Vivaldi's FOUR SEASONS rediscovered

The 30th Anniversary Season 2021-2022

A Journey of Discovery

Vivaldi’s

Four Seasons rediscovered

Passion. Period.

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Four Seasons

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Board of Directors

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From the President

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Leadership Spotlight

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Program

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Texts & Translations

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Program Notes

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Artist-in-Residence

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Soloist Profiles

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Musician Roster

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The Windy City Series

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Jeannette Sorrell

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About Apollo’s Fire

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Artistic Leadership Fellowship Program

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Musician Profiles

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Community Partners

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Education Corner

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Foundations & Government Support

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Individual Support

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Thank you to our Innkeepers & Charioteers

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Meet the Administration

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ON THE COVER: Allegory of Spring or La Primavera, 1477-78, by Alessandro di Mariano dei Filipepi dit Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510), Tempera on wood 314 x 203 cm – Uffizi Gallery, Florence / Bridgeman Images

Board of Directors President Charles A. Bittenbender Chair James B. Rosenthal Vice Presidents Kathleen Cerveny T. Clifford Deveny, M.D. Treasurer Ryan Siebel Secretary William A. Powel III Assistant Secretary Andrew Gordon-Seifert Chair Emeritus Norman C. Harbert

Jeffrey P. Barnett Howard Bender* William P. Blair III Ann Fairhurst Ka-Pi Hoh, Ph.D. Robert H. Jackson Thomas Forrest Kelly, Ph.D. Richard J. Lederman, M.D. Meng “Locky “ Liu Fred J. Livingstone Stephen A. Mahoney, M.D. Michael J. Meehan Linda M. Olejko Kim S. Parry Brendan Patterson, M.D. David J. Reimer Phillip Rowland-Seymour Noha Ryder* Daniel Shoskes, M.D. Jeannette Sorrell* Kathie Stewart** Rebecca Storey Dean Valore Sue Yelanjian** *ex officio **Musicians’ Representative

Akron Advisory Board Thomas Clark, chair Esther Cooper Susan Delahanty Barbara Feld William Foster Walter Keith Lisa Martinez Lori Nelson Sandra R. Smith Libby Upton The Ambassadors Council TBD, chair Karl Bekeny Mitchell Blair Frances S. Buchholzer Robert Conrad William E. Conway Samuel S. Hartwell Marguerite B. Humphrey Rabbi Roger C. Klein Annette Lowe Deborah H. Nash Clara Rankin Robert Reynolds, M.D. Kasia Rothenberg, M.D. Sandra R. Smith

Continuo Society

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Apollo’s Fire recognizes and sends continued thanks to all former members of the Board of Directors, who have so generously contributed their time, talents and financial resources over the years. Just as the continuo is the foundation of baroque music, these visionary individuals, through their service on the board, have been the foundation of Apollo’s Fire.

Thomas S. Allen Bonnie Baker James Berlinski Christine Brez Arthur V. N. Brooks† Sally Brown† Richard Buffett Thomas Clark Nancy Bell Coe Ronald Crutcher Clarence Drichta Ross W. Duffin James Ehrman Suzanne Ferguson William J. Flemm Mark Floyd

John Gibbon David Love Robert C. Gilkeson, M.D. Michael Lynn Scott Gonia Polly Morganstern Joyce Graham Donald W. Morrison Paula Grooms Clyde L. Nash, M.D.† Russell Hardy Charlotte Newman Samuel Harris Leroy B. Parks, Jr. Jonathan Hatch Thomas F. Peterson, Jr. John D. Heavenrich Jane Pickering Conway Ivy Ronald Potts, M.D. Denise Jackson Sanford Reichart Delia Jarantilla Robert Reynolds, M.D. Marjorie H. Kitchell Shawn Riley Katherine Larson Richard Rodda Donald Laubacher Alex Sales, D.D.S. William H. Lennon Sandra F. Selby

William Sheldon, M.D. John Shelley Carsten Sierck Kempton Smith Kathie Lynne Stewart Rebecca Storey Eugenia Strauss Susan Troia Lee Warshawsky Carol Wipper Lynne Woodman Roger Wright Dave Young †

in memoriam

From the President Greetings and Welcome! We are delighted that you are here as we open our 30th Anniversary Season: A Journey of Discovery! During this milestone year, we celebrate the exhilarating music we have enjoyed together these past three decades.

Tonight, our musicians become musical storytellers, leading a journey through the joys and sorrows that Vivaldi describes so vividly in The Four Seasons. Our evening’s adventure ends in exuberant madness when the group whips up the composer’s La Folia (“Madness”).

Moreover, at these concerts Apollo’s Fire releases its long-awaited CD album of The Four Seasons – a thrilling new interpretation, beautifully packaged, with photos and fascinating liner notes

by Jeannette Sorrell. You’ll want to buy several copies tonight as holiday gifts.

The pandemic has not dampened this Fire. Last season, our subscriptions grew by an extraordinary 30%, breaking all records. By popular demand, Apollo’s Fire will continue to offer its “Watch-at-Home” option for 5 of the 7 concert programs this season, allowing patrons either to attend in-person OR watch the concertvideo at home (or both!). If you have not subscribed yet, it is not too late! Please see page 42 for more information, or speak to our friendly box office staff.

This summer, Apollo’s Fire was the darling of leading music festivals: the Tanglewood Festival (MA), the Chautauqua Institution (western NY), the Caramoor Festival (Westchester, New York) and the Ravinia Festival (Chicago).

And, thanks to you, Apollo’s Fire online presence has skyrocketed to 8 million views on YouTube!

This season, Apollo’s Fire returns to Carnegie Hall in March and Cleveland’s Severance Music Center in May. Additionally, Jeannette Sorrell makes her guest conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic, along with the renowned Apollo’s Singers (Handel’s Messiah).

From our debut concert in 1992, you have nurtured us. Your continued generosity has enabled us to launch the MOSAIC Project, mentoring talented young musicians of color, as well as the new Artistic Initiatives Fund, supporting AF musicians' fees and special artistic projects curated by Jeannette Sorrell.

Thank you for your steadfast support of our musical gem, Apollo’s Fire. Now, enjoy the performance!

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In the spring, don’t miss the party! Celebrate 30 years of Apollo’s Fire with Resplendent, an Anniversary Gala on June 11, 2022 at the Cleveland Museum of Art Ames Family Atrium. Join us for this special evening with dinner, wine, a fabulous silent auction, Fund-the-Need, and a concert by Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire.

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT JAMES ROSENTHAL Chair of the Board of Directors of Apollo's Fire James Rosenthal is a founding partner in the Cleveland law firm Cohen Rosenthal & Kramer LLP. He has a long-standing and deep love of music and the arts which led him eventually to the Board of Apollo’s Fire where he proudly served as President from 20132018. He comes from a family with a distinguished musical history. His mother, Miriam, a psychiatrist by profession, was also a passionate amateur violist in Cleveland who grew up studying violin and viola in New York. His father.

Melvin, also a physician, grew up in the household of the renowned Romanian cymbalom virtuoso Joseph Moskowitz. From a very early age, Jim spent his Saturdays in Cleveland studying music theory, and later French horn, at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Music Settlement. His parents were loyal subscribers to the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Chamber Music Society, and throughout high school, went to concerts almost weekly. In college, where he studied English and art history, he played horn for four years in the Yale Symphony, played occasionally with the Yale Philharmonia, sang in the chorus of the newly formed Yale Bach Society, and ushered at Yale’s Woolsey Hall concert series. In law school in Washington, D.C., and later as a practicing attorney there, Jim sang with the Oratorio Society of Washington, performing and recording with the National Symphony, and played horn in several amateur orchestras in and around D.C. Jim’s wife, Annie Fullard, is a founding member of the Cavani String Quartet, and his son Samuel, is a viola major at Juilliard.

Apollo’s Fire is grateful to its volunteer Board of Directors for their dedicated leadership. We are proud to initiate the Leadership Spotlight series in honor of these individuals who give tirelessly of their time to Apollo’s Fire. THANK YOU!

JUDY BUNDRA Chair & Founder of the Chicago Friends of Apollo's Fire The choice of Dr. Judy Bundra as Chair of AF’s support group in Chicago reflects AF’s significant focus on educational outreach in the city and its suburbs. Judy holds a PhD in Music Education from Northwestern University and is recognized nationally for her work in the fields of music teaching and learning and leadership in higher education. For over 25 years, Judy collaborated closely with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s community and education outreach programs and she currently serves as a consultant for the Grant Park Orchestra Association’s community outreach efforts.

Judy worked for 30 years as a faculty member and administrator at DePaul University, where she received the Via Sapientiae Award – the highest honor the University can bestow on one of its own. During Judy’s recent 4-year term as Dean of the Conservatory at the Cleveland Institute of Music, she was able to attend many Apollo’s Fire concerts and fell in love with the “The Fire.” Now resettled back in Winnetka, she is thrilled to use her energy and talents in support of AF’s Windy City Series. Judy and her husband, Steve, a physician with the North Shore University Health System, have three children and two grandchildren.

“I am truly honored to take on this role with Apollo’s Fire – one of the world’s leading baroque orchestras,” Judy Bundra said. “Jeannette Sorrell’s creative programming and visionary leadership of this ensemble have been an inspiration to audiences and especially to the younger generation of musicians. We are excited to bring new audiences to classical music in Greater Chicago, and to provide children from all walks of life with a nurturing pathway of discovery in classical music.”

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Performing on historical instruments, Apollo’s Fire brings to life music of the past for audiences of today, with Passion. Period.

Vivaldi’s

Four Seasons

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Jeannette Sorrell, harpsichord & direction Francisco Fullana, violin soloist – Four Seasons Alan Choo & Emi Tanabe, violin soloists – La Folia René Schiffer & Sarah Stone, cello soloists – Vivaldi Double Cello Concerto *with projected images designed by Camilla Tassi (Oct. 22 & 24, 27 & 28)

Thursday, October 21 Friday, October 22 Saturday, October 23 Sunday, October 24 Monday, October 25 Wednesday, October 27 Thursday, October 28

St. Raphael Catholic Church, Bay Village *Cleveland Museum of Art (Gartner Auditorium) The Bath Church (UCC) *Cleveland Museum of Art (Gartner Auditorium) St. Noel Catholic Church, Willoughby Hills *DePaul University, Lincoln Park, IL *Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston, IL

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Program M A R C O U C C E L L I N I ( c . 1 6 0 3 - 1 6 8 0 ) / a rr. Sorre ll La Bergamasca

A N T O N I O V I VA L D I ( 1 6 7 8 - 1 74 1 ) La Primavera (Spring), Op. 8 no. 1 Allegro | Largo | Allegro Francisco Fullana, violin L’Estate (Summer), Op. 8 no. 2 Allegro non molto – Allegro | Adagio e piano Presto: Tempo impetuoso d'estate Francisco Fullana, violin Concerto in G minor for Two Cellos, RV 531 Allegro | Largo | Allegro René Schiffer & Sarah Stone, cello –

Intermission –

L’Autunno (Autumn), Op. 8 no. 3 Allegro | Adagio molto | Allegro Francisco Fullana, violin

V I VA L D I / arr. So rrell La Folia (“Madness”), after the Trio Sonata in D Minor, RV 63 Alan Choo & Emi Tanabe, violin

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L’Inverno (Winter), Op. 8 no. 4 Allegro non molto | Largo | Allegro Francisco Fullana, violin

The Sonnets

La Primavera e Spring Allegro Giunt’ è la Primavera e festosetti La Salutan gl’ Augei con lieto canto, E i fonti allo Spirar de’ Zeffiretti Con dolce mormorio Scorrono intanto.

Vengon’ coprendo l’ aer di nero amant E Lampi, e tuoni ad annuntiarla eletti Indi tacendo questi, gl’ Augelletti; Tornan’ di nuovo al lor canoro incanto.

Allegro Springtime is here!

The birds celebrate with festive song, And breezes caress The murmuring streams.

Thunder and lightning, those heralds of Spring, Cast their dark shadow over heaven; Then they die away to silence, and the birds Take up their charming songs again.

Largo E quindi sul fiorito ameno prato Al caro mormorio di fronde e piante Dorme ‘l Caprar col fido can’ à lato.

Largo On the flower-strewn meadow, With leafy branches rustling overhead, Sleeps the goat-herd, his faithful dog at his side.

Allegro Di pastoral Zampogna al suon festante Danzan Ninfe e Pastor nel tetto amato Di primavera all’ apparir brilliante.

