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JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO
THE PHILIP RICHEBOURG CHAIR
Spanish born José-Luis Novo instilled a new and vibrant artistic vision into the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra since his appointment as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Maryland-based symphony in 2005. Highlights of Novo’s tenure include numerous appearances at the Music Center at Strathmore with violinists James Ehnes, Anne Akiko Meyers, Leticia Moreno and Chee-Yun, pianist Olga Kern, late cellist Lynn Harrell, guitarist Manuel Barrueco, pipa virtuoso Wu Man and the Naval Academy Glee Club. Also remarkable are a 2012 return appearance at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center with mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, national broadcasts on NPR’s Performance Today, debut TV broadcasts on Washington’s WETA Metro PBS, the launching of the ASO’s award-winning streaming platform Symphony+, the creation of the Annapolis Symphony Academy and the ASO’s first commercial CD com
The Artistic Director’s Chair is graciously underwritten by Elizabeth Richebourg Rea, daughter of Philip Richebourg, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Co-Founder and First Board President (1967-1974).
“My father conducted every day of his life as if resolute in achieving perfect harmony. I can think of no greater legacy than naming the Artistic Director’s Chair after my father, Philip Richebourg.” memorating the 300th anniversary of the signing of the City of Annapolis’ Royal Charter. In July of 2022, Maestro Novo and the ASO stunned audiences on both sides of the Atlantic in a debut international tour to Spain with guitar virtuoso Pepe Romero as guest soloist.
Maestro Novo’s continuous drive for artistic excellence, innovative thematic programming, and collaborations with some of today’s most respected guest artists keeps generating unprecedented artistic growth and enthusiastic reviews from publications such as The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun.
In addition to his directorship of the ASO, Maestro Novo held an impressive thirteen-year tenure as Music Director and Conductor of the Binghamton Philharmonic in New York state from 2003 to 2016. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under both late Music Director Emeritus Jesús López-Cobos and former Music Director Paavo Järvi, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the late Erich Kunzel.
Recent and upcoming guest conducting engagements include debut appearances with the Rochester Philharmonic, the Grand Rapids, Hilton Head, Palm Beach, Alexandria and South Bend Symphony Orchestras, and return appearances with the Baltimore Symphony, the Fresno Philharmonic, Symphoria, and a Kimmel Center debut in Philadelphia conducting the Curtis Institute Orchestra. After a successful debut with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) for the Thailand International

Elizabeth Richebourg Rea, in honoring the legacy of her father as co-founder and first board president of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, has created her own legacy with the ASO. Her continued support, beginning with the largest single gift in the history of the orchestra for the 50th Anniversary Season in 2011, has been noted as transformational in inspiring future donations of substantial amounts, in addition to gifts by pledge over multiple years. She has pioneered new levels of giving and today an expanded ASO continues to thrive to greater heights. Elizabeth is sponsor of The Music Director’s Chair in her father’s name and in addition is the founding member of the annual Philip Richebourg Encore Circle.

My father Philip Richebourg conducted his own orchestra every day of his life. He personified exactitude and precision in business; in service to his community and in leadership on numerous Boards. He was meticulous in his passions as pilot, musician, archivist. Dedicated to each task at hand my father approached all things in life as if resolute in achieving one goal, that of perfect harmony.
Elizabeth Richebourg Rea is a fine art photographer and curator. Rea’s art career began in the 1970s working for The Museum of Modern Art and Leo Castelli. Curator of numerous exhibitions of Joseph Cornell, she was also catalogue editor and research consultant for two Roy Lichtenstein Museum Retrospectives. Elizabeth is President of the Dungannon Foundation, sponsor of The Rea Award for the Short Story. She is active on the Peggy Guggenheim Advisory Board in Venice and is Honorary Trustee of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Elizabeth Rea lives in Connecticut.
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is indebted to Philip Richebourg, CoFounder and First Board President (1967-1974). Philip Richebourg’s stalwart support, organizational vision and strong leadership during its formative years helped solidify the orchestra financially and administratively, ensuring its longevity and signature as one of Maryland’s most distinguished performing arts organizations. Philip passionately supported the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra as it sought to enrich the lives of the community through classical music and educational programs. From the modest beginnings of a small community ensemble to the present acclaimed professional orchestra, Philip was at the helm every step of the way. Philip Richebourg’s commitment, dedication and passion for musical awareness leaves an indelible mark on the history of the ASO. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra would not be what it is today without him.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
LABOR DAY CONCERT
September 2, 11:00 aM | Downs Park
September 3, 5:30 pM | Quiet Waters Park
José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director & Conductor The Philip Richebourg Chair
Star Spangled Banner ..................... John S. Smith (1750-1836)
An Outdoor Overture ..................... Aaron Copland (1865-1957)
Finlandia .............................. Jean Sibelius (1900-1990)
Huapango ............................ José P. Moncayo (1912-1958)
Inspiration! - Festive Overture .............. Quinn Mason (b.1996)
Prelude to La Revoltosa (The Rascal) .......... Ruperto Chapí (1851-1909)
Hungarian Dance No. 5 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Hands Across the Sea ...................... John P. Sousa (1854-1932)
“Princess Leia’s Theme” & “Main Theme” from Star Wars ......................... John Williams (b.1932)
2022-2023 Masterworks Season sponsors: Faith Goldstein and Jesse Cunitz
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VIOLIN I

Nicholas Currie, Acting Concertmaster
Hanbing Jia, Acting Associate Concertmaster
Heather Haughn, Acting Assistant Concertmaster
Qian Zhong
Yoon Young Bae
Rachael Stockton
Susan Benac
Wan-Chun Hu
Paul Bagley
Katelyn Lyons Peaden
VIOLIN II
Christian Tremblay, Principal
Kristin Bakkegard, Associate Principal
Karin Kelleher
Amelia Giles
Sara Schneider
Essena Setaro
Christian Simmelink
Andrea Hughes
VIOLA
Derek Smith, Acting Principal
Daphne Benichou, Acting Associate Principal
Louise Elder Chestnut
Rachel Holaday
Susan Taylor Dapkunas
Heidi Remick
CELLO
Pei Lu, Acting Principal
Daniel Shomper, Acting Associate Principal
Todd Thiel
Katlyn DeGraw
Christine Lightner
Andrew Rammon
BASS
Patrick Raynard, Principal
Broc Mertz, Acting Associate Principal
Peter Cohn
Brandon Smith
FLUTE
Kimberly Valerio, Principal
Lauren Sileo
Lori Kesner
OBOE
Rick Basehore, Acting Principal
Fatma Daglar
CLARINET
Robert DiLutis, Principal
Brian Eldridge
Sara Reese
BASSOON
Patricia Morgan, Acting Principal
Randy Fultz
HORN
Alex Kovling, Principal
Shane Iler, Associate Principal
Chaundra Cervantes
Anthony Valerio
TRUMPET
Christopher Buchanan, Principal
Andrew Fremder
Thomas Bithell
TROMBONE
David Perkel, Principal
David Sciannella
Jay Heltzer
TUBA
Aden Beery, Acting Principal
TIMPANI
Glenn Paulson, Acting Principal
PERCUSSION
Robert Jenkins, Acting Principal
Thomas Maloy
Gerald Novak
HARP
Madeline Jarzembak, Acting Principal
PIANO
Tomoko Kanamaru, Acting Principal