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JULY 3-JULY 26 Š 2015 Roger Mastroianni
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
in this issue 5
Welcome from the President and CEO Welcome from the Music Director
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Bravo to Retiring Musicians
RPO Board of Directors Bravo to Our Sponsors Bravo to Our Generous Supporters
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Patriotic Salute at CMAC July 3
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Summer Spectacular at SUNY Geneseo July 10
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RPO In Perinton July 25
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Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Bravo to Our Volunteers/ Rochester Philharmonic League
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from the President & CEO Dear Friends, Thank you for choosing to spend a beautiful evening with the RPO—our first Summer Season with Music Director Ward Stare! We have planned an exciting month that will take the RPO to Canandaigua, Geneseo, Pittsford, Penfield, Perinton, and several locations in the city of Rochester. In keeping with our mission to engage the widest possible audience, many concerts will be presented free of charge or with special children’s pricing, so bring the whole family! For a complete listing, visit rpo.org/summer. Just around the corner is our Magnifico! 2015-16 Opening Weekend in September, featuring Ward Stare conducting Respighi’s sonic showpiece Pines of Rome. See page 35 of this program book for full details on our opening events, and for the full 2015–16 lineup, visit rpo.org/subscribe. Over the past 92 years, the RPO has earned its place as one of America’s finest orchestras. But what truly sets the RPO apart is the depth and breadth of our community support, a tradition that continues today with an important Summer Challenge. Four families have stepped forward to create a challenge pool totaling $82,500 that will match, dollarfor-dollar, all gifts to the Annual Campaign received by August 31, the end of our fiscal year. We are grateful to Sunny and Nellie Rosenberg, Robin and Michael Weintraub, and two anonymous donors who have made these special gifts to encourage additional support for the RPO. Please consider making your own generous contribution, and double your dollars by calling us at (585) 454-7311, ext. 232, or giving online at rpo.org/summerchallenge.
from the Music Director Ladies and gentlemen—welcome to our Summer Season! Many only associate the RPO with performances in the historic Eastman Theatre, but this month we’re coming out of the concert hall for special performances throughout the Rochester region! There’s nothing like summertime in Rochester, and I’m absolutely delighted to be spending the season right here at home. Orchestras belong to their community, and we’re proud to be your hometown orchestra. One of my goals as music director is to find ways to make the orchestra more accessible to everyone in our great city. This year, we’ve planned a summer concert series that is casual, fun-filled entertainment for the whole family. Each concert will present a wide variety of favorites—from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to The Music Man and Carousel to Beethoven’s Fifth and the “Blue Danube” waltz (and, of course, a Sousa march or two!). Even if you’ve never been to the RPO, you’re bound to recognize music you know and love at these concerts! And, if you are on Twitter or Instagram, please post your photos with hashtag #RPOsummer. We look forward to seeing your posts and sharing them with the entire community to spread the word. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you again many times during our exciting 2015-16 season!
We wish you a pleasant summer!
Enjoy the show!
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Ward Stare Music Director
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Bravo to retiring musicians
Flutist Jan Angus and Horn player Jennifer Burch will inspire the next generation of musicians
by Michelle Shippers For Jan Angus and Jennifer Burch, who are retiring from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the end of this season, retirement doesn’t mean saying goodbye to the music. “I’m not really retiring, I’m too busy,” said Jan Angus, who came to the RPO as third flute and piccolo in 1979. “I’m looking forward to having more time to focus on teaching. When I stop playing in the orchestra, I’ve thought about writing a book about my flute teaching methods.” Angus, a master’s graduate of the Eastman School of Music, has been balancing fulltime work at the Eastman Community Music School with playing in the orchestra. She is a senior instructor in flute at Eastman and also coordinator of the Eastman Pathways Program, a scholarship program for students in the Rochester City School District. She is collaborating with RPO second flute Joanna Bassett to bring flutists from all over the world to Washington, D.C., this August for the National Flute Association Convention. She also has taught at Hochstein School of Music and Dance and served on the faculties of Nazareth College, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Brockport. “I’ve never been one to promote myself,” said Angus, who has played flute since she was a child in California. “With time and experience comes maturity, and I have learned from my years in the orchestra that it’s not about you, it’s about the product.” In addition to teaching and playing recitals, Angus is looking forward to having more time to travel with her husband, RPO third
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horn David Angus, and also spending time with their two grown children and grandson. Second horn player Jennifer Burch came to the RPO in 1992, direct from a seven-year appointment with the Richmond Symphony, where she played both third and principal positions. “I felt from the beginning that Rochester was my home,” said Burch, who grew up in Bath, New York, and graduated from the University of Michigan. “There is a tremendous amount of culture here.” Burch plans to continue teaching at the Eastman School of Music, where she is an assistant professor of horn. This summer, she will return to teach and perform at the MasterWorks Festival in Indiana. She also has taught at Nazareth College, Roberts Wesleyan College, and Hochstein. “I have really valued my years here at the RPO and nothing will fill that void,” said Burch, who spoke fondly of the camaraderie in her section. “I’ve had a wonderful career and I want to pass that on to others. I love seeing my students thrive.” In addition to teaching, Burch plans to get involved in volunteer and ministry work. She also is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, Bob Marshall, her three step-children and three grandchildren. Congratulations to Jan and Jennifer on your years with the RPO! Send your well-wishes to Jan Angus and Jennifer Burch on Twitter @RochesterPhil, #bravoJan or #bravoJennifer
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“I’m not really retiring, I’m too busy” Jan Angus
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“I felt from the beginning that Rochester was my home” Jennifer Burch Roger Mastroianni
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Bass First Violin Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster Colin Corner, Principal
HORN W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal
Wilfredo Deglรกns, Associate Concertmaster Shannon Nance, Assistant Concertmaster Perrin Yang
Jonathan Dozois, Acting Assistant Principal Maura McCune Corvington David Angus
Tigran Vardanyan Ellen Rathjen Molly Werts Aika Ito William Hunt Kenneth Langley Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin Heidi Brodwin Margaret Leenhouts
Second Violin Thomas Rodgers, Principal Supported in part this season by Kitty J. Wise
Daryl Perlo, Assistant Principal Patricia Sunwoo John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Ainur Zabenova Hee Sagong Ji-Yeon Lee Jing Xing Viola Melissa Matson, Principal
Supported in part this season by John & Carol Bennett
Olivia Chew, Assistant Principal Marc Anderson Elizabeth Seka Olita Povero Samantha Rodriguez David Hult Emily Cantrell Matthew Hettinga Kelsey Farr Cello Lars Kirvan, Principal
The Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal Supported in part this season by Elizabeth & Larry Rice
Christopher Haritatos Mary Ann Wukovitz Ben Krug Andrew Barnhart Ingrid Bock Alexa Ciciretti Melissa Burton Anderson Weiting Sun ~
Michael Griffin, Assistant Principal Gaelen McCormick Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik
Supported in part this season by Duane & Ida Miller
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Supported in part this season by Kathy & John Purcell
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TRUMPET Douglas Prosser,+ Principal The Elaine P. Wilson Chair
FLUTE Rebecca Gilbert, Principal
Wesley Nance Herbert Smith Paul Shewan
Joanna Bassett
TROMBONE Mark Kellogg,+ Principal The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair
The Charlotte Whitney Allen Chair Funded in perpetuity Supported in part this season by Josephine Trubek
Jan Angus+ Diane Smith
PICCOLO Joanna Bassett Jan Angus+ OBOE Erik Behr, Principal
The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair Funded in perpetuity
Funded in perpetuity
Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray
TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal Supported in part this season by Rob W. Goodling
TIMPANI Charles Ross, Principal
Anna Steltenpohl Geoffrey Sanford
The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair Funded in perpetuity
ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl
PERCUSSION Jim Tiller, Principal Brian Stotz John McNeill
CLARINET Kenneth Grant,+ Principal The Robert J. Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
William Amsel Andrew Brown Alice Meyer
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 Martha Sholl
CONTRA-BASSOON Charles Bailey
Jim Tiller, Assistant Principal
The Orchestra
Supported in part this season by Charles & Cindy Gibson
The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity
2014/15 Season
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity
Supported in part this season by Bill & Ruth Cahn
Robert Patterson Jillian Pritchard Fiandach HARP Grace Wong, Principal
The Eileen Malone Chair, A Tribute by Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt M. Sylvester Funded in perpetuity
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KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal
The Lois P. Lines Chair Funded in perpetuity
Cary Ratcliff
PERSONNEL MANAGER Joseph Werner PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Kim Hartquist Production Crew David Zaccaria, Stage Manager Deirdre Street, Assistant Stage Manager + Full-time faculty at the Eastman School of Music ~ Eastman School of Music Orchestra Studies Diploma Intern
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Ward Stare Music Director
Our Music Director
Appointed the 12th music director of the RPO in July 2014, Ward Stare has been described as a “rising star in the conducting firmament” by the Chicago Tribune. His current season includes debuts with orchestras around the world, including performances with the Baltimore, Sydney, Pittsburgh, and New World symphonies, as well as the Calgary Philharmonic.
