2023-2024 Season

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 concerts, joint concerts with the United States Naval Academy, accompanying the Annapolis Opera, and collaborative projects with other arts organizations and touring headliners. Additionally, the ASO sponsors award-winning education concerts and outreach programs in community schools, sharing the joy of music-making with thousands of school children.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Staff

Barbara Randolph Interim Executive Director

S arah Johansen

Director of Business Operations

Miriam Fogel

Director of Artistic Operations

Diana Love

Director of Marketing & Communications

Lauren Silberman

Director of Development

Netanel Draiblate

Annapolis Symphony Academy Director & Founder

Julie Nolan Director of Education & Community Outreach Grants Manager

Olivia Ren Orchestra Librarian

Maya McAtee Office & Data Manager

Shun Yao

Annapolis Symphony Academy Assistant Conductor

Kimberly Valerio

Annapolis Symphony Academy

Department Head, Winds & Brass

Heather Haughn

Annapolis Symphony Academy

Department Head, Strings

David Scianella Operations Manager

2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officers

Mary McKiel, PhD Chair

Shelley Row, PE, CSP

Vice Chair

Robert Arias

Florence Calvert

Georgianna Crosby

Bill Davis

Ginger From

Charles Grudzinskas

Jerray Slocum Treasurer

Ann Whitcomb

Assistant Treasurer & VP-Finance

Trustees

Michelle Hellstern

Deb Howe

Geraldine “Mimi” Ladd Jones

Mike Kelsey

Jill Kidwell

Trustees Emeritus

Katherine Edwards, MD Secretary

Elizabeth MaxwellSchmidt, MD Assistant Secretary

Monique Langston, MD

Shaun Mathis

Stephen A. Sotack

Marie Treanor

Tina Young

Peter Evans

David Anthony Huggins Joe Rubino

Ex Officio Trustees

José-Luis Novo

Artistic Director & Conductor

The Philip Richebourg Chair

Paula Abernethy

FASO Representative

Orchestra Representative

Kristin Bakkegard

Musicians’ Representative, Players Committee

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, 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 MESSAGE FROM MAESTRO JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO

Dear ASO Friend,

I am delighted to introduce the 2023–2024 season, the 62nd of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra,and to present another year of music that will move and inspire you. I invite you to come to Maryland Hall and to the Music Center at Strathmore for the incomparable experience of hearing great music played live by our exceptional orchestra and the world-class guest artists appearing on stage with us including legendary Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero, stellar British cellist Steven Isserlis, acclaimed pianists Gabriela Montero and Awadagin Pratt, violist Peter Minkler and violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen with whom I first collaborated when I auditioned for the ASO in 2004.

This coming season you will have a chance to be enlightened by the symphonic works of early 20th-century composers such as Ravel, Elgar, and Sibelius alongside classics by Haydn, Beethoven, Berlioz,Schumann, Rossini, and Tchaikovsky. Our season-opening concert is a bold exploration of the powerful aspect of human connection to our native land with Carlos Simon’s This Land, Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and the US premiere of Boris Pigovat’s Holocaust Requiem, in memory of the1941 Babi Yar massacre of the Jewish people by the Nazis in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the exact 82nd anniversary of the massacre.

Our second Masterworks program will transport us to Spain as perceived by the sounds of Italian and Mexican composers Rossini, Ponce, and Revueltas, and featuring Concierto del Sur, one of the foremost guitar concertos of the repertoire. In Masterworks III, “Raging Fire”, we return to the music of Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen, who has made a name for himself on the international stage since winning our Annapolis Charter 300 Young Composers Competition in 2008.

Another exciting new music development will be the world premiere of Nicky Sohn, our featured composer on the multi-year co-commissioning project “Embracing 21st Century Voices” with the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music.

There will be time for pure symphonic enjoyment with Ravel’s Mother Goose, Respighi’s Roman Festivals, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Berlioz’s Roman Carnival. Of course, we’ll have some lighter fun along the way at our hugely popular Pops in the Park (at both Quiet Waters and Downs Parks this year!) and Holiday Pops concerts.

The visceral power of music impacts the lives of everyone. It puts us in touch with our better selves, enriches the soul, and frees the imagination. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra - your orchestra - is committed to providing this magical experience for you and future generations. Your support is essential to ensuring our future. Please consider supporting our annual fund with your subscription.

On behalf of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, I thank you for your support and look forward to celebrating with you this new season.

