Wynton Marsalis's A Fiddler's Tale · Symphony NH · Nov. 2023

2023-2024

Nov 10, 11, 12

WYNTON MARSALIS’S

A FIDDLER’S TALE

Feat. Danny Rivera as Narrator Coming up!

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2023-24 season Welcome from the Executive Director and Board President. . . . . . 6 Letter from Roger Kalia, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Biography of Roger Kalia, Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wynton Marsalis’s A Fiddler’s Tale Program, Musicians, Program Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Danny Rivera, Narrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Musicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Next Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Annual Fund Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Business Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Symphony NH Board of Trustees and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Symphony NH Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Welcome!

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We are delighted to extend to you our warmest welcomes as we embark on a musical journey that is as rich and harmonious as the notes that fill the air. It is with immense joy and pride that we celebrate a remarkable milestone - 101 years of Symphony NH! What began as a dream of a few passionate musicians in 1923 has flourished into an institution that has woven the tapestry of classical music into the very fabric of our community.

Over the past century, our orchestra has not only shared the timeless beauty of classical compositions but has also evolved to embrace the diverse and ever-evolving world of music. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has led us through eras of change, and today, we stand as a testament to the enduring power of music to unite, inspire, and transform lives.

As we reflect on our history, we are reminded of the countless talented musicians who have graced our stage, the dedicated patrons who have joined us on this musical odyssey, and the tireless efforts of our staff, board, and volunteers who have made it all possible. Together, we have created moments of pure magic, filling concert halls with the sublime sounds of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

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Letter from the Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors

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To mark occasion, we have curated an exceptional season of performances, featuring celebrated guest artists and timeless masterpieces. This season is not only a celebration of our past but a testament to our commitment to exploring new horizons and pushing the boundaries of classical music.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you - our loyal supporters, season ticket holders, donors, and friends - for your unwavering dedication to the arts. Your presence and support have been the cornerstone of our success, and we look forward to sharing this historic year with you.

Together, let us revel in the beauty of the symphony as it has existed for over a century and as it continues to evolve and inspire generations to come. Join us as we raise our batons to the future, embracing the next hundred years of music, creativity, and community.

Once again, welcome to the 101st season of Symphony NH! We are thrilled to have you with us, and we cannot wait to create and share magical musical moments together.

Sincerely, Deanna Hoying Executive Director

Mary Jordan Board President

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Meet Our Music Director Roger Kalia

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Dear Friends, Greetings and welcome to Symphony NH’s 2023-24 season! I am excited to continue our celebration of the orchestra’s 100th anniversary, as we celebrate our extraordinary musicians and perform a variety of music—everything from symphonic warhorses to the stunning film scores of John Williams, alongside stunning guest artists.

Our upcoming season will be one of our most ambitious and creative to date. Our 100th anniversary season reflects our dedication to sharing the wide array of cultures and voices that make up the unique spirit of the Granite State. I have curated a series of concerts that not only bring to life the timeless classics that have shaped the orchestral canon, but also explores new and unique compositions being written by some of today’s most captivating and unique voices.

I am thrilled to conduct symphonic classics such as Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Dvořák’s New World Symphony, alongside newer works by Sarah Kirkland Snider and Wynton Marsalis. We will feature an amazing array of guest artists— tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das, Indian-American singer Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi, and electric harpist Rosanna Moore, among others. Additionally, I am looking forward to unique local collaborations with the Spartans Drum Corps in an innovative concert titled Brass to the Max! as well as conducting a concert of video game music featuring Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory. Focusing on the future, Symphony NH will be performing two world premiere compositions: D.J. Sparr’s Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric Harp and the New Hampshire Concerto (Symphony NH’s first collaborative commission with student composers from Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire).

Here’s to a season filled with incredible performances and unforgettable memories as we celebrate this milestone anniversary season with all of you. See you soon!

