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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

JULY 8–JULY 23

in this issue 5

Welcome from the President & CEO

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RPO By The Numbers 2015-16 Season Highlights The Orchestra RPO Board of Directors Bravo to Our Sponsors Bravo to Our Generous Supporters Bravo to Our Volunteers of the Year

19 RPO @ Geneseo: Summer Spectacular with Fireworks July 8

21 RPO @ CMAC: Movies, Marches, and America July 9

29 The Magical Music of Disney July 23

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I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our incredible 2015-16 subscription season. We’re pleased to announce that we saw earned revenue growth for the second consecutive year and subscription growth for the ﬁrst time in four seasons. These numbers go against the trend and are a true testament to the artistic leadership of Ward Stare, who was named music director last season. This momentum is carrying into our 2016-17 season, and it’s not too late to become a subscriber! Single tickets go on sale Friday, July 29 at 10 AM. See our full season calendar listing on pages 22-27.

Welcome

Looking to our summer season, we will once again venture out into city and suburban neighborhoods for a series of community concerts, many of which are free. Did you know the RPO will travel a total of 550 miles roundtrip this summer? For other fun RPO facts, check out the “By the Numbers” feature on page 8. On July 4, we return to downtown Rochester for the annual City-sponsored free Independence Day concert, featuring narration by Mayor Lovely Warren and post-concert ﬁreworks. We will also partner with the City for a series of free Around the Town Neighborhood Ensemble Concerts every Tuesday evening in July! We are proud to partner with the City on these concerts and are grateful for their support of the RPO.

from the President & CEO

Dear friends,

We are proud of the RPO’s ticketing success, but it’s important to note that ticket sales only cover 40 percent of our overall operating costs. If you are a current donor, we thank you for your support! If you are thinking about becoming a donor, now is the perfect time! Several key RPO supporters have come forward offering a challenge grant totaling $100,000 that will match, dollar-for-dollar, all new and increased gifts to the Annual Fund through August 31. You can make a tax-deductible donation today by calling the Development Office at 585-399-3649 or giving online at rpo.org/donate.

ERICH CAMPING

Also this summer are returning favorite concerts at Ontario Beach Park, CMAC, SUNY Geneseo, Frontier Field, and Inlet. New this summer, bring the kids (and grandkids) out for “The Magical Music of Disney” at Kodak Hall on Saturday, July 23. Also this year, a “Side-by-Side” one-day workshop with the RPO on Thursday, July 21. This exciting event is an opportunity for intermediate and advanced level community musicians to spend a few hours performing great works of Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Bizet under the tutelage of RPO musicians and guest conductor Matthew Kraemer. For a list of upcoming summer concerts, see the calendar listing on page 6 or visit rpo.org/summer.

Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy summer at the RPO!

Ralph Craviso President & CEO

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40 percent of the RPO’s funding each year comes from thousands of generous donors and sponsors, who together make possible our concert presentations, community programs, and education initiatives.

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs over

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RPO musicians will travel approximately 550 total miles this summer, from downtown Rochester to the Adirondack region!

40 The RPO performs nearly 40 community engagement concerts every year, many of which are free to attend.

More than 16,000 pre-school − sixth grade students in a nine-county area attended RPO educational concerts in the 2015-16 season.

concerts each year.

The RPO was founded in 1922 by George Eastman and performed its ﬁrst concert on March 28, 1923.

Twelve music directors have led the RPO, including Eugene Goossens, José Iturbi, Erich Leinsdorf, David Zinman, Christopher Seaman, and current music director Ward Stare.

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SUMMER CHALLENGE: HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! Did you know that ticket sales only cover 40% of our overall operating costs? Several key RPO supporters have come forward offering a challenge grant totaling $100,000 that will match, dollar-for-dollar, all new and increased gifts to the Annual Fund through August 31. 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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Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole Kevin Puts: World Premiere Prokoﬁev: Symphony No. 5 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016

In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music Joyce DiDonato with Il Pomo d’Oro FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017

Eastman Philharmonia

Norm Lewis: The Music of the Night FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017

An Evening of Storytelling with Garrison Keillor TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017

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St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra Yuri Temirkanov, conducting Nikolai Lugansky, piano Also part of the Eastman Piano Series Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017

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Join us for our 40th Anniversary Season Celebration! Artistic Directors: Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr Artist in Residence: Jon Nakamatsu

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2015-16 season buzz Ward Stare’s Inaugural Weekend: Pines of Rome (September 17 & 19, 2015) “Masterful interpretations of evocative symphonic works took the audience on a journey from Disneyland to Rome, and to Hell and back.” − Democrat and Chronicle “Each instrument’s entrance—from the clarinet to the violin to the French horn—was so cleanly articulated, it was as if each melodic phrase were being served on a platter upon which the listener could feast.” − CITY Newspaper (Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”)

Seaman Conducts Brahms 4 (October 15 & 17, 2015) “The dueling arpeggios between the violins and the cellos and violas were lyrical and satisfying. When the French horns nailed it midway through the movement, the orchestra rallied to new heights, playing with soothing yet powerful precision. It was quintessential Brahms.” − Democrat and Chronicle (Brahms’ Symphony No. 4)

Prokoﬁev’s Romeo and Juliet (November 19 & 21, 2015) “Polished musical storytelling … It was apparent that the orchestra relished performing this composition.” − CITY Newspaper (Prokoﬁev’s “Romeo and Juliet”)

Gala Holiday Pops (December 18-20, 2015) “The RPO is such an outstanding orchestra and the gem of our region! Jeff Tyzik is the greatest asset ... stupendous! Thank you all for helping make our Christmas bright!” – Bonnie Huether Wurtz (Facebook community review)

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” (January 14 & 16, 2016) “The result was a recording-studio quality performance. The edge-of-your-seat intensity of this movement resulted in audible whispers of “Wow!” around the hall at its conclusion.” − Democrat and Chronicle (Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”)

Kholodenko Returns (March 3 & 5, 2016) “Stare [brought] a lot of energy and enthusiasm to music that can easily seem over-complicated and earthbound. The orchestra generally sounded splendid, with those embedded cellos imparting great warmth to the string sound, and some snazzy brass playing.” – CITY Newspaper (Strauss’ “Ein Heldenleben”) “Ein Heldenleben stole my heart away. All members of the orchestra played their hearts out and produced such a beautiful sound that I will never forget.” – Don Rickner (Facebook community review)