2014/15 Season
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. He led the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra and Chorus in 2013 for his Millennium Park debut at LOC’s annual “Stars of Lyric Opera” concert. Following his debut with the Opera Theater of St. Louis 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.
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Stare served as the resident conductor of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2008 to 2012. In 2009, he made his 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. Other recent engagements include the Houston, Québec, and Dallas symphonies, as well as numerous engagements with the Saint Louis Symphony. Stare was the recipient of both the Robert J. Harth Conductor Prize (2006) and the Aspen Conducting Prize (2007) at the Aspen Music Festival before spending the 2007-08 season as a League of American Orchestras Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stare has studied conducting with David Zinman, János Fürst, and Jorma Panula, and worked with Michel Merlet in composition and musical analysis. 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. For more information, visit wardstare.com
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Maintaining and operating the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Founded in 1923 — Incorporated in 1930)
2014/15 Season
RPO Board
Ex-Officio Officers Mark Kellogg Dawn F. Lipson Chairperson of the Board Orchestra Representative Jules L. Smith Chairperson-Elect & Secretary
Cricket Luellen Chairperson, Honorary Board
Charles H. Owens President & CEO
Wesley Nance Orchestra Representative
Ilene L. Flaum Vice Chairperson
Charles H. Owens President & CEO
Mark Siwiec Vice Chairperson
Elizabeth F. Rice Immediate Past Chairperson
Ingrid A. Stanlis Vice Chairperson Elizabeth F. Rice Treasurer & Immediate Past Chairperson Board of Directors (Term Expires Jan. 2016) Dr. Steven E. Feldon Patrick Fulford Marjorie L. Goldstein Dawn F. Lipson Mark Siwiec Ingrid A. Stanlis Dr. Eugene P. Toy (Term Expires Jan. 2017) Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Ilene L. Flaum Steven Hess Patrick J. Kelly Michael B. Millard Jules L. Smith
Dawn F. Lipson, Board Chair
(Term Expires Jan. 2018) La Marr J. Jackson David Lane Douglas W. Phillips Michael Pietropaoli Christopher N. Pipa Dr. Stephen I. Rosenfeld Katherine T. Schumacher Deborah Wilson
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Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Honorary Board Cricket Luellen Chairperson David C. Heiligman Vice Chairperson Nancy & Harry Beilfuss James M. Boucher Paul W. Briggs William L. Cahn Catherine B. Carlson Louise Epstein Joan Feinbloom Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Robert D. Hursh Marie Kenton Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland Frank Luellen Dr. Paul F. Pagerey Nathan J. Robfogel Jon L. Schumacher Katherine T. Schumacher Norman M. Spindelman Betty Strasenburgh Josephine S. Trubek Suzanne D. Welch Patricia C. Wilder The RPO expresses its gratitude to all those who have served as Honorary Board members in the past.
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 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 * Deceased
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RPO at Nazareth College July 26
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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In support of our Annual Campaign, generous RPO donors are challenging our community to support the RPO with a dollar-for-dollar match, currently up to $82,500! All donations will be matched up to the total challenge amount so we can “earn” their gifts by August 31, the end of our fiscal year. Your gift today will ensure that the RPO continues to move forward with innovative programming and educational outreach to thousands of young people in our community.
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Fri
july 3
8 pm
Ward Stare, conductor
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH
The Star-Spangled Banner
AARON COPLAND
Three Dance Episodes from Rodeo Buckaroo Holiday Saturday Night Waltz Hoe Down
GEORGE GERSHWIN
Girl Crazy Overture
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Three Dance Episodes from On the Town The Great Lover Lonely Town (Pas de deux) Times Square
MEREDITH WILLSON (ARR. HAYMAN)
Symphonic Impressions from The Music Man
(ARR. TYZIK)
(ARR. DON ROSE)
Patriotic Salute at CMAC
CMAC, Canandaigua
Intermission MORTON GOULD
American Salute
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from J.F.K.
JOHN WILLIAMS
Summon The Heroes
JEFF TYZIK
Armed Forces Song Medley
(ARR. CALVIN CUSTER)
(ARR. LUCK)
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1812, Overture solonelle, Op. 49 JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
The Stars and Stripes Forever
Roger Mastroianni
SAMUEL AUGUSTUS WARD America the Beautiful
Stay after the concert for fireworks!
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july 10
8:30 pm
Ward Stare, conductor
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH
The Star-Spangled Banner
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Washington Post March
CHARLES IVES
Variations on America
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Three Hungarian Dances
JOHANN STRAUSS, JR.
On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltzes, Op. 314
JOHANN STRAUSS, JR.
Künstler-Quadrille, Op. 201
(ARR. TYZIK)
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Summer Spectacular at SUNY Geneseo
Saratoga Field at SUNY Geneseo Rain location: Wadsworth Auditorium
No. 1 in G Minor No. 3 in F Major No. 5 in G Minor
Intermission MEREDITH WILLSON (ARR. HAYMAN)
Symphonic Impressions from The Music Man
MORTON GOULD
American Salute
JEFF TYZIK
Armed Forces Song Medley
SAMUEL AUGUSTUS WARD America the Beautiful
JOHN WILLIAMS
Roger Mastroianni
(ARR. LUCK)
“Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark
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DECEMBER 8, 2015
WYNTON MARSALIS and LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
WYNTON MARSALIS and LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA KODAK HALL, 8 PM
JANUARY 30, 2016
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY KATHLEEN BATTLE, soprano CYRUS CHESTNUT, piano Rochester Festival Choir Jason Holmes, conductor KODAK HALL, 8 PM
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
EASTMAN WIND ENSEMBLE with BÉLA FLECK Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor KODAK HALL, 8 PM
APRIL 15, 2016
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july 25
7:30 pm
Ward Stare, conductor
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH
The Star-Spangled Banner
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Washington Post March
CHARLES IVES
Variations on America
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Three Hungarian Dances
Johann Strauss, Jr.
