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BRAHMS SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 2017 Julian Schwarz - cello Ken Lam - conductor Antonín Dvořák The Noon Witch Édouard Lalo Concerto for Violincello in D minor Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major

All concerts at 7:30pm at the Gaillard Center unless otherwise noted. Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm.

Works subject to change.

ODE TO JOY OCTOBER 13 & 14, 2017 CSO Chorus, Dr. Robert Taylor - director Ken Lam - conductor Richard Strauss Metamorphosen Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor

M CATHEDRAL SOUNDS NOVEMBER 17 & 18, 2017 CSO Chorus, Dr. Robert Taylor - director Ken Lam - conductor Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Ralph Vaughan Williams Toward the Unknown Region Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 2 in C minor

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CSO CONCERTO EVENING JANUARY 12 & 13, 2018 Ivan Moshchuk - piano Micah Gangwer - violin Alex Boissonnault, violin Yuriy Bekker - violin Asako Kramer, violin Ken Lam - conductor Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins and Violoncello in B minor, RV 580 Alfred Schnittke Concerto Grosso No. 1 for Two Solo Violins Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 Johann Sebastian Bach Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055

CLASSICAL BERNSTEIN AND GERSHWIN FEBRUARY 2 & 3, 2018 Conrad Tao - piano Ken Lam - conductor Leonard Bernstein Prelude, Fugue and Riffs George Gershwin Piano Concerto in F major Leonard Bernstein Symphony No. 2 The Age of Anxiety

All concerts at 7:30pm at the Gaillard Center unless otherwise noted. Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Works subject to change.

A HERO’S LIFE MARCH 2 & 3, 2018 Sejoon Park - piano Ken Lam - conductor Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben

M VIENNESE EXPRESSIONS MARCH 30 & 31, 2018 Sandra Wright Shen - piano, artist-in-residence Ken Lam - conductor Anton Webern Five Movements for Strings Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major, “Coronation” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, “Jupiter”

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BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH APRIL 13 & 14, 2018 Yuriy Bekker - violin Ken Lam - conductor Charles Ives The Unanswered Question Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JOHN WILLIAMS THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 2017

In honor of John Williams’ 85th birthday, the CSO kicks off its Pops series with some of his most memorable film scores. Let the music from Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Superman and more, awaken your imagination and bring these hit movies to life.

Yuriy Bekker, principal pops conductor

SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 2017 Festive fun for the whole family! Join the CSO and the CSO Chorus for our annual holiday celebration! Principal Pops Conductor, Yuriy Bekker, leads this family-friendly holiday tradition that will feature “White Christmas,” “Klezmer Nutcracker,” “Ave Maria,” “12 Days of Christmas” (CSO-style), Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and many more sing-along favorites. The Charleston Children’s Chorus joins us, as well as special surprise appearances.

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George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein captured New York City’s essence and became the iconic musical voices of their time. The CSO is joining orchestras around the world to celebrate Bernstein’s Centennial this season with his Overture to Candide, West Side Story Suite No. 1, and Symphonic Dances. We will then join forces with College of Charleston piano professor, Paul Sanchez, to perform Gershwin’s popular jazz classic, Rhapsody in Blue.

See Special Events page for details on the “Tonight, Tonight” annual gala.

All concerts at 7:30pm at the Gaillard Center unless otherwise noted. Works subject to change.

Celebrate L ’Italia!

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 The CSO celebrates everything Italian! Let the CSO whisk you away to the opulent, rich, and fun culture of Italy through its incredible music. In an evening celebrating both old and new Italian music, the CSO Chorus and guest soloists will join us to perform the greatest Italian opera choruses, such as the “Triumphal March” from Aida, and gorgeous opera arias like “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot, and others from La Traviata, La Boheme and more. We will then let loose with fun classics like “That’s Amore,” “Mambo Italiano,” and The Godfather theme—now that’s an offer you can’t refuse!