Yuja Wang (April 14 & 16, 2016) “This commanding tour-de-force featured as comfortable a chemistry as I’ve ever heard among the RPO musicians. In the three years I’ve covered this orchestra, this is the absolute best it’s ever sounded.” − CITY Newspaper (“Symphonic Dances”)

A Night at the Cotton Club II (May 27 & 28, 2016) “I was very impressed by Tyzik’s arrangements. He managed to meld the blues sounds with the orchestra in a way that was equally respectful and of the time, while injecting elements of more modern jazz pop and big band.” − Dan Gross (Blog review)

AWARDS Rochester CITY Newspaper Best of Rochester Awards 2015

Best Local Classical Musician/Group

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FIRST VIOLIN Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity

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

2015–16 Season

The Orchestra

Aika Ito William Hunt* Molly Werts McDonald Kenneth Langley Ji-Yeon Lee Jeremy Potts Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin SECOND VIOLIN Daryl Perlo, Acting Principal Patricia Sunwoo, Acting Assistant Principal John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Margaret Leenhouts Heidi Brodwin Ainur Zabenova Petros Karapetyan Hee Sagong VIOLA Melissa Matson, Principal The William L. Gamble Chair Supported in part this season by John & Carol Bennett

Leah Ferguson, Assistant Principal Marc Anderson Elizabeth Seka Olita Povero Olivia Chew Samantha Rodriguez David Hult Neil Miller Benjamin Magruder CELLO Ahrim Kim, Principal

BASS Colin Corner, Principal* The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity

Michael Grifﬁn, Acting Principal Gaelen McCormick, Acting Assistant Principal Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik Supported in part this season by Duane & Ida Miller

Jason McNeel Spencer Jensen ~ 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 ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl CLARINET Kenneth Grant,+ 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

The Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair BASSOON Funded in perpetuity

Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal Supported in part this season by Elizabeth & Larry Rice

Lars Kirvan Christopher Haritatos Benjamin Krug Andrew Barnhart Ingrid Bock * On Leave + Full-time faculty at the Eastman School of Music

Matthew McDonald, Principal The Ron and Donna Fielding Chair Funded in perpetuity

HORN W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Funded in perpetuity

Jonathan Dozois, Acting Assistant Principal Maura McCune Corvington David Angus 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

Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray BASS TROMBONE Jeffrey Gray TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal Supported in part this season by Rob W. Goodling

TIMPANI Charles Ross, Principal The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair Funded in perpetuity

Jim Tiller, Assistant Principal 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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Barbara Dechario KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal The Lois P. Lines Chair Funded in perpetuity

Cary Ratcliff

Charles Bailey Martha Sholl

PERSONNEL MANAGER Joseph Werner

CONTRA-BASSOON Charles Bailey

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Kim Hartquist PRODUCTION CREW David Zaccaria, Stage Manager Deirdre Street, Assistant Stage Manager

~ Eastman School of Music Orchestra Studies Diploma Intern

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WARD STARE Music Director

Music Director

2015–16 Season

Appointed the 12th music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in July 2014, Rochester native Ward Stare has been described as “one of the hottest young conductors in America” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Stare opened the RPO’s 2015–16 season at Kodak Hall with an evening of orchestral showstoppers, including Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Also this season at the RPO, Stare collaborated with highly regarded guest soloists, including violinist Simone Porter, soprano Erin Wall, and world-renowned pianists Yuja Wang and Olga Kern.

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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, and the Calgary Philharmonic. He made his debut with the Grant Park Music Festival in July of 2015 and returned to the New World Symphony in 2016.

Equally active on the concert stage, 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.

HALSKI STUDIO

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 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

2015–16 Season

Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson (TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2017) Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Ilene L. Flaum Patrick J. Kelly Michael B. Millard, Ph.D. 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 (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

Jules L. Smith, Esq. Chairperson of the Board

David C. Heiligman Chairperson, Honorary Board Mark Kellogg Orchestra Representative Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Anna Steltenpohl 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 Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Marie Kenton Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland, Esq. Cricket and Frank Luellen Dr. Paul F. Pagerey 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

SEASON & SERIES SPONSORS:

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PHILHARMONICS SERIES SPONSOR

POPS SERIES SPONSORS

SEASON MEDIA SPONSORS

CONCERT SPONSORS: RPO @ Geneseo: Summer Spectacular with Fireworks July 8

The Chanler Family and the Gertrude Chanler RPO Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation

RPO @ CMAC: Movies, Marches, and America July 9

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.

CONNECT WITH US facebook.com/RochesterPhilharmonic twitter.com/RochesterPhil youtube.com/SuperRPO rochesterphilharmonic.blogspot.com @rochesterphilharmonic, #rpo1516

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RPO @ Geneseo: Summer Spectacular with Fireworks

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JULY 8 8:30 PM SARATOGA FIELD AT SUNY GENESEO RAIN LOCATION: WADSWORTH AUDITORIUM

Ward Stare, conductor

JOHN STAFFORD SMITH

The Star-Spangled Banner

(ARR. TYZIK)

GIOACHINO ROSSINI

The Barber of Seville Overture

GEORGE GERSHWIN

Crazy For You Overture

(ARR. BRUBAKER)

JOHN WILLIAMS

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

JEFF TYZIK

Armed Forces Song Medley

GUSTAV HOLST

The Planets I. Mars, The Bringer of War

JOHN WILLIAMS

Star Wars Suite III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)

INTERMISSION REINHOLD GLIÈRE

“Russian Sailor’s Dance” from The Red Poppy

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Blue Tango

JOE GARLAND

Moonlight Serenade/In the Mood

AARON COPLAND

“Hoe Down” from Rodeo

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY

The Sleeping Beauty Waltz

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY

1812, Overture solonelle, Op. 49 (excerpt)

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA

ERICH CAMPING

(ARR. TYZIK)

The Stars and Stripes Forever

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at The Rochester Area Community Foundation MEDIA SPONSORS: We kindly ask you to please silence all cellphones and electronic devices. Also, please note that photography and video recordings are prohibited during the performance.

