ITZHAK PERLMAN
17–18 SEASON SEPT 12–OCT 8 PLUS: A CELLABRATION: THE MUSIC OF ELLA & MORE
GRIEG’S PIANO CONCERTO + CINDERELLA RAVEL’S BOLERO | IOLANTHE: OPERA FOR KIDS 2
SEASON SPONSOR
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
SEPT 12-OCT 8
in this issue 7 Welcome from the President & CEO 19 8 From the Music Director 23 10 Meet the New Musicians 13 The Orchestra 16 RPO Board of Directors 27 17 Bravo to Our Sponsors 40 Bravo to Our Generous Supporters 49 About Your RPO
Itzhak Perlman September 12
A cELLAbration: The Music of Ella & More September 15 & 16
Grieg’s Piano Concerto + Cinderella September 21 & 23
33 Ravel’s Boléro
October 5 & 7
37 Iolanthe: Opera for Kids 2 PHOTO CREDITS: COVER DESIGN: Meg Spoto, m dash studio THIS PAGE: ©2016 Roger Mastroianni
October 8
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
5
6
Welcome
from the President & CEO
Dear friends, Welcome to the RPO’s 95th season! I am thrilled to be joining the Orchestra as its new President and CEO. My family and I look forward to getting to know the greater Rochester region and becoming active members of the community. The RPO has a great legacy of artistic excellence and achievement, and continues, under the artistic direction of Ward Stare and Jeff Tyzik, to be a leading contributor to cultural life in Rochester. I come to this city with more than 24 years’ experience leading symphony orchestras, and I am just as passionate about an orchestra’s role in community service and music education as I am the amazing art form that is symphonic music. I look forward to exploring ways to increase our connection with and service to the Greater Rochester community. I was drawn to Rochester not only due to the excellent reputation of this Orchestra, but also because of the extraordinary level of support the RPO receives from the community. It’s important to note that, like most American orchestras, ticket sales cover less than half of our overall operating costs. The start of a new season is a great time to consider taking a more active role in keeping the music you love alive for years to come! To learn more, please contact the Development office at 585-399-3649 or visit rpo.org/donate. I’d like to take a moment to recognize the steadfast support of Dawn Lipson, on behalf of the Dawn and Jacques Lipson Cancer Institute, for committing as a 2017-18 season sponsor along with Rochester Regional Health. They are joined by returning Philharmonics Series sponsor M&T Bank and Pops sponsors Canandaigua National Bank and Wegmans. We couldn’t do what we do without their support, along with many corporate, foundation, and government supporters. Please join me in thanking all our sponsors for the valuable role they play. Thank you for choosing the RPO tonight. I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming months. And, if you have suggestions for or observations about the RPO, I hope you will feel free to share them with me at clong@rpo.org.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
7
Sincerely,
Curt Long President & CEO
SUZY GORMAN
MUSIC DIRECTOR From The
I am excited to welcome you back to the concert hall as we embark on another exciting season together at the RPO! This year we present a stellar lineup of repertoire—from the fiery passion of Ravel’s Boléro and Bizet’s Carmen to breathtaking ballet scores and a two-weekend festival celebrating my personal favorite composer, Beethoven. We look forward to sharing many memorable evenings with you, our fantastic Orchestra, and our many phenomenal guest artists throughout the season! Once again this year, our Pops Series is packed with amazing programs, handpicked by Jeff Tyzik. Jeff opens the season with a night of jazz honoring Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday and featuring eight celebrated musicians. And, for a family night out, you won’t want to miss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (TM) - In Concert or E.T the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert. We are also pleased to welcome several new musicians to the RPO family this season. Principal Bass Cory Palmer joins us from the Canton Symphony Orchestra, and Second Bassoon/ Contrabassoon Karl Vilcins served as principal bassoon of the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra. We are also pleased to announce the appointment of David Bruestle as principal trombone after serving as acting principal trombone since October 2016. Prior to joining the RPO, David served as second trombone with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and principal trombone with the Erie Philharmonic. Please join me in welcoming these folks and read more about our new principal musicians on pg. 10-11. As always, I welcome your feedback. If you aren’t already, please like and follow the RPO social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. We have so many amazing stories to share and I hope you enjoy reading (and watching) them! Thank you for supporting the RPO and enjoy the show! Sincerely,
Ward Stare Music Director
8
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
meet the new musicians
m n
Principal Bass
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Cory Palmer joins the RPO this season as principal bass. Prior to joining the RPO, he was principal bass of the Canton Symphony Orchestra from 2012−16. He also has held positions with the Sarasota Opera and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. While growing up in Atlanta, Palmer was a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and studied with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassist Ralph Jones. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Michigan State University, master’s degrees from John Hopkins University and Manhattan School of Music, and attended a performance residency program at Carnegie Mellon University. Personal: My wife’s name is Kate. We got married last November in Nashville, Tennessee. We have one dog that we think is a Chihuahua/terrier mix. Her name is Ryder and she is about 12 years old. When and why did you choose your instrument? I chose the bass in fifth grade when my class went to visit the middle school and we saw the orchestra, band, and chorus perform. The bass player played the Jaws theme and I was hooked. I started playing bass the next year! What app can’t you live without? Spotify, Facebook, and Candy Crush. I have an on-again, off-again relationship with Candy Crush—I delete it when it starts taking up too much of my time. What fascinates you besides music? Food. I love cooking and going out to great restaurants. It doesn’t matter if it’s a hole in the wall or a super fancy restaurant. If it has delicious food, I’ll be there. I’m especially partial to a good brunch. Favorite piece you are looking forward to playing this season at the RPO? This is a very tough question so I’m going to cheat and pick three. • Don Juan from our season opener because this was the first piece on the first concert I played when I started college at Michigan State University and it’s the first piece on the first concert I’m playing with the RPO. • Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 because this is a huge piece for orchestra auditions and I somehow haven’t performed it before this season. • Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9—it’s just an incredible piece. What advice would you give to young musicians? • Take advantage of all the resources out there these days. There are so many great resources online for finding local concerts, listening to great performances, connecting with fellow musicians, finding sheet music, and so much more. Expose yourself to as much as you can. • Record yourself regularly. It’s important to know what you sound like. • Perform regularly. Play for anybody that will listen whether it’s a teacher, colleague, family member, or total stranger. It’s important to practice performing, especially if you have a big performance coming up. — Interview conducted and edited by Michelle Shippers
10
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
NADINE PHOTOGRAPHY
Cory Palmer
meet the new musicians Principal Trombone The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, David Bruestle joined the RPO in May 2017 as principal trombone, after serving as acting principal trombone since October 2016. Prior to joining the RPO, Bruestle served as second trombone with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and principal trombone with the Erie Philharmonic. Bruestle completed a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in May 2015 under the tutelage of Mark Kellogg, his predecessor as principal trombone of the RPO. Bruestle also earned his bachelor’s degree at Eastman and a master’s from the Manhattan School of Music. Personal: My wife Katie is an Eastman School of Music graduate in horn performance currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Rochester. We have two cats, Harry and Gus. What are you reading right now? I recently received a book of letters from Edvard Grieg to his friends and colleagues. I find it interesting to learn about the connections between composers and other important figures of their time through their correspondence. How would you describe yourself? Organized and tidy: I have been told I have an eye for detail. Proactive and efficient: You know the saying, “never leave a room without something for another,” although sometimes you can only carry so much, especially when lugging around a trombone case. Conscientious and diplomatic: I try not to ruffle many feathers. When and why did you choose your instrument? My parents initially aspired to be music teachers and they had a collection of different instruments. My siblings and I took piano lessons from an early age and when we started in a school with a band program, each of us picked up another instrument. The summer before starting sixth grade, I examined my parents’ collection of instruments and pulled out an old silver trombone. I have always thought I might turn that instrument into a side table or lamp someday! What advice would you give to young musicians? No journey to an orchestral career is the same. Keep driving ahead. Take every opportunity you can and be prepared to excel in each one. You never know which connection or experience along the way will create the next opportunity for you to advance. Favorite piece you are looking forward to playing this season at the RPO? I guess as a trombonist I have to pick Ravel’s Boléro for the big solo, but I am also looking forward to Bartok’s Miraculous Mandarin Suite since it will be a first for me and it has a couple of exciting passages for the trombone section. — Interview conducted and edited by Michelle Shippers
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
11
LEE GERWITZ
David Bruestle
12
FIRST VIOLIN Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster
Wilfredo Degláns, Associate Concertmaster Shannon Nance, Assistant Concertmaster Perrin Yang Tigran Vardanyan Ellen Rathjen Thomas Rodgers Aika Ito William Hunt Kenneth Langley Molly Werts McDonald Willa Finck Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin
2017–18 Season
The Orchestra
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity
FLUTE Rebecca Gilbert, Principal
BASS TROMBONE Jeffrey Gray
Joanna Bassett Jessica Sindell Diane Smith
TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal
The Charlotte Whitney Allen Chair Funded in perpetuity
TIMPANI Charles Ross, Principal
PICCOLO Joanna Bassett Jessica Sindell
The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair Funded in perpetuity
Jim Tiller, Assistant Principal
OBOE Erik Behr, Principal
The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair Funded in perpetuity
Anna Steltenpohl Geoffrey Sanford ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl
SECOND VIOLIN Hanna Landrum, Principal Daryl Perlo, Assistant Principal Patricia Sunwoo John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Margaret Leenhouts Heidi Brodwin Ainur Zabenova*
CLARINET Kenneth Grant,+ Principal
VIOLA Melissa Matson, Principal Marc Anderson, Assistant Principal Samantha Rodriguez Olita Povero Olivia Chew Neil Miller David Hult Aaron Mossburg Matthew Ross Benjamin Magruder
SAXOPHONE Ramon Ricker
CELLO Ahrim Kim, Principal
The Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal Lars Kirvan Christopher Haritatos Benjamin Krug Zexun Shen Ingrid Bock BASS Cory Palmer, Principal
The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity
Michael Griffin, Assistant Principal Gaelen McCormick Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik
The Robert J. Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
William Amsel* Luke Eckhoff Andrew Brown
PERCUSSION Jim Tiller, Principal Brian Stotz John McNeill 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
Rosanna Moore
KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal The Lois P. Lines Chair, Funded in perpetuity
E-FLAT CLARINET Luke Eckhoff
Cary Ratcliff
PERSONNEL MANAGER Fred Dole
BASS CLARINET Andrew Brown
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Kim Hartquist
BASSOON Matthew McDonald, Principal Karl Vilcins Martha Sholl
PRODUCTION CREW David Zaccaria, Stage Manager Deirdre Street, Assistant Stage Manager
CONTRA-BASSOON Karl Vilcins HORN W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal
The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Funded in perpetuity
Nikolette LaBonte, Associate/Assistant/Utility Maura McCune Corvington David Angus Stephen Laifer TRUMPET Douglas Prosser,+ Principal The Elaine P. Wilson Chair
Wesley Nance Herbert Smith Paul Shewan
TROMBONE David Bruestle,+ Principal The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair Funded in perpetuity
* On Leave + Full-time faculty at the Eastman School of Music
Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
13
WARD STARE Music Director
This season at the RPO, Stare will collaborate with Itzhak Perlman and returning favorite pianists Olga Kern and Misha Dichter. Stare will also lead a Beethoven Festival, Bizet’s Carmen in Concert, and two world premieres by celebrated composers Allen Shawn and Jennifer Higdon. 2016–17 season highlights included collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma and Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes. Stare also led a three-weekend salute to the music of American composers, as well as Puccini’s La Bohème in Concert, and a world-concert premiere by AcademyAward winning composer Eliot Goldenthal.
2017–18 Season
Music Director
Appointed the 12th music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in July 2014, Rochester native Ward Stare has been described as “inspiring musicians to impressive heights” by The New York Times, and “a dynamic music director” by Rochester CITY Newspaper. This December, Stare will make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera for nine performances of Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow, with Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in the title role.
Stare’s recent seasons have seen a number of highly anticipated debuts with orchestras around the world, including performances with the Baltimore Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. Last season he made his debut with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra followed by his return to the St. Louis Symphony in December. 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. He made his debut with the Washington National Opera conducting Donizetti’s comic opera L’Elisir d’amore in 2014.