Sincerely,

José-Luis Novo, Artistic Director & Conductor The Philip Richebourg Chair

2023-2024 SEASON SCHEDULE

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Masterworks III

Raging Fire:

Tchaikovsky & Sibelius with violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen

February 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm ,

Pops in the Park

September 2 & 3, 2023

Downs Park

Quiet Waters Park

Masterworks I

Music to Rem ember

simon, grieg & pigovat with pianist Gabriela Montero & violist Peter Minkler

September 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

Masterworks II

Pepe Plays Ponce:

Ravel, Revueltas & Ponce with guitarist Pepe Romero

November 3 & 4 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

Holiday Pops

December 15 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

Family Concert

January 20 at 11:00 am

Maryland Hall

Maryland Hall

February 4 3:00 pm

Strathmore

Masterworks IV

Portraits:

Elgar & Schumann with cellist Steven Isserlis

March 1 & 2 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

March 3 3:00 pm

Strathmore

Masterworks V

Roman Festivals:

Respighi & Beethoven with pianist Awadagin Pratt

April 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

April 14 3:00 pm

Strathmore

Masterworks VI This Midnight Hour:

Clyne & Sibelius

May 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm

Maryland Hall

Steven Isserlis

Elissa Lee Koljonen

Carlos Simon

Gabriela Montero

Pepe Romero Anna Clyne

Awadagin Pratt

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

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 commemorating 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.

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).

“Dedicated to each task at hand, my father approached all things in life as if resolute in achieving one goal, that of perfect harmony. I can think of no greater legacy than naming the Artistic Director’s Chair after my father, Philip Richebourg.”

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

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.

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. Last season, 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.

A MESSAGE FROM DR. MARY C. MCKIEL, PH.D.

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra offers exceptional, inspiring, traditional, innovative, fun, intriguing, exciting, and even magical music - just for you. With your ticket in hand, all you have to do is come, listen, and let the music do the rest. Let me tell you a bit about our wonderful ASO.

Some of the finest musicians in the United States play for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, coming together under the direction of our acclaimed Maestro, José-Luis Novo. The Orchestra celebrated its 61st year in 2022. In that same year, in addition to their musical offerings in Annapolis, they played to enthusiastic audiences in Spain, and received accolades exceeding those given to even some Spanish orchestras. With each concert at the Symphony’s home, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis and Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, the Orchestra delivers music that inevitably pleases, satisfies, and draws people back for more. Throughout the year, ASO plays rousing tunes at outdoor Parks, offers a variety of Community concerts, sparkles with holiday treats, and creates fun family events. But there is more. Through the Annapolis Symphony Academy, the ASO embraces a deep sense of purpose to educate and nurture talented young musicians from diverse backgrounds. These young people, some starting at 4 and

5 years of age, have classroom and concert experiences and are trained by ASO professional musicians. Maestro Novo trains and conducts young musicians in our Orion Youth Orchestra, an elite-level and tuition-free group. Many of the students are given full or partial scholarships to the Academy so their musical gifts can grow unimpeded. That’s not all. Our ASO musicians volunteer to bring their gifts of music to many who cannot attend regular concerts. These are the infirmed and elderly and those confined to hospitals and care centers throughout the area. The musicians do this because they understand, and choose to share, the inherently healing and uplifting nature of music. There is so much more to say about our Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and how it is an essential part of our community. I hope you are one of those discerning people who love, enjoy and support this amazing gem we have in our own backyard.

Mary McKiel, Ph.D., Board Chair Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

Award-winning Musicians from Around the World

MASTERWORKS I

Gabriela Montero

pianist

Caracas, Venezuela

MASTERWORKS I

Peter Minkler

violist

Baltimore, Maryland

MASTERWORKS II

Pepe Romero guitarist

Malaga, Spain

MASTERWORKS III

Elissa Lee

Koljonen

violinist

Pennsylvania, USA

MASTERWORKS IV

Steven Isserlis cellist

London, United Kingdom

MASTERWORKS V

Awadagin Pratt

pianist

Cincinnati, Ohio

2023-2024 MASTERWORKS SEASON GUEST ARTISTS

2023-2024 MASTERWORKS SEASON COMPOSERS

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents exceptional Masterworks from new and classical composers. We’re thrilled to announce the United States Premiére of Boris Pigovat’s Holocaust Requiem at Masterworks I, and the new work of emerging composer Nicky Sohn at Masterworks V. Narong Prangcharoen brings his groundbreaking Raging Fire to Masterworks III all the way from Thailand.

The 2023-2024 season includes technically challenging and musically beautiful compositions of important classical composers like Sibelius, Beethoven, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Elgar, and Respighi. Composers Ponce, Clyne, Revueltas, and Ravel reveal unique, inimitable talent - we can’t wait to bring their musical genius to Annapolis audiences!

E. Grieg Concerto for Piano in A minor Op. 16

M. Ponce Concierto del Sur

B. Pigovat Holocaust Requiem

G. Rossini

The Barber of Seville Overture

L. van Beethoven

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

J. Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

N. Prangcharoen Raging Fire

This Midnight Hour

Land

The Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9

Concerto for Cello in A minor, Op. 129

Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique”

Symphony No. 104 in D major, “London”

H. Berlioz

E. Elgar

R. Schumann

F. J. Haydn

O. Respighi Feste Romane

S. Revueltas Homenaje a Frederico Garcia Lorca

A. Clyne

P. I.

Tchaikovsky

M. Ravel Ma Mère l’Oye

N. Sohn

World Première ASO/GLFCAM Co-commission

C. Simon This

A MESSAGE FROM BARBARA RANDOLPH

The opportunity presented by the pandemic period required the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to respond to changing times with great flexibility and innovation. While we performed seventeen live concerts in the 2018-2019 season, we shifted to recording Masterworks performances for our audience to enjoy during the lockdown. For many, our Symphony+ recordings were a source of comfort; indeed, for many, they became a lifeline that soothed moments of loneliness and despair. These recordings became a way for the ASO community to connect through music.