Sincerely,

Roger Kalia Music Director, Symphony NH

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Roger Kalia Music Director, Symphony NH With a dynamic podium presence and noted passionate interpretations, Indian American conductor Roger Kalia has been celebrated by audiences and industry professionals alike, with Symphony Magazine recently recognizing him nationally as one of five first-year music directors with innovative programming during the pandemic. Praised for bringing a “fresh view to classical music” (The Republic, IN), Kalia is now in his fourth season as Music Director of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, his fifth season as Music Director of the Symphony New Hampshire, and in his sixth season with Orchestra Santa Monica. He is also Co-Founder and Music Director of the celebrated Lake George Music Festival in upstate New York. The recipient of several awards from the Solti Foundation U.S., including an Elizabeth Buccheri Opera Residency with Lyric Opera of Chicago and five Career Assistance Awards, Kalia has been praised for his “extraordinary leadership” (Courier & Press).

A versatile communicator and frequent guest conductor, Kalia is described as “leading with passionate intensity and a clear beat” as well as being “one to watch” (Long Beach Gazette) after his debut with the Long Beach Symphony. In recent seasons, Kalia has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Chicago Sinfonietta, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Szczecin Philharmonic (Poland), Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, and the symphony orchestras of Redlands, Terre Haute, Lima, Adrian, Bakersfield, Great Falls, Owensboro, Spokane, and Wheeling. The 2023-24 season features a debut with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and a return engagement with the Long Beach Symphony.

Kalia’s 2023-24 season features him leading Symphony NH for their 100th anniversary season in a variety of programs including their first-ever symphonic Bollywood concert featuring Indian-American singer Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi at the Nashua Center for the Arts; two world premieres including D.J. Sparr’s Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric Harp featuring Rosanna Moore, and the New Hampshire Concerto (Symphony NH’s first collaborative commission

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with student composers from Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire); and a unique collaboration with the Nashua-based Spartans Drum Corps. With the Evansville Philharmonic, the orchestra will perform the Evansville premieres of Dinuk Wijeratne’s Tabla Concerto featuring Sandeep Das and Sheridan Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra featuring Timothy and Nikki Chooi; performances of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2; a return of the Musicians Showcase concert as part of the Classics Series featuring principal musicians of the orchestra as soloists; and first-ever collaborations with the University of Southern Indiana and the Red Skelton Theater at Vincennes University.

Orchestra Santa Monica was recently chosen to be a part of the inaugural California Festival: A Celebration of New Music where Kalia will lead the orchestra in Brian Raphael Nabor’s lubilo. Kalia recently appointed acclaimed baritone Jubilant Sykes as OSM’s first-ever Artistic Advisor for the upcoming season, where the two of them will collaborate and plan future concert programs.

In his various music director positions, Kalia has focused on innovative artistic partnerships highlighting a variety of community partners. In 2021, Kalia collaborated with composer Derrick Skye, historian Robbie Jones, and artist Kevin McCants to commission and premiere Orchestra Santa Monica’s first-ever art film titled We Gather: Black Life in Santa Monica told through music, visuals, and narrative, which has since received screenings at the California African American Museum and KUSC. In 2022, We Gather Suite for Orchestra was commissioned by OSM and received its world premiere performance as part of OSM’s ten-year anniversary season. Kalia’s early seasons as music director of the Evansville Philharmonic have seen fruitful artistic collaborations with community organizations such as Historic Bosse Field, the Tri-State Hindu Temple, Evansville Civic Theatre, Children’s Center for Dance Education, and the Evansville Wartime Museum. Kalia’s visionary programming has been featured on PBS’ “On the Road with Brick Briscoe” and “Regional Voices,” and in publications such as Evansville Living Magazine and the League of American Orchestra’s Symphony Magazine.

