MSO Experience Magazine Fall 2015 by Memphis Symphony

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CONCERT EXPERIENCE Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director..................................................................................................................... 4 Orchestra Roster................................................................................................................................................8 Mozart and More!..............................................................................................................................................11 William Tell and the Firebird...................................................................................................................... 19 The Planets.........................................................................................................................................................29

PATRON EXPERIENCE MSO Governance and Staff.........................................................................................................................38 Memphis Symphony League....................................................................................................................... 41 Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends.........................................................................................................................42 Sponsors and Foundations.........................................................................................................................46 Donor Experience.............................................................................................................................................48 Contributors........................................................................................................................................................49 Tributes.................................................................................................................................................................59 Advertiser Listing.............................................................................................................................................62 Patron Information.........................................................................................................................................64 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization funded by gifts from you, ticket sales and contracted services. We are recipients of grants from ArtsMemphis and the Tennessee Arts Commission. ©2015|2016 Memphis Symphony Orchestra • 585 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 Your attendance constitutes consent for the use of your likeness and/or voice on all video and/ or audio recordings and in photographs made during Symphony events. FOR TICKETS (901) 537-2525 | MEMPHISSYMPHONY.ORG

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Mei-Ann Chen Music Director

An innovative and passionate force both on and off the conductor’s podium, Mei-Ann Chen is one of America’s most dynamic young conductors. Music Director of the Memphis Symphony since 2010 and the Chicago Sinfonietta since 2011, she has infused both orchestras with energy, enthusiasm and high-level music-making, galvanizing their audiences and communities alike. A sought-after guest conductor, Ms. Chen’s reputation as a compelling communicator has resulted in growing popularity with orchestras both nationally and internationally. Following a successful six seasons as Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Chen concludes her tenure with the orchestra at the end of this season. In recognition of her accomplishments, the orchestra will bestow upon her the title Conductor Laureate. This coming summer, Mei-Ann Chen takes on the post of Artistic Director and Conductor for the 2016 National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra Summer Youth Orchestra Festival. Her 2015-16 season includes concerts throughout North America, and in Germany and Taiwan. Guest engagements of note this season include a return to the San Francisco Symphony to lead its annual Chinese New Year Concert, performances of The Nutcracker with Ballet Memphis and Nut Remix with New Ballet Ensemble, engagements with Götesborgs Symfoniker, Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec and National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, and her debut with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Recent performance highlights include leading Germany’s Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe, Taiwan’s National Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony’s renowned Chinese New Year celebration, and the Netherlands Philharmonic at the Concertgebouw. Among her recent debuts are Sweden’s Göteborgs Symfoniker, Canada’s Calgary Philharmonic, Brazil’s Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony( as a last-minute step-in engagement), Chicago Symphony on its subscription series, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony (where she stepped in on short notice and was immediately re-engaged), and San Diego Symphony, as well as engagements abroad with Austria’s Gross Orchester Graz, Brazil’s São Paulo Symphony, Finland’s Tampere Philharmonic, and

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NorrlandsOperan (Norrland’s Opera). Among her many North American guesting credits are appearances with the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Colorado, Columbus, Florida, Fort Worth, Grand Rapids, Nashville, North Carolina, Oregon, Pacific, Phoenix, Seattle, Toronto, Tucson, Vancouver, and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C. Overseas guesting credits include the principal Danish orchestras, the BBC Scottish Symphony, Bournemouth Symphony, Orquestra Sinfonica Nacional de Mexico, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and the Trondheim Symphony. U.S. summer music festivals credits include the Aspen Music Festival, Britt, Grand Teton, Wintergreen, and the Chautauqua Institute. In addition to the 2012 Helen M. Thompson Award from the League of American Orchestras, Mei-Ann Chen’s skill on the podium and as a music educator has been recognized with several honors, awards and posts. In 2005 Ms. Chen became the first woman to win Copenhagen’s esteemed Malko Competition. She served as Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony and Baltimore Symphony under the aegis of the League of American Orchestras and with the Oregon Symphony as well. Recipient of the 2007 Taki Concordia Fellowship, she has appeared jointly with Marin Alsop and Stefan Sanderling in highly acclaimed subscription concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, Colorado Symphony and Florida Orchestra. In 2002, Ms. Chen was unanimously elected as Music Director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic in Oregon, the oldest of its kind and a model for many youth orchestras in the United States. During her five-year tenure with the orchestra, she led its sold-out debut in Carnegie Hall, received an ASCAP award for innovative programming, and developed new and unique musicianship programs for the orchestra’s members. She was also the recipient of a Sunburst Award from Young Audiences for her contribution to music education. Born in Taiwan, Mei-Ann Chen has lived in the United States since 1989. She was the first student in New England Conservatory’s history to receive two master’s degrees, simultaneously, in both violin and conducting, later studying with Kenneth Kiesler at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting. Ms. Chen also participated in the National Conducting Institute in Washington, D.C. and at the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen.

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra VIOLIN I

CELLO

OBOE

Susan Enger

Barrie Cooper, Concertmaster, The Joy Brown Wiener Chair

Ruth Valente Burgess, Principal

Joseph Salvalaggio, Principal

J. Michael McKenzie

The Vincent de Frank Chair

Saundra D’Amato

Marisa Polesky, Assistant Concertmaster

Iren Zombor, Assistant Principal

Shelly Sublett, Assistant Principal

Diane Zelickman Cohen, Assistant Principal

Phyllis Long*

Wen-Yih You, Assistant Principal

Jeffrey Jurciukonis

Paul Turnbow Jessica Munson Greg Morris Long Long Kang VIOLIN II Gaylon Patterson, Principal The Dunbar and Constance Abston Chair Heather Trussell, Assistant Principal Erin Kaste, Assistant Principal Christine Palmer* Ann Spurbeck Lenore McIntyre VIOLA Jennifer Puckett, Principal The Corinne Falls Murrah Chair Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal Irene Wade, Assistant Principal Beth Luscombe Karen Casey Kent Overturf

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Jonathan Kirkscey, Assistant Principal Hannah Schmidt Mark Wallace BASS Scott Best, Principal Chris Butler, Assistant Principal Sean O’Hara Andrew Palmer Timothy Weddle Jeremy Upton Sara Chiego FLUTE Karen Busler, Principal The Marion Dugdale McClure Chair Chris James PICCOLO Chris James

TROMBONE Greg Luscombe, Principal

ENGLISH HORN

Wes Lebo

Shelly Sublett

Mark Vail

CLARINET

BASS TROMBONE

Andre Dyachenko, Principal

Mark Vail

Rena Feller Nobuko Igarashi BASS CLARINET Nobuko Igarashi BASSOON Susanna Whitney, Principal Michael Scott Christopher Piecuch CONTRABASSOON Christopher Piecuch HORN Caroline Kinsey, Principal The Morrie A. Moss Chair Robert Patterson TRUMPET Scott Moore, Principal

TUBA Charles Schulz, Principal TIMPANI Frank Shaffer, Principal PERCUSSION David Carlisle, Principal Ed Murray, Assistant Principal HARP Marian Shaffer, Principal The Ruth Marie Moore Cobb Chair PIANO/CELESTE Adrienne Park, Principal The Buzzy Hussey and Hal Brunt Chair *Currently on leave

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Mozart and More! Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

BEN MAKINO, Conductor

PRESENTED BY

MEMPHIS SYMPHONY CHORUS DR. LAWRENCE EDWARDS, Artistic Director

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Thank you, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, for your commitment to cultivating creative and artistic excellence in our community.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (WEBERN) (1685 - 1750) Ricercare from A Musical Offering GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685 - 1759) Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 259: “Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened” Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 261: “My Heart Is Inditing” MAURICE RAVEL (1875 - 1937) Le Tombeau de Couperin I. Prélude II. Forlane III. Menuet IV. Rigaudon INTERMISSION WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 - 1791) Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 I. Molto allegro II. Andante III. Menuetto: Allegretto IV. Allegro assai

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Ben Makino

Lawrence Edwards

conductor

Artistic Director, Memphis Symphony Chorus

Conductor and Pianist Benjamin Makino is the Music Director of Opera Memphis where he has conducted productions of Hansel and Gretel, The Medium, and will be seen this season conducting The Magic Flute, La Tragédie de Carmen and in concert with Kallen Esperian.

Dr. Lawrence Edwards has been the Artistic Director of the Memphis Symphony Chorus since 1988 and he often conducts both the orchestra and the chorus. Dr. Edwards is also Coordinator of Choirs for the University of Memphis’ Department of Music, a position he has held since 1987. He directs the University Singers and the group Sound Fuzion, and teaches undergraduate choral conducting.

Previously the Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master at the Long Beach Opera, he conducted that company’s productions of David Lang’s The Difficulty of Crossing a Field, Michael Nyman’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Ernest Bloch’s Macbeth, and Michael Gordon’s Van Gogh. He also conducted the U.S. premieres of Gavin Bryars’ The Paper Nautilus, and Tell Tale Heart by former Police drummer Stewart Copeland. Ben is a graduate of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program of the Washington National Opera where he was hand selected by Director Plácido Domingo. He made his main stage debut with that company conducting Hansel and Gretel at the historic Lincoln Theater. Other appearances with the WNO included a sold out run of performances of Così fan Tutte at the Washington National Opera Studio, and concerts at the Opera House of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Music Center at Strathmore.

