24-25 Season Program Book - Ode to Joy by brevardsymphonyorchestra

2024-2025 Season

StarryNights

Christopher Confessore, Music Director

StarryNights 2024-2025 Season

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra

Board of Directors

Janet Forrer, Chair

Roger Anderson, Chair-Elect

Debbie Caldwell, Vice-Chair

Dr. Nancy Johnson, Vice-Chair

Travis Proctor, Treasurer

Dorothy Allen, Secretary

Patrick Anderson

Christina Apelgren

Geraldine Blanchard

Ann-Marie Brush

Jason Carey

Yvonne Clayborne

Dr. Alfredo Fanelli

Lauri Hart

Tess Hughes

Joanna Jobson

Darcia Jones Francey

Marilyn Kitchel

Sasha Korczynski

Dr. Robert Lamb

Christopher McAlpine

Lisa McAlpine

Administration

Charles Nash

Hugh Normile

Dr. Alexies Ramirez

Carol Reeve

Laura Strickhausen

Heather Taylor

Dr. Jason Wieseler

Philip Zies

Christopher Confessore, Music Director & Principal Conductor

Hadassah Etienne, Executive Director

Bethany Confessore, Director of Artistic Operations

Rebecca Simons, Director of the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra

Laura Sayer, Communications & Marketing Director

Diane Van Aman, Finance Manager

Jennifer Guzman, Orchestra Librarian

Have questions about the BSO? Want to subscribe or bring your group to one of our concerts? We want to hear from you!

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To learn more about this season's concerts, please visit our website, BrevardSymphony.com. Single tickets to all of this season's concerts are available now. When you click to purchase your tickets, you will automatically be redirected to the King Center website to complete your purchase.

First Timer's First Timer's Guide Guide

What is the difference between a symphony, an orchestra, and a philharmonic?

The short answer is: NOTHING! Among the top tier orchestras, in the U.S., are the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony

The word “orchestra” defines a group of musicians performing a concert. “Symphony” means harmony. “Philharmonic” is the love of harmony. Orchestras may choose their names based on how it sounds with their city or state name, or to differentiate it from other orchestras in the same city or area.

How long are the performances?

Most concerts last approximately 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission. Any significant exceptions to this time frame will be noted on the individual concert page on our website. Each performance is divided into two parts, with an intermission in the middle

When should I clap?

Generally, you clap only after a piece of music is completed. For example, if you’re listening to Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, which has four movements, it is generally considered appropriate to only clap after the last movement. You can look at your program book to find out how many movements a piece has. Usually, there is a short pause between movements. Although, sometimes there is no discernible gap If you’re unsure, you’ll know the piece is over when Maestro Confessore turns around to face the audience. However, even though the norm is to remain quiet between movements, if you are moved to display your appreciation after a particularly exciting movement, feel free to clap away!

How many musicians are on stage?

Typically, there are approximately 65 musicians on stage. The number of musicians required depends on the piece being performed. At times, we’ve had a smaller orchestra and, at other times, we’ve had as many as 100 musicians on stage.

Will I recognize any of the music?

You’ll probably recognize far more than you would imagine Many of today’s popular songs, television shows and movies use classical themes, including the “Lone Ranger” theme (Rossini’s William Tell Overture), the Bugs Bunny cartoon “What’s Opera, Doc?” (Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries) and Billy Joel’s “This Night” (Beethoven’s Pathétique Piano Sonata), to name a few.

What kind of accommodations does the King Center provide for patrons with disabilities and impairments?

The King Center offers a variety of accommodations for guests with ADA requirements. Please speak to an usher for more information.