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8 PM CMAC, CANANDAIGUA

JOHN STAFFORD SMITH

The Star-Spangled Banner

(ARR. TYZIK)

JOHN WILLIAMS

Olympic Fanfare and Theme

GIOACHINO ROSSINI

The Barber of Seville Overture

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HONOR (Celebrating Wegmans’ 100th Anniversary)

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“Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark

GEORGE GERSHWIN

An American in Paris

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The Stars and Stripes Forever

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MUSIC FROM THE POLAR EXPRESS & FROZEN Boon Hua Lien, guest conductor

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.

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RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK— FILM WITH ORCHESTRA Vinay Parameswaran, guest conductor

Relive the exploits of one of the silver screen’s greatest heroes with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the RPO! Raiders of the Lost Ark licensed by Lucasﬁlm Ltd. and Paramount Pictures. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasﬁlm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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AMY GRANT

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The six-time Grammy winner and queen of Christian pop makes her RPO debut, performing inspirational #1 hits like “Baby Baby” and “Every Heartbeat.”

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THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE

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NEW VENUE: KODAK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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APR 7 Replaces previously announced “Music of the Eagles” performance.

Brent Havens, guest conductor Hear David Bowie’s iconic music performed as never before: a full rock band joins the RPO for a tribute to the legendary musician and epic storyteller.

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Matthew Kraemer, guest conductor

The Magical Music of Disney

KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Disney Classics Overture The Little Mermaid Orchestral Suite Pocahontas Suite Mary Poppins Fantasy Beauty and the Beast Suite

INTERMISSION Frozen Suite Disney’s Aladdin Orchestral Suite Mulan Suite Pirates of the Caribbean The Lion King Suite Presentation licensed by Disney Music Publishing and Buena Vista Concerts, a division of ABC Inc. © All rights reserved.

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artists Matthew Kraemer, guest conductor Matthew Kraemer is quickly making his mark among young American conductors for his inspired performances and versatility. Following an extensive international search, Kraemer was appointed music director and principal conductor of the Indianapolis Matthew Kraemer Chamber Orchestra in July 2015. Since 2012, he has served as music director for both the Butler County Symphony and the Erie Chamber Orchestra, where he has reinvigorated both ensembles with innovative programming and elevated performance standards. His active guest conducting schedule has included appearances with many of the nation’s ﬁnest orchestras, including the Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Columbus, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, North Carolina, Saint Louis, Spokane, Syracuse, and Virginia symphony orchestras, as well as Canada’s Mississauga Symphony and Hamilton Philharmonic; and in Europe with the Vidin Philharmonic and the Orquesta de Cadaqués. An Indiana native, Kraemer studied conducting in Vienna, Austria with Salvador Mas Conde, and was twice a fellowship conductor at the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen. His last appearance with the RPO was in April for a special performance with pianist Jim Brickman. matthewkraemer.com

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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 15, 2016. Please contact Jason V. Polasek at 585-454-7311 x280 with questions or corrections. SYMPHONY ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Haskell Rosenberg Family Fund Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Monroe County Department of Finance

Rufus K. Dryer II Fund Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Rochester Community Foundation Rochester Midland Corporation The Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Foundation

PARTNER ($1,000–$2,999) Alex and Ani ALSTOM Signaling Foundation♦ Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust The Autism Council of Rochester Bancroft-Tubbs Family Fund Bill Gray’s Restaurants Blitman & King LLP Bosch Security Systems Braitman Family Foundation T.M. & M.W. Crandall Foundation Culligan Water Davenport-Hatch Foundation Digital Audio Visual Environments Fieldtex Products, Inc. Flaum Management Company, Inc. Fred L. Emerson Foundation SONATA Home Properties, Inc. ($10,000–$24,999) Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply First Niagara Bank Manning & Napier Advisors Gertrude L. Chanler Fund at The New Horizons Band & Orchestra Rochester Area Community Opera Guild of Rochester Foundation The Guido and Ellen Palma Constellation Brands Foundation Glover Crask Charitable Trust The Pipa Tagliarino Group Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation PIMCO Mildred and Melvim Eggers Premium Mortgage Corp. Foundation The Przysinda Family Foundation Rochester Regional Health Waldron Rise Foundation System Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. Xerox Foundation Rochester Philharmonic League Rubens Family Foundation SUITE Kilian J. & Caroline F. Schmitt ($5,000–$9,999) Foundation Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation ASSOCIATE Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation ($600–$999) High Falls Advisors Bio-Optronics, Inc. KeyBank Genesee Valley Penny Saver, Konar Alzheimer Association Inc. Foundation, Inc. Insley-McEntee Equipment Co. Paul Klingenstein Family O’Connell Electric Co.♦ Foundation, Inc. Spindler Family Foundation SUPPORTER St John’s Home ($300–$599) Thomson Reuters Bergmann Associates Corning Incorporated OVERTURE DeCarolis Truck Rental♦ ($3,000–$4,999) Diamond Packaging Caldwell Manufacturing Cynthia H. Little Endowment Company Fund The Elizabeth F. Cheney Digital Audio Visual Foundation Environments Cornell/Weinstein Family KPMG LLP Foundation Matthews & Fields Lumber Co. CONCERTO ($25,000–$49,999) Arts Tomorrow Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation Canandaigua National Bank & Trust ESL Charitable Foundation The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Lightower Networks, Inc. G.W. Lisk, Inc. of Clifton Springs Gouvernet Arts Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation William and Sheila Konar Foundation M&T Bank

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Morgood Tools, Inc. Peko Precision Products, Inc. Gary & Nancy Penisten Family Foundation Reimer Piano Tuning Service Star Headlight & Lantern Co. Vanden Brul Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Wegman 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 Jay Advertising 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 & Paul Donnelly Ward Stare Jeff & Jill Tyzik Wegmans Suzanne Welch & Bill Watson Patricia Wilder

Bravo to Our Generous Supporters

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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 Verizonn

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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 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 & Paul R. Donnelly 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 John & Carol 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 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 Jean Hitchcock 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 & 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, Norris F. Carlson, Jean Groff, William B. Hale, Mrs. Samter Horwitz, Eleanor T. Patterson, Gretchen Shafer, Elbis A. Shoales, M.D., Jean Boynton Baker, and William L. Gamble.