In 2011, Kalia and two of his colleagues co-founded the Lake George Music Festival, which has been described as “an unparalleled classical music experience in the Adirondacks” (Chronogram). As one of the nation’s foremost classical music artist retreats, the festival presents cutting-edge artists and composers performing classical and new music, traditional and experimental concerts and recitals of various sizes, open rehearsals, informational talks, and a variety of community outreach programs—all held at the newly renovated Carriage House on the ground of the Fort William Henry Hotel. Kalia’s leadership has been hailed as “unbounded and impressive” (The Glens Falls Chronicle) with concert performances of the Festival Orchestra being regularly featured on NPR’s Performance Today and highlighted in Gramophone Magazine, Musical America, and Saratoga Living, among others. Kalia has led programs ranging from semi-staged chamber operas to commissioned works and premieres including Sheridan Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra featuring Nikki and Timothy Chooi, and Paul Dooley’s Northern Nights featuring percussionist Lisa Pegher. Kalia was recently featured on the Everything Conducting podcast for his innovative work at the festival including the creation of its inaugural Conducting Fellowship program this past summer.

Kalia has collaborated with a wide range of artists including singers Angela Brown, Reginald Smith Jr, Shayna Steele, and Jubilant Sykes; guitarist Meng Su; the Grammy award winning trio Time for Three; Cirque de la Symphonie; Electronic Dance Music (EDM) duo MAKO; Project TRIO; singer/songwriters Randy Newman and Randy Jackson; violinists Nathan Cole, Glenn Dicterow and Sirena Huang; trumpeter Thomas Hooten; pianists Fei-Fei Dong, Vijay Venkatesh, Sean Chen, and Misha Dichter; rock musicians Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls and Nancy Wilson of Heart; the B-52s; sitar player Anoushka Shankar; actor Jack Black; and visual artist/astronomer Dr. José Francisco Salgado.

A native of New York State, Kalia holds degrees from Indiana University, the University of Houston, and SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. His primary mentors include David Effron, Arthur Fagen, and Franz Anton Krager with additional mentoring from David Zinman, Marin Alsop, Robert Spano, and the late Kurt Masur. Previous posts include Associate Conductor of California’s Pacific Symphony, Assistant Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Conducting Fellow with the Chicago Sinfonietta, and Music Director of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) Debut Orchestra, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (IN). Kalia attended the Aspen Music Festival where he was a Conducting Fellow in 2010, and in 2011, Kalia won Second Prize in the Memphis Symphony International Conducting Competition, which led to his debut with the orchestra the following season and launched his professional career. Kalia is married to musicologist / violinist Christine Wisch.

“Kalia brings a fresh view to the classical music.”

— THE REPUBLIC (IN) “Kalia led with passionate intensity and a clear beat ... he’s one to watch.”

— LONG BEACH GAZETTE (CA) “... what a remarkable performance [of the Mendelssohn “Scottish” Symphony]...

Mendelssohn’s paean to the rugged beauty of that northern nation came alive in this fine performance, with the EPO under the extraordinary leadership of Kalia.”

— COURIER & PRESS (IN) “Kalia emerges to my ear as the [Lake George Music] festival’s secret weapon. His enthusiasm and positivism ... is unbounded. His leadership, impressive.”

— THE GLENS FALLS CHRONICLE (NY)

A Fiddler’s Tale Wynton Marsalis 

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Roger Kalia, conductor Danny Rivera, narrator Elliott Markow, violin Volker Nahrmann, bass Mackenzie Austin, clarinet Stephanie Busby, bassoon Richard Watson, trumpet Brian Diehl, trombone Jeffrey Bluhm, percussion This evening’s concert will run for approximately 70 minutes with no intermission.

A Fiddler’s Tale (1998) Wynton Marsalis (b. 1961) Owing to its famous granite quarries, New Born into one of America’s most famous musical families, Wynton Marsalis stands as a towering figure in the music world, having established himself as an acclaimed virtuoso trumpeter, prolific composer, and visionary bandleader who also currently serves as the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. A nine-time Grammy Award

Winner, Marsalis’s musical expertise bridges the worlds of classical and jazz as demonstrated in A Fiddler’s Tale.

