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Seven Dimensions of Wellness

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

NOV 25–Dec 20

in this issue 5 Welcome from the Interim President & CEO

19 The Nutcracker

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43 Home Alone

From the conductors Nutcracker by the Numbers RPO Board of Directors Bravo to Our Sponsors

November 25, 27, 28 & 29

December 12

49 Gala Holiday Pops

December 18, 19 & 20

Bravo to Our Generous Supporters Bravo to Our Volunteers About Your RPO

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Dear Friends,

Welcome

from the Interim President & CEO

Welcome to our annual holiday concert series at the RPO! With all the hustle and bustle that the holidays can bring, we are honored that you have made us a part of your family traditions this year.

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2015 marks our 16th season working together with the Rochester City Ballet for our city’s longest-running production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker (Nov 25, 27–29), featuring 175 local children. We also are pleased to welcome back Michael Butterman (principal conductor for education and community engagement) to lead this magical holiday favorite, which also features a performance by the Bach Children’s Chorus of Nazareth College. In honor of our longtime collaboration with RCB, we have put together a list of fun facts about this production (see page 8). Whether this is your first year or it’s an annual tradition for your family, we can guarantee these fun facts will both surprise and delight you! This month also sees the return of Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops (Dec 18–20), featuring a Festival High School Chorale of nearly 200 singers from a nine-county area and a community children’s chorale. Adding something new to our holiday season, we will have a screening of Home Alone, featuring the music of John Williams (Dec 12).

The RPO is pleased to bring the sounds of the season to you, and that’s why I hope you will consider a generous donation to your hometown orchestra as the year draws to a close. Your gift today will help ensure that the music will continue for generations to come. To make your tax-deductible donation, please call the development office at (585) 454-7311, x249, or visit rpo.org/donate by December 31. From all of us at the RPO, have a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

ERICH CAMPING

For even more holiday music from your RPO, tune into WXXI Classical 91.5 in December to hear RPO concerts from previous seasons. Catch last season’s Gala Holiday Pops program on December 7 at 8 PM and December 25 at 10 AM, and last year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah on December 14 at 8 PM, as well as their broadcasts of the 2015–16 Philharmonics Series starting in late spring 2016.

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As you prepare to enjoy a festive concert tonight, we want to take a moment to reflect on why our holiday concert series is such an important tradition at the RPO. They say the holidays bring people together, and that’s why we believe in collaborating with other artists in our community every year for our holiday programming. For more than 20 years, the Gala Holiday Pops program has included a Festival High School Chorale of talented young singers from our surrounding region. Thanks to the leadership of music educators Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, the 200-strong chorus continues to bring the sounds of the season to Kodak Hall every year. This year we also bring back a Community Children’s Chorus of more than 150 young voices, led by Karla Krogstad.

Jeff Tyzik

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We also look forward to working with our friends at the renowned Rochester City Ballet and Bach Children’s Chorus for the annual performances of The Nutcracker. We are proud to host the city’s longestrunning production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, where we have the opportunity to introduce new audiences to the experience of live symphonic music and classical ballet year after year.

Michael Butterman

Our holiday programming presents a perfect opportunity for both seasoned and first-time concertgoers—young and young at heart—to attend the RPO. These programs are really an extension of the RPO’s education and community engagement efforts, bringing together community groups to work collaboratively in the spirit of the season, and also bringing together different audiences. These wonderful concerts have become an important part of our own holiday traditions, and they hold a very special place in our hearts. As the popular carol goes, there is truly “no place like home for the holidays” and we are proud to call the RPO our home at this time of year. Thank you for spending your holidays with us, and enjoy the show! With warm wishes for a healthy and happy 2015,

Jeff Tyzik Michael Butterman Principal Pops Conductor Principal Conductor for Education and Community Engagement The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

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The RPO, Rochester City Ballet, and the Bach Children’s Chorus have collaborated every year together since 1999 to create Rochester’s longest running production of The Nutcracker.

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The orchestra pit is located 10 feet below the stage, where

RPO musicians will perform.

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29 painted drops make up the scenery for The Nutcracker.

9,000

stage lighting fixtures make up The Nutcracker, which require a total of 250 lighting cues!

Photos Credit: ©Erich Camping

175 local kids play pages, holly sprites, angels, party children, and more. 11 current RCB dancers got their start in this production of The Nutcracker! (see pages 30-31)

About 9,000 people attend The Nutcracker in historic Eastman Theatre every holiday season!

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R o c h e st e r Philharmonic orchestra

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NUTCRACKER by the numbers

50 pounds of shredded polyethylene snow is dropped onstage each performance for the “land of snow” scene.

The Christmas tree in the party scene grows up to 27 feet tall!

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The Bach Children’s Chorus includes up to 50 young voices every year. The chorus includes kids ages 8 to 15!

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pairs of ballet slippers are hand painted to match certain costumes, most of which are the green ballet slippers worn by the Holly Sprites in Act II.

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NUTCRACKER by the numbers

39 handmade tutus adorn RCB dancers, and the cast wears 258 total costumes!

Photos Credit: ©Erich Camping

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Wilfredo Deglรกns, Associate Concertmaster Shannon Nance, Assistant Concertmaster Perrin Yang Supported in part this season by Charles & Cindy Gibson

Tigran Vardanyan Ellen Rathjen Thomas Rodgers

Supported in part this season by Kitty J. Wise

Aika Ito William Hunt Kenneth Langley Molly Werts McDonald Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin Margaret Leenhouts

Second Violin Daryl Perlo, Acting Principal Patricia Sunwoo, Acting Assistant Principal John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Heidi Brodwin Ainur Zabenova Hee Sagong Ji-Yeon Lee Jing Xing Viola Melissa Matson, Principal Supported in part this season by John & Carol Bennett

Marc Anderson, Acting Assistant Principal Elizabeth Seka Olita Povero Olivia Chew David Hult Samantha Rodriguez Matthew Hettinga Kelsey Farr Cello Ahrim Kim, Principal

The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity

Supported in part this season by Elizabeth & Larry Rice

Lars Kirvan Christopher Haritatos Mary Ann Wukovitz Ben Krug Andrew Barnhart Ingrid Bock

* On Leave + Full-time faculty at the Eastman School of Music

The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Funded in perpetuity

Michael Griffin, Acting Principal Gaelen McCormick, Acting Assistant Principal Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik

Jonathan Dozois, Acting Assistant Principal Maura McCune Corvington David Angus

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TROMBONE Mark Kellogg,+ Principal The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair

The Charlotte Whitney Allen Chair Funded in perpetuity Supported in part this season by Josephine Trubek

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Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray

PICCOLO Joanna Bassett

BASS TROMBONE Jeffrey Gray

OBOE Erik Behr, Principal

TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal

The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair Funded in perpetuity

Anna Steltenpohl Geoffrey Sanford ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl

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William Amsel Andrew Brown Alice Meyer

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Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal

HORN W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal

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The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity

Bass Colin Corner, Principal*

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First Violin Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster

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

Charles Bailey Martha Sholl

CONTRA-BASSOON Charles Bailey

Supported in part this season by Rob W. Goodling

TIMPANI Charles Ross, Principal

The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair Funded in perpetuity

Jim Tiller, Assistant Principal PERCUSSION Jim Tiller, Principal The Marie-Merrill and George M. Ewing Chair Funded in perpetuity

Brian Stotz John McNeill

Supported in part this season by Bill & Ruth Cahn

Robert Patterson Jillian Pritchard Fiandach HARP Grace Wong, Principal

The Eileen Malone Chair, A Tribute by Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt M. Sylvester Funded in perpetuity

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KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal The Lois P. Lines Chair Funded in perpetuity

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PERSONNEL MANAGER Joseph Werner PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Kim Hartquist Production Crew David Zaccaria, Stage Manager Deirdre Street, Assistant Stage Manager

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Ward Stare Appointed the 12th music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in July 2014, Rochester native Ward Stare has been described as “one of the hottest young conductors in America” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Stare opened the RPO’s 2015–16 season at Kodak Hall with an evening of orchestral showstoppers, including Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Also this season at the RPO, Stare will collaborate with highly regarded guest soloists, including violinist Simone Porter, soprano Erin Wall, and worldrenowned pianists Yuja Wang and Olga Kern. Stare’s recent seasons have seen a number of highly anticipated debuts with orchestras around the world, including performances with the Baltimore Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. He made his debut with the Grant Park Music Festival in July of 2015, and returns to the New World Symphony in 2016.

2015–16 Season

Stare’s frequent collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago began with his debut in 2012 conducting performances of Hansel and Gretel; he returned in 2013 to lead Die Fledermaus, and again in November 2014 to lead Porgy and Bess to rave reviews. Following his critically acclaimed debut with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) in 2013 conducting Il Tabarro and Pagliacci, Stare returned to OTSL the next season for performances of Dialogues of the Carmelites. He made his debut with the Washington National Opera conducting Donizetti’s comic opera L’elisir d’amore in 2014.

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Equally active on the concert stage, Stare served as resident conductor of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2008 to 2012. In 2009 he made his highly successful Carnegie Hall debut with the orchestra, stepping in at the last minute to lead H. K. Gruber’s Frankenstein! The 2013–14 season saw his return to the Atlanta and Detroit symphony orchestras, as well as his debuts with the Syracuse Symphoria, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the Naples Philharmonic with Lang Lang as soloist. Other recent engagements include the Houston, Québec, and Dallas symphonies, as well as numerous engagements with the Saint Louis Symphony where he served as a regular guest conductor on the orchestra’s 2012–13 Family, Special Event and Subscription Series. Stare was trained as a trombonist at The Juilliard School in Manhattan. At 18, he was appointed principal trombonist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and has performed as an orchestral musician with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, among others. As a soloist, he has concertized in both the U.S. and Europe. wardstare.com

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Jeff Tyzik

Principal Pops Conductor

In his 22 years with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Tyzik has written over 200 arrangements, orchestrations, and compositions for orchestra. This May, he will premiere a new violin concerto written for RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde on the Philharmonics Series. He holds The Dot and Paul Mason Principal Pops Conductor’s Podium at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and also serves as principal pops conductor of the Seattle Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and The Florida Orchestra.

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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.

Also highly in demand 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. In May 2007, harmonia mundi released his recording of works by Gershwin with pianist Jon Nakamatsu and the RPO, which stayed in the Top 10 on the Billboard classical chart for over three months. Committed to performing music of all genres, Tyzik has collaborated with such diverse artists as 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’s and master’s degrees 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 16th 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, with whom he will appear at the Kennedy Center’s inaugural SHIFT Festival in 2017. He also is music director of the Shreveport Symphony and the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, as well as the resident conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

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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 makes his debut with both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra in the 2015–16 season. His recent appearance with the Cleveland Orchestra resulted in immediate reengagement for two concerts the following season. Other recent engagements include appearances with the symphonies of Detroit, Houston, Colorado, Oregon, Phoenix, Kansas City, Charleston, Hartford, San Antonio, Syracuse, New Mexico, Santa Fe, California, Louisiana, Spokane, El Paso, Mobile, and Winston-Salem; as well as the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, the Pensacola Opera, Asheville Lyric Opera, and Canada’s Victoria Symphony. Summer appearances include Tanglewood, the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival in Colorado and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia. His work has been featured in five 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.

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Ex-Officio Officers Ralph P. Craviso Jules L. Smith, Esq. Interim President & CEO Chairperson of the Board Ralph P. Craviso Interim President & CEO

Mark Kellogg Orchestra Representative

Ilene L. Flaum Vice Chairperson

Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson

Douglas W. Phillips Treasurer Mark Siwiec Secretary Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Immediate Past Chairperson

2015-16 Season

RPO Board of Directors

Maintaining and operating the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Founded in 1923 — Incorporated in 1930)

Board of Directors (Term Expires Jan. 2016) Dr. Steven E. Feldon Patrick Fulford Marjorie L. Goldstein Dr. Dawn F. Lipson Mark Siwiec Ingrid A. Stanlis Dr. Eugene P. Toy (Term Expires Jan. 2017) Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Ilene L. Flaum Patrick J. Kelly Michael B. Millard, Ph.D. Jules L. Smith, Esq. (Term Expires Jan. 2018) La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. David Lane Douglas W. Phillips Michael Pietropaoli Christopher N. Pipa Dr. Stephen I. Rosenfeld Katherine T. Schumacher Deborah Wilson

Jules L. Smith, Esq. Chairperson of the Board

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Cricket Luellen Chairperson, Honorary Board Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Anna Steltenpohl Orchestra Representative Honorary Board Cricket Luellen Chairperson David C. Heiligman Vice Chairperson Nancy & Harry Beilfuss James M. Boucher Paul W. Briggs William L. Cahn Catherine B. Carlson Louise Epstein Joan Feinbloom Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Marie Kenton Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland, Esq. Frank Luellen Dr. Paul F. Pagerey Nathan J. Robfogel, Esq. Jon L. Schumacher, Esq. Katherine T. Schumacher Norman M. Spindelman Betty Strasenburgh Josephine S. Trubek Suzanne D. Welch Patricia C. Wilder The RPO expresses its gratitude to all those who have served as Honorary Board members in the past.