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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 as of May 15, 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. *Deceased MMatching Gift MAESTOSO ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Cricket & Frank Luellen PRESTISSIMO ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous (3) Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Barbara & Patrick Fulford

Mrs. Marjorie Morris Sunny & Nellie Rosenberg Elise & Stephen Rosenfeld

Dr.* and Mrs. Robert Santo Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen

PRESTO ($15,000–$24,999) Anonymous William L. & Ruth P. Cahn Dr. & Mrs. Steven Feldon Ilene & David Flaum Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Furman

Sherman Levey & Deborah Ronnen Alexandra Northrop & Jules L. Smith, Esq. Douglas & Diana Phillips Kathy & John Purcell

Larry & Elizabeth Rice Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Robert C. Stevens Michael & Patricia Wilder

VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Mrs. Rollie Abkowitz in memory of Dr. Martin Abkowitz Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Jim Boucher William Eggers & Deborah McLean Mr. & Mrs. James T. Englert Louise Epstein Ronald H. Fielding

Jeff & Alleen Fraser Jay* & Betsy Friedman Joanne Gianniny Julian & Marjorie Goldstein Patricia A. Guttenberg Jody and Bruce R. Hellman Marie & Charlie Kenton Jim & Marianne Koller Nancy & David Lane

Joan Feinbloom Howard T. Hallowell III David & Barrie Heiligman Norman Horton Stephen* & Leslie Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Mr.* & Mrs. Wm. Konar Ernest & Sarah Krug Harold & Christine Kurland John & Dolores Loftus Joanne Lang Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Jane & Jim Littwitz

Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Dan & Kiki Mahar Mr. Lawrence Martling Deanne Molinari Charles H. Owens Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Reed Riedman Foundation Dr. Suzanne Rodgers Janet Buchanan Smith M Sandra & Richard Stein Krestie Utech Dr. Sidney & Linda S. Weinstein Robin & Michael Weintraub

Robert P. Fordyce Dr. & Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Shirley B. & Kevin Frick Helen & Dan Fultz Patty & Dick George Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ginsberg Rob W. Goodling Debbie & Michael Gordon Alan & Julie Griesinger George & Mary Hamlin Alan J. Harris Warren & Joyce Heilbronner Dr. Jack & Harriette Howitt Ernest* & Roberta Ierardi Miles & Silvija Jones 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 Ross P. Lanzafame Gay & Don Lenhard

Dr. & Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner Edith M. Lord Swaminathan & Janice Madhu William P. McCarrick Pamela McGreevy Bruce & Eleanor McLear Mr. & Mrs. James R. McMillen Duane & Ida Miller James E. Morris, Esq. Mrs. Edward Mulligan Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Drs. Avice & Timothy O’Connor Bernard & Molly Panner Sandra A. Parker & John M. Summers Brock & Sandra Powell William & Barbara Pulsifer Susan A. Raub Nathan & Susan Robfogel John B. Rumsey Paul & Brigid Ryan Ron & Sharon Salluzzo Richard & Vicki Schwartz Libba & Wolf Seka Nancy A. Skelton Dr. & Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel

ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Stephen & Janice Ashley Carol & John Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Susan Kay Brown Mr. & Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Paul & Mary Callaway Catherine B. Carlson Joan & Paul Casterline Digby Clements Mary Cowden Joyce Crofton Dr. Eric Dreyfuss In Memoriam for Anita B. Dushay by Frederick Dushay, M.D. ANDANTE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous (2) Miriam H. Ackley Mr. & Mrs. George M. Angle Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Judith M. Binder & Barbara Erbland Stuart & Betsy Bobry Barbara & John Bruning Chris & Tom Burns Mary Ellen Burris Philip & Jeanne Carlivati Margaret J. Carnall Betsy & John Carver Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Thomas Chase Bill & Victoria Cherry Dr. John & Carol R. Condemi Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Jeff & Sue Crane Alison & John Currie Richard & Michele Decker Michele Dryer Larry & Kas Eldridge Arthur & Marilyn Elting John R. Ertle

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Millard Mrs. Richard Palermo Christopher and Elaine Pipa Fayga Press* Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Josephine S. Trubek Dr. Eugene P. Toy Robert A. Woodhouse

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ANDANTE ($2,500–$4,999) CONTINUED John Urban Norman & Glenna Spindelman Mrs. Robert van der Stricht Bob & Gayle Stiles Ann & Robert Van Niel David & Grace Strong Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang Catherine Toy

Ms. Christine Wickert in memory of Janet Oaks Kitty J. Wise Charlotte C. Wright

ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (10) Daniel & Elizabeth Abbas Robert E. & Carol G. Achilles Barbara & David Ackroyd Jacqueline Adams Edward & Joan After George Smith & Diane Ahlman Carol Aldridge Dr. & Mrs. Henry W. Altland Stephanie & Geoffrey Amsel Marvin & Frederica Amstey Allan & Polly Anderson Elaine Anderson Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. 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 & Sharon Burke Lloyd F. Bean & Ursula Burns William J. Beenhouwer David M. Berg & Dawn K. Riedy Don & Peggy Bolger Allen & Joyce Boucher M William & Grace Boudway John* & Kristine Bouyoucos Simon & Josephine Braitman Louis & Susan Brescia Dr. & Mrs. George G. Browning Josh & Beth Bruner Ann Burr & A. Vincent Buzard Alan Cameros Dr. Thomas Caprio & Ann Lenhardt Tina Chandler Oliver Chanler Michael B. Gehl & Jeffrey Caruso Margaret & Donald Cherr Dr. & Mrs. Tim Clader Mary Ellen Clark Lorraine W. Clarke Sarah H. Collins M Christine Colucci Marjorie Converse Mrs. Nancy Curme Joseph & Judith Darweesh Linda Wells Davey Horace R. Davis David F. Dean Bonnie and Duane DeHollander Jacques & Monique Delettrez Tex & Nicki Doolittle Gail & Douglas Doonan William & Cynthia Dougherty Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick The Honorable Robert & Barbara Duffy Dr. & Mrs. James Durfee 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

