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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

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