US AIRWAYS
CLASSICS SERIES 2010/11
MICHAEL CHRISTIE – THE VIRGINIA G. PIPER MUSIC DIRECTOR
series At A Glance OPENING NIGHT!
Brahms Violin Concerto SEP 16
Ravel’s Boléro! SEP 23, 25
Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet OCT 7-9
Mozart’s Surprises OCT 14, 15
Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished NOV 11-13
Dvorˇák’s New World Symphony
CONTENTS CLASSICS 2 FAVORITES 9 P I A N O F E S T I VA L 10
SPECIALS 12 REDISCOVERED MASTERS 14 COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT 16
BENEFITS & MORE 18
PRICING GUIDE 21
NOV 26, 27
Welcome Symphony Family! Welcome to our 2010/11 Season. Phoenix Symphony performances are the most spectacular nights in the Valley, with many concerts SOLD OUT long before opening night! With countless thrilling performances and an array of musical selections and composers showcased throughout the season, it is hard to pick just one performance to attend. To accommodate your concert and seating choices, we have custom packages made just for you! From all 16 of our classical masterpieces, a half package of 8, or choose your own 4 concerts, season ticket holders have the best seats waiting for them and always at the lowest price. To guarantee your seat for these thrilling concerts of your choice, subscribe NOW to this incredible Season. We guarantee the best value, the best seats and the best concerts for a thrilling season of the greatest symphonic music in Phoenix!
SUBSCRIBE NOW! online: www.phoenixsymphony.org phone: 602-495-1999
Deck the Halls Family Concert DEC 4
Candlelight Messiah DEC 9-12, 16, 18
Handel’s Messiah DEC 17-19
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza DEC 31
Symphonie fantastique JAN 6-8
Brandenburg Festival JAN 14-16
Elijah FEB 3, 5
Also sprach Zarathustra FEB 17-19
Frautschi Performs Bruch MAR 3-5
Threepenny Opera Suite MAR 24-26
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 APR 14-16
Symphonic Voyages APR 21, 23
The World’s Greatest Piano Concertos Festival MAY 5-7, 12, 14
The Red Violin MAY 19, 21 Call 602-495-1999 for the complete Pops brochure
1
series At A Glance OPENING NIGHT!
Brahms Violin Concerto SEP 16
Ravel’s Boléro! SEP 23, 25
Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet OCT 7-9
Mozart’s Surprises OCT 14, 15
Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished NOV 11-13
Dvorˇák’s New World Symphony
CONTENTS CLASSICS 2 FAVORITES 9 P I A N O F E S T I VA L 10
SPECIALS 12 REDISCOVERED MASTERS 14 COMPOSER SPOTLIGHT 16
BENEFITS & MORE 18
PRICING GUIDE 21
NOV 26, 27
Welcome Symphony Family! Welcome to our 2010/11 Season. Phoenix Symphony performances are the most spectacular nights in the Valley, with many concerts SOLD OUT long before opening night! With countless thrilling performances and an array of musical selections and composers showcased throughout the season, it is hard to pick just one performance to attend. To accommodate your concert and seating choices, we have custom packages made just for you! From all 16 of our classical masterpieces, a half package of 8, or choose your own 4 concerts, season ticket holders have the best seats waiting for them and always at the lowest price. To guarantee your seat for these thrilling concerts of your choice, subscribe NOW to this incredible Season. We guarantee the best value, the best seats and the best concerts for a thrilling season of the greatest symphonic music in Phoenix!
SUBSCRIBE NOW! online: www.phoenixsymphony.org phone: 602-495-1999
Deck the Halls Family Concert DEC 4
Candlelight Messiah DEC 9-12, 16, 18
Handel’s Messiah DEC 17-19
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza DEC 31
Symphonie fantastique JAN 6-8
Brandenburg Festival JAN 14-16
Elijah FEB 3, 5
Also sprach Zarathustra FEB 17-19
Frautschi Performs Bruch MAR 3-5
Threepenny Opera Suite MAR 24-26
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 APR 14-16
Symphonic Voyages APR 21, 23
The World’s Greatest Piano Concertos Festival MAY 5-7, 12, 14
The Red Violin MAY 19, 21 Call 602-495-1999 for the complete Pops brochure
1
classic
“MR. HADELICH
PLAYS…WITH AN
EFOCUS, X ANAUNERRING C T IDRAMATIC NG
SENSE AND A RICH,
BEAUTIFUL TONE.”
Augustin Hadelich
Brahms Violin Concerto OPENING NIGHT!
USAIRWAYS
The Phoenix Symphony launches its 2010-11 classical season with Brahms’ dazzling Violin Concerto featuring sensational young violinist Augustin Hadelich. Declared by critics around the globe as a rising talent and consummate showman, Hadelich makes his Phoenix Symphony debut for one night only. Hear this exciting performance that also features Tchaikovsky’s poignant Symphony No. 6.
SEP 16 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin BRAHMS: Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”)
—The New York Times
Ravel’s Boléro!
Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet
An overwhelming success since its premiere as a ballet in 1928 and making its way into popular American culture with the film 10, Ravel’s Boléro has remained an audience favorite for its simple melody and vibrant orchestration. Enjoy this colorful work alongside Corigliano’s moving Symphony No. 1, inspired by the AIDS crisis of the late 20th century. The concert highlight will be the world premiere performance of celebrated Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s newest composition.
Witness two very striking fairytales as The Phoenix Symphony explores Prokofiev’s romantic suite from his ballet Romeo and Juliet, based on the classic Shakespeare masterpiece. The concert is paired with Hans Krása’s Brundibar, the first piece of The Phoenix Symphony’s Recovered Masters Series. This semi-staged opera features the Phoenix Boys Choir and is presented with the delightful images of famed illustrator Maurice Sendak from the recently published children’s book.
SEP 23 THU 7:30 pm SEP 25 SAT 8:00 pm
OCT 7 THU 7:30 pm OCT 8 FRI 11:00 am* OCT 9 SAT 8:00 pm
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh Jamey Haddad, percussion Jeremy Flower, electronics Michael Ward-Bergeman, accordion CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1 GOLIJOV: World Premiere RAVEL: Boléro
RM
n
RM
Mozart’s Surprises Mozart never fails to delight and charm audiences with his sublime compositions. His Symphony No. 40 and Overture to Don Giovanni are two of his most dramatic compositions and are paired with Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 for a concert of elegant classical masterpieces.
OCT 14 THU 7:30 pm OCT 15 FRI 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Vocalists, TBD Phoenix Boys Choir
MOZART: Don Giovanni Overture HAYDN: Symphony No. 60 (“Il Distratto”) MOZART: Symphony No. 40
KRÁSA: Brundibar WEINBERG: Rhapsody on Moldavian Themes PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
2
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
3
classic
“MR. HADELICH
PLAYS…WITH AN
EFOCUS, X ANAUNERRING C T IDRAMATIC NG
SENSE AND A RICH,
BEAUTIFUL TONE.”
Augustin Hadelich
Brahms Violin Concerto OPENING NIGHT!
USAIRWAYS
The Phoenix Symphony launches its 2010-11 classical season with Brahms’ dazzling Violin Concerto featuring sensational young violinist Augustin Hadelich. Declared by critics around the globe as a rising talent and consummate showman, Hadelich makes his Phoenix Symphony debut for one night only. Hear this exciting performance that also features Tchaikovsky’s poignant Symphony No. 6.
SEP 16 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin BRAHMS: Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathétique”)
—The New York Times
Ravel’s Boléro!
Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet
An overwhelming success since its premiere as a ballet in 1928 and making its way into popular American culture with the film 10, Ravel’s Boléro has remained an audience favorite for its simple melody and vibrant orchestration. Enjoy this colorful work alongside Corigliano’s moving Symphony No. 1, inspired by the AIDS crisis of the late 20th century. The concert highlight will be the world premiere performance of celebrated Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s newest composition.
Witness two very striking fairytales as The Phoenix Symphony explores Prokofiev’s romantic suite from his ballet Romeo and Juliet, based on the classic Shakespeare masterpiece. The concert is paired with Hans Krása’s Brundibar, the first piece of The Phoenix Symphony’s Recovered Masters Series. This semi-staged opera features the Phoenix Boys Choir and is presented with the delightful images of famed illustrator Maurice Sendak from the recently published children’s book.
SEP 23 THU 7:30 pm SEP 25 SAT 8:00 pm
OCT 7 THU 7:30 pm OCT 8 FRI 11:00 am* OCT 9 SAT 8:00 pm
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh Jamey Haddad, percussion Jeremy Flower, electronics Michael Ward-Bergeman, accordion CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 1 GOLIJOV: World Premiere RAVEL: Boléro
RM
n
RM
Mozart’s Surprises Mozart never fails to delight and charm audiences with his sublime compositions. His Symphony No. 40 and Overture to Don Giovanni are two of his most dramatic compositions and are paired with Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 for a concert of elegant classical masterpieces.
OCT 14 THU 7:30 pm OCT 15 FRI 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Vocalists, TBD Phoenix Boys Choir
MOZART: Don Giovanni Overture HAYDN: Symphony No. 60 (“Il Distratto”) MOZART: Symphony No. 40
KRÁSA: Brundibar WEINBERG: Rhapsody on Moldavian Themes PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
2
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
3
classics
“IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN
THAT MUSIC IS MEANT TO
USAIRWAYS
GIVE PLEASURE,
IT IS CHRISTIE’S GIFT
TO REMIND US.” —Arizona Republic
New World Symphony
Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished RM
Dvorˇák’s New World Symphony
Rediscovered masters world premiere
Written in America as a musical postcard to his Bohemian homeland, Dvorˇák’s most famous symphony is known for its nostalgic folk melodies and exultant finale. Enjoy this musical celebration of the Americas with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix favorite Benedetto Lupo returning to the keyboard as soloist and performing the stunning, unaccompanied Song Without Words, made famous in the Romantic era parlor concerts of the Mendelssohn family.
As an expatriate living in Italy, Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg is one of many composers who sought to complete Schubert’s lyrical Unfinished Symphony with detailed sketches from the composer. Hear this world premiere completion along with Bruckner’s sacred Mass in E minor written for chorus and wind orchestra.
NOV 11 THU 7:30 pm NOV 12 FRI 11:00 am* NOV 13 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Phoenix Symphony Chorus CORIGLIANO: Suite for Antiphonal Chorus SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 (“Unfinished”) TYBERG: Completion of Shubert’s Symphony No. 8 BRUCKNER: Mass in E minor
RM
RM
JAN 6 THU 7:30 pm JAN 7 FRI 11:00 am* JAN 8 SAT 8:00 pm
Michael Christie, conductor Benedetto Lupo, piano
Michael Christie, conductor Viviana Cumplido, flute
SCHULHOFF: Symphony No. 2 MENDELSSOHN: Song Without Words Op. 19 MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 ˇ ÁK: Symphony No. 9 DVOR (“New World Symphony”)
CORIGLIANO: Pied Piper Fantasy BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique
n
n
n
n
n
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Berlioz’s masterpiece details the composer’s dreamy, and sometimes nightmarish, devotion to actress Hariett Smithson. Complete with an elegant ball, a frightening march to the scaffold, and a sublime scene in the field, Berlioz’s most celebrated work is a orchestral tour de force. It is paired with Corigliano’s delightful Pied Piper Fantasy featuring Phoenix Symphony principal flutist Viviana Cumplido, and a legion of area flutists and drummers.
NOV 26 FRI 8:00 pm NOV 27 SAT 8:00 pm
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
4
Symphonie fantastique
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Elijah
RM
With Imagery in collaboration with the Phoenix A rt Museum Composed in the spirit of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn’s work for orchestra and chorus portrays the dramatic scenes of the Biblical prophet Elijah in musical form. Experience this monumental work accompanied by masterpiece paintings which have been selected by Phoenix Art Museum’s curators to dramatically depict the biblical tale.
n
n
n
n
n
FEB 3 THU 7:30 pm FEB 5 SAT 8:00 pm n n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Phoenix Symphony Chorus Christine Brandes, soprano Laura Vlasak Nolan, mezzo-soprano Sean Paninkkar, tenor Brian Mulligan, baritone MENDELSSOHN: Elijah The visual aspect of this production was originally conceived by David Schildkret for a performance he conducted in April 2009 at Arizona State University with the combined choirs from ASU and the ASU Symphony Orchestra. Images were curated by the Phoenix Art Museum Education Department: Kathryn Blake, Director, Kristi McMillan, Assistant Curator and Celina Chiarello, intern.
GET THE BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST PRICE! SEE PAGE 20!
5
classics
“IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN
THAT MUSIC IS MEANT TO
USAIRWAYS
GIVE PLEASURE,
IT IS CHRISTIE’S GIFT
TO REMIND US.” —Arizona Republic
New World Symphony
Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” Finished RM
Dvorˇák’s New World Symphony
Rediscovered masters world premiere
Written in America as a musical postcard to his Bohemian homeland, Dvorˇák’s most famous symphony is known for its nostalgic folk melodies and exultant finale. Enjoy this musical celebration of the Americas with Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Phoenix favorite Benedetto Lupo returning to the keyboard as soloist and performing the stunning, unaccompanied Song Without Words, made famous in the Romantic era parlor concerts of the Mendelssohn family.
As an expatriate living in Italy, Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg is one of many composers who sought to complete Schubert’s lyrical Unfinished Symphony with detailed sketches from the composer. Hear this world premiere completion along with Bruckner’s sacred Mass in E minor written for chorus and wind orchestra.
NOV 11 THU 7:30 pm NOV 12 FRI 11:00 am* NOV 13 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Phoenix Symphony Chorus CORIGLIANO: Suite for Antiphonal Chorus SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 (“Unfinished”) TYBERG: Completion of Shubert’s Symphony No. 8 BRUCKNER: Mass in E minor
RM
RM
JAN 6 THU 7:30 pm JAN 7 FRI 11:00 am* JAN 8 SAT 8:00 pm
Michael Christie, conductor Benedetto Lupo, piano
Michael Christie, conductor Viviana Cumplido, flute
SCHULHOFF: Symphony No. 2 MENDELSSOHN: Song Without Words Op. 19 MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No. 1 ˇ ÁK: Symphony No. 9 DVOR (“New World Symphony”)
CORIGLIANO: Pied Piper Fantasy BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique
n
n
n
n
n
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Berlioz’s masterpiece details the composer’s dreamy, and sometimes nightmarish, devotion to actress Hariett Smithson. Complete with an elegant ball, a frightening march to the scaffold, and a sublime scene in the field, Berlioz’s most celebrated work is a orchestral tour de force. It is paired with Corigliano’s delightful Pied Piper Fantasy featuring Phoenix Symphony principal flutist Viviana Cumplido, and a legion of area flutists and drummers.
