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Donato Cabrera 10.28.17
Edwin Outwater 11.11.17
Andrew Grams 2.24.18
Daniel Brier 9.16.17
Contents 4 Symphonic Series The Symphonic Series boasts six concerts featuring classical repertoire with the full orchestra and a wide range of guest artists—including Anna Vinnitskaya and Pablo Ferrández-Castro.
10 Zhang Financial Pops! Series Zhang Financial Pops! Series concerts bring you special guest artists, unique programming, and exciting new experiences. Join us this season as we perform with legendary R&B group All-4-One and Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA!
12 Special Events Series: Star Wars
Join us as we present Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope in Concert. This concert will feature the full length iconic film on the big screen while your KSO performs the thrilling score by the one and only John Williams.
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Classics Chamber Music
The perfect combination — music, friends and spirits! KSO musicians perform your chamber favorites, two nights in a row — Friday night with wine and treats at the KIA and Saturday night at Bell's, with snacks and brews. Make sure to check out both the Winter and Spring Evening programs.
Stilian Kirov 3.24.18
Julian Kuerti 5.19.18
Embracing
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We love sharing unique concert experiences with Kalamazoo. Enjoy full length movies with original voice and sound effects on the big screen as KSO musicians bring the score to life. We are proud to present, in partnership with PNC Bank, another family favorite — Disney's The Jungle Book!
20 Family Discovery Enjoy symphonic performances tailored to young children and their families. This series offers families a fun musical experience that includes pre-concert activities like our Instrument Petting Zoo and Meet the Conductor.
21 Sounds of the Season A KSO tradition. This season we bring you holiday music with a twist! Join us as we rediscover music from your favorite holiday movies with flutist Sara Andon and the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus.
22 Collaborations Your KSO partners to bring you more! In December, you will find us performing with Ballet Arts Ensemble in their annual holiday performance of the Nutcracker. You will have two opportunities to hear us perform with the International Gilmore Keyboard Festival this spring, in both the Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert and the Gilmore Festival Finale!
24 Community Events Your KSO partners with several local organizations to present dozens of free concerts in our community each season.
A special thank you to our Season Sponsors:
SYMPHONIC SERIES
S ibelius & T chaikovsky
Saturday, September 16, 2017 | 8pm | Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor & Jennifer Frautschi, Violin Walker Sibelius Tchaikovsky
Sinfonia No. 4 “Strands” Violin Concerto in D minor Symphony No. 6 in B minor “Pathétique”
World renowned violinist, Jennifer Frautschi, makes her Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra debut with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto under the baton of Resident Conductor, Daniel Brier. The second half of the program brings us one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved masterworks, his 6th Symphony – the “Pathétique.” Jennifer Frautschi's appearance is underwritten by the Barry Ross Guest Violinist Fund.
Gabriel Renteria
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Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 8pm | Miller Auditorium Donato Cabrera, Conductor; Gabriel Renteria, Oboe; William McGregor, 2017 Stulberg International String Competition Gold Medalist, Double Bass
Copland Bottesini Williams Bruckner
Fanfare for the Common Man Concerto for Double Bass No. 2 in B minor Oboe Concerto Symphony No. 1 in C minor
Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Director, Donato Cabrera, leads the KSO in Bruckner’s 1st Symphony. John Williams' Oboe Concerto is performed by KSO Principal Oboe, Gabriel Renteria. Program to include William McGregor, 2017 Stulberg International String Competition Gold Medalist on Double Bass. Gabriel Renteria's appearance is underwritten by the Diane S. Robertson Charitable Foundation.
Thank you to our exclusive Symphonic Series Underwriter and Symphonic Series Prelude Sponsor: SYMPHONIC SERIES UNDERWRITER
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B rahms & R achmaninoff
Saturday, November 11, 2017 | 8pm | Miller Auditorium Edwin Outwater, Conductor & Anna Vinnitskaya, Piano
Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor
Brahms’ 2nd Symphony opens the program, followed by the 2007 International Queen Elisabeth Contest winner, Anna Vinnitskaya, performing Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto, under the baton of San Francisco Symphony Summer Series Director, Edwin Outwater.
Pablo Ferrández-Castro
Andrew Grams
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Anna Vinnitskaya
Jennifer Edwin Outwater Frautschi
H aydn & B eethoven
Saturday, February 24, 2018 | 8pm | Chenery Auditorium Andrew Grams, Conductor & Pablo Ferrández-Castro, Cello
Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Andrew Grams, conducts a refreshing Beethoven & Haydn program. The concert features star cellist and finalist of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition, Pablo Ferrández-Castro, on Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major. Pablo Ferrández-Castro’s appearance is underwritten by the Robert and Marianne Denes Fund.