On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltzes, Op. 314
(ARR. TYZIK)
(ARR. WM. SCHUMAN)
RPO in Perinton
Patricia S. Knapp Amphitheater at Center Park
No. 1 in G Minor No. 3 in F Major No. 5 in G Minor
Intermission MEREDITH WILLSON (ARR. HAYMAN)
Symphonic Impressions from The Music Man
JEFF TYZIK
Fantasy on American Themes
JOHN WILLIAMS
Summon The Heroes
JEFF TYZIK
Armed Forces Song Medley
(ARR. CALVIN CUSTER)
(ARR. LUCK)
JOHN WILLIAMS
“Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Suzy Gorman
SAMUEL AUGUSTUS WARD America the Beautiful
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The nominees for the upcoming 2014 Philanthropy Awards are profiled. Page 23
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7:30 pm
Ward Stare, conductor
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH
The Star-Spangled Banner
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Washington Post March
CHARLES IVES
Variations on America
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Three Hungarian Dances
Johann Strauss, Jr.
On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltzes, Op. 314
(ARR. TYZIK)
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RPO at Nazareth College
Callahan Theater at Nazareth College Arts Center
No. 1 in G Minor No. 3 in F Major No. 5 in G Minor
Intermission MEREDITH WILLSON (ARR. HAYMAN)
Symphonic Impressions from The Music Man
JEFF TYZIK
Fantasy on American Themes
JOHN WILLIAMS
Summon The Heroes
JEFF TYZIK
Armed Forces Song Medley
(ARR. CALVIN CUSTER)
(ARR. LUCK)
JOHN WILLIAMS
“Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Suzy Gorman
SAMUEL AUGUSTUS WARD America the Beautiful
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Almost half of the RPO’s funding each year comes from thousands of generous donors and sponsors, public and private, who together make possible our concert presentations, community programs, and education initiatives.
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Twelve music directors have led the RPO, including Eugene Goossens, JosĂŠ Iturbi, Erich Leinsdorf, David Zinman, Christopher Seaman, and Ward Stare.
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More than 13,000 kindergarten through sixth grade students in a nine-county area attended RPO educational concerts in the 2014-15 season, including every third and fifth grader in the Rochester City School District.
The RPO was founded in 1922 by George Eastman and performed its first concert on March 28, 1923.
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Celebrating the Opening of the RPO Season with Music Director Ward Stare save the dates Wednesday, september 16 Genesee Valley Club Music, Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction
thursday, september 17 Pre-Concert Reception at Max of Eastman Place RPO concert featuring Respighi’s Pines of Rome and more! Post-Concert Dessert Reception (complimentary with ticket) saturday, september 19 RPO concert featuring Respighi’s Pines of Rome and more! Post-Concert Dessert Reception (complimentary with ticket) Contact Olivia Grant for more information: ogrant@rpo.org or 585-454-7311 x249
Bravo to Our Generous Supporters
Corporate Partners, Foundations & Organizations The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporate, foundation, and community organizations for their generous support. Listings are as of May 21, 2015. Contact Stephen T. House at 585.454.7311 x252 with questions or corrections. Symphony ($50,000 and above) Davenport-Hatch Foundation G.W. Lisk, Inc. of Clifton Springs Haskell Rosenberg Family Fund Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Concerto ($25,000–$49,999) Arts Tomorrow Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Constellation Brands Glover Crask Charitable Trust ESL Charitable Foundation The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Fibertech Networks Gouvernet Arts Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation William and Sheila Konar Foundation M&T Bank Kilian J. & Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester
The Pipa Tagliarino Group Thomson Reuters Wegmans Food Markets Fred and Floy Willmott Foundation Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Overture ($3,000–$4,999) Caldwell Manufacturing Company The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Rochester Area Community Foundation Rufus K. Dryer II Fund Harris Beach, PLLC Judith Lasker Kaufman Fund Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Rubens Family Foundation Cornell/Weinstein Family Foundation Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation The Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Foundation
Supporter ($300–$599) Bergmann Associates Datrose DeCarolis Truck Rental 45 East Fine Jewelers Hayes Asset Management, LLC Gary & Nancy Penisten Family Foundation Matthews & Fields Lumber Co. Peko Precision Products Inc. Reimer Piano Tuning Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. Vanden Brul Foundation West Herr Automotive Group
Gifts In Kind Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Ed & Barbara Burns Michael Butterman & Jennifer Carsillo City Newspaper Constellation Brands Dixon Schwabl Peter & Joan Faber Kurt & Judy Feuhern Kevin Gavagan Partner John Grieco ($1,000–$2,999) Hedonist Artisan Chocolates ALSTOM Signaling Foundation Tom & Nan Hildebrandt Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust Jay Advertising The Autism Council of Rochester Janet Kellner & Jim Kurtz Bancroft-Tubbs Family Fund KidsOutAndAbout.com Blitman & King LLP Sonata Robin Lehman ($10,000–$24,999) Bosch Security Systems JR McCarthy Gertrude L. Chanler Fund at Braitman Family Foundation Alexandra Northrop The Rochester Area T.M. & M.W. Crandall Foundation & Jules Smith Community Foundation Durwood Management, Inc. Richie Rich Events Melvin & Mildred Eggers Family Fieldtex Products, Inc. Jon & Kathy Schumacher Charitable Foundation Five Star Bank Christopher Seaman First Niagara Bank Fred L. Emerson Foundation Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer High Falls Advisors Genesee Valley Penny Saver, Inc. Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly MVP Health Care G-S Plastics Optics/ Ward Stare Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Tel-Tru Mfg. Co. Jeff & Jill Tyzik Rochester Regional Health Hazlow Electronics, Inc. Suzanne Welch & Bill Watson System Home Properties Patricia Wilder Xerox Foundation May Kay Houck Foundation Klein Reinforcing Services Matching Gift Suite Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply Companies ($5,000–$9,999) Manning & Napier Advisors Bank of America AAA of Western & Central New Horizons Band & Orchestra Corning Incorporated Foundation New York Opera Guild of Rochester Discover Financial Services Corning Incorporated The Guido and Ellen Palma ExxonMobil Foundation Dixon Schwabl Foundation GE Foundation Dominion Transmission, Inc. Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. Dreyfus Foundation Rochester Midland Corporation Gleason Foundation Joseph & Anna Gartner Rochester Philharmonic League Google, Inc. Foundation Hewlett-Packard Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation Associate IBM Corporation Gianniny Family Fund II ($600–$999) Johnson & Johnson Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Bio-Optronics, Inc. J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. KeyBank Boydell & Brewer, Inc. Morgan Stanley KPMG LLP Insley-McEntee Equipment Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Linden Oaks Office Park Co., Inc. Pfizer Foundation The Przysinda Family Foundation O’Connell Electric Co. Verizon Paul Klingenstein Family Foundation, Inc. Spindler Family Foundation