Past RPO Chairpersons 1930–32: Edward G. Miner* 1932–34: Simon N. Stein* 1934–38: George E. Norton* 1938–41: Leroy E. Snyder* 1941–42: Frank W. Lovejoy* 1942–43: Bernard E. Finucane* 1943–46: L. Dudley Field* 1946–48: Edward S. Farrow, Jr. * 1948–51: Joseph J. Myler* 1951–52: Joseph F. Taylor* 1952–55: Raymond W. Albright* 1955–57: Arthur I. Stern* 1957–59: Thomas H. Hawks* 1959–61: Walter C. Strakosh* 1962–63: Ernest J. Howe* 1963–65: O. Cedric Rowntree* 1965–67: Frank E. Holley * 1967–69: Thomas C. Taylor* 1969–71: Thomas H. Miller* 1971–72: Mrs. Frederick J. Wilkens* 1972–73: Edward C. McIrvine 1973–74: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1974–75: John A. Santuccio 1975–76: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1976–78: Dr. Louis Lasagna* 1978–80: Edward C. McIrvine 1980–82: Peter L. Faber 1982–84: Paul F. Pagerey 1984–85: Peter L. Waasdorp* 1986–89: Robert H. Hurlbut* 1989–91: Paul W. Briggs 1991–93: Karen Noble Hanson 1993–95: Ronald E. Salluzzo 1995–98: A. Thomas Hildebrandt 1998–00: Harold A. Kurland 2000–04: David C. Heiligman 2004–06: Ingrid A. Stanlis 2006–09: James M. Boucher 2009–11: Suzanne D. Welch 2011–13: Elizabeth F. Rice 2013–15: Dr. Dawn F. Lipson * Deceased

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WED 7 PM FRI

NOV 27 2 and 7 PM SAT

NOV 28 2 and 7 PM SUN

NOV 29 2 PM KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Rochester City Ballet David Palmer, artistic director Jamey Leverett, production artistic director Nichole Gantshar, executive director Bach Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus of Nazareth College Karla Krogstad, director

The Nutcracker

NOV 25

Music by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Timothy M. Draper, Jamey Leverett Production Team

Lighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon J. Estey Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Hanlon Additional Costume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Kittelberger, Deborah Tretter Set Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Hanlon, Gordon J. Estey, Flying by Foy

RCB Company Members

Peter Base, Christopher Collins, Francesca Genovese, Megan Kamler, Adam Kittelberger, Kelly Moeller, Ben Rabe, Elizabeth Rodbell, Shannon Rodriguez, Caitlin Schwartz, Lauren Tenney, Jessica Tretter, Kelsey White

Apprentices

Trainees

Kylee Curcio, Hannah Dillenbeck, Faith Fasoldt, Emma Fisher, Breena Keefe, Vivian Li, Lucia Lorenzo, Abigail Maddison, Lily Miller, Sophie Stewart, Samantha Winter, Jordan Wynn

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Emma Hodson, Dominique Jenssen, Tayla Kelley, Ruby LaManna, Youri Spindler, Amy Stuart

Guest Artists: Gretel Batista, Pablo Sanchez, Sebastian Serra, Cameron Thomas Founder, Rochester City Ballet: Timothy M. Draper RPO Season sponsor:

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We kindly ask you to please silence all cellphones and electronic devices. Also, please note that photography and video recordings are prohibited during the performance.

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About The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) was commissioned to write the music for The Nutcracker in 1891. Originally based on the E.T.A. Hoffman novel The Nutcracker and the King of Mice, The Nutcracker ballet debuted in St. Petersburg on December 17, 1892 and has gone on to become one of the most popular holiday performances. ACT I It is Christmas Eve and Dr. and Frau Stahlbaum hold a large party. Their children, Clara and Fritz, await their friends’ arrival. Mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives and interrupts the festivities with the “Spirit of Christmas” and other magical gifts, including a toy Nutcracker for Clara. Later that night, Clara returns to the drawing room to fetch her Nutcracker and soon falls asleep with it beside her. Suddenly, the room is invaded by mice. Clara’s toy soldiers come to life and the Nutcracker turns into a soldier who battles the mice. Victorious with Clara’s help, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince who invites Clara to the Kingdom of Sweets. During the journey, they pass through a snow-covered forest. ACT II In the Kingdom of Sweets, Clara and her Prince are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy who presents a grand celebration in Clara’s honor. The sweets of many nations entertain them: Spanish Chocolate, Chinese Tea, Arabian Coffee, Russian Trepak, and French Mints. The celebration culminates with the Sugar Plum Fairy’s romantic pas de deux with her Cavalier. Following a reprise, Clara and her Prince must go. Amid wistful goodbyes, they leave the magical land.

About Rochester City Ballet

Rochester City Ballet is a contemporary ballet company based in Rochester, N.Y., and established in 1987 by its founding Artistic Director Timothy M. Draper. Since 2003, the Rochester City Ballet (RCB) was led artistically by Jamey Leverett. Leverett built the company’s reputation for excellence, versatility, and singular repertoire, which includes award-winning contemporary ballets and masterworks. The company performs at the Nazareth College Arts Center and Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. In July 2010, RCB presented its first New York City season. In July 2013, RCB was selected to perform at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. David Palmer joined the company in November 2015 as artistic director. Since retiring as a principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey, Palmer has created more than 40 ballets. RCB is committed to enriching the quality of life in the greater Rochester community. In May 2015, RCB held its first annual sensory-friendly performance for children on the autism spectrum. For numerous years, the company has performed for the Rochester City School District second grade, as well as taking dance into the schools through interactive performances and creative problem-solving workshops. RCB donates thousands of tickets to underserved youth affiliated with the Boys and Girls Club, Sojourner House, Wilson Commencement Park, East House, and Hillside Children’s Center. Additionally, RCB conducts outreach activities at Barnes and Noble, Strong National Museum of Play, Stepping Stones Learning Center, and public libraries in Monroe and Ontario counties. RCB’s In Studio Series has exposed community members to an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and an opportunity to experience dance at a very low cost.

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cast ACT I The Party Scene Maid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Kamler Dr. Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Throumoulos Frau Stahlbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francesca Genovese Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucia Lorenzo Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John DeSantis-Wright Party Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caterina Baker, Katherine Barber, Marissa Chen, Giuliana Fauth, Abra Geiger, Abigail Jacobs, Anna Joy, Savanna Ross, Anthony Stefanos, Clara Thiele, Morgan Throumoulos, Hannah Wang, Jocelyn Wynn Party Parents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Anderson, Peter Base, Dominique Jenssen, Tayla Kelley, David Kendrick, Ruby LaManna, Brendan Petit, Shannon Rodriguez, Youri Spindler, Amy Stuart, Kelsey White, David Winter Herr Drosselmeyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fidel Orrillo Christmas Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Moeller Magical Dolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Collins, Caitlin Schwartz Harlequin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Rabe The Battle Tree Presents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexa Bosco, Tori Stewart, Pamela Veltri Mice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Anderson, Alexis Corletta, Nina Dillion, Stephanie Kotsch, Lindsay Thomas, Samantha Winter, Jordan Wynn, Mary Elizabeth Yodice Soldiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexa Bosco, Meghan Green, Mackenzie Kenyon, Vivian Li, Sarah Schiffhauer, Tori Stewart, Pamela Veltri, Maggie Wilsch Mouse King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Base Nutcracker Prince. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Thomas Land of Snow Snow Queen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Tenney Snow King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Kittelberger Snowflakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kylee Curcio, Faith Fasoldt, Emma Fisher, Francesca Genovese, Emma Hodson, Dominique Jenssen, Megan Kamler, Breena Keefe,Tayla Kelley, Ruby LaManna, Kelly Moeller, Elizabeth Rodbell, Shannon Rodriguez, Caitlin Schwartz, Sophie Stewart, Amy Stuart, Kelsey White, Jordan Wynn ACT II The Kingdom of Sweets Archangels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexa Bosco, Hannah Dillenbeck, Vivian Li, Abby Maddison, Lizzie McMindes, Pamela Veltri, Maggie Wilsch Lead Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico, Laura Parker, Analyse Roman, Sarah Schiffhauer, Alexa Wallace, Mary Elizabeth Yodice

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cast (cont.) Cast A: Wed. 7 PM, Sat. 2 PM / Cast B: Fri. 2 PM, Sat 7 PM / Cast C: Fri. 7 PM, Sun. 2 PM Cherubim Cast A: Isabella Betzenhauser, Hailey Colantoni, Nick DeMayo, Elizabeth DeSantis-Wright, Annie Dodge, Hope Galloway, Gil Poleshuck Kinel, Katya Kobyakov, Melody Kruchten, Audrey Lamendola, Brynn Peters, Alexandra Rachunok, Adele Rundberg, Emily Schiffhauer, Tianyue Joyce Shi, Samantha Smith, Morgan Spath, Maddie Throumoulos, Lena Vaisey, Mallory Wood Cast B: Emily Baldo, Julia Byer, Alexa DeSanctis, May Fastaia, Olivia Jacobs, Libby Joy, Katya Kobyakov, Lily Lockwood, Morgan Magats, Jaela Massey, Celena McElligott, Eva Nielsen, Madison Noll, Madison Nothnagle, Brynn Peters, Alana Peritore, Collette René, Olivia Rodemerk, Morgan Spath, Maddie Throumoulos Cast C: Emily Baldo, Eliana Cantwell, Ada Coté, Gianna Currie, Grace DelPrete, Alexa DeSanctis, Frances Dickinson, Annie Dodge, Libby Joy, Frances Lovett, Morgan Magats, Jessica Magguilli, Aaron McGaffick, Celena McElligott, Dylan Paul, Collette Rene’, Emma Rosato, Grace Rule, Sophia Temming, Elizabeth Redden Tucker Holly Sprites Cast A: Gwendolyn Bains, Olivia Boyzuck, Angelina Cruz, Alexis Davis, Gianni Hahn, Lilly Hall, Corrine Henry, Ava Kane, Adelaide Newman, Emerson Pearlberg, Mya Pioli, Addison Ritchie, Miah Sanchez, Angie Strembenis, Olivia Winterhoff Cast B: Charlotte Alberti, Zosima Ciardi, Angelina Cruz, AnnaElizabeth Galitsky, Ava Gustafson, Annabelle Karas, LilyAnna Mutter, Gianna Oathout, Samariyah Patton, Katelyn Ramirez, Lauren Russell, Emily Talledo, Elizabeth Welton, Jocelyn Whitney, Annalise Yartz Cast C: Sophia Barnard-DeCann, Ella Belculfine, Olivia Belculfine, Grace Marie DeSanctis, Molly DeVivo, Charlie Dickinson, Jaelyn Eve, Nicholas Guarino, Lilith Mann, Rylee Nelson, Madelyn Pepper, Stella Quaglia, Addison Schulitz, Anneliese Teegarden, Brooke Wingrove Lead Pages Cast A: Samuel Gauss; Cast B: Nathan Talledo; Cast C: Russell Guelli, Jr. Pages Cast A: Emma Bonanno, Adelaide Burleigh, Madison Callari, Kenzie Coon, Abigail DeMasi, Lillian Gauss, Elliott Hahn, Lydia Hahn, Mason Hahn, Riley Hammond, Lauren Henry, Dina Strembenis, Abigail Thompson, Sophia Winterhoff Cast B: Arabella Clark, Sophie Gagnier, Francesca Gambino, Myles Halmond, Ana Irizarry, Madison Isaacs, Elise Karas, Angelina Masci, Lillian Murawski, Glory Okdem, Bianca Pierce, Leah Pope, Jayden Sidoti, Stella Wisnowski Cast C: Azalea Dietz, Gazelle Dietz, Madelyn Eve, Ava Inclema, Hannah Kenney, Mary-Jayne Mann, Bennet Marsiglio, Hannah Meltzer, Lila Nucelli, Avery Parrinello, Destiny Paul, Jayden Sidoti, Chloe Temming, Quinn Thomas Spanish Chocolate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francesca Genovese, Christopher Collins, Kylee Curcio, Faith Fasoldt, Emma Fisher, Breena Keefe, Sophie Stewart, Jordan Wynn English Toffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Rodriguez Chinese Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Hodson Hannah Dillenbeck, Nina Dillion, Vivian Li, Abby Maddison, Lindsay Thomas, Samantha Winter Italian Ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Base, Ruby LaManna, Amy Stuart Russian Trepak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Rabe

