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Welcome from the Executive Director and Board President . . . . 6-7 Coming Next Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Letter from Roger Kalia, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Biography of Roger Kalia, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 The Music of John Williams Program, Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 John Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Annual Fund Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Business Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Symphony NH Board of Trustees and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Symphony NH Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2023-24 season Symphony NH
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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.
Letter from the Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors
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Welcome!
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
Mary Jordan Executive Director Board President
Coming Next Season
A Farewell to Maestro Kalia
2024-2025 Season | October 2024 - May 2025
Nashua Center for the Arts | Nashua
October 27, 2024
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Join us next year as we say farewell to our Music Director, Roger Kalia, who has curated a wonderful season to say goodbye.
AFor Maestro Kalia’s final season with SNH as Music Director, he is joined by soprano Carley DeFranco on a journey to Mahler’s delightful vision of heaven with his Fourth Symphony paired with Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a boy’s poetic description of heaven at his childhood home.
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Beethoven 3: Exploring Eroica
An enlightening journey led by Music Director Roger Kalia, who will delve into the intricacies of Beethoven’s pivotal Third Symphony with musical excerpts provided by the SNH musicians.
April 19, 2025
It’s All Overtures
This performance will feature some of the most well-known overtures from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro to Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.
Capitol Center for the Arts | Concord
March 30, 2025
Hollywood Hits
Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from Gone with the Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Dr. Zhivago, James Bond, Rocky, The Pink Panther, and many more. Your orchestra is the star of this memorable evening of iconic and beloved film music classics!
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10, 2025
Rhapsody in Blue
A mesmerizing musical journey, featuring the timeless compositions of some of the greatest American composers. Maestro Kalia will be joined by internationally acclaimed pianist Fei-Fei who will perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement in an evening that will leave you feeling energized.
Bank of New Hampshire Stage | Concord
Illuminated Ensembles American Standards
Join the Symphony New Hampshire Jazz Quartet a series of concerts by candlelight. This intimate and immersive experience will bring the Great American Songbook into a whole new light.
Illuminated Ensembles Heartstrings
For that extra touch of romance, don’t miss the pre-concert reception with
Illuminated Ensembles Chamber Favorites
The final concert in the Illuminated Ensembles series brings the SNH Woodwind Quintet for an evening of classical chamber music.
Manchester
Holiday Brass
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as Guest Conductor David Upham, along with our talented ensemble fills your hearts with the wonderful melodies and joyous tunes that define this magical time of year.
Stockbridge Theater | Derry
March 29, 2025 Hollywood Hits
Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from Gone with the Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Dr. Zhivago, James Bond, and many more.
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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
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 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.
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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; Elec-
“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)
tronic 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.
“... 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)
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Program
Music of John Williams
Roger Kalia, Conductor
Liberty Fanfare
Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan
Nimbus 2000 from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry’s Wondrous World from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Love Theme from Superman
Raider’s March from Raiders of the Lost Ark
~ INTERMISSION ~
Main Theme from Jurassic Park
Flight to Neverland from Hook
People’s House from Lincoln
Superman March from Superman
The Theme from The Mandalorian
The Jedi Steps/Finale from Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
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— Symphony NH Musicians —
VIOLIN 1
Elliott Markow Concertmaster
Katharina Radlberger
Aleksandra Labinska
Sargis Karapetyan
Jane Dimitry
Lisa Brooke
Onur Dilisen
VIOLIN 2
Kun Shao Principal
Amy Ripka Assistant Principal
Leonora LaDue
Beth Welty
Amelia Perron
Sarah Skinner
VIOLA
Dani Rimoni Principal
Elaine Leisinger Assistant Principal
Seeun Oh
Elisabeth Westner
Kathleen Kalogeras
CELLO
Harel Gietheim Principal
Young Sook Lee
Alexander Badalov
Priscilla Hayes Taylor
Alana Jeffers
GUITAR
Jarred Garneau
BASS
Volker Nahrmann Principal
Robert Hoffman
Kate Foss
FLUTE
Kathleen Boyd Principal
Ceora Jaffe
Jessica Lizak
OBOE
Laura Shamu Principal
Ronald Kaye
ENGLISH HORN
Elizabeth England
CLARINET
Mackenzie Austin Principal
Alexis Lanz
Margo McGowan
BASSOONS
Sally Merriman Acting Principal
Tracy McGinnis
CONTRABASSOON
Leo Kenan
HARP
Maria Ren Guest Principal
HORNS
Ho-Yin Li Acting Principal
Kristin Olsen
Michael Weinstein
Ellen Martins
TRUMPETS
Richard Watson Principal
Richard Kelley
Peter Everson
Ryan Noe
TROMBONES
Jude Morris Principal
Mike Epstein
BASS TROMBONE
Sean McCarty
TUBA
Zack Grass Guest Principal
TIMPANI & PERCUSSION
Jeffrey Bluhm Principal
Dylan Barber
Timur Rubenstyn
Mike Ambroszewski
Halle Song
PIANO
Amy Lee Guest Principal
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John Williams
Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and more!
In a career that spans seven decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and for the concert stage. He has served as music director and laureate conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and he maintains thriving artistic relationships with many of the world’s great orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Mr. Williams has received a variety of prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Olympic Order, and he remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices.