SUZY GORMAN
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. 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
Richard A. Kroll, Esq. | Carolyn A. Reardon, Esq. 2425 Clover Street, Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 271-4470 | www.kroll-lawoffice.com 14
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
JEFF TYZIK
Principal Pops Conductor
Frequently invited as a guest conductor, Tyzik has appeared with the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Milwaukee Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
SEAN TURI
Grammy Award winner Jeff Tyzik is one of America’s most innovative and sought after pops conductors, recognized for his brilliant arrangements, original programming, and engaging rapport with audiences of all ages. This season Tyzik celebrates 24 years as principal pops conductor of the RPO, a title he also holds at the Detroit Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and The Florida Orchestra. This is also the fifth season that Tyzik has held The Dot and Paul Mason Principal Pops Conductor’s Podium at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Tyzik has written more than 200 arrangements, orchestrations, and compositions for orchestra. A consummate musician, Tyzik regularly appears as a guest conductor in the RPO’s Philharmonics Series. In the 2015–16 season, Tyzik premiered a new violin concerto written for RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde on the Philharmonics Series. This season, Tyzik’s original programming includes collaborations with The Mambo Kings, PUSH Physical Theatre, and a Pops opener featuring a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz standards. Tyzik has collaborated with such diverse artists as Megan Hilty, Chris Botti, Matthew Morrison, Wynonna Judd, Tony Bennett, Art Garfunkel, Dawn Upshaw, Marilyn Horne, Arturo Sandoval, The Chieftains, Mark O’Connor, Doc Severinsen, and John Pizzarelli. He has created numerous original programs that include the greatest music from jazz and classical to Motown, Broadway, film, dance, Latin, and swing. Tyzik holds both his bachelor and master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music. jefftyzik.com.
MICHAEL BUTTERMAN
Principal Conductor for Education and Community Engagement The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair
Now in his 18th season as principal conductor for education and community engagement with the RPO—the first position of its kind in the United States. Butterman also is the music director of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, whom he has led to national prominence, resulting in an invitation to open the Kennedy Center’s SHIFT Festival of American Orchestras in 2017. In addition, he serves as music director of the Shreveport Symphony and the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, and just completed a 15-year tenure with the Jacksonville Symphony, first as associate, and then as resident conductor.
PALMER HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Making his mark as a model for today’s conductors, Michael Butterman is recognized for his commitment to creative artistry, innovative programming, and to audience and community engagement.
As a guest conductor, Butterman has led many of the country’s preeminent ensembles, including The Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, Detroit Symphony, and Houston Symphony. Other recent appearances include performances with the symphonies of Oregon, Phoenix, Kansas City, Denver, Charleston, Hartford, San Antonio, Syracuse, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Victoria (British Columbia), California, New Orleans, Spokane, El Paso, Mobile, and Winston- Salem, as well as the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Pensacola Opera, and Asheville Lyric Opera. Summer appearances include Tanglewood, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, Colorado Music Festival, Ohio Light Opera, and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia. His work has been featured in six nationwide broadcasts on public radio’s Performance Today, and can be heard on two CDs recorded for the Newport Classics label and on a disc in which he conducts the Rochester Philharmonic and collaborates with actor John Lithgow. michaelbutterman.com.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
15
OFFICERS Ingrid A. Stanlis Chairperson of the Board
EX-OFFICIO Rebecca Gilbert Orchestra Representative
Curtis S. Long President & CEO
David C. Heiligman Chairperson, Honorary Board
Stephen B. Ashley Vice Chairperson Robert A. Woodhouse Treasurer Elizabeth F. Rice Secretary Jules L. Smith, Esq. Immediate Past Chairperson
2017–18 Season
RPO Board of Directors
Maintaining and operating the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Founded in 1923—Incorporated in 1930)
(TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2018) James T. Englert La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. David Lane Michael Pietropaoli Christopher N. Pipa Dr. Stephen I. Rosenfeld Katherine T. Schumacher Jules L. Smith, Esq. Deborah Wilson Alex Yudelson (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
INGRID A. STANLIS CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
16
(TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2020) Stephen B. Ashley Dr. Andrew J. Elliot Ilene L. Flaum Michael Gioja Michael B. Millard Elizabeth F. Rice
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
Curtis S. Long President & CEO Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Jules L. Smith, Esq. Immediate Past Chairperson W. Craig Sutherland Orchestra Representative HONORARY BOARD David C. Heiligman Chairperson Nancy Beilfuss James M. Boucher Paul W. Briggs William L. Cahn Catherine B. Carlson Louise Epstein Joan Feinbloom Betsy Friedman Patrick Fulford Ronald A. Furman Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Marie Kenton Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland, Esq. Cricket and Frank Luellen Elizabeth F. Rice Nathan J. Robfogel, Esq. Jon L. Schumacher, Esq. Katherine T. Schumacher 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, 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 2015-17: Jules L. Smith, Esq. * Deceased
SEASON SPONSOR
PHILHARMONICS SERIES SPONSOR
POPS SERIES SPONSORS
CONCERT SPONSORS: Itzhak Perlman
CONCERT SPONSORED BY DR. EVA PRESSMAN AND DR. SETH ZEIDMAN ANONYMOUS
A cELLAbration: The Music of Ella & More
CONCERT SPONSORED BY
Iolanthe: Opera for Kids 2 October 8
MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY DR. AND MRS. TAE B. WHANG
September 12
Bravo to Our Sponsors
SEASON & SERIES SPONSORS:
September 15 & 16
ORKIDSTRA PROMOTIONS
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.
THE HYATT REGENCY ROCHESTER IS THE OFFICIAL HOTEL OF THE RPO FOR THE 2017–18 SEASON
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
17
18
TUES
SEPT 12 Ward Stare, conductor Itzhak Perlman, violin
KORNGOLD
Schauspiel Overture, Op. 4
16:00
SMETANA
“The Moldau” No. 2 from Má vlast
11:00
ROSSINI
William Tell Overture 12:00
INTERMISSION HUPFELD
“As Time Goes By” from Casablanca
4:00
ENNIO MORRICONE
“Love Theme” from Cinema Paradiso
3:00
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Far and Away 7:00 County Galway, June 1892 The Fighting Donelly’s Joseph and Shannon Blowing off Steam Finale
BARRY
Theme from Out of Africa
3:00
KORNGOLD
“Marion and Robin Love Theme”
4:00
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Sabrina
5:00
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Schindler’s List
4:00
JOHN WILLIAMS Tango (“Por Una Cabeza”) from Scent of a Woman
4:00
(ARR. JOHN WILLIAMS)
(ARR. ANGELA MORLEY)
(ARR. ANGELA MORLEY)
(ARR. JOHN WILLIAMS) from The Adventures of Robin Hood
Itzhak Perlman
8:00 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
SEASON SPONSOR: CONCERT SPONSORS:
DR. EVA PRESSMAN AND DR. SETH ZEIDMAN ANONYMOUS
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.
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
19
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD
Schauspiel (Dramatic) Overture, Op. 4
b. Brno, Moravia May 29, 1897 d. Hollywood, California, USA November 29, 1957
For several years, Korngold shuttled back and forth between Europe and America, creating operas and concert scores for the old world and This is the first performance symphonic film music for the new. With the onset of the Second World War, by the RPO he settled in California. After the war, he returned to writing concert music in his previous style. Tastes had changed so much in the interim that his works were condemned as old-fashioned. As the wheel of taste has revolved, his brand of lush, emotional music has regained much of its early popularity. Korngold was an amazing child prodigy, impressing such famous contemporaries as Mahler, Strauss, and Puccini with his vivid and polished early scores. This overture was the first work that he fully orchestrated on his own. It was 1911, and even though he was just 14, it demonstrated the richness of scoring and the vivid sense of theatre that would characterize his mature works. It was given a prestigious and highly successful première, with Artur Nikisch, one of the most revered conductors of the period, leading the Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig. It was quickly taken up by other illustrious maestros. One or another of Shakespeare’s plays have been suggested as a source of inspiration (The Winter’s Tale, The Tempest), but it appears more likely that Korngold didn’t have a particular play in mind for the overture to portray. It contains enough drama, humor, and warmth to introduce all manner of occasions—including a symphony concert!
BEDŘICH SMETANA
“The Moldau” No. 2 from Má vlast
b. Litomyšl, Bohemia March 2, 1824 d. Prague, Bohemia May 12, 1884
Smetana founded the folk-flavored Nationalist school of Czech composition. His most important orchestral work is Má Vlast (My Homeland), a cycle of six First performed by the RPO January 28, 1937; thematically-interrelated symphonic poems that he composed during the Guy Fraser Harrison, 1870s. They survey in stirring fashion the history, folklore, and landscapes of conductor his native land. The second piece is the most familiar, a loving evocation of Last performed by the RPO the country’s principal river, the Vltava (or as it is better known in the west, March 23, 2013; the Moldau). Smetana wrote of it, “The composition depicts the course Andreas Delfs, conductor of the river, from its beginnings where two brooks, one cold, the other warm, join a stream, running through forests and meadows and a lovely countryside where merry feasts are celebrated; water-sprites dance in the moonlight; on nearby rocks can be seen the outline of ruined castles, proudly soaring into the sky. The river swirls through the St. John Rapids and flows in a broad stream towards Prague. It passes Vyšehrad rock and disappears majestically into the distance.”
GIOACHINO ROSSINI William Tell Overture
During the first half of the nineteenth century, opera was Europe’s favorite kind of music, and its favorite composer of opera was unquestionably Rossini. He earned his enormous success and colossal fortune through an unmatched flair for melody, a complete understanding of the voice, and simple speed. He composed nearly 40 operas in 20 years, then retired to live in luxury for the remaining four decades of his life.
20
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
b. Pesaro, Italy February 29, 1792 d. Passy, France November 13, 1868 First performed by the RPO January 23, 1924; Albert Coates, conductor Last performed by the RPO April 23, 2006; Michael Butterman, conductor
Premiered in Paris in 1829, William Tell was his final opera. It tells the story of the thirteenth-century Swiss patriot who led his countrymen in a heroic struggle against their Austrian oppressors. Rossini introduced this four-hour opera with a suitably expansive overture that evokes the moods and locales of what follows. A lyrical introduction featuring the cello section is followed by a vivid Alpine storm. A gentle pastoral featuring solos for flute and English horn leads to the concluding section. For Rossini, the finale represented the daring charge of William Tell’s cavalry. For many years, it was known as the theme for the radio and television series, The Lone Ranger.
ITZHAK PERLMAN’S CINEMA SERENADE The repertoire for the second half of this concert comes from the two Cinema Serenade discs that Itzhak Perlman recorded with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra, both with John Williams conducting. Williams arranged the music for the project specifically for Perlman. In 2014, at the suggestion of the current Boston Pops conductor, Keith Lockhart, selections from the two discs were programmed in the season-opening concert at Lockhart’s Brevard Music Festival. The program proved enormously popular and Perlman has been performing it ever since, bringing his sovereign artistry and warm-hearted personality to these beloved melodic gems from the silver screen. “As Time Goes By” is best known for its appearance in the classic 1942 romance, Casablanca. Herman Hupfeld composed it 11 years earlier, for a long-forgotten Broadway musical called Everybody’s Welcome. Winner of the Oscar for foreign language film, Cinema Paradiso (music by Ennio Morricone, 1988) tells the sentimental story of a young Italian man’s lifelong love of movies. Far and Away (John Williams, 1992) starred Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in the story of an Irishman searching for a new life in America during the 1890s. John Barry’s score for the epic romance Out of Africa (1985) won an Oscar, and the film, starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, won for best picture, too. Korngold’s Oscar-winning score The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is an integral part of this Technicolor frolic. His heartfelt and swaggering music underlined every action, making the pageantry and romance just that much grander. John Williams composed a gorgeous love theme for Sabrina, a 1995 romantic comedy starring Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond. Schindler’s List (John Williams, 1993). Williams’ score for this deeply moving Holocaust drama skillfully enhanced its every mood. Itzhak Perlman performed the violin solos on the original soundtrack. Scent of a Woman (1992). Al Pacino starred in this drama as a cantankerous, blind former military officer. In a nightclub, he and a young woman dance to this familiar tango, “Por una Cabeza” (“By a Head”) by Carlos Gardel. © 2017 Don Anderson. All rights reserved.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
21
artists ITZHAK PERLMAN, violin MARIE MAZZUCCO
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Having performed with every major orchestra and leading concert hall around the globe, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music.
