2022 Annual Report

Bowdoin International

Music Festival 2022 Annual Report

The Ying Quartet performed together for the first time since March in a concert livestreamed from David Ying’s living room on July 3, 2020.

A Celebratory Return This past season we celebrated the enthusiastic return of in-person audiences for all of our musical events. Music shared is the best music of all, and we are grateful for every listener who joined us for the thrill of live music making from artist faculty, guests, and students alike.

You sustain us with your presence, your delight in music, your encouragement, and your steadfast support of the health and safety limitations over the past few years. Our mission — to provide gifted young musicians from around the globe with an opportunity to study with worldclass artists and to provide audiences with classical music performed to the highest artistic standards — is only possible because of you. We are inspired by your generous financial investment in our work, an investment that pays dividends in memorable performances and the transformed lives of our students.

David Ying and Phillip Ying Artistic Directors

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We really appreciate the opportunities to hear classical music in our hometown. The concert with Orli Shaham was fabulous. One of the best we have ever attended.”

Concerts

Left: Pianist Orli Shaham and conductor Jayce Ogren lead the Festival Orchestra in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. It was the first Festival concert in Crooker Theater since 2019.

AUDIENCES & MUSICIANS REUNITED

BY THE NUMBERS

20

24

performance venues

volunteer ushers

66

own takeaway was a sense of hope engendered by the musicians, by their commitment to art, as well as to each other.”

352

concerts given in 6 weeks

musicians

492

7,790

works performed

performance “ Every was wonderful. My

in-person audience

CONCERT SATISFACTION SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

99%

YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES

97%

COMMUNITY CONCERTS

100%

survey respondents rated concert quality as “excellent” or “very good”

New Music Part of the Festival’s mission is to promote the vibrancy and bright future of chamber music. This is reflected in our commitment to produce new music throughout our programming, including the Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music, a three-day festival devoted to the music of living composers.

BY THE NUMBERS

2

composers-in-residence

9

student composers

Derek Bermel & Andreia Pinto Correia

19

world premieres

53

living composers programmed

Left: Percussion faculty Luke Rinderknecht performs Agata Zubel’s MONO-DRUM. Zubel’s 2020 work, which involves 252 ping pong balls, was an exciting opener to a Gamper concert. And kudos to both Luke and our production team on the postperformance clean up!

Community BACK IN THE MIDCOAST What a joy to welcome you back to Studzinski for our Young Artists series and to be back in arts centers, churches, libraries, museums, and retirement communities this year as we resumed our Community Concert series.

BY THE NUMBERS

44 263 2,380

student concerts in Midcoast Maine students performed audience members attended

Top: Residents at Thornton Oaks in Brunswick applaud after a Dvořák chamber performance. Middle: Musicians play for an enthusiastic group of kids at Mayo Street Arts in Portland. Bottom: The Balourdet Fellowship Quartet performs at the Boothbay Opera House. This fall the Balourdets received third prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Violin faculty Robin Scott (second from left) performs Mozart’s String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat Major with Fellows Tianyu Liu, Yunwen Chen, and Aditi Prakash at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art for “Family Saturday at the Museum,” one of three concerts in collaboration with the Museum and its directors Anne and Frank Goodyear. For Family Day, families receive a brief tour of the Museum, which ends in the Bowdoin Gallery where our Fellows give instrument demonstrations and perform short works.

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ARIEL QUARTET

We think the power of chamber music comes from lining things up, but that’s an illusion we fall into. The power comes from four individual committed voices converging together.”

ZLATOMIR FUNG

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You should feel total harmony between what you are doing with your body and what you want to do with your mind...if you find a way to feel at ease, then you have a blank canvas to make the music you want to make.”

A World-Class Education WORDS OF WISDOM Our guest ensembles and soloists worked with students in public masterclasses throughout the summer. These classes are always a highlight for students as they receive thoughtprovoking guidance, inspiration, and words of wisdom.

Top Left: Violinist Gershon Gerchikov of the Ariel Quartet works with a chamber group on the opening movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 127. Gerchikov encouraged our young artists to think about their roles as individuals and collaborators within the group, likening the process to organs working both independently and in coordination in the human body.

Bottom Left: Cellist Zlatomir Fung speaks with Joseph Kim about his Bach performance.

In addition to his advice on mind-body harmony, Fung eloquently spoke about the multidimensional aspects of studying Bach.