MessagesfortheSeason MessagesfortheSeason

From Christopher Confessor

Welcome to this performance Symphony Orchestra! This seaso opportunities to hear our fabu ever before! Our Signature seri performances of some of the music ever written, including wo Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Bee

again be performing with the Space Coast Ballet Company for their annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. There truly is something for everyone – please bring your friends We can’t wait to perform for you!

family. Together, we make a difference in Brevard County and ensure the orchestra continues to perform! Please consider introducing your friends to the BSO by bringing them to a concert, fundraising event or a South Guild luncheon meeting

MaestroChristopherConfessore MaestroChristopherConfessore

topher Confessore celebrates his 30th season usic Director of the Brevard Symphony stra in 2024-25 During his acclaimed tenure, chestra has enjoyed a dramatic and sustained of artistic excellence and has been praised its innovative programming, spirited mances and broad repertoire. He also serves incipal POPS Conductor of the Alabama hony Orchestra where he has been a member conducting staff for 25 years. During that he has led the ASO in hundreds of Pops, rworks, Educational/Outreach, and Outdoor mances across the state of Alabama.

Mr. Confessore s schedule as a guest conductor has included appearances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Charlotte (NC) Symphony, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra He has appeared as a conductor for two of Walt Disney World’s most elaborate productions: The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT – a production featuring a full orchestra, 300-voice choir and celebrity narrators including Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Kurt Russell, and Sigourney Weaver – and The Music of Pixar: A Symphony of Characters at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Throughout his career, Mr. Confessore has demonstrated a strong commitment to sharing symphonic music with young people. During the 2024-25 season, he will conduct the premieres of three innovative new education programs that will bring the thrill of live symphonic music to thousands of eager young listeners

Heralded as a sensitive accompanist and inspiring collaborator, Christopher Confessore has accompanied a distinguished list of concert artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, and Lang Lang. As a Pops conductor, he has appeared with a diverse group of superstars, including Grammy Award winners Art Garfunkel, Amy Grant, Roberta Flack, Patti LaBelle, Judy Collins, Indigo Girls, Marvin Hamlisch, LeAnn Rimes, Chris Botti, Peabo Bryson, Rick Springfield, Patti Austin, Jon Anderson, Nanci Griffith, Lee Greenwood, and Charlie Daniels and Tony Award winners Idina Menzel and Jennifer Holliday. Music columnist Mary Colurso of The Birmingham News remarked “Anyone who regards the symphony as stuffy and elitist hasn’t been to a SuperPops show when Confessore’s in charge. He exudes nice-guy appeal on stage, along with real warmth, a sense of humor and smarts to spare ”

Mr. Confessore holds a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Southern California and the Bachelor of Music degree in Bassoon Performance from Florida State University.

For a complete concert calendar, visit www.christopherconfessore.com/events

BSO BOARD CHAIRS

John T. Hartley (1969-1971)

E.J. Threadgill (1971-1972)

Harold Golder (1972-1973)

Roman K.C. Johns (1973-1974)

William Powell (1974-1975)

Imogene M. Threadgill (1975-1976)

Roman K.C. Johns (1976-1977)

George Mix (1979-1980)

Hubert C. Normile, Jr. (1980-1982)

Frederick B. Buoni (1982-1983)

Marilyn Brentlinger (1983-1984)

William M. Lohse (1984-1986)

Michael H. Graff (1986-1987)

Herbert L. Shulman (1987-1988)

Marcia Denius (1988-1989)

Andre Arrouet (1989-1990)

Darcia Jones Francey (1990-1992)

Hubert C. Normile, Jr. (1992-1993)

Craig A. Suman (1993-1995)

Richard C. Beagley (1995-1997)

Dallas Gillespie (1997-1999)

Jerry Allender (1999-2001)

James LaHam (2001-2004)

Jim Cavanaugh (2004-2007)

Christopher McAlpine (2007-2010)

Harry Brandon (2010-2012)

Brian Nemeroff (2012-2014)

Ann-Marie Brush (2014-2016)

Yvonne Clayborne (2016-2018)

Charles Nash (2018-2020)

Jason Wieseler (2020-2022)

Kevin Smith (2022-2023)

Philip Zies (2023-2024)

Janet E. Forrer (2024-Present)

BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS

Richard C. Beagley

Harry Brandon

Brady Puryear

Jack Smith

Craig A. Suman

Christopher Confessore, Music Director

2024-2025 Signature Series | CONCERT 5

April 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM | The King Center

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Concert Sponsor: The Weber Family

PROGRAM

Mason Bates (b. 1977)

