CSO In Concert with JCSU - program 03-21-23

CONTENTS

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WHAT’S INSIDE...

A Message from the President & CEO 3 Concert Program 5 Artist Biographies 6 About JCSU 13 2022-23 Musician Roster 14 Musician Spotlight 16 About the CSO 17 Spotlight: Heart of the Home Tour 18 Annual Fund Donors 22 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors 28 Giving Societies 30 Infusion Fund 33 Board of Directors & Trustees 34 Administration 35

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WELCOME

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Welcome to your CSO! March heralds the arrival of Spring, and for the CSO it’s a time to celebrate cross-pollination and connections across neighborhoods, as we cultivate meaningful and long-lasting bonds throughout our community. At the CSO, we take great pride in being an active and integral part of city life; and much of that work grows out of the partnerships we form with the civic leaders and institutions that have also planted deep roots in our communities.

We begin the month with Pablo + Igor, a concert presented in partnership with The Mint Museum’s exhibit, Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. With returning guest conductor Paolo Bortolameolli on the podium, we’ll explore the intersection of music and art with works by composers whom Picasso worked with and greatly admired: Satie and Stravinsky.

Later this month, in collaboration with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we’ll welcome 12,000 CMS fifth graders to Belk Theater for six performances of our One Musical Family concert, which introduces students to the various musical families that make up the Charlotte Symphony; later that same week, our friends at the 501st Carolina Garrison will bring the characters of Star Wars to the concert hall for our presentation with live music of the final installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi.

We also join forces on March 21st with Johnson C. Smith University for an uplifting program on campus showcasing the music programs of JCSU side by side with the Charlotte Symphony. And we’ll end the month with a performance of Mendelssohn’s expansive “Hymn of Praise,” led by returning guest conductor Jessica Cottis and featuring our frequent collaborators, the Charlotte Master Chorale.

We’re so grateful to be a part of Charlotte’s thriving and diverse arts scene. Thank you for your continued support. I hope to see you at many of our exciting collaborations this season.

David Fisk President & CEO

The CSO is…

MORE THAN WHAT’S ONSTAGE.

Did you know that the Charlotte Symphony is much more than what you see on the Belk and Knight Theater stages?

Beyond the Classical, Pops, Family, and Movie Series in the theaters, we work to uplift, entertain, and educate our community through inclusive education programs and community performances.

• The CSO has three programs for young musicians: the Youth Orchestra, the Youth Philharmonic, and the Youth Ensemble.

CSO musicians participate in coaching throughout the year, and even perform with the young musicians!

• Reaching approximately 15,000 students each season, we also have extensive school programs, including Project Harmony, “Music and the Holocaust,” and “One Musical Family” Education Concerts.

• We perform throughout the region, from community parks and schools to breweries, senior care centers, and places of worship all season long.

The CSO is…FOR EVERYONE. To learn more, visit charlottesymphony.org

CONCERT PROGR AM

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:30pm Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium Christopher James Lees, conductor Shawn-Allyce White, soprano Frank Williams, piano Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir Johnson C. Smith University Drumline FRANZ VON SUPPÉ TRADITIONAL arr. Smith

Overture from Light Cavalry “Walk Together, Children“

JESSICA MEYER

Slow Burn

RICHARD SMALLWOOD

“Trust Me”

JOSEPH BOULOGNE Chevalier de Saint-Georges

Symphony No. 2, Op. 11 I. Allegro Presto II. Andante III. Presto

TRADITIONAL arr. Johnson

“Ride On King Jesus“ Shawn-Allyce White, soprano Frank Williams, piano

ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK

Slavonic Dances, Opus 46 No. 8 in G minor: Presto

TRADITIONAL arr. Hogan

“Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” Shawn-Allyce White, soprano

TRADITIONAL arr. Carter

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”

DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN

La, La, La, La

We thank the City of Charlotte for their support of this concert through the Opportunity Fund.

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CONDUCTOR BIO

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Christopher James Lees resident conductor

Emerging American conductor Christopher James Lees brings passionate and nuanced orchestral performances to the stage, a fierce commitment to contemporary music, and a natural charisma to audiences all around the world.

In 2018, Mr. Lees began an appointment as Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra. In addition to the more than 50 annual concert appearances with the CSO, he has stepped in to conduct Subscription Classical performances on four occasions, including a gala weekend with Grammy Award winning artist and Jazz legend Branford Marsalis in May 2021.

This season, Mr. Lees makes his debuts with the New York Philharmonic and the New World Symphony. An active guest conductor, Mr. Lees has returned for performances with the Los Angeles and Rochester Philharmonics, the Houston, Detroit, Milwaukee, North Carolina, Portland, and Flint Symphonies, and conducted debuts with the Indianapolis, Kansas City, Toledo, and Vermont Symphonies.

Additional engagements have taken him to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra de Chambre de Paris, Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and at the Music in the Mountains Festival & Festival Internacional de Inverno de Campos do Jordão in Brazil.

Only the second American Gustavo Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Mr. Lees made his debut with the orchestra in April 2013 and returned for concerts in February 2015.