Perlman’s 2017−18 season features several key collaborations and appearances. He joins legendary pianist Martha Argerich on their first-ever tour together to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Carnegie Hall in New York. He additionally reunites with longtime friend and collaborator Pinchas Zukerman in recitals at Boston, Newark, Miami, and West Palm Beach. In October 2017, he and Zukerman return to the stage of Carnegie Hall with Zubin Mehta in a gala appearance with the Israel Philharmonic, celebrating the Orchestra’s 80th anniversary. Throughout the season, he makes appearances with his regular collaborator, pianist Rohan De Silva, in recitals across North America, plus a 10-city recital tour to Asia which takes them to Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, and beyond. On the orchestral front, Perlman leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony in play/conduct programs, and he performs special gala concerts with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ft. Worth Symphony, and Winnipeg Symphony. His last appearance with the RPO was in 2012. Perlman’s recordings have garnered 16 Grammy Awards and regularly appear on the best-seller charts. In 2008, he was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the recording arts. His most recent album features him in a special collaboration with Martha Argerich. Released in 2016 by Warner Classics, it marked a historic first studio album for this legendary duo exploring masterpieces by Bach, Schumann, and Brahms. The recording marks 18 years since their first album, a live recital from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Management for Itzhak Perlman: Primo Artists, New York, NY www.primoartists.com Mr. Perlman’s recordings can be found on the Deutsche Grammaphon, Warner/EMI, Sony Classical, London/Decca, Erato/Elektra International Classics, and Telarc labels. For more information on Itzhak Perlman, visit www.itzhakperlman.com
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Josh Flanigan, Kim Miers, Andrea Rowley, J.P. Thimot
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Adam Van Schoonhoven, Nicholas Vitello
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Jennifer Tudor
President & CEO ............................................................ Sharon C. Levite Associate Publisher/Editor-in-Chief ......................... Elizabeth A. Licata Associate Publisher/Senior Vice President/Advertising Barbara E. Macks Senior Vice President/Creative Director .......................... Chastity O’Shei Vice President/Administrative & Finance Director ..... Michele Ferguson Vice President/Production .................................................. Jennifer Tudor Printing Services provided by Zenger Group For more information or to advertise, please contact Caroline Kunze at 585.413.0040 or www.585publishing.com
22
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
SEPT 15 8 PM SAT
SEPT 16 8 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Jeff Tyzik, conductor Carmen Bradford, vocals Brian Scanlon, saxophone Joe Locke, vibes Herb Smith, trumpet Bob Sneider, guitar Juliana Athayde, violin
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair
Jeff Campbell, jazz bass
J.S. BACH (ARR. TYZIK)
Siciliano
JOE LOCKE
Available In Blue
FATS WALLER
Honeysuckle Rose
GEORGE GERSHWIN (ARR. RIDDLE)
Love is Here To Stay Someone To Watch Over Me Fascinatin’ Rhythm
SAM COSLOW
Mr. Paganini
JEROME KERN
I Won’t Dance
JEFF TYZIK
Jazz Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Burn
(ARR. GARLAND) (ARR. RAZAF)
(ARR. RIDDLE)
A cELLAbration: The Music of Ella & More
FRI
Juliana Athayde, violin
INTERMISSION TYZIK
Blues Train
RAY BROWN (VARIOUS)
Afterthoughts II
TYZIK
Las Ramblas
TYZIK
Mallorca
LOCKE (ARR. RYAN COHAN) Sword of Whispers HAROLD ARLEN
I’ve Got A Right To Sing the Blues
GERSHWIN
But Not For Me
WALTER DONALDSON
Love Me Or Leave Me
(ARR. KOEHLER/NESTICO) (ARR. RIDDLE) (ARR. RIDDLE)
GERSHWIN (ARR. RIDDLE) I’ve Got A Crush On You ELLA FITZGERALD
(ARR. FELDMAN/COOK)
A Tisket A Tasket
SEASON SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSORS:
CONCERT SPONSOR:
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.
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
23
artists Born in Texas and raised in California, Carmen Bradford is a third-generation musician. She is the daughter of trumpeter/composer Bobby Bradford and vocalist/composer Melba Joyce, and her grandfather Melvin Moore sang with Lucky Millender’s Big Band in the 1940s.
KARINE SIMON
CARMEN BRADFORD, vocals
CARMEN BRADFORD
BRIAN SCANLON
Bradford was hired by Count Basie as a featured vocalist in his Orchestra for nine years. She performed and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Shelly Berg, John Clayton and the Clayton Hamilton Orchestra, Nancy Wilson, Doc Severinsen, Tony Bennett, James Brown, Patti Austin, Byron Stripling, Dori Caymmi, George Benson, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, DIVA Jazz Orchestra, the National Symphony, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and countless artists worldwide. Her last appearance with the RPO was in 2009. Bradford performed on two Grammy Award-winning albums with the Basie Band in the 1980s, collaborated on a third Grammy Award-winning album, Big Boss Band, with guitarist George Benson in 1991, and her soulful voice warmed the hearts of Americans on the duet, “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?” on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson that same year. Bradford began another chapter in her illustrious career as a solo artist with her critically acclaimed debut album Finally Yours (Evidence Records) in 1992. The 1995 release of her second album, With Respect, established the Atlanta-based singer as one of jazz’s most diverse and exciting vocal stylists.
BRIAN SCANLON, saxophone Los Angeles saxophonist Brian Scanlon has made his mark in the studios, on the concert stage, and in jazz clubs around the world. He can be heard on numerous film scores including La La Land, The Secret Life of Pets, Sideways, Monsters, Inc.; and television shows including The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad, Mad Men, and Two and a Half Men. Scanlon holds the jazz tenor chair in the 2015 Grammy Award-winning group Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. He is the soloist on the title track of their critically acclaimed recording, Life in the Bubble (Telarc). Phat Band fans know him for his solo on “The Jazz Police.” Scanlon has recorded with Bob Dylan, Seth MacFarlane, Randy Newman, Bette Midler, Patti Austin, and Rosemary Clooney. Between 1988 and 1992, Scanlon performed frequently with The Tonight Show Band. After Johnny Carson retired, he continued to tour with Doc Severinsen. He has also toured with Ben Vereen, Natalie Cole, Maureen McGovern, Suzanne Somers, and Buddy Rich. In L.A., Scanlon has performed with Alicia Keys, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Michael Buble, Take 6, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Dianne Reeves, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, and many others. He has been a soloist and an extra on many occasions with the LA Phil and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. This is his first performance with the RPO. Since 2002, he has taught saxophone and directed the jazz ensemble at Pepperdine University. He is a Vandoren Artist and a graduate of the Eastman School of Music.
24
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
SUZY GORMAN
Joe Locke is widely considered one of the major voices of his instrument. He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians including Grover Washington Jr., Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, The Beastie Boys, the Münster Symphony Orchestra, and the Lincoln Nebraska Symphony. This is his first performance with the RPO.
JOSEPH BOGGESS
JOE LOCKE, vibes
Locke has topped polls and won numerous JOE LOCKE HERB SMITH awards, including two Earshot Golden Ear Awards for “Concert of the Year,” the 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2016 “Mallet Player of the Year” award from the Jazz Journalists Association. In 2016, he was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. He is active as a clinician/educator and in 2008 was appointed International Vibraphone Consultant by the Royal Academy of Music, London—a position which he holds on a visiting basis—and received the title of Honorary Associate of the Academy (Hon ARAM) in 2014.
HERB SMITH, trumpet Herb Smith is third trumpet with the RPO. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and joined the RPO after graduating in 1991. He works with students through the Young Audiences of America and Rochester City School District Artist in Residence program. Smith travels all over Upstate New York doing workshops and presentations on classical music and the accessibility of this music for non-musicians. He also is a regular presenter on world music and jazz. He plays many gigs with his jazz quartet and is a frequent substitute player for the Chautauqua Symphony and Buffalo Philharmonic orchestras. He is trumpet instructor for the Eastman Community Music School and teaches trumpet from his home studio. He has played with many notable artists including Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, and The O’Jays. He also has played for many commercial jingles recorded in Rochester. Other ventures include composing music for silent films, writing musical arrangements for local bands in the area, and a recent collaboration composing a full-length ballet for Garth Fagan Dance.
JULIANA ATHAYDE, violin
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair Appointed concertmaster of the RPO at age twenty-four, Juliana Athayde became the youngest person to hold the position since the Orchestra’s inception in 1922. She has appeared as guest concertmaster for the Houston, Kansas City and Santa Barbara symphonies, and the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa, Ontario. Prior to joining the RPO, Athayde was concertmaster of the Canton (Ohio) and Plymouth (MI) Symphonies. In 2002, she served as concertmaster of the New York String Seminar under the direction of Jaime Laredo for concerts at Carnegie Hall. For five years, she was a member of the Iris Chamber Orchestra in Memphis and she has performed with The Cleveland Orchestra in the United States and Europe. A fellow at the Aspen Music Festival and School for six years, she was awarded the prestigious Dorothy DeLay fellowship in 2005. Athayde’s numerous solo appearances with the RPO have covered a wide range of composers including Mozart, Brahms, Barber, Prokofiev, Allen Shawn, and Jeff Tyzik, whose Jazz Violin Concerto written specifically for her was premiered in 2016 on the RPO’s Philharmonics Series.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
25
BOB SNEIDER, guitar Bob Sneider is senior instructor of jazz guitar at the Eastman School of Music. Before joining the Eastman faculty in 1997, Sneider toured for several years with two-time Grammy Award-winner Chuck Mangione. Other notable performers with whom Sneider has performed, toured, or recorded include Nat Adderley, Joe Locke, Don Menza, Lou Donaldson, Joey Defrancesco, Pat Bianchi, Gary Versace, and frequent appearances with the RPO. Sneider has performed in major festivals, concert halls, and jazz clubs throughout South America, Central America, North America, and Europe. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester where he studied with Bill Dobbins and Ramon Ricker. Growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts, Sneider’s mentor and teacher was Chet Kruley, a veteran of the Fletcher Henderson and Nat Pierce bands.
JEFF CAMPBELL, jazz bass Jeff Campbell is an associate professor of jazz studies and contemporary media at the Eastman School of Music. He is widely recognized for his versatile skills as performer and teacher of double bass and is active as a musician with the RPO, Eastman Jazz Quartet, and Trio East. He has performed with Marian McPartland, Gene Bertoncini, Rich Perry, and Harold Danko and recorded a CD featuring John Hollenbeck. He is jazz editor for Bass World and serves as jazz program director for Birch Creek Music Center in Door County, Wisconsin.
26
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
SEPT 21 7:30 PM SAT
SEPT 23 8 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Ward Stare, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano
R. STRAUSS
Don Juan, Op. 20
GRIEG
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 30:00 Allegro molto moderato Adagio Allegro moderato molto e marcato
18:00
Inon Barnatan, piano
Inon Barnatan will perform on a Steinway piano donated in honor of Jon Nakamatsu, a special friend of the RPO.
INTERMISSION PROKOFIEV
Suite No. 1 from Cinderella, Op. 107 Introduction Pas de chat [The Cat’s Dance] Quarrel Fairy Grandmother and Winter Mazurka Cinderella Goes to the Ball Cinderella’s Waltz Midnight
26:00
Grieg’s Piano Concerto + Cinderella
THU
SEASON SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSOR: 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.
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
27
RICHARD STRAUSS Don Juan, Op. 20
Don Juan is Strauss’ second tone poem, following immediately after the completion of Macbeth. Upon its completion, he was also serving as assistant conductor at the opera house in Weimar, Germany. Naturally, he planned to perform Don Juan there, but his wish nearly met with disaster when the members of the orchestra balked at the high technical demands it placed on them. Strauss remained calm throughout the preparations. The sensationally successful première on November 11, 1889, and the many other performances which quickly followed, catapulted the 25 year-old genius into the international musical spotlight.
b. Munich, Germany June 11, 1864 d. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany September 8, 1949 First performed by the RPO October 31, 1923; Eugene Goossens, conductor Last performed by the RPO February 11, 2012;
Inspiration flowed from dramatic verses written in 1844 by Austrian author Arild Remmereit, conductor Nicolaus Lenau. Reflecting the growing psychological and moral complexity of the time, Lenau depicted Don Juan as more than simply the heartless, high-born rake of earlier treatments. Lenau made him something of a philosopher, too, seeking through his many conquests the “ideal woman.” Disillusioned and weary of his aimless and unsatisfying life, this Don Juan allows himself to be killed in a duel. Whether one chooses to approach Strauss’ Don Juan as dramatic narrative or absolute music, it has much to commend it. It overflows with energy and ardent emotions, and is demonstrated that Strauss’ command of the orchestra had already reached a masterly level.