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Arabian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Kittelberger, Elizabeth Rodbell Alexis Corletta, Brigid Gorman, Meghan Green, Mackenzie Kenyon, Stephanie Kotsch, Lizzie McMindes, Analyse Roman, Mary Elizabeth Yodice French Mints . . . . . . . Tayla Kelley, Ruby LaManna, Caitlin Schwartz, Lauren Tenney, Kelsey White Mother Ginger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Mellinger Gingerbabies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caterina Baker, John DeSantis-Wright, Abra Geiger, Abigail Jacobs, Anna Joy, Abby Powell, Savanna Ross, Katelyn Spath, Tori Stewart, Clara Thiele, Morgan Throumoulos, Jocelyn Wynn Dew Drop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Kamler Flowers . . . . . . . Francesca Genovese, Emma Hodson, Tayla Kelley, Ruby LaManna, Kelly Moeller, Elizabeth Rodbell, Shannon Rodriguez, Caitlin Schwartz, Lauren Tenney, Kelsey White Sugar Plum Fairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed. 7pm/Fri. 2pm/Sat. 2pm: Jessica Tretter; Fri. 7pm/Sat. 7pm/Sun. 2pm: Gretel Batista Cavalier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed.7pm/Fri. 2pm/Sat. 2pm: Pablo Sanchez; Fri. 7pm/Sat. 7pm/Sun. 2pm: Sebastian Serra Rose Waltz Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entire Cast Children appear courtesy of Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education and: A Time for Dance, A Touch of Dance, American Dance Academy, Botsford Ballet, Dance 22, Dance Biz, Dance Connection, Dance Dimensions, Danc’lethics of Rochester, DCT Company, DK Dance, Deborah Mackay, Dunleavy Irish Dance, Elite Studio of Dance, Expressions of Dance, Hochstein School of Dance, Honeoye Falls Dance Centre, Jody B’s School of Dance, LaDanse Workshop, Little Red, Marilyn Schneider School of Dance, MGOS Ashford Ballet Company, Performance Plus, Pittsford Dance Studio, Platinum, Premier Dance, St. Peters Dance Academy, Spins Dance Studio, Strike It Up Dance, Studio 19, TNT Dance Explosion, Ultimate, Valley School of Dance, Via Dance, Visions Dance Center, Young Ladies of Grace, Young School of Irish Dance, 25 North Dance

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rcb David Palmer, artistic director Artistic Director David Palmer joined RCB this month from The Washington Ballet (TWB), where he had served as associate artistic director. He has been a force in the world of ballet for more than 30 years as a director, choreographer, and principal dancer.

David Palmer

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Palmer was highly regarded as an international guest artist and principal dancer revered in both the classics and the more contemporary works of today’s masters. From Siegfried and Romeo to modern works, his mastery of the dance form has been critically acclaimed. He had numerous works created upon him by leading choreographers including Mark Morris, Graeme Murphy, Stanton Welch, Julia Adam, Lynn Taylor-Corbett, Dietmar Seyffert, Helgi Tomasson, Gerald Arpino, and Val Caniparoli. Along with having danced most of the classical princes, he was renowned as a leading dancer in Balanchine works. He has worked with many of today’s other masters such as Paul Taylor, Jiří Kylián, Lar Lubovitch, Christopher Bruce, and William Forsythe. His production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe with TWB and Imagination Stage went on to garner five Helen Hayes Award nominations, taking home awards for ‘Best Ensemble’ and ‘Best Children’s Musical.’ He is currently working on The Little Mermaid, a new commission for TWB and Imagination Stage to be premiered in 2016. In 1997, Palmer founded Maximum Dance Company (MDC). During his nine years as artistic director, MDC presented some 80 works, 30 world premieres, and three full-evening works from established choreographers such as Mark Morris, Maurice Bejart, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Julia Adam, and Kevin O’Day. Palmer’s career began as a youth in musical theater and television in Australia. He went on to dance with the Australian Ballet, rising quickly to the soloist ranks. He then went on to dance as a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet.

Nichole Gantshar, executive director Nichole Gantshar joined Rochester City Ballet in September 2014 and was thrilled to return to upstate New York. Gantshar received her early training at Boston Ballet and graduated from the Walnut Hill School for Performing Arts. Most recently, she worked for the Tulsa Ballet and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Earlier in her career, she worked for Richmond Ballet, Syracuse Stage, Hangar Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Milwaukee Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, and others. She received her BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and MFA from the University at Stony Brook and has taught at Syracuse University, University at Stony Brook, University of Pittsburgh, and the Wooster Center for the Arts. Apart from her career in theatre and ballet, Gantshar served as a legislative aide in Congress and on the staff of The PostStandard. Among her volunteer activities, she is a member of Rochester Rotary, serves as the treasurer of Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA), is on the board of the Women’s Council of Jewish Senior Life Foundation, was chair of the National Student Education Fund, and treasurer of the Syracuse Chapter of Girls Inc.

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rcb Jamey Leverett, production artistic director Jamey Leverett served as artistic director of Rochester City Ballet (RCB) from 2003–2015, succeeding the founding director, Timothy M. Draper. She brings a collaborative perspective and a commitment to technical excellence to her work. Leverett is a prolific contemporary ballet choreographer. In the past eight years, she has created more than 20 works including Bravo! Colorado, LumaVoce, Peter & the Wolf, 4Play, as well as her critically acclaimed full-length ballet The Blood Countess.

Jamey Leverett

Under Leverett’s inspired direction, RCB has collaborated with various musicians such as the Cello Divas, Stephen Kennedy, Jeff Tyzik and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Deborah Fox, The Ying Quartet, and pianist Elinor Freer. She has invited guest choreographers like Patrick Corbin, Daniel Gwirtzman, and Edward Ellison to set work on the company. RCB also has performed American masterworks by Balanchine (Serenade) and Arpino (Valentine). Leverett also serves as the artistic director for the Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education—the official training school of RCB. She teaches master classes throughout the country and has been a lecturer in the Dance Department at SUNY Brockport.

Timothy M. Draper, founder (1954–2003)

Timothy Draper began his training under the tutelage of Olive McCue and Kathleen Crofton, and appeared with the Mercury Ballet. He left Rochester to continue his training in New York City with the Joffrey School of Ballet, Harkness House of Ballet Arts, and Steps. Draper performed with the Israel Ballet, the Puerto Rican Dance Theatre in New York City, Fusion Dance Company in South Florida, Les Ballets Timothy M. Draper Trockadero de Monte Carlo, and the Garden State Ballet. He then turned his attention to teaching with credits including co-director of the Fort Lauderdale Ballet, ballet master of Dance Miami and Ballet Etudes, as well as guest teacher in New York City for Nancy Bielski at Harkness House, Hebrew Arts, and Steps. Draper served as ballet master for Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for five years. With all of his travel, his heart was always in Rochester. The Mercury Ballet that gave him his start was no longer together. His desire was for Rochester to have a permanent ballet company. In 1987, Draper established the Timothy Draper Dance Theatre. Under his guidance, worldclass ballet instruction and performances were brought to Rochester. Timothy Draper’s dream in 1987 evolved into the Rochester City Ballet (RCB) of today. With his guidance and expertise, RCB grew from modest beginnings to now delighting thousands of viewers at their annual collaboration with the RPO of The Nutcracker, and has presented performances throughout New York.

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Beth Bartholomew, ballet mistress Beth Bartholomew is a native of Rochester, N.Y., where she studied at the former Enid Knapp Botsford School of Dance and later with the Pennsylvania Ballet School in Philadelphia, Pa. At age 18, she received a Beth Bartholomew Fidel Orrillo contract with the Joffrey II dancers and went on to dance with the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Five years later she joined the Washington Ballet where she danced solo and principal roles. While working with Nils Christie, a famous Dutch choreographer, she decided to make the move to Europe and joined his company, the Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. During her 12 years in Europe, she received her teaching diploma in the Gyrotonic Expansion System and participated in many freelance projects, one of which took her to Spain where she met her future husband, Fidel Orrillo. Bartholomew is also on staff at the Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education, the official school of the Rochester City Ballet.

Fidel Orrillo, ballet master Fidel Orrillo, born in Lima, Peru, studied with his Aunt Stella Puga in Trujillo, Peru. At age 13, he received a scholarship to the renowned National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba, directed by Alicia Alonso. Later he danced for four years in Ballet de Camag端ey in Cuba. Orrillo has danced in several companies in South America as a guest and was a soloist in Ballet del Teatro Municipal in Trujillo, Peru and a principal dancer in Ballet National del I.N.C., Lima, Peru. While in Lima, he worked with Martin Padron who invited him to dance with him in Paris and later in Spain. Orrillo is also on staff at the Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education, the official school of the Rochester City Ballet.

Gretel Batista, guest artist Hometown: La Habana, Cuba Company: Orlando Ballet First Nutcracker: Clara with Academy Ballet Arts, age 13

Pablo Sanchez, guest artist Hometown: Puebla, Mexico Company: freelance artist First Nutcracker: Nephew/Nutcracker Prince at North Shore School of Dance in Highland Park, Ill., age 16

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Cameron Thomas, guest artist Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. Current School: American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School First Nutcracker: Lead Page with RCB, age 10

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rcb dancers Peter Base, company member

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio First Nutcracker: A party child with the Greenville Ballet, age 8

Christopher Collins, company member

Joined RCB: 2012 Hometown: Avon, N.Y. First Nutcracker: Lead page with RCB, age 10

Francesca Genovese, company member

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Webster, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A soldier at Eastman Theatre, age 7

Megan Kamler, company member

Joined RCB: 2011 Hometown: West Irondequoit, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A mouse at Eastman Theatre, age 8

Adam Kittelberger, company member

Joined RCB: 2005 Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A toy soldier with RCB, age 7

Kelly Moeller, company member

Joined RCB: 2013 Hometown: Richland, Wash. First Nutcracker: Fairy with Mid-Columbia Ballet, age 8

Ben Rabe, company member

Joined RCB: 2009 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Penn. First Nutcracker: Fritz with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, age 12

Elizabeth Rodbell, company member

Joined RCB: 2010 Hometown: Sandy Hook, Conn. First Nutcracker: A gingerbaby with Ballet School of Stamford, age 11

Shannon Rodriguez, company member

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Greece, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A party child with RCB, age 9

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Caitlin Schwartz, company member

Joined RCB: 2014 Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y. First Nutcracker: An angel at Eastman Theatre, age 7

Lauren Tenney, company member

Joined RCB: 2013 Hometown: Temperence, Mich. First Nutcracker: A mini mouse and fairy with the Toledo Ballet, age 6

Jessica Tretter, company member

Joined RCB: 2008 Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A party child with RCB, age 9

Kelsey White, company member

Joined RCB: 2014 Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A party child with RCB, age 10

Emma Hodson, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2012 Hometown: Fairport, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A sprite with RCB, age 5

Dominique Jenssen, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2014 Hometown: Corvallis, Ore. First Nutcracker: A mouse with Eugene Ballet, age 6

Tayla Kelley, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Canandaigua, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A party child with RCB, age 10

Ruby LaManna, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y. First Nutcracker: A page with RCB, age 5

Youri Spindler, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2014 Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. First Nutcracker: Russian with the Nutmeg Conservatory, age 21

Amy Stuart, apprentice

Joined RCB: 2015 Hometown: Penn Yan, N.Y. First Nutcracker: Snow, Marzipan, and Flowers at SUNY Purchase, age 18 Photo Credit: ÂŠErich Camping

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Production Staff

Stephanie Mellinger, production manager/assistant stage manager Originally from Pittsburgh, Penn., Mellinger received her bachelor’s in dance and choreography from The College at Brockport−State University of New York. Throughout her college career, she trained with Doug Varone, Robert Battle, and The Jose Limon Dance Company; performed in National Dance Festivals across the United States; was selected to showcase her choreography at a national conference in San Francisco, and was coordinator of guest artist residencies. After graduation, she joined the Timothy M. Draper Center for Dance Education as administrative staff, and is currently their administrative manager and modern teacher. She began working for Rochester City Ballet in 2009 as production assistant and rehearsal assistant, and was promoted to production manager in 2012.

Gordon J. Estey, resident lighting designer/technical director/stage manager Gordon Estey has been with Rochester City Ballet for 19 years and comes from a background in professional Broadway summer stock. He served his apprenticeship 40 years ago and has designed more than 375 productions. Estey is lighting designer for all RCB productions, and his work has been seen throughout Rochester, New York City, and many other regional theatres in New York state. As a scenic designer, he designed scenery for RCB’s The Blood Countess, Peter and the Wolf, Carmen, and co-designed The Nutcracker. Estey is retired as theatre manager and technical director for the Academy Theatre in Canandaigua, where he still designs scenery and lighting for the Academy Players. He works as technical director and stage manager for RBTL’s Educational Programs and performances. Estey is co-owner of Estey-Struble Theatrical, a lighting, scenic, and production design/management company, specializing in complete lighting, scenery, and event design, construction, and management.

