CSO Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue - program 03-01-24

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March 1 & 2 7:30 pm | Belk Theater Thomas Wilkins conductor

Michelle Cann piano

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CONTENTS

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

A Message from the President & CEO 3 Our New Music Director 4 Concert Program 7 Artist Biographies 8 2023/24 Musician Roster 14 About the CSO 17 Program Notes 18 Annual Fund Donors 24 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 30 Infusion Fund 33 Board of Directors & Trustees 34 Administration 35

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WELCOME

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Welcome to Your CSO! Welcome to March at the Charlotte Symphony!

This is an exciting time for us, filled with concerts that cater to every musical taste. We’re starting off with a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring the talented pianist Michelle Cann, who will also perform Florence Price’s spirited Piano Concerto in One Movement, all under the baton of conductor Thomas Wilkins.

Next, our own Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees will lead the orchestra in two programs: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert, and an eclectic program of new and well-known works in our debut at Town Brewing Company, part of the On Tap series.

And as March draws to a close, we welcome JoAnn Falletta to the podium, leading the CSO through works by Wagner, Perry, and Richard Strauss. Principal Trumpet Alex Wilborn will also take center stage, performing Böhme’s virtuosic Trumpet Concerto. And mark your calendars for April 5 – 6 when our new Music Director Designate Kwamé Ryan returns to conduct works by Tchaikovsky and Brahms.

In addition to these performances, our musicians are engaging with more than 10,000 4th and 5th graders in January and March through our “One Musical Family Concerts.” This is just one of the ways we’re providing access to music for everyone through free and low-cost education and community engagement initiatives this season. We’re so grateful to all who support the Symphony and make these events possible.

We’re also nearly ready to unveil our 2024/25 season, which will be filled with the music you love as we celebrate the past and herald the future with the arrival of Kwamé Ryan in his first season as Music Director. Current subscribers can renew their subscriptions early, at this year’s prices, and receive an exclusive gift through March 29! Keep an eye out in early April when we’ll announce the full programming for next season.

Thank you for being with us, and enjoy the concert!

David Fisk President & CEO

OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR

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ANNOUNCING THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY’S NEXT MUSIC DIRECTOR

We are thrilled to announce that Kwamé Ryan, hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by The Baltimore Sun, will assume the role of your Charlotte Symphony’s 12th Music Director, beginning in 2024–25, ushering in a new era for the Orchestra’s 93rd season.

“On my very first visit to Charlotte, I felt instantly connected with the dynamic energy of the city and then profoundly inspired by the wonderful musicians of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra … I very much look forward to discovering how this exciting new partnership can enrich the orchestra’s legacy and the cultural fabric of Charlotte.”

– Music Director Designate Kwamé Ryan Born in Canada and raised on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Kwamé Ryan discovered his passion for conducting at the age of nine. He studied Musicology at Cambridge University and trained in conducting under the guidance of renowned composer/conductor Peter Eötvös. An active guest conductor, Ryan has led orchestras across the United States, UK, and Germany. In the fall of 2023, Ryan conducted the world premiere of Jake Heggie’s Intelligence at Houston Grand Opera, and in 2024, he makes his debut with Opera Theatre of St. Louis and the New York Philharmonic.

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When not on the podium, Ryan dedicates his time to educational and community engagement initiatives. He has previously served as Musical Director of the National Youth Orchestra of France and as Director of the Academy for the Performing Arts at the University of Trinidad and Tobago.

Additionally, Ryan is the host of “8 Minute Idea,” a podcast in which he offers insights, tools, and life hacks.

“As a dynamic leader who understands the full potential of the relationship between an orchestra and its community, Kwamé will undoubtedly deepen the Charlotte Symphony’s service to Charlotte and the region, and, with his passion for music education, bring extraordinary, powerful music-making to a wider audience of all ages.”

– President & CEO David Fisk

Ryan’s selection was unanimous by the Music Director Search Committee, comprised of Charlotte Symphony musicians, staff, and members of the Board of Directors.

“From the outset, there was an incredible chemistry between Kwamé Ryan and the musicians which created an atmosphere of collaboration and inspiration.

Kwamé’s dynamic performances, as well as his ability to connect with audiences in a meaningful way, truly distinguished him. We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional conductor to Charlotte!”

– Bassist Jeffrey Ferdon and Principal Violist Ben Geller, who served on the Music Director Search Committee Kwamé Ryan will return to Charlotte this spring to conduct the Orchestra in two performances of Wang Jie’s Symphonic Overture “America, the Beautiful,” Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, April 5–6.

Your Charlotte Symphony Experience Whether you’re attending your first Symphony performance, or you’re a longtime subscriber, we’d like to extend to you a warm and inclusive welcome! Below is some helpful information to ensure you make the most of your Charlotte Symphony experience.

What should I wear?

The Charlotte Symphony has no specific dress code. We encourage you to be comfortable and come as yourself in a style of your choice.

When do I applaud?

Audiences applaud to welcome the concertmaster, conductor, and featured artists onstage. Some works may have several sections, or movements, separated by a brief silent pause. It is tradition to hold applause until the last movement. If you are unsure, wait for the conductor to face the audience. But if you feel truly inspired, do not be afraid to applaud!

Can I take photos?

Certainly! We welcome and encourage you to capture and share photos before and after the concert, as well as during intermission. Feel free to use your cell phone for photography without flash during the performance, but please refrain from video or audio recording.

