Season Guide by Jax Symphony

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Rachmaninoff and The Rite Bachtoberfest The Dream of Gerontius Hansel and Gretel Mozart and McGill Brahms and Beyond French Connection Classical Cornerstones Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony Disney’s Broadway Hits Ella and Louis The Nightmare Before Christmas Holiday Pops New Year’s Eve Journey, The Eagles & Fleetwood Mac West Side Story Second City The Chieftains Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II Bond and Beyond Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary

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Mozart and McGill Beethoven and Sibelius

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Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

Patriotic Pops

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Nathan Aspinall, conductor

12 Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Courtney Lewis, conductor Laura Tatulescu, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Ayano Ninomiya, violin

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Karina Canellakis, condutor

Scott C. Gregg, conductor MAHLER

MAY 2017

Violin Concerto Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Egmont Overture Unstuck Symphony No. 15

George Daugherty, conductor

JSYO Spring Concert

Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary

STRAVINSKY TCHAIKOVSKY

12 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” 22/29

TCHAIKOVSKY

Bond and Beyond

BEETHOVEN NORMAN SHOSTAKOVICH

Film With Orchestra

APRIL 2017

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Eric Olson, oboe

STRAUSS Don Juan VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Oboe Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Shai Wosner, piano

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Steven Reineke, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Michael McHale, piano

Timothy Hankewich, conductor

Oberon Overture Divertimento Piano Concerto Symphony No. 96 “Miracle”

MARCH 2017

Roman Carnival Overture Métabloes Piano Concerto in G Major La Valse

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Nathan Aspinall, conductor

Hugh Wolff, conductor Joshua Roman, cello

Michael Krajewski, conductor Shem von Schoreck, Lori and Micah Wilshire, guest vocalists

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Steven Reineke, conductor With Tony De Sare and Montego Glover

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

WEBER BARTOK LIGETI HAYDN

Film With Orchestra

BERLIOZ DUTILLEUX RAVEL RAVEL

FEBRUARY 2017

Stomp Cello Concerto Symphony No. 2

Symphony No. 2 Clarinet Concerto Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN MOZART SIBELIUS

SCHIFF ELGAR BRAHMS

Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN SIBELIUS

JANUARY 2017

The Best is Yet to Come: Sinatra and Beyond

15 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

11/29 Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich

11/28 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

The Chieftains

Classical Cornerstones

10/28

JSYO Major/Minor

Classical Cornerstones

Second City’s Guide

JSYO Festival of Strings

Lang Lang

West Side Story

French Connection

Revel in Ravel

15 10/28

Civic Orchestra

Brahms and Beyond

Journey, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac & More

Mozart and McGill

New Year’s Eve with Steven Reineke

Handel’s Messiah

19-21

28-30

7-9

24-26

3-4

24-25

3-4

20-22

6-7

12-13

21-22

1-2

17-18

13-14

17-18

2016-2017

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WELCOME! I am very pleased to introduce the truly exciting 2016-2017 Jacksonville Symphony season. It’s a season packed full of inspiring music that I know you will love. First, we are expanding the Masterworks season from 10 concerts to 12, enabling us to present more music, more guest artists and a more varied program than ever before. We begin the season with Stravinsky’s masterpiece, The Rite of Spring. This score changed the course of music, erupting in Paris in 1913, yet it still sounds as new as if it were composed yesterday. We close the season with Mahler’s life-affirming Symphony No. 2, The Resurrection. Throughout the season you can look forward to the familiar works you know and love, while discovering new pieces we’ve selected for your enjoyment. You will be thrilled by brilliant guest artists including Anthony McGill and Karina Canellakis. And, I know you won’t want to miss our Gala featuring the world renowned Lang Lang. We’ve also expanded the Pops season from eight to 12 concerts, and Symphony in 60 from three to four concerts. The Pops season has something for everyone from Disney’s Broadway Hits to Second City’s hilarious Guide to the Symphony to the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ classic Sgt. Pepper’s. Plus three new Symphonic Nights at the Movies and a New Year’s Eve party with Steven Reineke and the songs of Sinatra. Finally, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Symphony and the quintessential Irish band, The Chieftains. It’s sure to be Jacksonville’s best St. Patrick’s Day party. And of course, we are bringing back your holiday favorites, our Holiday Pops, The First Coast Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah. It will be my first season living in Jacksonville and I cannot wait to share it with you. See you at Jacoby Hall.

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SEP 30

OCT 1/2

Fri & Sat, Sep 30 & Oct 1 @ 8 pm Sun, Oct 2 @ 3 pm

RACHMANINOFF AND THE RITE Courtney Lewis, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano ANDERSON Imagin’d Corners RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring Almost no musical work has had such a powerful influence or evoked as much controversy as Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. British composer Julian Anderson’s Imagin’d Corners, with antiphonal horn calls, opens the program which also includes Rachmaninoff’s enduringly popular Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Inon Barnatan, fresh off performances in Cleveland, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

OCT 21/22/23

Fri & Sat, Oct 21 & 22 @ 8 pm Sun, Oct 23 @ 3 pm

BACHTOBERFEST

Jeannette Sorrell, conductor/harpsichord Philip Pan, Aurelia Duca & Melissa Barrett, violins Les Roettges & Rhonda Cassano, flutes HANDEL Water Music VIVALDI La Folia (arr. Sorrell) J. S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 J. S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 Johann Sebastian Bach is revered through the ages for his work’s musical complexities and stylistic innovations. Guest conductor Jeannette Sorrell, credited by BBC Magazine for forging “a vibrant, life-affirming approach to the re-making of early music…a seductive vision of musical authenticity” leads the Symphony, which will feature its own musicians Philip Pan, Aurelia Duca, Melissa Barrett, Les Roettges and Rhonda Cassano in a dazzling display of Baroque artistry. JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

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NOV 11/12

MASTERWORKS

Fri & Sat, Nov 11 & 12 @ 8 pm

THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS Courtney Lewis, conductor Steven Ebel, tenor Jill Grove, mezzo-soprano Kevin Deas, bass-baritone Jacksonville Symphony Chorus ELGAR The Dream of Gerontius Elgar’s greatest work, The Dream of Gerontius, is an epic tale of life, death and the meaning of it all. Courtney Lewis leads an enormous ensemble of large symphony orchestra, organ, two choruses and three vocal soloists in this choral tour de force.

DEC 2/3/4

Fri & Sat, Dec 2 & 3 @ 8 pm Sun, Dec 4 @ 3 pm

HANSEL AND GRETEL Courtney Lewis, conductor Jennifer Baldwin Peden, Gretel Bergen Baker, Hansel • Karin Wolverton, mother Jeffrey Madison, father • Vicki Fingalson, witch Quinn Shadko, Sleep Fairy/Dew Fairy Jacksonville Children’s Chorus HUMPERDINCK Hansel and Gretel Opera returns to Jacksonville with one of the most successful fairy tales ever created. Hansel and Gretel has been internationally popular since its debut in 1893 and has become a holiday tradition in many countries. Join Courtney Lewis, an acclaimed cast of opera stars, the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus and larger-than-life puppets in a magical production. Semi-staged. Sung in English with supertitles.

