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I am so pleased to welcome you back

to Schermerhorn Symphony Center!

I think of every concert season as a collection of stories, and that story begins with you.

Your presence in the concert hall brings our orchestra to life, and your support makes our dreams possible.

Our next season promises to be one incredible journey, and I invite you to join us.

We’ll explore the simple joys of Copland’s Appalachian Spring, the valiant struggle of Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony and the soulful lyricism of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony.

New American music is a big part of our story as well. Next season we’ll continue to give a voice to visionary American composers such as Béla Fleck, Terry Riley and Richard Daniel pour, each of whom will debut ambitious new works with our orchestra. As always, we will be joined by world-renowned guest artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Chris Botti, Marvin Hamlisch and Nashville’s own Tracy Silverman and Larry Carlton.

And of course, there’s the story of our return to Schermerhorn Symphony Center after the historic flood of 2010. Although we greatly missed the acoustic excellence and intimacy of our beautiful hall last season, our symphony continued to play at a worldclass level regardless of where they were performing. That’s a testament to the virtuosity of our orchestra, who have earned an invitation to play at Carnegie Hall in May 2012.

I know that you’re just as excited to be back at the Schermerhorn as we are. There’s no better place to experience wonderful stories told through great music, and I look forward to seeing you here.

Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director

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SunTrust Classical 7A Series 2

SunTrust Classical 7B Series 4

Bank of America Pops Series 6

Adams and Reese Jazz Series 8

The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series 10

Special Events 12

Education and Community Engagement 14

Ticket Information 15

Season Ticket Holder Benefits 15

Guest Information 15

Corporate Sponsors 16

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Includes all 14 concerts Detailed concert information can be found on the following pages

Table of Contents

September 22, 23 & 24, 2011

BÉLA FLECK’S BANJO CONCERTO October 6, 7 & 8, 2011

AX PLAYS BEETHOVEN November 3, 4 & 5, 2011

TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO November 17, 18 & 19, 2011

MAHLER’S FOURTH

December 1, 2 & 3, 2011

BRAHMS’S FIRST

January 5, 6 & 7, 2012

TIANWA YANG RETURNS January 26, 27 & 28, 2012

OHLSSON PLAYS CHOPIN

February 9, 10 & 11, 2012

DR. ATOMIC & MR. HAYDN February 23, 24 & 25, 2012

MOZART & COPLAND March 8, 9 & 10, 2012

RUSSIAN MASTERS March 29, 30 & 31, 2012

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY April 19, 20 & 21, 2012

BRAHMS & SIERRA’S SINFONÍA May 3, 4 & 5, 2012

TRACY SILVERMAN PREMIERES TERRY RILEY May 31, June 1 & 2, 2012

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TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

BÉLA FLECK’S BANJO CONCERTO

September 22, 23 & 24, 2011 COPLAND - Appalachian Spring Suite BÉLA FLECK - Concerto for Banjo* (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Béla Fleck, banjo *Nashville Symphony commission Béla Fleck will help the Nashville Symphony welcome the 2011/12 season with his brand-new Concerto for Banjo, a stunning showcase for his genre-melding style. This piece is perfectly matched with Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, which celebrates the American spirit with music of breathtaking beauty and directness.

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November 3, 4 & 5, 2011 BORODIN - Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor TCHAIKOVSKY - Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35 RAVEL - Daphnis et Chloé Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, chorus director Karen Gomyo has captivated audiences all over the world with her passionate performance style, and Tchaikovsky’s lovely and lyrical Violin Concerto is the ideal showcase for her talents. Ravel brings the ancient Greek tale of Daphnis et Chloé to life with music of incredible richness, color and vibrancy.

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BRAHMS’S FIRST

December 1, 2 & 3, 2011 JOHN ESTACIO - Frenergy v DVORÁK - Concerto for Piano in G minor, Op. 33 BRAHMS - Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Peter Oundjian, conductor Natasha Paremski, piano There’ll be a blaze of sparks when the evening opens with Canadian composer John Estacio’s Frenergy, which combines the words “frenetic” and “energy.” Guest pianist Natasha Paremski possesses an artistic maturity well beyond her v years, which she’ll apply to Dvorák’s colorful, melodic Piano Concerto.