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David Palmer, Artistic Director Jamey Leverett, Production Artistic Director Nichole Gantshar, Executive Director ARTISTIC Ballet Mistress: Beth Bartholomew Ballet Master: Fidel Orrillo

2015-16 Season

RCB Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE Development Manager: Kylee Fassler Interim Finance Manager: Sarah Reynolds Volunteer IT Managers: Charles Gruener, Steve Wyble PRODUCTION Production Manager: Stephanie Mellinger Assistant to Ms. Mellinger: Angela Hurlbutt Technical Director: Gordon J. Estey Assistant to Mr. Estey: Kasey Ackerman Stage Manager: Gordon J. Estey Assistant Stage Manager: Stephanie Mellinger Assistant Stage Manager: Robert Stanton Wardrobe Mistress: Kathleen Kittelberger Wardrobe Assistant: Christine Chernjavsky Costume Construction: Michelle Arena, Lynne Blank, Ellen Bluhm, Nora Dimmock, Sienna Gilliam, Jacqueline Johnson, May Jones, Kathy Kenney, Kathleen Kittelberger, Kelly Kittelberger, Julie Marengo, Jill Menezes, Deena Rodriguez, Jennifer Thompson, Deborah Tretter, Donna Strollo Dressing Room Supervisors: Janice Gilligan, Sarah Joy, Maureen Throumoulos Security & Logistics: BeeJay Curtis, Jami Curtis-Ross Rehearsal Assistants: Adam Kittelberger, Stephanie Mellinger Property Master: Danielle Suhr Production Assistants: Kasey Ackerman, Angela Hurlbutt, Connor Marble, Grania Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Photographers: Erich Camping, David Schiffhauer, Gene O. Turner, David Winter Physical Therapist: Susanne Callan-Harris, Callan-Harris Physical Therapy ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mother Ginger Steel Fabrication: Hoffend & Sons, Inc. Flying: Flying by Foy Lighting Equipment: Dan McKenzie, Applied Audio Scenery Hardgoods: Canandaigua Academy Scene Shop Scenery Painting & Fabrication: Cobalt Studios Sweets Table Props: Lynne Blank Mouse Head Construction: Nora Dimmock, Amy Fox, Kathleen Kittelberger, Julie Marengo Scenery Transportation: Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Express, Ryder Truck Rental Technical Production Services: Estey-Struble Theatrical Official Supplier of Tights and Slippers: Body Wrappers Official Pointe Shoe Supplier: Bailey Slipper Shop Preferred Hotel of the Rochester City Ballet: The Del Monte Hotel Group

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CANANDAIGUA GUILD Sue Dickens, Lauren Dixon, Sue Evans, Zoe Fackelman, Margaret Farnsworth, Judy Foster, Susanne Kennedy, Barbara Koelling, Jeanne Randall, Pat Regester, Stency Wegman, Stacie Whitbeck, Prudy Whitehead GOOD POINTE SOCIETY STEERING COMMITTEE Meghan McGuire, Co-Chair Jessica Paulin, Co-Chair Meredith Howie, Steering Committee Member Kylee Fassler, Staff Liaison

2015-16 Season

HONORARY BOARD Lynne Barber, Diane Chevron, Allan O’Grady Cuseo, Susanne Kennedy, Kate Lipsky, Elizabeth Skender, Penny Warenko, Paula Zahniser

RCB Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa M. Santelli, Chair Jim Hansen, Vice Chair Katherine Rogala, Treasurer James Bourdeau, Secretary Elaine Del Monte, Immediate Past Chair Nikki Hamblin Melissa Jacobs Terry J. Kelley John E. Klibanoff, M.D. Meghan McGuire Barbara Nino Judy Novak Howard Schenker, M.D Cathy Shapiro William J. Sheeran Courtney Spitz Elizabeth Stauderman Gene Turner

FRIENDS OF ROCHESTER CITY BALLET

Director ($25,000+) Constellation Brands The Del Monte Family The DelMonte Hotel Group Inn on the Lake* Robert & Pamela Sands Richard & Jennifer Sands The Sands Family Foundation Trustee ($10,000-$24,999) Christopher and Melissa Jacobs Gene O. Turner Photography* Mann’s Jewelers* Max & Marian Farash Foundation Nan Miller Gallery* Danny & Stency Wegman Xerox Corporation Conductor ($6,000-$9,999) Dixon Schwabl Estey-Struble Theatrical* M&T Bank Star Headlight & Lantern Company, Inc.

Artist ($4,000-$5,999) Body Wrappers* Chris & Stella Calabrese * Callan-Harris Physical Therapy, P.C.* Karen DelMonte-Geary & Mark Geary David & Ilene Flaum Frank & Jessica Imburgia Elizabeth Lyons* Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Jen & Brendan O’Hara Rochester Area Community Foundation Peter & Susan Schottland Lori Van Dusen-Boillat & Ron Boillat Christine & Steve Whitman Tyler & Alicia Wolk Benefactor ($2,000-$3,999) American Packaging Corporation B. Thomas Golisano Foundation

Beth Bartholomew & Fidel Orrillo Bond Financial Network Bonnie Bittner Aaron & Kari Byrd Alex & Claire Del Monte Lauren Dixon & Michael Schwabl Elizabeth Cheney Foundation Entercom* Katherine Ertsgaard & Dan Knerr George Ewing Jr. Excellus, Inc. Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation Dr. John Klibanoff Monroe County Brian O’Neill & Jim Hansen Jane Parker & Francis Cosentino Edward & Ann Pettinella Sara & Darren Ressler Dr. & Mrs. Paul Shapiro Drs. William Sheeran & Deborah Pearce Sutter’s Marina UBS Financial Services

RCB Supporters

Rochester City Ballet acknowledges with gratitude the generous contributions of the following individuals, foundations, and corporations over the past 12 months. Their support makes it possible for the company to dance so brilliantly throughout the year. The list is current through October 5, 2015. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list, but understand that mistakes do occur. Please contact the Rochester City Ballet office at 585-461-5850 with any omissions or corrections. Thank you!

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Principal ($1,000-$1,999) Arena’s Florist* Maria Aslani-Breit, DDS, PLLC Jason & Mindy Aymerich Bailey Slipper Shop James & Susanne Bourdeau Stephen Brown Jim Byers & John Lee Carmen Marc Valvo* Complemar* Dado* Dr. Scott Stein Family Orthodontics

First Niagara Risk Management Gianniny Family Fund II The Goodbody Group at Merrill Lynch Gouvernet Arts Fund at the Community Foundation IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program International Art Acquistions, Inc.* Kathleen Brenneman Fund at the Community Foundation Timothy & Jamey Leverett

James & Susan Locke III Marty’s Meats Ike & Misty Jo Neilson RE/MAX Realty Group Lisa Santelli Spindler Family Foundation Andrew Stern & Melissa McGrain Stifel Leigh Williams

First Soloist ($500-$999) Alstom Signaling Foundation Bartholomew Health Care Group Kara & Andrew Bosco Judith Boyd Dell Eric M. Dreyfuss The Erdle Foundation George & Mary Hamlin Eric “Flex” Harris*

John & Josephine Ingle, Jr. Katya* Susanne G. Kennedy Diana Lauria Morgenstern DeVoesick PLLC Darcy & Marty Mucci Sean & Michele O’Connor Paychex The Pike Company

Diane Pike & Dan Glover Ronald & Mary Pluta Dr. Glynis Scott Kevin & Julie Shanahan Simon and Josephine Braitman Family Supporting Foundation The Honorable & Mrs. Peter Skivington Steven & Kim Szczublewski Pamela Wilkens White

Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Peter & Victoria Knight Loren & Norma Kroll Lake Country Physical Therapy Frank & Cricket Luellen Jr. Meghan McGuire Mengel Metzger Barr

Merraine Group* Karen Mungenast & Mark Tait Bernard Oseroff, M.D. Katherine Rogala Bob & Jan Silver James Throumoulos & Sue Lampman Matt & Maureen Throumoulos Gary & Wendy Wicks Paula Zahniser

Esther Germanow Geva Theatre Center* Howard Haims & Carole Cooper-Haims Raul & Charlotte Herrera Eileen Hurley Charles & Barbara Kennerson Ann Kinslow Ronald & Trudie Kirshner Christian Krapf & Christina Woods Mr. & Mrs. John Lynd Jennifer McDougall Paul & Shino McLaughlin George & Debra Orosz Myrna & Gary Paige Allison Picciano Darwin Prioleau

Courtney & Charlie Pulire Golda Rayburn Rochester Lead Works, Inc. Stephen & Elise Rosenfeld Roz Rudolph Charles Speirs Scott Steron & Julie Camardo-Steron Jill Stevenson Trident Marine James & Amy VanDemark Jean Van Ingen Daria & Mike Veltri Jean Williams Katie Zink

Soloist ($250-$499) John & Mary Bartholomew Gloria J. Baciewicz Leway Chen Frances & Charlie Dickinson* Richard & Suressa Forbes Garth Fagan Dance* Joanne Gianniny Julian & Marjorie Goldstein

Corps de Ballet ($125-$249) Sharon A. Baldwin Lon Baratz Mark & Anita Brown Kimberly A. Burrs Margaret J. Carnall Ms. Kathleen Cervi Nicki & Mark Cottle Nicole Delvecchio Camilla Dickinson Janet Edwards Steven & Susan Eisinger Mr. & Mrs. C. Eugene Faulk III Jill Sutton Finan Ronny & Alan Frishman Dick Galvin Carl & Nancy Gerard

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*Indicates partial in-kind contribution.

RCB tributes

Tribute gifts are a special way to celebrate and remember friends and loved ones. If you would like to make a gift in honor of a friend or family member, please contact Kylee Fassler at 585-461-5850 or kfassler@rochestercityballet.org. In honor of…

Beth Rodbell Adele P. Rodbell Kenneth & Kathy Rodbell

Christopher Collins Robert & Sarah Booher

In Memory of… Timothy M. Draper Allan O’Grady Cuseo

Eva Condemi John & Carol Condemi

Shannon Rodriguez Ofcr. & Mrs. Thomas Rodriguez Thomas & Gail Cometa

Breanna M. Conte George Conte, Jr.

Nancy Sands Dr. Lawrence H. Zingesser

Peter L. McDonnell Betty & David Dryden

John & Elaine Del Monte and Chris & Stella Calabrese Patrick & Gail Riggs

Arlene Schenker Laura & Martin Kaufman

Thomas P. Moonan Marie Moonan

Rebecca Evans Susan P. Evans

Drs. William Sheeran and Deborah Pearce Debra A. Walker

Marcia Morris Mickey Sands

Wesley Fassler Deborah & Robert Fassler

Brittany Shinay Beatrice Roxin

Dominique Jenssen Michael Lebowitz & Leslie Berkowitz

Youri Spindler Lauren Frank & Annette Mille

Jamey Leverett Rob Goodling John & Kay Meisch Elizabeth S. Miller Nancy Sands Arlene & Howard Schenker Max Richardson Joyce E. Leverett

Liana Haeusler of Genesee Civic Ballet Christine & Douglas Brush

Kristi Boone Stappas Anonymous Students with disabilities Urban & Monica Kress SUNY Purchase College Dance Dept. Deanne Molinari

The Timothy M. Draper Society

Named for our founder, Timothy M. Draper, the society is a group of donors who have recognized Rochester City Ballet in their estate planning. If you would like to inquire about society membership, contact Kylee Fassler at 585-461-5850 or kfassler@rochestercityballet.org. Jeanne Beecher

Elaine Del Monte

Nichole Gantshar

Nancy Sands

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The Bach Children’s Chorus of Nazareth College Karla Krogstad, director The Bach Children’s Chorus of Nazareth College provides quality vocal training for the children of the Greater Rochester area. Founded by current director Karla Krogstad in 1988, the Bach Children’s Chorus Karla Krogstad sings with numerous organizations in the Rochester area, including the RPO and the Rochester Chamber Orchestra. Their last appearance with the RPO was in June 2015 for Carmina Burana. This spring, the BCC will tour Ottawa, Canada. Registration is now open for the fall for the BCC and the Mozart Children’s Chorus for younger singers. For more information, please visit www.bachkidsusa.org. Karla Krogstad earned degrees in music from the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of Connecticut, and the Eastman School of Music. She is the recipient of the Friend of Foreign Language and the Culture through the Arts awards given by the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers. She is a frequent composer and arranger for children’s voices.

