SUMMER AT THE RPO
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The official magazine of the ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WARD STARE, MUSIC DIRECTOR JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair CHRISTOPHER SEAMAN, CONDUCTOR LAUREATE
The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society
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Welcome from the President & CEO
11 The Orchestra 14 RPO Board of Directors 15 Bravo to Our Sponsors 30 Bravo to Our Generous Supporters 40 About Your RPO
PHOTO CREDITS: COVER DESIGN: Meg Spoto, m dash studio THIS PAGE: Suzy Gorman
17 RPO @ CMAC: Red, White, and Boom! 19 Concert on the Green 21 Star Wars: A New Hope – in Concert 23 The Music of ABBA
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Dear friends,
Welcome
from the President & CEO
First and foremost, thank you for joining us at a summer concert! Many of the events on our summer series are considered Rochester staples, and it’s easy to see why: an evening with the RPO is a fantastic way to spend a summer night. From our musicians’ perspective, it’s a treat to travel and play in outdoor venues while the weather is warm. Presenting community concerts—events in city and suburban venues beyond Kodak Hall—is one way we’ve committed to giving back to our community. In fact, in 2017-18, more than 40% of our performances were educational or free community concerts.
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Speaking of community, we’re proud to share that your support helped make 2017-18 another banner year for the RPO. This season saw record-setting ticket sales, including four sold out concerts—the most in a single season in RPO history. Because the RPO is the community’s orchestra, every dollar spent on attending an RPO performance is poured right back into the community. Your ticket purchases help us produce educational concerts that reach more than 16,000 students each year, and every visit to Kodak Hall helps drive business to area establishments that keep downtown Rochester vibrant. We hope to see you again in our 2018-19 season, which includes a visit from world renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, a night of Broadway smash hits with Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr., and showings of Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsTM and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - in Concert. For a full listing of 2018-19 performances, visit rpo.org. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 27 at 10 AM. As always, subscribers enjoy presale access now to these popular concerts, and can purchase tickets anytime. To subscribe, visit rpo.org/subscribe or call 585-454-2100. While ticket sales continue to climb, it’s important to note that they only cover 40% of our overall operating costs—the norm among orchestras nationwide. The remaining 60% is covered by our generous and loyal base of RPO donors. If you’re considering a tax-deductible donation, now is the perfect time—we recently announced a $300,000 Community Challenge, made possible by our Board of Directors who will give $2 for every $1 donated through August 1. To make your gift, call the Development Office at 585-399-3649 or visit rpo.org/ donate. Thank you and have a wonderful summer! Sincerely,
Curt Long President & CEO
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Wilfredo Degláns, Associate Concertmaster Shannon Nance, Assistant Concertmaster Perrin Yang Tigran Vardanyan Ellen Rathjen Thomas Rodgers Aika Ito William Hunt Kenneth Langley Molly Werts McDonald Willa Finck Jeremy Hill An-Chi Lin
SECOND VIOLIN Hanna Landrum, Principal Daryl Perlo, Assistant Principal Patricia Sunwoo John Sullivan Lara Sipols Nancy Hunt Boris Zapesochny Liana Koteva Kirvan Margaret Leenhouts Heidi Brodwin Ainur Zabenova* Petros Karapetyan VIOLA Melissa Matson,* Principal
The William L. Gamble Chair Supported in part this season by John & Carol Bennett
Marc Anderson, Assistant Principal Samantha Rodriguez Olita Povero Olivia Chew Neil Miller David Hult Aaron Mossburg Matthew Ross Benjamin Magruder CELLO Ahrim Kim, Principal
The Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
Kathleen Murphy Kemp, Assistant Principal Lars Kirvan Christopher Haritatos Benjamin Krug Zexun Shen Ingrid Bock BASS Cory Palmer, Principal
The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair Funded in perpetuity
Michael Griffin, Assistant Principal Gaelen McCormick Edward Castilano Fred Dole Jeff Campbell + Eric Polenik
BASS TROMBONE Jeffrey Gray
Joanna Bassett Jessica Sindell Diane Smith
TUBA W. Craig Sutherland, Principal
The Charlotte Whitney Allen Chair Funded in perpetuity
PICCOLO Joanna Bassett Jessica Sindell OBOE Erik Behr, Principal
The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair Funded in perpetuity
Anna Steltenpohl Geoffrey Sanford
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
ENGLISH HORN Anna Steltenpohl
Brian Stotz John McNeill Robert Patterson Jillian Pritchard Fiandach
CLARINET Kenneth Grant,+ Principal
HARP Grace Wong, Principal
The Robert J. Strasenburgh Chair Funded in perpetuity
William Amsel* Luke Eckhoff Andrew Brown
E-FLAT CLARINET Luke Eckhoff BASS CLARINET Andrew Brown SAXOPHONE Ramon Ricker BASSOON Matthew McDonald, Principal The Ron and Donna Fielding Chair Funded in perpetuity
Karl Vilcins Martha Sholl
CONTRA-BASSOON Karl Vilcins HORN W. Peter Kurau,+ Principal
The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Funded in perpetuity
Nikolette LaBonte, Associate/Assistant/Utility Maura McCune Corvington David Angus Stephen Laifer
The Eileen Malone Chair, A Tribute by Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt M. Sylvester Funded in perpetuity
Rosanna Moore
KEYBOARD Joseph Werner, Principal The Lois P. Lines Chair, Funded in perpetuity
Cary Ratcliff
PERSONNEL MANAGER Fred Dole PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN Kim Hartquist
2017–18 Season
The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair, Funded in perpetuity
FLUTE Rebecca Gilbert, Principal
The Orchestra
FIRST VIOLIN Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster
PRODUCTION CREW David Zaccaria, Stage Manager Deirdre Street, Assistant Stage Manager Gordon Estey, lighting director John Ebert, sound engineer Dave Sluberski, recording engineer Brian Cignarale, building steward Jules Corcimiglia, Eastman sound engineer Ron Stackman, Eastman stage manager
TRUMPET Douglas Prosser,+ Principal The Elaine P. Wilson Chair
Wesley Nance Herbert Smith Paul Shewan
* On Leave
TROMBONE David Bruestle, Principal
+ Full-time faculty at the Eastman School of Music
The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair Funded in perpetuity
Lisa Albrecht Jeffrey Gray
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WARD STARE Music Director
This season at the RPO, Stare will collaborate with Itzhak Perlman and returning favorite pianists Olga Kern and Misha Dichter. Stare will also lead a Beethoven Festival, Bizet’s Carmen in Concert, and two world premieres by celebrated composers Allen Shawn and Jennifer Higdon. 2016–17 season highlights included collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma and Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes. Stare also led a three-weekend salute to the music of American composers, as well as Puccini’s La Bohème in Concert, and a world-concert premiere by AcademyAward winning composer Eliot Goldenthal.
2017–18 Season
Our Conductors
Appointed the 12th music director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in July 2014, Rochester native Ward Stare has been described as “inspiring musicians to impressive heights” by The New York Times, and “a dynamic music director” by Rochester CITY Newspaper. This December, Stare made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera for nine performances of Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow, with Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in the title role.
Stare’s recent seasons have seen a number of highly anticipated debuts with orchestras around the world, including performances with the Baltimore Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Calgary Philharmonic. Last season he made his debut with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra followed by his return to the St. Louis Symphony in December. Stare’s frequent collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago began with his debut in 2012 conducting performances of Hansel and Gretel; he returned in 2013 to lead Die Fledermaus, and again in November 2014 to lead Porgy and Bess to rave reviews. He made his debut with the Washington National Opera conducting Donizetti’s comic opera L’Elisir d’amore in 2014.
SUZY GORMAN
Stare served as resident conductor of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2008 to 2012. In 2009, he made his highly successful Carnegie Hall debut with the orchestra, stepping in at the last minute to lead H. K. Gruber’s Frankenstein! The 2013–14 season saw his return to the Atlanta and Detroit symphony orchestras, as well as his debuts with the Syracuse Symphoria, the Jacksonville Symphony, and the Naples Philharmonic with Lang Lang as soloist.