With the New York Philharmonic, St. Louis & Atlanta Symphonies, among others, Mr. Lees has served as assistant conductor for the world’s leading conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Paavo Järvi, Herbert Blomstedt, Leonard Slatkin, Robert Spano, Marin Alsop, Pablo Heras-Casado, Stéphane Danève, Susanna Mälkki, and Nicholas McGegan. (continued next page)

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A recipient of a Career Assistance Grant from the Solti Foundation US, Mr. Lees was also chosen for showcase on the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation National Conductor Preview, hosted by the League of American Orchestras and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

A dedicated advocate for music of our time, Mr. Lees has premiered more than one hundred fifty new works by a diverse range of composers, and collaborated closely with Pulitzer Prize winners John Adams, William Bolcom, John Corigliano, Jennifer Higdon, Joseph Schwantner, Steven Stucky, Caroline Shaw, Roger Reynolds, and Julia Wolfe.

An equally passionate advocate for music education, Mr. Lees has brought inspirational energy to student orchestras across the country, from the Colburn School to the New England Conservatory, and previously served on the faculties of the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Lees holds bachelors and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan, and has studied conducting with Larry Rachleff and Robert Spano, as well as having participated in masterclasses with Lorin Maazel, Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustav Meier, and Jorma Panula.

When not performing, Mr. Lees can be found building Lego sets with his six year old son, reading the stack of books by his nightstand, or training outdoors for his next 10K road race.

GUEST ARTIST BIOS

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Shawn-Allyce White soprano

Dr. Shawn-Allyce White, a native of Washington, DC graduated from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She earned the Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Syracuse University, a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from Yale University Yale Opera Program, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kentucky. Dr. White has performed abroad in productions of Porgy & Bess; debuted at Carnegie Hall; and toured with the National Broadway musical productions of Ragtime and Showboat.

Dr. White is in her thirteenth year at Johnson C. Smith University. She is associate professor of music, director of choral activities and university soloist. Dr. White is a member of The National Association of Negro Musicians; American Choral Directors Association; National Association for Music Education; legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: and Daughter of Link Crown Jewels (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated.

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GUEST ARTIST BIOS (continued)

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Frank Williams piano

Mr. Frank Williams is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (1971), and UNC-Charlotte (1976). He began his teaching career in the Gaston County Public Schools and later transferred to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as choir director and Assistant Principal at West Charlotte High School. He later served as an instructor, Head of the Visual and Fine Arts Program at Central Piedmont Community College where he became Associate Dean. After leaving CPCC, Mr. Williams served as Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choirs and Chair of the Music Department at North Carolina Central University.

Upon retirement, Mr. Williams served as a Curriculum Specialist, Director of the Arts and Humanities Center and worked at Virginia Union University and Johnson C. Smith University as adjunct professor and choir accompanist. Mr. Williams is an active member of the North Carolina Music Educators Association, previous member of the American Choral Directors Association, has conducted many North Carolina and Virginia District Choirs and state honor choirs, and is an active adjudicator for state music festivals. In 1978, Mr. Williams founded and conducted the Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble, served as the Associate Conductor of the 150 voice “One Voice Chorus” of Richmond, Virginia, and has been the Minister of Music at several area churches.

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The Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir The Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir has been an essential part of the University and is one of the leading performing vocal arts groups in the city of Charlotte, NC. The choir serves as ambassadors for the University and performs diverse repertoire for university events. Under the direction of Dr. Shawn-Allyce White, the University Choir continues to perform for university on campus events including Opening Convocation, Founder’s Day, Baccalaureate Service, and Commencement Services. The choir also invites well known artists to conduct Master Classes to provide further experience and create learning opportunities for students.

Moreover, the choir performed for Civil Rights Icon Andrew Young for a fireside chat discussion November 2022 and in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Southern Region Conference, HBCU Concert, and “Lift Every Voice” in Mobile, Alabama March 2020. They were also featured in a landmark production of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess during the Spoleto Festival USA 2016 in Charleston’s new Gaillard Performance Hall. This production received rave reviews from around the world including The Wall Street Journal, “The splendid chorus, Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir, sang with a rich, vibrant sound and fine ensemble…”and Opera News, “The chief virtues of the opening-night performance were musical. When the sensational Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir raised its collective voice, it was hard not to succumb to the richness of Gershwin’s invention, especially in the thrilling “Leavin’ for the promised land.”

The University has a thriving partnership with Opera Carolina and choir members attend productions at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. In 2018, the choir performed in a Rhythm & Blues opera by Douglas Tappin, I Dream. They also performed with Andrea Bocelli, one of the greatest singing talents in the world today on his Valentine’s Day concert February 2019 Charlotte Spectrum Center. Also, the gentlemen of the choir performed offstage in Opera Carolina’s production of Cyrano in November 2017 at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. In the spring of 2014 and 2015, the University Choir performed in a one-act opera Rise for Freedom by Adolphus Hailstork and Dr. White sang the leading soprano role of Miranda Parker. Furthermore, the (continued next page)

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choir performed in the full staged production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aïda with Opera Carolina under the baton of Maestro James Meena, Opera Carolina’s General Director & Principal Conductor, Belk Theater in Charlotte October 2013. Opera Carolina also sponsored a master class for regional university music students to receive one-on-one instruction on opera repertoire, interpretation, performance, and style from the cast of Aïda.

