WARD STARE
MUSIC DIRECTOR
2015–16 SEASON
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THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF MUSIC DIRECTOR WARD STARE
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SEPT 17 7:30 PM SAT
SEPT 19 8 PM
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SEASON OPENER: WARD STARE CONDUCTS PINES OF ROME Ward Stare, conductor DUKAS TCHAIKOVSKY BARBER RESPIGHI
THU
OCT 1
7:30 PM SAT
OCT 3 8 PM
THU
OCT 15 7:30 PM SAT
OCT 17 8 PM
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice for opening Francesca da Rimini weekend Adagio for Strings events. Pines of Rome
SIBELIUS AND BRITTEN Ward Stare, conductor W. Peter Kurau, horn The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Andrew Kennedy, tenor ARNOLD Four Scottish Dances BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
CHRISTOPHER SEAMAN
SEAMAN CONDUCTS BRAHMS 4 Christopher Seaman, Conductor Laureate
The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society
Christopher O’Riley, piano DEBUSSY MOZART BRAHMS
"Iberia" from Images Piano Concerto No. 22 Symphony No. 4 THU
SIMONE PORTER
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NOV 19 7:30 PM SAT
NOV 21
8 PM
FABIEN GABEL
PROKOFIEV’S ROMEO AND JULIET Ward Stare, conductor Simone Porter, violin | Eastman-Rochester Chorus, William Weinert, director WAGNER VAUGHAN WILLIAMS BARBER PROKOFIEV
THU
JAN 14
7:30 PM SAT
JAN 16 8 PM
TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE” Fabien Gabel, guest conductor Julie Albers, cello | Karen Gomyo, violin SCRIABIN BRAHMS TCHAIKOVSKY
THU
FEB 4 7:30 PM SAT
FEB 6 8 PM
Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin Toward the Unknown Region Violin Concerto Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
Rêverie Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
BEETHOVEN 4 Ward Stare, conductor | Marina Piccinini, flute HAYDN AARON JAY KERNIS BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 67 Flute Concerto (Premiere commission) Symphony No. 4
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FEB 25 7:30 PM SAT
FEB 27 8 PM
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MAR 3 7:30 PM SAT
MAR 5 8 PM
MOZART 29 Günther Herbig, guest conductor Jeffrey Gray, bass trombone MOZART ERIC EWAZEN SCHUMANN
Symphony No. 29 Bass Trombone Concerto Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”
EIN HELDENLEBEN (A HERO’S LIFE) Ward Stare, conductor | Vadym Kholodenko, piano STEPHANIE BERG PROKOFIEV R. STRAUSS
Ravish and Mayhem Piano Concerto No. 3 Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)
THU
MAR 17 7:30 PM SAT
MAR 19 8 PM
YUJA WANG
THU
APR 14 7:30 PM SAT
APR 16 8 PM
THU
MAY 5
7:30 PM SAT
MAY 7
8 PM
THU
JUNE 2 7:30 PM SAT
JUNE 4 8 PM
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STRAUSS’ FOUR LAST SONGS Ward Stare, conductor | Erin Wall, soprano PATRICK HARLIN BARBER VAUGHAN WILLIAMS R. STRAUSS
Rapture Symphony No. 1 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Four Last Songs
YUJA WANG PLAYS BARTÓK Ward Stare, conductor | Yuja Wang, piano SAINT-SAËNS "Danse Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah BARTÓK Piano Concerto No. 1 RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
WORLD-PREMIERE TYZIK
JULIANA ATHAYDE
Jeff Tyzik, conductor Juliana Athayde, violin The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director BERNSTEIN JEFF TYZIK ARTURO MÁRQUEZ PIAZZOLLA COPLAND
"Symphonic Dances" from West Side Story Violin Concerto (premiere) Danzón No. 2 Tangazo Four Dances for Rodeo
JEFF TYZIK
DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Ward Stare, conductor | Olga Kern, piano Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director ROUSSEL Bacchus and Ariadne Suite RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BORODIN "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2
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POPS SERIES
JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
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SEPT 11 8 PM SAT
SEPT 12 8 PM
AN EVENING WITH MEGAN HILTY Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Megan Hilty, vocals She’s dazzled on NBC’s Smash and been crowned Time Magazine’s “new princess of Broadway.” Now, Megan Hilty will blow you away in her RPO debut. MEGAN HILTY
FRI
OCT 23 8 PM SAT
OCT 24 8 PM
FRI
NOV 13 8 PM SAT
NOV 14 8 PM
FRI
DEC 18 8 PM SAT
DEC 19
2 & 8 PM SUN
DEC 20 2 PM
FRI
JAN 8 8 PM SAT
JAN 9 8 PM
DISNEY IN CONCERT: TALE AS OLD AS TIME Jeff Tyzik, conductor Relive the most magical moments from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Frozen, and more, complete with live music and big-screen video.
SWING IS THE THING Jeff Tyzik, conductor Stephen Edward Sayer and Chandrae Roettig, dancers/choreographers Get ready to boogie-woogie, jump and jive, and “rock around the clock” as world class swing dancers strut their stuff onstage with the RPO!
GALA HOLIDAY POPS Jeff Tyzik, conductor Festival High School Chorale, Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors Community Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director From festive favorites to heartwarming carols, the RPO’s beloved holiday extravaganza is guaranteed to brighten your season.