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Soundcheck in C Major

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Te Deum, Hob.XXIIIc:2, for Empress Maria Theresa

Robert E. Lamb, conductor

Intermission

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 Choral

Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

Molto vivace – Presto – Tempo I

Adagio molto e cantabile – Andante moderato

Finale: Ode to Joy

Sara Law, soprano – Kyrsten Chambers Jones, mezzo-soprano

Peter Drackley, tenor – Michael Hix, baritone

Brevard Community Chorus – Robert E. Lamb, conductor

Brevard Chorale – Justin Walker, conductor

Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir – Robert E. Lamb, conductor

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is sponsored by Dr. Alfredo Fanelli

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VIOLIN 1

Lisa Ferrigno, Concertmaster

Joni Hanze, Assistant Concertmaster

Victor Ferroni, Associate Concertmaster

Marius Tabacila

Stewart Kitts

Sasha Korczynski

Olga Ferroni

Scott Knopf

Michael Faulkner

Olga Kolpakova

Evgeny Komarnitskiy

Elena Komarnitskaia

VIOLIN 2

Fang Brill, Principal

Bethany Confessore

Ashley Nelson

Amy Xaychaleune

Jennifer Guzman

Laura Pinfield

Dana Holmes

Mariana Aguilera

Rhonda Burnham

Lucina Ali-Lanning

VIOLA

Holly Watters, Acting Principal

Cesia Corrales Santos

Linda Kessler

Daniel Cortes

Carl Kerner

Kathleen Beard

Lisa Loucks

CELLO

David Calhoun, Principal

Thomas Silliman, Assistant Principal

Brenda Higgins

Adriana Stenvik

Joan Markstein, Principal Emeritus

Amie Tishkoff

Daniele Milanese

Bobbe Jo Butler

BASS

Michael Hill, Principal

Robert Kennon, Acting Principal

Kevin Gallagher

Richard Desgrange, Principal Emeritus

Trent Harper

Michael McCabe

FLUTE

Christina Apelgren, Principal

Nicole Scott

David Suarez

OBOE

Lora MacPherson, Principal

Kristin Naigus

CLARINET

Keith Koons, Principal

Erik Cole

BASSOON

Chris Eberle, Principal

Ashley Heintzen

Shawn Karson

FRENCH HORN

Benjamin Lieser, Principal

Nicole Clark

Kathy Thomas

Cathy Caldwell

TRUMPET

Tom Macklin, Principal

Matt Pieper

Ken Boyd

TROMBONE

Brian Foote, Principal

Joseph Vascik

Laurie Broadway

TUBA

Robin Sisk, Principal

TIMPANI

Brian Slawson, Principal

PERCUSSION

Kirk Gay, Principal

Zack Frank

Jordan Holley

Christian Snedeker

PIANO

Jean Black

Ode Ode ttoJoyGuestArtists

Sara Law, soprano

Praised for her “…striking stage presence and pinpoint high coloratura.” (South Florida Classical Review), as well as her “…amazing voice and good acting instincts.” (Utah Theatre Bloggers), BroadwayWorld award winning soprano & singing actor Sara Lucille Law was last seen as a Principal Artist with Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, where she performed the roles of Amalia Balash (She Loves Me), Frasquita (Carmen) and Papagena (The Magic Flute).

In the 2022/2023 season, Ms. Law was in residency with Opera Orlando as the soprano in their Studio Artist program, where she returned to the role of Papagena, debut as Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi) and Fanni (The Marriage Contract), as well as covered The Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute) and Marie (The Daughter of the Regiment). Ms. Law was also 2023 Resident Young Artist in the Ohio Light Opera's 44th Annual Repertory Season, debuting as Guenevere (Camelot), Josephine (H.M.S. Pinafore), and Cupid (Orpheus in the Underworld).

Ms. Law has additionally been a Young Artist with The Janiec Opera Company at Brevard Music Center, Mannes Opera, and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, as well as an Apprentice Artist with Miami Music Festival. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music from The New England Conservatory, and a Master’s of Music from The Mannes School of Music.

Kyrsten Chambers Jones, mezzo-soprano

Dr. Kyrsten Chambers Jones, mezzo-soprano, lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed her doctorate in Voice Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in December 2022, studying with Professor Katherine Ciesinski.

