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WELCOME! Beethoven once said, “To play without passion is inexcusable!” We agree! Our musicians are largely volunteers, devoting substantial time to our organization outside of their own careers — all for the love of music. Talk about playing with passion! Like our musicians, our organization is run by a group of volunteers that, outside of their professional lives, firmly believe in bringing quality live music to our region and creating a special Happy holidays from everyone here at the DPO Family!
community feeling on concert night. Talk about volunteering with passion! We also believe this passion extends to you, our patrons. Whether this is your first classical music concert or you have been to many, you’ve chosen to spend your time with us celebrating music and community. And for that, we are eternally grateful. Our mission is to continually redefine the way our community experiences and engages with classical music. We hope your concert experience today embodies that mission and that you have such a great time, we will see you again and again. Thank you for joining us today. We know Denver has so many cultural gems and are thankful for your choice today. I invite you to meet our musicians, talk with our volunteers, and become part of our family and share our passion!
Jon Olafson President of the Board
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: MUSIC & MONET
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
ROULETTE
Lawrence Golan, conductor Donald Portnoy, guest conductor DPO International Conducting Workshop participants
Lawrence Golan, conductor Stephanie Cheng, piano David Sherman, projection design
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
BOULANGER D’un matin de printemps
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
(Of a Spring Morning) DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major DEBUSSY La Mer RAVEL Boléro
NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2019
THE mOZART REqUIEm
A SPECIAL COLLABORATION WITH CENTRAL CITY OPERA AND THE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Lawrence Golan, conductor Featuring Anna Christy, Abigail Nims, Matthew Plenk and Eric J. McConnell ROSSINI La gazza ladra Overture PONCHIELLI “Dance of the Hours” from La Gioconda BORODIN “Polovetsian Dances” from Prince Igor MOZART Requiem
DECEMBER 20 & 21, 2019
HOLIDAY CHEER!
Lawrence Golan, conductor Arvada Chorale; Marla Wasson, Artistic Director Cherry Creek Dance; Stephanie Prosenjak, Artistic Director
MARCH 21, 2020
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José Miguel Rodilla, guest conductor Rebecca Mortizky, harp FALLA La vida breve; Spanish Dance No. 1 HENSON-CONANT Soñado en español GRANADOS Three Spanish Dances FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2
MAY 15, 2020
BEETHOVEN CELEBRATION
Lawrence Golan, conductor Andrew Cooperstock, piano Alpine Chorale; David Farwig, Artistic Director Featuring Christie Conover, Jennifer DeDominici, Matthew Plenk and Andrew Potter and members of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra WITTRY Ode to Joy Fanfare BEETHOVEN Choral Fantasy BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9
Antonia Brico Stage Central Presbyterian Church 1660 Sherman Street, Denver
HOLIDAY FAVORITES! FEATURING SUITES FROM THE NUTCRACKER
Full repertoire available at denverphilharmonic.org
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES JANUARY 24, 2020; MARCH 6, 2020; APRIL 2020
DPO WITH A TWIST
We’re breakin’ out of the concert hall and transforming the chamber concert experience. Now in its fifth season, our DPO With a Twist series will be held at Dazzle at Baur’s, the University Club, and a yoga studio. More information to be annouced soon at denverphilharmonic.org.
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DECEMBER 20 & 21, 2019
HOLIDAY CHEER!
Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church · Denver, Colorado · 7:30 pm & 3:00 pm
Lawrence Golan, conductor Arvada Chorale; Marla Wasson, Artistic Director Cherry Creek Dance; Stephanie Prosenjak, Artistic Director ARR. BOB CHILCOTT
The Twelve Days of Christmas Featuring Emily Philip, Edith Daigle, Laura Brassie, John Christian Maheu ARR. ROBERT SHAW & ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT
The Many Moods of Christmas Suite No. 4 Featuring Arvada Chorale PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, ORCH. LAWRENCE GOLAN
Selections from The Nutcracker Overture “March” Spanish Dance Arabian Dance Chinese Dance
Featuring Cherry Creek Dance LEROY ANDERSON
Sleigh Ride
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∙ 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION ∙ ARR. LUCAS RICHMAN
Hanukkah Festival Overture PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, ORCH. LAWRENCE GOLAN
Selections from The Nutcracker “Snow Pas de Deux” Dance of the Mirlitons Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Russian Dance
Featuring Cherry Creek Dance ARR. CARL RUTTI
I wonder as I wander Arvada Chorale; Marla Wasson, Conductor GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
“Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah Featuring Arvada Chorale JAMES STEPHENSON
A Holly Jolly Sing-Along! Featuring Arvada Chorale, Cherry Creek Dance and YOU! Sing along with us! Lyrics begin on page 27.