OHLSSON PLAYS CHOPIN

January 26, 27 & 28, 2012 CHOPIN - Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano, Op. 11 BRUCKNER - Symphony No. 2 in C minor Stanisław Skrowaczewski, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano Stanisław Skrowaczewski is one of the greatest conductors of our time — and he’s also one of the world’s foremost interpreters of Anton Bruckner, a composer whose richly orchestrated music is just right for the acoustics of Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Guest pianist Garrick Ohlsson will showcase his own specialty: the work of Frédéric Chopin.

RUSSIAN MASTERS

March 8, 9 & 10, 2012 MUSSORGSKY - Introduction to “Khovantchina” (Dawn on the Moscow River) PROKOFIEV - Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 SHOSTAKOVICH - Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad” Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Cho-Liang Lin, violin Shostakovich’s powerful Seventh Symphony was written as a response to the Nazi siege of Leningrad.

This all-Russian program also features Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, a warmly lyrical piece full of virtuoso passages for soloist Cho-Liang Lin.

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY March 29, 30 & 31, 2012 KODÁLY - Dances of Galánta RACHMANINOFF - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 FRANCK - Symphony in D minor Gilbert Varga, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano

The perfect piano concerto — that’s how soloist Jon Kimura Parker describes Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. It’s also the perfect vehicle for this charismatic pianist. Franck’s D minor Symphony is possibly the greatest symphonic work by a French composer, with a rich sonority that evokes the sound of an organ.

TRACY SILVERMAN PREMIERES TERRY RILEY

May 3, 4 & 5, 2012 GRAINGER - The Warriors TERRY RILEY - Concerto for Electric Violin* (World Premiere) RACHMANINOFF - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Tracy Silverman, electric violin * Nashville Symphony commission The can’t-miss event of the season: Two innovators join forces when electric violinist Tracy Silverman debuts a new concerto by pioneering composer Terry Riley. Percy Grainger’s The Warriors will be every bit as thrilling, as the orchestra performs heart-pumping music from the composer’s “imaginary ballet.”

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I’ve performed as a soloist all over the world, and Schermerhorn Symphony Center is without a doubt one of the best concert halls I’ve ever played in. And it’s home! So I get to enjoy it as an audience member, too. I’m honored to claim the Nashville Symphony as my hometown orchestra, and I am thrilled to be taking part in what is going to be a truly remarkable musical experience next season.

— Tracy Silverman

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October 6, 7 & 8, 2011 RICHARD STRAUSS - Ariadne auf Naxos Symphony-Suite BEETHOVEN - Concerto for Piano No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 ELGAR - In the South, Op. 50 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano

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Genius! World-class pianist Emanuel Ax’s brilliance will bring out all of the bold invention at the heart of Beethoven’s Second Concerto. It will be a stunning lead-in to Elgar’s lively In the South, which was influenced by the British composer’s time on the Italian Riviera and by the music of Richard Strauss.

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MAHLER’S FOURTH

November 17, 18 & 19, 2011 WEBERN - Passacaglia, Op. 1 RICHARD DANIELPOUR - Darkness in the Ancient Valley* (World Premiere) MAHLER - Symphony No. 4 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano * Nashville Symphony commission Be among the exclusive first to hear a world premiere by Richard Danielpour, whose music is visceral, romantic and distinctly American. Darkness in the Ancient Valley will feature the gorgeous voice of soprano Hila Plitmann, who will draw out all of the emotion at the heart of this piece. Giancarlo Guerrero continues our quest to be among the few orchestras to perform all of Mahler’s symphonies with the Austrian composer’s Fourth.

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TIANWA YANG RETURNS

January 5, 6 & 7, 2012 MOZART - Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 300a “Paris” LALO - Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21 STRAVINSKY - Petrushka (1947 version) Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Tianwa Yang, violin She’s back! Violinist Tianwa Yang absolutely wowed audiences the last time she appeared with Nashville Symphony. Only in her mid-20s, she has already earned a reputation as a master of the violin repertoire, and she returns to perform French composer Edouard Lalo’s lively Symphonie Espagnole. Igor Stravinsky originally composed Petrushka as the score for a ballet about a puppet who comes magically to life.

