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AL HOLLAND: “SYMPHONY IS IN MY HEART”

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F E AT U R E S Symphony Perspectives: AL HOLLAND “Symphony is in my heart.”

CONTENTS

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Symphony 26 The as a Business

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Model

Meet the Musician: Cynthia Barbanera-Wedel

the 33 Meet Musician:

Todd Handley

Kids: 35 Symphony Your Symphony

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Ushers

Instruments as the Artist’s Canvas Liz HutchinsonSperry

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Soaring with

the Peace River

IN THIS ISSUE Notes from the Executive Director, Regina Buckley.............................. 7 Board Members and Staff.............. 9 January 10 Concert Program.......... 13

Wildlife Center

Orchestra Musicians....................... 15

The Symphony’s New Community Partner

January 24 Concert Program.......... 19

January 10 Program Notes............. 16 January 24 Program Notes............. 20 Maestro Raffaele Ponti................... 21 Phantoms of the Orchestra............. 25 February 14 Concert Program........ 27 Leaving a Legacy............................ 28

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NOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REGINA O. BUCKLEY

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H

appy New Year! I hope you will make listening to music, particularly by attending concerts performed by your Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, one of your top resolutions!

A new year also presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on everything for which we are grateful. I am personally grateful to be working with such a talented, dedicated, energetic and dynamic music director as Maestro Raffaele Ponti. Through his efforts, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has taken its place as an integral part of this great community, contributing to its cultural character and educational enhancement.

We are grateful for the partnerships we have forged in this community.

In this issue of “Tempo”, you will read of our unique partnership with the Peace River Wildlife Center. It is a wonderful organization and we are so pleased that they are part of our Symphony Kids educational outreach program in our Charlotte County schools.

I want to express thanks also to symphony patrons and sponsors; our advertisers; members of our Medical Grand Rounds program; and for the many volunteers who cheerfully provide support when and wherever needed.

In addition, I want to acknowledge several other partner organizations who help support our major initiatives. Our local Charlotte Community Foundation provides concert sponsorship funds. Extending beyond our local boundaries, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County facilitates the Giving Challenge platform. The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs supports our annual children’s concert (scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2016). The National Endowment for the Arts makes it possible this year for Maestro Ponti, as Artist-in-Residence, to conduct Band Master Classes for all five of the student bands at Charlotte High School.

Lastly, I am most pleased to announce that the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation has granted the Symphony’s request for funds to repair and improve the sound system at our home, the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. This is a most generous gift for which concert patrons and the entire community will be grateful for years to come.

Enjoy the remaining programs in the 2015-2016 season. And resolve to join us for many more seasons to come!

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TCHAIKOVSKY January 10, 2016

Maestro Raffaele Ponti, Conductor We gratefully acknowledge the following Concert Sponsors: Judi Roth & the Roth Family Foundation Dress Rehearsal Sponsors: DLW Wealth Management

Concert Season Sponsor: Scott Gould PROGRAM SAMUEL BARBER

Symphony No.1 in One Movement, op.9 19’

JOSEPH HAYDN

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PIOTR TCHAIKOVSKY “Music f ills the soul and transports one into another dimension....when I attend a concert, the rest of the world is ‘gone.’ Growing up, all f ive of us played musical instruments and took Music Appreciation courses. Perhaps my lack of ability to play well (my brothers locked me out of the house with my flute), helped form my personal philanthropic philosophy: ‘Those who can do; those who cannot need to support those who can.’ It has been my pleasure to sponsor over a dozen concerts by the Charlotte Symphony.”

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PROGRAM NOTES January 10, 2016

SAMUEL BARBER

Symphony #1

the composer described the work as “… a

synthetic treatment of the four-movement

classical symphony. It is based on three themes of the initial Allegro non troppo, which retain throughout the work their fundamental character.”

Listen for the dynamic opening theme,

which appears in nearly every section. Lush

and lyrical, the scope of the piece is sweeping and dramatic, with a sustained muscular

intensity marked by challenging rhythms. The work combines high drama and profound

lyricism, is weighty and substantial, yet never pessimistic.