NOV 26 FRI 8:00 pm NOV 27 SAT 8:00 pm
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
4
Symphonie fantastique
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Elijah
RM
With Imagery in collaboration with the Phoenix A rt Museum Composed in the spirit of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn’s work for orchestra and chorus portrays the dramatic scenes of the Biblical prophet Elijah in musical form. Experience this monumental work accompanied by masterpiece paintings which have been selected by Phoenix Art Museum’s curators to dramatically depict the biblical tale.
n
n
n
n
n
FEB 3 THU 7:30 pm FEB 5 SAT 8:00 pm n n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Phoenix Symphony Chorus Christine Brandes, soprano Laura Vlasak Nolan, mezzo-soprano Sean Paninkkar, tenor Brian Mulligan, baritone MENDELSSOHN: Elijah The visual aspect of this production was originally conceived by David Schildkret for a performance he conducted in April 2009 at Arizona State University with the combined choirs from ASU and the ASU Symphony Orchestra. Images were curated by the Phoenix Art Museum Education Department: Kathryn Blake, Director, Kristi McMillan, Assistant Curator and Celina Chiarello, intern.
GET THE BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST PRICE! SEE PAGE 20!
5
classics
“SHE’S A STUNNING VIRTUOSO,
TOSSING OFF THE MOST
USAIRWAYS
HAIR-RAISING FIREWORKS–FROM BRAVURA BOWINGS
TO DOUBLE HARMONICS–WITH CASUAL EASE.”
Jennifer Frautschi
—Napa Valley Register
Also sprach Zarathustra
Frautschi Performs Bruch
Instantly recognizable as the theme from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra remains his most popular symphonic poem today. Experience this work live in the concert hall along with works written for the king of all instruments: the organ. Juilliard professor and organ virtuoso Paul Jacobs returns following his stunning 2009 debut to perform works by Jongen and Widor.
Praised by the Arizona Republic as a “great musician” in her most recent performance with The Phoenix Symphony, Jennifer Frautschi returns to perform Bruch’s fiery Violin Concerto. Guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen also leads Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, (“Reformation”) featuring Martin Luther’s A Mighty Fortress is Our God as part of the work’s powerful finale.
FEB 17 THU 7:30 pm FEB 18 FRI 11:00 am* FEB 19 SAT 8:00 pm
MAR 3 THU 7:30 pm MAR 4 FRI 11:00 am* MAR 5 SAT 8:00 pm
RM
Threepenny Opera Suite
Concertmaster Steven Moeckel takes the lead as The Phoenix Symphony performs Mozart’s Haffner Serenade and Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera with its ever popular Mack the Knife. The concert is paired with A Study for Strings, the powerful and moving piece written by Czech composer Pavel Haas, who was silenced in 1944.
MAR 24 THU 7:30 pm MAR 25 FRI 11:00 am* MAR 26 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Paul Jacobs, organ
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Jennifer Frautschi, violin
JONGEN: Symphonie concertante WIDOR: Toccato from Symphony No. 5 STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra
WAGNER: Siegfried Idyll BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)
RM
RM
n
n
n
n
n
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Known throughout Europe as the greatest trombone virtuoso of our time and heralded as a rising star of new conductors, Christian Lindberg makes his North American conducting debut in a program devoted to works written in Scandinavia. The program features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2 and Nielsen’s Helios Overture. Lindberg will delight audiences as he performs his own composition, a concerto for trombone entitled Kundraan’s Karma.
APR 14 THU 7:30 pm APR 15 FRI 11:00 am* APR 16 SAT 8:00 pm n
Steven Moeckel, violin WEILL: Suite from Threepenny Opera HAAS: A Study for Strings MOZART: Serenade for Strings (“Haffner”)
n
n
n
n
n
Christian Lindberg, conductor and trombone soloist NIELSEN: Helios Overture LINDBERG: Kundraan’s Karma SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
6
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
GET THE BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST PRICE! SEE PAGE 20!
7
classics
“SHE’S A STUNNING VIRTUOSO,
TOSSING OFF THE MOST
USAIRWAYS
HAIR-RAISING FIREWORKS–FROM BRAVURA BOWINGS
TO DOUBLE HARMONICS–WITH CASUAL EASE.”
Jennifer Frautschi
—Napa Valley Register
Also sprach Zarathustra
Frautschi Performs Bruch
Instantly recognizable as the theme from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra remains his most popular symphonic poem today. Experience this work live in the concert hall along with works written for the king of all instruments: the organ. Juilliard professor and organ virtuoso Paul Jacobs returns following his stunning 2009 debut to perform works by Jongen and Widor.
Praised by the Arizona Republic as a “great musician” in her most recent performance with The Phoenix Symphony, Jennifer Frautschi returns to perform Bruch’s fiery Violin Concerto. Guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen also leads Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, (“Reformation”) featuring Martin Luther’s A Mighty Fortress is Our God as part of the work’s powerful finale.
FEB 17 THU 7:30 pm FEB 18 FRI 11:00 am* FEB 19 SAT 8:00 pm
MAR 3 THU 7:30 pm MAR 4 FRI 11:00 am* MAR 5 SAT 8:00 pm
RM
Threepenny Opera Suite
Concertmaster Steven Moeckel takes the lead as The Phoenix Symphony performs Mozart’s Haffner Serenade and Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera with its ever popular Mack the Knife. The concert is paired with A Study for Strings, the powerful and moving piece written by Czech composer Pavel Haas, who was silenced in 1944.
MAR 24 THU 7:30 pm MAR 25 FRI 11:00 am* MAR 26 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Paul Jacobs, organ
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Jennifer Frautschi, violin
JONGEN: Symphonie concertante WIDOR: Toccato from Symphony No. 5 STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra
WAGNER: Siegfried Idyll BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)
RM
RM
n
n
n
n
n
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 Known throughout Europe as the greatest trombone virtuoso of our time and heralded as a rising star of new conductors, Christian Lindberg makes his North American conducting debut in a program devoted to works written in Scandinavia. The program features Sibelius’ grandiose Symphony No. 2 and Nielsen’s Helios Overture. Lindberg will delight audiences as he performs his own composition, a concerto for trombone entitled Kundraan’s Karma.
APR 14 THU 7:30 pm APR 15 FRI 11:00 am* APR 16 SAT 8:00 pm n
Steven Moeckel, violin WEILL: Suite from Threepenny Opera HAAS: A Study for Strings MOZART: Serenade for Strings (“Haffner”)
n
n
n
n
n
Christian Lindberg, conductor and trombone soloist NIELSEN: Helios Overture LINDBERG: Kundraan’s Karma SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 2
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
* The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
6
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
GET THE BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST PRICE! SEE PAGE 20!
7
classics
“(STEVEN MOECKEL’S) TONE WAS
BEAUTIFUL
USAIRWAYS
WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE AND
FORCEFUL WHEN THAT WAS CALLED FOR, HIS TEMPOS
INFINITELY FLEXIBLE,
Steven Moeckel
MAKING HIS PHRASING HIT THE EXACT
RHETORICAL TONE REQUIRED.”
Symphonic Voyages RM Take a symphonic voyage with talented composers as your tour guides. Mendelssohn composed his “Scottish” Symphony after traveling to the British Isles, while Mahler composed his own music and text when creating his Songs of a Wayfayer. Artistic Director of the Arizona Opera, Joel Revzen makes his conducting debut with The Phoenix Symphony for this stunning night of orchestral power.