Chari Krenis Deanna & Charles Krusenstjerna Werner & Susan Kunz David & Andrea Lambert Lane Family Fund Ms. Connie Leary John & Alice Leddy Nancy H. Lee Norman & Arlene Leenhouts Vincent & Christina Lenti T.C. and Pam Lewis Ken & Katherine Lindahl Mr. & Mrs. James A. Locke III Sue & Michael Lococo Arthur E. Lowenthal Harold D. Lowry Pamela Krug Maloof Kathryn Markakis & Geoffrey Williams Diana Marquis Saul & Susan Marsh Ms. Barbara Marshall Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Frances & Robert Marx Stephen Matkowsky & Elzbieta Charchalis Carol & John Matteson William & Erin McCune Mrs. Gilbert G. McCurdy Gilbert Kennedy McCurdy Carol A. McFetridge Dr. & Mrs. Neal McNabb Karen Mead Marion & Ed Mench Pete & Sally Merrill Dr. & Mrs. Edward Messing Daniel M. Meyers Hinda & Michael Miller John Muenter Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Munson Morning Musicale Dr. Gary & Ruth Myers 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 Robert & Anne Quivey Nancy & Vincent Reale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Mrs. Norma Riedman Carol Ritter Wright & William Wright Daniel & Nancy Robbins Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff Dr. Marie Rolf & Mr. Robin Lehman Thomas & Elizabeth Ross Hon. Franklin T. & Cynthia Russell Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Santo

Trevor & Elizabeth Ewell John & Kristy Farar Sherman & Anne Farnham 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 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Jonathan Foster Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Fox Harry & Marion Fulbright Marjorie & James Fulmer Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Jerry J. Gambino Dr. Richard & Josie Gangemi David & Patricia Gardner Ann S. Garrett Dr. Winston E. Gaum Dr. & Mrs. David Gentile Craig & Shirley George Mr. & Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Tom & Kelly Gilman Warren & June Glaser Paul & Carol Goldberg Deborah G. Goldman Patricia Goodwin Burton Gordon Dane & Judy Gordon Jean Gostomski Suzanne Gouvernet Janet & Roger Gram Jeanne Gray in memory of Robert C. Gray David Louis Guadagnino Brigitte & Klaus Gueldenpfennig Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Haggerty William B. Hale 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Hinkle Art & Barb Hirst Susan Holliday Dr. Robert E. Horn & Patricia Nachman Gloria Horwitz Mary Jo & Jack Hultz Marjorie S. Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Bob & Elaine Jacobsen Jane H. Johnson Ms. Sandra Johnson 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

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ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) CONTINUED Mrs. Andrea Stewart Ron Sassone Dr. Robert & Sally Jo Stookey Drs. Eva & Jude Sauer Eleanor Summers Peggy Savlov Frank & Rose Swiskey James G. Scanzaroli Margaret & Charles Symington Susan & Bill Schoff Dr. & Mrs. Henry A. Thiede Anthony and Gloria Sciolino Mr. Jason Thomas Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti J. Russell & Kathleen Thomas Doria Scortichini & Christopher Ritchlin Miriam Thomas Catherine & Richard Seeger Robert & Diane Tichell Joan & Arthur Segal Dr. & Mrs. Mark Tornatore Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Shea Stephen & Shirley Townsend Wayne & Sonja Shelton Mrs. Schuyler Townson Robert & Nancy Shewan David & Marcia Trauernicht Virginia Skuse & Mr. Frank Grosso Mrs. Richard L. Turner Alice & Ken Slining Dorothy Tyler Susan & David Spector M Jim & Linda Varner Daniel & Susan Stare Dr. Laura von Doenhoff Kenneth T. & Eva M. Steadman Ms. Gretchen Voss Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stehler Richard & Brenda Vuillequez Judith Steinheider

PHILHARMONIC FRIENDS

Harry & Ruth Walker M Skip & Karen Warren Stephen R. Webb Ann Weitzel Mary Ellen Welch Joseph Werner & Diane Smith Stephen Wershing Carol Whitbeck Mrs. Frederick C. White Mrs. Kay R. Whitmore Dr. James & Nancy Wierowski James H. Willey Jean Williams Henry Williams & Barbara Dimmick Elise & Joseph Wojciechowski Elizabeth D. Woodard Ernest Wong Caroline & Richard Yates John C. Youngers Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow *Deceased

Matching Gift

ADVOCATE ($700–$999) Anonymous (4) Karen Abbas Dr. & Mrs. James V. Aquavella Betsy & Gerald Archibald Dr. & Mrs. Donald Barrett Steve & Anne Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bennett Chris & Jodi Beyer Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Blumenau Jeff & Kathy Bowen Claire M. Brown Josephine Buckley Brian and Mary Jane Burke Bruce & Shirley Burritt Dick & Marcia Calabrese Jane A. Capellupo David & Mary Cheeran Walter Cooper John & Catherine Coulter Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Curtis, Jr. Cathy Cushman & Jeff Sokol Frederick Davey Mr. James J. De Luca Elaine Del Monte Jane Dieck Wendell & Mary Discher Ms. Marilyn Drumm Udo Fehn & Christine Long Mr. & Mrs. Lee J. Fleckenstein George & Marie Follett Suressa and Richard Forbes John & Chris Forken Dr. Gary J. Friend & Mrs. Lois B. Wolff-Friend Richard & Carol Fullerton Peter & Nancy Gaess Richard T. Galvin Robert & Jeanne Grace Dr. & Mrs. William Grammar Barbara J. Granite Ed & Terry Grissing

Susan & James Haefner Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Sharon & Mark Hamer Marilyn & Dick Hare Gil & Judy Hawkins Mr. Lawrence Helfer John & Barbara Holder Dan and Sandy Hollands Andrew & Kathleen Holt Carol E. Hopkins H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Earl & Mary Ingersoll Robert & Merilyn Israel Ronald & Martha Jodoin Lori & Frank Karbel Mrs. Maryel Kellogg Marilyn & David Klass Marcella Klein & Richard Schaeffer Glenn & Nancy Koch Jane Labrum Doris & Austin Leve In memory of Helene P. Lovenheim John & Judy Lynd Roger T. McCleary Richard McGrath Jim & Anne McMonagle Mr. & Mrs. John F. Mc Namara Ferne F. Merrill Ken & Nancy Mihalyov Onnalie Miller Jonathan Mink & Janet Cranshaw Richard & Joyce Mitchell Ilene Montana Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan Dr. & Mrs. William L. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Otto Muller-Girard Harold Munson Mr. Raymond L. Nelson Dr. Richard & Nancy Newton W. Robert Nolan David & Monica Panipinto

