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WICHITA SYMPHONY VOL. 60 | NO. 2 OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2017

PROGRAM CONTENTS BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH, OCTOBER 28/29 Program

Guest Artist

In Memory and in Honor of Dr. Jay C. Decker

Program Notes

HAYDN’S CREATION, NOVEMBER 18/19 Program

Dr. Michael Hanawalt, Chorus Director

Guest Artists

Wichita Symphony Orchestra Chorus

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE, DECEMBER 2/3 Program

Wichita Symphony Society Board of Directors

Daniel Hege, Music Director and Conductor

Wichita Symphony Staff

Wichita Symphony Orchestra Personnel

Preview of Coming Events

Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony

Contributors

Memorials & Tributes

Wichita Symphony Orchestra House Policies

List of Advertisers

WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY

OFFICERS F. Tim Witsman, Chairman of the Board Lori Supinie, Vice Chair Roger Eastwood, Treasurer Kurt A. Harper, Secretary Jon Tiger, Immediate Past Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Suzie Ahlstrand

Shoko Kato Sevart

Chris Callen

Richard C. Shaw, M.D.

Richard Chambers

James M. Thomas

Ebony Clemons

Isaac Ulbrich

Bill Cook

James Vayda, M.D.

Barbara Crotchett

Lisa Vayda

Sandra Cusack

Ted Vlamis Jr.

Stephen English

Kathryn M. Webb

Sharon Fearey

Janet C. Wesselowski

Daniel A. Flynn

Ken White

Kurt Friesen

Carlos Wriedt

H. Guy Glidden, Ph. D. William E. Hercher

DIRECTOR EMERITI

Jerry Juhnke

Anna Anderson

Greg Keith

Bill DeVore

Delmar D. Klocke

Phillip S. Frick

Brenda Lawton

Marilyn McNeish

George L. Lucas, M.D.

Mrs. Russell W. Meyer, Jr.

Rodney E. Miller

Doris Nelson

Lisa Muci Miah Schneider Bob Scott

DANIEL HEGE

MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

The 2017-2018 season marks Daniel Hege’s eighth as Music Director and Conductor of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Hege has been widely recognized as one of America’s finest conductors, earning critical acclaim for his fresh interpretations of the standard repertoire and for his commitment to creative programming. He served for eleven seasons as the Music Director of the Syracuse Symphony and was appointed Music Director of the Wichita Symphony in June 2009. As of the 2015/16 season, he was named Principal Guest Conductor of both the Tulsa Symphony and the Binghamton (NY) Philharmonic. In addition to programming and conducting the subscription concerts in Wichita, Mr. Hege has conducted a number of cutting edge concerts, including Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle with the legendary Samuel Ramey in the title role and with sets by the glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, and a semi-staged production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel in collaboration with Music Theatre Wichita. Daniel Hege has guest conducted the Detroit, Seattle, Oregon, Colorado, San Diego, Columbus, and Phoenix symphonies as well as the Calgary Philharmonic, among others. International engagements include performances with the Singapore Symphony and the St. Petersburg Symphony at the Winter Nights Festival. Recent and upcoming guest conducting engagements include appearances with the Rochester, Buffalo, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Naples Philharmonics; the Louisville, Sarasota and Florida Orchestras; and the Houston, Edmonton, Pacific, Puerto Rico, Hartford, Omaha, Madison, Tucson, Charleston and Virginia symphonies. Daniel Hege received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1987 from Bethel College, Kansas where he majored in music and history. He continued his studies at the University of Utah, where he received a Master of Music degree in orchestra conducting and also founded the University Chamber Orchestra and served as Assistant Conductor of the University Orchestra and Music Director of the Utah Singers. He subsequently studied with Paul Vermel at the Aspen Music Festival and in Los Angeles with noted conductor and pedagogue Daniel Lewis. In May 2004, Mr. Hege was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Le Moyne College in Syracuse for his contributions to the cultural life in central New York State. Born in Colorado, Mr. Hege currently resides in Syracuse with his wife and their three daughters.

WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY STAFF ARTISTIC

ADMINISTRATIVE

Daniel Hege

Don Reinhold

Music Director and Conductor

Chief Executive Officer

Jean and Willard Garvey

Arleigh McCormick

Endowed Chair

Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Dr. Michael Hanawalt

Samantha Davis

Symphony Chorus Director

Operations Manager Tiffany Bell

Dr. Mark Laycock

Education & Community

Director, Youth Orchestras Program

Engagement Manager

Youth Symphony Conductor

Nina Longhofer

Fred and Mary Koch Foundation Endowed Chair Dr. Wesley DeSpain

Patron Services, Box Office, and Database Administrator

Repertory Orchestra Conductor

Leigh Ann Haman

Delmar and Mary Klocke Endowed Chair

Business Manager

Eric Crawford

Cindy Bailey

Youth Chamber Players Conductor

Chorus Administrative Assistant

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WICHITA SYMPHONY Daniel Hege Music Director and Conductor Jean and Willard Garvey Endowed Chair Dr. Michael Hanawalt Symphony Chorus Director VIOLIN I John Harrison, Concertmaster S. M. and Laura H. Brown Charitable Trust Endowed Chair Yee Ling Elaine Ng, Acting Associate Concertmaster Bobbie and Marvin Bastian Endowed Chair Susan Linnebur Adrienne Dougherty* Nancy Luttrell, Associate Concertmaster Emeritus Laura Hammes Black Cindy Dantic-Watson Linette Gordon Chelley A. Graves Yi-Miao Huang Joan Pfaff Marta Prugar James Rebecca Schloneger Cristian Damir Martinez Vega Nancy Woodruff Evgeny Zvonnikov* VIOLIN II Nancy Johnson, Principal Dominique Corbeil Emily Bishop Shelley Closson

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Kirsten Moler Carol Neighbor

Natalia Korenchuk* Brandon Lay Cheryl Myer Judith Naillon Jane Ray Suzanne D. Schiffel Elizabeth Wallace

FLUTE Carmen Lemoine, Principal Mitchell A. Berman Endowed Chair Christina M. Webster Chastity Pawloski, Piccolo Caitrine-Ann Massoud

VIOLA Catherine Consiglio, Principal Larry and Anita Jones Endowed Chair Nicole K. Feryok Caroline Anderson Emily A. Baldridge Rosemarie Barney Kay N. Buskirk Cynthia L. Cook Pedro Oviedo Kristen Smaglik

OBOE Andréa E. Banke, Principal George and Marilyn McNeish Endowed Chair Mickey Hansen Cindy C. Thompson CLARINET Trevor Stewart, Principal Helen and Russ Meyer Endowed Chair Rachelle Goter Michael Unruh, Bass Clarinet David Cook, E-flat Clarinet

CELLO Leonid Shukaev, Principal Lois Kay Walls Foundation Endowed Chair Camille M. Burrow Tiffany Bell Gabriela Garzón Avendaño Patricia K. Hart Quinn Lake Laura C. Martinez Susan Mayo Arleigh McCormick*

BASSOON Scott Charles Oakes, Principal Zach Hague Merrilee Tuinstra, Contrabassoon Angela Hull

