26
er
LS
Pa r t n
O
Symphonic Journey
From New York to London and Paris
For your information..
Contents
In Case of Emergency
6 President’s Message 7 Board of Directors & Staff 8 Orchestra Members 9 Educational Programs 12 Alexander Platt
Please locate the exit nearest your seat. If an emergency should develop, move quickly and carefully to that exit when directed by the ushers or Stage Manager.
Wheelchairs Wheelchair locations are available on the main floor and lower balcony at the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center. Please call the Symphony Office if you would like further information or a wheelchair location: 783-2121.
Please..
Turn off cell phones or leave them in your car. No smoking, food, or drinks are allowed in the theatre at Viterbo. Taking pictures or using recording equipment is prohibited.
Cough Drops Located in the lobby by the Concert Sponsors’ display is a container of complimentary cough drops, courtesy of The Prescription Center.
Welcome Letter
13 Biography 17 October 22 Concert 27 November 19 Concert 35 December 16 & 17 Concert 41 Rising Stars
Concerto Competition
43 Valentine Ball 47 March 18 Concert 54 Conductor Wannabe 61 April 29 Concert 71 June 10 Concert 76 Lokken Legacy 78 LSO Contributors 82 The 20/30 Club 83 In-Kind Gifts 84 Corporate Partners 85 Memorials/Legacy Society 91 Guest Artist Society 92 Endowment
Welcome
to the 2016-17 Season
Concert Dates: October 22, 2016 November 19, 2016 December 16 & 17, 2016 March 18, 2017 April 29, 2017 June 10, 2017
2016-17 Season Sponsors Thank you for supporting the Arts!
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
3
LSO Office Hours & Ticket Info The LSO office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is located at 201 Main Street, Suite 230, La Crosse, WI 54601. Our offices are housed within the US Bank building in downtown La Crosse. Tickets are sold for all concerts at the Viterbo University EAST Box office on the nights of the performances starting at 5:30 p.m. For your convenience, you can reach the LSO office through the following:
Voice: (608) 783-2121 Fax: (608) 783-3121
Bravo!
E-mail: accountant@lacrossesymphony.org Website: www.lacrossesymphony.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony Twitter: www.twitter.com/laxsymphony
for our office space at 201 Main St., Suite 230, La Crosse, WI 54601
Meridian created and maintains the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s website as a generous donation. Find information about concerts, Symphony events, musicians, and educational opportunities. Use the site to place ticket orders, volunteer, or make contributions to the LSO. Take a look at www.lacrossesymphony.org.
Pa r t
18
er
O
Website - Check it Out!
n
LS
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra extends SPECIAL THANKS to
NEWS IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF
LOCAL ARTS 4
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
harmony
Live in beautiful
18
er
LS
Pa r t n
O
Post-Concert
RECEPTION Everyone is welcome! Please join our conductor and guest artists after each concert for coffee in the Fine Arts Lobby area. COFFEE PROVIDED BY
M-F 8am–4pm 1802 State Street, La Crosse 608.784.9530
jcompanystudio.com
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
5
Welcome to the LSO’s 2016–2017 season! What we have in store for you over the coming months is unprecedented—in tradition, innovation and star power. Our 119th Season is indeed a time for celebration, of what the LSO has achieved since its humble beginnings in 1898, and of what is in store for the future. Over the past 10 years, we have created an endowment, increased the skill level, expertise and difficulty of our repertoire and our orchestra, engaged in more community outreach than ever before, and most importantly, we have polished our crown jewel of education and shared it with children and adults all over the La Crosse area. This year, along with continued work in all of our other ventures, it is our goal to launch our Planned Giving – Legacy campaign and meet with the same expectations that our board and community have come to expect.
KEN RILEY Board President of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
Planned Giving – Legacy Development offers a wide variety of giving vehicles that will allow our audience members, patrons and donors to give to the LSO during their lifetime and/or after their deaths; it involves contributing one’s assets through wills and estate plans. A planned gift is a gift to the LSO that will enhance our mission and work; it is a lot like planting a tree today so someone can enjoy its shade tomorrow. Why is that so important, you may ask? I feel the answer goes all the way back to the Greeks: The first people to understand how music really works were the ancient Greeks; the Greeks said that music and astronomy were two sides of the same coin. Astronomy was seen as the study of relationships between observable, permanent, external objects, and music was seen as the study of relationships between invisible, internal, hidden objects. Music has a way of finding the big, invisible moving pieces inside our hearts and souls and helping us figure out the position of things inside us. I have come to understand that music is not just part of “arts and entertainment” as some would have us believe. It’s not a luxury, a lavish thing that we fund from leftovers of our budgets, not a plaything or an amusement or a pass time. Music is a basic need of human survival. Music is one of the ways we make sense of our lives, one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words, a way for us to understand things with our hearts when we cannot with our minds. Music is an opportunity to see if we can come into harmony with ourselves and be healthy and happy and well.
“Music is one of the ways we make sense of our lives one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words, a way for us to understand things with our hearts when we cannot with our minds.”
6
www.lacrossesymphony.org
As you embark upon and enjoy our 119th season of a Symphonic Journey, from New York, to London and Paris, please consider the power and potential of your Planned Giving and the long lasting impact that your Legacy will provide to the work of this incredible organization. Please … enjoy the concert! Warmly,
2016-17 Season
Administrative Staff The mission of the Symphony is “to provide excellent symphonic music for the pleasure of the public in the tri-state region, educate people of all ages in the symphonic repertoire and tradition, and encourage student and professional musicians to develop and share their musical talents and skills.”
Tracy Gaskin EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Board of Directors 2016-17 President- KEN RILEY
KEN RILEY is a teacher and president and founder of ED3 Solution Group, a company that collaborates with educational leaders. “I saw first-hand the power of volunteerism through my involvement with the Friends of the Symphony. The volunteers positively impacted the greater La Crosse Community through music and education, and I wanted to be a part of that.”
Jan Henry FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
President Elect- JAY JAEHNKE
JAY JAEHNKE, CFP, CPA, Vice President/Investments at Stifel Nicolaus. Jay works with business owners, professionals and retirees to build and manage their wealth. “I wanted to serve on the LSO board because of my passion for music and desire to serve the community in ways that involve both my interests and talents.”
Sean Dostal OPERATIONS & PERSONNEL MANAGER
Treasurer-WAYNE OLIVER
WAYNE OLIVER is a community activist belonging to several area organizations that promote the arts and affordable housing throughout the Coulee Region. Wayne also provides consulting services to area non profit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, fund development and succession planning. “I was honored to be asked to join the LSO Board so that I, too, may be able to help spread the news of what a great symphony we have here in La Crosse.”
Secretary-MARILYN ARNDT
MARILYN ARNDT retired from the La Crosse School District in 2011, after a 37-year career as a teacher. “Music has always been a strong interest for me as a student when I was growing up and continuing throughout my entire life. Serving on the Symphony Board is a way for me to stay connected to one of my passions and to serve the community in support of making the arts available to others and making the arts an important part of the La Crosse region culture.”
PAST PRESIDENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pat Heim
Greg Brickl Jan Brock Diane Foust Nancy Gerrard Jean Ann Gundersen Bill Koutsky Stephanie Krueger Steve Michaels Joan Parke Simcha Prombaum
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AT LARGE
Jennifer Kloehn Randy Van Rooyen BOARD EMERITUS
Mary Ann Gschwind Dick Record David Reedy
Jane Rada Eva Marie Restel Janet Roth Connie Smith
Thank you to our office volunteers Char Lebakken and Art & Kathy Ingalls
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Aaron Lewis PRODUCER/EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Artistic Staff
Alexander Platt MUSIC DIRECTOR Arlys Whitaker PROGRAM NOTES Wes Luke CONCERT MASTER Brett Huus RECORDING ENGINEER Chad Gilbeck IT SPECIALIST Larry Frohmader HEAD USHER INTERNS Heidi Gempeler Shelby Hanewold Lauren Pfaffenroth Kelly Zimmerman
2016-17 Season
7
Orchestra Members Violin 1
Section sponsored by the Locher Family Foundation
Concertmaster: *Wes Luke Associate Concertmaster: Michelle Elliott Eric Bate Lauren Cooper Anne Judisch Brad Lebakken Amy Lindstrom David Phipps Amy Scarborough
Violin 2
Section sponsored by Larry & Carolyn Furlong
*Mark Wamma Molly Breitlow Nicole Cody Eden Ehm Nori Hadley Kris Jenkins Linda Lebakken Susan Radloff Margit Speckeen Carole Schoonover Rolf Wulfsberg
Bass
Acting Principal: *Chris Brown Blake Bonde Michael Eastwood Doug Nelson Eric Solberg
Kathy Boarman Cindy Johnson
*-Principal Players
Mike Forbes Section sponsored by Dick Record
*Elinor Niemisto
Piano/Celeste
Oboe
*Pamela Kelly
*MaryBeth Hensel Gregory Baker Tim Shows
*Tammy Fisher
Section sponsored by Catherine Kinyon and Alex & Jackie Vaver
Clarinet
*Michael Chesher David Bell - LOA
Timpani
Percussion
Section sponsored by Ron & Jane Rada
*Richard MacDonald Steve Groth James Knutson
Bass Clarinet *Kristy Femal
Bassoon French Horn
Co-acting Principals: *Veronica Hudacek *Kyle Price
Tuba
*Carol Hester Barbara Tristano Bethany Gonella
*Luke Hubbard Elizabeth Becker Sean Dostal Paul Price-Brenner Section sponsored by Connie Arneson
*Joseph Greer George Von Arx Jesus Arellano
Section sponsored by Florence Overgard
Sponsor a section Bob & Janet Roth
Cello
Section sponsored by Bob & Janet Roth
Flute/Piccolo Harp
Viola
Section sponsored by Becky Post & David Maddocks
Trombone
*Dan Breining Harry Hindson Section sponsored by John & Donna Hansen, Catherine Kinyon, Richard & Lisbeth Reynertson and Larry & Kathleen Wagner
Acting Principal: *Ronald Beitel Tammy Bartz Kelly Heidel
Trumpet
Section sponsored by Richard & Dorothy Lenard, Richard & Joan Marchiando and Lucille Mulder
Laura Chesher John Cord Patrick Gonsalves - LOA J.Thomas Seddon IV
LOA-Leave of Absence
8
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
Educational Programs ANNUAL STRING SCHOLARSHIPS: On Saturday, May 21, 2016, auditions were held to award eleven (11) scholarships for area string players. These scholarships are awarded on the students’ merit, potential progress, and perceived goals and desires.
THE SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • Twenty lessons with an LSO musician with one-half tuition covered • Tuition towards membership with the La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra • Two complimentary season tickets
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECIPIENTS: John Falter, Raymond Firebaugh, Tanner Groshek, Elsa Hirsch, Colin Miller, Jaborious Norwood, Laura Scala, Sara Scala, Noah Stigeler, Estella Weisse and Artista Whitson
STRING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSORS: Bill Koutsky David Reedy Jane Saline Memorial Norene A. Smith Memorial
fifth grades. These concerts act as an introduction to the full orchestra experience for our area youth. There are three performances, scheduled for March 16, 2017 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Invitations to music teachers and homeschool parents across the area have already been sent; reservations are being taken. Teachers and parents have been informed about the theme and repertoire. It is our hope that these concerts will inspire a love of orchestral music and the development of a future audience for our wonderful La Crosse Symphony Orchestra!!! The youth are our future!!
PROGRAM FOR SYMPHONY FOR YOUTH 2016 CONCERT: Prokofiev: Finale from the “Classical Symphony” Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
MAJOR SPONSORS: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: BNSF Foundation & Herb Kohl Charities, La Crosse Community Foundation, Maureen & Mike Norris, Xcel Energy, Media Sponsor: WXOW - Channel 19
STRING SCHOLARSHIPS: Wayne & Sandi Oliver Franke & Turnbull, CPA’s Cindi & Deak Swanson Diane Foust & Jim Nelson Marilyn & Jerry Arndt Two Educational Sponsorships in honor of Amy Mills Three Educational Sponsorships provided by the Norene A. Smith Memorial Joan & George Parke
“Music is the universal language of mankind.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
SYMPHONY FOR YOUTH This well-established program is implemented by the musicians, staff, and volunteers of the LSO. It is the only project of its kind in the La Crosse area and is truly unique! The La Crosse Symphony for Youth program has been enriching the musical experience of over 2,500 students annually. The concert is geared towards students in third through www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
9
13
er
LS
Pa r t n
O
Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota
Bringing enjoyment and music education to over 3,000 students a year...
Symphony for Youth SUCCESS IN SOCIETY:
Music is the fabric of our society, and music can shape abilities and character. Students in band or orchestra are less likely to abuse substances over their lifetime. Musical education can greatly contribute to children’s intellectual development as well.
14
10
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
2016 ~ 2017 Concert Season
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!
Music
Facebook.com/LaCrosseSymphony
LaCrosseSymphony.org
I have an ent to instrum donate...
Wasn’t the LSO awesome last night!?
LIKE
Where ca n I get ticke ts?
SHARE
Dr. Paul Rusterholz Conductor
608.780.6107 | www.chamberchorale.org | laxchorale@gmail.com
750 Third Street N., Ste. A La Crosse, Wisconsin
608.782.1469
A�orneys and Counselors at Law: Sabina Bosshard * George Parke III * Laura J. Seaton * Howard J. Eglash Maryanne Kircher * Jason Goldstein * Darla A. Krzoska Andrew R. Bosshard * Renee L. Dehn * Joan K. Parke www.bosshardparkelaw.com www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
11
Dear friends, I can’t wait to see all of you again for this, the 2016-17 season of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. From the opening chords of Beethoven’s “Consecration of the House” to the best of Broadway standards, from the hushed opening strains of the “Symphonie Fantastique” to the blazing final bars of Stravinsky’s “Firebird”, it’s going to be a magnificent year. Through your support, and through the devoted work of our Board, staff, wonderful musicians and volunteers, we’re able to ascend greater and greater musical heights, as we continue our journey together. Once again, this season will be full of gorgeous music and amazing soloists, who will leave you breathless. Ultimately the quality of the music we produce is a reflection of this great community in our Coulee Region, and the values we all share. I just feel so privileged to bring all of this music to you, and I look forward to seeing you at all our concerts and ancillary events -- and also, just simply around town, as I get to know this beautiful place more and more. Here’s to another glorious season, and to your steadfast support of the LSO! Musically yours,
Alexander Platt
Alexander Platt LSO Music Director
Symphonic Journey 12
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
Alexander Platt’s Biography ALEXANDER PLATT is in constant demand as an American conductor and music director, holding four concurrent posts in the Hudson River Valley and the Upper Midwest. He is Music Director of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, the Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Marion Philharmonic in Indiana, where he shall retire in the spring of 2017 after 21 years in the post. He spends his summers in Woodstock, New York as Music Director of the Maverick Concerts, which just celebrated its centenary as the oldest summer chamber-music festival in America. He also recently concluded twelve seasons as Resident Conductor and Music Advisor of Chicago Opera Theater (2001-12). At COT he led the Chicago premieres of Britten’s DEATH IN VENICE, John Adams’ NIXON IN CHINA, Dmitri Shostakovich’s MOSCOW PARADISE and Britten’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM; the world premiere of the Tony Kushner/Maurice Sendak version of Hans Krasa’s BRUNDIBAR; the double-bill of Schoenberg’s ERWARTUNG and Bartok’s BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE with Samuel Ramey and Nancy Gustafson, and the world-premiere recording of Kurka’s THE GOOD SOLDIER SCHWEIK -- all to consistently high acclaim in the major papers of Chicago and New York. Prior to this he spent twelve years as Music Director of the Racine Symphony Orchestra, three seasons as Principal Conductor of the Boca Raton Symphonia, and two years as Apprentice Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera, conducting Colin Graham’s production of MADAMA BUTTERFLY. A graduate of Yale College, King’s College Cambridge (where he was a British Marshall Scholar) and conducting fellowships at both Aspen and Tanglewood, he has guestconducted the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Illinois Philharmonic, the Freiburg Philharmonic in Germany, the Aalborg Symphony in Denmark, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, the City of London Sinfonia, Camerata Chicago, the Banff Festival, the Aldeburgh Festival, and the Houston, Charlotte, Columbus and Indianapolis Symphonies. In 2013 he made his debut at the Ravinia Festival, the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, to high praise in the Chicago Tribune. He has recorded for Minnesota Public Radio, National Public Radio, the South-West German Radio and the BBC, and his Cedille Records disc with Rachel Barton of Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy is still often heard on radio stations across America.
excellence in music www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
13
THE LA CROSSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA COUPON BOOK A special thank you to our Coupon Book Sponsors! Whether you buy a book to support the LSO or not, please thank these local businesses through your patronage; we ask our symphony patrons to support the establishments that support us.
All proceeds benefit the LA CROSSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 14
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
All coupons are
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!
La Crosse Youth Symphony
OVER $600 VALUE*
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Coupon Book Sponsors
only $50
(*if you maxed out every coupon, at all the maximum amounts)
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
15
Music is... the literature of the heart. It commences where speech ends. —Alphonse de Lamartine
It is not an easy task to
sustain a quality professional orchestra in La Crosse. Our orchestra relies year in and year out on patron grants and planned gifts, to fund the level of quality that our audience expects. The LSO has a 119 year legacy of classical music in the La Crosse area. A personal grant or planned gift will help assure that the LSO Legacy continues for years to come.
Every Gift Matters. Please consider including the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra in your estate plans. For more information on doing so, please contact Tracy Gaskin, LSO Executive Director at 608.783.2121.
We all have a part to play.