Jason V. Polasek Margaret Quackenbush Stan & Anne Refermat Mrs. William M. Remley Nancy & Art Roberts Dr. & Mrs. Gordon N. Robinson Suzanne Robinson Antonio & Patricia K. Rosati Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Rosenbaum Jamal & Pam Rossi Ron Sassone William Saunders Gary B. & Scott A. Schaefer Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Schenck Axel Schreiner Thomas Schumacher Joan M. Schumaker George J. Schwartz, M.D. Elaine & Peter Schwarz Katie Sejba Carol C. Shulman Robert & Norma Snyder Janet H. Sorensen Chris Stenzel Margaret A. Strite Donna Thompson Mimi & Sam Tilton John & Betty Travis J. Michael & Sally Turner Jim Van Meter & Marlene Piscitelli John & Susan Volpel Dale & Lorraine Whittington Donald P. Wichman Ed & Wilma Wierenga Claes & Puck Winquist Charles & Susan Wolfe Gary & Judith Wood Laura & Joel Yellin Carol Zajkowski Karen & Sy Zivan

BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) Anonymous (11) Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Ackley Mary Elaine Aldoretta & Richard Burandt 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 Leslie Baker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Balta Maureen Baran Tom Bartolini Asish & Susan Basu

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Bauer Karen Baumgartner Brenda Beal John & Ellen Beck Anne Bell Hays & Karen Bell Mrs. Helen H. Berkeley Eric & Marcia Birken

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BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) CONTINUED Warren Doerrer Ms. Chrystine Blackwell Joseph Duba Mrs. Barbara Blake Jane Dunham Lynne Blank Ms. Jeanetta Dunlap James R. Boehler Mrs. C.M. Durland Nancy R. Boerner Mrs. Florence Dynski Mrs. Philip P. Bonanni Joanne Eccles Susan & Peter Bondy Diane Edger Agneta D. Borgstedt, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Egan William and Grace Boudway Larry & Peggy Elliott Don & Jackie Bowman Holly K. Elwell Donald & Mary Boyd Marcia L. Elwitt Judith Boyd D. Craig Epperson & Dr. Beth Jelsma Mr. & Mrs. Daan Braveman Karl & Paula Essler Linda Bretz Gordon J. Estey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Richard Evans Elaine & Wayne Brigman Donald & Jean Eygnor Mrs. George H. Brown Joan & Peter Faber Susann Brown & Terence Chrzan Mr. & Mrs. C. Eugene Faulk, III Wilma M. Brucker Dr. Paul Fine Doug & Chris Brush Clara S. Firth Nancy Brush and John Parker Elizabeth B. Fisher Richard F. Brush F. Peter Flihan Al Buckner Mrs. Timothy P. Forget Martha Bullock Cortland F. Fowler, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. James Burchﬁel Ann & Steve Fox Debra Burgin Philip and Jill Franco David J. & Margaret M. Burns Barbara L. Frank Rory & Rebekah Burrill Sandra & Neil Frankel Lori Busch Mrs. Richard Freeman James Butler Ruth Freeman Joe Buttari Kevin Frisch Eric & Lee Caine Judith Fulmer Keith & Joan Calkins Muriel & Bob Gabbey Mary Carlton N. Gadziala & R. J. Looney Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Carrier Sue Gaffney John & Diane Caselli Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Diane & Roger Cass Jill & Kent Gardner Richard E. Cavers Sharon Garelick William T. Chandler Kevin Gavagan Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Rita Chessin Richard & Joyce Gilbert Irene Churukian Walter Gilges Victor Ciaraldi & Kathy Marchaesi Jean & Dr. Al Ginkel Jack & Barbara Clarcq Robert & Marie Ginther Mrs. Ann Clarke Andrea S. Giuffre Martha D. Clasquin Mrs. Coral T. Glassman Elizabeth Claypoole Bruce Goldman Mr. & Mrs. James D. Clifford John & Roslyn Goldman Alan Cohen & Nancy Bloom Mr. & Mrs. Julian M. Gordon Gloria & Pincus Cohen Jane Gorsline David & Donna Cole Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mary Ellen Collinge M Mr. & Mrs. Newton H. Green Cheryl Collins Gay Jane Greene Barbara A. Colucci Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Griswold Matthew & Katherine Comeau Gaye Gronlund & Bruce Corner Mr. George J. Conte, Jr. Michael & Joanna Grosodonia Roy Czernikowski & Karin Dunnigan Ms. Barbara E. Gross Dr. Salvatore & Joan Dalberth Mr. Robert C. Grossman France Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Grossman Jerry Davidson Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gulick Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Davies Ann L. Haag Teri Davis Mary Hale Robert & Sandi DeBruycker David & Frances Hall Dr. & Mrs. H. George Decancq, Jr. Robert Hallstrom & Lily Shaw John & Jane DeCory David & MaryAnn Hamilton Sue De George Zena & Tom Hampson Ken & Jean DeHaven Martin & Sherrie Handelman Dr. Elise dePapp Ann & Ed Hanley Josephine Dewey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Hanna G. Michael Dewoody Ronald W. Hansen Nancy & Sreeram Dhurjaty Mark & Barbara Hargrave James E. Dierks Robert T. & Mary Ann Hargrave Celia Dilworth Mr. and Mrs. James Hart Mr. A. Dmochowski Karen Hart Donald & Stephanie Doe

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Hartman David & Marian Hartney Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hasiuk Sandra Hasenauer Bernice Hatch Mrs. Robert A. Heinle Richard Henshaw Ray & Joan Hensler Ms. Judith Hensley Carol & Michael Hirsh Ryan Hoefen David L. Hoffberg Paul Hoffman & Jane Schryver Peter Hogan 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 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Hunsberger Gwyneth Hunting Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Hutchins Mr. & Mrs. John Hustler Mr. Robert S. Hyman James Iacutone Mr. & Mrs. James B. Isaac Mr. Agop Ispentchian Dewey Jackson La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Bruce Jacobs Stephen & Kay Jacobstein Cynthia C. Jankowski Mr. Gerald Jenkins Janet S. Jennison David & Patricia Jewell Dr. & Mrs. H. Douglas Jones John & Carole Joyce Valerie & Robert Kalwas Dr. & Mrs. Donald Kamm Anne Kampmeier Barbara & Robert Kay Mr. Jack L. Kelch Janet Kemp William & Jean Keplinger Mary Kerr Leo & Cynthia Kesselring Jack & CB Kinsella Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Klein Kenneth R. Knight Mrs. Ellen Konar Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky Elsbeth J. Kozel James & Elaine Kraus Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Krieger Salvatore & Sandra LaBella Rev. William Laird Dr. & Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis Donna M. Landry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Lange Carol Laniak Craig & Susan Larson Diana Lauria Paul Law Rev. Sandra Lemke Jennifer Leonard & David Cay Johnston Lenore & Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela Leve Catherine Lewis & Angela Bonazinga Sarah F. Liebschutz Ms. Jean Ligozio Margaret A. Lindsey, M.D. Barbara L. Lobb