DOUBLE BASS Mark Foley, Principal Don Jacobsen Oswald Backus Eric L. Crawford Marcia C. Hatfield Kathy Luttrell

SAXOPHONE Geoffrey Deibel, Principal

FRENCH HORN Jeb Wallace, Principal Meri Jenkins Assistant Principal Stephanie Nelson Mirella Gauldin James Rester TRUMPET David Hunsicker, Principal Daniel J. and Shoko Kato Sevart Endowed Chair Daniel Bardán Dana Hamant Gray A. Bishop TROMBONE Tyler Vahldick, Principal Matt Blauer David Muehl, Bass Trombone TUBA Phillip C. Black, Principal TIMPANIPERCUSSION Gerald Scholl, Principal Joe Mikelait Andrew Slater HARP Jane Hyde, Principal KEYBOARD J. Bradley Baker Anna Jeter Matt Blauer, Personnel Manager Nancy Johnson, Librarian Carol Neighbor, Librarian Urza Silverwind, Stage Manager

* On Leave of Absence Musicians in the First Violin, Second Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass sections rotate seating for each concert and are therefore listed alphabetically (except for the first stand of strings.)

WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CLASSICS 2

BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH CENTURY II CONCERT HALL

SATURDAY | OCTOBER 28, 2017 | 8PM Ending approximately 9:45 PM

SUNDAY | OCTOBER 29, 2017 | 3PM Ending approximately 4:45 PM

DANIEL HEGE Music Director & Conductor

GABRIELA MARTINEZ Piano

IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF DR. JAY DECKER

PROGRAM MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1839–1881) Arr. Nicolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) Night On Bald Mountain (12’)

SERGEY PROKOFIEV (1891–1953) Piano Concerto In G Minor, Op. 16 Andantino (11’) Scherzo: Vivace (3’) Intermezzo: Allegro moderato (7’) Finale: Allegro tempestoso (10’)

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PROGRAM LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827) Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 Allegro con brio (7’) Andante con moto (10’) Allegro— (6’) Allegro (8’)

These concerts are made possible by a generous gift from THE LATTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION IN HONOR OF DR. JAY DECKER Gabriela Martinez’s appearance is made possible by ROSE AND HOWARD MARCUS Flowers provided by The Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony.

Gary Telleen, piano technician Unless otherwise announced, the use of cameras or recording devices during concerts is strictly prohibited.

This program will be re-broadcast on Radio Kansas, 90.1 FM, Friday, January 19, 2018 7pm

GUEST ARTIST

OCTOBER 28/29, 2017 GABRIELA MARTINEZ, piano First performances with the Wichita Symphony

Versatile, daring, and insightful, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez is praised on both national and international stages for the lyricism of her playing, her compelling interpretations, and elegant stage presence. An artist equally at home with both established and contemporary repertoire, she has performed throughout the United States as well as in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and Venezuela. In November 2016, Delos released Ms. Martinezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut solo album Amplified Soul, featuring works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Szymanowski, Mason Bates, and the world premiere recording of Amplified Soul, written for her by Dan Visconti. Her 2017-18 season includes recitals presented by the Broad Stage (Santa Monica (CA) and the Steinway Society of the Bay Area, as well as engagements with numerous orchestras including the Dayton Philharmonic and the Akron, Modesto, Springfield (MO), Topeka, and Wichita symphonies. A First Prize winner of the Anton G.

States to attend The Juilliard School. There she earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees as a full scholarship student of Yoheved Kaplinsky. She then worked on her doctoral studies with Marco Antonio de Almeida in Halle, Germany. Gabriela Martinez is represented worldwide by Sciolino Artist Management | www.samnyc.us

Rubinstein International Piano Competition, and a semifinalist at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she also received the Jury Discretionary Award, Gabriela Martinez emigrated to the United

THIS WEEKEND’S CONCERTS ARE DEDICATED IN MEMORY AND IN HONOR OF DR. JAY C. DECKER May 20, 1935 – July 31, 2017 Jay Decker’s affiliation with the Wichita Symphony began in the seventh grade when he began taking cello lessons from Gretchen Dalley, wife of Orien Dalley, the first conductor of the Wichita Symphony. Within a few years, he was accepted into the Wichita Youth Symphony, a program for talented young musicians organized by the Wichita Symphony in 1946.

First Symphony with the Wichita Symphony at a music teachers’ convention held at Kansas State University. On the second half of the program, he turned the baton over to Aaron Copland who conducted the WSO on several of his own works. During the years as Associate Conductor, Dr. Decker worked with a number of distinguished guest artists including Corey Cerovsek, Gary Karr, Christopher Parkening, and Barry Tuckwell.

Jay enrolled at Wichita State University’s School of Music (then known as the University of Wichita), and became a member of the Wichita Symphony’s cello section as a freshman in 1952. He played with the Symphony for four years, and won the Naftzger Young Artist Auditions and Music Awards in 1955.

Dr. Decker continued to conduct YPCs, the Spirit of the Season holiday concert, and Twilight Pops even after stepping down as the Associate Conductor in 1998. The Twilight Pops was a concert he particularly enjoyed – “Keep the tempos upbeat, and use lots of brass and percussion,” he said. Jay was a regular presence on the Twilight Pops podium through 2015, which was also his last appearance conducting the Wichita Symphony.

Jay earned his Masters from the University of Illinois in 1962. He served as an Associate Professor of Music at the University of MissouriKansas City conducting the Civic Orchestra of UMKC, the University Symphony, and the Kansas City Civic Ballet. He returned to Wichita in 1971 after completing his doctorate at UMKC to take a position as head of the orchestra program at Wichita State University’s School of Music, serving until his retirement from the University as a Professor Emeritus in 1998.

Between 1972 and 1986 Dr. Decker was also the conductor for the WSO’s Youth Symphony. He contributed to the high standards of the youth ensembles that are upheld to this day. Students who graduated from Youth Orchestras during these years went on to successful careers in many different fields. Some earned music degrees and became professional musicians, including some who sit on the stage today as members of the Wichita Symphony.

During the time that Dr. Decker taught at Wichita State University he also served as the Associate Conductor of the Wichita Symphony. His duties included conducting an annual subscription concert weekend, Young People’s Concerts (YPCs), the annual Spirit of the Season holiday concert, and the River Festival Twilight Pops. He also conducted many of the runout concerts during the years when the Symphony received grants to tour the State of Kansas.

Due to the generosity of The Lattner Family Foundation, prior to his death, Jay was asked to pick the Wichita Symphony concert he would like performed in his honor. He chose the concerts featuring Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Jay Decker touched the lives of so many of you, our musicians and patrons, in very significant ways. He was a consummate educator, musician, and gentleman. No one is more synonymous with the Wichita Symphony than Jay Decker. We honor and remember him today.

