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The official magazine of the ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WARD STARE, MUSIC DIRECTOR JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair CHRISTOPHER SEAMAN, CONDUCTOR LAUREATE The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society
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Welcome from the President & CEO
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The Orchestra RPO Board of Directors Bravo to Our Sponsors Bravo to Our Generous Supporters About Your RPO
15 The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest November 11
21 Wands & Wizards: The Magical Music of Harry Potter November 13
25 Cirque de la Symphonie November 18 & 19
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Dear Friends,
Welcome
November 8 marked the second of our two Fall Side-by-Sides, a special event in which we welcomed nearly 80 amateur musicians to the Kodak Hall stage to perform alongside members of the RPO. Guest conductors Stefan Sanders and Lawrence Loh led the combined groups in orchestral favorites during this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses (Nov. 11) marks the RPO’s third video game concert presentation, connecting the RPO with Rochester’s ever-growing gaming industry. This concert would not be possible without underwriting support from Rochester Institute of Technology, “home” of the Upstate Region Interactive Technologies Hub and MAGIC Spell Studios, as well as partnership support from The Strong National Museum of Play and its International Center for the History of Electronic Games. All attendees are welcome to attend a free talkback discussion with industry experts in Kodak Hall immediately following the performance.
from the President & CEO
For nearly 100 years, the RPO has been one of Rochester’s premier cultural assets. George Eastman founded this orchestra around the visionary concept that live orchestral music should be enjoyed by each and every person in the community. We are as committed to this founding principle as ever, offering programs to appeal to every musical palette and continually seeking out ways to engage new audiences. From video game music to Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker score, this month is a perfect example of this vision in action.
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving weekend and the holidays, we invite you to make special memories during 15 Holidays at the RPO performances—The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet (Nov. 23, 25-27), Music from The Polar Express & Frozen (Dec. 4), the incomparable Yo-Yo Ma (Dec. 6), Handel’s Messiah with Rochester Oratorio Society (Dec. 10-11), and Gala Holiday Pops with Jeff Tyzik (Dec. 16-18).
ERICH CAMPING
Families will be delighted when we bring to life selections from John Williams’ Harry Potter and Hook scores during an afternoon of musical magic and wizardry, part of our popular OrKIDStra Series (Nov. 13). The fun continues as the world’s greatest circus artists join the RPO for Cirque de la Symphonie, led by our own Music Director Ward Stare (Nov. 18 & 19).
It’s often noted that the RPO is “world-class,” but it’s important to highlight that these extraordinary musicians are truly world-class in every single way—from performing masterpieces of Beethoven and Brahms at the highest level one day to welcoming community members onstage and presenting entertaining video game music the next. Thank you for supporting the RPO, and enjoy the show! Sincerely,
Ralph P. Craviso President & CEO
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Wilfredo Degláns, Associate Concertmaster Shannon Nance, Assistant Concertmaster Perrin Yang Supported in part this season by Charles & Cindy Gibson
Tigran Vardanyan Ellen Rathjen Thomas Rodgers Supported in part this season by Kitty J. Wise
Aika Ito William Hunt Kenneth Langley Molly Werts McDonald Ji-Yeon Lee Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin SECOND VIOLIN Hanna Landrum, Principal Daryl Perlo, Assistant Principal Patricia Sunwoo John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Margaret Leenhouts Heidi Brodwin Ainur Zabenova Hee Sagong VIOLA Melissa Matson, Principal The William L. Gamble Chair Supported in part this season by John & Carol Bennett
Marc Anderson, Assistant Principal Elizabeth Seka Olita Povero Olivia Chew Samantha Rodriguez David Hult Neil Miller Benjamin Magruder Matthew Ross CELLO Ahrim Kim, Principal The Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal Supported in part this season by Elizabeth & Larry Rice
Lars Kirvan Christopher Haritatos Una Gong Benjamin Krug Zexun Shen Ingrid Bock
The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity
The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Funded in perpetuity
Gaelen McCormick, Acting Assistant Principal Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik
Nikolette LaBonte, Associate/Assistant/Utility Maura McCune Corvington David Angus
Supported in part this season by Duane & Ida Miller
Jason McNeel FLUTE Rebecca Gilbert, Principal The Charlotte Whitney Allen Chair Funded in perpetuity
Joanna Bassett Supported in part this season by Josephine Trubek
Jessica Sindell Diane Smith PICCOLO Joanna Bassett Jessica Sindell OBOE Erik Behr, Principal The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair Funded in perpetuity
Anna Steltenpohl Geoffrey Sanford
Supported in part this season by Kathy & John Purcell
Stephen Laifer TRUMPET Douglas Prosser,+ Principal The Elaine P. Wilson Chair
Wesley Nance Herbert Smith Paul Shewan TROMBONE Mark Kellogg,+* Principal The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair Funded in perpetuity
David Bruestle, Acting Principal Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray BASS TROMBONE Jeffrey Gray TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal Supported in part this season by Rob W. Goodling
ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl
TIMPANI Charles Ross, Principal
CLARINET Kenneth Grant,+ Principal
Jim Tiller, Assistant Principal
The Robert J. Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
William Amsel Andrew Brown E-FLAT CLARINET William Amsel BASS CLARINET Andrew Brown SAXOPHONE Ramon Ricker Supported in part this season by Jeff & Sue Crane
BASSOON Matthew McDonald, Principal The Ron and Donna Fielding Chair Funded in perpetuity
Charles Bailey* Natalya Rose Vrbsky Martha Sholl CONTRA-BASSOON Natalya Rose Vrbsky
The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair Funded in perpetuity
2016–17 Season
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity
BASS HORN Michael Griffin, Acting Principal W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal
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PERCUSSION Jim Tiller, Principal The Marie-Merrill and George M. Ewing Chair Funded in perpetuity
Brian Stotz John McNeill Supported in part this season by Bill & Ruth Cahn
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KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal The Lois P. Lines Chair Funded in perpetuity
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EDUCATION AT THE RPO The RPO performed with ROCmusic times last season. ROCmusic offers free strings lessons to economically disadvantaged children and teenagers from Rochester.
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students participate in RPO education programs each year
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Rochester City School District students attend free RPO concerts each year
middle and high school students perform in the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
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WARD STARE Music Director
In the RPO’s 2015–16 season, Stare collaborated with highly regarded guest soloists including violinist Simone Porter, soprano Erin Wall, and worldrenowned pianist Yuja Wang. Stare also conducted the regional premiere of a flute concerto by Pulitzer-Prize winner Aaron Jay Kernis, performed by leading virtuoso Marina Piccinini. RPO 2016–17 season highlights include an American Music Festival, Puccini’s La Bohème, and the world concert premiere of a new work for orchestra by Academy Award-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal. Stare will also collaborate with noted soloists such as pianist Jeremy Denk, violinist James Ehnes, and soprano Nicole Cabell.
2016–17 Season
RPO Conductors
Appointed the 12th music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in July 2014, Rochester native Ward Stare has been described as “inspiring musicians to impressive heights” by The New York Times, a “compelling figure on the podium” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and “a dynamic music director” by Rochester CITY Newspaper.
Stare’s recent seasons have seen a number of highly anticipated debuts with orchestras around the world, including performances with the Baltimore Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. This season, he makes his debut in November with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra leading a program of Wagner, Liszt, and Sibelius, followed by his return to the St. Louis Symphony in December.