Allegro Led by the festive sound of rustic bagpipes, Nymphs and shepherds dance Beneath the brilliant canopy of spring.

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L’ Estate 4 Summer Allegro non molto – Allegro Sotto dura Staggion dal Sole accesa Langue l’ huom, langue ‘l gregge, ed arde il Pino; Scioglie il Cucco la Voce, e tosto intesa Canta la Tortorella e ‘l gardelino.

Zeffiro dolce Spira, mà contesa Muove Borea improviso al Suo vicino; E piange il Pastorel, perche sospesa Teme fiera borasca, e ‘l suo destino.

Allegro non molto – Allegro During the harsh season of the sun, Humans and sheep languish, And the pine trees burn.

We hear the cuckoo’s voice, Then sweet songs of turtledove and goldfinch.

Soft breezes stir the air, but the threatening North Wind sweeps them suddenly aside.

The shepherd trembles, Fearing violent storms and his fate.

Adagio e piano – Presto e forte Toglie alle membra lasse il Suo riposo Il timore de’ Lampi, e tuoni fieri E de mosche, e mossoni il Stuol furioso!

Adagio e piano – Presto e forte The fear of lightning and fierce thunder Prevents him from resting his tired limbs, As gnats and flies buzz furiously around him!

Presto Ah che pur troppo i Suo timor Son veri Tuona e fulmina il Ciel e grandinoso Tronca il capo alle Spiche e a’ grani alteri.

Presto Ah, his fears were justified – The Heavens thunder and roar with hail, Cutting the heads off the tall stalks of wheat.

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L’ Autunno d Autumn Allegro Celebra il Vilanel con balli e Canti, Del felice raccolto il bel piacere.

E del liquor de Bacco accesi tanti, Finiscono col Sonno il lor godere.

Allegro Peasants celebrate with songs and dances, The joy of a bountiful harvest.

And fired up by Bacchus’ liquor, Many end their revelry in sleep.

Adagio molto Fà ch’ ogn’ uno tralasci e balli e canti L’ aria che temperata dà piacere, E la Staggion ch’ invita tanti e tanti D’ un dolcissimo Sonno al bel godere.

Adagio molto After much singing and dancing The mood is quietly happy.

It is the time that invites so many To the enjoyment of sweet slumber.

Allegro I cacciator alla nov’ alba à caccia Con corni, Schioppi, e canni escono fuore.

Fugge la belua, e Seguono la traccia; Già Sbigottita, e lassa al gran rumore De’ Schioppi e canni, ferita minaccia Languida di fuggir, mà oppressa muore.

Allegro At dawn the hunters are off to the hunt With horns, rifles, and dogs.

They follow the trail of the wild beast.

Frightened and fatigued by the noise Of rifles and dogs, the wounded beast Tries to flee; but overcome, it dies.

L’ Inverno , Winter Allegro non molto Shivering in the frosty snow, In biting, stinging winds; Stamping our feet to stay warm, Our teeth chatter in the bitter chill.

Largo Passar al foco i di quieti e contenti Mentre la pioggia fuor bagna ben cento.

Largo We rest contentedly beside the fireplace, While the rain pours down outside.

Allegro Caminar sopra ‘l giaccio, e à passo lento Per timor di cader gersene intenti; Gir forte sdruzziolar, cader à terra Di nuove ir sopra 'l giaccio e correr forte Sin ch' il giaccio si rompe, e si disserra; Sentir uscir dalle ferrate porte Sirocco Borea, e tutti i Venti in guerra Quest' è l’inverno, mà tal, che gioia apporte.

Allegro We tread the icy path slowly and cautiously, For fear of falling.

Then turning abruptly, we slip to the ground.

Rising, we hasten across the ice Worried that it may break.

We feel the chill north winds course through The house despite bolted doors...

This is winter, but even so, what joy it brings!

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Allegro non molto Aggiacciato tremar trà nevi algenti Al severo spirar d' orrido Vento, Correr battendo i piedi ogni momento; E pel soverchio gel batter i denti;

Reggie Mobley Visiting Artist for Diversity Outreach

Apollo’s Fire believes that the arts are most compelling when they truly represent our diverse communities, including people of color. Whether on stage or in the audience, the deep emotions of music resonate with all of us.

The MOSAIC PROJECT, underway at Apollo’s Fire since January 2020, is an ambitious Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity initiative that offers training, performance, and mentoring for talented young musicians of color. Conceived by Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell, the program strives to increase diversity throughout the national early music field through a “pipeline” approach.

Ashlee Foreman Artist Fellow

Ashlee Foreman Gabriella Martinez Artist Fellow Education Specialist

Liz Bullock Music Outreach Intern

Langston Maxwell Music Outreach Intern

Finale from “Lift Every Voice - A Celebration of Brotherhood and Sisterhood”

The Mosaic Project is generously sponsored in part by

Herb and Jody Wainer & With additional support from

Tom & Marilyn McLaughlin, Laura & Joe Rushton, and Janet Takeyama

Notes on the Program A Priest and Some Orphans Make Revolutionary Music

by Jeannette Sorrell

One day when Vivaldi (the Redhead Priest) was saying Mass, a musical theme came into his mind. He at once left the altar where he was officiating and repaired to the sacristy to write out his theme, then he came back to finish the Mass. He was reported to the Inquisition, which luckily looked on him as a musician, that is, AS A MADMAN, and merely forbade him to say Mass from that time forward.

–P. L. de Boisgelou, 1800

I. A Revolutionary Experiment

The role of the performer as an animated and improvisatory storyteller was fundamental to baroque performance, and especially to Vivaldi’s music. Though Vivaldi had written music in imitation of Nature before, he took the art to new heights this time, supplying sonnets to clarify the meaning of the music. Scholars generally believe that the sonnets were composed by Vivaldi himself, as they do not seem to be the work of a trained poet. In the first publication (1725 in Amsterdam), the lines of the sonnets are

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Title page of Vivaldi’s Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Invenzione, which included The Four Seasons

In 1725 Antonio Vivaldi published a collection of twelve concertos titled Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione – The Contest Between Harmony and Invention. With this curious title, he unleashed a revolutionary question: should music simply be about harmony, or could it serve to illustrate inventive ideas, events, moods, natural scenes, and so forth?

Vivaldi set out to prove that it could do both. The first four concertos of the collection, titled Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons), are virtuoso demonstrations of music in the service of storytelling – in this case, the story of Nature and her various moods.

Notes on the Program (continued) labeled A, B, C, D, E, etc. These letters are also placed at the corresponding points in the score, so that the performer can understand which lines of poetry correspond to which passages in the music. However, Vivaldi also provided many more specific indications directly in the score, telling the performer exactly what each phrase is depicting. This level of detail is often lost today.

Here follows a description of Vivaldi's story, as told through specific indications in the score.

La Primavera e Spring

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In the first movement, a joyful chirping theme tells us that spring has come.

A trio of birds (solo violins) sings in canon, and then flies away. The little brook that was frozen all winter now babbles merrily. A brief spring shower with thunder and lightning does not disturb the joyful mood. In the second movement, we meet the shepherd boy (solo violin), who naps peacefully on a hillside while watched by his famous “barking dog” (the insistent violas).

The third movement is a delightful peasant dance using a drone in the bass to suggest the musettes or bagpipes associated with outdoor festivities.

The Spring concerto, 1st edition, 1725

L’ Estate 4 Summer

The first movement is a brilliant evocation of hot summer days in Italy. The opening two-note sighing figure evokes the peasants wilting in the heat. A lively cuckoo springs into action, followed by a lonely goldfinch and a turtledove. A

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered chilly North Wind hints of an approaching storm. Our shepherd boy fears the storm, and we sense his anxiety in some tearful music. In the slow movement, the shepherd boy tries to take another siesta, but this time is tormented by buzzing flies and wasps. His frayed nerves are not helped by the intermittent rumbling thunder, growing louder as the storm approaches.

The third movement is a stunning depiction of a thunderstorm. Anyone who has been in Italy during a summer storm will appreciate how the torrent of cascading violin scales evokes the deluge that comes when the clouds burst.

The wind and rain batter the crops furiously.

L’ Autunno d Autumn

The first movement concerns the cheerful gatherings of peasants celebrating the harvest – including a fair amount of drinking. We meet an intoxicated farmer who staggers merrily. The farmers get progressively more tipsy until they fall asleep towards the end of the first movement. In the second movement, the dreams of the slumbering farmers ebb and flow. Vivaldi indicates that the harpsichord should play continuous arpeggios. In our performance, the solo violin plays occasional cascades suggesting the movement of dreams.

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An 18th century manuscript copy, but not in Vivaldi’s hand

Notes on the Program (continued) In the third movement we are invited to join a hunting party, complete with galloping rhythms and horn-calls. Animal lovers, be warned: this movement includes gun-shots and the squeals of a desperate animal. The poor creature finally gives up his spirit in a lightly floating violin arpeggio, immediately followed by the return of the jolly hunting theme.

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The Autumn concerto, 1st edition, 1725

L’ Inverno , Winter

Vivaldi partly dispenses with ritornello form in order to relate the details of winter life: we begin stiff with cold (reminiscent of Purcell's Cold Genius), then the howling wind arises together with the famous chattering teeth (violins playing staccato repeated notes, very high and fast). In the second movement we experience a more typical Venetian winter: drizzling rain on the rooftop, brought to life by pizzicato violins.

The third movement begins with slipping and sliding on the ice, and suddenly the orchestra interrupts with jagged intervals, signaling that the ice has broken right in front of us. A quick series of descending arpeggios in the violin conveys attempts to get up from the ice and walk, with plenty of stumbling.

A brief respite comes from the gentle spring breeze in the upper strings, soon

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered interrupted with the return of the fierce North Wind. Vivaldi notes in the sonnet that while winter brings challenges, it ultimately brings joys as well.

The Winter concerto, 1st edition, 1725

Vivaldi’s trio sonata La Folia (“Folly” or “Madness”) is one of many baroque works based on the traditional folia ground-bass pattern. Scholars believe that the great follia or folia dance-tune originated in Portugal, where girls would engage in the “folly” of a mad dance around the fire. The folia is a ground bass in haughty sarabande-like rhythm, full of the tension of courtship and seduction. Traditionally, the dance grew faster and wilder toward the end. The theme has served as inspiration for variations by dozens of baroque composers, including Corelli, Marais, Geminiani, C.P.E. Bach, and of course, Vivaldi. I believe that Vivaldi’s version is the finest of them all; but since he wrote it as a trio sonata (for two violins and continuo) I felt compelled to arrange it as a concerto grosso so that all of us could join in the fray.

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In writing these violin concertos for his young orphan protégés, Vivaldi was also the great developer of ritornello form – the form that became the model for concerto-writing by all European composers of the century, including J.S. Bach. The Italian word “ritornello” means something that returns. The same word is used to mean the refrain in popular music – and indeed, Vivaldi’s ritornellos convey the bold and driving sense of rhythm and melody that is commonly associated with pop music. Like many pop music composers today, he was writing for teenagers as well as adults. So he imbued his concertos with the same sense of driving rhythm and earthy harmonies that we all respond to in rock music. I think of him as the rock-n’-roll composer of the 18th century.

Notes on the Program (continued) II. Unraveling a Mystery: The Case of the Missing Manuscript Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are the most popular pieces in Western classical music, but they remain shrouded in mystery nearly 300 years after publication. The manuscript has not survived, which makes it difficult to determine for whom Vivaldi wrote the pieces and when. He published the concertos in 1725, but mentions in the preface that he composed them much earlier.

For decades, Vivaldi was the music master at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, the renowned orphanage where he composed hundreds of concertos – mostly violin concertos – for the teenage orphan girls. Nevertheless, in modern times many sources will tell you that Vivaldi wrote The Four Seasons for the musicians at the court of Mantua, where he worked briefly during 1718-1720.

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Ospedale della Pietà in Venice

The question is tantalizing, because it determines whether Vivaldi wrote these pieces for a professional ensemble, or for teenage orphan girls. To me as a conductor, that question influences how the composer envisioned the music to be performed.

Vivaldi began his work at the Pietà orphanage in 1703, as a violin teacher. His reputation as a virtuoso grew quickly, attracting daughters of the nobility to seek places in the Pietà’s music program, though it had originally been intended for orphan girls. Ten years later, he was promoted to the post of maestro di coro, meaning that he was responsible for composing and directing sacred choral works. Then in 1716, he was given a new title of maestro de’ concerti. This meant that he was now welcome to compose instrumental concerti, not only sacred music. Instrumental concerti… such as The Four Seasons?