He also serves as advisor/teacher for graduate choral conducting students. During the summers he teaches graduate conducting at Villanova University in Philadelphia, and is active as a choral clinician throughout the country, working with junior and senior high honor choirs. Dr. Edwards received his undergraduate degree in music from Seattle Pacific University where he directed the Seattle Pacific Singers. He holds both Masters and Doctoral degrees in Music from the University of Illinois at Champaign where he studied orchestral conducting with the Romanian conductor, Mircia Cristescu. Prior to assuming his position at the University of Memphis, Dr. Edwards was Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University in Morgantown.

Ben completed studies at Chapman University and the University of California, Los Angeles and pursued advanced studies at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. In 2014 he was identified by Opera America as a future leader in the field of Opera in the United States. In his extra time, Ben enjoys running, cycling, studying foreign languages and reading Stan Sakai’s inimitable Usagi Yojimbo.

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SOPRANO 1

ALTO 1

TENOR 1

Alicia Butler

Anita Hester *

Clint M. Early, Jr

Carol Bigham

Anita I. Lotz

Jacob Paul

Ellen Abney

Chandra D. Savage

Joseph Powell

Irene McNamara

Chrisann Schiro-Geist

Julius Dabbs

Janet Carnall

Cindy McCool*

Shane Rasner*

Marcia Buster

Gerre Harrell

Sandra J. Hunt

Jennie Latta

TENOR2

Our Memphis Symphony Chorus is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2015-2016 MSO season. Over the last 50 years our Chorus has performed many of the greatest works of choral music with the MSO.

Tamara Clark

Kelley Muller-Smith

David A. Simmons

Tina Dawn Womack

Laura J. Crane

Virginia L. Vann

Linda Brittingham

David Spear Jaime Yanes

The Chorus is composed of 100+ dedicated professional singers from every walk of life and from a wide range of counties in the Mid-South. Each chorus member volunteers between 75 and 100 hours of their time per season rehearsing or performing with the Symphony.

SOPRANO 2

Lisa Lucks Mendel *

Amy Love

Martha Pearson Wesson

Beth Hoople

Megan Carnevale

Deb Dallas Walker

Oma R. Strickland

Dianne Curtiss

Pamela Gold *

Elizabeth Kirk

Samantha Wilson

Laura English Jones

Terron K. Perk *

Memphis Symphony Chorus Celebrating 50 years of harmony LAWRENCE EDWARDS, Artistic Director LIZ PARSONS, Accompanist

The Memphis Symphony Chorus began in 1965 with 30 singers rehearsed by Sara Beth Causey and directed by Maestro Vincent de Frank and would typically perform once a year. Today our Chorus performs as many as five separate concerts per season! Choral Artistic Director, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, has rehearsed and conducted the chorus since 1988 and is also Coordinator of Choirs at the University of Memphis. We are also fortunate to have Liz Parsons is our piano accompanist. Auditions are held in August and January each year and we welcome vocalists to audition who share a love for great choral music. Each December the Chorus holds a fruit sale to raise funds to cover the majority of its operating costs. For more information on auditions or our fruit sale fundraiser event, please visit our web site at www.memphissymphonychorus.org.

Lindsey McLennan

Laura Metz Linda H. Waltz

ALTO 2

Mallory Coffey

Andrea Goughnour

McKendreah Brodie

Barbara Frederick

Melanie King

Cindy Armistead*

Paula L. Wallace

Ellen Caldwell

Rosalyn M. Lake

Gretchen Carstens

Ruth K. Allen

Jackie B. White *

Sharon McDonough*

Liz Rabalais

Theresa A. Hayes

Marsha Rider Mary Seratt*

Georg Hranov Herb Zeman James McClanahan* Reggie M. LeSueur Stan Craig Stephen Alsobrook* Steve D. Broome William G. Weppner BASS 2 Al Whitney* Bob Brittingham Chris Yanes David M. Patterson Jack Seubert Lewis R. Wright

Michelle Lane Patricia D. Rogoski Vicki C. Hornsby

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BASS 1 Barry F. White*

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September 27 - Jazz Eucharist Memphis BoyChoir & GirlChoir with the Tony Thomas Trio Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 10:30 am

November 1 - All Saints Choral Evensong Memphis BoyChoir, GirlChoir & Memphis ChamberChoir Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 4:00 pm December 13 - 28th Annual Service of Lessons & Carols Memphis BoyChoir, GirlChoir & Memphis ChamberChoir Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm March 6 - Choral Evensong Memphis ChamberChoir St George’s Episcopal Church at 5:30 pm March 23 - A Service of Tenebrae during Holy Week Memphis BoyChoir, GirlChoir & Memphis ChamberChoir Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 7:00 pm April 22 - Choral Masterworks Recital The Men and Boys of St. Thomas Choir Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 pm May 20 - Masterworks for Choir & Orchestra Memphis BoyChoir, GirlChoir & Memphis ChamberChoir Members of Memphis Symphony Orchestra Saint John’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 pm

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William Tell and the Firebird Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

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Program Notes William Tell and the Firebird

ALL PROGRAM NOTES MADE POSSIBLE BY: GIOACCHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868): William Tell Overture Duration: approximately 12 minutes A man of many talents, Gioacchino Rossini is best known for his comic operas, The Barber of Seville and Cinderella; many overtures associated with his other operas have also become well known and quite popular over the years. He was born into a musical family in Pesaro, Italy. His father was a horn player, and his mother was a singer. His musical training began at an early age, and by the time he was ten, he was already playing piano accompaniments, singing church solos, and composing chamber works for strings. The influences of Haydn and Mozart in his early works are very apparent, and he has sometimes been referred to as “the Italian Mozart.” As a teenager, he played French horn, took up the cello, and began to compose operas. By age 21, he was a firmly established operatic composer in Milan and in Venice, though it would be a few more years before his most famous opera, The Barber of Seville, was produced. He composed twenty operas in under ten years before becoming the music director of the Theatre des Italiens in Paris in 1824. He divided his time between Bologna, Florence, and Paris off and on for a number of years before finally settling in Paris in 1855. During his years of composing operas, Rossini was not shy about reusing his own previously written materials. The Barber of Seville Overture was reused wholesale for another opera: Elizabeth, Queen of England. “Intellectual (def.): Anyone who can listen to the Finale of William Tell without thinking of The Lone Ranger.” The overture to Rossini’s last opera, which received its premiere in 1829, is one of the most evocative works ever written. It consists of four sections: Dawn, Storm, Ranz des Vaches, and March of the Swiss Soldiers. Dawn is scored for five solo cellos and divided double basses; Cello I is one of the most beautiful and demanding orchestral solos in that instrument’s repertoire. The trombones get a fiendish workout in the Storm section. The Ranz des Vaches (or Call to the Cows) features a pastoral duet between the English horn and the flute. And then there’s the ubiquitous Finale, a tribute to the Swiss soldiers who fought to free their country from Austrian occupation. The Finale in particular, easily the best known part of the overture thanks to its Lone Ranger fame, has myriad cultural associations SIR WILLIAM WALTON (1902-1983): The Wise Virgins Suite Duration: approximately 25 minutes

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William Turner Walton, one of the greats in the history of English 20th century composition, was born in Oldham, Lancashire. His father, Charles, served as organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Church, Werneth. William and his elder brother both sang in the church choir, with William also studying piano and violin. At age ten, William auditioned for and was accepted as a chorister at Christ Church Cathedral School, Oxford. A few years later, he had begun to compose anthems and songs, some of which came to the attention of C.H.H. Parry (perhaps best known as the composer of William Blake’s Jerusalem of Last Night of the Proms fame), who responded: “There’s a lot in this chap, you must keep an eye on him!” Quite the understatement, as it turns out. William went on to receive his B. Music degree in 1920, and by 1931, had established himself as one of England’s leading composers with works such as the Viola Concerto, and Belshazzar’s Feast (the latter being hailed as one of the most important English choral works since Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius). Many of Walton’s major works were premiered in the United States, rather than in England, including the Violin Concerto (written for Jascha Heifetz and premiered by the Cleveland Orchestra) and the Cello Concerto (written for Gregor Piatigorsky and premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra). Walton’s love affair with Italy began with his first visit, and after marrying Susana Gil Passo, the couple divided their time between England and the island of Ischia, eventually moving permanently to Ischia in 1956. He spent the remainder of his life there, passing away at age 80. It became fashionable for a time in the early twentieth century for ballets to be choreographed to newly arranged music by composers from earlier eras. The Wise Virgins is one of these. In this instance, Walton drew from the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Scored for full orchestra, the ballet recounts the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, taken from Matthew 25:1-13. The premiere performance, choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, was given in 1940 by the Vic Wells Company, and took place in London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The Suite consists of six movements taken from the following Bach compositions: Cantata 99: What God hath done, is rightly done Chorale Prelude, BWV 727: Lord, hear my longing Cantata 85: See what His love can do Cantata 26: Ah! How ephemeral Cantata 208 (secular): Sheep may safely graze (affectionately referred to Across The Pond as “The Mint Sauce Piece.” Yeah, leave it to the English,…) Cantata 129: Praise be to God SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873-1943): Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Opus 42 Duration: approximately 21 minutes

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Program Notes William Tell and the Firebird

