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CONTENTS

TONIGHT’S CONCERT

Welcome

Artistic Director’s Welcome

Utah Symphony

Board of Trustees

Season Sponsors

Donors

Administration

Planned Giving

SONGS FOR OUR TIME

APRIL 28–MAY 28, 2021

Tanner & Crescendo Societies

Utah Symphony Guild

Education

ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Acknowledgments

Program notes and artist bios for upcoming and past performances are available on utahsymphony.org.

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WELCOME

Throughout history, the arts have helped humanity translate experiences when words alone do not suffice. The arts have been, and continue to be, present when we need them the most. Orchestral music and Opera hold a moment in time and tell rich and moving stories that resonate with new and long-time listeners alike. Music is in our collective past, present, and future.

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During this unique time in our history, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has found creative ways to continue connecting our community through great music. Your support helped us initiate safely distanced live performances from September through November, pivot to streamed performances when our venues were closed to live audiences in December, and create new online music education offerings distributed throughout our state via the Utah Education Network. This moment will reaffirm that, even (perhaps especially) in times of turmoil, we all recognize the importance of preserving our access to the arts. This season would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of the community leaders and donors recognized in the donor pages of this program. Another important pillar of our community has stepped forward to help us deepen and broaden our support to ensure that USUO can continue to create great music well into the future. All new and increased contributions received through May 1, 2021, will be matched 1:1 by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. With this announcement, the Foundation Trustees express optimism for a bright future filled with uplifting musical experiences, and encourage the community at large to participate with them in supporting Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. Please visit usuo.org/donate to learn more. While our world has changed, the power of music and its vital place in our lives has not. Thank you for joining us today to demonstrate the importance of USUO in your life.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

Thanks for joining us for this special presentation of USUO: On Demand. While it is beginning to sound cliché, we have been living through extraordinary times. The staff and artists at USUO have been equally extraordinary in learning new skill sets in order to continue sharing great music with our community and beyond. The years of higher education and on the job training for creating live performance were put to the side temporarily and new frontiers of making art in the digital world have been explored. I’m humbled by the efforts of our team and grateful for the enthusiasm they have shown. I hope that you have enjoyed their creations.

Christopher McBeth Artisitc Director

In this program, our Resident Artists and music staff have created something a bit different from our usual performances by offering three programs of art song—a favorite of classically trained singers and collaborative pianists. It strips away the trappings of set, costume, make up, orchestra, conductor, and director and focuses our attention on the performers, the music, and the text. The strength of the form is therefore its vulnerability, allowing a very personal and intimate expression of ideas and emotion. The singers and pianists choose pieces with which they have personal affinity and we, as audience members, witness the exposed artists themselves (rather than characters) using music as an opportunity to explore meaningful ideas and themes. During each short program, the artists will share why they have chosen the pieces they have and how they find them personally meaningful. I’m particularly proud of the fact that the music of living composers of underrepresented backgrounds have been included mindfully by the performers. I hope you enjoy, as much as I have, witnessing these artists share not only their talents but also their hearts and minds. Sincerely,

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UTAH SYMPHONY Thierry Fischer, Music Director

The Maurice Abravanel Chair, endowed by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Conner Gray Covington Associate Conductor

Barlow Bradford Symphony Chorus Director

VIOLIN* Madeline Adkins

Concertmaster The Jon M. & Karen Huntsman Chair, in honor of Wendell J. & Belva B. Ashton

Kathryn Eberle

Associate Concertmaster The Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Chair

Principal The Sue & Walker Wallace Chair

Yuan Qi

Associate Principal

Elizabeth Beilman† Julie Edwards Joel Gibbs Carl Johansen Scott Lewis John Posadas Whittney Thomas CELLO* Matthew Johnson

Ralph Matson†

Associate Concertmaster

Acting Principal The J. Ryan Selberg Memorial Chair

Laura Ha

Andrew Larson

Acting Associate Concertmaster

David Park

Assistant Concertmaster

Claude Halter

Principal Second

Wen Yuan Gu

Associate Principal Second

Evgenia Zharzhavskaya

VIOLA* Brant Bayless

Acting Associate Principal

John Eckstein Walter Haman Anne Lee Louis-Philippe Robillard Kevin Shumway Pegsoon Whang BASS* David Yavornitzky Principal

PICCOLO Caitlyn Valovick Moore

TRUMPET Travis Peterson

OBOE James Hall

Jeff Luke

Principal The Gerald B. & Barbara F. Stringfellow Chair

Robert Stephenson Associate Principal

Lissa Stolz ENGLISH HORN Lissa Stolz CLARINET Tad Calcara

Lee Livengood BASS CLARINET Lee Livengood E-FLAT CLARINET Erin Svoboda-Scott BASSOON Lori Wike

Caitlyn Valovick Moore

Llewellyn B. Humphreys Brian Blanchard Stephen Proser

• First Violin •• Second Violin

* String Seating Rotates † On Leave

# Sabbatical †† Substitute Member

Principal The Val A. Browning Chair

Lisa Byrnes

Associate Principal

Principal

Sam Elliot

Associate Principal

BASS TROMBONE Graeme Mutchler

PERCUSSION Keith Carrick

Associate Principal

James Allyn Andrew Keller Edward Merritt Jens Tenbroek Thomas Zera

FLUTE Mercedes Smith

TROMBONE Mark Davidson

Erin Svoboda-Scott

Karen Wyatt•• Joseph Evans LoiAnne Eyring Lun Jiang Rebekah Johnson Veronica Kulig David Langr Melissa Thorley Lewis Hannah Linz•• Yuki MacQueen Alexander Martin Rebecca Moench Hugh Palmer• David Porter Lynn Maxine Rosen Barbara Ann Scowcroft• Ju Hyung Shin• Bonnie Terry• Julie Wunderle

Principal

Peter Margulies Paul Torrisi

TIMPANI George Brown

Corbin Johnston

HARP Louise Vickerman

Associate Principal

Principal The Norman C. & Barbara Lindquist Tanner Chair, in memory of Jean Lindquist Pell

Assistant Principal Second

Associate Principal

Principal

Principal The Edward & Barbara Moreton Chair

Leon Chodos

Associate Principal

Jennifer Rhodes CONTRABASSOON Leon Chodos HORN Edmund Rollett

Principal

Eric Hopkins

Associate Principal

Principal

Eric Hopkins Michael Pape KEYBOARD Jason Hardink Principal

LIBRARIANS Clovis Lark Principal

Katie Klich ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Walt Zeschin Director of Orchestra Personnel