DR. ATOMIC & MR. HAYDN

BRAHMS & SIERRA’S SINFONÍA

Haydn’s 100th Symphony earned its nickname thanks to the martial beat created by the combination of bass drum, triangle and cymbals. Written more than two centuries later, Doctor Atomic Symphony offers a different take on military might: Adapted from John Adams’s opera of the same name, this powerful piece tells the story of Dr. Robert Oppenheimer and the dawning of the nuclear era. Pianist Jonathan Biss will join the orchestra for Brahms’s First Piano Concerto, an expansive work rich with lovely details.

Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonía No. 4 caused such a sensation when it was performed here two years ago that we’re bringing it back — and this time we’re recording it!

The composer has created a vibrant signature style by infusing classical music with Latin American sounds, and Chabrier’s Habanera will add an extra dash of Spanish flair. Augustin Hadelich is a phenomenal violinist, completely up to the incredible technical demands of Brahms’s Violin Concerto.

February 9, 10 & 11, 2012 HAYDN - Symphony No. 100 in G major, “Military” JOHN ADAMS - Doctor Atomic Symphony BRAHMS - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano

April 19, 20 & 21, 2012 ROBERTO SIERRA - Fandangos BRAHMS - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 CHABRIER - Habañera ROBERTO SIERRA - Sinfonía No. 4 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert

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MOZART & COPLAND

February 23, 24 & 25, 2012 DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN (DBR) Symphony for Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents* MOZART - Concerto for Piano No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 COPLAND - Symphony No. 3 Kelly Corcoran, conductor Angela Hewitt, piano * Commissioned through Sphinx Organization Commissioning Consortium Two unmistakably American voices: Daniel Bernard Roumain says his inventive musical meditation on the President of the United States “should be listened to, could be danced to, and [is] an orchestral event that must be seen.” Copland captured the soul of the nation in his music, and his Symphony No. 3 incorporates his famous Fanfare for the Common Man. DON’T MISS THIS NASHVILLE FIRST!

May 31, June 1 & 2, 2012 VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Serenade to Music LOWELL LIEBERMANN - Symphony No. 3, Op. 113* ORFF - Carmina Burana Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, chorus director * Commissioned through the Magnum Opus Project The full range of human emotion will be on display when Orff’s Carmina Burana brings the season to an exciting finish — and Schermerhorn Symphony Center is the place to experience it.

Nashville Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for this enduringly popular piece, highlighted by the thunderous “O Fortuna.” Vaughan Williams adapted Shakespeare’s verse for Serenade to Music, which has been known to move listeners to tears.

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POPS SERIES

Wynonna has been heralded by Rolling Stone magazine as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” She’ll lead the audience on a storybook journey through her expansive repertoire of hit songs, along with timeless standards from the American songbook.

October 20, 21 & 22, 2011 CHRISTOPHER CROSS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Christopher Cross, guitar & vocals

November 10, 11 & 12, 2011 THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Mike Eldred, vocals

When floodwaters closed the Schermerhorn, Christopher Cross performed a free outdoor concert for the people of Nashville, a moving and memorable moment in the city’s history. This fall, he returns to perform with the orchestra, this time buoyed by the Schermerhorn’s outstanding acoustics.

John Denver’s music endures, thanks to his string of hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” For this dynamic evening of music and memories, Mike Eldred’s soaring tenor will bring Denver’s songs to life, creating an intimate conversation between performer and audience.

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— Albert-George Schram Resident Conductor

February 2, 3 & 4, 2012 MARVIN HAMLISCH Nashville Symphony Marvin Hamlisch, conductor

March 22, 23 & 24, 2012 KATHY MATTEA Nashville Symphony Matt Catingub, conductor Kathy Mattea, vocals Kathy Mattea exudes authenticity. As she’s risen through the ranks of popular and critical acclaim, she’s maintained a rich humanity in such hits as “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” “Nobody’s Gonna Rain on Our Parade” and “Walking Away a Winner.” She’s sure to deliver an evening of warmth, honesty and intimacy, all wrapped up in her inviting voice.

