RSO's 60th
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masterworks | Pops | destination
Dear Music Lovers: 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 wonderful versatility of the RSO “Three Score”—through symphonic masterworks, fun pops events, and new concerts at new destinations. You’ll hear the excitement and inspiration of large, symphonic masterworks performed with passion and commitment by more than 80 musicians and 150 singers at our Concert Hall Masterworks. These concerts give you the timeless experience of a symphony concert, featuring grand works from masters like Schubert, Prokofiev, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, Brahms and more, performed at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre and Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center. New this season, our innovative and accessible one-hour Destination Concerts will take you (and our talented RSO musicians) to the heart of Virginia’s Music City, downtown Roanoke. These concerts are performed in downtown venues including Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage in the newly renovated Center in the Square building. I know you will love the RSO’s virtuosity “up close and classical” with the music of Mozart, Handel, and Vivaldi, among many others, in these intimate and vibrant settings. And that’s not all: the RSO continues to connect to more audiences through our successful Picnic at the Pops series. Our Pops lineup begins with superstar vocalist and keyboard player Michael McDonald (formerly of the Doobie Brothers) and the RSO. Our new Holiday Pops will feature the brilliant and dazzling Broadway vocalist Rosena Hill with large chorus and orchestra. Our third Pops concert comes to you truly by popular audience demand in a special program—The Music of Pink Floyd. Don’t miss the unique social flavor and fun of RSO Pops this season!
Sp onsors & Me di a Pa r tne rs The RSO receives support from: City of Roanoke, City of Salem, National Endowment for the Arts, Roanoke County, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Take a look inside. You’ll find symphonic, choral, and pops programs; new locations, greater accessibility, value, and vital education programs. The choice is yours, and whatever you choose, secure your place and become a part of RSO history— the beginning of 60 more great years. Happy 60th, RSO. We’ll see you soon at our Diamond Anniversary Season. Sincerely,
David Stewart Wiley David Stewart Wiley, Music Director Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
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Monday, October 7, 2013 | 7:30 pm Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
Zuill Bailey, cello
David Stewart Wiley, conductor Cellist Zuill Bailey made his RSO debut just over a decade ago. We welcome Zuill back to Roanoke for the RSO premiere performances of two great masterworks by Korngold and Strauss. We begin the evening with a special appearance and overture from the RYSO. The RSO is more than 80 musicians strong in this opening night to remember!
RSO Homecoming Sunday, November 10, 2013 | 3:00 pm Monday, November 11, 2013 | 7:30 pm Jefferson Center
Vijay Venkatesh, piano
David Stewart Wiley, conductor The RSO's first performance took place at Jefferson High School in 1953. We open this “homecoming” program with the triumphant and magical horn calls from Weber's Der Freischütz. Rising young star Vijay Venkatesh makes his RSO debut in Liszt’s grand and expressive first piano concerto. Cascades of brass, romantic Finnish melodies, and a triumphant finale conclude the second symphony of Sibelius and this second Concert Hall Masterworks program.
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Opening Night — Symphonic splendour
splendour program
Glière*: Russion Sailors’ Dance Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture Korngold: Cello Concerto “Deception” R. Strauss: Don Quixote “Variations on a Knightly Theme” “Gliere” performed by RYSO, James Glazebrook, conductor.
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Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
Monday, March 17, 2014 | 7:30 pm Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
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Tara Bouknight, mezzo-soprano RSO Chorus & Guest Choruses John Hugo, chorus master David Stewart Wiley, conductor
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Hear a huge orchestra, 150-voice chorus, and mezzosoprano paint the vivid musical scenes of the moving and inspiring score to Alexander Nevsky. This concert version is the RSO’s premiere performance of a spectacular work by the master orchestrator Prokofiev. We present a world premiere composition by Steve Brown written for Virginia’s Blue Ridge, and Stravinky’s colorful suite from The Firebird.
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919)
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Brown: Blue Ridge Rhapsody
Masterworks season finale Sunday, April 27, 2014 | 3:00 pm Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre David Stewart Wiley, conductor We end our Concert Hall Masterworks with two of the most recognized and beloved symphonies— Schubert’s two-movement “Unfinished” classic and Brahms’ great first symphony. An affirmation of the symphonic form, and a showcase for symphony musicians, we end our Diamond Anniversary season, symphonic style! 4 | RSO 60th Anniversary Season
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Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky Cantata
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Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
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Classics at Calvary
mozart in the square
Saturday, November 23, 2013 | 7:30 pm Calvary Baptist Church Corner of Campbell & 6th
Friday, January 31, 2014 | 6:30 pm Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre Center in the Square
RSO Virtuosi Strings Seung-Won Cho, organ David Stewart Wiley, conductor Roanoke Symphony Chorus John Hugo, chorus master
RSO Classical Orchestra Carmen Eby, clarinet David Stewart Wiley, conductor
Take an hour from your hectic holiday season and relax with great works for strings, organ, and chorus. Corelli’s baroque masterpiece and the Greensleeves fantasia will put you in a Thanksgiving frame of mind, choruses by Vivaldi and Handel are sure to inspire. Come to Classics at Cavalry, next to Jefferson Center.