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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. 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 Lauren Dixon & Michael Schwabl Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Larry & Kas Eldridge Fred L. Emerson Foundation James & Ellen Englert
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 & Paul R. Donnelly Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang Michael & Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise
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 Dr. Jacques* & Mrs. Dawn Lipson Jane & Jim Littwitz Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Daniel M. Meyers
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. Dr. Jacques* & Mrs. Dawn Lipson $50,000–$99,999 Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen $30,000–$49,999 High Falls Advisors
$15,000–$29,999 John & Carol Bennett Marie & Charlie Kenton Elizabeth & Larry Rice $10,000–$14,999 Robin & Michael Weintraub $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. 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 Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick Joan Feinbloom Donald & Elizabeth Fisher Suressa & Richard H. Forbes Catherine & Elmar Frangenberg Carolyn & Roger Friedlander Betsy Friedman Barbara & Patrick Fulford Mary M. Gooley Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff George Greer* Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Jean Hitchcock H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh
Jim & Marianne Koller Marshall and Lenore Lesser Dr. Jacques* & Mrs. 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 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 & Paul Donnelly 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 Groff, Eleanor T. Patterson, Gretchen Shafer, Elbis A. Shoales, M.D., Jean Boynton Baker, and William L. Gamble. *Deceased
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Maestro’s Circle
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music. Listings are as of May 21, 2015. Contact Marc A. Smith at 585.454.7311 x232 with questions or corrections. Maestoso ($50,000 and above) Georgia P. Gosnell* Dr. Jacques* & Mrs. Dawn Lipson
Cricket & Frank Luellen Mrs. Marjorie Morris
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Prestissimo ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous (2) Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Bill & Victoria Cherry
William Eggers & Deborah McLean Louise Epstein Barbara & Patrick Fulford Larry & Elizabeth Rice
Sunny and Nellie Rosenberg Elise & Stephen Rosenfeld Dr. and Mrs. Robert* Santo Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen
Presto ($15,000–$24,999) Anonymous Carol & John Bennett Jim Boucher William L. & Ruth P. Cahn
Ilene & David Flaum Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Sherman Levey & Deborah Ronnen Kathy & John Purcell
Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Josephine S. Trubek Michael & Patricia Wilder
VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Lauren Dixon & Michael Schwabl Mr. & Mrs. James T. Englert Dr. & Mrs. Steven Feldon Ronald H. Fielding Jeff & Alleen Fraser Jay* & Betsy Friedman Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Furman
Marie & Charlie Kenton Jim & Marianne Koller Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Konar M Dr. & Mrs. Michael Millard Charles H. Owens Mrs. Richard Palermo Sandra A. Parker & John M. Summers Douglas & Diana Phillips
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ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Marlene Alva in memory of Ruth G. Alva Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Susan Kay Brown Chris & Tom Burns Mr. & Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Catherine B. Carlson Joan & Paul Casterline Joyce Crofton Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Joan & Peter Faber Joan Feinbloom Joanne Gianniny Patricia A. Guttenberg
William B. Hale David & Barrie Heiligman Patrick & Kathleen Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Ernest & Sarah Krug Harold & Christine Kurland Nancy & David Lane Joanne Lang Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Mrs. Frank W. Lovejoy, Jr. Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Mr. Lawrence Martling Deanne Molinari
Mrs. Edward Mulligan Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Reed Riedman Foundation Mrs. Norma Riedman Nathan & Susan Robfogel Robert C. Stevens Krestie Utech M Skip & Karen Warren Dr. Sidney & Linda S. Weinstein Robin & Michael Weintraub
ANDANTE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous (2) Miriam H. Ackley Judith M. Binder & Barbara Erbland Stuart & Betsy Bobry Priscilla & Rob Brown Barbara & John Bruning Mary Ellen Burris Paul & Mary Callaway Margaret J. Carnall Betsy & John Carver Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Thomas Chase Mary Ellen Clark Dr. John & Carol R. Condemi Mary Cowden Jeff & Sue Crane Allison & John Currie Richard & Michele Decker Gary DeTaeye Michele Dryer In Memoriam for Anita B. Dushay by Frederick Dushay, M.D. Larry & Kas Eldridge
Arthur & Marilyn Elting John R. Ertle Robert P. Fordyce Helen & Dan Fultz Patty & Dick George Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ginsberg Rob W. Goodling Suzanne Gouvernet Alan & Julie Griesinger George & Mary Hamlin Alan J. Harris Warren & Joyce Heilbronner Norman Horton Dr. Jack & Harriette Howitt Ernest* & Roberta Ierardi Stephen & Leslie Jacobs La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Dr. Ralph F. Jozefowicz Daryl & Charles Kaplan Norman & Judith Karsten Richard & Karen Knowles Myrta & Robert Knox
Marcy & Ray Kraus in loving memory of Dr. Allan & Charlotte Kraus Dr. & Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner Jane & Jim Littwitz Edith M. Lord Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Dan & Kiki Mahar Saul & Susan Marsh William P. McCarrick Pamela McGreevy Mr. & Mrs. James R. McMillen Duane & Ida Miller James E. Morris, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mullen Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Drs. Avice & Timothy O’Connor Bernard & Molly Panner Brock & Sandra Powell William & Barbara Pulsifer Susan A. Raub John B. Rumsey Paul & Brigid Ryan Ron & Sharon Salluzzo
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Christopher and Elaine Pipa Fayga Press Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Jules L. Smith & Alexandra Northrop In memory of Karl Speitel M Sandra & Richard Stein Bob & Gayle Stiles Dr. Eugene P. Toy
Ms. Christine Wickert in memory of Janet Oaks Timothy & Teresa Wilson Kitty J. Wise Mr. & Mrs. Reyton Wojnowski Robert A. Woodhouse
Richard & Vicki Schwartz Libba & Wolf Seka Nancy A. Skelton Janet Buchanan Smith Dr. & Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Norman & Glenna Spindelman