“Bach was a deeply religious man and all of his music reflects that to some extent. He’s seeking something divine — to both pay tribute to it and emulate it. But there always has to be a balance between the sense of reverence and transcendence, and the sense of immanence and presence, which you might call the humanistic side. It’s important to find the right balance between the secular passion and the religious passion in his music,” Fung said.

BY THE NUMBERS

39

46

guest artists

faculty

50

90

pianos

studio classes

505

1,050+

coachings

99%

lessons

students rated lessons “excellent” or “very good”

I thought Zlatomir Fung’s cello “ masterclass was thrilling. Fabulous music and a brilliant teacher.”

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I had time to explore and chat with my colleagues and faculty. I think it was the most unique festival experience, and one that really gave me a chance to think and absorb what I was learning while we were studying. I enjoyed every aspect of it!”

Students

263

students selected from a record 1,223 applicants

35

16

70

states

countries

alumni

“It was through the Festival that I grew a new interest and love for chamber music.

Collaborating with other like-minded and passionate musicians was very inspiring.”

Left: Violinist Flora Clapham from Bristol, England performs in a Young Artists concert. Top Right: Student and alum Ethan Murphy practices.

Middle Right: Wind Fellows back in action for their first in-person summer since 2019. Bottom Right: Harp student and residential assistant Amy Ahn enjoys a chamber music coaching.

Giving the Gift of Music STUDENT + SPONSOR: MAKING CONNECTIONS

Viola Fellow Aditi Prakash with Lyn and Tod Rodger

“We’re Investors — rather than Donors — investing in both the Festival program and a special individual student. The caliber of student is amazing and the music, the instruction, and the recitals are exciting.

We believe we get a good return on our investment.”

Bassoon Fellow Nina Laube with Debbie Schall

“One of my greatest pleasures every summer is sponsoring a music student at the Bowdoin International Music Festival. I find that having a personal connection to one of these fine musicians, and welcoming them into my family, adds depth to the Festival season. I look forward to the experience every year.”

Thanks to you, we raised and awarded the most scholarship ever.

46

student sponsorships

$348,789

scholarship fund giving

$495,190

scholarships awarded

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Sponsoring a student is a privilege and an honor. Helping a highly talented musician makes the financial investment more than worthwhile.”

YUNWEN CHEN

MARGY BURROUGHS

“As Margy Burroughs’ sponsored student, the Festival felt like a second home to me.

It was a safe place where I could express myself with words and music. I wasn’t able to go home and see my family during the pandemic, and the Festival provided great comfort. I was provided with food and a nice residence hall, which enabled a community to form and grow among the Fellows. I met wonderful people. I was at a place where I could recharge myself and feel inspired. Those two things are so crucial for young artists, and I am tremendously grateful that I didn’t have to worry about finances. I feel very lucky and thankful.”

“There is nothing more rewarding than sponsoring a Festival student. The talent is outstanding, and the students themselves are truly delightful and so appreciative of everything we do for and with them. Watching Yunwen’s performances gives me goose bumps and makes me feel so proud — that’s MY student up there, so talented, so completely emotionally involved in what she’s playing, so confident and happy to be where she is. She could never have come here without sponsorship. I feel so lucky that I was able to help her and that she, in particular, was assigned to me. We bonded instantly.

I’m hoping we’ll stay in touch long after she’s moved on from Brunswick.”

Giving the Gift of Music RUSSELL ICEBERG “I had the privilege of attending the Festival as a violin Fellow for two summers. As a recent music school graduate and earlystage professional, the opportunity to come to a place where I can focus only on music making and learning for six uninterrupted weeks is such an amazing gift! As a Bowdoin Fellow, it is possible to learn large solo works; form major and significant friendships and musical alliances; meet, study, and even perform with some of the world’s finest artists and teachers; and still have time leftover to enjoy a beautiful place to spend the summer. I consider the lessons I have had with my violin teachers at the Festival to be nothing short of life changing. Equally as important, I have developed new musical partnerships with my peers at Bowdoin that I aim to keep throughout my life and career. I think the key to it all is the people behind Bowdoin.

The entire Festival is so welcoming, and the people who make everything happen are devoted and passionate music lovers, who never cease to amaze with miraculous feats of scheduling wizardry.

This allows everyone the chance to perform and be a real part of the Festival’s musical ecosystem. I am truly grateful to my sponsor for making this experience possible.”

Thank You for Your Support!

October 15, 2021 – October 15, 2022 Thank you for your investment in the future of classical music. Your dedication to music and our mission enables the Festival to provide inspiring performances and a meaningful education for our young artists. We are deeply grateful for your annual support.