HALSKI STUDIO
He made his debut with the Grant Park Music Festival in July 2015, and returned to the New World Symphony in 2016. Stare’s frequent collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago began with his debut in 2012 conducting performances of Hansel and Gretel; he returned in 2013 to lead Die Fledermaus, and again in November 2014 to lead Porgy and Bess to rave reviews. Following his critically acclaimed debut with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) in 2013 conducting Il Tabarro and Pagliacci, Stare returned to OTSL the next season for performances of Dialogues of the Carmelites. He made his debut with the Washington National Opera conducting Donizetti’s comic opera L’Elisir d’amore in 2014. Stare served as resident conductor of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2008 to 2012. In 2009, he made his highly successful Carnegie Hall debut with the orchestra, stepping in at the last minute to lead H. K. Gruber’s Frankenstein! The 2013–14 season saw his return to the Atlanta and Detroit symphony orchestras, as well as his debuts with the Syracuse Symphoria, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the Naples Philharmonic with Lang Lang as soloist. Other recent engagements include the Houston, Québec, and Dallas symphonies, as well as numerous engagements with the Saint Louis Symphony where he served as a regular guest conductor on the orchestra’s 2012–13 Family, Special Event, and Subscription series. Stare was trained as a trombonist at The Juilliard School in Manhattan. At 18, he was appointed principal trombonist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and has performed as an orchestral musician with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, among others. As a soloist, he has concertized in both the U.S. and Europe. wardstare.com
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Maintaining and operating the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Founded in 1923 — Incorporated in 1930)
RPO Board of Directors
EX-OFFICIO OFFICERS Ralph P. Craviso Jules L. Smith, Esq. President & CEO Chairperson of the Board Ralph P. Craviso President & CEO Ilene L. Flaum Vice Chairperson Robert A. Woodhouse Treasurer Mark Siwiec Secretary
2016–17 Season
Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson (TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2017) Stephen B. Ashley Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Dr. Andrew J. Elliot Ilene L. Flaum Michael Gioja Patrick J. Kelly Michael B. Millard Elizabeth F. Rice Jules L. Smith, Esq. (TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2018) La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. David Lane Michael Pietropaoli Christopher N. Pipa Dr. Stephen I. Rosenfeld Katherine T. Schumacher Deborah Wilson
Jules L. Smith, Esq. Chairperson of the Board
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(TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2019) Dr. Steven E. Feldon Marjorie L. Goldstein Dr. Sandra S. Johnson Mark Siwiec Ingrid A. Stanlis Jason Thomas Steven H. Whitman Robert A. Woodhouse
David C. Heiligman Chairperson, Honorary Board Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Anna Steltenpohl Orchestra Representative W. Craig Sutherland Orchestra Representative HONORARY BOARD David C. Heiligman Chairperson Nancy & Harry Beilfuss James M. Boucher Paul W. Briggs William L. Cahn Catherine B. Carlson Louise Epstein Joan Feinbloom Betsy Friedman Patrick Fulford Ronald A. Furman Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Marie Kenton Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland, Esq. Cricket and Frank Luellen Elizabeth F. Rice Nathan J. Robfogel, Esq. Jon L. Schumacher, Esq. Katherine T. Schumacher Norman M. Spindelman Betty Strasenburgh Josephine S. Trubek Suzanne D. Welch Patricia C. Wilder
PAST RPO CHAIRPERSONS 1930–32: Edward G. Miner* 1932–34: Simon N. Stein* 1934–38: George E. Norton* 1938–41: Leroy E. Snyder* 1941–42: Frank W. Lovejoy* 1942–43: Bernard E. Finucane* 1943–46: L. Dudley Field* 1946–48: Edward S. Farrow, Jr. * 1948–51: Joseph J. Myler* 1951–52: Joseph F. Taylor* 1952–55: Raymond W. Albright* 1955–57: Arthur I. Stern* 1957–59: Thomas H. Hawks* 1959–61: Walter C. Strakosh* 1962–63: Ernest J. Howe* 1963–65: O. Cedric Rowntree* 1965–67: Frank E. Holley * 1967–69: Thomas C. Taylor* 1969–71: Thomas H. Miller* 1971–72: Mrs. Frederick J. Wilkens* 1972–73: Edward C. McIrvine 1973–74: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1974–75: John A. Santuccio 1975–76: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1976–78: Dr. Louis Lasagna* 1978–80: Edward C. McIrvine 1980–82: Peter L. Faber 1982–84: Paul F. Pagerey* 1984–85: Peter L. Waasdorp* 1986–89: Robert H. Hurlbut* 1989–91: Paul W. Briggs 1991–93: Karen Noble Hanson 1993–95: Ronald E. Salluzzo 1995–98: A. Thomas Hildebrandt 1998–00: Harold A. Kurland, Esq. 2000–04: David C. Heiligman 2004–06: Ingrid A. Stanlis 2006–09: James M. Boucher 2009–11: Suzanne D. Welch 2011–13: Elizabeth F. Rice 2013–15: Dr. Dawn F. Lipson * Deceased
The RPO expresses its gratitude to all those who have served as Honorary Board members in the past.
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Bravo to Our Sponsors
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CONCERT SPONSORS: The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest November 11
Cirque de la Symphonie November 18 & 19
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT: 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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NOV 11 8 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Amy Andersson, guest conductor Madrigalia, chorus Cary Ratcliff, artistic director
OVERTURE GERUDO VALLEY BOSS BATTLE MEDLEY TRI-FORCE LINK BETWEEN WORLDS SKYWARD SWORD: SKYWARD ASCENT I. The Ocarina of Time II. The Wind Waker
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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddess—Master Quest The triforce has been completed with the highly-anticipated, global concert tour of “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - Master Quest.” The acclaimed concert on November 11, 2016 will regale fans with a truly unique experience from one of the most beloved game franchises ever. Audiences can expect to experience awesome new inclusions from “Tri Force Heroes,” the most recently released The Legend of Zelda game. Never-beforeperformed scores accompanied by new gameplay imagery, will appear for the first time ever in “Master Quest,” though fans will still be treated to the show’s now-classic repertoire from seasons past. Those new to Symphony of the Goddesses will also have the opportunity to experience the beautifully orchestrated four-movement symphonic work from last season, which chronicles fan-favorite moments from the franchise’s rich and storied history, carefully and expertly timed with a gorgeous, larger-than-life video presentation. Journey back to the land of Hyrule with Master Quest, the next chapter in the acclaimed world tour of the beloved 29-year-old The Legend of Zelda franchise.
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artists Jason Michael Paul, Jason Michael Paul is an Americanborn concert producer, promoter, and entrepreneur. Paul introduced “Dear Friends,” Jason Michael Paul Amy Andersson “More Friends: Music from Final Fantasy,” “PLAY! A Video Game Symphony,” the “25th Anniversary Legend of Zelda,” “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses,” “Second Quest,” “Master Quest,” and “rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes,” which is currently touring the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. He has worked with co-producers and contributors such as Luciano Pavarotti and the Three Tenors and video game manufacturer, Nintendo.
DAVID MORSE
executive producer
Amy Andersson, principal conductor At home in both the operatic and symphonic repertoires, Amy Andersson has conducted throughout Europe and the United States. She has led opera productions at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, National Theater of Mannheim, Stadttheater Aachen, Weikersheim Opera Festival, Rheinsberg Chamber of Opera, and Colorado Light Opera. She has made concert appearances with the Niederrheinische Symphoniker, OH Orchesta Sonderhausen, Berliner Symphoniker, Giessen Philharmonic, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Macedonian Philharmonic, Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland, Les Musicales du Trophee, and at the Colorado Music Festival. Andersson’s many engagements included a five-week concert tour with the Jeunesses Musicales to Germany, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia and a debut at the Gewandhaus at the Leipzig Bach Fest. She is also currently the Associate Conductor for the show “rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes.”
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chorus SEAN KELLEY, REDSTONE STUDIOS
MADRIGALIA
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Glenda Brayman Jenna Bruce Jackie Castiglia Juli Elliot Beth Fischer Karen Hospers Brenda Tremblay
Katherine Dupra Dede Holmes Mary Mowers Brenda Nitsch Ann Rhody Darlene Simmons Tara Switzer Dawn Yehl
Orlando Diaz Justin Doyle Michael Gehl Dan McInerney Don Reaves Scott Reinholz Jeff Tabor
Matthew Cali Daniel Fischer Eric Hauck Joe Finetti John Messenger Steve Miller Cary Ratcliff
Madrigalia delights audiences with its beauty of sound and artistic excellence. The 20-member ensemble of highly skilled vocalists presents unique and challenging programs of choral music built around intriguing themes. They draw from all times and places, spanning the riches of classic choral styles, the vast range of compelling music being written in our time, and the intriguing musical expressions of cultures throughout the world. Madrigalia promotes the appreciation of choral singing to diverse audiences through performances, recordings, broadcasts, outreach, and the commissioning of new music.
Madrigalia Artistic Director Cary Ratcliff is internationally known as a composer of choral, orchestral, chamber music, art song, and opera. Ratcliff is also a virtuosic pianist, and plays keyboards with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Ratcliff has led Madrigalia through the release of two recordings, “For Better, For Worse: Music About Marriage” and “On This Day Earth Shall Ring,” as well as the recording of choruses from his large-scale opera Eleni. Ratcliff ’s latest release, with the choral ensemble Conspirare on the harmonia mundi label, was Grammy-nominated and featured his oratorio “Ode to Common Things.” Ratcliff ’s music is published by G. Schirmer and Boosey and Hawkes.
