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Summer Update Thank You from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2023-24 Season Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2023-24 Guest Artist Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Another 3 seasons with Roger! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 New Musician Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Biography of Roger Kalia, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 GALLERY 100 Year Anniversary Concert & Gala Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 LIMITED EDITION 100th anniversary print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Annual Fund Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Business Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 100th Anniversary Collaborative Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Symphony NH Board of Trustees and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Symphony NH Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 New Board Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Symphony No. 100 Poem & Proclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 June · 2023 Now on sale!
Thank you for joining us!
We recently wrapped up our 100th anniversary season and what a season it has been! Each of our programs this year highlighted this momentous occasion with nods to our past while also looking ahead to our future .
We began the season with Ode to New Hampshire that featured composers with New Hampshire roots including Oliver Caplan, John Adams, Amy Beach, and Edward MacDowell This was followed by our Winds of Time program that featured our legacy musicians in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No . 2 as well as our new principals in French horn, bassoon, and clarinet . We also filled open positions for assistant concertmaster, principal second violin and bass trombone . We are thrilled to welcome these talented musicians!
Holiday Pops was back and bigger than ever! Both our Nashua and Concord audiences surpassed our 2019 attendance!
In March, we collaborated with the Nashua Choral Society and Nashoba Valley Chorale to perform Mozart’s Requiem at the Immaculate Conception Church in Nashua . It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the Nashua Choral Society who has been deeply connected to Symphony NH for many years
At the beginning of April, we featured a chamber version of Mahler’s Symphony No . 1 along with Astor Piazzolla’s Suite from Maria de Buenos Aires . And the end of the month was our 100th anniversary concert at the new Nashua Center for the Arts with guest artist Amit Peled . For this sold-out concert, two of the . . .
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works performed were on the very first concert on April 29, 1923: Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz . We closed the season with a family concert with guest narrator Andrew Pinard performing Caroline Shaw’s The Mountain That Loved a Bird and Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.
Along the way, we also re-established our education program Link Up and performed a concert for all 3rd grade students in Nashua . And we began a new community engagement program, SNH Plays Back, providing musician ensembles to other area non-profit organizations.
For the 23/24 season (year 101), we have even more collaborations, newly commissioned works as well as favorites, and more guest artists to share with our audiences .
But we couldn’t do any of this without you! We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and look forward to the next 100 years of Symphony NH!
Sincerely,
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To another 3 seasons!
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Maestro Roger Kalia has extended his tenure as the Music Director of Symphony New Hampshire for another three seasons! We are ecstatic to have him leading the way as we embark on our next century of making extraordinary music.
Do you have a note for Roger? He’d love to hear from you! Email your note to snh@symphonynh.org
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Photography by Brian Malloy Photography
New Musician Spotlight
Join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members of Symphony New Hampshire! The following talented musicians have joined our orchestra within the past year. Tune in on social media to learn more about each new member!
