M A R I N SY M P H ONY ALASDA IR NE ALE
| MUS IC DIRECTOR
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CLASSICS SERIES
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Marin Symphony’s 2 013 -14 exciting 61 st season breaks new ground — from movies to masterpieces — something for everyone. The essence of pure classical is kept alive and new holiday, family and pops concerts are brought to life. “Fun. Seriously.” — kicks off with Waterfront Pops on September 15 th featuring movie music classics by John Williams, continues with four Masterworks beginning with From Russia with Love on October 27 and 29. Spring Pops is the new season finale on June 8, 2 014, presenting Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl , live in concert — feature film with orchestra. Current subscribers receive priority when renewing their seats. Renewing early assures you get the best seats in the house months in advance of when new subscriptions are offered and single tickets go on sale. All subscribers recieve a FREE companion ticket for each subscription! Renewing your Classics Series is easy — and you’ll
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save up to 20% off single ticket prices! Simply decide if you want to keep the same number of concerts, your day and seating preference, and we’ll help with every detail until you are completely happy with your selections. Fill out and send us the Subscription Renewal Order Form, call us directly at 415.479.8100, or order your subscription online at marinsymphony.org.
61st Season-Opening 007 Gala Celebration! Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 6:00pm The 007 Gala on the evening before our season-opening concerts is an elegant black tie dinner affair, featuring a silent and live auction plus late night dancing. The James Bond-themed event holds many surprises — including a special appearance by Jon Nakamatsu. Don’t miss this spectacular kick-off to our 2 013 -14 Season! Add the Season-Opening Gala to your subscription order!
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From Russia With Love Sunday, October 27, 2 013 at 3:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2 013 at 7:30pm Alasdair Neale, conductor Jon Nakamatsu, piano We open our season with a spectacular display of Russian Fireworks. Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu returns for Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, a work overflowing with gorgeous melodies and jaw-dropping virtuosity. Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is an epic struggle that will have you on the edge of your seats right up to the end. PROGRAM Tchaikovsky, Polonaise from Eugene Onegin Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2 Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5
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Holiday Pops Concert A New Marin Tradition Tuesday, December 17, 2 013* at 7:30pm Alasdair Neale, conductor Maestro Alasdair Neale conducts the Marin Symphony orchestra performing holiday classics with choir and special guest soloists. PROGRAM Includes Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, White Christmas by Irving Berlin, classics like Joy to the World and more… *Note: This is a single concert performance, seating will be reserved based upon when orders are received — priority given to early subscription renewals.
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JAN 19 & 21, 2 014
American Dream Sunday, January 19, 2 014 at 3:00pm Tuesday, January 21, 2 014 at 7:30pm Alasdair Neale, conductor Noah Griffin, narrator Joseph Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World” draws on the inspiring words of Martin Luther King, Jr. to create a memorable and moving experience. Aaron Copland’s Third Symphony is a testament to the American spirit of optimism and selfrenewal that weaves into its fabric the iconic “Fanfare for the Common Man.” PROGRAM Schwantner, New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom) Copland, Symphony No. 3
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FEB 23 & 25, 2 014
Quintessential Beethoven, Chic Tchaikovsky Sunday, Februrary 23, 2014 at 3:00pm Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:30pm
Alasdair Neale, conductor Austin Huntington, cello
“The Apotheosis of the Dance” was how Richard Wagner described Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, a work teeming with volcanic energy from start to finish. Tchaikovsky’s elegant Rococo Variations showcases young virtuoso cellist Austin Huntington in his MSO debut. PROGRAM Elgar, Introduction and Allegro Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme Beethoven, Symphony No. 7
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Sacred and Secular Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 3:00pm Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:30pm Alasdair Neale, conductor Marin Symphony Chorus Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms combines irresistible rhythmic bounce with meditative passages of serene beauty. Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is a riotous and hedonistic celebration guaranteed to raise the roof at our final Masterworks concert in our 61st Season! PROGRAM Bernstein, Chichester Psalms Orff, Carmina Burana
Choose 5, 4 or 3 Classics June 15, 2013 is the final date to subscribe and keep your seats!* ( prices are the same as last season...! ). When you renew your seats by May 31, 2 013, we have a very special offer for you. In addition to your other subscriber benefits, for each subscription renewal, we will provide a FREE ticket to our first-ever Waterfront Pops Concert on September 15, 2 013. And, we will waive the handling fee. * Holiday Pops is a single concert performance, priority seating will be give to those who subscribe first. Please renew ASAP!
Beyond your Classics Series, add concerts to your subscription: Waterfront Pops, Holiday Concerts by Candlelight, Family Concert or Spring Pops ( see reverse side for concert details ).
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Waterfront Pops Concert Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 6:00pm Movie music favorites by John Williams Alasdair Neale, conductor
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Bring the family. Bring a picnic. Sit back and soak up the Marin sun and the music of the incomparable John Williams as your Marin Symphony orchestra presents its first-ever outdoor concert on the Marin Center grounds at the Lagoon. PROGRAM Includes Superman, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Star Wars Medley, Harry Potter Symphonic Suite and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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Holiday Choral Concerts by Candlelight Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 4:00pm Stephen McKersie, conductor Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus
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Start your holiday season with a favorite tradition when our community gathers in the Church of Saint Raphael in San Rafael. Add your voice to the celebration and sing along with our Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus. Share the glow again with us this year!
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Magical Music of Disney Family Concert Section I $45 ( adult )
Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 3:00pm Ann Krinitsky, conductor
Section II ( adult ) $35 Section III ( adult ) $20 Youth ( under 18 ) $15
Around the World with Disney features music from early classics to recent releases — taking audiences on a musical journey to far off places where the stories, tales and myths of many cultures originated. The program incorporates visuals and musical performances from Disney’s animated films including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Tarzan and many others. This concert takes place in the Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of Section I $50 Section II $30 the Black Pearl Section III $20 Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 3:00pm Alasdair Neale, conductor
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Live in concert — feature film with orchestra. The finishing touch to our 61st Season is another first for us and Marin. The full length classic fantasy Disney film is bound to please everyone! This concert is presented in the Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.
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M A R I N SY M P HONY ALASDA IR NE ALE
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Subscribe today... The deadline to secure your seats is June 15, 2 013. Reserve by May 31, 2 013 — we’ll waive the handling fee and you will receive a FREE ticket to our first-ever Waterfront Pops Concert!
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Select 5, 4 or 3 Classics Series Concerts 5 concerts 4 concerts 3 concerts Section I $ 336 $ 272 $ 205 Section II $ 259 $ 209 $ 158 Section III $ 139 $ 112 $ 85 Youth ( 6–17 ) $ 50 $ 40 $ 30 1/2 price student and teacher subscriptions available with valid ID.
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Choose your days/times, 3 or 4 Masterworks peformances. Sundays at 3:00pm, or Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Please note — our new Holiday Pops Concert* is a single concert on Tuesday evening — seating will be assigned in the order of renewals received (reserve early for best selection). Pick your seats... keep your current seats or make a change, and give us your *preference for the single Holiday Pops Concert. Add to your subscription... Waterfront Pops Concert, 61st Season-Opening 007 Gala Celebration, Holiday Choral Concerts by Candlelight, Magical Music of Disney — Family Concert, and Spring Pops Concert — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Complete your order. • Fill out and return the Subscription Renewal Order Form and your payment by mail or drop it off at our office: 4340 Redwood Hwy., Suite 409c, San Rafael, CA 94903 Our office hours are: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. • Call us directly at 415.479.8100 ...we welcome the opportunity to assist you personally! • Renew online at marinsymphony.org/renew.
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