JCSU was represented in the Fifth Annual 105 Voices of History HBCU National Concert Choir, September 2012 to perform on the Andrew Mellon Stage. Also, selected choir members were chosen to attend and perform on The UNCF 2011…“A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste” Anniversary Gala in New York City.

It is the mission of the Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir to continue the tradition of choral excellence of diverse music styles and genres with distinct voices that achieve the highest level of musicianship and professionalism.

Choir and Alumni Choir Members SOPRANO

ALTO

Deltha Cousar Dr. Priscilla Rice Ashton Williams Jasmine Woosley

Cathy Carter Lisa Chambers John Fortune II

TENOR

BASS

Henry Gilmore III Marquis Hampton Jeremiah Lee Taequan Owens Stephen Sullivan III Marilyn Wallace

Dr. Craig Bell Derrick Reeves

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Funk Phi MOB The percussion section of the JCSU International Institution of Sound better known as Funk Phi MOB was established October 31, 1979 at Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte NC. We pride ourselves in performing the highest level of musicianship providing quality skillful rhythms for the I.I.O.S. Marching Band.

ABOUT JCSU

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Johnson C. Smith University, the only historically Black university in Charlotte, North Carolina, embodies its motto, Sit Lux, meaning, “let there be light.” Sitting at the highest point in the Queen City, JCSU has been a beacon of hope, intellectual capital, social justice and economic development since it was founded in 1867.

JCSU offers a forward-thinking curriculum with 21 undergraduate degree programs and a master’s degree in social work to nearly 1,100 students from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The University is consistently ranked as North Carolina’s top private HBCU. This is where the best and brightest become brilliant!

Expert faculty integrate the liberal arts with business and STEM programs in socially conscious ways to empower a generation of diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders who light the way to a brighter tomorrow. Likewise, outstanding staff provide the academic and student support services that enable students to explore and grow — intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually — and develop a sense of social responsibility.

Charlotte is widely viewed as one of the nation’s best cities as evidenced by its continued growth in size, population and stature.

A hub for banking, financial services, healthcare, fintech, energy and innovation, Charlotte is the second largest banking center, the 15th largest city and the 11th fastest-growing city in the United States. The Queen City is also home to professional and minor league sports teams, critically acclaimed arts and culture, as well as dynamic entertainment, dining and shopping. JCSU is located at the urban core of Charlotte, which makes it easy to access internships and jobs and is convenient to the city’s amenities.

JCSU doesn’t blend into the background of this great city – it glows as an integral part of the Charlotte’s success. The University has strong community relationships and strategic partnerships with businesses, corporations, government agencies and civic and philanthropic organizations. As an active community partner, JCSU serves as a catalyst for building and sustaining assets in the surrounding neighborhoods and throughout the city.

The University respects its rich legacy as it continues to evolve into a 21st century institution that prepares students for cutting-edge careers in a rapidly changing world. The future shines at Johnson C. Smith University!

MUSICIANS

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YOUR CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY Christopher Warren-Green, Conductor Laureate & Music Adviser Christopher James Lees, Resident Conductor FIRST VIOLINS

DOUBLE BASSES

Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster The Catherine & Wilton Connor Chair

Kurt Riecken, Principal

Joseph Meyer, Associate Concertmaster

Jeffrey Ferdon

Kari Giles, Assistant Concertmaster

Jason McNeel

Judson Baines, Assistant Principal

Ernest Pereira°* Susan Blumberg°°

FLUTES

Jane Hart Brendle

Victor Wang, Principal The Blumenthal Foundation Chair

Emily Chatham°° Ayako Gamo 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 Tatiana Karpova Ellyn Stuart Martha Geissler Sakira Harley VIOLAS

Amy Orsinger Whitehead Erinn Frechette PICCOLO Erinn Frechette OBOES Hollis Ulaky, Principal The Leo B. Driehuys Chair‡ Erica Cice Terry Maskin ENGLISH HORN Terry Maskin CLARINETS Taylor Marino, Principal The Gary H. & Carolyn M. Bechtel Chair Samuel Sparrow

Benjamin Geller, Principal The Zoe Bunten Merrill Principal Viola Chair

Allan Rosenfeld

Alaina Rea, Assistant Principal *

E♭ CLARINET

Chihiro Tanaka, Acting Asst. Principal

Samuel Sparrow

Ellen Ferdon Cynthia Frank

BASS CLARINET

Viara Stefanova

Allan Rosenfeld

Ning Zhao Matthew Darsey†

BASSOONS

CELLOS

Joshua Hood Naho Zhu†

Jonathan Lewis, Principal The Kate Whitner McKay Principal Cello Chair Allison Drenkow, Assistant Principal Alan Black, Principal Emeritus Marlene Ballena Jeremy Lamb Sarah Markle

Joseph Merchant, Principal

CONTRABASSOON Naho Zhu†

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HORNS

TIMPANI

Byron Johns, Principal The Mr. & Mrs. William H. Van Every Chair

Jacob Lipham, Principal The Robert Haywood Morrison Chair

Andrew Fierova Robert Rydel

PERCUSSION

Richard Goldfaden Philip Brindise†

Brice Burton, Principal HARP

TRUMPETS Alex Wilborn, Principal The Betty J. Livingstone Chair

Andrea Mumm Trammell, Principal The Dr. Billy Graham Chair

Jonathan Kaplan Gabriel Slesinger, Associate Principal* The Marcus T. Hickman Chair TROMBONES John Bartlett, Principal Thomas Burge BASS TROMBONE Scott Hartman, Principal TUBA Colin Benton, Principal The Governor James G. Martin 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 † Acting member of the Charlotte Symphony ‡ Funded by The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. * On leave

