Riverside County Philharmonic 2009-2010
From the President Dear Friends: It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 50th Anniversary Season of the Riverside County Philharmonic. We’ve planned a concert series designed to enlighten, entertain and celebrate this milestone. This also is the final concert season that our late Music Director Patrick Flynn had a hand in designing and in many ways highlights Patrick’s legacy and lessons for us. This year we are welcoming back a select group of our audiences’ favorite guest artists and introducing some of the most exciting new performers appearing on the world’s concert stages. Leading each concert will be a world-class conductor who is being considered for the Philharmonic’s Music Director position. This is a breathtaking season, full of towering classical compositions and brand new music that will delight and inspire. Patrick believed music was meant to touch the soul, move the heart and make us think. I invite you to come experience all three. Subscribe today to the Philharmonic. Come celebrate our history and be a part of our future. This is a season you won’t want to miss.
Betsy Herrick
What the Critics Are Saying About the Phil “Patrick Flynn, the late conductor and music director of the Riverside County Philharmonic, knew all about the immense talent and quality of the orchestra’s musicians. That’s why, more than a year ago, he programmed Saturday night’s season-ending concert to feature principals performing works of their choice. The result was a concert of serious music – some familiar – some not – all fascinating and exquisitely performed.” Sherli Leonard, The Press Enterprise, April 2009 “The strings were silky smooth, the brass was powerful and precise, and the woodwinds were delightfully bright … the orchestra performed fabulously as a unit, delivering a superb reading of this monumental symphony.” (Beethoven’s Eroica) Mark Benoit, The Press Enterprise, January 2008 “Something exciting happens when the curtain opens on the Riverside County Philharmonic Orchestra. The program, the musicians and the conductor come together to consistently create an event that takes its audience on an amazing journey.” Sherli Leonard, The Press Enterprise, January 2009
2009-2010 Celebrating 50 Years of Great Music “A California success story” (Los Angeles Times) best characterizes the Riverside County Philharmonic’s rapid development and popularity – originally formed in 1958 as a volunteer group of musicians. Each season the 72-member professional orchestra draws cheering audiences from all over the Southland to its classical and pops concerts. The Philharmonic’s many milestones include the West Coast premiere of William Kraft’s Renaissance, Ellen Taffe Zwilich’s Three Pieces for Orchestra, the world premiere of John Williams’ Clarinet Concerto, and the American premiere of Four Pacific Seasons by New Zealander, Gareth Farr. The orchestra has been acclaimed by local and out-of-town critics for compelling performances of core repertory, for its unique programming and exceptional roster of guest soloists. On several occasions, reviewers have dubbed the Philharmonic: “Best orchestra in Southern California.” Much of the credit for the Philharmonic’s success belongs to late Music Director Patrick Flynn, who for more than 18 years carefully guided the group’s development into the ensemble it is today. Currently the orchestra presents a season of four performances in its home venue, the historic Riverside Municipal Auditorium in downtown Riverside. The Philharmonic is also in high demand throughout the region, including Cerritos, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, Rancho Cucamonga, and Temecula. It performs the annual 4th of July concerts at Riverside’s National Cemetery. With these, and the free pops concerts in local parks, the orchestra has increased its audiences nearly ten-fold since 2001. The Philharmonic family is deeply committed to connecting with young people throughout the Inland Empire. In 1998 it established the Adventures in Music program for Riverside and San Bernardino County schools, annually bringing the magic of music to thousands of youths. Continuing its long history of community collaboration, in 2008, the Philharmonic inaugurated a unique partnership with Performance Riverside, co-presenting programs from their respective seasons as part of the Target® Family Series. The California Arts Council has consistently listed the Riverside County Philharmonic in its Touring Arts Directory since the year 2000. Under the direction of a committed Board of Directors and a new Foundation comprised of community leaders, the Riverside County Philharmonic continues with vigor its mission as one of the leading orchestras in the Southwest, with a goal of inspiring every segment of the community with the love and excitement of great music … Visit www.thephilharmonic.org for more information.
Tomasz Golka
Guest Conductor
October 3
2009 A Few of Our Favorite Things
October 3, 2009 8 pm Join us for the opening concert of our 50th season featuring pianist Wendy Chen in her third appearance with the Philharmonic. Youngest winner ever of the National Chopin Competition (1990), Wendy has thrilled audiences throughout the world playing with the very best orchestras and chamber ensembles. Guest conducting is Tomasz Golka, first place winner of the Eduardo Mata International Conducting Competition (2003). Tomasz has appeared with orchestras in the Americas and Europe to great critical acclaim.