EDVARD GRIEG
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 Grieg was the first Norwegian composer to win an international reputation. This marvelous concerto is his only outstanding large-scale creation. The newlywed composer spent the summer of 1868 in Denmark, living and working in the village of Søllerød. He shared a house with pianist Edmund Neupert, who gave him regular advice on the concerto’s solo part. He dedicated the solo to Neupert.
b. Bergen, Norway June 15, 1843 d. Bergen September 4, 1907 First performed by the RPO March 28, 1923; Arthur Alexander, conductor Alf Klingenberg, piano Last performed by the RPO October 21, 2012; Arild Remmereit, conductor Jon Nakamatsu, piano
The première took place the following year in Copenhagen, with Neupert as soloist. It was hugely successful. This led to numerous further performances, and the foundation of Grieg’s international fame. Between 1882 and 1883, he worked on a second concerto, only to abandon it in favor of revising this one. It reached its final form, the one in which it is known, shortly before his death. The first movement boasts one of the most familiar openings in the entire concerto repertoire; much of its memorability springs from its very simplicity. The movement proper wears a rather melancholy expression, although warmth is amply present as well.
The second movement, ushered in by muted strings, is a tender song without words. The finale follows, led off by an insistent, almost march-like theme. It is modeled on the “springdans” (leaping dance), a Norwegian folk step. The second theme offers strong contrast; it is as wistful and poetic a melody as Grieg ever penned. Still, in the concluding pages he demonstrates that it also has the capacity to become a grand and triumphant hymn.
28
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Suite No. 1 from Cinderella, Op. 107 Prokofiev’s Cinderella premiered in Moscow in 1945 with The Bolshoi Ballet.
b. Sontsovka, Ukraine April 27, 1891
“What I wished to express above all in the music of Cinderella,” he wrote, “was the poetic love of Cinderella and the Prince, the birth and flowering of that love, the obstacles in its path and finally the dream fulfilled.
d. Moscow, Russia March 5, 1953 This is the first performance by the RPO
“I tried to convey the different characters through the music — the sweet, pensive Cinderella, her timid father, her ill-tempered stepmother, her two selfish stepsisters, the passionate young Prince — in such a way that the spectators could not but share their joys and sorrows. I wrote Cinderella in the traditions of the old classical ballet; it has pas de deux, adagios, gavottes, several waltzes, a pavane, passepied, bourrée, mazurka, and galop.” Prokofiev prepared three concert suites from the full score of Cinderella. The first one displays two sides of the heroine: the wistful, down-trodden servant and the romantic dreamer. The playful “Pas de châle (Shawl Dance)” and the grotesque “Quarrel” portray Cinderella’s two nasty stepsisters. “Fairy Godmother and Winter Fairy” introduces Cinderella’s guardian spirit and continues with gracious music for another magical being, the Winter Fairy. The remainder of the suite takes place at the royal ball. “Mazurka” is a stately and exuberant dance performed by the Prince and his courtiers. “Cinderella Goes to the Ball” captures her breathless excitement as she heads off to the palace. She and the instantly smitten Prince perform a gorgeous, Tchaikovsky-style “Waltz,” only to have her dream shattered by the nightmarish sounding of “Midnight” and the breaking of the spell. In the third act, to music not included in this suite, Cinderella and her Prince are reunited and live happily ever after.
artists INON BARNATAN, piano
MARCO BORGGREVE
Born in Tel Aviv in 1979, Inon Barnatan started playing the piano at the age of three after his parents discovered he had perfect pitch, and he made his orchestral debut at eleven. He was a recipient of Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award in 2015, recognizing “young artists of exceptional accomplishment,” as well as the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2009. He recently completed his third and final season as the inaugural artist-in-association of the New York Philharmonic. He made his BBC Proms debut this past summer playing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G with conductor Kazushi Ono and the BBC Symphony in Royal Albert Hall. He opens the 2017-18 season playing a new concerto by Alan Fletcher with the commissioning Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl under the baton of Ken-David Masur. He will also perform Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto in Minneapolis with the Minnesota Orchestra led by Osmo Vänskä, followed by a tour of the Midwest with the Orchestra culminating at Chicago‘s Symphony Hall. He debuts with the London and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestras; returns to the Cincinnati Orchestra to play the Barber Piano Concerto; and plays solo recitals at London’s Wigmore Hall and South Bank Centre, New York’s 92nd Street Y, and the Vancouver Recital Society, among others. As a chamber musician he will curate and play in a multiconcert Schubert festival for La Jolla Music Society, and tour the U.S. and Europe with his frequent recital partner, cellist Alisa Weilerstein, including concerts at Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall. This is his first appearance at the RPO. Opus 3 Artists is the exclusive representative of pianist Inon Barnatan.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
29
32
THU
OCT 5 SAT
OCT 7
8 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Ward Stare, conductor Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
ROSSINI
Overture to The Barber of Seville 7:00
ROSSINI “Una voce poco fa” from The Barber of Seville
5:00
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34 Alborada Variazioni Alborada Scena e canto gitano Fandango asturiano
15:00
GRANADOS
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Canciones amatorias 20:00 Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Ravel’s Boléro
7:30 PM
INTERMISSION DE FALLA
Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2 The Neighbors’ Dance The Miller’s Dance (Farruca) Final Dance (Jota)
DE FALLA
Siete canciones populares espanolas 14:00 (Seven Popular Spanish Songs) El paño moruno Seguidilla murciana Asturiana Jota Nana Canción Polo
RAVEL
Boléro 14:00
(ORCH. BERIO)
12:00
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
SEASON SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSOR: 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.
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
33
GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Overture to The Barber of Seville The Barber of Seville (1816) is Rossini’s most-performed work, and one of the solid-gold classics in the history of comic opera. Even Beethoven, who didn’t care much for comic opera, recognized its high quality. The story involves the Spanish nobleman Count Almaviva, who with the aid of his wily assistant, the barber Figaro, manages to abduct his lady love, Rosina, from under the nose of her stuffy and jealous guardian, Dr. Bartolo. The Overture to The Barber of Seville dates from several years earlier. Rossini had already used it to introduce two other operas, both dramas. Tonight, the RPO will also perform “Una voce poco fa” from The Barber of Seville. In this delightful aria, Rosina reacts joyfully to receiving a letter from her lover.
b. Pesaro, Italy February 29, 1792
NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
b. Tikhvin, Russia March 18, 1844
Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
d. Passy, France November 13, 1868 First performed by the RPO December 14, 1928; Eugene Goossens, conductor Last performed by the RPO July 9, 2016; Ward Stare, conductor
d. Lyubensk, Russia June 21, 1908
Rimsky-Korsakov was the most technically skilled member of “The Mighty Handful,” a group of five Russian composers who used their country’s folk First performed by the RPO January 9, 1924; music as the inspiration for their compositions. His interest in folk music Vladimir Shavitch, conductor extended beyond the borders of Russia. In 1886, using a collection of Spanish folk melodies, he made sketches for a virtuoso work for violin and Last performed by the RPO orchestra. Later, he decided to turn them into a showcase for the entire October 15, 2011; Jeff Tyzik, conductor orchestra instead. The five sections of Capriccio espagnol are performed without interruption. After the vibrant opening “Alborada” (Morning Song), horns introduce the plaintive theme that Rimsky used for a set of variations. “The Alborada” then returns in slightly different scoring. A brass fanfare ushers in a series of virtuoso solos for various section leaders and then the violins launch the fiery “Scena e canto Gitano” (Gypsy Song). After a build-up in volume, trombones give out the theme of the dazzling final section, Fandango asturiano.
ENRIQUE GRANADOS
Canciones amatorias (Love Songs), Orchestrated by Rafael Ferrer
b. Lérida, Spain July 27, 1867 d. at sea March 24, 1916
This is the first performance The music of Granados is strongly colored by the folk traditions of his by the RPO native country. His piano works and songs brim over with alluring Spanishstyle rhythms and melodies. Like his contemporary, the Czech composer Dvořák, he rarely quoted authentic folk tunes, preferring instead to compose original themes in folk style. This cycle of seven beautiful songs is a late work, most likely dating from 1914-15. They range in mood from the haunted and sad (Weep, oh my heart; It was in the morning) to the vivacious and dance-like (Look, I’m just a girl; O, my grace).
34
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
MANUEL DE FALLA
Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2 In 1916, Falla composed a score for a stage pantomime based on Pedro de Alarcón’s novel The Corregidor and The Miller’s Wife. Sergei Diaghilev, artistic director of the renowned dance company, the Ballets russes, heard it during a visit to Madrid. He suggested that Falla expand it into a full-scale ballet, and the composer agreed eagerly. Léonide Massine created the choreography for the new piece, re-christened The Three-Cornered Hat, and Pablo Picasso designed the curtain, sets, and costumes. The première was given in London in 1919.
b. Cádiz, Spain November 23, 1876 d. Alta Gracia, Argentina November 14, 1946 First performed by the RPO January 18, 1929; Eugene Goossens, conductor Last performed by the RPO July 22, 2017; Ward Stare, conductor
The story takes place in the Spanish countryside. The principal characters are a miller and his wife, plus the Corregidor, a local official whose three-cornered hat symbolizes his rude and snobbish nature. The Corregidor sets his sights on the miller’s wife, but his clumsy efforts at courting her come to nothing and the couple resumes its happy life.
Falla drew two concert suites from the full score of the ballet. The second opens with “The Neighbors’ Dance” (Seguidillas), a warm, sweet piece based on fragments of authentic Spanish folk tunes. “The Miller’s Dance” (Farruca) is a fiery number in flamenco style. To the strains of the exciting “Final Dance” (Jota), the entire cast rushes about madly as they try to solve the plot’s many comical complications.
MANUEL DE FALLA
Siete canciones populares espanolas (Seven Popular Spanish Songs) Orchestrated by Luciano Berio
This is the first performance by the RPO
In common with Granados and Dvořák, Falla rarely quoted authentic Spanish folk materials. This suite is a partial exception. He created it in 1914, as a work for voice and piano. It’s a synthesis of arrangement and composition. Most of the melodies are indeed popular in origin. Others, such as the “Jota”, are almost entirely his own creations. The suite draws on musical forms from many regions of Spain. In mood, the selections range from laments and lullabies (“Asturiana” and “Nana”, respectively) to the concluding “Polo”, a fiery piece in Gypsy Flamenco style. Versatile Italian composer Luciano Berio created this version with a convincingly Spanish-sounding orchestral accompaniment in 1978.
