Masterworks V: Roman Festivals

GLENN ELDON ANGUS

OCTOBER 31, 1947 – MARCH 18, 2024

WITHOUT MUSIC LIFE WOULD CEASE TO EXIST, AND I WOULD BE EMPTY, DEVOID OF SUBSTANCE.

Glenn Angus was a violinist in the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for nearly 40 years, first joining ASO under Music Director Leon Fleischer – and played with the orchestra from 1970-77 and 1984-2014.

Glenn grew up in Long Beach, California in a highly musical family and began studying the violin at age 11. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and his Master’s in Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University. He taught instrumental music in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools for 32 years and maintained a private violin studio in his home. He expanded into playing jazz around 2007, leading his own jazz ensemble, The Glenn Angus Jazz Quartet. He was a violinist with the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra until his death.

In addition to music, Glenn was also passionate about cycling. He rode with various cycling groups and was a recognized member of the Anne Arundel County Trail Blazers.

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ABOUT THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The mission of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, educate, and enrich lives near and far by creating extraordinary musical experiences with uncompromising artistic excellence.

With a 62-year history of artistic excellence, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is recognized as the largest and most distinguished performing arts organization in Maryland’s capital city. Under the direction of José-Luis Novo, the Symphony continues to rise in excellence and national reputation, performing Masterworks, Pops, Family Concerts, and special events. The Symphony reaches thousands annually with its free Pops in the Park concert, performances in partnership with the United States Naval Academy and the Annapolis Opera, and collaborative projects with other arts organizations and touring headliners. Additionally, ASO sponsors award-winning education concerts and outreach programs in community schools, sharing the joy of music-making with thousands of school children, including through the Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA).

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2023-24 SEASON SCHEDULE

Upcoming Events

Masterworks V

Roman Festivals

Respighi & Beethoven with pianist

Awadagin Pratt

April 14 at 3:00 pm

Strathmore

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

May 4 at 3:00 pm

Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis

Masterworks VI

This Midnight Hour

Clyne & Sibelius

May 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm Maryland Hall

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May 19 | Maryland Hall

Awadagin Pratt

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 The Artistic Director and Conductor’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, Co-Founder 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.

A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

We are delighted to present the much-anticipated Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s fifth Masterworks performance of Season 62. We welcome guest artist Awadagin Pratt, a Distinguished Alumni from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. There is no doubt that Masterworks V will allow you to witness firsthand the phenomenal talent of one of the top classical pianists of our day.

By spending your evening with us and supporting the ASO, you are sharing in our mission to support and improve our community through the arts and arts education. Around the world, music is being used as a vehicle for social change and bringing communities together. The ASO, your orchestra in Anne Arundel County for over 62 years, is also leading the way for change and bringing communities together through music.

In 2018, the ASO established the Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA) as part of ASO’s strategy to transform lives through music. This starts with

the Discovery early music classes and continues through the Virtuoso Pathway/private lessons and ensembles. The Academy provides an opportunity for all students to study music regardless of a student’s socio-economic background and their family’s ability to pay the tuition. It is through you and the incredible generosity of our donors that the Academy awards up to 50% of its annual tuition revenue in need-based scholarships. To date, the Academy has awarded over $325K in scholarships.

The Academy is in service to all youth, and it is so much more than music education. Learning to play an instrument develops the students’ social-emotional and interpersonal skills, enriches their experiences in school, allows them to better handle constructive criticism, and improves academic achievement and overall mental focus.

Through the Academy, the ASO reaches into our community with ongoing partnerships for accessible music education with the Salvation Army, Marshall Hope Center for Immigrants/Center for Help, and the Banneker Douglass Museum/Support for the Housing Authority of the city of Annapolis. Next year the ASO will also perform at the Chesapeake Arts Center and Public Community (Title 1) Schools. All this is possible through your donations and the help of the 2024 IMPACT 100 Greater Chesapeake grant of $100,000.

ASO is dedicated to serving our community year round. Last year, the ASO provided 68 live performances,

with 41 of those free to the public. In other words, the ASO performs in public and free for 60% of our performances. These concerts take place in medical facilities, supporting families struggling with addiction and mental health issues, at Hospice Memorial Services, in retirement homes, for hospital volunteers, in support of Nurses’ Week and Doctors’ Day, many other community events, and for our youth in the schools. The ASO also performs two free outdoor concerts for over 6000 audience members every Labor Day weekend.

Next season the ASO will perform an educational concert in North Anne Arundel County at the Chesapeake Arts Center. The ASO musicians provide weekly mentoring to both the

Brooklyn Park Middle School and Bates Middle School Performing Arts (APEX) program. Brooklyn Park, as well as the Chesapeake Arts Center, are located in an under-resourced neighborhood.

Thank you for sharing your evening with us and we look forward to seeing you and supporting you in the community we all share. Accessible music and music education is an ongoing investment in Annapolis and our county. Together we are creating better opportunities for all and sharing our talent, while harnessing the magic of music and its power to stimulate change.

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MASTERWORKS

VIOLIN I

Nicholas Currie, Acting Concertmaster

Hanbing Jia, Acting Associate Concertmaster

Heather Haughn, Acting Assistant Concertmaster

William Wang

Qian Zhong

Yoon Young Bae

Abby Armbruster

Kei Sugiyama

Amelia Giles

Yan Izquierdo

Katelyn Lyons Peaden

Angela YuTing Chew

VIOLIN II

Christian Tremblay, Principal

Kristin Bakkegard, Associate Principal

Sally Stallings Amass

Alexandra Mikhlin

Megan Gray

Karin Kelleher

Essena Setaro

Paul Bagley

Sara Schneider

Minjin Lee

VIOLA

Sarah Hart, Principal

Derek Smith, Associate Principal

Louise Elder Chestnut

Daphne Benichou

Susan Taylor Dapkunas

Kate Zahradnik

Rachel Holaday

Magaly Seay

CELLO

Todd Thiel, Principal

Pei Lu, Associate Principal

Daniel Shomper

Cello Cont.

Catherine Mikelson

Nicole Boguslaw

Alison Bazala Kim

Katelyn DeGraw

Peter Kibbe

BASS

Patrick Raynard, Principal

Benjamin Crofut, Associate Principal

Adriane Irving

Peter Cohn

Brandon Smith

Jason Gekker

FLUTE

Kimberly Valerio, Principal

Genevieve Eichman

Lori Kesner

OBOE

Fatma Daglar, Principal

Amanda Dusold

Joseph DeLuccio

CLARINET

Robert DiLutis, Principal

David Drosinos

Elise Bond

Matthew Rynes

BASSOON

Patricia Morgan, Acting Principal

Dean Woods

Lynn Moncilovich

HORN

Alex Kovling, Principal

Shane Iler, Associate Principal

Mark Hughes

Anthony Valerio

Kenneth Bell

TRUMPET

Andrew Fremder, Acting Principal

Thomas Bithell

Erik J. Ramos

Davy DeArmond

Kevin Paul

Philippe Brunet

Kevin Businsky

TROMBONE

David Perkel, Principal

David Sciannella

Kaz Kruszewski

TUBA

Jake Fewx, Principal

TIMPANI

Jonathan Rance, Acting Principal

PERCUSSION

Robert Jenkins, Acting Principal

Aubrey Adams

Anthony Asero

Tom Blanchard

Joseph Connell

Dane Krich

Thomas Maloy

Gerald Novak

Glenn Paulson

HARP

Anastasia Pike, Acting Principal

PIANO

Tomoko Kanamaru, Acting Principal

Minji Nam

ORGAN

Daniel Aune

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MASTERWORKS SERIES

April 12, 7:30 pM | April 13, 7:30 pM

MARYLAND HALL

April 14, 3:00 pM

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José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director & Conductor