Barber marched to the beat of his own

drummer. The fashion of his time, in the ‘30s Samuel Barber (1910 – 1981) was born in

Pennsylvania, began composing at the age of

seven and was enrolled at the Curtis Institute

at fourteen. He was the recipient of numerous awards and wrote 165 works for orchestra,

voice, piano, chorus, various ensembles and

opera. He is perhaps best recognized for his

beloved Adagio for Strings, which has become synonymous with earthly loss and spiritual ascension.

Barber’s ability for sustained intensity,

accessible lyricism, and subtle Romanticism

has made him one of America’s most admired and enduring composers. His opera Antony

and Cleopatra was commissioned to open the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln

and ‘40s, had become loud and turbulent,

and there was a lot of peer competition in Copland, Thomson and other emerging

American composers, leaving his music all but ignored. His life was devoid of excitement – no glamor, no scandals. He wrote no books,

did not teach, did not perform. All he did was compose and that was his gift.

JOSEPH HAYDN

Symphony No.45, F-sharp minor, 4th movement “Farewell”

Haydn (1732 – 1809) was a prominent and prolific Austrian composer of the Classical period and was instrumental in the development of chamber music. His contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet”.

Born to parents of humble means, at the age of six, he was sent to live with and be trained by his cousin, a school principal and choirmaster. At eight, he became a chorister at the most important church in Austria. When his voice changed, he set out on his own, supporting himself with odd jobs and self-educating in music theory. In 1758, he became the musical director and chamber composer for a Bohemian count, and his career was launched. It was the court invitation of Prince Pál Antal Esterházy that gave Haydn the home and support he needed to thrive, and he remained in the family’s service until his death.

Symphony #45

In the summer of 1772, Haydn and his

musicians were enduring an extended stay at the summer palace of Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy of Hungary and they wanted to go home. Rather than make a direct request on the musicians’ behalf, the diplomatic and good humored composer made his case with music! During the final movement,

Center in 1966 and his Vanessa (with libretto

each musician, one by one, stopped playing,

friend) earned him a Pulitzer Prize.

and left his post, so that at the end, there

by the Cleveland Orchestra and was the first

by Haydn himself and his concertmaster).

American composer at the Salzburg Festival

court left the following day!

by Gian Carlo Menotti, Barber’s lifelong

Barber’s Symphony No. 1 was premiered

performance of a symphonic work by an in Vienna.

A condensed one-movement version

of a classical four-movement symphony,

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snuffed out the candle on his music stand, were just two muted violins left (played Message received, the Prince and his entire In this concert, we will hear the final movement of The Farewell. Listen for the characteristic fast tempo, cut time and

PROGRAM NOTES January 10, 2016

increasing rhythmic intensity building to

Tchaikovsky (1840-93) was the

a passage that sounds like the end of the

first famous graduate of then recently

of cholera and the Symphony No. 6 was

symphony, and then, a cadence and another

inaugurated St. Petersburg Conservatory,

performed once again as a memorial.

slow movement! It is at this point that the

where he studied piano, flute, organ, music

musicians are assigned little solos, and the

theory and composition. He was a founding

with tense harmonies and a touching

dwindling of the orchestral sound begins,

member of the faculty at the Moscow

depiction of the dying light in conclusion.

leaving only a soft pianissimo.

Conservatory, though he much preferred

Ending in B minor, this symphony is the

composing to teaching and left the

only one ending in a minor key among all

conservatory in 1878. His early masterworks

the symphonies by Tchaikovsky.

Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, Pathétique

and most popular pieces included the

The finale - Adagio lamentoso - begins

It has been suggested that this final

orchestral fantasy Romeo and Juliet, the

symphony deals with the power of Fate in

ballet Swan Lake, the Piano Concerto

life and death and may parallel notes by

No. 1, the opera Eugene Onegin, and the

the composer himself for his 4th, unfinished

Symphony No. 4. He traveled extensively

symphony: “The ultimate essence of the

throughout Europe and the United States,

symphony is Life. First part – all impulse,

returning to Russia in 1885, where he

passion, confidence, thirst for activity.

continued his composition career.