Chorus Gianna Andrews Naomi Beadle Anna Burrows Arin Burrows John Canham Sarah Curtin Peterah Deisenroth Clare DeMarco Rayva Deshmukh Max Doud Alyssa Ferrer Julia Finkbeiner Harper Foley Evan Gallegos Caitlin Glastonbury

Graham Greene Rachael Guarino Sophie Heffernan Tess Heffernan Jade Hill Alexa Howe Maria Huber Libby Joy Amelia Lake Malia Lake Ceyda Lenio Margaux Loverdi Abigail Lowtan Lily Mager Stephen Moulton

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Jake Mulcahy Emily Oldfield Sadie Oldfield Paul O’Malley Ava Rienholtz Grace Rundberg Nathanael Searle Myah Seniuk Juliette Shaffer Noa Shapiro Heather Shiner Julia Shumaker Maya Simonetti Rory Sommerville Charlotte Spaulding

Olivia Spinelli Kaitlin Stork Megan Stout Asha Temperley Arwyn Travis Addison Vitale Toriel Webbe Elliot Weisbrod Isaac Weisbrod Katrina Weller Erin Wolfanger Ivan Yu Loic Yu Amy Zink

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Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Rochester Oratorio Society, chorus Eric Townell, director

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Home Alone

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Ever since Home Alone appeared, it has held a unique place in the affections of a very broad public. Director Chris Columbus brought a uniquely fresh and innocent approach to this delightful story, and the film has deservedly become a perennial at holiday time. I took great pleasure in composing the score for the film, and I am especially delighted that the magnificent Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has agreed to perform the music in a live presentation of the movie. I know I speak for everyone connected with the making of the film in saying that we are greatly honored by this event â&#x20AC;Ś and I hope that tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audience will experience the renewal of joy that the film brings with it, each and every year.

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additional credits Home Alone

Film with Live Orchestra produced by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc.

Producers: Steven A. Linder and Jamie Richardson Production Coordinator: Rob Stogsdill Worldwide Representation: IMG Artists, LLC Technical Director: Mike Runice Marketing Coordinator: Dan Barry Music Composed by John Williams Music Preparation: Jo Ann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Ramiro Belgardt Technical Consultant: Laura Gibson Sound Remixing for Concert Performance: Chace Audio by Deluxe The score for Home Alone has been adapted for live concert performance. With special thanks to: Twentieth Century Fox, Chris Columbus, David Newman, John Kulback, and Mark Graham.

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artists Constantine Kitsopoulos, guest conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos has made a name for himself as a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of Constantine Kitsopoulos John Williams opera, symphony, and film, conducting in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and Royal Albert Hall, as well as leading orchestras in musical theater productions on Broadway. Kitsopoulos is artistic director of the newly formed Amici NY Orchestra and music director of the Festival of the Arts BOCA, a multi-day cultural arts event for South Florida. He served as artistic director of the OK Mozart International Festival from 2012 to 2015 and was music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra from 2006 to 2014. Kitsopoulos maintains a busy opera schedule and is much in demand as a theater conductor, both on Broadway and nationwide. Most recently he was music director and conductor of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway. His most recent recording is the Grammy Award-winning original Broadway cast album of the Tony Award-winning Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, released in 2012 on P.S. Classics. This is his first appearance with the RPO. Constantine Kitsopoulos appears by arrangement with IMG Artists, LLC, 7 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. 212-994-3500

John Williams, composer In a career spanning five decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film, television, and for the concert stage. He composed the music and served as music director for more than 100 films, including all seven Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Superman, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Memoirs of a Geisha, Far and Away, The Accidental Tourist, Home Alone, and The Book Thief. His 40-year artistic partnership with director Steven Spielberg has resulted in many of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and successful films, including Schindler’s List, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones films. He has received five Academy Awards and 49 Oscar nominations, seven British Academy Awards (BAFTA), 21 Grammys, four Golden Globes, five Emmys, and numerous gold and platinum records. In 2009, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and he received the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by the U.S. Government. In 2016, he will receive the prestigious Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. He currently holds the title of laureate conductor for the Boston Pops, which he assumed following his retirement in December 1993, after 14 highly successful seasons as music director of that orchestra. He also holds the title of Artist-in-Residence at Tanglewood. He has composed numerous works for the concert stage, among them two symphonies, and concertos commissioned by several of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Rochester oratorio SOCIETY Board of Directors

Rochester Oratorio Society

Katherine Clark Walter, Chairperson Daniel McInerney, Secretary Mario Urso, Treasurer Maryellen Giese Alayne Gosson Carol Green Charles Guerin Jenny Horn Carole Huther

Rochester oratorio SOCIETY STAFF Eric Townell, Artistic Director Dennis Rosenbaum, Arts Administrator Jo Ann Lampman, Registrar and Historian

Sandra Moncrief Pati Piper Tim Riley Marc Smith Sarah Stage Lauri Van Hise Jeffrey Wright

Kathleen Green, Financial Operations Manager Roger Wilhelm, Music Director Emeritus

TENORS ALTOS Donald Culley Debbie Loo Anderson John DeAngelo Dianne Bailey Joseph Eduardo Monica Bays Peter Gaess Lynn Brussel Ed Hoener Marie Burnham Daniel Mollnow Beth Camann Paul VanHorn Nancy Cangiano Patrick Walter Mary Ellen Coleman Virginia Wohltmann Carol Elliott Steve Wolak K. Sue Geier Kathleen Green Diane Gummoe BASSES Barbara Hellwig Alan Bartlow, Sr. Diane Hoener Robert Booher Linda Hopkins Philip Burke Jenny Horn Timothy Coleman Carole Huther Harry Hellwig Lisa Klein Roy Kirvan Karen Kral Arvid Lakeberg Trish Lambiase Richard Miller Janice Madhu Richard Moncrief Katie McNally Robert Moore Sandy Moncrief Darren Pulley Dorothy Needler Steven Rozenski Char Roth Daniel Schoenly Patricia Sanborn David Schuh Molly Sanchez Robert Slon Nancy Schreiber Robert Weeks Mary Schultz Jeffrey Wright Grace Seiberling Janet Shipman Robin Townell Monica Tyne Judith Van Ness Betty Wells For more information about the Rochester Oratorio Society, visit ROSsings.org.

SOPRANOS Barbara Bissell-Erway Jessica Bouillon Ginny Campbell Fimka Cooley Penny Cox Lisa deBlieck Karen Dey Amy Ewell Agnieszka Flor Paulette Gissendanner Ellen Goldenberg Alayne Gosson Lilith Hart Shari Holzer Cora Jackson Linda Judd Sarah Kelsick Jo Ann Lampman Ana MartiÄ&#x2021; Francine McAndrew Robin Morris-Gaylord Mary Ann Nazzaro Ann Parsons Pati Piper Elise Rosenfeld Catherine Siniscalco Maura Slon Janet Lambert Smith Arlene Vanderlinde Katherine Clark Walter Sheryl Westerman Wendy Willis C. Denise Yarbrough

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Rochester Oratorio Society Eric Townell, director For 70 years an integral part of Rochester’s vibrant arts community, the Rochester Oratorio Society gives voice to the best qualities of our region, exploring a diverse, multi-cultural, modern repertoire that includes the great standards; collaborating with local arts groups of all kinds, and performing in non-traditional community settings. The ROS gave award-winning performances at the 2008 Olympic Cultural Festival in Beijing and Shanghai and introduced music of Jeff Tyzik to capacity audiences during its 2014 tour of Eastern Eric Townell European capitals. Its annual vocal competition, “Classical Idol,” promotes rising vocal artists to international careers. Its numerous notable performances with the RPO include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under Christopher Seaman at the opening of the remodeled Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Their last appearance with the RPO was in June 2015 for Carmina Burana. Eric Townell, international award-winning conductor of choral, operatic, and symphonic repertoire, has conducted holiday, special event, and regional outreach concerts for the Milwaukee and Madison symphony orchestras and for the RPO, including the 2012 Messiah and the 2013 90th Anniversary Concert sponsored by the City of Rochester. As music director of the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Townell led commissions by American composers and developed programming emphasizing contemporary works and collaboration. His work with the Festival Choir of Madison was heard nationally over NPR. He is an effective communicator on music and arts topics and a frequent commentator for WXXI Public Broadcasting. “An experienced opera conductor,” (Chicago Tribune), Townell is concurrently artistic director of the Rochester Lyric Opera.

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dec 20 2 pm KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Festival High School Chorale, Amy Story & Harold McAulliffe, co-directors

Community Children’s Chorus Karla Krogstad, director Herb Smith, vocals Mark Kellogg, trombone The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair

Joanna Bassett, flute Rob Kellogg, vocals

HERBERT (ARR. NEWSOM)

“March Of The Toys” from Babes in Toyland

BERLIN (ARR. NEWSOM)

White Christmas

COOTS/GILLESPIE (ARR. TYZIK)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

GRUBER (ARR. DAVIS/CUSTER)

Stille Nacht (Silent Night)

BACH (ARR. TYZIK)

In dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing)

YON/LOWDEN

Gesù bambino (Baby Jesus)

Herb Smith, vocals

BACH (ARR. TYZIK)

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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A World of Joy

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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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The First Noel

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Herb Smith, vocals

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Angels We Have Heard on High

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Ave Maria

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Gospel Hallelujah

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Festival High School Chorale Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors

The Festival High School Chorale is celebrating 22 years performing at the RPO’s Gala Holiday Pops celebration. Founding director Harold McAulliffe and co-director Amy Story organize and direct this group of approximately 200 outstanding high school vocalists. Participation is open to high school vocal students in the seven-county area. The 2015 Chorale represents the following area high schools: Aquinas, Avon, Batavia, Brighton, Brockport, Byron-Bergen, Caledonia-Mumford, Canandaigua, Dansville, Eastridge, Fairport, Gananda, Geneva, Greece Athena, Odyssey Academy, Greece Olympia, Holley, Irondequoit, Keshequa, Kendall, Lyons, McQuaid Jesuit, Mercy, Mount Morris, Naples, Newark, Norman Howard, Pavilion, Penfield, Pittsford Mendon, Pittsford Sutherland, Port Byron, RCSD East, RCSD Edison, RCSD Monroe, RCSD SOTA, RCSD Wilson Commencement, Spencerport, Victor, Webster Schroeder, Webster Thomas, Wheatland–Chili SOPRANO Isabella Barbagallo Fiona Beck Emelyn Bell Kaleigh Block Maddy Bowen Samantha Bragg Mackenzie Brooks Celeste Brownell Aidan Camera Kaitlyn Campbell Meghan Campbell Sami Cepulo Hannah Chicoine Rebecca Colao Yakira Coleman Mary Colombo Makalah Crawford Faith Curtis Cassidy Egidi Celia Flynn Jada Gibson Andrea Gilebarto Caitlin Glastonbury Natalia Hulse Allyssa Husung Mia Jacobson Lilia Lopez Nevasse Magone-Fragale Kassie Mastrolonardo Alaina Messineo Madison Miller Melanie Morillo Katheryne Neal Denielle Newman Maggie Parfitt Sarah Pearson Abby Rice Katie Riethmeier Catherine Rizk Trinity Rodriguez Susan Rollinson Brianna Ross Alyssa Sands Aubrey Schaffer Allets Schicker Leanne Schneiter Michaela Shaffer Karen Sheffer Gabriella Smart Tessa Spencer Alexis Tando Maria Torres Georgia VanRy

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Kaitlyn Sevilla Alice Sierra-Rosario Lelia Spencer Giavanna Sylar Jacqueline Thompson Alyssa Wlodarczyk Lauren Wrubleski TENOR Christopher Amico Joshua Boehme Jonah Bower Evan Burr Damian Campana Joseph Cappadonia Anthony Ceddia Cooper Cohen Joshua Craig Joe Crosby Seamus Darby Aidan Davidson Douglas DeCenzo Andrew Edlen Leon Fuller Pavel Galenza CJ Garbin Chris Gowie Liam Hatz Connor Henion Spencer Hunter Nash Johns Hunter Kostraba Troy Latimer Colin Maihofer Jonathan Maldonado Gates McMahon Nicholas Miller Mark Mitrano Ben Monacelli Jaylynn O’Neal Matthew Paez Joshua Palermo Joshua Parker Nicholas Patterson Aung Phyo Nick Piedmont Tyler Powell Ethan Salerno Craig Smith James Sprague Brandon Ventura Liam Wicks

BASS Austin Allen Campbell Andersen Zachary Bills Jeremiah Burgos Alex Butler Ethan Carlock Thomas Castronova Ross Chua Spencer Cole Liam Costello Matt Dellario Robert DiJames Alec Eddy Wil Elliott Dylan Fisher Maxwell Flores Alexander Francis Jeremy Fregeau Ronald Frey Mason Fuller Diaz Gilberto Ryan Gill Caleb Henion Erik Jansson Min Jhang Tim Laws Jake Linder Nikolas Little Alexander Moudgil Ryan Murphy Charlie Oberst Hunter O’Campo Max Onorato Odin Patanzo Kenneth Price Jacy Reandeau Colin Reinagel Jake Reno Ian Reynolds Connor Ricotta Colby Savage Liam Seeley Daniel Siglin Ange Stephan Noah Swain Mika Thompson Paul Toal Andrew Weber Jared White Ian Yates

artists Herb Smith, vocals and trumpet Herb Smith is third trumpet with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a graduate of The Eastman School of Music and began playing in the orchestra 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 N.Y. 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. Smith also 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, N.Y. 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.