The Philip Richebourg Chair

Awadagin Pratt, piano

Symphony No. 1* (World Premiere)

I. Memories of Blue

II. The Blue Hour

III. Fading Blue

IV. Letter to My Blue

Nicky Sohn (b. 1992)

* Co-commissioned by the ASO and the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

Ludwig van Beethoven

I. Allegro moderato (1770–1827)

II. Andante con moto

III. Rondo: Vivace

Awadagin Pratt, piano

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Feste Romane (Roman Festivals)

I. Circenses (Circus Maximus)

II. Il Giubileo (The Jubilee)

III. L’Ottobrata (The October Festival)

IV. La Befana (The Epiphany)

Ottorino Respighi (1879–1936)

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PROGRAM NOTES

Symphony No. 1

NICKY SOHN

Born Mar. 12, 1992, Seoul

From the composer: Symphony No. 1 intertwines the depths of my personal experience with the boundless, inescapable realms of universal truths. Rooted in the transformative journey of being part of the Composing Earth Cohort through the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music, the work serves as a reminder of our planet’s precarious state that urges contemplation and action.

My childhood in Korea was cradled under an expansive cerulean sky. Over my days of unburdened innocence and vibrant playgrounds, there it was, watching over me and my old neighborhood friends. Yet, upon my return to Korea as an adult after decades abroad, I was confronted with a grave reality: the once vivid blue had succumbed to a somber urban grey, an undeniable testament to the nation’s unsuccessful battle against air pollution. This shift in the skies above—so different from the memories of my youth—was poignantly symbolized by the children of today, who, I discovered, reach for grey crayons to color it instead of the stubby blue ones that colored the skies of my own childhood.

In the midst of these reflections, another memory of blue seemed to bloom inside me. It was a recollection of blissful afternoons in the remote countryside of southern France in May of 2022. This epiphany came as I pondered the sky, realizing why those weeks in France felt like something that could most accurately be described as childlike euphoria. The uninterrupted blue, morphing into a pallet of rich tones with the day’s progression, formed a canopy over a rose-adorned garden where I stayed, enveloped by nature and the warmth of a cherished love. Though the skies and the people of my life had since changed, the blue sky that hung over that secluded French garden was precisely the one I remembered. That blue has been woven into the very fabric of Symphony No. 1.

The symphony unfolds in four movements, each symbolizing stages of change, loss, introspection, and hope. A melody conceived in the summer of 2022, shortly after my time in France, threads through the work as a leitmotif. In the opening movement, Memories of Blue, the melody presents itself delicately, painting an expressive landscape of past moments. This nostalgic feeling then transforms itself into an assertive force in The Blue Hour. It then is filled with great tension, dancing between the edge of beautiful memories and stark realities in Fading Blue, the third movement. Finally, in Letter to My Blue, the symphony’s finale, the recurring themes culminate with a powerful resonance to create a hopeful, invigorating closure.

The influence of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique has been profound in my musical odyssey. His portrayal of personal experiences and emotions has been instrumental in shaping my creative ethos. Drawing inspiration from his innovative use of the idée fixe to embody emotional states, I too have composed my symphony with a similar thematic persistence, creating an exploration of memory, sentiment, and transformation that echoes Berlioz’s masterpiece.

In Symphony No. 1, I seek to illustrate that the most personal of experiences often resonate with what is universal. The symphony’s narrative reflects a quintessential truth of life: while we cannot reclaim the past, we can find solace and hope somewhere in our own memory. It reminds us that in times of illness, we yearn for health, and during the long, grey winters, our hearts await the first of May. In the same vein as Berlioz’s symphonic journey, this work is a tribute to the past, a reflection of the present, and an ode to the future. With the passing of one thing comes another. With the loss of an envisioned future there will be another dream to be had. With old dreams and new hopes in mind, Symphony No. 1 paints an auditory canvas that calls for introspection, transformation, and the enduring spirit of eternal renewal.

Program note by Nicky Sohn.

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Baptized Dec. 17, 1770, Bonn

Died Mar. 26, 1827, Vienna

Ludwig van Beethoven was born to a musical family, and it is clear from remaining documents that his musical skill was prodigious at a young age. Beethoven’s first public performance on the keyboard was at age seven, and at age eleven, Beethoven

substituted as the Bonn court organist when his teacher, Christian Gottlob Neefe, had to travel. While in Bonn, Beethoven acquired important patrons, most notably Count Waldstein, to whom Beethoven would later dedicate a piano sonata. Waldstein praised Beethoven’s move to Vienna in November 1792 to study with noted composer Joseph Haydn, saying that Beethoven would get the “Genius of [Wolfgang Amadeus] Mozart” through Haydn. In Vienna, which would remain his main home for the rest of his life, Beethoven established himself as a virtuoso pianist and a composer.

As a genre, the piano concerto is a perfect venue for a musician to display their compositional and performance skills. This is because composers, including Mozart and Beethoven, would have improvised cadenzas at the piano in performance. The Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major was composed in 1806 and first performed in March 1807 at a private performance in the home of Prince Lobkowitz, one of Beethoven’s patrons. The public premiere of the concerto on December 22, 1808, was part of a four-hour concert of Beethoven’s music and was also the final time that Beethoven performed as a soloist, showcasing his mastery of composition and performance.

Having been standardized by Mozart in the late eighteenth century, the piano concerto had set forms that audiences would have expected. Beethoven played with these forms and expectations to bring his own individuality to the genre, breaking convention from the very start. Instead of beginning with the typical grand orchestral tutti , the soloist starts the piece, marked piano and dolce . The orchestra echoes in B major, showing Beethoven’s interest in the mediant key. Throughout the first movement, the musicians’ artistry is on display in the seamless dialogue between the piano and orchestra, balancing the brilliant displays of solo virtuosity and grandiose tutti sections. Near the end of the movement, heralded by three fortissimo chords, the cadenza truly displays the soloist’s skill.

Though Beethoven would have improvised during performance, in 1809 he notated a cadenza for his patron and pupil Archduke Rudolph of Austria, to whom the concerto is dedicated. Beethoven again plays with our expectations at the end of the cadenza; rather than ending it with a bombastic tonic chord to bring in the orchestra, the soloist’s trill on A goes smoothly into a melody, the orchestra joining quietly. The soloist leads a crescendo as the full ensemble ends the movement with the expected grandiose chords. Unusual for both the concerto genre and among Beethoven’s oeuvre, the Andante con moto second movement begins forte with sharp, driving articulation in the strings. This is the opposite of the more expected lyrical mood for a second movement, which is heard in the solo piano. These two moods and instrument groups—the cantabile piano and staccato strings—are at first juxtaposed but eventually, the strings decrescendo and their rhythms also become less martial. Franz Liszt interpreted this as “Orpheus taming the Furies [in Hades],” comparing the archetypal ancient Greek musician to the solo piano, or Beethoven himself. There is no break before the final rondo movement, which starts with a sprightly Vivace rhythm in the strings. With another cadenza, this movement brings the concerto to a truly magnificent close.