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LAWRENCE GOLAN MUSIC DIRECTOR
From all of us at the Denver Philharmonic
Acclaimed for his vibrant, inspired performances, imaginative programming and evocative command of different styles and composers, American conductor Lawrence Golan has developed a reputation as a dynamic, charismatic communicator.
Orchestra, Happy
He has conducted throughout the United States and in Bulgaria,
Holidays! Thank you
Canada, China, Czech Republic, El Salvador, England, Georgia,
for celebrating with us
Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South
through music.
Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, and continues to develop relationships with orchestras nationally and abroad. Lawrence has served as Music Director of Denver Philharmonic Orchestra since 2013, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra in Washington state since 2010 and Pennsylvania’s York Symphony Orchestra since 2014. He is also Music Director of Colorado’s Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre at the University of Denver. Highlights from recent seasons include return engagements with Italy’s Orchestra Sinfonica Città di Grosseto, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Portland Ballet Company and the Colorado Music Festival as well as debuts with Italy’s Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo, Mexico’s Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes, China’s Wuhan Philharmonic, the Maui Pops Orchestra,the Batumi Music Festival in Georgia, Eastern Europe, and a 14-city tour of China with the Denver Philharmonic.
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Lawrence records for Albany Records. His latest release is the 2018 world premiere Blu-ray disc and audio CD of composer Jiaojiao Zhou’s theatrical symphonic poem Ode to Nature with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra and producer Dennis Law. He has recorded three CDs with the Moravian Philharmonic: “Tchaikovsky 6 & Tchaikovsky 6.1;”“Funky Little Crustaceans;” and “Visions, Dreams & Memories. Other CDs include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 & William Hill’s Beethoven 7.1, and “Fantasia” and “Indian Summer: The Music of George Perlman,” the last two with Golan as violinist. A native of Chicago, Lawrence’s previous positions include Resident Conductor, Phoenix Symphony (2006–2010), Music Director, Phoenix Youth Symphony (2006–2009), Music Director, Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras (2002–2006), founder and Artistic Director, Atlantic Chamber Orchestra (1998–2003), Music Director, Portland Ballet Company (1997–2013), and Music Director, Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra (1990–2001). Lawrence and his wife Cecilia have two young children.
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MARLA WASSON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ARVADA CHORALE As a graduate of the Choral Conducting Master’s Program at the University of Northern Colorado, Marla Wasson has been involved in many forms of music from an early age. While a student of Dr. Galen Darrough at UNC, Marla was able to integrate the early music education she experienced within her very musical family with her passionate approach to teaching and choral conducting. An active adjudicator, clinician and conductor, Marla seeks to live her belief that choral music in particular speaks to the conscious and subconscious human experience in a more profound way than any other art form. Studies have shown that breathing together and raising the voice in a concerted and purposeful way have health and welfare benefits for both the performer and the listener. Marla also conducts a women’s chamber ensemble, Safonia, dedicated to the synergy of music, passion and excellence. Comprised of singers from all walks of life, the women of Safonia are busy professionals whose dedication to their craft is evident in every concert. Marla has been the music director of Arvada Chorale since 2015, and brings over 20 years of leadership and conducting experience to the podium.