Musicologist Karl Heller has shown that The Four Seasons were most likely composed during 1716-17. At that time, Vivaldi was still the maestro de’ concerti at the orphanage. And even after he left Venice in 1718, he remained under contract with the Pietà to compose 24 concertos per year for the orchestra and to rehearse with them at least five times when in Venice.

In Mantua, Vivaldi’s job involved directing chamber music and composing opera. As far as we know, he was not responsible for writing concertos.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered Much of the repertoire and records of the Ospedale della Pietà were burned by Napoleon’s invading army in 1797. If Vivaldi had written The Four Seasons in Mantua, the manuscript would more likely have survived. It hasn’t.

From the available evidence, then, it seems to me that the teenage girls of the Pietà most likely premiered Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

III. A Youth Orchestra Like No Other To fully understand Vivaldi’s work, including The Four Seasons, we need to understand the extraordinary young musicians for whom he wrote nearly all his violin concertos. Their unique situation, their intense focus and passion, probably made it possible for Vivaldi to envision and achieve a new level of virtuoso artistry in his concerto-writing.

Napoleon's army in Italy

Venice in Vivaldi’s time had several thousand illegitimate and orphaned children, especially girls. Why? Because aristocratic Venetian men liked to keep mistresses. It was common – even acceptable. The city was home to over 10,000 elegant prostitutes, who generated much revenue for the city.

Illegitimate babies could not be brought up in the marital home, so the city maintained several very large religious orphanages, or ospedali. Babies were deposited at the orphanages through the tiny door known as the scaffetta.

Most of them were the daughters of noblemen, and their wealthy fathers took an interest in their welfare. Thus, the orphanages were well funded.

And so it was that when the young Antonio Vivaldi failed to cut the mustard as a priest, the church elders decided to send him to the Ospedale della Pietà – a large convent and girls’ orphanage with an extraordinary emphasis on music.

There he could be useful as a music teacher.

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Venice in Vivaldi’s time was already a tourist destination. The floating city’s vibrant music and entertainment scene attracted European princes and British aristocrats by the hundreds. Eight opera houses flourished in Venice, but the biggest attraction of all was the famous Sunday evening concerts performed by… an orchestra of orphan girls.

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Venice, c. 1720

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The Pietà was essentially the precursor to today’s El Sistema youth orchestras, designed to provide underprivileged youth with a pathway out of poverty through musical accomplishment. The girls at the Pietà played and studied music for hours every day. They may have been the most music-absorbed young people that history has known. Other than music and academic classes, they lived the life of nuns. They were bound to silence and were not allowed to speak at meals or chat with each other at any time. As noted by a German tourist in 1730, the girls were not allowed to leave the orphanage unless they received a marriage proposal.

The Pietà had several orchestras of different levels. Vivaldi became the musicmaster and composer for the most elite orchestra, known as the figlie del coro.

Their public concerts every Sunday drew aristocratic tourists from far and wide, thus bringing in revenue that supported the orphanage. When JeanJacques Rousseau visited Venice, he wrote that the music at the orphanage had “no equal, either in Italy or the rest of the world.”

Antonio Vivaldi at his writing desk

The orphans for whom Vivaldi wrote his concertos had no identity other than their roles in the elite orchestra. They had no last names, and were known as “Marietta dal Violino,” or “Bernardina dal Violoncello,” etc. Vivaldi often wrote his concertos for a particular girl, indicating her name at the top of the manuscript.

Many of the most virtuosic violin concertos were written for “Anna Maria dal Violino.” Since the manuscript of The

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered Four Seasons did not survive, we do not know if Vivaldi wrote the solo part for Anna Maria, or for himself to perform.

Visitors were fascinated by the Pietà’s allfemale orchestras, because such a thing was unheard of in the rest of Europe.

These girls, confined in a convent and punished if they spoke, gave world-class, virtuoso performances. They knew that their two options in life were either to marry or to remain at the convent and dedicate their lives to music in the service of God. They needed to maintain pure and chaste reputations if they were to win a husband; however, women A concert at the Ospedale della Pietà who gave public concerts were usually considered loose and disreputable.

So, the church elders found a solution: Vivaldi’s orchestra performances could not be called “concerts.” Instead, they were called Vespers services.

The girls of the Pietà must have poured out their energy and passions at these Sunday concerts. Then, back to their vow of silence again. @2021 Jeannette Sorrell | Cleveland, OH

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The girls performed behind a screen in a balcony above the audience.

Audience members were not supposed to applaud, so they shuffled their feet in appreciation at the end of a virtuoso performance. The spectators peered in fascination at the gallery above, trying to see the girls better. Tourist after tourist, including Charles Burney and Samuel Sharp, commented regretfully that the girls were hidden. Sharp wrote in 1765, “However beautiful the girls may be… their melody is intercepted from the sight of the audience by a black gauze hung over the rails of the gallery in which they perform; it is transparent enough to show the figures of women, but not in the least their features and complexion.” The girls often received proposals of marriage from wealthy gentlemen. However, any orphan of the Pietà who chose to marry was required to sign a contract saying that she would never perform as a musician again. She also had to return her instrument to the Pietà. This was how the Pietà maintained its standing as a leading tourist attraction of the world. Many of the girls turned down their marriage offers because they could not face the idea of living without music. Anna Maria dal Violino received proposals year after year, and was the subject of love poems printed in Venice newspapers. Nevertheless, she apparently could not bring herself to marry in view of the sacrifice she would have to make. She remained at the Pietà her entire life, becoming the principal Maestra of the orchestra.

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Report from the Road The Summer 2021 Tour:

Tanglewood, Chautauqua, Caramoor, Ravinia, and more...

“Apollo’s Fire... the last measure of perfection” – THE BERKSHIRE EDGE (Tanglewood, July 2021) 6 concerts, 12 standing ovations, 7 broken violin strings, 7500 happy audience members, and 1 monsoon...

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This summer, Jeannette Sorrell led the merry band of Apollo’s Fire in large outdoor performances at major festivals around the country. Bringing audiences to their feet twice each night, the ensemble performed at the Tanglewood Festival (MA), the Chautauqua Institute (western NY), the Caramoor Festival (outside NY City), and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago.

What the Critics Said...

“What differentiates Apollo’s Fire from other period-instrument ensembles is the last measure of perfection, the last one or two percent. Apollo's Fire produces sounds that can overwhelm a listener's senses before they know what hit them. They do this to audiences all the time. They did it to a lot of people at Tanglewood on Friday.”

– THE BERKSHIRE EDGE

"Retrieving Telemann’s distinctive voice from underneath Bach’s shadow takes an incredibly special gift, and Apollo’s Fire succeeded beautifully, revealing a probing and experimental composer. The Allegro galloped and raced with verve, shaped to great cathartic effect by Sorrell’s eloquently expressive dynamics. Apollo’s Fire

made Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 as fresh as its premiere. The final Presto, a triumphant counterpoint explosion, came across masterfully with breathtaking momentum. The audience was riveted...

Since no one felt like leaving and all were clapping madly, Apollo’s Fire treated us to an unexpected encore, one thematically tied to 18th-century Leipzig, when all things Turkish were in fashion. A rousing Turkish instrumental dance featured brilliant improvisations, capping the evening with ‘barbaric beauty.’”

– BOSTON MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER

“Replete with drama... a vivid, almost visceral Baroque journey. Apollo’s Fire doesn’t just play. It inhabits the music. In the hands of this award-winning chamber orchestra, scores become veritable pieces of theater. When these players utter their creative tagline, “Passion. Period,” they mean it. By the end, the house was on its feet, clamoring for more.”

– THE CHAUTAUQUAN DAILY

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Apollo’s Fire proved that period-instrument ensembles CAN play brilliantly outdoors, as they braved extreme humidity, broken strings, and a spectacular thunderstorm at Cleveland's historic Cain Park on July 13.

When a quasi-monsoon sent rain pouring sideways into the covered pavilion, the 700 audience members raised umbrellas and cheered the musicians on. They rose to their feet a second time, wet but exhilarated, for the zany Turkish encore with wild improvisation by Emi Tanabe and Daphna Mor.

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Apollo's Fire takes Cain Park by Storm

Apollo's Fire at Carnegie Hall

Join us in New York City!

DECEMBER 14-18 Jeannette Sorrell makes her guest conducting debut with the NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, bringing APOLLO'S SINGERS with her for Handel's Messiah – a unique collaboration between AF's renowned baroque chorus and the USA's premiere symphony orchestra. Join us for the concert and the after-party!

MARCH 24 Apollo's Fire returns to CARNEGIE HALL! Join us for the “Virtuoso Bach & Vivaldi” concert and for the after-party. This concert will sell out very soon, but AF is holding some tickets.

For information on either event, please contact Angela Mortellaro for details, 216.320.0012 or amortellaro@apollosfire.org.

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Apollo's Fire welcomes our new Artist-in-Residence “A paragon of delicacy” –SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE Spanish-born violinist FRANCISCO FULLANA is one of the first international solo violinists to fully embrace and absorb the baroque language of historical performance. Hailed as a “rising star” (BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE), he is the winner of four international violin competitions as well as an Avery Fisher Career Grant. His Carnegie Hall recital debut was noted for its “joy and playfulness in collaboration … it was perfection” (NEW YORK CONCERT REVIEW).

As Artist-in-Residence with Apollo’s Fire, he performs with the GRAMMY®winning period orchestra in 17 concerts during 2021-22, including at Carnegie Hall in March and at Cleveland’s Severance Hall in May. He also shares his love of music and his immigrant story with youth at several Spanish-speaking public schools in Cleveland and Chicago, in collaboration with AF musicians.

Fullana’s recent solo debut album, titled “Bach’s Long Shadow,” was chosen by BBC Music Magazine as “Instrumental Album of the Month” in July 2021.

Born into a family of educators, Francisco was raised in Mallorca and Madrid and was recognized in Spain as a prodigy. He moved to the U.S. at the age of 16 (as an unaccompanied minor) to study at The Juilliard School. His primary teachers and mentors for the next 8 years were Donald Weilerstein, Masao Kawasaki, and Midori.

As a concerto soloist, his engagements have included the Bayerische Philharmonie, the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, the City of Birmingham Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, and the St Paul Chamber Orchestra, among others.

As a chamber musician, Francisco is a Bowers Program Artist at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. His many performances have included the Marlboro Festival and the Perlman Music Program, as well as collaborations with Mitsuko Uchida and members of the Guarneri, Juilliard, Pacifica, Takács, and Cleveland quartets.

Using gut strings and a baroque bow, Francisco performs on the 1735 “Mary Portman” ex-Kreisler Guarneri del Gesù violin, on loan from Clement and Karen Arrison through the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

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His lifelong fascination with baroque music has influenced both of his prior recordings: his 2018 debut album, Through the Lens of Time (Orchid Classics) and his 2021 solo album, Bach’s Long Shadow, which juxtaposes Bach Partitas on gut strings and baroque setup with virtuoso solo violin works from the next three centuries.

Soloist Profiles ALAN CHOO, violin, "was a dynamo, delivering lines with panache. He exemplified virtuosity" (THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER). A leading soloist, chamber musician, and historical specialist, Alan made his solo debut with Apollo’s Fire at the Tanglewood and Ravinia Music Festivals in 2017, and currently serves as Artistic Leadership Fellow for AF, where he takes on the roles of soloist, concertmaster, and guest director. He is also Founder and Artistic Director of Red Dot Baroque, Singapore’s first professional period ensemble and Ensemble-in-Residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. As a modern violinist, Alan has appeared as a soloist with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Orchestra of the Music Makers and more. A recipient of multiple awards such as the Early Music Award from the Peabody Institute, Paul Abisheganaden Grant for Artistic Excellence, and Grace Clagett Ranney Prize in Chamber Music, Alan has also given masterclasses to students at the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin-Wallace College, Bowling Green State University, and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory.