The Kellogg-Bassett Family, performers Mark Kellogg, trombone The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair Joanna Bassett, flute Rob Kellogg, vocals Joanna Bassett and Mark Kellogg have been members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra since 1984 and 1989, respectively. Performing on flute and piccolo, Joanna has extensive experience as a teacher and chamber musician. She served as founding president of the Rochester Flute Association and program chair for the 2015 National Flute Convention in Washington, D.C. In addition to his duties as principal trombone of the orchestra, Mark is a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music, where he serves as associate professor of trombone, euphonium, and brass chamber music. He also is co-director of the Eastman Trombone Choir. Married since 1991, Mark and Joanna have enjoyed serving on many volunteer committees within the RPO and in the greater Rochester arts community. Their son, Rob Kellogg, began his association with the RPO as a youth usher at age 5 and has previously appeared with the orchestra as Peter in Peter vs. the Wolf, and as Jay Stetzer’s shadow in SaintSaëns’ Carnival of the Animals. A senior at the Harley School and a voice student of Matthew Valverde at the Eastman Community Music School, Rob has studied in summer programs at Geva Theatre, The New York State Summer School of the Arts, and Northwestern University. He hopes to enter college next fall as a drama major.

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Corporate Partners, Foundations & Organizations The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporate, foundation, and community organizations for their generous support. Listings are as of October 18, 2015. Please contact Marc A. Smith at 585.454.7311 x232 with questions or corrections.

Bravo to Our Generous Supporters

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Symphony ($50,000 and above) Haskell Rosenberg Family Fund Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Concerto ($25,000–$49,999) Arts Tomorrow Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation Canandaigua National Bank & Trust ESL Charitable Foundation The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Fibertech Networks G.W. Lisk, Inc. of Clifton Springs Gouvernet Arts Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation William and Sheila Konar Foundation M&T Bank Sonata ($10,000–$24,999) Gertrude L. Chanler Fund at The Rochester Area Community Foundation Constellation Brands Glover Crask Charitable Trust Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation High Falls Advisors Rochester Regional Health System Xerox Foundation Suite ($5,000–$9,999) First Niagara Bank Joseph & Anna Gartner Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation KeyBank KPMG LLP Paul Klingenstein Family Foundation, Inc. Spindler Family Foundation Thomson Reuters Overture ($3,000–$4,999) Caldwell Manufacturing Company The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Cornell/Weinstein Family Foundation Rufus K. Dryer II Fund Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust Rochester Midland Corporation Rubens Family Foundation The Louis S. & Molly B. Wolk Foundation

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Partner ($1,000–$2,999) ALSTOM Signaling Foundation ♦ Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust The Autism Council of Rochester Bancroft-Tubbs Family Fund Blitman & King LLP Bosch Security Systems Braitman Family Foundation T.M. & M.W. Crandall Foundation Culligan Water Davenport-Hatch Foundation Fieldtex Products, Inc. Fred L. Emerson Foundation Home Properties, Inc. Kovalsky-Carr Electric Supply New Horizons Band & Orchestra Opera Guild of Rochester The Guido and Ellen Palma Foundation PIMCO The Przysinda Family Foundation Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. Rochester Philharmonic League Rubens Family Foundation Kilian J. & Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation Associate ($600–$999) Bio-Optronics, Inc. Insley-McEntee Co. Manning & Napier Advisors♦ O’Connell Electric Co. ♦ Supporter ($300–$599) Bergmann Associates Corning Incorporated DeCarolis Truck Rental ♦ Cynthia H. Little Endowment Fund Matthews & Fields Lumber Co. Peko Precision Products, Inc. Gary & Nancy Penisten Family Foundation Star Headlight & Lantern Co.

RPO Business Club

Gifts In Kind Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Ed & Barbara Burns Michael Butterman & Jennifer Carsillo City Newspaper Constellation Brands Peter & Joan Faber Kurt & Judy Feuhern Kevin Gavagan John Grieco Hedonist Artisan Chocolates Tom & Nan Hildebrandt Jay Advertising Janet Kellner & Jim Kurtz KidsOutAndAbout.com Robin Lehman JR McCarthy Nazareth College Alexandra Northrop & Jules L. Smith, Esq. Richie Rich Events Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Christopher Seaman Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Ward Stare Jeff & Jill Tyzik Wegmans Suzanne Welch & Bill Watson Patricia Wilder Matching Gift Companies Bank of America Corning Incorporated Foundation Discover Financial Services ExxonMobil Foundation GE Foundation Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. Gleason Foundation Google, Inc. Hewlett-Packard IBM Corporation Johnson & Johnson J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. Morgan Stanley Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Paychex, Inc. Pfizer Foundation Verizon

ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE SOCIETY

The Artistic Excellence Society (AES) recognizes donors for making a three-year pledge of $2,500 or more. The AES is designed to engage our most passionate contributors and to ensure financial stability and ongoing support. Contact Jason V. Polasek at 585.454.7311 x280 to learn more about becoming an AES member.

*Deceased

Anonymous (1) Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Carol & John Bennett Stuart & Betsy Bobry Chris & Tom Burns Mary Ellen Burris Margaret J. Carnall Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Jeff & Sue Crane Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Larry & Kas Eldridge Fred L. Emerson Foundation James & Ellen Englert Louise Epstein

Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Charles H. Owens William & Barbara Pulsifer Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Reed Elizabeth & Larry Rice Paul & Brigid Ryan Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher Vicki & Richard Schwartz Nancy Skelton Ingrid A. Stanlis & Paul R. Donnelly Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang Michael & Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise

Barbara & Patrick Fulford Charles & Cindy Gibson Rob W. Goodling David & Barrie Heiligman Mr.* & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Ralph F. Jozefowicz Myrta & Robert Knox Jim & Marianne Koller Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Jane & Jim Littwitz Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Daniel M. Meyers Deanne Molinari

CAMPAIGN FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

The Campaign for Artistic Excellence was launched in 2012 to help the RPO achieve its long-term goals of attracting and retaining the best possible artistic talent, continuing a tradition of community service, building national recognition, and ensuring financial stability and organizational excellence. $100,000 and above G. W. Lisk Company, Inc. Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson $50,000–$99,999 Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen $30,000–$49,999 High Falls Advisors

$15,000–$29,999 John & Carol Bennett Marie & Charlie Kenton Elizabeth & Larry Rice $10,000–$14,999 Robin & Michael Weintraub $5,000–$9,999 William Eggers & Deborah McLean

GEORGE EASTMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

The George Eastman Legacy Society honors those individuals who have included the RPO in their estate plans. Interested in joining a growing group of dedicated individuals who appreciate the value that the RPO brings to their lives and the life of our community? Contact Jason V. Polasek at 585.454.7311 x280 to find out how you can help ensure that the RPO will be here for future generations.

*Deceased

Anonymous (1) Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Carol & John Bennett Jack and Carolyn Bent Ellen S. Bevan Stuart & Betsy Bobry William L. & Ruth P. Cahn Margaret J. Carnall Joan & Paul Casterline Dr. & Mrs. John J. Condemi Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick Joan Feinbloom Donald & Elizabeth Fisher Suressa & Richard H. Forbes Catherine & Elmar Frangenberg Carolyn & Roger Friedlander Betsy Friedman Barbara & Patrick Fulford Mary M. Gooley Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff George Greer* Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Jean Hitchcock Norman L. Horton H. Larry & Dorothy C. Humm

Mr.* & Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Jim & Marianne Koller Marshall and Lenore Lesser Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Sue & Michael Lococo William C. and Elfriede K. Lotz Cricket & Frank Luellen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mahar Joseph J. Mancini Pete & Sally Merrill Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Mrs. Elizabeth O. Miller Deanne Molinari Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Suzanne F. Powell Eileen D. Ramos William Rapp Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers Wallace R. Rust Peggy W. Savlov David & Antonia T. Schantz William & Susan Schoff Peter Schott & Mary Jane Tasciotti

Jon L. & Katherine T. Schumacher Gretchen Shafer Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Ann & Robert Van Niel Lewis & Patricia Ward-Baker Fred M. Wechsler Robin & Michael Weintraub Michael and Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise Nancy & Mark Zawacki Alan Ziegler & Emily Neece Ivan Town Harry & Ruth Walker Susan and Lawrence Yovanoff Mr. & Mrs. Ted Zornow The RPO is most grateful for the generous gifts from the estates of Edith B. Arganbright, Norris F. Carlson, Jean Groff, William B. Hale, Mrs. Samter Horwitz, Eleanor T. Patterson, Gretchen Shafer, Elbis A. Shoales, M.D., Jean Boynton Baker, and William L. Gamble.

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Maestro’s Circle

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals listed here who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music. While space only permits us to list gifts made at the Benefactor level and above, we value the generosity and vital support of all donors. Thank you so very much! Listings are as of October 18, 2015. If we have made an error or omission on this list, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Jason V. Polasek at 585.454.7311 x280 so we may correct our oversight. *Deceased

Matching Gift

Maestoso ($50,000 and above) Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson

Cricket & Frank Luellen

Prestissimo ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous (3) Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. & Steven Hess Barbara & Patrick Fulford

Mrs. Marjorie Morris Larry & Elizabeth Rice Sunny & Nellie Rosenberg

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

Alexandra Northrop & Jules L. Smith, Esq. Douglas & Diana Phillips Kathy & John Purcell Katherine T. & Jon L. Schumacher

Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Robert C. Stevens Josephine S. Trubek Michael & Patricia Wilder

Presto ($15,000–$24,999) Anonymous William L. & Ruth P. Cahn Ilene & David Flaum Sherman Levey & Deborah Ronnen VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Mrs. Rollie Abkowitz in memory of Dr. Martin Abkowitz Nancy & Harry Beilfuss Jim Boucher William Eggers & Deborah McLean Mr. & Mrs. James T. Englert Louise Epstein ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Stephen & Janice Ashley Carol & John Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Susan Kay Brown Mr. & Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Paul & Mary Callaway Catherine B. Carlson Joan & Paul Casterline Mary Cowden Joyce Crofton Dr. Eric Dreyfuss ANDANTE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous (2) Miriam H. Ackley Mr. & Mrs. George M. Angle Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Judith M. Binder & Barbara Erbland Stuart & Betsy Bobry Barbara & John Bruning Chris & Tom Burns Mary Ellen Burris Philip & Jeanne Carlivati Margaret J. Carnall Betsy & John Carver Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Thomas Chase Bill & Victoria Cherry Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. Jeff & Sue Crane Alison & John Currie Richard & Michele Decker Michele Dryer Larry & Kas Eldridge Arthur & Marilyn Elting John R. Ertle Robert P. Fordyce

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Dr. & Mrs. Steven Feldon Ronald H. Fielding Jeff & Alleen Fraser Jay* & Betsy Friedman Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Furman Joanne Gianniny Julian & Marjorie Goldstein Patricia A. Guttenberg

Marie & Charlie Kenton Jim & Marianne Koller Dr. & Mrs. Michael Millard Mrs. Richard Palermo M Christopher and Elaine Pipa Fayga Press* Mark Siwiec & Duffy Palmer Dr. Eugene P. Toy M

In Memoriam for Anita B. Dushay by Frederick Dushay, M.D. Joan Feinbloom David & Barrie Heiligman Norman Horton Stephen* & Leslie Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Mr.* & Mrs. Wm. Konar Harold & Christine Kurland Nancy & David Lane Joanne Lang Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr.