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Cary Ratcliff, artistic director
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NOV 13 PERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN
Vinay Parameswaran, guest conductor
ARR. LOWDEN
Disney Magic
5:00
MOZART
The Magic Flute Overture
7:00
JOHN WILLIAMS
“Fawkes the Phoenix” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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JOHN WILLIAMS
“The Chamber of Secrets” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
4:00
DUKAS
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
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RAVEL
“Laideronette” from Mother Goose Suite
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ELGAR
“Fairies and Giants” from Wand of Youth Suite No. 1
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JOHN WILLIAMS
“Flight to Neverland” from Hook
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JOHN WILLIAMS
“Harry’s Wondrous World” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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Wands & Wizards: The Magical Music of Harry Potter
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artists Vinay Parameswaran, guest conductor HARRY BUTLER
Active as both an orchestra and opera conductor, Vinay Parameswaran currently serves as associate conductor of the Nashville Symphony, where he works with Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero and conducts the symphony in classical, pops, education, and community concerts.
In the 2016–17 season, Parameswaran will make his debuts with the Rochester Philharmonic and Tucson Symphony. He also will make his subscription debut with the Nashville Symphony. During the 2015–16 season, Parameswaran made his debuts with the Milwaukee Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the National Symphony Orchestra. During the 2014–15 season, Parameswaran made his debut with the Eugene Symphony, and he was one of four participants selected to participate in the David Zinman Conductors Workshop with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa. He was also one of 24 conductors selected to participate in the Malko Competition in Copenhagen. In 2013, Parameswaran conducted the Curtis 20/21 Ensemble on the album Two x Four, featuring violinists Jaime Laredo and Jennifer Koh. This recording included Anna Clyne’s Prince of Clouds, which received a 2014 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. During the 2013–14 season, Parameswaran conducted Itzhak Perlman and the Nashville Symphony and returned to the Curtis Opera Theater to conduct Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’amore. During the 2012–13 season, he conducted Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte with the Curtis Opera Theatre, followed by appearances with the Vermont Symphony with Jaime Laredo and Jennifer Koh. He concluded the season with East Coast tour appearances with Laredo and Koh at the Kimmel Center, the Kennedy Center, and Miller Theater. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Parameswaran holds a Bachelor of Arts in music and political science from Brown University. At Brown, he began his conducting studies with Paul Phillips. He received a diploma from The Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with OttoWerner Mueller.
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FRI
Cirque de la Symphonie
NOV 18 8 PM SAT
NOV 19
Ward Stare, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie
8 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
GLINKA
Overture to Russlan & Ludmilla
VIVALDI
“Winter” from The Four Seasons
BIZET
“Danse bohème” from Carmen
KHACHATURIAN
“Lezghinka” from Gayaneh
FALLA
Danza Final “Jota” from The Three Cornered Hat
DEBUSSY
Clair de Lune
SAINT-SAËNS
Danse Macabre
INTERMISSION KANDER
“All That Jazz” from Chicago
MONTI
Czardas
WILLIAMS
“Devil’s Dance” from Witches of Eastwick
KABALEVSKY
Comedian’s Galop
OFFENBACH
Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld
BRAHMS
Hungarian Dance No. 6
TCHAIKOVSKY
Valse from Swan Lake
RAVEL (ARR. LEONARD)
Theme from 10
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artists Alexander Streltsov is a Russian aerial artist who started working with famed cirque choreographer Pavel Brun and producer Valentin Gneushev when he was only twelve, performing on Broadway at the Gershwin Theater. He won the gold medal in the competition among international cirque artists at the prestigious Festival Mondial Du Cirque De L’Avenir in Paris. Also known as “Sasha,” he has performed for three Russian presidents and the Bolshoi Ballet, numerous symphonies in the US and Europe, and theater and stage productions worldwide. He has made many television appearances, such as the star-studded ABC-TV special “Christopher Reeve- A Celebration of Hope” and the PBS nationwide broadcast of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Fourth of July Celebration. Christine Van Loo is a 7-time consecutive National Champion, Female Olympic Athlete of the Year, and Athlete of the Decade in acrobatic gymnastics. She was inducted into the USSA (acrogymnastics) Hall of Fame and the World Acrobatics Society Gallery of Honor. As a professional aerialist and acrobat she has performed in the 2002 Winter Olympics, at Grammy Awards and American Music Awards, the Miss Universe pageant, and Paul McCartney’s European tour. She was a trainer and performer with NBC’s Celebrity Circus, and choreographed the aerials for Britney Spears World Tour and the Stars on Ice US tour. Vladimir Tsarkov provides a spell-binding performance with combinations of mime and juggling feats. Vladimir’s Red Harlequin act features rings, balls, and batons. He is a veteran of Circus Circus, Cirque Ingenieux, and various Cirque de la Symphonie performances. Vladimir graduated from Russia’s prestigious State College of Circus and Theater Arts and won the gold medal at the Cirque de Demain International Festival in France. Elena Tsarkova, the “Lady in White,” is a graduate of the famed Moscow Circus School and firstplace winner of the prestigious National Russian Circus Festival. From her “Master of Sports” in gymnastics, Elena developed into a unique and graceful performer with the Big Apple Circus, Switzerland’s Circus Knie, and Germany’s Circus Roncalli. Her combination of contortion, balance, and graceful dance moves has made her a major star with Cirque de la Mur in Florida and Circus Circus in Las Vegas. Aleksandr Deev began training at the circus school in Moscow Russia at the age of twelve and went to study at Moscow University of Circus and Variety art at the age of fifteen. All of this training landed him roles in major movie productions and television commercials, along with performances in the Kremlin. While still a teenager, he worked with the Moscow circus and other special projects. He toured the U.S with the Moscow State circus, performed in the Cirque Dreams production at Busch Gardens and Six Flags Park, and has starred in productions at Beau Rivage Casino, and more. His multiple skills include spinning Cube and electrifying performances on the German Wheel. Janice Martin is a brilliant classical solo violinist, who brings multiple talents to Cirque de la Symphonie. A Juilliard School of Music standout, she has won competitions such as the Washington International Competition and the Lena Na International Competition and was recipient of the Amadeus Career Grant Award and the Career Award Grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. Janice has become an accomplished aerialist as well. She may be suspended in the air on silk fabrics or an aerial hoop, while playing a solo on her violin. Janice has played in such concert halls as The Chicago Cultural Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in NYC, and more. Vitaliy Prikhodko is a native of Ukraine, where he graduated from Kiev State Circus College. He began his career with the National Circus of Ukraine, winning first place at the New Ukrainian Circus Festival. His acrobatic experience includes worldwide tours with Nikulin’s Moscow Circus. Pavel Korshunov a native of Voronezh, Russia, is a 3-time national champion of Russia, 2-time World Champion and 2-time Champion of the World Cup in acrobatic sport. A former veteran with Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekai, Pavel is a multi-talented performer on straps, Russian swing, trampoline, and acrobatics.
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As we celebrate Wegmans’ 100th anniversary, we want to thank you for allowing our family to be part of your family. You’ve welcomed us into your kitchen to help with meals and celebrate life’s special moments. Thank you for choosing us, and for inspiring everyone in our company to always give you our best.
MUSIC FROM
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA
THE POLAR EXPRESS AND
SUN
Frozen
DEC 4
Boon Hua Lien, guest conductor | Steven Stull, baritone Rush-Henrietta High School Chorus
PERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN
The beloved story of a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole comes alive with music and narration. Plus, musical highlights from Disney’s Frozen.
2 & 4 PM
4 PM PERFORMANCE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! SEASON SPONSOR CONCERT SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSOR
RPO PERFORMANCES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.