Second part, love. Third, disappointments

In 1893, the composer wrote to his brother:

and Fourth ends dying away.”

The composer hinted to his friends and

“I am now wholly occupied with the new

admirers that the work might contain secret

work ... and it is hard for me to tear myself

messages, but he never told them what they

away from it. I believe it comes into being

were. “Let them guess,” he said.

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Concert Season Sponsor: Scott Gould PROGRAM PIETRO MASCAGNI

L’amico Fritz: Intermezzo 4’

GIACOMO PUCCINI

I Crisantemi 7’

GIACOMO PUCCINI

Capriccio Sinfonico 22’

INTERMISSION GUSTAV MAHLER

Symphony No.1, D major (Titan) 53’

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PROGRAM NOTES PIETRO MASCAGNI

L’amico Fritz ~ Intermezzo

January 24, 2016

and despair that the girl is to be betrothed to

string quartet, all of which have been virtually

this is a comedy!

(“Chrysanthemums”), composed in 1890 as a

another man. Not to worry – all ends well;

GIACOMO PUCCINI

Crisantemi & Capriccio sinfonica

forgotten except for the elegy Crisantemi

response to the death of the Duke of Savoy.

Rarely performed in its original quartet

format, Crisantemi is a dark-hued, rhapsodic, continuous movement in which opera lovers may hear strains of the familiar final act of Manon Lescaut.

From the early instrumental offerings to

the rapturous operatic arias, it is fair to say

that no composer communicates more directly with an audience than Puccini.

GUSTAV MAHLER

Mascagni (1863 – 1945) was a versatile

Symphony No. 1 in D major

composer of fifteen operas, operettas, several orchestral and vocal works, as well as songs

and piano music. His 1890 masterpiece Cavalleria rusticana caused one of the greatest sensations in opera history and single-

handedly ushered in the Verismo movement in Italian dramatic music. This one-act opera is his most frequently performed work, having

become inextricably connected with Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and performed on the same

bill affectionately referred to as “Cav and Pag”.

His L’amico Fritz and Iris have remained

in European operatic repertoires since their premieres.

The story of L’Amico Fritz involves a

wealthy landowner whose disdain for marriage prompts him to make a bet with his Rabbi

friend David that he will never marry. The

Rabbi becomes instrumental in fanning the

attraction between his friend and a local farm

girl, in the end winning the bet and giving the young bride his winnings as a wedding gift.

The Intermezzo is placed between the

Second and Third Acts and works beautifully to express Fritz’ mixed emotions, his realiza-

tion that he is in love, his growing confusion

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Born in Lucca, Italy to a musical dynasty

dating to his great-great grandfather in the

18th century, Puccini (1858 – 1924) was one of the greatest composers of Italian opera and a leader of the Verismo (realism) movement.

Puccini composed some of the most be-

loved operas in history, and certainly among

the most frequently performed - La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Manon Lescaut are

staples of opera companies around the world.

His opera La Fanciulla del West, conducted

Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911) was a late

by Arturo Toscanini, with the great tenor

Romantic German composer and one of the

an opera at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.

composing was a part-time activity, Mahler’s

melodies, particularly for the show-stopping

large symphonic orchestral and choral scores.

Puccini believed that his true talent lay

long periods of neglect, including a ban on his

Enrico Caruso was the first world premiere of

leading conductors of his generation. Since

He is perhaps best known for his memorable

body of work is relatively small, consisting of

arias he gave to his tenors and sopranos.

His works gained wide recognition only after

“only in the theater,” and so his non-operatic

music during the Nazi era.

poser’s early career (1883), before he turned

phony must be like the world. It must embrace

orchestral piece Capriccio sinfonica as a thesis

accomplished by amazing orchestration, con-

addition, he wrote several beautiful works for

with tragedy – life and its struggles!

works are understandably few. In the com-

Mahler expressed the belief that “The sym-

his eye to the operatic stage, he wrote the

everything” and his trademark scope of moods,

composition for the Milan Conservatory. In

tinually juxtapose absurdity with majesty, farce

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Symphony No. 1 was mainly composed

between late 1887 and March 1888,

while Mahler was second conductor at

the Leipzig Opera in Germany. In the first

two performances, he described the work as a ‘symphonic poem’ or ‘tone poem’ and he

Conductor

continued to make revisions and alterations prior to its publication in 1898.