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Michael Reichman, VP of Artistic Operations & General Manager Carrie Graham, Director of Artistic Planning Tim Pappas, Acting Director of Operations Nixon Bustos, Principal Music Librarian Bradley Geneser, Assistant Librarian Erin Eady, Acting Personnel Manager John Jarrell, Stage Manager

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

MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

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BOB RYDEL

Horn

Member of CSO since 1993 hometown: Fairfax, VA

FUN FACTS • I love to home brew beer. I won several awards, including a best in show.

• I was a member of the National Tour of Sondheim’s Tony-award winning musical, Into the Woods.

• My first symphony orchestra job was Co-Principal Horn with the Orquesta del Principado de Austurias in Oviedo, Spain.

For more information about Charlotte Symphony musicians, visit

charlottesymphony.org

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 music experiences.

The Charlotte Symphony upholds the highest artistic integrity and takes bold steps to engage with its community through music. Its 62 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 aims to serve 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

charlottesymphony.org

SPOTLIGHT: HEART OF THE HOME TOUR

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The Symphony Guild of Charlotte’s

Heart of the Home Tour A Tradition Returns to Charlotte

In February 1950, The Charlotte Observer reported that a new Charlotte Symphony Women’s Association would soon be incorporated with the aim of building and developing cultural activities in the Charlotte area through music. Mrs. Joseph A. Elliott Jr., who was temporary chairman of the association, called for “housewives, civic workers, businesswomen, and representatives from all facets of the city’s population to join and help build a love of music.”

Seventy-three years later, the renamed Symphony Guild of Charlotte is continuing that mission. With over 100 active members, The Guild has provided substantial financial and volunteer support over the years with an emphasis on supporting the CSO’s Youth Orchestra and Education programs.

At a recent get-together over coffee, some of The Guild’s longest-serving members — many of them past Presidents — shared fond memories of how they came to be involved with The Guild, and the many members they met who soon became friends. Much of the conversation, and laughter, centered on The Guild’s most successful – and laborious – fundraising venture: The Designer Show House.

Started in 1972 to raise funds for the Symphony’s school concerts and Youth Orchestra, the first Designer Show House took place in a stately home on Park Road, now part of Forest Hill Church. (continued next page)

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Members of the Guild partnered with the Carolinas Chapter of the American Institute of Interior Designers to refurbish the home and make it available to the public for 3 weeks. Music was provided

by Charlotte Symphony musicians and a shuttle bus took visitors to the house from SouthPark. The Charlotte Observer reported that it was the first fundraiser of its kind in Charlotte, but it took a toll on the members, who had to fill 650 volunteer slots, working as hostesses and staffing the basement tearoom. However, the venture was a success, raising $16,000 for the Symphony — enough to keep the fundraiser going for 38 years before undergoing a facelift and becoming today’s Heart of the Home Tour, which features tours of multiple homes in the Charlotte area.

It’s obvious how proud the members are of their contributions as they reminisce over “their houses” — the ones that were designed under their leadership. Recalling details of the rooms, designers’ names, and how large the crowds were. It’s even more obvious the fondness that the members have for each other.

Past President Linda Weisbruch remembers feeling a bit at sea after moving to Charlotte from Los Angeles in 1987. She decided to volunteer at the Designer House down the block from her home. She recalled that by the end of that first evening, she was in the back room counting the money. “They just said ‘come on in, join us!’ It was such a great organization and welcoming.

So many of my friends come from being in The Guild, and I’ve had so many opportunities to do things I’ve never done before, being chair of a Designer House, being President of The Guild, and President of the Volunteer Council at the League of American Orchestras. None of that would have happened without me being bold enough to go down the street and ask to volunteer. I’ve gained a lot of very deeply loved friends.”

LInda Weisbruch & Melissa Woolf McCrory

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Melissa Woolf McCrory, another former Guild President, agrees.

“Some of my dearest friends have come from this organization.

We work really hard, but I’m always amazed by the intelligence and efficiency. And oh, we’ve had a lot of fun — there are a lot of great stories.”

Now, after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Heart of the Home Tour is returning March 31–April 1. The two-day tour will include six beautiful homes featuring their kitchens and outdoor entertaining spaces which showcase trends for kitchen makeovers, bold design, and sustainable materials, along with fresh inspiration for entertaining indoors or out. Tour-goers will enjoy tastings from local chefs, sample signature beverages, and explore flower and jewelry options from local artisans while visiting six spectacular homes.

Proceeds allow The Symphony Guild to support the Charlotte Symphony, its youth orchestras, and The Guild’s award-winning youth music education initiatives.

“I think it’s vitally important that a community our size has a volunteer organization to support our Symphony,” Woolf McCrory points out. “Because our symphony is so vital to the arts in our community, and a lot of people don’t quite understand the impact they have. The symphony is an incredible gem to the arts in Charlotte.”

