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Welcome to 2015/16 Dear Music Lovers:
IN 1996, A NEW ERA ARRIVED In 1996, following a two-year search which drew hundreds of conductors from around the world, the RSO found conductor, composer, and pianist David Stewart Wiley. The RSO’s young, new music director made his Roanoke debut in October of 1995 (auditioning for the job on a Monday Night Classics concert). He became the RSO’s fourth music director with the season that began in 1996. The first program included Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto with soloist Norman Krieger in his RSO debut.
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Welcome to the RSO’s Diamond Anniversary Season. I invite you to join our growing audience and experience all that a modern symphony orchestra can be. We’ll celebrate the It isversatility a privilege to welcome you to a new season wonderful of the RSO “Three Score”—through th from the RSO -fun my pops 20 season symphonic masterworks, events, as andMusic new concerts at Director. 2015/16 will feature a blockbuster new destinations. lineup from the RSO with great repertoire, You’ll hear the excitement andand inspiration of large, From symphonic amazing performers, new programs. masterworks performed with passion and commitment by symphonic and choral Masterworks (including more than 80 musicians and 150 singers at our Concert Hall a first-ever Opening Saturday), Masterworks. TheseGala concerts give Night you theontimeless experience to trend-setting Pops events intimate of a symphony concert, featuring grandand works from masters opportunities to Richard hear the Strauss, residentSibelius, artists of the and like Schubert, Prokofiev, Brahms more, performed at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre and RSO, your RSO is defining how impressive a Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center. symphony orchestra can be. New this season, our innovative and accessible one-hour As you browse the RSO’s 2015/16 season, I Destination Concerts will take you (and our talented RSO encourage youof toVirginia’s choose a Music discount ticket musicians) to the heart City, downtown package now before single tickets go on sale. Roanoke. These concerts are performed in downtown venues including Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage in the Subscriptions and tickets can be bundled to suit newly renovated Center in the Square building. I know you you or your schedule, and you won’t miss your will love the favorite, RSO’s virtuosity close and classical” with theofmusic thrilling “up performances. And speaking of Mozart, Handel, and Vivaldi, among many others, in these thrilling, I hope you will also attend our “sideintimate and vibrant settings. by-side” concert with the RSO & Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra in January. Education And that’s not all: the RSO continues to connect to more audiences through our successful Picnic at the Pops series. remains a vital part of the RSO’s mission and our Our Pops lineup begins with superstar vocalist and keyboard side-by-side concerts are a fun experience forplayer Michaelthe McDonald (formerly of the Doobie Brothers) and whole family. the RSO. Our new Holiday Pops will feature the brilliant and dazzling Broadway vocalist Rosena Hill with large chorus and The remarkable that youby popular orchestra. Our third Popsprogramming concert comesrange to you truly today’s RSO is the product audienceexperience demand in from a special program—The Music ofofPink manymiss factors: talented musicians, organizational Floyd. Don’t the unique social flavor and fun of RSO Pops this season! stability, innovation, and last but not least, deep community support. Subscribe today and join us Take a look inside. You’ll find symphonic, choral, and pops as the RSO and I celebrate two decades together, programs; new locations, greater accessibility, value, and vital with you. The choice is yours, and whatever you education programs. choose, secure your place and become a part of RSO history— I’ll seeofyou our years. best season ever. the beginning 60 soon moreat great Happy 60th, RSO. We’ll see you soon at our Diamond Anniversary Season.
David Stewart Wiley, Sincerely, Music Director Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, Music Director Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
RSO Hear and Now
2015/16 ROA NOK E SY M PHON Y ORCH EST R A’ S
SEASON
Enr iching, Educating, and Enter taining in Virginia
MASTERWORKS
POPS
DESTINATIONS
EDUCATION
M ASTERWORKS
Music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and today.
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Photo: Jared Hall
Saturday Evening
Photo: William Mahone
Norman Krieger, piano
Sat, October 10, 2015 | 7:30 PM No pre-concert Illuminations
Opening Night
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
It’s a spectacular season-opening concert, Gershwin style!
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David Stewart Wiley, conductor & piano
Gershwin Gala
Opening Night is a Saturday evening affair! Don’t miss this All-American gala concert on October 10, featuring the return of pianist Norman Krieger to the RSO.