Concert Sponsors: Dr. Ronald O. & Constance Bailey & The City of Riverside
Wendy Chen
Lutoslawski Little Suite Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
2010
Guest Conductor
Fabulous at 50
Heiichiro Ohyama
January 16&17
Angel Blue
January 16 & 17, 2010 The Philharmonic is proud to welcome back American soprano, Angel Blue who returns after making her San Francisco Opera debut in the role of Clara in the opera Porgy and Bess. An audience favorite, Angel recently completed her second season in the Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program with the LA Opera. Guest conducting is Heiichiro Ohyama, considered a remarkable conductor and one of America’s most accomplished violists. In addition to his work with top orchestras around the world, Heiichiro is also conductor of the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra.
Higdon blue cathedral Mozart, Puccini and Chapi various arias Brahms Symphony No. 1 January 16 concert at 8 pm and January 17 concert at 2 pm Both performances at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium Concert Sponsor: Donna Knox
Andrew Grams
Guest Conductor
March 6
2010 Romantic Titans
March 6, 2010, 8 pm Two of America’s most accomplished musicians appear with the Philharmonic for this powerful and sweeping orchestral program. Violinist Michelle Kim has been Assistant Concertmaster (The William Petschek Family Chair) of the New York Philharmonic since 2001. Ron Leonard was principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 24 years. He has appeared as soloist with leading orchestras throughout the United States under the direction of such conductors as Zubin Mehta, Michael Tilson Thomas, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Andre Previn. Leading this magnificent concert is Guest Conductor Andrew Grams, resident conductor of the Florida Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra. Brahms – Double Concerto Mahler – Symphony No. 1 “Titan”
Michelle Kim
Ron Leonard
2010 New York to Vienna
Guest Conductor
Adam Flatt
April 24 & 25
Time for Three
Closing out the 50th season will be one of the hottest ensembles today – “Time for Three” a 2 violin and bass trio taking the music world by storm. “Time for Three” transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country-western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. Guest conducting this groundbreaking concert will be Adam Flatt an unusually versatile leader among his generation of American conductors. He has made recent debuts with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, the South Carolina Philharmonic, and the Utah Chamber Orchestra. Don’t miss this eclectic presentation that showcases the Phil’s past, present and future musical direction.
Gluck Dance of the Furies TRADITIONAL The American Suite
(Arranged By John B. Hedges)
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra January 16 concert at 8 pm and January 17 concert at 2 pm Both performances at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium *All concert programs, artists and conductors subject to change.
Make a Contribution Established in 1959, the Riverside County Philharmonic continues to fulfill its mission to over 25,000 constituents annually. The Philharmonic offers a complete concert series and is actively engaged in many community partnerships. Along with orchestral performances, the orchestra’s educational programs continue to cultivate the next generation of music lovers through their educational programs. There have been cuts in government funding and local corporations’ charitable giving for several years. Ticket revenue constitutes only one-third of the orchestra’s budget. This results in relying heavily on the generous support of donors and sponsors to bridge these financial gaps. Donors are the lifeline to this organization’s future stability and success. The Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so the full amount of your gift is tax deductible. Once your gift is received, we will send you an acknowledgement letter to use for tax preparation. Some companies match their employees’ charitable gifts, providing the Philharmonic significant additional funding. If you or your spouse is an employee, director or retiree of a company, contact the personnel office to inquire if there is a corporate matching gift program.
Local companies with matching gift programs: ADM Foundation Alliant Energy Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation GannettMatch Gartner IBM Corporation
Merrill Lynch MidAmerican Energy Company Nuveen Investments Pacific Life Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Rockwell Collins
Ryan Companies Foundation Sallie Mae Fund Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation Square D Foundation U.S. Bancorp Foundation
Don’t see your company? Call the Philharmonic 951-787-0251 or your company’s personnel office to see if they participate.
Our Contributors
Thank you
The Riverside County Philharmonic thanks the following sponsors for their generous contributions, past and present.
Recent Concert Sponsors City of Riverside Dr. Ronald O. and Constance Bailey Billie and Gene Yeager Joy and William Junkert Riverside Metro Auto Group and Insuk Michaelson Donna Knox Bill Hoskins and Family In Memory of Sylvia Hoskins Target® Family Series Sponsors Target® Drs. Dan and Esther Hays City of Riverside Pacific Life Foundation Grants City of Riverside County of Riverside The James Irvine Foundation Target® Riverside Arts Council and Inland Arts Bank of America Charitable Foundation Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Edwin W. Pauley Foundation Music Chair Sponsors Hugh Scott Hazel Evensen Delores and John Lambert Carol Fick Anonymous Wilma Printy
Rev. Mel Ryman and Patricia Mc Kevitt Ryman Elaine and Charles Ford Betsy and Robert Herrick Jean and Bill Foster Bill Hoskins Donna Knox Virginia Blumenthal Nancy and Jim Henderson Pre Concert Talk Sponsor Provident Bank Inaugural Business Leadership Circle Members Riverside Medical Clinic Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Media Partners The Press Enterprise Inland Empire Magazine Riverside Magazine - ICPG KTWV-The Wave Radio Business Partners Daley Tax Professionals Inland Printworks New York Pizzeria La Sierra University Saffron tWrite, Inc. Riverside Marriott Preston & Simons Mortuary O’Reilly Public Relations Mardon Jewelers
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Mission Statement The Mission of the Riverside County Philharmonic is to advance the enjoyment and appreciation of symphonic music to the diverse communities in the Inland Southern California region through performances and innovative programs that challenge, educate, enrich, and entertain.