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EMI TANABE, violin, enjoys a multi-faceted career as a baroque violinist and a solo crossover artist. In addition to being a core member of Apollo's Fire, she performs with the Chicago-based period groups Haymarket Opera and Third Coast Baroque. With Apollo's Fire, she has performed on tour across the U.S. and Europe. Her facility with world music styles and improvisation has led to many solo violin performances with Tango, Flamenco, Celtic, and jazz ensembles across the country. She has appeared with such groups as the renowned Surabhi Ensemble, the GRAMMY®-nominated children’s music band Wendy&DB, and the theater/ dinner production “Teatro ZinZanni." Emi is a native of Japan and holds degrees in violin performance from the University of North Texas and Roosevelt University.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered Content RENÉ SCHIFFER, cello, is praised for his “interpretive

imagination and patrician command of the cello” (THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER). He is a native of Holland where he was a protégé of Anner Bijlsma. He later studied baroque cello with Jaap ter Linden and viola da gamba with Catharina Meints. As a member of Sigiswald Kuijken’s La Petite Bande for sixteen years, he toured four continents and appeared many times on European television. He has also performed with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Les Musiciens du Louvre, and in over forty projects with Tafelmusik of Toronto. As a concerto soloist, he has appeared throughout North America and Europe, and can be heard on acclaimed CD recordings of the Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos and the Tango Concerto for Two Gambas (his own composition) on British label AVIE. He can be heard on more than forty CD recordings, on the Harmonia Mundi, Philips, Virgin Classics, Erato, Sony, and AVIE labels. He serves on the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music as Teacher of Baroque Cello, and has given masterclasses and coachings for the New World Symphony (Miami), the University of Michigan, Oberlin Conservatory, and Cincinnati College-Conservatory.

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SARAH STONE, cello, was led to baroque cello and viola da gamba by her curiosity about the cultural background of the music she plays. She performs with Apollo’s Fire, Repast Baroque, Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Seraphic Fire, Washington National Cathedral, and New York Baroque Incorporated.

As a pandemic passion project, she made a multitrack recording of Bach daily for over a year called Bach Everyday. "The show is not over... Questlove keeps spinning into the early morning. Sir Patrick Stewart has been reading a Shakespeare sonnet every day. Sarah Stone, who plays cello and viola da gamba, has stuck to her “Bach Everyday” performances from her apartment in New York City. Since March 19, she’s done a Bach chorale each day" (THE WASHINGTON POST). Sarah develops programming and leads workshops with the Bitterroot Baroque Orchestra in Hamilton, Montana, and curates a free monthly series, Communitea Chamber Music, in her Queens, New York neighborhood. She holds degrees from The Juilliard School, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Rice University.

The Artistic I nitiatives Fund Apollo’s Fire established the Artistic Initiatives Fund in Summer 2021 to secure Founder and Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell's long-term artistic vision for Apollo's Fire. Your gift to this Fund will support artistic initiatives and special projects curated by Jeannette. 100% of the fund will be directed toward special projects, creative new programs, and will support

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Soloist Profiles (continued) CAMILLA TASSI, projection designer, is a designer and musician from Florence, Italy. Design credits include Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (Apollo’s Fire), Pollock’s Stinney (PROTOTYPE NYC), Stravinsky’s Le Rossignol (Yale Opera), Talbot’s Path of Miracles (Conspirare), Carissimi’s Jephte (Hopkins Center for the Arts) and Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Berlin Opera Academy). She has filmed and produced video for groups including The Washington Chorus, Les Délices, Princeton Festival, and Chicago Ear Taxi Festival. She has directed and produced performances of period and contemporary works, including a joint theater and opera presentation of Handel’s La Resurrezione as well as Tennessee Williams’s and Larry Delinger’s Talk to Me Like the Rain. As an Italian coach, she has created program translations for Carnegie Hall (L'Arpeggiata) and sings with the Yale Schola Cantorum. Camilla holds degrees in Music and Computer Science from the University of Notre Dame; Digital Musics from Dartmouth College; and is an MFA candidate in projection design at Yale University's School of Drama.

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VIOLIN Alan Choo, concertmaster Emi Tanabe, assistant concertmaster Carrie Krause, principal Chloe Fedor Evan Few Andrew Fouts* Chiara Stauffer

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AF IN CHICAGO - THE WINDY CITY SERIES

Following a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Apollo's Fire is thrilled to finally launch our Windy City Series. This idea was planted 5 years ago by the many patrons who mobbed our musicians following our Chicago debut concert on the UChicago Presents series. “You must come back more often!” they told us. “Twice a year.”

So we consulted with colleagues in Chicago. We brainstormed about how to be a force for good.

And we embraced a mission of helping to bring new audiences to the early music scene in Chicago – just as we have done in Cleveland.

As part of that mission, were we delighted earlier this week to bring live baroque music to Chicago's South-side suburb of Matteson.

On Tuesday night we launched a major educational partnership by performing a festive concert “SIDE BY SIDE” with the choir and dancers of Matteson's outstanding high school, Southland College Prep. Next week, we begin teaching string instruments to children in four elementary schools in Matteson.

We hope to see you then! But in the meantime, please sign up for our mailing list (postal or email) so that we can let you know of our return visits.

Jeannette Sorrell, Artistic Director Howard Bender, Executive Director

Music of the Baroque Newberry Consort Third Coast Baroque University of Chicago Presents Thank you also to these Chicago institutions who have helped in various ways to make tonight's concert a success: The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation WFMT Radio Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Festival Music Institute of Chicago Chicago Classical Review DePaul University

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Our next return to the Chicago area will be: Saturday, January 29 Music Institute of Chicago - Evanston Virtuoso Bach & Vivaldi

We are so grateful for the support and assistance of Chicago's excellent early music groups and chamber series, all of whom have helped promote tonight's concert. Please see the following pages for information about their upcoming concerts:

CHICAGO FRIENDS OF APOLLO'S FIRE Apollo’s Fire is delighted to announce the formation of the Chicago Friends of Apollo’s Fire. The group held its launch event on August 3, 2021 at an elegant and well-attended reception following Apollo’s Fire’s performance that night at the Ravinia Festival. The purpose of the Friends is to support Apollo’s Fire in its concerts and educational outreach activities in Greater Chicago.

We are thrilled and honored to have Dr. Judy Bundra as the founding Chair of the Friends.

A renowned expert in music education, Judy is beloved in Chicago’s music community.

She and her physician husband, Stephen Bundra, are residents of Winnetka and active supporters of the Chicago arts scene.

Read more about Dr. Bundra in our Leadership Spotlight on page 7.

Other founding members of the group include renowned opera singers Rodrick and Alfreda Dixon, stars of Chicago’s annual event “Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah.”

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The launch event was hosted by the Bundras and we were delighted to have many guests at this lively party, including Jeff Haydon, Executive Director of the Ravinia Festival; Dr. Blondean Davis, superintendent of Matteson School District 162 and founder of the renowned Southland College Prep high school; Declan McGovern, Executive Director of Music of the Baroque; Fred Nelson III, former Music Director/Conductor for Aretha Franklin, the PBS special “Salute to Leontyne Price at Carnegie Hall,” and The Chicago Gospel Festival; renowned opera singers Rodrick Dixon and Alfreda Burke; and many other dear friends and guests.

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Jeannette Sorrell “A resplendent performance… breathtaking. The production belonged entirely to Ms. Sorrell.” ­–THE NEW YORK TIMES GRAMMY®-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell is recognized internationally as one of today’s most compelling interpreters of Baroque and Classical repertoire. She is credited by BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE for “forging a vibrant, life-affirming approach to early music.”

The daughter of a European immigrant father and American mother, she grew up as a musician and dancer. She studied conducting under Leonard Bernstein, Robert Spano, and Roger Norrington at the Tanglewood and Aspen music festivals. As a harpsichordist, she studied with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam and won First Prize and the Audience Choice Award in the Spivey International Harpsichord Competition, competing against over 70 harpsichordists from Europe, Israel, the U.S., and the Soviet Union.

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Sorrell is the founder and artistic director of APOLLO’S FIRE, and has led the renowned period ensemble as conductor and harpsichord soloist in sold-out concerts from Carnegie Hall and London’s BBC Proms to the Tanglewood and Ravinia festivals. At home in Cleveland, she and Apollo’s Fire have built one of the largest audiences of any baroque orchestra in North America.

In demand with symphony orchestras and period groups alike, Sorrell makes debuts this season with the New York Philharmonic (Handel’s Messiah) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (Bach’s St. John Passion). She has repeatedly conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Utah Symphony, and New World Symphony, and also led the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Opera St. Louis with the St. Louis Symphony, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in San Francisco, the Florida Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic (Canada), and the Royal Northern Sinfonia (UK), among others.

With over 8 million views of their YouTube videos, Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire have released 26 commercial CDs, of which 8 have been bestsellers on Billboard Classical. Sorrell won a GRAMMY® in 2019 for her album “Songs of Orpheus” with Apollo’s Fire and tenor Karim Sulayman. Her recordings include the complete Brandenburg Concerti and harpsichord concerti of Bach (Billboard Classical Top 10 in 2012). She has also released four discs of Mozart. Other

Artistic Director & Conductor recordings include Bach’s St. John Passion, Handel’s Messiah, the Monteverdi Vespers (Billboard Classical Top 10) and five creative crossover projects, including Sephardic Journey – Wanderings of the Spanish Jews (Billboard World Music #2, Classical #7) and Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain (Billboard Classical #3, and named “Festive Disc of the Year” by GRAMOPHONE).

Sorrell is the subject of the 2019 documentary by Academy award-winning director Allan Miller, titled PLAYING WITH FIRE. She has also been featured on Living the Classical Life. She has attracted national awards for her creative programming and her “storytelling” approach to early music, which has attracted many new listeners through the use of contextual and dramatic elements.

She holds an honorary doctorate from Case Western University, two special awards from the National Endowment for the Arts for her work on early American music, and an award from the American Musicological Society.

Passionate about guiding the next generation of performers, Sorrell is the architect of Apollo’s Fire’s Young Artist Apprentice program, which has produced many of the nation’s leading young professional baroque players; and the new Artistic Leadership Fellows program.

“Under the inspired leadership of Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo’s Fire has become one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles, causing one to hear baroque material anew.” ­–THE INDEPENDENT, London

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THANK YOU to our Gala Committees, Events Sponsors, and Patrons who helped make the 2020-2021 Apollo’s Fire Gala Benefits such wonderful successes!

These celebrations raised a total of $325,000.

Go for Baroque!

The Worldwide Watch-at-Home Benefit (September 2020)

Sunday in the Park with Johann

Presented by Horizons Inc. (Cleveland – July 2021)

The SILVER SOIRÉE Presented by The Deveny Family & Summa Health (Akron – July 2021)

LEFT SIDE: Sunday in the Park with Johann – Jeannette Sorrell & Mrs. Clara Rankin; Chuck & Christy Bittenbender and friends; Herb Wainer and friends RIGHT SIDE: The Silver Soirée – Cynthia Knight, Jeannette Sorrell & friends; Friends of Summa Health; William Blair III & Howard Bender

Apollo’s Fire “The U.S.A.’s hottest baroque band” – CLASSICAL MUSIC MAGAZINE, UK Named for the classical god of music, healing and the sun, Apollo’s Fire is a GRAMMY®winning ensemble. The periodinstrument orchestra was founded by award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, and is dedicated to the baroque ideal that music should evoke the various Affekts or passions in the listeners. Apollo’s Fire is a collection of creative artists who share Sorrell’s passion for drama and rhetoric.

Hailed as “one of the pre-eminent period-instrument ensembles” (THE INDEPENDENT, London), Apollo’s Fire has performed five European tours, with sold-out concerts at the BBC Proms in London (with live broadcast across Europe), the Aldeburgh Festival (UK), Madrid’s Royal Theatre, Bordeaux’s Grand Théàtre de l’Opéra, and major venues in Lisbon, Metz (France), and Bregenz (Austria); as well as concerts at the Irish National Concert Hall (Dublin), the Irish National Opera House (Wexford), the Birmingham International Series (UK), the Tuscan Landscapes Festival (Italy), and Belfast Castle with a live broadcast carried by the Associated Press of Europe.

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AF’s London 2014 concert was chosen by the DAILY TELEGRAPH as one of the “Best 5 Classical Concerts of 2014”, with their critic writing, “An evening of superlative music-making… the group combines European stylishness with American entrepreneurialism.”

North American tour engagements include sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall (2018), the Tanglewood Festival (2015 and 2017), the Ravinia Festival (2017 and 2018), the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY (2013, 2014, and 2015), the Boston Early Music Festival series, and the Library of Congress, as well as concerts at the Aspen Music Festival, Caramoor Festival, and major venues in Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The ensemble has performed two major U.S. tours of the Monteverdi Vespers (2010 and 2014) and a 9-concert tour of the Brandenburg Concertos in 2013.

At home in Cleveland, Apollo’s Fire frequently enjoys sold-out performances at its subscription series, which has drawn national attention for creative programming.