12
At U.S. Bank, we know the value that a vibrant art scene brings to the community. That’s why we are proud to help support the local arts organizations so they have a platform to keep inspiring our community. usbank.com/community Proud to support the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. La Crosse Branch 201 Main St., Suite 100 | 608.782.8101
Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. ©2016 U.S. Bank 7/16
16
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
October 22, 2016 7:30 pm
The Glory of France Overture for the Consecration of the House, in C Major, Op. 124 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Concerto No. 3, in B minor, Op. 61 Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) I. Allegro non troppo II. Andantino quasi allegretto III. Molto moderato e maestoso Rachel Barton Pine, violin INTERMISSION Symphonie Fantastique Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) I. Rêveries - Passions (Dreams and Passions) II. Un bal (A Ball) III. Scène aux champs (In the Countryside) IV. Marche au supplice (March to the Scaffold) V. Songe d’une nuit du sabbat (Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath)
Thank you to our October Concert Sponsors
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
17
OCTOBER GUEST ARTIST
Rachel Barton Pine violin
Heralded as a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks, international concert violinist RACHEL BARTON PINE thrills audiences with her dazzling technique, lustrous tone and emotional honesty. With an infectious joy in music-making and a passion for connecting historical research to performance, Pine transforms audiences’ experiences of classical music. This season Pine performs concertos by Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, Dvorak, Fairouz, Mozart, Sibelius and Vivaldi, with orchestras including the Santa Rosa Symphony, the New Mexico Philharmonic, and the Flagstaff, Windsor, and Gainesville Symphony Orchestras. She continues her recital tour of the Complete Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin and a life size video installation of her will be the culmination of a new Musical Instrument Museum exhibit about master violin makers. In March, 2016 Avie Records will release Pine’s performance of J.S. Bach’s Six Sonatas and Partitas for Violin. Pine collaborated with conductor Sir Neville Marriner and The Academy of St Martin in the Fields for Mozart: Complete Violin Concerto, Sinfonia Concertante, her debut album on Avie. Pine has appeared as soloist with many of the world’s most prestigious ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony; the Philadelphia Orchestra; the Royal Philharmonic; and the Netherlands Radio Kamer Filharmonie. She has worked with such renowned conductors as Charles Dutoit, Zubin Mehta, Erich Leinsdorf, Neeme Järvi and Marin Alsop. She performs on the “ex-Soldat” Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu (Cremona 1742).
www.rachelbartonpine.com 18
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
OCTOBER PROGRAM NOTES Overture for the Consecration of the House, in C Major, Op. 124 Ludwig van Beethoven (b. Bonn, Dec. 16, 1770; d. Vienna, March 26, 1827) World premiere: October 3, 1822 Opening of Vienna’s new Theater in der Josefstadt.
The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately twelve minutes. Consecration of the House - known by its German title, Die Weihe des Hauses - was commissioned by Carl Friedrich Hensler, the Director of Vienna’s new Theater in der Josefstadt, and premiered at the theater’s opening. This was Beethoven’s first effort after restudying J. S. Bach and Handel; it bears their influence. The overture opens with Handel-like chords. The brass and winds take over joined by strings in a march leading to trumpet and timpani fanfares. Soon another trumpet flourish - with the bassoon, and later the violins introduces a fast section, the main body of the overture. Different groups enter in turn with the theme appearing in the first violins, flute, and oboe, while a secondary theme emerges in the second violins and clarinets. This crescendos bringing the overture to a brilliant, exciting close. TODAY’S ORCHESTRA VS. BEETHOVEN’S The instruments in Beethoven’s orchestra – let alone the smaller number of musicians – did not produce the volume of sound we now expect. Today in the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Schumann, the winds are almost always doubled, except in solo passages. This is for balance, compensating for the larger number of strings used in current orchestras, and larger concert halls. Also, some composers - unlike Saint-Saëns or
The Glory of France Berlioz - were not great orchestrators. In fact, Beethoven may have wanted a theme to sound strong, but seldom notated it. Toscanini, the late famous conductor, mused that Beethoven was deaf and perhaps in his mind, the phrase sounded louder; after all, in his later life, Beethoven couldn’t hear his compositions. George Szell, former music director of the Cleveland Orchestra, made many modifications to the works of Beethoven, Schumann, and Schubert, often to amplify the bass line. These and other conductors have reorchestrated their scores, always with the intention of better presenting the composer’s music. A conductor is more critical today than in the eighteenth-century (and early nineteenth-century) discerning the appropriate balance of sound and to keep the musicians playing cohesively. Even Koussevitzky, former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, was heard instructing his musicians, “Gentlemen, it is awfully not together!” WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Beautiful solo passages for flute, bassoon, trumpet, horn, and timpani. SUGGESTED RECORDING Beethoven: Overtures Otto Klemperer Philharmonia Orchestra www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cH_PAOgv7hs Beethoven: Overture “Die Weihe des Hauses, Op. 124” Claudio Abbado Wiener Philharmoniker BOOK Beethoven: A Rich and Moving Portrait By Maynard Soloman
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Violin Concerto No. 3, in B minor, Op. 61 Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (b. Paris, Oct. 9, 1835; d. Algiers, Dec. 16, 1921) RACHEL BARTON PINE, VIOLIN World premiere: October 15, 1880 Pablo de Sarasate, soloist Adolf Georg Beer, conductor Hamburg, the Philharmonisches Orchester
I. Allegro non troppo II. Andantino quasi allegretto III. Molto moderato e maestoso The score calls for two flutes (one doubling on piccolo), two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately twenty-nine minutes. Camille Saint-Saëns – a highly skilled Frenchman composing during the Romantic Era of music simultaneously as Berlioz, Wagner, and Liszt – wrote three dazzling violin concertos. With talent and technical knowledge, Saint-Saëns possessed one of the most astonishing musical minds around. Moreover, his command of orchestration was supreme. A child prodigy, Saint-Saëns performed piano concerts before he was a teenager, becoming a professional organist while at the Paris Conservatory. His Concerto No. 3 exhibits virtuosic technical display and lyricism. The first movement features a dramatic initial theme followed by a songful contrasting melody with rapid scales, arpeggios, and double stops, a challenge for any violinist. The slow movement is flowing and graceful; the ending has an unusual combined color of solo violin in harmonics with clarinet, both playing arpeggios. The finale begins with a chant-like introduction, which continues to the brilliant solo line while a second theme is followed by a chorale. Toward the movement’s end, both themes become stronger culminating in stunning virtuosity for the solo violin.
2016-17 Season
19
THE VIOLIN BOW A violinist’s bow is made of flexible wood, about thirty inches long. The hair – from a horse’s tail – has 150 strands. Isaac Stern, renowned violinist, writes that no two bows are identical in balance, weight, or sound with unique characteristics to fit the performer’s hand and playing habits. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Note the soloist’s confident virtuosity of the first movement and the vigor of the down bows. The second movement throws themes throughout the orchestra played by the violin, oboe, and flute while the ending features the beautiful sound created by the color of the solo violin in harmonics playing arpeggio figures. The third movement features a virtuosic violinist in unaccompanied passages. SUGGESTED RECORDING Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 Joshua Bell (Violinist) Charles Dutoit Montreal Symphony www.youtube.com/ watch?v=YX3tQ0X6Gok Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3 Nathan Milstein (Violinist) Anatole Fistoulari Philharmonia Orchestra
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Hector Berlioz (b. La Cote St. Andre, near Grenoble, Dec. 11, 1803; d. Paris, Mar. 8, 1869) World premiere: Paris Conservatoire, December 1830
I. II. III. IV. V.
Dreams and Passions A Ball In the Country March to the Scaffold Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath
The score calls for two flutes (one doubling on piccolo), two oboes (one doubling on English Horn), two clarinets (B-flat and E-flat), four bassoons, four horns, two
20
trumpets, two cornets, three trombones, two tubas, timpani, cymbal, drums, bells, two harps, and strings. Performance time is approximately forty-nine minutes. Berlioz, also a Frenchman, was a trailblazer; in fact he is the founder of today’s larger orchestra. The English horn was new; he added two more bassoons than was usual at that time and two more French horns. Even two cornets and a tuba were included. He added tuned timpani, bass and snare drums, cymbals, and bells. Unusual for the time, two harps were used. Basically, he just took Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony as a point of departure, according to Rey M. Longyear in Nineteenth-Century Romanticism in Music. Interestingly, the catalyst for the Symphonie Fantastique was Goethe’s Faust, which Berlioz read in a French translation, about 1827. Symphonie Fantastique was prompted by Berlioz’ love for the Shakespearean actress, Harriet Smithson. She is personified in one recurring theme called the “idee-fixe.” He wrote a detailed program giving continuity for each of the five movements outlining a progressive heightening of his fantasies for his “beloved.” Remarkably, Berlioz married Miss Smithson in 1833, three years after premiering Symphonie Fantastique. Berlioz was composing music simultaneously as Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. All three masters used similar techniques including recurring identifying themes, descriptive melodies, and enlarged orchestras. Yet, the idea of a recurrent theme is very old in Western music: the sixteenth century cyclic Mass, five movements of which often use the same material, is but one example, according to The Symphony, by Luise Cuyler. A master orchestrator, Berlioz was reputedly a fine conductor with a thorough knowledge of the capabilities of all instruments, qualifying him to practice the art of orchestral interpretation. For instance, while some of Berlioz’ fellow composers used a single harp only sparingly, Berlioz
www.lacrossesymphony.org
used two harps writing noticeable passages for each including virtuosic phrases in the beginning of the second movement. And along with a proliferation of percussion instruments including bells, he opened up numerous possibilities for tonal color by fashioning highly descriptive effects. Berlioz allows the orchestra to shine while achieving a vigorous sound, yet fused with warmth when required and precision throughout. Interestingly, Franz Liszt made a piano transcription of the masterwork. Berlioz supplied a descriptive account of the music through each of the five movements. First he dreams about his “beloved;” then he meets Ms. Smithson at a dance. Then he obsesses about her while walking through the picturesque countryside. A nightmare tells him he has murdered his “beloved,” after which he is condemned to death at the gallows. The last movement pictures him in a witches’ Sabbath. He also created elaborate directions for the musicians including how to strike the two sets of timpani, the kind of mallets and heads to be used, and various ways to strike the cymbals. Musically, the Symphonie Fantastique is outstanding, and sonically, it fulfills an audiophile’s passion. There are fabulous recordings available and one of the best features Leonard Bernstein (“a really exciting performance” according to Stereo Review) with the Orchestre National De France. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR It is a stimulating challenge to pinpoint all the variations on this theme, the idee-fixe, throughout the five movements. A review of the Symphonie Fantastique is created by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony: www.keepingscore.org/interactive/ pages/berlioz/score-idee-fixe. Dreams and Passions: The idee-fixe or recurrent theme of his “beloved” is introduced within the first movement in the flutes and first violins.
2016-17 Season
A Ball: The second movement highlights the theme as a waltz from the flute and oboe which moves to the clarinet while the flute continues. In the Country: The third movement is under way before the flute and oboe introduce the idee-fixe; later, the English horn plays a detached version of the theme foretelling the conclusion, followed by the roll of thunder in the distance.
an enlarged tonal range using four differently pitched kettledrums. Berlioz instructs the timpanist on the kind of mallet to use. Listen for the idee-fixe in the clarinets followed by the blow of the ax signaling the end!
Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath: Clarinets in a high register have a variation on the theme in dance-like fashion, soft with short grace notes preceding each note in the theme within the beginning of the fifth March to the Scaffold: The theme movement. The strings exhibit special is introduced in free form fashion in effects throughout such as pizzicato and the cellos and basses, followed by solo tremolo to vary the texture. A quasibassoon passages; then the themes religious fervor sets in with the Dies Irae move throughout the orchestra. portion which pervades the witches’ Prominent timpani passages exemplify round dance, a fugue-like section. LSO
Stay up-to-date with what is happening at the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra on their website at www.LacrosseSymphony.org or their facebook page at www.facebook.com/LacrosseSymphony
SUGGESTED RECORDING Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique Charles Munch Boston Symphony Orchestra www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rQXtC6B3CKQ Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique Leonard Bernstein Orchestre National de France Includes Berlioz’s 1845 descriptive program notes BOOKS Evenings with the Orchestra by Hector Berlioz Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss The Memoirs of Hector Berlioz by Hector Berlioz and David Cairns
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO THE VITERBO FINE ARTS STAFF. MICHAEL A. RANSCHT Director JEN A. ROBERDEAU Director of Audience Services and Fine Arts Marketing MARCIA BRENDUM Box Office Coordinator ALYSON L. DAHLQUIST Administrative Assistant DANITA DOERRE Scheduling Assistant BETH FRANKLIN Arts Education Coordinator JACK D. HAMILTON Facility Technical Director DOUG WILKEN Event Operations Coordinator/ Audio Specialist BRIDGET MISCH Event Operations Coordinator FAX: 608/796-3736
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
21
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra would like to extend a special thanks to the Candlewood Suites of La Crosse for providing gracious accommodations to our Music Director.
50th Anniversary Celebration
ITALIANO & PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS Randall Mastin, Artistic Director
CONCERTS: Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2pm Onalaska High School Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2pm Viterbo Fine Arts Center www.lyso.org • 608.788.0159 • manager@lyso.org 22
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
LS
4
er
2016-17 Season
Pa r t n
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
O
23
er
LS
Pa r t
23
n
O
Information. Inspiration. 88.9
La Crosse
wpr.org Wisconsin and the World.
24
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
CONCERT PREVIEW
Did you know that wherever you are in Wisconsin you can hear a great orchestra?
WITH MAESTRO ALEXANDER PLATT
www.wisconsinorchestras.org
Learn about what inspired the composers at the
6:45 - 7:15 p.m. Viterbo Dance Studio
VISIT:
to learn where to find wonderful music ... any time!
Maestro Alexander Platt will present a light and informative concert presentation regarding the composers and their music — what inspired the composers, historical perspective and what to listen for at each concert. Sponsored by
Pa r t
3
er
O
n
LS
Supporting Wisconsin Orchestras
Where words fail, music speaks.
Hans Christian Andersen
The right banking solutions for over 158 years.
www.statebankfinancial.com | 800.880.7151 www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
25
S&S Cycle is proud to support the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
13
George & Connie Smith sscycle.com 26
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
November 19, 2016 7:30 pm
Beyond the Rainbow Featuring Mary Carewe, soprano
A Garland Overture The Trolley Song by Hugh Martin (1914-2011) The Man That Got Away by Harold Arlen (1905-1986) Zing Went the Strings of My Heart by James Hanley (1892-1942) Fascinatin’ Rhythm by George Gershwin (1898-1937) arr. by Robert Bruce Chase (1912-2001) But Not for Me by George Gershwin (1898-1937) Get Happy by Harold Arlen (1905-1986) Over the Rainbow by Harold Arlen (1905-1986) Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture Opera by George Gershwin (1898-1937) Symphonic Version by Robert Russell Bennett (1894-1981) INTERMISSION Onstage With Cole Porter Orchestral Medley arranged by Neil Warrington Sing Happy by John Kander (b. 1927) Losing My Mind by Stephen Sondheim (b. 1930) New York, New York by John Kander (b. 1927) Overture to “Liza with a ‘Z’” Maybe This Time by John Kander (b. 1927) Some People by Jule Styne (1905-1994) Cabaret by John Kander (b. 1927)
Thank you to our November Concert Sponsors George & Connie Smith
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
27
NOVEMBER GUEST ARTIST
Mary Carewe soprano
MARY CAREWE is one of the most accomplished and versatile concert and recording artists in the UK. She has performed extensively throughout the UK, Europe, the Americas and Australia, with repertoire encompassing stage and screen, 20th century cabaret and contemporary classical music. A dynamic stage performer, Mary regularly appears with the main UK orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras, City of Birmingham and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestras, the Hallé, Philharmonia, Northern Sinfonia and Ulster Orchestra. In Europe she has performed with the Orchestre d’Ile de France, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Lahti, Bochum Symphony Orchestra, Odense Symphony Orchestra, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Sønderjyllands Symphony Orchestra, Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra; and further afield, with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, New York Pops (with whom she made her debut at the Carnegie Hall, New York); and also with the Melbourne, Queensland and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, John Rutter, Carl Davis, Kurt Masur, John Wilson, Don Pippin and David Charles-Abell. With Australian pianist and arranger Philip Mayers, Mary presents a number of Serious Cabaret programmes exploring the development of cabaret and jazz throughout the 20th century. Acclaimed by having the “capacity to live the song... with the even rarer ability of giving the impression that she is singing directly to you” (seenandheardinternational.com), Mary has charmed audiences across the globe. In 2012, Mary and Philip released Serious Cabaret for Orchid Classics, which included Berlin cabaret songs, re-inventions of popular songs by George Gershwin, Kurt Weill and Lionel Bart as well as contemporary art songs. This will be followed by a CD of Gershwin songs arranged by Mayers for voice, string orchestra and piano. As a recitalist she has appeared at the Théâtre du Châtelet, Maison de Radio-France in Paris, Festival de l’Ile de France, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Casa da Música in Porto, Opera Butxaca in Barcelona, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Sage Gateshead, the Southbank Centre and King’s Place, London, as well as the Aldeburgh and Cheltenham Music Festivals. Last season the duo returned to Australia to perform Tell Me the Truth about Love at the Melbourne Recital Centre and Sydney’s Independent Theatre. The 2015/2016 season includes performances with the City of Birmingham and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras, and her debut with La Crosse Symphony in the USA. On stage, Mary has sung the role of Mrs Noye in Britten’s Noye’s Fludde at the Loch Shiel Spring Festival; Anna 1 in Kurt Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins in Bilbao and Cuenca, Spain; and in theatrical revues of Sondheim, Rodgers and Hart, and Cole Porter at London’s Cadogan Hall. At the 2010 Musikfest Stuttgart, Mary presented Das Lied der Nacht, performing Schönberg’s Pierrot Lunaire and songs by Kurt Weill with the Sheridan Ensemble. Mary has appeared frequently as a soloist for BBC Radio 2. On their flagship live music programme Friday Night is Music Night she has starred in over 75 episodes. On television, her voice is a familiar feature for jingles and TV themes, and her appearance alongside Carl Davis and the Philharmonia in a concert to celebrate 50 years of James Bond was aired on BBC4 in 2012 to wide acclaim. A prolific recording artist, Mary’s discography reflects the diversity of her work, ranging from quintessential musical theatre composers including Rogers and Hammerstein, and Kander and Ebb; to 70’s pop icons Abba and the hits of the James Bond movies. Mary has also recorded Life Story by and with Thomas Adès for EMI, Britten on Film with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and appears with the Hallé on their CD Britten to America. Further to this, Mary has recorded extensively for Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, featuring on his Christmas CD Stella Natalis, and providing vocals on all bar one of the instantly recognizable Adiemus albums. LSO
www.marycarewe.com 28
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
NOVEMBER PROGRAM NOTES A change of pace in the “pops” vein, this concert features Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli hits. Soloist Mary Carewe celebrates the extraordinary careers of Judy Garland and her daughter, Liza Minnelli – the most legendary motherdaughter team in entertainment history. This team’s first performing experience on film was when Miss Minnelli was three years old!
