CSO Vivaldi ReImagined - program 02-07-24

February 7, 2O24 Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts & Civic Engagement

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ABOUT THE GAMBRELL CENTER

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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.

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CONCERT PROGR AM

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Wednesday, February 7, 2O24 7:30 pm | Sandra Levine Theatre Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts & Civic Engagement Joseph Meyer, violin ENGLISH FACULTY Morri Creech Julie Funderburk Charles Israel, Jr. Chalet Jean-Baptiste

QUEENS STUDENTS Daquinua Craig Ellie Fritsch Connor Lindsay Halli Nguyen Eliza Solomon

The Charlotte Symphony and Queens University of Charlotte dedicate this concert to Cynthia Tyson, a dear friend and supporter of both institutions.

CONCERT PROGR AM (continued)

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741) The Four Seasons, Opus 8, Nos. 1-4 Concerto No. 1 in E major, "Spring" (La primavera) Ellie Fritsch - “The Re-Growth” I. Allegro Charles Israel - “Spring and Winter, Coeval” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre Julie Funderburk - “False Spring” III. Allegro pastorale Concerto No. 2 in G minor, "Summer" (L'estate)

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Chalet Jean-Baptiste - “Summer Everyday” Connor Lindsay - “Bones of Summer” Allegro non molto Morri Creech - “Scholars” Eliza Solomon - “Pieces” Adagio Daquinua Craig - “In Summer’s Absence” Presto

Concerto No. 3 in F major, "Autumn" (L'autunno) Morri Creech - “Night Fire” I. Allegro Connor Lindsay - “Locusts” II. Adagio molto Charles Israel - “Blue” III. Allegro Concerto No. 4 in F minor, "Winter" (L'inverno)

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Julie Funderburk - “Southern Snow” Ellie Fritsch - “Winter With You” Allegro non molto Halli Nguyen - “Winter Hues” Eliza Solomon - “37 Degrees” Largo Chalet Jean-Baptiste - “Winter Chills” Allegro

concert duration: approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes, without intermission.

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SOLOIST BIO

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Joseph Meyer violin

Joseph Meyer, violin, is an active soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader who has been garnering critical acclaim throughout the country. He has been described by the San Francisco Classical Voice as "a standout player, both technically brilliant and musically innovative". The Miami Herald has called his solo playing "exquisite," while the New Orleans TimesPicayune describes him as a "brilliant concertmaster and a superb violinist."

Currently, Mr. Meyer holds positions as associate concertmaster of the Charlotte Symphony and the Colorado Music Festival, as well as guest concertmaster of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has served as concertmaster and guest concertmaster for 10 years. As a former member of the Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble, he performed across the United States in critically acclaimed concerts that emphasized new music. He has also served as section violinist in the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and Grant Park Orchestra.

He has appeared as soloist with orchestras including the Milwaukee Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, New World Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, and has performed as soloist and chamber musician in Europe and the United States.

He has served as guest concertmaster of orchestras including the Jacksonville and Kansas City symphonies.

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SOLOIST BIO (continued)

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As a chamber musician, Mr. Meyer has performed and recorded chamber music for contemporary composers such as John Morrison, Steven Dankner, and William Stevens, as well as for the Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble on the Innova label. As part of a joint Carnegie Hall/State Department initiative to promote cultural exchange, he has performed chamber music and has given masterclasses throughout Central Asia. He has collaborated with other notable musicians such as Vadim Gluzman, Benedetto Lupo, Paul Galbraith, Donald Weilerstein, and Frederica von Stade in chamber music performances.

Mr. Meyer graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory with a master’s degree in chamber music study, where he studied under Camilla Wicks and Mark Sokol. His awards include the Jules Reiner prize as a fellow at the Tanglewood festival. He performs on a 1740 G. B. Celoniati violin.

KODÁLY Dances of Galánta WIENIAWSKI Concerto for Violin No. 2

February 16 & 17 7:30 pm February 18 3:00 pm Knight Theater

Keitaro Harada guest conductor

Francisco Fullana violin

Mozart's brilliant Symphony No. 41, nicknamed "Jupiter," anchors a program with Wieniawski's richly melodic Concerto for Violin No. 2, performed by "frighteningly awesome" (Buffalo News) violinist Francisco Fullana.