Feste Romane (Roman Festivals)

OTTORINO RESPIGHI

Born Jul. 9, 1879, Bologna

Died Apr. 18, 1936, Rome

Italian composer Ottorino Respighi studied piano and violin as a child, learning from his pianist father. From 1891–1901, Respighi attended the Bologna secondary school Liceo Musicale to study violin and composition, and many of his earliest works come from this time. As his schooling finished, Respighi traveled internationally and worked as a violist, pianist, teacher, transcriber, and arranger. He finally got stable employment in 1913, teaching composition at the Liceo Musicale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.

Living and working in the historic city of Rome, Respighi was inspired by his surroundings for his compositions. Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome), completed in 1916, was Respighi’s third orchestral work written after his move to the capital, and it was this piece (after its 1918 performance under Arturo Toscanini) that rocketed Respighi to international fame. Fontane di Roma would become the first of Respighi’s

triptych of orchestral tone poems celebrating Rome. The second piece, Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), was completed in 1924, and the third work, Feste Romane (Roman Festivals) was completed in 1928. Toscanini conducted the New York Philharmonic in the premiere of Feste Romane on February 21, 1929, at

Carnegie Hall in New York City. On March 17, 1929, Bernardino Molinari conducted the piece in Rome at the Teatro Augusto; Respighi’s wife would note later that this performance was “the first time that a work by Respighi was not booed at the Augusto.”

Feste Romane presents a scene of communal celebration in each of its four movements, described in the score by Respighi. Respighi’s program notes are on the left, accompanied by listening cues on the right:

Circenses / Circus Maximus

A threatening sky hangs over the Circus Maximus, but it is the people’s holiday: Ave Nero! The iron doors are unlocked, the strains of a religious song and the howling of wild beasts float on the air. The crown rises in agitation: unperturbed, the song of the martyrs develops, conquers, and then is lost in the tumult.

The opening fortissimo chord immediately sets the stage of the Circus Maximus, where ancient Romans held gladiator fights and chariot races for the public to celebrate religious holidays and the emperor. Imperial majesty and the excitement of the games is evoked by the buccina; although now played on modern trumpets, writing for this ancient Roman brass instrument (shaped like a C) was another way to honor Rome. The andante modal melody creates the religious song, interrupted by the furious brass and percussion growls.

Il Giubileo / The Jubilee

The pilgrims trail along the highway, praying. Finally appears from the summit of Monte Mario, to argent eyes and gasping souls, the holy city: Rome! Rome! A hymn of praise bursts forth, the churches ring out their reply.

Connected to the first movement by sustained cellos and basses, the second movement begins with pacing, muted violins depicting the pilgrims, the clarinets and bassoon singing the prayer that is echoed throughout the woodwind section. The orchestra builds as the pilgrims reach the peak of Mount Mario, the highest point in Rome; unison pianos and chimes sound the church bells in response to the glorious song in the horns.

L’Ottobrata / The October Festival

The October festival in the Roman Castelli covered with vines: hunting echoes, tinkling of bells, songs of love. Then in the tender even-fall arises a romantic serenade.

As the third movement begins, the horn tempo increases and the tutti orchestra joins, evoking the majesty of the Roman castles. The rapid tempo, swirling lines, and horn calls portray an autumn hunt, and the mandolin leads a luscious love song.

La Befana / The Epiphany

The night before Epiphany in the Piazza Navona; a characteristic rhythm of trumpets dominates the frantic clamor: above the swelling noise float, from time to time, rustic motives, saltarello cadenzas, the strains of a barrel-organ of a booth and the appeal of the proclaimer, the harsh song of the intoxicated, and the lively stornello in which is expressed the popular feelings. Lassàtece passà , semo Romani! (We are Romans, let us pass!)

A sopranino clarinet starts the final movement, quickly joined by the rest of the orchestra in a blast of bright timbre. The fortissimo syncopated rhythm in the brass drives the orchestra forward, and the horns play a rustic melody that becomes a saltarello, an Italian folk dance, in the clarinets. Muted trumpets begin a peasant waltz, a comedic flair added by sliding trombones. These folk elements help to depict the story of La Befana, an old woman who is said to bring presents to children the night before Epiphany. The melodies help to evoke this national legend, with the rapid tempo, loud dynamics, and bright timbres creating the celebratory excitement of the uniquely Italian holiday.

Program notes for Beethoven and Respighi by

Elizabeth Massey, Ph.D.

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BARBARA RANDOLPH

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Shelley Row, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO), announces the departure of Barbara Randolph as Interim Executive Director of the organization. Randolph joined the ASO in November 2022, following the orchestra’s successful tour of Spain, which she spearheaded.

Ms. Randolph leaves the ASO in a strong position for continued growth and service to the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County community.

“I have only words of gratitude and admiration for Barbara and her work with the ASO during these past months. She is someone who brought such a high level of professionalism, dedication and integrity that was truly inspirational. Leading with clear vision and gentle words, she has seized the respect and conquered the hearts of every member and supporter of our organization. It has been a true pleasure to work at Barbara’s side on behalf of the ASO, and I sincerely hope that the special bonding we fostered will keep us connected for a long time,” said José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Symphony.

“These seventeen months have been more than just a period of time; they represent a chapter of dedication, collaboration, and artistic growth that has fortified our organization in countless ways. The ASO has a remarkable staff of which I owe a debt of gratitude beyond words. Their talent, capabilities, unwavering confidence, and fabulous sense of humor have been a constant source of inspiration. I have learned immeasurable lessons from each and every one of them. I was privileged to work beside them. I cannot overlook the profound impact

of Maestro José-Luis Novo and the Annapolis Symphony musicians. Their artistry transcends boundaries, elevating our musical experiences and touching the hearts and souls of all who have the privilege of listening. They have not only enriched our lives with their performances but have also served as beacons of inspiration, reminding us of the immense power and joy that music brings to our lives. They touched mine in more ways than they may know. I want to thank the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County community, including my peers in other arts organizations, for your work supporting youth, music and the arts beside me. I am committed to remaining a passionate advocate for access to the arts.”

Ms. Randolph will remain with the ASO through a short transition period following the hiring of Ralph Kuncl as Chief Executive Officer.

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“Barbara’s contributions to ASO are legion and extraordinary. She brought organization, forethought and clarity to the financial strategies of the Symphony. Her unparalleled efforts put ASO at the top of its Orchestral class for artistic growth and community outreach. Barbara also brought together and managed a first-class staff that run operations smoother and more efficiently than ever before. And perhaps most importantly, her generous quick smile and professionalism has made her a welcome favorite of subscribers, donors and musicians. She is the hallmark of an excellent interim executive director”.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO

THE PHILIP RICHEBOURG CHAIR

Spanish-born José-Luis Novo has 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 commemorating the 300th anniversary

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.”