Board of Directors Betsy Herrick, President Constance Bailey Virginia Blumenthal James Beach, PhD Geraldine Bowden Charles Bufalino William Campbell Dorothy Corr Skelley Kathleen Daley Elizabeth Emerson
William Foster Valerie Foucrier Esther Hays, MD Amy Halladay James Henderson William Hoskins Ryan Hurd Jeffry Kaatz, DMA Donna Knox Carla Lidner Baum, DDS, Foundation Liaison
Barbara Lohman, Executive Director Margaret Martin, Ex Officio Insuk Michaelson Jerry Rosine Linda Rouyer Mireille Savona, PhD Paul Sundeen
Foundation Board of Directors Gene Yeager, Honorary Chair Ronald Redfern, Founding Chair Lalit Acharya, PhD Brad Alewine Kathy Allavie Ramon Alvarez Dan Anderson, D.Min. Lorraine Anderson Richard Anderson Manuel Aybar Ronald O. Bailey, MD Alma Batista, DMA Virginia Blumenthal Craig Blunden Cheryl Brown Raul Bustillos Judy Carpenter Jim Cuevas Harkeerat Dhillon, MD Tom Donahue
Brett Durham Charlotte Dye Jim Erickson Carol Fick Charles Field Daniel Foster William Gardner Lawrence Geraty, PhD Michael Goldware Mark Hawkins Wayne Hayashibara Kyle Hoffman Robert Jaspan, MD Mike Javanmard Marilyn Johnson, EdD Tom Kenney Collette Lee Carla Lidner-Baum, DDS Doug Magnon Kevin McCarthy Jim McCullough Vic Miceli
Baxter Miller Patrick O’Reilly Susan Rainey, EdD Holly Redfern George Reyes Joan Roberts Richard Roth Mark Rubin Aida Sahabi Ali Sahabi Ron Springston Dwight Tate Nora Teasley Shaun Terry Kristin Tillquist Cindy Trask Mike Vanderpool Charles Wyman, PhD Billie Yeager Jonathan Yorba, PhD
Outreach Programs Adventures in Music The primary goal of Adventures in Music (AIM) is to increase the ability of local school children to understand, appreciate, enjoy and participate in all styles of music. AIM is specifically designed to help compensate for the lack of musical education in public schools. The Inland Empire is rich in cultural resources, yet its children are often unable to experience them. AIM creates opportunities for the diverse student population to examine, explore and enjoy the cultural richness of the region. For most students, Adventures in Music provides the only comprehensive and participatory music education experience they will receive in school. Young People’s Concert Full-fledged symphony concerts are held at Riverside Municipal Auditorium during the academic year. Here, students experience music in a formal concert setting. Fashioned in the style of Leonard Bernstein’s “Young Peoples’ Concerts,” these performances provide an informative and userfriendly setting for the students, many of whom are first time concertgoers. Informances – The Philharmonic also dispatches small ensembles – a brass trio, a woodwind trio, or a string trio – to perform at elementary schools. These ensemble performances demonstrate to the students the sounds and mechanics of the instruments, fun facts about the composers and how musicians collaborate on musical performances.
Heartstrings The Philharmonic’s Board and staff recognize the nurturing benefits that live, symphonic music can have on the soul. They established Heartstrings, a program that opens doors for individuals who lack the resources, financial or otherwise, to attend concerts. By targeting this audience-at-risk, the Philharmonic helps these attendees increase their self esteem and puts them in touch with who they really are by means of the great unifier, music. Heartstrings, started in 1999, has become tremendously successful primarily because of the sustaining partnerships established between the Philharmonic, local nonprofit groups and organizations and leading businesses. This cooperative support has made available more than 2,000 free tickets each season to those who might not otherwise be able to attend a Philharmonic concert. Among the ticket beneficiaries are individuals reached through the following community organizations: • Inland Aids Project • Salvation Army • Olive Crest Children’s Homes • Operation Safehouse • Whiteside Manor • Riverside County Department of Mental Health • Victoria Court Retirement Home • David and Margaret Home Braille Institute • Alternatives to Domestic Violence Visit www.thephilharmonic.org for more information.