The slow, restrained first movement picks

up momentum and power in the second,

moving into the solemn mood of the third

assistant principal trumpet to Bernard

in which we recognize a dark version of the

children’s song Frere Jacques. The final movement is an agitated, stormy burst of energy.

Mahler had originally inserted a 5th

movement entitled Blumine, believed to have been written for a romantic interest at the

time. He later removed it from the symphony and it became ‘lost’ for over 70 years. The work was reintroduced by Benjamin Britten in 1967 and has since been performed as

a stand-alone composition. The audience

Adelstein of the Cleveland Orchestra.

This is Raffaele Ponti’s third season

as Maestro of our Charlotte Symphony

Orchestra, which has grown and flourished

under his leadership. His superb musicianship and dynamic personality have attracted professional musicians and guest artists

from around the world, resulting in sold-out concerts for the past two seasons.

Ponti’s professional career began at an

may recall the Symphony’s performance of

early age. At seventeen, he performed

the last movement.

Philharmonic and two years later, he became

Blumine last season and hear it ‘quoted’ in

in the trumpet section of the Rochester

He is the former Principal Conductor and

Music Director of the Italia Konzert Opera

International, where he continues as a regular Guest Conductor. For ten seasons, he served

as Conductor of Education and Outreach with the Austin Symphony. Currently, he appears

with prominent orchestras around the United States and Europe and also is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Paducah Symphony in Paducah, Kentucky

Maestro Ponti is a champion of music

education in the community and is responsible for the establishment of the orchestra’s

“Symphony Kids” program, which includes

A Spiritual home

Maestro Visits to every third grade class in

where religion and reason meet

outreach also extends to adults, with pre-

Charlotte County each season, culminating in a free Youth Concert. His community

concert classes and his innovative program

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His drive and vision on the podium,

as well as in the community have led the

symphony to earn the prestigious Charlie

award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Arts”, Florida Weekly’s “Best” and Harbor Style Magazine’s “Best Performing Arts”

organization. Last year, he was honored with a Proclamation given by the Mayor and City Council Members of Punta Gorda.

Raffaele Ponti’s reviews have dubbed him

a “rising star”, “charismatic”, “electrifying”,

“empowering” and his audiences agree. We in Southwest Florida are indeed fortunate that he has made this his home.

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SOARING WITH THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER THE SYMPHONY’S NEW COMMUNITY PARTNER!

TEMPO VISITS THE PRWC

Long before human beings lifted their voices in song, or played instruments, or composed the glorious music we enjoy at our Symphony concerts, there was the music of the natural world! Birds of all kinds filled the air with their tones. Whales sang their haunting calls from the depths of the ocean.

Our human music is inspired by nature, inextricably connected with its rhythms and we, here in Southwest Florida, are blessed to be surrounded by both!

This season, our Charlotte Symphony Orchestra welcomes a new partner in the Peace River Wildlife Center.

The Center is familiar to everyone who lives here in Punta Gorda and one of the most popular attractions for our visitors.

“The most important work we do here is the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife”, says Callie Stahl the Center’s Operations Manager. “Most animals that come to us are either injured or displaced because of human action.

Our work is an attempt to restore to nature what humans have harmed.”

Callie is a native of Florida and was a music major at Florida State University, until she changed her career goals focusing on working with animals and worked as a veterinary technician for several years. In 2009, she came to the Center as a re-hab specialist and then became Operations Manager in 2012. “When I came here, I realized this is where I belong.

There is something new happening every day and always something to learn,” she shared during my visit in October.

Our meeting was attended by a gorgeous Great Horned Owl named Bella. Perched on the back of Callie’s chair, this huge bird occasionally seemed to doze off, only to become wide eyed when a passerby snapped her photo. “She seems to have a bit of attitude” I offered and then learned that she just had her nails clipped and was ‘put out’. Bella had been rescued by another facility as a nestling and released when grown. However, she was soon reported to be going around a neighborhood, house-to-house, ‘asking’ for

food! Callie said, “She had imprinted with humans early in life and, even though she still has a hunter’s instinct, she has no idea it’s about survival.” So, to the Center she came and that is home.