The first time Dr. Decker appears in a Wichita Symphony program book as a conductor was November 13, 1971 when he led Beethoven’s

PROGRAM NOTES | OCTOBER 28/29, 2017 Modest Mussorgsky

Mussorgsky was proud of his work, and thus

NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN

he was profoundly hurt by Balakirev’s harsh

Born in Karevo, Pskov district, March 21, 1839

criticisms of the work—the manuscript

Died in St. Petersburg, March 28, 1881

shows Balakirev’s penciled markings such as

Last performed by the Wichita

“rubbish” in the margins. Mussorgsky wrote

Symphony | January 26/27, 2003

Balakirev, “I was embittered by your attitude in the matter of my witches. I considered,

Mussorgsky referred to his popular

consider, and shall continue to consider my

orchestral tone poem, now known as

work satisfactory.”

Night on Bald Mountain, as St. John’s Night (that is, Midsummer Eve) on the Bare

Nevertheless, Mussorgsky reworked the

Mountain, a mountain that actually exists

piece twice. Following Mussorgsky’s death,

near Kiev. On Christmas day 1858 he and

Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov created a rather

his brother and some friends, including his

free transcription of the work, which is the

teacher Mily Balakirev, had discussed the

version we hear this weekend.

idea of writing a three-act opera called St. John’s Eve, after Gogol. Nothing came of

The following description prefaces the

it. A few years later Mussorgsky revisited

Rimsky-Korsakov score, taken from

the subject of a witches’ sabbath on St.

Mussorgsky’s autograph manuscript:

John’s Night. After its orchestration was

“Subterranean sounds from supernatural

completed—fittingly on St. John’s Eve,

voices.—Appearance of the spirits of the

June 23, 1867—he wrote to a friend:

dark and, after them, of Chernobog (the black god).—Glorification of Chernobog

My St. John’s Night on the Bare Mountain

and Black Mass.—Sabbath.—At the height

is in form and character, Russian and

of the Sabbath, distant echo of the bell of

original; …I wrote it quickly, straight away

a small village church; this disperses the

in full score without preliminary rough

spirits of the dark.—The break of day.”

drafts, in twelve days. It seethed within me, and I worked night and day, hardly

For many listeners, memories of Mussorgsky’s

knowing what was happening within

music live on in Walt Disney’s animated film,

me. And now I see in my sinful prank an

Fantasia, released in 1940.

independent Russian product, free from German profundity and routine, and . . . grown on our country’s soil and nurtured on Russian bread.

PROGRAM NOTES | OCTOBER 28/29, 2017 Sergey Prokofiev

two versions differ markedly, since he took

PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 IN G MINOR, OP. 16

advantage of what he had learned in the

Born in Sontsovka, Ekaterinoslav district,

toned down the dissonance, but rather that

Ukraine, April 23, 1891

audience perceptions changed, accepting

Died in Moscow, March 5, 1953

and admiring the work’s aggressiveness and

Last performances by the Wichita

no longer overlooking its songful qualities.

Symphony | February 20/21, 1982

The piano part of the Second Concerto

interim. It is hard to believe that Prokofiev

not only dominates, but is fiendishly Prokofiev’s brilliance was taken for granted

difficult. The enormous cadenza in

by his teachers at the St. Petersburg

the first movement that serves as the

Conservatory, but to his composition teachers

entire development section exemplifies

(Liadov and Glazunov) he was an enfant

both points. The main theme of the first

terrible—a troublesome, brash character

movement is broadly lyrical as is the second

who rejected their aesthetic and wrote

theme in the last movement. This slightly

dissonant music. Outside the Conservatory

melancholic lyricism was a direct result of the

his reputation as a composer and as a pianist,

criticisms Prokofiev received from his First

though controversial, was growing. By the

Piano Concerto. “The charges of superficial

time he composed his Second Piano Concerto

bravura and acrobatic tendencies led me

in the winter of 1912–13 he had already had

to strive for greater depth in the Second,”

several of his numerous works published.

Prokofiev later remarked. The greater depth

Prokofiev was the soloist for the Concerto’s

may also reflect his feelings about his close

first performance on September 5, 1913 (just

friend, pianist Max Schmidthof, who had

three months following Stravinsky’s premiere

committed suicide earlier that year. The

of The Rite of Spring). Most of the audience was

Concerto is dedicated to him.

scandalized or annoyed—many hissed, some

The second movement is a short, glittering

left—but those who remained witnessed Prokofiev bow impudently and play an encore. Out of twelve reviews eight were negative,

perpetual motion scherzo. Prokofiev once singled out this movement as a good example of the toccata-like or motor

complaining of harsh dissonances.

element in his music. The pianist’s two lines

Unfortunately, the original orchestral

of busy sixteenth notes an octave apart

score, left behind when Prokofiev went to

never cease from first to last measure, while

America in 1918, perished, apparently in

the orchestra adds thematic background.

a fire. Prokofiev “reconstructed” it in 1923,

Prokofiev opted not to write a slow

and according to his own statement the

movement in this work—the Intermezzo,

PROGRAM NOTES | OCTOBER 28/29, 2017 marked Allegro moderato, is an intriguing

return of the scherzo in the finale, all of

mixture of deliberate barbarism and caprice,

which were innovative for the time.

all with a slightly sinister tinge. The section marked con brio near the end has wonderful,

Many features have contributed to the

deliberately raucous sonorities.

eventual superstar status of “the Fifth.” The opening motive (the famous “ta-ta-

The finale contains something of the

ta-TAH”), which Beethoven reportedly

savagery of the scherzo in its main theme.

explained to his friend and biographer

As if making up for the lack of a slow

Anton Schindler as “Thus Fate knocks at the

movement Prokofiev incorporates an

door!” has provided dramatic associations

extensive slow section, with a “Russian”

to generations of listeners. In World War II,

second theme presented at length by the

the motive’s rhythm was associated with

piano alone before the orchestra joins in. This

the Morse code for “V”, as in Victory, and was

movement also contains a cadenza (briefer

used as a symbol of resistance to fascism.

than that of the first movement), which leads back to the opening Allegro tempestoso.

Though Beethoven left no programmatic

The movement ends with all the brilliance

explanations linking his Symphony to political

one would expect from a young pianist/

events of the early nineteenth century, the

composer hoping to impress the world.

work is a product of his heroic style and his patriotic and anti-Napoleonic sentiments that

Ludwig van Beethoven

SYMPHONY NO. 5 IN C MINOR, OP. 67 Born in Bonn, December 16, 1770 Died in Vienna, March 26, 1827 Last performed April 14/15, 2012 The immense popularity of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony has dulled our senses to the boldness and originality of the work, which initially caused a certain resistance. The great Goethe could not appreciate it, remarking that “it is merely astonishing and grandiose.” Equally astonishing were the “oboe cadenza” in the first movement, the addition of piccolo, contrabassoon, and three trombones to the finale, and the

had reached their height at this time. The Fifth Symphony has become one of the most popular works in all symphonic music. Its influence cannot be underestimated. No matter how many times we may have heard the work, it continues to surprise and delight. The first movement is remarkable for its concentrated rhythmic development, based on the opening rhythm, short-shortshort-long. This rhythm appears in more than half of the movement’s measures, with captivating, ingenious transformations. Beethoven unified the entire Symphony with further developments of this same rhythm. We hear it in the second theme of