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 LópezCobos 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 Composition Festival in 2015, Maestro Novo has been invited back regularly to guest conduct the TPO on several occasions. Other guest conducting engagements have included appearances with the Symphony Silicon Valley; the Minnesota Orchestra; the Syracuse, Modesto, Windsor, Stamford, Tulsa, and Tallahassee Symphonies; the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra; the Cleveland and Abilene Philharmonics; and most of the major Spanish orchestras.

CONDUCTOR continued

José-Luis Novo has also fostered a reputation as a keen educator of young musicians. He has held conducting positions with the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra, University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Miami University Symphony Orchestra, and National Repertory Orchestra, and has been on the conducting faculty at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina since 1999. In addition, he has conducted many noteworthy college and youth orchestras such as the Curtis Institute Orchestra, the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra, the Bard Conservatory Orchestra, the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra, and the Portuguesa State Youth Orchestra of the Venezuelan El Sistema. Under the auspices of the Annapolis Symphony

Academy, he presided over the debut of its Orion Youth Orchestra, conducting the inaugural concert in June 2022.

Maestro Novo was featured in the League of American Orchestras Symphony magazine in “Podium Powers,” an article about emerging Hispanic conductors in the United States of America. He holds music degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music, Yale University, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, and is the recipient of a 2010 Annie Award in Performing Arts from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, a 2008 American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Adventurous Programming Award, and a 2005 Broome County Arts Council Heart of the Arts Award.

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Among his generation of concert artists, pianist Awadagin Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances in recital and with symphony orchestras.

Mr. Pratt studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he became the first student in the school’s history to receive diplomas in three performance areas: piano, violin, and conducting.

In 1992, Mr. Pratt won the Naumburg International Piano Competition and two years later was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant. Since then, he has played numerous recitals throughout the US including performances at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall. His many orchestral performances include appearances with the New York Philharmonic and the Atlanta, Baltimore, St. Louis, and Detroit symphonies, among many others. Also an experienced conductor, his most recent conducting activities include play/conducting the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh and conducting performances of Porgy and Bess for the Greensboro Opera.

Mr. Pratt is currently a Professor of Piano at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati as well as the Artistic Director of the

Art of the Piano Festival. In July 2023 he joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as Professor of Piano.

Through the Art of the Piano Foundation and inspired by a stanza from T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, Mr. Pratt has commissioned seven composers— Jessie Montgomery, Alvin Singleton, Judd Greenstein, Tyshawn Sorey, Jonathan Bailey Holland, Paola Prestini, and Peteris Vasks—to compose works for piano and string orchestra; or piano, string orchestra, and the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth. Ms. Montgomery’s concerto was performed by a consortium of nine US orchestras including the St. Louis, Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis symphonies in the spring of 2022. All seven works were recorded in summer 2022 with the chamber orchestra A Far Cry for New Amsterdam Records. During the 22–23 season, Mr. Pratt performed this concerto with 13 more orchestras, including Boston, Chicago, Minnesota, and Atlanta.

Awadagin Pratt is a Yamaha artist. For more information, please visit www.awadagin.com.

NICKY SOHN COMPOSER COMPOSER

Selected as one of the “Cool 100” by Houston CityBook magazine, alongside icons like Simone Biles and Megan Thee Stallion, composer Nicky Sohn stands out as a versatile and sought-after talent across the United States, Europe, and Asia. With a distinctive style characterized by jazzinspired, rhythmically driven themes, Sohn’s compositions have earned high praise, being compared to “John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine on steroids” ( Your Observer), described as “dynamic and full of vitality” ( Korea Defense Daily), and celebrated for her “elegant wonder” ( Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung ).

Recent highlights include an orchestral premiere by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra overseen by John Adams; and orchestral commissions and performances from the National Orchestra Institute & Festival with Marin Alsop, Minnesota Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, National Theater of Korea, Sarasota Orchestra, and the Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra under Hugh Wolf. Additionally, chamber commissions and performances include collaborations with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO), Bergamot Quartet, Isidore String Quartet, WindSync, Contemporary Arts Museum

Houston, Moody Center, Carpe Diem String Quartet, and Atlanta Chamber Players. Sohn’s music, featured in Kinetic Ensemble’s album, achieved the remarkable feat of debuting at number one on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums chart in 2023. Sohn recently received fellowships from DACAMERA Young Artist Program, MUSIQA Houston, UCross Foundation, Hambidge Center, and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Her current projects feature a guitar concerto commissioned by the Albany Symphony for the world-renowned soloist Bokyung Byun, a new string quartet to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Cavani String Quartet, and collaborations with esteemed soloists and chamber musicians in Houston for the 2024–25 season, supported by six grants from the Houston Arts Alliance.

Nicky Sohn is currently pursuing a fully-funded doctoral degree at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University with Pierre Jalbert and holds degrees from the Juilliard School and Mannes College of Music. She is grateful to her pedagogues and mentors, which include Gabriela Lena Frank, Anna Clyne, Christopher Theofanidis, Karim Al-Zand, and Richard Danielpour.

A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Thank you for supporting the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Join us in gearing up for an amazing spring.

Here are a few highlights:

Will you be at FASO’s 60th Anniversary Celebration: A French Country Evening on Saturday, April 27th? Each year, the Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra raises tens of thousands of dollars for the ASO - all while having a great time and making new friends! Learn more at annapolissymphony.org/ support/faso.

Sponsor the Annapolis Symphony Academy Day! On May 19th, the Academy will hold a free community event, where children and their families will experience music through Discovery Workshops, Instrument Petting Zoos, fun music related activities and games for all ages, and live performances from our talented students. Support this event with a donation to the Academy at annapolissymphony.org/support.

Save the Date for May 29th! Donors of $1,000+ will be invited to a special update event with ASO leadership to look back on our 62nd season and what’s coming up. More information to be announced.

Coming Soon: Maestro José-Luis Novo’s 20th Anniversary! Soon you’ll receive information about renewing your subscription for Season 63, which is also our Maestro’s 20th anniversary with the Symphony. Consider adding a gift to celebrate. More information to be announced.

WE CANNOT THRIVE WITHOUT YOUR GENEROSITY.

The ASO is a 501c3 nonprofit (Tax ID 23-7001357), so your gifts are tax deductible. We also offer amazing benefits to say thank you:

PROGRAM RECOGNITION:

$100+ Be publicly acknowledged for your generosity in our Masterworks concert programs.

DRESS REHEARSAL:

$500+ Receive invitations to Thursday night dress rehearsals before select Masterworks performances.

CRESCENDO CLUB:

$1,000+ Enjoy access to our post-concert donor lounge. Mingle with other supporters, Symphony musicians, and leadership.

MUSIC AT MIDMORNING:

$2,500+ Join an intimate performance with our guest artist on the Thursday morning before a Masterworks concert.

MUSICIAN DINNER:

$2,500+ Sponsor a musician to receive access to our exclusive annual dinner with the Symphony musicians.

LEGACY CIRCLE

Join our Legacy Circle and receive invitations to all of our donor events, regardless of your annual giving levels.

Thank you again for supporting your Symphony. Questions? Contact me at development@annapolissymphony.org or 410-267-3645.