The most famous of PRWC’s residents is Luna, the tiny white owl that is now the organization’s mascot and best spokesperson “on the road”. He is adorable and has his own very attractive cage home in the office. “Lu” as he is called by the staff, is often seen at meetings, luncheons, and parties around the

county when everyone can snap a photo and coo over his cuteness.

While I was visiting, a local couple brought in a heron with a broken wing and another brought a soft-shelled turtle that had been hit by a car. Both couples were so happy to have rescued these creatures – it was obvious it meant a great deal to them. I could see how working in this lively place would become addictive!

Though the rescue and re-hab work is the Center’s primary intent, Callie quickly adds that the concurrent goal is education.

The partnership with the Symphony will bring Callie and the Center’s resident veterinarian Dr. Robin Jenkins with some of the Center’s animals to school visits with Maestro this season. This will enrich the Symphony’s art/music school program based on the Carnival of the Animals, and will certainly add excitement and anticipation for the season’s Youth Concert, at which the work

by Saint-Saens will be featured!

Callie commented that working with children is particularly important because they

learn at an early age to respect animals and all of nature. They grow to be more aware and concerned adults regarding the environment and the connection of all life on our planet.

“Sometimes we can also affect adults who are not too set in their ways. Awareness is the key. So often, people just don’t know. I will get a fearful call saying there’s a bobcat in someone’s yard: ‘what should we do?’ I tell them to watch and enjoy – be thankful there are still bobcats in our midst. Generally they disappear as quickly as they appear.” Callie went on to say that when visitors see animals at the Center, they get to know them –personally. Their stories, their personalities.

They are no longer just some ‘critter’, they are up close and personal – and that often changes how people feel about them.

At the end of our visit, Callie remarked about the Center’s working environment, “Everyone involved with PRWC is here because of their commitment to the work we do, because of their love for wildlife.

There are no egos, no agendas, none of the squabbling you see in so many groups. We have the most wonderful staff, volunteers and Board – all kindred spirits with the Center’s best interests at heart. Our goal is to expand the Center to include an education facility – where families can come and learn about the wildlife of the region and become better stewards of our ecosystem.”

The PRWC is a critical component to the culture and texture of life in Punta Gorda. Its mission is simpatico with the environmentally conscious nature of our residents and, thankfully, support for its continued growth is powerfully strong.

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SYMPHONY PERSPECTIVES AL HOLLAND “Symphony is in my heart.”

That may not be something you would

expect to hear from popular musician Al

Holland. Most of us probably think of “Big

Al” as the keyboard player/baritone who performed with the legendary Platters or cur-

rently as the hottest pop music act in South Florida. But, as the son of a music teacher,

little Al Holland learned to play a variety of

In 1993, “Attraction” was invited to Las

instruments. By the 8 grade, he concentrat-

Vegas to perform with The Platters who

to find his way into an orchestra.

Both Williams and Holland joined the

th

ed on the cello and it didn’t take long for him As a teen, he played with the Detroit

Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, later with the Detroit Symphony and Chicago Symphony Civic Orchestra. When family business

brought him to Oklahoma in the 1980s, Al

happened to be looking for new members. famous group. Several years later, Al turned his attention to more intimate settings and

has become one of the most popular solo acts in Florida.

party in 2013 that he met Raffaele Ponti. Al smiles and remembers, “I started thinking

about doing another ‘gig’ with the Symphony and kind of dropped a hint”.

Hint being taken, on February 14, 2016,

doors open, he walks in. His move to Punta

special event. After the orchestra entertains

the band “Attraction” and hit the show band

Gorda brought the Charlotte Symphony to

liams and Verceal Whitaker.

It was during Maestro Wada’s retirement

the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Valen-

found him, and apparently when the right

circuit, playing keyboard with Wilson Wil-

Fourth of July Concerts with Frances Wada.