Premiered in 1998 and commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for the Chamber Music Society and Jazz at Lincoln Center organizations, A Fiddler’s Tale takes Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale, 1918) as its inspiration but features musical language that reflects Marsalis’s own style and an updated libretto that highlights the modern challenges of a musical artist. Both works take

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Ode to NH the timeless trope of making a deal with the devil as the basis of their narrative. In Stravinsky’s version, which uses a libretto by C. M. Ramuz, a weary soldier on his way home from war, trades his violin for a book that can provide him with endless wealth and pleasures. As the piece unfolds, the soldier comes to regret his decision and attempts to win back his violin, which he recognizes as critical to his artistic spirit and personal happiness. Written by Stanley Crouch, the libretto for A Fiddler’s Tale explores how a female jazz fiddler is lured into commercialism by a record producer named Bubba Z Beals—a hip play on the name Beelzebub. Like Stravinsky’s work, in addition to the musical numbers, the story of A Fiddler’s Tale is told through a narrator, performed here by vocalist, composer, and performance artist Danny Rivera. As the narrator explains, the devil approaches the unsuspecting fiddler, engaging her in a conversation in which she acknowledges how “the glow and soul of [her] music is totally the opposite of the empty darkness the public wants.” Tempting the fiddler with tales of stardom and riches, the devil ultimately convinces her to give in, and she undergoes a physical and musical transformation in which she loses her talent and artistry but is recognized by the public as a sex symbol who merely “toys with an instrument on stage.” As the fiddler’s creative spirit withers, her only hope for redemption is thrown into peril, and she embarks on a quest to restore herself and her artistry.

From start to finish, Marsalis pays tribute to Stravinsky while crafting a distinctive work that represents Marsalis’s own blend of classical and jazz interests. A Fiddler’s Tale uses the same instrumentation as Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du soldat— clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass, and percussion—and

follows Stravinsky’s same musical and dramatic structure, occasionally borrowing the exact title of a movement. Following a short introductory prologue led by the narrator, Marsalis presents “The Fiddler’s March,” a short, angular march that introduces all the ensemble instruments through individual solos. Through its title and quotations of melodic material, the first number directly references the opening movement of Stravinsky’s L’Histoire, “The Soldier’s March.”

In “A Fiddler’s Soul,” Marsalis incorporates a double-stop motive drawn from Stravinsky’s second movement, “Scene by a Brook,” and crafts a charming number that allows the violinist to shine through a display of both lyrical and technical skill. Marsalis masterfully weaves references like these throughout the entirety of the work, but with its frequent swinging rhythms and extended jazz harmonies, the piece remains uniquely the creation of Marsalis. For instance, in “Tango, Waltz, Ragtime,” Marsalis sets the same dances as Stravinsky, but he leans more heavily on slides and blue notes while likewise hinting at elements of bossa nova. One wonders, had Stravinsky written this work toward the end of his life and after the tango movies of Gardel or the Latin and Cool Jazz movements, would his work sound more like that of Marsalis whose musical world had already been shaped by such music?

Through this captivating composition, Marsalis explores the enduring themes of artistic struggle, the Faustian bargain, and the redemptive power of music. His score presents an updated and uniquely American take on one of the most iconic works of classical repertoire that celebrates the American tradition of jazz and our classical inheritance. 

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christine wisch Program Annotator Christine Wisch is a PhD candidate in musicology with a minor in ethnomusicology. Her work as a musicologist focuses on early nineteenth-century Spanish classical music and issues of nationalism, patronage, and identity. She is the recipient of a 2019 Dissertation Fellowship from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for her in-progress dissertation, “Politics, Patronage, and Music in 1830s Spain.” Her research has been presented at both national and international conferences and has been supported by a number of awards and grants, including a 2017 Mellon Pre-Dissertation grant from Indiana University’s Russian and Eastern European Institute (REEI) and the A. Peter Brown Research Travel Award. Recently, she worked as a research consultant on Hispanic topics for the tenth edition of the History of Western Music and its corresponding anthologies, and she continues to work for Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center (LAMC). Additionally, she has written program notes for orchestras across the country and remains an active violinist.