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ARVADA CHORALE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ALTO
TENOR
Marla Wasson
Jeanne Dunn Tom Fujita Jan Jacobsen Thomas Kelley Gabriel Krueger Sue Lindsay Mark Moyer Melodie Myhre Karen Nielson Ro Rains Collette Smith
“THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” SOLOISTS Emily Philip Edith Daigle Laura Brassie John Christian Maheu
SOPRANO Audrey Baber Susie Battler Laura Brassie Ashley Collins Edith Daigle Kathy DeWitt Shelley Fredricey Fran Kassak Robin Kriss Stephanie Lanoue Karen Lewis Linnette Mancuso Deb Morrow Barb Myers Mary O’Neill Laura Reiman Sarah Turner Gabriela Wenda-Collier Adria Young Brienne Zimny
Emily Adams Deana Carter Susan Conceicao Bonnie Daly Loretta Huff Jennifer Kingsland Diana Krueger Cathy Lamp Emily Masters Kay McCarthy Sharon Messbarger Adina Nagel Holly Penn Emily Philip Leah Ramsey Carol Rice Michele Roads Kara Sakulich Theresa Scholz Claudia Smith Jenna Sopfe Jennifer Sujansky Roxanne Thompson Karen Tonso Pat Troeltzsch JoAnne Trombley
BASS Al Beckel Clint Bodine Curt Daly Richard Deem Gary Diener Steve Frank Richard Krueger John Lind Tom Lix John Christian Maheu Ken Namba Robert Ostrowski Chris Varner
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STEPHANIE PROSENJAK ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CHERRY CREEK DANCE Cherry Creek Dance founder Stephanie Prosenjak has dedicated her life to the Denver dance community. She is unique in her ability to teach all ages, levels, and styles of dance. In addition to teaching, Stephanie continues to perform and choreograph for individuals and groups. Stephanie was a member of the Denver Nuggets Dance Team and the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders. She trains candidates for professional, college and high school dance teams and serves as a sponsor and judge for the dance teams for the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Mammoth and the Denver Outlaws Lacrosse. In addition to excelling as a dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor, Stephanie is a successful businesswoman. Stephanie was honored with the Denver Business Journal’s exclusive “Forty Under 40” award.
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CHERRY CREEK DANCE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Stephanie Prosenjak
DANCERS Meredith Barta Lucia Blakely Solana Blakely Lilly Bowler Sydney Bregman Natalie Burl-Maxwell
Madison Castillo Francesca Coll Kailey Goldstrohm Sophia Held Emma Hoen Lauren Hopper Ivie Hunt Olivia Johnson Riley Kessler Chloe Liu
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Welcome to Central Presbyterian Church, an enthusiastic partner of the Denver Philharmonic and a dedicated supporter of the downtown arts and music communities. Join us Sunday at 10:30 for a vibrant, multi-generational service where everyone is welcome. Whether you’re with us for the first time or the thousandth time, whether you’re doubting or are devout, no matter who you are, what experience you bring, or what questions you have, you are welcome here.
Christmas Eve Services Interactive Christmas Story
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Child-focused 45-minute long service, with carols and candle-lighting
Traditional Christmas Eve service with orchestra, choir and candle-lighting
4:00pm
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TAYLOR GONZALES ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Taylor also serves as the assistant conductor for the Lamont School of Music Symphony Orchestra at the University of Denver, where he is completing his Master’s Degree in Orchestral Conducting under Lawrence Golan. Taylor graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. He is the co-founder and former music director of the Puget Sound Concerto Orchestra. Taylor has attended numerous conducting workshops, including the Cascade Conducting Masterclass with Sarah Ioannides and the University of British Columbia Wind Conducting Symposium with Mallory Thompson. His primary conducting mentors include Gerard Morris, Brett Mitchell and Lawrence Golan.
KURT HENNING ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Kurt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Double Bass Performance and a Master’s in Orchestral Conducting, both from Northwestern University. He led the orchestra and bands at Loyola University Chicago for 10 years and has conducted many musical theatre and opera performances. Having grown up in Denver, Kurt moved back from his 30-year adventure in Chicago only a year ago and joined the DPO double bass section in January of 2019 after hearing the orchestra’s wonderful Holiday Cheer! concert. Kurt has two grown sons who are busy pursuing music degrees back in Chicago. He just started teaching music full time at a JeffCo K–8 charter school; he has run his own piano tuning business for 20 years and has been a Navy Reservist for the past 15 years as an aviation mechanic.