Al says that opportunities have always

changed it up by playing popular music in

night clubs. Once back in Detroit, he joined

FSW ) Campus, and then performed in two

his attention. He soon became involved with the Pops Concerts held at the Edison (now

tine’s Pops Concert promises to be a very with a musical combination of Classical,

Broadway and the American Songbook, Al Holland will take the stage and sweep ev-

eryone down memory lane with the popular tunes that will have the audience dancing and singing along!

Al can be seen performing in clubs and

restaurants around Ft. Myers and Punta

Gorda, as well as special concerts. He comments, “I always wanted to have ‘a job’ with

endurance. People like the songs I sing, and I like them too! I’ve been lucky. I’ve been

around the world doing what I love. How many people can say that?”

Coming February 27, 2016 Al will present his annual Night of Autism Awareness at the Charlottle Cultural Center. All the great music we love to hear will be offered up by Al Holland and Friends for the benefit of the Charlotte County Public Schools’ programs for children with Autism.

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By Joanne Ryder Have you met “The Phantom” in full regalia... cape, hat and mask, and some of our wonderful Phantoms in shining silver scarves at the door of the concert hall? Have you wondered what it was all about?

We are the Phantoms of the Orchestra, the volunteer auxiliary of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. We are very much involved in making the symphony season exciting and successful, sometimes with center-stage events, and sometimes behind the scenes.

Our most important center-stage event this season will be our annual fund-raising brunch at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club. Mark your calendars and make your reservations now for Sunday, March 13 as seating is

limited. Enjoy the company of good friends, culinary delights, and entertainment by a trio of your favorite musicians.

Another of our regularly scheduled events happens the first Thursday of each month, October through April. It is a luncheon and lecture called “Composers’ Lunch”, held at the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club between 12 Noon and 1 pm. Watch for the notices on this fun monthly event.

Interested in becoming a Phantom and enjoying these great opportunities to network and support our Charlotte Symphony Orchestra? There is so much we do and you can help based on your availability…a little or a lot! We’d love to have you join us.

Best Wishes

For more information, check the symphony website, www.charlottesymphony.com, and

click “Phantoms” on the index. You are also welcome to contact our Membership Chair,

Arline Fitzmaurice (arlinesharon@live.com) or me Joanne Ryder (ryder.joanne@gmail.com).

Yes... I’m proud to be the President of the

Phantoms of the Orchestra. I invite you to come to one of our meetings, 10:30 am, 3rd

Wednesday of the month at the Charlotte

Community Foundation, 227 Sullivan St.,

Punta Gorda to see first-hand what we are

all about! It’s a fun-filled excursion into the exciting world of your Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

for a successful concert season

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THE SYMPHONY AS A BUSINESS MODEL Maestro Ponti

“My instrument is

has captured the

cello. I don’t mind

imaginations of local

performing solo,

business leaders with

if it’s required, but

his unique program,

I really prefer to

using the structure

support the work

of the symphonic

of others and help

orchestra as a model

them shine,” says

for any group or

one woman, smiling

team of people. The

brightly. “I think I

inspiration for this

really am a bassoon

program is based on

because I’m a bit of

the various instruments

an introvert, but a

that comprise an

really hard worker

orchestra – that they

and I don’t really

are not only unique

like being in the

and have specific

spotlight. I just says one office

worker, very thoughtfully. Another young

reflect the character of their instruments.

man proudly boasts, “Definitely a trumpet.

When Maestro Ponti visits a group (in a

I love getting up in front of a group and

local business, hospital, school), he asks the

giving presentations. I love the attention

participants to review a list of instruments

and really like it when people notice me

and their characteristics, then has them

and my work.”

The important take-away from the

styles. These same people then visit the next

and without any one person/instrument,

Symphony rehearsal and are seated next to

the performance would not be the same.

the instrument that they have chosen. They

This is critical learning for everyone and

experience how the instrument contributes

promotes mutual respect, a more productive

to the whole performance, and this sparks

organization and happier employees.