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JAN 6/7

Fri & Sat, Jan 6 & 7 @ 8 pm

MOZART AND MCGILL Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 MOZART Clarinet Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 In addition to being Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill is universally recognized as one of the classical music world’s finest solo, chamber and orchestral musicians. He has collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang and Itzhak Perlman, and has performed at presidential inaugurations and brings to Jacksonville Mozart’s most famous concerto. This program will also include Beethoven’s symphonic tribute to Viennese classicism and Sibelius’ final symphony, the hauntingly beautiful Seventh.

JAN 20/21/22

Fri & Sat, Jan 20 & 21 @ 8 pm Sun, Jan 22 @ 3 pm

BRAHMS AND BEYOND Hugh Wolff, conductor Joshua Roman, cello SCHIFF Stomp ELGAR Cello Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 Having played Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 for the first time, his friend Theodore Billroth wrote, “It’s all rippling streams, blue sky, sunshine and cool green shadows. How beautiful it must be there.” Famed guest conductor Hugh Wolff leads the Jacksonville Symphony, joined by rising cello virtuoso Joshua Roman in Elgar’s magnificent Cello Concerto.

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FLORIDA BLUE

FEB 3/4

MASTERWORKS

Fri & Sat, Feb 3 & 4 @ 8 pm

FRENCH CONNECTION Courtney Lewis, conductor Michael McHale, piano BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture DUTILLEUX Métaboles RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major RAVEL La Valse Courtney Lewis and pianist Michael McHale bring you the virtuosity of three iconic French composers. Berlioz’s larger-than-life carnival music, Dutilleux’s magnificent symphonic textures and two of Ravel’s most brilliant and spirited works are sure to satisfy the Francophile in us all.

MAR 3/4

Fri & Sat, Mar 3 & 4 @ 8 pm

CLASSICAL CORNERSTONES Courtney Lewis, conductor Shai Wosner, piano WEBER Overture to Oberon BARTOK Divertimento LIGETI Piano Concerto HAYDN Symphony No. 96 “Miracle” Shai Wosner, who the San Francisco Chronicle said “performs with practically flawless balance of clarity and urgency, revealing all the emotional heft that lies within the music,” returns to join Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony in a signature program designed to showcase the brilliance and virtuosity of our orchestra.

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MAR 24/25/26

Fri & Sat, Mar 24 & 25 @ 8 pm Sun, Mar 26 @ 3 pm

MENDELSSOHN’S “SCOTTISH” SYMPHONY Nathan Aspinall, conductor Eric Olson, oboe STRAUSS Don Juan VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Oboe Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” Associate Conductor Nathan Aspinall takes the podium to lead a program featuring Mendelssohn’s Symphony. No. 3. Inspired by the romantic landscapes of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, “…where Queen Mary lived and loved…,” the work later became better known as the “Scottish Symphony.” Principal Oboe Eric Olson takes center-stage in Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto.

APR 7/8/9

Fri & Sat, Apr 7 & 8 @ 8 pm Sun, Apr 9 @ 3 pm

CANELLAKIS CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH Karina Canellakis, conductor BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture NORMAN Unstuck SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15 Winner of the 2016 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, Canellakis is a conductor on the rise. “She is an astonishing model of a modern musician. Having a contagious command of rhythm, which she signals through her whole body, she is brisk, propulsive and exquisitely detailed.” This brilliant young American conductor leads the Symphony as it presents its premier performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, “one of the most profound and prescient of post-war symphonies.” JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

FLORIDA BLUE

MASTERWORKS

APR 28/29/30

Fri & Sat, Apr 28 & 29 @ 8 pm Sun, Apr 30 @ 3 pm

TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE” Courtney Lewis, conductor Ayano Ninomiya, violin STRAVINSKY Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” Tchaikovsky died just a week after this symphony’s premiere and the name Pathétique is uncannily suitable for the devastating psychological drama it lays bare. Join Courtney Lewis and the Symphony for this masterpiece with its aura of intrigue that ensures it remains one of the composer’s most controversial works.

MAY 19/20/21

Fri & Sat, May 19 & 20 @ 8 pm Sun, May 21 @ 3 pm

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 “RESURRECTION” Courtney Lewis, conductor Laura Tatulescu, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano Jacksonville Symphony Chorus MAHLER Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” Alan Gilbert said of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “…it is nothing less than the story of life. It’s about an existential quest for understanding; it’s about coming to terms with life’s challenges and incomprehensibilities.” Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony close their season with the fantastic work that articulates Mahler’s romantic view of resurrection and the afterlife. Laura Tatulescu Jacksonville Symphony 2016-2017 Season. ORDER NOW!

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Sep 30, Oct 1, 2

BACHTOBERFEST

Oct 21, 22, 23

THE DREAM OF GERONTIUS

Nov 11, 12

HANSEL AND GRETEL

Dec 2, 3, 4

MOZART AND MCGILL

Jan 6, 7

BRAHMS AND BEYOND

Jan 20, 21, 22

FRENCH CONNECTION

Feb 3, 4

CLASSICAL CORNERSTONES

Mar 3, 4

MENDELSSOHN’S SCOTTISH SYMPHONY

Mar 24, 25, 26

CANELLAKIS CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH

Apr 7, 8, 9

TCHAIKOVSKY’S PATHETIQUE

Apr 28, 29, 30

MAHLER’S RESURRECTION

May 19, 20, 21

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JAN 5

MOZART AND MCGILL Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet Recognized as one of the classical music world’s finest solo, chamber and orchestral musicians, Anthony McGill will join Courtney Lewis and the Symphony for Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, one of his final works and most poignant concertos.

FEB 2

REVEL IN RAVEL Courtney Lewis, conductor • Michael McHale, piano Courtney Lewis conducts Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major. Ravel said his concerto was “written in the same spirit as those of Mozart. The music should, in my opinion, be lighthearted and brilliant and not aim at profundity or dramatic effects.” This concert also includes Ravel’s La Valse.

MAR 2

CLASSICAL CORNERSTONES Courtney Lewis, conductor Courtney Lewis conducts Haydn’s “Miracle” Symphony No. 96. It is said that at its premier the chandelier fell from the ceiling of the hall. But no one was injured and it was forever known as the “Miracle” Symphony. You’ll find this beautiful symphony to be miraculous in and of itself.

APR 27

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 6 “PATHÉTIQUE” Courtney Lewis, conductor Tchaikovsky died just a week after this symphony’s premiere and the name Pathétique is uncannily suitable for the devastating psychological drama it lays bare. JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

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OCT 14/15/16

Fri & Sat, Oct 14 & 15 @ 8 pm Sun, Oct 16 @ 3 pm

DISNEY’S BROADWAY HITS Jim Abbott, conductor Disney has astonished millions worldwide with theatrical productions such as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins and The Lion King. Disney’s own world-class singers join the Jacksonville Symphony to perform your favorite songs from these shows as you’ve never heard them before. The entire family will love this concert.

NOV 4/5

Fri & Sat, Nov 4 & 5 @ 8 pm

ELLA AND LOUIS THE LADY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Nathan Aspinall, conductor To celebrate Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday, we’ll take you on a journey through the most famous duets and solos recorded by two of jazz’s greatest legends. With hits like “Just One of Those Things,” “What a Wonderful World” and selections from Porgy and Bess, you won’t want to miss this wonderful, nostalgic night of music.