INDIVIDUALS Visionary ($25,000+) Anonymous (1) Patricia Brown Benefactor ($10,000–$24,999) Margy Burroughs Barbara Gauditz Peter & Harriette Griffin Hugh & Norma Phelps Deborah Schall Michael & Claudia Spies Innovator ($5,000–$9,999) Sharon Abbott Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Subotky Jane V. & John F. Berry Doug Collins Lorna & Jack Flynn Marta & Robert Frank Mr. & Mrs. James L. Joslin Cristle Collins Judd Susan Lavan Kent & Natalie Mitchell Barbara & John Norton

Lenore & Norman Rapkin Tod & Lyn Rodger Bill & Mary Earl Rogers Elliot Rosen & Sharon Cohen Howard & Mary Jane Rosenfield Dominique van de Stadt & Octavio Pajaro Laurel Walsh & Justin Schuetz Ruth & Rupert White Ambassador ($2,000–$4,999) Anonymous (1) Christine & George Bachrach Susan & Peter Bachrach Robert & Carol Briselli Susan Chadima & Michael Steitzer Elizabeth Childs Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Corson Beatrice Français Ian Hartsough & Madeline Cohen Sam & Jan Hayward Eileen & James Hornor Charles Johnson & Jean Appleby Johnson Sallie Smith Kise

Peter & Ann LeBourdais Martha & Hollis McBride James T. Morgan Dr. Richard & Sandra Neiman Herbert & Harriet Paris Jonathan Phillips Civia & Irwin H. Rosenberg Kenneth & Judy Segal Ed & Whitney Selover Barbara Smith Dick Stephenson Charles & Karen Sumner Liza & Reid Thompson Hedy & Paul Tukey Katharine J. Watson David Ying & Elinor Freer Keiko & Phillip Ying Partner ($1,000–$1,999) Anonymous (1) Joelle F. Cabot Drs. Susan & James Carter Sheridan & Richard Collins Peter Felsenthal Rol & Averil Fessenden Mona Freer Thomas M. Garrett

Bernard & Phyllis Givertz Fayal Greene Joseph Guttentag Colleen Khoury & David Karraker David Lakari Nancy N. & Richard K. Lubin Susan McCraw Holly Wagner & Jere Nash Helen Norton Silvana & Christopher Pascucci Trish Riley Clayton & Julianne Rose Shawnee & Douglas Sax Alan & Ellen Shaver Karsten Sorensen Susanne Stover & Eric Freeman Advocate ($500–$999) Anonymous (1) Carolyn Bryant-Sarles Claire & Richard Corbin Amy Diamant Hillary & Tom Egan Kristen Engberg Anne Epperson Jim & Janice Feather David & Jane Fey Anne & Frank Goodyear Anne & John Herrmann Cynthia Howland Lorraine & Todd Idson Liz & Lew Incze Barbara & A.W. Karchmer Ursula & Steven McAllister Elizabeth McCarron Keith & Elizabeth Orlando

Arthur & Deborah Pierce Carole A. Pope Robert C. Porter, Jr. Bob Reyes & Jeff Deetz Gloria Rose Sue & Bruce Rosen Roche Schulfer Adrienne Smith Beth & Edward Sugarman Michael & Wendy Taylor Chuck & Dena Verrill John Watson & Nancy Brain Susan & Steve Weems Jan & Marty Wilk Contributor ($100–$499) Anonymous (15) Paul Abramson Richard & Bonnie Anderson Bunny Andrews Elinor B. Bachrach Sally & Ron Bancroft Lawrence Banks & Eleanor Maren Judd Peter & Katie Basquin Douglas C. Bates & E. Lynn Kay Elizabeth & Jeffory Begin Grace Bell Derek Bermel & Andreia Pinto Correia Joyce & James Bessen Gary Bondeson Eileen Bonine Bruce Brandt Roger & Anne Buchholz Fiorella Canin Michael Cantara

Donald Carter Martin Clapham Curt Dale Clark Mary & Melville Conner Kathryn Cope Anna Darnell Robert De Lisle Paul Diamond Carolyn Eklund Sue Fitzgerald Linda & Peter Flaherty Charles & Marilyn Flynn Warren Geier Lynne Giallombardo & Finlay McQuade Katherine Gilfillan David & Kathleen Glenn-Lewin Harriet Griesinger Nancy Harrison Herbert Richter & Patricia Hatfield Bruce Hawkins Nelson Hicks Clay Hiles Patricia G. Hoffman Thomas & Susan Hunt Barbara & Steven Inkellis Joanna Jones Barbara & Bruce Kantner Min Kim Susan & Warren Lammert Ed & Nancy Langbein Karl & Joan Lauenstein Andrea Leers & Jean-Pierre Angel Carol & Robert Lenna Grace Lewis-McLaren

