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Contents 04 Symphonic Series The Symphonic Series will explore the fifth symphonies of Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Sibelius, as well as French masterworks and female composers with an assortment of exciting guest soloists including pianist, Di Wu and guitarist, Pablo SĂĄinz Villegas.
10 Special Event Series KSO’s holiday tradition, Sounds of the Season, continues this season as our 2018 Special Event. The program celebrates love, joy and peace this holiday season. Special guests include renowned Broadway vocalists and local choral members.
12 Zhang Financial Pops! Series Pops concerts feature notable guest artists, unique programming and exciting new experiences. This season offers just that with the debut of Paul Shaffer in Symphony, a Hollywood music celebration with John Debney and a concert dedicated to women who have rocked the music world.
16 KSO@The Movies! From the big screen to television, orchestras provide the soundtrack to modern life. Season 98 celebrates iconic musical moments in cinematic history with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Jaws in Concert on the big screen, with live orchestra.
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Join KSO ensembles for music, friends, and spirits as they present chamber favorites. Friday night’s “On Tap” concerts are held in The Back Room at Bell’s Eccentric Café with dozens of brews on tap. “Uncorked” concerts highlight wine pairings brought to you by our own sommelier, Ron Merlino. Uncorked has moved to the Judy K. Jolliffe Theater in the Epic Center and offers additional performances this season!
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21 Family Discovery Enjoy symphonic performances tailored to young children and their families. This series offers a fun musical experience that includes pre-concert activities like the Instrument Petting Zoo and Meet the Maestro.
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Take note of all the free concerts this season! Your KSO has partnered with several local organizations to present dozens of free concerts in your community.
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RAVEL & BERLIOZ
Friday, September 14, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Di Wu, Piano
DEVREESE Benvenuta Symphonic Suite 1 RAVEL Piano Concerto in G BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique
Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique evokes unrequited love, witches, guillotines, and violent hallucinations. Di Wu lends her “keen musical intelligence” (Philadelphia Inquirer) to Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G. Frédéric Devreese’s sensuous Benvenuta Suite No. 1 completes this celebration of French inspired music.
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SCHUBERT’S 5TH
Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 8pm Chenery Auditorium Pablo Sáinz Villegas, Guitar
KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite BERNSTEIN Guitar Concerto “For Two Christophers” SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5 Erich Korngold’s charming suite from Much Ado About Nothing anchors this exploration of the music of Hollywood and Vienna. Pablo Sáinz Villegas brings his “irresistible exuberance” (New York Times) to Elmer Bernstein’s Guitar Concerto. Schubert’s tender and lyrical fifth symphony concludes this intimate program.
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SIBELIUS & DVOŘÁK
Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Nina Kotova, Cello
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto Sibelius crafted his entire Symphony No. 5 from one simple, four note idea. The final moments, inspired by the flight of swans, soar to a majestic conclusion. Nina Kotova, a “strong and individual artist” (Grammophone), closes the program with Dvořák’s grand Cello Concerto. Nina Kotova's appearance is underwritten by the Robert and Marianne Denes Fund
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TCHAIKOVSKY’S 5TH
Saturday, January 26, 2019 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Charlotte Marckx, 2018 Stulberg International String Competition Gold Medalist, Violin
CLYNE Night Ferry TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 Anna Clyne’s Night Ferry conjures an evocative voyage from stormy darkness to enchanted worlds. The Gold Medalist of the 2018 Stulberg International String Competition makes their KSO debut. The orchestral brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 brings the program to an unforgettably thrilling conclusion.
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MAHLER’S 5TH
Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 8pm Miller Auditorium
Bramwell Tovey, Conductor & Georgiy Borisov, Clarinet
LESHNOFF Clarinet Concerto MAHLER Symphony No. 5 Rage, passion, tenderness, joy, and sorrow — they're all in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Maestro Bramwell Tovey, “one of the most versatile and charismatic musicians in the world” (Musical America), leads the orchestra. KSO Principal Clarinet and Artist in Residence, Georgiy Borisov performs Jonathan Leshnoff’s captivating Clarinet Concerto.
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BARTÓK & STRAVINSKY
Friday, May 17, 2019 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Susie Park, Violin
HIGDON Machine BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring Machine, by Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Jennifer Higdon, opens our final Symphonic Series concert, followed by former KSO Concertmaster, Susie Park, performing Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Edgy, intense and exhilarating; Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring closes season 98. Susie Park's appearance is underwritten by the Barry Ross Guest Violinist Fund Subscribe Today
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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON - SONGS OF LOVE, JOY & PEACE
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | 8pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor
Join KSO musicians, the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus and renowned vocalists, Marissa McGowan, Mark McVey and Valerie Lemon, as they bring songs of peace, love and joy to Chenery Auditorium in our annual Sounds of the Season celebration!
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PAUL SHAFFER IN SYMPHONY
Saturday, November 3, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium J. Ernest Green, Conductor & Paul Shaffer
Enjoy an evening with Paul Shaffer as he shares symphonic renditions of his favorite pop, R&B and Jazz tunes. Shaffer, longtime sidekick and musical director to David Letterman, will also take you on a fascinating journey with his stories, reminiscences, and anecdotes.