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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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OFFICERS Ingrid A. Stanlis Chairperson of the Board
EX-OFFICIO Rebecca Gilbert Orchestra Representative
Curtis S. Long President & CEO
David C. Heiligman Chairperson, Honorary Board
Stephen B. Ashley Vice Chairperson Robert A. Woodhouse Treasurer Elizabeth F. Rice Secretary Jules L. Smith, Esq. Immediate Past Chairperson
2017–18 Season
RPO Board of Directors
Maintaining and operating the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Founded in 1923—Incorporated in 1930)
(TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2019) Dr. Steven Feldon Marjorie Goldstein Dr. Sandra Johnson Mark Siwiec Ingrid Stanlis Jason Thomas Steven Whitman Robert Woodhouse (TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2020) Stephen Ashley Dr. Andrew Elliot Ilene Flaum Michael Gioja Michael Millard Elizabeth Rice Katherine Schumacher (TERM EXPIRES FEB. 2021) Ralph Craviso James Englert David Lane Dr. Stephen Rosenfeld Sidney Sobel Cindy Yancey Alex Yudelson
INGRID A. STANLIS CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
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Curtis S. Long President & CEO Dr. Jamal J. Rossi Dean, Eastman School of Music Jules L. Smith, Esq. Immediate Past Chairperson W. Craig Sutherland Orchestra Representative HONORARY BOARD David C. Heiligman Chairperson Nancy Beilfuss James M. Boucher Paul W. Briggs William L. Cahn Catherine B. Carlson Louise Epstein Joan Feinbloom Betsy Friedman Patrick Fulford Ronald A. Furman Mary M. Gooley A. Thomas Hildebrandt Dr. James E. Koller Harold A. Kurland, Esq. Cricket and Frank Luellen Elizabeth F. Rice Nathan J. Robfogel, Esq. Jon L. Schumacher, Esq. Katherine T. Schumacher Betty Strasenburgh Josephine S. Trubek Suzanne D. Welch Patricia Wilder The RPO expresses its gratitude to all those who have served as Honorary Board members in the past.
PAST RPO CHAIRPERSONS 1930–32: Edward G. Miner* 1932–34: Simon N. Stein* 1934–38: George E. Norton* 1938–41: Leroy E. Snyder* 1941–42: Frank W. Lovejoy* 1942–43: Bernard E. Finucane* 1943–46: L. Dudley Field* 1946–48: Edward S. Farrow, Jr. * 1948–51: Joseph J. Myler* 1951–52: Joseph F. Taylor* 1952–55: Raymond W. Albright* 1955–57: Arthur I. Stern* 1957–59: Thomas H. Hawks* 1959–61: Walter C. Strakosh* 1962–63: Ernest J. Howe* 1963–65: O. Cedric Rowntree* 1965–67: Frank E. Holley * 1967–69: Thomas C. Taylor* 1969–71: Thomas H. Miller* 1971–72: Mrs. Frederick J. Wilkens* 1972–73: Edward C. McIrvine 1973–74: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1974–75: John A. Santuccio 1975–76: Robert J. Strasenburgh* 1976–78: Dr. Louis Lasagna* 1978–80: Edward C. McIrvine 1980–82: Peter L. Faber 1982–84: Paul F. Pagerey* 1984–85: Peter L. Waasdorp* 1986–89: Robert H. Hurlbut* 1989–91: Paul W. Briggs 1991–93: Karen Noble Hanson 1993–95: Ronald E. Salluzzo 1995–98: A. Thomas Hildebrandt 1998–00: Harold A. Kurland, Esq. 2000–04: David C. Heiligman 2004–06: Ingrid A. Stanlis 2006–09: James M. Boucher 2009–11: Suzanne D. Welch 2011–13: Elizabeth F. Rice 2013–15: Dr. Dawn F. Lipson 2015-17: Jules L. Smith, Esq. * Deceased
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JULY 7 8 PM
CMAC CANANDAIGUA
Ward Stare, conductor Steve Stull, narrator Herb Smith, narrator
SMITH
Star Spangled Banner
BERNSTEIN
Candide Overture
BERNSTEIN/PERESS
West Side Story Overture
COPLAND
Lincoln Portrait
WILLIAMS
Music from Lincoln: IV. With Malice Toward None
HAILSTORK
Celebration Overture
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Armed Forces Medley
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Far and Away Suite
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Cuban Overture
ROSSINI
La Gazza Ladra Overture
WILLIAMS
Star Wars: Main Title
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1812 Overture
SOUSA
Stars and Stripes Forever
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End Of Season Community Challenge
Help us launch our Community Challenge! YOU can make an impact! Now through August 1st, our Board of Directors will match every dollar donated to the RPO 2-for-1, up to $300,000.
Your tax-deductible donation of any amount will have triple the impact on your RPO and our community! In the 2017–18 season, nearly 40% of our performances were educational or free community concerts. These concerts would not be possible without the support of subscribers (and donors!) like you. Your support helps us make RPO concert experiences accessible to all! To make your gift, visit RPO.org/challenge or call 585-399-3649. Thank you for supporting our community’s orchestra!
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Ward Stare, conductor
BERNSTEIN
Candide Overture
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West Side Story Overture
RODGERS
Oklahoma Medley
GERSHWIN
Cuban Overture
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La Gazza Ladra Overture
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Star Wars: Main Title
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Stars and Stripes Forever
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JULY 14 KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Star Wars™: A New Hope - in Concert
7 PM
A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Ernest Richardson, conductor
ACT 1
Main Title The War Imperial Attack The Desert The Little People More Little People R-2 The Princess Appears Lost R-2 Land of the Sand People – Part 1 Land of the Sand People – Part 2 Obi-Wan Kenobi The Force The Princess Reappears The Return Home A Home Destroyed – A Hive of Villainy The Inner City Blasting Away The Destruction of Alderan Is It a Bird?
ACT 2
Entr’acte The Hatch Opens The Mouse Robot – The Rescue The Rescue The Walls Converge Ben Creeps Around The Swashbucklers Ben’s Death – Tie Fighter Attack Standing By – Approaching the Target The Last Battle The Throne Room and End Title Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved.” Star Wars A New Hope Music by John Williams © 1977 Bantha Music and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. SEASON SPONSOR: MEDIA SPONSORS: We kindly ask you to please silence all cellphones and electronic devices. Also, please note that photography and video recordings are prohibited during the performance.
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KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE
Matthew Kraemer, conductor ARRIVAL from Sweden
SET 1: That’s Me Knowing Me, Knowing You When I Kissed the Teacher Fernando SOS Money, Money, Money Intermezzo No. 1 Medley: I’ve Been Waiting for You/Honey Honey/He Is Your Brother Waterloo Mamma Mia SET 2: Voulez-Vous As Good As New Medley: Kisses of Fire/Angel Eyes/Lay All Your Love On Me Gimme Gimme Gimme/Super Trouper One Man, One Woman The Winner Takes It All Chiquitita Take a Chance on Me Summer Night City
The Music of ABBA
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artists ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN ARRIVAL from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon because one of the world’s most popular ABBA show bands. Since the start in 1995 the band has toured in 60 countries and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world. Since 2005 ARRIVAL from Sweden has made 56 successful tours in the USA. ARRIVAL from Sweden in the production ”The Music of ABBA” has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is. Hits like: Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Does Your Mother Know, Take A Chance, SOS, The Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper, Money Money Money, Waterloo, Honey Honey, Fernando, Chiquitita, Knowing Me Knowing You, Thank You For The Music, Lay All Your Love On Me, Gimme Gimme Gimme and many more are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. ARRIVAL From Sweden has also played with more than 60 symphony orchestras throughout the world. Successful shows with some of the finest orchestras in the USA such as Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. ARRIVAL from Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” will be due for a worldwide release.