CONCERT PROGR AM

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Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:30 pm Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30 pm Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts

Thomas Wilkins, conductor Michelle Cann, piano

GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898–1937) An American in Paris

[approx. 16 minutes]

[approx. 19 minutes] FLORENCE PRICE (1887–1953) Piano Concerto in One Movement Michelle Cann, piano

INTERMISSION GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898–1937) Rhapsody in Blue Michelle Cann, piano

[approx. 15 minutes]

[approx. 18 minutes] MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937) Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé I. Lever du jour II. Pantomime III. Danse générale

concert duration: approximately 90 minutes.

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

This concert is made possible in part by

Maria & John Huson

CONDUCTOR BIO

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Thomas Wilkins guest conductor

Devoted to promoting a life-long enthusiasm for music, Thomas Wilkins brings energy and commitment to audiences of all ages. He is hailed as a master at communicating and connecting with audiences. Mr. Wilkins is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; the Boston Symphony’s Artistic Advisor, Education and Community Engagement; Principal Guest Conductor of the Virginia Symphony; and holds Indiana University’s Henry A. Upper Chair of Orchestral Conducting established by the late Barbara and David Jacobs as a part of that University’s “Matching the Promise Campaign.” He completed his long and successful tenure as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra at the close of the 2020/2021 season. Other past positions have included resident conductor of the Detroit Symphony and Florida Orchestra (Tampa Bay), and associate conductor of the Richmond (VA) Symphony. He also has served on the music faculties of North Park University (Chicago), the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

Following his highly successful first season with the Boston Symphony, the Boston Globe named him among the “Best People and Ideas of 2011.” In 2014, Wilkins received the prestigious “Outstanding Artist” award at the Nebraska Governor’s Arts Awards for his significant contribution to music in the state while in 2018 Thomas Wilkins received the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award for the Elevation of Music in Society conferred by Boston’s Longy School of Music. In 2019 the Virginia Symphony bestowed Thomas Wilkins with their annual Dreamer Award. And in 2022 the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards presented him with their Lifetime Achievement Award for Music, the Boston Conservatory awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and he was the recipient of the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Baton Award.

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During his conducting career, he has led orchestras throughout the United States, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Cincinnati Symphony, and the National Symphony. Additionally, he has guest conducted the Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras, the Symphonies of Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, San Diego, Seattle, Louisiana, North Carolina and Utah, and the Buffalo and Rochester Philharmonics, as well as at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago to name a few.

His commitment to community has been demonstrated by his participation on several boards of directors, including the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the Charles Drew Health Center (Omaha), the Center Against Spouse Abuse in Tampa Bay, and the Museum of Fine Arts as well as the Academy Preparatory Center both in St. Petersburg, FL. Currently he serves as chairman of the board for the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund and as national ambassador for the non-profit World Pediatric Project headquartered in Richmond, VA, which provides children throughout Central America and the Caribbean with critical surgical and diagnostic care.

A native of Norfolk, VA, Thomas Wilkins is a graduate of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He and his wife, Sheri-Lee, are the proud parents of twin daughters, Erica and Nicole.

GUEST ARTIST BIO

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Michelle Cann piano

Lauded as “exquisite” by The Philadelphia Inquirer and “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone, Michelle Cann has become one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. She made her debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2021 and has recently performed concertos with The Cleveland Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de São Paulo, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, and Cincinnati.

Highlights of Cann’s 2023-24 season include appearances with the Charlotte, Hawaii, Indianapolis, Québec, Sarasota, and Winnipeg symphony orchestras, and recitals in New York City, Portland, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, and Denver. She also has teaching and performance residencies at the University of Indiana South Bend and Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington.

Recognized as a leading interpreter of the piano music of Florence Price, Cann performed the New York City premiere of Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with The Dream Unfinished Orchestra in July 2016 and the Philadelphia premiere with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin in February 2021. Her recording of the concerto with the New York Youth Symphony won a Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Orchestral Performance. Her acclaimed debut solo album Revival, featuring music by Price and Margaret Bonds, was released in May 2023 on the Curtis Studio label. She has also recorded two Price piano quintets with the Catalyst Quartet.

Cann was the recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization. She also received the Cleveland Institute of Music’s 2022 Alumni Achievement Award and the 2022 Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award.

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string quartets, violinists Timothy and Nikki Chooi, and cellist Thomas Mesa. She has appeared as co-host and collaborative pianist with NPR’s From The Top, collaborating with actor/ conductor Damon Gupton, violinist Leila Josefowicz, and violinist and MacArthur Fellow Vijay Gupta. Cann’s numerous media appearances include PBS Great Performances’ Now Hear This hosted by Scott Yoo and Living the Classical Life with host Zsolt Bognár.

Embracing a dual role as performer and pedagogue, Cann is frequently invited to teach master classes, give lecturedemonstrations, and lead teaching residencies. Recent residencies include the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival and the National Conference of the Music Teachers National Association. She has recorded lessons for tonebase, the popular piano lesson platform. She has also served on the juries of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, the Kauffman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition, and the piano competition of the Music Academy of the West.

A staunch believer in community-building through music, Cann has served as the director of two children’s choruses in the El Sistema-inspired program Play On Philly and was part of the inaugural class of ArtistYear fellows at the Curtis Institute of Music. Through ArtistYear, she worked with community partners City Year, Teach for America, and AmeriCorps to provide arts education and access to underserved communities in Philadelphia.

Cann holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Paul Schenly and Dr. Daniel Shapiro, and an Artist’s Diploma from the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Robert McDonald. She joined the Curtis piano faculty in 2020 as the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies. She joined the piano faculty of the Manhattan School of Music in 2023.