With a hand span that encompassed one-and-a-half octaves, Sergei Rachmaninoff (continued from page 21) was perhaps the greatest pianist of his generation; this was in addition to his skills as a composer, and as a conductor. He was born in Oneg (in northwest Russia) into a family that was part of the old Russian aristocracy, and educated first at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, and later at the Moscow Conservatory. He and his family departed Russia in late December of 1917 following the Revolution, and he spent the remainder of his life as an exile in Switzerland and the United States. Having settled in the States (first in Long Island, and later in Beverly Hills), he held to a very demanding schedule as a concert pianist, allowing him to maintain his lavish lifestyle. As a composer, his output tended to be more sporadic, periods between compositions sometimes lasting years at a time. Ironically, La Folia wasn’t even written by Arcangelo Corelli, though in all fairness, he’s probably the one who made it famous (courtesy of a well-known violin sonata that dates from around 1700). It is one of the oldest known European themes on record, and its first published use in a composition dates all the way back to 1672 (though it’s probably even older than that). Over 150 composers have used this theme in some way, shape, or form, including most of the big names from the Baroque period, Classical period composer Antonio Salieri, the 19th century’s Franz Liszt, and that giant that towers over all the rest, Ludwig van Beethoven. The Corelli Variations, originally scored for solo piano, was orchestrated by Romanian conductor Corneliu Dumbraveanu in 1989 and first recorded by Neeme Jarvi and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1993. Rachmaninoff wrote the original in 1931, with the premiere performance being given the same year. Consisting of a theme, twenty variations, an intermezzo (which appears between the thirteenth and fourteenth variations), and a coda, it does not appear to have been one of its composer’s favorite works. Many recordings exist of Rachmaninoff playing his own compositions, but for some reason, this work is not included in that list. IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971): Suite from The Firebird (1919) Duration: approximately 23 minutes In many ways, Igor Stravinsky is to the 20th century what Ludwig van Beethoven was to the 19th: a creative genius whose musical innovations propelled music forward into the new century. Many of his best known compositions are associated with dance, and amongst the most famous, several were written for the Paris-based Ballets Russe, and the company’s impresario, Sergei Diaghilev. Stravinsky was born in the town of Oranienbaum, located approximately 25 miles west of St. Petersburg.

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He was raised in the latter, where his father, Fyodor, served as a bass singer at the Mariinsky Theatre. He was expected to study law, but spent far more time devoting himself to his musical studies, attending less than fifty classes at the University of St. Petersburg over a four-year period. He spent several years during the first decade of the 20th century studying composition privately with Nikolai RimskyKorsakov, whom he eventually came to regard as a second father. For a number of years, his family divided its time between Russia and Switzerland, remaining in Switzerland following the outbreak of World War I in 1915. Five years later, the family would relocate to France, with the Stravinskys becoming French citizens in 1934. Shortly following the death of his first wife in 1939, he emigrated to the United States, becoming a naturalised citizen in 1945. His works tend to fall into three different stylistic periods: Russian (1907-1919), Neoclassical (1920-1954), and Serial (1954 onwards). Stravinsky’s studies with Rimsky-Korsakov obviously bore fruit, for upon hearing a concert featuring some of his works in 1909, the aforementioned Diaghilev commissioned Stravinsky to provide the music for his company’s upcoming ballet, The Firebird; it was the first original score that the company would perform. The work was premiered in Paris in 1910 and proved to be an instant hit with Parisian audiences. It actually appears to be a blending of not one Russian fairy tale but two: the story of the mythical Firebird and the evil sorcerer, Koschei, serving as the principal antagonist here. The bare bones of this version are as follows: Prince Igor captures a magic Firebird, and upon releasing her, is given one of her feathers in gratitude, along with the promise that she will come to his assistance should the need arise. Prince Igor travels to Koschei’s castle, where thirteen Princesses are imprisoned. He does battle with Koschei and his minions, calling upon the Firebird’s assistance. Eventually he wins the day, and marries one of the Princesses. While this music is very much written in the manner of a late 19th century-early 20th century work (obvious tonalities and meters, a large orchestra, lush melodic lines), there are also hints of things to come (strong rhythms, dissonant chords, and an emphasis on brass and percussion). Stravinsky extracted three Suites from the original ballet score in 1911, 1919, and 1945. The 1919 version is the best known and most popular, and that is the version we’ll be hearing in this set of concerts. by Michelle Pellay-Walker

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The Planets Saturday, November 07, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, November 08, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO

SUJARI BRITT, CELLO WOMEN FROM THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY CHORUS DR. LAWRENCE EDWARDS, DIRECTOR CHARLES IVES (1874 - 1954) Orchestrated by WILLIAM SCHUMAN (1910 - 1992) Variations on America EDWARD ELGAR (1857 - 1934) Concerto in E minor for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 85

“KNOW THE SCORE” a pre-concert presentation sponsored by

I. Adagio: Moderato II. Lento; Allegro molto III. Adagio IV. Allegro; Moderato; Allegro, ma non troppo INTERMISSION GUSTAV HOLST (1874 - 1934) The Planets I. Mars, the Bringer of War II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace

begins 45 minutes prior to showtime. Saturday, October 24 6:45 pm Morgan Keegan Lobby Sunday, October 25 1:45 pm Ballet Room

III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age VI. Uranus, the Magician VII. Neptune, the Mystic

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Program Notes The Planets

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CHARLES IVES (1874-1954): Variations on America Duration: approximately 8 minutes Charles Edward Ives, among the most influential American composers, was born in Danbury, Connecticut, a small manufacturing town about 70 miles northeast of New York City. His father, George, was the town’s pre-eminent musician, serving in multiple capacities as band director, choral director, theatre orchestra leader, cornet player, and teacher, amongst his most prominent roles. The elder Ives instructed his son in piano and other instruments beginning at a young age. Charles found himself drawn to the organ, and as a teenager became the youngest paid church organist in the state. He began composing at about the same time, at first writing small compositions such as church songs and marches. As he gained experience, his compositions increased in size and scope, and in many case incorporated innovative ideas that had originated with his father. Ives studied composition at Yale University with Horatio Parker, but eventually decided to pursue a career in the insurance industry rather than try to eke out a living as a musician. He founded his own company, becoming very wealthy as a result, and inventing the concept of estate planning. He continued to compose on an almost daily basis in addition to running his business; this was largely a private undertaking. His health was derailed by a heart attack suffered in 1918, from which he never completely recovered. His composition output dropped off after 1921, and in 1930, he resigned from his insurance agency. By then, his music was becoming more well known, being championed by younger composers and performers. His Third Symphony was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1947, affirming his position as one of America’s greatest composers. Variations on America is one of Ives’ earliest compositions, composed when he was seventeen years of age, and originally scored for organ. Written in 1891, it is, in fact, an arrangement of the national anthem of Great Britain—though it turns out that this traditional tune seems to crop up everywhere: It has been used in the former national anthems of Russia, Switzerland, and Germany, and is still in use in the national anthem of Liechtenstein and the royal anthem of Norway. It was the

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unofficial national anthem of the United States until “The Star Spangled Banner” was so designated in 1931. Ives gave the premiere performance of the work in 1892 at his Methodist church in Brewster, New York, and revised it in 1894. The work went unpublished until 1949, when it was rediscovered and subsequently published by E. Power Biggs, who also recorded the work. Included in this work are an introduction prefacing the theme, five variations, two interludes, and a coda. The orchestration by William Schuman was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1964. SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857-1934): Cello Concerto in E Minor, Opus 85 Duration: approximately 30 minutes Edward William Elgar was born in Lower Broadheath, not far from Worcester, where his father, William, worked as a piano tuner and sheet music salesman. Edward was the fourth child of seven, and he was raised as a Roman Catholic. All of his siblings received musical training. Edward began taking piano and violin lessons by the time he was eight years old. As a teenager, he was quite active in musical activities in and about Worcester, and indeed, the term “jack of all trades” does come to mind, given his numerous talents. A few years earlier, he had also begun to compose and arrange, and eventually added conducting to his growing number of skills. By the time he reached his mid-twenties, he had succeeded his father as organist at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church in Worcester. During this same period, Caroline Alice Roberts became his student, and she became his wife three years later. The couple relocated to London, and Elgar began to devote more of his time to composition. The 1890s saw his reputation growing, albeit slower than he would have liked. The needed breakthrough came in 1899; the London premiere of his Enigma Variations was an instant hit, and solidly established his international reputation. Other successes swiftly followed; they include The Dream of Gerontius, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Introduction and Allegro for Strings, the Violin Concerto, the two symphonies, the list goes on and on. Lady Elgar’s death in 1920 was a blow from which Elgar never recovered, and his creativity suffered accordingly. While he never completely stopped composing, he never completed another major work. The 1930s saw him begin work on a third symphony, but he passed away in 1934, before being able to progress further than the sketches he left (the sketches were turned into a full-blown symphony by Anthony Payne in 1998). Elgar remains