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NOV 18

Fri, Nov 8 @ 7 pm

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS FILM WITH ORCHESTRA

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Tim Burton’s film The Nightmare Before Christmas was called, “A stunningly original, visually delightful work.” Follow Jack through his adventure from Halloween Town to Christmas Town as he shakes the holidays up a bit. Add Danny Elfman’s enigmatic soundtrack performed live by the Symphony and it’s an experience never seen (or heard) before.

DEC 8/9/10/11 Thu, Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 9 @ 8 pm Sat, Dec 10 @ 3 pm & 8 pm Sun, Dec 11 @ 3 pm

HOLIDAY POPS Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Dancers Jacksonville’s favorite Holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Featuring the talents of the Jacksonville Symphony and Symphony Chorus, guest performers and the area’s only guaranteed snowfall, you’ll want to secure your seats early. Tickets won’t last!

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DEC 31

Sat, Dec 31 @ 9 pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE

WITH STEVEN REINEKE AND FRANK SINATRA THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Steven Reineke, conductor Tony DeSare & Montego Glover, guest vocalists Pops conductor Steven Reineke creates a program reflecting the timeless songs of the American legend, Frank Sinatra. Join the Chairman of the Board and other members of the “Rat Pack” for classics like “Fly Me To The Moon” and “My Way.” Then, join us at the hottest party in town, complete with dancing, champagne and fireworks. After-Party Pricing: Standard=$25 | VIP=$40

JAN 13/14

Fri & Sat, Jan 13 & 14 @ 8 pm

JOURNEY, THE EAGLES, FLEETWOOD MAC AND MORE Michael Krajewski, conductor Shem von Schroeck, Lori and Micah Wilshire, guest vocalists Conductor Michael Krajewski leads the Symphony and guest vocalists as they bring you the music of three of America’s greatest bands. The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac are in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Journey will be there soon. Hear “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Hotel California,” “Go Your Own Way” and many more. JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

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FEB 11

Sat, Feb 11 @ 7 pm

WEST SIDE STORY FILM WITH ORCHESTRA

The winner of 10 Academy Awards. See and hear it like never before as the Jacksonville Symphony gives a live performance of Leonard Bernstein’s most famous score while the newly remastered film is shown on the big screen. This is the perfect way to reconnect with this timeless classic, or introduce a new generation to it.

FEB 24/25

Fri & Sat, Feb 24 & 25 @ 8 pm

SECOND CITY’S GUIDE TO THE SYMPHONY The legendary Second City comedy theatre and the Jacksonville Symphony team up to bring you a show filled with comedy, satire, songs, improvisation and incredible classical music. This light-hearted comic performance will take on all things orchestral, from colorful musicians to the mighty Maestro. Join us for a night of hilarious music making.

PG-13 Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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MAR 17/18

Fri & Sat, Mar 17 & 18 @ 8 pm

THE CHIEFTAINS Timothy Hankewich, conductor

Synonymous with Irish music, The Chieftains are THE quintessential band from the Emerald Isle. With green beer, corned beef and cabbage and more, everyone in Jacoby Symphony Hall will be Irish this St. Patrick’s Day.

APR 1/2

Sat, Apr 1 @ 7 pm • Sun, Apr 2 @ 3 pm

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BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II Conducted by GEORGE DAUGHERTY Created by GEORGE DAUGHERTY & DAVID KA LIK WONG Many of us were introduced to classical music by none other than…Bugs Bunny. From “What’s Opera Doc?” to the “Rabbit of Seville,” all our favorites return to Jacoby Symphony Hall on the big screen, in high definition and accompanied by the Jacksonville Symphony. Bring the family for great laughs and great music. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16) JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

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APR 21/22

Fri & Sat, Apr 21 & 22 @ 8 pm

BOND AND BEYOND From Dr. No to Spectre, there have been 24 Bond films. Hear the best music from them all including songs like “Goldfinger,” “The Spy Who Loved Me,” “Diamonds are Forever” and scores by some of the greatest movie composers of our generation, including Marvin Hamlisch, John Barry and Thomas Newman.

MAY 12/13

Fri & Sat, May 12 & 13 @ 8 pm

SGT. PEPPER’S

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Michael Krajewski, conductor Join Michael Krajewski, the Jacksonville Symphony and special guest artists as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the greatest album of all time. Hear “Lovely Rita,” “When I’m 64,” “Getting Better” and more. The 2016-2017 Pops Series comes to a close with this legendary performance you won’t want to miss.

BECOME A POPS SERIES SUBSCRIBER TODAY! We could not be more excited about the 2016-2017 Pops Series. We’ve expanded our Pops offerings to include Disney’s Broadway Hits, the famed Second City comedy troupe, three Symphonic Night at the Movies and three concerts conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. We will celebrate the 100th birthday of the great Ella Fitzgerald, the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, St. Patrick’s Day with The Chieftains and New Year’s Eve with Steven Reineke and the music of Sinatra. This season we’re offering you more flexibility than ever to choose the concerts that are right for you with three curated packages to choose from – a 12, an 8 and a 4-concert package. Want to attend Pops and Masterworks concerts? Then be sure to explore our new Create Your Own Series. 2016-2017 is going to be an amazing season and we know you won’t want to miss a note.

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Oct 14, 15, 16

ELLA AND LOUIS

Nov 4, 5

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Nov 18

HOLIDAY POPS

Dec 8, 9, 10, 11

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: REINEKE & SINATRA

Dec 31

JOURNEY, THE EAGLES, FLEETWOOD MAC

Jan 13, 14

WEST SIDE STORY

Feb 11

SECOND CITY’S GUIDE TO THE SYMPHONY

Feb 24, 25

THE CHIEFTAINS

Mar 17, 18

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY

Apr 1, 2

BOND AND BEYOND

Apr 21, 22

SGT. PEPPER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

May 12, 13

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DEC 17/18 Sat, Dec 17 @ 8 pm Sun, Dec 18 @ 3 pm

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Nathan Aspinall, conductor Rachele Gilmore, soprano Aleksandra Romano, mezzo-soprano Chris Carr, tenor Daniel Mobbs, bass-baritone Jacksonville Symphony Chorus The greatest story ever told... the most majestic music ever conceived. The Jacksonville Symphony and Chorus present music’s most powerful message of faith.

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Jacksonville Symphony’s 2017 Gala featuring

Lang Lang

He has been heralded as the “hottest artist on the classical music planet” by The New York Times. Time Magazine has included him in the “Time 100,” the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. “For more than half his life he has been in the spotlight as an international star and arguably the most crowd-pleasing pianist on the planet.” NPR Music Now, for the first time Lang Lang will be here to perform with the Jacksonville Symphony.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 20th Anniversary of Jacoby Symphony Hall

Friday, February 17, 2017 Reception: 6:00PM Concert: 7:30PM Dinner: 9:00PM

PROGRAM:

BERLIOZ Selections from Romeo and Juliet BARTÓK Piano Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV Selections from Romeo and Juliet

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OCT 7

RUSSIAN FANTASY

Courtney Lewis, conductor DVORAK Carnival Overture STRAVINSKY Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2 The season opens with Courtney Lewis and the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony delivering a quintessentially classic program sure to delight all.