Charlotte Observer preview of the first CSO Designer House, Sept. 1972.

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Heart of the Home Details: Taste of the Tour Party & Silent Auction Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 5:30–8:30 pm Ferguson’s South End Showroom (129 West Summit Avenue) Tickets are available for purchase online for $50 per person with a special rate of $40 for guests under 40.

Heart of the Home Tour Friday, March 31, 5:00–8:30 pm and Saturday, April 1, 10:00 am–4:00 pm Tickets are available for purchase online for $35 per person Learn more about The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, including how to become a member, at symphonyguildcharlotte.org.

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, 2022 through March 1, 2023

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

Douglas Young

$50,000 – $99,999 Roberta H. Cochran Ellen M. Fitzsimmons & Greg Rogowski

Patrick J. O’Leary

$25,000 – $49,999 Joan & Mick Ankrom Richard & Ruth Ault Dr. Milton & Arlene Berkman Philanthropic Fund Mark & Judith Brodsky DG Brungard Foundation Jean & Dick Cornwell J. Porter & Victoria Durham Linda & Bill Farthing

John & Maria Huson Jane & Hugh McColl Patricia & Thrus Morton Richard J. Osborne Paul & Kathy Reichs Carolyn Shaw John & Andromeda Williams

$15,000 – $24,999 Ralph S. Grier Richard Krumdieck DeDe & Alex McKinnon

Debbie & Pat Phillips Judy & Derek Raghavan Ann & Fritz Rehkopf

$10,000 – $14,999 Anonymous (3) Francisco & Jeannette Alvarado Katharine & Frank Bragg Mr. & Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Lynne & Colby Cathey Christoph & Robin Feddersen Karen Fox Chris & Susan Kearney Ginger Kelly Page & Ed Kizer

Betty P. & Jeffrey J. Lee Ms. Nina Lesavoy Susan & Loy McKeithen Alex & Ulrike Miles Robert Norville Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Richardson Mary Anne Rogers Mike Rutledge Thomas & Sherry Skains Richard & Lisa Worf

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Annual Fund Manager, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrierl@charlottesymphony.org.

SUPPORTERS (continued) VIRTUOSO CIRCLE $5,000 – $9,999 Howard P. Adams & Carol B. McPhee Joye D. Blount & Jessie J. Knight Jr Steve & Katrice Boland Mary & Charles Bowman Bill & Robin Branstrom Jan & Ed Brown Shirley & Michael Butterworth The Jack H & Ruth C. Campbell Foundation Margarita & Nick Clements Mr. & Mrs. Kieth Cockrell Malcomb & Tammy Coley Jeanie & Tom Cottingham Brian & Morgan Cromwell Donna & Alvaro de Molina Mary Anne Dickson Mary & Robert Engel Thomas & Heather Finke David J.L. Fisk & Anne O’Byrne Carol & Ron Follmer Dr. Robert A. Gaines Charles & Caren Gale The Gambrell Foundation Sarah & Frank Gentry Joy S. Greene Janet M. Haack Chris Jensen Hartmut & Irene Kossack Robert & Vivian Lamb Laszlo & Anna Littmann Zaydee López-Ibáňez Leslie & Michael Marsicano Susanne & Bill McGuire Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Torsten & Kim Pilz Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Sally & Russell Robinson Nancy & Charlie Robson Pat Rodgers Cory & Amanda Rogers Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli Mrs. Ylida Scott Mr. & Mrs. Harley F. Shuford, Jr. Laura & Michael Schulte Lori & Eric Sklut Emily & Zach Smith Melinda & David Snyder Ms. Andrea J. Stevenson Kevin Taylor Drs. Jennifer Sullivan & Matthew Sullivan Chris & Jim Teat Judith & Gary Toman Mr. & Mrs. C.L. Trenkelbach Suzie & Nick Trivisonno

page 23 In Memory of Tess Verbesey Kevin & Jill Walker Floyd Wisner & Glenda Colman

$3,500 – $4,999 Wedge & Debbie Abels Philipp J. Bischoff Judith Carpenter Joan & Parker Foley H. Clay Furches Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Paul McIntosh Tony & Linda Pace Edgar & Karen Whitener

$2,500 – $3,499 Anonymous (3) Julian Andretta Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Tiffany & Jason Bernd Jan & Bob Busch Cathy Bessant & John Clay Ms. Melody Birmingham Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Twig & Barbara Branch Ann Thomas Colley Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Chris & Elizabeth Daly in Memory of Betty Haggarty Alfred & Amy Dawson Peter De Arcangelis Phil & Mary Delk Cheryl DeMaio Peggy & Charles Dickerson Peggy & Richard Dreher Mrs. Carolyn Faison Alex & Patty Funderburg Timothy & Kara Gallagher Harvey & Cindy Gantt Mr. Billy L. Gerhart, in memory of Judith Gerhart Todd & Andrea Griffith Ivan Hinrichs Brian & Juliet Hirsch Carol A. Hitselberger & Robert Petty Jim & Peggy Hynes Shirley & Bob Ivey David S. Jacobson Ginger Kemp Bruce & Martha Karsh Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $2,500 – $3,499 (continued)