David & Grace Strong Mrs. Schuyler Townson John Urban Mrs. Robert van der Stricht Ann & Robert Van Niel Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang
ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (10) Robert E. & Carol G. Achilles Barbara & David Ackroyd Jacqueline Adams Edward & Joan After Dr. & Mrs. Henry W. Altland Stephanie & Geoffrey Amsel Marvin & Frederica Amstey Allan & Polly Anderson Elaine Anderson Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George M. Angle Dave & Jan Angus Mr. & Mrs. Mehdi N. Araghi Bob & Jody Asbury Reuben Auspitz & Dawn Goodelk Jane Ellen Bailey Betsy Ann Balzano John & Lisa Baron David & Nan Bassett Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Bates Philip and Sharon Burke Lloyd F. Bean & Ursula Burns William J. Beenhouwer Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bennett David M. Berg & Dawn K. Riedy Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Don & Peggy Bolger M William & Grace Boudway John* & Kristine Bouyoucos Simon & Josephine Braitman Dr. & Mrs. George G. Browning Josh & Beth Bruner Ann Burr & A. Vincent Buzard Alan Cameros Philip & Jeanne Carlivati William T. Chandler Tina Chandler Oliver Chanler Margaret & Donald Cherr Dr. & Mrs. Tim Clader Lorraine W. Clarke Sarah H. Collins M Christine Colucci Marjorie Converse Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Mrs. Nancy Curme Joseph & Judith Darweesh Linda Wells Davey Horace R. Davis David F. Dean Jacques & Monique Delettrez Tex & Nicki Doolittle Gail & Douglas Doonan Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick The Honorable Robert & Barbara Duffy Dr. & Mrs. James Durfee Mrs. C.M. Durland Rose Duver Wendy & David Dworkin Ellen & Lester Eber Dr. Steven & Susan Eisinger Carol & Tom Elliott Mohsen Emami, M.D. Gerald G. Estes Julia B. Everitt
Trevor & Elizabeth Ewell John & Kristy Farar Samuel J. & Marsha R. Fico M Jill Sutton Finan Thomas & Janet Fink Charles Fitzgibbon Gail R. Flugel John & Sandy Ford In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Fordyce Jonathan Foster Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Fox Dr. & Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Shirley B. & Kevin Frick Harry & Marion Fulbright Marjorie & James Fulmer Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Jerry J. Gambino William L. Gamble* Dr. Richard & Josie Gangemi David & Patricia Gardner Ann S. Garrett Winston E. Gaum Dr. & Mrs. David Gentile Craig & Shirley George Mr. & Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Tom & Kelly Gilman Warren & June Glaser Paul & Carol Goldberg Patricia Goodwin Burton Gordon Debbie & Michael Gordon Jean Gostomski Janet & Roger Gram Jeanne Gray in memory of Robert C. Gray George Greer* David Louis Guadagnino Brigitte & Klaus Gueldenpfennig Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Haggerty Jeffrey & Lynne Halik Peggy & David Hall Joan & Alfred Hallenbeck Dr. Patricia Hans Louise B. Harris Merrill & Dianne Herrick Walter B.D. Hickey, Jr. Tom & Nan Hildebrandt Art & Barb Hirst Susan Holliday Dr. Robert E. Horn & Patricia Nachman Mary Jo & Jack Hultz Marjorie S. Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Bob & Elaine Jacobsen Jane H. Johnson Miles & Silvija Jones Dr. & Mrs. Harold Kanthor Robert J. Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Alvie Kidd Dr. & Mrs. John W. Killigrew Richard & Sidney Killmer Mr. & Mrs. Mordecai Kolko Karen S. Kral Barbara & Jack Kraushaar Drs. Richard Kreipe & Mary Sue Jack
Chari Krenis Deanna & Charles Krusenstjerna Werner & Susan Kunz David & Andrea Lambert Lane Family Fund Ms. Connie Leary John & Alice Leddy Norman & Arlene Leenhouts Gay & Don Lenhard Vincent & Christina Lenti Mr. & Mrs. James A. Locke III Sue & Michael Lococo John & Dolores Loftus Arthur E. Lowenthal Harold D. Lowry Kathryn Markakis & Geoffrey Williams Diana Marquis Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Frances & Robert Marx Stephen Matkowsky & Elzbieta Charchalis Carol & John Matteson Mrs. Gilbert G. McCurdy Gilbert Kennedy McCurdy Carol A. McFetridge Bruce & Eleanor McLear Dr. & Mrs. Neal McNabb Karen Mead Marion & Ed Mench Pete & Sally Merrill Dr. & Mrs. Edward Messing Daniel M. Meyers Margaret-Anne Milne John Muenter Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Munson Morning Musicale Mr. & Mrs. Philip Neivert Elizabeth Neureiter-Seely Sara L. Niemeyer Kathy & Ted Nixon William J. O’Connor, Jr. David E. Owens Mrs. Virginia S. Pacala Mrs. Betty L. Paddock Paul F. Pagery Jane Parker & Francis Cosentino Patricia & Philip Parr Mr. Kirkwood Personius Channing & Marie Philbrick Ann Piato Vera Powley Bill & Beverly Pullis Nancy & Vincent Reale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Carol Ritter Wright & William Wright Daniel & Nancy Robbins Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff Dr. Marie Rolf & Mr. Robin Lehman Thomas & Elizabeth Ross Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Santo Drs. Eva & Jude Sauer Peggy Savlov James G. Scanzaroli Susan & Bill Schoff Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti
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ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) continued Anthony & Gloria Sciolino Doria Scortichini & Christopher Ritchlin Catherine & Richard Seeger Joan & Arthur Segal Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Shea Wayne & Sonja Shelton Robert & Nancy Shewan Virginia Skuse & Mr. Frank Grosso Alice & Ken Slining Susan & David Spector M Daniel & Susan Stare Kenneth T. & Eva M. Steadman Mrs. Andrea Stewart Dr. Robert & Sally Jo Stookey Pavel Sullivan Eleanor Summers Frank & Rose Swiskey
Margaret & Charles Symington Dr. & Mrs. Henry A. Thiede J. Russell & Kathleen Thomas Miriam Thomas Robert & Diane Tichell Dr. & Mrs. Mark Tornatore Stephen & Shirley Townsend David & Marcia Trauernicht Dorothy Tyler Jim & Linda Varner Dr. Laura von Doenhoff Ms. Gretchen Voss Richard & Brenda Vuillequez Harry & Ruth Walker Stephen R. Webb Ann Weitzel Joseph Werner & Diane Smith
Stephen Wershing Carol Whitbeck Mrs. Frederick C. White Mrs. Kay R. Whitmore Dr. James & Nancy Wierowski James H. Willey Henry Williams & Barbara Dimmick Elise & Joseph Wojciechowski Ernest Wong Charlotte C. Wright Linda & Robert G. Wyman Caroline & Richard Yates John C. Youngers Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow
Philharmonic Friends ADVOCATE ($700–$999)
Anonymous (4) Daniel & Elizabeth Abbas Dr. & Mrs. James V. Aquavella Betsy & Gerald Archibald Steve & Anne Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Blumenau Jeff & Kathy Bowen Josephine Buckley Chris & Jodi Beyer Claire M. Brown Bruce & Shirley Burritt Jane A. Capellupo Michael B. Gehl & Jeffrey Caruso David & Mary Cheeran Walter Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Curtis, Jr. Cathy Cushman & Jeff Sokol Jane Dieck Wendell & Mary Discher William & Cynthia Dougherty Ms. Marilyn Drumm Sherman & Anne Farnham Udo Fehn & Christine Long Mr. & Mrs. Lee J. Fleckenstein George & Marie Follett John & Chris Forken Peter & Nancy Gaess Robert & Jeanne Grace Dr. & Mrs. William Grammar Barbara J. Granite Ed & Terry Grissing
Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Marilyn & Dick Hare Mr. Lawrence Helfer John & Barbara Holder Andrew & Kathleen Holt Carol E. Hopkins H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Earl & Mary Ingersoll Mrs. Maryel Kellogg Marilyn & David Klass Marcella Klein & Richard Schaeffer Glenn & Nancy Koch Doris & Austin Leve In memory of Helene P. Lovenheim John & Judy Lynd Roger T. McCleary Richard McGrath Ferne F. Merrill Ken & Nancy Mihalyov Hinda & Michael Miller Onnalie Miller Jonathan Mink & Janet Cranshaw Richard & Joyce Mitchell Ilene Montana Dr. & Mrs. William L. Morgan Mr. Raymond L. Nelson W. Robert Nolan David & Monica Panipinto Jason V. Polasek Margaret Quackenbush Robert & Anne Quivey
Antonio & Patricia K. Rosati Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Rosenbaum Jamal & Pam Rossi Hon. Franklin T. & Cynthia Russell William Saunders Gary B. & Scott A. Schaefer Axel Schreiner Joan M. Schumaker George J. Schwartz, M.D. Elaine & Peter Schwarz Dr. and Mrs. George Segel Katie Sejba Carol C. Shulman Robert & Norma Snyder Janet H. Sorensen Margaret A. Strite Donna Thompson Mimi & Sam Tilton John & Betty Travis Jim Van Meter & Marlene Piscitelli Dale & Lorraine Whittington Donald P. Wichman Ed & Wilma Wierenga Claes & Puck Winquist Gary & Judith Wood Laura & Joel Yellin Carol Zajkowski Karen & Sy Zivan
BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) Anonymous (11) Carol Aldridge Robert & Anne Allen Peter & Jane Anderson Allegra Angus A. Joseph Antos Dr. & Mrs. E. David Appelbaum Dr. & Mrs. Edward C. Atwater Gloria Baciewicz Jean Boynton Baker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Balta Maureen Baran Dr. & Mrs. Donald Barrett Tom Bartolini Asish & Susan Basu Karen Baumgartner Brenda Beal
John & Ellen Beck Anne Bell Hays & Karen Bell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bennett Mrs. Helen H. Berkeley Eric & Marcia Birken Ms. Chrystine Blackwell Mrs. Barbara Blake Lynne Blank James R. Boehler Mrs. Philip P. Bonanni Susan & Peter Bondy Agneta D. Borgstedt, M.D. Don & Jackie Bowman Donald & Mary Boyd Judith Boyd Dr. & Mrs. Albert Brault
Daan Braveman Linda Bretz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Elaine & Wayne Brigman Mrs. George H. Brown Susann Brown & Terence Chrzan Wilma M. Brucker Doug & Chris Brush Nancy Brush and John Parker Richard F. Brush Al Buckner Mary Elaine Aldoretta & Richard Burandt David J. & Margaret M. Burns Rory & Rebekah Burrill James Butler Joe Buttari
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Eric & Lee Caine Dick & Marcia Calabrese Keith & Joan Calkins Thomas Caprio Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Carrier John & Diane Caselli Diane & Roger Cass Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Rita Chessin Irene Churukian Victor Ciaraldi & Kathy Marchaesi Jack & Barbara Clarcq Mrs. Ann Clarke Martha D. Clasquin Alan Cohen & Nancy Bloom Gloria & Pincus Cohen David & Donna Cole Mary Ellen Collinge M Cheryl Collins Matthew and Katherine Comeau John and Catherine Coulter Roy Czernikowski & Karin Dunnigan France Danielson Jerry Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Davies Robert & Sandi DeBruycker Dr. & Mrs. H. George Decancq, Jr. John & Jane DeCory Sue De George Ken & Jean DeHaven Josephine Dewey G. Michael Dewoody Nancy & Sreeram Dhurjaty Celia Dilworth Mr. A. Dmochowski Donald & Stephanie Doe Warren Doerrer Joseph Duba Jane Dunham Ms. Jeanetta Dunlap Mrs. Florence Dynski Joanne Eccles Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Egan Larry & Peggy Elliott Holly K. Elwell Marcia L. Elwitt D. Craig Epperson & Dr. Beth Jelsma Gordon J. Estey Richard Evans Donald & Jean Eygnor Dr. Paul Fine Clara S. Firth Elizabeth B. Fisher F. Peter Flihan Suressa & Richard Forbes Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Cortland F. Fowler, Sr. Ann & Steve Fox Sandra & Neil Frankel Mrs. Richard Freeman Ruth Freeman Taylor Freitas Dr. Gary J. Friend & Mrs. Lois B. Wolff-Friend Richard & Carol Fullerton Moriel & Bob Gabbey N. Gadziala & R. J. Looney Sue Gaffney Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Jill & Kent Gardner Sharon Garelick Patrica A. Loughlin Gausman Kevin Gavagan Richard & Joyce Gilbert Jean & Dr. Al Ginkel
Robert & Marie Ginther Andrea S. Giuffre Mrs. Coral T. Glassman Bruce Goldman John & Roslyn Goldman Dane & Judy Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Julian M. Gordon Jane Gorsline Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mr. & Mrs. Newton H. Green Gay Jane Greene Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Griswold Gaye Gronlund & Bruce Corner Michael & Joanna Grosodonia Ms. Barbara E. Gross Mr. Robert C. Grossman Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gulick Ann L. Haag Susan & James Haefner Mary Hale David & Frances Hall Howard T. Hallowell III Robert Hallstrom & Lily Shaw Zena & Tom Hampson Martin & Sherrie Handelman Ann & Ed Hanley Ronald W. Hansen Mark & Barbara Hargrave Robert T. & Mary Ann Hargrave Karen Hart Mr. & Mrs. James M. Hartman David & Marian Hartney Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hasiuk Sandra Hasenauer Gil and Judy Hawkins Mrs. Robert A. Heinle Richard Henshaw Ray & Joan Hensler Ms. Judith Hensley Carol & Michael Hirsh Ryan Hoefen David L. Hoffberg Paul Hoffman & Jane Schryver Dan & Sandy Hollands Mr. & Mrs. Ned Holmes Tala & Mark Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. William N. Hosley Larry & Barbara Howe Dr. Wei & Ivy Hsu Mr. & Mrs. Jerome L. Huff Richard & Joyce Humphreys Gwyneth Hunting Mr. & Mrs. John Hustler Mr. and Mrs. James B. Isaac Robert & Merilyn Israel Dewey Jackson Bruce Jacobs Stephen & Kay Jacobstein Cynthia C. Jankowski Mr. Gerald Jenkins Janet S. Jennison David & Patricia Jewell Ronald & Martha Jodoin Dr. & Mrs. H. Douglas Jones John & Carole Joyce Valerie & Robert Kalwas Dr. & Mrs. Donald Kamm Anne Kampmeier Lori & Frank Karbel Barbara & Robert Kay Mr. Jack L. Kelch Janet Kemp Leo & Cynthia Kesselring Jack & CB Kinsella
Kenneth R. Knight Mrs. Ellen Konar Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky Elsbeth J. Kozel James & Elaine Kraus Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Krieger Salvatore and Sandra LaBella Jane Labrum Rev. William Laird Dr. & Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis Donna M. Landry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Lange Craig & Susan Larson Diana Lauria Rev. Sandra Lemke Jennifer Leonard & David Cay Johnston Lenore & Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela Leve Catherine Lewis & Angela Bonazinga Sarah F. Liebschutz Ms. Jean Ligozio Ken & Katherine Lindahl Margaret A. Lindsey, M.D. Barbara L. Lobb Dr. Erwin Loewen & Anita Rosenfeld Dr. & Mrs. Norman R. Loomis Carol C. Lovell Ed Lutterbein Edward J. & Kathleen L. Lynd Sandra Maceyka Russell Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Achilles Mafilios Angela Mambro Jeanne Mandel James & Patricia Mangin Sandy & Jack Maniloff Jeffrey & Laura Markwick Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mason Richard & Catherine Massie Kathy Keogh & Eric Matson Mr. & Mrs. William C. Mayer Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Mazzarella C. Thomas & Emily McCall Dick & Sandra McGavern Melissa McGrain & Andrew Stern Mr. & Mrs. David McNair Mr. & Mrs. John F. Mc Namara Margaret & Bob Mecredy Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Messina, Jr. Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Sidney Metzger Theodore H. Morse Dr. and Mrs. Peter D. Mott Joseph & Linda Mulcahy Mr. & Mrs. Otto Muller-Girard Sam & Donna Muto Dr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naples Mildred G. Ness John Neumann Richard & Jeanne Newman Dr. Richard & Nancy Newton Joan & Beryl Nusbaum Suzanne J. O’Brien W. Smith & Jean O’Brien Peter Oddleifson & Kay Wallace Malcolm O’Malley Robert & Betty Oppenheimer Mildred Ortbach George J. Osborn Rita B. Otterbein Mrs. John Paganelli The Rev. Marilyle Sweet Page Myrna & Gary Paige Dr. Vivian Palladoro