Andrew Williams

Orchestra Personnel Manager

Acting Principal

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Gary L. Crocker David L. Dee* Dr. Julie Aiken Hansen Daniel Hemmert Stephen Tanner Irish Thomas N. Jacobson Abigail E. Magrane Brad W. Merrill Robin J. Milne Judy Moreton Dr. Dinesh C. Patel Frank R. Pignanelli Gary B. Porter Jason Price Shari H. Quinney Miguel R. Rovira Stan Sorensen Dr. Shane D. Stowell Naoma Tate Thomas Thatcher

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Harris Simmons Verl R. Topham M. Walker Wallace David B. Winder

John Bates Howard S. Clark Kristen Fletcher

Richard G. Horne Ron Jibson E. Jeffery Smith

Spencer F. Eccles The Right Reverend Carolyn Tanner Irish Dr. Anthony W. Middleton, Jr. Edward Moreton Marilyn H. Neilson O. Don Ostler

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Joanne F. Shiebler Chair (Utah)

Susan H. Carlyle (Texas)

Harold W. Milner (Nevada)

David L. Brown (S. California)

Robert Dibblee (Virginia)

Marcia Price (Utah)

Anthon S. Cannon, Jr. (S. California)

Senator Orrin G. Hatch (Washington D.C.)

Doyle L. Arnold* Brian Greeff* Joanne F. Shiebler* Vice Chairs Annette W. Jarvis* Secretary John D’Arcy* Treasurer Steven Brosvik* President & CEO Austin Bankhead Dr. Stewart E. Barlow Judith M. Billings

MUSICIAN REPRESENTATIVES Kathryn Eberle* Julie Edwards* EX OFFICIO Doyle Clayburn Utah Symphony Guild Jennifer Webb Onstage Ogden

LIFETIME BOARD William C. Bailey Kem C. Gardner* Jon Huntsman, Jr. G. Frank Joklik Clark D. Jones TRUSTEES EMERITI Carolyn Abravanel Dr. J. Richard Baringer Haven J. Barlow HONORARY BOARD Jesselie B. Anderson Kathryn Carter R. Don Cash Bruce L. Christensen Raymond J. Dardano Geralyn Dreyfous Lisa Eccles NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

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SONGS FOR OUR TIME APRIL 28–MAY 28, 2021 / STREAMING

CAST

Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Carol Anderson Baritone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Bell Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Burkhardt Soprano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Gershkoff Mezzo-soprano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith Grossman Tenor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel O’Hearn

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ARTISTIC STAFF

Opera Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher McBeth Principal Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Carol Anderson Chorus Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaella Calzaretta Director of Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Peterson Director of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula Fowler

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THE PROGRAM SONGS OF NATURE

BRAHMS/HERDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Weg der Liebe” Gershkoff, Grossman, Anderson DUPARC/LISLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Phidylé” O’Hearn, Anderson CLARKE/BLAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Tiger, tiger” Grossman, Burkhardt HAYDEN/DUNBAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Song of Summer” Bell, Anderson RACHMANINOFF/BEKETOVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lilacs” Gershkoff, Burkhardt BEACH/BROWNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The Year’s at the Spring” O’Hearn, Burkhardt SONGS OF COMMUNITY

AMALIA, WEIMAR/ GOETHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Auf dem Land und in der Stadt” Grossman, Anderson DELLO JOIO/SANDBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Mill Doors” O’Hearn, Burkhardt Dvořák . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “By the Waters of Babylon” Grossman, Anderson CARLOS SIMON/FAUSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Dead Fires” Bell, Anderson HAGEMAN/DICKINSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Charity Gershkoff, Burkhardt SIMON/HUGHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Prayer” Bell, Burkhardt SONGS OF HOPE

WOLF/ Mörike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Gebet” Bell, Burkhardt SCHUBERT/MAYRHOFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Geheimnis” Grossman, Burkhardt STRAUSS/MACKAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Morgen” Gershkoff, Anderson JERRELL GRAY/NIEBUHR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Serenity Prayer” Bell, Anderson WEISS, THIELLE/DOUGLAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “What a Wonderful World” O’Hearn, Anderson HAYDN/ Götz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Die Harmonie in der Ehe” Utah Opera Resident Artists

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Prayer by Carlos Simon

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Dr. Carol Anderson is in her eighteenth season as principal coach for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera, while spending her summers on the music staff of The Santa Fe Opera. She is regularly engaged as official accompanist for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, for the Utah District (since 2006), the Southeast Region in Atlanta (2014-17), and the Florida District (2003, 2021). Dr. Anderson offers the immensely popular “Prelude Talks” before every Utah Opera performance, and is a cohost of USUO’s Ghostlight podcast, with Grand Teton Music Festival’s Jeff Counts. Dr. Anderson’s professional opera coaching career was launched by her two seasons as apprentice coach in the prestigious Houston Grand Opera Studio. Previous to her appointment in Utah, she served as chorus master and musical administrator for the Orlando Opera, where she made her conducting debut leading performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors. Mentorship and development of operatic artists has long been a focus. She is often asked to present master classes and offer individual consultations to opera and voice students at music schools across the country. Dr. Anderson has also presented on opera coaching topics at CollabFest at University of Southern California and was a panelist on OPERA America’s recent webinar “Behind the Table: Demystifying the Opera Audition.”

Carol Anderson Pianist

In 1995, Dr. Anderson was named outstanding doctoral graduate student in the department of collaborative arts at the University of Southern California. She also holds additional degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Brandon Bell is a baritone hailing from Suffolk, Virginia. Mr. Bell returns to Utah Opera as a Resident Artist for the 2020–21 season. He most recently appeared with Utah Opera as Montague Somers in Gentleman’s Island, the British Major in Silent Night, and Dr. Grenvil in La traviata. He was a featured soloist in concerts of Messiah and Utah Opera’s Light on the Horizon with the Utah Symphony.