MAURICE RAVEL Boléro
b. Ciboure, France March 7, 1875 d. Paris, France December 28, 1937
In 1928, dancer Ida Rubinstein commissioned a new ballet score from Ravel. He used the opportunity First performed by the RPO January 10, 1930; to conduct an experiment. As he put it, the score Eugene Goossens, conductor would be “uniform throughout in its melody, harmony, and rhythm, the latter being tapped out Last performed by the RPO continuously on the drum. The only element of November 19, 2011; Arild Remmereit, conductor variety is supplied by the orchestral crescendo.” Instrumental coloring plays a major role, as well, an area in which Ravel had attained supreme mastery. After its première as a ballet it quickly won even greater success in the concert hall. Ravel found its overwhelming popularity somewhat embarrassing. Composer Arthur Honegger recalled that “Ravel said to me, ‘I’ve written only one masterpiece, Boléro. Unfortunately, there’s no music in it.’” Audiences beg to differ. It may not be wise to hear it too often, but when everything falls into place, it has the power to mesmerize the senses and quicken the pulse more effectively than virtually any other piece of music. © 2017 Don Anderson. All rights reserved.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
35
artists
ISABEL LEONARD, mezzo-soprano Highly acclaimed for her “passionate intensity and remarkable vocal beauty,” the multiple Grammy Award-winning Isabel Leonard continues to thrill audiences both in the opera house and on the concert stage. In repertoire that spans from Vivaldi to Mozart to Thomas Ades, she has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, Salzburg Festival, Bavarian State Opera, Carnegie Hall, Glyndebourne Festival, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera as Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Angelina in La Cenerentola, Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro, Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte, Charlotte in Werther, Blanche de la Force in Dialogues des Carmélites, Costanza in Griselda, the title roles in La Périchole and Der Rosenkavalier, as well as Sesto in both Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito and Handel’s Giulio Cesare. She has appeared with some of the foremost conductors of her time: James Levine, Valery Gergiev, Charles Dutoit, Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Yannick Nézét-Seguin, Franz Welser-Möst, Plácido Domingo, Edward Gardner, Edo de Waart, James Conlon, Michele Mariotti, Harry Bicket, and Andris Nelsons with the Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Vienna Philharmonic, among others. This is her first appearance with the RPO. Leonard is in constant demand as a recitalist and is on the board of trustees at Carnegie Hall. She is a multiple Grammy Award-winner, most recently for Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges with Seiji Ozawa on Decca and The Tempest from the Metropolitan Opera on Deutsche Grammophon, both Best Opera Recording. Leonard is the recipient of the Richard Tucker Award and joined the supporters of the Prostate Cancer Foundation to lend her voice in honor of her father who died from the disease when she was in college. The 2016-17 season highlights include her role debut as Adalgisa in Norma at the Canadian Opera Company, her role debut as Charlotte in Werther at Teatro Comunale di Bologna with Juan Diego Florez and Michele Mariotti, followed by Werther at the MET, and her role debut as Donna Elvira in a new production of Don Giovanni at Festival D’Aix-en-Provence.
36
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
OCT 8 2 PM
HOCHSTEIN PERFORMANCE HALL
Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair
Eastman School of Music vocal and opera students, Steven Daigle, director Keely Futterer, assistant stage director
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S IOLANTHE Adapted by S. Daigle This performance is approximately 45 minutes long with no intermission CAST The mortals The Lord Chancellor (political leader and guardian of Phyllis) ....................................... Adam Wells Strephon (a shepherd, son of Iolanthe, and suitor of Phyllis; he is half fairy) .................................................................... Nathan Bear Phyllis (a beautiful maiden of court with many suitors; loves Strephon) .......................................................................... Julia Fedor Earl of Mountararat (a suitor) .......................................................... Sam Witmer Earl Tolloller (a suitor) .......................................................................... Patrick Kelly Private Willis ................................................................................... James McCarthy Fairies Queen of the Fairies ......................................................................... Megan Graves Iolanthe (a fairy, Strephon’s mother) ..................................... Ariana Maubach Celia ................................................................................................................ Jenna Nee Leila .............................................................................................................. Alexis Peart
Iolanthe: Opera for Kids 2
SUN
Additional Ensemble: Elisabeth Coster, Jeremy Lopez PRODUCTION CREDITS Wilson Southerland, rehearsal accompanist and musical coach Bekah Carey, Eastman Opera Theatre costume coordinator Joshua Lau, Eastman Opera Theatre production stage manager Costumes provided by The Ohio Light Opera Theatre Company
SEASON SPONSOR: CONCERT SPONSORS:
MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY DR. AND MRS. TAE B. WHANG
MEDIA SPONSOR: 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.
CONNECT WITH US:
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
37
IOLANTHE: OPERA FOR KIDS 2 Adapted by S. Daigle Since its sparkling 1882 premiere at London’s new Savoy Theatre (the first to be fitted with electric lights, making all manner of magical effects possible), the fantastical satire Iolanthe has delighted audiences with its clever combination of romance, humor, political satire, and the memorable musical numbers that made Gilbert and Sullivan household names. Iolanthe is a fairy who has committed a capital offense by marrying a mortal; rather than being killed, she was instead banished from the fairy kingdom, never to see her husband again. Twenty-five years later, at the start of the show, the fairies still miss Iolanthe deeply and convince the Fairy Queen to allow her to return. Iolanthe reveals that she bore her mortal husband a son, Strephon, who is a fairy down to the waist but has mortal legs. Strephon also happens to have fallen in love with the Lord Chancellor’s beautiful and much sought-after ward, Phyllis, who loves him in return but does not know of his mixed lineage. Strephon enlists his mother and the rest of the fairies to help him win his lover’s hand by convincing the Lord Chancellor (who loves Phyllis himself) and the government to allow them to marry. Seeing Strephon in the company of a young woman (fairies do not age, and so Iolanthe looks to be a girl of seventeen), the Peers try to convince Phyllis that her love is being unfaithful, and as punishment, the fairies make Strephon a member of Parliament, magically able to pass any bill he wants. In the meantime, the fairies all fall in love with members of the House of Peers, and the Fairy Queen finds herself with a political and moral mess on her hands. In true Gilbert and Sullivan fashion, the tangled plot unravels and all ends well. This beloved classic is still a timeless favorite of light opera companies, schools, and concert stages all over the world. -Summary courtesy of Ellen Leslie/StageAgent.com
about the composers
W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were a British operetta-writing team that lived and composed music during the Victorian Era (1837–1901). An operetta is a special kind of opera that usually has a funny story and light and lively music. Gilbert wrote the words or lyrics of the operas, and Sullivan wrote all of the music. Theirs were some of the first operas to be written in English. Up until then most operas were written in other languages such as French, Italian, and German. The timeless operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan remain popular today. Some of their most frequently performed titles include The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and H.M.S. Pinafore.
38
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
WHAT IS YOUR FAIRY NAME? First Name-
Last number of birthdate
Girls 1- Glimmer 2- Holly 3- Solar 4- Frost 5- Willow 6- Snow 7- River 8-Starry 9-Flutter 0- Chestnut Boys 1- Olivier 2- Fire 3- Beetle 4- Bramble 5- Thorn 6- Bee 7- Stone 8- Ash 9- East 0- Marsh Last name-
Birth month
Jan- Spirit Feb- Haze Mar- Bell Apr- Whisp May- Flower June- Glow July- Fawn August- Mist Sep- Storm Oct- Silver Nov- Dawn Dec- Wind
artists Eastman Opera Theatre STEVEN DAIGLE, Director Eastman Opera Theatre offers a comprehensive program of training and performance opportunities. A minimum of three productions are mounted yearly and feature a wide range of musical styles. Studio productions, scenes programs, and outreach events are also presented to further enhance the variety of performance experience. Eastman Opera Theater utilizes a “class and degree blind” approach to casting, meaning that roles go to the singer with the best audition and with the approval of their studio voice teacher. The cast members for this presentation are undergraduate and graduate voice students at the Eastman School of Music. Many Eastman graduates, like distinguished alumni Renée Fleming, Anthony Dean Griffey, and Nicole Cabell, enter the operatic profession as a natural extension of their experience in the Eastman Opera Theatre. Director Steven Daigle is professor of opera and head of Eastman Opera Theatre at the Eastman School of Music. He has served as part of the artistic staff for more than 300 lyric theater productions. Daigle also has served as artistic director of The Ohio Light Opera since 1999. He has directed more than 80 operetta and musical theater titles (including all 13 of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas). This is his second Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration with the RPO, having adapted The Pirates of Penzance for young audiences last season.
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
39
CORPORATE PARTNERS, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Bravo to Our Generous Supporters
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporate, foundation, and community organizations for their generous support. Listings are in recognition of annual giving from September 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017. Please contact Mark Zeger at 585.454.7311 x232 with questions or corrections. SYMPHONY ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Wegmans Food Markets Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation CONCERTO ($25,000–$49,999) Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Constellation Brands Davenport-Hatch Foundation G.W. Lisk, Inc. M and T Bank Rochester Regional Health System SONATA ($10,000–$24,999) Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation ESL Charitable Foundation Gertrude Chanler Fund Glover Crask Charitable Trust High Falls Advisors Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation KeyBank Riedman Foundation Summers Foundation Inc. SUITE ($5,000–$9,999) Joseph and Anna Gartner Foundation Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation The MAGIC Center at RIT Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Oppenheimer Funds Inc. Premium Mortgage Corporation Rubens Family Foundation Spindler Family Foundation St. John’s Home Two Point Capital Management John F. Wegman Fund OVERTURE ($3,000–$4,999) Caldwell Manufacturing Co The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Community Foundation Rufus K. Dryer II Fund Konar Foundation Cornell/Weinstein Family Foundation
40
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
PARTNER ($1,000–$2,999) Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust Brown & Brown, Inc. T.M. and M.W. Crandall Foundation Fred L. Emerson Foundation Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply Morgan Stanley New Horizons Band and Orchestra Pinnacle Investments LLC Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. Rochester Philharmonic League Triad Foundation Uniland Development Co Waldron Rise Foundation The Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Foundation ASSOCIATE ($600–$999) Diamond Packaging Digital Audio Visual Environments Lake Beverage Corporation Monroe Motor Products Morning Musicale Morgood Tools Inc Schreiner Family Fund SUPPORTER ($300–$599) Bosch Security Systems Navitar Inc. Reimer Piano Tuning Service Star Headlight and Lantern Co., Inc.