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(continued from page 31) the first truly great composer to come out of England since Henry Purcell. The Cello Concerto, one of this instrument’s most beloved and iconic works, was composed during the summer of 1919, in the aftermath of World War I. Its premiere performance was given later that year by the London Symphony Orchestra, with Felix Salmond as soloist and Elgar on the podium. By all accounts, the initial performance did not go well, thanks to inadequate rehearsal time. Be that as it may, the work itself was well received. It is unusual in that it is a four-movement composition, rather than the usual three that comprise a concerto (another well-known concerto in four movements is the Second Piano Concerto of Johannes Brahms). Movements One and Two, and movements Three and Four, run together with no break in the music. The powerful opening theme of the work reappears near the end of the last movement to bring the musical journey full circle. The Cello Concerto does not appear to have enjoyed the initial popularity of many of Elgar’s other important works; its second London performance took place over a year after the first. That changed dramatically in 1965, thanks to a 20-year-old English cellist, Jacqueline du Pre, who recorded the work with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli conducting. Hers is considered to be one of the definitive interpretations of this concerto, which has since then taken its rightful place as one of the greatest of cello concertos. GUSTAV HOLST (1874-1934): The Planets Duration: approximately 48 minutes Gustav Holst was born in 1874 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in southwest England. He was a musically gifted child, and began violin and piano lessons at an early age before settling on trombone as his main instrument. However, he was also rather frail, being afflicted with neuritis of the right arm as well as asthma and nearsightedness. He was awarded a scholarship to attend the Royal College of Music, where he studied composition with Charles Stanford. In Holst’s music, one can detect influences such as Grieg, Wagner, and Richard Strauss. Later influences include the works of his friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams, as well as those of the French composer, Maurice Ravel. As his compositions became more successful,

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and his enthusiasm for education led to several teaching posts, he married Emily Harrison in 1901. Their daughter, Imogen, was born in 1907; she became a composer and conductor in her own right, and wrote a biography about her father in 1938, four years after his passing. Eventually the family bought a cottage in Thaxted, Essex, and it was here that The Planets was written. Holst, who was afflicted with poor health for his entire life, retired from all teaching in 1923 (except for his post at St. Paul’s School) in order to devote his remaining years to composing. He never completely recovered from a concussion suffered during a fall off the conductor’s podium in 1923, and developed stomach problems during the last four years of his life. He died in 1934 in London, and his ashes are interred at Chichester Cathedral in West Sussex. Holst was introduced to astrology while on a trip to Spain in the spring of 1913, and it remained not only a lifelong fascination, but was also a direct influence on his eventual composing of The Planets. Holst called his interest in the stars his “pet vice,” and often cast his friends’ horoscopes just for the fun of it. British astrologer Alan Leo’s books, The Art of Synthesis, and What is a Horoscope? are also thought to have provided significant influence for the work, serving as a catalyst for Holst’s own ideas. Holst had the following to say about the work: “As a rule, I only study things that suggest music to me. That’s why I worried at Sanskrit. Then recently the character of each planet suggested lots to me, and I have been studying astrology fairly closely.” So The Planets is not so much concerned with the astronomical aspects of the solar system as with their astrological influences. The movements do not occur as the planets are ordered in our solar system. Rather, they occur in an astrological pattern that symbolizes the experience of life from youth to old age. He worked on the piece for two years, from 1914 through 1916, and it was given its first complete public performance in 1920 by the London Symphony Orchestra, Albert Coates conducting Holst, on the other hand, considered the proper premiere of the work to have taken place two years earlier under the young Adrian Boult, even though that audience consisted of an invited group of approximately 250 people. by Michelle Pellay-Walker

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Sujari Britt cello

Cellist Sujari Britt showed her prodigious talent and uncanny devotion to and understanding of music from a very early age. She began formal study of the cello at age four, following her study of the violin, and piano. Now 13 years old, Sujari began her college studies at the prestigious conservatory Manhattan School of Music (MSM) in Fall 2014. Sujari was 2009-10 recipient of the Dianne Flagello Precollege Division Scholarship Endowment and 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 recipient of the Sidney E. Frank Foundation Scholarship at MSM, where she studies with noted pedagogue Marion Feldman. Sujari’s ability on the cello was rewarded when she won first place in the 2008 annual Associated Music Teachers League, Inc. scholarship competition. Sujari won the conservatory’s 2010-2011 concerto competition, culminating in a solo performance with the Symphony Orchestra in November 2011. Sujari was awarded a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award through From the Top; she performed on From the Top/WQXR radio program which aired in Fall 2011, and she serves in the Arts Leadership Program. In February 2013, Sujari presented at Carnegie Hall as the Grand Prize winner of the New York Concerti Sinfonietta Shining Stars competition; and in December 2014, she presented at Merkin Hall as Grand Prize winner in the young artists New York Chamber Orchestra competition. Sujari opened the 2014-15 season with Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra as soloist in their Classics Series. She was featured at the UN’s international HeforShe in September, and she presented at Madison Square Garden during quarter time for the NY Knicks In January. In October 2013 Sujari was a featured artist for the Shakespeare Company’s annual gala honoring Elizabeth McGovern at the Harman Arts Center in Washington, DC. Also in the 2013 season, Sujari performed at the United Nations for 2013 annual World Humanitarian Day on August 19th. Sujari served as the featured guest performer for the Adrian Symphony Orchestra Casual Classic Concert in May 2012. In May 2011 Sujari was the featured artist at the 28th Annual Children’s Concert for the Gary Historic and Cultural Society in Gary, Indiana. In 2010, Sujari closed the 11th Annual International Tropical Baroque Music Festival of the Miami Bach Society in Coral Gables, Florida, and in April, she performed at Carnegie’s Weill Hall as a winner of the National Young Musicians Concerto Competition. She was invited as a guest performer at the Fifth Annual Midori and Friends Children’s

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Music Festival where she shared the progamme with Midori and with renowned clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera. In November 2009, Sujari had the honor of performing with Alisa Weilerstein at the White House for President Obama, the First Lady, and their distinguished guests, where she was brought to the attention of many notables in the classical music industry. In February 2011, Sujari was featured as one of NBC TheGrio’s “100 History Makers in the Making” and her story was highlighted as a news item on the Today Show, and on NBC news stations across the nation. In May 2012 Sujari was featured in Ebony. com, and in September Sujari joined a host of prodigious young movers of the world on TEDx-Redmond of TED Talks. Sujari also is featured in an on-line THKR/ RadicalMedia PRODIGIES, a TIME for Kids/Time Magazine article, and a segment of Katie! with Katie Couric. Sujari is StayThirsty Winter 2014 Spotlight Artist to watch! In addition to being a member of JoSunJari, a classical string trio with her sister Joelle (violin), and her brother Sunnaj (violin); Sujari participates in the Kronos Quartet Program with Kaufman Center’s Face the Music, an alt-classical ensemble; is a member of the Harlem Chamber Players, a classical ensemble; and a member of Aziza and the Cure, a self-styled symphonic-soul-pop band co-founded by her sister Joelle. Sujari has participated in various summer music festivals including Manhattan in the Mountains, New York University String Camp, Greenwood Music Festival, Gateway Music Festival, and Kaufman String Camp. In addition to her prowess on cello, Sujari expresses a variety of special talents and interests including painting, acting, running, music composition, sketching, and fiction writing!

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The Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Governance and Staff Board of Directors OFFICERS Gayle S. Rose Chair EVS Corporation Belinda Anderson Vice Chair Carol Johnson Vice Chair Roland Valliere President & CEO Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Shea Flinn Greater Memphis Chamber Scott Heppel Louis Jehl Diversified Trust Company Greg Luscombe Memphis Symphony Orchestra Musicians Respresentative Mark Luttrell Mayor / Shelby County Gov.

Louise Barden Secretary Trustmark Bank Pam Guinn Treasurer St. Mary’s School

Dr. Lisa Mendel University of Memphis Chorus Representative

Paul Berz Retired Nancy Coe Dominion Partners Mark Crosby Attorney Michael Douglass Gerber Taylor

the League of American Ochestras.

Staff

Alec McLean New South Capital Management

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Isabelle Welch Memphis Symphony League PAST CHAIRS Dunbar Abston, Jr. Newton P. Allen, Esq.* Walter P. Armstrong, Jr. * Leo Bearman, Jr., Esq. Paul A. Bert Jack R. Blair Robert L. Booth, Jr. Judge Bailey Brown* Robert E. Cannon* George Cates Eric A. Catmur* Charles P. Cobb, Esq.* Nancy R. Crosby* Mike Edwards George E. Falls, Jr. David B. Ferraro Lewis E. Holland William F. Kirsch* Martha Ellen Maxwell* Dr. Joseph Parker* G. Dan Poag Thomas M. Roberts* Jeff Sanford P.K. Seidman* Michael Uiberall Joseph Weller Dr. Russel L. Wiener* *deceased

Roland Valliere

Kaitlyn Patterson

Irene Wade

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Development Coordinator

Librarian

Jen Bradner

Spencer Blank

Douglas Mayes

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Jason Barnett

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Jane Mims Director of Development

Ellen Rolfes Advancement Specialist

Shione Jimerson Patron Services Coordinator Sandy D’Amato Education & Outreach Coordinator

Memphis Symphony League Board Officers Isabelle Welch

Eula Horrell

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Honey Cannon Corresponding Secretary

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Mary Lawrence Flinn

Sue Saltiell

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Memphis Symphony Chorus Board of Directors Steve Alsobrook

Jim McClanahan

Lisa Mendel

Mary Seratt

Cindy Armistead

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Barry White

Pamela Gold

Sharon McDonough

Shane Rasner

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Al Whitney

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Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends is a women’s philanthropic circle honoring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director, Mei-Ann Chen. These diverse community investors are called to a mission to be a creative catalyst for innovation through the performing arts. Most importantly, Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends welcomes new members, as its ultimate mission is to be an instrument of inclusion through the performing arts. Belinda Anderson, Co- Chair Julie Ellis, Co-Chair Tish Towns, Co-Chair Rev. Dr. Jane Abraham Pam Arrindell Louise Barden Tonja Sesley Baymon Joey Beckford Anise Belz Phyllis Berz Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham Joyce Blackmon Kathy Blair Dr. Peggy Bodine Ritche Bowden, former Co-Chair Martha Boyd Jen Bradner Sonji Branch Ruby Bright Beryl Brown Lillian Brown Rose Merry Brown Alice Burnett Jeanne Gray Carr Karen Carlisle