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EDUCATION AT THE RPO The RPO performed with ROCmusic times last season. ROCmusic offers free strings lessons to economically disadvantaged children and teenagers from Rochester.
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200 7,500 students perform in Gala Holiday Pops each season
Rochester City School District students attend free RPO concerts each year
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Bravo to Our Generous Supporters
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following corporate, foundation, and community organizations for their generous support. Listings are in recognition of our current donors. Please contact Mark Zeger at 585.454.7311 x232 with questions or corrections. SYMPHONY ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Canandaigua National Bank and Trust The Community Foundation G.W. Lisk, Inc. Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Wegmans Food Markets Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation CONCERTO ($25,000–$49,999) AVANGRID Foundation Constellation Brands Davenport-Hatch Foundation ESL Charitable Foundation Glover Crask Charitable Trust The Gouvernet Arts Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester Regional Health System M and T Bank Charitable Foundation SONATA ($10,000–$24,999) Melvin and Mildred Eggers Family Charitable Foundation Gertrude Chanler RPO Fund High Falls Advisors Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation KeyBank Oppenheimer Funds Inc. The Bunnie and Jerome Sachs Family Foundation Summers Foundation Inc. SUITE ($5,000–$9,999) Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation The MAGIC Center at RIT Premium Mortgage Corporation Rochester Midland Corporation Rubens Family Foundation Spindler Family Foundation St. John’s Home Two Point Capital Management John F. Wegman Fund
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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 585-454-7311 X 249 to find out how you can help ensure that the RPO will be here for future generations. Anonymous (1) Nancy and Harry* Beilfuss Carol and John Bennett Jack and Carolyn Bent Ellen S. Bevan Stuart and Betsy Bobry William L. and Ruth P. Cahn Margaret J. Carnall Joan and Paul Casterline Dr. and Mrs.* John J. Condemi Mary Lewis Consler Paul Donnelly Janis Dowd and Daan Zwick Joan Feinbloom Donald and Elizabeth Fisher Suressa and Richard H. Forbes Catherine and Elmar Frangenberg Carolyn and Roger Friedlander Betsy Friedman Barbara and Patrick Fulford Rob W. Goodling Mary M. Gooley Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff George Greer* Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Warren and Joyce Heilbronner Jean Hitchcock
Norman L. Horton H. Larry and Dorothy C. Humm Mr.* and Mrs. Robert D. Hursh Jim and Marianne Koller Marshall and Lenore Lesser Drs. Jacques* and Dawn Lipson Sue and Michael Lococo William C. and Elfriede K. Lotz Cricket and Frank Luellen Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mahar Joseph J. Mancini Pete and Sally Merrill Robert J. and Marcia Wishengrad Metzger Mrs. Elizabeth O. Miller Deanne Molinari Paul Marc and Pamela Miller Ness Suzanne F. Powell Eileen D. Ramos William Rapp Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers* Dick and Bea Rosenbloom Wallace R. Rust Peggy W. Savlov David and Antonia T. Schantz William and Susan Schoff Abby and David Stern
Peter Schott and Mary Jane Tasciotti Jon L. and Katherine T. Schumacher Gretchen Shafer Carol C. Shulman Ingrid Stanlis Ann and Robert Van Niel Lewis and Patricia Ward-Baker Fred M. Wechsler Robin and Michael Weintraub Michael and Patricia Wilder Kitty J. Wise Nancy and Mark Zawacki Alan Ziegler and Emily Neece Ivan Town Harry and Ruth Walker Susan and Lawrence Yovanoff Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zornow The RPO is most grateful for the generous gifts from the estates of Edith B. Arganbright, Jean Boynton Baker, Norris F. Carlson, William L. Gamble, Jean Groff, William B. Hale, Mrs. Samter Horwitz, Eleanor T. Patterson, Ernest Raschiatore, Gretchen Shafer, and Elbis A. Shoales, M.D.
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MAESTRO’S CIRCLE
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous individuals listed here who help us continue to enrich and inspire the community through the art of music. While space only permits us to list pledged gifts made at the Benefactor level and above, we value the generosity and vital support of all donors. Thank you so very much! Listings are in recognition of our current donors. If we have made an error or omission on this list, please accept our sincere apologies and please call 585.454.7311 x 249 so we may correct our oversight. *Deceased MMatching Gift
MAESTOSO ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Anonymous Pledges Stephen and Janice Ashley Catherine B. Carlson Susan Lobell and Ronald Fielding Barbara and Patrick Fulford
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Furman Dr. Dawn Lipson Cricket and Frank Luellen Mrs. Marjorie Morris Joan M. Pfeifer*
Dr. Suzanne H. Rodgers* Elise and Stephen Rosenfeld James G. Scanzaroli* Robert C. Stevens*
PRESTISSIMO ($25,000–$49,999) Anonymous Pledges Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Bates Allen and Joyce Boucher William L. and Ruth P. Cahn Mary Cowden Mr. and Mrs. James T. Englert Joan Feinbloom
David and Ilene Flaum Jeff and Alleen* Fraser Ann S. Garrett* Suzanne Gouvernet Marie and Charlie Kenton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Millard Larry and Elizabeth Rice
Deborah Ronnen and Sherman Levey Sunny and Nellie Rosenberg Mrs. Robert M. Santo Dr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel Sandra and Richard Stein Louise Woerner and Don Kollmorgen Mrs. Mary Alice Wolf
PRESTO ($15,000–$24,999) Anonymous Pledges Jim and Maria Boucher Ralph Craviso Dr. Eric Dreyfuss Dr. and Mrs. Steven Feldon Dr. and Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Goldstein Barbara Griffis David and Barrie Heiligman Harold and Christine Kurland Sandra A. Parker and John M. Summers
Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher Jules L. Smith and Alexandra Northrop Ingrid Stanlis Michael and Patricia Wilder Robert A. Woodhouse
VIVACE ($10,000–$14,999) Anonymous Pledges Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and Steven Hess Drs. Eric and Edie Bieber Mary and Paul* Callaway William Eggers and Deborah McLean Andrew and Juli Elliot Mike and Tabatha Gioja
Jody and Bruce Hellman Jim and Marianne* Koller Jane Labrum Nancy and David Lane Joanne Lang Mrs. Richard Palermo Christopher and Elaine Pipa
Eugene and Melanie Toy Josephine S. Trubek Krestie Utech Steven and Christine Whitman Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation Dr. Seth Zeidman and Dr. Eva Pressman
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ALLEGRO ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous Pledges Miriam H. Ackley Carol and John Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bielaska, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Briggs Barbara and John Bruning Mrs. Linda C Brunner Mr. Thomas Burns Mary Ellen Burris Mr. and Mrs. Harlan D. Calkins Joan and Paul Casterline Christine Colucci Joyce Crofton Alison and John Currie Larry and Kas Eldridge Carolyn and Roger Friedlander
Marion Fulbright Patty and Dick George Joanne Gianniny Howard T. Hallowell III Tom and Nan Hildebrandt Stephen Lurie and Kathleen Holt Norman Horton Dr. Jack and Harriette Howitt Arthur F. Hulse Dr. Sandra Johnson Drs. Wallace Johnson and Karen Duguid Daryl and Charles* Kaplan Mrs. Sheila Konar Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr. Dr. Thomas and Ann Caprio Dan and Kiki Mahar