Beyond the Rainbow Robert Bruce Chase, an Iowa native, not only orchestrated a tremendous amount of music at the highest level, but near the end of his career, he also worked as a second violinist in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, serving as its assistant conductor and arranger as well. In 1939 Chase created an enormously successful arrangement of “I Got Rhythm” (from the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy). Soon NBC Radio in Chicago hired him as a violinist and music arranger. His daughter, Stephanie Chase, born while the family lived in the Chicago area, is an international violin soloist who also arranges music.
A GARLAND OVERTURE The Trolley Song Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane penned this song made famous by Judy Garland in the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis. Blane and Martin were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “The Trolley Song.” Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY 22, 1969) was an American singer, Harold Arlen (with lyrics by Ira actress, and vaudevillian. She was Gershwin) wrote this for the 1954 renowned for her contralto voice and version of the movie A Star Is Born. In recorded Fascinatin’ Rhythm while 1955 it was nominated for the Academy attaining world-wide stardom. Her Award for Best Original Song. Judy international career spanned more Garland’s performance of the work than 40 years as an actress in musical was selected by the American Film and dramatic roles, as a recording Institute as the eleventh greatest song in artist, and on concert stages. American cinema history. The Gershwin Collection at the Harry Ransom BUT NOT FOR ME Humanities Research Center at the George Gershwin composed the University of Texas at Austin contains music to “But Not for Me” (lyrics by a typescript draft of the lyrics with Ira Ira Gershwin). It was written for the Gershwin’s handwritten changes. musical Girl Crazy (1930) introduced in the original production by Ginger ZING WENT THE STRINGS Rogers. Judy Garland sang it in the OF MY HEART 1943 film version of Girl Crazy. James F. Hanley wrote this popular song with words and music in 1934. GET HAPPY The most notable recording was made Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 by Judy Garland on her album Judy at – April 23, 1986) was an American Carnegie Hall. composer of popular music. In 1929, he wrote his first song, “Get Happy” GERSHWIN/BRUCE CHASE: (lyrics by Ted Koehler). Throughout the FASCINATIN’ RHYTHM 1930s, Arlen and Koehler collaborated George Gershwin wrote creating musicals and films. “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” 1924 (lyrics by Ira Gershwin). It was first OVER THE RAINBOW introduced by Cliff Edwards, Fred Harold Arlen also collaborated with Astaire and Adele Astaire in the lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg; the duo Broadway musical Lady Be Good. was hired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer The Astaires also recorded the song to compose songs for The Wizard on April 19, 1926 in London with of Oz. The most famous, “Over the George Gershwin on the piano.
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Rainbow,” earned them the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song. It was also voted the twentieth century’s No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). PORGY AND BESS: A Symphonic Picture Opera by Gershwin/Symphonic Version by Bennett: (FULL VERSION) George Gershwin composed Porgy and Bess, an English-language opera, in 1934 with a libretto written by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin from Heyward’s novel and stageplay, Porgy. Porgy and Bess was first performed in New York City on September 30, 1935. Robert Russell Bennett (June 15, 1894 – August 18, 1981) was an American composer and arranger, best known for his orchestration of many Broadway musicals and Hollywood films by other composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers. Bennett received several Tony Awards recognizing his orchestrations for Broadway shows. He was the first president of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC). In 1942, Bennett arranged Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture under the supervision of Fritz Reiner who was the conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony at that point. Later Reiner became the Music Director of the Chicago Symphony. Bennet used melodies from Gershwin’s opera. Bennett’s arrangements were largely based on Gershwin’s original orchestrations. Among Bennett’s published orchestra medleys for Broadway shows are Oklahoma!, Carousel, Allegro, Finian’s Rainbow, Brigadoon, Lady in the Dark, Kiss Me, Kate, South Pacific, Roberta, The King and I, Me and Juliet, My Fair
2016-17 Season
29
Lady, Gigi, Flower Drum Song, The Sound of Music, Camelot, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and Funny Girl, as well as extended “symphonic picture” settings of The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady. PORTER/WARRINGTON: ONSTAGE WITH COLE PORTER Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. By the 1930s, he was one of the major songwriters for the Broadway musical stage. Unlike many successful Broadway composers, Porter wrote the lyrics, as well as the music, for his songs. In 1948 Cole Porter created his most successful musical, Kiss Me, Kate winning the first Tony Award for Best Musical. Porter’s other musicals include Fifty Million Frenchmen, DuBarry Was a Lady, Anything Goes, Can-Can and Silk Stockings. His numerous hit songs include “Night and Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Well, Did You Evah,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” and “You’re the Top.” He also composed scores for films from the 1930s to the 1950s, including Born to Dance (1936), with the song “You’d Be So Easy to Love;” Rosalie (1937), with “In the Still of the Night;” High Society (1956), with “True Love;” and Les Girls (1957). SING HAPPY John Kander wrote the music to this song for Liza Minnelli, while Fred Ebb wrote the lyrics. The song is from the musical Flora, the Red Menace; Liza and was awarded the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
1 2 3 4 30
LOSING MY MIND Stephen Sondheim wrote “Losing My Mind,” originally for the 1971 musical Follies for the character of a former showgirl. The song became a popular Top Ten hit for singer and actress Liza Minnelli in 1989 on the UK Singles chart and in Europe.
experience on film was at age three. She attended New York City’s High School of Performing Arts and turned to Broadway at 19, winning her first Tony Award as a leading actress for Flora, the Red Menace working with the musical duo Kander and Ebb.
MAYBE THIS TIME John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote “Maybe This Time” which was included in the 1972 film Cabaret and sung by the character Sally Bowles, played by Liza Minnelli. It had already been recorded twice, on Minnelli’s 1964 debut studio album Liza! Liza! and on Minnelli’s 1970 album New OVERTURE TO “LIZA WITH A ‘Z’” Feelin’. She won an Academy Award Lisa Minnelli, like her mother, is for Best Actress for her portrayal of considered an American icon. Besides Sally Bowles in Cabaret. winning an Academy Award, she has also won two Golden Globe Awards, SOME PEOPLE one Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, Jule Styne wrote the music for Gypsy, a Grammy Legend Award and a a 1959 musical with lyrics by Stephen Special Tony. In 2000, Minnelli was Sondheim. Based on a book by Arthur inducted into the American Theatre Laurents, the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Hall of Fame. Lee focused on her mother, Rose, who was “the ultimate show business Mort Lindsey, orchestra leader and mother.” The musical contains many composer, teamed up with Liza songs that became popular standards Minnelli on her televised “Liza with a including “Some People.” Interestingly, Z” concert. Earlier, he was celebrated the La Crosse Community Theater for his work with Judy Garland as presented Gypsy in the early 1970s at musical director for her performances the Cavalier Theater and the music at New York’s Carnegie Hall that led was, indeed, memorable. to the Grammy-winning album Judy at Carnegie Hall. The New Jersey CABARET native also spent 25 years as musical John Kander (lyrics by Fred Ebb) director for The Merv Griffin Show, wrote the music for Cabaret premiering earning two Emmy nominations in in 1966. The Broadway production the process. became a hit, inspiring the 1972 film. The 1972 movie soundtrack with Liza Minnelli’s godparent was Ira Minnelli is perhaps the best-known Gershwin; her parents named her of the recordings. Cabaret won a after Ira Gershwin’s song “Liza (All the Tony Award for best musical; Kander Clouds’ll Roll Away).” Born on March and Ebb won a Tony Award for best 12, 1946 to Vincente Minnelli and musical score. LSO Judy Garland, her earliest performing NEW YORK, NEW YORK John Kander wrote the music (lyrics by Fred Ebb) for the movie, New York, New York. The movie was directed by Martin Scorsese, with actors/singers Liza Minnelli, Robert De Niro, Lionel Stander, and Barry Primus.
10 reasons why we need music. . .
To celebrate. To play.
To entertain us.
5 6 7
To perform better. www.lacrossesymphony.org
When we grieve.
When we’re happy. To help us appreciate diversity and share our common humanity.
8 9
To educate us.
10
For music’s sake.
To support and maintain a valued art form.
2016-17 Season
7
34
r
32
ne
LSO
Pa r t
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
www.johnsflaherty.com
21
Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC is proud to support the arts in our community.
600 Exchange Building • 205 Fifth Ave. South La Crosse • WI 54601
Large Format Printing
14
Posters, Feather Flags, Banners, Retractable Banners, Tradeshow Displays, Canvas Prints, Tablecloths, & Directors Chairs
Jackson Plaza – La Crosse
608.784.2110 You’ll love us even more!
SuperSizeMyGraphics.com www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
33
4
DECEMBER 16 & 17, 2016 7:30 pm
A Magical Christmas
Carillon from L’Arlisienne Suite No.1 … Georges Bizet Deck the Halls … Chip Davis (Mannheim Steamroller) Pat-a-Pan, A Fantasie … Hershy Kay God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen … Chip Davis (Mannheim Steamroller) Carol of the Bells … Peter Wilhousky/Richard Hayman Stille Nacht … Chip Davis/Calvin Custer The Christmas Song … Torme/Lowden It’s Christmastime … arr. Custer Sleigh Ride … Anderson INTERMISSION Coppélia Léo Delibes (b.St. Germain du Val, Sarthe, Feb. 21, 1836; d. Paris, Jan. 16, 1891) Act I: Prelude and Mazurka No.2, Valse Lente No.5, Ballade No.6, Theme Slave et Varie Act II: Entr’acte No.9, Scene-Andante con moto No.10, Scene-Allegro No.11, Musique des Automates No.11a, Scene-Allegro vivo No.12, Scene-Allegretto No.13, Chanson a boire No.14, Scene, and Valse of the Doll No.16, Bolero No.18, Scene and Galop Final Christmas Sing-Along John Finnegan
Thank you to our December Concert Sponsors Nancy Gerrard & Rick Staff
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
35
DECEMBER GUEST Nikki Balsamo
DECEMBER GUEST
Misty Lown
36
NIKKI BALSAMO grew up dancing at La Crosse Dance Centre. Nikki has her BFA in Dance from the University of Minnesota and her MA in Servant Leadership from Viterbo University. Nikki’s professional performing credits include performing as a guest dancer with “JAZZDANCE!” by Danny Buraczeski, works by Christine Maginnins, Cyndi and Brad Garner, and Emily Johnson. Nikki directed the Jazz Dance Program at DanceWorks Performing Arts Center in Lakeville, MN. She also directed the dance program at the Arizona Bridge Project, an after school arts program for teenage girls in Minneapolis, and served as a dance specialist in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Nikki’s choreography has been performed at the American College Dance Festival, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and Viterbo University’s Bright Star Season. In 2001, Nikki became Artistic Director of La Crosse Dance Centre. She directs La Crosse Dance Centre’s annual Nutcracker Ballet each year and directs LDC’s performing ensembles. Nikki served as the Dance Coordinator in the Theatre & Music Theatre Department at Viterbo University from 2004-2014. Nikki is currently Owner and Artistic Director of La Crosse Dance Centre. She is passionate about investigating how dance education can promote human connection and community by fostering creativity and collaboration.
La Crosse Dance Centre (LDC) provides unique dance education, promoting human connection and community by fostering creativity and collaboration. In its 32nd year, LDC is committed to helping children and adults of all ages unlock their creative minds and integrate this creativity with body awareness and coordination, creating a vehicle for joyful discovery. LDC’s programs prepare dance artists to pursue dance at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as inspire a life-long love of the art form. One manifestation of LDC’s mission is to collaborate with various artistic and community groups to bring life to stories through various media. LDC is proud to be collaborating with La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for the third time. LDC has recently collaborated with Viterbo University’s Music Department, the Pump House Regional Arts Center, Amanda’s Academy of Dance, Nicole’s School of Dance, the Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross, and New Horizon’s Shelter and Women’s Center. LDC recently performed it’s 26th Annual Nutcracker Ballet at Viterbo. Visit www.lacrossedancecentre. org for more information about La Crosse Dance Centre’s training and choreographic programs.
MISTY LOWN founded her first business, Misty’s Dance Unlimited, at age 21. Misty’s Dance Unlimited was named a “Top 50 Studios in the Nation” by Dance Spirit Magazine and has provided over $200,000 in scholarship for dancers. She has also been the keynote speaker for the Australian Teachers of Dancing Convention and has authored over 40 articles for Dance Studio Life Magazine. Misty has founded several more companies including More Than Just Great Dancing™ (a licensed dance studio affiliation program that has a positive impact on over 40,000 dance students around the globe each week), Everything Dance, Midwest Dance Connection, and A Chance To Dance Foundation. She has been recognized as “Dance Teacher of the Year” by Eclipse Studio Dance, “Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year” by the local YWCA and awarded the “Pope John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service” by Viterbo University. Misty has encouraged and inspired hundreds of entrepreneurs and thousands of young women in the past eighteen years and continues to share her positive and humorous perspective on business and life through through her writing, speaking, and mentoring. Misty married her high school sweetheart, Mitch and lives in her hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Family, faith, and mentoring are the anchors of her life. She and her family volunteer together at the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner and at their church. Mitch volunteers for the Dive Search and Rescue Team and serves as president of Global Groundwork, a 501(c)3 foundation. Misty pitches in as a field trip chaperone for the kids’ school, and advisor for Youth Protection Advocates in Dance and as the president of the A Chance to Dance Foundation. Misty gives credit to her parents for teaching her the importance of giving and working hard, and that all people have value no matter what their background or situation. She gives credit to her husband and his mom, Karen, for making it possible for her to pursue all her entrepreneurial dreams. Misty gives God all the credit for any success or impact she has through speaking, writing, giving or teaching. Any mistakes or flops…she is quick to own those as well.
www.lacrossesymphony.org
Her favorite part of the day is spending time with Mitch and their five amazing kiddos: Isabella – our beautiful dancer Mason – our history buff Sam – our card shark Max – our LEGO master Benjamin – our little music lover Although life is busy, Misty makes time for family, prayer, and fun each day.
2016-17 Season
Ron DuCharme, Gabriel Hicks, Valerie Lee and Ray C. Ping are proud to support The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Ron DuCharme, CFP® Vice President - Investments 608-791-9210 305 Fifth Avenue South LaCrosse, WI 54601
Valerie Lee Senior Vice President - Investments 608-791-9220 305 Fifth Avenue South LaCrosse, WI 54601
Gabriel Hicks, CFP® Financial Advisor 608-779-8022 591 Theatre Road Onalaska, WI 54650
Ray C. Ping Financial Advisor 608-791-9281 305 Fifth Avenue South LaCrosse, WI 54601
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
CAR #1016-00969
2016-17 Season
37
HAVE AN INTSRUMENT YOU’RE NOT USING ANYMORE?
We know children who would love the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument, but don’t have the means to purchase one. Please See page 57 to learn how YOU can make a difference in their lives.
38
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
DECEMBER PROGRAM NOTES Bizet: “Carillon” from L’Arlisienne Suite No.1 The incidental music to Alphonse Daudet’s play L’Arlésienne (usually translated as ‘The Girl from Arles’) was composed by Georges Bizet for the first performance of the play on October 1, 1872. Bizet incorporated three existing tunes from a folkmusic collection: the Marcho dei Rei (March of the Kings), the Danse dei Chivau-Frus, and Er dou Guet. The incidental music has survived and Bizet arranged this work into a suite of four movements; now known as L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1, the suite uses a full symphony orchestra. Chip Davis (Mannheim Steamroller): Deck the Halls Chip Davis (and his Mannheim Steamroller) was among the pioneers of neo-classical electronic music, emerging as one of the driving forces behind the new age phenomenon. Davis worked with classical adaptations, and soon began recording what he dubbed “18th century classical rock” -- classical music performed on electric bass and synthesizers. He titled the resulting album Fresh Aire, and founded his own company, American Gramaphone, in 1974, creating a fictitious band named Mannheim Steamroller to better promote the project. In 1984, Davis issued Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, which sold over five million copies on the strength of a Top 40 Adult Contemporary rendition of “Deck the Halls.” With 19 gold records and many more platinum and multiplatinum certifications to his credit, Davis’s Manheim Steamroller is one of the most decorated artists in the entire recording industry. Hershy Kay: Pat-a-Pan, A Fantasie Hershy Kay was an American composer, arranger, and orchestrator. He is most noteworthy for the orchestrations of several Broadway shows, for his extensive orchestration
A Magical Christmas work with Leonard Bernstein, and for the ballets he arranged for George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet. Chip Davis: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Louis F. Davis (Chip) grew up in Sylvania, Ohio. He began piano lessons at age 4 and had composed his first piece of music at age 6. He graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Music, specializing in bassoon and percussion. Living in Omaha, Nebraska, Davis founded Mannheim Steamroller changing the “traditional” sounds of Christmas. The group’s subsequent Christmas music albums have sold tens of millions of copies and become among the most popular recordings in that genre. The Recording Industry Association of America has also awarded Davis four Multi-Platinum and eight Platinum records. Davis has also written five children’s books and continues to produce music. He is still based in Omaha, Nebraska. Peter Wilhousky/Richard Hayman: Carol of the Bells Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych wrote the music to “Carol of the Bells,” a popular Christmas carol, and Peter J. Wilhousky wrote the lyrics. The song is based on a Ukrainian folk chant and is recognized by a four-note ostinato motif (repeating four-note motif of the song). Listen for the last note in the basses: B-a-u-m … Richard Hayman was an American arranger and conductor for MetroGoldwyn-Mayer studios during the early 1940s creating arrangements for the films Girl Crazy, Meet Me in St. Louis and Thousands Cheer. Hayman was also the principal arranger at the Boston Pops Orchestra for over 30 years where his award-winning arrangements are still used today. Hayman also was the pops conductor for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
and later the St. Louis Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor. Chip Davis/Calvin Custer: Stille Nacht Calvin Custer was prolific in his creations of arrangements for orchestra, many of which were performed by orchestras across the country including the Boston Pops Orchestra. “Silent Night” (German: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht) is a popular Christmas carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in a small town of near Salzburg, Austria. The song was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011 and has been recorded and arranged for every music genre. Torme/Lowden: The Christmas Song Melvin Howard Tormé wrote songs and musical arrangements for The Judy Garland Show, where he made three guest appearances and later was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The writer of more than 250 songs, several of which became jazz standards, he also frequently wrote the arrangements for the songs he sang. He often collaborated with Bob Wells, and the best known Tormé-Wells song is “The Christmas Song” (1946), sometimes. referred to by its opening line “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.” Robert W. Lowden, an internationally known arranger and composer, was one of the best known modern day arrangers for orchestra, bands, and jazz bands. His works not only encompass professional orchestras, but also film work and other recordings. arr. Custer: It’s Christmastime Calvin Custer created an unsurpassed orchestral arrangement of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Have
2016-17 Season
39
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas!” Anderson: Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson was an American composer of short, light concert pieces, many of which were introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. John Williams described him as “one of the great American masters of light orchestral music.” Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he studied piano at the New England Conservatory of Music. In 1925 Anderson entered Harvard University, where he studied musical harmony with Walter Piston. In Harvard University Graduate School, he continued studying composition with Piston and Georges Enescu and received a Master of Arts in Music in 1930. “Sleigh Ride” is a popular light orchestral piece. The composer, Leroy Anderson, finished the composition in February 1948. An instrumental work, it was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra and issued on a red vinyl record. Over the years, the song has become a Christmas standard. Coppélia Léo Delibes (b.St. Germain du Val, Sarthe, Feb. 21, 1836; d. Paris, Jan. 16, 1891) World Premiere: May 25, 1870 Théâtre Impérial de l’Opéra Paris, France
The score calls for two flutes (2nd plays piccolo), two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano/celesta, and strings. Performance time is approximately forty-five minutes.