Wicked good! This concert of diva showstoppers from Broadway, opera and popular music is highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. Both Stephanie J. Block and Julia Murney have appeared on Broadway as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and this evening will showcase the breadth of their high-flying talents.

I love conducting the Nashville Symphony! Every night, I get to perform with some of the most accomplished musicians in the world, and together we get to take our audience on a great, big, exciting adventure.We are really going to make the most of our return to the Schermerhorn, and we want you to be a part of it!

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He’s the man who created the soundtrack for a generation, writing and performing music for A Chorus Line, The Way We Were, The Sting and countless other movies and plays. The consummate entertainer, Hamlisch will pick up his conductor’s baton for a survey of timeless songs from stage and screen, with a musical sweep that ranges from poignant drama to classic Americana.

January 12, 13 & 14, 2012 WICKED DIVAS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Stephanie J. Block, vocals Julia Murney, vocals

May 17, 18, 19, 2012 CHRIS BOTTI Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Chris Botti, trumpet April 5, 6 & 7, 2012 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER Featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Steve Wariner, guitar & vocals

Chris Botti has broken through musical barriers with a distinctive style that blends the verve of jazz improvisation with the sounds of pop and classical music. A magnetic stage presence and an incomparable musician, he’s sold out all of his previous appearances at the Schermerhorn. He returns for what is sure to be a blockbuster performance.

Country music can thank the legendary guitarist and producer Chet Atkins for creating the incomparable “Nashville Sound,” and Steve Wariner can thank him for 25 years of close friendship. For this special evening of songs and stories, he’ll show off some fretboard fireworks, share fond remembrances and sing some of his own hits.

Cabaret-Style Seating Experience Cabaret-style seating is offered at all Bank of America Pops Series events. Enjoy food and drink during the concert when you choose a table or box seating. Prior to the show time, our expert culinary staff offers a fresh selection of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine for purchase in our West Lobby.

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September 15, 16 & 17, 2011 WYNONNA Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Wynonna Judd, vocals

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When I perform live, my goal is to create a special moment for the audience, one that we’ll share long after the last note has been played.

I’m thrilled to be playing at Schermerhorn Symphony Center because this beautiful venue was built to create just that kind of magic.

Jazz — Larry Carlton

Cabaret-Style Seating Experience

Cabaret-style seating is offered at all Adams and Reese Jazz Series events.

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September 30, 2011 LARRY CARLTON Concert presented without orchestra One of the greatest guitarists working today, Larry Carlton will create a special kind of magic that can only happen when you put a top-notch musician in a world-class concert hall. An accomplished solo artist and an in-demand session player who has appeared on recordings by Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and countless others, he’s known the world over for his flawless technique, searing solos and true artist’s heart, with a smooth, singular style that incorporates jazz, blues, pop and rock.

January 20, 2012 BRANFORD MARSALIS Concert presented without orchestra One of the greatest artists of his generation, saxophonist Branford Marsalis has kept jazz music thriving with a string of innovative projects that honor the music’s tradition while ushering it boldly into the future.

His last concert at the Schermerhorn was phenomenal; it also happened to be on the night of a raging snowstorm. So we’re bringing his ace quartet back for another evening of tight grooves and electrifying improvisation.

March 2, 2012 CASSANDRA WILSON Nashville Symphony Matt Catingub, conductor An enchanting singer, with a smoky, sensuous voice and a bold, irrepressible style. With help from her powerhouse band and the lush sound of the orchestra, Cassandra Wilson will take listeners on an extraordinary journey through classic jazz, funk, pop and the Delta blues of her native Mississippi. She brings a wildly creative flair and consummate artistry to everything she sings, whether it’s an unforgettable standard or one of her own freshly conceived tunes.

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One of my favorite things about my job is conducting the Pied Piper Series. When I look out into the audience and I see children’s faces light up, I know I have this amazing opportunity to create unforgettable memories for parents and kids alike.