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BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) continued Donald & Madelyn Sasso Robert J. Palmer Ron Sassone Phil R. Palumbo Susan Scanlon & Croft K. Hangartner Monica Panipinto Robert and Judene Scheidt Jonathan R. Parkes & Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Schenck Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schenkel John & Diane Parrinello Marjorie Schmale Thomas W. Paul Paul & Barbara Schmied Esther & Tom Paul Nancy & David Schraver David & Marjorie Perlman David & Naomi Schrier Mr. & Mrs. Claude Peters Thomas Schumacher Thomas W. Petrillo & William R. Reamy Rich Sensenbach Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Piazza Mr. & Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour David & Virginia Pixley Ruth Sheldon Dr. & Mrs. Lee D. Pollan Mary E. Sherman Dr. Susan Presberg-Greene & Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Dr. Robert Greene Mrs. Donna B. Shum Bill & Edie Prest Myron S. Silver & Rivka Chatman Mary Jane Proschel Joseph Simpson Barry & Jean Rabson Daniel & Sarah Singal Jerry & Janice Rachfal Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Singer Eileen D. Ramos Elizabeth E. Smith Richard & Susan Reed George Smith & Diane Ahlman Dr. & Mrs. Paul Reeves Dr. Jane Souza Stan & Anne Refermat Charles H. Speirs Bob & Shirley Rheinwald Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Stacey Mr. & Mrs. Donn P. Rice Walter Stacker Dr. Ramon L. & Judith S. Ricker Donna Stein Donald & Ernstine Rickner Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Steiner Christopher Rider Georgine & James Stenger Sandra & Eugene Riley Mr. & Mrs. David Stern Robert Robbins Elizabeth & Robert Sterrett Nancy & Art Roberts Ann H. Stevens & William J. Shattuck Dr. & Mrs. Gordon N. Robinson Kevin Stone & Nancy Atwood-Stone Suzanne Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Strasser Lawrence & Virginia Rockwell Edward Tanner & Elizabeth Treiber Mrs. David Romig Douglas F. Taylor Judy & Bill Rose David & Carol Teegarden Dr. Harry & Ellen Rosen Jonathan G. Terry Dr. Gerald & Maxine Rosen Chris Thomas & Catherine Cerulli Margery & Richard Rosen Eric Thompson Dick & Bea Rosenbloom Beatrice Roxin, in memory of Paul Roxin Thomas Thompson Donald Tingley Dr. & Mrs. G. Theodore Ruckert Celia & Doug Topping Andrea Rudolph & Rosalind M. Bill & Mary Anna Towler Rudolph Donald & Donna Traver Carolyn & Charles Ruffing Mr. & Mrs. George Treier Mr. James R. Sabey William J. Tribelhorn Louise Sadowski Mr. & Mrs. A. Gene Trimble Mr. & Mrs. Victor E. Salerno, Jr. J. Michael & Sally Turner Ed & Gabriel Saphar
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John & Janet Tyler Eugene & Gloria Ulterino Joyce Underberg & Stan Rodwin DJ & Patty Upton George Urich Charles & Susan Van Buren Bruce & Lauri Van Hise Betsy Van Horn Doug Cline & Lorraine Van Meter-Cline Margaret Vanas Wayne & Anne Vander Byl Gary & Marie VanGraafeiland Thomas & Jeanne Verhulst Vic Vinkey John & Susan Volpel Robert Vosteen Stephen H. & Martha Gay Waite Brian Waldmiller Robert & Sandra Walker Mrs. Herbert Watkins Pierce & Elizabeth Webb Susan C. & Robert E. Weber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Z. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Walter I. Weiner Ann D. Weintraub David Welker Richard & Shirley Wersinger Mrs. Timothy J. Westbrook Charles & Carolyn Whitfield Wendy E. Wicks in memory of Paul Roxin Mrs. John T. Wigg Mr. & Mrs. William Wilcox Mr. John Williams & Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore & Lee Wiltse John & Laurie Witmeyer Charles & Susan Wolfe Grace Wong Elizabeth D. Woodard Peter Woods Doris Wright & Gerald Glaser George & Caroline Wu Eileen M. Wurzer Joan & Joe Yanni William Young and Wende Logan-Young Marsha Young Lawrence & Susan Yovanoff
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 Olivia Grant at 585.454.7311 x249. In Honor of … William Cahn Louise W. Epstein Steven Hess Diana Lauria Carol and Michael Hirsh Eugene and Ruth Salesin Ernest and Sarah Krug Connie Dugger and “The Breakfast Bunch” Eugene and Ruth Salesin Margie Sabath Ms. Florence Sarachan’s 90th Birthday John and Ann Germanow Ms. Natalie Schwartz Eugene and Ruth Salesin Christopher Seaman’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Garry Bonnemere Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Epstein Louise W. Epstein Daniel M. Meyers David and Susan Senise Mr. Robert L. Wilcox Jules L. Smith and Alexandra Northrop Peggy Savlov Ward Stare National Council of Jewish Women Greater Rochester Section
Martin and Sherrie Handelman David and Barrie Heiligman Norman Horton Jewish Home of Rochester Diana Lauria Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Hobart Lerner Mrs. Sidney Levinson Jane and Jim Littwitz Cricket and Frank Luellen Jane A. Mahoney Paul and Helga Morgan Sara L. Niemeyer Charles H. Owens Dick and Bea Rosenbloom RPO Usher Staff David and Naomi Schrier Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher Bernice and Mort Skirboll Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thoman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wayland-Smith Mr. Marshall Weingarden William D. Watson and Suzanne D. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolsky Lawrence and Susan Yovanoff
Ms. Sandra Temkin Eugene and Ruth Salesin In Memory of… Mr. Jay Friedman Barbara and Patrick Fulford Frank and Cricket Luellen Ms. Patsy Gilges Mr. Walter Gilges Felice Harris Peggy Blumenthal Dwaine and Mortimer Levy Richard and Dolores Lippert Mrs. Jeanne A. Ryman Ms. Anne Turner Ernest Ierardi Frank and Cricket Luellen Laurie and John Witmeyer Janet Karz Christopher and Sarah Leone Mr. Edward Krolick Nathan A. Kahn
Mr. Sid McDonald Ms. Gina Walley
Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Barbara and David Ackroyd Karen Boucher Paul and Mary Callaway Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Dr. and Mrs. Steven Feldon Ilene and David Flaum Barbara and Patrick Fulford Mrs. Deborah G. Goldman Virginia and Irv Gordon
Ms. Loretta Pace RPO Usher Staff Mr. Joseph C. Wright Edmund and Jean White
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. 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 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 & Paul Donnelly 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 Dr. Jacques* & Mrs. 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 * Deceased
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He showed you that life should always
be set to music.