Subscriber Benefits Subscriber Benefits For fifty years the Riverside County Philharmonic has been making great music. We have to admit the price of a season subscription has changed since the 1959 price of five dollars. On the other hand, each season has gotten better and better. Today the Philharmonic is recognized as the leading orchestra in the region. Here are some reasons to subscribe: • By purchasing season tickets, subscribers can save up to 30% off the price of regular single tickets. • Guaranteed seats mean ready-made evenings without hassle. You will have the same seats for every concert of your series and the first opportunity to renew these seats or upgrade the following year. • All subscriber tickets will be mailed in September 2009; subscribers will not have to wait in line at the Box Office the day of the concert. • If subscribers are unable to use concert tickets, they can be exchanged for another performance or donated back to the symphony as a tax deductible donation. • Tickets can be exchanged up to the Thursday before a performance. Subscriber FAQs When will I receive my tickets? Season subscribers will receive their tickets in September 2009. If you do not receive your tickets by September 28, 2009, please e-mail info@thephilharmonic.org or call the Philharmonic office at 951-787-0251. Can I purchase single tickets in addition to my subscription? Subscribers can purchase single tickets for the 2009-2010 50th anniversary season at any time. If I have questions regarding my subscription, whom do I contact? If you have any questions regarding your current subscription, please call our Patron Services Manager at 951-787-0251. Ticket Donations Help us allow others to experience the music of the Philharmonic. When you can’t use your tickets, please consider donating them back to the Philharmonic. We can then re-sell your seats to another music lover, and you’ll get a donation receipt for tax purposes.
It’s easy to donate: By Mail: Mail your tickets with a note requesting a tax donation form to: Riverside County Philharmonic P.O. Box 1601 Riverside, CA 92502 Please allow enough time: your tickets must be received by the office before the day of the concert (the Box Office does not receive weekend mail). By Phone: Call Patron Services at 951-787-0251 the day before the concert. Seating Seating areas for patrons in wheelchairs (and their companions) are available, in special areas. We regret that ushers may not physically assist patrons wishing to transfer into theater seats. Gift Certificates Not sure when your friends can go or which concert they’ll like? A Gift Certificate is the ideal gift, and there’s no service charge. What a nice birthday present or wedding present a season subscription would be! Late Arrivals We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to the concert start time in order to park and find your seat before the concert begins. If you are unexpectedly delayed, in consideration of our artists and patrons, late seating will take place during the first appropriate pause in the program, at the discretion of management. Certain programs are performed without intermission; therefore, no late seating can be offered at those concerts. Concert Courtesy As a courtesy to the musicians and your fellow patrons, please turn off all pagers, mobile phones, watch alarms, or other electronic devices prior to the concert, and refrain from talking, coughing, or unwrapping candy during the performance.
Seating Chart BalconY Main Floor A Main Floor B
LOGE
Main Floor C Front Loge
Main Floor
Rear Loge Front Balcony Rear Balcony
STAGE Riverside Municipal Auditorium 3485 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Ticket Policies, Refunds & Exchanges • No refunds can be made once seats are assigned. • All tickets must be paid in full by 5 p.m. by the Friday before a performance. • Even exchanges may be made within a concert series; exchanges to higher priced seats may require additional payment. • All exchanges are subject to availability and must be completed prior to the concert and during regular Philharmonic Office hours. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Student tickets are available through the Auditorium Box Office for full-time college students and children 18 years or younger. • Children two years of age or older are required to have a ticket. • Seating for individuals with disabilities is available on the Main Floor B and C sections. Please call the Philharmonic office in advance to request seating for disabled patrons. • Lost tickets can be replaced at no charge. • Dates, times, locations, artists and programs are subject to change.
Ticket Pricing Concert Series Season Ticket Order Section Front Balcony Front Loge Main Floor A Rear Loge Main Floor B Rear Balcony Main Floor C
# of Tickets
Season Price Season Total Season Total Season Price $231.00 $231.00 $231.00 $231.00 $126.00 $126.00 $ 69.00 $ 69.00 $ 69.00 $ 69.00 $ 48.00 $ 48.00 $ 37.00 $ 37.00
Concert Series Single Ticket Order - Saturday Performances Section Front Balcony Front Loge Main Floor A Rear Loge Main Floor B Rear Balcony Main Floor C
# of Tickets
Single Price (check(check box) box) SingleConcerts Price Concerts $ 74.00 $ 74.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 74.00 $ 74.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 42.00 $ 42.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 21.00 $ 21.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 21.00 $ 21.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 13.00 $ 13.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New $ 11.00 $ 11.00 ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑ Titans New❑York ❑ Favorite ❑ Fabulous ❑❑ Titans New
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January 17 and April 25 concerts are abbreviated performances. Tickets $12 General Admission, $20 Reserve Seating Call the Philharmonic Office 951-787-0251 for ordering details.
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