PROGRAM NOTES | OCTOBER 28/29, 2017 the slow movement and in the fortissimo

(imitative) style and a shadowy,

horn call that answers the haunted opening

abbreviated return to the scherzo section.

of the scherzo. It recurs in the further

After the suspense of the transition, the

development of the “call,” including its

finale bursts forth triumphantly.

insistence in the famous transition to the last movement, and reappears in the finale’s

The addition of piccolo, contrabassoon, and

development section and the ensuing recall

trombones—for the first time in symphonic

of the scherzo.

history—contributes to the triumphal character of the finale. The use of sonata

The slow movement provides a certain

form here shows Beethoven’s continued

relaxation from the heroic style, but

concern for giving his last movement

even here the dotted rhythms can sound

equal weight with his first. The unexpected

martial and the ending of the first phrase

return of the scherzo in this movement

receives a heroic stress. Even more striking

gives Beethoven another chance to show

is the valiant blaze of C major into which

transcendence over adversity, symbolized

Beethoven has modulated during the

by the recapitulation grandly banishing

course of the second theme. The double

the stealthy strains. Further it gave him a

variation form—two alternating sections,

good reason—that of balance—to include

each varied, plus coda—is remarkable for its

a prolonged affirmation of the major home

move from literal variation to a free, more

key in the coda. Symphonic thought had

improvisatory style of variation.

entered a new era.

The scherzo contains the aforementioned

—©Jane Vial Jaffe

rhythmic motive in its first section, followed by an energetic trio in fugato

PREVIEW OF COMING EVENTS PIANO RECITAL

FAMILY CONCERT

THE MUSIC OF RADIOHEAD

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE

January 16, 2018 Distillery 244 in Old Town Christopher O’Riley, the Classical public radio host of From the Top performs a special piano recital featuring the music of

January 27, 2018 featuring Classical Kids Live! A timely treat for Mozart’s Birthday, follow

Radiohead and other rock icons!

Karl, the son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,

CLASSICS CONCERTS

music and a father-son bonding adventure

MOZART WINTERFEST

cake and an instrument petting zoo.

January 20 & 21, 2018 This season for the WSO’s annual WinterFest, we celebrate the famous music of W.A. Mozart, guest conducted by the acclaimed Jaime Laredo. Radio host of From the Top Christopher O’Riley joins us as our guest pianist for these performance.

through a journey of the Classical master’s to warm your heart. Come early for birthday

POPS CONCERTS

A PATRIOTIC SALUTE February 10, 2018 A patriotic salute to the brave men and women who defend our great nation and freedom with music by John Williams, John Philip Sousa, Richard Rodgers, and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait narrated by Samuel Ramey.

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WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CLASSICS 3

HAYDN’S CREATION CENTURY II CONCERT HALL

SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 18, 2017 | 8PM Ending approximately 10:10 PM

SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 19, 2017 | 3PM Ending approximately 5:10 PM DANIEL HEGE

CRISTINA CASTALDI

Music Director & Conductor

Soprano

MICHAEL HANAWALT

STEPHEN THARP

Chorus Director

Tenor

WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS

TIM LeFEBVRE Bass

PROGRAM FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732–1809)

Full text available in the provided insert.

The Creation, Hob. XXI/2 FIRST PART (40’) 1.

Introduction: Representation of Chaos

Recitative: And God said: Let the earth bring forth grass

Recitative with Chorus: In the beginning Aria with Chorus: Now vanish before the

Aria: With verdure clad

holy beams

Recitative: And the heavenly host

Recitative: And God made the firmament

10. Chorus: Awake the harp

Chorus with Soprano Solo: The

11. Recitative: And God said: Let there be light

marv’lous work

12. Recitative: In splendor bright is rising now

Recitative: And God said: Let the waters

13. Chorus with Solos: The heavens are telling

Aria: Rolling in foaming billows

INTERMISSION SECOND PART (40’) 14. Recitative: And God said: Let the waters

21. Recitative: Earth opens her womb

bring forth in plenty

22. Aria: Now shines Heaven

15. Aria: On mighty pens uplifted

23. Recitative: And God created man

16. Recitative: And God created great whales

24. Aria: In native worth and honor clad

17. Recitative: And the angels struck their

25. Recitative: And God saw ev’ry thing

immortal harps

26. Chorus: Achieved is the glorious work

18. Trio: Most beautiful appear

27. Trio: On thee each living soul awaits

19. Chorus with Solos: The Lord is great

28. Chorus: Achieved is the glorious work

20. Recitative: And God said, let the earth bring forth the living creature

THIRD PART (29’) 29. Recitative: In rosy mantle

33. Recitative: O happy pair

30. Duet and Chorus: By thee with bliss

34. Final Chorus with Solos: Sing the Lord,

31. Recitative: Our duty we performed now

ye voices all!

32. Duet: Graceful consort!

These concerts are made possible by a generous gift from an Anonymous Patron and from THE SAM AND RIE BLOOMFIELD FOUNDATION DR. DENNIS & ANN ROSS Flowers provided by Roger and Ann Eastwood

Gary Telleen, piano technician The use of cameras or recording devices during concerts is strictly prohibited.

This program will be re-broadcast on Radio Kansas, 90.1 FM, Friday, January 26 at 7pm

DR. MICHAEL HANAWALT CHORUS DIRECTOR Michael Hanawalt is Director of Choral Activities at Wichita State University, where he conducts the Concert Chorale, the Women’s Glee Club, and teaches courses in conducting and choral literature. Dr. Hanawalt also serves as Chorus Director for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Director of Music at University Congregational Church in Wichita. Prior to his appointment at Wichita State, Dr. Hanawalt was Visiting Instructor in Music at St. Olaf College, where he conducted the Chapel Choir and the Viking Chorus. Dr. Hanawalt is a founding member of the professional male vocal ensemble Cantus, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Throughout his eleven-year tenure with the organization, he recorded twelve CDs, participated in 200 educational outreach events, and performed in or oversaw the booking of over 500 concerts, including collaborations with the King’s Singers, the Boston Pops, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He also served for six years as Cantus’ Executive Director, overseeing its growth through organizational management, fundraising, and board development. Active as a tenor soloist, Dr. Hanawalt is the winner of competitions held by the Schubert Club in Minneapolis, MN, Thursday Musical in St. Paul, MN, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing in Collegeville, MN. Recent past engagements include the Evangelist in J. S. Bach’s Weinachts-Oratorium with the Florida State University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir, the Evangelist in J. S. Bach’s Matthäus-Passion with the Bethany College Messiah Festival of the Arts, as well as tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Wichita Choral Society and Mozart’s Requiem with the Tarleton State University choirs and orchestra and at Westfield State University in Massachusetts. Dr. Hanawalt’s choral arrangements are published by Boosey & Hawkes, Colla Voce, and the Niel. A Kjos Music Company. His setting of “Amazing Grace” has been performed at two national conventions of the American Choral Director’s Association by the Michigan State University Women’s Chamber Ensemble and the Brigham Young University Women’s Chorus. His arrangement of “Loch Lomond” is featured on the Cantus recording, Let Your Voice Be Heard, and was recently performed by the Florida All-State Men’s Chorus. Dr. Hanawalt holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from St. Olaf College, an M.M. in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Choral Music Education from The Florida State University. He is the recipient of the 2016 Mickey and Pete Armstrong Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts.