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OUR MUSICIANS MUSIC DIRECTOR
VIOLA
Lawrence Golan
Lori Hanson, acting prinicpal Natasia Boyko Chris Costello Naomi Croghan Jessica Hitt Kaylin Jarriel Samantha Lichtin Ben Luey Beth Remming
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Taylor Gonzales
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Kurt Henning
FIRST VIOLIN Katherine Thayer, concertmaster Anna Katherine Barnett-Hart, associate concertmaster Gwen Gravano Matthew Grove Thomas Jatko Chad MacDonald Ylana Padgett Emmy Reid
SECOND VIOLIN Brian Ross, acting principal Niccolo Werner Casewit Miki Heine Annie Laury Callista Medland Tenley Mueller Alyssa Oland Erica Secor Anne Silvas Vanessa Vari
CELLO Katie Burns, principal Sarah Frederick Mike Marecak Shirley Marecak Monica Sáles Council Amanda Thall Jeffrey Westcott Rachel Yanovitch
DOUBLE BASS Lucy Bauer, acting principal Xadie Antonio Megan Gore Brazell Josh Filley Taryn Galow Kurt Henning
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FLUTE
TRUMPET
Whitney Kelley, principal Catherine Ricca Lanzano Joshua Hall
Evan King, acting principal Ariel Van Dam Colton Crandell
PICCOLO
TROMBONE
Joshua Hall
David Ellis, principal Louis DeScala
OBOE Loren Meaux, acting principal Laura Jansen
BASS TROMBONE
ENGLISH HORN
TUBA
Loren Meaux
Darren DeLaup, principal
CLARINET
TIMPANI
Gina Bliss, acting principal Claude Wilbur Kirby Brayman
Steve Bulota, principal
Neil Guy
PERCUSSION
BASSOON
Ross Coons, principal Colin Constance Justin Elks John Garvin Jackson Stevens
Ken Greenwald, principal Sara Laupp
HARP
BASS CLARINET Claude Wilbur
HORN Zach Maupin, principal Jeanine Branting Kelli Hirsch Kim George
Rebecca Moritzky, principal
KEYBOARD Ani Powell, principal
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OUR TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARKETING
Jon Olafson, President Matt Meier, Vice-President Tamara Arredondo, Secretary Erica Secor, Treasurer Heather Alcott Moritz Dr. Robert Dallenbach Sean Murphy Tenley Oldak Krista Picco Esteban Romero Mark Rossman Edward Smith
Stephanie Gillman Brandon Kinsey Matt Meier David Sherman
DENVER PHILHARMONIC FOUNDATION BOARD Erica Secor Keith Fisher Roger Powell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Valerie Clausen
PERSONNEL MANAGER
DPO WITH A TWIST Katherine Thayer, artistic advisor
IT TECH Henry Ammons
SPECIAL PROJECTS Jerry Brindisi
CONCERT PROGRAM Ligature Creative, design Walker Burns, editing Taryn Galow, Braille translation María Angélica Lasso, Spanish translation Callista Medland, editing Elizabeth Schwartz, program notes David Zuluaga, Spanish translation
Annie Laury
AUDIO TECH
MUSICIAN COMMITTEE
Joel Dallenbach Jack Pelon
Daniel Morris, chair Niccolo Casewit Loren Meaux
MUSIC LIBRARY Alyssa Oland, librarian Callista Medland, assistant librarian Anne Silvas, bowings Katherine Thayer, bowings
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CONCERT NIGHT MANAGERS Patricia Meaux, More Than Music Manager Carrie Tremblatt, Lobby Manager Joanna Watkins, Hall Manager
STAGE Taryn Galow, co-manager Loren Meaux, co-manager Emmy Reid, co-manager Steve Bulota Michael Meaux New Genesis Transitional Community for the Homeless Hugh Pitcher
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN PRODUCTION TEAM Bryce Clark Wil Smith Nileen Hart
CONCERT NIGHT VOLUNTEERS Fernando Campos Stacie Carter Rich Casson Gil Clausen Phyllis Covey Ron Covey Sarah Douglas Stephanie Gillman, photographer Eleanor Glover Annie Ha
Jim Hart Sarah Hogan Pamela Jarmen Marty Jewell Linda Lebsack Brian McGuire Karen McGuire Claire McManus Ali McNally Evan Meaux Michael Meaux Jason Meherg Hugh Pitcher Richard Pollock Liza Ranftle Sherry Richardson David Sherman Andy Solsvig Natalie Thomas Elin Towler Sheila Traister Bill Urban Cassie Wenger
MORE THAN MUSIC PARTNERS Denver Philharmonic Elves Non Sibi Quartet: Mari Stanton, violin, Mary Beth Ervin, violin, Misa Stanton, viola, Phoebe Wang, cello Purple Door Coffee Santa! The University Club of Denver Total Wine
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OUR HISTORY We may be one of Denver’s oldest orchestras, but we certainly don’t act our age. Dr. Antonia Brico, the first woman to
change came in 2004, and we became
conduct the New York Philharmonic
the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Horst
Orchestra, founded our organization
served as music director and conductor
in 1948 as the Denver Businessmen’s
through 2009, after which he was appoint-
Orchestra. Antonia settled in Denver
ed the orchestra’s first Conductor Laureate.