Brandon Bell Baritone

Mr. Bell anticipates numerous exciting engagements throughout Summer 2021, including performances as an Apprentice Artist with Des Moines Metro Opera. There, Mr. Bell will be covering the role of Hawkins Fuller in Fellow Travelers, as well as singing the roles of General Arlie and the Bartender. Mr. Bell is similarly thrilled to be an upcoming Vocal Fellow at Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute in their Program for Singers. These engagements were both postponed from their 2020 seasons, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Additional recent engagements also include Mr. Bell’s portrayal of Terry in West Edge Opera’s production of Missy Mazzoli’s Breaking the Waves, and his role and house debut as the Corporal in La fille du régiment, as a Festival Artist with Opera Saratoga. Mr. Bell is also a proud alumnus of the Wolf Trap Opera and Chautauqua Opera studio artist programs, and has appeared as a guest soloist with the California and Oakland Symphonies. Mr. Bell is a 2020 Encouragement Award recipient from the Utah District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and has received similar awards and recognition from the Mondavi Center Young Artist Competition, the Orpheus National Music Competition for Vocalists, and the East Bay Opera League Young Artist Competition.

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Dr. Taylor Burkhardt, pianist and coach, returns for a second season with Utah Opera as Resident Artist Pianist. During her residency she has been involved in Kevin Puts’ and Mark Campbell’s Silent Night, Il barbiere di Siviglia, a double-bill of Poulenc’s La voix humaine and Joseph Horovitz’s Gentleman’s Island, and Peter Brook’s adaptation of La tragédie de Carmen as well as touring throughout the state of Utah as part of the educational program. Previously, Taylor was principal pianist and coach for Die Zauberflöte and Amahl and the Night Visitors and also worked on Ben Moore’s Enemies: A Love Story, and Rigoletto at Kentucky Opera; was principal pianist for Madama Butterfly at Virginia Opera; and was principal pianist and coach for Atlanta Opera’s The Barber of Seville in California, an adaptation of Rossini’s classic opera in English and Spanish for young audiences. Other recent productions include Carmen at Mill City Summer Opera, L’elisir d’amore at the Music Academy of the West, and her own chamber music arrangement of Poulenc’s La voix humaine as a part of her doctoral thesis.

Taylor Burkhardt Pianist

As a duo partner, Taylor has a rich, broad repertoire that she has performed in recital, competitions, and masterclasses with world-renowned artists at venues including Source Song Festival, the Missouri Theatre, and Hahn Hall in Santa Barbara, CA. An avid proponent of new music, she prepared rehearsals and played orchestral piano for the world premiere of Matthew Aucoin’s Crossing Suite, performed Stephen Hough’s Other Love Songs in recital with the composer himself, performed under the supervision of composers Edie Hill, Jocelyn Hagen, David Biedenbender, Andrew List, and Nick Omiccioli, and has been a part of over twenty world premieres. A passionate educator, she has served as faculty at Spotlight on Opera, Utah Vocal Arts Academy Summer Opera Festival, and at Druid City Opera Workshop. Taylor is a graduate of the doctoral program at the University of Minnesota, where she studied with Timothy Lovelace and Margo Garrett and was studio pianist for John De Haan. She is also an alumna of the Music Academy of the West, where she primarily studied with Warren Jones.

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Opera, operetta, musical theater; mezzo-soprano Edith Grossman does it all. She joins the Utah Opera this season as a Resident Artist and made her debut as Elle in a modern English translation of Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine. Shortly following her success in La Voix Humaine, Edith made her Utah Symphony debut as the alto soloist in the Virtual Messiah Sing-In. This spring she can be seen as a featured soloist with Utah Opera and Utah Symphony in Light on the Horizon, Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, and Peter Brooks’ La tragédie de Carmen.

Edith Grossman Mezzo-soprano

Before joining Utah Opera, she created the role of Rachel in the world premiere of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s If I Were You with the Merola Opera Program. In Merola’s Grand Finale, she shined as Hélène in an excerpt from La belle Hélène at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. Her opera experiences include Falstaff (Meg) with Crested Butte Music Festival, La Cenerentola (Tisbe) with Merola Opera Company, Le nozze di Figaro (Cover: Marcellina) with Opera Saratoga, Suor Angelica (The Abbess/Monitor) and the world premiere performance of In a Mirror, Darkly (Elaine) both with the Crane Opera Ensemble. With an expertise in the annals of classical musical theatre, her roles have ranged from Eliza Doolittle to Julie Jordan. Edith is equally adept at contemporary material, including Cats (Grizabella) and most recently, Ordinary Days (Claire). Edith is managed by Emcompass Arts LLC.

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

Daniel O’Hearn is an emerging operatic tenor from Tinley Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He is currently a Resident Artist with Utah Opera where his 2020/21 season roles have included Mr. Gray in Horovitz’s Gentleman’s Island, Lillas Pastia in Peter Brooks’ La tragédie de Carmen. In the summer of 2021, Mr. O’Hearn will be a first year apprentice artist for Santa Fe Opera, where he will cover Snout in Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the peasant in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. There, he’ll also be singing in the chorus for Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, Corigliano’s Lord of Cries, and Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. In June of 2020, he graduated with a Master of Music in vocal performance from DePaul University’s School of Music in Chicago, Illinois, where he studied with tenor, Scott Ramsay. He most recently appeared in the university’s operatic productions of Britten’s arrangement of Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera as Captain Macheath, and Cavalli’s L’Egisto as Egisto.

Daniel O’Hearn Tenor

In addition to his operatic work, Mr. O’Hearn has also performed as a soloist in a number of classical concert works. Recently, he’s been a featured soloist in streamed concerts of Handel’s Messiah, Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, and Utah Opera’s Light on the Horizon, all with the Utah Symphony. He also has performed solos in Handel’s Messiah with the Chicago Bar Association Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the DePaul Community Chorus. Mr. O’Hearn has also competed in several singing competitions, most recently earning an encouragement award at the Metropolitan Opera National Council’s 2020-21 Rocky Mountain and 2019–20 Central regionals, winning the MONC’s 2020–21 Utah and 2019–20 Illinois districts, winning the 2019 American Prize from Oratorio Society of Chicago, and placing first in DePaul University’s School of Music’s 2019 Kleinman Competition.