GUEST ARTISTS

NOVEMBER 18/19, 2017

CRISTINA CASTALDI,

STEPHEN THARP,

soprano

tenor

Last performed with

First performances with

the Wichita Symphony

December 6, 2016 Dr. Cristina Castaldi is currently an Assistant

Tenor Steven Tharp has gained worldwide

Professor of Voice at Wichita State University

recognition and acclaim as a singer of

in Wichita, KS where she teaches studio

remarkable versatility in repertoire spanning

voice to undergraduate and graduate voice

many centuries and styles. Opera News

majors; as well as teaches Opera Styles and

has praised the “bel canto flexibility and

Vocal Literature

sweetness” of his voice, while The New Yorker has described his voice as “strong, free, and

Recently, Dr. Castaldi sang Alice Ford in

forward in tone, verbally sure, lyrical

Falstaff and Le Prince Charmant in Cendrillon

in utterance.”

as well as Mimí in a concert performance of La Bohème with the Rutgers Symphony

Mr. Tharp’s operatic credits include

Orchestra. Other roles of note include the

performances with the Metropolitan Opera,

title role of Giovanna d’Arco with Sarasota

New York City Opera, Netherlands Opera,

Opera (Maestro De Renzi conducting). The

the Badisches Staatsoper in Karlsruhe, the

Longboat Observer wrote: “Cristina Castaldi,

Teatro Massimo (Palermo), the Netherlands

as Giovanna, has a lovely bearing on stage…

Reisopera, Glimmerglass Opera, Opera

got our attention…in the final scene…she

Pacific, the Minnesota Opera, Skylight

became radiant as an actress and singer.”

Opera, Bel Canto at Caramoor, and the companies of Dallas, Houston, Seattle,

Dr. Castaldi spent several years with Dicapo

Memphis, Omaha, Salt Lake City and

Opera where she sang Madga in La Rondine

Miami. In addition to the major tenor parts

and Violetta in La Traviata both under the

of Mozart and Handel, his more than 50

baton of Maestro Anton Coppola. She repeated the role of Violetta with the National Lyric Touring Company with performances throughout New England. Other roles of note include Nadia in the New York premiere of

operatic roles include Jaquino in Fidelio, Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore, David in Die Meistersinger, and Lysander in Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Wargo’s A Chekhov Trilogy and Miss Jessel in

Mr. Tharp has appeared in concert with

Turn of the Screw.

orchestras worldwide, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony,

Visit cristinacastaldi.com for information.

GUEST ARTISTS

NOVEMBER 18/19, 2017

Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic,

given solo recitals at Oberlin Conservatory

Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony,

and the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor),

Houston Symphony, Colorado Symphony,

and performed Elijah with New Dominion

Vancouver Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica

Chorale, Brahms’ Requiem with Hamilton

Nacional (Mexico), St. Louis Symphony,

College, Beethoven’s Mass in C Minor with

Chicago Music of the Baroque, and American

Wichita Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem

Bach Soloists, under conductors including Sir

with Susquehanna Valley Chorale, Brahms’

Georg Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Kurt Masur,

Requiem with the Orchestra of the Southern

Charles Dutoit, Valery Gergiev, Christoph von

Finger Lakes, and Messiah with the Handel

Dohnanyi, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, James

Choir of Baltimore.

Conlon, Marin Alsop, JoAnn Falletta, Alan Gilbert and Jane Glover. Visit steventharptenor.com for information.

LeFebvre is associate professor of singing at Oberlin. Prior to Oberlin, he was assistant professor of voice at Binghamton University and also taught at Cornell University,

TIM LeFEBVRE,

Syracuse University, Hamilton College, and

bass

Colgate University.

Last performed with the Wichita Symphony December 5/6, 2015

LeFebvre’s frequently performed opera roles include Rigoletto, Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), Germont (La Traviata), Count (Le

Nationally acclaimed baritone Timothy

nozze di Figaro), Falke (Die Fledermaus),

LeFebvre has wide-ranging experience

Marcello and Shaunard (La Bohème), and

from the operatic stage to the concert hall.

Father (Hansel and Gretel). His operatic

Recent performances include Vaughan-

experience includes performances with

Williams’ Five Mystical Songs and Dona nobis

Central City Opera, Tri-Cities Opera, Sarasota

pacem with Berkshire Choral Festival, solo

Opera, Chattanooga Symphony and Opera,

recitals at Carnegie Mellon University and

Syracuse Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Opera

the Townsend School of Music at Mercer

Delaware, and Opera Theater of Pittsburgh.

University, Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen with Pensacola Symphony and Oberlin Conservatory, Britten’s War Requiem with Jacksonville Symphony, Mendelssohn’s Elijah with Westminster Choir College, and Mozart’s Requiem with West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He has also recently

WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS DR. MICHAEL HANAWALT Wichita Symphony Chorus Director Cindy Barker Bailey Administrative Assistant Helen Griffin Rehearsal Accompanist

SOPRANOS Katherine Abel Barbara Almy Cindy B. Bailey Elizabeth Baker Michelle Baker Heather Chapman Barb Claassen Rachel Copper Meghan Edmiston Cathy Elmore Graber, Colleen Shera Haase Billie Hegge-Duval Susan Hilt Janet Janzen Heidi Jensen Gail Juell Gwen Johnson Karen Kennedy Katie Kliewer Elizabeth Labes Misty Layland Annette Lindal Karin Linenberger Emily Lubrano Anne Maack Bethany Miller Kaye Miller Kendra Moon Leyanne Oller Carol Parsons Clarissia Prater

Michaela Reason Giovanna Schnabel Mary Ellen Settle Darla Steinert Audrey Thomas Dana S. Wattson Pat Welker Danielle Wilson Cathy Woodring

ALTOS Cathy Anderson Lindsay Bench Tina Biles Olivia Burkhart Sara Campbell Shirley Ceradsky Mava Christo Dorene Cochran Claire Drevets Danielle Elliott Vanessa Emming Jeanne Erikson Lois Gelonek Sarah Glenn Janet Graf Jennifer Gragson Cherlene Graves Veda Hamill Ann Harder Leah Heathcole Marilyn Heffner Harriett Hickman Lydia Holden Rosemary Holthaus Jacque Howe Jennifer Johnson Lesley Johnson Sally Kimball Erin Koochel Katie LaVoie Alicia Mann Robin Rives McAdoo

HAYDNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREATION NOVEMBER 18/19, 2017

Katharine McCarthy Yvonne McCarthy Susan J. Meyer Jean Mulford Laurie Mulford Mimi Newman Jenny Olsen Karen Pfeiffer Kari Plagmann Angela Rathbun Miriam Reason Virginia Revering Bethany Rowley Elisha N. Samuel Sondra Schmittgens Janet Setser Paula Smith Emily Son Myra Swartz Kathe Thompson Jenny Wall Vanessa Whalen