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Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium John Debney, Conductor; Sara Andon, Flute; produced and hosted by Robert Townson
Let's celebrate Hollywood film music with special guest composer John Debney (The Passion of the Christ) at the podium and internationally acclaimed flutist, Sara Andon, for an epic, multi-sensory musical event.
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WOMEN ROCK
Friday, April 12, 2019 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Robert Thompson, Conductor
Join us as we honor powerful female singers and songwriters who changed Pop and Rock & Roll forever. Celebrate the music of Carole King, Holly Knight, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Minnie Riperton and Heart. Local high school students will have an opportunity to audition for a special appearance on stage!
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SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
Take Note of a Spectacular Season! 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.
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With works by Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Mahler and more, this series continues to feature internationally renowned guest artists while celebrating the classics. Arrive early to enjoy a pre-concert lecture from 7-7:30pm.
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 Jazz, R&B, Rock-nRoll and Hollywood film music as the KSO performs with guest artists Paul Shaffer, John Debney, and Women Rock.
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Create Your Own Series Want all the benefits of being a subscriber, but on your own schedule? Create-Your-Own series by selecting three or more concerts from our season. Enjoy preferred seating, worry free exchanges, and save on tickets. It’s that simple! See attached order form for pricing.
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PAYMENT PLAN Convenient payment plans available for credit card orders only!  Pay in two or three installments. A one-time processing fee of $10 will be added to your order. Subscription must be paid in full by August 6, tickets will not be mailed until final payment is received. Details can be found on the back of your order form.
You can add KSO mini series or concerts to any subscription. Classics Chamber Music On Tap $25/ticket Uncorked $40/ticket (Subscriber discount)
SENIORS New! Patrons 65 and older qualify for our Super Senior rate. Pay only $96 for a Symphonic Series subscription in our Super Senior section** (Orchestra Level, Rows 20-24, Miller Auditorium). ** While available.
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Thursday, October 11, 2018 | 8pm Friday, October 12, 2018 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor
Travel through time to “a galaxy far, far away” as your KSO presents another unparalleled STAR WARS film concert with The Empire Strikes Back. The orchestra will perform John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning musical score while you enjoy the full-length, iconic movie from 1980. Get your costumes ready! Children must be six years or older to attend this performance. Exclusively underwritten by the Diane S. Robertson Charitable Foundation.
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KSO @ theMovies!
Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 8pm Miller Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the concert hall… The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score by composer John Williams, JAWS is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, and featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. In the words of Chief Brody, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!” Tickets are $25, $20, $15 and $10. "Jaws" is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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Classics ChamberMusic
newion locat 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 On Tap takes place at Bell’s Eccentric Café, while Classics Uncorked has moved to the Epic Center. Enjoy dozens of delicious brews on tap at Bell’s and wine and dessert at the Epic Center with KSO's very own sommelier, Ron Merlino!
SPRING EVENING
KSO Artists in Residence welcome spring with a lively performance of 20th Century French chamber music.
WINTER EVENING
Classics on Tap
Resident Conductor, Daniel Brier leads KSO Artists in Residence and a guest vocalist in Schubert's beloved song cycle, Winterreise (Winter's Journey).
Friday, May 10, 2019 | 8pm * Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
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Classics on Tap
Friday, January 18, 2019 | 8pm Back Room, Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
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Two Concerts! 3pm ** & 8pm ** Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, Epic Center
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KSO Family Discovery concerts are a delightfully entertaining introduction to symphonic music for children of all ages. Concerts feature great music, dance and interactive drama. Each performance lasts about one hour — but come early for pre-concert activities! The KSO Instrument Petting Zoo begins at 2pm, followed by Meet the Maestro at 2:40pm. All tickets are $5 (reserved seating)!
BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS
Sunday, September 30, 2018 | 3pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor & Classical Kids LIVE!
This world-famous production features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle about the “madman” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph's Vienna home. Listeners will be riveted by the music and life of Beethoven.
THE PHANTOM OF THE ORCHESTRA
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 3pm Chenery Auditorium Daniel Brier, Conductor The Phantom of the
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Mysterious calamities continue to befall the orchestra’s performances. Does a mysterious phantom haunt Chenery Auditorium? Join Inspector Jones on an orchestral adventure for all ages as he uncovers a diabolical scheme to silence the orchestra once and for all. Thank you to our exclusive Family Discovery Series Underwriter:
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CommunityEvents 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 23, 2018 | 11am Daniel Brier and Frank Silva Sunday, January 13, 2019 | 11am Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Sunday, May 5, 2019 | 11am KSO Woodwind Quartet
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, October 30, 2018 | 7pm KSO Woodwind Quartet Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 7pm KSO Brass Quintet Tuesday, March 19, 2019 | 7pm Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Thank you to our Community Event Underwriter and Media Sponsor:
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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.
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 17, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, December 19, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Wednesday, June 12, 2019 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet
BORGESS' NOONTIME CONCERT SERIES
Join KSO musicians in Borgess' Atrium Lobby during the noon hour for our newest, free, community concert series. Monday, October 15, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Monday, December 17, 2018 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Monday, April 22, 2019 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet Monday, June 10, 2019 | Noon Burdick-Thorne String Quartet
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