GIFTS IN KIND Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and Steven Hess Ed and Barbara Burns Michael Butterman and Jennifer Carsillo City Newspaper Constellation Brands Peter and Joan Faber Kurt and Judy Feuhern Kevin Gavagan John Grieco Hedonist Artisan Chocolates Tom and Nan Hildebrandt Janet Kellner and Jim Kurtz KidsOutAndAbout.com Joanne Lang Robin Lehman JR McCarthy Alexandra Northrop and Jules L. Smith, Esq. Ramerman Leadership Group Richie Rich Events Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher Christopher Seaman Mark Siwiec and Duffy Palmer Ingrid Stanlis Ward Stare Jeff and Jill Tyzik Dr. Eugene Toy Josephine Trubek Krestie Utech Wegmans Suzanne Welch and Bill Watson Patricia Wilder MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Apple, Inc. Bank of America ExxonMobil Foundation Fidelity Charitable Matching Gift Program GE Foundation Gleason Foundation Hewlett-Packard IBM Corporation Johnson and Johnson J. P. Morgan Chase and Co. Morgan Stanley Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Pfizer Foundation Verizon
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 Robert Dermody at 585-399-3629 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 Paul Donnelly Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick Joan Feinbloom Donald & Elizabeth Fisher Suressa & Richard H. Forbes Catherine & Elmar Frangenberg Carolyn & Roger Friedlander Betsy Friedman Barbara & Patrick Fulford Rob W. Goodling Mary M. Gooley Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff George Greer* Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Warren and Joyce Heilbronner Jean Hitchcock
Norman L. Horton H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm Mr.* & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Jim & Marianne Koller Marshall and Lenore Lesser Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Sue & Michael Lococo William C. and Elfriede K. Lotz Cricket & Frank Luellen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mahar Joseph J. Mancini Pete & Sally Merrill Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Mrs. Elizabeth O. Miller Deanne Molinari Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Suzanne F. Powell Eileen D. Ramos William Rapp Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers* Wallace R. Rust Peggy W. Savlov David & Antonia T. Schantz William & Susan Schoff
Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti Jon L. & Katherine T. Schumacher Gretchen Shafer Ingrid Stanlis Ann & Robert Van Niel Lewis & Patricia Ward-Baker Fred M. Wechsler Robin & Michael Weintraub Michael and Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise Nancy & Mark Zawacki Alan Ziegler & Emily Neece Ivan Town Harry & Ruth Walker Susan and Lawrence Yovanoff Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow The RPO is most grateful for the generous gifts from the estates of Edith B. Arganbright, Jean Boynton Baker, Norris F. Carlson, William L. Gamble, Jean Groff, William B. Hale, Mrs. Samter Horwitz, Eleanor T. Patterson, Ernest Raschiatore, Gretchen Shafer, and Elbis A. Shoales, M.D. *Deceased
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 Paul Donnelly William Eggers & Deborah McLean Louise W. Epstein Ronald & Donna* Fielding Steven Hess & Sarah Atkinson, M.D. Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Hursh Harold & Christine Kurland Ann Mowris Mulligan* Kathy & John Purcell Robin Lehman & Marie Rolf Elizabeth & Larry Rice Nick & Susan Robfogel Ingrid Stanlis Drs. Richard & Gwen Sterns Frank* & Mary Lou* Stotz
CONDUCTOR LAUREATE SUPPORTERS John & Carol Bennett Paul & Bea Briggs David & Barrie Heiligman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Jim & Marianne Koller Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Nannette Nocon & Karl Wessendorf Charles H. Owens Peggy Savlov Jon & Katherine Schumacher Joel Seligman Suzanne D. Welch & William D. Watson Robin & Michael Weintraub Deborah Wilson *Deceased
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
41
MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals listed here who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music. While space only permits us to list gifts made at the Benefactor level and above, we value the generosity and vital support of all donors. Thank you so very much! Listings are in recognition of annual giving from September 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. If we have made an error or omission on this list, please accept our sincere apologies and please call 585.454.7311 x 249 so we may correct our oversight. *Deceased MMatching Gift
MAESTRO ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Catherine B. Carlson Barbara and Patrick Fulford Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Furman Dr. Dawn Lipson
Cricket and Frank Luellen Mrs. Marjorie Morris Joan M. Pfeifer* Dr. Suzanne Rodgers*
Elise and Stephen Rosenfeld James G. Scanzaroli*
PRESTISSIMO ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous Allen and Joyce Boucher Joan Feinbloom Ilene and David Flaum Suzanne Gouvernet
Marie and Charlie Kenton Larry and Elizabeth Rice Sunny and Nellie Rosenberg Mrs. Robert M. Santo Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher
Dr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Louise Woerner and Don Kollmorgen Mrs. Mary Alice Wolf*
PRESTO ($15,000–$24,999) Jim and Maria Boucher William L. and Ruth P. Cahn Mary Cowden Ralph Craviso Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Dr. and Mrs. Steven Feldon
Jeff and Alleen* Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Julian Goldstein Barbara Griffis Harold and Christine Kurland Sandra A. Parker and John M. Summers
Jules L. Smith and Alexandra Northrop Ingrid Stanlis Sandra and Richard Stein Michael and Patricia Wilder Robert A. Woodhouse
VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Stephen and Janice Ashley Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and Steven Hess Drs. Eric and Edie Bieber Paul and Mary Callaway William Eggers and Deborah McLean Andrew and Juli Elliot Mr. and Mrs. James T. Englert
Mike and Tabatha Gioja Jody and Bruce Hellman Jim and Marianne Koller Jane Labrum David and Nancy Lane Joanne Lang Mr. and Mrs. Michael Millard Mrs. Richard Palermo
Christopher and Elaine Pipa Deborah Ronnen and Sherman Levey Dr. Eugene Toy Josephine Trubek Krestie Utech Steven and Christine Whitman Dr. Seth Zeidman and Dr. Eva Pressman
ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous (1) Miriam H. Ackley Carol and John Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Mary Ellen Burris Mr. and Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Joan and Paul Casterline Joyce Crofton Alison and John Currie Carolyn and Roger Friedlander Marion Fulbright Patty and Dick George
Joanne Gianniny Howard T. Hallowell III David and Barrie Heiligman Tom and Nan Hildebrandt Norman Horton Arthur F. Hulse* Dr. Sandra and Andy Johnson Daryl and Charles Kaplan Mrs. Sheila Konar Ernest and Sarah Krug Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Stephen Lurie and Kathleen Holt Dan and Kiki Mahar
Mr. Joseph J. Mancini Mr. Lawrence Martling Douglas and Diana Phillips Kathy and John* Purcell Nathan and Susan Robfogel Drs. Daniel and Charlotte Ryan Ron and Sharon Salluzzo Janet Buchanan Smith Wayne P. Smith Robert C. Stevens John Urban Robin and Michael Weintraub
ANDANTE CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous (3) Edward and Joan After Allan and Polly Anderson Elaine Anderson Allegra Angus Jane Ellen Bailey William J. Beenhouwer Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Judith M. Binder and Barbara Erbland Stuart and Betsy Bobry Barbara and John Bruning Alan L. Cameros Dr. Thomas Caprio and Ann Leonhardt Philip and Jeanne Carlivati Margaret J. Carnall Betsy and John Carver Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Bill and Victoria Cherry Mary Ellen Clark Christine Colucci Dr. John Condemi
Jeff and Sue Crane Mrs. Nancy G. Curme Tex and Nicki Doolittle Michele Dryer Frederick Dushay, in Memoriam for Anita B. Dushay Rose Duver Larry and Kas Eldridge John R. Ertle Robert P. Fordyce in Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Fordyce Jonathan Foster Dr. and Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Mr. Thomas Lennox and Mrs. Margaret Freeman Shirley B. and Kevin Frick Betsy Friedman Helen and Dan Fultz Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Warren and June Glaser Deborah G. Goldman Rob W. Goodling
Debbie and Michael Gordon George and Mary Hamlin Warren and Joyce Heilbronner Dr. Jack and Harriette Howitt Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Ierardi La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Leslie H. Jacobs Miles and Silvija Jones Dr. Ralph F. Jozefowicz Daryl and Charles Kaplan Norman and Judith Karsten Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Richard and Karen Knowles Marcy and Ray Kraus in loving memory of Dr. Allan and Charlotte Kraus Deanna and Charles Krusentsjerna Jennifer Leonard and David Cay Johnston Dr. and Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner Edith M. Lord
42
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
ANDANTE CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) CONTINUED Brock and Sandra Powell Swaminathan and Janice Madhu Susan A. Raub Diana Marquis Nancy and Vincent Reale Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Mrs. Norma Riedman Bruce and Eleanor McLear Doria Scortichini and Chris Ritchlin Mr. and Mrs. James R. McMillen John B. Rumsey Deanne Molinari Drs. Carl and O.J. Sahler James E. and Janet L. Morris Ron Sassone Nazareth College Libba and Wolf Seka Paul Marc and Pamela Miller Ness Mark Siwiec and Duffy Palmer Elizabeth Neureiter-Seely Nancy A. Skelton Sara L. Niemeyer Glenna Spindelman in memory of Drs. Avice and Timothy O'Connor Norman Spindelman Karen A. Petras
Bob and Gayle Stiles David and Grace Strong Catherine Toy Ann and Robert Van Niel Skip and Karen Warren Dr. Sidney and Linda S. Weinstein Mary K. Welch Dr. and Mrs. Tae B. Whang Mrs. Frederick C. White Kitty J. Wise Carol Ritter Wright and William Wright Charlotte J. Wright
PHILHARMONIC FRIENDS ADAGIO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (9) Daniel and Elizabeth Abbas Mrs. Martin Abkowitz Robert E. and Carol G. Achilles Barbara and David Ackroyd Dr. and Mrs. Henry W. Altland Stephanie and Geoffrey Amsel Marvin and Frederica Amstey Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Angle Dave and Jan Angus Peter Arcadi Mr. and Mrs. Mehdi N. Araghi Domenic and Hilary Argentieri Bob and Jody Asbury Betsy Ann Balzano John and Mary Bartholomew Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Bates David M. Berg and Dawn K. Riedy John and Kristine Bouyoucos Shirley Bowen and Tracy Perkins Judith Boyd Simon and Josephine Braitman Susann Brown and Terence Chrzan Josephine Buckley Brian and Mary Jane Burke Sharon and Philip Burke Jane A. Capellupo Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Carney Dan and Linda Carp William T. Chandler Oliver Chanler Lorraine W. Clarke Roy Czernikowski and Karin Dunnigan Judith and Joseph Darweesh David F. Dean Richard and Michele Decker Bonnie and Duane DeHollander Stephanie and Douglas Dickman Gail and Douglas Doonan William and Cynthia Dougherty Marilyn Drumm Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Eagle Ellen and Lester Eber Dr. Steven and Mrs. Susan Eisinger Carol and Tom Elliott Holly K. Elwell Mohsen Emami, M.D. Louise W. Epstein Tonya Erdle Gerald G. Estes Trevor and Elizabeth Ewell Sherman and Anne Farnham Marcia Faulkner Thomas and Janet Fink Gail R. Flugel Suressa and Richard Forbes Mrs. Timothy P. Forget
Marjorie and James Fulmer Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Jerry J. Gambino Dr. Richard and Josie Gangemi David and Patricia Gardner Sharon Garelick Winston E. Gaum Jacquie and Andrew Germanow Richard and Joyce Gilbert Robert and Marie Ginther Paul and Carol Goldberg Patricia Goodwin Burton Gordon Jean Gostomski Robert and Jeanne Grace Jeanne Gray in memory of Robert C. Gray David Louis Guadagnino Brigitte and Klaus Gueldenpfennig Mrs. Robert Gulick Susan and James Haefner Jeffrey and Lynne Halik Peggy and David Hall Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Ms. Barbara Hamlin Louise Harris Karen Hatch and Dirk Bernold Merril and Dianne Herrick Elizabeth and John T. Hessney Walter B.D. Hickey, Jr. David C. and Patricia M. Hinkle Art and Barb Hirst John and Barbara Holder Dan and Sandy Hollands Susan Holliday Dr. Robert E. Horn and Dr. Patricia Nachman James Iacutone Agop Ispentchian Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Bob and Elaine Jacobsen Dr. and Mrs. Harold Kanthor Patrick and Kathleen Kelly Robert J. Kennedy Richard Killmer Marilyn and David Klass Myrta and Robert Knox Elsbeth J. Kozel Karen S. Kral Chari Krenis Werner and Susan Kunz David and Andrea Lambert Donna M. Landry Ross P. Lanzafame Ms. Connie Leary John and Alice Leddy Nancy H. Lee Arlene Leenhouts