after conducting professional orchestras across Europe and the U.S. She debuted our orchestra to a packed auditorium explaining the need for a classical music venue to showcase the talents of local, classically trained musicians “with no place to play.” Twenty years later, we’d be known as the Brico Symphony, and Antonia would remain at the helm of the orchestra until her retirement in the mid-1980s. After nearly 40 years under Antonia’s baton, the orchestra chose RussianAmerican conductor Julius Glaihengauz as its second music director. A graduate of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Julius led the newly renamed Centennial Philharmonic for 11 seasons. In 1999, Professor of Music at the University of Denver Dr. Horst Buchholz took the baton. Our most recent name
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Adam Flatt came on board as music director in June 2010. Adam’s dynamic and inspiring leadership over the next three years continued Horst’s legacy and further increased the artistic quality of the orchestra. We selected award-winning conductor Lawrence Golan as our conductor and music director when Adam departed in 2013. Lawrence, a professor and music director at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, continues to produce innovative and quality programming, challenging our musicians and delighting our audiences. And while we have a 70+ year history in Denver, our mission is to continually redefine the way our community experiences and engages with classical music.
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HOLLY JOLLY SING-ALONG! A Holly Jolly Sing-Along offers plenty of songs you likely know well, most of them Christmas related, though having more to do with winter itself. Let’s hear you sing along! DECK THE HALL
JINGLE BELLS
Deck the hall with boughs of holly
Dashing through the snow
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
In a one horse open sleigh
‘Tis the season to be jolly
O’er the fields we go
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Laughing all the way
Don we now our gay apparel
Bells on bobtail ring
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Making spirits bright
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
What fun it is to laugh and sing
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
A sleighing song tonight
See the blazing Yule before us.
CHORUS:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Jingle all the way
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Follow me in merry measure.
In a one horse open sleigh
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Jingle bells, jingle bells
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
Jingle all the way
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank
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Misfortune seemed his lot
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
We got into a drifted bank
The holly and the ivy,
And then we got upsot
When they are both full grown
CHORUS:
The holly bears the crown
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
O the rising of the sun
Of all the trees that are in the wood
Jingle all the way
And the running of the deer
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The playing of the merry organ
In a one horse open sleigh
And sweet singing in the choir
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way
JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,
In a one horse open sleigh
Lean your ear this way; Don’t you tell a single soul,
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
What I’m going to say
Jingle all the way
Christmas Eve is coming soon;
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Now you dear old man,
In a one horse open sleigh
Whisper what you’ll bring to me;
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Tell me if you can.
Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride
When the clock is striking twelve;
In a one horse open sleigh
When I’m fast asleep,
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Down the chimney broad and black,
Is a fairytale they say
With your pack you’ll creep;
He was made of snow
All the stockings you will find
But the children know
Hanging in a row;
How he came to life one day
Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know.