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EASTMAN PRESENTS
IN WAR & PEACE: HARMONY THROUGH MUSIC
Joyce DiDonato mezzo-soprano
with
Il Pomo d’Oro
IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS, HOW DO YOU FIND PEACE? #TalkPeace
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016
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KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE TICKETS
Online: www.EastmanTheatre.org Phone: (585) 274-3000 In Person: 433 East Main Street Album pre-order now: inwarandpeace.com/the-album
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CORPORATE PARTNERS, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
PARTNER ($1,000–$2,999) Alex and Ani Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust ALSTOM Signaling Foundation Bancroft-Tubbs Family Fund CONCERTO Bill Gray’s Restaurants ($25,000–$49,999) Blitman & King, LLP Canandaigua National The Elizabeth F. Cheney Bank & Trust Foundation Elaine P. & Richard U. T.M. & M.W. Crandall Foundation Wilson Foundation Fred L. Emerson Foundation G.W. Lisk, Inc. Hazlow Electronics, Inc. M&T Bank Hegedorns Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply SONATA Manning & Napier Advisors ($10,000–$24,999) Morgan Stanley The Gertrude Chanler RPO Fund New Horizons Band & Orchestra Constellation Brands Pinnacle Investments LLC Davenport-Hatch Foundation Premium Mortgage Corporation Melvin and Mildred Eggers Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. Family Charitable Foundation Rochester Philharmonic League ESL Charitable Foundation The Pipa Tagliarino Group Glover Crask Charitable Trust Triad Foundation High Falls Advisors Uniland Development Co Max and Marian Farash Waldron Rise Foundation Charitable Foundation The Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Foundation Rochester Regional Health System ASSOCIATE Summers Foundation Inc. ($600–$999) Xerox Foundation Diamond Packaging Digital Audio Visual SUITE Environments ($5,000–$9,999) Genesee Valley Penny Saver Caldwell Manufacturing Co KPMG LLP First Niagara Financial Group Matthews & Fields Lumber Co Joseph & Anna Gartner Morgood Tools Inc Foundation Schreiner Family Fund Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Star Headlight & Lantern Gianniny Family Fund Co., Inc. Mary S. Mulligan Vanden Brul Foundation in Charitable Trust memory of Herb Oppenheimer Funds Inc. & Joan Vanden Brul Rubens Family Foundation Spindler Family Foundation SUPPORTER St John’s Home ($300–$599) John F. Wegman Fund Reimer Piano Tuning Service SYMPHONY ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Wegmans Food Markets
OVERTURE ($3,000–$4,999) The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Community Foundation Rufus K. Dryer II Fund Konar Foundation Rochester Midland Corporation Cornell/Weinstein Family Foundation
GIFTS IN KIND Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Ed & Barbara Burns Michael Butterman & Jennifer Carsillo City Newspaper Constellation Brands Peter & Joan Faber Kurt & Judy Feuhern Kevin Gavagan John Grieco Hedonist Artisan Chocolates Tom & Nan Hildebrandt Janet Kellner & Jim Kurtz KidsOutAndAbout.com Robin Lehman JR McCarthy Nazareth College Alexandra Northrop & Jules L. Smith, Esq. Richie Rich Events Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Christopher Seaman Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Ingrid Stanlis Ward Stare Jeff & Jill Tyzik Wegmans Suzanne Welch & Bill Watson Patricia Wilder
Bravo to Our Generous Supporters
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporate, foundation, and community organizations for their generous support. Listings are in recognition of annual giving from September 1, 2015 to September 28, 2016. Please contact Mark Zeger at 585.454.7311 x232 with questions or corrections.
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Bank of America Corning Incorporated Foundation Discover Financial Services ExxonMobil Foundation GE Foundation Genesee & Wyoming, Inc Gleason Foundation Google, Inc. Hewlett-Packard IBM Corporation Johnson & Johnson J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. Morgan Stanley Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Paychex, Inc. Pfizer Foundation Verizon
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ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE SOCIETY The Artistic Excellence Society (AES) recognizes donors for making a three-year pledge of $2,500 or more. The AES is designed to engage our most passionate contributors and to ensure financial stability and ongoing support. Contact Jason V. Polasek at 585-454-7311 x280 to learn more about becoming an AES member.
*Deceased
Anonymous (1) Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Carol & John Bennett Stuart & Betsy Bobry Chris & Tom Burns Mary Ellen Burris Margaret J. Carnall Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Jeff & Sue Crane Paul R. Donnelly Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Larry & Kas Eldridge Fred L. Emerson Foundation James & Ellen Englert
Louise Epstein Barbara & Patrick Fulford Charles & Cindy Gibson Rob W. Goodling David & Barrie Heiligman Mr.* & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Ralph F. Jozefowicz Myrta & Robert Knox Jim & Marianne Koller Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Jane & Jim Littwitz Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Daniel M. Meyers
Deanne Molinari Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Charles H. Owens William & Barbara Pulsifer Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Reed Elizabeth & Larry Rice Paul & Brigid Ryan Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Vicki & Richard Schwartz Nancy Skelton Ingrid A. Stanlis Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang Michael & Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise
CAMPAIGN FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE The Campaign for Artistic Excellence was launched in 2012 to help the RPO achieve its long-term goals of attracting and retaining the best possible artistic talent, continuing a tradition of community service, building national recognition, and ensuring financial stability and organizational excellence. $100,000 AND ABOVE G. W. Lisk Company, Inc. Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson
$15,000–$29,999 Carol & John Bennett Marie & Charlie Kenton Elizabeth & Larry Rice
$50,000–$99,999 Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen
$10,000–$14,999 Robin & Michael Weintraub
$30,000–$49,999 High Falls Advisors
$5,000–$9,999 William Eggers & Deborah McLean
GEORGE EASTMAN LEGACY SOCIETY The George Eastman Legacy Society honors those individuals who have included the RPO in their estate plans. Interested in joining a growing group of dedicated individuals who appreciate the value that the RPO brings to their lives and the life of our community? Contact Jason V. Polasek at 585-454-7311 x280 to find out how you can help ensure that the RPO will be here for future generations.
*Deceased
Anonymous (1) Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Carol & John Bennett Jack and Carolyn Bent Ellen S. Bevan Stuart & Betsy Bobry William L. & Ruth P. Cahn Margaret J. Carnall Joan & Paul Casterline Dr. & Mrs. John J. Condemi Paul Donnelly Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick Joan Feinbloom Donald & Elizabeth Fisher Suressa & Richard H. Forbes Catherine & Elmar Frangenberg Carolyn & Roger Friedlander Betsy Friedman Barbara & Patrick Fulford Rob W. Goodling Mary M. Gooley Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff George Greer* Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Warren and Joyce Heilbronner Jean Hitchcock
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Norman L. Horton H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Mr.* & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Jim & Marianne Koller Marshall and Lenore Lesser Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Sue & Michael Lococo William C. and Elfriede K. Lotz Cricket & Frank Luellen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mahar Joseph J. Mancini Pete & Sally Merrill Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Mrs. Elizabeth O. Miller Deanne Molinari Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Suzanne F. Powell Eileen D. Ramos William Rapp Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers Wallace R. Rust Peggy W. Savlov David & Antonia T. Schantz William & Susan Schoff
Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti Jon L. & Katherine T. Schumacher Gretchen Shafer Ingrid Stanlis Ann & Robert Van Niel Lewis & Patricia Ward-Baker Fred M. Wechsler Robin & Michael Weintraub Michael and Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise Nancy & Mark Zawacki Alan Ziegler & Emily Neece Ivan Town Harry & Ruth Walker Susan and Lawrence Yovanoff Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow The RPO is most grateful for the generous gifts from the estates of Edith B. Arganbright, Jean Boynton Baker, Norris F. Carlson, William L. Gamble, Jean Groff, William B. Hale, Mrs. Samter Horwitz, Eleanor T. Patterson, Ernest Raschiatore, Gretchen Shafer, and Elbis A. Shoales, M.D.