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Barbara Hyde Janas Jackson Laurita Jackson Lisa Jehl Dr. Jeanne Jemison Dr. Carol R. Johnson Rose Johnston Dr. Dale Kelman Edith Kelly-Green Natalie Kerr Delores Kinsolving Dorothy Kirsch Ellen Klyce Jenny Koltnow Susanne Landau Mary McDaniel, former Co-Chair Shanea McKinney Margaret McLean Gretchen McLennon Bickie McDonnell Linda McNeil Daphene McFerren Dinah Makowsky Deidre Malone Suzy Mallory Julia Manning

Ashley Mayfield Sandra Mays Suzanne Medford Nancy Menzies Jane Mims Snow Morgan Brooke Morrow Marti Tippens Murphy Rev. Dr. Roslyn Nichols Alice Nishiwaki Barbara Holden Nixon Gloria Nobles Deborah Northcross Sarah Carpenter Ognibene Deanie Parker Barbara Perkins Dorothy Pounders Carol Prentiss Mary Alice Quinn Dr. Sandra Reed Beverly Robertson Ellen Rolfes Gayle S. Rose, former Co- Chair Elizabeth Rouse Carol Lee Royer Diane Rudner Susan Saltiel Beverly Sakauye Rachel Shankman Karen Shea Estie Sheahan Lynda Mead Shea Katie Smythe

Rita Sparks Susan Stephenson Erica Stiff-Coopwood Mary Tate-Smith Margaret Welford Tabor Madeleine Taylor Ashley Tobias Anne Townsend Laurie Tucker Lura Turner Andie Uiberall Milisa Valliere Jeanne Varnell Anita Vaughn Kimmie Vaulx Ann Vining Stacie Waddell Nancy Walker Dr. Jane Walters Olivia Bursey Ward Isabelle Welch Becky West Monica Wharton Ruby Wharton Myra Whitney Joy Brown Wiener Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Neal Tracey Williams Barbara Williamson Becky Wilson, former Co- Chair Melissa Wolowicz Jocelyn Wurzburg Dr. Jan Young

IN MEMORIAM Bonnie Smith Maxine Smith Meg Dunbar Turner SPONSORSHIPS OF THE SISTER FUND Anonymous Baptist Mem Health Care Fd Blue Cross Blue Shield TN Robert Burns Ellen Cooper Klyce Buzzy Hussey Hyde Foundation Independent Bank Rose and Walter Montgomery Fd. Memphis Urban League New South Capital Brooke Morrow Sarah Carpenter Ognibene Paragon Bank Regional One Health Gayle S. Rose Suntrust Bank Rebecca Webb Wilson

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Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends IN APPRECIATION FOR OUR PATRONS MEMPHIS RENAISSANCE FEATURING HARLEM

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Friends of the Late Martha Ellen Maxwell

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supporting partners The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is fortunate to have many generous companies whose commitment to the arts in Memphis enables us to present the quality concerts and community programs our patrons have come to expect. At this printing of Experience, the following corporations join us. $100,000+

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LEGACY SOCIETY

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As a community-supported organization committed to Memphis, the MSO depends more than ever before on the generosity of donors who make it possible for us to make meaningful experiences through music. We are pleased to offer the following benefits in response to your support:

Thank you! Individuals, corporations, foundations, ArtsMemphis, the Tennessee Arts Commission and others make annual contributions to support our Symphony. Because the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, like orchestras throughout the country, obtains less than 30% of our income from ticket sales, these gifts and grants are crucial to our ability to provide music of the highest quality. The following community members have expressed their support for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra between January 1, 2015 and August 31, 2015. We are most appreciative.

Premier Gifts start at $2500 and offer additional benefits GOLDEN CIRCLE $1000-$2,499 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $2,000)

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Admission to the donors-only Golden Circle Room, during intermission, at First Tennessee Masterworks and Cadence Pops concerts Plus all below

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Invitation to a backstage tour of the Cannon Center Two VIP parking passes for the Cannon Center Plus all below

MEMBER $300-$599 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $60)

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Invitation to MSO open rehearsals

VISIONARY ($25,000+)

Jack & Marilyn Belz

Anonymous (2)

Ron & Anise Belz

Belz 2008 Foundation

Belz Enterprises

Belz Family Foundations

Jack & Marilyn Belz

Phyllis & Paul Berz

Ron & Anise Belz

Thomas W. Briggs Foundation

Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller

Alice and Phil Burnett

George & Bena Cates

Dominion Partners

Jim & Susan Edelman

The Estate of Jane Dutcher

Scott & Carolyn Heppel

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Hohenberg Charity Trust

Kathleen Gardner

Laura & Lowry Howell

Graceland

Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt

Laura & Lowry Howell

Independent Bank

Ellen Klyce

Kroger Company

Bruce & Susanne Landau

Bryson & Laretha Randolph

Sylvia Goldsmith Marks

Gayle S. Rose

New South Capital Management

Helen & Jabie Hardin Charitable Trust

Mary Claire & Tony Incardona First Tennessee Bank Paul & Linnea Bert AutoZone, Inc. FedEx Corporation Honey & Rudi Scheidt IMPRESARIO ($50,000+) Anonymous

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Acknowledgement in one volume of Experience, the MSO concert magazine

Consider a gift to the Symphony Fund today! To donate visit the MSO office, go online to www.MemphisSymphony.org, call Jane Mims, Director of Development and Corporate Sponsorships, at (901) 537-2518, email to jane.mims@memphissymphony.org, or mail to 585 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

George & Bena Cates

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FRIEND $100-$299 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $40)

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The Scheidt & Hohenberg Families

nexAir

The Peabody Hotel

Orphanos Foundation

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Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Quinn

Joy Brown Wiener

Regional One Health

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Roadshow BMW, Inc. Estie Sheahan

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{social} a shop for gracious living Henry & Lynne Turley Mrs. Charles E. Walker

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contributors Ann & Joe Weller BENEFACTOR ($5,000+) Anonymous (3) Avery & Meadows, D.D.S., PC. Louise & Will Barden Neal & Joey Beckford Boots & Maggie Boyd Mei-Ann Chen Charles & Nancy Coe Michael & Maria Douglass Drapers Catering Carolyn & Michael Edwards The Farms At Bailey Station First Tennessee Bank Getty Foundation Donna & Robert Goodman Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer & Mr. Ellis Delin Pam & Steve Guinn Larry Hardy Dr. & Mrs. Masanori Igarashi Kirby Pines Retirement Community Leslie and Nathaniel Landau Porter Leath Arsen & Liz Manugian J. W. McAllister Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. McLean Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Subotky Brooke Morrow Nike, Inc. Patton Family Foundation

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PATRON ($2,500+) Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women Assisi Foundation ArtsMemphis Jack & Kathleen Blair Allen & Mary Blair David & Betty Blaylock BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Bodine Scott E. Bohon Boyle Investment Co. Ed and Laura Crawford Harriet & Hilliard Crews Mr & Mrs. Mark Crosby DelBrocco & Associates, PLLC Duncan-Williams, Inc Ear Nose & Throat Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Evans Farrell Calhoun, Inc. Bobbie & Dave Ferraro

Evelyn & Jerome Makowsky Richard & Betsy McStay T. W. Medlin Mednikow Jewelers Memphis Light Gas & Water Bob & Jane Mims Zoe & Alan Nadel Gloria Nobles Dr. Frank & Mrs. Sarah Ognibene Paragon National Bank Ann L. Powell

Fiona & Lance Binder Rosie Bingham BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Joseph Boeckmann, Jr. Phillip & Ritche Bowden Karen Bowyer Janis Boyd Martha & Jim Boyd Jen Bradner

Rose & Walter Montgomery Foundation

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Ron & Linda Sklar Bruce & Gillian Steinhauer Andie & Michael Uiberall Charles & Pat Walker Jack & Cristina Ward Dr. & Mrs. Otis South Warr III Watkins Uiberall, PLLC Janice Garrison & Barry White GOLDEN CIRCLE ($1,000+) Anonymous

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J. Richard Briscoe Lillian Brown Reggi Burch Robert Burns Joanne & George Buzard Canale Foundation Henry & Cristy Cannon Gene & Karen Carlisle Jeanne Gray Carr Nancy A. Chase, M.D. Gloria & Irvine Cherry Kenneth Clark Sue & Marshall Clark Karen Clawson Laura Crane Ms. Jeanette S. Cooley

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Carey & Rick Moore

Karen B. Shea

Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Neal

Eric & Connie Scott

Jane & John Dulin Delories A. Duncan

Tom & Celesta Letchworth

Henry & Snowden Morgan

Mrs. Lynda Shea

Barbara Williamson

Freddi & Joel Felt

Betty Lew

James Newcomb & Susan Van Dyck

Bruce & Jane Scharding Smedley

Becky & Spence Wilson

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Fisher

Lester and Roslyn Lit

Reed Baskin & Alice Nishiwaki

Doug & Rachel Smith

James Fleming

Alla & Nathan Lubin

Barbara Holden Nixon

Graham & Jennifer Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Wurtzburger

Katherine Fox

Leonard & Jennifer Lyons

Deborah Northcross

Katie Smythe

Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg

Joyce & Don Gallant

Jean Maher

Tommie Pardue

Rita Sparks

Jan Young

Dr. James Gholson, Sr.

