2016 -17 SEASON
CELEBRATING
WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR
MICHAEL BUTTERMAN
A season of musical pairings
Welcome to our 2016-17 Season CELEBRATING
WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR
MICHAEL BUTTERMAN
Photo: Glenn Ross Photo
A decade has flown by as we have embraced the spirit of Boulder and worked to reflect everything that makes this community so remarkable. This season, your orchestra is being presented as a model of civic engagement, creativity and artistic excellence through our invitation to the Kennedy Center’s inaugural SHIFT Festival. We’re tremendously excited by this honor and hope that many of you will join us in Washington, DC, in March 2017! Music is all about togetherness—it’s the essence of the word “ensemble,” after all—and our 2016-17 season doubles down on this principle as it brings together fascinating combinations of guest artists and unique repertoire pairings. Teamwork is front and center as we feature duos in nearly every concert. Local gems Edward Dusinberre, Geraldine Walther, Charles Wetherbee and Nicolò Spera will shine along with husband-and-wife partners Jennifer Frautschi and Eric Ruske, and the dynamic duo of pianists, Anderson and Roe, who are media sensations in addition to being brilliant musicians. Along with repertoire staples by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Schumann and Rachmaninoff, we’re sharing some unusual and provocative works, including two world premieres. For our Kennedy Center program in March, “Nature & Music” favorites return with Jeff Midkiff’s bluegrass-infused mandolin concerto, the cinematic Ghosts of the Grasslands, Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance ensemble’s take on Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and “adventurer-composer” Stephen Lias’s tribute to Rocky Mountain National Park (with photos choreographed to the music). Our season comes to a dramatic conclusion with an Italianate program highlighted by the sonic splendor of The Pines of Rome.
Celebrating 10 years WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL BUTTERMAN
The Phil will be teaming up with Boulder favorite, Jake Shimabukuro, for some high-energy ukulele excitement that has to be seen and heard to be believed. We also hope you’ll kick off your holidays with our ever-popular Nutcracker performances with Boulder Ballet, and follow that with A Wicked Good Christmas featuring the fabulous Broadway star Dee Roscioli. Your Phil will also be busy sharing the magic of music with young people through our school visits and Discovery Concerts for elementary students, as well as two sensory-friendly chamber concerts at the Boulder Public Library specifically designed for children with autism and their families. Of all the pairings we’ll enjoy this season, the most important, by far, is the partnership between our orchestra and you. The Phil plays an invaluable role in our community, and YOU are the engine of our success. I feel uniquely privileged to have shared this journey with you for the past 10 years. I look forward to many more, and I hope you’ll join us as we celebrate a season of musical togetherness. Enjoy!
Opening Night with Anderson & Roe
“The most dynamic duo of this
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder
generation.”
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016—2 PM
Pinnacle Performing Arts Complex, Denver
~San Francisco Classical Voice
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Butterman, conductor POULENC Concerto for Two Pianos Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe, duo pianists RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini Elizabeth Joy Roe, piano TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2 (“Little Russian”) Classical music’s dazzling duo, Anderson and Roe, kicks off our season of remarkable pairings with panache and showmanship. Equal parts élan and reverence, Poulenc’s double concerto provides a sparkling prelude to the virtuosity and lush Romantic melodies of Rachmaninoff’s famous Paganini Rhapsody. Tchaikovsky’s rousing “Little Russian” symphony combines folk-like charm and with a high-energy finale guaranteed to leave you breathless. Musical Hikes associated with this concert, visit BoulderPhil.org for details
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An intimate house recital with Anderson & Roe on October 6, see Events of Note page
Soloists sponsored by DAVID AND SARA HARPER Poulenc Concerto sponsored by BEATRIZ AND JUAN ROEDERER
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Mozart and Beethoven SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016—2 PM
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016—7 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Butterman, conductor ADÈS Three Studies from Couperin MOZART Sinfonia concertante for violin and viola Edward Dusinberre, violin Geraldine Walther, viola BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8
Photo: Keith Saunders
Boulder treasures and peerless musical partners Edward Dusinberre and Geraldine Walther of the Takács Quartet bring Mozart’s lovely Sinfonia concertante to life with their hometown orchestra. Celebrated British composer Thomas Adès channels the French Baroque to open the performance, and we close with Beethoven’s effervescent Symphony No. 8, which bears the unmistakable stamp of Haydn’s influence.