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MAESTRO’S CIRCLE The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals listed here who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music. While space only permits us to list gifts made at the Benefactor level and above, we value the generosity and vital support of all donors. Thank you so very much! Listings are in recognition of annual giving from September 1, 2015 to September 28, 2016. If we have made an error or omission on this list, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Jason V. Polasek at 585.454.7311 x280 so we may correct our oversight. M *Deceased
MAESTRO ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Suzanne Gouvernet William B. Hale* PRESTISSIMO ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous Barbara & Patrick Fulford Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Furman
Matching Gift
Drs. Jacques & Dawn Lipson Cricket & Frank Luellen Mrs. Marjorie Morris Elise & Stephen Rosenfeld
Josephine S. Trubek Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen
PRESTO ($15,000–$24,999) Ilene & David Flaum Jeff & Alleen Fraser Joan M. Pfeifer*
Larry & Elizabeth Rice Mrs. Robert M. Santo Ingrid Stanlis
Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Jules L. Smith & Alexandra Northrop Michael and Patricia Wilder
VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Mrs. Martin Abkowitz Mr. Roger L Anderson Stephen & Janice Ashley Jim Boucher William L. & Ruth P. Cahn Mary Cowden Mr. & Mrs. James T. Englert Joan Feinbloom
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Feldon Ronald Fielding Marjorie and Julian Goldstein Jody & Bruce Hellman Marie & Charlie Kenton Jim & Marianne Koller David Lane Dr. & Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner
Dan & Kiki Mahar Mr. & Mrs. Michael Millard Mrs. Richard Palermo Sandra A. Parker & John M. Summers Christopher and Elaine Pipa Sherman Levey & Deborah Ronnen Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Steven & Christine Whitman Robert A. Woodhouse
ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous (2) Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Miriam H. Ackley David J. Allen Marlene Alva in memory of Ruth G. Alva Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Carol & John Bennett Allen & Joyce Boucher Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Mr. & Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Paul and Mary Callaway Catherine B. Carlson Norris Carlson Betsy & John Carver
Joan & Paul Casterline Ralph Craviso Joyce Crofton Dr. Eric Dreyfuss William Eggers & Deborah McLean Janet & Roger Gram Ms. Anne R Guenther* Howard T. Hallowell III David & Barrie Heiligman Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Norman Horton Dr. Sandra Johnson Mrs. Sheila Konar Ernest and Sarah Krug
Harold & Christine Kurland Joanne Lang Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Mr. Lawrence Martling William P. McCarrick Kathy and John Purcell Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Reed Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers Sunny and Nellie Rosenberg M Sandra & Richard Stein David & Grace Strong Krestie Utech Dr. Sidney & Linda S. Weinstein Robin & Michael Weintraub
ANDANTE CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous (2) M Anonymous Allan & Polly Anderson Allegra Angus Bob and Jody Asbury John and Mary Bartholomew Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Judith M. Binder and Barbara Erbland Stuart & Betsy Bobry Robert Brown Barbara & John Bruning Mr. Roger Buckman and Ms. Jane Ellen Bailey Mary Ellen Burris Philip & Jeanne Carlivati Margaret J. Carnall Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Mary Ellen Clark Dr. John Condemi Jeff & Sue Crane Alison & John Currie Richard & Michele Decker Elaine Del Monte
Michele Dryer Larry & Kas Eldridge John R. Ertle Robert P. Fordyce in memory of Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Fordyce Dr. & Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Betsy Friedman Shirley B. and Kevin Frick Helen & Dan Fultz Patty & Dick George Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ginsberg Warren & June Glaser Rob W. Goodling Debbie and Michael Gordon Jean Gostomski George & Mary Hamlin Warren & Joyce Heilbronner Elizabeth & John T. Hessney Dr. Jack & Harriette Howitt Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Ierardi La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Leslie H. Jacobs
Dr. Ralph F. Jozefowicz Daryl & Charles Kaplan Norman & Judith Karsten Kathryn Kelleher Robert J. Kennedy M Richard & Karen Knowles Myrta & Robert Knox Marcy & Ray Kraus in loving memory of Dr. Allan & Charlotte Kraus Gay & Don Lenhard John & Dolores Loftus Edith M. Lord Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Mr. Lawrence Martling Bruce & Eleanor McLear Mr. & Mrs. James R. McMillen Duane & Ida Miller James E. and Janet L. Morris Paul Marc and Pamela Miller Ness Elizabeth Neureiter-Seely Drs. Avice & Timothy O’Connor Bernard & Molly Panner Karen A. Petras Brock & Sandra Powell
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ANDANTE CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) CONTINUED Nancy A. Skelton William & Barbara Pulsifer Dr. & Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Susan A. Raub Norman and Glenna Spindelman John B. Rumsey Mrs. Andrea Stewart Paul and Brigid Ryan Bob & Gayle Stiles Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Catherine Toy Ron & Sharon Salluzzo Mr. John Urban Richard & Vicki Schwartz ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (11) Dr. G Richard and Elaine Abbott Robert E. & Carol G. Achilles Barbara & David Ackroyd Edward & Joan After Carol Aldridge Dr. & Mrs. Henry W. Altland Stephanie & Geoffrey Amsel Marvin & Frederica Amstey Elaine Anderson Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. Dave & Jan Angus Mr. & Mrs. Mehdi N. Araghi M Edward and Ruth Atwater Betsy Ann Balzano Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Bates Steve & Anne Bauer David M. Berg & Dawn K. Riedy Judith Boyd Simon & Josephine Braitman Louis and Susan Brescia Claire M. Brown Josh & Beth Bruner Josephine Buckley Patrick and Irene Burke Sharon & Philip Burke Chris & Tom Burns Ann Burr & A. Vincent Buzard Alan L. Cameros Michael B. Gehl & Jeffrey Caruso William T. Chandler Margaret & Donald Cherr Mr. Dale Clark Lorraine W. Clarke Sarah H. Collins* M Christine Colucci Marj & Wiles Converse Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. John M. Coulter Judith & Joseph Darweesh David F. Dean Bonnie & Duane DeHollander Jacques & Monique Delettrez Tex & Nicki Doolittle Gail & Douglas Doonan William & Cynthia Dougherty M Marilyn Drumm Dr. & Mrs. James Durfee Rose Duver Dr. Steven & Susan Eisinger Carol & Tom Elliott Louise W. Epstein Gerald G. Estes Julia B. Everitt Trevor & Elizabeth Ewell Sherman & Anne Farnham Samuel J. & Marsha R. Fico Thomas & Janet Fink Gail R. Flugel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Jonathan Foster Ann and Steve Fox Mr. Thomas Lennox and Mrs. Margaret Freeman
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Harry & Marion Fulbright Marjorie & James Fulmer Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Jerry J. Gambino Dr. Richard & Josie Gangemi David and Patricia Gardner Sharon Garelick Winston E. Gaum Dr. & Mrs. David Gentile Mr. & Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Ann Goldberg Paul & Carol Goldberg Patricia Goodwin Burton Gordon Robert & Jeanne Grace Jeanne Gray in memory of Robert C. Gray Harvey Greenberg Alan & Julie Griesinger Brigitte & Klaus Gueldenpfennig Susan & James Haefner Jeffrey & Lynne Halik Peggy & David Hall Joan & Alfred Hallenbeck Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Louise Harris Chris Hasenauer Richard A. Henshaw Merrill & Dianne Herrick Walter B.D. Hickey, Jr. Tom & Nan Hildebrandt David C. & Patricia M. Hinkle Art & Barb Hirst John & Barbara Holder Susan Holliday Dr. Robert E. Horn & Patricia Nachman Mrs. Samter Horwitz Mary Jo & Jack Hultz H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Agop Ispentchian Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Bob & Elaine Jacobsen Miles & Silvija Jones Dr. & Mrs. Harold Kanthor Lori & Frank Karbel Patrick and Kathleen Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Karen S. Kral Deanna & Charles Krunsenstjerna Werner & Susan Kunz David & Andrea Lambert Donna M. Landry Ms. Connie Leary John and Alice Leddy Norman & Arlene Leenhouts Dr. Thomas Caprio & Ann Leonhardt Ken and Katherine Lindahl Jane & Jim Littwitz Mr. & Mrs. James A. Locke III Sue & Michael Lococo Mrs. Frank W. Lovejoy, Jr. Pamela Krug Maloof Joseph J. Mancini Kathryn Markakis and Geoffrey Williams
Ann & Robert Van Niel M Skip & Karen Warren Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang Mrs. Frederick C. White Kitty J. Wise