UNITY CONCERT:

EARTH Saturday, March 9 4:00 pm

First United Methodist Church Charlotte (Uptown)

FEATURING JAKE RUNESTAD’S EMMY® AWARD-WINNING

EARTH SYMPHONY

Charlotte Master Chorale is proud to present the North Carolina premiere of Earth Symphony, the groundbreaking choral symphony from composer Jake Runestad and librettist Todd Boss. Featuring student singers from East Mecklenburg, South Mecklenburg, Stuart Cramer, and Sun Valley high schools�and a 43-piece orchestra�this concert is sure to move and inspire!

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TICKETS: $30 GENERAL ADMISSION STUDENTS: $10 WITH ID

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Charlotte Master Chorale is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.

PORTRAIT of a QUEEN CSO + JCSU IN CONCERT

April 2, 2O24 7:30 pm | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium

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MUSICIAN ROSTER

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YOUR CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY Kwamé Ryan, Music Director Designate Christopher James Lees, Resident Conductor Christopher Warren-Green, Conductor Laureate FIRST VIOLINS Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair Joseph Meyer, Associate Concertmaster Kari Giles, Assistant Concertmaster Susan Blumberg°° Jane Hart Brendle Cynthia Burton Ayako Gamo David Horak† Lenora Leggatt Jenny Topilow Dustin Wilkes-Kim Hanna Zhdan SECOND VIOLINS Oliver Kot, Principal The Wolfgang Roth Chair Kathleen Jarrell, Assistant Principal The Pepsi-Cola Foundation of Charlotte Chair Carlos Tarazona° Monica Boboc Martha Geissler Sakira Harley Tatiana Karpova Ellyn Stuart VIOLAS Benjamin Geller, Principal The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair Kirsten Swanson, Acting Asst. Principal† Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank Wenlong Huang Viara Stefanova Ning Zhao CELLOS Jonathan Lewis, Principal The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair Allison Drenkow, Acting Asst. Principal Alan Black, Principal Emeritus* Marlene Ballena Jeremy Lamb Amy Sunyoung Lee Sarah Markle Oksana McCarthy†

DOUBLE BASSES Kurt Riecken, Principal* Jason McNeel, Acting Principal Judson Baines, Assistant Principal* Justin Cheesman, Acting Asst. Principal Jeffrey Ferdon Luis Primera† FLUTES Victor Wang, Principal The Blumenthal Foundation Chair Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette PICCOLO Erinn Frechette OBOES Erica Cice, Acting Principal The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡ Teil Taliesin† Terry Maskin ENGLISH HORN Terry Maskin CLARINETS Taylor Marino, Principal The Gary H. & Carolyn M. Bechtel Chair Samuel Sparrow Allan Rosenfeld E♭ CLARINET Samuel Sparrow BASS CLARINET Allan Rosenfeld BASSOONS Joseph Merchant, Principal Joshua Hood Nicholas Ritter CONTRABASSOON Nicholas Ritter

MUSICIAN ROSTER (continued) HORNS Byron Johns, Principal The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair Andrew Fierova Philip Brindise† The Robert E. Rydel, Jr. Third Horn Chair Richard Goldfaden Andrew Merideth† TRUMPETS Alex Wilborn, Principal The Betty J. Livingstone Chair Jonathan Kaplan Gabriel Slesinger, Associate Principal The Marcus T. Hickman Chair TROMBONES John Bartlett, Principal Thomas Burge

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TIMPANI Jacob Lipham, Principal The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair PERCUSSION Brice Burton, Principal HARP Andrea Mumm Trammell, Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair

This roster lists the full-time members of the Charlotte Symphony. The number and seating of musicians onstage varies depending on the piece being performed. ° Non-revolving position °° Alternates between first and second violins

BASS TROMBONE Scott Hartman, Principal

† Acting member of the Charlotte Symphony

TUBA Colin Benton, Principal The Governor James G. Martin Chair

‡ Funded by The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. * On leave

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Michael Reichman, VP of Artistic Operations & General Manager Carrie Graham, Senior Director of Artistic Planning Tim Pappas, Director of Operations Nixon Bustos, Principal Music Librarian Emily Schaub, Assistant Music Librarian Erin Eady, Personnel Manager Claire Beiter, Operations Coordinator John Jarrell, Stage Manager

The Charlotte Symphony is a proud member of the League of American Orchestras.

March 22 & 23

7:30 pm | Knight Theater JoAnn Falletta guest conductor Alex Wilborn trumpet

featuring OSKAR BÖHME'S Trumpet Concerto

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ABOUT THE CSO

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One of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) connects with more than 100,000 music lovers each year through its lively season of concerts, broadcasts, community events, and robust educational programs. The CSO is committed to its mission of uplifting, entertaining, and educating the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

The Charlotte Symphony upholds the highest artistic integrity and takes bold steps to engage with its community through music. Its 65 professional, full-time musicians perform throughout the region — from community parks and breweries, to places of worship and senior care centers — and offer significant educational support, aimed at serving the underresourced areas of our community.

The Charlotte Symphony is deeply committed to the notion that music, accessible to all and experienced in its many forms, enriches and unifies our community. The CSO believes in equity and inclusion and strives to be an industry leader in imaginative, relevant programming by intentionally seeking out women conductors, underrepresented in our industry, and conductors, composers, and guest artists of color.

Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony plays a leading cultural role in the Charlotte area and serves the community as a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region through the transformative power of live music.

OUR MISSION The Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

OUR VISION Reaching out through the transformative power of live music, the Charlotte Symphony will be a civic leader, reflecting and uniting our region.

