2018-2019 Season Brochure

DANIEL HEGE Music Director & Conductor

2018-2019 SEASON WICHITASYMPHONY.ORG

BETTER TOGETHER Welcome to the 75th Anniversary Season of the Wichita Symphony! Words cannot describe how honored I am to lead this extremely talented group of musicians and world-class guest artists joining us in the coming year. For me, the greatest joy continues to be sharing in the magic of live symphonic music with our audience.

Music is available to us at all times, but when you come into the Concert Hall to hear Beethoven, Debussy, or Rachmaninoff with a live orchestra, something amazing happens - you become part of the music. Our notes mix with your thoughts, your memories, and in turn they shape the meaning of what we play. The orchestra and the audience work together to create a moment that will never happen again. And, as is true with most things in life, these moments are most special when they are shared.

Nothing makes us perform with more intensity and passion than sharing this experience with our audience. Live music shared with loved ones enriches life unlike any other art form.

Simply put, we are better together.

Musically Yours,

Daniel Hege Music Director & Conductor

SEASON AT A GLANCE NEW SATURDAY CONCERT TIME! Concerts are at 7:30pm on Saturdays and 3:00pm on Sundays in Century II Concert Hall unless otherwise noted.

BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS & BERLIOZ September 15 & 16

YANG PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY January 26 & 27

BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY October 6

SOUTH PACIFIC: A CONCERT February 9 & 10

HOUGH PLAYS DVOŘÁK October 27 & 28

RACHMANINOFF: THE COMPLETE CONCERTOS Friday, February 15 Sunday, February 17

BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM November 10 & 11

Film with Orchestra: MOONRISE March 16 & 17

PROJECT TRIO Thursday, November 15 Distillery 244, 7:30pm

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH April 13 & 14

Film with Orchestra: THE WIZARD OF OZ December 8 SPIRIT OF THE SEASON FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT December 11 Century II Convention Hall

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU The Music of Star Wars May 4

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SATURDAY, SEPT 15 @ 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, SEPT 16 @ 3:00 PM

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BEETHOVEN, BRAHMS & BERLIOZ Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin BERLIOZ The Corsair Overture BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto Named New Yorker of the Year, violinist Kelly-Hall Tompkins highlights our opening concert with food for the soul through Beethoven’s beloved Violin Concerto, with delectable starters from Berlioz and Brahms.

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SATURDAY, OCT 6 @ 7:30 PM

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BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY Morgan James, vocals Teddy Abrams, guest conductor Celebrate Leonard Bernstein's centennial with a glittering program featuring the best of Lenny’s Broadway hits, and discover the excitement around two of music’s rising stars! Morgan James, Teddy Abrams and the WSO light up the Century II Concert Hall with music from Candide, On the Town, West Side Story, and more!

“This woman is on fire!”

– THE NEW YORK TIMES

Teddy Abrams, guest conductor

Leonard Bernstein

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SATURDAY, OCT 27 @ 7:30 PM

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SUNDAY, OCT 28 @ 3:00 PM

HOUGH PLAYS DVOŘÁK Stephen Hough, piano REZNICEK Donna Diana Overture DVOŘÁK Piano Concerto SMETANA The Moldau SUK Fantastic Scherzo Internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough returns to Wichita with Dvorak's sparkling Piano Concerto. This tuneful and cheerful program evokes the beautiful Czech landscape.

A cornucopia of memorable melodies for autumn awaits. This is a program you must check out!

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SATURDAY, NOV 10 @ 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, NOV 11 @ 3:00 PM

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BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM Courtenay Budd, soprano Matthew DiBattista, tenor Timothy LeFebvre, baritone Wichita Symphony Wichita Symphony Chorus Wichita Community Children’s Choir Maize Junior High Choruses In honor of Veterans Day and in memory of those lost in war Britten’s heart-wrenching War Requiem brings us to the front lines of WWI with the final words of soldier and poet Wilfred Owen.

The WSO’s performance of this life-changing masterpiece marks the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Armistice, and provides an opportunity to reflect on the tragedy and sacrifice of war.

"My subject is War, and the pity of War. / The Poetry is in the pity... / All a poet can do today is warn."

– WILFRED OWEN, ENGLISH POET KILLED IN ACTION, NOVEMBER 4, 1918 .

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THURSDAY, NOV 15 @ 7:30 PM

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PROJECT TRIO Distillery 244

Peter Seymour, double bass Greg Patillo, flute Eric Stephenson, cello Combining the virtuosity of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, PROJECT Trio is a passionate, high-energy group comprised of three incredible performers from Brooklyn, NY. Experience these amazing musicians live at Distillery 244!

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THE WIZARD OF OZ FIL M W IT H ORCHES TRA Peter Bay, guest conductor There’s no place like home! See the full feature film like never before with a live orchestral soundtrack provided by your Wichita Symphony COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

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SATURDAY, JAN 26 @ 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, JAN 27 @ 3:00 PM

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YANG PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Joyce Yang, piano DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun DAUGHERTY American Gothic TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 Pianist Joyce Yang marks her third visit to the Wichita Symphony with one of the world’s most popular piano concertos by Tchaikovsky! Debussy’s luxurious French impressionism balances Michael Daugherty’s musical landscape of the American Midwest, inspired by the artwork of Grant Wood.