Joseph J. Mancini Mr. Lawrence Martling Edward J Pettinella Douglas and Diana Phillips Kathy Purcell Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Reed Nathan and Susan Robfogel Drs. Daniel and Charlotte Ryan Ron and Sharon Salluzzo Mr. Wesley Saucke Janet Buchanan Smith Wayne and Mary Gayle Smith Mark and Lois Taubman John Urban Skip and Karen Warren Robin and Michael Weintraub
ANDANTE CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous Pledges Dr. and Mrs. Henry W. Altland Allan Anderson Elaine Anderson Allegra Angus Jane Ellen Bailey William J. Beenhouwer Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Bennett Judith M. Binder and Barbara V. Erbland Stuart and Betsy Bobry Alan L. Cameros Philip and Jeanne Carlivati Margaret J. Carnall Betsy and John Carver Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Chapman Bill and Victoria Cherry Dr. John Condemi Jeff and Sue Crane Mrs. Nancy G. Curme Richard and Michele Decker Tex and Nicki Doolittle Michele Dryer In Memory of Anita B. Dushay by Frederick Dushay, M.D. Rose Duver John R. Ertle Thomas and Janet Fink In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Fordyce Jonathan Foster Mr. Thomas Lennox and Mrs. Margaret Freeman Shirley B. and Kevin Frick Betsy Friedman Helen and Dan Fultz Mrs. Charles J. Gibson Warren and June Glaser
Deborah G. Goldman John and Roslyn Goldman Rob W. Goodling Jean Gostomski Janet and Roger Gram George and Mary Hamlin Warren and Joyce Heilbronner Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Ierardi La Marr J. Jackson, Esq. Leslie H. Jacobs in memory of her husband, Stephen D. Jacobs Miles and Silvija Jones Dr. Ralph F. Jozefowicz Norman and Judith Karsten Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Kennedy Richard and Karen Knowles Marcy and Ray Kraus in loving memory of Dr. Allan and Charlotte Kraus Deanna and Charles Krunsenstjerna Mrs. David M. Lascell Jennifer Leonard and David Cay Johnston Dr. and Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner Barbara L. Lobb John and Dolores Loftus Curtis and Elizabeth Long Edith M. Lord Nancy Macon Swaminathan and Janice Madhu Diana Marquis Mrs. Bruce P. Marshall Bruce and Eleanor McLear Mr. and Mrs. James R. McMillen Deanne Molinari James E. and Janet L. Morris Paul Marc and Pamela Miller Ness
Elizabeth Neureiter-Seely Sara L. Niemeyer Laurel Pace Karen A. Petras Mr. David C. Pixley and Ms. Laura V. Morrissey Brock and Sandra Powell Hazlow Electronics, Inc. Bill and Beverly Pullis Susan A. Raub Nancy and Vincent Reale Mrs. Norma Riedman Drs. Chris and Doria Ritchlin Carol Ritter Wright and William Wright John B. Rumsey Drs. Carl and O.J. Sahler Ron Sassone Richard and Vicki Schwartz Libba and Wolf Seka Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Seymour Nancy A. Skelton Glenna Spindelman* in memory of Norman Spindelman Ann H. Stevens and William J. Shattuck Bob and Gayle Stiles David and Grace Strong Catherine Toy Ann and Robert Van Niel Stephen R. Webb Dr. Sidney and Linda S. Weinstein Mary K. Welch Dr. and Mrs. Tae B. Whang Mrs. Frederick C. White Kitty J. Wise Charlotte J. Wright
PHILHARMONIC FRIENDS ADAGIO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous Pledges Daniel and Elizabeth Abbas Dr. G Richard and Elaine Abbott Mrs. Martin Abkowitz Robert E. and Carol G. Achilles Barbara and David Ackroyd Edward and Joan After Diane Ahlman Carol Aldridge Stephanie and Geoffrey Amsel Marvin and Frederica Amstey Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Angevine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Angle Dave and Jan Angus Mr. and Mrs. Mehdi N. Araghi
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Peter Arcadi Domenic and Hilary Argentieri Bob and Jody Asbury Betsy Ann Balzano John and Mary Bartholomew Nancy Beilfuss David M. Berg and Dawn K. Riedy Barbara Berman Merton and Ann Bohonos Don and Peggy Bolger William and Grace Boudway John and Kristine Bouyoucos Shirley Bowen and Tracy Perkins Judith Boyd Simon and Josephine Braitman
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Briggs Nancy Brush and John Parker Josephine Buckley Sharon and Philip Burke Ann Burr and A. Vincent Buzard Jane A. Capellupo Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Carney Gary R Chadwick William T. Chandler Oliver Chanler Robert and Susan Chapman in memory of Lucille Giglia Ted and Winnie Cichanowicz Lorraine W. Clarke Mr. J Clifford
ADAGIO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) CONTINUED Bruce Hinman Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Curtis, Jr. Art and Barb Hirst Roy Czernikowski and Karin Dunnigan John and Barbara Holder Mrs. Joan Dalberth Dan and Sandy Hollands Judith and Joseph Darweesh Susan and Chris Holliday David F. Dean Andrew and Kathleen Holt Bonnie and Duane DeHollander Dr. Robert Horn and Dr. Patricia Faith Delehanty Nachman Dr. Elise dePapp Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Horne Stephanie and Douglas Dickman David and Norah Howland Rosemary Christoff Dolan in memory H. Larry and Dorothy C. Humm of Gerald Christoff, Composer and Marjorie S. Humphrey Pianist Dr. Nadene D. Hunter Gail and Douglas Doonan James Iacutone William and Cynthia Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Iwan Ms. Marilyn Drumm Elaine Jacobsen Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Eagle Dr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Jones Mr. and Mrs. Lester Eber Lew Jones Dr. Steven and Susan Eisinger Dr. and Mrs. Harold Kanthor Carol and Tom Elliott Hendrik and Elizabeth Keesom Holly K. Elwell Patrick and Kathleen Kelly Mohsen Emami, M.D. Robert J. Kennedy Louise W. Epstein Laurence Kessler Tonya Erdle Richard Killmer Gerald G. Estes Marilyn and David Klass Julia B. Everitt Myrta and Robert Knox Trevor and Elizabeth Ewell Elsbeth J. Kozel Joan and Peter Faber Karen S. Kral Sherman and Anne Farnham Chari and Joel Krenis Julie Figel Werner and Susan Kunz Gail R. Flugel David and Andrea Lambert Suressa and Richard Forbes Dr. and Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis John and Sandy Ford Donna M. Landry Mrs. Timothy P. Forget Ross P. Lanzafame John and Chris Forken Ms. Connie Leary Ann and Steve Fox John and Alice Leddy Barbara L. Frank Nancy H. Lee Richard and Carol Fullerton Gay and Don Lenhard Marjorie and James Fulmer T.C. and Pam Lewis Johanna M. Gambino in memory of Ken and Katherine Lindahl Jerry J. Gambino Jane and Jim Littwitz Dr. Richard and Josie Gangemi James and Susan Locke David and Patricia Gardner Sue and Michael Lococo Sharon Garelick Shirley Lynn Winston E. Gaum Pamela Krug Maloof Jacquie and Andrew Germanow Saul and Susan Marsh Richard and Joyce Gilbert Linda M. Marsters Marie Ginther Frances and Robert Marx Paul and Carol Goldberg Richard and Catherine Massie Patricia Goodwin Carol and John Matteson Burton Gordon Edward G. McClive Robert and Jeanne Grace William and Erin McCune Jeanne D. Gray Gilbert Kennedy McCurdy Judi Greenberg in loving memory of Mr. Michael McCusker Harvey Greenberg Carol A. McFetridge Alan and Julie Griesinger Richard McGrath David Louis Guadagnino Pamela McGreevy Brigitte and Klaus Gueldenpfennig Marion Mench Mrs. Robert Gulick Pete and Sally Merrill H. Winn McCray Robert J. and Marcia Wishengrad Susan and James Haefner Metzger Jeffrey and Lynne Halik Daniel M. Meyers Peggy and David Hall Ken and Nancy Mihalyov Joan Hallenbeck Duane and Ida Miller Mrs. Laura J. Hameister Hinda and Michael Miller Sharon and Mark Hamer Jonathan Mink and Janet Cranshaw Ms. Barbara Hamlin Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Moncrief Louise Harris James and Geraldine Moore Virginia Hartley Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Morgan Dirk Bernold and Karen Hatch Ann Morris Mr. Lawrence Helfer Jack and Laura Morrissey Richard A. Henshaw John Muenter Merrill and Dianne Herrick Harold Munson Walter B.D. Hickey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Munson David C. and Patricia M. Hinkle