We also have a whole lot of fun — it’s a chance to explore the playful side of orchestral music.

— Kelly Corcoran Associate Conductor

October 29, 2011 THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, narrator This concert will be presented twice – once in English and once in Spanish.

You may choose your preference.

Things aren’t looking so good for the orchestra: The composer is dead…and one of the instruments is responsible! Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero narrates bestselling author Lemony Snicket’s hilarious whodunit, in which a sleuth goes in search of the culprit, and each member of the orchestra offers a likely alibi.

December 17, 2011 THE HOLIDAY MUSIC INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Take a magical trip to Santa’s workshop, where the elves are hard at work making musical instruments. This festive concert will offer young listeners a guided tour through the different instruments of the orchestra, using the music of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to highlight each one’s unique qualities.

February 18, 2012 MUSIC, NOISE & SILENCE Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company Oh, no! Two meddlesome spirits — Noise and Silence — have taken over the Schermerhorn!

Conductor Kelly must bring harmony back to the orchestra, but she’ll need the help of Music, along with a little encouragement from the audience.

Featuring the return of the popular Magic Circle Mime Company, this concert incorporates the music of Mendelssohn, Strauss, Grofé and more into a lively theatrical romp.

April 14, 2012 PIED PIPER FANTASY Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor The Pied Piper of Hamelin comes vividly to life in John Corigliano’s imaginative flute concerto. The composer’s enchanting music captures the essence of this timeless tale, with exciting moments for the full orchestra, a virtuosic part for the flute, and a rousing closing scene as the piper marches out of the hall with children in tow.

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September 9, 2011 YO-YO MA Opening Night Champagne Celebration Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Yo-Yov Ma, cello DVORÁK - Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World” v DVORÁK - Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68, No. 5 v DVORÁK - Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104

The ultimate pairing of soloist and composer: The incomparable Yo-Yo Ma will perform two v lyrical pieces by Dvorák, who wrote some of the most beautiful music ever performed on the cello. This one-night-only concert will also feature complimentary champagne and dessert. Come for the music and stay for the festivities!

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Your chance to see a living legend in his first Nashville appearance in nearly two decades. Sonny Rollins is known as the “Saxophone Colossus,” and with good reason. His groundbreaking work on the tenor sax helped define the sound of jazz in the 1950s and ’60s, and he remains its most exacting, exhilarating and inspiring practitioner. A spellbinding evening.

December 8, 2011 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor For a musical holiday celebration, there’s no place like Home for the Holidays.

This annual event has quickly become a Nashville Symphony tradition, as the orchestra decks the concert hall with festive musical selections, audience singalongs and an abundance of good cheer.

December 15, 16 & 17, 2011 HANDEL’S MESSIAH Nashville Symphony Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, conductor and chorus director

March 19, 2012 CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Maestro Guerrero conduct one of this country’s oldest and most respected ensembles.

The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a program that shows off their remarkable clarity of sound and the near-flawless acoustics of the Schermerhorn.

April 24, 2012 ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This legendary ensemble is notable for choosing to perform without a conductor, and the result is a musical experience like no other. Over the past four decades, Orpheus has changed the way the world thinks about orchestral performance, with each member of the group owning an equal stake in what happens onstage.

Celebrated for their keen sensitivity, these musicians bring a heightened awareness to everything they play.

Messiah will sound grander than ever this year when the Nashville Symphony and Chorus return to the Schermerhorn to perform Handel’s inspiring masterpiece.

In addition to the jubilant Hallelujah chorus, this larger-than-life work features moving solo performances and the art of text painting, in which the notes mimic the literal meaning of the words.

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Arpeggio Located in the East Lobby, Arpeggio features a sumptuous four-course buffet. Arpeggio is open before all Nashville Symphony SunTrust Classical, Bank of America Pops and Adams and Reese Jazz Series concerts and most special performances. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 615.687.6400. For updated information, visit NashvilleSymphony.org/arpeggio.

The Symphony Café and Lobby Bars Located in the West Lobby of Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Symphony Café offers a bistro-style à la carte menu beginning two hours prior to the performance. The Café is also open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Seven bars located throughout the building offer premier spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks and bottled water.