There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found
Johnny wants a pair of skates,
For when they placed it on his head
Susie wants a sled
He began to dance around. Oh,
Nelly wants a storybook – one she hasn’t read
Frosty the Snowman
as for me I hardly know
Had to hurry on his way
so I’ll go to rest
But he waved goodbye
Choose for me, dear Santa Claus,
Saying don’t you cry
What you think is best.
I’ll be back again some day Thumpety thump thump
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Thumpety thump thump
Frosty the Snowman
Look at Frosty go
Was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Thumpety thump thump
And two eyes made out of coal
Thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow
Frosty the Snowman
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SUNDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC 7:00 – 10:00 PM KPOF — 910 AM
Tune in to radio station KPOF (AM 910) from 7 – 10 pm on Sunday, December 29 for an encore of this Denver Philharmonic performance! Our Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the vital contributions made by the Pillar of Fire Ministries / KPOF 910 AM to our orchestra and Denver’s classical music community. For more than 50 years, the Pillar of Fire Church generously accommodated our orchestra rehearsals and many performances. Since 1963, Dr. Robert B. Dallenbach, and more recently his son, Joel Dallenbach, have meticulously recorded and broadcast all of the orchestra’s concerts.
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UP ON THE HOUSETOP
used to laugh and call him names.
Up on the housetop reindeer pause
They never let poor Rudolph
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
join in any reindeer games.
Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say:
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
“Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee,
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
Down through the chimney with old St. Nick
you’ll go down in history!
RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
JOY TO THE WORLD!
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Let earth receive her King;
had a very shiny nose.
Let every heart
And if you ever saw him,
prepare him room,
you would even say it glows.
And heaven and nature sing,
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
And heaven and nature sing, All of the other reindeer
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
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Tomorrow is on Stage Right Now!
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Let men their songs employ;
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
While fields and floods,
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
rocks, hills, and plains
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
Joy to the Earth! the Saviour reigns;
Repeat the sounding joy,
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Repeat the sounding joy,
and a Happy New Year.
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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CONCERT ETIQUETTE If you are attending your first (or 300th) classical music concert, below are some frequently asked questions to help make your experience more enjoyable. BE COMFORTABLE
APPLAUSE 101
There’s no dress code. From jeans to
In earlier times, audiences would routinely
suits, you’ll see it all! Wear what you’d
applaud between movements to show
like — you’ll fit in. We love you just the
their joy for the music they just heard.
way you are.
Then around the mid-19th century, it became tradition to wait until the end of
COUGHING Ahem… Try to ‘bury’ your cough in a loud
the piece to clap, with the audience sitting silent between movements.
passage of music. If you can’t, or you
At the DPO, we welcome both traditions.
begin to cough a lot, don’t worry — it’s
If you prefer to wait for the end of a piece
perfectly acceptable and appropriate to
to clap, please do. Some movements are
quietly exit the concert hall. Remember to
fiery and end in such a flare that you may
unwrap cough drops before the concert so
feel compelled to clap — go for it! After
you don’t create crackling noises.
a quiet movement, you may want to enjoy the feeling of transfixion and wait; there’s no need to applaud if you’re not feelin’ it. Regardless, we want you to feel comfortable and focus on the performance, not confusing applause rules!
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SIT TIGHT
CRY ROOM
The rumors are true — we’re pretty
Child feelin’ fidgety? We have a designat-
informal. But we do ask that you sit tight
ed cry room in the back of the lobby on
and quiet during the performance and
the right side of the main level.
only get up between pieces or during intermission as to not distract the musicians or concert-goers around you.
PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT
SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to take photos without flash and to post to your favorite social media account. When you upload your pics, be sure
You’re welcome to bring a water bottle
to tag us! We’re on Facebook, Twitter and
into the hall, but remember “Trail Rules”
Instagram @denverphilorch #dpotweets
— pack it in, pack it out. (This goes for trash too!)
ELECTRONICS
HAVE FUN! ! Rules, rules, rules — we know, it can be overwhelming. The most important rule of
Please turn the sound off on your cell
all is to have fun and enjoy yourself. And
phones, pagers, and any other noise-
then tell all your friends and come back
making device, including vibrate mode.
again and again!