Join us for a serenade to the genius of Mozart at Center in the Square. You’ll love the concerto for clarinet and orchestra, one of Mozart’s last and greatest works, at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Main Stage. Plus, A Little Night Music, and a youthful symphony by Benjamin Britten round out this Friday concert.
s t r e c n o C n o i t a n i Dest Corelli: V. Williams: Vivaldi: Handel:
Christmas Concerto Fantasia on “Greensleeves” Selections from Gloria Choruses from Messiah
Musical Aperitif
Thursday, January 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm Friday, January 17, 2014 | 6:00 pm The Green Room 128 E. Campbell Avenue
RSO Virtuosi Strings & Winds Ariana Wyatt, soprano Tracy Cowden, piano David Stewart Wiley, host & narrator
This fun program is built around the idea of meal times and a menu of songs, beginning with an aperitif! David Stewart Wiley is your host with pianist Tracy Cowden and soprano Ariana Wyatt. Martinu: Purcell: Bernstein: Rorem: Balcom: Musto: Hagen:
La Revenue de la Cuisine If Music be the Food of Love La Bonne Cuisine Early in the Morning Toothbrush Time Lunch Vegetable Verselets
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W.A. Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Britten: Simple Symphony W.A. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 7:00 pm Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre Center in the Square RSO Virtuosi Wind Quintet Tracy Cowden, piano David Stewart Wiley, host
Join our merry band of chamber players for a fun hour of musical pranks, Poulenc's colorful humor, Beethoven and more—just for winds! Mill Mountain Theatre’s Main Stage is the perfect setting to get “up close and classical” with RSO principals. R. Strauss: Beethoven: Poulenc:
Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks (for wind quintet) Variations on Mozart’s La ci darem la mano Sextet for Piano and Winds
Michael McDonald Friday, October 11, 2013 | 7:30 pm Salem Civic Center Michael McDonald, keyboard & vocals Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor Distinctive and soulful, the voice of Michael McDonald (formerly of the Doobie Brothers) is one of the most emotive instruments of our times. To this add rich symphonic scoring, formidable songwriting, keyboard skills, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades and a Pops program not to be missed!
holiday pops anniversary Friday, December 6, 2013 7:30 pm Salem Civic Center
Saturday, December 7, 2013 4:00 pm Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Details & Ticket info: 540.343.9127
RSO Chorus & Guest Choruses | Roanoke Valley Children's Choir Roanoke Symphony Orchestra | David Stewart Wiley, conductor
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Our 2013 Holiday Pops “Anniversary” features classic holiday tunes and a few new surprises! Be one of the first to hear, and join, our brand new RSO sing-along with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and Choruses.
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the music of pink floyd
Friday, April 4, 2014 | 7:30 pm Salem Civic Center Jeans ‘n Classics with the RSO Roanoke Symphony Orchestra David Stewart Wiley, conductor
By popular demand, it’s an Evening of Pink Floyd! Our audience voted overwhelmingly for this RSO & Jeans ‘n Classics collaboration—an all Pink Floyd concert featuring The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon. Hear these rock classics with the sonority of a full symphony orchestra in our Anniversary Pops Finale!
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RSO In-School Ensembles These fun and informative programs educate and entertain! Programs correlate to Standards of Learning and enrich students’ K–12 curriculum in the Roanoke Valley schools. Programs have included Rhythms Around the World, The Wright Kids Wrock, America's Got Music, and in-school visits from Maestro David Stewart Wiley.
After-School Violin Instruction In partnership with local school systems, the RSO’s after-school violin instruction affords students access to group lessons using a proven method with trained instructors.