Dr. Gary and Ruth Myers Mr. and Mrs. Philip Neivert Dr. Richard and Nancy Newton Kathy and Ted Nixon Peter J Obourn Drs. Avice and Timothy O’Connor William J. O’Connor, Jr. Peter Oddleifson and Kay Wallace Margie O’jea Mrs. Virginia S. Pacala Dr. Vivian Palladoro Jane Parker and Francis Cosentino Patricia and Philip Parr Dee and Horace E. Perry Ann Piato Allyson and Webster H. Pilcher Joyce and Victor Poleshuck Dr. Lee Pollan Mr. and Mrs. Gary Profetta William and Barbara Pulsifer Robert and Anne Quivey Richard and Susan Reed E. Rennert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Richards Nancy Robbins Nancy and Art Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Gordon N. Robinson Mrs. Stanley M. Rogoff Antonio and Patricia K. Rosati Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Rosenbaum Thomas and Elizabeth Ross Jamal and Pam Rossi Mr. and Mrs. James Ryan Mr. and Mrs. James D. Ryan Drs. Eva and Jude Sauer William Savino Gary B. Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Schenck Peter Schott and Mary Jane Tasciotti Joan M. Schumaker Catherine and Richard Seeger Joan and Arthur Segal Dr. Jenny C. Servo and Mr. John Servo Robert Hallstrom and Lily Shaw Sonja Shelton Robert and Nancy Shewan Carol C. Shulman Daniel and Sarah Singal Mark Siwiec and Duffy Palmer Alice and Ken Slining Janet H. Sorensen Susan and David Spector Daniel and Susan Stare Kenneth T. and Eva M. Steadman Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stehler Richard and Judith Steinheider Ms. Anna Steltenpohl Georgine and James Stenger Chris and Jennifer Stenzel Dr. Robert and Sally Jo Stookey Margaret A. Strite Jim Sullivan Eleanor Summers Steve and Cheryl Swartout Margaret and Charles Symington Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Thiede J. Russell and Kathleen Thomas Jason Thomas Miriam Thomas Robert and Diane Tichell Mimi and Sam Tilton Dr. and Mrs. Mark Tornatore Mrs. Schuyler Townson Sally Turner
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ADAGIO CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) CONTINUED Andrew M. Wensel, M.D. Mrs. Marshall Tyler Joseph Werner and Diane Smith Gary and Marie VanGraafeiland Stephen Wershing Jim and Linda Varner Nancy Weyl Jo Ann F Vierthaler Carol Whitbeck Gretchen Voss Yvonne and Donald White Harry and Ruth Walker Mrs. Kay R. Whitmore Irene and Alan Weinberg Ms. Christine Wickert Ann Weitzel Dr. James and Nancy Wierowski Linda Wells Davey
James H. Willey Elise and Joseph Wojciechowski Caroline and Richard Yates Bill and Wende Young Susan and Maurice Zauderer Mark and Deborah Zeger Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zornow Daan Zwick
ADVOCATE ($700-$999) Anonymous Pledges Betsy and Gerald Archibald Dr. and Mrs. Edward C. Atwater Carol and Axel Schreiner Gloria Baciewicz Ann Bauer Steve and Anne Bauer Jeanne Beecher Hays and Karen Bell Kate M. Bennett Eric and Marcia Birken Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Blumenau Robert Boehner Susann Brown and Terence Chrzan Josh and Beth Bruner June Brush Ann Knigge Bruce and Shirley Burritt Keith and Joan Calkins Gerard and Joanne Caschette David and Mary Cheeran Jack and Barbara Clarcq Alan Cohen and Nancy Bloom Cheryl Collins John and Catherine Coulter Frederick and Doris Davey Michael deStefano Nancy and Sreeram Dhurjaty Jane Dieck Ms. Markey A. Hoblit and Mr. Alan R. Efron Gordon J. Estey Mrs. Walter Fallon Udo Fehn and Christine Long Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Fleckenstein George and Marie Follett Dane and Judy Gordon Jane Gorsline Dr. and Mrs. William Grammar Barbara J. Granite Russell and Kathleen Green Ed and Terry Grissing
Michael and Joanna Grosodonia Stephen Gullace Robert and Deborah Hall Joe Hammele Ronald W. Hansen Bob and Maryann Hargrave Mr. James M. Hartman Gil and Judy Hawkins A. Scott Hecker Barbara and Dieter Hentschel Dr. and Mrs. Raul Herrera Paul Sawicki and K.L. Hersam Drs. Ryan and Makiko Hoefen Carol E. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. John Hustler Earl and Mary Ingersoll Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Isaacson Robert and Merilyn Israel Lori and Frank Karbel Glenn and Nancy Koch Wilfred LeBlanc Doris and Austin Leve Tanzy Love Carol C. Lovell John and Judy Lynd Sandy and Jack Maniloff Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason Michael Mathew Mr. and Mrs. John F. McNamara Richard and Joyce Mitchell Ilene Montana Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Morelle, Jr. Morning Musicale Mr. and Mrs. Otto Muller-Girard Dr. Philip S. Nash Joan and Beryl Nusbaum Jann Nyffeler Jonathan R. Parkes and Dr. Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Ms. Marilyn Petz Stephanie Polowe
Bill Prest Patricia and William Rahn Jacklin Randall-Ward Stan and Anne Refermat Suzanne Robinson Mrs. James A. Rockwell in Memory of Rev. James A. Rockwell Judy and Bill Rose Hannah and Arnold Rosenblatt William Saunders Theresa A. Seil and Debra Celestino Rich Sensenbach Mary E. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Michael O. Shipley Bruce and Laura Smoller Kathie Snyder Robert and Norma Snyder Charles H. Speirs Ron and Alison Steinmiller Nancy Atwood-Stone and Kevin Stone William and Carol-Sue Strusz Frank and Rose Swiskey Celia and Doug Topping Bill and Mary Anna Towler Jim Van Meter and Marlene Piscitelli Doug Cline and Lorraine Van Meter-Cline Timothy and Debbie Veazey Brian Waldmiller Debra Watson Pierce and Elizabeth Webb Jean G. Whitney Dale and Lorraine Whittington Ed and Wilma Wierenga Puck* and Claes Winqvist Carol Wischmeyer Grace Wong Eileen M. Wurzer Laura and Joel Yellin Carol Zajkowski
BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) Anonymous Pledges Karen Abbas Mary Elaine Aldoretta and Richard Burandt Robert Allen Norman Alling Peter and Jane Anderson A. Joseph Antos Dr. and Mrs. E. David Appelbaum Dr. and Mrs. Dean Arvan Dr. and Mrs. Marshall E. Atwell Jane and John August Jeanette Axelrod Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Balta Karen Bancroft Paul and Kathleen Bankey Martin C. and Margaret M. Barber
M.J. Barclay Constance and Peter Barker Brenda Beal John and Ellen Beck Miss Anne Bell Abigail and Douglas Bennett Sarah Beutel Mr. and Mrs. William Beveridge Mary Ellen Bigler Lynne Blank Dr. and Mrs. Alan F. Bloom James R. Boehler Nancy R. Boerner Susan and Peter Bondy Agneta M. Borgstedt, M.D. Ann Borgstrom Amy and David Bowen
Jeff and Kathy Bowen Don and Jackie Bowman Mr. Brendan Boyce Donald and Mary Boyd Nancy Boyer Robert and Ann Marie Bradley Nancy and Andrew Brandston Daan Braveman Linda Bretz Wayne Brigman Marilyn R. Brown Priscilla Brown Mrs. Claire Brown Wilma M. Brucker Eric G. and Wendy Bruestle James L. and Hollis S. Budd Eileen Buholtz