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Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
Geroge Gershwin An American in Paris Piano Concerto in F Porgy & Bess Fantasy and more...
Concerti & Classic Favorites Sun, November 8, 2015 | 3:00 PM Mon, November 9, 2015 | 7:30 PM Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 21st Century are all presented in this delightful chamber orchestra program at Shaftman Performance Hall.
Handel Petrich Grieg Debussy Haydn
Concerto for Harp “Zatten” Concerto for Trumpet Holberg Suite Danses Sacrée et Profane Symphony No. 88
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Anastasia Jellison, harp Paul Neebe, trumpet
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Viennese Masterworks
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Valentine’s Day Concert Sun, February 14, 2016 | 3:00 PM Mon, February 15, 2016 | 7:30 PM Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center
Also Tue, Feb 16, 2016 | 7:00 PM Center for the Arts at Va. Tech Call 231.5300 Celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply enjoy these orchestral favorites; one from young Mozart, one from the late-Classical master Franz Schubert, and “Roses From The South” by Strauss.
W.A. Mozart Serenade No. 9 “Posthorn” Schubert Symphony No. 9 “The Great”
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J. Strauss
Wagner Barber Tchaikovsky Sat, March 5, 2016 | 7:30 PM Berglund Performing Arts theatre
“Roses From The South”
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Akemi Takayama, violin
Wagner Barber Tchaikovsky
Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin Violin Concerto Symphony No. 4
Also Fri, Mar 4, 2016 | 7:30 PM Center for the Arts at Va. Tech Call 231.5300 It’s a program of exuberance, romantic lyricism, and raw emotion that you can only get with Wagner, Barber, and Tchaikovsky! Akemi Takayama, soloist.
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Carmina Burana Sun, April 24, 2016 | 3:00 PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
With melded influences from the Renaissance, brilliant Stravinsky-like orchestration, and suggestive medieval lyrics, Orff’s Carmina Burana has become an audience favorite. Don’t miss this season-closing Masterworks with Orff and Joan Tower’s colorful Purple Rhapsody for viola and orchestra.
Tower Orff
Purple Rhapsody Carmina Burana
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Roanoke Symphony Chorus & Guest Choruses Southwest Virginia Ballet Adelaide Trombetta, soprano Christopher Swanson, tenor Robert Honeysucker, baritone Kathleen Overfield-Zook, viola
250 musicians and dancers in this semi-staged production
Get all 5 of these concerts with the MASTERWORKS discount ticket pack. Pg. 10
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P OPS
Offered with Stadium or Table seating. All 3 at Salem Civic Center.
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Time Warp: The Music of Rocky Horror
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Jeans ‘n Classics
Fri, October 23, 2015 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center Experience the sonic dimension of symphony orchestra with rock band and vocalists! The RSO continues this wildly popular series with Time Warp: The Music of Rocky Horror! Join us for this cheeky and satirical depiction of 1970’s horror - one week before Halloween.
Music of the iconic, sci-fi-comedy-horror satire - The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Holiday Pops is the most popular RSO concert each year.
Holiday Pops Spectacular! Fri, December 4, 2015 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Adrienne Danrich, soprano Roanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, chorus master Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Kimberly Davidson, director
It’s the RSO’s biggest event of the year! With over 200 singers, star soprano Adrienne Danrich, and full orchestra, we hope you’ll choose to be a part of the RSO’s holiday concert celebration! Join us and hear classic holiday favorites at this Southwest Virginia tradition. Adrienne Danrich, soprano
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RSO POPS are a unique experience! Order table seating
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The Music of Led Zeppelin
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Jeans ‘n Classics David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Fri, May 6, 2016 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center
By popular demand, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra shows its mettle as we profile the first and best of the heavy rock bands, Led Zeppelin. Hear full symphony orchestra with rock band and vocalists performing “Kashmir,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more in this collaboration with stars, Jeans ‘n Classics. Join us for this 2016 Pops finale - it will blow your mind!
Get all 3 of these concerts with the POPS discount ticket pack.
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D ESTINATION
CONCERTS
Smaller ensembles, intimate venues. Each appoximately 1 hour.