Joan Markman in memory of her sister, Margaret Winters Diana Marquis Saul & Susan Marsh Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Linda M. Marsters Frances & Robert Marx Richard & Catherine Massie Stephen Matkowsky and Elzbieta Charchalis Carol & John Matteson William & Erin McCune Carol A. McFetridge Pamela McGreevy Marion & Ed Mench Pete & Sally Merrill Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Daniel M. Meyers Hinda & Michael Miller Morning Musicale John Muenter Ann Mulligan* Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Munson Dr. Gary & Ruth Myers Mr. & Mrs. Philip Neivert Sara L. Niemeyer Kathy & Ted Nixon Suzanne J. O’Brien William J. O’Connor, Jr. David E. Owens Mrs. Virginia S. Pacala Jane Parker & Francis Cosentino Patricia & Philip Parr Edward J Pettinella Elizabeth Phelps Channing & Marie Philbrick Douglas & Diana Phillips Vera Powley Bill & Beverly Pullis Robert & Anne Quivey Nancy & Vincent Reale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Mrs. Norma Riedman Doria Scortichini & Chris Ritchlin Carol Ritter Wright & William Wright Daniel & Nancy Robbins Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff Thomas & Elizabeth Ross Hon. Franklin T. and Cynthia Russell Peggy Savlov James G. Scanzaroli Gary B. Schaefer Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti Thomas Schumacher Joan M. Schumaker Anthony & Gloria Sciolino Catherine & Richard Seeger Joan & Arthur Segal Libba & Wolf Seka Mr. & Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour Wayne & Sonja Shelton Robert & Nancy Shewan Alice & Ken Slining George Smith & Diane Ahlman
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ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) CONTINUED Susan and David Spector Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Stehler Judith Steinheider Chris Stenzel Dr. Robert & Sally Jo Stookey Margaret A. Strite Jim Sullivan Steve and Cheryl Swartout Margaret and Charles Symington Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Thiede Sonya Tierney J. Russell & Kathleen Thomas Jason Thomas Miriam Thomas
Robert & Diane Tichell Eric Tillich Dr. and Mrs. Mark Tornatore Stephen & Shirley Townsend Mrs. Schuyler Townson David and Marcia Trauernicht Dorothy Tyler Jim & Linda Varner Dr. Laura von Doenhoff Richard & Brenda Vuillequez Harry & Ruth Walker Robert & Sandra Walker Stephen R. Webb Irene & Alan Weinberg
PHILHARMONIC FRIENDS
Ann Weitzel Mary Ellen Welch William D. Watson & Suzanne D. Welch Joseph Werner & Diane Smith Stephen Wershing Ms. Christine Wickert James H. Willey Ernest Wong Elizabeth D. Woodard Charlotte J. Wright Caroline and Richard Yates Susan Zauderer Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow *Deceased
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ADVOCATE ($700–$999) Anonymous (5) Betsy & Gerald Archibald Carol and Axel Schreiner Dr. & Mrs. Donald Barrett Jeanne Beecher Hays & Karen Bell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Blumenau Robert Boehner Brian Burke Bruce Burritt Jane A. Capellupo Cathy Cambers Ted & Winnie Cichanowicz Jack & Barbara Clarcq Dr. Salvatore & Joan Dalberth Frederick Davey Mr. James J. De Luca Jane Dieck Paul and Karen Grover Duffy Holly K. Elwell Mrs. Walter Fallon Udo Fehn & Christine Long Mr. & Mrs. Lee J. Fleckenstein George and Marie Follett Suressa & Richard Forbes John & Chris Forken Richard & Carol Fullerton Sue Gaffney Dr. & Mrs. William Grammar Barbara J. Granite Ed & Terry Grissing Sharon and Mark Hamer Marilyn & Dick Hare Gil & Judy Hawkins Mrs. Robert A. Heinle
Mr. Lawrence Helfer Grace Wong Dan & Sandy Hollands Carol E. Hopkins Earl & Mary Ingersoll Ronald & Martha Jodoin Dr. & Mrs. H. Douglas Jones Janet Kemp Mr. & Mrs. Alvie Kidd Marilyn & David Klass Clem & Mary Elizabeth Knight Glenn & Nancy Koch Jane Labrum Paul Law Doris & Austin Leve Arthur E. Lowenthal John & Judy Lynd Sandy & Jack Maniloff Mrs. Gilbert G. McCurdy Richard McGrath Mr. & Mrs. John F. McNamara Nancy and Kenneth Mihalyov Onnalie Miller Jonathan Mink & Janet Cranshaw Richard & Joyce Mitchell Deanne Molinari Ilene Montana Harold Munson Dr. Richard & Nancy Newton Thomas W. Petrillo & William R. Reamy Ann Piato Jason Polasek Lee Pollan Margaret Quackenbush Edward Radin Nancy & Art Roberts
Nathan & Susan Robfogel Dr. & Mrs. Gordon N. Robinson Mrs. James A. Rockwell in memory of Rev. James A. Rockwell Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Rosenbaum Carolyn & Charles Ruffing Ron Sassone William Saunders Caroline Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Laura Smoller Kathie Snyder Robert & Norma Snyder Charles H. Speirs Walter Stacker M Susan & Daniel Stare Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Steiner Frank & Rose Swiskey Drs. Jaimala and Krishan Thanik Jennifer Thomas Celia & Doug Topping Betsy Van Horn Jim Van Meter & Marlene Piscitelli Doug Cline & Lorraine Van Meter-Cline Gary & Marie VanGraafeiland Vic Vinkey John and Susan Volpel Nancy & Tom Walters Dale & Lorraine Whittington Ed and Wilma Wierenga Puck & Claes Winqvist Elise* & Joseph Wojciechowski Laura & Joel Yellin Karen & Sy Zivan
BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) Anonymous (5) Karen Abbas Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Ackley Robert & Anne Allen Norman Alling Peter & Jane Anderson A. Joseph Antos Dr. and Mrs. E. David Appelbaum Gloria Baciewicz Leslie Baker Priscilla Baker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Balta Lon Baratz, M. D. M.J. Barclay John and Lisa Baron Tom Bartolini Asish and Susan Basu Ann Bauer
Brenda Beal John and Ellen Beck Miss Anne Bell Eric & Marcia Birken Chrystine Blackwell Mrs. Barbara Blake Lynne Blank James R. Boehler Angela Bonazinga & Catherine Lewis Erick & Nancy Bond Susan & Peter Bondy Agneta M. Borgstedt, M.D. M Mr. and Mrs. William Boudway Jeff & Kathy Bowen Donald & Mary Boyd Linda Bretz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Elaine & Wayne Brigman
Susann Brown & Terence Chrzan Wilma M. Brucker Doug & Chris Brush Nancy Brush and John Parker Al Buckner Eileen Buholtz M Sarah and Edward Bullard Mary Elaine Aldoretta & Richard Burandt Debra Burgin Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Burkey Larry & Veronica Burling Keith & Joan Calkins Paul Campbell Mary Carlton John & Diane Caselli Diane & Roger Cass Richard E. Cavers Gary R Chadwick
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BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) CONTINUED Ruth Freeman Robert & Susan Chapman in memory Dr. Gary J. Friend and Mrs. Lois B. of Lucille Giglia Wolff-Friend Bill and Victoria Cherry Kevin Frisch Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Rita Chessin Judith Fulmer Ms Ellin Chu Richard T. Galvin Irene M. Churukian Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Victor Ciaraldi & Kathy Marchaesi Walter Gilges Martha D Clasquin Tom & Kelly Gilman Elizabeth Claypoole Andrea S. Giuffre Mr. & Mrs. James D. Clifford Bruce Goldman Alan Cohen and Nancy Bloom John & Roslyn Goldman Gloria & Pincus Cohen Jane Gorsline David & Donna Cole Dr. & Mrs. William Grace Mary Collins Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mary Lewis Consler Nancy Hamlin Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cook Mr. & Mrs. Newton H. Green Walter Cooper Gay Jane Greene John & Mary Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Griswold Jimena Cubillos Michael & Joanna Grosodonia Cathy Cushman & Jeff Sokol Mr & Mrs Michael D Grossman Roy Czernikowski & Karin Dunnigan Mr. Robert C. Grossman Louis & Allis D’Amanda Mrs. Robert Gulick Jerry Davidson Ann L. Haag Teri Davis Sue Habbersett John & Jane DeCory Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Haggerty Ken & Jean DeHaven David & Frances Hall Dr. Elise dePapp Mark Hamer Theodore DeSoto David & MaryAnn Hamilton Nancy & Sreeram Dhurjaty Zena & Tom Hampson Jorge L. Diaz-Herrera Martin & Sherrie Handelman Stephanie & Douglas Dickman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Hanna Celia Dilworth Ronald W. Hansen Wendell & Mary Discher Robert T. & Mary Ann Hargrave Jacqueline Distefano Karen Hart Margo Dobies Mr. & Mrs. James M. Hartman Donald & Stephanie Doe Bernice Hatch Warren Doerrer Karen Hatch J. Ernest Du Bois Mr. Howard Decker and Jane Dunham Mrs. Amy Hecker Ellen & Lester Eber Ann Hedges Cynthia Ebinger M Dianne Edgar Barbara & Dieter Hentschel Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Egan Dr. and Mrs. Raul Herrera Larry & Peggy Elliott Carol M. Herring Marcia L. Elwitt K.L. Hersam Mohsen Emami, M.D. Carol & Michael Hirsh Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Emmans Drs. Ryan and Makiko Hoefen D. Craig Epperson & Dr. Beth Jelsma Peter Hogan Karl & Paula Essler Audrey W. Holly Gordon J. Estey Mr. and Mrs. Ned Holmes Wolf and Carolyn Ettinger Tala and Mark Hopkins Joan & Peter Faber Mr. & Mrs. William N. Hosley Janet Fernandez Larry and Barbara Howe Dr. Paul Fine Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Humes Clara S. Firth Marjorie S. Humphrey Elizabeth B. Fisher Richard & Joyce Humphreys F. Peter Flihan Mr. & Mrs. Frank M Hutchins Mrs. Timothy P. Forget Mr. Robert S. Hyman Philip Franco James Iacutone Sandra and Neil Frankel Dr. & Mrs. Robert Isgro