With over 8 million views (total) of its YouTube videos, Apollo’s Fire is one of the most popular baroque orchestras on the worldwide internet. The ensemble also launched a “Worldwide Watch-at-Home Series” in October 2020, bringing its subscription concerts into the homes of patrons around the world.

Apollo’s Fire has released 26 commercial CDs and won a GRAMMY® award in 2019 for the album Songs of Orpheus with tenor Karim Sulayman. AF’s recordings have won rave reviews in the London press: “a swaggering version, brilliantly played” (THE TIMES) and “the Midwest’s best-kept musical secret is finally reaching British ears” (THE INDEPENDENT). Eight of the ensemble’s CD releases have become best-sellers on the classical Billboard chart: the Monteverdi Vespers, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos & Harpsichord Concertos, a disc of Handel arias with soprano Amanda Forsythe titled “The Power of Love” (Billboard Classical #3, 2015), and Jeannette Sorrell’s four crossover programs: Come to the River – An Early American Gathering (Billboard Classical #9, 2011); Sacrum Mysterium – A Celtic Christmas Vespers (Billboard Classical #11, 2012); Sugarloaf Mountain – An Appalachian Gathering (Billboard Classical #5, 2015); and Sephardic Journey – Wanderings of the Spanish Jews (Billboard World Music Chart #2 and Billboard Classical #5, Feb. 2016); and Songs of Orpheus (Billboard Classical #5, 2018).

“Led by a brilliant harpsichordist, Jeannette Sorrell, the ensemble exudes stylish energy – a blend of scholarship and visceral intensity.”

– GRAMOPHONE

SAVE THE DATE!

The 30th Anniversary Gala Benefit Saturday, June 11, 2022 Cleveland Museum of Art

Not to be missed! Northeast Ohio comes together to celebrate our GRAMMY®winning baroque orchestra on the 30th Anniversary of AF’s debut (which was June 11, 1992). Cocktails, dinner with wine, a fabulous silent auction, and concert by Jeannette and Apollo’s Fire.

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Community Access Initiative Share the Music. Share the Love.

Each year, the Community Access Initiative serves 3000+ youth and adults in Northeast Ohio – through Presto Seats, free student tickets, and outreach programming.

• Free Family Concerts – Stormy Weather: Discovering Vivaldi’s Four Seasons October 23 & 24 in Cleveland & Akron • Baroque Bistros – casual concerts at trendy restaurants (returning March & April 2022) • NEW video Discovery Series for Grades K-2 (for information please visit, apollosfire.org/i-love-music/) • $12 Presto Seats* • Family Nights at AF (free tickets for families from selected public schools)** • Free Student Rush Tickets**

Apollo’s Fire thanks the Cleveland Foundation, the George Gund Foundation, and Peg’s Foundation for supporting the Community Access Initiative and helping AF lead the way in innovative arts outreach.

Interested in bringing Apollo’s Fire’s education programming to your school?

Contact Allison Richards, General Manager at 216.320.0012 x 5, or arichards@apollosfire.org *Presto Seats go on sale beginning three weeks prior to each concert – ORDER EARLY! Tickets may only be purchased by calling the Box Office at 216.320.0012 x 1. Patrons are limited to two (2) In-Person Presto Seats or one (1) Presto Seat link per event. All sales are final, and Presto Seats may not be exchanged. **Free Student Rush and Free Family Nights will be offered both as in-person and watch-at-home tickets this year. Please email info@apollosfire.org for more information.

AF’s Artistic Leadership Fellowship Program AF’s groundbreaking Artistic Leadership Mentoring Program provides mentoring and growth opportunities for outstanding young professional baroque musicians who have demonstrated leadership potential.

Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell designed the program in 2018, seeking to address the lack of opportunities for aspiring artistic directors to develop their leadership skills under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Each of AF’s Leadership Fellows works with Sorrell to develop programs that he/she will lead and perform in. Fellows participate in Board meetings, attend donor events, and collaborate with AF marketing staff to promote the project(s) they are leading. More information at apollosfire.org.

Current Leadership Fellows Alan Choo, violin

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Alan Choo became a Leadership Fellow in September 2019. He made his solo debut with Apollo’s Fire at the Tanglewood and Ravinia Music Festivals in 2017, performing “La Primavera” in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. He is also Founder and Artistic Director of Singapore’s first professional period ensemble, Red Dot Baroque. Since its formation in 2018, the ensemble has enjoyed multiple sold-out concerts and critical acclaim.

As a modern violinist, Alan has appeared as a soloist with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra and many others. He has also given masterclasses and lectures in violin performance at several universities. Alan is in his final year at Case Western Reserve University pursuing a Doctorate in Historical Performance Practice under Julie Andrijeski.

Alan's Fellowship responsibilities with AF in 2021-2022 include directing November's Violin Fantasy concerts, and serving as concertmaster at many subscription concerts.

Brian Kay, plucked instruments Brian Kay, lutenist and oud player, became AF’s first Artistic Leadership Fellow in September 2018. He has been featured on plucked instruments in many of AF’s most popular programs. He holds a Master’s degree in Historical Performance from the Peabody Conservatory.

Developing a unique artistic identity as a modern-day troubadour, he often performs his own arrangements of medieval and Renaissance ballads, accompanying himself on the lute, lyre, or baroque guitar.

Brian has toured extensively with the ensemble Ayreheart (led by renowned lutenist Ronn McFarlane) and has performed frequently with Hesperus and the Folger Consort. He served as co-director for AF’s Countryside Concerts in June 2017 and June 2018 and co-director of the Baroque Bistro series in 2018 and 2019. He is also featured on AF’s CD recordings Sugarloaf Mountain, Sephardic Journey, and Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain – all on the British label AVIE. Brian's Fellowship responsibilities in 2021-2022 will include directing April's Baroque Bistros, hosting several of AF's Virtual Pre-Concert Talks, and performing on plucked instruments at several AF subscription concerts.

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Musician Profiles BERGMANN, hammered dulcimer, was hailed by Pete Seeger as “the best hammered dulcimer player I’ve heard in my life.” A fourth-generation musician, Bergmann began playing music at age eight, learning the mountain dulcimer from her mother in the aural tradition and learning the hammered dulcimer at the knee of West Virginia-native builder and performer Loy Swiger. Demonstrating gifts for both performance and teaching, she has been a featured performer across the United States, performing solo; as a duo with her husband, bassist Bryan Thomas; with her stringband Hu$hmoney; and as a featured soloist with Apollo’s Fire and Canadian early music group, La Nef.

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NICOLE DIVALL, viola, is one of the most versatile musicians of her generation, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader on both modern and period instruments. A prizewinner in the 1997 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, she performed at numerous festivals in the Americas and with various ensembles, including Apollo’s Fire, before taking a core position with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, which she held for over fifteen years. She is a graduate of the Canberra School of Music and the University of Michigan, and completed the Emerson Quartet Graduate String Quartet Program at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut.

CHLOE FEDOR, violin, is known for her “lovely, plush, seductive tone” (NEW YORK TIMES) and lauded for her “soulful, virtuosic” playing and “impeccable technical control” (OPERA NEWS). She is the Baroque

Concertmaster and Artistic Advisor for the Lakes Area Music Festival, and she performs in multifaceted roles with Apollo’s Fire, Four Nations Ensemble, Handel and Haydn Society, NYBI, Philharmonia Baroque, and Trinity Wall Street Baroque Orchestra. In 2018, Chloe was the onstage Broadway violinist of Farinelli and the King, starring Sir Mark Rylance. This season, Chloe is featured as guest soloist and recurring concertmaster of The Lyra Baroque Orchestra.

EVAN FEW, violin, is a freelancer living in Philadelphia. An assertive, collaborative instrumentalist, he is equally adept as music director, orchestral musician, and chamber soloist, and has performed on stages across the globe with some of its most esteemed ensembles, including Anima Eterna Brugge, Bach Collegium Japan, and the Taverner Consort.

Evan is a core member of Apollo’s Fire and Carmel Bach Festival; Artistic Administrator and Associate Concertmaster of Atlanta Baroque; and co-founder of Filament. He holds Master’s degrees from Oberlin and Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, and is a devoted home cook and yogi. *ANDREW FOUTS, violin, has been

noted for his “mellifluous sound and sensitive style” (THE WASHINGTON POST). In 2008, he won first prize at the American Bach Soloists’ International Baroque Violin Competition. He is coartistic director of Pittsburgh’s Chatham Baroque, a frequent concertmaster of the Washington Bach Consort, and performs regularly with Apollo’s Fire, Opera Lafayette, the Four Nations Ensemble, and Ars Lyrica. His principal

Vivaldi's Four Seasons rediscovered teachers include Charles Castleman at the Eastman School of Music and Stanley Ritchie at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

CARRIE KRAUSE, violin, has performed as principal with Portland Baroque, Pacific Baroque, Spire, and as visiting Artistic Director of Seattle Baroque. She has also performed as a soloist with Juilliard415 at Duke's Hall and the Thomaskirche. As a modern player, she serves as concertmaster of the Bozeman Symphony and has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras. She is Artistic Director of Baroque Music Montana and the Period Performance Workshop, and teaches a large studio of award-winning students.

She holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, Cleveland Institute of Music, and The Juilliard School.

ANNA O’CONNELL, harp, is a doctoral student in historical performance practice at CWRU. She has researched performance practice and self-

YAEL SENAMAUD-COHEN, viola, has been a member of the Orchestre de chambre de Paris and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia, Spain, and has appeared with the Orchestre de Paris and the Opéra National de Paris.

She is a graduate of the Conservatoire National de Paris, where she studied with Bruno Pasquier. She also studied baroque violin with Patrick Bismuth.

Since moving to the United States, she has received a degree from the Peabody Institute, studying with Paul Coletti.

She also served as principal viola of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and has appeared with baroque ensembles including Indianapolis Baroque, Bourbon Baroque, and Apollo’s Fire.

WILLIAM SIMMS, theorbo, performs regularly with Apollo's Fire, Tempesta di Mare, and the Washington Bach Consort, among others. He has performed operas and choral works with such groups as the Washington National Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Venues include the National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center. He has recorded with Apollo's Fire, the Baltimore Consort, and Ronn McFarlane. Mr. Simms holds a Master's Degree from the Peabody Institute, and is Instructor of Guitar at Mt. St. Mary's

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**KRISTEN LINFANTE, viola, holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where her teachers included Paul Doktor and Paul Neubauer. Specializing in both modern and baroque viola, she is a long-time member of Apollo’s Fire and performs regularly with Pittsburgh-based Chatham Baroque. She has also served as principal viola of the Orchestra de Catania in Sicily and has appeared with the Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Houston Symphony, among others. For the past twenty-four seasons, she has been a member of the Grand Teton Music Festival. She also serves as Executive Director of Chamber Music Pittsburgh.

accompaniment on harps ranging from medieval to modern folk instruments.

As a vocalist, she has sung with the Hong Kong Early Music Society, Cleveland Chamber Choir, and Quire Cleveland.

She also holds degrees in Choral Music from the University of Southern California and Music Education from Providence College. She currently studies voice with Ellen Hargis and Dina Kuznetsova, and historical harps with Maxine Eilander.

Musician Profiles (continued) University and Hood College, where he is founder and Director of the Hood College Early Music Ensemble. *WILLIAM SKEEN, cello, serves as

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principal cellist of Philharmonia Baroque, Voices of Music, and the American Bach Soloists. He taught at the University of Southern California for two decades, where he also served as principal cellist of Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded the New Esterházy Quartet and the Cantata Collective.

He has performed frequently with Pacific MusicWorks, Portland Baroque, Smithsonian Chamber Players, and Agave Baroque. A GRAMMY®nominee, he can be heard on over eighty recordings. His Bach Cello Suites are due to be released by Reference Recordings in 2022.

CHIARA STAUFFER, violin, has been praised by CLEVELANDCLASSICAL for her “sweet” and “sparkling” sound. She is a member of the Cramer Quartet and the artistic director and co-founder of Time Canvas. In the 2021-2022 season, she will be performing with groups such as Philharmonia Baroque, the Washington

Bach Consort, Teatro Nuovo, and the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York.

Chiara holds degrees from The Juilliard School and the Basel Hochschule für Musik, and she is an American Fellow of The English Concert.

SUE YELANJIAN, contrabass, has performed and toured nationally and internationally with Apollo’s Fire and Tafelmusik. She has worked with the Handel and Haydn Society, Bach Akademie Charlotte, Chatham Baroque, and Indianapolis Baroque.