Maestro Ponti is always happy to get out

their own organization and the special roles

and meet new members of the community,

they play.

customizing the program to suit the needs

This is a wonderful team-building

of any organization and bringing all these

process that participants love! “I’m

people into the rehearsal, talking with

definitely an oboe,” remarks one manager.

them after the experience and seeing the

“My job is difficult, and everyone depends

excitement in their faces. He is, after all, a

on me to set the tone for my department.”

trumpet!

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CYNTHIA BARBANERA-WEDEL PRINCIPAL OBOE

Cynthia was born in Miami and raised in Ft. Myers. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Indiana University and her Master’s in Music Performance from Southern Methodist University. She lived in Dallas for several years, teaching private oboe lessons, before returning to Florida. In addition to the Charlotte Symphony, she has played with the Naples Philharmonic, Southwest Florida Symphony, Florida Lakes Symphony and Aspen Music Festival.

How did you first get interested in performing music? “I began playing the piano at about age 4 and started playing oboe in the school band when I was in 4th grade. I knew I wanted to make a career out of music when I first played in the Florida All State Band.”

What is your favorite piece of music to play? “Arias from Bach Cantatas. Bach wrote more music for the oboe than any other composer. The oboe writing in the arias is often more than accompaniment, but rather a beautiful and independent countermelody to the solo vocal line, and it is always a treat to be a part of that interaction. One of my greatest influences, John Mack of the Cleveland Orchestra, used to say that every day should begin with Bach.”

What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? “Listen to as much music as you can from all time periods and genres.”

Who is your favorite composer, and why?

“George Gershwin. His music is so much fun to play, and I think it’s also easily relatable to many people. I also love the songs that he wrote because they are so timeless. I enjoy the eclectic blend of American jazz and more serious, traditional orchestral music.”

What is your proudest musical moment?

“Performing the Strauss Oboe Concerto at my senior recital at Indiana University. It is one of the longest and most beautiful pieces in the solo oboe repertoire and is particularly challenging in terms of endurance, so performing it was a rewarding way to culminate my undergraduate studies.”

Three things you would want with you on a deserted island? “Agatha Christie novels, chocolate, a knife.”

The one word your best friend would use to describe you? “Creative.”

What was the last music you listened to in your car? “Ella Fitzgerald.”

Favorite indulgence? “Chocolate.”

What you do when you’re not playing with the CSO? “I make and sell seashell art in my

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online Etsy shop, The Sleepy Seahorse. I also love to read, watch classic movies from the 1930’s/40’s, and spend time at the beach and Disney World with my husband.”

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? “My husband, Shane, is also an oboist!”

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TODD HANDLEY PRINCIPAL TUBA

Todd is a native of Southwest Florida and received his degree in Music Education from Florida State University where he studied with Paul Ebbers, one of the foremost teachers of brass pedagogy in the country. He is Principal Tuba with the Charlotte Symphony, and also plays with other symphony orchestras and chamber groups in the region. Todd is active as a teacher and integrates his own fun style into traditional learning methods.

How did you first get interested in performing music? “I can’t remember when I first became interested in performing music.

It’s been a lifetime of positive memories and experiences that have led me to this profession.”

What is your favorite piece of music to play? “Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique.”

What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? “Find your passion.”

Who is your favorite composer? And why?

“Beethoven – His melodies.”

What is your proudest musical moment?

“This is a difficult question! I have many proud moments. Most of them involve students that I teach.”

Three things you would want with you on a

deserted island? “Fresh food, fresh water, and my iPhone with unlimited battery life. And of course Catherine May (my girlfriend) and my dog Lucy!”

The one word your best friend would use to describe you? “Hardworking.”

What was the last music you listened to in your car? “Mumford and Sons.”

Favorite indulgence? “Food.”

What you do when you’re not playing with the CSO? “I manage Cadence Music, teach music privately, help support music education in every way I can!”

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you? “I believe that music is inherent in all of us and everyone should have the opportunity to participate.”

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TEMPO VISITS CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL All those eager, articulate, groomed high school students who greet you, show you to your seat, and hand you a copy of Tempo are a wonderful part of the concert experience at CPAC. Have you ever wondered who they are and why they are there?