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September 22, 23 & 24, 2011 BÉLA FLECK’S BANJO CONCERTO October 6, 7 & 8, 2011 AX PLAYS BEETHOVEN

Season Presenters Gifts of $100,000+

November 3, 4 & 5, 2011 TCHAIKOVSKY’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

The Martin Foundation

November 17, 18 & 19, 2011 MAHLER’S FOURTH

President’s Council Gifts of $75,000+

December 1, 2 & 3, 2011 BRAHMS’S FIRST

March 8, 9 & 10, 2012 RUSSIAN MASTERS

January 5, 6 & 7, 2012 TIANWA YANG RETURNS

March 29, 30 & 31, 2012 RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY

January 26, 27 & 28, 2012 OHLSSON PLAYS CHOPIN

April 19, 20 & 21, 2012 BRAHMS & SIERRA’S SINFONÍA

February 9, 10 & 11, 2012 DR. ATOMIC & MR. HAYDN

May 3, 4 & 5, 2012 TRACY SILVERMAN PREMIERES TERRY RILEY

February 23, 24 & 25, 2012 MOZART & COPLAND

Directors’ Associates Gifts of $50,000+

May 31, June 1 & 2, 2012 CARMINA BURANA

pages 6-7

Bank of America Pops Series Principal Players Gifts of $25,000+

September 15, 16 & 17, 2011 WYNONNA

January 12, 13 & 14, 2012 WICKED DIVAS

October 20, 21 & 22, 2011 CHRISTOPHER CROSS

February 2, 3 & 4, 2012 MARVIN HAMLISCH

April 5, 6 & 7, 2012 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER Featuring a Tribute to Chet Atkins

November 10, 11 & 12, 2011 THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER

March 22, 23 & 24, 2012 KATHY MATTEA

May 17, 18 &v 19, 2012 CHRIS BOTTI

January 20, 2012 BRANFORD MARSALIS

March 2, 2012 CASSANDRA WILSON

pages 8-9

Adams and Reese Jazz Series

Government Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Mayor Karl F. Dean Metropolitan Council

Artistic Underwriters Gifts of $5,000+

Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Aladdin Industries, LLC Anchor Trailways & Tours Chet Atkins Music Education Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee BDO Clinical Research Associates Inc. The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. Corrections Corporation of America Cracker Barrel Foundation Dell Foundation Samuel M. Fleming Foundation

Ann Hardeman and Combs L. Fort Foundation Gannett Foundation/ The Tennessean Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Landis B. Gullett Charitable Lead Annuity Trust The HCA Foundation Heidtke & Company, Inc. Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop P.C. Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. The Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Charitable Foundation Tennessee Christian Medical Foundation Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series pages 10-11

Hastings Architecture Associates, LLC Lee Company LifeWay Worship MetLife Foundation Neal & Harwell Publix Super Markets Charities David M. Schwarz Architect Charitable Foundation Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. (ESa) I.C. Thomasson Associates VSA – The International Organization on Arts and Disability The Wells Fargo Foundation

October 29, 2011 THE COMPOSER IS DEAD

February 18, 2012 MUSIC, NOISE & SILENCE

December 17, 2011 THE HOLIDAY MUSIC INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP

April 14, 2012 PIED PIPER FANTASY

Special Events pages 12-13

Orchestra Partners Gifts of $10,000+ Akustiks American Constructors, Inc. American Commercial Industrial Electric (ACIE) AT&T Atticus Trust CapWealth Advisors LLC Caterpillar Financial Services Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Ford Motor Company Frost Specialty, LLC Gaylord Entertainment Foundation GBT Realty Corporation Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbert and Manner, PC

September 30, 2011 LARRY CARLTON

September 9, 2011 YO-YO MA Opening Night Champagne Celebration October 14, 2011 SONNY ROLLINS October 31, 2011 PHAMTON OF THE OPERA with organist Tom Tenney December 8, 2011 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 15, 16 & 17, 2011 HANDEL’S MESSIAH March 12, 2012 TAO: THE WAY OF THE DRUM March 19, 2012 CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA April 24, 2012 ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