Roanoke Youth Symphony Since 1955 the Roanoke Youth Symphony (RYS) has provided professional orchestra training and performance experience for young musicians in southwest Virginia. The RYS includes: Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, String Ensemble, and Flute Ensemble. Visit www.rso.com/education for more about the RYS program and concerts.
giving levels The RSO's Mission:
Enrich Lives, Educate & Entertain Diverse Audiences in Western Virginia We are successful in fulfilling this mission only with the support of our community. Please consider a gift to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and enjoy the benefits listed at right. To learn more about making a contribution to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, including planned gifts or bequests, please contact our Development Department at 540.343.6221 ext. 225.
rso.com/give
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Gold Baton Circle ($20,000+) Event tailored to donor’s request, plus all of the following President’s Circle ($10,000 to $19,999) Private recital in your home, plus all of the following Conductor’s Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) Opportunity to have a concert dedicated in donor’s name or in honor or memory of a friend or family member, baton autographed by Maestro Wiley, plus all of the following Concertmaster’s Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) Priority parking at evening Masterworks concerts, commemorative RSO merchandise, plus all of the following Bravo Circle ($1,500 to $2,499) Invitation to Annual Bravo Circle Reception, invitation to private event with Maestro Wiley, priority ticket exchange privileges, plus all of the following Founder’s Circle ($1,000 to $1,499) Invitation to special guest artist reception, plus all of the following Benefactor’s Circle ($750 to $999) Four passes to two open rehearsals, plus all of the following Patron’s Circle ($500 to $749) Four passes to all open rehearsals, plus all of the following Supporter’s Circle ($250 to $499) Two passes to two open rehearsals, plus all of the following Friend’s Circle ($100 to $249) Two passes to two open rehearsals, plus all of the following Contributor’s Circle ($50 to $99) Recognition in concert program booklets for the season of the gift, and advance notice of RSO events Donor’s Circle (up to $49) Recognition in concert program booklets for the season of the gift
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Concerts
RYS String Ensemble
RYS chamber strings
RYS orchestra
December 7, 2013 | 11:00 am Taubman Museum of A rt Roanoke, VA Free Admission
December 7, 2013 | 1:00 pm Taubman Museum of A rt Roanoke, VA Free Admission
November 24, 2013 | 3:00 pm Patrick Henry High School Roanoke, VA $5 at the door
March 1, 2014 | 11:00 am The RYS String Ensemble May concert will be announced online at rso.com/educate.
March 1, 2014 | 1:00 pm The RYS Chamber Strings May concert will be announced online at rso.com/educate.
May 4, 2014 | 3:00 pm Jefferson Center Roanoke, VA $5 at the door
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n o i t p i r c s Sub Platinum
V enue Se ating Ch a rts Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
Jefferson Center
Shaftman Performance Hall
Salem Civic Center
$393–$415
Gold
$298
Silver
$19/month
Bronze
$9/month
Platinum
$216
Gold
Concert hall MasterWorks 1. 2. 3. 4.
Opening Night — Symphonic Splendour RSO Homecoming Alexander Nevsky Masterworks Season Finale
Roanoke Performing Arts Theater Jefferson Center Roanoke Performing Arts Theater Roanoke Performing Arts Theater
picnic at the pops All 3 presented at Salem Civic Center with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
1. Michael McDonald 2. Holiday Pops Anniversary 3. The Music of Pink Floyd
Destination Concerts Calvary Baptist Church, Corner of Campbell and 6th The Green Room, 128 E. Campbell Avenue Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square
1. Classics at Calvary 2. Musical Aperitif 3. Mozart in the Square 4. Mainstage Winds 10 | RSO 60th Anniversary Season
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$159, $164
Platinum (front-table seat)
$195
Platinum (mid-table seat)
$174
Gold (rear-table seat)
$144
Lower Stadium
$111
prices On Sale July
1, 2013.
The Diamond Anniversary Subscription All three venues at left
Includes all Concert Hall Masterworks, all Pops, and up to two Destination Concerts (subject to availability at order).
Or, for Silver and Bronze level seating, try the Music City Membership. Learn more about this revolutionary, new, and affordable way to enjoy Bronze and Silver level seating. Get details and join at rso.com or call 540.343.9127.
The Classic Subscription R.P.A.T. and Jefferson Center
Includes all Concert Hall Masterworks and any one Destination Concert (subject to availability at order).
Picnic at the Pops Subscription
t e k c i T e l g n i S Salem Civic Center
Includes all Pops Series concerts.
prices On Sale Aug
ust 5, 2013.
Prices include tax and facility fees. Add $1 per ticket for internet orders.
concert hall masterworks
Picnic at the pops
R.P.A.T and Jefferson Center
Salem Civic Center
Pops 1&3
Pops 2
Platinum
$52
Platinum (front-table seat)
$80
$75
Gold
$43
Platinum (mid-table seat)
$75
$66
Silver
$36
Gold (rear-table seat)
$55
$50
Bronze
$29
Lower Stadium
$49
$35
Student
$8
Silver
$45
$32
Bronze
$29
$29
Child
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$8
Destination Concerts See page 4 for locations Any Seat
$30
Students
$8
easy ways to order: • Phone 540.343.9127 • Visit our web site at rso.com
128 E. Campbell Ave Roanoke, VA 24011-1406