Simultaneously, the ASO embraced a period of growth never attempted before. We extended the reach of our music while expanding our repertoire of orchestral programming. Artistic Director José-Luis Novo’s progressive and powerful vision used music to speak boldly to community, fair representation, troubling trends in our world, the environment, and resilience.

In the 2023-2024 season, Maestro Novo sets the bar even higher for the music we will present, the messages it can invoke, and the self-reflection it may inspire.

Though not nearly as exciting as our musical performances, the ASO staff is hard at work in the background, investing a great deal of time in new processes and procedures that undergird our artistic programming.

Innovation in critical areas will ensure our audiences can continue to “Expect the Unexpected,” including re-aligning our organizational structure to bolster operations, improving data tracking and reporting, and growing our revenue to support our scaled efforts.

Lastly, our Staff, the Board of Trustees, and Annapolis Symphony Academy faculty are focused on supporting programs that ensure local children have access to excellence in musical education that is relevant to the community. The Annapolis Symphony Academy engages with students intentionally and purposefully, requiring both resources and creativity. The Academy lays critical and impactful groundwork that will engage young hearts and minds into the future. We hope to count on your continued support for these initiatives.

We look forward to bringing More Music, in More Places, to More People in the 2023-2024 season, and we can’t wait to see you in the audience, at our events, and out in the community!

Sincerely,

Barbara Randolph, Interim Executive Director Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

MASTERWORKS I MUSIC TO REMEMBER

W ITH PIANIST GABRIELA MONTERO AND VIOLIST PETER MINKLER

7:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 29 & 30, 2023

Maryland Hall

Carlos Simon, This Land

E. Grieg, Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 16

Gabriela Montero, piano

Boris Pigovat, Holocaust Requiem (United States Première)

Peter Minkler, viola

Music to Remember

Artistic Director and Conductor Jose-Luis Novo has created an artistic program focused on themes of memory, community, hope, and unity that can only be described as an emotional experience. "We're boldly exploring the powerful aspect of the human connection to our native lands and communities," he said.

We begin with Carlos Simon’s This Land. Simon is composer-in-residence at the Kennedy Center for the Arts and Assistant Professor at the College of Performing Arts at Georgetown University. This Land was inspired by the poetry of Jewish-Russian poet Anna Lazarus, a passionate immigration activist. Her poem “The New Colossus”, written in 1883, compares the Statue of Liberty to the ancient Greek Colossus of Rhodes, presenting this "new colossus" as a patroness of immigrants rather than a symbol of military might. Carlos notes: “Lush, bright harmonies in the strings are used to represent hope and unity.”

Pianist Gabriela Montero will perform as soloist for Edvard Grieg’s celebrated Piano Concerto. Winner of the 4th International Beethoven Award, Montero is a committed advocate for human rights, whose voice regularly reaches beyond the concert hall. She was named an Honorary Consul by Amnesty International in 2015 and recognized with Outstanding Work in the Field of Human Rights by the Human Rights Foundation for her ongoing commitment to human rights advocacy in Venezuela. In January 2020, she was invited to give the Dean’s Lecture at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute and has spoken and performed twice at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She was also awarded the 2012 Rockefeller Award for her contribution to the arts and was a featured performer at Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential Inauguration.

Finally, we present the United States première of Boris Pigovat’s Holocaust Requiem, in memory of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre in Kyiv, Ukraine. That horrible event was the first and best-documented of the massacres that occurred at the hands of the Nazis in 1941, killing more than 33,771 Jewish people over two days. The première will be performed September 29th and 30th, 2023, on the 82nd anniversary of the massacre. Peter Minkler of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will be the featured viola soloist.

Pigovat, originally from Ukraine but currently living and working in Israel, lost his grandparents and aunt in the Babi Yar massacre. The music speaks to his family’s pain, and that of all people who have experienced loss due to the horrors of invasion, war, and genocide. Each movement of the Requiem is named after the Latin Mass text, the emotional symbols of sorrow, suffering, and hope expressed purely instrumentally but led by the ‘human’ voice of the viola.

MASTERWORKS II PEPE PLAYS PONCE

RAVEL, REVUELTAS & PONCE WITH GUITARIST PEPE ROMERO

7:30 pm

NOVEMBER 3 & 4, 2023

Maryland Hall

G. Rossini, Overture to Il barbiere di Siviglia

M. Ponce, Concierto del Sur, Pepe Romero, guitar

S. Revueltas, Homenaje a Federico García Lorca

M. Ravel, Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)

Pepe Plays Ponce

Join the ASO for a performance filled with Mediterranean flair, passionate music, and momentos sin respiración (moments of breathlessness). We open with G. Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, his opening to that most famous comedic opera that uses masterful storytelling and music to bring to life the magic of Spain.

