NFSO Program Saturday May 13th 2023

Todd Craven, Music Director

Season 2022-23

Durufle Requiem

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Featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Darrin Scott Isaac, Music Director

Soloists: Stephanie Riegle, flute and Katie Ott, harp

Works by W.A. Mozart, Matthew Fossa and Maurice Duruflé

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

Board of Trustees

Thomas

Charlotte Flynt

Graham Fountain

Don Litke

Jack “Tanner” Peacock

Dr. Jon Ward

Dr. Devin Stephenson, President

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Todd Craven - Conductor

Todd Craven is Music Director/Conductor of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra. Known for his musical sensitivity, amiable personality and passion for contemporary music, Craven advocates for the 21st century orchestra by creating programs that introduce classical and orchestral music to people from all walks of life. Craven’s past accomplishments include First Prize in the 2019 Los Angeles Conducting Competition, Assistant Conductor positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic and Florida Grand Opera, as well as Music Director positions with the Michigan Pops and the University of Michigan Life Sciences Orchestra.

In 2022-23, Todd made his debut with the Florida Orchestra (TFO) in a series of sold-out holiday concerts, with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, stepping in with a few hours notice to conduct the entirety of Handel’s Messiah and with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra for their Concert at the Springs. In March of this year, Mr. Craven was invited to assist on a recording project with Eric Jacobsen, the Virginia Symphony and the legendary violinist Gil Shaham. In 2024, Todd will return to the Virginia Symphony, and is also invited to guest conduct the Goiânia Symphony Orchestra of Brazil. Other guest conducting highlights have included engagements with the Detroit Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, Peabody Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Co-Founder and Music Director of the Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra, Craven is passionate about performing the works of living composers. Orlando Arts Magazine said of the “captivating” world premiere of Donald Yu’s Four Seasons, that Craven “held the ensemble together with precision, allowing each instrument to resonate while minding the role of the soloist.”

Previously a prize winning trumpet player, he began his professional career as Principal Trumpet of the Sarasota Orchestra and performed with the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony and as a frequent guest artist at the Sarasota Music Festival.

Craven made his conducting debut in 2012 with members of the Sarasota Orchestra and Redeemer Chorus in Maurice Durufle’s Requiem. In 2014, he began conducting studies with Kenneth Kiesler at the University of Michigan and subsequently with Marin Alsop at the Peabody Conservatory. Other conducting mentors include JoAnn Falletta, Donald Schleicher, Larry Rachleff, and William Wiedrich.

NFSO Grand Underwriters

The NFSO would like to thank our Grand Underwriters who provided contributions from July 1, 2022- May 13, 2023

NFSO Visionary Society

James H. Taraldson

Kathleen “Taty” Saunders

Platinum Level $5,000 +

Eglin Federal Credit Union

Amanda Grandy, PLLC, Realtor

Florida Power & Light

Step One Automotive

Fred R. Semasko, Jr. and Annette Semasko

Roxanne Ruckdeschel

McGovern, O’Dell and Associates

Gold Level $2,500+

Bienville Enterprises LLC

Glenn M. Swiatek

Silver Level $1,000+

Dr. Ryan Aycock & Jennifer Boxen

Neville B. Edenborough & Joan McCarthy

Dorothy & Robert Caskey

Joe & Dee Purka

Melissa Allegretto

John & Linda Leatherwood

Stan & Corina Zalace

Scott & Lynne Fehrenbach

(In memory of Thomas Webster and Richard Fehrenbach)

Charles Myers

Almut Flentge-Parker

City of Niceville

Cathy Alley

Harry & Valerie Holmes

Mattie M. Kelly

Northwest Florida Symphony Guild

Bronze Level $500+

Dan and Tracy Mank

Bill & Stacy Head

Judy-Ann Zoghby

(In memory of Lars Runer)

John A. Toth

Wanda and Stan Siefke

Dr. and Mrs. Claude C. Gau

Concerto Circle ($250-$499)

Emerald Coast Pulmonology, PA

Keith Linde

Jeanette and Steve Shires

George & Audree Newman

Friend’s Circle <$249

Don Litke

Nabanita and Jnanodoy Bhattacharya

Donald & Christine Purka

Marie Nesci (In memory of Lars Runer)