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George McLendon & Carol Quillen Rob Roy McGregor Dee Dee McKay Dick Metzler Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Jay & Elizabeth Monge Diane Morais Joan Morgan Holly & Jason Norvell Celene & Marc Oken Dr. Reta R. Phifer Kathleen D. Prokay Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Bette Roth JD & Katrina Schurter Nancy E. Simpson George & Tricia Sistrunk Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Mrs. H. Dickson Stowe Dr. Mark R. Swanson Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Richard R. Taylor Drs. Chris & Lillian Teigland Eric & Annette Telljohan In Memory of Dr. Chandler Thompson Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. & Dr. Lee Rocamora Dr. Cynthia H. Tyson Paul & Susan Vadnais Ms. Dana Vestal Ellen & Jimmie Wade Mary Claire & Dan Wall Dr. Shanté Williams

Katherine G. Hall Angela & Michael Helms Steven Hershfield & Mary Jo Germain Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Joan Irwin Gene & Helen Katz Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer Elizabeth J. McLaughlin Anna Marriott Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Jim & Dottie Martin Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Eleanor W. Neal Caroline Olzinski Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope John & Wilma Pinter Larry & Dale Polsky John & Susan Rae Jane Perry Shoemaker Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Morris & Patricia Spearman Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Robert & Maxine Stein Ann & Wellford Tabor Tillie S. Tice James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Daniel & Kathleen Troy Mindy & Don Upton Vera Watson Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Mrs. Eugenia N. White Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

PATRON CIRCLE

$1,000 – $1,499

$1,500 – $2,499 Anonymous Marcia Adams Ross & Michele Annable Dan & Barbara Austell Dianne & Brian Bailey Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mr. James Biddlecome In Memory of Bernadette Zirkuli Biddlecome Erskine & Crandall Bowles Brian Bridgford & Sally Gambrell Bridgford Mr. Donald Butler Ms. Catherine P. Carstarphen David M. Cody Neil & Claire Cotty Elizabeth Betty Eaton Arlene H. Elisha Mrs. Geraldine S. Emmert Mr. Peter F. Guild

Anonymous (2) Ashley & Steve Allen Kathleen & Richard Anderson Melissa & Daren Anderson Mary Lou & Jim Babb Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan & Katie Beggs John & Katherine Beltz Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Si & Michael Blake Ms. Brett Blumenthal & Mr. David Wax Carole Bourret Khary Brown in Memory of Kyden Justice Brown Herbert Browne Jane & Larry Cain Maggie Callen Sarah & Marco Carbone (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) Bill & Pauline Chinnis Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Christopher & Elizabeth Daly Dan & Jeannette Davis Ralph & Troyann Dougherty Bob & Judy Erb Trae & Kate Fletcher Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Carol & Joseph Gigler Barry & Laurie Guy Joyce & Ed Hamilton Patrick & Johanne Hawk Anne J. Henderson Fran & Greg Hyde Paul & Linda Ibsen Martha D. Jones Vickie & Eugene Johnson Lea & Stuart Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John E. Kibler Joan Kirschner Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Marilyn Kroll Maria Kurtz Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Stacy & Adam Marino Holly & Christopher Maurer Ms. Nydia McCrohan Shawn & Kelly McGrath Martha Monserrate Susan D. Montgomery Eugene P. Kueny & Don C. Niehus Peter & Janet Nixon Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Barbara M. Pooley Dr. William G. Porter Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Rita & Thomas Robinson William R. Rollins Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Molly & Conrad Sloan Catherine Thompson Murray & Hazel Somerville Al & Alice Sudduth Adam & Sienne Taylor Mr. & Mrs. James Traylor Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Vint & Libby Tilson Sarah S. Tull Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Mrs. William K. Van Allen

page 25 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Glish Bill & Rita Vandiver Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chu & Jin Wang Pam & Steve West Peter White David Wilcox Bryan Wilhelm Ms. Judith Wood

$500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Michael & Lee Abbott Mark Abrams & Iris Prandi Mr. Lester Ackerman & Mr. Layton Campbell Larry Anderson Leigh & Rhonda Armistead JWD Atchison Mrs. Natascha A. Bechtler Bob & Cathy Becker Dr. John L. Bennett & Mr. Eric T. Johnson Jeffrey Boghosian David Bower & Ann Richardson Ms. Marianne Bragg James Broadstone Aram & Scott Bryan Mr. Charles Budd Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Amanda & Kevin Chheda Hobart B. Cheyne Ms. Michele T. Classe Mr. Brent Clevenger Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Gudger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Charles E. Cook Dr. Kilian Cooley Martin & Leslie Cooper Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Mr. & Mrs. Alpo F. Crane Ellen M. Crowley Mrs. Judy Crozier Craig Selimotic Danforth Dr. Roy E. DeMeo, Jr. & Ms. Linda A. Evanko Thomas & Kris Duffy Virginia Dulaney Ms. Helen Edwards Rebecca Elliott Martin Ericson, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. J. Murray Fadial Doug Faris Tom & Gail Fennimore Lawrence W. Fetner, Jr. Melisa & Frank Galasso Dr. John & Eileen Gardella Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $500 – $999 (continued) TMr. & Mrs. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe Pete & Stacy Gherardi Sarah Goad Mr. Walter H. Goodwin, Esq. Dan & Linda Gordon Ms. Cynthia Greenlee Mr. & Mrs. Lowrance Harry Mr. Charles Haughey Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Heafner Mr. Stefan Heinzelmann Logan & Jennifer Henderson Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Ben & Christy Hume Pete & Phyllis Johnson Michael & Priscilla Johnson Tim & Kathryn Johnson Joseph & Patty Kahle Steven & Mary Kesselman Nancy H. Kiser Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Jonathan Lamb Christopher James Lees Jerome & Barbara Levin Mr. Michael Lewandowski Mr. George Linfors Kathryn Long Mark & Katherine Love Mr. Calin Lupanu Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Bruce & Leigh Marsh Francis & Paula Martin Ed & Wendy Matthews Tom & Sandy Meckley Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Roy H. Michaux Eric Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell Sallie & Joe Moody Tom & Sally Moore Gary & Fran Morrison In Memory of Patricia Nims Karen L. Oldham Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Catherine Philpott Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts Jeanine & Naeem Qasim Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. Haywood & Sabine Rankin Casey Rentch Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Robert & Christine Rydel Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert John Schroeder, in honor of Patty McArthur