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THANK YOU!
Donations since January 1, 2019
We would like to acknowledge the generous support of the following individuals, businesses and corporations. ORCHESTRA CIRCLE
BENEFACTOR
($10,000+)
Esmeralda Colfax Eleanor Glover & Eugene Advincula Matt & Allison Lausten Barb & Rand Moritzky Barbara G Schlein James Stegman
Valerie & Gil Clausen
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE ($5,000–$9,999) Linda Lebsack & Hugh Pitcher
CONCERTMASTER CIRCLE ($2,500–$4,999) Don & Bonnie Walls
MUSICIAN CIRCLE ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous, in honor of Heather Alcott Moritz Daniel R. Burns & Lorraine Diaz Paula Elmers Heather & Karl Moritz Jon Olafson Ben & Katherine Vagher
PATRON ($500–$999) Kira van Lil & Christoph Heinrich Lisa Peloso & Vik Patel Rich Casson & Liza Ranftle Mark & Maxine Rossman Jack & Winona Moritz
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($300–$499)
CONTRIBUTOR ($100–$299) Anonymous (6) Anonymous, in memory of Pauline Dallenbach Aeolian Music Club, in memory of Maureen Keil Keri Agnes JoAnn & Gary Alleman Jim & Patsy Aronstein Tamara Arredondo John Bardeen Anna Barnett-Hart Suzy, Pino, and Gisella Bassani Fred Beisser Margo Blu Elise Brenninkmeyer Kim & Jim Brody Raymonda Burgman Jessica Clark Kevin & Naomi Croghan Charlie & Jean Curlee Jim Gillman Lawrence & Cecilia Golan Donna Good, in honor of Linda Lebsack
Rob & Celeste Habiger Judy & Ed Hagerman Sara Hammond Lori Hanson Hanson Family Bruce & Judy Heagstedt Janet Hehn Cathy & Tim Heine Kelli & Geoff Hirsch Sarah & Matt Hogan Mimi Hull Jacobi Gifting Fund Koehler Family Judy & Dan Lichtin Mike & Shirley Marecak Callista & Patrick Medland Gary & Carolyn Medland Matthew Meier & David Sherman, in memory of Pauline Dallenbach Barbara & Rand Moritzky, in memory of Vernetta Dunn Tenley Mueller M. Sean & Jocelyn M. Murphy Lauren O’Neill Crist-Fulk Daniel J ONeill Pam & Sonny Wiegand Pam Parker Roger Powell, in memory of Maureen Keil Nancy Rawls Ann Schock, in memory of Kathleen Justice Karin Tate Amanda Thall The Girls Mike & Amanda Tine
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Annie Trunkle Smart, in memory of Theresa Trunkle Thornburg
FRIEND (UP TO $99) Anonymous (12) Anonymous, in memory of Tyler Brown Sarah Ault Kristina Becker Jeanine Branting Janice Burley Elana Campbell Lucy Caroso Augusto Gabriela Chavarria Valerie & Gil Clausen, in memory of Pauline Dallenbach Gil & Valerie Clausen, in memory of Maureen Keil Deborah Clendenning Kristen Cordova Louis DeScala Richard & Suzanne Discenza Kristin Erner Carol Finley Ortrud Fowler Genna & Torin Stephanie Gillman Jo Anne Goering Grace Note Studio (Rob & Anne Silvas) Jonathan Hoehn Michael Hoffman Surilda Hudson Scott & Beth Huffman Jon Icasas Nicole Iselin Tom Jatko, in honor of Harry Heskett Marty Jewell
Catherine & Ted Lanzano Jill Levy Ben Luey Garrett Marsilio Roger Mattison Loren Meaux Michael & Pat Meaux Johnny Milani John Miller Alyssa O Philip Pearlman & Betty Bona Richard Pollock Bruce & Sharron Regenthal The Reinprecht Family Bruce Rengers Laurie Rhoades Gail & Joe Sindelar Edward Smith, in honor of Geralda Smith Denise Soto Rob & Margie Stanford Cori & Tyler Streetman Denise Taylor Katherine Thayer Kevin Van Vleet Trevor Voeltz, in honor of Krista Picco Kathryn Weathers Patricia White Evan Williams Judith Zepelin
FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATE PARTNERS $10,000+
$5,000–$9,999 Colorado Creative Industries
$2,500–$4,999 Access AM91 German Cultural Foundation Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Krista M. Picco MBA, CIMA®, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors ProductAV
$1,000–$2,499 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Cottrell Printing David Sherman Creative Holiday Inn Express: Denver Downtown
UP TO $999 Amazon Smile The American Online Giving Foundation Barefoot Public Relations HCA Caring for the Community Kolacny Music New Genesis, Inc. Newberry Brothers Greenhouse & Florist The Pillar of Fire Church Purple Door Coffee Schmitt Music Taryn Galow, Braillist TATE+BURNS Architects LLC
Ligature Creative Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
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PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC. Help us continually redefine the way our community experiences and engages with classical music with a tax-deductible contribution tonight. CORPORATE PARTNERS
AMAZON SMILE
We offer community-engagement
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packages specifically tailored to meet your
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The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile
DONATE YOUR CAR! It’s easy to arrange free pick up of donated vehicles at a time and place convenient to you. We accept vehicles in most — but not all — conditions.
Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
PLANNED GIVING Planned gifts provide the resources that have made it possible for us to provide high-quality, affordable classical music to the people of Metro Denver since 1948. With a gift to us in your estate or financial plans, you help to preserve the orchestra’s future for the next 70 years.
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SHARE THE LOVE
CONTACT US
Celebrate your music-lover’s birthday or
Visit denverphilharmonic.org/contribute,
anniversary with a gift in their honor. You
email info@denverphilharmonic.org or
can also keep a loved one’s memory alive
visit the “Ask Me” table in the lobby for a
with a gift in their name.
donation card and more details on how to support us.
DONATE A VEHICLE W E LOVE OU R C ARS. We haul our instruments around in them, we eat in them between rehearsals and gigs, and sometimes we get stuck in them on I-25 on our way to a performance. If you love your car too, it can be hard to say goodbye when it’s driven its last mile or you’re ready for a change. We can help (and you’ll be helping DPO)! It’s easy to arrange free pick-up of donated vehicles in most (but not all) conditions. Find out how at denverphilharmonic.org
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CONTACT US! PO Box 6074, Denver, CO 80206 720.440.0818
@denverphilorch info@denverphilharmonic.org DenverPhilharmonic.org
PUBLIC SUPPORT Bolder and brighter. Thanks to SCFD. Inclusion, equity, and diversity are critical values in the mission of SCFD. Residents pay this tax and it is then infused back into nearly 300 diverse cultural organizations in our seven-county metro region. This funding makes culture in our community available and affordable to all children and adults. You may have noticed that ticket prices at our cultural venues are more affordable than at similar institutions in other states. SCFD reduces the operating expenses of the organizations it supports and allows them to offer lower-cost pricing. There are more than 100 free days offered across the spectrum of cultural organizations each year. Awe and wonder are not only available, but accessible to all. Learn more at scfd.org.
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OMG SANTA!
SAVE THIS SEAT
I’M ENJOYING MORE THAN MUSIC!
We host activities before, during and after each concert. More Than Music events are free to attend for all ticket holders. Here’s what we have lined up for First Impressions.
NON-SIBI QUARTET
Get in the holiday spirit with a prelude by the talented young musicians from the Denver Young Artists Orchestra.
OMG SANTA!
Everyone’s favorite jolly elf will make a special photo op appearance, and then you too will be able to say, “I KNOW HIM!!!”
After the Friday concert, join us for a drink just across the street at The University Club.
NIGHTCAP
RECEPTION & BAKE SALE
HOT COCOA BAR
Get your hands on some cookies and homemade holiday treats! Diets don’t start ’til January.
Sugar rush! Load your hot cocoa up with all kinds of marshmallows, candy canes and whipped cream!
WINE & CRAFT BEER
Holiday cheers, indeed! Thanks to Total Wine. (21+)
COFFEE CORNER
Complimentary of Purple Door Coffee.