That’s why he’s one of the most important people on earth. How do you care for the most important people on earth? By giving them your absolute best. At St. Ann’s, we have built a brand new skilled nursing center in Webster that gives people more choices than ever before. From setting your own schedule, to enjoying small, friendly neighborhoods, to dining in cozy country kitchens—we make life what each resident wants it to be.
We have also created the area’s first freestanding transitional care center— the only rehab center in Rochester that is not located in a nursing home. So people can recover from major medical events surrounded by people just like themselves. It is a remarkable new way to care for people. Inspired by the people who deserve nothing less than the best. Learn more about the changes at St. Ann’s Community by visiting us at StAnnsCommunity.com.
Caring forThe Most Important People on Earth
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Development Judith F. Lemoncelli, Vice President of Development Stephen T. House, Grants Manager Marc A. Smith, Annual Campaign Manager & Data Analyst Jason V. Polasek, Major Gifts Officer Kathy Miller, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator Olivia Grant, Development Assistant Elissa Murphy* Finance Ronald L. Steinmiller, Vice President of Finance & Administration Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Mark Pignagrande, Accounting Manager Kara Aymerich, Office Administrator
Box Office Representatives Olivia Case +, Senior Sales Representative Katelyn Machnica +, Senior Sales Representative Aleta Brown + Abby Chapman-Duprey + Megan Colombo + Quinn Delaney + Marcy Savastano + Paulina Swierczek + Rochester Philharmonic League Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Susan Basu +, Manager + Part Time * Intern
2014/15 Season
Artistic Operations & Education Richard Decker, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education
Marketing & Communications Katie Sejba, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Edward W. Solorzano, Director of Ticketing & Sales Kathryn Judd, Marketing Manager Teddy Sainphor, Ticketing Manager Michelle Shippers, Communications Manager Lani Toyama, Box Office Manager David T. Meyer +, House Manager Elissa Murphy* Nick Kinney*
RPO Staff
Administration Charles H. Owens, President & CEO Ellen Beck, Executive Assistant
Royal Photography
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra 2014/15 Board of Directors David Ackroyd Andrew Brown Alan Chodak Vicky Feathers Jeanne Gray Virginia Griffin Elizabeth Hanan David Hou Byron Johns Alice Kanack Tanya Kantor
Brian King David Lane, Chair Bill Munch Jim Orgar Linda Orgar Michael Rutecki Tammy Sutliff Fred Weingarten Roxanne Willard Mary Ellen Womack
Ex-Officio: Susan Basu, Charles Owens, Josephine Whang RPYO Staff: Susan Basu, Manager RPYO Music Directors: Howard Weiss, Founding Music Director, 1970-1989 Daryl One, 1990-1993 David Harman, Music Director Emeritus, 1993-2014
RPYO CELEBRATES ITS 45th SEASON in 2015/16 The 100 middle and high school musicians of the RPYO will join together next fall for its 45th year as the region’s most enduring youth community instrumental ensemble. Our musicians come from nearly 30 schools in a seven-county region around Rochester. The musical talents of these students are nurtured by the highly dedicated music educators in these public and private schools and by over 65 private instrumental teachers. The RPYO celebrates the greater Rochester community that believes in the essential role of music and the arts in developing the creative minds and hearts of our youth.
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Bravo to our Volunteers
Volunteer for the RPO
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. Rear Guard: Monitor the backstage door while the Orchestra is in rehearsal. Give-A-Lift Program: Drive eligible patrons 55+ to and from concerts. Administrative Support: Support the RPO office on weekdays.
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Assist the RPYO Manager with a wide variety of tasks involved in running a youth orchestra. Special Events Oversight Committee: Assist the volunteer coordinator in conceptualizing and implementing special events. Richard Sadowski and Ed Bullard, Co-Chairs Volunteer Enrichment Committee: Plan recognition events for our volunteers alongside a committee of RPO staff and musicians. Shannon Nance, Chair
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE
Founded in 1929, the League supports the RPO with a focus on educating students about music and the RPO. League projects include: escorting for the RPO Educational Concerts, the Young Artist Auditions for high school musicians, our Music, Munch & Mingle series where members attend select RPO rehearsals followed by lunch with an RPO musician, and the Glimmerglass Opera trip. Contact Laura Morihara, Administrator: (585) 399-3654 or email rpl@rpo.org. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014 – 2015 Eileen Ramos, President Kathleen Bankey, Vice-President Mary-Ellen Perry, Secretary Paul Ness, Treasurer Carol Shulman, Past President Yvonne Baker
Living very well Visit our website to learn more:
www.LegacyRochester.com
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Joanna Bassett Mary Ellen Bigler Judy DiPasquale Elmar Frangenberg Sue Habbersett Cynthia Jankowski Charles Kaplan Bonnie Kramer Katherine Martel
Ruth Messinger Margaret-Anne Milne Brenda Murphy-Pough Kathleen Newcomb Donna Pritchard Naomi Schrier Howard Spindler
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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 92nd 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 130 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. A highlight of the 2013–14 season was the RPO’s performance at Carnegie Hall on May 7, 2014, as part of the Spring For Music festival. RPO concerts are rebroadcast on WXXI 91.5 FM. For more information about the RPO, visit rpo.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The Eastman Theatre Box Office is located at 433 East Main St., downtown Rochester. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat, 10AM-5PM; 10AM-3PM on non-concert Saturdays. CMAC: Tickets to events at CMAC, Canandaigua are available exclusively through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. SUNY Geneseo: Tickets to the concert at SUNY Geneseo are available for purchase at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, online at rpo.org, by calling 454-2100. Tickets also available at Geneseo United Methodist Church; Central Presbyterian Church; David Mann’s Jewelers; Noreen’s Hallmark Gift Shop; John W. Chanler Agency, Livonia and Geneseo. Perinton: No advance tickets are required for the free concert in Perinton Center Park. Nazareth College: The RPO’s performance at Nazareth College is free, but tickets are required and are available by phone only: 585-454-2100. PARKING: Paid parking is available onsite at CMAC, Canandaigua. Free parking is available onsite at SUNY Geneseo, Perinton Center Park, and the Nazareth College Arts Center. 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. LOST AND FOUND: Contact the concert venue directly for items left behind. CMAC (585) 394-4400; Nazareth College (585) 389-2170. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Please silence all cellphone and electronic devices prior to the start of the concert. SMOKING: Smoking is not allowed in the shell area of CMAC, the seating area of Perinton Center Park, or at Nazareth College Arts Center. Please see onsite personnel for rules governing SUNY Geneseo Saratoga Field. 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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