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A NOTE FROM THE PERFORMERS

When we were presented with the opportunity to craft something special for USUO audiences, we immediately began to explore the idea of sharing art song. Almost every day, while engaging with secondary school students across the state, we present about the magic of art song. We speak about its origins in salons and about its modern performance, typically in intimate recital halls. We share how art song allows singers to take short musical vignettes as an opportunity to give audiences a closer glimpse into who we are as individuals. A project focused around art song not only granted us the opportunity to share incredible music, possibly unknown to our audiences, but also to create an

artistic experience and execution wholly “us” in its message and expression. Once it became clear that art song was going to be our medium, we began to think about how we wanted to share the music and its message. Would it be best to film full recitals or to create a short music film? Would we want to do separate recitals for each singer or collaborate on group ideas? We had many questions, but we knew unanimously that we desperately wanted to expand outside the walls of our traditional performance venues. A majority of us moved to Utah in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and hadn’t had the ability to meet our patrons, to gather in community spaces, …continued on page 24

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or to explore the values and traditions that make our community special. We knew this was our moment to not only introduce ourselves and our art to our community, but to also learn about this place we now are able to call home. We present each episode of this series from a different space in our community and are grateful for the collaborative and welcoming spirit of The City Library, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Each space not only provided a fantastic musical and community venue for this series, but also fully captured the essence of our messages of Nature, Community, and Hope. Through our visits and time shared in these spaces, we learned so much about each of these venues, their terrific work to benefit our communities, and their missions. We invite you to take a moment to learn about them as well. Musically, “Songs for Our Time,” has been molded by each of our hands, as well as by the guiding hands of our incredible team. Its music reflects the varieties of sound, color, and tone of each of us, telling our “songs” both individually and collectively. It was important for us to explore new composers and poets, recognizing them

as artistic equals to their predecessors. We specifically aimed to lend our voices to the work of Women and Black artists, whose contributions to classical music have long been overlooked and systematically omitted. We regard them and place them on equal footing and commit to recognizing them and their art as true works of excellence. We entered this project asking our audience to join us in answering the question, “what is your song?” We leave not only expressing our collective answers, but encouraging those who watch to: - find harmony within the nature that provides us life, - protect and uplift all people in our communities, and - embrace the things that bring us joy and hope. Gratefully,  — Brandon Bell Taylor Burkhardt Julia Gershkoff Edith Grossman Daniel O’Hearn

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BRAVO ($50,000 TO $99,999) Scott & Kathie Amann Diane & Hal Brierley James A.† & Marilyn Parke

Patricia A. Richards & William K. Nichols** Elizabeth Solomon

Naoma Tate & the Family of Hal Tate Jim & Zibby Tozer Jack Wheatley

OVERTURE ($25,000 TO $49,999) Doyle Arnold & Anne Glarner Judy Brady & Drew W. Browning Michael & Vickie Callen John & Flora D’Arcy Brian & Detgen Greeff

Kristen Fletcher & Dan McPhun Susan & Tom Hodgson Tom & Lorie Jacobson G. Frank & Pamela Joklik Chuck & Crystal Maggelet Edward Moreton

Fred & Lucy Moreton Mark & Dianne Prothro Alice & Frank Puleo George Speciale John & Jean Yablonski Edward & Marelynn Zipser

MAESTRO ($10,000 TO $24,999) Anonymous A. Scott & Jesselie Anderson AKBankhead Fund Berenice J. Bradshaw Trust Thomas Billings & Judge Judith Billings Carol, Rete & Celine Browning Judy & Larry Brownstein Howard & Betty Clark Larry Clemmensen Marian Davis & David Parker Kathleen Digre & Michael Varner Pat & Sherry Duncan Spencer & Cleone† Eccles 28

Midge Farkas Thierry & Catherine Fischer** Doug & Connie Hayes Mary P.† & Jerald H. Jacobs Family Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Lansing Herbert† & Helga Lloyd Tom & Jamie Love Mr. & Mrs. Charles McEvoy Carol & Anthony W. Middleton, Jr., M.D. Amanda & Spencer Millerberg Richard & Robin Milne Terrell & Leah Nagata James & Ann Neal

Leslie Peterson & Kevin Higgins Stephen & Cydney Quinn Albert J. Roberts IV Carmen Rogers Sandefur Schmidt Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Sorenson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. G. B. Stringfellow Steve & Betty Suellentrop James R. & Susan Swartz Jonathan & Anne Symonds Norman C.† & Barbara L. Tanner † Tim & Judy Terrell

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INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT ALLEGRO ($5,000 TO $9,999) Anonymous (5) Alan, Carol, & Annie Agle Edward R. Ashwood & Candice A. Johnson Dr. J.R. Baringer & Dr. Jeannette J. Townsend Dr. & Mrs. Clisto Beaty Mr. & Mrs. Neill Brownstein Mark & Marcy Casp John Clukey Marc & Kathryn Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Cutler Willard & Julia Dere Patricia Dougall Eager Trust Mrs. Sarah Ehrlich Robert & Elisha Finney Wen Flatt Nash Foster Diana George David & SandyLee Griswold** Ray & Howard Grossman Chuck & Kathie Horman

The Right Reverend Carolyn Tanner Irish & Mr. Frederick Quinn Ken & Margo Jacobs Annette & Joseph Jarvis M. Craig Johns Michael Liess Bill Ligety & Cyndi Sharp Daniel & Deena Lofgren Beatrice Lufkin Nick Markosian Christopher & Julie McBeth Hallie & Ted McFetridge Michal & Maureen Mekjian Carol & Anthony W. Middleton, Jr., M.D. Joanne Mitchell Dr. Louis A. Moench & Deborah Moench Marilyn H. Neilson Dr. Stephen H. & Mary Nichols O. Don & Barbara Ostler

Dr. Thomas Parks & Dr. Patricia Legant Dr. Dinesh & Kalpana Patel Frank R. Pignanelli & D’Arcy Dixon Brooks & Lenna Quinn Dr. & Mrs.† Marvin L. Rallison James & Gail Riepe James & Anna Romano Ted & Lori Samuels Peggy & Ben Schapiro Barbara & Paul Schwartz D. Brent† & Suzanne Scott Gerald† & Sharon Seiner Dr. John Shigeoka Stuart & Mary Silloway Gibbs† & Catherine W. Smith Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Thomas & Marilyn Sutton Paul L. Wattis Dr. Rasmus Wegner Kathie & Hugh Zumbro