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BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) CONTINUED Brian and Mary Jane Burke Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Burkey Veronica and Larry Burling David J. and Margaret M. Burns Joyce C. Burwell Christine Bustard Mr. and Mrs. Donald S Cameron Mary Carlton Wayne and Anne Marie Carnall Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Carrier Hal and Elise Carter Ms. Barbara J Case John and Diane Caselli Brendan Casey Diane and Roger Cass Richard E. Cavers Kim and Tony Cenzi Daren Chentow Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Rita Chessin Tom and Maureen Chiavetta Victor Ciaraldi and Kathy Marchaesi Elizabeth Claypoole Jules Cohen, M.D. Gloria and Pincus Cohen Barbara A. Colucci Mary Lewis Consler Mr. George J. Conte, Jr. Jeremy A. Cooney, Esq. John and Mary Crowe Jimena Cubillos Janice Currie Cathy Cushman and Jeff Sokol Mr. James Cuthbert in memory of his mother, Mrs. Doroth S. Cuthbert Karen E. Dau Jerry Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davies Teri Davis Joe and Sue DeGeorge Foundation, Inc. Ken and Jean DeHaven Janice DeJager Jacques and Monique Delettrez Jeanne Denike Robert Dermody Ken Desrosiers Josephine Dewey Jorge L. Diaz-Herrera Zach Dietz Kathleen Dill Celia Dilworth Wendell and Mary Discher Jacqueline Distefano Donald and Stephanie Doe Warren Doerrer Sandra McDonald Glen Dragon Marie Duhamel Jane Dunham Dr. and Mrs. James Durfee Daniel Dwyer Joanne Eccles Dianne Edgar Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Egan Larry and Peggy Elliott Marcia L. Elwitt Mrs. R. Clinton Emery Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Emmans D. Craig Epperson and Dr. Beth Jelsma Wolf and Carolyn Ettinger Matching Gift Edward and Jennifer Faringer Nancy J. Farrell Dr. Paul Fine Clara S. Firth
Elizabeth B. Fisher F. Peter Flihan Susan and Leslie Foor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Forsyth Sandra and Neil Frankel Ruth Freeman Jonathan W. Friedberg Dr. Gary J. Friend and Mrs. Lois B. Wolff-Friend Kevin Frisch Judith Fulmer Muriel and Bob Gabbey Sue Gaffney Richard T. Galvin Jerry J. Gambino, Jr. Jill and Kent Gardner Mary Anna and Darrell Geib David Gentile Mrs. Essie Germanow Mr. and Mrs. Wesley P. Ghyzel Thoms Giblin Walter Gilges Tom and Kelly Gilman Anne Gilson Brock and Amanda Glann Bruce Goldman Ken Grant Marvin and Barbara Gray Robert Gray Barbara Jean Gray-Gottorff Mr. and Mrs. Newton H. Green Dr. Elaine F. Greene Gay Greene David Griffin and Susan Warner, former orchestra members Kathleen Griswold Mr. and Mrs. Michael D Grossman Mr. Robert C. Grossman Mr. James P. Growney, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Guerin Ann L. Haag Sue Habbersett Mr. Gary D. Haines Ralph and Salome Hamaker David and MaryAnn Hamilton David and Edna F Hamlin Nancy and Henry Hamlin Lisa Hand in honor of Rita B. Myers Martin and Sherrie Handelman Joan Holub Handfield Barbara and A. Michael Hanna Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Hanna Marilyn and Dick Hare Alan J. Harris Mary Hartshorn, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hasiuk Bernice Hatch John and Ruth Hazzard Amy R. Hecker and Howard.S Decker Mr. and Mrs. David Hedges Margaret Hedges Barbara Heiligman Warren Hern Michael R. Herzog Dr. Florence M. Higgins Carol and Michael Hirsh Mr. and Mrs. Ned Holmes Philip and Eleanor Hopke Tala and Mark Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. William N. Hosley Larry and Barbara Howe Drs. Geza and Minou Hrazdina Leslie and Sam Huey Douglas Hughes
Dr. Kelly R. Huiatt Mary Jo and Jack Hultz Mr and Mrs Elmer Humes Mr. Robert S. Hyman Fulltec LLC/ Agop Ispentchian Mary Kay and Charles Jackson Dewey Jackson Bruce Jacobs Janet S. Jennison David and Patricia Jewell Ronald and Martha Jodoin Maryanne Jones Karen Jones Nancy Jones Mr. Gilbert F. Jordan John and Carole Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Judson, Jr. Valerie and Robert Kalwas Marjorie Karowe Dianne S. Katz Barbara and Robert Kay Mrs. Robert E. Keim John Kensy William and Jean Keplinger Marilyn and John Kiesling Elthea King Mr. Edward Klehr Marcella Klein and Richard Schaeffer Kenneth R. Knight Mark and Mona Friedman Kolko Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai Kolko Mrs. Ellen Konar Diane S. Koretz Paulina and Laurence Kovalsky James Kraus Barbara and Jack Kraushaar Drs. Richard Kreipe and Mary Sue Jack* Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Krieger Sandra and Salvatore LaBella Kathy and Glen LaBonte Craig and Susan Larson Diana Lauria Paul Law Lenore and Marshall Lesser Dr. Pamela A. Leve Sarah F. Liebschutz Yufang Liu Jason Longo and Bryan Sweet Dr. and Mrs. Norman R. Loomis Mrs. Elfriede K. Lotz Beverly Ludke Susan and Chris Luedde Jeremiah Casey and Patrick Macey Russell Madsen Mr. and Mrs. Achilles Mafilios John and Chen Magee Angela Mambro James and Rosa Mance James and Patricia Mangin Rebekah and Joseph Marinelli Kathryn Markakis Judie and George Mayo C. Thomas and Emily McCall David Mccartney Stan and Janis McCormack Mr. Kevin McCune Ms. Vera McCune Mr. Ken McCurdy Edward McDonald Dick and Sandra McGavern Mr. and Mrs. David McNair John W McNeill Cecilia Meagher Margaret and Bob Mecredy
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BENEFACTOR ($375-$699) CONTINUED Jagat S Mehta MDPC Margaret Merli Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Michael Carolyn Lee Mok Mrs. Ruth Monaco Ms. Mary Ann Monley Jane Morale and Glen Zagorski Theodore H. Morse Barbara and Anthony Mugnolo Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Muhl John Joseph Mulcahy in memory of Karl F. Faber Joseph and Linda Mulcahy Dr. Donald Munger Michael D. Nazar Matthew Nesci Mildred G. Ness John and Barbara Neumann Richard and Jeanne Newman Mike and Pat Niles Nannette Nocon Jason and Lea Nordhaus Susan Nutt Margaret and David Oakes Jennie Oberholtzer Suzanne J. O’Brien W. Smith and Jean O’Brien Robert and Betty Oppenheimer Jim and Linda Orgar Mildred Ortbach Robert Owens Joan Padulo Mrs. John Paganelli Robert J. Palmer Phil R. Palumbo Esther and Tom Paul Maureen O Pennino David and Marjorie Perlman Mr. and Mrs. Claude Peters Mary Ann and Jeffrey Peters Thomas W. Petrillo and William R. Reamy Mr. and Mrs. Dom C. Piazza Michael Pietropaoli Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polidor Linda E. Postler Olita and Edward Povero Mary Jane Proschel Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Przybylowicz Patricia Pullano Margaret Quackenbush Barry and Jean Rabson Jerry and Janice Rachfal Gopal Ramaraju Eileen Ramos Rene Reixach Marjorie Relin Bob and Shirley Rheinwald Constance E. Rice Nancy K. Rice G.W. Richter Dr. Ramon L. and Judith S. Ricker Sandra and Eugene Riley Ashok Robin Ronald Rockwell Andrew Rodman Donald G. Roemermann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rogers Mrs. David Romig Dr. Harry and Ellen Rosen Dr. Gerald and Maxine Rosen Dick and Bea Rosenbloom Linda Rubens
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Dr. and Mrs. G. Theodore Ruckert Brenda and Steven Ruether Tom and Ellen Rusling Hon. Franklin T. and Cynthia Russell Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Salerno, Jr. Paul and Jean Salisbury Dr. Alvani D. and Carol M. Santos Ed and Gabriel Saphar Susan Scanlon and Croft K. Hangartner Paul and Barbara Schmied Suzanne and Michael Schnittman Nancy and David Schraver David and Naomi Schrier Caroline Schultz Charene Schuth George J. Schwartz, M.D. Steven Schwartz and Alice Tariot, M.D. Barbara Lee Scott Glynis Scott Carolyn S. Selbig Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Sexton Naomi Shapiro Mr. Kelly M. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Shea Ruth Sheldon Robert L Shrader Deepak and Rita Shukla Mrs. Shirley Shumway Myron Silver Naomi Silver Gary and Cathy Simpson Joseph Simpson Judith and Michael Slade David Sluberski and Dr. Sandra Sluberski Fred and JoAnne Smith Kathleen Smith Ms. Maxine M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Mr. Thomas Smith Carol Snook in Memory of Richard Snook Ed and Sarah Solorzano Patricia Southcombe Ms. Suzanne Spencer Jean and Harold Stacey Walter Stacker Arthur and Catherine Steffen Abby and David Stern Richard and Gwen Sterns Elizabeth and Robert Sterrett Robert Stiles Ms. Nancy Stones Patricia and Howard Stott Mrs. Alexander L. Strasser Mr. Elmar Strazds Robert and Catherine Sykes Mr. and Mrs. William Taillie Yoshiko Tamura and Bruce M. Lee Mr. Daniel Taramasco David and Carol Teegarden Jonathan G. Terry Tim Thaney Woodlief and Merrillan Thomas Eric Thompson Bottomless Brewing Mr. James Tobin John and Betty Travis Mr. and Mrs. George Treier William J. Tribelhorn Mr. and Mrs. A. Gene Trimble Robert and Terri Tugel Gerard Turbide