World-famous guitarist Pepe Romero brings Manuel Ponce’s Concierto del Sur to life. Romero is a living legend in the world of classical music. Honored by kings, heads of state, and major institutions, Romero’s most significant contribution to music is his affinity for connecting the richness and beauty of classical guitar to every audience.

Homenaje, which premiered in Madrid in 1937, is widely regarded as one of Revueltas’ most compelling works. It combines a highly personal and modernist approach juxtaposing folk, popular, and Indigenous musical elements. Revueltas used musical elements of folk, popular, and Indigenous music in his homage to the Spanish Civil War martyr, Federico García Lorca.

We move from Spain to southern France in a performance of Ravel’s Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), a beautiful musical rendering of childhood fairy tales brought to life by Ravel, whose compositions were strongly influenced by his mother’s Basque-Spanish heritage. Ravel originally wrote this piece as a five-movement suite for piano four hands, but in 1911 made an orchestral transcription and expanded the suite into a full-scale ballet. It is this version audiences will experience at Masterworks II.

MASTERWORKS III

RAGING FIRE

TCHAIKOVSKY & SIBELIUS WITH VIOLINIST ELISSA LEE

KOLJONEN

7:30 pm

FEBRUARY 2 & 3, 2024

Maryland Hall

3:00 pm

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Strathmore

Narong Prangcharoen, Raging Fire

J. Sibelius, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D minor, Op. 47

Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin

P. I. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique”

Raging Fire

Masterworks III fans the flames of musical passion. Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo explores the power of fire while using orchestral music to speak to stories of darkness and light. “Fire is inextricably linked to the progress of humanity. This evening’s music explores themes of creation, destruction, power, emotion, and passion: all fiery topics!”

Narong Prangcharoen’s Raging Fire tells of humans’ multifaceted relationship with fire, an ancient symbol of power and light. Raging Fire starts with the full orchestra as “a rise of fire”, and finishes with a greatness that depicts the entire world burning. “Somehow, mankind will survive this great fire and find a way to inner peace.”

Prangcharoen, born in Thailand in 1973, is the Dean of the College of Music at Mahidol University in Thailand and Composer-in-Residence for Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony. He is the recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Barlow Prize, and the Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition. His compositions are known for captivating melodies, effervescent rhythms, brilliant orchestrations, ethereal qualities, and cross-cultural backgrounds.

Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor, composed in 1904 and revised in 1905, is the only concerto by the great and prolific composer. Symphonic in scope and including an extended cadenza for the soloist, the work is noted for its rhapsodic nature and technical fireworks, all of which are dear to violinists.

Recognized as one of the most celebrated violinists of her generation, Elissa Lee Koljonen has thrilled audiences and critics in cities around the world. Ms. Koljonen initially received international acclaim when she became the first recipient of the prestigious Henryk Szeryng Foundation Award and silver medalist of the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition.

Masterworks III is an opportunity to enjoy great symphonic music created and generated by the heat of fire and passion: a passion for music, for playing, and for life. As we consider the emotional genesis of musical composition, we can also imagine and feel the fire that sustains both writer and player, allowing it to consume us, at least just for the moments we are together.

MASTERWORKS III

MASTERWORKS IV PORTRAITS

SCHUMANN & ELGAR WITH CELLIST STEVEN ISSERLIS

7:30 pm

MARCH 1 & 2, 2024

Maryland Hall

3:00 pm

MARCH 3, 2024

Strathmore

H. Berlioz, Le carnaval romain Overture, Op. 9

R. Schumann, Concerto for Cello in A minor, Op. 129

Steven Isserlis, cello

E. Elgar, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma”

Portraits

Masterworks IV brings to life beautiful orchestral music as painted by three important composers, all genius musical artists.

Hector Berlioz wrote his Roman Carnival as the overture to an opera that tells the story of two lovers, using the brass section, especially the English Horn, to speak to their affair. Strings and woodwinds evoke images of traditional folk music and dancing, and the rhythm of the saltarello brings forth images of a grand carnaval.

Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, dedicated his Enigma Variations to his friends pictured within the work. Each variation is a musical sketch of his closest friends, including his wife, publisher, a former lover sailing away and even his friend’s dog falling into a river. Musical instruments bring forth the personality of each portrait.

Written late in his short life, Robert Schumann’s Concerto for Cello is one of his more enigmatic works due to its structure, the length of the exposition, and the transcendental quality of the opening as well as the intense lyricism of the second movement. Steven Isserlis is our guest artist.

Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. The recipient of many awards, Steven Isserlis’ honors include a CBE in recognition of his services to music, and other important recognitions. He is also one of only two living cellists featured in Gramophone’s Hall of Fame.