Jane & Jim Littwitz Stephen Lurie & Kathleen Holt Dan & Kiki Mahar Mr. Lawrence Martling Deanne Molinari Charles H. Owens Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Reed Riedman Foundation Janet Buchanan Smith M Sandra & Richard Stein Krestie Utech Robin & Michael Weintraub

Dr. & Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Shirley B. & Kevin Frick Helen & Dan Fultz Patty & Dick George Dr. & Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ginsberg Rob W. Goodling Debbie & Michael Gordon Alan & Julie Griesinger George & Mary Hamlin Alan J. Harris Warren & Joyce Heilbronner Dr. Jack & Harriette Howitt Ernest* & Roberta Ierardi Miles & Silvija Jones Dr. Ralph F. Jozefowicz Daryl & Charles Kaplan Norman & Judith Karsten Richard & Karen Knowles Myrta & Robert Knox Marcy & Ray Kraus in loving memory of Dr. Allan & Charlotte Kraus Ernest & Sarah Krug Ross P. Lanzafame

Gay & Don Lenhard Dr. & Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner John & Dolores Loftus Edith M. Lord Swaminathan & Janice Madhu Saul & Susan Marsh William P. McCarrick Pamela McGreevy Mr. & Mrs. James R. McMillen Duane & Ida Miller James E. Morris, Esq. Mrs. Edward Mulligan Paul Marc & Pamela Miller Ness Drs. Avice & Timothy O’Connor Bernard & Molly Panner Sandra A. Parker & John M. Summers Brock & Sandra Powell William & Barbara Pulsifer Susan A. Raub Nathan & Susan Robfogel John B. Rumsey Paul & Brigid Ryan Ron & Sharon Salluzzo Richard & Vicki Schwartz

Libba & Wolf Seka Nancy A. Skelton Dr. & Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Norman & Glenna Spindelman Bob & Gayle Stiles David & Grace Strong ADAGIO ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (10) Daniel & Elizabeth Abbas Robert E. & Carol G. Achilles Barbara & David Ackroyd Jacqueline Adams Edward & Joan After Carol Aldridge Dr. & Mrs. Henry W. Altland Stephanie & Geoffrey Amsel Marvin & Frederica Amstey Allan & Polly Anderson Elaine Anderson Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. Dave & Jan Angus Mr. & Mrs. Mehdi N. Araghi Bob & Jody Asbury Reuben Auspitz & Dawn Goodelk Jane Ellen Bailey Betsy Ann Balzano John & Lisa Baron David & Nan Bassett Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Bates Philip & Sharon Burke Lloyd F. Bean & Ursula Burns William J. Beenhouwer Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Bennett David M. Berg & Dawn K. Riedy Don & Peggy Bolger Allen & Joyce Boucher M William & Grace Boudway John* & Kristine Bouyoucos Simon & Josephine Braitman Louis & Susan Brescia Dr. & Mrs. George G. Browning Josh & Beth Bruner Ann Burr & A. Vincent Buzard Alan Cameros Dr. Thomas Caprio & Ann Lenhardt Tina Chandler Oliver Chanler Margaret & Donald Cherr Dr. & Mrs. Tim Clader Mary Ellen Clark Lorraine W. Clarke Sarah H. Collins M Christine Colucci Dr. John & Carol R. Condemi Marjorie Converse Mrs. Nancy Curme Joseph & Judith Darweesh Linda Wells Davey Horace R. Davis David F. Dean Jacques & Monique Delettrez Tex & Nicki Doolittle Gail & Douglas Doonan Janis Dowd & Daan Zwick The Honorable Robert & Barbara Duffy Dr. & Mrs. James Durfee Rose Duver Wendy & David Dworkin Ellen & Lester Eber Dr. Steven & Susan Eisinger Carol & Tom Elliott Mohsen Emami, M.D. Gerald G. Estes

John Urban Mrs. Robert van der Stricht Ann & Robert Van Niel Dr. Sidney & Linda S. Weinstein Dr. & Mrs. Tae B. Whang

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

Julia B. Everitt Trevor & Elizabeth Ewell John & Kristy Farar Samuel J. & Marsha R. Fico M Jill Sutton Finan Thomas & Janet Fink Charles Fitzgibbon Gail R. Flugel John & Sandy Ford In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. Fordyce Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Jonathan Foster Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Fox Harry & Marion Fulbright Marjorie & James Fulmer Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Jerry J. Gambino Dr. Richard & Josie Gangemi David & Patricia Gardner Ann S. Garrett Winston E. Gaum Dr. & Mrs. David Gentile Craig & Shirley George Mr. & Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Tom & Kelly Gilman Warren & June Glaser Paul & Carol Goldberg Deborah G. Goldman Patricia Goodwin Burton Gordon Dane & Judy Gordon Jean Gostomski Suzanne Gouvernet Janet & Roger Gram Jeanne Gray in memory of Robert C. Gray David Louis Guadagnino Brigitte & Klaus Gueldenpfennig Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Haggerty William B. Hale Jeffrey & Lynne Halik Peggy & David Hall Joan & Alfred Hallenbeck Dr. Patricia Hans Louise B. Harris Merrill & Dianne Herrick Walter B.D. Hickey, Jr. Tom & Nan Hildebrandt Art & Barb Hirst Susan Holliday Dr. Robert E. Horn & Patricia Nachman Mary Jo & Jack Hultz Marjorie S. Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Bob & Elaine Jacobsen Jane H. Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Harold Kanthor Robert J. Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Alvie Kidd Dr. & Mrs. John W. Killigrew Richard & Sidney Killmer Mr. & Mrs. Mordecai Kolko Karen S. Kral Barbara & Jack Kraushaar Drs. Richard Kreipe & Mary Sue Jack

Chari Krenis Deanna & Charles Krusenstjerna Werner & Susan Kunz David & Andrea Lambert Lane Family Fund Ms. Connie Leary John & Alice Leddy Nancy H. Lee Norman & Arlene Leenhouts Vincent & Christina Lenti T.C. and Pam Lewis Ken & Katherine Lindahl Mr. & Mrs. James A. Locke III Sue & Michael Lococo Arthur E. Lowenthal Harold D. Lowry Pamela Krug Maloof Kathryn Markakis & Geoffrey Williams Diana Marquis Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Frances & Robert Marx Stephen Matkowsky & Elzbieta Charchalis Carol & John Matteson William & Erin McCune Mrs. Gilbert G. McCurdy Gilbert Kennedy McCurdy Carol A. McFetridge Bruce & Eleanor McLear Dr. & Mrs. Neal McNabb Karen Mead Marion & Ed Mench Pete & Sally Merrill Dr. & Mrs. Edward Messing Daniel M. Meyers John Muenter Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Munson Morning Musicale Dr. Gary & Ruth Myers Mr. & Mrs. Philip Neivert Elizabeth Neureiter-Seely Sara L. Niemeyer Kathy & Ted Nixon William J. O’Connor, Jr. David E. Owens Mrs. Virginia S. Pacala Mrs. Betty L. Paddock Paul F. Pagery Jane Parker & Francis Cosentino Patricia & Philip Parr Mr. Kirkwood Personius Channing & Marie Philbrick Ann Piato Vera Powley Bill & Beverly Pullis Nancy & Vincent Reale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Mrs. Norma Riedman Carol Ritter Wright & William Wright Daniel & Nancy Robbins Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff Dr. Marie Rolf & Mr. Robin Lehman Thomas & Elizabeth Ross Hon. Franklin T. & Cynthia Russell Drs. Carl & O.J. Sahler Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Santo

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

Philharmonic Friends

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

*Deceased

Matching Gift

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

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

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

BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) Anonymous (11) Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Ackley Mary Elaine Aldoretta & Richard Burandt Robert & Anne Allen Peter & Jane Anderson Allegra Angus A. Joseph Antos Dr. & Mrs. E. David Appelbaum

Dr. & Mrs. Edward C. Atwater Gloria Baciewicz Jean Boynton Baker Leslie Baker Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Balta Maureen Baran Tom Bartolini Asish & Susan Basu Karen Baumgartner

Brenda Beal John & Ellen Beck Anne Bell Hays & Karen Bell Mrs. Helen H. Berkeley Eric & Marcia Birken Ms. Chrystine Blackwell Mrs. Barbara Blake Lynne Blank

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James R. Boehler Nancy R. Boerner Mrs. Philip P. Bonanni Susan & Peter Bondy Agneta D. Borgstedt, M.D. Don & Jackie Bowman Donald & Mary Boyd Judith Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Daan Braveman Linda Bretz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Elaine & Wayne Brigman Mrs. George H. Brown Susann Brown & Terence Chrzan Wilma M. Brucker Doug & Chris Brush Nancy Brush and John Parker Richard F. Brush Al Buckner Martha Bullock Dr. & Mrs. James Burchfiel David J. & Margaret M. Burns Rory & Rebekah Burrill Lori Busch James Butler Joe Buttari Eric & Lee Caine Keith & Joan Calkins Mary Carlton Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Carrier John & Diane Caselli Diane & Roger Cass William T. Chandler Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Rita Chessin Irene Churukian Victor Ciaraldi & Kathy Marchaesi Jack & Barbara Clarcq Mrs. Ann Clarke Martha D. Clasquin Elizabeth Claypoole Mr. & Mrs. James D. Clifford Alan Cohen & Nancy Bloom Gloria & Pincus Cohen David & Donna Cole Mary Ellen Collinge M Cheryl Collins Barbara A. Colucci Matthew & Katherine Comeau Mr. George J. Conte, Jr. Roy Czernikowski & Karin Dunnigan Dr. Salvatore & Joan Dalberth France Danielson Jerry Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Davies Robert & Sandi DeBruycker Dr. & Mrs. H. George Decancq, Jr. John & Jane DeCory Sue De George Ken & Jean DeHaven Dr. Elise dePapp Josephine Dewey G. Michael Dewoody Nancy & Sreeram Dhurjaty James E. Dierks Celia Dilworth Mr. A. Dmochowski Donald & Stephanie Doe Warren Doerrer Joseph Duba Jane Dunham Ms. Jeanetta Dunlap Mrs. C.M. Durland Mrs. Florence Dynski Joanne Eccles

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Egan Larry & Peggy Elliott Holly K. Elwell Marcia L. Elwitt D. Craig Epperson & Dr. Beth Jelsma Karl & Paula Essler Gordon J. Estey Richard Evans Donald & Jean Eygnor Joan & Peter Faber Mr. & Mrs. C. Eugene Faulk, III Dr. Paul Fine Clara S. Firth Elizabeth B. Fisher F. Peter Flihan Suressa & Richard Forbes Mrs. Timothy P. Forget Cortland F. Fowler, Sr. Ann & Steve Fox Barbara L. Frank Sandra & Neil Frankel Mrs. Richard Freeman Ruth Freeman Judith Fulmer Muriel & Bob Gabbey N. Gadziala & R. J. Looney Sue Gaffney Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Jill & Kent Gardner Sharon Garelick Kevin Gavagan Richard & Joyce Gilbert Jean & Dr. Al Ginkel Robert & Marie Ginther Andrea S. Giuffre Mrs. Coral T. Glassman Bruce Goldman John & Roslyn Goldman Mr. & Mrs. Julian M. Gordon Jane Gorsline Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mr. & Mrs. Newton H. Green Gay Jane Greene Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Griswold Gaye Gronlund & Bruce Corner Michael & Joanna Grosodonia Ms. Barbara E. Gross Mr. Robert C. Grossman Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gulick Ann L. Haag Susan & James Haefner Mary Hale David & Frances Hall Howard T. Hallowell III Robert Hallstrom & Lily Shaw Sharon & Mark Hamer David & MaryAnn Hamilton Zena & Tom Hampson Martin & Sherrie Handelman Ann & Ed Hanley Ronald W. Hansen Mark & Barbara Hargrave Robert T. & Mary Ann Hargrave Karen Hart Mr. & Mrs. James M. Hartman David & Marian Hartney Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hasiuk Sandra Hasenauer Gil & Judy Hawkins Mrs. Robert A. Heinle Richard Henshaw Ray & Joan Hensler Ms. Judith Hensley Carol & Michael Hirsh

Ryan Hoefen David L. Hoffberg Paul Hoffman & Jane Schryver Peter Hogan Dan & Sandy Hollands Mr. & Mrs. Ned Holmes Tala & Mark Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. William N. Hosley Larry & Barbara Howe Dr. Wei & Ivy Hsu Mr. & Mrs. Jerome L. Huff Gwyneth Hunting Mr. & Mrs. John Hustler Mr. Robert S. Hyman Mr. & Mrs. James B. Isaac Mr. Agop Ispentchian Dewey Jackson La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Bruce Jacobs Stephen & Kay Jacobstein Cynthia C. Jankowski Mr. Gerald Jenkins Janet S. Jennison David & Patricia Jewell Dr. & Mrs. H. Douglas Jones John & Carole Joyce Valerie & Robert Kalwas Dr. & Mrs. Donald Kamm Anne Kampmeier Lori & Frank Karbel Barbara & Robert Kay Mr. Jack L. Kelch Janet Kemp William & Jean Keplinger Mary Kerr Leo & Cynthia Kesselring Jack & CB Kinsella Kenneth R. Knight Mrs. Ellen Konar Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky Elsbeth J. Kozel James & Elaine Kraus Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Krieger Salvatore & Sandra LaBella Rev. William Laird Dr. & Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis Donna M. Landry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Lange Craig & Susan Larson Diana Lauria Rev. Sandra Lemke Jennifer Leonard & David Cay Johnston Lenore & Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela Leve Catherine Lewis & Angela Bonazinga Sarah F. Liebschutz Ms. Jean Ligozio Margaret A. Lindsey, M.D. Barbara L. Lobb Dr. Erwin Loewen & Anita Rosenfeld Dr. & Mrs. Norman R. Loomis Mrs. Elfriede K. Lotz Carol C. Lovell Ed Lutterbein Edward J. & Kathleen L. Lynd Sandra Maceyka Russell Madsen Mr. & Mrs. Achilles Mafilios Angela Mambro Jeanne Mandel James & Patricia Mangin Sandy & Jack Maniloff Rebekah and Joseph Marinelli Jeffrey & Laura Markwick