TENORS Brent Arbalo Michael Barrett Marty Beard Philip Coleman Logan Combs Thomas DiMattia Steve Dillon Chad Doeden Roger Eastwood Jim Graves Matthew Hanne Sean Hepher Rod Kremer Douglas Miller Jonathan Mullinix Robert Pfeiffer Vicki Ronn Alex Rosell

Sam Smith Dee Starkey Gary Unruh Howard Webb

BASSES Chy Billings Richard Bowman Ken Ceradsky James Classen Dwight Corrin Bill Ester Marv Flickinger Sean Garvey David Goering Ken Graf Thomas J. Hallstrom Richard Harder Jack Hezlep Ken Juell Gabe Karst Wes Karst Rich Kimball Steve Kimball Lawrence Kliewer Phil Koontz Aaron Kuenn Alan Lindal Steve Martz James Miller Andrew Nutter Keihl Rathbun Tim Rawlin Bradley Robertson David Robinson Nathan Rose Thomas Schermuly Jonathan Arron Weatherbie Keith Welty Rick Wulf

WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CLASSICS 4

A CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE HOLIDAY CENTURY II CONCERT HALL

SATURDAY | DECEMBER 2, 2017 | 8PM Ending approximately 10:10 PM

SUNDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2017 | 3PM Ending approximately 5:10 PM

DANIEL HEGE Music Director & Conductor

PROGRAM JOHN WILLIAMS (1941- )

GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868)

Sound The Bells (3’)

Arr. Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Aleksandr Deev, Spinning Cube

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893)

Tarantella from “La boutique fantasque” (2’)

Janice Martin, Aerial Silk with Violin

LEROY ANDERSON (1908-1975)

Nutcracker Suite (7’)

Vladimir Tsarkov, Ring Juggling

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Sleigh Ride (5’)

Arab Dance Pas de Deux

HECTOR BERLIOZ (1803-1869)

Toy Soldier

Rákóczy March (5’)

NICOLAY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (1844-1908)

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) Alexander Fedortchev, Aerial Rope

Danse De Bouffons from “The Snow Maiden (4’)

Ride Of The Valkyries (5’)

INTERMISSION 24

PROGRAM CHARLES GOUNOD (1818-1893)

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875)

Vladimir & Elena Tsarkov, Magic Act

Aleksandr Deev, Cyr Wheel

Funeral March Of The Marionette (4’)

Farandole (3’)

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741)

JUVENTINO ROSAS (1868-1894)

Janice Martin, Aerial Hoop with Violin

Elena Tsarkova, Contortion & Dance

Winter from “The Four Seasons” (7’)

Over The Waves (5’)

Allegro non molto

JOHANN STRAUSS II (1825--1899)

Allegro

Tritsch-Trasch Polka (3’)

JOHANN STRAUSS I (1804-1849)

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893)

Radetzky March (3’)

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840-1893)

Alexander Fedortchev & Cristine Van Loo,

Vladimir Tsarkov, Electric Jugglers

Waltz from “Eugene Onegin” (6’)

Aerial Duo

Trepak from “The Nutracker” (1’)

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Les Toreadors (1’)

These concerts are made possible by a generous gift from THE SAM AND RIE BLOOMFIELD FOUNDATION DR. JERRY AND DIANE LEISY Gary Telleen, piano technician The use of cameras or recording devices during concerts is strictly prohibited.

This program will be re-broadcast on Radio Kansas, 90.1 FM, on Friday, February 2 at 7pm

CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE:

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE Mark Laycock, guest conductor

SATURDAY, JAN 27 @ 4PM

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

OF THE WICHITA SYMPHONY

The Women’s Association of the Wichita

2017 – 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Symphony has contributed significantly

to further assist the Orchestra. Throughout

President: Lisa Vayda First Vice President: Linda Nugent Second Vice President: Nancy Moore Recording Secretary: Ali Darnell Corresponding Secretary: Pat Porter Treasurer: Janet Elliott

the season, members volunteer their time

Advisor: Elizabeth Carroll

to the success of the Orchestra for more than 60 years. Members provide invaluable volunteer time, ideas and financial support

for such important projects as the Young People’s Concerts and fund-raising projects. Women’s Association members are also often found in the lobby at selected Classics and Pops concerts selling compact discs of the program’s featured guest artist. During the past 35 years, the Women’s Association has raised more than a million dollars through its Symphony Showhouse project, the largest of its fund-raising efforts. These celebrated projects incorporate the work of nearly one thousand volunteers and dozens of local decorators, designers and artists. If you would like to have your home considered for a Showhouse or know of a house that might be ideal, please call Showhouse Selection Chair Linda Nugent at (316) 655-2656. Women’s Association members get together and enjoy three general luncheons each year. Membership in the Women’s Association is open to anyone interested in supporting the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. For more information, please contact Women’s Association President Lisa Vayda at (316) 733-9954 or membership Placement Nancy Moore at (316) 722-7123 or the Wichita Symphony office at (316) 267-7658.

Newsletter/ Yearbook/Historian Carol Darnell Luncheons Charlotte Bales Karen Campbell Alta DeVore Janet Elliott Brittany Monroe Mailings Ginny Bair Mzia Gibson Diana Morton Pam Postier Membership/ Placement Nancy Moore Membership Committee Marilyn Loy Cynthia Ellis-Stoll Sandy Stout Diane Wingate Phone Mary Klocke Publicity Carol Taylor Lisa Vayda Young People’s Concerts Coordinator: Judy Frank

Showhouse Selection Elizabeth Carroll Barbara Crotchett Lilly-Ann Huffman Linda Nugent Lisa Vayda Symphony Store Charlotte Bales Ali Darnell Margaret McKinney Outside Ushers Elizabeth Carroll Janet Elliott Marilyn Ramsey Adriene Rathburn Inside Ushers Suzanne Laycock Pat Porter Counting Carol Glidden Lilly-Ann Huffman Orchestra Courtesy Helen Bullock Barbara Crotchett Mzia Gibson Carol Glidden Carol Taylor Janet Wesselowski

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T LEAVE QUIETLY MAKE YOUR LEGACY

Symphonic!

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WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY CONTRIBUTORS SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 – OCTOBER 1, 2017

With deep appreciation, the Wichita Symphony Society gratefully acknowledges all gifts received in financial support of the Symphony’s programs, services, and activities during the indicated calendar period. Please know that your support enables the Symphony to fulfill its mission of enriching, educating and entertaining diverse audiences of all ages in our region through performances of orchestral music, thereby enhancing the vitality and vibrancy of Wichita. To find out how you can contribute to the effort to keep great symphonic music alive in our community, please contact the Symphony office at (316) 267-7658. We apologize in advance for any omission or errors in this list of donors. Please bring corrections to the attention of our office. Donor levels may shift from one program book edition to another depending on the timing and receipt of gifts.