Mackenzie Austin Principal Clarinet
Emma Powell Assistant Concertmaster
Steven Harmon Principal Horn
Michael Mechanic Principal Bassoon
Sean McCarty Bass Trombone
Newly Appointed Kun Shao Principal Second
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 for his 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 100-year-old Symphony New Hampshire, and of Orchestra Santa Monica, and in his third season as Music Director of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra . He is also Co-Founder and Music Director of the 12-year-old celebrated Lake George Music Festival in upstate New York The recipient of an Elizabeth Buccheri Opera Residency with Lyric Opera of Chicago and five Career Assistance Awards from the Solti Foundation U .S ., Kalia has been praised for his “extraordinary leadership” (Courier & Press)
A versatile communicator and frequent guest conductor, in recent seasons, Kalia has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Chicago Sinfonietta, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Szczecin Philharmonic (Poland), Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of Redlands, Lima, Adrian, Bakersfield, Great Falls, Owensboro, Spokane, and Wheeling
Kalia leads Symphony NH this 2022-23 as it celebrates its 100th anniversary Amongst the notable events are the season opening concert featuring works written about or in New Hampshire; a collaborative performance of Mozart’s Requiem with the Nashua Choral Society and Nashoba Valley Chorale; and the 100th anniversary concert of Symphony NH’s in April 2023 that marks their first concert to the day one
hundred years later in a program featuring cellist Amit Peled performing Dvorak’s Cello Concerto . In addition to conerts with his Lake George Music Festival and the Evansville Philharmonoc, Kalia also debuts with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Boston’s Longy Conservatory Orchestra Flex, and returns to the Redlands Bowl with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra
In his various music director positions, Kalia has focused on innovative artistic partnerships highlighting a variety of community partners . In November 2021, Kalia collaborated with composer Derrick Skye, historian Robbie Jones, and painter 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, Santa Monica History Museum, and KUSC In February 2023, We Gather will receive its first-ever live performance as part of OSM’s ten-year anniversary season. Kalia’s first two seasons as music director of the EPO have seen fruitful artistic collaborations with community organizations such as Historic Bosse Field, the Tri-State Hindu Temple, Evansville Civic Theatre, 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 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
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outreach programs . Kalia has collaborated with a wide range of artists including singers Angela Brown, Reginald Smith Jr, and Shayna Steele; guitarist Meng Su; Cirque de la Symphonie; Electronic Dance Music
(EDM) duo MAKO; Project TRIO; singer/songwriters
Randy Newman and Randy Jackson; Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim; violinists Nathan Cole, Glenn Dicterow and Sphinx Competition winner
Annelle Gregory; dancers of the Charlotte Ballet and Ballet Indiana; pianists Fei-Fei Dong, 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)
100th Anniversary Concert
Our 100th Anniversary Concert this past April was an incredible success! Thank you to all who joined us for this milestone celebration! It was an unforgettable afternoon and evening, and we are grateful for the tremendous turnout of music and arts enthusiasts from across NH and beyond! Your presence and support made this milestone in Symphony NH’s history truly special With this exciting momentum, we embark on our next century of music-making as the symphonic sound of the Granite State! Please enjoy the following footage from the celebration
Cellist Amit Peled performing Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor
NH Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary reading Symphony No. 100 written for Symphony NH’s 100th Anniversary Read the poem here.
100th Anniversary Concert at Nashua Center for the Arts
Photos by Brian Malloy Photography
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Photos by Brian Malloy Photography
100th Anniversary Gala
Photos by Brian Malloy Photography
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Photos by Brian Malloy Photography
... and thanks!
Congratulations!
Bob Oot receives the Board Stewardship Award reflecting his decades of leadership as the Board Chair
Elliott Markow receives the Musicians Service Award to acknowledge his years of dedication as Concertmaster for SNH.
Geri Boisvert and Ann Conway receive the Spirit Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the planning of our Centennial Gala.
Photos by Brian Malloy Photography
100 Years Limited Edition
Serigraph Print
Showcase your dedication to the arts and live orchestral music!
New Hampshire printmaker, William Mitchell, created this serigraph piece honoring Symphony NH’s 100 year anniversary.
Artist Statement:
The Symphony and I had a goal to create a colorful serigraph print that speaks to appreciators of music, art and New Hampshire.
“To a Wild Rose” by Edward MacDowell was the musical inspiration as the piece was performed during Symphony NH’s recent “Ode to New Hampshire” concert. My hope was to combine art and music elements
that interpret inspiration from nature. The notes work to tell the music while also acting as color substitutes for the leaves of the birches. From a distance they will come in and out of focus to bring different meanings and reactions.
I am thrilled and honored to have my artwork support Symphony NH as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
Purchase your limited edition print today.
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Thank
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With additional support from:
100th Anniversary
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Thank you!