NOV 4

ELLA AND LOUIS

THE LADY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Nathan Aspinall, conductor To celebrate Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday, we’ll take you on a journey through the most famous duets and solos recorded by two of jazz’s greatest legends. With hits like “Just One of Those Things,” “What a Wonderful World” and selections from Porgy and Bess, you won’t want to miss this wonderful, nostalgic night of music.

DEC 9

HOLIDAY POPS Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville’s favorite Holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Featuring the talents of the Jacksonville Symphony and Symphony Chorus, guest performers and the area’s only guaranteed snowfall, you’ll want to secure your seats early.

JAN 6

BEETHOVEN AND SIBELIUS Courtney Lewis, conductor BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 Join Courtney Lewis as he conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. Beethoven composed this work which is known for its humorous and happy air, despite his desperate state due to his increasing deafness. Don’t miss the power and depth of this wonderful piece. JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

COFFEE

FEB 3

FRENCH CONNECTION Courtney Lewis, conductor BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture DUTILLEUX Métaboles RAVEL La Valse Courtney Lewis brings you the virtuosity of French composer Ravel with the presentation of his masterpiece La Valse. In a tribute to the composer, it was described as, “....the most unexpected of the compositions of Ravel, revealing to us heretofore unexpected depths of Romanticism, power, vigor and rapture.”

MAR 3

CLASSICAL CORNERSTONES Courtney Lewis, conductor WEBER Overture to Oberon BARTOK Divertimento HAYDN Symphony No. 96 “Miracle” Courtney Lewis conducts Haydn’s “Miracle” Symphony No. 96. It is said that at its premier the chandelier fell from the ceiling of the hall. But, no one was injured and it was forever known as the “Miracle” Symphony. You’ll find this beautiful symphony to be miraculous in and of itself.

MAR 24

MENDELSSOHN’S “SCOTTISH” SYMPHONY Nathan Aspinall, conductor STRAUSS Don Juan MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, “Scottish” Featuring Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony No. 3. Inspired by Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh “where Queen Mary lived and loved.” This enthralling piece is considered evocative of the wild, romantic landscapes of Scotland. Jacksonville Symphony 2016-2017 Season. ORDER NOW!

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APR 7

CANELLAKIS CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH Karina Canellakis, conductor SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15 “Canellakis is an astonishing musician. She is the model of a modern musician. She has a contagious command of rhythm, which she signals through her whole body. She is brisk, propulsive and exquisitely detailed.” This brilliant young American conductor leads the Symphony as it presents Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, “one of the most profound and prescient of post-war symphonies.”

MAY 12

SGT. PEPPER’S

MAY 26

PATRIOTIC POPS Nathan Aspinall, conductor Memorial Day is a day of honor and the Jacksonville Symphony pays tribute to those who have sacrificed for this country with a glowing tribute of patriotic favorites.

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OCT 16 Sun @ 3 pm

RACHMANINOFF AND THE RITE

DISNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BROADWAY HITS

Courtney Lewis, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano

Jim Abbott, conductor

OCT 23

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BACHTOBERFEST Jeannette Sorrell, conductor/harpsichord

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HANSEL AND GRETEL Courtney Lewis, conductor

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DEC 10 /11 Sat & Sun @ 3 pm

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HOLIDAY POPS Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Dancers

DEC 18 Sun @ 3 pm

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DEC 18

Sat & Sun @ 2 pm

FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER JAN 22 Sun @ 3 pm

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

BRAHMS AND BEYOND

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

Hugh Wolff, conductor Joshua Roman, cello

MAR 26 Sun @ 3 pm

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Sun @ 3 pm

MENDELSSOHN’S “SCOTTISH” SYMPHONY

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Eric Olson, oboe

George Daugherty, conductor

APR 9

Sun @ 3 pm

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TCHAIKOVSKY’S SYMPHONY NO. 6 “PATHÉTIQUE”

Karina Canellakis, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Ayano Ninomiya, violin

Sun @ 3 pm

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 2 “RESURRECTION”

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CANELLAKIS CONDUCTS SHOSTAKOVICH MAY 21

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NOV 20

PETER AND THE WOLF Nathan Aspinall, conductor PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 SAINT-SAËNS Carnival of the Animals Prokofiev’s timeless tale, Peter and the Wolf, introduces children to the instruments of the symphony by using characters portrayed by various instruments of the orchestra! Coupled with the enchanting music of Carnival of the Animals, it’s sure to be a musical zoo!

FEB 19

THE FIREBIRD Nathan Aspinall, conductor STRAVINSKY The Firebird A young prince captures a beautiful and exotic firebird whose magical feathers aid the prince in defeating the evil Kashcheï. Enjoy this classic Russian fairytale through ballet, set to the original music by Igor Stravinsky.

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Get Plan Involved Your Visit As a not-for-profit organization, the Jacksonville Symphony is a member-supported community asset. Those who care about our mission offer philanthropic support, community advocacy, volunteer governance and gifts of time and talent. Get involved by giving a gift, joining an auxiliary group, serving as an usher or singing in the chorus. The Jacksonville Symphony offers a variety of rewarding opportunities.

The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony The Guild strives to further awareness of music and music education and to create strong community support of the Jacksonville Symphony. Fundraising activities include the Nutcracker Boutique. Outreach and special events include the Instrument Zoo, Harmony Grants, scholarships for qualified music students, Coffee Concerts, Musicians’ Appreciation luncheon and more. For information, please visit JaxSymphony.org/Guild.

ARIAS

(Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony)

ARIAS’ primary goals are to bring the Jacksonville Symphony to Amelia Island, to encourage Nassau residents to attend Symphony concerts and to provide music education to children in Nassau County Schools. ARIAS provided 40 Instrument Zoos and sponsored classrooms of Nassau County elementary school students to attend Young Peoples Concerts at Jacoby Hall. For more information, please visit JaxSymphony.org/ARIAS.

BRASS

(Beaches Residents Actively Supporting the Symphony)

Volunteer Ushers At each concert, Jacksonville Symphony Volunteer Ushers make everyone feel welcome and contribute toward making performances run smoothly for our patrons. To find out how to join this great team, please call 904.354.5479.

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus has been making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony for 30 years. The all-volunteer chorus includes some of our area’s finest voices who share the spirit of singing great choral music. For audition dates and more information, please call 904.354.5479.

Jacksonville Symphony Civic Orchestra Are you an amateur musician? Perhaps you have fond memories of performing in your school band or orchestra. Well, it’s time to dig your instrument out of the closet, rosin that bow, oil those valves or find your best reed. You will have an opportunity to join musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony and perform ON STAGE in Jacoby Symphony Hall. More information can be found on our website at JaxSymphony.org.

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Experience your Symphony like never before.

LISTEN. LEARN. CREATE. Your support helps to lead the region in arts and culture by creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience music together.