CIRQUE MUSICA Jeff Tyzik, conductor A must see for all ages! Circus meets symphony as the world’s greatest acrobats, aerialists, and contortionists perform an array of unbelievable feats, all accompanied by the most beloved classical music. RPO.ORG | 454-2100
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POPS SERIES
JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR
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FRI
JAN 22
8 PM SAT
JAN 23 8 PM
FRI
FEB 12 8 PM
DOC SEVERINSEN
SAT
FEB 13 8 PM
FRI
MAR 11 8 PM SAT
MAR 12 8 PM
FRI
MAY 27
8 PM SAT
MAY 28 8 PM
DOC SEVERINSEN Doc Severinsen, guest conductor and trumpet The Grammy–winning artist and legendary Tonight Show bandleader brings his trademark flair to Rochester for two special performances with the RPO.
HEART AND SOUL Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Michael Lynche, vocals American Idol’s Michael Lynche re-kindles your Valentine spirit with love songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown.
BROADWAY ROCKS Ward Stare, conductor | Vocalists, TBD Rock out with show-stopping hits from Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Rent, and more, with vocalists straight from the Broadway stage.
A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB II
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Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Byron Stripling, trumpet Ted Levy, tap dancer | Miche Braden, vocalist Spend an evening in Harlem’s hippest club with jazz hits by the masters: Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and more.
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THE NUTCRACKER Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair
ERICH CAMPING
Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director Start off your holiday season with magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, and mischievous mice! Delight to Rochester’s only full-length, live-music performance that is sure to dazzle and warm your heart.
Magnifico! Celebrating the Opening of the RPO Season with Music Director Ward Stare
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 at Genesee Valley Club Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Dinner, Music THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Pre-Concert Reception at Max of Eastman Place Post-Concert Dessert Reception (free to all ticketholders) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Post-Concert Dessert Reception (free to all ticketholders) Contact Judith Lemoncelli for more information: jlemoncelli@rpo.org or 585-454-7311 x238.
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SPECIAL CONCERTS
ADD ON TO YOUR SEASON BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THU
OCT 29 7:30 PM
DISTANT WORLDS: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY® Arnie Roth, guest conductor Music from all 14 games in the Final Fantasy franchise, complete with an HD video presentation of exclusive content. Box: $87; Zone 1: $65; Zone 2: $49; Zone 3: $34; Zone 4: $20
SAT
NOV 7 8 PM
FAITHFULLY: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY
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‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Faithfully’, ‘Any Way You Want It’, ‘Open Arms,’ and more—all backed by the RPO! Box: $101; Zone 1: $77; Zone 2: $64; Zone 3: $41; Zone 4: $22
SAT
DEC 12 7 PM
HOME ALONE WITH THE RPO
See this holiday favorite as never before—on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment! Box: $84; Zone 1: $63; Zone 2: $53; Zone 3: $37; Zone 4: $22
SUN
JAN 17 3 PM
FROM THE TOP LIVE WITH HOST CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY Ward Stare, conductor Be part of a live taping of NPR’s popular radio program as talented young musicians from Rochester and around the country take the stage at Kodak Hall. Box: $73; Zone 1: $55; Zone 2: $37; Zone 3: $22; Zone 4: $14 MEDIA SPONSOR:
SAT
APR 30 8 PM
JIM BRICKMAN The chart-topping, crowd-pleasing singer and pianist takes the audience on a musical journey in this one-night-only special event with the RPO!
MOST POPULAR!
Box: $101; Zone 1: $77; Zone 2: $64; Zone 3: $41; Zone 4: $22
* Concerts on this page are not available for subscriber exchanges or Compose Your Own choices.
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FIXED SEAT PACKAGES PHILHARMONICS SERIES B
PHILHARMONICS SERIES C
Season Opener: Pines of Rome............ SEPT 17 & 19 Seaman Conducts Brahms 4................. OCT 15 & 17 Beethoven 4............................................... FEB 4 & 6 Mozart 29.................................................... FEB 25 & 27 Strauss’ Four Last Songs........................ MAR 17 & 19 Daphnis and Chloé................................... JUNE 2 & 4
Sibelius and Britten.................................. OCT 1 & 3 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet............... NOV 19 & 21 Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”.................... JAN 14 & 16 Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)........... MAR 3 & 5 Yuja Wang Plays Bartók.......................... APR 14 & 16 World-Premiere Tyzik.............................. MAY 5 & 7
POPS SERIES Y
POPS SERIES Z
An Evening with Megan Hilty................ SEPT 11 & 12 Swing Is The Thing................................... NOV 13 & 14 Gala Holiday Pops.................................... DEC 18 & 19 Cirque Musica............................................. JAN 8 & 9 Broadway Rocks....................................... MAR 11 & 12
Disney in Concert...................................... OCT 23 & 24 Gala Holiday Pops.................................... DEC 18 & 19 Doc Severinsen.......................................... JAN 22 & 23 Heart and Soul........................................... FEB 12 & 13 A Night at the Cotton Club II................ MAY 27 & 28
6 CONCERTS THURSDAY OR SATURDAY
5 CONCERTS FRIDAY OR SATURDAY
6 CONCERTS THURSDAY OR SATURDAY
5 CONCERTS FRIDAY OR SATURDAY
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Home Alone
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SERIES SPONSORS
SPECIAL The Mozart Performance Fund: Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and Steven Hess THANKS TO Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher Orchestra Musician Soloist Fund The Alfred Davis and Brunhilde Knapp Artists Performance Fund
SEASON SPONSOR
YUJA WANG
CIRQUE MUSICA
RPO PERFORMANCES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.
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