ABRAVANEL & PETERSON SOCIETY ($2,500 TO $4,999) Anonymous (6) Fred & Linda Babcock Tom & Carolee Baron Tina & John Barry Jennifer & Charles Beckham Dr. Melissa Bentley Donna Birsner Roger & Karen Blaylock Bill & Susan Bloomfield Mr. & Mrs. John Brubaker Richard & Suzanne Burbidge Michael & Christy Bush Mr. & Mrs. William D. Callister Vincent Cannella Hal & Cecile Christiansen The Chung Family George & Katie Coleman Debbi & Gary Cook Dr. Thomas D. & Joanne A. Coppin Thomas D. Dee III & Dr. Candace Dee UTAHSYMPHONY.ORG

Elizabeth deForest John D. Doppelheuer & Kirsten A. Hanson Blake & Linda Fisher Mr. Joseph F. Furlong III Robert & AnnieLewis Garda Heidi Gardner David & Sherrie Gee Jeffrey L. Giese, M.D. & Mary E. Giese Andrea Golding Sue & Gary Grant Arlen Hale Kenneth & Kate Handley Dr. Bradford D. Hare & Dr. Akiko Okifuji Mary Haskins Jeff & Peggy Hatch John Edward Henderson Deborah & Steve Horton Sunny & Wes Howell Dixie S. & Robert P. Huefner

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Michael Huerta & Ann Sowder Jay & Julie Jacobson Drs. Randy & Elizabeth Jensen Maxine & Bruce Johnson Dale & Beverly Johnson Dan & Jane Jones Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Kalm Rick & Paulette Katzenbach Susan Keyes & Jim Sulat Jeanne Kimball Allison Kitching Howard & Merele Kosowsky Donald L. & Alice A. Lappe Gary & Suzanne Larsen Ms. Susan Loffler Dennis & Pat Lombardi David & Donna Lyon Steve Mahas Keith & Vicki Maio Brian & Shasha Mann Jed & Kathryn Marti 29

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ABRAVANEL & PETERSON SOCIETY ($2,500 TO $4,999) CONTINUED Daniel & Noemi P. Mattis Tom & Janet McDougal David & Nickie McDowell George & Nancy Melling Brad Merrill John Mertens Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mithoff Ruth & William Ohlsen Dr. S. Keith & Barbara Petersen Ray Pickup

Gregory & Ann Robison Marilynn Roskelley & Paul Dorius Mark & Loulu Saltzman Margaret P. Sargent Shirley & Eric Schoenholz Dewelynn & J. Ryan† Selberg Mary & Doug Sinclair Jeffrey Starr Paul Taylor

Denise Torrisi Thomas† & Caroline Tucker Peter Margulies & Louise Vickerman Susan & David† Wagstaff Susan Warshaw Robert R. & Sue A. Webb Dan & Amy Wilcox David & Jerre Winder

PATRON ($1,500 TO $2,499) Anonymous (3) Fran Akita C. Kim & Jane Blair Mr. & Mrs. Lee Forrest Carter Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Carter, Jr. William J. Coles & Joan L. Coles David & Karen Gardner Dee Michael Deputy Lawrence Dickerson & Marcela Donadio Margarita Donnelly Dr. Paul Dorgan

Thomas Fuller Dr. & Mrs. John Greenlee C. Chauncey & Emily Hall Christine St. Andre & Cliff Hardesty E. Art Woolston & Connie Jo Hepworth-Woolston Connie C. Holbrook Gordon Irving Bryce & Karen† Johnson Carl & Gillean Kjeldsberg Heidi & Edward Makowski Clifton & Terri McIntosh Warren K†. & Virginia G. McOmber

Joe Mulvehill Kenneth Roach & Cindy Powell Dr. Barbara S. Reid Frances Reiser Susan Rothman Janet Schaap Mr. August L. Schultz Thomas & Gayle Sherry Douglas & Susan Terry Astrid S. Tuminez Dr. Ralph & Judith Vander Heide John & Susan Walker Frank & Janell Weinstock

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FRIEND ($1,000 TO $1,499) Anonymous (5) Madeline Adkins & John Forest Jim Alexander Christine A. Allred Clayton Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Anderson Pj Aniello Drs. Crystal & Dustin Armstrong Ian Arnold Curtis Atkisson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Barusch Diane Banks Bromberg & Dr. Mark Bromberg Kevin Burdette Michael Carnes Dana Carroll & Jeannine Marlowe Carroll Michael & Beth Chardack William & Patricia Child Dr. & Mrs. David Coppin David & Carol Coulter Sandra Covey† Dorothy B. Cromer David & Donna Dalton James Dashner Dr. Kent C. DiFiore & Dr. Martha R. Humphrey Alice Edvalson Eric & Shellie Eide Larry Gerlach Bob & Mary Gilchrist Ralph & Rose Gochnour Kenneth & Amy Goodman Mr. Keith Guernsey John & Ilauna Gurr Dr. Elizabeth Hammond

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Geraldine Hanni Jonathan Hart Lex Hemphill & Nancy Melich Craig & Tiffany Hess Peggy Hudson Stephen Irish Thomas Jacobson Eldon Jenkins & Amy Calara Chester & Marilyn Johnson Jill Johnson James R. Jones & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Lake Gary Lambert Guttorm & Claudia Landro Tim & Angela Laros Mr. & Mrs. Melvyn L. Lefkowitz Harrison & Elaine Levy Julie & John Lund Miriam Mason & Greg Glynis MS. Mary Pat McCurdie Edward J. & Grace Mary McDonough MR. Jeffrey McNeal David Merrill Dr. Nicole L. Mihalopoulos & Joshua Scoville Hal & JeNeal Miller Drs. Jean & Richard R. Miller Henriette Mohebbizadeh Glenn & Dav Mosby Sir David Murrell IV & Mary Beckerle Renate B. Nebeker Ruzena Novak Dr. & Mrs. Richard