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Roanoke
Christmas Concerto Sat, November 21, 2015 | 7:30 PM
Calvary Baptist Church
Roanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, conductor Roanoke Symphony Strings David Stewart Wiley, conductor Seung-Won Cho, organ & piano
Choruses from Handel’s Messiah, Corelli’s Concerto Grosso “Christmas Concerto,” Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, and three beautiful choruses by French master Hector Berlioz round out this one-hour, pre-Thanksgiving program. Choose up to 2 Destination concerts with the RSO’s Choice pack. Pg. 11
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Salem
RSO Holiday Brass
Roanoke Symphony Brass Jay Crone, leader
Sun, December 13, 2015 | 4:00 PM
College Lutheran Church Just in time for the holidays, enjoy members of the Roanoke Symphony Brass in concert. From Baroque to holiday classics, the brilliant sound of the Roanoke Symphony Brass will dazzle you and put you in the spirit of the season. Get all 3 Destination concerts when you order Symphony-to-the-Max . Pg. 10
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Vinton
Classic Improv Sat, April 9, 2016 | 7:30 PM
Vinton War Memorial
Cyrus Pace, guitar Steve Haines, bass Thomas Taylor, Jr., drums David Stewart Wiley, piano
David Stewart Wiley is joined by three acclaimed and in-demand jazz pros from the mid-Atlantic region for a program of Baroque, Blues, Bernstein, Brubeck, and Jazz. It’s a high energy program for fans of classical and jazz alike!
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E DUCATIONAL
CONCERTS
From the RSO and Roanoke Youth Symphony
The Thrill of the Orchestra! Sun, January 24, 2016 | 4:00 PM
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
100+ musicians: RSO members & RYSO “side-by-side” James Glazebook, director David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Our “side-by-side” event returns this season with a spectacular program of music by Hanson, Tchaikovsky, Holst, John Williams, Russell Peck, & more. Experience the thrill! Regular $15. Child 12 & under $10. Child 6 & under $5. Included with ”Symphony-to-the-Max.”
Peck Holst Horner
“The Thrill of the Orchestra” “Jupiter” from The Planets Theme from Apollo 13
Tchaikovsky Hanson Williams
1812 Overture Finale from Symphony No. 2 Main Theme from Star Wars
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ROA NOK E YOU T H SY M PHON Y CONCERTS STRING ENSEMBLE
ORCHESTRA
Sat., Dec. 5, 2015 | 2:00 pm Taubman Museum of Art $5 suggested donation
Sun., Nov. 22, 2015 | 3:00 pm Covington Center Radford University
Sat., Feb. 27, 2016 | 2:00 pm Taubman Museum of Art $5 suggested donation Sat., May 7, 2016 | 2:00 pm Taubman Museum of Art $5 suggested donation
Underwritten by Mr. Jim Hurt Presented by the NRV Friends of RSO
$5 suggested donation Sun., May 1, 2016 | 3:00 pm Patrick Henry High School Admission $5 for adults
YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS Sat., Mar. 19, 2016 | 6:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Roanoke For more information about RSO education programs, please visit
rso.com/educate .
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Season Calendar 2015–2016 October MASTERWORKS
POPS
MASTERWORKS
Opening Night: A Gershwin Gala
Time Warp: The Music of Rocky Horror
Concerti & Classic Favorites
Sat, October 10, 2015 | 7:30 PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Fri, October 23, 2015 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor & piano Norman Krieger, piano
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Jeans 'n Classics
Sun, November 8, 2015 | 3:00 PM Mon, November 9, 2015 | 7:30 PM Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Anastasia Jellison, harp Paul Neebe, trumpet
Opening Night is a Saturday evening affair! Don’t miss this gala concert on October 10, including An American in Paris, Porgy & Bess Fantasy, and Gershwin’s great Piano Concerto in F. Dinner & Reception packages TBA.
The new dimension of symphony orchestra with rock band and vocalists...the RSO continues the wildly popular and spectacular Pops series with a new show, Time Warp: The Music of Rocky Horror! Join us for the music of this iconic sci-fi-comedy-horor satire, one week before Halloween.
Handel
Concerto for Harp
Petrich
"Zatten" Concerto for Trumpet
Debussy
Danses Sacrée et Profane
Haydn
Symphony No. 88 and more
January
February
March
EXTRA
MASTERWORKS
MASTERWORKS
Valentine's Day Concert
Wagner Barber Tchaikovsky
The Thrill of the Orchestra!