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SYMPHONIC SERIES
L eonard B ernstein ’s 100th Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 8pm | Miller Auditorium Stilian Kirov, Conductor; Anne Akiko Meyers, Violin; J’Nai Bridges, Mezzo Soprano Bernstein
Overture to Candide Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”) Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah” Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”
J'Nai Bridges
Stilian Kirov, Music Director of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey’s Symphony in C, conducts our celebration of Leonard Bernstein! Anne Akiko Meyers performs his Serenade, and Mezzo-Soprano, J’Nai Bridges, is featured in his 1st Symphony, “Jeremiah.”
Eroica Trio
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B eethoven & P rokofiev
Saturday, May 19, 2018 | 8pm | Miller Auditorium Julian Kuerti, Conductor & Eroica Trio
Beethoven Prokofiev
Triple Concerto in C Major Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major
Principal Guest Conductor of Montréal’s Orchestre Métropolitain, Julian Kuerti, leads the KSO in Prokofiev’s 5th Symphony. Rounding out the program is Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, featuring the internationally renowned Eroica Trio.
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A ll -4-O ne Saturday, November 4, 2017 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor & All-4-One Grammy Award Winning pop and R&B group, All-4-One, will perform with your KSO in a concert that is anything but traditional. Join us as we kick off our Zhang Financial Pops! Series with one of the most sensational and timeless groups of the 1990’s. Their success has spanned two decades with more than 20 million records sold worldwide. You can’t miss this, it will be the talk of the town, “I swear!”
Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA
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A rrival from S weden – the M usic of ABBA Saturday, March 3, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium
Daniel Brier, Conductor & Arrival From Sweden The legacy of Swedish pop sensation, ABBA, has been celebrated for generations, since their beginning back in 1971. Bringing with them several original ABBA band members, Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA will put on a performance so genuine even the most avid ABBA fans won’t know the difference. Put on your dancing shoes and be ready to enjoy the symphony in an entirely new way. *First time Zhang Financial Pops! Series subscribers
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SPECIAL EVENTS
IN CONCERT FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA
Exclusively underwritten by the Diane S. Robertson Charitable Foundation.
Thursday, October 12, 2017 | 8pm Friday, October 13, 2017 | 8pm
Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor Join us as we present Star Wars – Episode IV – A New Hope in Concert. This concert will feature the full length iconic film on the big screen while your KSO performs the thrilling score by the one and only John Williams.
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Single tickets go on sale Monday, August 28, 2017. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved. In association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2017 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Disney
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Season 97 | 2017-2018 Choose from our Symphonic or Zhang Financial Pops! Series subscription packages and save 30%* your first year! As a KSO subscriber you will enjoy discounted tickets, flexible exchanges, and priority access to the best seats available.
Symphonic Series With works by Beethoven, Sibelius, Bernstein and more, this series continues to feature internationally renowned guest artists while celebrating the classics. We will feature our five Music Director candidates - join them as they take the podium and host a prelude!
Zhang Financial Pops! Series Exhilarated by the sound of a full orchestra but crave something more? Check out the Zhang Financial Pops! Series and enjoy some of your favorite tunes as the KSO performs with Grammy Award-Winning pop sensation, All-4-One, and internationally renowned tribute band — Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA! TICKET PRICING: Call 269.349.7759 or visit KalamazooSymphony.com to order.
Symphonic Series 6 concerts
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Mini Series You can add KSO mini series concerts to any subscription.
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CLASSICS CHAMBER MUSIC
The perfect combination — music, friends and spirits. Join KSO musicians as they perform the same chamber program at two different locations. Friday evening’s Classics Uncorked is performed at the KIA while Saturday’s Classics On Tap takes place at Bell’s Eccentric Café. Enjoy wine and dessert at the KIA and dozens of delicious brews on tap at Bell’s!
W inter E vening KSO musicians and Resident Conductor Daniel Brier will perform works by Brahms, Walker and Coleridge-Taylor.
classics uncorked
Friday, January 26, 2018 | 8pm* Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
classics on tap
Saturday, January 27, 2018 | 8pm** Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
S pring E vening KSO musicians and ensembles will feature an evening of musical miniatures by Walker, Muhly, Joplin and more.
classics uncorked
Friday, April 20, 2018 | 8pm* Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
classics on tap
Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 8pm** Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
*Galleries open to guests at 6:30pm. Wine Prelude begins at 7pm.