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Dr. Erwin Loewen & Anita Rosenfeld Dr. & Mrs. Norman R. Loomis Mrs. Elfriede K. Lotz Carol C. Lovell Ed Lutterbein Edward J. & Kathleen L. Lynd Sandra Maceyka Russell Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Achilles Maﬁlios Angela Mambro James Mance Jeanne Mandel James & Patricia Mangin Sandy & Jack Maniloff Rebekah and Joseph Marinelli 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 Katherine M. McNally Margaret & Bob Mecredy Carl Mercendetti & Valerie Maresh Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Messina, Jr. Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Sidney Metzger Margaret-Anne Milne Mrs. Ruth Monaco Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Moncrief Theodore H. Morse Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Mott Joseph & Linda Mulcahy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mullen Michael P. & Wendy R. Murphy Sam & Donna Muto Dr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naples Dr. Michael D. Nazar Mildred G. Ness John Neumann Richard & Jeanne Newman Joan & Beryl Nusbaum Margaret and David Oakes Suzanne J. O’Brien W. Smith & Jean O’Brien Peter Oddleifson & Kay Wallace Malcolm O’Malley Robert & Betty Oppenheimer Mr. and Mrs. James E. Orgar Richard J. Orr Mildred Ortbach George J. Osborn Rita B. Otterbein Mrs. John Paganelli The Rev. Marilyle Sweet Page Myrna & Gary Paige Dr. Vivian Palladoro Robert J. Palmer Phil R. Palumbo Monica Panipinto Jonathan R. Parkes & Marcia Bornhurst Parkes John & Diane Parrinello Thomas W. Paul Esther & Tom Paul David & Marjorie Perlman Mr. & Mrs. Claude Peters Thomas W. Petrillo & William R. Reamy Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Piazza David & Virginia Pixley Robert & Mabelle Pizzutiello Joyce & Victor Poleshuck

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Polidor Dr. & Mrs. Lee D. Pollan Dr. Susan Presberg-Greene & Dr. Robert Greene Bill & Edie Prest Mary Jane Proschel Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Przybylowicz Barry & Jean Rabson Jerry & Janice Rachfal Mary Kay & James Rahmlow Eileen D. Ramos Richard & Susan Reed Dr. & Mrs. Paul Reeves Mr. & Mrs. David A. Reynolds Bob & Shirley Rheinwald Mr. & Mrs. Donn P. Rice Dr. Ramon L. & Judith S. Ricker Donald & Ernstine Rickner Christopher Rider Sandra & Eugene Riley Robert Robbins Lawrence & Virginia Rockwell Donald G. Roemermann Mrs. David Romig Judy & Bill Rose Dr. Harry & Ellen Rosen Dr. Gerald & Maxine Rosen Margery & Richard Rosen Dick & Bea Rosenbloom Mrs. Wilfrid Rowe, Jr. Beatrice Roxin in memory of Paul Roxin Dr. & Mrs. G. Theodore Ruckert Andrea Rudolph & Rosalind M. Rudolph Carolyn & Charles Rufﬁng Mr. James R. Sabey Louise Sadowski Mr. & Mrs. Victor E. Salerno, Jr. Robert & Hedria Saltzman Ed & Gabriel Saphar Donald & Madelyn Sasso Susan Scanlon & Croft K. Hangartner Robert & Judene Scheidt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schenkel Marjorie Schmale Paul & Barbara Schmied Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schnittman Nancy & David Schraver David & Naomi Schrier Elaine Schroeder Caroline and Bill Schultz Thomas Schumacher Charene Schuth Rich Sensenbach Mr. & Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour Dr. Paul & Kathy Shapiro Ruth Sheldon Mary E. Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Mrs. Donna B. Shum Myron S. Silver & Rivka Chatman Joseph Simpson Daniel & Sarah Singal Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Singer Elizabeth E. Smith Marc A. Smith Ms. Carol Snook Kathie Snyder Dr. Jane Souza Charles H. Speirs Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Stacey Walter Stacker Donna Stein Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Steiner Georgine & James Stenger Mr. & Mrs. David Stern Elizabeth & Robert Sterrett

Ann H. Stevens & William J. Shattuck Kevin Stone & Nancy Atwood-Stone Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Strasser Anne Sullivan Robert & Catherine Sykes Barbara and John Szulgit Edward Tanner & Elizabeth Treiber Douglas F. Taylor David & Carol Teegarden Jonathan G. Terry Chris Thomas & Catherine Cerulli Eric Thompson Thomas Thompson Donald Tingley Celia & Doug Topping Bill & Mary Anna Towler Donald & Donna Traver Mr. & Mrs. George Treier William J. Tribelhorn Mr. & Mrs. A. Gene Trimble 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 Van Graafeiland Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Van Zandt Thomas & Jeanne Verhulst Vic Vinkey Robert Vosteen Nancy Wainwright Stephen H. Waite Brian Waldmiller Robert & Sandra Walker Mrs. Herbert Watkins Debra Watson Pierce & Elizabeth Webb David & Sandra Weber Susan C. & Robert E. Weber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Z. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Walter I. Weiner Rona & Howard Weinstein 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 John Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. William Wilcox Susan & Paul Wilkens Mr. John Williams & Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore & Lee Wiltse Carol Wischmeyer John & Laurie Witmeyer Mary Alice Wolf Grace Wong Peter Woods Kevin and Trude Wright Doris Wright & Gerald Glaser George & Caroline Wu Eileen M. Wurzer Joan & Joe Yanni William Young & Wende Logan-Young Marsha Young Lawrence & Susan Yovanoff Susan Zauderer

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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… Robert Biviano Kevin and Shirley Frick David Weber Warren and June Glaser Bill and Nancy Hayes Paul and Helga Morgan Gentry and Margaret Politte Jeanne Lewis Deborah Alberty Daniel and Dayna Catropa Arthur and Joan Johnson Paul and Cindy Johnson John and Nancy Vanhooydonk Sidney Mear Dale Clark Barbara David and Joyce Bennett

Sidney Mear (cont.) Mary H. Durfee Grace Fetter Jill and Bill Hammond Nancy and Richard Newton William and Carol-Sue Strusz Marlene, Steve, and Sue – West Irondequoit Physical Therapy