Randall Martin

Marianne & Walter Parrs

Susan & Thomas Stephenson

Lydia & John Gibson

John & Jo Maxwell

Barbara & James Perkins

Leslie Stratton

Kristy Gipson

Mary Allie & Denton McLellan

Alan & Sara Perry

Owen & Margaret Tabor

Capt. & Mrs. James P. Googe, Jr.

Nancy & Rodgers Menzies

John Pickens & Suzanne Satterfield

Margaret Welford Tabor

Genie & Ralph Gray

Ed & Anne Motley

Chloee & G. Dan Poag

Mary Tate-Smith

Louis & Dorothy Pounders Carol & James Prentiss Lana & Gary Prosterman Mary Alice Quinn Dr. Sandra Reed Mrs. Linda W. Rhea Judy & Nick Ringel Anne & Jack Roane Beverly & Howard Robertson Ellen Rolfes Elizabeth Rouse Carol Lee & Joe Royer

Irvin Tankersley Leon & Madeleine Taylor The IT Team John and Sally Thomason Ashley & Todd Tobias Charles & Sandra Trammell Laurie Tucker Lura & Steve Turner Dr. Eugene A. Vaccaro Family Roland & Milisa Valliere Jeanne Varnell Kimmie Vaulx

Emily and Robert Ruch

Dr. Robert Vidulich & Ms. Diane Sachs

Diane Rudner

Dr. Ada Jane Walters

Barbara & Bill Runyan

Olivia Bursey Ward

Bev & Ken Sakauye

Lee & Mary Wardlaw

Albert & Susan Saltiel

Graham & Megan Warr

Jennifer & Jack Sammons

Jeff & K.C. Warren

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Gary & Noell Wilson

ASSOCIATE ($600+) Philip & Carol Aronoff Don Voth & Carol Beachey William & Annette Bickers David Burton James & Susan Ferguson

Richard & Michelle Smeyne Julie Smith Donald Tucker Mr. & Mrs. William M. Vaughan, Jr. MEMBER ($300+) Anonymous Dr. Rob & Mrs. Brenda Adams Lucille Hamer Amis Newton Anderson Barbara Apperson Murphy Appling Margaret Askew

John Gilmer & Catherine Willner

Dr. & Mrs. George I. Balas

Marylon R. Glass

Sue & A.E. Balkin

Daniel Michael Green

Richard & Nancy Barnhart

Bela & Nan Hackman

Jane Barton

Louis Hamric

John & Wanda Barzizza

Jerry & Carol Harber

Dr. & Mrs. Allen O. Battle

Paul & Marisa Hess

Gary Beard

Judith & Howard Hicks

Joy & Leo Bearman

Sara Holmes

Linda Bennett

Susan & Frank Inman

Modine & Lee Bolen

Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Jalenak, Jr.

Gay Daughdrill Boyd

William Keiser

Jen Bradner

Kathryn A. King

Lisa A. Brumleve

Susan Kingston

Gregory & Susan Buckley

Father Albert Kirk

Busterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquors and Wines

Mrs. Esther K. Lubin

Mitchell Campbell

Holley & Lucius McGehee

Yan Cao

David & Debbie Balling

Dianne Greenhill Heather & Henry Grosvenor Phyllis & Thomas Guenter

Linda Milbradt Monika & Thomas Nenon Gordon Olswing Max Ostner

Pamela & David Hallin

Josh & Kirby Pettigrew

Judith & John Hansen

Billy and Lauren Pickens

The Harreld Family Pat Flynn and Jerry Heston Howard & Janice Horn Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Eva & Bobby Hussey

Richard & Susan Pollard Maryanna Popper Leslie Pretsch Joel & Eileen Prout Marion & Bill Quinlen Linda Rhea

Helen & J. T. Jabbour Kenny & Margaret Jabbour Michael Jacewicz & Bertha Means Dr. & Mrs. David H. James, Jr. Caroldene Jones Dr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd C. Kirkland, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Kirkscey

Curtis & Patricia Ringold Charlotte and Todd Robbins Christina & Richard Roberts Mariet & Sam Rogers Dr. & Mrs. E. William Rosenberg Cynthia and Marco Ross W. Rowlett Scott

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contributors Elizabeth Pritchard and John Shields

Frank Anthony

Kim Blankenship

Ruby Chittenden

Charles & Nino Shipp

Jane Antrobus

Ms. Joanne Bloom

David & Carol Ciscel

Robert & Eleanor Appling

Robert Bloom

Brian Clement

Dot Arata

Charles & Mary Booker

Charles Clerget

Mr. & Mrs. Damon Arney

Jan & John Boudreaux

John & Pamela Coats

Sue & Wesley Atwood

Jerry & Marjorie Bowman

Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Cobb, Jr.

William & Linda Austin

Bill Bradford

Rick & Martha Coe

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Baker Jr.

Lamar Bridges

Christina Collier

Mr. and Mrs. Asa Baker

Bristol-Meyers Squibb Foundation

Anne Connell

Liz & Rouben Simonian Janet D. Held & William H. Sims Lisa & Bayard Snowden Barbara & Harry Soldan Trish & Richard R. Spore III Mary Stagg Tracey Williams Stallings Ryals & Gwendolyn Thomas Dr. David A. Tipton Don Vollman Gina Webb Harry Wellford Lee & Martha Wesson A C & Ruby Wharton Cary & Russell Whitehead Kay & Tom Whitman Chuck Fox & Mary Wilder Gay & Mike Williams Mrs. David G. Williams, Sr. Barbara Wilson Virgina Wilson Evelyn B. Wofford Dorothy Work Rebecca Yancey FRIEND ($100+) Anonymous (2) Lorenzo & Mary Lou Adams Mr. & Mrs. Jim Alexander Mary Lawrence Allen Sondra Goldstein & David Alperin Belinda and Calvin Anderson

Mary Nell & Pervis Ballew Lynn & Rosemary Ballinger Andrew Barksdale Jason Barnett Ellen & Robert Bartolotta Patricia Barton Janet & Henry Bartosch Edna & Samuel Bates Mr. Herbert Battle Thomas Beasley Scott & Amy Beatty

Dr. & Mrs. Harry Berryman Edith Bethay Richard Bicks Dr. Hal D. & Mrs. Peggy Bishop Eva Lynn Bishop Delano & Lynette Black Edward Black Kathryn Black Spencer Blank

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Donna and Mark Glover

Alan W. Dow

Summer & Cecil Godman

Regina Duberstein

Kristi Goldsmith

Don & Lucy Dubois

Paul & Mary Evelyn Goodwin

Don Duke Keith and Melinda Duncan

Diane Gordon Devon Gosnell

David Brown

Reginald Coopwood & Erica Stiff-Coopwood

Lew Ellis

Walter Brown

Jim and Pat Corbitt

Karen English

Michael & Gwen Bruno

Jan & Chris Cornaghie

Lee & Tom Ernst

W.H. Bryce & Dorothy Bryce- Morton

Steve & Kathy Counts

Michael Escamilla

Dr. & Mrs. Paul Burgar

Alfred Cowles

Susan Fagan

Kitty & Philip Cox

Carol Ann Feather

Stan & Carol Craig

Edward & Gloria Felsenthal

Laura Greinke

Helen Ferguson

Elizabeth Cranwell

Lara & Thomas Firrone

Paula Crocker

Dr. & Mrs. Carl Flinn

Michelle Cronk

David & Luann Forell

Dale & Gina Cunningham

Barbara & Robert Fowler

Dan McGuire

Don & Claire Fox

Herbert Zeman and Jeffrey Harwood

Leslie & Faye Daniel

Joseph & Michelle Fracchia

Steve West & Pamela Hauber

Mimi Dann

Desi Franklin

Diane Hawks

Eric Daub

Leigh R. Frazier

Allan & Marcia Hayden

William & Jennifer Davenport

Mrs. Caroline Fruchtman

Jean Hayden

Dr. Ira N. B. Davis Jr.

Juan Fuentes

Juanita & Neal Heffernan

Steve & Robbie Davis

Karen Gahan

Stephen & Kathleen Helton

Mrs. Vincent De Frank

Brandy Gann

David & Cheri DelBrocco

Ana & Mark Gardner

Michael Bugg & Leslie Herman

Walter and Ann Delphin

Emily & Jerry Gay

John & Mary Dicken

Dr. Phillip George

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Dillard

Billie Gholson

Paul Burkeen Charles & Judy Burkett Betty & Paul Burkhalter

Camerata Music Club

Karen Berry

Joan Gips

Paul & Miller Douglas

Jim & Lucia Gilliland

Clyde Elder

Bob Brown

Mary Belenchia & William Walker

Dr. & Mrs. Michael P. Berry

Elizabeth Domico

Bryan & Mary Ann Eagle

Doris Califf

Sheila Bentley

Sharon J. Gilbert

Robert & Susan Cooke

Beethoven Club

Peggy Deberry Bell

Dinkelspiel Rasmussen & Mink, PLLC

Susan Callison John Canale Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cannon Robert Canon Elvin Carlson Victor & Beth Carr Joyce & Richard Carter Daniel Case Karen J. Casey William & Rhonda Causie Patricia Cavender Claude Chafin P.C. & Ann Cheng Brett & Lisa Chiles

Frank & Anne Gianotti

Billie Jean Graham Louise Gray Renee Clark Guibao Lisa Guyton John and Loredana Haeger Sheila Starkey Hahn Mr. Reb Haizlip Mr. & Mrs. Marshall F. Hall, Jr. Clarence & Harriett Halmon Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Handorf Janet Harrison Jeffery & Cathy Harris Albert & Nancy Harvey

Alan & Mary Herzog Ms. Jane Hester David and Elisabeth Hill Doris Thomas Hill

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contributors Kam Hjermstad

Jason & Kelli Kelly

Deidre Malone

Ray & Maxine Moore

Mary Potts

Evonne Siemer

Donald Hobart

Bill & Lynda Kettinger

Mary Malone

Joan Morgan

Johanna & Peter Pranica

Bill Siler

Walter Hoehm

Nadine King

Cameron Mann

Jan & Scott Morrell

Howard & Libby Pritchard

Bill & Cheryl Simco

Hampton & Nancy Holcomb

Delores Kinsolving

Helen Mann

Nancy & Steve Morrow

Carole Pruett

R.D. & Vicki Singh

Lunida & Lewis Holland

Rita Kiser

Dr. R. J. & Susan Moskop, Jr.