Dr. Chambers Jones was named as a Recipient of the “SongFest 2024 Graham Johnson Art Song Prize XXI,” an award reserved for only two outstanding piano/vocal collaborative partnerships. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in January 2022 when she performed as a part of SongStudio with Renee Fleming at Carnegie Hall. She made her professional debut in December 2019 with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra when she performed the alto solos from Handel’s Messiah, filling in for an ailing soloist on twenty-four hours’ notice.

In addition to her study of voice, she has played piano from the age of six. A versatile keyboardist, she enjoys performing both in church and in the concert hall. Dr. Chambers Jones graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University with dual degrees in vocal performance as a student of Dr. Craig W. Maddox and piano performance, studying with Mrs. Edit Palmer.

American tenor Peter Scott Drackley has been acclaimed as having shown “vocal confidence […] his luminous head voice blooming with expansive and penetrating phrases.” by Opera News and as bringing “the performance to an awestruck standstill with his exquisite singing. He cuts a fine figure throughout the performance, with an intense stage presence.” by Opera Today. A recent awardee

of the Olga Forrai Foundation, Mr. Drackley recently made role debuts as Radamés (Aïda) with Opera Carolina, Calaf (Turandot) with Opera Grand Rapids, and Turiddu/Canio (Cavalleria Rusticana/i Pagliacci) with Festival of the Atlantic, and made his international debut singing Rodolfo (La bohème) with Nevill Holt Opera, and covering Cavaradossi (Tosca) with English National Opera. He joined the Ravinia Festival and Chicago Symphony Orchestra as the First Armored Man (The Magic Flute), and looks forward to singing Flirtatious Man/First Son/Honorable Colonel (The Nose) with Chicago Opera Theater and returning to Anchorage Opera to perform Alfredo (La Traviata).

A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. Drackley received his education at Peabody Conservatory, and trained as a Studio Artist with Sarasota Opera, covering Avito (L’amore dei Tre Re) and singing the Chaplain of the Monastery (Dialogues des Carmélites).

Michael Hix, baritone

Baritone Michael Hix has been praised by critics for his "expressive voice" and "commanding stage presence." His career highlights include performances at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood Music Center, Boston’s Symphony Hall, and Vienna’s Musikverein.

Mr. Hix is a sought-after performer of concert and Peter Drackley, tenor

orchestral works with over 75 oratorio, cantata, and concert roles in his repertoire. He won 3rd Place in the American Prize in Art Song and Oratorio Performance in 2019. Hix has been featured as a soloist in concerts with the Oregon Bach Festival, Arizona Bach Festival, Boston Pops, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Georgia Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, New Mexico Philharmonic, Idaho Falls Symphony, San Juan Symphony, True Concord Voices and Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony, New York City’s Trinity Lutheran Bach Vespers Series and the Tallahassee Bach Parley among others.

Included among his over 20 stage roles are Falke in Die Fledermaus, King George in 8 Songs for a Mad King, Nick Shadow in The Rake’s Progress, and Bertouf in the world premiere of A Friend of Napoleon by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Robert Ward.Hix also recently completed a recording of solo bass cantatas by baroque composer Christoph Graupner.

TTeDeum eDeum TTranslation ranslation

Te Deum laudamus: te Dominum confitemur

Te aeternum patrem, omnis terra veneratur

Tibi omnes Angeli: tibi caeli et universae potestates

Tibi cherubim et seraphim, incessabili voce proclamant: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth Pleni sunt caeli et terra maiestatis gloriae tuae.

Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus

Te Prophetarum laudabilis numerus

Te Martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus

Te per orbem terrarum sancta confitetur

Ecclesia:

Patrem immensae maiestatis;

Venerandum tuum verum et unicum Filium; Sanctum quoque Paraclitum Spiritum

Tu rex gloriae, Christe:

Tu Patris sempiternus es Filius

Tu, ad liberandum suscepturus hominem, Non horruisti Virginis uterum

Tu, devicto mortis aculeo

Aperuisti credentibus regna caelorum

Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes, in gloria Patris

Judex crederis esse venturus

Te ergo quaesumus, tuis famulis subveni: Quos pretioso sanguine redemisti

Aeterna facum sanctis tuis in gloria numerari

Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine, Et benedic hereditati tuae.