Chris & Sue Livesay Burke & Judith Long Edward & Barbara Lovely Margaret & Bruce MacDougal Kim Matthews Keith Miller Charlotte & Gordon Moore Mason & Margaret Morfit Michael & Colleen Nicastro Daniel Nitsch & Laura del Sol Jiménez Abigail & Robert Patterson Deborah Peet Margaret Quayle Ross & Jane Reynolds Jan Roberson George & Cevia Rosol Alan Rubenstein & Lisa Shoglow Don & Sue Rudalevige Judith & Charles Russell John Sappington Michael & Mical Schneider Barbara & Peter Shaw Ellen Shillinglaw & Jeffrey Stann David Shipman & Susan Kiralis Peter Simmons & Charlotte Agell Judith Sobol Margaret Stiassni-Sieracki Deirdre Strachan & Jose Mas Carla Maria Süllwold Susan Taylor Elena Vandervoort Emily & Matt Ward Pam Berry & Doug Warren

Joan & John Westley Genie & Nat Wheelwright Barbara Wohltman Patricia & George Young Friend (up to $99) Anonymous (1) Thomas Baker Joyce Bermel Alan Blum & Jim Burnett Katherine Bracher Eleanor Brown Helen Cafferty & Otto Emersleben Robert Cameron Timothy Carter Jane & Brian Cullen Christine A. Dascher Sharon Dinsmore Gail Fels Josh Gagnon Barbara Tsonis & Douglas Gardiner Robert Gelbard Austin Heyman Dr. Sally C. Hoople Lori Hopkinson Bruce Hunter Ira & Jessica Hymoff George & Margaret Isaacson Satomi Kamei Stephen Kolderup Judith Little Elizabeth Loewald Richard Loranger Macauley Lord Emily Manzo

Eleanor McCarthy Carl Monk Robert Morrison Sam & Sujata Mukhopadhyay John Murphy Phillip & Carol Niles Kazuaki Nohara Ray Nord James Peters Susanne Raynor Barbara Renner Edward Riggs Robin & Laurence Rubinstein Joan Sartoris Richard Scerbo Fred Scott Richard Senghas Deb Sewall Michael & Judith Stanton Jayne Thayer Martha Torrence Lloyd M. Van Lunen & Margaret A. Wilson Thomas Watt Barbara Yahr Mitch Zuklie

GALA UNDERWRITERS Gold ($3,000 and up) Anonymous (1) Patricia Brown Ian Hartsough & Madeline Cohen Elliot Rosen & Sharon Cohen Claudia & Michael Spies Katharine J. Watson

Silver ($1,500) Margy Burroughs Lorna & Jack Flynn Peter & Harriette Griffin Susan Lavan Peter & Ann LeBourdais Kent & Natalie Mitchell Barbara & John Norton Bill & Mary Earl Rogers Shawnee Sax, in honor of Patricia Brown Deborah Schall Dick Stephenson, in memory of Ann Stephenson Dominique van de Stadt & Octavio Pajaro Keiko & Phillip Ying

STUDENT SPONSORS Six-Week Full Sponsorship Anonymous (1) Patricia Brown Doug Collins Barbara Gauditz Peter & Harriette Griffin Lewis & Adria Kaplan (2) Hugh & Norma Phelps Richard & Maryan F. Chapin Scholarship (2) Tod & Lyn Rodger Deborah Schall Claudia & Michael Spies Dominique van de Stadt & Octavio Pajaro

Three-Week Full Sponsorship Margy Burroughs Lorna & Jack Flynn Marta & Robert Frank Susan Lavan Kent & Natalie Mitchell Bill & Mary Earl Rogers Liza & Reid Thompson Ruth & Rupert White Three-Week Tuition Sponsorship Anonymous (2) Christine & George Bachrach (2) Susan & Peter Bachrach (2) Robert & Carol Briselli Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Corson (2) Beatrice Français Bernard & Phyllis Givertz Charles Johnson & Jean Appleby Johnson Sallie Smith Kise Martha & Hollis McBride James T. Morgan Dr. Richard & Sandra Neiman Barbara & John Norton Herbert & Harriet Paris Jonathan Phillips Lenore & Norman Rapkin Civia & Irwin H. Rosenberg Howard & Mary Jane Rosenfield Kenneth & Judy Segal Ed & Whitney Selover Dick Stephenson Charles & Karen Sumner