Mrs. Richard L. Turner John and Janet Tyler Eugene and Gloria Ulterino John and Andrea Unson Rosemary Utz and Douglas Jones Betsy Van Horn Paul and Joan Van Ness Margaret Vanas Charles and Susan Van Buren Kristin A. Vandenbrul Wayne and Anne Vander Byl Stephen and Linda Venuti Thomas and Jeanne Verhulst Vic Vinkey John and Anne Vogtle John and Susan Volpel Erik and Judy Vonbucher Robert Vosteen Ellen Wagner Arthur Waite John Walker Robert and Sandra Walker Nancy and Tom Walters Lawrence and Diane Wardlow Mrs. Herbert Watkins Jean and Sterling L Weaver Mr. and Mrs. David K. Weber Sandra Weber Betsy and Peter Webster Tom Weiler Andrea Weinstein Ann D. Weintraub Miss Delores Welkley Mrs. Lyndon Wells Richard and Shirley Wersinger Charles and Carolyn Whitfield Mrs. John T. Wigg Mr. and Mrs. William Wilcox Mr. John Williams and Mr. Chuck Lundeen Leonore and Lee Wiltse Ron and Carol Witzel Charles and Susan Wolfe Beatrice and Michael Wolford Gary and Judith Wood Elizabeth D. Woodard Peter Woods Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wright Jeff Wright and Betty Wells Kevin and Trude Wright Ellen G. Young Marsha Young Mr. Alex Yudelson Eric Zeise and Ellen Henry
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 the RPO Development Office at 585.454.7311 x249 IN MEMORY OF... Mr. Martin Abkowitz Mrs. Rollie Abkowitz Leonard Baker Leila Kirdani Dr. and Mrs. Saul Presberg Mr. Werner Baum Dr. Roselyn Freedman Baum Alma Berger Ginny Tucker and Sara Berger Diana Bishop Domtar Paper Company Warren Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Small Ann McCormick Gerald Christoff, Composer and Pianist Rosemary Christoff Dolan Tina Cichanowicz Ted, Peggy, and Katrya Cichanowicz Frank DeSantis Mr. and Mrs. David W. Ackroyd Ms. Deb Miska Sharon and Duane Majon Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Simiele
Sue Habbersett Terry K. Schwartz William L. and Ruth P. Cahn Susan M. Miller Norman J. Lederman, D.D.S. Shelley Jacobs David Shulman Ms. Natalie L. Schwartz Lori Baron Lynn Carlson Michelle Rabin Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Goldstein Laurene and Bob Guerin Paul and Pamela Ness
Stephen Hum Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bernstein Charles Kaplan Alan L. Cameros Barbara and David Ackroyd Jean and Barry Rabson Bernard and Katherine Sussman Carol and Jim Yost Carol and John Bennett David and Carol Teegarden David and Ilene Flaum Diane S. Katz Dr. and Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Kaplan Louise W. Epstein Mary Ellen Perry Mildred G. Ness Mr. and Mrs. William A. Garrison Norma and Lauren Kroll Paul and Kathleen Bankey Richard and Nancy Reitkopp Robin and Michael Weintraub Ronald and Karen Newman Rosalie and Richard Lewis Stephen Dvorin
Herb and Joan Vanden Brul Vanden Brul Foundation
IN HONOR OF...
Marianne Koller C. Thomas and Emily McCall Cricket & Frank Luellen Elizabeth and Robert Sterrett Reid O’Connell Wendell and Mary Discher John Littwitz Malcolm Savedoff Sherry Glied Elaine Primavera Kraus James Kraus
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis Lewis Mr. and Mrs. John H. McFann Susan M. Hollander
Jean and John Howland David and Norah Howland
Diane Tichell David and Carol Teegarden
Phyllis Keutgen Mr. and Mrs. William Delaney
Ann S. Garrett Curtis Long
Judith Hensley Karen Hensley
Louise Slaughter Curtis Long
Donald Welt Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Scott Nathan and Susan Robfogel Mrs. Anne Talarico
R.B. Kunkel Lise Kunkel
Robert Heinold Dr. and Mrs. Elmar Frangenberg
Arthur Schuster Cathryn and Robert Kwit
Dr. and Mrs. Allan and Charlotte Kraus Marcy and Ray Kraus
Anne deStefano Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeStefano
David Groff Linda Groff
Marina Rozzo Patricia Rozzo Leadley
Sally Lunt Cricket & Frank Luellen Rita Myers Anonymous Susan Scanlon and Croft K. Hangartner Catherine Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lennon Mr. and Mrs. Bill Huml Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kurz Lisa Hand Jean Ober-Taylor Susan Raymer Rosaleen Petry Jeffrey T. Moran John D. Foote Mr. Charles R. Luke Louis Rappaport Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kristal Donald Reinfeld Hinda and Michael Miller Curtis Long Mary Robb David and Naomi Schrier Suzanne Rodgers Carolyn Harder Carol Stuard-Buttle Douglas and Celia Topping Brian Treadway and Geraldine Glodek Owen Roth Mrs. Charlotte Roth
Ellen Beck for her 23 years of service to the RPO Sue and Michael Lococo John Beck on his induction into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Louise W. Epstein Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bernstein on their 69th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Bernstein’s special birthday Dr. Frederick Dushay and Mrs. Marcia Silber Robert & Betty Oppenheimer
Joan Malloon Joan M. Woodcock John McNeill for his 50 years of service to the RPO Duane & Ida Miller Mary E. Martin Ida Miller on her special birthday Fred Dole Eric Polenik John McNeill Sanford Miller on his special birthday Robin and Michael Weintraub John Moreland Ms. Dawn Verdugo Jean and George Morris Patricia Bryan Georgia Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kemp Millie Ness David and Roberta Ness Nannette Nocon Nancy Sverdlik Gretchen H. Zenner Ellen Rathjen Tony and Jennifer Higgins
Paul W. Briggs Mr. Peter Briggs Michael Butterman Dr. and Mrs. Tae B. Whang Margaret Lathrop Budd James L. and Hollis S. Budd Bill and Ruth Cahn John W. McNeill
Samantha Rodriguez John Dehority Jane Rubens on her special birthday Carol & John Bennett Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Salesin Burt Segelin on his birthday Dr. and Mrs. Gary Friend
Richard Decker Russell R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Goldman on their 60th wedding anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Salesin Steven Hess on his special birthday Lois Zebelman Nancy Hunt Jonathan Phillips High School Chorale Mary Beth and Mike DiBacco Amber and Benjamin Krug Ben and Peggy Coe W. Peter Kurau James H. Willey Tom and Connie Lathrop Linda M. Lakeman Sherman Levey Curtis Long Mark and Deborah Zeger An-Chi Lin Janice Bradley
Michael Lococo in honor of Father’s Day Ms. Megan Lococo
Mrs. Harriet Seigel on her special birthday Dr. and Mrs. Gary J. Friend Jules Smith on his special birthday Mr. and Mrs. R. Alan Lattime Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Sobel Sue and Michael Lococo Ingrid Stanlis as new Board Chair this season Sue and Michael Lococo Craig Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. John Walker Andrea Weinstein Anne M. Kress and Ned Davis Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Weinstein on their 60th wedding anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Salesin Joseph Werner W. Peter Kurau Grace Wong Mr. and Mrs. Ernest S. Wong
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VOLUNTEER FOR THE RPO
Interested in volunteering for the RPO? Contact Danika Felty at dfelty@rpo.org or (585) 454-7311 x241 for the following opportunities: GIVE-A-LIFT PROGRAM: Drive eligible patrons 55+ to and from concerts. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Support the RPO office on weekdays. EDUCATION: Assist with children’s activities and concerts.