Et rege eos, et extolle illos usque in aeternum

Per singulos dies benedicimus te: Et laudamus nomen tuum in saeculum, et in saeculum saeculi

You, God, we praise; You, Lord, we confess [that] You, eternal Father, all earth venerates or worships

To you all the angels, to you the heavens and universal powers,

To you cherubim and seraphim with incessant voice proclaim or cry: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Filled are the heavens and the earth [with the] majesty of the glory of you.

You the glorious apostolic choir,

You the prophets praiseworthy and numerous, You the martyrs in white robes [all] praise [as an] exercised or disciplined force

You [are] throughout the globe of the world in holiness confessed [by] the church, Father of immense majesty;

The one to be venerated or worshipped, your true and unique or only Son, The holy one likewise the Paraclete, the Spirit.

You are the king of glory, O Christ:

You of the Father everlastingly are the Son. You the liberation undertook [of, for] man [You] did not abhor, reject or dread the Virgin’s uterus or womb.

You defeated death’s sting.

You] did open to believers the kingdom of heaven You at the right [hand] of God sit in the glory of the Father.

As Judge you are believed to be coming or returning. You therefore we beseech or beg Your servants to assist. Whom [by your] precious blood you have redeemed Eternally make them with or as part of the saints of yours in glory numbered. Salvation grant to people of yours, Lord, And bless the inheritance that is yours. And rule over them, and exalt or praise them even in eternity Through every single day we bless you: And we praise the name of you forever, and forever and ever.

Dignare, Domine, die isto sine peccato nos custodire

Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri

Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos Quemadmodum speravimus in te

In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in aeternum

Deem it worthy, Lord, today this [this very day] without sin us to preserve or keep. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us. Let it be done that mercy your, Lord, be upon us. Even as we have hoped in you In you, Lord, have I hoped: let me not be confounded or condemned in eternity.

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!

Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen, Und freudenvollere.

Freude!

Freude, schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!

Deine Zauber binden wieder

Was die Mode streng geteilt; Alle Menschen werden Brüder

Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Wem der große Wurf gelungen

Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; Wer ein holdes Weib errungen

Mische seinen Jubel ein!

Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele

Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!

Und wer’s nie gekonnt, der stehle Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!

Freude trinken alle Wesen

An den Brüsten der Natur; Alle Guten, alle Bösen

Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.

Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,

Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben und der Cherub steht vor Gott.

Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen

Durch des Himmels prächt’gen Plan

Laufet, Brüder, eure Bahn, Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen!

Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt!

Brüder, über’m Sternenzelt

Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen. Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?

Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?

Such’ ihn über’m Sternenzelt!

Über Sternen muß er wohnen.

O friends, not these tones!

But let’s strike up more agreeable ones, And more joyful.

Joy!

Joy, beautiful spark of Divinity, Daughter of Elysium, We enter, drunk with fire, Heavenly one, thy sanctuary!

Thy magic binds again

What custom strictly divided; All people become brothers, Where thy gentle wing abides. Whoever has succeeded in the great attempt, To be a friend’s friend, Whoever has won a lovely woman, Add his to the jubilation!

Yes, and also whoever has just one soul

To call his own in this world!

And he who never managed it should slink

Weeping from this union!

All creatures drink of joy

At nature’s breasts.

All the Just, all the Evil

Follow her trail of roses.

Kisses she gave us and grapevines, A friend, proven in death.

Ecstasy was given to the worm

And the cherub stands before God. Gladly, as His suns fly through the heavens’ grand plan

Go on, brothers, your way, Joyful, like a hero to victory. Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss to all the world!

Brothers, above the starry canopy

There must dwell a loving Father. Are you collapsing, millions?

Do you sense the creator, world? Seek him above the starry canopy!

Above stars must He dwell

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VIOLIN 1

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FLUTE

Ode Ode ttoJoyGuestArtists

Sara Law, soprano

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