Dewey Jackson Bruce Jacobs Seth Jacobson Stephen Jacobstein Janet S. Jennison David & Patricia Jewell Valerie & Robert Kalwas Barbara & Robert Kay Mrs. Maryel Kellogg Marcella Klein & Richard Schaeffer Bob & Connie Klein Hon. Joan S. Kohout Mr. & Mrs. Mordecai Kolko Diane S Koretz Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky Elsbeth J Kozel Barbara & Jack Kraushaar Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Krieger Loren Kroll Kraig M. Kummer Salvatore & Sandra LaBella Marlowe B Laiacona Rev. William Laird Dr. & Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis Mr & Mrs. Thomas O Lange Sally & Lou Langie Carol Laniak David G. Larimer Diana Lauria Kathleen Leahy Jennifer Leonard & David Cay Johnston Lenore and Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela A. Leve Sarah F. Liebschutz Mrs. James B. Little Dr. & Mrs. Norman R. Loomis Carol C. Lovell Gift in memory of Helene P. Lovenheim Douglas* & Marcia Lowry Edward J. & Kathleen L. Lynd Russell Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Achilles Mafilios James & Rosa Mance James & Patricia Mangin Jeffrey C. & Linda L. Mapstone Rebekah & Joseph Marinelli Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mason Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Mazzarella C. Thomas & Emily McCall Robert McCory Mr. Michael McCusker Dick & Sandra McGavern Dr. & Mrs. Neal McNabb Mr. & Mrs. David McNair Mrs. Katie Merk McNally David McNeeley Dr. George J. McVey Margaret & Bob Mecredy Andrew & Kay Melnyk Carl Mercendetti and Valerie Maresh
Did you know that ticket sales only cover 40% of the RPO’s overall operating costs? Your gift today will ensure that the RPO continues to inspire, educate, and engage our community through the art of music for years to come!
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BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) CONTINUED Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Jennifer Meyer Christopher Rider Rigmor Miller Sandra and Eugene Riley Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Moncrief Suzanne Robinson Ms. Mary Ann Monley Anne Rodgers Jane Morale Elizabeth & Donald Roemermann Charles Morgan Mrs. David Romig Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Morgan Antonio & Patricia K. Rosati Theodore H. Morse Judy & Bill Rose David Mosher Dr. Harry & Ellen Rosen Joseph and Linda Mulcahy Dr. Gerald & Maxine Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Otto Muller-Girard Rachel Rosen & Ron Wexler Dr. Donald Munger Dick & Bea Rosenbloom George A. Schutt Jamal and Pam Rossi Michael D. Nazar Beatrice Roxin, in memory of Paul Roxin Roberta & David Ness Linda Rubens Mildred G. Ness Dr. and Mrs. G. Theodore Ruckert Lea Nordhaus James Ryan Joan & Beryl Nusbaum Mr. James R. Sabey Margaret & David Oakes Ed & Gabriel Saphar W. Smith & Jean O’Brien Madelyn Sasso Peter Oddleifson & Kay Wallace Susan Scanlon & Croft K. Hangartner Robert & Betty Oppenheimer Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Schenck Jim & Linda Orgar Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schenkel Mildred Ortbach Paul & Barbara Schmied Rita B. Otterbein Dr. & Mrs. Michael Schneider The Rev. Marilyle Sweet Page Suzanne & Michael Schnittman Dr. Vivian Palladoro Nancy & David Schraver Robert J. Palmer David & Naomi Schrier Jonathan R. Parkes and Marcia Steven Schwartz & Alice Tariot Bornhurst Parkes Terry K. Schwartz Tom Passero Theresa Seil David & Marjorie Perlman Katie Sejba Horace Perry David & Susan Senise Mr. & Mrs. Claude Peters Rich Sensenbach Ms Marilyn Petz Dr. Paul & Kathy Shapiro Doug Philips Robert Hallstrom & Lily Shaw Allyson and Webster H. Pilcher Kelly M. Shea David & Virginia Pixley Philip Sheils Mr. & Mrs. Richard Poduska Ruth Sheldon Joyce & Victor Poleshuck Mary E. Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Gentry W. Politte Mrs. Shirley Shumway Dr. & Mrs. Lee D. Pollan Carol C. Shulman Linda E. Postler Myron Silver H.R. Powers Myron S. Silver & Rivka Chatman Beth & Lyle Prairie Naomi Silver Bill Prest Joseph Simpson Mary Jane Proschel David and Elizabeth Smith Dr. & Mrs. Edwin Przybylowicz Carol Snook in memory of Barry & Jean Rabson Richard Snook Jerry & Janice Rachfal Janet H. Sorensen Mary Kay & James Rahmlow Ms. Suzanne Spencer Mrs. Paul Reeves Jean & Harold Stacey Stan & Anne Refermat Kenneth T. & Eva M. Steadman Marjorie Relin Donna Stein Mr. and Mrs. David A. Reynolds Ron and Alison Steinmiller Bob & Shirley Rheinwald
Georgine & James Stenger Mr. & Mrs. David Stern Elizabeth and Robert Sterrett Ann H. Stevens & William J. Shattuck Kevin Stone & Nancy Atwood-Stone Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Strasser Mr. Elmar Strazds Anne Sullivan John & Barbara Szulgit Mark Taubman Eric Thompson Mimi & Sam Tilton John & Betty Travis Mr. & Mrs. George Treier William Tribelhorn William J. Tribelhorn J. Michael & Sally Turner John & Janet Tyler Eugene and Gloria Ulterino John R. Unson Tom Van Strydonck Frank Torchio Patrick Toy Roger & Jeanette Van Wormer Margaret Vanas Wayne & Anne Vander Byl Thomas & Jeanne Verhulst Jo Ann F Vierthaler Robert Vosteen Ellen Wagner Mrs. Herbert Watkins Janet & Jeff Waxman Mr. & Mrs. David K. Weber Sandra Weber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Z. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Wegman Ann D. Weintraub Richard & Shirley Wersinger Robert White Gary W. Wicks John Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. William Wilcox Mr. John Williams and Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore & Lee Wiltse Carol Wischmeyer Mrs. Mary Alice Wolf Beatrice and Michael Wolford Gary & Judith Wood Peter Woods Kevin & Trude Wright Eileen M. Wurzer Linda and Robert G. Wyman Lawrence and Susan Yovanoff Carol Zajkowski *Deceased
BRAVO TRIBUTES Tribute gifts are a special way to remember loved ones or commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births, or graduations. If you would like to make a memorial or honorarium gift, please contact Rachel Boucher at 585.454.7311 x249 IN MEMORY OF…
IN HONOR OF…
Karen D. Zivan Naomi and David Schrier Robert and Letty Gail Schacht
Pat Wilder for her commitment to and love of the orchestra and music in Rochester Carol and James Yost Ward Stare and the Musicians Sandra Moncrief
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ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & EDUCATION Richard Decker, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education Rebecca Sealander, Concert Production Manager Garrett Wellenstein, Eastman Conducting Fellow Michael Wheatley, Eastman Conducting Fellow Weiting Zhong*
PATRON SERVICES CENTER Edward W. Solorzano, Director Teddy Sainphor, Manager Emily Gisleson, Assistant Manager Jenni Kohler, Direct Sales Manager David T. Meyer +, House Manager Olivia Case +, Senior Sales Representative Fabrice Broyld + Abby Chapman-Duprey + Megan Colombo + Patrick Corvington + Isaac Hutton + Elissa Murphy + Marcy Savastano + Kari Swenson + Paulina Swierczek + Troy Tette +
DEVELOPMENT Jason V. Polasek, Director of Donor Relations Mark Zeger, Manager of Institutional Giving Domenic Argentieri, Major Gifts Officer Kathy Miller, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator Rachel M. Boucher, Development Associate Amanda J. Nasso, Development Assistant Madison Hornick* FINANCE Theresa Tornatore, Finance Manager Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Mark Pignagrande, Accounting Manager Simona R. Benenati, Office Administrator
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA Irene Narotksy +, Manager Susan Basu +, Co-Manager Kaley Harman * + Part Time * Intern ^ Consultant
2016–17 Season
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Kathryn Judd, Senior Marketing Manager Michelle Shippers, Communications Manager Sally Cohen PR, Publicist ^
RPO Staff
ADMINISTRATION Ralph P. Craviso, President and CEO Ronald L. Steinmiller, Chief Operating Officer Ellen Beck, Executive Assistant
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra WELCOME TO THE RPYO’S 46TH CONCERT SEASON! James Mick, music director and conductor SUN
NOV 20 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN
Beethoven and Wagner to Márquez Featuring RPYO Concerto Competition Winners: Sarah Wager, double bass; Chie Xu, violin Program: Beethoven’s 5th (mvts 3-4) Wagner Prelude to Die Meistersinger Márquez’s Danzón No. 2
SUN
FEB 19 1 PM
RPYO at Carnegie Hall II Program:
Wagner, Mendelssohn, and Mahler
CARNEGIE HALL, NEW YORK
SUN
MAR 5 3 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN
SUN
MAY 14 3 PM HALE AUDITORIUM ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Mahler’s Magic Side-by-Side Concert with the RPO Featuring RPYO Concerto Competition Winners TBD Program: Mahler 1 (mvts 3-4) Von Suppé’s Poet & Peasant
Mozart and Mussorgsky Featuring RPYO Concerto Competition Winners TBD Program: Overture to Don Giovanni Pictures at an Exhibition
Tickets are available by calling 585-454-2100, online at rpo.org, or in person at the RPO Patron Services Center. Tickets range from $8-$15. Carnegie Hall tickets from carnegiehall.org.