T.C. and Pam Lewis Ken and Katherine Lindahl Jane and Jim Littwitz Barbara L. Lobb James and Susan Locke Sue and Michael Lococo John and Dolores Loftus Pamela Krug Maloof John Marchioni Saul and Susan Marsh Frances and Robert Marx Richard and Catherine Massie Carol and John Matteson William and Erin McCune Gilbert Kennedy McCurdy Mr. Michael McCusker Carol A. McFetridge Pamela McGreevy Marion and Ed Mench Pete and Sally Merrill Robert J. and Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Daniel M. Meyers Ken and Nancy Mihalyov Duane and Ida Miller Hinda and Michael Miller Jonathan Mink and Janet Cranshaw Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Moncrief Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Morgan Jack and Laura Morrissey John Muenter Harold Munson Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Munson Dr. Gary and Mrs. Ruth Myers Mr. and Mrs. Philip Neivert Dr. Richard and Mrs. Nancy Newton Kathy and Ted Nixon William J. O'Connor, Jr. Peter Oddliefson and Kay Wallace Dr. Vivian Palladoro Jane Parker and Francis Cosentino Patricia and Philip Parr Edward J. Pettinella Elizabeth Phelps Channing and Marie Philbrick Douglas and Diana Phillips Ann Piato David C. Pixley Lee Pollan Bill and Beverly Pullis William and Barbara PUlsifer Robert and Anne Quivey Richard and Susan Reed E. Rennert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Nancy Robbins Nancy and Art Roberts Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
43
ADAGIO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) CONTINUED Antonio and Patricia K. Rosati Georgine and James Stenger Thomas and Elizabeth Ross Chris Stenzel Jamal and Pam Rossi Ann H. Stevens and Hon. Franklin T. and Cynthia Russell William J. Shattuck Drs. Eva and Jude Sauer Robert C. Stevens William Savino Melissa S. Stiffler Gary B. Schaefer Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sally Jo Stookey Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Schenck Margaret A. Strite Peter Schott and Mary Jane Tasciotti Jim Sullivan Schreiner Family Eleanor Summers Doria Scortichini and Chris Ritchlin Steve and Cheryl Swartout Catherine and Richard Seeger Mark and Lois Taubman Joan and Arthur Segal Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Thiede Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour J. Russell and Kathleen Thomas Ann H. Stevens and Jason Thomas William J. Shattuck Miriam Thomas Sonja Shelton Robert and Diane Tichell Alice and Ken Slining Mr. Eric Tillich Janet H. Sorensen Mimi and Sam Tilton Susan and David Spector Dr. and Mrs. Mark Tornatore Kenneth T. and Eva M. Steadman Mrs. Schuyler Townson Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stehler David and Marcia Trauernicht Richard Steinheider Sally Turner Anna Steltenpohl Dorothy Tyler
Gary and Marie VanGraafeiland Jim and Linda Varner Gretchen Voss Richard and Brenda Vuillequez Brian Waldmiller Robert and Sandra Walker Harry and Ruth Walker William D. Watson and Suzanne D. Welch Stephen R. Webb Irene and Alan Weinberg Ann Weitzel Linda Wells Davey Joseph Werner and Diane Smith Stephen Wershing Nancy Weyl Carol Whitbeck Yvonne White Dr. James and Mrs. Nancy Wierowski Elise and Joseph Wojciechowski Caroline and Richard Yates Bill and Wende Young Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zornow Daan Zwick
ADVOCATE ($700-$999) Anonymous (3) Betsy and Gerald Archibald Gloria Baciewicz Ann Bauer Jeanne Beecher Hays and Karen Bell Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Blumenau Don and Peggy Bolger Josh Bruner Bruce and Shirley Burritt Keith and Joan Calkins Cathy Cambers Jane A. Capellupo Gerard and Joanne Caschette Gary R. Chadwick David and Mary Cheeran Ted and Winnie Cichanowicz Jack and Barbara Clarcq Dr. Salvatore and Joan Dalberth Nancy and Sreeram Dhurjaty Jane Dieck Gordon J. Estey Mrs. Walter Fallon Udo Fehn and Christine Long Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Fleckenstein George and Marie Follett John and Sandy Ford Richard and Carol Fullerton John and Roslyn Goldman Jane Gorsline Dr. and Mrs. William Grammar Barbara J. Granite Ed and Terry Grissing Stephen Gullace Sharon and Mark Hamer
Ronald W. Hansen Robert T. and Mary Ann Hargrave Mr. Lawrence Helfer Richard A. Henshaw Dr. and Mrs. Raul Herrera Drs. Ryan and Makiko Hoefen Carol E. Hopkins H. Larry and Dorothy C. Humm Mr. and Mrs. John Hustler Robert and Merilyn Israel Dr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Jones Lori and Frank Karbel Hendrik and Elizabeth Keesom Glenn and Nancy Koch Doris and Austin Leve Ken and Katherine Lindahl John and Judy Lynd Sandy and Jack Maniloff Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason Richard McGrath Mr and Mrs John F. McNamara Richard and Joyce Mitchell Ilene Montana Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Otto Muller-Girard Dr. Philip S. Nash Jann Nyffeler Mrs. Virginia S. Pacala Ms. Marilyn Petz Stephanie Polowe-Aldersley William Prest Patricia and William Rahn Jacklin Randall-Ward Stan and Anne Refermat Dr. and Mrs. Gordon N. Robinson
Suzanne R. Robinson Mrs. James A. Rockwell in Memory of Rev. James A. Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Rosenbaum William Saunders Mary E. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Bruce and Laura Smoller Kathie Snyder Robert and Norma Snyder Charles H. Speirs Susan and Daniel Stare Ron and Alison Steinmiller Kevin Stone and Nancy Atwood-Stone William Strusz Frank and Rose Swiskey Bill and Mary Anna Towler Jim Van Meter and Marlene Piscitelli Bill Prest Doug Cline and Lorraine Van Meter-Cline Brian Waldmiller Debra Watson Pierce and Elizabeth Webb Jean G. Whitney Dale and Lorraine Whittington Ms. Christine Wickert Ed and Wilma Wierenga James H. Willey Claes Winqvist Grace Wong-Henshaw Laura and Joel Yellin Carol Zajkowski
BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) Anonymous (4) Karen Abbas Mary Elaine Aldoretta and Richard Burandt Robert and Anne Allen Peter and Jane Anderson A. Joseph Antos Dr. and Mrs. E. David Appelbaum Dean and Joan Arvan Jane and John August Jeanette Axelrod
Karen Bancroft Kathleen and Paul Bankey M.J. Barclay Brenda Beal John and Ellen Beck Miss Anne Bell Abigail Bennett Robert Bermudes Mary Ellen Bigler Eric and Marcia Birken Lynne Blank
Alan F. Bloom James R. Boehler Susan and Peter Bondy Agneta M. Borgstedt, M.D. Ann Borgstrom Mr. and Mrs. William Boudway Jeff and Kathy Bowen Don and Jackie Bowman Nancy and Chuck Boyer Robert and Ann Marie Bradley Linda Bretz
44
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) CONTINUED Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Elaine and Wayne Brigman Marilyn R. Brown Priscilla Brown Wilma M. Brucker Nancy Brush and John Parker James L. and Hollis S. Budd Eileen Buholtz Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Burkey Veronica and Larry Burling David J. and Margaret M. Burns Thomas Burns Wayne Carnall Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Carrier Hal and Elise Carter Ms. Barbara J. Case John and Diane Caselli Diane and Roger Cass Richard E. Cavers Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Rita Chessin Victor Ciaraldi and Kathy Marchaesi Elizabeth Claypoole Alan Cohen and Nancy Bloom Gloria and Pincus Cohen Barbara A. Colucci Mary Lewis Consler Mr. George J. Conte, Jr. Jeremy Cooney, Esq. John and Catherine Coulter John and Mary Crowe Jimena Cubillos Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Curtis, Jr. Cathy Cushman and Jeff Sokol Frederick Davey Jerry Davidson Teri Davis Ken and Jean DeHaven Janice DeJager Jeanne Denike Dr. Elise dePapp Michael and Ann DeStefano Josephine Dewey Jorge L. Diaz-Herrera Kathleen Dill Celia Dilworth Donald and Stephanie Doe Warren Doerrer J. Ernest Du Bois Marie Duhamel Jane Dunham Dr. and Mrs. James Durfee Joanne Eccles Dianne Edgar Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Egan Larry and Peggy Elliott Marcia L. Elwitt Mr. and Mrs. R. Clinton Emery Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Emmans Julia B. Everitt Mr. D. Craig Epperson and Dr. Beth Jelsma Julia B. Everitt Edward and Jennifer Faringer Nancy J. Farrell Dr. Paul Fine Julie Figel Clara S. Firth Elizabeth B. Fisher F. Peter Flihan Susan and Leslie Foor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Ann and Steve Fox Barbara A. Frank Philip Franco Sandra and Neil Frankel Ruth Freeman
Dr. Jonathan W. Friedberg Dr. Gary J. Friend and Mrs. Lois B. Wolff-Friend Kevin Frisch Judith Fulmer Muriel and Bob Gabbey Sue Gaffney Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Jill and Kent Gardner Michael Garrett Mary Anna and Darrell Geib David Gentile Mrs. Essie Germanow Mr. and Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Walter Gilges Tom and Kelly Gilman Anne Gilson Brock and Amanda Glann Bruce Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Chad Goodchild Dane and Judy Gordon Jane Gorsline Dr. and Mrs. William Grace Ken Grant Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mr. and Mrs. Newton H. Green Russell Green Gay Jane Greene David Griffin and Susan Warner Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Griswold Michael and Joanna Grosodonia Mr. Robert C. Grossman Bob Guerin Ann L. Haag Sue Habbersett Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Haines Robert and Deborah Hall David and MaryAnn Hamilton Barbara and A. Michael Hanna Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Hanna Marilyn and Dick Hare Alan J. Harris Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hasiuk Bernice Hatch Gil and Judy Hawkins John and Ruth Hazzard A. Scott Hecker Amy R. Hecker and Howard F. Decker Mr. and Mrs. David Hedges Margaret Hedges Barbara Heiligman Warren Hern K.L. Hersam Dr. Florence M. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Ned Holmes Andrew and Kathleen Holt Tala and Mark Hopkins Mrs. Theodore L. Horne Mr. and Mrs. William N. Hosley Larry and Barbara Howe Drs. Geza and Minou Hrazdina Dr. Kelly R. Huiatt Mary Jo and Jack Hultz Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Humes Marjorie S. Humphrey Dewey Jackson Mary Kay and Charles Jackson Bruce Jacobs Ms. Emily Jamberdino Janet S. Jennison David and Patricia Jewell Maryanne Jones Ronald and Marcia Joy John and Carole Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Judson, Jr.
Valerie and Robert Kalwas Barbara and Robert Kay Mrs. Robert E. Keim William and Jean Keplinger John and Marilyn Kiesling Mr. Edward Klehr Chari Krenis Bob and Connie Klein Marcella Klein and Richard Schaeffer Kenneth R. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai Kolko Mrs. Ellen Konar Diane S Koretz Paulina and Laurence Kovalsky James Kraus Barbara and Jack Kraushaar Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Krieger Salvatore and Sandra LaBella Dr. and Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis Craig and Susan Larson Diana Lauria Kathleen Leahy Jennifer Leonard and David Cay Johnston Lenore and Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela A. Leve Sarah F. Liebschutz Yufang Liu Mrs. Elfriede K. Lotz Carol C. Lovell Russell Madsen Mr. and Mrs. Achilles Mafilios Angela Mambro James and Rosa Mance James and Patricia Mangin Rebekah and Joseph Marinelli C. Thomas and Emily McCall Mr. Ken McCurdy Edward McDonald Dick and Sandra McGavern Mr. and Mrs. David McNair Cecilia Meagher Margaret and Bob Mecredy Jagat S. Mehta M.D., P.C. Judy Michael Carolyn Lee Mok Mrs. Ruth Monaco Ms. Mary Ann Monley James Moore Jane Morale Ann Morris Theodore H. Morse Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Muhl John J. Mulcahy Joseph and Linda Mulcahy Dr. Donald Munger Susan T. Murphy Michael D. Nazar Mike and Pat Niles Nannette Nocon and Karl Wessendorf Jason and Lea Nordhaus Joan and Beryl Nusbaum Susan Nutt Margaret and David Oakes Suzanne J. O’Brien W. Smith and Jean O'Brien Margie O’Jea Robert and Betty Oppenheimer Jim and Linda Orgar Mildred Ortbach Robert J. Palmer Jonathan R. Parkes and Marcia Bornhurst-Parkes Esther and Tom Paul David and Marjorie Perlman
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
45
BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) CONTINUED Mr. and Mrs. Claude Peters Mary Ann and Jeffrey Peters Thomas W. Petrillo and William R. Reamy Mr. and Mrs. Dom C. Piazza Allyson and Webster H. Pilcher Joyce and Victor Poleshuck Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polidor Linda E. Postler Mary Jane Proschel Patricia Pullano Margaret Quackenbush Barry and Jean Rabson Jerry and Janice Rachfal Mary Kay and James Rahmlow Gopal Ramaraju Eileen D. Ramos Mrs. Paul Reeves Richard Reed Stan and Anne Refermat Rene Reixach Marjorie Relin Bob and Shirley Rheinwald Mariana and John Rhoades Constance E. Rice Nancy K. Rice Gail Richeson Dr. and Mrs. Henry Richter Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Sandra and Eugene Riley Elizabeth and Donald Roemermann Charles Rogers Mrs. David Romig Judy and Bill Rose Dr. Harry and Ellen Rosen Dr. Gerald and Maxine Rosen Dick and Bea Rosenbloom Tom and Ellen Rusling Franklin Russell James and Joan Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Salerno, Jr. Dr. Alvani D. and Mrs. Carol M. Santos Ed and Gabriel Saphar Susan Scanlon and Croft K. Hangartner Paul and Barbara Schmied
Suzanne and Michael Schnittman Caroline Schultz Joan M. Schumaker George J Schwartz, M.D. Steven Schwartz and Alice Tariot Terry K. Schwartz Rich Sensenbach Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Sexton Dr. Paul and Kathy Shapiro Robert Hallstrom and Lily Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Shea Robert and Nancy Shewan Robert L. Shrader Deepak Shukla Mrs. Shirley Shumway Myron S. Silver Naomi Silver Gary and Cathy Simpson Joseph Simpson Daniel and Sarah Singal Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Thomas Smith Carol Snook in Memory of Richard Snook Patricia Southcombe Ms. Suzanne Spencer Jean and Harold Stacey Arthur and Catherine Steffen Abby and David Stern Richard and Gwen Sterns Elizabeth and Robert Sterrett Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Strasser Mr. Elmar Strazds Anne Sullivan Margaret and Charles Symington Yoshiko Tamura and Bruce M. Lee Daniel Taramasco David and Carol Teegarden Jonathan G. Terry Woodlief and Marrillan Thomas Eric Thompson James Tobin Celia and Doug Topping John and Betty Travis Mr. and Mrs. George Treier William J. Tribelhorn