The ballet troupe today is performing the greatest moments from two acts of the ballet: Act I: Prelude and Mazurka No.2, Valse Lente No.5, Ballade No.6, Theme Slave et Varie Act II: Entr’acte; No.9, Scene-Andante con moto No.10, Scene-Allegro No.11, Musique des Automates No.11a, Scene-Allegro vivo No.12, Scene-Allegretto No.13, Chanson a boire No.14, Scene, and Valse of the Doll No.16, Bolero No.18, Scene and Galop Final Arriving in Paris, Delibes was admitted into the solfege class at the Paris Conservatory where he also studied piano, organ, harmony, and advanced composition. A professional organist, accompanist, and singer, he also wrote several short comic operas. Additionally, he composed many choral pieces while working at the Paris Opera. Continuing to be complimented on his melodious compositions, Delibes accepted a commission for an entire ballet, the pretty comedy-ballet, Coppélia. According to the Third Edition of the Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians, it was his most charming production. Coppélia, a most classic of ballets, has a story line by Charles-LouisÉtienne Nuitter which was based upon two tales by E. T. A. Hoffmann: Der Sandmann (The Sandman) and Die Puppe (The Doll). The ballet is an enchanting production which is the perfect introduction to ballet for younger audiences. Famous dancers performing the ballet include Isadora Duncan and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Coppélia introduced automatons, dolls, and marionettes to ballet.
Synopsis of the Ballet Story This delightful legend presents a budding romance between two villagers, Frantz and Swanilda, alongside the curious workings of their eccentric neighbor, Dr. Coppélius, a mad inventor who has taken to creating life-like automatons. Infatuated at the sight of the inventor’s new doll, Frantz sneaks into Dr. Coppélius’ workshop, and mayhem ensues. Coppélia, considered one of the greatest comic ballets of the 19th Century, has remained one of the most memorable works in the ballet repertory. Delibes was a dancer’s composer, with the gift of illustrating action, creating atmosphere, and inspiring movement in his music. He attempted to do in his music what the impressionists had achieved in painting — make color matter most. The result was the first symphonic ballet score that included melodic national dances, musical descriptions that introduced the main characters and spectacular effects that held the interest of the audience. The music of Coppélia links two great historical periods of ballet — the French Romantic style and the Russian Classical style. LSO SUGGESTED REVIEW www.nycballet.com/ballets/c /coppelia.aspx www.shomler.com/dance/ coppelia/ct.htm dance.about.com/od reviewsandrecommendation1/ a/Coppelia.htm ONLINE VIDEO www.youtube.com watch?v=1kk2J9Stxmg Royal Ballet The Royal Ballet Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
Finnegan: Christmas Sing-Along
40
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
SO PON
R:
S ordors: OR c J e A M k R ons
Dic e Prize Sp lver &
1st
Cu orial eth B em a : Ann aline M sor n eS n o a J Sp sity
Pla
c
ue ver Ven iterbo Uni V
2nd place prize sponsors:
William and Stephanie Krueger Jay & Dawn Jaehnke 3rd place prize sponsors:
Announcing...
Jean Ann & Sigurd Gundersen III John Bolstad
The 18th Annual RISING STARS CONCERTO C O M P E T I T I O N
PLEASE JOIN US! ATTENDANCE IS FREE!!
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall at Viterbo University All high school students 14-18 years of age are eligible to compete for cash prizes. One pianist and one instrumentalist will be selected to perform at the March 18, 2017 concert. Application, repertoire list, competition rules & entry deadline are available at:
www.lacrossesymphony.org For more information, contact: David Reedy at davidhreedy@gmail.com or Janet Roth at theroths07@msn.com
Don’t miss this yearly LSO event! www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 2016-17Season Season
41 41
2
Call us Today!
historical restoration • specialty residential • commercial industrial roofing • waterproofing At Interstate Roofing & Waterproofing Inc., we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of new and replacement roofing services. We also pride ourselves in the workmanship of our roofing specialists. With our vast knowledge of many different roofing systems we are a one stop, full service roofing contractor. We specialize in industrial service, and are capable of servicing customers in many locations due to our large fleet of vehicles and equipment. Interstate Roofing is unique from other companies in that we manufacture everything from standard metal flashings to a complete range of custom trims. We offer roof surveys, which can put you on top of your roof, without ever leaving your chair. Interstate Roofing will present you with a a detailed drawing including dimensions and actual photos of the roof area. We will give you the options of roof repair or total roof replacement, depending on each individual project need. With Interstate Roofing, you can be sure that all your roofing needs will be handled with professional and prompt service.
N5544 Commerce Road, Onalaska, WI 54650 Ph: (608) 783-2106 | Fx: (608) 783-1900
www.interstate-roofing.com
2017
E R I N A V I U T ED O Y to the 27th Annual
for an evening of
ELEGANCE
& ROMANCE SA T UR D AY , F EBRU AR Y 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 The Cargill Room at Riverside Center South 332 Front Street South, La Crosse The Waterfront Ballroom $100 per person follow us on facebook for more details! Contact us today to reserve your table
608.783.2121
11
Thank you for making a difference, IN 2015 YOU CONTRIBUTED $103,363 By making one gift to UFAH you are supporting the events and programs of 10 non-profit organizations Coulee Chordsmen Great River Festival of Arts La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestras La Crosse BoyChoir La Crosse Chamber Chorale
La Crosse Community Theatre La Crosse Historical Society La Crosse Symphony Orchestra Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Pump House Regional Arts Center
Donation Leaders Dr. Chris and Vicki Born Bosshard Parke Ltd. Tom and Jan Brock Cleary-Kumm Foundation, Inc. Coulee Bank Dahl Family Foundation Dairyland Power Cooperative The Elmwood Foundation First Supply LLC Barbara and Donald Frank The Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation Gundersen Health System The Helen Trane Hood Charitable Trust
Wayne J. Hood, Jr. Kwik Trip, Inc. La Crosse Community Foundation: Norman L. Gillette, Sr. Family Fund La Crosse Tribune Jeans Day Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare Dr. Scott and Mary Rathgaber Brian and Karen Rude Russell and Vera Smith Foundation The Paul E. Stry Foundation Mary Jo Werner Xcel Energy Foundation
In Kind Leaders David and Judy Bouffleur Brice Cohey Consulting
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Innovative Graphics Metre Agency
119 King Street | La Crosse, WI 54601 608.785.7242 | executivedirector@ufah.org 2016-17 Season 45
10
46
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
March 18, 2017 7:30 pm
Enfants Terribles
Symphony No. 1, Op. 25, in D Major, “Classical Symphony” Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) I. Allegro II. Larghetto III. Gavotta IV. Finale: Molto Vivace
CONCERTO – WINNER OF THE LSO RISING STARS PIANO DIVISION Repertoire to be Announced INTERMISSION CONCERTO – WINNER OF THE LSO RISING STARS INSTRUMENTAL DIVISION Repertoire to be Announced Symphony in C Major Georges Bizet (1838-1875) I. Allegro Vivo II. Andante. Adagio III. Allegro Vivace IV. Finale: Allegro Vivace
Thank you to our March Concert Sponsor
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
47
Brickl Bros. is honored to sponsor the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-2017 season and inaugural performance 48
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
West Salem, WI | (800) 658-9030 | BricklBros.com
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
49
MARCH PROGRAM NOTES Symphony No. 1, Op. 25, in D Major “Classical Symphony” Sergei Prokofiev (b.Sontsovka, Ekaterinoslav, April 23, 1891; d. Moscow, March 4, 1953) World premiere: April 21, 1918 Conducted by the composer I. II. III. IV.
Allegro Larghetto Gavotta Finale: Molto Vivace
The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately fifteen minutes. Yet another prodigy, Sergey Prokofiev was playing the piano at six, and wrote his first opera at nine years of age, followed by three more operas composed during his early teens. Following private studies with Glière, he then entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory and continued his compositional training with Rimsky-Korsakov, Liadov, and Tcherepnin. According to Harold C. Schonberg in his book, The Lives of Great Composers (Third Edition), “Prokofiev was stubborn, intelligent, obstinate, and a cocky student of undeniable talent, some said genius.” He entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of 13. Prokofiev studied piano with Anna Essipova, a student (and wife) of the famous piano teacher Theodor Leschetizsky who also taught Paderewski, Schnabel, and Gabrilowitsch. Ms. Essipova was recognized as one of the best pianists of the day. Yet, Prokofiev insisted that the piano was a percussion instrument and had to be played percussively. While his piano teacher called him ‘very talented, but rather unpolished,’ he won the conservatory’s highest award, the Rubinstein Prize for piano in 1914.
50
Enfants Terribles The Russian Revolution arrived, and Prokofiev traveled to the United States by way of Japan. Nevertheless, this was a creative time for him, and he composed solo piano works, the D-major Violin concerto, and his first symphony. Prokofiev, started composing this symphonic piece in 1916, and finished it in 1917. It is written in a fashion similar to the style of Haydn (and to a lesser extent, Mozart), and is widely known as the Classical Symphony, a name he himself gave to it. Becoming one of his better known works, he fused orchestral color from his era, including his personal traits, to recreate an earlier age, according to Karl Haas in his book, Inside Music. This piece is also the first work to be written away from the piano, continues Schonberg. “I wanted to establish the fact that thematic material worked out away from the piano is better,” stated Prokofiev. Often composers sit at the keyboard to try out their melodic ideas first hand. Living in the United States, Prokofiev was widely discussed, somewhat admired, and not generally liked. His sharp, brittle, percussive, wildly propulsive playing was something new, and so was his music. To be honest, America did not like him. And he did not like America, especially after the failure of his opera, The Love for Three Oranges, when it was staged by the Chicago Opera in 1921. In disgust, he went to Paris making his headquarters there. Diaghilev of the Russian Ballet - also making his headquarters in Paris - commissioned two ballets from him. Prokofiev became one of the most deliberated composers of his period. However, Prokofiev was to many the exemplar of the new era following World War I and the Russian Revolution. People could despise his music, could hate it, could deride it,
www.lacrossesymphony.org
but it could not be dismissed, writes Harold C. Schonberg in The Lives of Great Composers. Today, however, we can see that Prokofiev composed within a traditional framework. He used, for the most part, nineteenth-century forms; and his music, despite the dissonance, was tonal. It is music of a powerful personality, and has many qualities that set it apart. Prokofiev’s music at its best is lean, clear, and pointed with a remarkably bracing quality. He could invent fine melodies, too, Schonberg points out. His music has remained powerful and muscular, outliving much music of its time. In fact, it has been documented that young children react positively to Prokofiev’s output and often his Peter and the Wolf is used to introduce young children to the symphonic sounds and instruments of the orchestra. SUGGESTED RECORDING Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 ‘Classical’, Op. 25 Riccardo Muti (Conductor) Philadelphia Orchestra (Orchestra) www.youtube.com/ watch?v=S3R_NBfO9Nw Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 ‘Classical’, Op. 25 Claudio Abbado (Conductor) London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) BOOK Sergei Prokofiev by Harlow Robinson
Symphony No. 1, C Major Georges Bizet (b. Paris, Oct. 25, 1838; d. Bougival, near Paris, June 3, 1875) World premiere: February 26, 1935 Felix Weingartner (Conductor)
2016-17 Season
Basel, Switzerland
I. II. III. IV.
Allegro vivo Andante. Adagio Allegro vivace Finale: Allegro vivace
The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately twenty-seven minutes. Georges Bizet was one of those children with all the music gifts including absolute pitch, writes Harold C. Schonberg in his book, The Lives of Great Composers. Entering the Paris Conservatory officially at the age of 9 (“just before the completion of his tenth year” as is quoted in Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians), Bizet was a highly successful pupil with piano and organ lessons, harmony and composition studies. He won first prize in solfeggio within his first six months. A brilliant pianist, he received the second prize in his pianoforte classes and first prize the following year. He also earned a prize in organ performance. “A remarkable pianist,” continues the Third Edition of Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians, he was recognized as such by Berlioz, Saint-Saëns, and Liszt. Upon graduation, he won a prize for the composition of an operetta and the Priz de Rome in 1857. Bizet wrote piano compositions for one person and for two people (four hands), and also transcribed several orchestral works for piano. During the Franco-Prussian War, Bizet served as a soldier in the French National Guard – as did all the prominent French composers – thus participating in the war effort. Bizet composed one of his most delightful pieces, the Jeux d’enfants for piano duet while serving in the Guard.
the last quarter of the 19th century a great interest in the exotic music of Spain manifest itself in France with Bizet writing his best known opera, Carmen. Brilliant gifted, Bizet, however, died at age 37 of cardiac complications, three months after the performance of Carmen. Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms all were impressed by the opera and Bizet, himself. Almost a one-work man, while he is really best known for this one opera, he did compose two symphonies. Bizet’s Symphony in C is music of a positive nature, lovely, bubbly and effervescent like vintage champagne, writes Karl Haas in his book, Inside Music. Composing this, the first of his two symphonies, when he was seventeen and still in school in 1855, it wasn’t performed until 1933. The manuscript – notable because it is lacking trombones, but described as a youthful masterpiece – was discovered in the archives of the Paris Conservatory. With influences of Mozart, Rossini and Gounod (his mentor), the Haydn-Beethoven traditions are clearly apparent with a freshness of attack, spontaneity of invention and technical ingenuity. Living in the middle period of the Romantic era, Bizet wrote best when working with “local color” such as is heard in his opera, Carmen. In fact, Gounod, Bizet’s teacher, observed,
“There is only one way for a composer who desires to make a real name for himself in the world of composition, and that is on the operatic stage.” Yet, some musicologists find the symphony shows a mature grasp of harmonic language and design, a sophistication which has invited comparisons with Haydn, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rossini, and Beethoven. Interestingly, George Balanchine created a ballet to the symphony, which he originally called “Le Palais de Cristal” and later simply “Symphony in C,” first presented by the Paris Opera Ballet in 1947. LSO SUGGESTED RECORDING Bizet: Symphony in C / L’Arlesienne Suites 1 & 2 Neville Marriner (Conductor) Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (Orchestra)
VIDEO ONLINE Bizet: Symphony in C Artur Rodzinski (Conductor) New York Philharmonic (Orchestra)
www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tsHkGlorOIw BOOK Georges Bizet: A Biography by Christoph Schwandt and Cynthia Klohr
From the beginning, he had “a refined, superior melodic sense and taste to go with it,” continues Schonberg in The Lives of Great Composers. Throughout
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
51
In perfect harmony... Staying in sync with customers is as important to our business as keeping the strings in tune during a performance. Execution makes the composition. That’s why we proudly support the artists, performers and musicians in our community.
UMR is the third-party administrator (TPA) line of business for UnitedHealthcare®, the largest business unit of UnitedHealth Group®. For information about benefit administration services, contact us at 715.841.2000. umr.com © 2014 United HealthCare Services, Inc. 0814 No part of this document may be reproduced without permission.
Endodontic Specialists of La Crosse, ltd. Your Root Canal Specialist
Eva C. Dahl, dds, ms Derek B. Nordeen, dds James J. Jespersen, dds Diplomates, American Board of Endodontics
Saving smiles one tooth at a time • 608.783.3636 • www.saveyourtooth.com
Supporting Artists, Supporting the Arts.
Our 7th year supporting the
4332 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54601 www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
608-782-4355 www.dcopy.net 2016-17 Season
53
2016 CONDUCTOR WANNABES THE LA CROSSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE, THANK & CELEBRATE... An awesome group of conductor wannabes from 2016.
The Conductor Wannabe format changed, in the spirit of collaboration, we asked each of the seven candidates to choose a non-profit organization that would receive ½ of the money they each raised during the campaign. Each “vote” was $2.00 – one dollar going to the LSO and the other dollar going to the candidates chosen charity. The LSO is proud to collaborate with such wonderful organizations that are truly needed in our community.
For seven weeks, these six amazing candidates and their chosen charities mailed countless letters, talked to hundreds of people and literally walked the streets looking for votes! THE WINNERS of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor Wannabe Contest are: 1ST PLACE JOE HEIM representing UW- La Crosse Foundation and Scholarship for Political Science Students who raised a record breaking $35,174 and 2ND PLACE MARY ANN GSCHWIND representing Franciscan Hospitality House who raised $23,658.