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T. O’Brien Lee K. Osborne Joseph J.† & Dorothy Moyle Palmer Dr. Marzia Pasquali & Ms. Nicola Longo Linda S. Pembroke Rori & Nancy Piggott Charles R. Pikler Arthur & Susan Ralph W.E. & Harriet R. Rasmussen Gina Rieke Lousje & Keith Rooker Miguel Rovira David & Lois Salisbury Brent & Jan Scharman James & Janet Schnitz Barbara Slaymaker Jerilyn McIntyre & David Smith Sheryl & James Snarr Dr. & Mrs. Michael H. Stevens Richard and Shannon Straight Richard & Janet Thompson Kenneth Uy David H. & Barbara S. Viskochil Dr. James C. Warenski Renee Waters Cindy Williams Mary Ann & Charles Williams Margaret & Gary Wirth David B. & Anne Wirthlin Marsha & Richard Workman Paul Wright

ENDOWMENT DONORS TO UTAH SYMPHONY | UTAH OPERA ENDOWMENT Utah Symphony | Utah Opera is grateful to those donors who have made commitments to our Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund is a vital resource that helps the long-term well-being & stability of USUO, & through its annual earnings, supports our Annual Fund. For further information, please contact 801-869-9015. Gael Benson Edward Ashwood & Candice Johnson Estate of Alexander Bodi The Elizabeth Brown Dee Fund for Music in the Schools Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation Thomas & Candace Dee

Hearst Foundation Roger & Susan Horn The Right Reverend Carolyn Tanner Irish & Frederick Quinn Edward & Barbara Moreton Estate of Pauline C. Pace Perkins-Prothro Foundation Kenneth† & Jerrie Randall

The Evelyn Rosenblatt Young Artist Award Bill & Joanne Shiebler James R. & Susan Swartz Norman C. Tanner & Barbara L. Tanner Trust O.C. Tanner Company M. Walker & Sue Wallace

GIFTS MADE IN HONOR Marie Nelson Bennett Neill & Linda Brownstein Peggy Chase Dreyfous Paula Fowler Kem Gardner

Burton & Elaine Gordon Barbara Scowcroft & Ralph Matson Matthew & Maria Proser Pat Richards

Bill & Joanne Shiebler Grant Gill Smith Dale Strobel Whittney Thomas J. Brian Whitesides

GIFTS MADE IN MEMORY Dennis Austin Jay T. Ball Dawn Ann Bailey Betty Bristow Robert H. Burgoyne, M.D. Doris Macfarlane Corry Kathie Dalton Dr. James Drake Robert Ehrlich William K. Evans, Jr. Crawford Gates Lowell P. Hicks Jamila Janata 32

Dr. Gary B. Kitching M.D. Harry Lakin Julia Lawrence Frank & Maxine McIntyre Warren K. (Sandy) McOmber Clyde Dennis Meadows Dr. Richard George Middleton Mary Muir Mary E. Nelson Jack Newton Richard Perkins

Glade & Mardean Peterson Rhoda Ramsey Richard Reiser Norman B. Ross Shirley Corbett Russell J. Ryan Selberg Venice Shields Ann O’Neill Shigeoka, M.D. Robert C. Sloan Dorotha Smart Barbara Tanner Maxine Winn

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INSTITUTIONAL DONORS We thank our generous donors for their annual support of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. This list includes donations received from July 1, 2019 to September 29, 2020. USUO’s 2020–21 season is funded in part by the CARES Act and the Utah State Legislature through Utah Arts & Museums. * in-kind donation

** in-kind & cash donation

$100,000 OR MORE The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Foundation Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Marriner S. Eccles Foundation The Florence J. Gillmor Foundation

Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation John & Marcia Price Foundation O.C. Tanner Company Salt Lake County Shiebler Family Foundation Sorenson Legacy Foundation

State of Utah Summit County Restaurant Tax / RAP Tax Utah Division of Arts & Museums / National Endowment for the Arts Utah State Legislature / Utah State Board of Education Zions Bank

Kahlert Foundation League of American Orchestras

Grand America Hotel* William Randolph Hearst Foundation

Goldman Sachs Janet Q. Lawson Foundation Frederick Q. Lawson Foundation Love Communications* McCarthey Family Foundation Nora Eccles Treadwell

Foundation Charles Maxfield & Gloria F. Parrish Foundation Moreton Family Foundation Schmidt Family Foundation Simmons Family Foundation Struck* Utah Office of Tourism

$50,000 TO $99,999 Anonymous AHE/CI Trust Dominion Energy

$25,000 TO $49,999 Arnold Machinery Brent & Bonnie Jean Beesley Foundation Carol Franc Buck Foundation Cache Valley Electric Chevron Corporation C. Comstock Clayton Foundation

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INSTITUTIONAL DONORS $10,000 TO $24,999 Anonymous B.W. Bastian Foundation Bank of America Caffé Molise* HJ & BR Barlow Foundation Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Marie Eccles Caine FoundationRussell Family Matthew B. Ellis Foundation

Onstage Ogden Orange County Community Foundation Park City Chamber / Visitors Bureau Promontory R. Harold Burton Foundation Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Richard K. & Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation

S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation The Christian V. & Lisa D. Young Family Foundation The Joseph & Evelyn Rosenblatt Charitable Fund Summit Sotheby’s WCF Insurance W. Mack & Julia S. Watkins Foundation

M Lazy M Foundation Microsoft Corporation Millcreek Coffee Roasters* Morris Murdock Travel Orem City CARE Tax Park City Community Foundation Rancho Market Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Foundation Raymond James & Associates Robert S. Carter Foundation Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Rodney H. & Carolyn Hansen Brady Charitable Foundation Rotary Club of Salt Lake Salt Lake City Arts Council

Snow, Christensen & Martineau Foundation Spitzberg-Rothman Foundation Summerhays Music Center Tesoro Petroleum Corporation Texas de Brazil* The Fanwood Foundation Western Office The Val A. Green & Edith D. Green Foundation US Bank Utah Autism Foundation Victor Herbert Foundation

$1,000 TO $9,999 AC Hotel Salt Lake City/Downtown* Adib’s Rug Gallery Bambara* Bertin Family Foundation Better Days CBRE City Creek Center Corning Incorporated Foundation D’Addario Foundation David Dee Fine Arts Grandeur Peak Global Advisors Henry W. & Leslie M. Eskuche Charitable Foundation Holland & Hart J. Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro*

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ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION Steven Brosvik

DEVELOPMENT Leslie Peterson

PATRON SERVICES Faith Myers

David Green

Jessica Proctor

Merry Magee

Olivia Custodio

Mara Lefler

Heather Weinstock

Andrew J. Wilson

President & CEO

Vice President of Development

Senior Vice President & COO

Julie McBeth

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Collette Cook

Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP and COO & Office Manager

Director of Institutional Giving Director of Individual Giving Director of Special Events & DVMF Donor Relations