MASTERWORKS IV

MASTERWORKS V ROMAN FESTIVALS

RESPIGHI & BEETHOVEN WITH PIANIST AWADAGIN PRATT

7:30 pm

APRIL 12 & 13, 2024

Maryland Hall

3:00 pm

APRIL 14, 2024

Strathmore

Nicky Sohn, World Première ASO/GLFCAM Co-commission

L. van Beethoven, Concerto for Piano No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, Awadagin Pratt, piano

O. Respighi, Feste Romane

Roman Festivals

Expect the Unexpected. It’s more than a slogan. It’s the artistic vision of our Maestro and the incredible talent of our musicians. And it’s the genius of the composers we present this evening, Sohn, Beethoven, and Respighi.

We begin with a world première from composer Nicky Sohn, the second instance of a co-commissioning project made possible through the partnership “Embracing 21st Century Voices” between the ASO and Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music. Read more about Ms. Sohn’s career and professional performances on our website.

Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major was his last appearance as a soloist with an orchestra. It’s been called the most admirable, singular, artistic and complex Beethoven concerto ever, and is a favorite of concert audiences. Cincinnati native Awadagin Pratt will accompany the ASO as the solo pianist.

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 is a conductor and strong advocate for music education and has been a frequent visitor as a performer to the White House, most notably during the Clinton and Obama administrations.

Composer Ottorino Respighi debuted his Feste Romane in 1928. Each movement depicts a scene of celebration in ancient and contemporary Rome, specifically: gladiators battling to the death, the Christian Jubilee, a harvest and hunt festival, and a festival in the Piazza Navona.

MASTERWORKS V

MASTERWORKS VI THIS MIDNIGHT HOUR

ANNA CLYNE & SIBELIUS

7:30 pm

MAY 10 & 11, 2024

Maryland Hall

F. J. Haydn, Symphony No.104 in D major, “London”

A. Clyne, This Midnight Hour

J. Sibelius, Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

This Midnight Hour

We wrap up our season by reminding you of our tagline this season: “Expect the Unexpected” by revisiting themes from Masterworks I: memory, community, hope and connection to our homeland.

Music is an emotional experience that takes us on a journey: each piece expresses who we are, where we are, who we want to be, and where we want to go. Franz Joseph Haydn spent most of his life in a rural area on the Austria-Hungary border, making music for nobility but hoping for recognition as an important composer. He found this respect in England, a land that sincerely appreciated his music and where he composed twelve symphonies, all successful. Tonight we bring you the final of the twelve, aptly named “London”.

Anna Clyne, writing nearly 250 years after Haydn, is a composer from the United Kingdom who has worked as composer-in-residence in European capitals and now lives in New York. Her work brings forth the terror of a moment and place in time in her This Midnight Hour.

Finnish nationalist Jean Sibelius composed music that spoke to freedom, independence, and cultural preservation, unintentionally becoming widely regarded as his country’s greatest composer. His music is often credited with helping Finland develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 3:00 PM Bowie State University

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 AT 3:00 PM

Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

SATURDAY, MAY 4 AT 3:00 PM

Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis

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A nnapolis Symphony Orchestra - Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music “Embracing 21st Century Voices”

A co-commissioning project to benefit emerging composers and young artists.

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music (GLFCAM) are pleased to announce a multi-year co-commissioning partnership, Embracing 21st Century Voices. The partnership supports new symphonic works composed by alums of GLFCAM core programs.

ASO Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo and GLFCAM founder Gabriela Frank have enjoyed a long and productive artistic relationship. Ms. Frank previously served as ASO’s Composer-in-Residence and wrote two orchestral works dedicated to the ASO, one of which was to celebrate the ASO’s 50th anniversary in 2012.

Novo and Frank formalized the multi-year “Embracing 21st Century Voices” partnership after the successful co-commission and premiere of Resonance | Rush | Ride by GLFCAM alum Jessica Hunt for ASO’s 60th anniversary in May 2022. The agreement stipulates commitment to award a $20,000 co-commission fee plus copy funds each year to a mutually agreed upon composer.

In addition to the award and prior to each premiere, GLFCAM composers receive an orchestral reading of their work in progress, feedback from maestro Novo, and mentorship from Ms. Frank. The ASO will perform the premiere of each new work at a Masterworks concert during consecutive seasons, and the compositions are to be recorded for later release on the London-based Toccata label.

We are pleased to announce Michael-Thomas Foumai and Nicky Sohn as recipients of the initial two instances

of the Embracing 21st Century Voices co-commissioning partnership. Mr. Foumai, a native of Hawaii, is the Director of Artistic Engagement and the first Composer-in-Residence for the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Foumai’s “Living Pono”, a work for harp and orchestra, premièred during ASO’s Masterworks VI performances at Maryland Hall in Annapolis and the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda on May 5, 6 & 7, 2023.

Nicky Sohn will write her commission to be premiered in the spring of 2024. Ms. Sohn graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree, a Diploma of Piano Performance from the Mannes College of Music, and a Master of Music Diploma from The Juilliard School. After numerous performances and compositions of important works for orchestra, ballet, opera, and television, she is pursuing a fully-funded doctoral degree at The Shepherd School of Music of Rice University.