SCHUBERTIADE! NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Sandra Wright Shen - piano, artist-in-residence CSO Chamber Chorus, Dr. Robert Taylor - director Franz Schubert Ständchen, D 920 for piano, mezzo-soprano, and male chorus Other vocal selections Franz Schubert Piano Quintet in A major, “Trout”

DVOŘÁK AND BRAHMS JANUARY 27, 2018 Antonín Dvořák Serenade for Wind Instruments Johannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet

C ENGLISH SPRING SERENADE MARCH 14, 2018 Benjamin Britten Phantasy Quartet for oboe and string trio Edward Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor William Walton Selections from Faรงade

all concerts at 7:30pm at the Dock Street Theatre unless otherwise noted. Works subject to change.

HOLY CITY MESSIAH George Frideric Handel Thursday December 7, 2017 7:30pm Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Charleston

CSO Chamber Chorus, Dr. Robert Taylor - director Ken Lam - conductor

Saturday December 9, 2017 7:30pm St. Andrew’s Church, Mt. Pleasant

Sunday December 10, 2017 4:00pm St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Summerville

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GALA EVENT AFTER THE “GERSHWIN AND BERNSTEIN TAKE NEW YORK” POPS CONCERT JANUARY 18, 2018 8:30PM Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. as we continue a magical evening in celebration of the CSO and the music of Bernstein and Gershwin. Enjoy festive foods reminiscent of the streets and neighborhoods of New York City, while mingling with patrons and musicians and browsing unique silent auction items in the Grand Ballroom of the Gaillard Center. A limited and exclusive auction of select items of interest will cap this very special event. It won’t be just any night.... Purchase party tickets with your subscription renewal!

WITH THE CSO BRASS QUINTET DECEMBER 20, 2017 7:30PM The world-famous Canadian Brass returns to perform with the CSO Brass after their sold-out performance in 2016 with the CSO Brass for another spectacular Christmas program! Masters of performance, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and most of all, fun.

At the Gaillard Center

to our 2017-2018 season offering our community incredible concerts from September through April. We invite you to become a subscriber now to ensure you have your favorite seats to experience the music.

Our Masterworks series will include eight performances at the Gaillard Center in which we present an extraordinary roster of the world’s greatest orchestral music conducted

by Music Director, Ken Lam. This season we will host five renowned guest artists to enhance the orchestra’s concerts.

Principal Pops Conductor Yuriy Bekker has programmed a delightful Pops series with a tribute to John Williams’ greatest film music, our annual crowd-pleasing Holiday Pops, “Gershwin and Bernstein Take New York”, and an all-Italian concert of old and new music with the CSO Chorus.

Our Chamber Music series will return this season to the beautiful Dock Street Theatre. We will present three chamber concerts of music

by Schubert, Britten, Elgar, Walton, Dvořák and Brahms. Other special events include our annual Holy City Messiah performances with the CSO Chorus, the Canadian Brass returning after their sold-out performance with the CSO Brass in December, and a special “Tonight, Tonight” gala in January sponsored by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. As a valued subscriber, you will receive outstanding benefits starting with a 50% savings over single ticket prices, flexible ticket exchange privileges, priority service, special private offers, best seating, and the opportunity to purchase individual concert tickets before the public.

Subscribe by July 31 to ensure your choice of seats.

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It certainly takes all of us to have a successful Orchestra! Ticket sales account for 50% of the CSO revenue, so we rely on generous individuals, corporations, and foundations to supplement the other half. While the true benefit is the knowledge that this is an investment personally, for the community and for the area youth, we do have these additional benefits to recognize contributions:

PARTNER’S CIRCLE Bronze ($1-$499) • Bi-annual E-Newsletter bringing you closer to the music with fun and vibrant information exclusively for donors Silver ($500-$1999) Additionally: • Name recognition in both Bravo program books • Invitation to donor exclusive private working rehearsal Gold ($2000-$4999) Additionally: • Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres before the first and last concerts.

After the concerts, the CSO musicians will join us for dessert.

• Complimentary parking in the Gaillard garage

MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE Bronze ($5000-$9999) Additionally: • Have your name associated with one of our many instruments needed to supplement our core.

• Get to know our musicians at a Meet the Musicians reception prior to a select concert. Also, learn about the evening’s selections from the Maestro, Ken Lam. If possible, the guest artist will speak as well.