We would also like to say a special thank you to Ken Riley, Randy Van Rooyen, Marilyn Arndt, Mary Ann Gschwind, Jan Henry, Jane Rada and Joan Parke for assisting with the conductor wannabe competition.
THE CONDUCTOR WANNABES OF 2016 WERE: Ruthann Schultz YWCA
Johnny Brevik
Rotary District Charitable Trust
Mary Ann Gschwind
Franciscan Hospitality House
Julie Nelson
The Salvation Army
Joe Heim
UW- La Crosse Foundation and Scholarships for Political Science
Stephen Harm
Warehouse Alliance, Inc.
3
You are what you listen to Enjoy music in your shower with Moxie. The showerhead + wireless speaker from KOHLER.
106 Cameron Avenue, La Crosse, WI | Since 1897 608-519-5414 | www.1supply.com | GerhardsStore.com www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
55
6194 4.75 4c
All set for a celebration Nothing brings people together like a celebration. And when the celebration is in honor of something special, everyone will want to be there.
We’re proud to celebrate the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra.
wellsfargo.com © 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (1460203_16194)
Mayo Clinic Care in Your Neighborhood 700 West Avenue South | 608-785-0940 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Urgent Care Center: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily Emergency Care: Open 24/7
Franciscan Healthcare - La Crosse mayoclinichealthsystem.org
56
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
57
Find your
occupassion at lhicareers.com
The something more you’ve been looking for. • Make a difference in the lives of Service Members and Veterans • Career growth opportunities • Paid wellness time during work • Onsite primary care clinic for you and your family • Culture that fosters compassion and wellness
Change lives, be inspired.
LHI is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
58
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
proud supporter of
The
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra 7.15.2017 SAve the date
FOLLOW US ON
FREEDOMFESTLACROSSE.COM
18
Our experience is your financial advantage
Since 1913, Trust Point has
• Investment Management
assisted individuals, families,
• Financial Planning
companies and organizations
• Trust & Estate Services
preserve and grow their
• Retirement Plan Services
wealth with a wide range of
• Philanthropic Services
comprehensive services.
• Wealth Management
Trust Point Inc. Headquarters La Crosse, WI | P: 608-782-1148 Minneapolis Office | P: 612-339-2343
TRST_Symphony_5p5x9p75_2016.indd 1
7/20/16 1:40 PM
April 29, 2017 7:30 pm
Overture to Zampa Louis Hérold (1791-1833)
Spring Fling
Symphony No. 1, Op. 38 in B-flat Major, “Spring” Robert Alexander Schumann (1810-1856) I. II. III. IV.
Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace Larghetto Scherzo: Molto vivace – Trio I: Molto piu vivace – Trio II Allegro animato e grazioso INTERMISSION
Piano Concerto No. 1, in B-flat minor, Op. 23 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) l. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito ll. Andantino semplice – Allegro vivace assai/Prestissimo lll. Allegro con fuoco Ilya Yakushev, piano
Thank you to our April Concert Sponsor
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
61
APRIL GUEST
Ilya Yakushev
Russian pianist ILYA YAKUSHEV, with many awards and honors to his credit, continues to astound and mesmerize audiences at major venues on three continents. Ilya Yakushev appears as piano soloist with the symphony orchestras of New Haven (CT), El Paso (TX), Dubuque (IA), La Crosse (WI), Lake Forest (IL); and Glacier Symphony (MT) in the 2016-17 season, in addition to recitals in Worcester, MA and Lee University (Cleveland, TN). He performed at several prestigious summer music festivals in 2016, including Maverick Concerts (NY), Bellingham Festival of Music (WA), Summer Music from Greensboro (VT), and International Keyboard Institute & Festival (New York City). Highlights of Yakushev’s 2015-16 season included a return appearance with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, as well as performances with the Reading Symphony and Fairfield County Symphony. He also played recitals in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and New York. In February 2014, British label Nimbus Records published “Prokofiev Sonatas Vol. 1” CD. American Record Guide wrote “Yakushev is one of the very best young pianists before the public today, and it doesn’t seem to matter what repertoire he plays – it is all of the highest caliber”. Volume 2 is scheduled to be published in January 2017. In past seasons, he has performed in various prestigious venues worldwide, including Glinka Philharmonic Hall (St. Petersburg), Victoria Hall (Singapore), Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall (New York), Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco), and Sejong Performing Arts Center (Seoul, Korea). His performances with orchestra include those with the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra, Boston Pops, Rochester Philharmonic, Utah Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and many others. Winner of the 2005 World Piano Competition which took place in Cincinnati, OH, Mr. Yakushev received his first award at age 12 as a prizewinner of the Young Artists Concerto Competition in his native St. Petersburg. In 1997, he received the Mayor of St. Petersburg’s Young Talents award, and in both 1997 and 1998, he won First Prize at the Donostia Hiria International Piano Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. In 1998, he received a national honor, The Award for Excellence in Performance, presented to him by the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Most recently, Mr. Yakushev became a recipient of the prestigious Gawon International Music Society’s Award in Seoul, Korea. Mr. Yakushev attended the Rimsky-Korsakov College of Music in his native St. Petersburg, Russia, and subsequently came to New York City to attend Mannes College of Music where he studied with legendary pianist Vladimir Feltsman. Ilya Yakushev is a Yamaha artist. LSO
62
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
APRIL PROGRAM NOTES Overture to Zampa Louis Hérold (b. Paris, Jan. 28, 1791; d. Les Ternes, Jan. 19, 1833) World premiere: May 3, 1831, OpéraComique, Paris
The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately eight minutes. Hérold grew up in a musician’s family (his father was an able pianist of the school of Emanuel Bach at Hamburg), entering the Paris Conservatory at age 15 and winning the Prix de Rome at the age of 20. He wrote the opera, Zampa or “The Marble Bride” (La fiancée de marbre), from a libretto by Melesville. It was a brilliant success according to the Third Edition of Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians. The well-known overture continues to be performed by orchestras (and concert bands in an excellent transcription). WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Listen for the exciting and exacting passages for violins and winds. The piccolo cuts through beautifully and the clarinet solo is challenging asking for purity of tone in the soft, smooth phrases. Brass choir passages highlight well-balanced trumpet, horn, and trombone sections. The tempo is fast making for an exciting performance. Even though it is sometimes considered a “war horse,” musicians like to play Zampa because it is well written for each instrument.
Spring Fling SUGGESTED RECORDING Fiedler’s Favorite Overtures William Tell – Zampa – Light Cavalry – Mignon – The Merry Wives Arthur Fiedler (Conductor) Boston Pops (Orchestra) www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MoB6IVgh-Cc Overture to Zampa Richard Bonynge (Conductor) London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) Symphony No. 1, Op. 38 in B-flat Major, “Spring” Robert Alexander Schumann (b. Zwickau, Saxony, June 8, 1810; d. Endenick near Bonn, July 29, 1856) World Premiere: Leipzig, March 31, 1841, Felix Mendelssohn conducting
I. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace II. Larghetto III. Scherzo: Molto vivace – Trio I: Molto piu vivace – Trio II IV. Allegro animato e grazioso The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, percussion, and strings. Performance time is approximately thirty minutes. Schumann completed his first symphony on February, 20, 1841, calling it, “Spring,” a reflection of his elation on his recent marriage to Clara Wieck. Clara, a German musician and composer, encouraged her new husband to write symphonic music. The music is fresh, springlike, spontaneous, and teeming with Romantic themes.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Schumann expanded the use of timpani in the symphony, the first major orchestral work of its style requiring three timpani. There are also gentle flute solos freshening the “spring” in the piece. Listen for the horn calls and trombones in the first and last movements. SUGGESTED RECORDING Schumann, Symphony No. 1, Op. 38 in B-flat Major, “Spring” George Szell (Conductor) Cleveland Orchestra (Orchestra) ONLINE VIDEOS: Robert Schumann - Symphony No. 1 in B flat Major, “Spring” Op. 38 (1841) Wilhelm Furtwängler (Conductor) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) Live Recording, Munich, October 29, 1951 www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yp3OixIiJV0 Robert Schumann - Symphony No. 1 in B flat Major, Op. 38 Frühlingssinfonie, “Spring” David Zinman (Conductor) Tonhalle Zurich (Orchestra) www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ljcYx5IoJVI BOOK Robert Schumann: Life and Death of a Musician by John Worthen Piano Concerto No. 1, in B-flat minor, Op. 23 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (b. Votkinsk, Russia, April 25/May 7, 1840; d. St. Petersburg, October 25/ November 6, 1893)
Ilya Yakushev, piano
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
63
The work is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets in B-flat, two bassoons, four horns in F, two trumpets in F, three trombones (two tenor, one bass), timpani, solo piano, and strings. Performance time is approximately 30 minutes. I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito II. Andantino semplice – Allegro vivace assai/ Prestissimo III. Allegro con fuoco World premiere: October 25, 1875 Hans von Bülow, soloist Benjamin Johnson Lang, conductor Boston, Massachusetts
Tchaikovsky lived during the lateRomantic period; some of his works – including his First Piano Concerto – are among the most memorable music in the classical repertoire. Moreover, he was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe. Conducting also brought him to America in 1891, where he led the New York Music Society’s orchestra in his Festival Coronation March at the inaugural concert of Carnegie Hall. His photo still hangs in the hallway there. By a young age he was playing the piano and was also fluent in French, German, and Russian. In 1862 the Saint Petersburg Conservatory opened and Tchaikovsky enrolled as part of its premiere class studying harmony, counterpoint, instrumentation and composition with Anton Rubinstein, another Russian composer. Once Tchaikovsky graduated in 1865, he became Professor of Music Theory at the new Moscow Conservatory. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR American music critic and journalist Harold C. Schonberg wrote of Tchaikovsky’s “sweet, inexhaustible, super-sensuous supply of melody, a
64
feature that has ensured his music’s continued success with audiences.” Even Liberace - whose real name was Wladziu Valentino Liberace stated, “If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle!” Tchaikovsky’s complete range of melodic styles was wide: sometimes he used Western-style melodies or original melodies written in the style of Russian folk song and occasionally, he even used actual folk songs. Along with the horns, the first movement is initiated with four forceful chords, which lead to an initial lyrical and passionate theme in this introduction. The following main theme of the concerto is a Ukrainian folk theme. The movement leads to a triumphant and optimistic ending, concluding with a drum roll. “Although Tchaikovsky’s music may not express the soul of Russia, it was inspired by the Russian spirit and shaped by Russian consciousness,” reads Music in History, the Evolution of an Art by McKinney and Anderson. The second movement begins with a brief pizzicato introduction, and the flute carries the first statement of the theme followed by the cellos and oboes. The virtuosic piano takes over. The third movement revisits the Ukranian melody leading to an exciting close with both piano and orchestra. As Horowitz said after his debut along with Thomas Beecham, “We almost ended together!” One of the most powerful pianistic “schools” of all time was the St. Petersburg Conservatory. As Stuart Isacoff writes in A Natural History of the Piano, the “piano instantly came to symbolize the Russian musical spirit: prodigious technique wedded to passion, dramatic power, and extraordinary vitality.” Not surprisingly a conspicuous feature of Russian piano concertos is the prevalence of octave-playing over other aspects of piano technique, writes Willi Apel in the Harvard Dictionary of Music.
www.lacrossesymphony.org
“The Concerto: 1800 - 1900,” a Norton Music Anthology, states that Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto became the most widely heard and acclaimed work of this genre originating in the second half of the nineteenth century. There can be no question about Tchaikovsky’s gifts, his exceptional sense for aural effectiveness, his mastery of the orchestra as well as of the piano, and his unerring ear for what sounds well. In fact, no pianist considers that he has “arrived,” until he /she can launch successfully into the crashing chords, the racing octaves, and the bracing runs of this worldconquering concerto. The concerto is still the trump card of the virtuoso. When Vladimir Horowitz made his American debut at Carnegie Hall, he played Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto with Thomas Beecham conducting (who was also making his American debut). “I chose the Tchaikovsky because I knew that I could make a wild sound,” Horowitz reminisced. “The piano smoked.” Following that performance, Sergei Rachmaninoff - who was in the audience that night - told Horowitz, “Your octaves are the fastest and loudest …” The American career of Vladimir Horowitz was assured! By this time the technological advancement of the piano – along with the development of iron, steel, and heat treating – allowed the traveling piano virtuoso to begin his spectacular rise. The public wanted a display of virtuosity, and the composers tried to satisfy this demand as Paul Henry Lang writes in “The Concerto-1800 to 1900,” a Norton Music Anthology. Indeed the modern hammer piano, with its vastly improved sonorities and extended keyboard, now became powerful enough to stand up to the orchestra. The contrast became sharper because the piano’s characteristic tone does not readily merge with that of an orchestra. A new style and technique of writing was required, and now the piano “specialist” was emerging.
2016-17 Season
The First Piano Concerto is fullblooded, lusty, and strenuous, reads Music in History, the Evolution of an Art by McKinney and Anderson. With virtuosic piano playing required throughout, the work was also arranged for two pianos by Tchaikovsky, in December 1874. The Piano George Bernard Shaw writes about that piano that “its invention was to music, what the invention of printing was to poetry.” The piano makes music through a complex but highly mechanical process perfected over the last three hundred years, according to Your Piano Investment by Steinway & Sons. Even so Menahem Pressler, pianist, has said that a good piano is “like a living soul.”
piano wire for strings, and precision casting for the production of massive iron frames that could withstand the tremendous tension of the strings. The increased structural integrity of the iron frame allowed the use of thicker, tenser, and more numerous strings; actually, the Boston piano manufacturing firm of Chickering & Mackays patented the first full iron frame for grand pianos in 1843. The patented process used to make the rim around a piano, was a major technical invention in 1878. Earlier, in 1872, another patent was granted following a study by Hermann von Helmholtz, the first physicist to analyze string vibrations ultimately leading to a richer tone and a longer sustain of high-quality copperwound steel strings.
Even more impressive is the castiron plate that provides the strength to support the over 20 tons of string tension. In metalworking, casting is most often used for making complex shapes that would be difficult or uneconomical to make by other methods. Steinway – a major manufacturer of pianos – fabricates plates in its own foundry to exacting This evolution was in response to a standards using a sand-casting method preference by composers and pianists followed by heat treating. for a more powerful, sustained piano sound, and made possible by The spread of the piano movement – the ongoing Industrial Revolution increased number of manufacturers providing resources such as high-quality in Europe and America – put the There are over 12,000 specific parts in the typical piano, all of which must function with ease and accuracy. Those innards, a miracle of invention, feature tones ranging from the lowest notes of the orchestra to the highest, from the five octaves of Mozart’s day to the seven octave (or more) range found on modern pianos … 88 keys.
Bravo!
experience of great music close at hand. Every family had a piano, writes Suart Isacoff in A Natural History of the Piano. Even works from the symphonic repertoire, which composers like Liszt transcribed for keyboard players, were available for one person or four hands (two people) to learn. Twopiano husband/wife teams performing worldwide emerged including Robert and Gaby Casadesus of France, Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin of Russia, and Dallas Weekley and Nancy Argenbright of La Crosse, Wisconsin! LSO
SUGGESTED RECORDING Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 Vladimir Ashkenazy (Pianist) Lorin Maazel (Conductor) London Symphony Orchestra VIDEO ONLINE Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ItSJ_woWnmk Martha Argerich (Pianist) Charles Dutoit (Conductor) Orchestre de la Suisse Romande 1975 BOOK Tchaikovsky: The Man and His Music by David Brown
Bravo!
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra extends special thanks to
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra extends special thanks to
for providing wonderful volunteers throughout the season!
for taking care of our many special needs throughout the season.
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
65
LSO
r
www.lacrossesymphony.org
18
ne
66
Pa r t
2016-17 Season
Remember to silence your phone
AND SINCE YOU already have your phone out... 12
DOWNLOAD the
WXOW WEATHER APP
LA CROSSE’S OWN Chief Meteorologist
Dan BREEDEN
NOW ENJOY THE SHOW! www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
67
Join us for a year of outstanding theatre!
608-784-9292 • www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
18
68
To give a donation or become a sponsor please call 608.783.2121 or visit our website at www.lacrossesymphony.org 2016-17 Season www.lacrossesymphony.org
19
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
69
Love + Medicine saves the day! “I wasn’t happy about having to stay in the hospital another day. Then in walks a superhero—mask, cape, the whole deal. In a superhero pose, with hands on hips, she says, ‘I heard someone is not having a very good day.’ It was then I knew it was my superhero nurse, Angie. She gave me a shot of laughter and saved the day.” Creative caring makes our staff some of the best in the world. We call it Love + Medicine.
GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG/LOVE+MEDICINE
70
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
June 10, 2017 7:30 pm
From Paris to New York
Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K. 297/Einstein 300a, “Paris” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) I. Allegro assai II. Andante III. Allegro Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra Claude Achille Debussy (1862-1918) I. II.
Dreamily slow Moderately animated Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet
Concerto for Clarinet, Percussion, and Strings Russell Platt (b. 1965) Jose Franch-Ballester, clarinet INTERMISSION Firebird Suite for Orchestra (1945 version) Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX.