APR 21 THU 7:30 pm APR 23 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Joel Revzen, conductor Philip Addis, baritone VERDI: La Forza del Destino (Overture) MAHLER: Songs of a Wayfarer MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”)
The Red Violin
RM
Phoenix Symphony concertmaster Steven Moeckel performs music from John Corigliano’s Oscar-winning score, The Red Violin presenting this contemporary classic with projected images from the film. The musical tale of the violin’s journey through several tumultuous generations is paired on the performances with Mendelssohn’s enchanting music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
MAY 19 THU 7:30 pm MAY 21 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin CORIGLIANO: Red Violin Concerto WILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler’s List MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
favorites
—Arizona Republic
FAV O R I T E S Mozart Surprises OCT 17 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
NOV 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Handel’s Messiah DEC 12 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
DEC 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Brandenburg Concerto
Also sprach Zarathustra FEB 20 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
8
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Piano Concerto Festival: Rachmaninoff MAY 15 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
Symphonic National Tribute MAY 26 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
JAN 16 at 2:00 pm
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
featuring Spotlight Composers APR 28 at 7:30
JAN 15 at 8:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
RM
Chamber Music Classics
MESA SERIES TICKETS:
$195, $155, $115, $75 All performances at 2:00 pm SCOTTSDALE SERIES TICKETS:
$216, $162, $112 All performances at 7:30 pm
9
classics
“(STEVEN MOECKEL’S) TONE WAS
BEAUTIFUL
USAIRWAYS
WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE AND
FORCEFUL WHEN THAT WAS CALLED FOR, HIS TEMPOS
INFINITELY FLEXIBLE,
Steven Moeckel
MAKING HIS PHRASING HIT THE EXACT
RHETORICAL TONE REQUIRED.”
Symphonic Voyages RM Take a symphonic voyage with talented composers as your tour guides. Mendelssohn composed his “Scottish” Symphony after traveling to the British Isles, while Mahler composed his own music and text when creating his Songs of a Wayfayer. Artistic Director of the Arizona Opera, Joel Revzen makes his conducting debut with The Phoenix Symphony for this stunning night of orchestral power.
APR 21 THU 7:30 pm APR 23 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Joel Revzen, conductor Philip Addis, baritone VERDI: La Forza del Destino (Overture) MAHLER: Songs of a Wayfarer MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”)
The Red Violin
RM
Phoenix Symphony concertmaster Steven Moeckel performs music from John Corigliano’s Oscar-winning score, The Red Violin presenting this contemporary classic with projected images from the film. The musical tale of the violin’s journey through several tumultuous generations is paired on the performances with Mendelssohn’s enchanting music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
MAY 19 THU 7:30 pm MAY 21 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
n
n
Michael Christie, conductor Steven Moeckel, violin CORIGLIANO: Red Violin Concerto WILLIAMS: Theme from Schindler’s List MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
favorites
—Arizona Republic
FAV O R I T E S Mozart Surprises OCT 17 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
NOV 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Handel’s Messiah DEC 12 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
DEC 17 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Brandenburg Concerto
Also sprach Zarathustra FEB 20 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
8
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Piano Concerto Festival: Rachmaninoff MAY 15 at 2:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
Symphonic National Tribute MAY 26 at 7:30 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
JAN 16 at 2:00 pm
Concerts with this symbol are part of the Rediscovered Masters series, see page 14 for details about this amazing series.
featuring Spotlight Composers APR 28 at 7:30
JAN 15 at 8:00 pm Mesa Arts Center
RM
Chamber Music Classics
MESA SERIES TICKETS:
$195, $155, $115, $75 All performances at 2:00 pm SCOTTSDALE SERIES TICKETS:
$216, $162, $112 All performances at 7:30 pm
9
THE WORLD’S
GREATEST
PIANO CONCERTOS
FESTIVAL
Four legendary composers, four talented soloists, eighty-eight keys and your Phoenix Symphony make for an outstanding mini-festival devoted to the piano. Michael Christie has invited a dazzling line-up of talented young soloists to the Valley to perform celebrated concertos as part of this two-week festival. With works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, audiences are in for a spectacular treat that will dazzle and delight! Piano soloists performing during the Festival will include the 2009 Bösendorfer US ASU International Piano Competition Winner and the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow of the American Pianists Association.
WEEK 1
Grieg & Tchaikovsky Michael Christie, conductor
MAY 5 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg is best known for his dynamic Piano Concerto in A Minor and his incidental music composed for the play Peer Gynt. Hear both of these Norwegian selections as The Phoenix Symphony opens its 2011 Piano Festival.
MAY 6 FRI 11:00 am* n
n
One hour reduced program of this week’s selections.
MAY 7 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
First performed in Boston in 1875 to rave reviews and audience acclaim, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 remains an audience favorite the world over. Hear the brilliant melodies of this renowned concerto paired with the composer’s Serenade for Strings, written in imitation of Mozart’s delightful works for string orchestra.
WEEK 2
Rachmaninoff & Beethoven Michael Christie, conductor
MAY 12 THU 7:30 pm (with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus) n
n
Rachmaninoff was a legendary composer, conductor and performer and his works live on as a musical reminder of his larger-than-life personality. His Piano Concerto No. 2 is no exception, bringing plenty of musical fireworks and gorgeous melodies to the keyboard.
MAY 14 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 represents the pinnacle of his piano concertos, rightfully earning the title “Emperor.” Combining the magnificent power and delicate intimacy of the piano, Beethoven captures all that audiences love in a great work for piano and orchestra. Don’t miss the Piano Festival finale that also includes a world premiere commission by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich. The Mozetich premiere presented by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club. Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change. * The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
Top to bottom: Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
G U EST A RTI STS MAY 5 n Grace Fong, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Fong is the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow MAY 6 n One-hour program featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Grace Fong and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Stanislav Khristenko MAY 7 n Stanislav Khristenko, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Khristenko is the 4th Bosendorfer USASU International Piano Competition First Prize Winner MAY 12 n TBD MAY 14 n Ran Dank, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Dank is the Sander Buchman Memorial First Prize Winner.
10
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
11
THE WORLD’S
GREATEST
PIANO CONCERTOS
FESTIVAL
Four legendary composers, four talented soloists, eighty-eight keys and your Phoenix Symphony make for an outstanding mini-festival devoted to the piano. Michael Christie has invited a dazzling line-up of talented young soloists to the Valley to perform celebrated concertos as part of this two-week festival. With works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Grieg and Tchaikovsky, audiences are in for a spectacular treat that will dazzle and delight! Piano soloists performing during the Festival will include the 2009 Bösendorfer US ASU International Piano Competition Winner and the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow of the American Pianists Association.
WEEK 1
Grieg & Tchaikovsky Michael Christie, conductor
MAY 5 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg is best known for his dynamic Piano Concerto in A Minor and his incidental music composed for the play Peer Gynt. Hear both of these Norwegian selections as The Phoenix Symphony opens its 2011 Piano Festival.
MAY 6 FRI 11:00 am* n
n
One hour reduced program of this week’s selections.
MAY 7 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
First performed in Boston in 1875 to rave reviews and audience acclaim, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 remains an audience favorite the world over. Hear the brilliant melodies of this renowned concerto paired with the composer’s Serenade for Strings, written in imitation of Mozart’s delightful works for string orchestra.
WEEK 2
Rachmaninoff & Beethoven Michael Christie, conductor
MAY 12 THU 7:30 pm (with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus) n
n
Rachmaninoff was a legendary composer, conductor and performer and his works live on as a musical reminder of his larger-than-life personality. His Piano Concerto No. 2 is no exception, bringing plenty of musical fireworks and gorgeous melodies to the keyboard.
