pantuliano Imogen “Immy” Papadopoulos Christine and Red Pastorek Peter* and Nina Peropoulos Linda Tarpley Peterson Sara M. Peterson Darla Powell Phillips

Mike and Anita* Stude Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Elba L. Villarreal

Margaret Waisman, M.D. and Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Vicki West

in honor of Hans Graf Susan Gail Wood Jo Dee Wright Ellen A. Yarrell Anonymous (2)

Jenny and Tadjin Popatia Geraldine Smith Priest Dana Puddy Patrick T. Quinn Lila Rauch Ed and Janet Rinehart Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Walter Ross

Dr. and Mrs. Kazuo Shimada Lisa and Jerry Simon Tad and Suzanne Smith Sherry Snyder Marie Speziale Emily H. and David K. Terry Stephen G. Tipps Steve Tostengard, in memory of Ardyce Tostengard

Jana Vander Lee Bill and Agnete Vaughan Dean B. Walker Stephen and Kristine Wallace Geoffrey Westergaard Nancy B. Willerson Jennifer R. Wittman Lorraine and Ed* Wulfe David and Tara Wuthrich Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre Edith and Robert Zinn Anonymous (8)

Musician Sponsorships

Donors at the Sponsorship Circle level and above are provided the opportunity to be recognized as sponsoring a Houston Symphony Musician.

For more information, please contact Samantha S. Olinsky, Major Gifts Officer, at samantha.olinsky@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8534.

Dr. Saul and Ursula Balagura Charles Seo, Cello

Janice Barrow

Sophia Silivos, First Violin Gary and Marian Beauchamp/ The Beauchamp Foundation Martha Chapman, Second Violin

Nancy and Walter Bratic Christopher Neal, First Violin

Mr. Gordon J. Brodfuehrer Maki Kubota, Cello

Mr. Robert Bunch and Ms. Lilia Khakimova Alexander Potiomkin, Bass Clarinet and Clarinet

Ralph Burch Robin Kesselman, Principal Double Bass

Barbara J. Burger Andrew Pedersen, Double Bass

Mary Kathryn Campion, PhD Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin

Drs. Dennis and Susan Carlyle

Louis-Marie Fardet, Cello

Jane Cizik

Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster

Janet F. Clark

MuChen Hsieh, Principal Second Violin

Michael H. Clark and Sallie Morian Assistant Principal Viola

Virginia A. Clark

Shepherd School-Houston Symphony Brown Foundation CommunityEmbedded Musician Fellow

Roger and Debby Cutler Tong Yan, First Violin

Joan and Bob Duff Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Horn

Steve and Mary Gangelhoff Judy Dines, Flute

Stephen and Mariglyn Glenn Christian Schubert, Clarinet

Evan B. Glick

Tong Yan, First Violin

Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Christopher French, Associate Principal Cello

Gary L. Hollingsworth and Kenneth J. Hyde

Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Trumpet

Drs. M.S. and Marie-Luise Kalsi Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster

Joan Kaplan

Mark Nuccio, Principal Clarinet

Dr. Sippi and Mr. Ajay Khurana

David Connor, Double Bass –Community-Embedded Musician

Dr. and Mrs. I. Ray Kirk John C. Parker, Associate Principal Trumpet

Dr. William and Alice Kopp Leonardo Soto, Principal Timpani

Rochelle and Max Levit Sergei Galperin, First Violin Cora Sue and Harry Mach Joan DerHovsepian, Acting Principal Viola

Joella and Steven P. Mach Eric Larson, Double Bass Mrs. Carolyn and Dr. Michael Mann Ian Mayton, Horn

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Brian Del Signore, Principal Percussion Mr. Jay Marks Sergei Galperin, First Violin

Michelle and Jack Matzer Kurt Johnson, First Violin

Barbara and Pat McCelvey Adam Dinitz, English Horn

Muffy and Mike McLanahan William VerMeulen, Principal Horn

Dr. Eric McLaughlin and Mr. Eliodoro Castillo Jonathan Fischer, Principal Oboe

Martha and Marvin McMurrey Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Rita and Paul Morico Elise Wagner, Bassoon Scott and Judy Nyquist Sheldon Person, Viola Dr. Susan Osterberg and Mr. Edward C. Osterberg Jr. MiHee Chung, First Violin Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker

Nancy Goodearl, Horn Gloria and Joe Pryzant Matthew Strauss, Percussion Allan and Jean Quiat

Richard Harris, Trumpet Ron and Demi Rand Annie Chen, Second Violin Ed & Janet Rinehart Amy Semes, Associate Principal Violin

Mrs. Sybil F. Roos Mark Hughes, Principal Trumpet

Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Aralee Dorough, Principal Flute

John and Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Anthony Kitai, Cello

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Shaffer Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster

Margaret and Joel Shannon Rainel Joubert, Violin–Community-Embedded Musician

Tad and Suzanne Smith Marina Brubaker, First Violin Alana R. Spiwak and Sam L. Stolbun Wei Jiang, Acting Associate Principal Viola

Mike Stude

Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Cello

Bobby and Phoebe Tudor Bradley White, Acting Principal Trombone

Judith Vincent

Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Flute Margaret Waisman, M.D. and Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Mark Griffith, Percussion Stephen and Kristine Wallace Rian Craypo, Principal Bassoon

Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Position Open, Harp Robert G. Weiner and Toni Blankman Anastasia Ehrlich, Second Violin

Vicki West

Rodica Gonzalez, First Violin Steven and Nancy Williams MiHee Chung, First Violin

Jeanie Kilroy Wilson and Wallace S. Wilson Xiao Wong, Cello Nina and Michael Zilkha Kurt Johnson, First Violin

HISPANIC

HERITAGE MONTH

The Houston Symphony proudly celebrates the Hispanic communities of Houston and the multicultural heritage of the city we serve. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the achievements of the Latin and Hispanic communities. An annual Houston tradition dating back to 1992, Fiesta Sinfónica celebrates Houston’s diversity and honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert that highlights Latin American music and classic favorites. Fiesta Sinfónica has been sponsored by Chevron since it was first performed 30 years ago along with Univision, the concert’s media sponsor.