She has also played at the Drottingholm Opera Theater in Sweden and the Klang und Raum Festival in Germany.

She is an active freelancer in the Cleveland area and performs with many local orchestras including the Akron Symphony. She appears on recordings on the AVIE, Koch, Analekta, Electra, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation labels. She attended Oberlin Conservatory, and received degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Boston University. *October 27 & 28 **except October 21 & 23

 Community Partners Apollo’s Fire gratefully recognizes the following local businesses for their generous donation of goods and services throughout the season.

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If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, please contact Angela Mortellaro, Development Manager, at 216.320.0012 x 6 or amortellaro@apollosfire.org

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Apollo’s Fire Education Corner “An unseen part of the extraordinary work that Jeannette Sorrell is doing with Apollo’s Fire – the mentoring of young people through music.”

– ClevelandClassical.com Apollo’s Fire has deeply touched and transformed the lives of many youngsters through its unique and vibrant education programs for over a dozen years.

The hallmark of AF’s educational programs is the close interaction between professional musicians and students to garner the intimacy of the artistic learning experience.

Apollo’s Musettes Ensemble – Treble Youth Choir

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“Singing with Apollo’s Fire has altered my life as a musician – permanently!

It has inspired my love and passion for baroque music.”

– Michael Temesi Talented young singers ages 11-17 are chosen by audition for their clear, pure voices and outstanding musicianship. The ensemble rehearses under the direction of Amanda Powell and Jeannette Sorrell and performs in programs where children's voices are appropriate for the repertoire.

Since its founding in 2005, the Musettes Ensemble has performed in nearly 35 concerts with Apollo’s Fire, including Praetorius’ Christmas Vespers, Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, Vivaldi’s Gloria, and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The Musettes appear on AF’s acclaimed CD recording of the Christmas Vespers by Michael Praetorius and have been heard across the country on national radio broadcasts of that program. The Praetorius album attracted glowing reviews from the NEW YORK TIMES and GRAMOPHONE, both commenting on the “delightful” homespun charm of the children’s voices.

in 2018, the Musettes once again performed in Jeannette Sorrell’s Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain.

Our talented young singers sang beautiful Christmas carols and shape-note hymns, and even danced up the aisles and on stage! The concert tour finished with a soldout performance at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Young Artist Apprentice Program “The Young Artists made a splendid impression both as soloists and team players, and earned an enthusiastic ovation.”

– ClevelandClassical.com

Apollo’s Fire Apprentices perform with the ensemble in selected concerts during the season.

For audition information, contact Allison Richards at arichards@apollosfire.org

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Since 2002, Jeannette Sorrell and her principal players have helped to train future Apollo’s Fire musicians by working with advanced conservatory students on the verge of professional careers. With a track-record of nearly 15 years, AF’s Young Artist alumni have now become leading up-and-coming young professionals in the national early music scene. Apprentices perform alongside seasoned Apollo's Fire musicians in rehearsals, concerts, and occasionally on tour and in recording sessions. Under the guidance of Sorrell and Apollo's Fire principal players, these emerging talents immerse themselves in the musical and also the promotional/ presentational elements necessary to build a career in early music.

Apollo’s Fire Education Corner (continued) Music Workshops Apollo’s Fire collaborates with music teachers around NE Ohio and on tour to present workshops, masterclasses, and other enriching activities for students.

Recent partnerships include Kirtland High School, Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, Rainey Institute, CIM, and Miller South School (Akron).

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At the elementary level, AF offers interactive 2-part in-school workshops. AF has served districts including Cleveland Municipal School District, Cleveland HeightsUniversity Heights, Norton, Elyria, and schools such as Global Village Academy, Hudson Montessori, and Our Lady of Angels with these workshops since 2018.

On the national level, Jeannette Sorrell and AF principal players have coached high school and college students while on tour at Penn State University, the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, the Lakeside Chautauqua, Shenandoah Conservatory, and San Diego State University. Jeannette Sorrell and AF principal cellist René Schiffer have also done extensive baroque coaching of the young professional players of the renowned New World Symphony in Miami – the nation’s premiere orchestral academy.

I ♥ Music – The Apollo’s Fire Discovery Series In 2020 Apollo's Fire launched a FREE educational series designed for young learners (ages 5-8)! If you are a teacher or parent interested in using this new interactive series, visit: apollosfire.org/i-love-music/

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Apollo’s Fire Family Concerts

45-minute Interactive Programs for ages 6-96!

Stormy Weather

Discovering Vivaldi’s FOUR SEASONS How does music tell a story? We’ll find out! Meet Marco the shepherd boy, whose faithful dog guides him through a fierce thunderstorm.

Conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads this imaginative program bringing Vivaldi’s masterpiece to life.

Saturday, October 23, 3:00pm The Bath Church - Bath, OH Sunday, October 24, 1:00pm Cleveland Museum of Art (Gartner Auditorium)

Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Required for all over age 12. Masks are required for all attendees. Learn more at apollosfire.org/safety

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Western Reserve Chorale 2021-2022 Season David Gilson, Artistic Director We are happy to announce our return to live performances at Church of the Gesu.

Holiday Concert Sunday, December 5, 2021 "With Strings Attached" Sunday, May 8, 2022

Celebrating 30 Years of Free Choral Music in Greater Cleveland For more information about WRC and this season please visit www.WesternReserveChorale.org or call 216-282-4022

Where the price of admission is nothing more than the desire to hear great symphonic music.

Free admission. Always.

Did you know that AF has over 8 million views of its YouTube videos? Check out our YouTube channel — apollosfirebaroque

Thank you to our Supporters FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENT & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Apollo's Fire is grateful to the following funders who have made the 30th Anniversary Season possible: $100,000 & above Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Ohio Arts Council U.S. Small Business Administration $50,000 – $99,999 Paul M. Angell Family Foundation The Cleveland Foundation $20,000 – $49,999 Anonymous The George Gund Foundation Horizons Incorporated Kulas Foundation John P. Murphy Family Foundation National Endowment of the Arts Peg’s Foundation The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation $10,000 – $19,999 Akron Community Foundation Ideastream Public Media Martha Holden Jennings Foundation The Reinberger Foundation Albert G. & Olive H. Schlink Foundation Summa Health

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$5,000 – $9,999 Albrecht Family Foundation The Mary S. & David C. Corbin Foundation Mrs. Mary & Dr. George L. Demetros Charitable Trust

Glenmede Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. LRC Realty, Inc. The O'Connor Hubach Foundation Tucker Ellis LLP WKSU $2,000 – $4,999 Anonymous Chengelis Scientific Services LLC Clark Guilliam Bertsch Wealth Management Cohen Rosenthal & Kramer LLP Disciples Christian Church Feth Family Foundation Harry K. & Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation The Hankins Foundation The Richard Horvitz & Erica Hartman Horvitz Foundation Lehner Family Foundation The Lubrizol Corporation Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation The Sisler McFawn Foundation $1,000 – $1,999 Bath Community Fund Cerity Partners LLC Anonymous Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Foundation McDonald Hopkins LLC Northern Trust

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Albert G. & Olive H. Schlink Foundation

This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

THE RITORNELLO CIRCLE

A ritornello is the recurring theme in a baroque concerto. Likewise, members of the Ritornello Society annually support and sustain the artistic programs of Apollo’s Fire. Their generosity enables us to pursue our vision of attaining international recognition through touring, recordings and broadcasts.

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 & above) Jeff & Jamie Barnett Fred & Mary Behm Chuck & Christy Bittenbender The Brennan Family Robert Conrad Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Lederman Marie Rowley Herb & Jody Wainer MOUNT OLYMPUS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999) William P. Blair III Arthur V. N. Brooks In memoriam The Deveny Family Ann Fairhurst & Mark Cipra Fred & Holly Glock Anonymous Cynthia Knight Jane & Bernard Lerner Marilyn & Tom McLaughlin Mrs. Alfred M. Rankin Astri Seidenfeld Karen & Richard Spector

ESTERHAZY CIRCLE ($2,500 – $4,999) Chace & Josephine Anderson Ric & Kate Asbeck Dr. & Mrs. Christopher & Maryanne Chengelis Michael & Susan Clark Tom & Karen Clark The Lehner Family Foundation Michael & Susan Delahanty Diane & Michael Ellis Barbara & Denis Feld Sam & Salma Gibara Marguerite I. Harkness, CPA Sam & Lynn Harris Jane Haylor & Mel Berger In memory of Sheldon & Marilyn MacLeod Byron G. & Elizabeth A. Hays Robert & Katherine Kretschmann Natalie Miahky Patti & Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren Mr. & Mrs. Leroy B. Parks, Jr. James Rosenthal & Annie Fullard Kasia G. & Douglas Rothenberg Richard & Dina Schoonmaker Kenneth Shafer Alice S. Sherman Drs. Gregory & Jeanne Sorrell AJ & Nancy Stokes Janet Takeyama Libby & Ed Upton Dean & Annie Valore Gregory Videtic, M.D. Mary Warren Ed & Ellen Weber MEDICI CIRCLE ($1,000 – $2,499) Anonymous (3) Violet Abad Richard & Eleanor Aron Richard Bauschard Karl & Amanda Bekeny Howard & Ellen Bender Matthew Bittner

Mitch & Liz Blair Zeda Blau Dennis & Madeline Block Mitch & Caroline Borrow Erica Brenner & Gary Adams Doug & Kelly Brill Stephen & Jeanne Bucchieri John & Ellen Cannon Kathleen Cerveny Herb & Ursula Cohrs Douglas Cooper Harry Core W. Dean Dabson Thomas M. & Janet S. Daniel Ralph & Nancy Darr Neil & Karen Davies Rosa & Jacob Dijkstra Joe & Sheila Drain Keith Eggeman Anita Fell In honor of Roger Fell Bill Foster Karen Gallaher Dr. Chip Gilkeson Daniel & Kathleen Gisser Andrew Gordon-Seifert Jon & Aimee Grimm Samuel & Kimberly Hartwell Peter & Sunnie Hellman Robert & Kathleen Heyka Martin & Maria Hoke Thomas E. & Marsha G. Hopkins Herb Hoppe Michael & Jane Horvitz Mrs. M.B. Humphrey Walter Keith Thomas Forrest Kelly, Ph.D. Rabbi Roger C. Klein & Jacqi Loewy David Kornacker & Janet Harris, In honor of Melodee Kornacker Ursula Korneitchouk Steve & Patti Krispinski Dr. & Mrs. Adrian & Margaret Krudy Lon & Claudia Lanzendorfer Meng "Locky" Liu Rev. Richard Lutz Stephen & Mary Ann Mahoney Kevin Martin Lisa Martinez Daniel & Jane McCroskey Ellen & Michael Meehan John C. Morley

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VERSAILLES CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous (2) Steven & Sophie Albrecht Bonnie M. Baker Douglas & Barbara Bletcher Frances S. Buchholzer Judy Bundra Homer Chisholm & Gertrude Kalnow Chisholm Fund Bill & Mary Conway Suzanne Ferguson William & Karen Feth Russell Hardy Drs. Ka-Pi Hoh & Brian Perry Joseph Hubach & Colleen O'Connor Lawrence B. Levey George I. Litman, M.D. Fred & Pearl Livingstone Annette Lowe & Doug Dolch John & Linda Olejko Gertrude F. Orr Advised Fund of Akron Community Foundation Brendan & Elizabeth Patterson Bill & Sandra Powel

James & Lenore Schilling Dr. Michael J. Seider Daniel & Ruth Shoskes Ryan Siebel Richey & Sandra Smith Tim & Jennifer Smucker

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Thank you to our Supporters (continued) Stephen & Celeste Myers Lori & Dan Nelson Gary & Shay Olson Edward J. Olszewski Kim Parry Ingegard & Gösta Pettersson Virginia Poirier & John Petrenchik Richard & Joanne Prober Dr. Robert W. Reynolds Elizabeth Richards Jane N. Richmond Alan Rocke & Cristine Rom Melvin Rosenthal Phillip Rowland-Seymour Phil & Noha Ryder Nan & Peter Ryerson Myra Samsa Vance & Donna Sherwood Frank Shoemaker Lucy & Dan Sondles Drs. Frederick & Elizabeth Specht Fred W. Steffen Sarah N. Steiner Terry & Jamie Stoller Rebecca K. Storey & Neal Simpson Elizabeth & Michael Taipale Anne Unverzagt & Richard Goddard Bradley Upham John P. & Verna Vander Kooi Mary Lou VerMerris Robert & Diane Walcott Lucy & Chuck Weller Stephen Wetta Veronica Wilcox In honor of Roger Fell Mr. & Mrs. David Wildermuth Robert C. & Emily C. Williams David & Judy Young Janice Young Rick & Jo Ann Young Richard & Mary Zigmond BRANDENBURG CIRCLE ($500 – $999) Drs. Richard Rosenfeld & Tami Amiri Pam Amundson & Joel Godard Patricia Ashton Cynthia Ball Martin H. Belsky Marianne & Christian Bernadotte John & Laura Bertsch Richard & Mary Bole Terry & Christine Bowman Richard & Marilyn Busch Julia Cepulis