William & Doris Deming

Palm Eye Care

Karen and Gary Owen

Chris and Clarissa Harmon

Amy Pearsons

Mr. Paul & Ms. Shannon Roberts

Lisa Rutherford

Juliana Gaviria

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

1st Violins

Nicholas Hatt, Acting Concertmaster

Samantha Arizpe

Iwona Augustyn

Lambert Hsieh

2nd Violins

Molly Hollingsworth, Acting Principal

Deborah Cafarelli

Matheus Canada

Allen Knight

Violas

Erin Rolan, Acting Principal

Caroline Bruns

Allyson Royal

Basses

Glenn Swiatek, Principal

John Palensky

Flutes

Stephanie Riegle, Principal

Oboes

Matt Fossa, Principal

Tina Nutt

Horns

Stuart Kinney, Principal

Kevin Fails

Trumpets

Aleksandra Pereverzeva, Principal

Aric Lee

Brooklyn McCoy

Gerardo Mata, Acting Principal

Johnny Brewer

Michael Huff

Timpani

T. Adam Blackstock, Principal

Piano/Keyborads Harp

Lois Henry, Principal

Katie Ott, Principal NFSO Staff

Operations Manager/ Director of Education and Outreach:

Lynne Fehrenbach

Personnel Manager/ Librarian: Matt Fossa

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Durufle Requiem at Resurrection Catholic Church

Saturday May 13, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Matthew Fossa Overcast Overture (World Premiere)

W.A.Mozart

Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299 featuring Stephanie Riegle, flute and Katie Ott, harp

~ INTERMISSION ~

Charles Villiers Stanford

Maurice Duruflé

*Beati quorum via Darrin Scott Isaac, conductor

* Requiem, Op. 9

I. Introit: Requiem aeternam

II. Kyrie eleison

III. Offertory: Domine Jesu Christe

Darrin Scott Isaac, soloist

IV. Sanctus and Benedictus

V. Pie Jesu

Natalie Isaac, soloist

VI. Agnus Dei

VII. Communion: Lux Aeterna

VIII. Libera me

IX. In paradisum

Darrin Scott Isaac, soloist

*featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale

Latin Texts English Translation

I. Introit

Requiem aeternam Eternal rest dona eis, Domine, give to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them. Te decet hymnus, Deus in Sion, A hymn, O God, becometh Thee in Zion, et tibi reddetur and a vow shall be paid to Thee votum in Jerusalem; in Jerusalem; exaudi orationem meam, O Lord, hear my prayer, ad te omnis caro veniet. all flesh shall come to Thee. Requiem aeternam Eternal rest dona eis, Domine, give to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them.

II. Kyrie

Kyrie eleison, Lord have mercy on us, Christe eleison. Christ have mercy on us. Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy on us.

III. Domine Jesu Christe

Domine Jesu Christe, rex gloriae, O Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, libera animas omnium fidelium deliver the souls of all the faithful defunctorum de poenis inferni departed from the pains of hell et de profundo lacu. and from the deep pit; Libera eas de ore leonis, Deliver them from the lion’s mouth ne absorbeat eas tartarus, that hell engulf them not, ne cadant in obscurum. nor they fall into darkness. Sed signifer sanctus Michael But that Michael, repraesentet eas the holy standardbearer, in lucem sanctam, bring them into the holy light, quam olim Abrahae promisisti which Thou once didst promise et semini ejus. to Abraham and his seed. Hostias et preces tibi, Domine, We offer Thee, O Lord, laudis offerimus. sacrifices and prayers of praise; Tu suscipe pro animabus illis, do Thou accept them quarum hodie for those souls memoriam facimus, whom we this day commemorate; fac eas, Domine, grant them, O Lord, de morte transire ad vitam to pass from death to the life quam olim Abrahae promisisti which Thou once didst promise et semini ejus. to Abraham and his seed.

Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth, Holy, Lord God of hosts. pleni sunt coeli The heavens and the earth et terra gloria tua. are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus, qui venit Blessed is He Who cometh in nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest.

Pie Jesu Domine, Gentle Lord Jesus, dona eis requiem sempiternam. grant them eternal rest.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis Lamb of God, Who takest away peccata mundi, the sins of the world: dona eis requiem sempiternam. grant them eternal rest.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, with Thy saints forever, quia pius es. for Thou art kind. Requiem aeternam Eternal rest dona eis, Domine, give to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them.

VIII. Libera me

Libera me, Domine, Deliver me, O Lord, de morte aeterna, from eternal death in die illa tremenda, on that dreadful day quando coeli when the heavens movendi sunt et terra, and the earth shall be moved, dum veneris judicare and Thou shalt come saeculum per ignem. to judge the world by fire.

Tremens factus sum ego et timeo I quake with fear and I tremble dum discussio venerit awaiting the day of account atque ventura ira, and the wrath to come, quando coeli when the heavens

movendi sunt et terra. and the earth shall be moved. Dies illa, dies irae, Day of mourning, day of wrath, calamitatis et miseriae, of calamity, of misery, dies magna the great day, et amara valde. and most bitter.