PATRON PLUS ($30) Invitations to monthly Member events, including Open Rehearsals, Socials and Meet and Greets Early ticketing access, discounts and updates

MEMBERSHIP ($75) Includes benefits for two for one year Invitation to Season Announcement and Member Appreciation Night Access to monthly Patron Plus Member events Minimum $5 off all Series Concert tickets Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; edition of the Interlude newsletter

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($250) Includes Membership for up to four people in a household for a year $2 admissions to Family, JSYO and Civic concerts Voucher to bring a friend for 50% off Ability to bring friends and family to Patron Plus Member events

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. Sign up by making a gift today. Just call 904.354.5547, or visit jaxsymphony.org/membership

GET EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PRIVILEGES. As a Member, you’ll get invitations to special events, open rehearsals, insider updates, community recognition, ticket discounts and more.

PLAYER’S CIRCLE ($500) Access to all Membership Benefits for two Four vouchers to Patron Plus Member events Season-long recognition in Encore Invitations to Candlelight Conversations dinners with Symphony musicians

CONDUCTOR’S CLUB ($2,500) All Player’s Circle benefits for two Davis Gallery reception access at intermissions VIP ticketing concierge Invitation to On-Stage Rehearsals

GOLD MEMBERSHIP ($5,000) All Conductor’s Club benefits Complimentary valet parking

Including the Jacksonville Symphony in your estate will ensure that the music you love will be vibrant for generations to come. Visit JaxSymphony.org/Cadenza for more information.

Corporate Conductor’s Club Becoming a Corporate Conductor’s Club member gives you the chance to enhance your company’s brand, build business relationships, reward your employees and enjoy exclusive benefits as you foster a reputation for corporate citizenship. You’ll receive vouchers for concert experiences that will include four tickets to any series concert, enjoy complimentary refreshments in the Florence K. Davis Gallery during intermission reception during your visit, and as a member at the Gold level, valet parking.

2016-2017 Corporate Conductor’s Club BENEFITS

$3,000 SILVER

$5,000 GOLD

CONCERT EXPERIENCES

Four Tickets to Four Concerts

Four Tickets to Eight Concerts

INTERMISSION RECEPTIONS

Four complimentary Intermission Reception vouchers

COMPLIMENTARY Not Available VALET PARKING

YEAR-LONG RECOGNITION IN ENCORE

EARLY ACCESS TO THE ANNUAL GALA

Year-long recognition as “Corporate Silver” in Encore

One complimentary Valet Parking pass per concert Year-long recognition as “Corporate Gold” in Encore

Reserve a table before tickets go on sale by adding $5,000 to your Membership

Jacksonville Symphony’s 2017 Gala

Lang Lang Friday, February 17, 2017 See page 25 for event details.

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DISCOVER | EXPERIENCE | CONNECT UpTempo young professionals experience the Jacksonville Symphony through concerts, educational activities and social events.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Four UpTempo Concert Vouchers Includes UpTempo Block seating Invitations to Monthly Member Experiences

Buy additional tickets to Symphony concerts and Member Experiences for $25 Discounts to Premier Symphony Events One year of Symphony Membership Benefits Includes events, discounts and access

MONTHLY MEMBER EXPERIENCES

Sep 30, 2016

OPENING NIGHT

Oct 1, 2016

BACHTOBERFEST

Nov date TBA

UPTEMPO ON-STAGE

Dec 4, 2016

HANSEL AND GRETEL

Jan 5, 2017

MOZART AND MCGILL

Feb 2, 2017

FRENCH CONNECTION

Feb 25, 2017

SECOND CITY’S GUIDE TO THE SYMPHONY

Mar 2, 2017

HAYDN’S “MIRACLE” SYMPHONY

Mar 17, 2017

THE CHIEFTAINS

Apr 27, 2017

TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE”

May 20, 2017

MAHLER’S “RESURRECTION”

MEMBERSHIP PRICING

$150 per person $225 per household

Plan Your Visit “When should I arrive?”

We suggest you arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the concert is scheduled to begin. That will give you ample time to find your seat, relax, read ENCORE, our program magazine, and watch the musicians as they take the stage. Jacksonville Symphony concerts begin promptly at the announced starting time. Ticketholders who come late will not be seated in the hall until after the conclusion of the first work on the program. Concertgoers who must leave the hall before or during the playing of a piece will not be reseated until after that piece is concluded. In consideration of the performers and fellow concertgoers, we ask that you remain in your seat until the concert has ended.

“What should I wear?”

Your concert experience should be comfortable, so we encourage you to dress to your preference. You’ll see a variety of attire, including suits, khakis, jeans and skirts. Generally, business casual is a good way to go.

“When should I bring my children?” Of course, we encourage you to bring your children to experience the Symphony. They are never too young to begin to establish an appreciation for symphonic music. However, we ask that you also be considerate of others. Evening concerts are best suited for children seven and older. Family-friendly concerts are encouraged for all and include Symphonic Nights at the Movies and all of our Saturday and Sunday matinees. Every child over the age of one year requires a ticket.

“When do I applaud?”

There are two reasons to applaud at a Jacksonville Symphony concert: as a greeting, and to show appreciation. Just before the concert begins, the Orchestra members will all be seated on the stage, except for the Concertmaster - the violinist who sits in the first chair of the first row of the Orchestra. You can applaud to greet the Concertmaster when he or she comes onstage. You can applaud again a few moments later when the Conductor comes onstage. Any soloists who will be performing will usually come onstage with the Conductor; you can applaud to greet the soloist or soloists as well. It is customary to not applaud again until the end of each piece of music, to show your appreciation to the performers. Some longer pieces may have several sections, or movements, separated by a brief, silent pause. The audience does not applaud between movements of a piece. The program will list the movements in each piece, so you will know how many there are; applause is usually reserved for the end of the last movement.

“How long are concerts?”

Most concerts are 90-120 minutes long with a 15-20 minute intermission. Coffee concerts run a little over an hour without an intermission. Symphony in 60 and Family concerts run close to an hour without intermission.

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General Information Can’t Attend a Concert?

Special Assistance

If you cannot use or exchange your tickets, please pass them on to friends or donate them back to the Jacksonville Symphony for re-sale. To donate your tickets up to four hours prior to concert start, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547. A receipt acknowledging the value of your tickets will be provided for tax-purposes for all seats donated for re-sale during the previous calendar year. We’re sorry but no refunds are allowed.

All Jacksonville Symphony performances are accessible to those with special needs. Anyone requiring assistance is encouraged to call Patron Services at 904.354.5547 in advance. Wheelchair-accessible boxes and seating decks are available in the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall. Adjacent companion seats are also available. Due to limited availability, wheelchair-accessible seats cannot be sold on our website.

Lost Tickets

Lost or misplaced tickets can be reprinted in person at Patron Services or by calling 904.354.5547.

Parking and Transportation The Times-Union Center is within easy walking distance of several convenient parking locations, including the lot directly across the street. Subscribers can purchase discounted parking passes for $45 (for a booklet of 12). Discounted single ticket parking is also available through Patron Services for $6.

Disabled

Parking spaces for disabled patrons are located in the CSX lot with a valid concert ticket for that evening’s performance and a handicapped license plate or hanging decal. For more information, please call Patron Services at 904.354.5547.