Lauren Silberman, Director of Development

MUSICIAN SPONSORS

Join us in a campaign to get all 55 of our tenured musicians sponsored! Sponsoring a musician is a transformative way to show your support for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. It is a special opportunity to personally connect with an individual musician and deepen your connection to the symphony.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

José-Luis Novo

The Philip Richebourg Chair

VIOLIN I

Netanel Draiblate, Concertmaster

Sponsored by Jillinda Kidwell

Nicholas Currie, Associate Concertmaster

Sponsored by Laird Lott & Linda Gooden

Abby Armbruster

Sponsored by Mimi Jones

Susan Benac

Sponsored by Herb* & Sallie Abeles

Heather Haughn

Sponsored by William & Constance Scott

Rachael Stockton

Sponsored by Tara

Balfe Clifford

VIOLIN II

Christian Tremblay, Principal

Sponsored by Peter & Sarah Evans

Kristin Bakkegard, Associate Principal

Sponsored by Stephen A. Sotack

Sally Stallings Amass

Sponsored by Rosalie Lijinsky & Dr. Mary C. McKiel

Karin Kelleher

Sponsored by Prudence Clendenning

Alexandra Mikhlin

Sponsored by Anna Greenberg

VIOLA

Sarah Hart, Principal

Sponsored by Julie & Charles Grudzinskas

Derek Smith, Associate Principal

Sponsored by Al & Ginger From

Susan Taylor Dapkunas

Sponsored by Amy & Joe Rubino

Rachel Holaday

Sponsored by Millard & Barbara Firebaugh

CELLO

Todd Thiel, Principal

The Philip Richebourg Chair

Alison Bazala Kim

Sponsored by Elizabeth MaxwellSchmidt & Steve Schmidt

Nicole Boguslaw

Sponsored by Thomas J. DeKornfeld & Nina A. Fisher

Catherine Mikelson

Sponsored by Patrick M. Green

MaryAnn Perkel

Sponsored by Florence Calvert

Daniel Shomper

Sponsored by Paula Abernethy

April Studney

Sponsored by Judith Templeton

BASS

Peter Cohn

Sponsored by Anne S. Potter

FLUTE

Kimberly Valerio, Principal Sponsored by William Seale & Marguerite Pelissier

Genevieve Eichman

Sponsored by Russ Stevenson & Margie Axtell

OBOE

Fatma Daglar, Principal Sponsored by Collot Guerard

Rick Basehore

Sponsored by William & Renata Davis

CLARINET

Robert DiLutis, Principal

Sponsored by Shelley Row

Brian Eldridge

Sponsored by Pat Mager

BASSOON

Patricia Morgan

Sponsored by Ann & Robert Whitcomb

HORN

Anthony Valerio

Sponsored by Carole & Richard Falk

TRUMPET

Christopher Sala, Principal The Philip Richebourg Chair

Christopher Buchanan

Sponsored by Jan & David Hoffberger

TROMBONE

David Perkel, Principal Sponsored by David & Eleanor Huggins

David Sciannella

Sponsored by Robert & Kathleen Arias

Jay Heltzer

Sponsored by Peter Bungay & Joy Chambers

TIMPANI

Curt Armbruster, Principal Sponsored by Fred Stielow & Susan Rosenfeld

* Deceased

Thank you to our generous sponsors. If you’re interested in sponsoring a musician, please visit www.annapolissymphony.org/support or email development@annapolissymphony.org.

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Ensuring a Legacy of Musical Excellence for Future Generations

It is with our deepest gratitude that we acknowledge the following Legacy Circle Members for their commitment to the future of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and its place in our community.

Anonymous (3)

Melvin & *Judy Bender

Bud & *Bee Billups

Elana Rhodes Byrd

James W. Cheevers

Elizabeth Colandro

Ronald E. Council

*Forbes Leland & *Marilyn Eason

*Patricia Edwards

*Colonel Allan &

*Audrey English

Patrick M. Green

Anna E. Greenberg

*Nancie Kennedy

*Dr. Michael Kurtz & Cherie Loustaunau

Dr. Mary C. McKiel

Mr. John P. McKim

Anne S. Potter

Susan Rosenfeld

Shelley Row

Stephen A. Sotack

To discuss including the Symphony in your Estate Plans, please contact Lauren Silberman at development@annapolissymphony.org

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Inc. Tax I.D. 23-7001357

MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS

In honor of Herb* & Sallie Abeles

June Cohen

In memory of Herb Abeles

Adele Baron

Pauline Blumenstock

James W. Cheevers

Susanne Lieberman

Anne Potter

Stephen A. Sotack

In memory of Barry Amass

S ally Amass

In honor of the Annapolis Symphony Academy

JoshuaOneNine Fund

In memory of John Auer

James W. Cheevers

In honor of Kristin Bakkegard

Yvonne Higgins

In memory of Mary Jean Boguslaw

Annapolis Symphony Academy

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Musicians

In memory of Ralph Bluntschli

Elizabeth Gordon-Blutschli

In memory of Marian Jones Brennan

Sheila LoCastro

In memory of Pamela F. Bush

David Bush

In honor of James W. Cheevers

Don* & Keren Dement

Peter Eareckson

Melissa Yanowitz & John Robey

In honor of Karen & Don* Dement

Eric Smith

In memory of Don Dement

Sandra Altherr

Peter Bungay & Joy Chambers

James W. Cheevers

Tara Balfe Clifford

Deborah Coons

Richard & Lisa Hillman

David & Jan Hoffberger

Marilyn E. Lyons

Joan Machinchick

Christopher Nelson & Joyce Olin

Michael P. Parker

Anne Potter

Barbara & Sam Santos

Stephen A. Sotack

Melissa Yanowitz & John Robey

In memory of Simon Draiblate

K ristin Bakkegard

Susan Benac

James W. Cheevers

Nicholas Currie

Drs. Mark Davis and Ann Tran

Anna E. Greenberg

Collot Guerard

Valerie Gutterson

Deb Howe

Mimi Jones

Lynn Maichle

The Nolan Family

Barbara Randolph

Shelley Row

Tony and Kim Valerio

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Staff

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Musicians

The Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

In honor of Sylvia Earl

Ann a E. Greenberg

In memory of

Peggy Ertlmeier

B ob Sherer

In honor of Jackie Ewing

Marzella & Family

Janet & David Ewing

In honor of

Ted Ewing & Family

Janet & David Ewing

In honor of

Miriam Fogel

Beth D. Jacob

In memory of

Louis O. Follett

Eleanor Menosky

In honor of

Anna E. Greenberg

D on* & Keren Dement

Gregory Stiverson

Mel issa Yanowitz & John Robey

In memory of Julie Hall

Monica Kaiser

In memory of Clarence Harris

Carolyn Cassidy

In memory of Annie Hobson

Glynis Long

In memory of Michael Kurtz

T homas & Maria Blohm

Patrick M. Green

Constance & William Scott

Pat Zeno & Frank Parent

Many supporters to FASO

i n his memory

In memory of Numa Lavy

James W. Cheevers

Music Educators of Greater Annapolis Household

In honor of

Thea Lindauer

David & Winnie Lindauer

James W. Cheevers

In memory of Susan M.

MacDonald, M.D.