Mr. and Mrs. A. Gene Trimble Robert and Terri Tugel Gerard Turbide Mrs. Richard L. Turner John and Janet Tyler Eugene and Gloria Ulterino John R Unson Margaret Vanas Charles and Susan VanBuren Kristin A. Vandenbrul Wayne and Anne Vander Byl Stephen and Linda Venuti Jo Ann F Vierthaler John and Susan Volpel Robert Vosteen Ellen Wagner Arthur Waite John Walker Robert and Sandra Walker Nancy and Tom Walters Lawrence and Diane Wardlow Mrs. Herbert Watkins Mr. and Mrs. David K. Weber Sandra Weber Betsy and Peter Webster Ann D. Weintraub Miss Delores Welkley Mrs. Lyndon Wells Richard and Shirley Wersinger Charles and Carolyn Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. William Wilcox Mr. John Williams and Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore and Lee Wiltse Charles and Susan Wolfe Beatrice and Michael Wolford Gary and Judith Wood Elizabeth D. Woodard Peter Woods Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wright Jeff Wright and Betty Wells Kevin and Trude Wright Eileen M. Wurzer Ellen G. Young Marsha Young Susan and Maurice Zauderer
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 Rita Myers Mr. John Walton Jean Ober-Taylor Marlene Lang Carl and Sonya Christensen Michelle Doran Kenneth and Kathleen Barnes Suzanne Rodgers Elmar and Catherine Frangenberg Carolyn Harder Carol Stuart-Buttle Douglas and Celia Topping Brian Treadway and Geraldine Glodek Isabelle Scalise Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Frick
46
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
George Wu Nea Wea and Lucy Wai-Yan Woo Man Ying and Che Chung Chow Drs. John and Jean Kirnan Mr. Roger Perilstein and Mrs. Kathleen Bartelmay Shi Fang Zhang and Zhao-Shi Yu K and J Liang Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Falk Shirley Tschang Karen A. Castello
John C. Youngers Irwin and Grace Lebow Mr. and Mrs. David Manly Mr. Gerard Tate Ms. Coletta Youngers and Mr. David Lebow
IN HONOR OF‌ Marilyn and Peter Bondy Dorothy B. Fisher Michael Lococo on his birthday Megan Lococo Sarah Krug on her birthday Judith Ann Gillow Diana Sharer Shannon Nance Eliana Alweis Rick Schake on his retirement Patricia Sullivan Carol Shulman on her milestone birthday Mr. and Mrs. Peter Colosi
ADMINISTRATION Curtis S. Long, President and CEO Ronald L. Steinmiller, Chief Operating Officer Ellen Beck, Executive Assistant
2017–18 Season
RPO Staff
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & EDUCATION Richard Decker, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education Rebecca Sealander, Concert Production Manager Yunn-Shan Ma, Conducting Fellow William Hume, Education Intern DEVELOPMENT Domenic Argentieri, Vice President of Development Mark Zeger, Manager of Institutional Giving Robert Dermody, Manager of Major Gifts Kimberly Cenzi, Manager of Annual Giving Kathy Miller, Manager of Volunteer Services Katherine A. Kennedy, Coordinator of Development Services Rachel Barrett, Wendy Tohl, Caroline Seaberg Interns FINANCE Mark Pignagrande, Finance Manager Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Laura Viau, Office Administrator
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Robert Sweibel, Interim Vice President of Marketing & Communications Michelle Shippers, Communications Manager Simona Benenati, Marketing & Communications Assistant Mary Rice, Marketing & Digital Assistant Sally Cohen PR, Publicist ^ PATRON SERVICES CENTER Edward W. Solorzano, Director Emily Gisleson, Assistant Manager Jenni Kohler, Direct Sales Manager Kari Swenson, Ticket Database Manager Ortensia de Loren, Patron Services Assistant Troy Tette, Patron Services Assistant David T. Meyer +, House Manager Olivia Case +, Senior Sales Representative Abby Chapman-Duprey + Patrick Corvington + Gabe Havalack + Paulina Swierczek + ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA Irene Narotksy +, Manager Misty Drake, Intern + Part Time * Intern ^ Consultant
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC youth ORCHESTRA
SUN
NOV 12
Dramatic Tones-Muscular and Tender
7:30 PM HOCHSTEIN PERFORMANCE HALL
Berlioz: Hungarian March from La damnation de Faust, Op. 24 Hue: Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra - McKena Stickney soloist Ewazen: Trombone Concerto No. 1, mvt. 1 - Kyle Mueller soloist Faure: Pelleas et Melisande (Music purchased in honor of Susan Basu) Respighi: The Pines of Rome
SUN
Universal Sounds-A World Odyssey
MAR 4
3 PM KODAK HALL EASTMAN THEATRE
Side-by-Side with the RPO Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36 Holst: The Planets, mvts. 1, 2, 6, & 4 Featuring RPYO Concerto Winners TBD
SUN
American Harmonies-Diverse and Storied
MAY 13
3 PM ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Copland: An Outdoor Overture Ives: Variations on “America” Bernstein: “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story Featuring RPYO Concerto Winners TBD
Tickets are available by calling 585-454-2100, online at rpo.org, or in person at the RPO Patron Services Center. Tickets range from $5-$15. At the door purchased tickets range from $7-$17.
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR FUTURE - DONATE TO THE RPYO!
Donations support the RPYO which provides an enriching educational and orchestral performance program for musically advanced high school students. Your contributions are used for financial aid, to purchase sheet music, to support our mentorship program and to support the general operations of our youth orchestra. Donations in memory or honor of individuals are warmly welcomed.
Donate HERE: www.tinyurl.com/RPYODonations
2017–18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vicky Feathers Jeanne Gray Rus Healy David Hou Dave Lane, Board Chair Michael Loeb John Lucia, Treasurer Linda Orgar Jim Orgar Brian Scudder Kelly Scudder Dan Stare Frederic Weingarten Roxanne Willard Cindy Yancy
EX-OFFICIO
Susan Basu Barbara Brown David Harman James Mick Music Director Irene Narotsky, Manager Molly Werts, RPO Liasion Josephine Whang
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
47
Bravo to Our Volunteers
VOLUNTEER FOR THE RPO
48
Interested in volunteering for the RPO? Contact Kathy Miller, Manger of Volunteer Services at (585) 454-7311 x243 or kmiller@rpo.org for the following opportunities: USHER: Greet, seat, and care for the patrons while attending concerts. BOX SEAT CONCIERGE: Offer enhanced services and care for patrons in Box Seats. GIBBS STREET ASSISTANT: Ensure patrons safely exit their car and enter the theatre.
GIVE-A-LIFT PROGRAM: Drive eligible patrons 55+ to and from concerts. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Support the RPO office on weekdays. EDUCATION: Assist with children’s activities and concerts.
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE
Rochester Philharmonic League volunteers are ambassadors for the RPO. Our activities focus on introducing young people to classical music through RPO Education Concerts and on fostering the musical talent of our youth through Young Artist Auditions. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE • Planning and hosting the annual Young Artist Auditions • Ushering for RPO school concerts at Kodak Hall MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE • Open rehearsals & lunchtime conversations with RPO musicians at Music, Munch & Mingle series
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathleen Bankey, president Eileen Ramos, past-president Catherine Frangenberg, vice president Mary-Ellen Perry, secretary Paul Ness, treasurer Mary Ann Giglio Connie Kaminski Daryl Kaplan Bonnie Kramer Audry Liao
585-399-3654
Brenda Murphy-Pough JoBeth Nichols Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Betty Schaeffer Vic Vinkey
JOIN THE LEAGUE TODAY! rpl@rpo.org • rpo.org/rpl
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
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 95th year, the RPO is dedicated to maintaining its high standard of artistic excellence, unique tradition of musical versatility, and deep commitment to education and community engagement. Today, the RPO presents up to 120 concerts per year, serving nearly 170,000 people through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Nearly one-third of all RPO performances are educational or community-related. In addition, WXXI 91.5 FM rebroadcasts approximately 30 RPO concerts each year. For more information, visit rpo.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The RPO Patron Services Center is located at 108 East Avenue, in downtown Rochester. Free 15-minute parking is available outside the RPO Patron Services Center, which is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM. Four-way flashers must be used when parking in these spaces. NIGHT-OF-CONCERT PURCHASES: For night-of-concert purchases, RPO will-call tickets and concert tickets are available at the Eastman Theatre Box Office (433 East Main Street) starting 90 minutes prior to concert time.
PARKING: Paid parking for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is available at the East End Garage, located next to the theatre. Paid parking for the Performance Hall at Hochstein is available at the Sister Cities Garage, located behind the school at Church and Fitzhugh Streets. PRE-CONCERT TALKS: Philharmonics ticket-holders are welcome to attend free pre-concert talks, held one hour before all Philharmonics concerts in the orchestra level of the theatre.
SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES: Wheelchair locations and seating for those with disabilities are available at all venues; please see the house manager or an usher for assistance. Elevators are located in the oval lobby of Kodak Hall and in the East Wing. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available on the first floor.
SERVICES FOR HARD-OF-HEARING PATRONS: Audio systems are available at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre; headsets may be obtained from an usher prior to the performance.
CHANGING SEATS: If you find it necessary to be reseated for any reason, please contact an usher who will bring your request to the House Manager.
LOST AND FOUND: Items found in Kodak Hall will be held at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 E. Main Street.
For more info, call 585-274-3000.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all personal electronic devices prior to the performance. REFRESHMENTS: Food and drink are not permitted in the concert hall, except for bottled water. Refreshments are available for purchase in Betty’s Café located on the orchestra level of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.
TICKET DONATION: If you are unable to attend a concert, please consider donating your tickets to us as a
tax-deductible contribution. Return your tickets to the RPO no later than 2 PM the day of the performance to make them available for resale.
Bravo is published cooperatively by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and (585) Publishing
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: (585) Publishing 1501 East Avenue, Suite 201, Rochester, NY 14610 Advertising Sales: 585-413-0040
CONNECT WITH US facebook.com/RochesterPhilharmonic twitter.com/RochesterPhil youtube.com/SuperRPO rochesterphilharmonic.blogspot.com @rochesterphilharmonic, #rpo1718
RPO.ORG | 454-2100
49
The Stage has been set...
On with the Show! The 2017-2018 Theatre Season has been announced... Don’t miss YOUR chance to be seen by Theatre and Concert Patrons!
COLIN ESCOTT
Book by FLOYD MUTRUX AND MUTRUX Original concept and direction by FLOYD
CASH, Inspired by ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY
To Advertise Today, Please contact
JERRY LEE LEWIS AND CARL PERKINS Directed by HUNTER FOSTER Music Director JOHN MICHAEL PRESNEY (585) 232-Geva www.GevaTheatre .org Honorary Wilson Stage Lead Co-Producer: Season Producer:
May 30 – July 2, 2017
Co-Producer: Associate Producer:
Assistant Producer:
Caroline Kunze
Vice President of Sales Ph: 585.413.0040 ckunze@585publishing.com or your Account Representative! www.585publishing.com
Media Sponsors:
51
FOOD & DRINK CULTURE DESTINATIONS PERSONALITIES ENTERTAINMENT FASHION
Dumpster chic and the secret life of trash pg. 7
EXPLORE
GROW
Leonard Oakes Winery in Medina pg. 12
Local doulas birth a business pg. 22
TASTE
FASHION:
A combination “barcade” and burger joint pg. 68
A Cinderella story in the Sibley Building pg. 7
LARGE PLATES
EXPLORE:
GROW:
A picnic spot primer pg. 16
Browse locally-based Etsy shops pg. 20
RED, WHITE & BLUE COLLAR
Our obsession with a beloved regional tradition
Trades retool our region’s American dream
$3.95
MAY • JUN
JUL • AUG
JUL AUG 2015
MAY JUN 2015
$3.95
ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
TWO-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
ONLY $12
ONLY $18
for 6 issues
TASTE:
Perry’s Hole in the Wall Restaurant pg. 64
for 12 issues
SUBSCRIBE
585mag.com or call 855-697-7733 Also available on newsstands throughout the Rochester area including: Barnes & Noble, Tops, and Wegmans