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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 Ochestras.

ARTS @ QUEENS SPOTLIGHT SERIES

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ARTS @ QUEENS SUPPORTERS

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Feb. 9 & 1O 7:3O pm | Knight Theater

Christopher James Lees conductor Craig A. Meyer special guest

Experience an unforgettable evening of greatest hits from the legendary Sir Elton John! Capturing the music, costumes, and charisma of the Rocket Man himself, singer, actor, and pianist Craig A. Meyer's captivating performance has been wowing audiences nationwide.

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March 1 & 2 7:30 pm | Belk Theater Thomas Wilkins guest conductor Michelle Cann piano Featuring An American in Paris and works by Florence Price and Maurice Ravel

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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 December 31, 2023

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

Douglas Young

$50,000 – $99,999 J. Porter & Victoria Durham Jane & Hugh McColl*

Patricia & Thrus Morton

$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 Patrick J. O'Leary Richard J. Osborne Debbie & Pat Phillips Kathy & Paul Reichs 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 Judy & Derek Raghavan Sherry & Thomas Skains Sienne & Adam Taylor

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

Ms. Nina Lesavoy Laura & Perry Poole Ann & Fritz Rehkopf Kelli & Michael Richardson Mrs. Rosalind S. Richardson Pat Rodgers 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 Nancy Brand & Bill Freeman Barbara & Twig Branch Robin & William Branstrom Katherine & Thomas Bunn Shirley & Michael Butterworth Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cockrell Tammy & Malcomb Coley Morgan & Brain 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 Laurie & Barry Guy James & Rebecca Hovis Shirley & Bob Ivey Chris Jensen Page & Ed Kizer Hartmut & Irene Kossack Vivian & Robert Lamb Anna & Lazlo Littmann Zaydee López-Ibáňez Tanya & Steve Makris Leslie & Michael Marsicano Susanne & Bill McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Paul McIntosh Susan & Loy McKeithen Mrs. Sandra Levine Dick Metzler Chuck Miller & Marcy Thailer Elizabeth & Jay Monge Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Moynihan Holly & Jason Norvell Kim & Torsten Pilz Emily & Nima Pirzadeh Nancy & Charlie Robson Sara Garcés Roselli & Dan Roselli Bette Roth Ylida & Bert Scott Laura & Michael Schulte

page 17 Susan & Donald Sherrill Glenn Sherrill, Jr In honor of Robin Branstom Mr. & Mrs. Harley F. Shuford, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Pope A. Shuford Nancy E. Simpson Lori & Eric Sklut Kevin Taylor Chris & Jim Teat 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 Mr. James Biddlecome, in Loving Memory of Bernadette Zirkuli Biddlecome Si & Michael Blake Ms. Judith Carpenter Sally & Derick Close Mary & Phil Delk H. Clay Furches Leigh & Watts Humphrey David S. Jacobsen Richard I. McHenry & Cynthia L. Caldwell Arrington & Burch Mixon Courtney Reichs Mixon Linda & Tony Pace Marsha & Robert L. Stickler Kathleen & Daniel Troy Karen & Ed Whitener George McLendon & Carol Quillen