Introduction—The Firebird and its Dance—The Firebird’s Variation Pantomime I Pas de deux: Firebird and Ivan Tsarevich Pantomime II Scherzo: Dance of the Princesses Pantomime III The Princesses’ Khorovod (Rondo, round dance) Infernal Dance of King Kashchei Berceuse and Finale
Thank you to our June Concert Sponsor
Thank you to our Season Sponsors
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2016-17 Season
71
JUNE GUEST
Jose FranchBallester
Multi-award-winning Spanish clarinetist JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER (FrAHnk Bai-yess-TAIR) is considered one of the finest artists of his generation. He is hailed for “technical wizardry, tireless enthusiasm” (New York Times), “rich, resonant tone” (Birmingham News), and “subtle, consummate artistry” (Santa Barbara Independent). Recipient of Avery Fisher Career Grant and winner of Young Concert Artists and Astral Artists auditions, FranchBallester is highly in-demand. Franch-Ballester made his solo debut with Orchestra of St. Luke’s and performed with BBC Concert Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Wisconsin Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, and orchestras throughout Spain. He made recital debut at 92nd Street Y, and appeared at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Iowa State University, Buffalo Chamber Music Society, and Mondavi Center for Performing Arts. He regularly performs with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Camerata Pacifica, and at Saratoga Chamber Music Festival, Music@Menlo, Mainly Mozart, Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Music from Angel Fire, Chamber Music Northwest, and Skaneateles Festival. Abroad, he appeared at Usedomer Musikfestival (Germany), Verbier Festival (Switzerland), Cartagena Festival Internacional de Música (Colombia), Kon-Tiki Festival (Norway), and Young Concert Artists Festival (Tokyo). Franch-Ballester is artistic director of miXt, an ensemble from Young Concert Artists. Collaborators have included American, St. Lawrence, Jupiter, and Modigliani string quartets. Franch-Ballester performed the premiere of Jake Heggie’s Winter Roses in 2004. In 2011-2012, he premiered II Concerto by Oscar Navarro, and Concerto Valencia by Andrés Valero-Castells. Franch-Ballester’s commitment to new music led to working with Kenji Bunch, Paul Schoenfield, Edgar Meyer, William Bolcom, George Tsontakis, Andrés Valero-Castells and Huang Ruo. He is a dedicated music educator, developing audiences through educational concerts. Performing regularly in Spain, Franch-Ballester appeared with Orquesta de Radio y Television Española, Orquesta de Valencia, Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, and Orquesta Sinfónica del Valles. He is founder of “Jose Franch-Ballester & i amics,” a series of musicians presented throughout Spain. Recordings include Deutsche Grammophon of Bartók’s Contrasts, and “Piazzolla Masterworks,” containing works by Astor Piazzolla. “Jose Franch-Ballester & Friends” includes Navarro’s Creation and works by Brahms, Stravinsky, and Paul Schoenfield. He was awarded Midem Prize for “Outstanding Young Artist,” introducing unsigned stars to the classical recording industry. Franch-Ballester began clarinet lessons at age nine with Venancio Rius, graduating from the Joaquin Rodrigo Music Conservatory. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Curtis Institute of Music, studying with Donald Montanaro. Franch-Ballester is represented by Sciolino Artist Management. LSO
72
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
JUNE PROGRAM NOTES
From Paris to New York
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (b. Salzburg, Jan. 28, 1756; d. Vienna, Dec. 5, 1791)
Even Mozart’s father remarked that the symphony was “noisy.” Indeed Mozart’s Paris Symphony has vigorous phrases and is grandiose, but its success convinced Mozart to write more.
World premiere: June 18, 1778 The Concert Spirituel, Paris
SUGGESTED RECORDING
Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K. 297/Einstein 300a, “Paris”
I. Allegro assai II. Andante III. Allegro The score calls for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets in A, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, and strings. Performance time is approximately seventeen minutes. This symphony has a large instrumentation for its time, not unlike the size of a modern orchestra. Importantly, this was Mozart’s first symphony which included clarinets. Mozart began piano lessons at three, studying with his father who was also an excellent violinist. According to the Third Edition of Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the elder Mozart created a well-known violin method that was the standard, available through many editions, and printed in several languages. Mozart had a sister who, like him, was a child prodigy, and became a piano teacher. The Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297/300a, is known as the Paris Symphony. Mozart received a commission to write a symphony for a program at Le Concert Spirituel, a Parisian institution with the most prestigious orchestra in Europe. A private premiere took place on June 12, 1778, and the work was performed again at the Concert Spirituel on August 15th, this time with a new second movement, an Andante, replacing the original Andantino. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The first movement opens with an accelerating D major scale in an effect known as the Mannheim Rocket.
Mozart: Symphonies No.31, No.36, and No.39 Neville Marriner (Conductor) Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (Orchestra)
VIDEO ONLINE www.youtube.com watch?v=NNQuYPGdqiI Mozart: Symphony No. 31 “Paris” in D major, K. 297/300a Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Conductor) Wiener Philharmoniker (Orchestra) Musikvereinssaal Wien, 1984
BOOK(S) Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in his Own Words by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Henry Edward Krehbiel
Rhapsody for Clarinet & Orchestra Claude Achille Debussy (b. St. Germain-en-Laye, August 22, 1862; d. Paris, Mar. 26, 1918) JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER CLARINET World premiere: July 14, 1910 Paris Conservatoire
I. II.
Dreamily slow Moderately animated
The work is scored for solo clarinet, 3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, percussion, 2 harps, and strings. The performance duration is about eight minutes. Debussy was a most influential French composer and the founder of modern musical impressionism; yet, creating “impressionism” – the merger of the visual and aural – may not have been his aim at all.
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Entering the Paris Conservatoire at age eleven, Debussy studied there for twelve years, honing his piano and composition skills, winning the Prix de Rome, and becoming the composer that advanced Romanticism. Yet, Debussy also exasperated many of his teachers because he liked the “forbidden” dissonances and parallelisms, along with chord progressions that didn’t resolve “properly.” Interestingly, even Beethoven, a century or so earlier, rebelled against the dreaded and forbidden, parallel fifths! The Première Rhapsodie (First Rhapsody) by Claude Debussy is a piece for accompanied solo clarinet. It was composed with a piano accompaniment only. The Rhapsodie was first performed on July 14, 1910. He orchestrated the piano part in 1911 leading the first performance in St. Petersburg, Russia. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The opening section is marked “dreamily slow,” and Debussy’s music is serene, and completely lyrical, with a playful little improvised solo. The second section, fast, marked “moderately animated,” begins with a lively passage in the clarinet and other winds, followed by a lyrical section, and finally a lighthearted animé. Debussy called the piece “one of the most charming I have ever written.” Ricardo Morales, Principal Clarinet with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Professor of Clarinet at the Curtis Institute of Music, writes that Debussy’s Rhapsodie for Clarinet is the “mother of all contest pieces.” He continues that it is an extremely beautiful composition known for its multiple levels of dynamics that go from piano to pianissimo to pianississimo to actual silence. The challenge is playing it as a solo, but also keeping in mind that Debussy subsequently expanded it to be performed with an eighty piece orchestra where many of these colors would get lost if one played it as a solo piece.
2016-17 Season
73
SUGGESTED RECORDING The Orchestra Music of Debussy Album 2 Fantasie for Piano and Orchestra, Clarinet Rhapsody, Saxophone Rhapsody, Danses sacree et profane Guy Dangain (Clarinet) John Martinon French National Radio Orchestra
VIDEO ONLINE www.youtube.com/ watch?v=G9O6CfswqXQ Wenzel Fuchs (Clarinet) Simon Rattle Berlin Philharmonic
BOOK Afternoon of a Faun: How Debussy Created a New Music for the Modern World by H. L. Snyder
Concerto for Clarinet, Percussion, and Strings Russell Platt JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER, CLARINET World Premiere: April 29, 2003, Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll University; Waukesha, Wisconsin Russell Dagon, soloist. Alexander Platt, conductor.
Commissioned by the Wisconsin Philharmonic and by the Composers Commissioning Program of the American Composers Forum, which provided the necessary funding.
As a composer he is the winner of both the Charles Ives Scholarship and Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a 2014 Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, a 2007 Copland House Fellowship, and an ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award. As a writer, he has been honored with a 2010 ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Music Criticism, in recognition of his work for The New Yorker, where he is the Classical Music Editor of “Goings on About Town” and a frequent essayist for newyorker.com, and for Opera News. Platt’s music has been performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Dale Warland Singers, the Metropolitan Opera tenor Paul Appleby, the bassoonists Peter Kolkay and George Sakakeeny (whose recording of Platt’s Concerto for Bassoon and Strings has just appeared on the Oberlin Music label), the violinists Frank Almond and Livia Sohn, the pianists Brian Zeger and Lydia Artymiw, and the conductor Alexander Platt with the Wisconsin Philharmonic. Recent projects include the composition of a string quartet for the Borromeo String Quartet (celebrating the centenary of Woodstock’s Maverick Concerts in August of 2016) and a Piano Trio for the pianist Bruce Levingston and Colin and Eric Jacobsen of string quartet Brooklyn Rider. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR This concerto was written as a response to American composer Aaron Copland’s clarinet concerto - a staple in any clarinetist’s repertoire - but in reverse! While Copland’s concerto begins with a languorous slow dance, continues with a cadenza, and proceeds directly into a famously jazzy finale, Platt’s concerto begins with a frenetic scherzo-allegro and moves to a broad and emotionally complex slow movement, with a connecting passage in which the soloist can never quite break free of his comrades.
Besides being our Maestro’s twin brother, Russell Platt is an alumnus of Oberlin College, the Curtis Institute of Music, the University of Minnesota (Ph.D. 1995), and St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge (M. Phil. 1991). His principal teachers were Ned Rorem, Dominick Argento (University of Minnesota), Alexander Goehr, Robin Holloway, Judith Lang Zaimont (University of Minnesota), Edward J. Miller, and Richard Copland’s piece employs two auxiliary Hoffmann. Russell Platt holds a musicians, on piano and harp, yet unique position in American music.
74
www.lacrossesymphony.org
tonight’s piece uses two musicians who are both percussionists. Written at the end of World War Two, Copland writes music that is nostalgic, yet optimistic; completed at the beginning of what has become a perpetual and somewhat unreal state of international conflict, while Platt’s composition is tragic and intense. The composer writes that “the idea for the concerto goes back to the late nineties, when I met Russell Dagon on the day he stepped down from his long-held post as principal clarinet of the Milwaukee Symphony. But I am a New Yorker, and I cannot doubt that the events of September 11th, which I lived through, darkened the work considerably.” Firebird Suite for Orchestra (1945 version) Ballet Suite for Orchestra Igor Stravinsky (b. Oranianbaum, near St. Petersburg, Russia, June 17, 1882; d. New York City, April 6, 1971) World ballet premiere: June 25, 1910 in Paris by the Ballets Russes Conducted by Gabriel Pierné 1.
Introduction—The Firebird and its dance—The Firebird’s variation 2. Pantomime I 3. Pas de deux: Firebird and Ivan Tsarevich 4. Pantomime II 5. Scherzo: Dance of the Princesses 6. Pantomime III 7. The Princesses’ Khorovod (Rondo, round dance) 8. Infernal dance of King Kashchei 9. Berceuse (Lullaby) 10. Finale
This score calls for two flutes (2nd also piccolo); 2 oboes; 2 clarinets; 2 bassoons; 4 horns; 2 trumpets; 3 trombones; tuba; timpani; bass drum; snare drum; tambourine; cymbals; triangle; xylophone; harp; pianoforte; strings. Approximate performance time is thirty minutes.
2016-17 Season
According to Karl Haas in his book, Inside Music, “Igor Stravinsky created a musical creed all his own. This meant foregoing traditional tonality and a new artistic awareness of the principles of order.”
the principal bass singer of the Imperial Opera in St. Petersburg, according to the Third Edition of Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Young Igor experienced an intensely musical home taking private lesson in harmony and counterpoint.
While chaos for its own sake was ruled out, Stravinsky spent his entire life in search of new dimensions, resources, means of expression, and media through which to channel his changing and growing ideas becoming a twentieth century legend. The Firebird, frequently referred to by its French title, L’Oiseau de feu, is fascinating in its bold new approach to orchestration with unprecedented scoring and instrumental coloration. It is “the piece that put Stravinsky on the compositional map,” according to an announcer for Minnesota Public Radio in its recent broadcast.
Stravinsky later attended law school where one of his classmates was Rimsky-Korsakov’s son who introduced Igor to his own father. Having impressed Rimsky-Korsakov with some of his early efforts, Stravinsky then studied composition under his guidance. RimskyKorsakov played an important part in Stravinsky’s early musical formation and helped him to lay the foundation of a solid composition technique.
Musically speaking, Stravinsky established himself as the new, the different, and the original, with The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, and Petrouchka. In each case, the story is inspired by Russian legend, which he approached with dissonances, the simultaneous use of various keys and tonalities, and, above all, through the vibrant use of constantly changing rhythms. Yet, Stravinsky’s love of order and discipline, his deep respect for authority and tradition, are revealed. Stravinsky conducted most of his own works at one time or another; it has been successfully argued, however, that his strength was in composing the works, not interpreting them. The growing complexities of scoring and instrumentation have made conducting a very specialized, intricate activity that demands skills of the highest level. Yet Stravinsky grew up around the professional music world of opera and orchestras. In fact, when he was 11 years of age, he saw Tschaikovsky conduct an opera (the maestro was 53 years old). Stravinsky’s father, Feodor Ignatevich Stravinsky, was
Another fortuitous meeting was when Stravinsky attracted the attention of Diaghilev, producer of the Russian Ballet; Diaghilev was looking for fresh compositional talent. Stravinsky was promptly commissioned by Diaghilev to compose the ballet, The Firebird, the beginning of the long collaboration between Diaghilev and Stravinsky. These two major contacts, and the opportunities they offered, had a profound effect on Stravinsky’s life and genius as noted in Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians (Fifth Edition). WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The Firebird has vivid coloring and the brilliant orchestration, glowing color, harmonic, and rhythmic variety and richness have an extraordinary evocative power which literally enchants the listener and creates that “magic” atmosphere. Like Tschaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, the Firebird was shortened for orchestral performances (in 1911, 1919, and again in 1945) and turned into a suite of selections of the ballet. The 1945 Suite inserts new sections as reviewed in Orchestral Music – A Handbook, (Third Edition) by David Daniels. This version contains a large amount of music from the original ballet score. LSO
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
SUGGESTED RECORDING Firebird Suite (1945), Liadov: Baba-Yaga / Kikimora / Volshebnoye Ozero Neeme Järvi (Conductor) London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) 1989 - Chandos label
VIDEO ONLINE The Firebird Suite, 1945 Version Evgeny Svetlanov Philharmonia Orchestra I. Introduction www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6QmdD107g II. Pas de deux - Firebird and Ivan Tsarevich www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cMVBoA3bwhg III. Scherzo - Dance of the Princesses www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ DLwN35VWXs IV. Rondo – Khorovod www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ pMe26vPv2A V. Infernal Dance www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wpekHuFg3k8 VI. Lullaby - Firebird www.youtube.com/ watch?v=pFZL6rPXgH0 VII. Final Hymn www.youtube.com/watch?v= aGbE-jgiEGg
BOOK Musical Poetics Igor Stravinsky - A series of lectures delivered (in French) at Harvard university, where the composer was appointed in 1939 to the Charles Eliot Norton Chair of Poetry. Translated by Arthur Knodel and Ingold Dahl.