Sun, January 24, 2016 | 4:00 PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre Roanoke Symphony Orchestra members Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra James Glazebrook, director David Stewart Wiley, conductor Our "side-by-side" event returns this season with a spectacular program of music by Hanson, Tchaikovsky, Holst, John Williams, Russell Peck, and more! Special pricing: $15 adults $10 children 12 & under $5 children 6 & under
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November
Sun, February 14, 2016 | 3:00 PM Mon, February 15, 2016 | 7:30 PM Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center Celebrate Valentine's Day or simply enjoy! Two classic favorites, from young Mozart and the late-Classical master Schubert, plus “Roses From The South” by Johann Strauss. Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Sat, March 5, 2016 | 7:30 PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Akemi Takayama, violin It's a program of exuberance, romantic lyricism, and raw emotion that you can only get with Wagner, Barber, and Tchaikovsky!
Wagner W.A. Mozart Serenade No. 9 "Posthorn" Barber J. Strauss “Roses From The South” Tchaikovsky Schubert
Symphony No. 9 "The Great”
D I S C O U N T T I C K E T PAC K AG E S
Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin Violin Concerto Symphony No. 4
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November
December
D E S T I N AT I O N Christmas Concerto Sat, November 21, 2015 | 7:30 PM Calvary Baptist Church Roanoke Symphony Strings David Stewart Wiley, conductor Alycia Hugo & Julee Hickcox, flutes Roanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, conductor Seung-Won Cho, organ & piano Choruses from Handel’s Messiah, Corelli’s Concerto Grosso “Christmas Concerto,” Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, and three beautiful choruses by French master Hector Berlioz round out this preThanksgiving program.
POPS
D E S T I N AT I O N
Holiday Pops Spectacular
RSO Holiday Brass
Fri, December 4, 2015 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center
Sun, December 13, 2015 | 4:00 PM College Lutheran Church - Salem
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Adrienne Danrich, soprano Roanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, chorus master Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Kimberly Davidson, director
Roanoke Symphony Brass RSO Principal, Jay Crone, leader
With over 200 singers, star soprano Adrienne Danrich, full orchestra conducted by Maestro Wiley, we hope you’ll choose to be a part of the RSO’s holiday concert tradition!
Just in time for the holidays, enjoy members of the Roanoke Symphony Brass in concert in Salem. From Baroque to holiday classics, the brilliant sound of the Roanoke Symphony Brass will dazzle you and put you in the spirit of the season.
April D E S T I N AT I O N Classic Improv Sat, April 9, 2016 | 7:30 PM Vinton War Memorial Cyrus Pace, guitar Steve Haines, bass Thomas Taylor, Jr., drums David Stewart Wiley, piano
[Improvisation in jazz and classical traditions.] David Stewart Wiley is joined by three acclaimed and in-demand jazz pros from the mid-Atlantic region for a program of Baroque, Blues, Bernstein, Brubeck, and Jazz! It's a high energy program for fans of classical and jazz alike!
May
MASTERWORKS
POPS
Carmina Burana
The Music of Led Zeppelin
Sun, April 24, 2016 | 3:00 PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Roanoke Symphony Chorus & Guest Choruses Southwest Virginia Ballet Adelaide Trombetta, soprano Christopher Swanson, tenor Robert Honeysucker, baritone Kathleen Overfield-Zook, viola
Fri, May 6, 2016 | 7:30 PM Salem Civic Center
The season-closing Masterworks program for large orchestra, chorus, and dancers.
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Jeans 'n Classics By popular demand, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra shows its mettle as we profile the first and best of the heavy rock bands, Led Zeppelin. Join us for this 2016 Pops finale - it will blow your mind!
As with all Pops at Salem Civic Tower Purple Rhapsody Center; choose stadium seating or for Viola and table seating. Orchestra Orff
Carmina Burana
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AUDIO PODCASTS |
rso.com/podcast Our audio podcast series takes you “Inside the Music” with David Stewart Wiley and host Steve Brown as they explore each RSO Masterworks program.
ILLUMINATIONS
Join David Stewart Wiley and guests for these half-hour discussions from the stage beginning one hour prior to most Masterworks concert. Free to ticket holders. Please note: No Illuminations prior to Opening Night, October 10.
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