MAY 14 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 represents the pinnacle of his piano concertos, rightfully earning the title “Emperor.” Combining the magnificent power and delicate intimacy of the piano, Beethoven captures all that audiences love in a great work for piano and orchestra. Don’t miss the Piano Festival finale that also includes a world premiere commission by Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich. The Mozetich premiere presented by The Phoenix Symphony Commissioning Club. Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change. * The Friday coffee concert is one hour of music selected from the evening’s program.
Top to bottom: Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
G U EST A RTI STS MAY 5 n Grace Fong, performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Fong is the 2009 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow MAY 6 n One-hour program featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Grace Fong and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Stanislav Khristenko MAY 7 n Stanislav Khristenko, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Khristenko is the 4th Bosendorfer USASU International Piano Competition First Prize Winner MAY 12 n TBD MAY 14 n Ran Dank, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Dank is the Sander Buchman Memorial First Prize Winner.
10
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
11
special
SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS START AT $20!
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza It’s an all-out musical countdown as The Phoenix Symphony performs all your favorite masterpieces for this end of the year celebration! Every section of the orchestra will be rollicking with good cheer as we toast the end of 2010 and ring in 2011. Grab your hat, your noisemakers and your glass of champagne and join us as Symphony Hall turns into Times Square for this last night of 2010!
DEC 31 FRI 7:00 pm n
Deck the Halls Family Concert
Candlelight Messiah
The Phoenix Symphony’s Deck the Halls event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stageshow designed for children of all ages. Led by Conductor Bob Moody and featuring members of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Symphony Hall will be transformed into a magical wonderland with music from your favorite holiday tunes. Get your photo taken with Santa, and enjoy the pre-show party in the lobby including entertainment, arts and craft activities and refreshments.
feat uring choral Highlights of handel’s Messiah & corelli’s Christmas Concerto
DEC 4 SAT 2:30 pm n
DEC 9 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Central United Methodist Church
DEC 10 FRI 7:30 pm n
n
St. Mary’s Basilica
DEC 11 SAT 7:30 pm n
n
Handel’s Messiah w ith S oloists DEC 17 FRI 7:30 pm* n
n
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
DEC 18 SAT 7:30 pm n
n
Church at Litchfield Park
DEC 19 SUN 3:00 pm n
n
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
n
JAN 15 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
JAN 16 SUN 2:00 pm
American Lutheran Church
n
n
Church at Litchfield Park
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
n
Mesa Arts Center
DEC 18 SAT 2:00 pm
12
n
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
DEC 16 THU 7:30 pm n
n
n
Mesa Arts Center n
Written for and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721, Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerti were stowed away and not performed until the late nineteenth century. The Phoenix Symphony will present all six of these hidden treasures in beautiful venues throughout the Valley as a rare holiday treat! Experience some of Bach’s greatest works for orchestra featuring talented Phoenix Symphony musicians as soloists. Tempe Center for the Arts
DEC 12 SUN 2:00 pm* n
Brandenburg Festival
JAN 14 FRI 8:00 pm
Camelback 7th Day Adventist
n
Robert Moody, conductor Symphony Hall
n
Symphony Hall
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Michael Christie, conductor
Please note: A per ticket facility fee may be charged for some perfomances.
13
special
SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS START AT $20!
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza It’s an all-out musical countdown as The Phoenix Symphony performs all your favorite masterpieces for this end of the year celebration! Every section of the orchestra will be rollicking with good cheer as we toast the end of 2010 and ring in 2011. Grab your hat, your noisemakers and your glass of champagne and join us as Symphony Hall turns into Times Square for this last night of 2010!
DEC 31 FRI 7:00 pm n
Deck the Halls Family Concert
Candlelight Messiah
The Phoenix Symphony’s Deck the Halls event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stageshow designed for children of all ages. Led by Conductor Bob Moody and featuring members of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Symphony Hall will be transformed into a magical wonderland with music from your favorite holiday tunes. Get your photo taken with Santa, and enjoy the pre-show party in the lobby including entertainment, arts and craft activities and refreshments.
feat uring choral Highlights of handel’s Messiah & corelli’s Christmas Concerto
DEC 4 SAT 2:30 pm n
DEC 9 THU 7:30 pm n
n
Central United Methodist Church
DEC 10 FRI 7:30 pm n
n
St. Mary’s Basilica
DEC 11 SAT 7:30 pm n
n
Handel’s Messiah w ith S oloists DEC 17 FRI 7:30 pm* n
n
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
DEC 18 SAT 7:30 pm n
n
Church at Litchfield Park
DEC 19 SUN 3:00 pm n
n
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church
n
JAN 15 SAT 8:00 pm n
n
JAN 16 SUN 2:00 pm
American Lutheran Church
n
n
Church at Litchfield Park
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
n
Mesa Arts Center
DEC 18 SAT 2:00 pm
12
n
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
DEC 16 THU 7:30 pm n
n
n
Mesa Arts Center n
Written for and dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1721, Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerti were stowed away and not performed until the late nineteenth century. The Phoenix Symphony will present all six of these hidden treasures in beautiful venues throughout the Valley as a rare holiday treat! Experience some of Bach’s greatest works for orchestra featuring talented Phoenix Symphony musicians as soloists. Tempe Center for the Arts
DEC 12 SUN 2:00 pm* n
Brandenburg Festival
JAN 14 FRI 8:00 pm
Camelback 7th Day Adventist
n
Robert Moody, conductor Symphony Hall
n
Symphony Hall
Please note: Artists, programs and schedule subject to change.
Michael Christie, conductor
Please note: A per ticket facility fee may be charged for some perfomances.
13
CONCERTS
Erwin Schulhoff:
Hans Krása:
Max Bruch:
Brundibar OCT 7–OCT 9, 2010, Symphony Hall October 7 performance dedicated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Rediscovered Master’s World Premiere!
Marcel Tyberg: Completion of SchuberT’s Unfinished Symphony NOV 11–NOV 13, 2010
Clockwise from top left: Weinberg, Schulhoff, Weill, Bruch, Tyberg, Haas and Krása
REDISCOVERED
MASTERS Their lives cut short by the horrors of war, and their works denied to be heard in the world’s concert halls, World War II affected all walks of life including music composition. Several composers’ vital and passionately lyrical compositions were banned and entire schools of composition were eradicated during the Holocaust while small pockets of music thrived in concentration camps across Eastern Europe. The Phoenix Symphony will explore and perform many of these works for the first time during the 2010-11 Season in its series, Rediscovered Masters. These composers include such masters as Max Bruch, Pavel Haas, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, Hans Krása, Erwin Schuloff, Marcel Tyberg and Kurt Weill bringing to life the voices that were silenced decades ago. Throughout the season and academic year, The Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona State University Center for Jewish Studies will present a series of lectures, films and discussions around the Valley, linking the musical presentations to the cultural and historical themes of assimilation, modernization, destruction and remembrance. The Phoenix Symphony Rediscovered Masters will include a season long celebration of the works of these fine composers including concerts, events and lectures. In partnership with The Orel Foundation, ASU Center for Jewish Studies and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., The Phoenix Symphony will celebrate these great men—Masters who cannot be suppressed forever; and who will never be forgotten.