David Herron

In memory of

Paige Miller

The Paige Miller Memorial Scholarship

Brandon Owen s

Linda Miller Neff

In memory of J

ohn B. Moore

Don* & Keren Dement

In honor of

Patty Morgan

Jayne & Donald Morgan

In memory of Jim Morris

Amy Morris

Charles Converse

Joanne & Arthur Corbin

Arnold Henderson

Elizabeth Mainiero

Lynn and Glen n Mortoro

Joan Odell

In honor of

José-Luis Novo

Marvin & Nina Kesner

In memory of Philip Patterson

Carol B. Patterson

In memory of Howard & Thea Pinskey

Pamela & James Chaconas

In memory of

Robert W. Posten

Peter Bungay & Joy Chambers

In memory of Catherine Reistrup

James W. Cheevers

In memory of

Damon Santos

Barbara & Everett Santos

In memory of

Robert Schirmer

Vanessa Andris

In memory of Irwin Silber

Susan Amsterdam

Jerome Hudak

In memory of

Louise Snyder

Hugh D. Camitta

In memory of

Annie Thornton

Kathryn Kent

In Memory of

Sharie Lacey Valerio

An napolis Symphony Academy

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Musicians

James W. Cheevers

In memory of

Bonnie Watlington

Susan Gilson

In honor of The Rev.

Mary Fish Walton

Phil Costello & LuAnn

McKinney

In memory of

Ellen C. Winner

James & Leighton Krips

Sterling Moms

*Deceased

Generous friends of Howard and Thea Pinskey established a scholarship fund in their memory dedicated to providing financial assistance to students in the Annapolis Symphony Academy. The Annapolis Symphony Academy will also add funds given in memory of Howard and Thea Pinskey to this scholarship fund in their memory. If you would like to contribute to this fund, visit www.annapolissymphony.org/support.

SUPPORTERS OF THE ASO

We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Annapolis We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra who have generously contributed since 7/1/22

GIFTS OF $1 MILLION +

Joyce Pratt & Jeff Harris +

William Seale & Marguerite Pelissier

THE PHILIP RICHEBOURG CIRCLE

GIFTS OF $500,000 – $999,999

Elizabeth Richebourg Rea +

GIFTS OF $250,000 – $499,999

Robert & Kathleen Arias +

Laird Lott & Linda Gooden

Michael Kurtz *

GIFTS OF $150,000 – $249,999

Jillinda Kidwell +

Maryland State Arts Council

GIFTS OF $50,000 – $149,999

Anonymous +

Paula Abernethy +

Jane Campbell-Chambliss & Peter Chambliss +

Mr. Arthur & Dr. Katherine Edwards+

Mrs. Ralph C. Graber*

Anne S. Potter +

Shelley Row+

Stephen A. Sotack+

GIFTS OF $25,000 –$49,999

Anne Arundel County

Recreation & Parks

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Elville Center for the Creative Arts +

Peter & Sarah Evans +

Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

+ MULTIYEAR PLEDGES

Gifts of $25,000 - $49,999 cont.

Sylvia & James Earl

Al & Ginger From +

David & Eleanor Huggins

Patricia & David Mattingley +

Dr. Mary C. McKiel +

Martha & John T. Schwieters +

GIFTS OF $10,000 – $24,999

Florence Calvert +

James W. Cheevers +

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Collot Guerard

Deb Howe +

Mimi Jones +

Katherine Lantz

Elizabeth Maxwell-Schmidt & Steve Schmidt +

Diane Steed

Judith Templeton +

GIFTS OF $5,000 – $9,999

Anonymous In Memory of Louise A. Snyder

Herb* & Sallie Abeles

Bay Radiology

Peter Bungay & Joy Chambers

Susan Byrom & Robert Thomas

Prudence Clendenning

Ken Code, Dea Code

Foundation

Enser & Marguerite Cole

Council Family Foundation

William & Renata Davis

Norman & Doris Fisher

Thomas J. DeKornfeld & Nina

A. Fisher

Anna E. Greenberg

Capt. Mark & Michelle Hellstern (USN Retired) +

Pierre & Danalee Henkart

Multiyear pledges ensure a sustained level of funding for the ASO. These donors are recognized with an + beside their name

Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 cont.

Higherschool, LLC

Jan & David Hoffberger

Karl & Marge Hoke

David & Tove Irving

JoshuaOneNine Fund

The J.M. Kaplan Fund

Steve Root & Nancy Greene

Shore United Bank

Ann & Robert Whitcomb +

Dawne Widener-Burrows

GIFTS OF $2,500 – $4,999

Anonymous (3)

Ann Burchard

Betsy & Arthur Chotin

Richard & Dorothy D`Amato

Drs. Mark C. Davis & Ann A.

Tran

The Dealy Foundation, Inc

Carole & Richard Falk

Mr. & Mrs. Millard Firebaugh

Patrick M. Green

Scott Gregory & Angela

Eggleston-Howard

Richard & Lisa Hillman

Pat Mager

Elizabeth Mainiero

Paige Miller Memorial Scholarship

Murray, McGehrin & Shiery at Merrill

National Philanthropic Trust

José-Luis Novo & Lori Kesner

James E. & Cheryl H. Painter

James D. Parker, M.D.

Clay & Carol Richards

Joan Ruhl

Fred Stielow & Susan Rosenfeld

Rotary of Annapolis

Richard & Martha Schoenfeld

William & Constance Scott

Doug & Karen Smith +

Lisa & Chris Smith

Russ Stevenson & Margie Axtell

Bill & Marilynn Sweetser

ANNUAL GIVING 2023-2024

GIFTS OF $1,000 – $2,499

Anonymous (5)

Bill & Lisa Abercrombie

Sherla Alberola

Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians

Renee Ehler & George Bentley

Martha Blaxall & Joe Dickey

Carmen & Nancy Brun

David Bush

Diana Campe

Joseph & Patricia Casey

Ms. Sandy Cohen

Elizabeth Colandro

Jane Danowitz

Don* & Keren Dement

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Demoyer

Elizabeth Gordon-Bluntschli

Joanna Hanes-Lahr & Jack Lahr

Bob & Diane Heaney

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Hecht

Hugh & Deborah Houghton

The Johansen Family

Lawrence & Jeanne Kelly

Nicholas Kemp & Kay Osburnsen

Ms. Sari Kiraly

Dr. Monique Langston

Barbara Lazar

Dr. & Mrs. Norman C. Lerner

Lewis Family Fund Grant

Janet Little

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Lynch Cole

David McGill

Amy Morris

Helen (Lee) Mueller

Rob & Patti Muir

Laura Murray

Ed & Jeanne Paglee

Pew Foundation

Progress Family Foundation

Kathryn Porter

Christopher & Anita Rizek

Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Schuncke

Bob Sherer

Betty L. Thompson

Marie & Richard Treanor

Mrs. Tamara & Dr. Stephan

Tymkiw

Mr. & Mrs. Damien Wanner

George & Charlotte West

Cecelia Wyatt

Christine & Robert Young

GIFTS OF $100 – $999

Anonymous (8)

Anne Agee

Margaret Alaxanian

Michael Alin & Ann Carroll

Linda Allen

Sandra Collyear Altherr

Sally Amass

Gifts of $100 to $999 cont.