2016-17 Season
75
76
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
2014-15 Season
77
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 Contributors Thank you to these benefactors whose gifts were received by the LSO between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016
Virtuoso Society $5,000 and Greater Anonymous (3) Brickl Bros. Dahl Family Foundation Ruth M. Dalton, M.D. Fund Elmwood Foundation Financial & Investment Management Group First Supply/Gerhards Kitchen & Bath Store Gundersen Health System Hansen Family Foundation, Inc. Joe & Pat Heim International Furniture Interstate Roofing La Crosse Community Foundation Logistics Health, Inc. Marie Lokken Family Memorial Mayo Clinic Health System Dr.’s John & Kerrie Moore James Munn Oral Surgery Clinic of La Crosse Dick Record Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin & Southeastern Minnesota S&S Cycle/Connie & George Smith Norene A. Smith Trust Trust Point, Inc. United Funds for the Arts & Humanities, Inc. Donald & Roxanne Weber Wells Fargo/Wells Fargo Advisors
Cresendo Society $2,500 to $4,999 BNSF Railway Foundation State Bank of La Crosse U.S. Bank Foundation Xcel Energy Foundation
Fortissimo Society $1,000 to $2,499 Anonymous (2) Burt & Norma Altman Ella F. Ambrosius Fund Harvey Bertrand & Dr. Suzanne Tanner-Bertrand Charles & Lu Cagin Anna Beth Culver Barbara & Donald Frank Charitable Fund Sue Anne Gelatt Foundation Dan & Roberta Gelatt James & Jeannie Groskreutz Dr. Sigurd Gundersen, Jr. Jay & Dawn Jaehnke 78
Herb Kohl Charities Char Lebakken Ronald Nelson Michael & Maureen Norris Ron & Jane Rada David Reedy Bob & Janet Roth Tom Skogen Rick & Carolyn Smith Alex & Jackie Vaver Larry & Kay Wagner Dr. Michael & Carolyn White
Grazioso Society $500 to $999 Anonymous (1) Constance Arneson John Bolstad Allison Bradford & Larry Casey Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen John & Donna Hansen Richard & Dorothy Lenard Locher Family Foundation Ken Riley & Jay Lokken Becky Post & David Maddocks Richard & Joan Marchiando Ernie & Sally Micek Lucille Mulder James & Rebecca Naugler Kermit Newcomer Galen & Marianne Pittman Burleigh & Mary Jane Randolph Lisbeth & Richard Reynertson Linda Hirsh & Terry Rindfleisch Mary Rohrer Dennis & Sharon Ryan Grace Schroeder Cheri & Mike Schuyler Richard & Pamela Strauss Walter & Jean Susdorf Wyatt Sutherland Torrance Casting, Inc. Travel Leaders-Owned & Operated by Goli’s Avenues of Travel
Vivace Society $250 to $499 Anonymous (1) Anthony & Barbara Binsfeld Eva Dahl & Barry Blomquist Coulee Bank James Nelson & Diane Foust Dr. Robert & Maureen Freedland Larry & Carolyn Furlong Bill & Kathy Gresens Kenneth & Virginia Horth
www.lacrossesymphony.org
Yvonne Hyde Ornelle Jorgensen James Lang John & Barb Leinfelder William & Carrolyn Leonard Law Offices of O’Flaherty, Heim, Egan & Birnbaum Wayne & Sandi Oliver Florence Overgard George & Joan Parke Elsie Patterson Scott & Mary Rathgaber Rotary Club of La CrosseAfter Hours Dick & Mary Jean Sartz Rosalie Schnick Kurt Schuldes Carolyn & Jay Scott Lucas Severson Dave & Barb Skogen Rev. Allan & Carla Townsend James Warren Stephen & Katherine Webster Suzie & Paul Weibel Eric & Vicki Wheeler Jane Wood
Allegro Society $100 to $249 Anonymous (8) David & Judith Affeldt Eva Anderson Byron Annis Marilyn & Jerry Arndt Karen Atkinson Liz & Jim Bailey Robert & Nancy Bartlett Jean Bassett Dick & Annie Beinborn Lillian M. Bell Brian & Barb Benson William & Cindy Berg William & Billy Biang Mark & Angela Binsfeld Margaret Birchler Julio & Maribel Bird Stan & Sandy Bissen Jerome & Patricia Boge Nancy Borgen Bosshard Parke LTD Keegan Bragg Tom & Jan Brock Wendy Butler Chris Haskell & Bob Carney Loren Carrell James David Christie Mr. Clair M. Bissen Revocable Trust Leo & Ann Clark Cleary-Kumm Foundation, Inc. 2016-17 Season
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 Contributors Thank you to these benefactors whose gifts were received by the LSO between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016 Marv & Darryle Clott Dr. Don & Gloria Comin Mark & Jeanne Connelly Jan Contreras Robin Cosby Ed Courtney Gail & Rusty Cunningham Scott Curtis Andrew & Jamie Dahl Jansen Dahl Kathy Davig Mike & Joyce Davy Marjorie Geiger & John Desmond Amelia & Larry Dittman Steve & Gloria Doyle Joseph Durst, MD Nancy & Don Ellingson Don & Linda Eppelheimer Julius & Becky Erlenbach Mark & Dorie Etrheim Dan & Sandra Fanning Paul Felion Bonny Fish Craig & Caroline Fisher Tom Fitzpatrick Beverly Fleishman Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Inc. Alan & Laurie Frohmader Jim & Jan Gallagher Dirk & Rita Gasterland Nancy Gerrard Mary Ann Gerrard Gretchen Gerrard William Gerrard David & Abigail Gerzema Howard & Nancy Gloede Julie Go Ole Gulbrandsen Rachel Gundersen Charles & Shirley Haas Shirley Hahn Jane Harrison Natalie Hartigan Kristin Swanson & Alan Hecht Jean Helliesen Sue & Fred Heuer Terry Rindfleisch & Linda Hirsch Anne & Greg Hlavacka Duffy & Martha Hoffland Scott & Sue Horne Greg Hubbard Mike Hutson Kathy & Art Ingalls Karrie Jackelen Hary & Louise Janke Clare & Shari Jarvis John & Rita Jenks Mark & Sharon Jolivette Karen & Mike Keil
John & Sangeetha Kelly Dr. Kenneth & Linda Kempf Ilene Kernozek Congressman Ron & Tawni Kind Martin & Jessica Kirchner Jane & Bill Kirkpatrick Melissa & Gary Klein David Klinge Ruth Ann Knapp Mark & Lori Kraus William & Stephanie Krueger Judith Kuipers Fred & Ruth Kurtz David & Karen Lange Bill Lanzel Debra Lash Patricia Leach Anita Evans & Larry Lebiecki Emma Ledbetter Mary Lu Gerke & Mary Lella David Lewis Rick & Wendy Lommen Karen Long Wayne & Donna Loveland Denise Loveland Dustin Luecke Lyche Family Father Del Malin David Marshall Mark & Wendy Mattison Kay Mazza Sandy & Dick McCormick Joan Barth & Jim McCormick Stephen McDougal Patrick McGuire Lorraine McIlraith Christine Saudek & Ronald McKelvey Richard McLoone Metropolitan Salon & Day Spa, Inc. Mark Meyer Steve & Deb Michaels Susan Miller Howard & Nancy Mills Dale & Karen Montgomery Dr. & Mrs. David Morris Sherrill Munson Cheri Olson & Doug Nelson Claudia Newton Andrew & Joanne Nordeen Gerard & Angela O’Flaherty Steve O’Malley Tara Johnson & Tim Padesky Dee Paque Dorothy Paulikas Deeann Paulson Shelley & Tom Pavela Mark & Sandra Perpich Sonia & Gene Phillips Lee Rasch
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Todd & Eva Marie Restel Kim Riutzel Gary & Sue Roberts Alan & Catherine Robertson Martha Schwem & Robert Robinson Mike & Ellen Rosborough Steve & Nancy Rose Roland & Betty Roskos Mary Rotering Brian & Karen Rude Rudolph Family Paul & Barbara Rusterholz Dr. Ahmed Samatar Renee Schaefer Albert & Ruth Schams Joan Schmitt Schmocker Financial Services Jay & Connie Schnoor Roger Schultz Barb Schultz Jim & Linda Sherwood Fred & Jean Skemp Pat & Glen Skewes David Skover George & Marita Smith Dr. Martin Smith Dan Smyczek Lee Goodhart & Karla Stacey Judy Stafslien John & Karla Stanek Paul & Jane Steingraeber Greg & Joan Stellrecht Pat & Joanne Stephens Brad & Lynn Sturm Maureen Sullivan & Tom Sullivan Stephanie & Robin Swartz Rebekah & Matthew Sweeney Carol Taebel Glena & Stephen Temple Dr. James & Nancy Terman Rosalie & Stan Thomas Dick & Marcia Thompson Al & Lynn Trapp Marcus Trapp Tri-Delta Investments Lynne & Bob Trine Rob & Kathie Tyser Audrey Uber Dean & Diane Uhls John & Roberta Ujda Vendini Mary Jo Villa Jean Villhauer Kathleen A. Wagner Marvin & Michelle Wanders Rick & Joan Waniger Al Lustig & Jan Watson Joyce Weise Mary Jo Werner 2016-17 Season
79
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 Contributors Thank you to these benefactors whose gifts were received by the LSO between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016 Ruth Williams James & Marcia Ann Wine Kenneth & Lynn Winter Neil Wintersteen WKBT News 8 Joan Yeatman Robert Zeman Dolce Society
$25-$99 Anonymous (26) Shirley Abrahamson Nancy Allen Joanne Allenmand Shirley Anderson Kristine & Morris Andrews Heather Armstrong Richard & Joan Artman Ellyn Ash Arnold & Donna Asp Daniel Bahr Gerald & Betty Baldner Tristan Bale Ken & Mary Lou Balts Walter & Ann Baltz Pam Barge Julie Bartels Kathryn & Thomas Barth Brian & Kelly Barton Erin Hussey & Tony Batya Carole Baumgardner Keith Belzer Casey Benda Caroline Benser Ruthann Benson Sharon Berger FSPA Todd Beutin Mary Kief & Mike Bey Rep. Jill Billings James & Margaret Binash Scott & Heidi Blanke Lee & Betsy Borowski Borton Construction, Inc. Peter Bosgraaf Jay & Jane Bowers Patricia Boyd Elizabeth & Bill Brendel Betty & Cindy Brevik Dr. Neil & Jennifer Brown Mark & Kris Brueggen Susan & Jac Bulk Vicki Burke Carla Burkhardt Adam & Hannah Butzman Joshua & Tina Caldwell Duncan Cameron Robert Campbell Don & Louise Campbell Thomas Erb & Cecilia Caron 80
Joel & Patricia Chilsen Roger & Kenna Christians Barbara & James Clappier John & Ardus Cleveland William & Regina Colbert Colgan Law Office, LLC Fr. Robert Cook Coulee Region Women James & Earlamae Dahlby Mark & Sarah Dahlke Bill Ladewig & Paula Dail Tim & Amy Dale Steve & Karen Daniel Marvin & Edna Davis Barton Denechaud James Denlinger-Parker Michael & Karen Desmond George & Lola Devine David & Laurie Dies Doris Doherty Michael & Susan Donahue Anne Donahue Paul & Terry Drazkowski Frances & David Drewes Kathy Duerwachter Ervin & Debra Dukatz Neil Duresky Luanne Durst, FSPA Susan Durtsche Kay Duval Diane Butterfield & Gregory Egan James & Betty Ehrsam Mohamed Elhindi Ron & Rae Evenson William & Carrolyn Ferguson Lynda Fernholz, Ph.D. Louis Ferris Michael Feuerhelm Mary Fitzpatrick Sibyl Floyd Francis & Susan Formanek Jim Foyer Wendy Franke Nathan & Beth Franklin Ellen Frantz Marla French Annette Friedewald Anita Froegel Dell Fystrom John & Karen Gardner Sheila Garrity Judy Gates James Gaustad Michael & Gretchen Geary Jeff & Elaine George Mike & Annette Gill Frank & Linda Gillette Val & Ted Glotfelty David & Nancy Goode Lane Goodwin
www.lacrossesymphony.org
Daniel & Jeannie Gordon Joseph Gow Roger & Charlotte Grant Matt Greenberg Mark Greylak Gale & Sally Grimslid Christine Gruendeman James & Angie Gschwind Mary Ann Gschwind Carol Gundersen Jerome Gundersen, Sr. Cheryl Hancock Michael & Jane Hanrahan Arnold Hansen Dennis & Susan Hansen Charles & Cheryl Hanson Dale Harkness Peter & Esther Harman Roger & Lisa Haro Jeanne & Dennis Harshaw David & Julie Harter J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan Ann Brice & Bill Haviland Herb & Barbara Heili John & Karen Heim Ken & Barb Herlitzka Alexis Hesselberg Mary Hetherington Thomas & Julia Hetherington Robert Hetzel Cary Heyer James Hill Lynne Hodge Marion Stuart & Alden Hoefer Bill & Karen Hoel Virgil Holder Jearold & Theresa Holland Gayda & Ramon Hollnagel Russ & Kathleen Holman Patrick Houlihan Douglas Howard Kurt & Jeanne Hulse Tony & Jan Hutchens Hyatt-Fennel, Executive Search Inspire(d) Media, LLC Don & Ginny Iverson Charles & Kathy Ivey J & M Smalley Trust Amanda Jackson Wayne Jacobson Janice A Hogue Richard Jerue Suzanne Jeskewitz Kent & Lee Johnson Ione Johnson Tim & Reggi Johnson Jim Jorstad Audrey Kader Nabil Kader Stacey Kalas 2016-17 Season
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 Contributors Thank you to these benefactors whose gifts were received by the LSO between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016 Gerald & Charlotte Kann Dan & Ruth Kapanke Sharon & Edward Karlman Joe & Linda Kastantin Rose Ann Kazmierczak Julie Keitel Marcia & Howard Kelly Betty Kendrick Mary Kessens Ruth Kielley Michael & Regina Kilbey Diane Kimball Lorraine King Maureen Kinney Maryanne Kircher Judy L. Kirkpatrick Bill Kirkpatrick Dave Kluesner Susan Knorr Eileen Knothe Glenn & Betsy Knowles Jason Knox Ralph & Nancy Heerens- Knudson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler Scott & Katie Koenen Martin & Terri Kolar Steve & Lynn Kopp Thomas & Susan Kress Debbie & Jim Kroner Courtney Kubly Gary Kuhn Ruth Kurinsky Anthony & Kimberly Kurtz Charlene Lanzel Virginia & Tom Larkin Keith Lease Roger LeGrand John & Barb Leinfelder Stephen & Cindy Lenser Kirby Lentz James Leonhart Carol Lewis Gregory & Diane Lind Ken & Marcia Lindner Kim Littel Sandra Ann Locher Jack & Joyce Lockhart Thomas Loeffler Patricia Loew Steve & Karen Londre Brittany Lough Cody & Lesley Lundquist Beverly Mach David & Wanda Mackenzie Linda Mader John Magerus Robert Maier Gabriel & Cecilia Manrique Jim & Mary Markos Michael & Lisa Maroney
Greg & Rita Maslowski Larry Maslowski Ryan Maslowski Trygve & Karan Mathison Bruce & Diane May David & Sue McBride Patricia McCormick David & Susan McDowell Reverand Bernard McGarty John McHugh Janet McLean John & Jill McMullen John & Dee Medinger Margaret Melvin Patricia Mertens Roger & Lynn Meyer Rick & Annette Mikat Laura M. Milner Ruthann Miyamoto Jane Morgan Bruce & Nancy Mouser Tracy Mullaney Ralph & Maureen Munger Musser Farm Dianne Naumann David & Ann Nelson Amy Nelson Bill & Karen Newburg Michael & Ellyn Newman Marie Newstrom Tony & Diane Nickelatti Rochelle & Aaron Nicks Nicolai Apartments James & Sandra Noelke Nancy Noelke Mary Nordahl Bruce & Jennifer Nordeen Daniel Norland Lois Novak Kyle & Laura O’Brien Sylvia & Mike O’Brien Brian & Sara Olson Joe & Gladys Oppold Rob & Deb Palmberg Rosie Papa Jane Parsneau Paul & Cindy Patros Meg Paulino Dan & Annette Paulus Steve & Marian Pavela Dick Pearse Robert E. Pehling Leticia Pena Anne Pietrek Carole Plante Robert Poehling Carol & Roger Popelka Sr. Bernadette Prochaska Keren & Saul Prombaum Eugene Purcell
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Mark Quade Bradley & Gail Quarberg Karyn Quinn Dr. Dana & Jonella Rademacher Marc & Elizabeth Ranger Michael & Loretta Ranscht Robert & Merldeen Rasmusson Greg & Danielle Reichert Dave Kampa & Donna Reichwein John Richards Robert & Silvana Richardson Larry Riggenberg Bruce & Peggie Riley James & Karen Ringstrom Jill Rippe Cam & Carlene Roberts Charles & Lee Rodman Roger Roslansky Chuck & LuAnn Roth Nels Rude Ardys Rundle Beverly Ruston Delores Rydberg Bill & Bonnie Sacia Richard & Mary Sage Jean Saladino Sandmire Insurance Agency Ashley Santolin Bert & Judith Sasse Mary Saterbak Alice Sather Sherry Sawle Linda Schams Carol Schank Maureen Sullivan & Tom Schauer Wilma Scheffner Brian & Ellie Scheller Nancy & George Schmidt Robert & Carol Schmidt Pam Schomburg Robert Schroeder John & Georgia Schultz Paul & Mary Schultz Becky & Phil Schumacher Leslie Schuman Kristen Foehner & Sam Scinta Glenn & Lila Seager Leona Sedlacek Colleen Shaw Julie Shelby Keith & Linda Sherony Jennifer Shilling Steve Shultz Judy & Tom Sleik Brenda Leahy & Michael Slevin Amy Smith Sheldon Smith Donald & Nancy Korn- Smith Brent & Ellen Smith Mary Ann Snapp 2016-17 Season
81
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 Contributors Thank you to these benefactors whose gifts were received by the LSO between Sept. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016 Wendell & Jaime Snodgrass Stanley & Kathleen Solberg Marlene Sordahl Wilma Spaeth Richard & Pat Spencer Vincent & Amy Stadola John & Karla Stanek Robert Starr Tracy Starr Daniel Stich Peter & Sally Stinson David Stoeffler John & Katherine Storlie Richard & Janice Stuntebeck Capt. Christopher Sund (USN) Amy Swailes Cindi & Deak Swanson Paul Taylor Tom & Priscilla Thibodeau
James Thibodeau Cheryl & Terry Thienes Monica Thomas Jeff & Sandy Thompson Connie Thompson Michele Thorman Ellen Thorn Sister Jean Michael Treba Robert Treu Ken Tudahl Carolyn Udell Tom & Charmaine Uphaus Heidi Voss Margaret Wagner, FSPA Colleen Walsh Eileen Walsh Doyle Tom & Jenny Ehlke Walter Mary Webb Vincent Weibel
La Crosse Symphony 20/30 Club
Mike & Sue Weidemann Janet Welch Julie Welch Amber Werre Dorothy Werth Robert Wessler Dorothy Wetterlin Yvonne Whiteman Marilyn Wigdahl Karen L Williams Caitlin Wilson William Carl Wimberly Kris & Terry Wirkus Jason Witt Tekla & Angel Nunez Wlodarczyk Daryl & Margaret Wood
The 20/30 Club is designed to reach out to those between the ages of 18 to 39 who may not regularly have the opportunity to attend a symphony concert. The 20/30 Club members are eligible to receive $10 best available seats to La Crosse Symphony Orchestra concerts located at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center.
*Some restrictions may apply.
HOW DOES THE 20/30 CLUB WORK? Simply sign up on our website www. lacrossesymphony.org for The 20/30 Club, and we’ll send you the coupon code to use online to receive the discount. No membership fees, no rush lines – just world-class music at an extremely affordable price.
ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR COUPON CODE… Pick any regular LSO concert. Choose your seats and enter the coupon code at checkout. Bring your ID to will-call the day of the concert to get your tickets. Enjoy live world-class music! Repeat this process as many times as you like throughout the entire season. Join The 20/30 Club now! If you have any questions contact LSO Executive Director, Tracy Gaskin at tracyf@lacrossesymphony.org. www.lacrossesymphony.org 608.783.2121 ext. 2
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
82
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2015-16 Season
82
2016-17 Season
Thank you
to our 2015-2016 in-kind donations 4 Sisters Wine & Tapas Anonymous (5) Gerald & Betty Baldner Barb & Brian Benson Dr. Suzanne Tanner-Bertrand & Harvey Bertrand Scott Bjorge Martin Bolanoz Boot Hill Pub Burger Fusion Candlewood Suites Central States Warehouse Charmant Hotel Children's Museum of La Crosse Commonweal Theatre Company Coulee Golf Bowl Court Above Main Creative Heirlooms Crescent Jewelers Crescent Printing Co. Culligan Water of La Crosse Dahl Automotive Jamie Dahl Kathy Davig Designing Jewelers Digicopy Dublin Square Dr. Wanda Ducharme E Spa & Makeup Studio E&C Endlessly & Constantly Michael Feuerhelm Fitting Knit Shop FSPA Chad Gilbeck Gloria Jean’s Coffee Great Harvest Bread Company Great River Shakespeare Festival Green Bay Packers Head Rush Salon Heaven's Hands Pat & Joe Heim Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites of La Crosse Howie's Illumin8 Marketing Innovative Graphics, LLC-Renee Chrz International Furniture Interstate Roofing J Company James J. Hill House Joyce Dively Pottery Ruth Ann Knapp Kraus-Anderson Realty Company Jerry Kulinski Fred & Ruth Kurtz Kwik Trip La Crosse Area Youth Symphony La Crosse Chamber Chorale
La Crosse Community Theatre La Crosse Loggers La Crosse Radio Group La Crosse Tribune Le Chateau Leithold Music LSO Board of Directors Macy's Madison Symphony Orchestra Mary Cody's Restaurant Mathy Construction Meridian Corp. Metropolitan Salon & Day Spa Midwest Family Broadcasting Mind & Spine, LLC Minnesota Marine Art Museum Minnesota Orchestra Misty's Dance Unlimited Monet Floral Mueller Photography Noelke Distributors Jennifer Nordeen Old Crow Olive Juice Onalaska High School David Palm Panera Bread Pearl Street Brewery Pickerman's Piggy’s Restaurant Progreba Restaurant Pump House Ron & Jane Rada Radisson Hotel Ravinia Dick Record Mary Ann Redfearn David Reedy Ken Riley & Jay Lokken River City Chiropractic Road America Rose Jewelers Bob & Janet Roth Ship Shape Car Wash Signatures Restaurant Simple Pleasures / Christina Farrell Sue Kolve’s Salon & Spa Taste of India The Company Store The Prescription Center The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern The Yoga Place Three Rivers Lodge Three Rivers Outdoors Travel Leaders Ultimate Salon & Spa University of Wisconsin-La Crosse UW-L Theatre Arts Department
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
Valentine Ball Committee Valley Dental Valley High Golf Club Viterbo University Weber Center Wedding Tree Weddings by Nancy Wettstein’s Winona State University WKBT-News 8 WLSU-88.9 WXOW-News 19
Bravo!
To our generous and thoughtful patrons who donated their concert tickets for re-sale in 2015-2016 Garry & Sandra Andersen Glen & Mary Bakalars Lillian Bell Jerry & Caroline Benser Cindy & William Berg Harvey & Suzanne Tanner-Bertrand Stan & Sandy Bissen Paul & Barb Bjornstad Pete Boese Susanna Driscoll Anita Evans Diane Falter Robert & Maureen Freedland Marla French Larry & Carolyn Furlong John & Karen Gardner John & Donna Hansen Joe & Pat Heim Mark & Sharon Jolivette Ornelle Jorgensen Gerald & Charlotte Kann Kenneth & Linda Kempf Michael & Regina Kilbey Eric Kraemer Michael & Rebecca Ledocq John & Barb Leinfelder Wayne & Donna Loveland Rev. Bernard Mc Garty Carl & Caralee Miller Maureen Norris James & Linda Pake Burleigh & Mary Jane Randolph Todd & Eva Marie Restel Lisbeth & Richard Reynertson Dennis & Sharon Ryan Dick & Mary Jean Sartz Jerry & Mary Lou Saterbak Alice Sather Martin & Ruby Smith Tom & Amy Strom Mary Tronick Colleen Walsh Jane Welch
2016-17 Season
83
Thank you
to our 2016-2017 CORPORATE SPONSORS CORPORATE SEASON SPONSORS
CONCERT SPONSORS: October 22
November 19 George & Connie Smith
December 16 & 17
THE VALENTINE BALL 2017 MAJOR SPONSORS:
Maureen & Mike Norris Xcel Energy
Wells Fargo / Wells Fargo Advisors Interstate Roofing
Media Sponsor:
WXOW – Channel 19
PRE-CONCERT LECTURE SPONSORSHIP:
ADVERTISING:
State Bank of La Crosse
RISING STARS CONCERTO COMPETITION: Dick Record
March 18 April 29 June 10 GUEST ARTIST SOCIETY: Lu and Charles Cagin Tom Skogen Jennifer Kirsch Jane Wood & David Lee Rick & Carolyn Smith Burt & Norma Altman Dick Record Harvey Bertrand & Dr. Suzanne Tanner-Bertrand Pat & Joe Heim Eva Marie & Todd Restel Connie & George Smith Ken Riley & Jay Lokken Jen & Jon Kloehn Annette Mikat
SPONSOR A SECTION: Connie Arneson-Cello Larry & Carolyn Furlong-Violin 2 John & Donna Hansen-French Horn Catherine Kinyon-Oboe & French Horn Richard & Dorothy Lenard-Trumpet Locher Family Foundation-Violin 1 Richard & Joan Marchiando-Trumpet Lucille Mulder-Trumpet Florence Overgard-Flute/Piccolo Becky Post & David Maddocks-Viola Ron & Jane Rada-Cello Dick Record-Harp Richard & Lisbeth Reynertson-French Horns Bob & Janet Roth-Trombone & Bassoon Alex & Jackie Vaver-Oboe Larry & Kathleen Wagner-French Horn 84
RISING STARS COMPETITION PRIZE MONIES: Jane Saline Memorial – 1st place Instrumental $2,000 Anna Beth Culver – 1st place Piano $2,000 William and Stephanie Krueger 2nd place Instrumental $1,000 Jay and Dawn Jaehnke 2nd place Piano $1,000 John Bolstad 3rd place Instrumental $500 Jean Ann and Sigurd Gundersen III 3rd place Piano $500
STRING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSOR: Norene A. Smith Memorial Bill Koutsky David Reedy Jane Saline Memorial
La Crosse Radio Group La Crosse Tribune Midwest Family Broadcasting WKBT – NewsChannel 8 WLSU – 88.9 WXOW – Channel 19
CONDUCTOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Candlewood Suites
GUEST ARTISTS’ ACCOMMODATIONS: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites of La Crosse
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONCERT WARDROBE: E&C Endlessly and Constantly
INSTRUMENTS & REHEARSAL SPACE: Onalaska High School University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Viterbo University Winona State University Leithold Music
LSO OFFICE SPACE: Kraus-Anderson Realty Company
STORAGE SPACE: Central States Warehouse
CONCERT COUGH DROPS:
STRING SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Prescription Center
Diane Foust & Jim Nelson Marilyn & Jerry Arndt Joan & George Parke Wayne Oliver Franke & Turnbull, CPA’s Cindi and Deak Swanson Educational Sponsorships In Honor of Amy Mills (2) Educational Sponsorships Norene A. Smith Memorial (3)
CONCERT BOUQUETS:
SYMPHONY FOR YOUTH CONCERT: Major Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota
Additional Support:
La Crosse Community Foundation Herb Kohl Charities
www.lacrossesymphony.org
Monet Floral
SYMPHONY COUPON BOOK: Digicopy Midwest Family Broadcasting
MUSICIANS BOTTLED WATER: Culligan Water of La Crosse
POST-CONCERT RECEPTIONS: Gloria Jean’s Coffee
VALENTINE BALL PRINTING: Digicopy
E-NEWSLETTER SPONSOR: Wells Fargo Advisors
WEB SITE PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE: Meridian 2016-17 Season
2015-2016 MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS MARIE LOKKEN MEMORIAL Saul & Keren Prombaum JOYCE ROSSO MEMORIAL Anthony Rosso ANNA ROSE GLUM FSPA MEMORIAL Nicholas Narloch AVERY GUNDERSEN MEMORIAL Dr. Sigurd Gundersen, Jr. CARROL RILEY-DEGIER MEMORIAL Richard Record CONNOR STEIN MEMORIAL Joan Stein DOYLE ROSHTO MEMORIAL Stacy Roshto GEN KOENIG MEMORIAL Margaret O’Meara JANE MASLOWSKI MEMORIAL Zachary Maslowski JUDY MILLER MEMORIAL Carol Miller Schaefer MARY PATROS MEMORIAL Patricia Markos
MUSICAL LEGACY SOCIETY BENEFACTORS WHO HAVE PLANNED BEQUESTS TO THE LSO: John Bolstad Barbara & Herb Heili Fred & Ruth Kurtz The Marie Lokken Family Donna & Wayne Loveland Carol & Michael Mader Dick Record David Reedy Janet & Robert Roth Tom Skogen Carolyn & Richard Smith Donald & Nancy Smith
R. SCOTT BJORGE MEMORIAL Marie Tabor Richard & Donna Carey Susan LaPoint Dick Record Art & Kathy Ingalls Moen, Sheehan, Meyer, LTD Helen Clark & Family George & Connie Smith Gloria Kubiak Jeffrey & Amy Wrobel Sarah Shepherd Ronald & Frieda Nowland Carey & William Kroner James & Bonnie Nesbitt Leonard & Sharon Loomis Dee Paque Tom Skogen Gary Skogen Vince & Amy Stodola Richard & Catherine Harris Robert & Ruth Frise Robert & Susan Holmes Craig & Christine McKinzie Charles & Linda Rudrud Mary & Dale Wetterling Robert & Katy Wood Ramona Gonzalez & John Stuber Barbara Chesser Anthony & Monica Oliver Steven & Jill Doll Kathleen Kersten David & Kimberly Pretasky Nancy Medinger Patrick & Joanne Stephens Stephen & Margaret Gernes Mark & Carol Lostetter Joyce Clason Bruce & Sheree Hart David Hoadley Sue Kolve Terry & Michelle Peterslie Robert Sargent Clason Buick GMC Crescent Printing Co. Bill & Karen Hoel Chad & Stacey Parker Kathleen Erlich Debra Seidel Warren Bjorge Tracy & Michael Jaquette John & Pat Olson Merle Swenson Marilyn Lund Muscle Bound Bindery
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
IN HONOR OF ABBY AND JACOB NELSON Vicki Born IN HONOR OF AMELIA CASSIDY Nora Franklin IN HONOR OF BARRY BLOMQUIST Joe & Pat Heim IN HONOR OF JEN KLOEHN Annette Mikat IN HONOR OF MARY ELLEN BRANDAU Denise Ring IN HONOR OF RUSTY CUNNINGHAM Betsy Morgan IN HONOR OF SISTER THEA Nola Ratliff IN HONOR OF MASLOWSKI FAMILY CATS - DIVA, TASHA, BRUCE, AND FREDDY Justin Maslowski
Please consider donating to the LSO
2016-17 Season
85
open 7 days • 7 am–10 pm • grocery • produce • in-house bakery • full-service meat & seafood • made-from-scratch deli • soups & sandwiches • coffee bar • wine & beer • body care • vitamins • local food & favorites
Good. Honest. Local Downtown La Crosse 315 5th Avenue South 608-784-5798 • www.pfc.coop
Bistro Taste the local and seasonal flavors of our community at Hackberry’s Bistro— featuring fast and fullservice breakfast, lunch, and a soup and salad bar. Downtown La Crosse, WI
Above People’s Food Co-op 315 5th Avenue South 608-784-5798 x2202 • www.pfc.coop
86
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
6 2016–17 Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
All Tickets On Sale
Box Office 608-796-3100 • www.viterbo.edu/tickets Handel’s Messiah
Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango
Mnozil Brass
facebook.com/ViterboFAC
www.facebook.com/lacrossesymphony
@ViterboFAC
@viterbofac
2016-17 Season
87
68
FIM Group Proudly Supports LA CROSSE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime isn’t enough for music.” ~ Sergei Rachmaninoff
Financial and Investment Management Group, Ltd. Fee-Only, Values-Driven, Global Investment Management • Custom, global, tax-managed portfolios • Unbiased financial planning and guidance • Independent, objective advice We apply a thoughtful, proactive, values-based approach to wealth management in our complex dynamic world. FIM Group delivers customized advice to families, foundations and businesses. As fiduciaries, we take the responsibility of stewarding your wealth seriously. Our team is committed to helping you flourish throughout any market environment.
F EE- O N LY WEA LT H M A N AGEMEN T
111 Cass Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684 231.929.4500
Jeffrey Lokken
Jason Sobolik
CFP®, Wealth Management
CFP®, Wealth Management
444 Hana Hwy., Suite D Kahului, Hawaii 96732 808.871.1006
1837 E. Main Street Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650 608.779.0300
www.fimg.net e-mail: info@fimg.net
6
8
10
90
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
Inclusion of such high quality guest artists are possible with the generous support of our Guest Artist Society.
Join the Society today with your
$2,000 donation & receive the following benefits:
• Name in the program book as a guest artist season sponsor • Meet and Greets with the artists for society members • Signed copies of the guest artist’s CD (when available) • CD recordings of each concert – archival purposes only • Input into future season’s guest artists • Receptions and private concerts with the artists
CURRENT GUEST ARTIST SOCIETY MEMBERS
Anonymous, Lu & Charles Cagin, Tom Skogen, Jennifer Kirsch, Jane Wood & David Lee, Rick & Carloyn Smith Burt & Norma Altman, Dick Record, Harvey Bertrand & Dr. Suzanne Tanner-Bertrand, Annette Mikat Pat & Joe Heim, Eva Marie & Todd Restel, Connie & George Smith, Jen & Jon Kloehn, Jay Lokken & Ken Riley
Thank you!
Because of the following endowment donors... $250,000 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
ANONYMOUS CHARLES & SUE GELATT WEBER FAMILY FOUNDATION
$100,000 CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE HANSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION DAVID & BARBARA SKOGEN
$25,000 Principal’s Circle
$4,999 or under-Friends Circle --------------------------------
Anonymous (2) In memory of vicki bigley Joe & pat heim Dick record
Jesus arellano Elizabeth becker Kathy boarman Nancy borgen Lori carlson Michael & laura chesher Mark & jeanne connelly Timothy cox In memory of Lucy davidson Nancy & don ellingson Tracy gaskin Tammy fisher David & susan foran Mike forbes Franciscan sisters of Perpetual adoration Mary funk David & abigail gerzema Mark glasel Bethany gonella David & nancy goode Steve groth Mary ann gschwind Sigurd gundersen iii & Jean ann gundersen
$10,000 Artist’s circle Ellyn ash In memory of randolph baier Barry blomquist & eva dahl Ruth m. Dalton, m.D. Dr. Sigurd gundersen, jr. Ken riley & jay lokken The marie lokken family memorial John & linda lyche Richard & joan marchiando Ernie & sally micek Tom & amy strom
$5,000 Patron’s circle Anonymous Jerry & marilyn arndt John bolstad Anna beth culver Andrew & jamie dahl Terry rindfleisch & linda hirsh Drs. John & kerrie moore James munn David reedy Bob & janet roth In memory of jack schwem George & connie smith Dr. Michael & carolyn white
Charles & shirley haas Nori hadley Jean hammons Natalie hartigan Charlie & jan henry Mary beth hensel Carol hester Harry hindson Arthur & kathryn ingalls Jay & dawn jaehnke Dr. Julia johnson & Jackson jantzen Kris jenkins Cindy johnson Ornelle jorgensen Anne judisch Timothy kamps Gary & melissa klein Brian koh Greg & susan knorr Lewis & charlene lebakken Bill & kay leonard Angelica lundberg Rich mac donald Conrad madson Randy mastin
Kay mazza Lorraine mc ilraith David morrison Roy munderloh Doug nelson Elinor niemisto Tom & lori nigon Lance & sue paulson Sue radloff Melissa roby Amy scarborough Steve schani Tom schauer & Maureen sullivan Colleen shaw William & louise temte Dr. James & nancy terman Kristin thelander Robert & lynne trine Barbara tristano Randy van rooyen & Kelly nowicki-van rooyen Alex & jackie vaver Donald vinger Mark wamma Roger & carol ziff
If you’d like to learn more about how you can contribute to the Endowment Campaign, call
608.783.2121
Our Symphony will continue to thrive! 92
www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17 Season
Thank you Dick Record
For your generosity and continued support of the community and especially the Arts! Dick Record, Philanthropist
THE SCULPTURE: SYMPHONIC JOY
Elmer Petersen, sculptor, created this sculpture to celebrate the joy and music-making of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. His artwork will allow people to experience a composition of music, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as they would a representational painting. A colored glass filled panel sculpture represents a musical score with thick, stain-glass notes of jewel quality that resemble church windows. “People will see what looks like a musical score made up of very rich, colorful shapes with the light shining through at different times,” Petersen said. “The sculpture is a unique visual experience and an interesting place to contemplate, he said. “Nature interacts with the piece and the attributes of light enhance the feeling of being alone with nature,” Petersen said. LSO endowment campaign donors are recognized in the sculpture.
SCULPTURE DONOR
Dick Record, co-owner of Midwest Family Broadcasting who has been a regular donor to the LSO for 30+ years, commissioned a sculpture honoring the 115-year history of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra to kick off the organization’s endowment campaign. He paid for La Crosse area sculptor, and Elmer Petersen created the piece of work to recognize the symphony’s significant role in the community. “The sculpture is something visible and tangible, for people to connect with, and it’s a lasting tribute to honor the history of the symphony,” said Record, who served on the symphony’s board of directors and is a Board Emeritus. “It’s a piece of art that I think will get people excited about the endowment fund and generate interest in the community,” he said. Record, also the main sponsor of the LSO’s Rising Stars Concerto Competition, said the commission allows him to combine his interest in classical music and visual arts. He is an avid art collector, and his artwork has been on loan and on display in the symphony office. Record is a big fan of Petersen’s sculptures. “I wanted Elmer to do it, and I had no requests or demands, just that it gives the feeling of the symphony,” he said. Record said sponsoring symphony activities helps keep the arts organization an important part of the community. “I get to work with a group of dedicated people who want the symphony to make great music, and the orchestra is doing a damn good job of it,” he said. “Now it’s time for all of us to step up to ensure the symphony’s future because it takes more than buying a ticket to keep the LSO going.”
94 94
www.lacrossesymphony.org www.lacrossesymphony.org
2016-17Season Season 2016-17
Are you approaching retirement or already there? A “hit or miss” plan for generating retirement income may prevent you from enjoying the stress-free retirement journey you’ve worked so hard for. Altra Financial Advisors can work with you to build a plan that allows you to live without worrying about whether you’ll outlive your savings.
Call today for a no-obligation consultation
608.787.4599 | www.altra.org
Securities sold, advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution to make securities available to members.Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC insured, May Lose Value, No Financial Institution Guarantee. Not a deposit of any financial institution. FR-1115933.1-0215-0317
West Salem, WI | (800) 658-9030 | BricklBros.com