$2,500 – $3,499 Anonymous Julian Andretta Merilyn & Craig Baldwin Mrs. Harriet B. Barnhardt Bill & Georgia Belk Tiffany & Jason Bernd Jan & Bob Busch Cathy Bessant & John Clay Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Amy & Philip Blumenthal Dr. & Mrs. O. Robert Boehm Ann Thomas Colley Dorothy & Mike Connor Melissa Cornwell Deborah J. Cox & Bob Szymkiewicz Alfred & Amy Dawson (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $2,500 – $3,499 (continued) Chris & Elizabeth Daly In Memory of Betty Haggarty Peter De Arcangelis Cheryl DeMaio Peggy & Charles Dickerson Timothy & Kara Gallagher Harvey & Cindy Gannt Todd & Andrea Griffith Mr. Billy L. Gerhart, in memory of Judith Gerhart Mariam Abdul Hamid Ivan Hinrichs Brian & Juliet Hirsch Christy & Ben Hume Fran & Greg Hyde Jim & Peggy Hynes Bruce & Martha Karsh Ginger Kemp Mr. & Mrs. Luke Kissam Dr. & Mrs. Christ A. Koconis Meghan & Luis Lluberas James Lynch Dottie & Jim Martin Rob Roy McGregor Dee Dee McKay Diane & Aderito Morais Joan Morgan Celene & Marc Oken Dr. Reta R. Phifer Mr. Vincent Phillips & Mr. Paul Pope Kathleen D. Prokay Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Rollins, Jr. Dr. Mahesh Sardesai Paulette Sherrill 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 Dr. Cynthia H. Tyson Mindy & Don Upton Paul & Susan Vadnais Bill & Rita Vandiver Dr. Shante Williams Steph & Gemo Yesil

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PATRON CIRCLE $1,500 – $2,499 Anonymous Marcia Adams Ross & Michele Annable Clay & Denise Armbrister Dan & Barbara Austell Dianne & Brian Bailey Sharon Baker & Peter Moore Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Batten Erskine & Crandall Bowles Kelly & Jackie Brown Sarah & Marco Carbone Ms. Catherine P. Carstarphen Mr. Brent Clevenger Neil & Claire Cotty Elizabeth Betty Eaton William & Patricia Gorelick Family Foundation Angela & Michael Helms Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin F. Hill, Jr. Mr. James Howell & Mrs. Deanna Kelly Joan Irwin Gene & Helen Katz Christopher James Lees Stacy & Adam Marino Anna Marriott Ms. Rosemarie Marshall & Mr. Lee Wilkins Mr. Glenn Mincey & Mrs. Macie Mincey Eleanor W. Neal Caroline Olzinski Pamela Pearson & Charles Peach John & Susan Rae Jane Perry Shoemaker Katie & Raleigh Shoemaker Ken Spielfogel & Richard Withem Robert & Maxine Stein Gail & Scott Syfert Tillie S. Tice Jenny & Ken Tolson James H. Trexler & Kelly Zellars Vera Watson Grant Webb Linda & Craig Weisbruch Cricket Weston & David Molinaro Mrs. Eugenia N. White Bryan Wilhelm Noni Williams Deems Wilson Ms. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell Propst

For more information on how to make a gift to the CSO Annual Fund, please contact Libby Currier, Director of Individual Givings, at 704.714.5137 or lcurrierl@charlottesymphony.org. (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $1,000 – $1,499 Anonymous (5) Ashley & Steve Allen Kathleen & Richard Anderson Mary Lou & Jim Babb Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln A. Baxter Morgan & Katie Beggs Katherine W. Belk John & Katherine Beltz Shirley W. Benfield Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family Foundation Ms. Brett Blumenthal & Mr. David Wax Carole Bourret Khary Brown in Memory of Kyden Justice Brown Herbert Browne Mr. Charles Budd Jane & Larry Cain Maggie Callen Bill & Pauline Chinnis David M. Cody Mr. Mark Copeland & Mrs. Kathleen Goldammer-Copeland Ann F. Copeland Dr. & Mrs. Mark Couture Sarah & Larry Dagenhart Gwin Dalton Rufus Dalton Dan & Jeannette Davis Dr. Kandi & Gary Deitemeyer Dena Diorio Ralph & Troyann Dougherty Matt & Julie Drinkhahn Jay & Lisa Duggins Shobhan & Pritika Dutta Virginia Dulaney Bob & Judy Erb Martin Ericson, Jr. Julie & Tom Eiselt Lisa & Carlos Evans Trae & Kate Fletcher Ms. Toni Freeman Stephen C. & Jean S. Geller Jenn & Taylor Gherardi Kathy Gray Joyce & Ed Hamilton Anne J. Henderson Mical Hutson Paul & Linda Ibsen Martha D. Jones Lea & Stuart Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John E. Kibler Joan Kirschner Marilyn Kroll Jonathan Lamb Ms. Barbara Laughlin