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2011/12 SEASON

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Totals from #2 and #3:

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Season Ticket Order Form

Email:

Name 2: Apt or Suite:

Orchestra

Balcony Side

Orchestra Orchestra

THEATER-STYLE SEATING MAP

LOGE BOXES

FOUNDERS BOXES

BALCONY WEST

Notes:

SONNY ROLLINS

GE

STA

ORC HEST RA

HE VIE STRA W

ORC

BALCONY

$340

Level 1 $265

$292

$722

$890

Box

Level 1

Box

Orchestra

Box

10

CABARET-STYLE SEATING MAP

LOGE BOXES

BALCONY WEST

Orchestra

Box

C

GE

A 5

STA

6

HE VIE STRA W

ORC

P

ORC J HEST RA

STAIRS

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

BALCONY

Founders Circle

Founders Circle

LOGE BOXES

FOUNDERS BOXES

BALCONY EAST

Balcony

Balcony

$321.50

$598

Founders Circle Founders Circle

$259

$486

$232

$418

$100

$150

QTY

Total

BALCONY

ORC HE VIE STRA W

GE

ORC HEST RA

STA

QTY

QTY

QTY

QTY

Total

Total

Total

Total

LOGE BOXES

FOUNDERS BOXES

BALCONY EAST

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TOTAL: $

$50

$75

Level 2

$130

Level 4

$314

Level 4

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

$150

Level 1

$71

$116

$187

Level 3

$482

Level 3

$225

YO-YO MA & SONNY ROLLINS SEATING MAP

LOGE BOXES

FOUNDERS BOXES

BALCONY WEST

Balcony Side

Balcony Side

Box

$238

Level 2

$658

Level 2

For detailed maps with specific row and seat information, visit NashvilleSymphony.org/seatmaps

LOGE BOXES

$395

$622

Level 9 OV

Orchestra View (OV): Master Series = 12 concerts, 7A / 7B = 6 concerts

$416

Seating Area (circle choices) Refer to the Yo-Yo Ma/ Sonny Rollins seating map below.

FOUNDERS BOXES

BALCONY EAST

September 9, 2011 8 p.m.

October 14, 2011 8 p.m.

Date

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

OPENING NIGHT WITH YO-YO MA

Event

Orch View

Orch View

$447.50

Loge Box Loge Box

Prices are the same for all seating areas.

Balcony

$479

$724

Seating Area (circle choices) Refer to the theater-style seating map below.

Founders Circle

For pricing and details on other special events, please visit NashvilleSymphony.org or call 615.687.6401.

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ADULT PACKAGE PRICE CHILD PACKAGE PRICE

THE ANN & MONROE CARELL FAMILY TRUST PIED PIPER SERIES

Box

Balcony Side

PACKAGE PRICE

Balcony

Seating Area (circle choices) Refer to the cabaret-style seating map below.

Founders Circle

ADAMS AND REESE JAZZ SERIES

Orchestra

Box

PACKAGE PRICE

$510.50

Seating Area (circle choices) Refer to the cabaret-style seating map below.

$542

$780

$577

$836

$713.50

$899

$1,088 $1,018

$1,312

$962

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 7 OV Level 8 Level 9

2011/12 SEASON

NASHVILLE SYMPHONY

Season Ticket Order Form

Box

BANK OF AMERICA POPS SERIES

Seating Area (circle choices) Refer to the SUNTRUST CLASSICAL SERIES theater-style seating map below.

Box Orchestra Founders Circle MASTER SERIES PACKAGE PRICE Balcony Balcony Side Orchestra View Box Orchestra Founders Circle 7A / 7B SERIES PACKAGE PRICE Balcony Balcony Side Orchestra View

Season Ticket Pricing

• Choose the series you wish to purchase and refer to the corresponding seating map below.

• Indicate your selections in the appropriate boxes below.

• Choose a quantity and add up the prices to determine your season ticket package total.

• Proceed to step #3 to add Yo-Yo Ma and Sonny Rollins or step #4 to complete your order.

2 Select Your Season Ticket Package

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