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.
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE
Rochester Philharmonic League volunteers are ambassadors for the RPO. Our activities focus on introducing young people to classical music through RPO Education Concerts and on fostering the musical talent of our youth through Young Artist Auditions. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE • Planning and hosting the annual Young Artist Auditions • Ushering for RPO school concerts at Kodak Hall
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathleen Bankey, president Eileen Ramos, past-president Catherine Frangenberg, vice president Mary-Ellen Perry, secretary Paul Ness, treasurer
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE • Open rehearsals & lunchtime conversations with RPO musicians at Music, Munch & Mingle series
Mary Ann Giglio Connie Kaminski Daryl Kaplan Bonnie Kramer Audry Liao Brenda Murphy-Pough
JOIN THE LEAGUE TODAY!
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JoBeth Nichols Marcia Bornhurst Parkes Betty Schaeffer Dan Stare Vic Vinkey
585-399-3654 rpl@rpo.org • rpo.org/rpl
DEVELOPMENT Domenic Argentieri, Vice President of Development Mark Zeger, Manager of Institutional Giving Robert Dermody, Manager of Major Gifts Andrea Weinstein, Major Gifts Officer Kimberly Cenzi, Manager of Annual Giving and Special Events Katherine A. Kennedy, Coordinator of Development Services Danika Felty, Development Officer Sabrina Devos, Intern Heather Havens, Intern FINANCE Mark Pignagrande, Finance Manager Nancy Atwood-Stone, Director of Information Systems Irene Shaffer, Manager of Human Resources Laura Viau, Office Administrator & Finance Assistant
PATRON SERVICES CENTER Edward W. Solorzano, Director of Marketing and Sales Emily Gisleson, Manager of Patron Services Jenni Kohler, Group Sales and Marketing Partnerships Manager Kari Swenson, Ticket Database Manager Lina de la Ferriere, Patron Services Specialist Troy Tette, Patron Services Specialist David T. Meyer +, House Manager Abby Chapman-Duprey + Randy Fultz + Aiden Lewis + Brandon McArdell + Joshua Schairer + ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC LEAGUE Laura Morihara +, RPL Administrator ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA Irene Narotsky +, Manager
2017–18 Season
ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & EDUCATION Eric Gaston, Vice President of Artistic Administration Barbara Brown, Director of Education Rebecca Sealander, Concert Production Manager Yunn-Shan Ma, Conducting Fellow
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Nicole Morelle, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Nicole Vandenbergh, Marketing Manager Mary Rice, Content Marketing Manager Simona Benenati, Marketing Coordinator Maximilian DiBenedetto, intern
RPO Staff
ADMINISTRATION Curtis S. Long, President and CEO Ronald L. Steinmiller, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Kathy Miller, Executive Assistant
+ Part Time * Intern ^ Consultant
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC youth ORCHESTRA
GREAT 2017-2019 SEASON RPYO! BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR GRADUATING SENIORS. SUMMER POPS ORCHESTRA - CALLING ALL RPYO ALUMS This collaborative between the Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra and the RPYO is open to current, newly-accepted, and alumni members of both orchestras. PRICE: $40 registration WHEN: Wed Aug 8, 2018 WHO: Conductor Dr. Paul Shewan,
Professor of Instrumental Music and Conducting at Roberts Wesleyan College WHERE: Rehearsals and concert at Hochstein Music School 50 N Plymouth Ave HOW TO REGISTER:
TinyURL.com/RPYOSummerPops2018 DEADLINE: June 1, 2018
6:30pm to 9pm Tue, Aug 14, 2018 6:30pm to 9pm Thu, Aug 16, 2018 6:30pm to 9pm Sun, Aug 19, 2018 3pm to 5pm CONCERT – free and open to the public
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ERICH CAMPING
Since its founding by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music. Currently in its 95th year, the RPO is dedicated to maintaining its high standard of artistic excellence, unique tradition of musical versatility, and deep commitment to education and community engagement. Today, the RPO presents up to 120 concerts per year, serving nearly 170,000 people through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Nearly one-third of all RPO performances are educational or community-related. In addition, WXXI 91.5 FM rebroadcasts approximately 30 RPO concerts each year. For more information, visit rpo.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TICKETS: The RPO Patron Services Center is located at 108 East Avenue, in downtown Rochester. Free 15-minute parking is available outside the RPO Patron Services Center, which is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM. Four-way flashers must be used when parking in these spaces. NIGHT-OF-CONCERT PURCHASES: For night-of-concert purchases, RPO will-call tickets and concert tickets are available at the Eastman Theatre Box Office (433 East Main Street) starting 90 minutes prior to concert time.
PARKING: Paid parking for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is available at the East End Garage, located next to the theatre. Paid parking for the Performance Hall at Hochstein is available at the Sister Cities Garage, located behind the school at Church and Fitzhugh Streets. PRE-CONCERT TALKS: Philharmonics ticket-holders are welcome to attend free pre-concert talks, held one hour before all Philharmonics concerts in the orchestra level of the theatre.
SERVICES FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES: Wheelchair locations and seating for those with disabilities are available at all venues; please see the house manager or an usher for assistance. Elevators are located in the oval lobby of Kodak Hall and in the East Wing. A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available on the first floor.
SERVICES FOR HARD-OF-HEARING PATRONS: Audio systems are available at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre; headsets may be obtained from an usher prior to the performance.
CHANGING SEATS: If you find it necessary to be reseated for any reason, please contact an usher who will bring your request to the House Manager.
LOST AND FOUND: Items found in Kodak Hall will be held at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 E. Main Street.
For more info, call 585-274-3000.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: The use of cameras or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. Patrons are asked to turn off all personal electronic devices prior to the performance. REFRESHMENTS: Food and drink are not permitted in the concert hall, except for bottled water. Refreshments are available for purchase in Betty’s Café located on the orchestra level of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.
TICKET DONATION: If you are unable to attend a concert, please consider donating your tickets to us as a
tax-deductible contribution. Return your tickets to the RPO no later than 2 PM the day of the performance to make them available for resale.
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