page 19 Mark & Katherine Love Lucinda Nisbet Lucas Dr. & Mrs. Randolph Mahnesmith Mrs. Allison Malter Holly & Christopher Maurer Ms. Nydia McCrohan Shawn & Kelly McGrath Martha Monserrate Susan D. Montgomery Janet Preyer Nelson Peter & Janet Nixon Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Oakley Michael & Debbie O’Hara Karen L. Oldham Elaind Papadimitriou Arvind & Helen Patil Gwen Peterson & Tom Hodge Catherine Philpott Lucy Quintilliano & Leonard Fumi Dr. & Mrs. R. Pinkney Rankin, Jr. Morry Alter & Joan Rasmussen Brendan Reen Dave & Anne Regnery Rita & Thomas Robinson Sally & Russell Robinson Mrs. Gail Salmon Dr. Stephen P. Schultz & Donna Dutton Thomas & Natasha Scrivener Mr. & Mrs. William Seifert Molly & Conrad Sloan Scott Smith Murray & Hazel Somerville Kathryn Stewart Al & Alice Sudduth Ann & Wellford Tabor Richard R. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Hans Teich Catherine Thompson B. Maureen Turner Vint & Libby Tilson Sarah S. Tull Drs. Iris Cheng & Daniel Uri Dr. & Mrs. Bill Chu & Jin Wang Ward Wellman & Laura Meyer Wellman Pam & Steve West Peter White David Wilcox Mr. Gary Wilhite Ms. Judith Wood Eugene Woods Ms. Barbara Yarbrough

$500 – $999 Anonymous (4) Michael & Lee Abbott Doug & Linda Abel Mark Abrams & Iris Prandi (continued next page)

SUPPORTERS (continued) $500 – $999 (continued) 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 Greg & Mary Lou Cagle Barbara F. Caine Ms. Lisa Callen Mary Case Amanda & Kevin Chheda Hobart B. Cheyne Dr. W. Gerald Cochran & Mr. Timothy D. Gudger Mr. Thomas E. Collins, Jr. Mrs. Jane M. Conlan Jack Cook Dr. Kilian Cooley Martin & Leslie Cooper 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 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 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 Tim & Kathryn Johnson Joseph & Patty Kahle Emily Kalfayan Steven & Mary Kesselman James King Nancy H. Kiser Dr. & Mrs. Jack Kramer

page 20 Theodore & Dorothy Kramer Fran & Bart Landess Linda Lane Harry & Gloria Lerner Jerome & Barbara Levin Mr. Michael Lewandowski Mr. George Linfors Shira Lissek Kathryn Long Mark & Katherine Love Vi Lyles Dr. & Mrs. William W. MacDonald Leigh & Bruce March Linda Marshall Paula & Francis Martin Wendy & Ed Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Kiran H. Mehta Eric Miller Anne & Brad Mitchell Christopher Montgomery Sally & Tom Moore Fran & Gary Morrison Carla & Robert Murray Nancy Olah & Bill Pace Cookie & Jerry Parnell Janet & Rick Pfeiffer Wilma & John Pinter Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts Jeanine & Naeem Qasim Sabine & Haywood Rankin Ana & Manuel Rey Megan & Jose Rosado Shonn Ross Nancy Rutledge & Jim Rutledge Christine & Robert Rydel Alyssa Sharpe Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Michael Silverman Carol Smith Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Smith II John-Palmer Smith Rebecca & Eric Smith Julia J. Souther Mary & Bill Stanton Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stern Catherine & William Stone Claudia & Wesley Sturges Brenda & George Sweet Ms. Sarah Teague Gretchen & Jean-Claude Thill Tim Timson Melanie & James Twyne Sandy & Greg Vlahos Minyan Wang Lyman Welton Harriet & Barnet Weinstock Mr. & Mrs. John A. Yakob Susan & Dan Yardley

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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!

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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 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 Byron Johns* 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 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. 11) 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

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FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA PRESENTED BY THE

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY FULL ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY CHRISTOPHER JAMES LEES

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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