Foundations
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Board of Trustees 2022-23
OFFICERS
Mary Jordan, President
Harold Clark, Vice President
Joseph Kenny, Treasurer
Pam Baker, Secretary
TRUSTEES
David Bahi
Geraldine Boisvert
Ann N. Conway
Carol Kreick
Donald McDonah
Bettejean Neveux
Robert Oot
Jasmine Pandit
John Rein
Ashwini Saxena
Galina Szakacs
Amir Toosi
Olga Usyk
Drew Wilson
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
Cheryl Bishkoff, Vice-Chair, Symphony NH Players’ Committee Representative
Deanna Hoying Executive Director
Joseph DuBose Orchestra Librarian | Personnel Manager
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Violins
Elliott Markow
Concertmaster
Emma Kondo Powell
Assistant Concertmaster
Kun Shao
Principal Second
Amy Ripka
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Jane Dimitry
Lynn Basila
Nancy Goodwin
Leonora LaDue
Sargis Karapetyan
Ana-Maria LaPointe
Aleksandra Labinska
Katharina Radlberger
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Dani Rimoni Principal Viola
Elaine Leisinger
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Elisabeth Westner
Kathleen Kalogeras
Seeun Oh
Nissim Tseytlin
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Harel Gietheim Principal Cello
Nathaniel Lathrop
Alexander Badalov
Young Sook Lee
Priscilla Hayes Taylor
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Volker Nahrmann Principal Bass
Robert F. Hoffman
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Kathleen Boyd Principal
Nina Barwell
Oboes
Cheryl Bishkoff Principal
Ronald Kaye
Kyoko Battaglia English horn
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Mackenzie Austin Principal
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Michael Mechanic Principal
Sally Merriman
Leo Kenin Contrabassoon
Horns
Steven Harmon Principal
Kristin Olsen
Michael H . Weinstein
Ellen Michaud Martins
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Richard Watson Principal
Richard Kelley
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John Faieta Principal
Wes Hopper
Sean McCarty Bass Trombone
Tuba
Takatsugu Hagiwara Principal
Timpani & Percussion
Jeffrey Bluhm Principal
Harp
Katie Lyon-Pingree Principal
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New Board Member Spotlight Welcome to our newest board members! Meet our entire Board of Trustees! Visit www.symphonynh.org/board
Carol Kreick
Jasmine Pandit
Robert Blaisdell
Alexandria Peary New Hampshire Poet Laureate
Alexandria Peary was appointed by the Executive Council as New Hampshire Poet Laureate on October 23, 2019, to serve until March 2024. The state’s poet laureate serves as an ambassador for all poets in New Hampshire and works to heighten the visibility and value of poetry in the state. https://newhampshirepoetlaureate.blogspot.com
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In the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Three
SYMPHONY NH CENTENNIAL DAY
APRIL 29, 2023
WHEREAS, the State of New Hampshire recognizes individuals and organizations who make significant and remarkable contributions to the people and to the cultural vitality and enrichment of the State; and
WHEREAS, Symphony NH, "The symphonic sound of the Granite State," is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the organization's first concert; and
WHEREAS, Symphony NH has been a celebrated source of innovation, inspiration, education and entertainment since 1923, and is the premiere symphony orchestra of the Granite State; and
WHEREAS, Symphony New Hampshire is dedicated to performing great music with an exceptional orchestra to enrich and delight diverse audiences, expand the musical and humanitarian contributions of New Hampshire's entire arts community, and provide learning opportunities with performances that spread beauty, empowerment, and good will; and
WHEREAS, over the last ten decades, Symphony NH, the oldest professional orchestra in the State of New Hampshire, has contributed greatly to New Hampshire's cultural proliferation and economy through live concerts and events throughout the state; educational programs; community initiatives and collaborations with other arts organizations; serving as a compelling tourism factor; and highlighting the importance of music within the State of New Hampshire; and
WHEREAS, we join with members of the New Hampshire community in celebrating Symphony NH's Centennial Anniversary and congratulate them on reaching this momentous milestone;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHRISTOPHER T. SUNUNU, GOVERNOR of the State of New Hampshire, do hereby proclaim APRIL 29, 2023 as SYMPHONY NH CENTENNIAL DAY in the State of New Hampshire, and call this day to the attention of all citizens.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the State of New Hampshire to be affixed this 20th day of April, 2023.
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