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Groups and Bus Packages Groups of 10 or More Get a 20% Discount

Plan early! Orchestrate a fabulous group activity with a performance by the Jacksonville Symphony, an experience unlike any other in our community. Whether it’s for entertainment or inspiration, we can arrange a complete event with restaurant and hotel packages or private reception area.

Bus Packages

Don’t like to drive at night? Don’t want to worry about parking? Leave the car close to home, relax and ride with fellow concertgoers. Make your advance reservations for specially packaged evenings from St. Simons Island, St. Johns/Mandarin, Palm Coast and The Villages. For more information about group sales, bus/dinner packages and restaurant discounts, please call Group Sales at 904.356.0426.

Bus Transportation from Amelia Island All Friday Masterworks Nights: Bus from Amelia Island at Harris Teeter.

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Education and Community Engagement Symphonic music has the powerful ability to transform lives, especially for children. Throughout each season of the Sound Investment Program, the Jacksonville Symphony reaches over 200,000 lives in Northeast Florida through in-school music programs, special performances and free or discount tickets. For information on any of the Jacksonville Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sound Investment Programs, please visit the website at JaxSymphony.org.

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOUND INVESTMENT PROGRAM One City. One Symphony. Family Concerts (Ages 4-10)

Musical classics and creative storytelling are sure to engage and enthrall children ages 4-10. Family Concerts are a fun experience for the entire family to learn and listen together. Add to this concert experience by attending FREE pre-concert activities designed specifically for the theme of each concert. Activities include crafts, games and the Instrument Zoo presented by the Jacksonville Symphony Guild. Family concerts are used to establish a foundation for learning, reading and/or storytelling. This is essential in creating successful students, and ultimately, successful adults and an educated work force.

Student Perks UNDER 18 FREE (Ages 7-17) Purchase a single adult ticket to any Masterworks, Pops, Coffee or Symphony in 60 concert and receive one ticket for a child from the ages of 7 to 17 for FREE. Excludes Symphonic Nights at the Movies, Family Series and Holiday Pops.

Q SOUND CHECK CARD (25 & Younger)

Students 25 years old and younger can access Masterworks, Pops, Coffee and Matinee performances the entire season for the incredibly one-time low price of $25. In addition, card holders may bring one accompanying guest for $10 the night of the performance.

Community Concerts (All Ages)

With a promise of making musical accessible to all, the Jacksonville Symphony provides free concerts throughout the community.

Q STUDENT RUSH TICKETS

Student rush tickets are available for $10 to Masterworks, Pops, Coffee and Matinee performances though the Ticket Office 90 minutes prior to the concert. Tickets are subject to availability. Students must present a valid student ID. One ticket per person.

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Education and Community Engagement Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (Ages 7-21)

The Jacksonville Symphony fosters a community of talented young musicians throughout Northeast Florida by providing opportunities to rehearse and perform orchestral music with instruction by recognized leaders in music education and performance. Founded in 1993, the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras now enrolls more than 300 students between the ages of 7 and 21 annually through its six developmental orchestral ensembles, now including satellite locations throughout Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

With some of the First Coast areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest voices, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus members come from all walks of life who share the spirit of singing great choral music. With a threedecade tradition of making great music with the Jacksonville Symphony, the roster also includes many professional musicians, skilled amateur performers and students. Concert Information:

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 @ 8 pm

Jacksonville Symphony Civic Orchestra (Ages 22 and up)

FALL CONCERT Sunday, November 6, 2016 @ 5 pm

Now in its second season, the Jacksonville Symphony Civic Orchestra unites community musicians and orchestra musicians in a side by side concert. Participants receive rehearsals, sectionals and additional opportunities to learn and engage all year long.

HOLIDAY CONCERT Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 7 pm

Friday, January 27, 2017 @ 8 pm

Concert Information:

YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION FINALS Monday, January 23, 2017 @ 6 pm (free and open to public)

Concert Information:

Registration Period:

October 10, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 10, 2016

FESTIVAL OF STRINGS Monday, March 6, 2017 @ 7 pm MAJOR MINOR Saturday, March 11, 2017 @ 8 pm SPRING CONCERT Sunday, May 14, 2017 @ 5 pm Jacksonville Symphony 2016-2017 Season. ORDER NOW!

Youth Concerts (Elementary School)

Each fall and spring, elementary school students attend a 45-minute concert featuring the full Jacksonville Symphony at Jacoby Hall. Educator classroom guides and supporting material maximize the impact of the experience for the child.

Students at the Symphony

(Middle and High School) Students at the Symphony is a concert-going experience that provides tickets to students for each Jacksonville Symphony Masterworks concert via school partnerships. Pre-concert workshops with Symphony Teaching Artists, along with specialized booklets, teach students about the orchestra and connect content of each performance to general elements of musical knowledge and allow students to make cross-curricular connections.

INSIGHT (All Ages)

An hour prior to each Masterworks concert, enjoy an informal half-hour discussion about the program through conductors, guest artists, Symphony musicians and other distinguished guests.

Music in the Schools (Elementary School and High School) Musicians from the Jacksonville Symphony visit schools to introduce smaller ensembles and integrate music with a variety of gradeappropriate curricula. The 2016-2017 season will introduce a new multi-media experience to high school students throughout Northeast Florida.

Video Program Notes (All Ages) Visit jaxsymphony.org to hear Courtney Lewis provide his personal observations about each Masterworks concert.

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Should I Subscribe? If you plan to attend three or more concerts during the upcoming season you should definitely consider a subscription. The benefits you receive are tremendous and add to the already great value the Symphony provides to its patrons. This season you can subscribe by purchasing as few as four concerts. Here are some of the subscriber benefits:

Big Discounts

Ticket Fee Waived

Free Exchanges

Priority Seating

Subscribers get great discounts versus the price of single tickets. Yours could be as much as 25%. The discount depends on the subscription you select and/or the number of concerts in your Create Your Own subscription.

Only subscribers can exchange their tickets. And, exchanges are free of charge. Beginning with Subscriber Courtesy Week on August 22nd, subscribers may exchange their tickets for any other series concert during the 2016-2017 season. Exchanges are easy as can be. Just mail them to us, fax them to 904.354.9238, scan and email them to boxoffice@jaxsymphony.org or visit our Patron Services office at the T-U Center. When faxing or emailing be sure to write “VOID” on the original tickets. All we ask is 24-hour notification prior to the concert. You may also donate your unused tickets and receive a tax-deductible receipt.

Discounted Pre-Paid Parking

For just $45, subscribers enjoy parking for the entire season (a booklet of 12 passes) in the One Enterprise Center Garage on Pearl Street. That’s a savings of at least $75. Pre-paid parking is valid on concert nights and available for Masterworks, Symphony in 60, Family, Passport and Pops subscribers. (Discounted Pre-Paid parking is not available for Coffee Concerts.) Passes must be presented upon entering the garage on Pearl Street. They are valid on concert nights only. Parking attendants will be present at the garage after 6PM to offer assistance. Parking is non-assigned and non-transferable.

Subscribers never pay the 15% ticket fee whether it’s on your subscription tickets or any single tickets you might buy during the season. If you purchase a 12 concert subscription, that’s almost like getting two free tickets.