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Concert sponsored by JOHN HEDDERICH Soloists sponsored by RODOLFO AND MARGARET PEREZ Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 sponsored by SALLY AND SANDY BRACKEN and BARBARA AND IRWIN NEULIGHT
The Nutcracker with Boulder Ballet
Photo: Eli Akerstein
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016—2 PM and 7 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016—2 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder Gary Lewis, principal guest conductor
This Thanksgiving weekend, the curtain rises for America’s favorite ballet, brought to life by Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Phil. Make your plans now for this thrilling and heartwarming spectacle, all performed to Tchaikovsky’s masterful score.
A holiday tradition with new sets, exciting choreography and a full, live orchestra! Wednesday, November 23—2 PM at Macky
Boulder Phil and Boulder Ballet present a sensory-friendly “Gentle Nutcracker” (Act II only), created for families living with autism and other disabilities.
A Wicked Good Christmas
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016— 7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Scott O’Neil, conductor Dee Roscioli, vocalist Fairview High School Festival Chorus Community food drive donations will be collected at Macky before and after this concert for Emergency Family Assistance Association to help families in need. Check our website for a listing of mostneeded items.
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Celebrate the holiday season with the Boulder Phil and Broadway star Dee Roscioli at this festive concert featuring songs from Wicked and Frozen, favorite Christmas classics (I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Let There Be Peace on Earth and more), carols and medleys. Dee rose to fame for her portrayal of Elphaba in the smash Broadway hit Wicked. She holds the distinction of having played the role of Elphaba in more performances than any other actress.
Brahms and His World
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017—2 PM
Pinnacle Performing Arts Complex, Denver Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Butterman, conductor BRAHMS Tragic Overture SMYTH Concerto for violin and horn Jennifer Frautschi, violin Eric Ruske, horn SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4
Photo: Matt Dine
Photo: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Like his mentor, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms inspired the next generation of composers, including Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944), a pioneering composer, author and suffragette. Her glorious double concerto reflects his influence (and that of Strauss), while asserting her own unique compositional voice. Brilliant violinist Jennifer Frautschi returns to Boulder with her husband, Eric Ruske, for this unique gem of a duo concerto.
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Meet the Artists Luncheon with Jennifer Frautschi and Eric Ruske on January 14, see Events of Note page
Jake Shimabukuro, Ukulele with the Boulder Phil
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Gary Lewis, principal guest conductor
Colorado’s own hula halau
Ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone and has wowed audiences on TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Today Show. This fiercely talented musician has collaborated with an array of artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bette Midler, Ziggy Marley, Bela Fleck, and Lyle Lovett, as well as orchestras around the world.
perform on stage before the
You’ll hear part of his new ukulele concerto (Campanella), While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Bohemian Rhapsody, Nessun Dorma and more!
(school), Halau Na ‘Olapa Mamao E Malama, will concert. Jake will also give a ukulele workshop on Feb. 4, co-sponsored by HB Woodsongs and Boulder Ukulele Group. Visit BoulderPhil.org for details.
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Nature & Music SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Butterman, conductor
Kennedy Center Kick-Off Concert
Photo: David Andrews
Concert sponsored by RUTH AND CARL FORSBERG
LIAS All the Songs that Nature Sings World Premiere commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with choreographed visuals MIDKIFF Mandolin Concerto, From the Blue Ridge Jeff Midkiff, mandolin HEITZEG Ghosts of the Grasslands COPLAND Appalachian Spring with Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance
Your Boulder Phil encores nature-themed favorites from recent seasons along with a world premiere by “composer-adventurer” Stephen Lias inspired by our own Rocky Mountain National Park and choreographed to nature photography from the park. Midkiff’s mandolin concerto evokes the Appalachians with hues of bluegrass and Americana. Prairie dogs star in the cinematic Ghosts of the Grasslands, and Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring is brought to life in unforgettable fashion by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance ensemble.
March to DC with the Boulder Phil The Boulder Phil is honored to be one of only four orchestras selected to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in March 2017. The concert is part of the inaugural SHIFT Festival, which celebrates orchestras that have demonstrated artistry, creativity and excellence in civic engagement. Following our Kick-Off Concert in Boulder, we will repeat our “Nature & Music” program at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, March 28 at 8 PM. Other DC residency activities include nature hikes in Rock Creek Park on March 27 led by naturalist Dave Sutherland from Boulder’s Open Space & Mountain Parks, “stroll-to” outdoor performances by Boulder Phil ensembles during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and a post-concert composer talk. The Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras will also be performing at the Millennium Stage as our special guests. We invite you to join us in DC! Travel package details will be posted on our website this fall.