ARTIST SPONSOR Elliot Rosen & Sharon Cohen: Horszowski Trio Residency

GIFTS IN DEDICATION In Honor of Dr. Louis and Anne J. Bachrach Christine & George Bachrach In Honor of Patricia Brown Patricia G. Hoffman Shawnee & Douglas Sax In Memory of Martin Canin Fiorella Canin In Memory of Richard & Maryan F. Chapin Riggs Cove Foundation In Memory of Coburn Freer Mona Freer In Honor of Pei-Shan Lee Anne Epperson In Memory of Paul J. Lynskey Jan Roberson In Memory of Rabbi Simeon Maslin Civia & Irwin H. Rosenberg

In Memory of Robert and Elizabeth Porter Robert C. Porter, Jr. In Honor of Elliot Rosen Robert & Carol Briselli In Memory of Anita Simmons Peter Simmons & Charlotte Agell In Memory of Ann Stephenson Dick Stephenson

ENCORE SOCIETY

Individuals with a Festival legacy gift Anonymous (2) Elinor Bachrach Patricia Brown Margy Burroughs Beatrice Français James T. Morgan Peggy Siegle Dick Stephenson Susan Wider

Top: Charlie Johnson, Lorna Brown Flynn, Jack Flynn, and Derek Bermel. Middle: Susan Lavan, Dana Rath, and Averil Fessenden. Bottom: Carol Briselli, Robert Briselli, Ken Segal, and Judy Segal.

CORPORATIONS Artful Journeys LLC Bath Savings Institution The Brunswick Hotel CelloBello Down East Magazine Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts ERI Design Falcetti Pianos The Highlands HM Payson & Co. Maine Public OneSixtyFive Piper Shores Portland Press Herald Steinway & Sons The Times Record Thornton Oaks The Violin Channel

New Music USA Onion Foundation Riggs Cove Foundation Roselle B. Fine Charitable Lead Trust

GOVERNMENT Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the NEA. National Endowment for the Arts Small Business Administration Consulate General of Israel to New England

FOUNDATIONS Anonymous (1) Aaron Copland Fund for Music Alfred M. Senter Fund Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University Amphion Foundation Bingham Trust for Charity BMI Foundation Charles Gamper Music Fund of the Maine Community Foundation Donnelley Charitable Lead Unitrust Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust

CONCERT SPONSORS

Our intention is to acknowledge all donors accurately. Please contact us to report any error or omissions: info@bowdoinfestival.org or 207-373-1400.

Statement of Financial Position As of October 31, 2022 (estimated, unaudited)

ASSETS Cash and Other Current Assets Investments Building & Equipment Total Assets

275,000 3,877,000 718,000 4,870,000

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable

15,000

Accrued Expenses

22,000

Notes Payable

262,000

Total Liabilities

299,000

NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted

2,583,000 485,000

Permanently Restricted

1,503,000

Total Net Assets

4,571,000

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

4,870,000

I N T E R NAT I O NA L M U S I C F E S T I VA L

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tistic Directors David Ying Phillip Ying

cutive Director Daniel Nitsch

oard of Trustees Chair Elliot Rosen

Vice Chair BOARD na Brown Flynn

OF TRUSTEES

Treasurer Lorna Peter Griffin

Brown Flynn, Chair Susan Chadima, Vice Chair Secretary Charles Johnson, Treasurer Jan Williams Douglas Collins, Secretary Robert Briselli

Robert Patricia Brown

C. Briselli Brown Rol Fessenden Susan Chadima Jane Eberle Dr. Bernard Givertz Rol Fessenden Peter Griffin Beatrice Français Ian Hartsough Bernard Givertz Sam Hayward Ian Hartsough Cristle Collins Judd

Patricia Margy Burroughs

Sam Hayward Susan Lavan

Kent Mitchell James T. Morgan Daniel Nitsch Barbara Norton Dr. Hugh Phelps Elliot Rosen Deborah Schall Claudia Pierson Spies Susanne Stover Dominique van de Stadt Susan Weems Jan Williams David Ying Phillip Ying

STAFF David Ying, Artistic Director Phillip Ying, Artistic Director Daniel Nitsch, Executive Director Grace Bell, Director of Admissions and Operations Lori Hopkinson, Administrative Associate Emily Manzo, Director of Development Keith Orlando, Finance and HR Officer Sam Kyzivat, Audio Producer Niles Singer, Photography