This year, Fiesta Sinfónica will take place on November 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Hall. The concert will be conducted by Andrés Franco, a Colombian-born conductor, and feature tenor Rafael Moras. Tickets are free to the general public and are available online. Seating will be first come, first served, and up to nine complimentary tickets can be claimed. For tickets or information, please call the Houston Symphony Patron Services Center (Monday–Saturday, 12–6 p.m.) at 713.224.7575 or visit houstonsymphony.org/fiesta.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

PARTNERSHIPS

Music impacts our daily lives in ways we don’t often realize. For many of us, our first memories involve music, since music evokes strong emotions, which enhance memory processes. The connections formed through music are endless, but especially before age 5 when a child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other time in life. Since 2016, the Houston Symphony has partnered with the Prelude Music Foundation to bring music to Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms in under-resourced communities throughout the city.

During the 2021-22 Season, we continued our collaboration and provided inspirational musical experiences and exposure to instruments to students in ten early childhood campuses. The Prelude Music Foundation teachers lead weekly 30-minute “Music Together” music and movement classroom visits and invite the Houston Symphony’s Community-Embedded Musicians (CEMs) to join so that children can actively make music with a professional musician. The partnership culminates with a 60-minute performance where the students and the CEMs make music together. During the pandemic, classroom visits were accomplished through interactive videos for the early

childhood classrooms our musicians have visited in recent years, including Fonwood Early Childhood Center, Angelita Fraga Pre-K, Ninfa Laurenzo Early Childhood Center, Shearn Elementary Headstart, and Small Steps Nurturing Center.

This past season, the 60-minute culminating concert took place at Miller Outdoor Theatre for more than 3,200 children, teachers, and families. Dr. Ana Trevino-Godfrey, founder of Prelude Music Foundation, said, “Having the Houston Symphony involved as a partner supported Prelude’s vision of making this concert possible.” This concert was a tremendous success, allowing early childhood centers across Houston to have access to such an engaging and age-appropriate musical experience. It was especially valuable for the early childhood centers Prelude Music Foundation works with whose students learned the “Music Together” music all year.

As an extension to our partnership with the Prelude Music Foundation, we collaborated to provide presentations for the First3Years Texas’ annual Baby Day event for the past two seasons. During Baby Day, parents and their babies or young children across the state of Texas have access to an interactive family music-making session with our CEMs and a research session on the impact of music on a child’s early development.

The Houston Symphony is proud of our partnerships with organizations like Prelude Music Foundation, which allow our orchestra to share in making music with early childhood populations throughout our community that wouldn’t otherwise have access to the arts.

Corporate

Park at One Market Square Garage, the recommended parking partner of the Houston Symphony. The new garage – located at 800 Preston Street with entrances on Milam, Prairie, and Travis – is just a block from Jones Hall. At the epicenter of downtown, One Market Square is convenient for the entire Theater District as well as CBD office towers and Historic District restaurants; it is easily accessible from I-45, I-10, US-59, Memorial Drive,

In partnership with the Houston Symphony, One Market Square Garage elevates your concert-going experience from prelude to code. In addition to 24/7 on-site staffing, One Market Square offers a 20 percent discount for Symphony patrons. Bring your parking ticket with you to use the validator kiosk in the Jones Hall lobby before or after the concert or during

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LIBRARIANS

The orchestra librarian’s job is to guarantee the right music is in the right place at the right time for all orchestral rehearsals and performances. Before each rehearsal begins, the Houston Symphony Librarians work closely with the Music Director and guest conductors to prepare the music for the orchestra, allowing rehearsal time to be spent on making music rather than correcting printed mistakes. This work includes procuring the music, either via purchase or hire, securing copyright and other permissions, and ensuring that each part is legibly marked to the conductors’ and musicians’ specifications. During performances, you may often see one of the Symphony’s librarians setting the conductor’s score on the podium or collecting the musicians’ folders once the concert is over.

LUKE BRYSON, Associate Librarian

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN

HAE-A LEE

Assistant Librarian

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

JEANNE CASE, Principal Librarian

Hometown: Houston, TX

The Principal Librarian is considered to be a member of the orchestra and like any orchestra position, a vacancy is filled through a national audition. For our audition, a committee consisting of seven musicians and several orchestra staff members evaluated a group of highly qualified candidates in a three-round audition process, consisting of a written project, oral and written skills tests, and interviews with the committee. Successful candidates needed to demonstrate an encyclopedic knowledge of orchestral music, including details of instrumentation, editions, publishers, copyright law, performance rights, and more. They were asked to demonstrate hands-on skills such as marking bowings, transposing parts to various keys, making seamless cuts in complex works, and writing transcriptions by hand—accurately, neatly, and quickly. Finally, candidates needed to show they possess exemplary organizational skills as well as the ability to stay calm and composed in unexpected and urgent situations. A final vote of the musician committee and the consensus of management on the two top candidates resulted in the engagement of Jeanne Case as Principal Librarian and the promotion of Luke Bryson to Associate Librarian.