page 26 Mr. Andrew Silliker Michael Silverman Carol Smith Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II Rebecca & Eric Smith Scott Smith John-Palmer Smith Julia J. Souther Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Kathryn Stewart William & Catherine Stone Sam & Martha Stowe Wesley & Claudia Sturges George & Brenda Sweet Ms. Sarah Teague Tim Timson Jenny & Ken Tolson B. Maureen Turner James & Melanie Twyne Greg & Sandy Vlahos Minyan Wang Lyman Welton Barnet & Harriet Weinstock Dr. Thomas H. White Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob Ms. Barbara Yarbrough Dan & Susan Yardley Dr. & Mrs. T. Price Zimmermann

$250 – $499 Anonymous (3) Paula Andretta Andrew & Karen Antoszyk Judi Bainbridge Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Bell Sam & Nancy Bernstein Ms. Deborah Berry Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Bierce Stuart Blackmon Lawton & Janette Blandford Megan Blankemeyer List Ken & Nelle Brown Mr. Nicholas Bonevac Steve Bost Saul & Martha Brenner David H. & Barbara J. Burns John Carr Robert & Jo Anne Caruso Mary Case Amy Cathey Rev. Janice Chalaron Gray Clark Mortimer & Josephine Cohen Fund Ms. Dorothy Cole Ron & Shirley Coffman (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) Tom Covington Mr. Todd Croy Leeda Currin Mr. Michael Curtis Rennie Cuthbertson Rufus Dalton Francis T. Davis Virginia A. Davis Doug & Diane Doak Dr. Kathleen A. Doman Mr. & Mrs. Fang Dong Cheryl Drake-Bowers Mike Dyer The Federico Family Robert & Catherine Flynn James C. Fort Chakana Fowler Jerry Fox Toni Freeman Richard & Karen Fuentes Harvey & Cindy Gantt Dr. & Mrs. Richard Gellar Donna Gibson Berkley & Audean Godehn Craig & Myra Green Mr. & Mrs. William Griesmyer Spencer Guthery John & Mary Habit Elizabeth Hage Mr. Christopher Harris Roger K. Hill Barbara Holt Ms. Kelli Hopp-Michlosky Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Horowitz James Horton & Kathy Reardon Norman Harasymchuk Karin & Robert Hudson Betty Hunter Patricia W. Ingraham Cynthia B. Irby Marjorie James Margot Kaiser Mr. H.G. Karn & Mrs. Sandra Washburn Madhu Katta Judy & Ron Kaufman John J. Kelly, Jr. Carolyn Wells Kibler John & Ardis Koch Mrs. S. Lacy Ms. Wendy Laxton Steven Light John J. Locke Skip & Ginny Long Dr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Long III Dr. David Lowry Mr. Charles McKinley Yvonne Mack

page 27 Chris Mair Staci & Adam Marino Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Joan W. Martin & Pat Burgess Theodore & Katherine Martinez Steve & Tammy Matula Jill Maxwell Kim & Alan Maxwell Ms. Judy Mayo James & Stephanie McGarvey Kimberly Moore-Wright Glenn A. Muegel David H. Nance & Jennifer Nance Sara & Tom Nolan Dr. & Mrs. Michael E. Norman Dimitris & Jennifer Papageorgiou Cookie & Jerry Parnell Rose & Bailey Patrick Bradley & Sharon Patterson Mr. Conrad Puckett Mr. Mason & Dr. Krista Rankin Stephen & Melissa Ratliff Emily & Brian Reinicker Dr. Livia Robicsek Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Rodgers Ms. Aparna Sagunarthy Sarah E. Schoedinger Eileen Scholl Merle & Judy Schuh Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Shapiro Ginny Shaw Fred H. Smith James & Ellie Stephens Larry Stratemeyer Charlene Sturgill Brenda Gail Summers Ms. Jean M. Summerville Carrie & Jeffrey Teixeira Nancy & Dick Thigpen Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Melissa M. Tolin Patti Tracey & Chris Hudson Cynthia Turner Sarah & Tim Turner Rebecca Valenstein Jenny & Henry Ward Ms. Leslie Webster Mr. Erik Weghorst Mr. & Mrs. Tom Weidman Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wertheimer Mrs. Carol Wilson Allen & Clara Wolfe Karen & Charles Wolff