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2016–17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Lane, Chair John Lucia, Treasurer Andrew Brown Maria Donnelly Vicky Feathers Ginny Griffin Elizabeth Hanan Rus Healy Brian King Jim Orgar Linda Orgar Mike Rutecki Dan Stare Fred Weingarten Roxanne Willard EX-OFFICIO Susan Basu, Co-Manager Barbara Brown Ralph P. Craviso James Mick, Music Director Irene Narotsky, Manager Josephine Whang
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Interested in volunteering for the RPO? Contact Kathy Miller, Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 454-7311 x243 or kmiller@rpo.org for the following opportunities: Usher: Greet, seat, and care for the patrons while attending concerts. Box Seat Concierge: Offer enhanced services and care for patrons in Box Seats. Gibbs Street Assistant: Ensure patrons safely exit their car and enter the theatre.
Give-A-Lift Program: Drive eligible patrons 55+ to and from concerts. Administrative Support: Support the RPO office on weekdays.
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE Rochester Philharmonic League volunteers are ambassadors for the RPO. Our activities focus on introducing young people to classical music through RPO Education Concerts and on fostering the musical talent of our youth through Young Artist Auditions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE
■ Planning and hosting the annual Young Artist Auditions
■ Open rehearsals & lunchtime conversations with RPO musicians at Music, Munch & Mingle series
■ Ushering for RPO school concerts at Kodak Hall BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen Ramos, President Kathleen Bankey, President Elect Mary-Ellen Perry, Secretary Paul Ness, Treasurer
■ Annual excursion to the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Yvonne Baker Joanna Bassett Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Judy DiPasquale Catherine Frangenberg
Mary Ann Giglio Sue Habbersett Cynthia Jankowski Connie Kaminski Daryl Kaplan
Bonnie Kramer Sarah Krug Brenda Murphy-Pough Kathleen Newcomb Rollin Charles Phillips Betty Schaeffer
JOIN THE LEAGUE TODAY!
Bravo to Our Volunteers
VOLUNTEER FOR THE RPO
585-399-3654 • rpl@rpo.org • rpo.org/rpl
THE CHRISTOPHER SEAMAN CONDUCTOR LAUREATE CHAIR The Christopher Seaman Chair is supported by funds from Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society, recognized below. We sincerely appreciate the support of these most generous patrons, who made it possible to honor former Music Director Christopher Seaman’s 13 dedicated years in a very special way. *Deceased
GOLD BATON ($100,000) Barbara & Patrick Fulford PODIUM ($50,000–$99,999) Joan & Harold* Feinbloom CONCERTMASTER ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous (2) Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Hurlbut, Sr. Cricket & Frank Luellen PRINCIPAL ($10,000–$24,999) Anonymous (2) Lisa Brubaker, James Viscardi, Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen Paul Donnelly William Eggers & Deborah McLean Louise W. Epstein Ronald & Donna* Fielding Steven Hess & Sarah Atkinson, M.D. Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Hursh Harold & Christine Kurland Ann Mowris Mulligan* Kathy & John Purcell
Robin Lehman & Marie Rolf Elizabeth & Larry Rice Nick & Susan Robfogel Ingrid Stanlis Drs. Richard & Gwen Sterns Frank* & Mary Lou* Stotz CONDUCTOR LAUREATE SUPPORTERS John & Carol Bennett Paul & Bea Briggs David & Barrie Heiligman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Jim & Marianne Koller Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Nannette Nocon & Karl Wessendorf Charles H. Owens Peggy Savlov Jon & Katherine Schumacher Joel Seligman Suzanne D. Welch & William D. Watson Robin & Michael Weintraub Deborah Wilson
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ERICH CAMPING
Since its founding by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music. Currently in its 94th year, the RPO is dedicated to maintaining its high standard of artistic excellence, unique tradition of musical versatility, and deep commitment to education and community engagement. Today, the RPO presents up to 120 concerts per year, serving nearly 170,000 people through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Nearly one-third of all RPO performances are educational or community-related. In addition, WXXI 91.5 FM rebroadcasts approximately 30 RPO concerts each year. For more information, visit rpo.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The RPO Patron Services Center is located at 108 East Avenue, in downtown Rochester. Free 15-minute parking is available outside the RPO Patron Services Center, which is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM. Four-way flashers must be used when parking in these spaces. NIGHT-OF-CONCERT PURCHASES: For night-of-concert purchases, RPO will-call tickets and concert tickets are available at the Eastman Theatre Box Office (433 East Main Street) starting 90 minutes prior to concert time. PARKING: Paid parking for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is available at the East End Garage, located next to the theatre. Open entrances/exits change frequently while the garage is under construction. Visit rpo.org/parking for the most recent updates. Paid parking for the Performance Hall at Hochstein is available at the Sister Cities Garage, located behind the school at Church and Fitzhugh Streets. PRE-CONCERT TALKS: Philharmonics ticket-holders are welcome to attend free pre-concert talks, held one hour before all Philharmonics concerts in the orchestra level of the theatre. SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES: Wheelchair locations and seating for those with disabilities are available at all venues; please see the house manager or an usher for assistance. Elevators are located in the oval lobby of Kodak Hall and in the East Wing. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available on the first floor. SERVICES FOR HARD-OF-HEARING PATRONS: Audio systems are available at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre; headsets may be obtained from an usher prior to the performance. CHANGING SEATS: If you find it necessary to be reseated for any reason, please contact an usher who will bring your request to the House Manager. LOST AND FOUND: Items found in Kodak Hall will be held at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 E. Main Street. For more info, call 585-274-3000. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all personal electronic devices prior to the performance. REFRESHMENTS: Food and drink are not permitted in the concert hall, except for bottled water. Refreshments are available for purchase in Betty’s Café located on the orchestra level of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. TICKET DONATION: If you are unable to attend a concert, please consider donating your tickets to us as a tax-deductible contribution. Return your tickets to the RPO no later than 2 PM the day of the performance to make them available for resale. Bravo is published cooperatively by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester Business Journal Michelle Shippers | Editor, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Meg Spoto | Art Director, m dash studio Don Anderson | Program Annotator, Don Anderson © Editorial Offices: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-7311 • Fax: 585-423-2256
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