• The Musician/Sponsor Luncheon is a chance to really get to know one of the CSO musicians.

• Reserved seating at the Mount Pleasant or downtown Messiah concert Silver ($10,000-$14,999) Additionally: • Invitations to special events throughout the year • Reserved seating at the Custom House concert in May at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival • Attend a rehearsal and sit on the stage with the musicians.

Gold ($15,000-$24,999) Additionally: • Be a supporting sponsor for a Masterworks or Pops concert • Receive a score signed by the CSO musicians.

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE ($25,000+) Additionally: • Have a chamber group perform for your guests.

• Free access to streaming service of CSO concert audio files • Private “behind the scenes” Performance Hall tour with a musician

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• Best available seating. Seats are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

• Free ticket exchanges.

• Can’t make the concert you have a ticket to?

Trade it in for a later concert at no additional fee (when available).

• VIP ticket service - Talk to a patron service specialist directly.

• Pre-order tickets for special events.

• Two free tickets to bring friends.

• Discounts on tickets to International Piano Series, 2nd Monday Series, and Charleston Music Fest at the College of Charleston.

Four Easy Ways to Order: 1. Online: www.CharlestonSymphony.org 2. Mail to: Charleston Symphony Orchestra

PO Box 30818

Charleston, SC 29417 3. Scan form and email to: info@charlestonsymphony.com 4. Visit our office: 2133 N. Hillside Dr.

Charleston, SC 29407

Questions?

• Call 843-723-7528 ext. 110

Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to noon.

Ticket sales alone cannot sustain the CSO. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution that will allow the CSO to produce performances of the highest caliber, and afford over 20,000 students annually the opportunity to experience live music through the CSO’s impactful educational programming.

Student Discounts Students ages 6-22 can take advantage of the following discounts. Some concerts are excluded or have special pricing noted on the CSO website. Purchase tickets at the Charleston Symphony Orchestra office.

College students must show their valid college ID card.

80 Gold Student Membership to attend all 8 Masterworks, 4 Pops, and 3 Chamber Music concerts.

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35 Silver Student Membership to attend all 8 Masterworks concerts.

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2017-18 SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS: JULY 31, 2017 Name: ___________________________________________________ Day Telephone: ____________________ Street: _________________________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________ State: _____ Zip code: _____________

Step 1:

CHOOSE YOUR SECTION AND PRICING LEVEL: (for Masterworks and Pops)

Orchestra LEVEL:

Step 2:

Box Tier

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N/A CHOOSE YOUR SERIES: (Please note: prices reflect your 50% new subscriber discount benefit.)

Circle evening of choice for Masterworks

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Chamber Music (3): AT THE DOCK ST. THEATRE General Admission $107

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CANADIAN BRASS WITH THE CSO BRASS (reserved seating – see Gaillard Seating Chart) December 20, 2017 7:30pm

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HOLY CITY MESSIAH (all seating general admission)

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Dec. 9, 2017 - 7:00pm St. Andrews Church, old Mt. Pleasant

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Dec. 10, 2017 - 4:00pm St. Theresa the Little Flower Church, Summerville

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“TONIGHT, TONIGHT” ANNUAL GALA (in the Grand Ballroom following the “Gershwin & Bernstein Take New York” Pops concert) Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:30-6:30 Pre-concert reception and

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silent auction viewing, 8:30-10:00 Party and live auction

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• Scan and email to: info@charlestonsymphony.com • Visit our office Mon-Thurs 9-5 and Friday 9-noon

Questions? Call Patron Services at (843) 723-7528 ext. 110 Construction of the Gaillard Center was made possible through the combined efforts of the City of Charleston and the Gaillard Performance Hall Foundation (GPHF). The Foundation has recognized donors with a seat-naming program. Donors who give at a level to warrant seat naming have the first right of refusal to purchase season subscriptions to the CSO, a right they will be offered for two weeks before CSO subscribers will be seated. Named-seat donors must renew their series subscriptions each year, or their seats become available for sale to others. If you would like information about becoming a seat donor, thus guaranteeing your seating location in perpetuity, please contact the GPHF at (843) 718-1578.

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