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Austin Phyo Bill & Stacy Poelma Garry & Patranella Porter Pam Postier Robert Potyandy Randy & Sheryl Powell Janet Powers Carol Price Joan Pritchard Victoria Ramirez Tim Rawlins Karen Rector Marge Rine Steve & Brandy Riney Maria & German Rodriguez Julie Russell Denise Scribner Eric Scriven Pat & Carol Searle Marsha Sears Kathleen Shea Cynthia K. Shelden Ken & Lois Short Sigma Alpha Iota Stephen Simpson Stephanie Skillman Keith & Cheryl Slater Chris Smith Jessica Solis Boyce Soward Sabrina Standifer Raymond Stroud John & Kelly Sullivan John Swegart Joanne Tallman Mr. & Mrs. William A. Taylor, Jr. Ashley Tennant Heather Tilton Trojan Children’s Choir Virginia Tucker Jill Turner Rachel Unruh Will Unruh Megan Van Meter Laurinda & Edward Wade

Lori & Charles Wagner Ed and Karen Wagner Laura Walker Janet Webster Sarah West Dwight & Becky Wheeler Tisha Whitehead Bonnie Whitley Justin & Lee Whyte Sondra Wilkinson Clifford Winter Michael Wolfe Kurtis Woltemath Brandie Wood John & Erin Wright Karina Wyatt

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS Adriene & Randy Rathbun Aero Plains Brewing Ambassador Hotel Aspen Boutique Beau Monde Beehive Salon Beyond Napa Bill Rutherford Studio Bonefish Grill Botanica Bradley Fair Burnell’s Fine Jewelry and Design Cafe Bel Ami Chamber Music at the Barn Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar Cocoa Dolce David & Terry Moses Don & Pat Hysko Donna Bunk Emily Baldridge Exploration Place Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Georges French Bistro

Gerald A. Scholl & Dominique Corbeil GM ClothesHorse Granite City Food & Brewery Greystone Steak & Seafood Guy & Beth Bower Hana Cafe Harrison Schreck Healing Waters Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel at Old Town Hotel at Waterwalk Hyatt Regency Wichita INTRUST Bank Arena Issa Group Kansas City Symphony Karg Art Glass Ken White & Robin Macy Koch Industries KPTS Larry Schwarm Luciano’s Italian Restaurant Lyndon’s in Bradley Fair Mark Arts Massage Envy Molino’s Mexican Cuisine Mosley Street Melodrama

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Pape Music Theatre Wichita Nectar Republic Newport Grill Nola Tedesco Jewelry Nouveau Quintette Oh Yeah! China Bistro Orangetheory Fitness P.F. Chang’s Pink Salon Pinot’s Palette Planet Hair Pure Barre Razook’s Home Furnishings Darren Berkman Royal Heirs Pet Spa Splurge Magazine Spice Merchant Tallgrass Film Association The First Place Wichita Grand Opera Wichita Jazz Festival Wichita State Athletic Department Wichita State University College of Fine Arts Sharon & Alan Fearey

INSIDE THE MUSIC WITH DANIEL Discover the wonderful music we play by attending Inside the Music with Wichita Symphony music director and conductor, Daniel Hege, Thursdays before each Classics concert at 9:30am (2nd floor next to WSO Office)* $5 at the door, coffee and baked goods served. *No Inside the Music for “Cirque de la Symphonie”

Senseney Music Sedgwick County Zoo Joy & Brian Heinrichs The Wine Dive The Hill Bar & Brill Jason Febres Wichita Brass Quintet Wichita Country Club Roger & Sandra Cusack

MATCHING COMPANY CONTRIBUTIONS Cessna Aircraft Company A Textron Company GE Foundation *Deceased Contributions received from September 1, 2016 – October 1, 2017 Occasionally, errors may inadvertently appear in our database. Please notify us of any misspellings or omissions. We apologize in advance for any errors.

WICHITA SYMPHONY MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES Throughout the history of the Wichita Symphony Society, thoughtful friends and families have honored the memory of loved ones by establishing memorials with the organization. Memorial gifts are designated for the Orchestra’s endowment by the Symphony’s Board of Directors.

IN MEMORY OF NANCY A. BEARD John & Barbara Decker Mary Havey Brian & Linda Hopper Harold & Lorine Kieler Larry & Christie LeMaster Marilyn Lytle Norval & Joyce Madden Cal & Polly McMillan Barbara Novotny Dove Pate Jr. Charles & Nell Pate David & Linda Stauffer Arden & Mary Strole Edith A. Williams

Mrs. Norma Greever Dana Hamant

Andover Education Association

Nancy L. & William E. Hercher

James & Candace Ashcraft

Gary & Lilly-Ann Huffman

David & Annette Barber

Charles & Joan Johnson

Daryl & Denise Batchelor

Anita Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Dwight

Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Klocke

Beckham Sr.

Patti & Gerry Knorr

Susan & Richard Bentson

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Koch

Randy & Paula Bernhardt

Marilyn L. McNeish

Charles & Linda Bishop

Belden & Anna Mills

Robert & Luana Bitter

Joel & Cheryl Myer

Donald & Sue Buhler

Lee & Marlene Phillips

Elizabeth Cain

Jane A. Ray

Wesley Case Management

Don & Pat Reinhold

Rick & Rondi Caywood

Lisa C. & Scott Ritchie

James & Karen Chadwick

Judy Slawson

Bill & Rita Clausing

DAVID M. BUCK

Brian & Valerie Sullivan

Mr. & Mrs. R.E. Craig

David L. Buck

Julie Tretbar

Neil Depew

Dr. Lawrence P. Buck

Tom & Christine Triplett

Robert & Joyce Du Bois

DR. JAY C. DECKER

LOUISE CLEMONS

Arzell L. & Thelma G. Ball

Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade

Anna Brady

JEAN K. GARVEY

Anne Marie Brown &

Kevin & Lisa Findley Garet & Jennifer Fitzpatrick Thomas & Carol Franks Greg & Marilyn Giles

Garvey Kansas Foundation

Andre & Penny Glacet

Vicki Cady

JANICE E. LEE

James & Cherlene Graves

DeVore Family Foundation

Larry & Pat Abston

Daniel & Mary Dugan

Craig & Nancy Allison

Robert & Brenda Ferguson

Kathy Amrein

Max Ranney

Bruce & Nancy Gordon

Stephen, Michelle, & Stewart Gridel Ronald & Joneen Hale Dana Hamant

WICHITA SYMPHONY MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES JANICE E. LEE Continued

Emil & Cheryl Savaiano

Mark Harris

David & Lu Ann Siemens

Carol Hess

John & Barbara Summervill

High Plains Music &

Chris Terrill

Band Camp

Heather Shackelford

Ron Thompson

Kathleen Hildenbrand

Ricky & Jane Tolin

The Hodges Family

Trojan Children’s Choir

Roberta Jam

Robert & Dorothy Truitt

Bill & Elaine Johnson

Thomas & Carol Tweito

Gregory & Marla Johnson

Marc & Diana Webster

Jerry Keller

Dick & Kay Werth

Jack & Joan Kelley

Wheatland Elementary Staff

Dennis & Ellen Kerr

Harold & Connie Willis

Ken & Jean Knappenberger Gerald & Ann Knepp Joel & Lori Knudsen Judy Langley Lynette Legleiter Vaughn & Velma Lippoldt Chrystal D. Miles Kent & Jeanne Miles Michelle Miles Marcia & Steven Miller George & Janice Naylor Ellen Neufeld James & Barbara Nickels Past Presidents of Phi Beta Mu: Ellen Kerr, Don Buhler, Marc Webster, Randy Crow James & Joyce Phillips