For more information, visit us online at

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PROGR AM NOTES by Ken Meltzer

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GEORGE GERSHWIN born: September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn, New York died: July 11, 1937 in Hollywood, California

An American in Paris (1928) premiere: December 13, 1928 in New York

approx. duration: 16 minutes

In March of 1928, George Gershwin departed New York for Europe, and trips to Paris, London, and Vienna. Prior to that time, Gershwin received a commission from conductor Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Society (later, the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Society) for a new orchestral composition. Gershwin returned to New York in June, where he completed An American in Paris a month before the work’s premiere. Walter Damrosch conducted the Carnegie Hall concert, which took place on December 13, 1928.

In describing his An American in Paris, Gershwin observed: “This new piece, really a rhapsodic ballet, is written very freely and is the most modern music I’ve yet attempted.” An American in Paris opens with music depicting the protagonist strolling throughout Paris (Gershwin went to great time and expense to find authentic French taxi horns for inclusion in the work’s premiere). Later, according to Gershwin: “Our American friend perhaps after strolling into a café and having a couple of drinks, has succumbed to a spasm of homesickness.” But finally, “the homesick American, having left the café and reached the open air, has disowned his spell of the blues and once again is an alert spectator of Parisian life. At the conclusion, the street noises and French atmosphere are triumphant.”

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FLORENCE PRICE born: April 9, 1887 in Little Rock, Arkansas died: June 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois

Piano Concerto in One Movement (1934) premiere: 1934 in Chicago

approx. duration: 19 minutes

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Florence Beatrice Price studied at Boston’s New England Conservatory, where she earned an artist’s degree in organ, and a teacher’s diploma in piano. After graduation, Price taught music at various institutions in Little Rock and Atlanta. In 1927, she moved to Chicago. There, Price earned recognition for her talents as a composer and concert pianist. In 1933, Frederick Stock and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed Price’s Symphony in E minor. This was the first time a major American orchestra had performed an orchestral work by a female African-American composer.

As a composer, Florence Price is best known for her art songs and arrangements of spirituals. But her more than 300 compositions span a wide variety of instrumental and vocal genres. In 1934 in Chicago, Price was the soloist in the world premiere of her Concerto in D minor in One Movement for Piano and Orchestra. No copies of the orchestral score survived. The Center for Black Music Research commissioned Trevor Weston to reconstruct the complete score from various other sources authored by Price. On February 17, 2011 in Chicago, the Watson reconstruction was performed by soloist Karen Walwyn and the New Black Music Repertory Ensemble.

The Concerto is cast in a single movement that contains three clearly identifiable episodes (Andantino - Adagio Cantabile Andantino; Allegretto). In addition to the challenging writing for the soloist, the Concerto is notable for its synthesis of classical, popular, and folk elements. This is particularly true in the finale, based upon the Juba, an African-American Antebellum dance.

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GEORGE GERSHWIN

Rhapsody in Blue (1924) orchestrated by Ferde Grofé (1942) premiere: February 12, 1924 in New York

approx. duration: 15 minutes

George Gershwin composed Rhapsody in Blue at the request of his friend, bandleader Paul Whiteman. Whiteman planned to stage a concert in New York to demonstrate that American jazz “had come to stay and deserved recognition.”

After much persuasion by Whiteman, Gershwin agreed to compose a rhapsody for piano and orchestra he conceived of as “a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America — of our vast melting pot, of our unduplicated national pep, of our blues, of our metropolitan madness.” Gershwin composed the work at a furious pace, completing it in about three weeks.

On February 12, 1924, a capacity audience filled New York’s Aeolian Hall to hear Paul Whiteman’s concert, entitled, “An Experiment in Modern Music.” As the concert proceeded, the attention of the audience began to flag. But, as Olin Downes reported for the New York Times: “Then stepped upon the stage, sheepishly, a lank and dark young man — George Gershwin. He was to play the piano part in the first performance of his Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra.”

Composer George Gershwin (left) and arranger Ferde Grofé (right) (continued next page)

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From the first notes of the audacious clarinet solo, the audience was spellbound. Here was a work that offered a beguiling synthesis of the classical tradition — long believed to be the province of European composers — and America’s own music, jazz. When the majestic final chord sounded, the audience erupted with an ovation described by critics as “tumultuous,” “wild and even frantic.” From that day, George Gershwin became recognized not only as an important composer of Broadway and popular melodies, but a force to be reckoned with in classical music. A century after its premiere, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue remains one of the most beloved and performed concert works by an American composer.

The Rhapsody in Blue opens with the famous clarinet solo that moves from its brazen ascent to the introduction of the first of several themes that appear throughout. The pianist enters, soon embarking on a solo turn. As suggested by the work’s title, the Rhapsody is a rather free-form piece that offers diverse and often virtuoso treatments, by both soloist and orchestra, of the thematic material. Toward the latter part of the Rhapsody, the orchestra introduces a majestic theme, capped by some jazzy commentary from the horns.

From there, the Rhapsody in Blue proceeds to a brilliant climax, concluding with a final statement of the opening clarinet theme.

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MAURICE RAVEL born: March 7, 1875 in Ciboure, France died: December 28, 1937 in Paris, France

Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé (1912) premiere: June 8, 1912 in Paris

approx. duration: 18 minutes

In the summer of 1909, Sergey Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes burst upon the Paris artistic scene. Diaghilev’s brilliant and controversial productions inspired reactions by audiences and critics that ranged from adulation to violent rebellion. During his early years in Paris, Diaghilev made the acquaintance of several young composers with whom he would collaborate on some of his company’s greatest triumphs. For example, a meeting with the young Igor Stravinsky led to such works as The Firebird (1910), Pétrouchka (1911), and The Rite of Spring (1913).