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KSO@THE MOVIES!
Saturday, May 26, 2018 | 3pm | Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor Join your KSO as they perform live the music of Disney’s classic The Jungle Book. This animated film features the charming and delightful score by George Bruns and includes beloved songs such as “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You” written by one of the most famous songwriting teams in history, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
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FAMILY DISCOVERY
You're invited! Join us for special activities, including the KSO Instrument Petting Zoo and Meet the Conductor, before each Family Discovery concert. The fun begins at 2pm. All Family Discovery Series tickets are $5 (general admission).
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G ershwin ’ s M agic K ey Sunday, October 8, 2017 | 3pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor & Classical Kids LIVE! This is the story of a poor newspaper boy’s encounter with the great American composer, George Gershwin. The KSO will perform his greatest works as he shares historical anecdotes about his life and musical passion. A friendship develops as the two explore the vast melting pot of American music and discover the key to unlocking the boy’s own musical potential.
T chaikovsky D iscovers A merica
Sunday, February 11, 2018 | 3pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor Classical Kids LIVE! This true story tells of the great composer’s arrival in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall and his trip to Niagara Falls. A surprise meeting with a young American girl reveals much — his life in Russia, his love of music and his fears of conducting. Join us for a touching story where old world influences and new world experiences collide.
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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
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Family • Holiday tradition
M usic from the M ovies with S ara A ndon Saturday, December 16, 2017 | 8pm Chenery Auditorium Kalamazoo Children's Chorus
Daniel Brier, Conductor; Sara Andon, Flute; Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus, directed by Fred Sang A KSO Holiday tradition with a twist! Join us as we rediscover music from your favorite holiday movies: The Polar Express, Frozen, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life and many more. Los Angeles Flutist, Sara Andon and Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus join the KSO.
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COLLABORATIONS
Presented in partnership with Ballet Arts Ensemble
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December 9, 2017 | 2 & 7pm December 10, 2017 | 2pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor & Cathleen Huling, Artistic Director Tickets available October 30, 2017 at www.balletartsensemble.org.
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G ilmore F estival C hamber O rchestra C oncert Wednesday, May 9, 2018 | 8pm Chenery Auditorium
Marcelo Lehninger, Conductor; Leon Fleisher, Yury Shadrin & Alon Goldstein, Piano Mozart Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major Concerto for Two Pianos in E-flat Major Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner" This evening’s program will honor Leon Fleisher in his 90th birthday year with a combined orchestra, featuring members of the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras. Mr. Shadrin and Mr. Goldstein are prominent former students of Mr. Fleisher.
G ilmore F estival F inale Friday, May 11, 2018 | 8pm Chenery Auditorium
Raymond Harvey, Conductor; Recipient of the 2018 Gilmore Artist Award, Piano
Mendelssohn Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Bolcom Symphony No. 1 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
KSO is proud to offer free concerts and events throughout the community. Check out the community calendar at KalamazooSymphony.com for the latest programming information.
Sarkozy Brunch Concerts KSO musicians present Sunday morning brunch concerts at Sarkozy Bakery. Listen to your chamber favorites with friends and family as you enjoy Sarkozy’s delicious baked goods and coffee! Sunday, September 17, 2017 | 11am KSO Woodwind Quintet Sunday, November 19, 2017 | 11am Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Sunday, January 21, 2018 | 11am KSO Artists in Residence, Yukie Ota, Flute
First Presbyterian Church Concerts Connect with your KSO musicians and community as we partner with Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church to present three Tuesday night classical concerts. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | 7pm KSO Artists in Residence Tuesday, January 9, 2018 | 7pm KSO Brass Quintet Tuesday, April 24, 2018 | 7pm Burdick-Thorne String Quartet
Library Events Families can frequently find the KSO at area libraries. Programs include Musical Storybooks for preschoolers, our Family Fun Chamber Music Series for all ages and First Saturday @ KPL. Find more at the community events page at KalamazooSymphony.com.
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Music in the Round— Lunch Concerts Bring your lunch and join KSO musicians in Bronson Methodist Hospital's Garden Atrium for free concerts. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, December 20, 2017 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, February 7, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | Noon KSO Artists in Residence
Borgess' Noontime Concert Series Join KSO musicians in Borgess' Atrium Lobby during the noon hour for our newest, free, community concert series. Friday, October 6, 2017 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Monday, December 18, 2017 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Thursday, February 8, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | Noon KSO Artists in Residence
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