SYMPHONY ARTISTIC Thierry Fischer

Lisa Poppleton

Anthony Tolokan

Development Assistant

Grants Manager

Symphony Music Director

Ellesse Hargreaves

Vice President of Symphony Artistic Planning

OPERA ARTISTIC Christopher McBeth

Conner Gray Covington

Associate Conductor & Principal Conductor of the Deer Valley® Music Festival

Opera Artistic Director

Carol Anderson Principal Coach

Director of Patron Engagement Marketing Manager - Patron Loyalty Sales Manager

Patron Services Manager

Hallie Wilmes

Patron Services Assistant

Genevieve Gannon

Group Sales Associate

Alicia Ross Val Tholen

Sales Associates

Nicholas Barker Lorraine Fry Ellen Lewis Naomi Newton Ian Painter Talia Ricci Ananda Spike

Barlow Bradford

Michelle Peterson

Walt Zeschin

Michaella Calzaretta

Andrew Williams

Orchestra Personnel Manager

OPERA TECHNICAL Jared Porter

Executive Assistant to the Music Director & Symphony Chorus Manager

Kelly Nickle

Vice President of Finance & CFO

Dusty Terrell

Director of Information Technologies

Symphony Chorus Director

Director of Production

Director of Orchestra Personnel

Opera Chorus Master

Lance Jensen

SYMPHONY OPERATIONS Cassandra Dozet

Director of Orchestra Operations

Melissa Robison

Program Publication & Front of House Director

Senior Technical Director

ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Steve Hogan

Properties Master

Mike Lund

Scenic Charge Artist

Tyson Montoya

COSTUMES Verona Green

Alison Mockli

Costume Director

Amanda Reiser Meyer

Chip Dance

Wardrobe Supervisor

Production & Stage Manager

Milivoj Poletan

Kate Henry

Tailor

Operations Manager

Tiffany Lent

Jeff F. Herbig

Properties Manager & Assistant Stage Manager

Lyndsay Keith

Artist Logistics Coordinator

Robyne Anderson

2 Assistant Stage Manager nd

Ticket Agents

Cutter/Draper

Donna Thomas

Milliner & Craftsperson

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Jon Miles Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

Controller

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Kyle Siedschlag

Accounts Payable Specialist

Jared Mollenkopf

Patron Information Systems Manager

EDUCATION Paula Fowler

Director of Education & Community Outreach

Kyleene Johnson

Symphony Education Manager

Annie Jones

Symphony Education Assistant

Kathleen Sykes

Digital Content Producer

Robert Bedont

Marketing Manager - Audience Development

Nina Starling

Website Content Coordinator

We would also like to recognize our interns and temporary and contracted staff for their work and dedication to the success of utah symphony | utah opera.

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PLANNED GIVING

SUPPORT GREAT LIVE MUSIC IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL FUND Please join our wonderful Utah Symphony | Utah Opera family of donors who sustain great live music in our community. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, USUO is thankful for your generosity that supports our musicians, singers, artisans, crew and staff. Your gift now will make an impact as we plan for the future. The CARES Act has enacted new rules around charitable giving. The bill makes a new charitable deduction available for up to $300 per taxpayer, regardless of whether you itemize your deductions. Furthermore, if you do itemize, you may elect to deduct qualified contributions of up to 100% of your adjusted gross income in 2020. Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner to determine the impact of CARES Act changes on your personal tax situation.

CONSIDER USUO IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNING We never know what the future holds, but our eyes have been opened to how crucial planning ahead is. The pandemic has caused many of us to contemplate our legacy, assess our priorities, and plan for the future. Perhaps now more than ever, we recognize how important and meaningful it is to have a place where we can gather as a community to be uplifted and inspired by great music. If you want to ensure the future legacy of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera for future audiences to enjoy, please include USUO in your estate planning.

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TANNER AND CRESCENDO SOCIETIES

“YOU ARE THE MUSIC WHILE THE MUSIC LASTS.”~T.S. Eliot

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera offers sincere thanks to our patrons who have included USUO in their financial and estate planning. Please contact Leslie Peterson at lpeterson@usuo.org or 801-869-9012 for more information, or visit our website at usuo.giftplans.org.

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Beethoven Circle (gifts valued at more than $100,000) Anonymous (3) Doyle Arnold & Anne Glarner Edward R. Ashwood & Candice A. Johnson Dr. J. Richard Baringer Haven J. Barlow Marcy & Mark Casp Shelly Coburn Raymond & Diana Compton Anne C. Ewers

Mahler Circle

Anonymous (3) Eva-Maria Adolphi Dr. Robert H.† & Marianne Harding Burgoyne Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Coombs Paul (Hap) & Ann† Green Robert & Carolee Harmon Richard G. & Shauna† Horne Virginia A. Hughes Ms. Marilyn Lindsay† Turid V. Lipman

Flemming & Lana Jensen James Read Lether Daniel & Noemi P. Mattis Anthony & Carol W. Middleton, Jr., M.D. Robert & Diane Miner Glenn Prestwich Kenneth A.† & Jeraldine S. Randall Mr.† & Mrs. Alvin Richer

Patricia A. Richards & William K. Nichols Sharon & David† Richards Harris H. & Amanda P. Simmons E. Jeffery & Joyce Smith G.B. & B.F. Stringfellow Norman† & Barbara† Tanner Mr. & Mrs. M. Walker Wallace

Herbert C. & Wilma Livsey Dianne May Jerry & Marcia McClain Jim & Andrea Naccarato Stephen H. & Mary Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Scott Parker Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Pazzi Richard Q. Perry Chase† & Grethe Peterson Glenn H. & Karen F. Peterson Thomas A. & Sally† Quinn

Dan & June Ragan Mr. Grant Schettler Glenda & Robert† Shrader Mr. Robert C. Steiner & Dr. Jacquelyn Erbin† JoLynda Stillman Joann Svikhart Frederic & Marilyn† Wagner Jack R. & Mary Lois† Wheatley Edward J. & Marelynn Zipser