Around that same time, Diaghilev met French composer Maurice Ravel. It was not long before Diaghilev, greatly impressed by Ravel’s talent and affinity for the theater, commissioned a ballet based upon the story of Daphnis and Chloé, a pastoral romance attributed to the Greek writer, Longus (c. 2nd/3rd century CE). Choreographer Michel Fokine adapted the story for Ravel’s composition.

The first performance of Daphnis et Chloé took place in Paris at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 8, 1912. Despite the incredible assemblage of talent (including Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina in the title roles, conductor Pierre Monteux, choreographer Michel Fokine, and designer Léon Bakst), the absence both of sufficient rehearsal time and unanimity of artistic vision resulted in a rather lackluster premiere.

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Painted backdrop by designer Léon Bakst for the original production.

In truth, full productions of Daphnis on the ballet stage have been rare. The work requires the talents of a virtuoso orchestra and (wordless) chorus most ballet companies are hard-pressed to assemble. On the other hand, the score Ravel termed “a choreographic symphony in three movements” has enjoyed tremendous success in the concert hall. The orchestral Suites Ravel fashioned from the complete work are staples of the concert repertoire — particularly the Suite No. 2, containing the majestic Sunrise and thrilling "Danse générale" from the ballet’s Third Part.

The goatherd Daphnis and the shepherdess Chloé are in love. Chloé is captured by pirates. Daphnis, in despair, has a dream in which he encounters the god Pan. Ultimately, it is Pan who rescues Chloé.

The Second Suite corresponds to the action of the ballet’s Third Part. After the majestic "Lever du jour" (Sunrise), Daphnis and Chloé are reunited. The two mime the tale of Pan and Syrinx (Pantomime). Daphnis pledges himself to Chloé. The ballet (and Suite No. 2) conclude with a thrilling, joyous dance ("Danse générale").

SUPPORTERS

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We gratefully acknowledge these generous donors to the Charlotte Symphony Annual Fund.

This list reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024.

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE $100,000+ Catherine & Wilton Connor*

Douglas Young

$50,000 – $99,999 J. Porter & Victoria Durham

Jane & Hugh McColl*

$25,000 – $49,999 Anonymous Joan & Mick Ankrom Ruth & Richard Ault Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Philanthropic Fund Judith & Mark Brodsky Roberta H. Cochran Jean & Dick Cornwell Linda & Bill Farthing Karen Fox Maria & John Huson

Richard Krumdieck Jacqueline B. Mars Patricia & Thrus Morton Patrick J. O'Leary Richard J. Osborne Debbie & Pat Phillips Kathy & Paul Reichs Pat Rodgers Carolyn Shaw Andromeda & John Williams

$15,000 – $24,999 Anonymous (2) Melissa & Daren Anderson Nicola & Emanuel Clark Ralph S. Grier Mary & Michael Lamach Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee DeDe & Alex McKinnon

Ulrike & Alex Miles Robert Norville Keith Oberkfell & Mica Post Oberkfell Judy & Derek Raghavan Sherry & Thomas Skains Sienne & Adam Taylor Ken & Tara Walker

$10,000 – $14,999 Anonymous (3) Tiffany & Jason Bernd Joye D. Blount & Jessie J. Knight Jr. Katharine & Frank Bragg Mr. & Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Lynne & Colby Cathey Margarita & Nick Clements Lisa & Carlos Evans Robin & Christoph Feddersen Caren & Charles Gale Janet M. Haack Leigh & Watts Humphrey Susan & Chris Kearney Ginger Kelly

Ms. Nina Lesavoy Tanya & Steve Makris Laura & Perry Poole Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Kelli & Michael Richardson Mrs. Rosalind S. Richardson Amanda & Corey Rogers Marjorie Moses Schwab Melinda & David Snyder Drs. Jennifer Sullivan & Matthew Sullivan Mary Claire & Dan Wall Jill & Kevin Walker Lisa & Richard Worf

* The Charlotte Symphony recognizes donors of exceptional generosity whose cumulative giving to the CSO exceeds $1 million with the designation of Music Director Society.

SUPPORTERS (continued) VIRTUOSO CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Wedge & Debbie Abels Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee Jeannette & Francisco Alvarado Philipp J. Bischoff & Dawn Beatty Katrice & Steve Boland Mary & Charles Bowman Barbara & Twig Branch Nancy Brand & Bill Freeman Robin & William Branstrom Katherine & Thomas Bunn Shirley & Michael Butterworth The Jack H. and Ruth C. Campbell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kieth Cockrell Tammy & Malcomb Coley Jeanie & Tom Cottingham Morgan & Brian Cromwell Denise & Peter DeMaio Donna & Alvaro de Molina Mary Anne Dickson Peggy & Richard Dreher Mary & Robert Engel Heather & Thomas Finke David J.L. Fisk & Anne O'Byrne Joan & Parker Foley Carol & Ron Follmer Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Patty & Alex Funderburg Dr. Robert A. Gaines & Toni Burke Sarah & Frank Gentry Kevin & Heather Gottehrer Laurie & Barry Guy James & Rebecca Hovis Shirley & Bob Ivey Chris Jensen Page & Ed Kizer Vivian & Robert Lamb Mrs. Sandra Levine Anna & Lazlo Littmann Leslie & Michael Marsicano Susanne & Bill McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Paul McIntos Susan & Loy McKeithen Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Elizabeth & Jay Monge Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Holly & Jason Norvell Keith & Mica Oberkfell Kim & Torsten Pilz Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Nancy & Charlie Robson Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli Bette Roth Laura & Michael Schulte Ylida & Bert Scott