Subscribers are able to purchase the best available seats before they go on sale to single-ticket buyers. In fact, we make every attempt to ensure you have the same seat for every concert in your subscription. We guarantee you will have the best seat available at the price point you select. And, you get to buy tickets for Handel’s Messiah and the First Coast Nutcracker before they go on sale to the general public.

Enhance your subscription with

Patron Plus Membership Enjoy invitations to monthly Member Events, Open Rehearsals, Socials and Meet and Greets.

Add-on a Patron Plus Membership for $30.

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Create Your Own Series One of the great benefits of becoming a Symphony subscriber has been first access to tickets to concerts that are not included in the subscription package you selected. And, over the years the vast majority of our subscribers have taken advantage of this to purchase the best possible seats before they go on sale to the general public.

In order to give you the greatest possible flexibility and subscriber benefits, this season we are adding Create Your Own Series options to enable you to select the concerts you want, when you want them. Does your ideal series include four Masterworks concerts and six Pops concerts? You’ve got it. Or, do you prefer all Masterworks but, need five on Friday and five on Saturday? Easy as pie. Can you get three Masterworks and three Pops concerts in your series? Sure thing. We’ve expanded both our Masterworks and Pops series to 12 concerts in order to provide you with the greatest possible variety of music to choose from. Of course, you can purchase a curated package as you always have in the past. Or, you can personalize your subscription so it is perfect for your very own wants and needs. With just one exception, you receive all the benefits of subscribing whether you choose a Curated subscription or Create Your Own subscription.

You get: G Great discounts versus purchasing single tickets. The percentage of your discount is determined by the number of tickets in your subscription. G Complimentary ticket exchanges. In fact, only subscribers can exchange tickets for any reason at any time. G The 15% fee that single ticket buyers pay on every ticket is waived for subscribers. G Discounted pre-paid parking. G You receive invitations to Open Rehearsals so you can go behind the scenes and hear your Symphony at work. G Best Available Seats. While we can’t guarantee you’ll get the same seat for every concert, we do guarantee you’ll get the best available seat for every concert. JaxSymphony.org | 904.354.5547

How to Order 1

SELECT A CURATED SUBSCRIPTION Choose one of the following: • Masterworks or Pops Series of 12, 8 or 4 concerts • Coffee Series • Symphony in 60 Series Choose your desired Seating Area and the number of seats you need. Indicate additional single-concert tickets from Create Your Own Series list on back of order form. Make sure you check the box for concerts “...in addition to my Curated Series...” at the bottom of the concert listing on page 48. Add Optional Parking and/or Optional Patron Plus Membership.

Or CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION Choose SIX or more individual concerts from the list on page 48. Choose the Day of the Week you desire. Choose your desired Seating Area and the number of seats you need. Subtract your Create Your Own discount, depending on the number of concerts. Add Optional Parking and/or Optional Patron Plus Membership.

COMPLETE CONTACT AND BILLING INFORMATION Please print Name, Address, etc. Indicate method of payment and total amount enclosed/to be billed.

PLACE YOUR ORDER

MAIL: Mail completed form to: Jacksonville Symphony

300 Water Street, Suite 200

Jacksonville, Florida 32202

ONLINE: JaxSymphony.org PHONE: Ticket office at 904.354.5547

All concerts are in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted. All programs, dates, artists and ticket prices are subject to change.

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TICKET ORDER FORM 2016-2017 SEASON CURATED SUBSCRIPTIONS

SERIES

AREA:

QTY

TOTAL

MASTERWORKS 12 $708 $567 $423 $318 $240 $

MASTERWORKS (FRI/SAT) 8 $532 $424 $318 $238 $180 $

MASTERWORKS (SUN) 8 $442 $312 $240 $184 $152 $

MW (FRI/SAT) 4 $281 $224 $167 $125 $90 $ POPS 12 $708 $567 $423 $318 $240 $ POPS 8 $532 $424 $318 $238 $180 $ POPS (FRI/SAT) 4 $281 $224 $167 $125 $90 $

AREA:

COFFEE

GENERAL ADMISSION

QTY

TOTAL

$320 $240 $200 $152 $

SYMPHONY IN 60

QTY

$100

TOTAL $

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS SUBTOTAL (FROM REVERSE) = $ CURATED SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL = $

CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION CYO SUBTOTAL (From Reverse) = $ CYO DISCOUNT (Choose 6: 10% • 10-14: 20% • 15 or more: 25%) = $ CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL = $ OPTIONAL PARKING = $

(45)

OPTIONAL PATRON PLUS MEMBERSHIP (See page 44) = $

(30)

GRAND TOTAL = $

Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Email:

PAYMENT INFORMATION c Check (Payable to Jacksonville Symphony)

Credit Card: c Visa

c MasterCard

c American Express

Account Number: Exp. Date: Signature:

Security Code:

Total Amount enclosed/to be billed:

CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES (MUST PICK 6 OR MORE CONCERTS) CHOOSE YOUR CONCERT

DAY

SEATING/PRICE TYPE

(Circle One) A B C D E Rachmaninoff and the Rite Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Disney’s Broadway Hits Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Bachtoberfest Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Ella and Lois Fri(8PM) Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 The Dream of Gerontius Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 The Nightmare Before Christmas Fri $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Hansel and Gretel Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Holiday Pops Thu Fri(8PM) Sat(3PM) Sat(8PM) Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 New Year’s Eve: Reineke & Sinatra Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 New Year’s Eve After-Party Standard=$25 VIP=$40 Mozart and McGill (Symphony in 60) Thu General Admission $35 Mozart and McGill Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Journey, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac & More Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Brahms and Beyond Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Revel in Ravel (Symphony in 60) Thu General Admission $35 French Connection Fri(8PM) Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 West Side Story Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Second City’s Guide to the Symphony Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Classical Cornerstones (Symphony in 60) Thu General Admission $35 Classical Cornerstones Fri(8PM) Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 The Chieftains Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich Fri(8PM) Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Bond and Beyond Fri Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique (Symphony in 60) Thu General Admission $35 Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Fri(8PM) Sat $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 Mahler’s Resurrection Fri Sat Sun* $77 $62 $46 $35 $27

* Sunday Pricing: A–$62 B–$46 C–$35 D–$27 E–$22

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SYMPHONY SPECIAL CONCERTS (NOT PART OF CREATE YOUR OWN) (Moran Theater)

First Coast Nutcracker (Jacoby Symphony Hall)

Handel’s Messiah

(Circle One) Fri Sat(2pm) Sat(8pm) Sun

1 2 3 4 Qty $50 $33 $23 $18 x =$

Sat Sun*

A B C D E $77 $62 $46 $35 $27 x

FAMILY CONCERTS Adult: Sec A=$26 | Sec B=$19 Child: Sec A=$19 | Sec B=$16 General Admission: $10 Peter and the Wolf Adult (Section/Qty): Child (Section/Qty): General Admission (Qty): =$ The Firebird Adult (Section/Qty): Child (Section/Qty): General Admission (Qty): =$ The concert choices listed on this page q are in addition to my Curated Series listed on

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The Jacksonville Symphony gratefully acknowledges some of our most important music makers.