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BENEFACTOR ($375–$699) continued Dr. & Mrs. Paul Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mason Mr. & Mrs. David A. Reynolds Richard & Catherine Massie Bob & Shirley Rheinwald Kathy Keogh & Eric Matson Mr. & Mrs. Donn P. Rice Mr. & Mrs. William C. Mayer Dr. Ramon L. & Judith S. Ricker Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Mazzarella Donald & Ernstine Rickner C. Thomas & Emily McCall Christopher Rider Dick & Sandra McGavern Sandra & Eugene Riley Melissa McGrain & Andrew Stern Robert Robbins Mr. & Mrs. David McNair Nancy & Art Roberts Katherine M. McNally Suzanne Robinson Margaret & Bob Mecredy Lawrence & Virginia Rockwell Carl Mercendetti & Valerie Maresh Mrs. David Romig Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Messina, Jr. Robert J. & Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Judy & Bill Rose Dr. Harry & Ellen Rosen Sidney Metzger Dr. Gerald & Maxine Rosen Margaret-Anne Milne Margery & Richard Rosen Mrs. Ruth Monaco Dick & Bea Rosenbloom Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Moncrief Beatrice Roxin in memory of Paul Roxin Theodore H. Morse Dr. & Mrs. G. Theodore Ruckert Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Mott Andrea Rudolph & Rosalind M. Joseph & Linda Mulcahy Rudolph Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mullen Carolyn & Charles Ruffing Michael P. & Wendy R. Murphy Mr. James R. Sabey Sam & Donna Muto Louise Sadowski Dr. & Mrs. R. Joseph Naples Mr. & Mrs. Victor E. Salerno, Jr. Mildred G. Ness Robert & Hedria Saltzman John Neumann Ed & Gabriel Saphar Richard & Jeanne Newman Donald & Madelyn Sasso Joan & Beryl Nusbaum Susan Scanlon & Croft K. Hangartner Suzanne J. O’Brien Robert & Judene Scheidt W. Smith & Jean O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schenkel Peter Oddleifson & Kay Wallace Marjorie Schmale Malcolm O’Malley Paul & Barbara Schmied Robert & Betty Oppenheimer Nancy & David Schraver Mildred Ortbach David & Naomi Schrier George J. Osborn Elaine Schroeder Rita B. Otterbein Thomas Schumacher Mrs. John Paganelli Charene Schuth The Rev. Marilyle Sweet Page Rich Sensenbach Myrna & Gary Paige Mr. & Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour Dr. Vivian Palladoro Dr. Paul & Kathy Shapiro Robert J. Palmer Ruth Sheldon Phil R. Palumbo Mary E. Sherman Monica Panipinto Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Jonathan R. Parkes & Mrs. Donna B. Shum Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Myron S. Silver & Rivka Chatman John & Diane Parrinello Joseph Simpson Thomas W. Paul Daniel & Sarah Singal Esther & Tom Paul Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Singer David & Marjorie Perlman Elizabeth E. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Claude Peters George Smith & Diane Ahlman Thomas W. Petrillo & William R. Reamy Dr. Jane Souza Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Piazza Charles H. Speirs David & Virginia Pixley Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Stacey Robert & Mabelle Pizzutiello Walter Stacker Joyce & Victor Poleshuck Donna Stein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Polidor Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Steiner Dr. & Mrs. Lee D. Pollan Georgine & James Stenger Dr. Susan Presberg-Greene & Mr. & Mrs. David Stern Dr. Robert Greene Elizabeth & Robert Sterrett Bill & Edie Prest Ann H. Stevens & William J. Shattuck Mary Jane Proschel Kevin Stone & Nancy Atwood-Stone Barry & Jean Rabson Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Strasser Jerry & Janice Rachfal Anne Sullivan Mary Kay & James Rahmlow Robert & Catherine Sykes Eileen D. Ramos Edward Tanner & Elizabeth Treiber Richard & Susan Reed

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Douglas F. Taylor David & Carol Teegarden Jonathan G. Terry Chris Thomas & Catherine Cerulli Eric Thompson Thomas Thompson Donald Tingley Celia & Doug Topping Bill & Mary Anna Towler Donald & Donna Traver Mr. & Mrs. George Treier William J. Tribelhorn Mr. & Mrs. A. Gene Trimble John & Janet Tyler Eugene & Gloria Ulterino Joyce Underberg & Stan Rodwin DJ & Patty Upton George Urich Charles & Susan Van Buren Bruce & Lauri Van Hise Betsy Van Horn Doug Cline & Lorraine Van Meter-Cline Margaret Vanas Wayne & Anne Vander Byl Gary & Marie VanGraafeiland Thomas & Jeanne Verhulst Vic Vinkey John & Susan Volpel Robert Vosteen Nancy Wainwright Stephen H. & Martha Gay Waite Brian Waldmiller Robert & Sandra Walker Mrs. Herbert Watkins Debra Watson Pierce & Elizabeth Webb David & Sandra Weber Susan C. & Robert E. Weber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Z. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Walter I. Weiner Rona & Howard Weinstein David Welker Richard & Shirley Wersinger Mrs. Timothy J. Westbrook Charles & Carolyn Whitfield Wendy E. Wicks in memory of Paul Roxin Mrs. John T. Wigg Mr. & Mrs. William Wilcox Susan & Paul Wilkens Mr. John Williams & Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore & Lee Wiltse John & Laurie Witmeyer Grace Wong Elizabeth D. Woodard Peter Woods Doris Wright & Gerald Glaser George & Caroline Wu Eileen M. Wurzer Joan & Joe Yanni William Young & Wende Logan-Young Marsha Young Lawrence & Susan Yovanoff

Bravo tributes

Tribute gifts are a special way to remember loved ones or commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births, or graduations. If you would like to make a memorial or honorarium gift, please contact Jason V. Polasek at 585.454.7311 x280. In Honor of …

In Memory of…

Dawn Lipson, thanking her for her kindness Linda and Donald Rubens

Dr. Martin Abkowitz Mrs. Rollie Abkowitz Herb and Joan Vanden Brul William H. Vanden Brul

the Christopher Seaman Conductor Laureate Chair

The Christopher Seaman Chair is supported by funds from Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society, recognized below. We sincerely appreciate the support of these most generous patrons, who made it possible to honor former Music Director Christopher Seaman’s 13 dedicated years in a very special way. Gold Baton ($100,000) Barbara & Patrick Fulford Podium ($50,000–$99,999) Joan & Harold* Feinbloom Concertmaster ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous (2) Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Hurlbut, Sr. Cricket & Frank Luellen Principal ($10,000–$24,999) Anonymous (2) Lisa Brubaker, James Viscardi, Louise Woerner & Don Kollmorgen William Eggers & Deborah McLean Louise W. Epstein Ronald & Donna* Fielding Steven Hess & Sarah Atkinson, M.D. Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Hursh Harold & Christine Kurland Ann Mowris Mulligan Kathy & John Purcell Robin Lehman & Marie Rolf

*Deceased

Elizabeth & Larry Rice Nick & Susan Robfogel Ingrid Stanlis & Paul Donnelly Drs. Richard & Gwen Sterns Frank* & Mary Lou* Stotz Conductor Laureate Supporters John & Carol Bennett Paul & Bea Briggs David & Barrie Heiligman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Jim & Marianne Koller Drs. Jacques* & Dawn Lipson Nannette Nocon & Karl Wessendorf Charles H. Owens Peggy Savlov Jon & Katherine Schumacher Joel Seligman Suzanne D. Welch & William D. Watson Robin & Michael Weintraub Deborah Wilson

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The Rochester Philharmonic League The Rochester Philharmonic League was founded in 1929 as a support group for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities focus on educating young people about music and our orchestra and on fostering the advancement of musical talent in our youth. Volunteer Opportunities Include

Young Artist Auditions | Primary and Intermediate School Concerts

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Music, Munch and Mingle Series | Glimmerglass Excursion

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Marketing & Communications & BOX OFFICE Katie Sejba, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Kathryn Judd, Senior Marketing Manager Michelle Shippers, Communications Manager Nick Kinney*

Administration Ralph P. Craviso, Interim President and CEO Ellen Beck, Executive Assistant

Edward W. Solorzano, Director of Ticketing & Sales Teddy Sainphor, Box Office Manager Emily Gisleson, Assistant Box Office Manager David T. Meyer +, House Manager Olivia Case +, Senior Sales Representative Katelyn Machnica +, Senior Sales Representative Abby Chapman-Duprey + Patrick Corvington + Elissa Murphy + Marcy Savastano + Kari Swenson + Paulina Swierczek +

Development Marc A. Smith, Interim Manager of Institutional Giving Jason V. Polasek, Interim Manager of Individual Giving Kathy Miller, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator Rachel M. Boucher, Development Associate Sergio Muñoz*

2015-16 Season

RPO Staff

Artistic Operations & Education Richard Decker, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education Rebecca Sealander, Concert Production Manager Boon Hua Lien, Eastman Conducting Fellow and Artistic Intern Peter Folliard, Eastman Conducting Fellow

Rochester Philharmonic League Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator

Finance Ronald L. Steinmiller, Vice President of Finance & Administration Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Mark Pignagrande, Accounting Manager Kara Reyes, Office Administrator

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Susan Basu +, Manager Darren Lin* + Part Time * Intern

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PRESENTS

November 25 - December 27 By Charles Dickens | Adapted and Directed by Mark Cuddy Music and Lyrics by Gregg Coffin | Musical Director, Don Kot | Choreography by Meggins Kelley

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Bravo to Our Volunteers

Volunteer for the RPO

Interested in volunteering for the RPO? Contact Kathy Miller, Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator at (585) 454-7311 x243 or kmiller@rpo.org for the following opportunities: Usher: Greet, seat, and care for the patrons while attending concerts. Box Seat Concierge: Offer enhanced services and care for patrons in Box Seats. Gibbs Street Assistant: Ensure patrons safely exit their car and enter the theatre. Rear Guard: Monitor the backstage door while the Orchestra is in rehearsal. Give-A-Lift Program: Drive eligible patrons 55+ to and from concerts. Administrative Support: Support the RPO office on weekdays.

Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Assist the RPYO Manager with a wide variety of tasks involved in running a youth orchestra. Special Events Oversight Committee: Assist the volunteer coordinator in conceptualizing and implementing special events. Richard Sadowski and Ed Bullard, Co-Chairs Volunteer Enrichment Committee: Plan recognition events for our volunteers alongside a committee of RPO staff and musicians. An-Chi Lin, Chair

ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE

The RPL was founded in 1929 as a support organization for the RPO. The League’s activities focus on educating young people about music and the orchestra, and on fostering the advancement of musical talent of our youth. Activities include escorting for the RPO Educational Concerts; sponsoring the Young Artist Auditions, an annual competition and winners recital for gifted high school musicians; hosting an annual Appreciation Luncheon for RPO musicians and staff; attending the Music, Munch and Mingle, a series of RPO rehearsals followed by lunch with an RPO musician, and sponsoring a summer day trip to the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown. For more information, call (585) 399-3654 or email rpl@rpo.org. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 – 2016 Eileen Ramos, President Kathleen Bankey, Vice-President Mary-Ellen Perry, Secretary Paul Ness, Treasurer Yvonne Baker

Katherine Martel Ruth Messinger Margaret-Anne Milne Brenda Murphy-Pough Kathleen Newcomb Donna Pritchard Blanche Weltman

Joanna Bassett Judith DiPasquale Elmar Frangenberg Mary Ann Giglio Sue Habbersett Cynthia Jankowski Daryl Kaplan Bonnie Kramer

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Since its founding by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music. Currently in its 93rd year, the RPO is dedicated to maintaining its high standard of artistic excellence, unique tradition of musical versatility, and deep commitment to education and community engagement. Today, the RPO presents up to 130 concerts per year, serving nearly 170,000 people through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. RPO concerts are rebroadcast on WXXI 91.5 FM. For more information about the RPO, visit rpo.org.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The Eastman Theatre Box Office is located at 433 East Main St., downtown Rochester. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat, 10 AM–5 PM; 10 AM–3 PM on non-concert Saturdays; and 60 minutes prior to performances and through intermission. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 585-454-2100 or online through rpo.org; tickets for select performances are also available at Wegmans. Discounts are available for groups of 10+. Call 585-454-2100. PARKING: Paid parking for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is available at the East End Garage, located next to the theatre with entrances on Main, Scio, and Swan Streets. 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 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 585-454-2100. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all personal electronic devices prior to the performance. Refreshments: Food and drink are not permitted in the concert hall, except for bottled water. Refreshments are available for purchase in Betty’s Café located on the orchestra level of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. TICKET DONATION: If you are unable to attend a concert, please consider donating your tickets to us as a tax-deductible contribution. Return your tickets to the RPO no later than 2 PM the day of the performance to make them available for resale. Bravo is published cooperatively by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester Business Journal Michelle Shippers | Editor, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Meg Spoto | Art Director, m dash studio Don Anderson | Program Annotator, Don Anderson © Editorial Offices: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-7311 • Fax: 585-423-2256

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