page 25 Susan & Donald Sherrill Glenn Sherrill, Jr. In Honor of Robin Branstom Mr. & Mrs. Harley F. Shuford, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Lori & Eric Sklut Kevin Taylor Chris & Jim Teat Brienne Tinder & Thomas Lervik Judith & Gary Toman Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Trenkelbach Suzie & Nick Trivisonno In Memory of Tess Verbesey Kevin & Jill Walker Floyd Wisner & Glenda Colman Sidney & Bobby Youngs Joan Zimmerman Abby & Albert Zue

$3,500 – $4,999 Anonymous Paul & Kristen Anderson Mr. James Biddlecome, in Loving Memory of Bernadette Zirkuli Biddlecome Si & Michael Blake Ms. Judith Carpenter Sally & Derick Close Mary & Phil Delk Cheryl DeMaio H. Clay Furches David S. Jacobsen Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Arrington Mixon Courtney Reichs Mixon Joan Morgan Linda & Tony Pace Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Daniel Troy Karen & Ed Whitener

$2,500 – $3,499 Anonymous Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Cathy Bessant & John Clay Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Amy & Philip Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Jan & Bob Busch Ann Thomas Colley Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Chris & Elizabeth Daly In Memory of Betty Haggarty (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $2,500 – $3,499 (continued) PAlfred & Amy Dawson Peter De Arcangelis Peggy & Charles Dickerson Timothy & Kara Gallagher Harvey & Cindy Gannt Mr. Billy L. Gerhart In Memory of Judith Gerhart Mariam Abdul Hamid Ivan Hinrichs Christy & Ben Hume Fran & Greg Hyde Jim & Peggy Hynes James & Nina Jackson Bruce & Martha Karsh Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas James Lynch Dottie & Jim Martin Rob Roy McGregor Dee Dee McKay Dick Metzler Diane & Aderito Morais Celene & Marc Oken Dr. Reta R. Phifer Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope Marshelette & Milton Prime Kathleen D. Prokay Drew & Beth Quartapella Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Dr. Mahesh Sardesai Paulette Sherrill Nancy E. Simpson George & Tricia Sistrunk Emily & Zach Smith Morris & Patricia Spearman Elizabeth Connor Stewart Dottie Stowe In Loving Memory of Dickson Stowe Dr. Mark R. Swanson Drs. Chris & Lillian Teigland Eric & Annette Telljohann In Memory of Dr. Chandler Thompson Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora Mindy & Don Upton Paul & Susan Vadnais Bill & Rita Vandiver Dr. Shante Williams Steph & Gemo Yesil

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Director of Individual Giving, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrier@charlottesymphony.org.

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PATRON CIRCLE $1,500 – $2,499 Anonymous Marcia Adams Clay & Denise Armbrister Dan & Barbara Austell Dianne & Brian Bailey Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Batten Erskine & Crandall Bowles Sarah & Marco Carbone Mr. Brent Clevenger Ms. Susan Cybulski Elizabeth Betty Eaton William & Patricia Gorelick Family Foundation Judith Greene Angela & Michael Helms Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Gene & Helen Katz Ginger Kemp Mr. Alan Kronovet & Ms. Cary J. Bernstein Staci & Adam Marino Anna Marriott Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Caroline Olzinski Pamela Pearson & Charles Peach John & Susan Rae Suzy & Robert Schulman Jane Perry Shoemaker Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Joseph & Aleca Stamey Robert & Maxine Stein Mr. Hans Teich Tillie S. Tice Jenny & Ken Tolson Molly & Chris Tull James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Vera Watson Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Bryan Wilhelm Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

$1,000 – $1,499 Anonymous (5) Ross & Michele Annable Kathleen & Richard Anderson Mary Lou & Jim Babb Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan & Katie Beggs Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Sam & Nancy Bernstein (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) Andrea & Alexander Bierce Cristina & James Bolling Marilyn & Herb Bonkovsky Carole Bourret Kelly & Jackie Brown Khary Brown In Memory of Kyden Justice Brown Herbert Browne Mr. Charles Budd Jane & Larry Cain Maggie Callen Hobart B. Cheyne David M. Cody John Colton Dr. Kilian Cooley Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Sarah & Joshua Daulton Dan & Jeannette Davis Dr. Kandi & Gary Deitemeyer Caroline & Laurent De Mey Matt & Julie Drinkhahn Thomas and Kris Duffy Jay & Lisa Duggins Christine & David Dunn Shobhan & Pritika Dutta Virginia Dulaney Bob & Judy Erb Julie & Tom Eiselt Dr. Ray Feaster Sidney and Amy Fletcher Trae & Kate Fletcher Ms. Toni Freeman Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Carol & Joseph Gigler Kathy Gray Katherine G. Hall Joyce & Ed Hamilton Anne J. Henderson Brian & Juliet Hirsch Charley & Lynn Hodges Mical Hutson Paul & Linda Ibsen Joan Irwin Lea & Stuart Johnson Martha D. Jones Joan Kirschner Marilyn Kroll Jonathan Lamb Ms. Barbara Laughlin Christopher James Lees Mr. & Mrs. Howard Levine Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Mahnesmith Mrs. Allison Malter Holly & Christopher Maurer