For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.BoulderPhil.org/kennedycenter or call 303.449.1343.
“The SHIFT Festival showcases how America’s orchestras have shifted their visions to reflect the music and programming that is unique to their own communities. We couldn’t be more honored to share our vision with other orchestras across the country.” ~Michael Butterman, Music Director
Season Finale: The Pines of Rome SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017—7:30 PM Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Butterman, conductor
Photo: Glenn Ross Photo
Soloists sponsored by JAN BURTON THE LOUISE AND GRANT CHARITABLE FUND FRANCINE AND ROBERT MYERS
STRAVINSKY Monumentum pro Gesualdo BERIO Four Original Versions of Boccherini’s Return of the Nightwatch from Madrid GOSS Invisible Cities: Double Concerto for violin, guitar, strings and percussion (World Premiere) Charles Wetherbee, violin Nicolò Spera, guitar VERDI Overture to Nabucco PUCCINI The Chrysanthemums RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome The spirit of Italy permeates our season finale with influences from the Renaissance to today. Concertmaster Charles Wetherbee is joined by his CU colleague, Nicolò Spera, for the last of our season’s pairings—a world premiere for violin and guitar by British composer Stephen Goss based on Calvino’s Invisible Cities. Orchestral favorites from opera titans Verdi and Puccini prepare the way for the surround-sound splendor of Respighi’s Pines of Rome—one of the most sonically overwhelming works in all of music.
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Wine and Music Progressive Pairings with concertmaster Charles Wetherbee, guitarist Nicolò Spera, and Lee Hill Wineries on April 20, see Events of Note page Musical Hikes associated with this concert, visit BoulderPhil.org for details
Community Engagement Saturday, September 10, 2016—9:30 AM-12:30 PM Stroll along the Boulder Creek Path and enjoy performances by Boulder Phil chamber ensembles. String, woodwind and brass groups will be stationed between the Boulder Farmers Market and Boulder Public Library. Fun for the whole family!
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE
Sponsored by the Boulder Arts Commission, Music for Everyone is the Boulder Phil’s new inclusivity initiative connecting new and underserved audiences to live orchestral music without the barrier of the cost of a ticket. The program kicks off with the September 10 Stroll-To performances, and provides access to our October, November and December concerts. Visit www.BoulderPhil.org for more information about how our community-focused programming is reaching new audiences.
PRE-CONCERT TALKS AT MACKY
Free insights on the evening’s program with a variety of speakers, including our guest artists and Music Director Michael Butterman. Saturday, October 8—6:30 PM Sunday, November 6—6 PM Saturday, January 14—6:30 PM Saturday, February 4—6:30 PM (Hula Performance)
Saturday, March 25—6:30 PM Saturday, April 22—6:30 PM
Photo: Glenn Ross Photo
FREE “STROLL-TO” CHAMBER PERFORMANCES ALONG THE BOULDER CREEK PATH
For more information, please contact Cynthia Sliker, Director of Community Engagement, at 303.443.9203 or csliker@boulderphil.org. Macky Auditorium is located on the CU Boulder campus at 17th St. and University Ave. For directions and parking info, visit www.BoulderPhil.org. Watch for details on more FREE events, including our 60th Anniversary season announcement event in the spring!
Wings & Strings Saturday, November 5, 2016
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 5:30 pm Cocktails, Dinner & Entertainment 8:30 pm Dancing
A gala event benefiting the Boulder Philharmonic and our 2017 trip with Frequent FlyersÂŽ Aerial Dance to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC
Join the Boulder Phil and Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance on November 5 for a can’tmiss evening of entertainment, dinner and dancing to the 18-piece Flatirons Jazz Orchestra. Help propel the Phil and Frequent Flyers to a prestigious appearance in DC next March!
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Events of Note e These special occasions bring together music lovers and our acclaimed guest artists, while supporting the Phil’s artistic and education programs.
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ANDERSON AND ROE
Thursday, October 6, 2016—Private Home Whether or not you are already familiar with the passionate, exuberant, flirtatious performances of piano duo Anderson and Roe, you will not want to miss this house recital! With vibrant renditions of classical, contemporary and pops songs in their repertoire, they will no doubt thrill and surprise us.
MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON: FRAUTSCHI AND RUSKE
Saturday, January 14, 2017—Location TBA Violinist Jennifer Frautschi and horn player and husband Eric Ruske will perform a short recital followed by a Q&A that addresses their lives as a musical couple.
WINE AND MUSIC PROGRESSIVE PAIRINGS
Thursday, April 20, 2017—Lee Hill Wineries Enjoy music performed by Boulder Phil concertmaster Charles Wetherbee and classical guitarist Nicolò Spera paired with wines from our favorite North Boulder wineries—Bookcliff, Settembre Cellars and What We Love— at this unique progressive concert/tasting experience.
Tickets for Events of Note can be purchased online at www.BoulderPhil.org or by calling 303.449.1343.
Musical Hikes The Boulder Phil and the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks (OSMP) have created an ongoing “Nature & Music” collaboration to connect community members with the natural world through music. This inventive partnership includes guided musical hikes designed to complement specific works to be performed by the Boulder Phil. Free and open to the public. STREAMSIDE SYMPHONY October 1 & October 8 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM THE PINES OF BOULDER April 15 & April 22 9:30 – 11:30 AM Visit www.BoulderPhil.org for details
“The Discovery Concerts are a wonderful way to give a diverse group of students an opportunity to see a professional orchestra, to visit a large university, and, to be inspired to enjoy, perform, and compose classical music.” ~BVSD Teacher
Education Programs The Boulder Philharmonic believes that live orchestral music is for everyone and is committed to providing a wide array of opportunities for people throughout our community to encounter the life-enriching power of classical music. We’re committed to taking community-specific action to improve access to music education in schools through performances, partnerships and advocacy. We also make access to our performances easy with $5 tickets for students.
DISCOVERY CONCERTS
Discovery Concerts take students in grades 3-6 on a journey to explore orchestral music in a fun, interactive format featuring nationally-acclaimed Music Director Michael Butterman. This year’s Soundsational! program (presented on January 12 and 13, 2017) introduces curriculum-tied science concepts related to music and sound along with engaging orchestral music. The 50-minute multimedia concert is presented at the historic Macky Auditorium. Photo: Adam Riggs
MEET THE MAESTRO & IN-SCHOOL VISITS
Through his classroom visits, Maestro Butterman becomes a resource for area music educators, visiting classrooms and rehearsals while offering an enriching experience. Schools can also host a Boulder Phil chamber ensemble, where musicians highlight instrument families, composers, science of sound themes, and provide plenty of time for questions. These “up-close and personal” experiences bring instrumental music alive for students.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY CONCERTS Saturday, November 19, 2 PM Boulder Phil Wind Quintet performs “Peter and the Wolf” and other favorites at Boulder Public Library Wednesday, November 23, 2 PM A “Gentle Nutcracker” in collaboration with Boulder Ballet at Macky Auditorium, see Nutcracker page for details Saturday, February 18, 2 PM String Quartet at Boulder Public Library
For more info, contact Cynthia Sliker at 303.443.9203 or csliker@boulderphil.org.
Ways to Support Us DONATE TO THE PHIL
We rely on the generosity of our community to support the Boulder Phil’s artistic, education, and outreach programming. In fact, half of our budget each year is made up of donations from individuals, local businesses and Colorado foundations. Your support at any level has an impact and helps the Boulder Phil thrive as a cultural gem in Boulder County and beyond!
BECOME A PERFORMANCE SPONSOR
Show your support by sponsoring a guest artist, individual piece, Masterworks concert, or even an entire concert season. Your sponsorship entitles you to recognition as a Boulder Phil sponsor, as well as exceptional benefits.
FRIENDS OF THE PHIL
Make a pledge of two or more years as a Friends of the Phil sponsor to underwrite a portion of a professional musician’s salary. Your sponsorship will give you the chance to experience the orchestra from the inside out while forging a special connection between you and the performers on stage.
PLANNED GIVING
There are many ways to manage your assets while providing lasting financial support to the Phil. Are we already in your estate plans? Let us know so we can recognize your generosity!
VOLUNTEER
From office help to Discovery Concerts and fundraising events, we rely on our volunteers to support all aspects of the Phil. If you are available to help out once in a while or regularly, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, contact Eve Orenstein, Director of Development, at 303.443.0542 or eve@boulderphil.org. Photo: Adam Riggs
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