Steven Isserlis

Elissa Lee Koljonen

Carlos Simon

Gabriela Montero

Pepe Romero

Anna Clyne

Awadagin Pratt

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MASTERWORKS III

Raging Fire

Tchaikovsky & Sibelius with violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen

SUN FEB 4 | 3:00 PM

Strathmore

MASTERWORKS IV

Portraits

Elgar & Schumann with cellist Steven Isserlis

SUN MAR 3 | 3:00 PM

Strathmore

7 7

MASTERWORKS V Roman Festivals

Respighi & Beethoven with pianist Awadagin Pratt

SUN APR 14 | 3:00 PM

Strathmore

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MASTERWORKS I

MUSIC TO REMEMBER

W ITH PIANIST

GABRIELA MONTERO & VIOLIST PETER MINKLER

7:30 pm

FRI SEPT 29, 2023

SAT SEPT 30, 2023

Maryland Hall

MASTERWORKS IV

PORTRAITS

SCHUMANN & ELGAR WITH CELLIST

STEVEN ISSERLIS

7:30 pm

FRI MAR 1, 2024

SAT MAR 2, 2024

Maryland Hall

MASTERWORKS II

PEPE PLAYS PONCE

RAVEL, REVUELTAS & PONCE WITH GUITARIST

PEPE ROMERO

7:30 pm

FRI NOV 3, 2023

SAT NOV 4, 2023

Maryland Hall

MASTERWORKS V

ROMAN FESTIVALS

RESPIGHI & BEETHOVEN WITH PIANIST

AWADAGIN PRATT

7:30 pm

FRI APR 12, 2024

SAT APR 13, 2024

Maryland Hall

MASTERWORKS III

RAGING FIRE

TCHAIKOVSKY & SIBELIUS WITH VIOLINIST

ELISSA LEE KOLJONEN

7:30 pm

FRI FEB 2, 2024

SAT FEB 3, 2024

Maryland Hall

MASTERWORKS VI

THIS MIDNIGHT

HOUR

ANNA CLYNE & SIBELIUS

7:30 pm

FRI MAY 10, 2024

SAT MAY 11, 2024

Maryland Hall

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A MESSAGE FROM LAUREN SILBERMAN

I’m excited to join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra as your new Director of Development. For over eight years, I was up the road as the Deputy Director of Historic London Town and Gardens. We’re so fortunate to have such amazing cultural treasures in Anne Arundel County. I often get asked what “development” means? Fundraising is exactly what you think: asking people for money. But that’s an oversimplification. Really, I help organizations find the resources they need to thrive. I also help people make a difference in their community by investing in nonprofits that speak to their values. Many of us are experiencing “hope fatigue” from the emotional drain of the news. The best way I know how to combat that feeling is to make a difference, such as volunteering or giving a donation. That’s why I work in fundraising. To me, donating assumes a better tomorrow is coming. I want to spark that hope.

Join me in making our world brighter through the power of music. I work with arts organizations because they’re restorative, ignite creativity, and engage curiosity. Working with the ASO is a dream for me. As a former French Horn player, I’m in awe of the talent of our performers. I’m inspired by the ASO’s mission to provide More Music in More Places, for More People. I hope you’ll join me in supporting the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Create a positive impact through a gift to the ASO’s Education, Artistic, and Musician funds. You’ll make concerts

accessible, expand music education, and create a solid financial foundation. Your donation will create extraordinary music experiences with uncompromising artistic excellence.

Donate today at www.annapolissymphony.org. You can reach me at 410-267-3645 or lsilberman@annapolissymphony. org. I’m looking forward to getting to know you!

Thank you for your generosity to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Lauren Silberman, Director of Development Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP

For 62 years, the ASO has brought extraordinary musical experiences to Annapolis. Your generosity hires outstanding musicians, retains worldclass guest artists, and pursues uncompromising artistic excellence. Because revenue from ticket sales accounts for less than 12% of our operating budget, we need donations to bring more music, in more places, to more people. Thank you for making this possible!

Donate Today!

The Education Fund

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Annapolis Symphony Academy! Since 2018, the ASA has grown to 86 students annually. Over half our students are from under-represented backgrounds and attend Anne Arundel County Public School District Title 1 or Community schools. More than 50% of students have received over $275,000 in scholarships. Your generosity exposes children to the magic of music. The next season will  make our small group ensembles even more accessible and bring music into more schools!

Your donations are essential to the mission of the Annapolis Symphony Academy. Your generosity exposes

children across the county to the magic of music. The 2023-2024 season will expand efforts to make our small group ensembles even more accessible and bring music into more Title 1 and Community Schools. Thank you for making this possible!

The Artistic Fund

In 2022, the ASO took a courageous leap to negotiate new contracts with our contracted musicians ensuring better pay and working conditions. This strategic initiative enables the ASO to hire the best musicians for our Masterworks and Chamber performances. Your donations contribute to the well-being of ASO musicians and hiring the best talent. Thank you for supporting our musicians!