SPONSORS

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

$250,000 +

$100,000 - $249,999

$20,000 - $49,999

$10,000 - $19,999

$5,000 - $9,999 Atrium Health Kingfisher Capital The Dunhill Hotel

For more information, please contact Amanda LoCascio, AVP - Institutional Philanthropy at 704.714.5138 or alocascio@charlottesymphony.org

SPONSORS

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

$100,000 +

$50,000 - $99,999 Dickson Foundation

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

$20,000 - $49,999

DG Brungard Foundation Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust The Trexler Foundation

$10,000 - $19,999

Blumenthal Foundation Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation Cole Foundation Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc. The Maurer Family Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999 AT&T Foundation The George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation The Jack H & Ruth C. Campbell Foundation The Charlotte Assembly

$2,500 - $4,999 Barnhardt/Thomas Trust Kathryn Stephenson Pipe Organ Endowment Foundation Stanly County Community Foundation Winer Family Foundation

For more information, please contact Toni Freeman, Grant Writer at development@charlottesymphony.org

SUPPORTERS

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We invite your firm to join this special group of corporate supporters committed to keeping the music alive — enriching Charlotte and the surrounding communities as a first-class place to work and live.

$5,000 +

$2,500 - $4,999 GreerWalker Moore & VanAllen Park Inc.

$500 - $2,499 Carter Troutman Pepper LLP World Famous Golf Carts of South Carolina For more information, please contact Amanda LoCascio, AVP - Institutional Philanthropy at 704.714.5138 or alocascio@charlottesymphony.org

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

Anonymous (2) Bank of America Corporation Catherine & Wilton Connor Goldman, Sachs & Co. The Leon Levine Foundation John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Hugh L. McColl, Jr. Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation C. D. Spangler Foundation The Symphony Guild of Charlotte, Inc. Wells Fargo Corporation For more information, please contact Leslie Antoniel, AVP of Development, at 704.714.5139 or lantoniel@charlottesymphony.org.

SUPPORTERS

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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: 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† 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’Bryne Peter & Ann† Guild William G. & Marguerite K. Huey Fund† Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Jr. Betty & Stanley Livingstone†

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 † Deceased

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

For more information, contact Leslie Antoniel at 704.714.5139.

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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MOVIE SERIES

Fantasy...adventure... true love...

© THE PRINCESS BRIDE LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

LIVE on the big screen with your CSO!

Music by MARK KNOPFLER

May 5 & 6

7:30 pm | Belk Theater

Fencing, fighting, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...The Princess Bride has something for everyone! Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for a symphony orchestra. Missing this concert experience would be “inconceivable!”

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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 John Williams Vice Chair Mick Ankrom Treasurer David Fisk President & CEO Melissa Anderson Joye D. Blount Mike Butterworth Manny Clark Nick Clements Catherine Connor

Mary Delk* Denise DeMaio Richard Krumdieck Alex McKinnon Ulrike W. Miles Glenn Mincey Robert Rydel* Ylida Scott Melinda Snyder Jennifer Sullivan Jenny Tolson* Jenny Topilow* Kevin Walker *ex officio

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Osborne, Chair Gov. James G. Martin Ruth & Richard Ault Jane & Hugh McColl Kat Belk Susan & Loy McKeithen Arlene & Milton Berkman Elizabeth J. McLaughlin Jason & Tiffany Bernd George McLendon Mary & Charles Bowman Patrick J. O’Leary Frank Bragg Debbie & G. Patrick Phillips Robin & Bill Branstrom Paul Reichs Derick & Sallie Close Nancy & Charles Robson Robin Cochran Patricia A. Rodgers Wilton Connor M.A. Rogers Jeanie & T. Thomas Cottingham III Dan & Sara Garces Roselli Brian Cromwell Laura & Mike Schulte Alessandra & Pasquale De Martino Carolyn Shaw Alvaro & Donna de Molina Tom Skains Peggy & Richard Dreher Emily & Zach Smith Lisa Hudson Evans Bob & Marsha Stickler Todd Gorelick Adam Taylor Janet Haack Cynthia Tyson Reginald B. Henderson, Esq. Braxton Winston Mark & Whitney Jerrell Richard Worf Jeff Lee 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 Leslie Antoniel, Associate Vice President of Development Libby Currier, Annual Fund Manager Tammy Matula, Database Manager Jennifer Gherardi, Campaign Coordinator Senta Harvey, Annual Fund & Sponsorships Associate FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Angel Adams, Vice President of Finance & Administration Lissette Rodriguez, Staff Accountant Chazin & Company, Financial Services Amy Hine, Office Administrator HUMAN RESOURCES Maribeth Baker (Catapult), Human Resources Counselor LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Aram Kim Bryan, Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement Emily Gordon, Project Harmony Manager Dylan Lloyd, Youth Orchestras Manager Peyton Wulff, Learning Manager Jirah Montgomery, Youth Orchestras 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 Communications 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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April 28 & 29 Belk Theater

Lan Shui, conductor

Mari Kodama, piano

“Interpretive” (Gramophone) guest conductor Lan Shui leads Rachmaninoff’s exultant Symphony No. 2 and Mendelssohn’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1.

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