Erin Raccah & Jim Shepard

Rudolph Sladyk

Rob & Eula Horrell

Yoriko Kitai

May Lynn & Charles Mansbach

Ms. Emilie G. Ratner

Jane Slatery

Alice & David Howard

Preston & Sally Klinke

Moishe Mark

Pat Nalley

John Sligh

John & Betty Klinke

Frank and Mary Markus

Max Ray

Margaret Howard

Robert Neimeyer & Kathryn Story

Jon Knight

Stephen & Mary Nelson

Cecil O. Smith

Julia Howell

Audie Annette Marlar

Joyce Dowless Read

Barbara Burch Kuhn & Barry W. Kuhn

Joy Nichols

Irene & Fred Smith

John & Amy Huber

Dina and Brad Martin

John & Lisa Reddick

Sharon Baker Martin

Dennis & Sarah Norton

Jack & Edwinna Reed

Polly & Charles Smith

Roberta Kyle

Mrs. Eloise Mays

Cecile & Frederick Nowak

Betsy Reeder

Ruffin Smith

John & Amy Lamberson

Sandra H. Mays

Donna Olswing

Anne Reiners

Bindy & Robert Snyder

Zoe & Charles Lance

Courtenay McAllister

Elizabeth & Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

Walter & Julann Rentrop

Naomi Soltis-Glazier

Gay and Pierre Landaiche

Charles & Janie McCrary

Elvira Ormseth

Howard & Beverly Robertson

Katharine Sorenson

Mike & Marti Laslavic

Denise McCrary

Joy Ozbirn

John Robertson

Spa Therapies, LLC

Ms. Demetra Lawrence

Marcia McCullough

Cindy Pace

Elena & Tom Ross

Speake Services, LLC

Scott & Kathy Ledbetter

Milton & Sue McDermott

Joe Padgett

C.C. & Jane Rousseau

James Stafford

Lucy and Tom Lee

Mr. & Mrs. James West McDonnell, Jr.

Andrew Pappas

Chuck and Diane Rowe

Mary Steele

Leonid & Frida Saharovici

Jill & Kenneth Steinberg

Jeffrey & Emily McEvoy

Cheryl Parker

Brandon Saint

Robyn Steinman

Judy Parker

Dr. & Mrs. Walter C. Sandusky, D.D.S

Meryl Stewart

Keith M. Parker

Sara T. Savell

Kaitlyn Patterson

Barbara Sax

Barden Stone

Sandy & Beth Schaeffer Honey & Rudi Scheidt

Janeal Humber J. Humphreys Jack & Laurinda Ingram Karen Isaacman Paula Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. James B. Jalenak James & Janice Jamison David & Lisa Jennings Dr. & Mrs. Pu-Qi Jiang James & Theresa Johnson Jeff & Chantal Johnson

Mr. Shelby R. Lee III Sandra Leftwich

Beth & Bill Parker

Timothy S. Huebner & Kristin Lensch

Catherine McGee

Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Levinson

Virginia McLean

Curtis Jones & Ron Martin

Jim & Kay Liles

David McManus

Mr. & Mrs. W. Wise Swepston Jones

Leticia Lindsey

Mike & Donna McManus

Melissa Luck & William Payson

Sandy & Clifton Lipman

Diane Meess

Dr. & Mrs. William Peer

Lipscomb & Pitts

Stevens & Melissa Melton

Dana Sue Percer

Betty & David Llewellyn

Memphis Youth Symphony

John & Sherry Perry

Barbara Loevy

Merco Energy, L.L.C.

Dr. William S. Phillips

Rosa Nell & George B. Long Jr.

Barbara H. Migliara

Fred & Jill Piper

June & Kurtland Lord

Lee & Betty Milford

Johnny & Kim Pitts

Babbie Lovett

Dan & Phoebe Miller

Suzanne Plyer

Deanna Mackenzie

Abbay and Warren Milnor

Charles & Carole Plesofsky

Carlonie MacQueen

Kent & Laurie Monypeny

Anca Pop

Mr. & Mrs. William Barton Mallory III

Houston Moore

Selden Popwell

Phillip & Mindy Johnson Rob & Jean Johnston Charlotte Jones

Ms. Lynn J. Jones Nancy Lou & Mott Jones Velma Jones Warren and Betty Lu Jones Kathy Junkin Elizabeth Carter & Erin Kaste Randy & Rhinda Kesselring Philip & Carol Keith Helen and J.D. Kelly

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James E. McGehee, Jr.

Betty & Vaughn Stimbert Cynthia & John Straton Oma R. Strickland

Keith & Julie Schap

Henry & Lois Strock Shelly Sublett

Patricia M. Schoelkopf Robert & Shirley Schroeder

Mary & George Sullivan

John & Barbara Sendlein

Herman and Shirley Summerfield

Anita & William Sessoms

Brenday & Steve Swan

Douglas Seymour

Jeannie Tabor

Erin Shackelford

Denise Taylor

Fran & Phil Shannon

Margaret Taylor

Carol & Charles Sharpe

Asan G. Tejwani

Carl & Susan Shorter

Berry & Betty Terry

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contributors The Etude Music Club

Matilda Washington

Barbara Thompson

Pat Watson

Janet Thompson

Sally Watson

Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Thompson, Sr.

Susan Weber

Mr. & Mrs. C. Michael Thompson, Sr.

Ira & Deborah Weinstein

Deborah Tipton Cecil & Jane Tomlinson Tish Towns Harold & Beth Truebger Barbara B. Turner J. Elaine Turner Robert & Shirley Turner William Turner Walker & Ann Uhlhorn James Van Cleave Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Don Varner Steven & Laura Veesart Christie Vincent John & Michelle Vincent Shelley Vincent Mr. & Mrs. Pete Voehringer Richard & Shirley Vosburg

Mary Wehrum Arnold & Joan Weiss Diane & Walker Wellford Stephen White Joshua Whitehead Alvin & Myra Whitney Elsa Williams Mr. & Mrs. Page Williamson Robert Williams Joan & Mitchell Wilson Mary Jo Wilson Nina & Terryl Wilson John & Darlene Winters Jerry Wolfe Mr. Winston Wolfe Charles & Melanie Woodall Eugene Woods Susan & George Wortham Kent Wunderlich

Irene Wade Shelton & Syndey Wagner Robert Waldo Dolores Waldrup Eugenia Walker Raymond Walker Glenn Wall Nelie Waller Linda Waltz Barry & Beth Ward

tributes Gifts received in honor of Beth Andrews: Cynthia N. Armistead Gifts received in honor of Louise & Will Barden: Mary Beth Bryce Bob & Jane Mims Eugene Woods Gifts received in honor of Linnea Bert: Leonard & Jennifer Lyons Gifts received in honor of Paul Bert: Leonard & Jennifer Lyons Gifts received in honor of Paul Berz: Louis & Marilyn Glazer Gifts received in memory of Mary Pennel Simonton Boothe: Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Gifts received in memory of Louis Britton: Bobbie & Dave Ferraro Gifts received in honor of Jill Brookoff & Mark Jones: Robert Neimeyer & Kathryn Story Walter Brown Gifts received in honor of Nancy Chase: Michael Bugg & Leslie Herman

Gifts received in honor of Mei-Ann Chen: Sue & A.E. Balkin Betty Lew Elizabeth & Lorin Allen Gifts received in memory of Charles Cobb: Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Gifts received in honor of Nancy Coe: Jim Stockdale Bob & Jane Mims Caroldene Jones Bruce & Beth Moore Gifts received in memory of Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Crosby: Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians and Staff Gifts received in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Crosby: Dr. & Mrs. William Long Dr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan Gifts received in memory of Alice Dunlap: Mary Joy & Milton Knowlton Gifts received in memory of Jane Dutcher: Barbara Loevy Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff

Gifts received in honor of Janet Edmonds: Bill & Marian Himmelreich Bill and Maggie White Peggy Walker Peggy Harris Gifts received in honor of David & Sue Ellison: Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer & Mr. Ellis Delin Gifts received in honor of Diane Fair: Lunida & Lewis Holland Gifts received in memory of Marshall Fine: Memphis Symphony Chorus Camerata Music Club Memphis Youth Symphony Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt Kathryn A. King Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows Barbara & Bill Runyan David & Debbie Balling Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Gifts received in memory of William Fisher: Andrew Pappas Gifts received in memory of Max Foner: Howard & Janice Horn Gifts received in memory of Marylon Glass: Mary Joy & Milton Knowlton