IN HONOR OF… Mrs. Lee Buchman and Mr. Peter Schwarz on their birthdays Ms. Ruth Salesin Millie Ness David and Roberta Ness

James K. Littwitz High Falls Advisors The mother of Myk Whitney Louise Epstein E. Volk Mark and Marcia Bovenzi Bess Whittaker Charles H. Owens

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 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 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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DEVELOPMENT Eric Tillich, Interim Vice President of Development Jason V. Polasek, Manager of Individual Giving Mark Zeger, Manager of Institutional Giving Kathy Miller, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator Rachel M. Boucher, Development Associate Amanda J. Nasso, Development Assistant FINANCE Theresa Tornatore, Finance Manager Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Mark Pignagrande, Accounting Manager Kara Reyes, Ofﬁce Administrator

PATRON SERVICES CENTER Edward W. Solorzano, Director Teddy Sainphor, Manager Emily Gisleson, Assistant 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 + ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA Susan Basu +, Manager + Part Time * Intern ^ Consultant

2015–16 Season

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & EDUCATION Richard Decker, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education Rebecca Sealander, Concert Production Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Katie Sejba, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Kathryn Judd, Senior Marketing Manager Michelle Shippers, Communications Manager Sally Cohen PR, Publicist ^ Alexander Jones*

RPO Staff

ADMINISTRATION Ralph P. Craviso, President and CEO Ronald L. Steinmiller, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Ellen Beck, Executive Assistant

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra CONGRATULATIONS JAMES MICK! For a very successful ﬁrst season as RPYO Music Director

David Lane, Chair John Lucia, Treasurer Andrew Brown Vicky Feathers Ginny Grifﬁn Elizabeth Hanan Rus Healy Brian King

Next February, the RPYO heads to Carnegie Hall! 2016-17 SEASON Concert Dates November 20 March 5 May 14

Irene Narotsky Jim Orgar Linda Orgar Mike Rutecki Dan Stare Tammy Sutliff Fred Weingarten Roxanne Willard

EX-OFFICIO: Susan Basu Barbara Brown Ralph P. Craviso James Mick Josephine Whang

Join us next season for wonderful music performed by our talented young musicians! Visit rpyo.org for more details

2015–16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James Mick

RPYO STAFF: Susan Basu, Manager

RPYO Music Director

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Present

audience your message to the best in Rochester.

To reserve your advertising space in BRAVO, call Michelle Sanfilippo at 585.546.8303 or email msanfilippo@rbj.net. Photo courtesy of University of Rochester

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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 An Community by visiting us at St. Ann’s StA Anns StAnnsCommunity.com.

Caring forThe Most Important People on Earth

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Bravo to Our Volunteers of the Year On Monday May 16, the RPO honored 12 individuals and one community partner at the 24th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards at Hochstein Performance Hall. Honorees received a certiďŹ cate of achievement and framed photograph of the Orchestra. The RPO is pleased to have more than 600 individuals in our volunteer base. Congratulations to the following outstanding volunteers!

2016 HONOREES:

SIGRUN MILLER

BARBARA DIFIORE

Youth Volunteer

Youth Orchestra

General Office

Volunteer since 2014

Volunteer since 1999

ALLISON BARKOWSKI

CAROL SHULMAN

Special Projects Volunteer since 2010

Theatre

Rochester Philharmonic League

Volunteer since 2005

ERICH CAMPING

BRIANNA NANCE

CHERI EMLER

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CHRISTOPHER PIPA Fundraiser Joined RPO Board of Directors in 2014

DR. STEPHEN ROSENFELD

MARK SIWIEC

Board of Directors

Joined RPO Board of Directors in 2012

Ambassador

KATE LEMMON

Joined RPO Board of Directors in 2013

CONSTELLATION BRANDS

ANNA STELTENPOHL,

JULIANA ATHAYDE,

Community Partner

oboe/English horn Education

The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair

Longtime supporter of the RPO

Joined the RPO in 2008

Concertmaster RPO Musician Joined the RPO in 2005

KATE LEMMON

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE RPO? JOANNA BASSETT, ï¬&#x201A;ute/piccolo Baton of Distinction Joined the RPO in 1984

Contact Kathy Miller, Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator: kmiller@rpo.org or (585) 399-3643

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ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE The League was founded in 1929 as a support group for the RPO. The League’s activities focus on educating young people about music and our orchestra and on fostering the advancement of musical talent in our youth.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE

■ Supporting the annual Young Artist Auditions ■ Supporting Primary and Intermediate School Concerts

■ Exclusive performances by RPO musicians at Music, Munch, and Mingle Series ■ Annual trip to see the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown

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JOIN THE LEAGUE TODAY! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (585) 399-3654

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2016 Season

Giuseppe Verdiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

La Traviata Gerard Floriano | Artistic Director

August 11-14 On the campus of SUNY Geneseo Also featuring Irving Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I Love a Piano A concert-style musical tribute to an American legend

f ingerlakesopera.com Visit our website for dates, showtimes and to purchase tickets

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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 93rd 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. RPO concerts are rebroadcast on WXXI 91.5 FM. For more information about the RPO, visit rpo.org.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The RPO Patron Services Center is located at 108 East Avenue, downtown Rochester. Hours are Mon-Sat 10 AM- 5 PM. 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 RPO Patron Services Center, 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; and John W. Chanler Agency (Livonia and Geneseo). PARKING: Paid parking for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is available at the East End Garage, located next to the theatre with entrances on Main Street or the northern entrance on Scio Street. Paid parking is available onsite at CMAC, Canandaigua. Free parking is available onsite at SUNY Geneseo. 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. 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 at Kodak Hall or CMAC, 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 585-454-2100. Contact CMAC directly for items left behind: (585) 394-4400. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Please silence all cellphone and electronic devices prior to the start of the concert. SMOKING: Smoking is not allowed at Kodak Hall or in the shell area of CMAC. Please see onsite personnel for rules governing SUNY Geneseo Saratoga Field.

Bravo is published cooperatively by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester Business Journal

CONNECT WITH US facebook.com/RochesterPhilharmonic

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

Publisher and Designer: Rochester Business Journal 45 East Avenue, Suite 500, Rochester NY 14604 Advertising Sales: 585-546-8303

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