14
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Symphony No. 2 NOV 26–NOV 27, 2010
Violin Concerto No. 1 MAR 3–MAR 5, 2011, Symphony Hall
Kurt Weill: Suite from Threepenny Opera MAR 24–MAR 26, 2011
Pavel Haas: A Study for Strings MAR 24–MAR 26, 2011
LECTURES & EVENTS Rediscovered Masters: From Mendelssohn to the Holocaust
“An Hebraic Art Taste”: Wagner, Jews and the Business of Music
Speakers: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Irving & Miriam Lowe Professor of Modern Judaism and Director, Center for Jewish Studies, Arizona State University Oct 6 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Oct 7 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
Speaker: David Conway, Senior Research Fellow, University College, London Mar 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Mar 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis Film Screening Nov 7 at 3:00 pm, Phoenix Art Museum
The Jews of Central Europe Speakers: Marsha L. Rozenblit, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Jewish History, University of Maryland Nov 10 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Nov 11 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
The Young Felix Mendelssohn: The Making of a Musical Genius Speaker: Larry Todd, Arts and Sciences Professor of Music, Duke University Nov 22 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Nov 26 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
Theresienstadt: Hitler’s Unwitting Gift Speaker: Bob Elias, Executive Director, The Orel Foundation Mar 23 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel
Music, Assimilation, and Ambivalence Speaker: Joel Revzen, Artistic Director, Arizona Opera Apr 20 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel
Jewishness in Music: German-Jewish Opera After Wagner Speaker: Kenneth Reinhard, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, UCLA May 18 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel May 19 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall Series made possible by:
Judaism and Christianity: Shared Heritage, Diverse Interpretations Speaker: David Schildkret, Professor of Choral Music, Arizona State University School of Music Feb 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Feb 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall All lectures at Temple Beth Israel are no charge. Lectures at Symphony Hall are at no charge but a ticket to the performance is required for admission.
15
CONCERTS
Erwin Schulhoff:
Hans Krása:
Max Bruch:
Brundibar OCT 7–OCT 9, 2010, Symphony Hall October 7 performance dedicated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Rediscovered Master’s World Premiere!
Marcel Tyberg: Completion of SchuberT’s Unfinished Symphony NOV 11–NOV 13, 2010
Clockwise from top left: Weinberg, Schulhoff, Weill, Bruch, Tyberg, Haas and Krása
REDISCOVERED
MASTERS Their lives cut short by the horrors of war, and their works denied to be heard in the world’s concert halls, World War II affected all walks of life including music composition. Several composers’ vital and passionately lyrical compositions were banned and entire schools of composition were eradicated during the Holocaust while small pockets of music thrived in concentration camps across Eastern Europe. The Phoenix Symphony will explore and perform many of these works for the first time during the 2010-11 Season in its series, Rediscovered Masters. These composers include such masters as Max Bruch, Pavel Haas, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, Hans Krása, Erwin Schuloff, Marcel Tyberg and Kurt Weill bringing to life the voices that were silenced decades ago. Throughout the season and academic year, The Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona State University Center for Jewish Studies will present a series of lectures, films and discussions around the Valley, linking the musical presentations to the cultural and historical themes of assimilation, modernization, destruction and remembrance. The Phoenix Symphony Rediscovered Masters will include a season long celebration of the works of these fine composers including concerts, events and lectures. In partnership with The Orel Foundation, ASU Center for Jewish Studies and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., The Phoenix Symphony will celebrate these great men—Masters who cannot be suppressed forever; and who will never be forgotten.
14
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Symphony No. 2 NOV 26–NOV 27, 2010
Violin Concerto No. 1 MAR 3–MAR 5, 2011, Symphony Hall
Kurt Weill: Suite from Threepenny Opera MAR 24–MAR 26, 2011
Pavel Haas: A Study for Strings MAR 24–MAR 26, 2011
LECTURES & EVENTS Rediscovered Masters: From Mendelssohn to the Holocaust
“An Hebraic Art Taste”: Wagner, Jews and the Business of Music
Speakers: Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Irving & Miriam Lowe Professor of Modern Judaism and Director, Center for Jewish Studies, Arizona State University Oct 6 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Oct 7 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
Speaker: David Conway, Senior Research Fellow, University College, London Mar 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Mar 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis Film Screening Nov 7 at 3:00 pm, Phoenix Art Museum
The Jews of Central Europe Speakers: Marsha L. Rozenblit, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Jewish History, University of Maryland Nov 10 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Nov 11 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
The Young Felix Mendelssohn: The Making of a Musical Genius Speaker: Larry Todd, Arts and Sciences Professor of Music, Duke University Nov 22 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Nov 26 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall
Theresienstadt: Hitler’s Unwitting Gift Speaker: Bob Elias, Executive Director, The Orel Foundation Mar 23 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel
Music, Assimilation, and Ambivalence Speaker: Joel Revzen, Artistic Director, Arizona Opera Apr 20 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel
Jewishness in Music: German-Jewish Opera After Wagner Speaker: Kenneth Reinhard, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, UCLA May 18 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel May 19 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall Series made possible by:
Judaism and Christianity: Shared Heritage, Diverse Interpretations Speaker: David Schildkret, Professor of Choral Music, Arizona State University School of Music Feb 2 at 7:30 pm, Temple Beth Israel Feb 3 at 6:30 pm, Symphony Hall All lectures at Temple Beth Israel are no charge. Lectures at Symphony Hall are at no charge but a ticket to the performance is required for admission.
15
composer spotlight
SEASON SERIES SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony is proud to recognize its 2010/11 Season Series Sponsors and Official Business Partners whose generosity makes possible our annual season of music, education programs and community activities:
Herberger Foundation
OFFICIAL BUSINESS SPONSORS
During the 2010-11 Season, Music Director Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will continue to explore and showcase two composers and, for the first time, the collective work of a group of composers. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear the charming works of Felix Mendelssohn, the eclectic works of American composer John Corigliano, and Rediscovered Masters, a title given to represent European composers who were silenced in the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Through performances of major works, as well as discussions surrounding concerts and special lectures, Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will take you inside the musical story of these extraordinary masters.
The Official Airline of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Florist of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Retail Sponsor of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the generosity of these Collaborative Partners:
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the additional institutions that provide support to sustain annual performances & education programs:
Felix Mendelssohn
John Corigliano
Mendelssohn is frequently overlooked when compared with his Romantic contemporaries including Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. A resurgence in the popularity of his music has taken place in the past year as institutions celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday in 2009. The Phoenix Symphony will take a closer look at Mendelssohn exploring the works of this talented prodigy turned mature composer. Selections during the 2010-11 season include his monumental oratorio, Elijah, his Third and Fifth Symphonies and his Piano Concerto No. 1.
Hailed as one of America’s celebrated contemporary composers, John Corigliano has won great popular acclaim garnering both Grammy and Academy Awards for his compositions. His eclectic works address a number of topics through a number of genres including chamber music, opera, symphonies and scores for the big screen. The 2010-11 season will include his Symphony No. 1, written as a memorial to the victims of AIDS, his Pied Piper Fantasy for flute and orchestra, and the Oscarwinning score to the film The Red Violin.
JW KIECKHEFER FOUNDATION
W hiteman Foundation
ON MEDIA SUNDOME PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
THE HEARST FOUNDATIONS
Nationwide Foundation
The Phoenix Symphony receives generous support from the citizens of Arizona through these public agencies and entities: City of Phoenix PHOENIX OF ARTS AND CULTURE City ofOFFICE Phoenix CONVENTION CENTER THEATRICAL DIVISION PHOENIX OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONVENTION CENTER THEATRICAL DIVISION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
16
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
17
composer spotlight
SEASON SERIES SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony is proud to recognize its 2010/11 Season Series Sponsors and Official Business Partners whose generosity makes possible our annual season of music, education programs and community activities:
Herberger Foundation
OFFICIAL BUSINESS SPONSORS
During the 2010-11 Season, Music Director Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will continue to explore and showcase two composers and, for the first time, the collective work of a group of composers. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear the charming works of Felix Mendelssohn, the eclectic works of American composer John Corigliano, and Rediscovered Masters, a title given to represent European composers who were silenced in the early twentieth century, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Through performances of major works, as well as discussions surrounding concerts and special lectures, Michael Christie and The Phoenix Symphony will take you inside the musical story of these extraordinary masters.