Fred & Ryn Clarke James Collins & Patricia Brownell Louise R. Cook Tom & Anita Cook Mary Anne Corrigan-Davis Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Crampton David & Adelaide Davies Cynthia Ann de Petris Mark DelPrincipe William & Linda Dowling Sara Drowlette Dale & Sue Edwards Elinore Evans & John N. Rampe Diane & Warren Farr Michael Frank & Patricia Snyder Debra Franke Jay & Kim Gaebelein Daniel H. Garland Susan L. Golden Alexander & Gabrielle Gouch Bob & Mia Graf Peter & Francine Gray Richard & Ann Gridley Robert J. Gura Kurt Haas Madison Development Co. LLC Stuart Hastings Barbara Hawley & David Goodman Sandra Virginia Hazra Richard & Laurette Hershey Craig & Carolyn Hollis Derf Hopsecger The Marta & Donald Jack Charitable Fund Gale & Jim Jacobsohn John & Mary Jenkins Linda Johnson Carole Kass Jane & Douglas Kern Gerladine Kiefer David & Janet Kinkaid Eric & Sue Kisch Ilona Kisis Kathryn Knops Dennis & Betty Kondrich Melodee Kornacker Steve & Carolyn Kuerbitz Diann Lapin Harold & Susan LaPine Ed Larson Ruth H. Laufer Friedman Jody Lefort & Ken Gober Joan C. Long Mrs. F. Machado William Mandel, DVM Roey & Jeff Margulies Kevin Martin Anita Meeker

Christine Marie Meeker Lange Thomas R. Merryweather Michael & Laura Monroe Deb Nash Charlene & Marv Nevans Timothy & Pamela Nichols David Nolin Patrick & Judith O'Hara Elizabeth Osborne Don & Anne Palmer Mr. Franklyn & Dr. Marion Perry Dr. & Mrs. Roland Philip Melodie Phillips Thomas & Kate Pitrone Sally & Derek Rance Beth & Clay Rankin David Reimer & Raffaele DiLallo Michael & Dawn Rickman Richard & Tamara Rynearson Betty & Dave Schneider Rev. Sandra Selby Alan & Marjorie Shapiro Merryl Shapiro John & Laura Shields Richard Shirey Murray Somerville Linda Sperry & Linda Chopra Jane Peterson & Phil Star Mickey Stefanik Tom & Susan Strauss Fred & Betsy Stueber Thomas Suddes Kristina & Albert Susinskas Mary Lu & Frederick D'Onofrio Donald Treap Richard & Claire Troha Catherine Veres Felix & Inna Vilinsky Mary Echle & Reed Walters Anne & Ed Wardwell Mike Warner William Watterson & Melissa Richmond Dickson & Ann Whitney Andrea Zadell Helen L. Zakin BUCKINGHAM CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Anonymous (4) Ann V. Adams Robert Neil Andreano Atty. LuWayne Annos Robert & Dalia Baker Michael & Mary Anne Baumgartner Jim & Cathy Belk Vicki & Jim Bell Dr. & Mrs. Errol Bellon Terry Bernstein

Heather Izanec Leonore Jagoda Carol Jordan Morton Julius Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Nancy Keithley Charles Keller Bruce McCain & Robin Kelly Chere and Patrick Kilbane Marjorie Kitchell Thomas Knoll Jim & Rhonda Kroeger Ms. Barbara L. Krouse Barbara Kuby Gerhard Kunze Cinthia A. Klements & Denise C. Lachowski James Lalak Donna Lalewicz Lawrence & Susan Liden Richard Lilley & Carmen Letelier Dolores Bielecki & Stephen Lorton John D. Mancinelli Elizabeth K. Mann J. & Arlene Mann Mr. & Mrs. John McNeill Catharina Meints Caldwell Bill & Carla Merkel Trent & Irene Meyerhoefer Laura & Charles Monroe Carole & George Morris Marjorie Moskovitz Elizabeth Myers David Nash Don Nash Deborah L. Neale Gay S. Nelson Roger Nelson Marilyn Orr Carmen Paradis Jean Perkins John S. Perko Robert Plantz Elisabeth C. Plax Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Porter Christine & Michael Randall Dr. Diana C. Reep Ted & Martha Rodenborn Donald Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rosenberg Jonathan Ross Nadine Roszko Dr. & Mrs. James Sampliner Donald E. Schmid & Rosemary L. Reymann Tilman Schober Cal & Camille Schroeck

John & Barbara Schubert Gary Seng Mr. & Mrs. James Simler Cheryl & David Simon Mr. & Mrs. William Spatz Alan Steffen Joan Steidl & Nancy Logan Larry E. Stewart Brian Suntken Michael & Betty Sweeney Marc & Sylvia Trundle Richard Uza Chuck Vergon Adele Viguera Paul Vincent Julie Wallace Jim & Chris Wamsley Sharon Watts Mary Wehrle Robert A. & Judith M. Weiss John & Ruth Wengrovius Dorothy Whittenberger Virginia-Forney Wojno Lois S. Wolf B. Wynne & P. Cozzens Stanley & Mary Zitello John & Jane Zuzek INDIVIDUAL DONORS ($100 – $249)

Anonymous (9) Anna Abell James Able Roxanne Amiri-Jaber Edward Andros Dale Angney Gregory Arko Nancy Arnest Jay Auwerter Virginia Banks George D. Banta, DVM Linda L. Barclay Megan Bauer Victoria B. Bauer Reza Beigi Andrew Bekeny Robert Bensen Alexandra Beyer Alan & Peggy Bialosky Arthur Bielfelt Anne Biermann Henry Billingsley Helga Binder William Black John & Susan Blackwell Robert Boltz Mr. & Mrs. Gary Boncella Gina Boonshoft Cathryn Booth-Laforce Scott Bowen Thomas Bowne Karen Bradley & Tom Norton

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Michelle Bodnovich Corey Boyer John & Mary Boyle Jo Brookhart Tom & Mary Brooks Leslie S. Brown James & Judy Burghart Michael & Kareen Caputo Jason Chance Chris Chapman Robert Chwast Erica & Harry Cikanet Judy & Bob Ciulla Lawrence & Beverly Cole Colleen & John Cooney Wiley Cornell & Rich Marschner Colleen Russell Criste Anne & Paul Davis Patricia Deems Linda Dempf Joellen Deoreo John Doherty Barbara Eaton Jim & Deb Edwards David & Marilyn Elk Leorita Ensign John Farina Melissa & Tom Feola Marcia Ferguson Harvey Finkel Stanley & Nivia Fisch Chann Fowler-Spellman Mrs. De S. Friedman Steven & Harriet Friedman Tom & Nancy Fuller Kathleen B. Burke & William S. Gaskill Dorinda Gershman Nina Gibans John & Pam Gibbon Andrew Gibson Peter & Lee Haas Tom Hagesfeld Louise E. Hamel John Hancock Robin & Katie Harbage John & Marlene Harmon Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Harvie Mr. & Mrs. Henry R. Hatch Marian Hatton John & Jill Heese Peter H. Henderson Karl & Betty Hess Edith F. Hirsch Joe Holcomb Thomasina Houston Jacqueline Hoyt Joan M. Hull Hope Hungerford

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Thank you to our Supporters (continued) Nancy E. Brown Walter Bruckner John & Mimi Brulia Page & Linda Bullock Nelson W. Burns Christine Burroughs Len Bussard Emily Butler In memory of Betty Doty Kevin J. Bylsma Greg Callaghan John & Tonna Carney Cindy & Tim Carr Richard & Sharon Chmielewski George Chuparkoff Harry & Erica Cikanek Patrick & Jean Cleary-Burns Chip & Debbie Coakley Carolyn Coatoam Jim & Berni Cockey Mike & Jennie Cogan Tony Colby Anne E. Cole In memory of Anthony Troia & in honor of Susan Troia Hilary Coman Thomas & Mary Comerford Carol Connelly Lin & Anne Cook Esther & David Cooper Gary Cooper Hobart Corwin Dale & Sue Cowan Barbara Cox Ian Crane Roger Creps Julie Criscione Roman & Diana Dale Anne Dalzell Mrs. Andrew Dalzell Barbara Ann Davis Dorothy Davis Michael Davis Jeffrey & Barbara Dean Carmella DeCrane Chris & Mary Ann Deibel Elizabeth Dery & Steven Schecter Katie & Grant Dettling Michael & Jan Devereaux Diane Dickerson Maureen Doerner Jonathan & Patricia Dokler Henry C. Doll Charles & Mary Dolph Barbara A. Domski Mary Kay DeGrandis & Edward Donnelly Frederick & Mary Lu D'Onofrio Rosemary Donzella Dr. & Mrs. Michael Dowell Molly Downing Mark Doyle Sheila & Joe Drain Don & Kathy Dregalla

Duesenberg Family Timothy R. Elliott Mary Emerson Laurel Englehart Ural Erdem Joe & Judy Erlichman John Evans Rober Fabien Stanley & Sharon Fairchild Catherine Fallick Leah Farrar Mr. & Mrs. R. Jeffrey Fast Robert F. Fay CPA Robert & Marcia Fein Phylis M. Ferrara Daniel Fickes Richard & Susan Figge Philip J. Fischer Carol & Daniel Fishwick John Forsythe Linda R. Frank Evie & Harvey Freeman In honor of Janet Sheir Jonathan Freilich Maryanne Friend Thomas J. Froehlich William & Barbara Fuchsman Katherine Funkner Sarah Gage Jack & Sandra Ganz Joy E. Garapic Stephen H. Gariepy Alexander & Carol Garklavs Lynn M. Gattozzi Barbara Gedeon Helen & Bob Gelbach Stephen Gencarello Joseph K. Getz Fred & Judy Gibbs Anne & Walter Ginn Thomas Gombarcik David M. Gracon Norman & Antonette Graham Kurt & Jane Gramlich Dr. Kathleen S. Grieser Nancy Griffiths Tanya & Oleg Grinberg Diane Grover Armin Guggenheim Todd & Laura Guilliam Amy Guiot Alan & Ruth Gurd Karen Hackenberry Jeffrey Hadley Fadia Hamid Bart & Jeannie Hamilton Raymond Hamlin Glenn & Barbara Hanniford Luett Hanson Jan Harding William Harwood Rodney Hayslett Jon V. Heider John Hemphill

Malcolm Henoch Robin Herrington-Bowen Patti Hester Douglas M. & Suzanne R. Hicks Frank & Joan Hiti Bob & Janet Hogue Eric J. Holmes Mary Jane Horton Arne Hosbach Lansing & Patience Hoskins Dr. Christine A. Hudak & Mr. Marc F. Cymes John & Gerri Humphrey Nicholas Hutlock Mark Hyman Glenda Insua Joan C. Ishibashi Byron H. & Diane F. Jackson MaryAnn Janosik Robert & Linda Jenkins Jerison Family Dr. Larry Parker & Mrs. Jennifer Johnson Marjorie Johnson Steve Johnstonbaugh Janice Breedon Jones Stephen Jones Marius Juodisius & Jennifer Blakeney Roger Kallock Darla Kashian Ardith Keck Dr. & Mrs. C. William Keck Ann Kent Steve Kidwell Raymond & Sherrie Kimberly Maryanne King Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kiwi Patty & Richard Knoth Martin Kohn S. L. Kohrman Patricia Kohut Ihor Kowalysko Mark Kozel Jean Koznarek Mark & Jean Koznarek Margaret Krolikowski Bob & Carol Kubovcik Bob & Linda Kuchner Raymond & Susan Labuda Alfred Lambo Heather Lanfranchi & Stephen DeOreo Stacey Lawler Elizabeth Lawrence Linda Leeson Alan & Jean Lettofsky Scott Levin Joan H. Lidrbauch Mark Luecke Kalle Lyytinen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. MacMillan Jimmy Madsen Vera Marquardt