IV. Sanctus

V. Pie Jesu

VI. Agnus Dei

VII. Lux aeterna

Requiem aeternam

Eternal rest dona eis, Domine, give to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them. Libera me, Domine, Deliver me, O Lord, de morte aeterna, from eternal death in die illa tremenda, on that dreadful day quando coeli when the heavens movendi sunt et terra, and the earth shall be moved, dum veneris judicare and Thou shalt come saeculum per ignem. to judge the world by fire.

IX. In Paradisum

In Paradisum

May the angels deducant Angeli in tuo receive them in Paradise, adventu suscipiant te Martyres at thy coming may the martyrs receive thee et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. and bring thee into the holy city Jerusalem. Chorus Angelorum te suscipit

There may the chorus of angels receive thee, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere and with Lazarus, once a beggar, aeternam habeas requiem. may thou have eternal rest.

Darrin Scott IsaacMusic Director/Conductor, Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale

Rev. Darrin Scott Isaac is a minister, composer, singer, and conductor best known for his prolific contributions to hymnody and sacred choral literature. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music from University of Indianapolis where he studied voice and composition and Master of Arts in Music Ministry from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary where his academic focus was liturgical composition. His original choral works and hymns are regularly used in worship throughout the United States and abroad. In concert settings Isaac’s music has been presented by ensembles ranging from elementary school choirs to collegiate and professional ensembles. His most significant works include his piano sonatas, a mass setting, and his first symphony which premiered fall of 2022.

As a conductor, Isaac specializes in choral literature and has toured internationally presenting works both classic and contemporary. His most formative choral conducting training came from his work with the Cornish American Song Institute in 2018. This opportunity allowed him to spend the summer in England working with professors and ensembles in several Oxford Chapel Choirs in a program that culminated with a concert series in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Additionally, Isaac has a background in opera and art song performance. The focus of his repertoire is in oratorio literature and sacred song cycles. His published works include a book of choral works, Four Motets and Oxford Canticles, and a Lenten devotional and hymn book entitled 40 Days of Hymns.

In addition to conducting the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Isaac’s primary work is as an appointed pastor at Point Washington United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida where he serves as the Director of Music Ministries.

He currently lives in Panama City Beach, Florida with his wife and son.

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Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale

Darrin Scott Isaac - Music Director/Conductor

Maddy Yeung - Collaborative Pianist

Ed Ahlsen-Girard

Larry Alford

Jessica Barnhill

Jacqueline Bazarte

Jennifer Becker

Kara Bell

Samantha Bishop

Anne Borella

Cynthia Brandewie

John Brockman

Michael Burleson

David Casstevens

Elizabeth Casstevens

Jeanie Caughman

Mary Chandler

Jenifer Chen

Michelle DeCarlo

Paula Eddington

Christopher Foltz

Jonathan Frederickson

Rebecca Hart

Marcus Hencinski

Mary Hencinski

Laura Hernandez

Elizabeth Hill

Andrew Hudson

Uma Jolly

Kelly Langsten

Lin Loughlin

Tracy Mank

Theresa McRee

Megan Morgan

Jon Morris

Melanie Mursch

Shane Patty

Christopher Pecore

Linda Post

Janette Powell

David Puckett

Jerry Rittenberry

Stephony Robinson

Joanne Schwab

David Simmons

Ruby Stillions

Paul Tessier

Cindy Theriot

Marybelle Vancil

Jed Wangsgard

Jessica Whitten

Carol Wilson

James Wilson

Hannah Wright

John Zirpola

Christopher Zombres

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

Katie Ott - Harpist

Katie Ott began her musical harp studies at the age of seven with Harriet Moore of DePauw University and spent three summers in residence at Interlochen Music Camp while continuing her studies with Anne Benjamin.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance from the University of West Florida. She is Principal Harpist with The Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony, Northwest Florida Symphony and plays regularly with many other orchestral, chamber and choral groups throughout southeast region. As a soloist, she has performed major works including Debussy’s Sacred and Profane Dances, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro.

Katie is a longtime member of The American Harp Society and lives in Freeport FL with her husband, four children, Aussiedoodle dog and rescue cat.

Stephanie Riegle - Flutist

Stephanie Riegle is the principal flutist with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, the Pensacola Opera, and the Choral Society of Pensacola; she has been a featured soloist with the Pensacola Symphony, performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 1, Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, and Borne’s Carmen Fantasy.

In addition, she performs regularly with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, The Pensacola Little Theatre, and has been featured on the Music At Christ Church concert series. Ms. Riegle has a private studio with many award-winning students. Ms. Riegle and her husband Dale, a member of the trumpet section, live in Pensacola, and enjoy spending time with four sons and three grandchildren.