Ann Warner

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tributes Gifts received in memory of Elaine & Michael Gompertz: Joan Gips Gifts received in honor of Pam Guinn: Bob & Jane Mims Gifts received in honor of Steve Guinn: Trish & Richard R. Spore III Gifts received in honor of Jonathan Haeger: John and Loredana Haeger Gifts received in honor of Scott & Carolyn Heppel: Genie & Ralph Gray Gifts received in honor of Eula Horrell: Genie & Ralph Gray Gifts received in honor of Buzzy Hussey: Bill & Foy Coolidge Gifts received in memory of Melissa Jones: Mary Joy & Milton Knowlton Gifts received in honor of Erin Kaste: Rebecca Kent Gifts received in honor of Reva Kriegal: Moishe Mark Gifts received in honor of Florence Leffler: Mary Alice Quinn Gifts received in memory of David Mann: Bobbie & Dave Ferraro

Gifts received in memory of Martha Ellen Maxwell: Lyndall W. Jones Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Josh & Kirby Pettigrew Ellen Klyce Katie Smythe Kathleen C. Gardner Ellen Rolfes Sara Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows Joy Brown Wiener Maryanna Popper Dr. & Mrs. Masanori Igarashi Ron & Linda Sklar Daniel Case Florence Leffler Gary Beard Julia Allen Mrs. Charles E. Walker Lucille Hamer Amis J. Humphreys Lester and Roslyn Lit Gifts received in honor of Eloise Mays: Abbay and Warren Milnor Gifts received in memory of Emily McAllister: Susan & Frank Inman Lynn Dietrich Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Larry Hardy Stacey & Paul Eber Lunida & Lewis Holland Paul & Linnea Bert

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Mr. & Mrs. Marshall F. Hall, Jr. Patricia & John Seubert Connie & Dick Swett Jack & Cristina Ward Freddi & Joel Felt Lester and Roslyn Lit Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt Julia Maddux Barbara H. Migliara Joan Morgan Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Brian & Mary Chancellor Gifts received in honor of Lucius McGehee: Doug and Rachel Smith Gifts received in honor of Alec McLean: Bob and Jane Mims Gifts received in honor of Gloria Nobles: Bill & Foy Coolidge Gifts received in honor of Tommie Pardue: Ann Newell Gifts received in honor of Michelle L. Parks: Danielle Rutherford Gifts received in memory of Phyllis Stimbert Patterson: Betty & Vaughn Stimbert Gifts received in honor of Martha Pipken: Howard & Janice Horn

Gifts received in honor of Marisa Polesky: Alice & David Howard

Gifts received in honor of Charles & Betty Tilly: William & Annette Bickers

Gifts received in honor of Jennifer Puckett: Arina Lim

Gifts received in honor of George Toney: Mr. & Mrs. James B. Jalenak

Gifts received in honor of Laretha & Bryson Randolph: Bob & Jane Mims

Gifts received in honor of Lura and Steve Turner: Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows

Gifts received in memory of Beverley Richards: Ruby Chittenden

Gifts received in honor of Mark Vail: Dr. Natalie Kerr

Gifts received in honor of Gayle Rose: Bob & Jane Mims

Gifts received in memory of Charles Walker: Wil & Sally Hergenrader

Gifts received in memory of Rita Satterfield: John Pickens & Suzanne Satterfield

Gifts received in honor of Isabelle Welch: Sue & Marshall Clark

Gifts received in memory of John Sheahan: Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Bobbie & Dave Ferraro Gifts received in memory of Ira Shipp: Anonymous Gifts received in honor of Doug Smith: Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Gifts received in memory of Jane Smith: Lee & Isabelle Welch

Gifts received in honor of Joy Brown Wiener: Alfred and Betty Cowles English Speaking Union Keith and Melinda Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Bodine Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Gifts received in memory of Russel Wiener: Dinkelspiel Rasmussen & Mink, PLLC Elizabeth & Joe Boone Jack & Kathleen Blair Joan & Mitchell Wilson Beethoven Club Cynthia Dando Jane Twist Mr. & Mrs. William Barnett

Alan & Minna Glenn Ron & Anise Belz Jeanne Nelson Doris Cochran Jim and Pat Corbitt Joy Thierman James E. McGehee, Jr. Robert & Shirley Schroeder Janis Boyd Roberta Goforth J. A. & Mary Jane Crisler Pam & Steve Guinn Sara Holmes Dr. & Mrs. William Long Holley & Lucius McGehee Mary Alice Quinn Dr. & Mrs. Walter C. Sandusky, D.D.S Estie Sheahan Chloee and G. Dan Poag Maryanna Popper Graham & Jennifer Smith Connie Gleaves Margaret Howard Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Wurtzburger P.C. & Ann Cheng Alfred and Betty Cowles Mrs. Harvey Kay Meredith & Van Pritchartt Karen Willard Linda and Edward Kaplan Mary Ellis Kent Wunderlich Senter Crook John & Sue Dewald William Turner Thomas Williams Mr. & Mrs. John South Evans Dr. & Mrs. Emmel B. Golden, Jr.

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Honoring Dr. Russel L. Weiner

tributes Gifts received in memory of Russel Wiener: (continued) Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. W. Wise Swepston Jones Barbara & Bill Runyan Ben & Kathy Adams John Canale Ed & Linda Gatlin Jim and Lucia Gilliland Bill & Foy Coolidge Lester and Roslyn Lit Helen & J. T. Jabbour Fred & Jill Piper Graham & Jennifer Smith Kathleen Waters Adam Alter & Nancy Ditto Douglas Edwards Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Cobb, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Lee & Isabelle Welch Mary Ellen Chase Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Lyda Parker Wills & Wills Management, LLC Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, Musicians, and Staff Gifts received in memory of Corinne Wilson: Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr.

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Russel L. Wiener married concert-violinist Joy Brown in 1956 and served as a lifelong patron of the arts earning the 1992 Governor of Tennessee Patron of the Arts Award. Dr. Wiener was president of the Memphis Orchestral Society, Memphis Opera Theater, chairman of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and Joy of Music International based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through his many passions and generosity, countless students and members of the community have developed an appreciation for the fine arts. One example of his efforts to help young artists is through the Dr. Russel Lee and Dr. Joy Brown Wiener Artist Diploma in Violin Fund at the University of Memphis. Russel L. Wiener passed away on April 1, 2015 at 94 years of age.

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PATRON INFORMATION Your attendance constitutes consent for use of your likeness and/or voice on all video and/or audio recordings and in photographs made during Symphony events.

Orchestra may be purchased in any denomination. Please call the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 for details.

BEFORE THE CONCERT Box Office Location/Hours: The Box Office is located at 585 South Mendenhall Road, between Cadence Bank and Folkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Folly. We are open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Box Office at the concert venue opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and remains open until intermission begins. Please note that for concerts at the Cannon Center on the night of, concert tickets must be purchased through the Ticketmaster Box Office located in the east hallway. Services and Will Call for MSO patrons are located near the Box Office at each venue.

Refunds/Exchanges: There are no refunds or exchanges on single ticket purchases or returned tickets. Subscribers have the benefit of exchanging their subscription tickets. All subscription ticket exchanges are subject to availability. Ticket exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the date of the original performances.

Venues: Saturday First Tennessee Masterworks and Memphis Symphony Pops concerts are performed at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street in Downtown Memphis. Paid parking is available in the Cook Convention Center garage or surface lots. First Tennessee Masterworks Sundays and Paul & Linnea Bert Classic Accent Series on Sundays are performed at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC), 1801 Exeter Road in Germantown. Free parking is available at GPAC. DURING THE CONCERT Cameras and Recording Devices: No photos or video recordings are allowed during the performance due to potential injury to performers on stage. Concert Preview: Free pre-concert discussions begin 45 minutes prior to each First Tennessee Masterworks series performance. Join us in the Cannon Center Morgan Keegan Mezzanine Lobby and the GPAC Ballet Room to get the inside scoop on the upcoming performance. Wheelchair Seating: Wheelchair seating is available upon request at each of our concert venues. Please call our Box Office for more information. TICKET INFORMATION Single Tickets: Tickets for all events are available through the MSO Box Office by phone, (901) 537-2525, in person, or online at www.MemphisSymphony.org. Please note that vouchers and coupons may only be redeemed at the MSO Office and must be done in person. Gift Certificates: Give the gift of music! Gift certificates to the Memphis Symphony

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Lost Tickets: Subscribers can have lot tickets reprinted by calling the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 or visiting the Box Office prior to the concert. Student/Child Tickets: Student Tickets are available for $5.00 (plus applicable processing fees) to regular series concerts based on availability. Please come to the Box Office prior to the performance. Students must show a valid student ID. A maximum of one ticket per ID is available. All discount tickets are subject to availability. Donate Tickets: Prior to a performance, you may return tickets to the MSO and receive credit for their value as a tax deductible charitable contribution. OTHER INFORMATION Please turn off all cell phones and pagers when the performance begins. Food and beverages are not allowed in the concert halls. Lost and Found is located at the Box Office at each venue. Management is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property. Restrooms are located off the main floor, lobby, and balcony areas of the concert hall. Facilities for wheelchair bound patrons are also available in each main floor restroom. FIRST AID Contact an usher for assistance. Emergency Evacuation: In case of a fire or other emergency, please use the exit nearest to your seat, indicated by a lighted Exit sign. This is the shortest route out of the performing arts center. Please be sure to walk to the exit - do not run. All concerts, guest artists, and times are subject to change.

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