David Porter Laura Principe Dave Pull Laura Pulliam Dr. James F. Quilty, Jr. Judith E. Quin Michael Quintin Kathleen Rak Charles & Kathleen Rankin H. Clair Rankin Cal & Roberta Ratcliff Frank & Yolita Rausche Laura Rayburn Judy Reeves Gretchen Reynolds Sigrid Reynolds Julie Robertson Barbara S. Robinson Kenneth Robinson Jane Rogers Hans Rohr Mary Ross Robert & Jackie Roth Karen Rothman Bobbie Rudnick Joseph Rustic Lawrence J. & Wendy E. Rybka Lorraine Safranek Ms. Wilma Salisbury Martin I. Saltzman, M.D. Donatella Salvadori Mats Samuelsson Noel Sargent Dr. Adrian M. Schnall Larry & Mary Schwartz Paul Secunde Linda & Mark Seeman Dr. & Mrs. James & Rita Sheinin Omar & Jill Siddiq Linda A. Seiber Glenn Sigl Jackie Silas-Butler Heda Silverstein Lois Simpson Karen Singer Margaret Sitkowski Peggy Skerda Lee & Brenda Skidmore Katarzyna Smith Scott & Susan Smith Diedrick Snoek Christine & Bill Snyder David & Noreen Somrak Doris Sopher Nancy & Lou Soboro In memory of Anthony Troia The Spallino Family Sally Staley Ina Stanek

James Stang Darwin L. Steele Mark & Virginia Steiger Phil & Nonie Stella Nancy Stemmer Eileen Stork Jeffrey Strauss Scott & Carol Strawn Marica Tacconi Cassandra Talerico-Kaplin Dave & Reanetta Taylor Margaret Terry Fred & Mary Jane Thomas Ray Thompson David & Ann Marie Tomchak Cathy Anne Torcasio Edward & Hildred Tornberg Dr. & Mrs. George Trautwein In honor of Jeannette Howard & Sara Tucker Sue Tumlinson Victor & Karen Turk Charlene Turkovich Carol Vandenberg James & Becki Verbringe Hon. & Mrs. William F. B. Vodrey Edward Vogel Matthew Vrabel Michelle Vukcevich Richard Wagner & Olga Beirne William & Trudy Walker Larry Wallerstein Bruce Washington Cliff Weber Mr. & Mrs. Mark Allen Weigand Roger Welchans Kathryn Westlake Gordon Wetzel Marcia Wexberg & Ken Singer Cooper & Debbie White Alan Wilde & Stephanie Switzer Vickie Wildeman Frank Wiley Sarah Wilkins Christine Williams Colleen Williams John Wirenius Marcia G. Wittenbrook Michael & Jean Wolpert Shirley Workman Sue Ellen Wright In honor of Leland D. Wright, Jr. Julie Wynne Jane Zaharias Chuck & Ann Zellmer Julia & Terry Zimmerman Charlotte Zmyslo The Zucker Family Richard Zupancic

Thank you to our donors who gave at levels not listed in this program book. Your contributions enable our success! This list recognizes those who donated as of September 24, 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please call 216.320.0012 x 6 with any errors or omissions.

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Dr. Lee Martin William Mason John & Margaret McBride Roger & Susan McCann Linda McCormick Mr. Christopher C. & Dr. Gaylee McCracken Linda & Peter McDonald Charitable Fund Marilyn K. McDonald Terry & Charlotte McGowan Michael & Christine McGuire Mary McHugh Robert McInnes Ethan & Karen McLaughlin Linda Merriam Michael & Millee Mervart David & Wendy Miano Gene Milford Loretta S. Miller Bernard Miner Timothy & Marjorie Minnis John & Janet Mitchell Vincent Monnier Louise Mooney Karen & Randall Moore Laura Moorman Zachary Morowitz Audrey Morris In memory of Anthony Troia Angela Mortellaro & Michael Davies Steven & Susan Moss Skip & Marion Murfey Steven & Catherine Rau Joseph & Barbara Nahra Douglas and Denise Nash Annette Nicoloff & Kristine Mikolajczyk Leo Niehorster David & Sarah Nix Mary Ann Nolan Thomas P. O'Donnell Joseph & Maryanna Ogonek Nancy Oleinick Kärstin Olofsson Ann Olszewski David Osage & Claudia Woods John & Nancy O'Toole Mary Ann Pasternak Joseph Pastrana Helen Patterson Barbara Peskin Jane Peterson & Phil Star Anne-Marie Petros Ellen Picard & Pat Hartman Katrina Pipasts Carla Z. Pivcevich Tara Pollak Mr. & Mrs. Martin P. Pope

 Innkeepers & Charioteers Apollo’s Fire would like to thank the following patrons who generously provide accommodations and transportation for our musicians.

Innkeepers Gail Arnoff & George Woideck • Kathleen & Mark Binnig Chuck & Christy Bittenbender • Jan & Jerry Bohinc Eileen M. Burkhart • Richard & Judy Cohen • Carol Engler Leigh & Andrew Fabens • Debra Franke • Jacqueline Freedman Debra Golden & Michael Star • Antonnette Graham Jane Haylor & Mel Berger • Ann Herbruck • Carole Kass Mary Ann & Steve Mahoney • Dr. Kandice Marchant Marilyn & Tom McLaughlin • Linda Miller & Steve Forgerson Charlotte & Jack Newman • Linda & John Olejko Elisabeth & Paige Plumlee-Watson • Jane Richmond Kasia & Douglas Rothenberg • Daniel & Ruth Shoskes Anne Unverzagt & Rick Goddard • Ed & Ellen Weber

Charioteers Gail Arnoff • Beth Bliss • Veronica Dever • Betty Gregovich • Scott Hare Byron Hays • Edith Hirsch • Barbara Nahra • Martin Pope Ed Rosenberg • Susan Schaul • Judith Weiss • Bob Young For information about becoming an Innkeeper or Charioteer, please contact Edward Vogel at 216.320.0012 x 7.

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Apollo's Fire INNKEEPERS Now Accepting NEW Volunteers!

If you live in an east-side suburb of Cleveland, we would be grateful to add you to our list of “Innkeepers.” Many of our host families have formed long and close friendships with their AF “adopted family members.” This is a unique, enjoyable, and exciting way to get to know our Artists outside of the concert hall!

Proof of vaccine required for all members of the household and Apollo's Fire musicians staying with hosts.

For more information, please contact Artistic Operations Coordinator Edward Vogel at 216.320.0012 x 7, or evogel@apollosfire.org.

Meet the Administration HOWARD BENDER Executive Director Howard joined Apollo’s Fire in 2020. He previously served as Vice-President of Virginia Opera and then as Chief Development Officer of Florida Grand Opera. Prior to his career in arts management, Howard had a flourishing career as an opera singer, performing in major opera houses on four continents. He sang for four seasons at the Metropolitan Opera and worked with many of the world’s leading conductors.

He attended Oberlin Conservatory and The Juilliard School, and holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music.

NOHA RYDER Chief Financial Officer Noha joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in January 2015 as Director of Development, and became General Manager in September 2016. Prior to joining the staff, she had previously co-chaired AF’s 2014 Gala Benefit. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business administration from Case Western Reserve University. With over 25 years of varied business, management, and finance experience, she has been an active volunteer for the arts and has served on several non-profit boards.

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ALLISON RICHARDS General Manager Allison joined Apollo’s Fire in 2013, coming from the Cincinnati Symphony where she served as Assistant Artistic Administrator for the CSO, Pops, and May Festival.

A violist by training, she holds a Master’s degree from Mannes College The New School for Music. Allison began her career in artistic administration through internships with Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago Symphony, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Allison is now in her 8th season with Apollo’s Fire, having previously served as Director of Artistic Operations & Touring.

BARBARA FELD Director of Patron & Donor Relations – Summit County Barbara joined the Apollo’s Fire staff in 2020 as Director of Patron & Donor relations in Summit County. Ms. Feld is Executive Director Emerita of Tuesday Musical Association and led Tuesday Musical for 24 years until her retirement in July 2013. She serves on the Apollo’s

Fire Akron Advisory Board and was co-chair of Apollo’s Fire’s gala to celebrate 25 years of AF’s Akron concert series. She is a board member of the Akron Roundtable and past chair of that organization. Ms. Feld continues to serve on the Blossom Committee and has served on statewide arts boards, national arts committees, as well as the Arts Advisory Committee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Feld has served as an Ohio Arts Council panelist on many occasions.

ANGELA MORTELLARO Development Manager Angela came to Apollo’s Fire in 2019 after serving as General Manager of the Suburban Symphony Orchestra in Cleveland. She has also worked in the Education department of The Cleveland Orchestra, and for Cleveland Opera Theatre. With a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Rice University, Angela enjoyed a 10-year performing career as a professional lyric soprano, with performances at such companies as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Minnesota Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Florida Grand Opera, and Chicago Opera Theatre, among others.

NICHOLE FEHRMAN Manager of Marketing, Communications, & Administration

LOREN REASH-HENZ Patron Services Coordinator Loren joined Apollo’s Fire in January of 2018. As a voice instructor at the Beck Center for the Arts, he maintains a studio of more than 25 diverse students. Loren completed his Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Education at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and regulary performs around Northeast Ohio. A Cleveland native, Loren has experience in administration, collaboration, and production.

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Nichole Fehrman joined Apollo’s Fire in 2021. She previously led marketing and communications for Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, OH. Nichole is an active pianist, organist, and flutist in northeast Ohio, also serving as the Associate Director of Music for Christ United Church in Olmsted Falls. She holds a bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of Dayton and previously administered a large private lesson studio in piano, voice, and flute.

Meet the Administration (continued) EDWARD VOGEL Artistic Operations Coordinator Edward joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in 2021, having previously worked in concert production and marketing at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He is also a professional baritone specializing in early music, oratorio, and art song, and works regularly with ensembles and festivals worldwide. Edward holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame, and a master’s degree in Voice from the Yale School of Music.

MARGI HAIGH Box Office & Marketing Associate Margi joined the staff of Apollo’s Fire in 2009. She is a professional oboist and respected composer, with many commissions. She holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory. Margi handles grassroots marketing and program ad sales. She also provides musical typesetting for Jeannette’s arrangements.

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MELANIE EMIG Staff Accountant & Patron Services Associate Melanie joined the Apollo’s Fire staff in 2015, assisting with box office operations. Prior to her appointment at AF, Melanie worked as the Registrar for The Music Settlement.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and a Master’s degree in Opera Theater from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Melanie enjoys teaching and currently maintains a Suzuki piano studio at The Music Settlement.

ERICA BRENNER Director of Media Production A classically trained musician with a Master’s in music from Yale University, Erica spent 20 years as producer and Director of Audio Production at the GRAMMY®winning Telarc label. As an independent record and video producer, her clients include pianists Orli Shaham and Jon Kimura Parker, orchestral musicians from across the country including Joshua Smith and Michael Sachs (The Cleveland Orchestra), Ryan Anthony (Dallas Symphony), internationally-acclaimed harpist Yolanda Kondonassis, and ChamberFest Cleveland. Erica produces AF’s performance videos and CD recordings.

GABRIELLA MARTINEZ Education Specialist Gabriella (Gaby) Martinez joined the Apollo’s Fire team in 2018 as co-creator of AF’s first in-school workshop for elementary grades – Apollo the Spider’s Musical Adventure.

She is currently co-director and co-host of I ♥ Music, AF’s new Discovery Series of videos for young children.

Originally from Cleveland, Gaby earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Dance from Baldwin Wallace University, and recently relocated to Chicago. In addition to being a performer, she has worked as a Teaching Artist and Program staff for many arts nonprofits in Cleveland, including The Dancing Wheels Company and Center for Arts-Inspired Learning. Gaby strives to engage different communities through her work, in particular, youth in creative arts-related curriculums. Gaby is thrilled to be working with Apollo’s Fire!

TOM FRATTARE Stage Production Manager Tom has been AF’s Stage Production Manager for over two decades, since 1999. He previously served as Stage Manager for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He has a Master’s degree in playwriting. He handles AF’s stage logistics at home and on tour.

MARTINS DAUKSS Stage Manager

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Martins joined Apollo’s Fire in 2009 as Production Assistant, and presently serves as Stage Manager. He works in the area of production logistics and stage set-up for rehearsals, concerts, and on tour, as well as handling CD merchandise sales on tour. He is a pianist and holds a degree in Music with Arts Management emphasis from Baldwin Wallace University.

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