Ruth Conley Robert D. and Isabelle T. Davis Endowment Fund

The Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust

State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund

PGA TOUR, Inc.

The DuBow Family Foundation

Donald C. McGraw Foundation

Valdemar Joost Kroier Endowment Fund

A-B Distributors, Inc. • The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida • Cornelia and Olin Watts Endowment Fund Media Partners: WJCT Public Broadcasting • Florida Times-Union

Community Partners:

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The Jacksonville Symphony gratefully acknowledges some of our most important music makers.

Ruth Conley Robert D. and Isabelle T. Davis Endowment Fund

The Roger L. and Rochelle S. Main Charitable Trust

State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund

PGA TOUR, Inc.

The DuBow Family Foundation

Donald C. McGraw Foundation

Valdemar Joost Kroier Endowment Fund

A-B Distributors, Inc. • The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida • Cornelia and Olin Watts Endowment Fund Media Partners: WJCT Public Broadcasting • Florida Times-Union

Community Partners:

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Hansel and Gretel

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Dream of Gerontius

First Coast Nutcracker

Holiday Pops

42 JSYO Holiday Concert

42 JSYO Fall Concert

18/27

Ella and Louis

17/27

Disney’s Broadway Hits

Bachtoberfest

Russian Fantasy

Rachmaninoff and the Rite

Page

NOVEMBER 2016

Water Music Suite La Folia Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 Brandenburg Concerto No. 4

Imagin’d Corners Piano Concerto No. 2 The Rite of Spring

OCTOBER 2016

HUMPERDINCK

Film With Orchestra

ELGAR

Hansel and Gretel

DECEMBER 2016

The Dream of Gerontius

The Lady’s Centennial Celebration

HANDEL VIVALDI BACH BACH

ANDERSON RACHMANINOFF STRAVINSKY

C Y/S

16-18

5 8-11 9 Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

2-4

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

11-12

4-5 4

21-23

14-16

9/30 1-2

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Nathan Aspinall, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Jill Grove, mezzo-soprano Steven Ebel, tenor Kevin Deas, bass-baritone Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

Nathan Aspinall, conductor

Jeannette Sorrell, conductor

Jim Abbott, conduc

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano

Date of Event

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SEASON AT A GLANCE

Mozart and McGill Beethoven and Sibelius

15 27

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

Patriotic Pops

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Nathan Aspinall, conductor

12 Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Courtney Lewis, conductor Laura Tatulescu, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Ayano Ninomiya, violin

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Karina Canellakis, condutor

Scott C. Gregg, conductor MAHLER

MAY 2017

Violin Concerto Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Egmont Overture Unstuck Symphony No. 15

George Daugherty, conductor

JSYO Spring Concert

Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary

STRAVINSKY TCHAIKOVSKY

12 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” 22/29

TCHAIKOVSKY

Bond and Beyond

BEETHOVEN NORMAN SHOSTAKOVICH

Film With Orchestra

APRIL 2017

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Eric Olson, oboe

STRAUSS Don Juan VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Oboe Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Shai Wosner, piano

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Steven Reineke, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Michael McHale, piano

Timothy Hankewich, conductor

Oberon Overture Divertimento Piano Concerto Symphony No. 96 “Miracle”

MARCH 2017

Roman Carnival Overture Métabloes Piano Concerto in G Major La Valse

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Nathan Aspinall, conductor

Hugh Wolff, conductor Joshua Roman, cello

Michael Krajewski, conductor Shem von Schoreck, Lori and Micah Wilshire, guest vocalists

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Steven Reineke, conductor With Tony De Sare and Montego Glover

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

WEBER BARTOK LIGETI HAYDN

Film With Orchestra

BERLIOZ DUTILLEUX RAVEL RAVEL

FEBRUARY 2017

Stomp Cello Concerto Symphony No. 2

Symphony No. 2 Clarinet Concerto Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN MOZART SIBELIUS

SCHIFF ELGAR BRAHMS

Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN SIBELIUS

JANUARY 2017

The Best is Yet to Come: Sinatra and Beyond

15 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

11/29 Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich

11/28 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

The Chieftains

Classical Cornerstones

10/28

JSYO Major/Minor

Classical Cornerstones

Second City’s Guide

JSYO Festival of Strings

Lang Lang

West Side Story

French Connection

Revel in Ravel

15 10/28

Civic Orchestra

Brahms and Beyond

Journey, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac & More

Mozart and McGill

New Year’s Eve with Steven Reineke

Handel’s Messiah

19-21

28-30

7-9

24-26

3-4

24-25

3-4

20-22

6-7

12-13

21-22

1-2

17-18

13-14

17-18

Mozart and McGill Beethoven and Sibelius

15 27

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

Patriotic Pops

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Nathan Aspinall, conductor

12 Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Courtney Lewis, conductor Laura Tatulescu, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Ayano Ninomiya, violin

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Michael Krajewski, conductor

Karina Canellakis, condutor

Scott C. Gregg, conductor MAHLER

MAY 2017

Violin Concerto Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

Egmont Overture Unstuck Symphony No. 15

George Daugherty, conductor

JSYO Spring Concert

Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary

STRAVINSKY TCHAIKOVSKY

12 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” 22/29

TCHAIKOVSKY

Bond and Beyond

BEETHOVEN NORMAN SHOSTAKOVICH

Film With Orchestra

APRIL 2017

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Eric Olson, oboe

STRAUSS Don Juan VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Oboe Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

Scott C. Gregg, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Shai Wosner, piano

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Steven Reineke, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Michael McHale, piano

Timothy Hankewich, conductor

Oberon Overture Divertimento Piano Concerto Symphony No. 96 “Miracle”

MARCH 2017

Roman Carnival Overture Métabloes Piano Concerto in G Major La Valse

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Nathan Aspinall, conductor

Hugh Wolff, conductor Joshua Roman, cello

Michael Krajewski, conductor Shem von Schoreck, Lori and Micah Wilshire, guest vocalists

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Courtney Lewis, conductor

Courtney Lewis, conductor Anthony McGill, clarinet

Steven Reineke, conductor With Tony De Sare and Montego Glover

Nathan Aspinall, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!

WEBER BARTOK LIGETI HAYDN

Film With Orchestra

BERLIOZ DUTILLEUX RAVEL RAVEL

FEBRUARY 2017

Stomp Cello Concerto Symphony No. 2

Symphony No. 2 Clarinet Concerto Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN MOZART SIBELIUS

SCHIFF ELGAR BRAHMS

Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 7

BEETHOVEN SIBELIUS

JANUARY 2017

The Best is Yet to Come: Sinatra and Beyond

15 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”

11/29 Canellakis Conducts Shostakovich

11/28 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony

The Chieftains

Classical Cornerstones

10/28

JSYO Major/Minor

Classical Cornerstones

Second City’s Guide

JSYO Festival of Strings

Lang Lang

West Side Story

French Connection

Revel in Ravel

15 10/28

Civic Orchestra

Brahms and Beyond

Journey, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac & More

Mozart and McGill

New Year’s Eve with Steven Reineke

Handel’s Messiah

19-21

28-30

7-9

24-26

3-4

24-25

3-4

20-22

6-7

12-13

21-22

1-2

17-18

13-14

17-18