page 27 Ms. Nydia McCrohan Sam & Carolyn McMahon Shawn & Kelly McGrath Susan D. Montgomery Janet Preyer Nelson Peter & Janet Nixon Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Michael & Debbie O’Hara Karen L. Oldham Arvind & Helen Patil Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Catherine Philpott Dale & Larry Polsky Dr. William G. Porter Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Dave & Anne Regnery Rita & Thomas Robinson Sally & Russell Robinson Ms. Margaret Rogers & Mr. John R. Willis William R. Rollins Dr. & Mrs. Paulvalery Roulette Ruth & Trevor Runberg Terrence Russell & Marjorie Serralles-Russell Mrs. Gail Salmon Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Thomas & Natasha Scrivener Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Molly & Conrad Sloan Scott Smith Rebecca & Eric Smith Murray & Hazel Somerville Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Kathryn Stewart Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Pamela & Harding Stowe Al & Alice Sudduth Ann & Wellford Tabor Richard R. Taylor Rosalind & Joe Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Catherine Thompson Vint & Libby Tilson Sarah S. Tull B. Maureen Turner Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chu & Jin Wang Ward Wellman & Laura Meyer Wellman Pam & Steve West Peter White Mr. Gary Wilhite Noni Williams John Drew Witherington Ms. Judith Wood Eugene Woods Gracy & Scott Wooster Ms. Barbara Yarbrough (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Michael & Lee Abbott Doug & Linda Abel Mr. Lester Ackerman & Mr. Layton Campbell Larry Anderson Leigh & Rhonda Armistead JWD Atchison Bob & Cathy Becker Emerson Bell Ms. Melody Birmingham James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Angie & Howard Bush Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Amanda & Kevin Chheda Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Gudger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Mrs. Jane M. Conlan Jack Cook Martin & Leslie Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Alpo F. Crane Ellen M. Crowley Mr. Todd Croy Mrs. Judy Crozier Angela & Jesse Cureton Craig Selimotic Danforth Dr. Roy E. DeMeo, Jr. & Ms. Linda A. Evanko Doug & Diane Doak Cheryl Drake-Bowers Rebecca Elliott Martin Ericson Gloria Evans Melisa & Frank Galasso Dr. John & Eileen Gardella Pete & Stacy Gherardi Donna Gibson Sarah Goad Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq. Dan & Linda Gordon Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Mrs. Gloria Gunst Tara & Richard Harris Mr. & Mrs. Lowrance Harry Mr. Charles Haughey Patrick & Johanne Hawk Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Robert Henderson Logan & Jennifer Henderson Barbara Holt Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz Pete & Phyllis Johnson Vickie & Eugene Johnson Michael & Priscilla Johnson Joseph & Patty Kahle Emily Kalfayan Steven & Mary Kesselman James King

page 28 Nancy H. Kiser Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Fran & Bart Landess Harry & Gloria Lerner Jerome & Barbara Levin Mr. Michael Lewandowski Shira Lissek John J. Locke Kathryn Long Mark & Katherine Love Vi Lyles Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Bruce & Leigh Marsh Francis & Paula Martin Ed & Wendy Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Roy H. Michaux Eric Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell Amanda & Matthew Molbert Christopher Montgomery Tom & Sally Moore Gary & Fran Morrison Robert & Carla Murray Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Cookie & Jerry Parnell Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. John & Wilma Pinter Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts Barbara M. Pooley Jeanine & Naeem Qasim Haywood & Sabine Rankin Ana & Manuel Rey Shaiza Rizavi Jose & Megan Rosado Shonn Ross Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Christine Rydel Alyssa Sharpe Michael Silverman Carol Smith Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II John-Palmer Smith Rebecca & Eric Smith Julia J. Souther Bill & Mary Stanton William & Catherine Stone Wesley & Claudia Sturges George & Brenda Sweet Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Tim Timson James & Melanie Twyne Rebecca Valenstein Greg & Sandy Vlahos Minyan & Guan Wang Mr. & Mrs. Tom Weidman Zelda White Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob Dan & Susan Yardley

SUPPORTERS (continued)

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The Encore Society includes individuals who have made provisions for the CSO in their estate plans. We are honored to recognize their support: Lucille & Edwin Jones Paul and Paula McIntosh Nellie McCrory† M. Marie Mitchell† Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Joan & Richard Morgan Don C. Niehus Eva Nove Richard J. Osborne Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge James Y. Preston† Mrs. Clayton (Dusty) Pritchett Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Elizabeth Waring Reinhard Nancy W. Rutledge Mike Rutledge Harriet Seabrook Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Morris & Patricia Spearman Bob & Maxine Stein Dr. Ben C. Taylor III Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Cordelia G. Thompson Tim Timson Jenny & Ken Tolson Ms. Debora Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

Anonymous (3) Geraldine I. Anderson† Richard & Ruth Ault Baldwin Family Trust Barnhardt Thomas Trust Larry & Joyce† Bennett Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Mark & Louise Bernstein† Rosemary Blanchard† Twig & Barbara Branch Saul Brenner Mike & Joan Brown† Mrs. Joan Bruns† Jan & Bob Busch Dr. Helen G. Cappleman, Ph.D.† Jim Cochran† Robin Cochran Tom Covington Charles & Peggy Dickerson Mr. Martin Ericson, Jr. David J.L. Fisk & Anne P. O’Byrne Peter & Ann† Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr. Betty & Stanley Livingstone† † Deceased

Leave a lasting legacy of great music through your planned gift.

For more information, please contact Shayne Doty at 704.714.5104.

Support your CSO. With your gift, the Charlotte Symphony uplifts, entertains, and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musical experiences.

Every gift makes a difference.