The Innovation Fund

Support the ASO’s vision for innovation and relevance by donating to our Innovation Fund. Your generosity will enable us to explore new technologies and stay at the forefront of our field. By investing in the Innovation Fund, you are helping the ASO to evolve and adapt to changing times while staying true to our mission of providing exceptional musical experiences to our community. Your contribution to the Innovation Fund will make a significant difference in the future of the ASO. Donate today and help us continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in classical music.

MUSIC at Midmorning

Donors at $2,500 or higher enjoy a special concert at a donor’s home with a guest artist. Offered on the Thursday morning before a MasterWorks concert, this exclusive opportunity provides you with a truly intimate concert experience.

Crescendo CLUB

Donors at $1,000 or higher receive access to a donors only reception following every concert with Maestro Jose-Luis Novo and ASO musicians. Enjoy light refreshments and wine while in community with other ASO supporters.

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Build a Legacy with the ASO. You give to the Symphony because you love the musical experiences we provide and you want to make sure the music is available to the Annapolis community well into the future. A planned gift from your will or trust helps us secure the excellence of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the next generation and beyond.

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By partnering with the ASO, businesses help sustain and increase community access to vibrant artistic and educational programs. ASO corporate partners receive exclusive opportunities to engage their employees and clients, while showcasing their commitment to the arts.

Feature Sponsorship Benefits

MARQUEE SPONSOR - $50,000

• Series naming rights

• Pre-recorded concert announcement

• Private dining opportunity for 8 with the Conductor and musicians

• Invitation for 4 to a dress rehearsal

• Four complimentary pairs (8 seats) of subscription tickets

• Ten complimentary Orchestra level tickets to a single Masterworks performance

• And more!

SYMPHONY SPONSOR - $25,000

• Concert naming rights

• Pre-recorded concert announcement

• Invitation for 2 to a dress rehearsal

• Two complimentary pairs (4 tickets) of subscription tickets

• Six complimentary Orchestra level tickets to a single Masterworks performance

• And more!

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES START AT JUST $3,500!

Our sponsorship packages can be tailored to your goals. Contact Director of Development Lauren Silberman at lsilberman@annapolissymphony.org or 410-267-3645 to discuss personalized sponsorship opportunities and get started.

MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIP

When you sponsor an ASO Musician, you have the opportunity to establish a personal connection with the orchestra. Sponsors see first-hand the dedication, passion, and skill our musicians bring to each ASO performance.

Become a Musician Sponsor Today!

IN ADDITION TO ALL THE BENEFITS DONORS RECEIVE, AS A MUSICIAN SPONSOR YOU WILL RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS:

• Your name (or company name) included on the Musician Sponsorship page in the printed and digital program books for the entire concert season next to the name of your musician(s) of choice.

• A similar listing to honor your sponsorship on our website and as appropriate, at special external events.

• Exclusive access to events where you can meet and interact with the musician you sponsor.

• Conductor and Concertmaster Sponsorships are additionally listed on our Major Donor and Musician Roster pages both in print and online.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Maestro/Conductor $50,000

Concertmaster $15,000

Principal Musician $7,500

Assoc. Principal Musician $5,000

Orion Asst. Conductor $4,000

Section Musician $2,500

SPONSOR A MUSICIAN!

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Abby Armbruster

Alexandra Mihklin

April Studeny

Hanbing Jia

MaryAnn Perkel

Pei Lu

Alex Kovling

Andrew Fremder

Chris Buchanan

Netanel Draiblate

Catherine Mikelson

Robert DiLutis

The ASO does so much more than perform on stage.  Behind the scenes, we’re creating partnerships with other non-profit organizations to connect more people to more music than ever before. Here are a just a few accomplishments from our 2022-2023 season.

Of the 68 performances the ASO produced, 41 were FREE concerts! Some of these concerts were held in these community spaces:

Brass Quintet at Downs Park | Pops in the Park at Quiet Waters Park

Horn Trio Earth Day at Quiet Waters Park | Spring Tea Party Flute Concert Quiet Waters Park

United States Naval Academy | Banneker-Douglass Museum

Luminus Health/Anne Arundel Medical Center | Luminus Health McNew Mental Health Center

Luminus Health Pathways Substance Use Services | Doctors Community Medical Center

Hospice of Chesapeake | Bay Woods Assisted Living | Brightview Assisted Living Aries and Lyra Spring and Holiday Concerts

The ASO has formed important partnerships with the following organizations. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work together to bring the gift of music to our community.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

The Salvation Army

Marshall Learning Center

RobinWood Community Center with HACA/Banneker-Douglass

United States Naval Academy (USNA) Music Department

Annapolis Opera Hospice of Chesapeake

Temple Beth Shalom

Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra offers a very special thank-you to the following donors and sponsors.

Major Funding provided by William Seale & Marguerite Pelissier and Jeff Harris & Joyce Pratt

Businesses & Foundation Sponsors

Maryland State Arts Council

J.M. Kaplan Fund

JosuahOneNine Fund

The Dealy Foundation, Inc.