Mr. & Mrs. Ward Anderson

Vanessa Andris

Jack & Leslie Andryszak

Lillian Armstrong

Ms. Susan Armstrong

Karen Bakkegard

Adele Baron

Susan & Jess Behringer

Julie Belkin

Susan Benac

Pam Benitez

Patricia Bertsche

Mary Jo Bieberich

James Biggins

Peter Bittner & Margaret

Keegan

Marjie & Frank Blanco

Mary Bloom

Paul Bollinger Jr

Bernard Bradpiece

Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Bradshaw

Pat & Karen Brown

Ms. Rebecca A. Byrd

Matthew Caldwell

Ms. Cynthia Carlton

Carolyn Cassidy

Pamela & James Chaconas

Charities Aid Foundation

America

Patrick & Nancy Clagett

Rosemary Claire

Ms. Kathy Clatanoff

Brad Clink & Linda Sexton

June L. Cohen

David Cohn

Dr. Charles & Mrs. Martha

Converse

Joanne & Arthur Corbin

Petey Cosby

B.S. Creighton

Laudine L. Creighton

Nicholas Currie

Barbara & James Cyr-Roman

Barry Dalnekoff

Mary Jean Davidge

Christian Davis

Tresha Davis

Dr. Albert A. Del Negro, M.D., FACC, and Ms. Patrisha C.

Creevy,PA-C

Dr. Dave Denekas & Michael

Sansing

Carl DeVore

James & Debra Dillon

Fred & Susan Eckert

Robert & Gloria Ellsworth

Diana Elson

Earl & Sharon Engelhard

Mrs. Julia Erickson

Janet & David Ewing

Pauline Farmer

Karen Fisher-Nguyen

James R. Fitzpatrick

Gabby Fong

Ted Foster

Cynthia Fox

Patricia Frese

Sheila Gagen

Frederick R. Galloway

Charitable Trust

Leah Garner

Beth Garraway

George Geneaux

Ann Gere

Steven Gilbert

Susan Gilson

Sonja Gladwin & Rod Straw

Michael J. Gray

Charles Green

Diane W. Green

Sophia Green

Megan Greenwell

Rob Greve & Carroll McGillin-

Greve

Carol Gruen

Valerie & David Gutterson

Andrew Haire

Frances R. Hall

Georgina Hammond

Brian Hanks & Judy Crews-

Hanks

Alicia Hardisky

Patty Harris

Robert Haywood

Tylar & Carol Ann Hecht

D. Gayle Hensley

Gretchen Herdt

Paul Herman & Karen Goldman

David R. Herron, Ph. D.

Maureen Hess

Yvonne Higgins

Rochelle & Ronald Hollander

Marian Holt

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Hoot

Margaret Hosmer

Dr. & Mrs. William Hunter

Kevin Hurley & Kathleen

McDevitt

Sally W. Iadarola

Beth D. Jacob

Mark & Barbara Jacobs

D. Randolph Johnson & Terry

Berg

La-Royce Jordan

Christopher Junker

Michael & Sally Kaiser

Monica Kaiser

Ms. Tomoko Kanamaru

James Kaper & Carol Tacket

Margaret Keegan

Christine Kelsey

Ernie & Chris Kent

Jack & Maria Kersh

Marvin & Nina Kesner

Leon & Barbara Kestenbaum

Drs. Charles King & Mary

O’Connor

Getha Klejnot

Irma Kolosky

Linda Kolosky

Dan & Sue Konick

Mr. James & Mrs. Leighton Krips

Ralph Kuncl

Alice F. Kurs

Ray Langston

Carol Laurenzano

J. E. Leanos & Company

Ellen & Joseph Levin

Susanne Lieberman

Rosalie Lijinsky

The Links, Incorporated

Loaves & Fish 247 Fund

Glynis D. Long

Edward A. & Sandra J.

Lovinguth

Lisa Lower

Timothy & Katherine Lynch

Joan Machinchick

Robert Madden

Lynne Malley

Suzanne Mangan & Ed Mangan

Lesley Margerrison

The Martinson Family

Mrs. Shaun Mathis

Ms. Ellen McBride

Mary McGrath

Jeannette McGuire

Colin McIntosh & Robert Smith

Teresa McKenna

Mr. John P. McKim*

Alexandra Mikhlin

Elaine Mines

Priscilla & Bill Mitchell

Francisco R. Montero

Cheryl & James Morgan

Jayne & Donald Morgan

Betty Morganstern

Ed Moses

Mr. & Mrs. George P. Muller III

James Murray Boughton

Music Educators of Greater

Annapolis

Chris, Linda, Emily Eric & Evan

Neff & Gram

Don & Carol Nelson

Christopher Nelson

David & Carol Newman

The Nolan Family

Susan Nugent

Nancy Nicoll & Richard Wagner

Joan Odell

John O’Connell

Mr. & Mrs. Richard O`Sullivan

Susan Okula

Old Fox & Coffeehouse

Sheila Onuska

Lily Openshaw & Dave

Openshaw

Pat Zeno & Frank Parent

Mr. Michael P. Parker

Fariba Partawi

Michelle L. Paschal

Carol B. Patterson

Patricia Petrou

Kristen Pironis

Pledgeling Foundation

Bob & Cookie Pollock

Alison Porter

Nancy Prendergast

Fred Probeck

Caroline Purdy & John Gudas

Barbara Randolph

Michael & Margret Rauh

Ken & Maureen Reightler

Phil & Ilse Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Risher

Drs. Frank LaScala & Gladys

Rivera-LaScala

Jack Roadhouse

James & Kathleen Roahen

Constance Robinson

Ann Rose

Paul & Joan Rosenberg

Glen L. Rotner

Janet & Michael Rowan

Barbara & Everett Santos

Kimberly Satterthwaite

Herman

Elizabeth Saunders

Jeffrey Scherr

Schmidt Family Charitable Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Schmitt

Scott & Virginia Schollenberger

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Tom & Laurel Scott

Lauren Silberman & Matthew Moffett

Jill Simon

Anne Sloan

Gwynneth Smith

Roderick & Joann Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Smith

Patricia Stallings

Walton Stallings

Carol & David Stern

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stern

Gregory Stiverson

Gabrielle Strandquist

Anne K Stratton

Dr. & Mrs. Albert Strunk

Becky Sunday & Chris Nickas

Mark Sylvester

Tom Taneyhill

Philip W. Tawes & Edward

Adams

Michael & Melanie Teems

Emily Tevault

Brian Thiel

Paula Thistle

Peter Threadgill

Barbara Torreon

Sterling Moms

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

United Way of Central Maryland

Laura & Jack Van Geffen

Matt Venhaus

Cynthia Wells

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wexley

Virginia White

Jeffrey Williams

Claire Winestock

Barbara Wing

Judith Duckett-Winnefeld

Sibyl B. Wisch

Tara Wittig

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Woodward,

Jr.

Francis & Maureen Wright

Bernard & Louis Wulff

Mark Wynn

Melissa Yanowitz & John Robey

Marion & Norbert Zacharias

Rosalie Zaia

Anne Zanazzi

David Zinnamon

We make every effort to ensure accuracy. If you notice an error, omission or would like to be recognized in a different way, please let the Symphony staff know at your earliest convenience. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra greatly appreciates all contributors of any amount.