Make your contribution today:

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SPONSORS

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CORPORATE PARTNERS We are grateful for the following outstanding corporate funders:

For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

SPONSORS

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GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT We are grateful for the following outstanding foundation and government funders:

amily FOUNDATION DONALD & KATHLEEN

The Truist Charitable Fund is a donor-advised fund created by Truist and administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation

The Trexler Foundation Dowd Foundation, Inc. The Dickson Foundation Cole Foundation The Jack H. and Ruth C. Campbell Foundation The Mary Norris Preyer Fund The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Kathryn Stephenson Pipe Organ Endowment Foundation Blumenthal Foundation Minor Foundation, Inc.

For more information, please contact Mandy Vollrath at mvollrath@charlottesymphony.org

We're rolling out something big! This spring, your Charlotte Symphony takes the music on the road for CSO Roadshow, a traveling concert series that will bring pop-up music experiences to neighborhoods across Charlotte.

Our mobile stage will bring the power of live music to the heart of local communities as our 40-foot trailer takes Charlotte Symphony musicians to streets, parks, and plazas in free "walk up" concerts for all to enjoy. Keep an eye out for upcoming CSO Roadshow concerts near you!

charlottesymphony.org/csoroadshow

The Charlotte Symphony is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.

Multimillion Dollar Commitment City of Charlotte $1.5 million and above Bank of America C.D. Spangler Foundation / National Gypsum Company John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Trane Technologies $600,000 - $1 million Albemarle Foundation Atrium Health Barings Duke Energy Honeywell JELD-WEN, Inc. LendingTree Foundation Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Novant Health Red Ventures Truist $300,000-$600,000 Ally Financial The Centene Charitable Foundation Childress Klein Properties Coca-Cola Consolidated Deloitte EY The Gambrell Foundation Moore & Van Allen PwC Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. Rodgers Builders Wells Fargo Up to $300,000 Fifth Third Bank Foundation For The Carolinas Deidre and Clay Grubb Leslie and Michael Marsicano Jane and Hugh McColl Nucor Corporation PNC Bank Premier, Inc. Jane and Nelson Schwab

LEADERSHIP

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda McFarland Farthing Chair Richard Krumdieck Vice Chair John Williams Vice Chair Mick Ankrom Treasurer Manny Clark Secretary David Fisk President & CEO Joye D. Blount Mike Butterworth Nick Clements Catherine Connor Mary Delk*

Denise DeMaio Sidney Fletcher Kevin Gottehrer Lucia Zapata Griffith Byron Johns* Valerie Kinloch Stephen Makris Alex McKinnon Ulrike W. Miles Sara Garcés Roselli Ylida Scott Melinda Snyder Jennifer Sullivan Jenny Tolson* Jenny Topilow* Ken Walker Kevin Walker

*ex officio

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Paul Anderson Ruth & Richard Ault Kat Belk Arlene & Milton Berkman Jason & Tiffany Bernd Mary & Charles Bowman Frank Bragg Robin & Bill Branstrom Derick & Sallie Close Robin Cochran Wilton Connor Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Brian Cromwell Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Alvaro & Donna de Molina Peggy & Richard Dreher Lisa Hudson Evans Karen Fox Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle Todd Gorelick Ralph S. Grier Laurie Guy Janet Haack

Reginald B. Henderson, Esq. Mark & Whitney Jerrell Jeff Lee Gov. James G. Martin Jane & Hugh McColl Susan & Loy McKeithen George McLendon Mica Oberkfell Patrick J. O’Leary Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips Paul Reichs Nancy & Charles Robson Patricia A. Rodgers M.A. Rogers Laura & Mike Schulte Carolyn Shaw Emily & Zach Smith Bob & Marsha Stickler Kelly & Neal Taub Adam Taylor Braxton Winston Richard Worf Joan Zimmerman Albert Zue

ADMINISTR ATION

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EXECUTIVE David J. L. Fisk, President & CEO Samantha Hackett, Executive Administrator ARTISTIC OPERATIONS (see p. 15) DEVELOPMENT Shayne Doty, Vice President of Development Mandy Vollrath, Director of Corporate & Institutional Relations Libby Currier, Director of Individual Giving Tammy Matula, Senior Manager of Development Operations Lauren Taylor, Annual Fund Manager Jennifer Gherardi, Development Manager - Campaign & Special Events FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Angel Adams, Vice President of Finance & Administration Chazin & Company, Financial Services Amy Hine, HR Coordinator & Office Administrator HUMAN RESOURCES Maribeth Baker, Human Resources Counselor LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Aram Kim Bryan, Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement Dylan Lloyd, Senior Manager of Youth Orchestras Mark Rockwood, Education & Community Programs Manager Michaela Sciacca, Project Harmony Manager Gavin Fulker, Education & Community Programs Assistant Lily Moore, Youth Orchestras Assistant Jirah Montgomery, Youth Orchestras Program Assistant Bria Alexander, Learning & Community Engagement Assistant MARKETING Mical Hutson, Vice President of Marketing & Audience Development Deirdre Roddin, Director of Institutional Marketing & Communications Nicole Glaza, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing Chad Calvert, Visual Communications Manager Laura Thomas, Marketing Manager Meghan Starr, Patron Experience Manager Garrett Whiffen, Ticketing Manager

128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28202 tickets: 704.972.2000 office: 704.972.2003

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MARCH 15 & 16 7:30 PM | BELK THEATER

MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, a lonely scavenger finds herself at the center of a galactic conflict. From visionary director J.J. Abrams, the film features a new score composed by five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams.

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