Danny Rivera Narrator Vocalist, composer, civil rights activist, and performance artist Danny Rivera is reimagining what it means to be an artist in his generation. Known for his avant garde spirit, honest lyricism, and captivating performances, this new renaissance artist discovered his musical identity by traversing the cross-cultural fusion of the Black church and Afro Puerto Rican culture. Displayed through his extensive efforts in improvisation and performance, Rivera has shaped a unique sound, and is developing a body of work which includes projects like Songs of Free Men. Rivera’s latest project Songs of Free Men delves into the sustained, centuries-long freedom songs that is Negro Spirituals. The work highlights the association of Black Americans which merged African cultural heritage with the experienes of being held in bondage in slavery, at first during the transatlantic slave trade and for centuries afterwards, through domestic slave trade. These songs were sung in churches, cotton fields, and as “signal songs” on the Underground Railroad.

In addition to performing, Rivera is the founder of Danny Rivera Productions, a studio and archive, housing his work. He has earned a degree in vocal performance from the Longy School of Music.

His socio-political commentary and deep commitment to movements of liberation were prompted early on by his parents, allowing him to develop creative practices for community healing. Rooted in regenerative art, Rivera’s music and justice driven agenda aims to shed light on issues of racism, Jim Crow, and the prison system.

Rivera is the Founder and Artistic Director for the Artist Initiative for Revolution.

Rivera has won a number of awards including El Mundo’s 30 under 30 award and Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color award.

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Symphony NH Board of Trustees 2023-24 OFFICERS Mary Jordan, President Harold Clark, Vice President Bettejean Neveux, Treasurer Robert Oot, Secretary

TRUSTEES Pam Baker Carol Kreick Robert Blaisdell Donald McDonah Ann N. Conway Jasmine Pandit Joseph Kenny John Rein

Ashwini Saxena Amir Toosi Olga Usyk

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Deanna Hoying, Executive Director Roger Kalia, Music Director Rosemary Johnson, President, Friends of Symphony NH Ron Kaye, Chair, Symphony NH Players’ Committee Representative Kun Shao, Vice-Chair, Symphony NH Players’ Committee Representative

Staff Deanna Hoying Executive Director Joseph DuBose Orchestra Librarian | Personnel Manager Paul LaFlamme Production Manager Kate Merges Patron Systems and Marketing Manager | Graphic Design Sophie Nahrmann Assistant Personnel Manager Diana Sheedy Box Office Asistant Kip Sheedy Usher Coordinator Meghan Brady Grant Writer

Musicians 2023-24 Violins

Cello

Oboes

Elliott Markow Concertmaster Emma Kondo Powell Assistant Concertmaster Kun Shao Principal Second Amy Ripka Assistant Principal Second Jane Dimitry Lynn Basila Nancy Goodwin Leonora LaDue Sargis Karapetyan Ana-Maria LaPointe Aleksandra Labinska Katharina Radlberger

Harel Gietheim Principal Cello Nathaniel Lathrop Alexander Badalov Young Sook Lee Priscilla Hayes Taylor

Cheryl Bishkoff Principal Ronald Kaye Kyoko Battaglia English horn

Viola

Dani Rimoni Principal Viola Elaine Leisinger Assistant Principal Viola Elisabeth Westner Kathleen Kalogeras Seeun Oh Nissim Tseytlin

Bass Volker Nahrmann Principal Bass Robert F. Hoffman

Flutes Kathleen Boyd Principal Nina Barwell

Clarinets Mackenzie Austin Principal

Bassoons Michael Mechanic Principal Sally Merriman Leo Kenin Contrabassoon

Horns Steven Harmon Principal Kristin Olsen Michael H. Weinstein Ellen Michaud Martins

Trumpets Richard Watson Principal Richard Kelley

Trombones Jude Morris Principal John Faieta Wes Hopper Sean McCarty Bass Trombone

Tuba Takatsugu Hagiwara Principal

Timpani & Percussion Jeffrey Bluhm Principal

Harp Katie Lyon-Pingree

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