Natalie Isaac - Mezzo-soprano

Natalie Isaac is a pianist, organist, singer, composer and educator from Indianapolis, Indiana. She holds a degree in Music Education from the University of Indianapolis where she did applied study of piano and voice. Isaac’s primary work has been in music education, sharing her love of the arts while also empowering the use of music as a tool for social and emotional learning. She is currently the Director of the Music Academy at Point Washington which launched in 2022 and currently serves over 40 students in applied lessons, choirs, and instrumental ensembles in the Walton County area.

As a performing musician, Isaac is most known for her skills as a collaborative pianist: accompanying choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists of all skill ranges. She has toured internationally accompanying soloists, a variety of collegiate choirs, and chapel choruses as both a pianist and organist. Isaac has toured locally as an organ recitalist presenting works both classic and contemporary in her series. Additionally, she continues to develop as an operatic mezzo-soprano specializing primarily in liturgical choral works and oratorio repertoire.

Her commissions as a composer have been primarily in art song and choral literature, and she regularly performs as a duo with her husband, Darrin Scott Isaac, performing classical song cycles and original works.

Natalie currently lives in Panama City Beach, Florida with her husband and son.

Matthew FossaComposer/Oboist

Matthew Fossa has been a prolific composer for decades. Since attending college in the mid 1990s, he has been constantly composing and arranging music for himself and his many musical colleagues and friends. He has written works ranging from solo instrument pieces to compositions for full band and orchestra. Mr. Fossa has also scored various video and short film projects as well as a mobile phone game, “Darkdawn Encounters.” His publishing label, Twin Reeds Productions, enjoys international distribution and his performing and composing skills can be heard together on his hybrid instrumental/ electronica albums, “Forward Reflections,” “TechnOboe,” and his recent single, “Journey Up The Nile.”

An oboist by trade, Mr. Fossa has been the Principal Oboist of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra since 2002. In 2007, he was appointed to the same position with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and, additionally, has been in the oboe section of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra since 2004. He has also performed as Guest Principal Oboist of the Richmond (VA) Symphony Orchestra, Principal Oboist of the Panama City Symphony Orchestra, Co-Principal Oboist of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, and been a regular member of the oboe sections of the Albany (GA) Symphony and the Orchestra of Northern New York.

Mr. Fossa has also performed as a recitalist and had numerous solo appearances with the professional ensembles in the region.

Additionally, his playing can be heard on Pedro Camacho’s “My Home Is In The Stars” from the soundtrack to the computer game Star Citizen.

Mr. Fossa is on the faculties of the University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, and Northwest Florida State College. He also maintains a large private studio across three counties in the Florida Panhandle consisting of students of various ages and ability levels.

Mr. Fossa received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance and the Performer’s Certificate from the Crane School of Music in May of 1998. He was awarded his Master’s Degree in Oboe Performance at the Florida State University in December of 2000.

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

Todd Craven, Music Director

WELCOME FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR, TODD CRAVEN

Greetings church parishioners, Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra patrons and classical music lovers! I’m so pleased to welcome you to our first ever concert at the beautiful Resurrection Catholic Church!

Our program this evening features liturgical music that honors the beautiful acoustics, ambience and spirituality of Resurrection Catholic Church. The main work this evening is Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, which features our Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale. This astonishing piece follows much of the traditional liturgy of the Requiem Mass, the centerpiece of which is the Pie Jesu (“Merciful Jesus grant them rest everlasting”) for solo voice, choir and orchestra.

Our concert also features the angelic Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp featuring outstanding soloists from the NFSO, Stephanie Riegle and Katie Ott. We begin the concert with the world premiere of a composition by our very own (principal oboist) Matthew Fossa.

Look out for our season 2023-24 announcement soon, which promises to be one of unprecedented collaboration and outstanding guest artists. Be reminded that every donation and ticket purchase to the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra benefits students and music education in our community. Please consider making a donation today below or via the QR code in your program.

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra has something for everyone. We thank you so much for joining us and spreading the word of the cultural jewel that we have in the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Yours in music,

Todd Craven

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• Ad in concert program (ad provided by sponsor)

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• 2 season ticket subscriptions in seating of choice for any NFSO event @ MKAC

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• Company name listed on NFSO website

• Recognition as sponsor in event program

• An invitation for two to the President’s Holiday Pops Concert reception

Concerto - $250-$500

• Recognition as sponsor in event program

• An invitation for two to the President’s Holiday Pops Concert reception

Friend’s Circle - $100-$250

• Recognition as sponsor in event program

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*MKAC= (Mattie Kelly Arts Center) in Niceville on the campus of the Northwest Florida State College