CRESCENDO SOCIETY OF UTAH OPERA Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. William C. Bailey Judy Brady & Drew W. Browning Dr. Robert H.† & Marianne Harding Burgoyne Shelly Coburn Dr. Richard J. & Mrs. Barbara N. Eliason Anne C. Ewers Edwin B. Firmage

Joseph & Pat Gartman Paul (Hap) & Ann† Green John & Jean† Henkels Edward R. Ashwood & Candice A. Johnson Clark D. Jones Turid V. Lipman Herbert C. & Wilma Livsey Richard W. & Frances P. Muir Marilyn H. Neilson

Carol & Ted Newlin Patricia A. Richards & William K. Nichols Mr.† & Mrs. Alvin Richer Jeffrey W. Shields G.B. & B.F. Stringfellow Norman† & Barbara Tanner Dr. Ralph & Judith Vander Heide Edward J. & Marelynn Zipser †Deceased

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UTAH SYMPHONY GUILD OUR MISSION

Because we believe great music can elevate the human spirit, the purpose of the Guild is to foster, promote, and facilitate the operation of the Utah Symphony Orchestra financially, socially, and educatonally. It is our honor to maintain a gift shop throughout the year which raises funds for our orchestra. We have added all our available items to the “online store” and all proceeds go to USUO. We will continue adding events as social distancing requirements allow to aid in rasing funds for our great orchestra. We will sponsor the Youth Guild and outreach violin lessons again this season, and we appreciate your ongoing support of these important community programs. To join or renew your membership in the guild you may go to our web page and fill out the new members information. www.utahsymphonyguild.org Carolyn Abravanel Eva-Maria Adolphi Wendy Ajax Fran & Tom Akimoto Georgia L. Anderson Reva Anderson Margaret Anderson Wirth Linda Babcock Brenda Bailey William Scot Barraclough & Tom D. Camomile Dominic Barsi Randy & Jeni Bathemess Jean E. Barton Charmaine Bauer Suzanne & Clisto Beaty Maxine Beckstead Karol Behling Janet Bennett Heather Benson Eve Bertran-Hales & Don Hales Joan Blanck Rose Marie Breinholt Chip & Anne Browne Nancy Browning & Michael Homer Mary Ellen B. Caine Akemi Call Gertrud Carpenter

Mary A. Carter Renee Christensen Cecile Christiansen Lynne Church Dianne Clark Doyle Clayburn Melou Cline Beth & Boyle Cole Kathleen Coon Peggy Cordon Marcia Cowley-Keen Janet Cox Tom Cox Carolyn Creek-McCallister Susan L. Croft Wendy & John Crossman Kathryn C. Culbertson Robert & Caprene Curtis William and Bonnie Daniloff Frances Darger Marlene Dazley Joyce De Forest & Robert Duke De Forest Laura Diaz Moore Nancy Dietzler Amy Dixon Carol Elliott Judy Emery Jennifer Fairbourn Rosemary Fairbourn

Reece Fawcett Thierry & Catherine Fischer Carolyn Fredin Patricee Annee Gallagher Patricia A. Giovanazzo Marian & Sidney Green Simon Gretsch SandyLee & David Griswold Janet Hales Kathleen Hall Laurie Hallam Gerry Hanni Shirley M. Hanson Carolee Harmon Nancy Hayes Janet Healy Kristin Hill Sally W. Hodel Kathie & Chuck Horman Rebecca & Stephen Howard Leigh Hutchison Isabella Iasella Mateusz Jagiello Darlene Jenkins Carl Johansen Scott Johnson & Rebecca McGarry Beverly C. Johnson Arlene Jonsson Charlotte Jordan Continued on page 36…

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Ingrid Kaufman Cynthia Kilian Mary Lynn Kinsel Kathy Knowlton Allison Knudson Martin Krueger Kari Landro Angela Laros Lona Mae Lauritzen Nancy Laursen Liz Le Fevre Nora Linscott Wilma S. Livsey Donna Lyon Susan MacIan Carole & Malcolm MacLeod Jennifer & Gideon Malherbe Heidrun I. Mandy Rebecca Marriott-Champion Tonya Marshall Janice Maughan Maybell McCann Camilla McLaughlin Melissa Robison Ann Mentes Julia & Anna Meredith Henriette Mohebbizadeh Heather Moore Karen Morgan Jill Moriearty Sabra Moyes Renate Baron Nebeker Kent & Denise Nelson Bradley & Laurissa Neuenschwander Sylvia Newton Christine Nickerson

Jean Nielsen Carol Nixon Patti Noel Wilma Odell Delmira & Gary Pactoulick Catherine Paiz Judy Parmelee Barbara Patrick Helen Petersen Ann Petersen Leslie Peterson & Kevin Higgins Marilyn Phillips Mrs. Jane O. Piercey Mary-Margaret Pingree Janis Pope Marilyn Poulsen Sherry Poulson Jeana Quigley Carol & Gunter Radinger Hildegard Rayner Joanne Rich Marilyn Poulsen Gina Rieke Della V. Roberts and Warren Gilmour Lynn Rohland Alene M. Russon Martha Sammond Margaret Sargent Amanda & Jonathan Schmieder Glenda Shrader Nan Sibbett Joyce Skidmore Wilson Dorotha Smart Michele Smith

Dianne R. Smith Rita Smith Donna & Ron Smith Joan J. Smith Janette P. Sonnenberg Carol L. Sonntag Elise Stanley Sandra Steiner Marsh Robert Stephenson & Lisa Byrnes Ramona Sterling Jennifer Stroud Lorraine & Walter Stuecken Joann Svikhart Cayman L. Thomas Deborah Tuttle Shirley Van Wagenen Beth V. Cole and Dr. B. Cole Jenette L. Voss Susan Walles Robert & Tilda Wangerien Miriam H. Waterman Paul & Cynthia Watson Suzanne Weaver Heather Weinstock Susan & Brent Westergard Bonnie White Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Williams Connie & Glenn Wimer Jerre Winder Pamela Wing Nicole Woodland Ethnie Wright & Hunter Gundersen Betty & Frank Yanowitz Red York Dwan Young

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THANK YOU! During the time when concerts in Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theater, and the Deer Valley Music Festival were cancelled, the Excellence Concert Series featured Utah Symphony and Utah Opera musicians in live streamed concerts from the Gallivan Center. Thank you for featuring our musicians and giving us quality performance opportunities during this difficult time.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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