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SATURDAY, FEB 9 @ 7:30 PM

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SUNDAY, FEB 10 @ 3:00 PM

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Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN Adapted from the Pulitzer Prizewinning novel "Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener Concert Adaptation by David Ives

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A semi-staged production in collaboration with Music Theatre Wichita Following the stunning production of Carousel in 2017, the WSO and Music Theatre Wichita collaborate once again for a new semi-staged production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, South Pacific. Wayne Bryan directs and Daniel Hege conducts this enchanted evening.

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FRIDAY, FEB 15 @ 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, FEB 17 @ 3:00 PM

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RACHMANINOFF: THE COMPLETE PIANO CONCERTOS Lise de la Salle, piano FRIDAY Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini + Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 SUNDAY Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 3 Piano lovers rejoice! Hear all five of Rachmaninoff’s epic piano concertos in just ONE WEEKEND performed by French pianist Lise de la Salle and your Wichita Symphony. As an added treat, the Symphony officially dedicates its new Steinway concert grand piano!

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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 @ 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 17 @ 3:00 PM

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M A STE RWO R K S FILM WITH ORCHESTRA:

A film by Dr. José Francisco Salgado, astronomer & visual artist Wichita Symphony Wichita Symphony Chorus BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra RAVEL Daphnes & Chloe Suites Nos. 1 & 2 with spectacular lunar imagery projected above the Orchestra

Dr. José Francisco Salgado returns to Wichita to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing with his stunning Science & Symphony film: MOONRISE. Projected above the Orchestra, the film perfectly choreographs lunar imagery to Ravel’s exquisite Daphnes & Chloe suites.

PLUS! What better way to celebrate the Symphony’s 75th season than by showcasing the remarkable talents and virtuosity of your WSO in Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.

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Freude, schöner Götterfunken, | Tochter aus Elysium, | Wir betreten feuertrunken, | Himmlische, APRIL 13 @ 7:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 14 @ 3:00 PM dein SATURDAY, Heiligtum! | Deine Zauber binden 2019 wieder Was die Mode streng geteilt; | Alle Menschen werden Brüder | Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. | Wem der große Wurf gelungen | Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; | Wer ein holdes Weib errungen Mische seinen Jubel ein! | Ja, wer auch nur ine Seele | Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! | Und wer’s nie gekonnt, der stehle | Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! | Freude trinken alle Wesen | An den Brüsten der Natur; | Alle Guten, alle BösenFolgen hrer Rosenspur. | Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; | Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben | und der Cherub steht vor Gott. | Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen | Durch des Himmels prächt’gen Plan | Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn, | Freudig, wie ein Held zum siegen. | Seid umschlungen, Millionen! | Diesen Kuß der ganzen E RW OR K S Welt!M|AST Brüder, über’m Sternenzelt | Muß ein lieber BEETHOVEN’S Vater wohnen. | Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen? | Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt? | Such’ ihn über’m NINTH Cristina Castaldi, soprano Experience one of the greatest symphonic ternenzelt! | Über Sternen muß er wohnen.

Krystin Skidmore, mezzo-soprano works of all time, Beethoven’s life-affirming Michael Hanawalt, tenor Alan Held, baritone Wichita Symphony Wichita Symphony Chorus BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 14

message to humanity that embodies the spirit of brotherhood and the transcendent message of hope to all people.

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THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS

May 4th has become a holiday for Star Wars fans worldwide.

Come celebrate with the WSO and listen to the films’ iconic scores performed live - COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

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SEASON TICKETS Why Buy Season Tickets?

If you want to experience the magic of the Symphony throughout the year, season tickets are the best value. See our season ticket benefits below, and order yours today!

BENEFITS

SUPER PASS (11 concerts)

MASTERWORKS (8 concerts)

COMPOSE YOUR OWN (4-7 concerts)

Discounts off the cost of Single Tickets:

15% (Masterworks & Pops)

15% (Masterworks Only)

10% (Masterworks & Pops)

First access to seats before single tickets go on sale to the public

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No fees, period.

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One voucher to bring two guests to a subscription concert of your choice for free

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One seat upgrade voucher on a space-available basis

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First chance at tickets to special events and concerts like PROJECT Trio on November 15

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Access to the Founders Room at intermission of all Masterworks concerts

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BETTER TOGETHER

SUPPORT THE SYMPHONY! When you support the Symphony, you become part of the musical tapestry that creates magic in the concert hall and enriches our community. Please play your part and make a gift to the Wichita Symphony with a one-time or recurring donation.

PLAY YOUR PART: Donate Today!

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WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SYMPHONY, YOU SUPPORT...

EXCELLENCE We may be a smaller city, but our talent on stage is big!

Some of ICT’s best local musicians are members of the Wichita Symphony, and our guest artists offer worldclass performances that win standing ovations.

COMMUNITY In addition to our free RiverFest Twilight Pops and Spirit of the Season Holiday Concerts that are enjoyed by thousands, we also send guest artists and small ensembles into local schools, hospitals, community centers, and even breweries for presentations that enrich the community outside the Concert Hall!

ENTERTAINMENT Whether you like movie music, Broadway, jazz, or timeless symphonic Masterworks, you can experience it all at the diverse performances of the Wichita Symphony!

EDUCATION The WSO reaches nearly 30,000 students and teachers every year through Young People’s Concerts and KinderConcerts. Plus, about 300 music students will be participating in one of four ensembles in our Youth Orchestras program this season.

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Century II Concert Hall 225 W. Douglas Ave., Suite 207 Wichita, KS 67202

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