Mr. Williams has composed the music and served as music director for more than one hundred films. His artistic partnership with director Steven Spielberg has resulted in many of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and successful films, including Schindler’s List, E.T.: The Extra- Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, four Indiana Jones films, Saving Private Ryan, Amistad, The Adventures of TinTin and War Horse. Mr. Williams has composed the scores for all seven Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Superman: The Movie, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Memoirs of a Geisha, Far and Away, Home Alone, Nixon, The Patriot, Angela’s Ashes, Seven Years in Tibet, and
The Witches of Eastwick among many others. He has worked with many legendary directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, William Wyler and Robert Altman. Mr. Williams has received five Academy Awards and 54 Oscar nominations, making him the Academy’s most-nominated living person and the second-most nominated person in the history of the
Oscars (second only to Walt Disney). His most recent nominations were in 2023 for the film The Fablemans directed by Spielberg and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny directed by James Mangold. He also has received seven British Academy Awards (BAFTA), 26 Grammys, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, and numerous gold and platinum records.
Born and raised in New York, Mr. Williams moved to Los Angeles with his family in 1948, where he studied composition with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. After service in the Air Force, he returned to New York to attend the Juilliard School, where he studied piano with Madame Rosina Lhevinne. While in New York, he also worked as a jazz pianist in nightclubs and on recordings. He returned to Los Angeles and began his career in the film industry where he wrote music for more than 200 television episodes including the theme for NBC Nightly News (“The Mission”), the theme for
NBC’s Meet the Press, and the PBS arts showcase Great Performances.
In January 1980, Mr. Williams was named nineteenth music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding the legendary Arthur Fiedler. He currently holds the title of Boston Pops Laureate Conductor which he assumed following his retirement in December 1993, after 14 highly successful seasons. He also holds the title of Artist-in-Residence at Tanglewood.
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23, SUN, 3PM | Piano Trio ~ Rindge - FREE
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11, THU, 7PM | Solo Violin Recital ~ Dublin - FREE
13, SAT, 12PM | Progressive Garden Party (rain date: Sun, July 14, 11am) ~ Throughout the Region - $100/$85
14, SUN, 4PM | Harp Trio ~ Francestown - FREE
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17, WED, 5:30PM | Member & Musician Potluck ~ Rindge - MEMBERS
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25, THU, 12PM | String Quartet ~ Peterborough - FREE 26, FRI, 6PM | Gil Rose Supper Club ~ Jaffrey - $100 (dinner & music)
28, SUN, 3PM | String Quartet ~ Harrisville - FREE
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4, SUN, 3PM | Vivaldi and Piazzolla Eight Seasons Peterborough Town House ~ Peterborough - $25/$20
7, WED, 7PM | Cello & Guitar ~ Nelson - FREE
18, SUN, 6pm | Monadnock Music Summer Gala ~ Keene - $125/$100
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Michelle Notarangeli
Mike Bishop
Nancy Amato
Nancy Sharpe
Nancy Smagula
Pablo Casaverde
Pamela Baker
Pamela Mattaliano
Patricia Brennan
Patricia Hugenberger
Patricia Mullin
Paul Baker
Paul Bergeron
Peter Bachman
Peter Tabur
Rachel Tarr
Rob Zimmerman
Robert Lash
Robert Mazaka
Robin Harris
Roland Guilbault
Rosemary Clough
Ruth Baldwin
Ruth Chevion
Sarah Rocha
Sidney Tally
Stephen Forde
Stephen Pappas
Stephen Perron
Steve Beste
Steven Negron
Susan Gould
Terrence Collins
Thomas and Irene McManus
Thomas Sileo
Virginia Nedved-Cook
William Farquhar
William Pollitt
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Sponsors and Collaborative Partners
Season Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors
Maestro Sponsors
Community Partners
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With additional support from:
Foundations
Ella F . Anderson Trust
The Bagan Foundation
Citizens Bank Trusts/Ayer Trust
Conway Arena Ice Commission
The Demoulas Foundation
Samuel P. Hunt Foundation
The McIninch Foundation
RBC Foundation
Rotary Club West
Frederick Smyth Institute of Music
Madelaine G . Von Weber Trust
Thank you!
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Media Partners
Symphony NH
Board of Trustees 2023-24 OFFICERS
Mary Jordan, President
Harold Clark, Vice President
Bettejean Neveux, Treasurer
Robert Oot, Secretary
TRUSTEES
Pam Baker
Robert Blaisdell
Ann N. Conway
Joseph Kenny
Carol Kreick
Donald McDonah
Jasmine Pandit
John Rein Ashwini Saxena
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
Timothy Pace Senior Marketing Manager
Sophie Nahrmann Assistant Personnel Manager
Kip Sheedy Usher Coordinator
Meghan Brady Grant Writer
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Symphony NH
Musicians 2023-24
Violins
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
Viola
Dani Rimoni Principal Viola
Elaine Leisinger Assistant Principal Viola
Elisabeth Westner
Kathleen Kalogeras
Seeun Oh
Nissim Tseytlin
Cello
Harel Gietheim Principal Cello
Nathaniel Lathrop
Alexander Badalov
Young Sook Lee
Priscilla Hayes Taylor
Bass
Volker Nahrmann Principal Bass
Robert F. Hoffman
Flutes
Kathleen Boyd Principal
Nina Barwell
Oboes
Cheryl Bishkoff Principal
Ronald Kaye
Kyoko Battaglia English horn
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 Principal
• Page 26• Office Location: 6 Church St. Nashua, NH • Mail to: PO Box 1350, Nashua, NH 03061 E-mail: snh@symphonynh.org • General Office: 603-595-9156 • Website: symphonynh.org