LINDA MARSHALL Gary & Joyce Bachus Robert C. Couchman Dana K. Dreher Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Klocke Thomas Marshall Virgil & Karen Neises Suzie Peak Alan Reichert Don & Pat Reinhold Spirit AeroSystems Inc. Barbara Weinberg Don H. & Caryl Weinberg

MARY LOU BAUER MARTIN Carl E. Martin

Howard & Gloria Pitler

ELIZABETH TEMPLE

Jane A. Ray

David & Sarah Jervis

Don & Pat Reinhold Ken & Connie Rickard Angela Rowland

TRIBUTES Marilyn & Bob Alldredge in Honor of Dr. Jim & Lisa Vayda John T. & Shirley J. Barnes in Honor of Dwight & Virgina Murphey’s Birthdays Garvey Kansas Foundation in memory of Jean K. Garvey & in honor of Emily J. G. Bonavia Loren Groves & Marilyn Milligan Groves in Honor of Kenneth & Mable McKee Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Klocke in Honor of Bill & Alta DeVore Lattner Family Foundation in Honor of Jay Decker Louis & Mallory Medvene in Honor of Ludmilla Fridman Sam & Ellan Muyskens in Honor of Jo Lin Gardner’s Birthday Verne & Anita Vance in Honor of Jay & Phyllis Decker Terrill & Anne Woolsey in Honor of Dwight & Virginia Murphey’s Birthdays

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Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum with generous support from: ART MENTOR FOUNDATION LUCERNE, Sakurako and William Fisher, The William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment Fund, The Lauder Foundation—Leonard and Judy Lauder Fund, Edward Lenkin and Roselin Atzwanger, The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Margery and Edgar Masinter, The Margery and Edgar Masinter Exhibitions Fund, James F. Petersen Charitable Fund in honor of Tania and Tom Evans, The Bernie Stadiem Endowment Fund, Trellis Fund, The C. F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go. The Wichita presentation has been generously supported by Paula and Barry Downing. The DeVore Foundation is the lead foundation sponsor. Emprise Bank and The Fred and Mary Koch Foundation are the lead benefactors. The Shaw Family Foundation is a foundation sponsor. Exhibition support is provided by Patty and Bill Bennett, Norma Greever, and Dr. Christopher Moeller. Ann and Martin Bauer, Louise Beren, Mary Eves, Rich and Joey Giblin, John and Karen Hageman, and Georgia and Keith Stevens are additional important exhibition underwriters. All museum exhibitions receive generous sponsorship from the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Endowment Fund and the City of Wichita.

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WICHITA SYMPHONY

TICKET EXCHANGES AND RETURNS

ORCHESTRA HOUSE POLICIES

Exchanges Subscribers who cannot attend their scheduled performance may exchange their tickets for any other Classics Concert performance. However, ALL exchanges MUST be made before 5:00 p.m. of the Friday of the weekend concerts. If you fall ill the day of the concert, please leave a phone message with the box office before the performance and an exception can be made. The exchange of tickets is subject to availability. Tickets may be exchanged at the Symphony office, by mail or by phone at 316-267-7658; subscribers are encouraged to exchange as soon as possible.

BOX OFFICE Tickets may be purchased Monday through Friday, 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm, at the Symphony office located on the second floor of the Century II Concert Hall, Suite 207. The Box Office is also open one hour prior to each performance at the entrance of the Concert Hall. Tickets may be purchased online at wichitasymphony.org, by phone at 316-267-7658, in person or by mail. We accept cash, check or credit card.

DISCOUNTS Student Full-time students may purchase tickets for Classics Concerts for $10 the week of a performance online, in person, or by phone. Tickets are held at Will Call until a Student ID is produced. Premium Classics and Pops are decided on a case-by-case basis. Senior Patrons 65 years or older may receive a 10% discount on tickets when tickets are purchased the week of a Classics concert. Military 50% discounts for all Classics concerts, subject to availability, are offered to active military personnel with ID the week of a Classics concerts. Please call Box Office at (316) 267-7658 for more information. Discounts are not available on Pops concerts. All discounts are subject to ticket availability, and not applicable to Section F.

Returns Subscribers may release their tickets to the Symphony for resale by calling the Symphony office before 5:00 p.m. of the Friday of the weekend concerts. Your seat may then be sold as additional income for the Wichita Symphony. Upon request, we will provide a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. If you do not release your tickets prior to the concert, we will not be able to provide a receipt. PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR TICKETS GO UNUSED! NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

LOST OR DESTROYED TICKETS In the event your season tickets are lost or destroyed, please notify the Symphony office immediately at 316-267-7658. In most cases, replacement tickets will be reissued for your convenience at no charge.

PARKING Parking information for specific performances may be found on our website, wichitasymphony.org/night-out/ location-parking.

SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

CHILDREN AT THE SYMPHONY

Infrared Listening System The Century II Concert Hall is equipped with a new Listening System for hearing-impaired patrons. Headsets are available at the Box Office. A personal ID is required, which will be held until the headset is returned to the Box Office following the performance.

Only children who are mature enough to sit quietly during a concert, without disturbing their neighbors, should attend Wichita Symphony Classics or Pops performances. We recommend patrons with young children purchase seats near the aisle in case a restless child needs to be taken out of the concert hall during the performance. The Wichita Symphony reserves the right to ask any individuals who are disrupting fellow patrons or the concert setting to leave the hall.

Restrooms Handicapped-accessible restrooms are located on the first and second floors of the Concert Hall.

For parents looking to introduce younger children to symphonic music, our Family Matinee Concerts are the perfect opportunity. They are programs designed specifically with children in mind, each lasting about one hour. These concerts are

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QUIET PLEASE! In consideration of your fellow concertgoers and the performers, please refrain from talking during the actual performance of music. Latecomers will be seated at the first convenient pause in the program, at the direction of the ushers. Cameras and recording devices are not allowed inside the Concert Hall. Unless otherwise announced from the stage, all cell phones and electronic devices should be silenced during all performances. The emergency number for the Concert Hall is 316-267-7658. Century II is a smoke-free facility. Bottled/covered drinks and food are allowed in the Concert Hall. Refillable, spill-proof cups are available for sale at the concession stand. Patrons who have left personal belongings at a concert should contact the Century II Administrative Office 316-264-9121, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

recommended for ages three and up.

GIFT CERTIFICATES Wichita Symphony gift certificates are a great way to introduce your friends to the Symphony and may be redeemed for tickets to any Symphony event during the 20162017 season. For more information, call the Symphony office at 316-267-7658. At the discretion of the Wichita Symphony Administration, audience members may take cell phone photographs, recording, and other social media postings before the start of a Wichita Symphony concert, during intermission of a concert, and following the end of a concert before the Musicians exit the stage. Unless otherwise announced, at no time will cell phone usage be allowed while music is being performed.

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WSU Choirs 55th Annual Candlelight Concert: Gloria in Excelsis Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 | 4 p.m. Wiedemann Hall

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