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is funded by operating grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, which receives public support from Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, and the Maryland State Arts Council. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

AQUARIUS WIND ENSEMBLE

Almost one year ago, ASA staff began considering the possibility of adding a wind band to the existing family of ASA ensembles. Following initial advertising and recruitment visits, the idea came closer to reality with the first round of live auditions in June of 2023, followed by acceptance of additional applicants via virtual auditions over the summer. Aquarius Wind Ensemble held its first rehearsal in September with a group of over 20 young musicians! Aquarius performed its inaugural concert in December, joining Aries and Lyra String ensembles for an exciting performance for well over 200 enthusiastic audience members at Temple Beth Shalom.

Primarily conceived as a middle Schoollevel ensemble, Aquarius consists of a wide and diverse spectrum of students, from as young as 5th grade through high school-age players. As they advance in playing level, many Aquarius members will naturally gain opportunities to audition for Orion Youth Orchestra as members of the wind, brass and percussion sections. Aquarius is building on its initial success and has started rehearsals working toward its next goal of the Spring Concert performance on ASA Day at Maryland Hall on May 19th!

Aquarius has added new members in recent months and is continually recruiting enthusiastic young musicians to join its ranks! We are especially focused on expanding our low brass and winds, so all interested players are encouraged to visit the ASA website (www.tunedtoyouth.org) for more information. Through the generous support of our amazing doors, all ASA ensembles are tuition-free this year, so it’s a terrific time to join us!

Anthony Valerio, Conductor of Aquarius Wind Ensemble

FRIENDS OF THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

invite YOU to become a friend!

FASO is a dynamic group of music lovers who support the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. FASO fundraising events include the Concert of Tastes, Historical Happy Hour, themed dinners, Dine-toDonate, Movie & Trivia Nights, wine tastings at local vineyards, international trips and much more. FASO collaborates with the ASO Academy to provide grants that expand programming and provide scholarships. FASO efforts expand beyond Annapolis. FASO recently sponsored the feature-length film ‘Sing to Me Sylvie’, which won the Spotlight Award from the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras. Join us! Become part of the fun while helping to benefit the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and rising artists.

IT IS EASY TO JOIN, VISIT

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY.ORG

Membership: $50 per person | $75 per couple

Contact info: 410-267-3646

friends@annapolissymphony.org

Champagne Sunday photo by Don Dement

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Officers:

Ann A. Tran, M.D., President

Marguerite Cole, Vice President Ways & Means

Paula Abernethy, Vice President Membership

Julie S. Grudzinskas, Treasurer

Kathy Clatanoff, Recording Secretary

Carol Richards, Corresponding Secretary

Directors:

Thelma Bass

Adele Baron

David Bush

Jim Cheevers

Betsy Chotin

Renee Ehler

Robert Foye

Elizabeth Gordon-Bluntschli

Diane Green

Patrick Green

Anna Greenberg

Valerie Gutterson

Marilyn Lyons

Lynn Maichle

Mary McKiel

Stephen Sotack

Rick Sullivan

The Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization. Dues and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law, providing no goods or services are realized by joining.

FROM FRIENDS OF ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Greetings!

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra! We hope you will celebrate this milestone with us. Watch for your invitation to our April 27 Anniversary Celebration at Quiet Waters Park! It will be a spectacular event.

Shortly after the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra was founded, a group of local music lovers gathered around a coffee table and FASO was born. Kenneth Page, the first conductor of the ASO, was present at that meeting. He said that “music consists of three elements: the composer, the performer, and the listener. I am delighted to meet with the listeners and have them encourage more listeners.”

From the beginning, FASO’s mission has been to complement and strengthen the endeavors of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra through social events, education, and fundraising. FASO’s activities are designed to enhance the musical development of the community, and to foster an interest in music in young people.

Some of the early projects sponsored by the Friends have continued, while others have evolved in response to the needs of the orchestra and the times. In the early days, Sunday afternoon tea dances were popular, along with “white elephant” sales and fashion shows. The annual Concert of Tastes, a major fundraiser, began in 1981 and continued for 40 years. In May 2017, FASO offered a fundraising trip to Austria and the Czech Republic. This trip was followed by others to Spain, Italy, and the Canadian Rockies.

FASO has been actively involved for 60 years in support of the ASO’s musical education and outreach programs, including the Annapolis Symphony Academy. We invite you to join FASO! I have been a member for 14 years and found it to be very rewarding and fun. I have made many lasting friendships with other members and I am very proud of everything FASO has achieved. It is easy to become a member and enjoy all the opportunities to be involved.

You can join online at: annapolissymphony.org and select “Get Involved”.

Paula Abernethy FASO, immediate Past President

SAVE THE DATE

FRIENDS OF

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JOIN US FOR OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

A FRENCH COUNTRY

EVENING

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH 6PM AT LE CAFE

HERON BLEU, QUIET WATERS PARK

Stay tuned to annapolissymphony.org/support/faso/ for more information and tickets.

CONCERT & TICKET INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use of cameras or recording devices during the performance is strictly prohibited.

LATECOMERS

Latecomers will only be seated at the conclusion of a musical selection.

CHILDREN

Annapolis Symphony Family Concerts are designed for ages four and up. The Symphony recommends that children be at least age eight to attend a Masterworks or Pops concert.

IN CASE OF FIRE

Please note the nearest exit to your seat. In the event of fire or another emergency, WALK — do not run — to that exit.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of severe weather, every effort will be made to continue with scheduled concerts. No refunds will be given if a concert is performed during severe weather but not attended by the ticket holder.

NO SMOKING

Maryland Hall is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited in and on the grounds of the building.

MARYLAND HALL BAR

Enjoy a beer or glass of wine before the concert and at intermission in room 206. Cash and credit cards are accepted and drinks are allowed in the concert hall.

ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Parking, ramp, and elevator facilities are available at the entrance nearest Spa Road. Wheelchair accessible seating is also available. Please call 410-263-0907 to make arrangements.

SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS

Subscribing to the Masterworks Series at the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is the best deal around! As a subscriber you get exclusive access to a 20% discount on single tickets, priority seating, and free exchanges. Subscriptions are available for all 6 Masterworks concerts as a full series or 3, 4 or 5 concerts as a Flex Pass. Learn more at annapolissymphony.org/ subscribe.

SINGLE TICKETS

Whether it’s your first or fifth time at the Symphony, single tickets are always available for purchase! Tickets can be purchased online at annapolissymphony. org/events or by calling the Symphony Box Office at 410-263-0907. Tickets start as low as $29.

GROUP SALES

We are dedicated to making your group‘s visit to the Annapolis Symphony a memorable experience. With a group of 10 or more, receive a 15% discount on all tickets.

TICKET EXCHANGES

Subscribers may exchange their tickets for the alternate performance of the same concert only. Exchanges are subject to availability.

TICKET DONATIONS

Subscribers may donate tickets back to the Symphony as a tax-deductible contribution. We will mail you an acknowledgement letter for your donation.

There are no refunds and all ticket sales are final unless there are further pandemic related cancellations or postponements. If there are changes to the program, ticket holders will be contacted with options.