Old Fox Books & Coffeehouse

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Pledgeling Foundation

The Council Family Foundation

SUPPORTERS OF THE ASO

Individual Gifts in the current fiscal year, as of Jan 15, 2023, to support the Orchestra’s 5-Year Strategic Vision to “play more music, in more places, for more people”.

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is sustained through the continuous support of hundreds of generous patrons. The leadership of those listed on these pages (with gifts of at least $100) shows an extraordinary depth of support for the Orchestra’s music making, education programs, and community initiatives.

GIFTS OF $1 MILLION +

Marguerite Pelissier & Bill Seale

Joyce Pratt & Jeff Harris +

The Philip Richebourg Circle

GIFTS OF $5,000 TO $9,999

Herb & Sally Abeles

Susan Byrom & Robert Thomas

Major Ind. Donations page

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Edwards Jr.

Collot Guerard

GIFTS OF $500,000 – $999,000

Elizabeth Richebourg Rea

GIFTS OF $250,000 – $499,999

Michael Kurtz +

Laird Lott & Linda Gooden

GIFTS OF $150,000 – $249,999

Kathleen & Robert Arias +

Jillinda Kidwell +

GIFTS OF $50,000 – $149,000

Jane Campbell-Chambliss & Peter

Chambliss +

Shelley Row +

Stephen A. Sotack +

GIFTS OF $25 K –$49,999

Tara Balfe Clifford +

Al & Ginger From +

Julie & Charles Grudzinkas

Dr. Mary C. McKiel+

Martha & John Schwieters

Patricia & David Mattingley+

Peter & Sarah Evans+

GIFTS OF $10,000 – $24,999

Paula Abernethy

Peter Bungay & Joy Chambers +

Florence M. Calvert +

James W. Cheevers

Jesse Cunitz & Faith Goldstein

Cunitz

Deborah Howe +

David & Eleanor Huggins

Mimi Jones +

Katherine Lantz

Diane Steed

Ann & Robert Whitcomb +

Capt. Mark and Michelle

Hellstern +

David Irving

Fred Stielow & Susan Rosenfeld

GIFTS OF $2,500 TO $4,999

Betsy & Arthur Chotin

Prudence Clendenning

Ken Code

Marguerite & Enser Cole

Dorothy D’Amato

William & Renata Davis

Drs. Mark C. Davis & Ann A. Tran

Thomas DeKornfeld

Anna E. Greenberg

Pierre & Danalee Henkart

Jan & David Hoffberger

Karl & Marge Hoke

Ms. Lori Kesner

Paige Miller Memorial Scholarship

Anne S. Potter

Steve Root & Nancy Greene

Amy & Joe Rubino

William & Constance Scott +

Doug & Karen Smith +

Russ Stevenson & Margie Axtell

Judith Templeton

GIFTS OF $1,000 TO $2,499

Anonymous

Bill & Lisa Abercrombie

Martha Blaxall & Joe Dickey

Ann Burchard

Hugh Camitta & Louise Snyder

Diana & Kazmieras Campe

Joseph & Patricia Casey

Jane Danowitz

Don & Keren Dement

Angela Eggleston-Howard

Renee Ehler & George Bentley

Dr. Richard & Carole Falk

Bob & Diane Heaney

Richard & Lisa Hillman

The Johansen Family

Barbara Lazar

Janet Little

Elizabeth Mainiero

Pat Mager

David McGill

Lee Mueller

Rob & Patti Muir

Laura Murray

Cheryl & Jim Painter

Beth Penn

Kathryn Porter

Clay & Carol Richards

Carolyn Robertson

Pamela Roeming

Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Schuncke

Richard & Martha Schoenfeld

Bob Sherer

Dr. Rodney Tomlinson & Ms. Sari Kiraly

Mrs. Tamara & Dr. Stephan Tymkiw

George & Charlotte West

Anonymous

+ Multiyear Pledges

Multiyear pledges support the Orchestra’s 5-Year Strategic Vision while helping to ensure a sustained level of funding. We salute those extraordinary donors who have signed pledge commitments of three years or more. These donors are recognized with this symbol next to their name: +

FRIENDS OF THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

We 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-to-Donate, 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.

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2022-2023 Board of Directors

Officers:

Paula Abernethy President

Dr. Ann Tran Vice President Ways and Means

Lynn C. Maichle Vice President Membership

Stephen A. Sotack Treasurer

Carol Richards

Recording Secretary

Renee Ehler

Corresponding Secretary

Directors:

Adele Baron

Thelma Blass

James W. Cheevers

Betsy Chotin

Kathy Clatanoff

CONTACT INFO: 410-267-3646

FRIENDS@ANNAPOLISSYMPHONY.ORG

Margaret Cole

Elizabeth Gordon-Bluntschli

Diane Green

Patrick M. Green

Anna Greenberg

Julie Grudzinskas

Valerie Gutterson

Marilyn Lyons

Kathleen J. McInnis

Mary McKiel

Cat Marucci

Barbara Merke

Joan Russell

Susan Z. Sams

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.

Champagne Sunday photo by Don Dement