The Official Airline of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Florist of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Retail Sponsor of The Phoenix Symphony
The Official Partner Hotel of The Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the generosity of these Collaborative Partners:
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS The Phoenix Symphony gratefully acknowledges the additional institutions that provide support to sustain annual performances & education programs:
Felix Mendelssohn
John Corigliano
Mendelssohn is frequently overlooked when compared with his Romantic contemporaries including Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. A resurgence in the popularity of his music has taken place in the past year as institutions celebrated the composer’s 250th birthday in 2009. The Phoenix Symphony will take a closer look at Mendelssohn exploring the works of this talented prodigy turned mature composer. Selections during the 2010-11 season include his monumental oratorio, Elijah, his Third and Fifth Symphonies and his Piano Concerto No. 1.
Hailed as one of America’s celebrated contemporary composers, John Corigliano has won great popular acclaim garnering both Grammy and Academy Awards for his compositions. His eclectic works address a number of topics through a number of genres including chamber music, opera, symphonies and scores for the big screen. The 2010-11 season will include his Symphony No. 1, written as a memorial to the victims of AIDS, his Pied Piper Fantasy for flute and orchestra, and the Oscarwinning score to the film The Red Violin.
JW KIECKHEFER FOUNDATION
W hiteman Foundation
ON MEDIA SUNDOME PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
THE HEARST FOUNDATIONS
Nationwide Foundation
The Phoenix Symphony receives generous support from the citizens of Arizona through these public agencies and entities: City of Phoenix PHOENIX OF ARTS AND CULTURE City ofOFFICE Phoenix CONVENTION CENTER THEATRICAL DIVISION PHOENIX OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONVENTION CENTER THEATRICAL DIVISION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
16
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
17
T HE BENEFI T S OF SUBSCRIBING The Best Seats at a Great Price Subscribers always have the best seats—and at significant savings. Many subscriptions feature a savings of over 25% off compared to general public prices. And, as a subscriber, you retain your same seats year after year, and receive first priority for any special events, upgrades or changes.
Choose Your Series! The Phoenix Symphony has a wide variety of ticket package options for you to choose from. From our full series to a package of any four concerts of our Classics or Pops, it’s your choice! Can’t decide right now which concerts you want to attend? No problem! You can call us any time during the season when you decide which concerts you prefer.
Special Event Concert Tickets & Advance Pre-Sales Season subscribers have the first opportunity to order tickets to any of our performances or Special Event concerts before the general public. As a subscriber you know you will always have a good seat to any concert you wish to attend.
Exchange Flexibility If your schedule changes, your series tickets can change, too! If you cannot attend a performance, simply return your tickets to the Box Office to exchange them for another concert. (Please note: There is a $2 charge per ticket to exchange. Sorry, certain concerts are not available for exchange. Please check with our box office staff for restrictions.)
Restaurant Discount Card Subscribers receive a special Phoenix Symphony Restaurant Card that provides you with a 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa during the 2009-10 Season. Enjoy a special dinner or lunch as part of your concert experience—and save!
Prepaid Parking Privileges & Light Rail Getting to your concerts has never been easier! Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series with parking available at Collier Center, Chase Tower and Convention Center West Garages. Also, consider taking the Light Rail downtown with a convenient stop directly south of Symphony Hall. Call the box office for ordering details.
18
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Enhancing Your Concert Experience “Musically S peaking”
Learn more about the music and the performers on stage! Our free pre-concert conversations begin one hour prior to each Classics concert at Symphony Hall. Guest artists or members of the orchestra are interviewed, the music is discussed and a Question and Answer session follows.
“Intermission Insights”
Michael Christie’s Intermission Insights bring you a fresh perspective on how the performers feel on stage during the performance. At each intermission of each Classics concert, Michael Christie will be joined onstage by a guest soloist or member of the orchestra to discuss the evening’s performance.
S ymphony Gift S hop
Looking for a CD of the music you’ve just heard? Or just looking for something musical and fun to give as a gift? The Phoenix Symphony Gift Shop is open at all Symphony performances at Symphony Hall. All Gift Shop proceeds benefit the Symphony.
NE W ! Coffee classics hosted by kbaq’s sterling beeaff The Phoenix Symphony has teamed up with 89.5 KBAQ and on-air announcer Sterling Beeaff for a new expanded program for our 11:00 am Coffee Classics concerts. Join Sterling as he brings his vast wealth of knowledge of classical music and sparkling personality to introduce and discuss each of our eight Coffee Classics.
College Club
The College Club program is designed to enable college students to attend unlimited Symphony Classics concerts with a $30 season pass. Students can become College Club Cardholders and redeem tickets by visiting the Symphony’s website or contacting the Box Office. College Club tickets are distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Limit one ticket per concert, per cardholder and student ID is required.
19
T HE BENEFI T S OF SUBSCRIBING The Best Seats at a Great Price Subscribers always have the best seats—and at significant savings. Many subscriptions feature a savings of over 25% off compared to general public prices. And, as a subscriber, you retain your same seats year after year, and receive first priority for any special events, upgrades or changes.
Choose Your Series! The Phoenix Symphony has a wide variety of ticket package options for you to choose from. From our full series to a package of any four concerts of our Classics or Pops, it’s your choice! Can’t decide right now which concerts you want to attend? No problem! You can call us any time during the season when you decide which concerts you prefer.
Special Event Concert Tickets & Advance Pre-Sales Season subscribers have the first opportunity to order tickets to any of our performances or Special Event concerts before the general public. As a subscriber you know you will always have a good seat to any concert you wish to attend.
Exchange Flexibility If your schedule changes, your series tickets can change, too! If you cannot attend a performance, simply return your tickets to the Box Office to exchange them for another concert. (Please note: There is a $2 charge per ticket to exchange. Sorry, certain concerts are not available for exchange. Please check with our box office staff for restrictions.)
Restaurant Discount Card Subscribers receive a special Phoenix Symphony Restaurant Card that provides you with a 10% discount on meals purchased at select restaurants in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa during the 2009-10 Season. Enjoy a special dinner or lunch as part of your concert experience—and save!
Prepaid Parking Privileges & Light Rail Getting to your concerts has never been easier! Prepaid parking guarantees you will have a parking space for all the concerts in your series with parking available at Collier Center, Chase Tower and Convention Center West Garages. Also, consider taking the Light Rail downtown with a convenient stop directly south of Symphony Hall. Call the box office for ordering details.
18
w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
Enhancing Your Concert Experience “Musically S peaking”
Learn more about the music and the performers on stage! Our free pre-concert conversations begin one hour prior to each Classics concert at Symphony Hall. Guest artists or members of the orchestra are interviewed, the music is discussed and a Question and Answer session follows.
“Intermission Insights”
Michael Christie’s Intermission Insights bring you a fresh perspective on how the performers feel on stage during the performance. At each intermission of each Classics concert, Michael Christie will be joined onstage by a guest soloist or member of the orchestra to discuss the evening’s performance.
S ymphony Gift S hop
Looking for a CD of the music you’ve just heard? Or just looking for something musical and fun to give as a gift? The Phoenix Symphony Gift Shop is open at all Symphony performances at Symphony Hall. All Gift Shop proceeds benefit the Symphony.
NE W ! Coffee classics hosted by kbaq’s sterling beeaff The Phoenix Symphony has teamed up with 89.5 KBAQ and on-air announcer Sterling Beeaff for a new expanded program for our 11:00 am Coffee Classics concerts. Join Sterling as he brings his vast wealth of knowledge of classical music and sparkling personality to introduce and discuss each of our eight Coffee Classics.
College Club
The College Club program is designed to enable college students to attend unlimited Symphony Classics concerts with a $30 season pass. Students can become College Club Cardholders and redeem tickets by visiting the Symphony’s website or contacting the Box Office. College Club tickets are distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Limit one ticket per concert, per cardholder and student ID is required.
19
RESERVE THE
BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST
PRICE NOW! Many of The Phoenix Symphony’s concerts sell out, but subscribers have the best seats at the best price!
SY MPHON Y HALL SEATING CHART
C L A S S I C S 16
includes 8 A & 8 B
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$816
$704
$584
$472
$364
$248
CL ASSICS 8A
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
Opening - Brahms Violin Concerto - SEP 16 Boléro - SEP 23 or 25 Mozart 40 - OCT 14 or 15 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 6 or 8
Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 17 or 19 Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 24 or 26 Sibelius Symphony No. 2 - APR 14 or 16 Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 12 or 14
Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$444
$392
$320
$258
$198
$136
CL ASSICS 8B
REDISCOVERED MASTERS
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
Subscribing to The Phoenix Symphony is easy as 1-2-3!
1 2
CHOOSE OPENING NIGHTS OR SATURDAY NIGHTS CHOOSE THE CONCERT PACKAGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU: The full 16 concert season, our 8 concert package, or 4 concerts of your choice!
3 20
CALL 602-495-1999 OR CLICK www.phoenixsymphony.org
Symphony Membership Discover the rewards of a Phoenix Symphony Membership! Charitable contributions ensure the magic and music of The Phoenix Symphony continues. Not only does your gift allow us to advance our artistic & community education endeavors but you will enjoy exciting year-long privileges that enhance your concert experience! Please call (602) 452-0425 to join the Membership Family or for a complete brochure of member levels and benefits.
Brundibar - OCT 7 or 9 Schubert Unfinished - NOV 11 or 13 New World Symphony - NOV 26 or 27 Elijah - FEB 3 or 5
Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 3 or 5 Symphonic Voyages - APR 21 or 23 Piano Festival Week 1 - MAY 5 or 7 The Red Violin - MAY 19 or 21
Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$444
$392
$320
$258
$198
$136
CL ASSICS 4
choose your own series
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
You can choose any 4 concert combination from any of our classics or pops concerts. Please refer to page 23 for more details! Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
$252
$220
$184
Price B
Price C
Price D
$150
$115
$80
COFFEE CL ASSICS
hosted by sterling beeaff of kbaq FR IDAY MOR NING S – ONE HOUR OF MUSIC SEL ECTED FROM T HE EV ENING’ S PROGR A M
Brundibar - OCT 8 Schubert Unfinished - NOV 12 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 7 Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 18 Price A $212
Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 4 Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 25 Sibelius Symphony No 2- APR 15 Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 6
Price B $174
MEE T T HE A R TIS T S LUNCHEONS 8 package $240
Individual $35
Price C $138
Please note: The City of Phoenix has instituted a $1 per ticket facility fee. Package prices do not include this fee and will be added at time of ordering.
Detailed seating charts for each of our performance venues are available online at The Phoenix Symphony’s website. Season tickets will be mailed to subscribers in early August. The Phoenix Symphony’s box office staff is always ready to answer your questions and help you. Don’t hesitate to call us. 602-495-1999 w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
21
RESERVE THE
BEST SEATS AT THE LOWEST
PRICE NOW! Many of The Phoenix Symphony’s concerts sell out, but subscribers have the best seats at the best price!
SY MPHON Y HALL SEATING CHART
C L A S S I C S 16
includes 8 A & 8 B
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$816
$704
$584
$472
$364
$248
CL ASSICS 8A
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
Opening - Brahms Violin Concerto - SEP 16 Boléro - SEP 23 or 25 Mozart 40 - OCT 14 or 15 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 6 or 8
Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 17 or 19 Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 24 or 26 Sibelius Symphony No. 2 - APR 14 or 16 Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 12 or 14
Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$444
$392
$320
$258
$198
$136
CL ASSICS 8B
REDISCOVERED MASTERS
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
Subscribing to The Phoenix Symphony is easy as 1-2-3!
1 2
CHOOSE OPENING NIGHTS OR SATURDAY NIGHTS CHOOSE THE CONCERT PACKAGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU: The full 16 concert season, our 8 concert package, or 4 concerts of your choice!
3 20
CALL 602-495-1999 OR CLICK www.phoenixsymphony.org
Symphony Membership Discover the rewards of a Phoenix Symphony Membership! Charitable contributions ensure the magic and music of The Phoenix Symphony continues. Not only does your gift allow us to advance our artistic & community education endeavors but you will enjoy exciting year-long privileges that enhance your concert experience! Please call (602) 452-0425 to join the Membership Family or for a complete brochure of member levels and benefits.
Brundibar - OCT 7 or 9 Schubert Unfinished - NOV 11 or 13 New World Symphony - NOV 26 or 27 Elijah - FEB 3 or 5
Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 3 or 5 Symphonic Voyages - APR 21 or 23 Piano Festival Week 1 - MAY 5 or 7 The Red Violin - MAY 19 or 21
Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
Price A
Price B
Price C
Price D
$444
$392
$320
$258
$198
$136
CL ASSICS 4
choose your own series
OPENING NIGH TS OR SAT UR DAY NIGH TS
You can choose any 4 concert combination from any of our classics or pops concerts. Please refer to page 23 for more details! Dress Circle Prime
Dress Circle
$252
$220
$184
Price B
Price C
Price D
$150
$115
$80
COFFEE CL ASSICS
hosted by sterling beeaff of kbaq FR IDAY MOR NING S – ONE HOUR OF MUSIC SEL ECTED FROM T HE EV ENING’ S PROGR A M
Brundibar - OCT 8 Schubert Unfinished - NOV 12 Symphonie fantastique - JAN 7 Also sprach Zarathustra - FEB 18 Price A $212
Bruch Violin Concerto - MAR 4 Threepenny Opera Suite - MAR 25 Sibelius Symphony No 2- APR 15 Piano Festival Week 2 - MAY 6
Price B $174
MEE T T HE A R TIS T S LUNCHEONS 8 package $240
Individual $35
Price C $138
Please note: The City of Phoenix has instituted a $1 per ticket facility fee. Package prices do not include this fee and will be added at time of ordering.
Detailed seating charts for each of our performance venues are available online at The Phoenix Symphony’s website. Season tickets will be mailed to subscribers in early August. The Phoenix Symphony’s box office staff is always ready to answer your questions and help you. Don’t hesitate to call us. 602-495-1999 w w w.phoenixsymphony.org
21
Subscribe Today! Fa x www.phoenixsymphony.org
Send completed series reservation form to 602-241-5347
602-495-1999 or 1-800-776-9080 M-F, 10 AM – 4 PM
Internet
Symphony Hall Box Office, 2nd Street and Adams Administrative Office, 1 North First Street, Suite 200. M-F, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Phone
Person
1 N. 1st St. #200 Phoenix AZ 85004
PAID
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage
Phoenix, Arizona Permit #4594