The day after our opening concert on November 15, I spent some time with three of these incredible young people and their Drama Teacher Cheryl Waal, asking that very question. The answer is yet another insight into the work that is going on in our schools - every day, every year. And, it’s a reason to be very optimistic about our future!

The Theatre Tech class has been the main group of ushers for years. This year our ushers are members of TRI-M (Modern Music Masters) a national honor society for music students. To qualify and remain in the society, students must demonstrate a commitment to their music program and meet minimum Grade Point Average requirements. In addition, they must work toward the promotion of music through required hours of community service, which may include working in the elementary and middle schools, doing cleanup duty at CPAC, and ushering at the many events and concerts taking place at the Performing Arts Center.

There are typically twelve ushers for our Charlotte Symphony concerts, accompanied by two adult supervisors. All have received training for their roles and their dedication to the mission is evident.

In our meeting, Sierra Smarsh, Baylie Crawford and Ryan Stites shared their enthusiasm for the work that do in their respective programs. They are actors, singers, theatre technicians and musicians who express a deep

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commitment and joy for their education and community involvement.

Whether performing with Charisma, the high school’s elite singing group led by sponsor and director Jaci Cushman, acting in a theatrical production, playing their instruments or building sets, they all express a strong appreciation for the people who have taught and guided them. Baylie remarked that it was the Charlotte Players’ summer camp that got her started in theatre. Ryan talked about the training in construction he received at the Charlotte Technical Center, “I learned building skills there that I was able to bring back into the work we do here”.

All three expressed how much they enjoy their jobs as Symphony ushers: “We like going out into the community, but in this case, the community comes to us. They see us in our own environment, get to know us and what we stand for.” “I’ve never heard this kind of music before.

Last night’s concert with that incredible pianist (Antonio Pompa-Baldi) was amazing!”

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Many of the students are also part of Troupe 0922 of The International Thespian Society (ITS), the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization. Since 1929, it has inducted more than 2 million Thespians, and continues its growth by more than 36,000 students annually in the United States. Each year, approximately 50 CHS students participate in Troupe 0922, led by Ms. Waal, sponsor and director for their shows and activities.

Last spring’s production of MARY POPPINS was, of course, a topic in our conversation. It was my first experience with one of the CHS legendary productions and I was happy to express my astonishment and respect for the group’s work. Being involved in music and theatre most of my life, I thought I knew what to expect, but I was shocked by the professional level of acting, singing, dancing, production values that I experienced – more like Broadway than High School!

All Troup 0922 productions are completely SELF-FUNDED, receiving no financial support from the Dept. of Education. These kids know the meaning of working for something they love.

Needless to say, I will not be missing the upcoming LES MISERABLES on February 6, 11, 12, and 13. If there are theatre lovers in our audience who have not been to a CHS performance, come see what our homegrown talent can do. It’s astonishing!

And, while at the Symphony, take the opportunity to chat with our ushers – they love making contact with the patrons and chatting about what’s going on in their active, productive young lives!

Instruments as the Artist’s Canvas LIZ HUTCHINSON-SPERRY ARTIST, COMMUNITY TREASURE

Liz Hutchinson-Sperry is one of Punta Gorda’s long-term residents who has been actively involved in building the cultural city we enjoy today. Over the years, her hand has helped create the Visual Arts Center, Gallery Walk, the Punta Gorda Business and Community Alliance, the Historic Mural Society and our Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

After being a visitor for almost 20 years, Liz moved to Punta Gorda permanently in 1988 and lived in Emerald Pointe with her husband. After his death, searching for new experiences and challenges, she participated in an event called “ArtStudy Giverney” in France.

Easily enamored with the beauty of the country and the program, she became its Assistant Director and spent the next 10 summers painting Monet’s gardens and the environs of Paris.

Her art has been displayed in Invitational Exhibits throughout Southwest Florida, and she won the Charlie Award in 2009 for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

In 2000, Liz opened the Red Hat Studio on Taylor Street, where she offers classes in drawing, oil and acrylic painting. The studio and

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her charming historic home have been on the

come to include the painting of instruments

annual Christmas house tour several times.

for the purpose of fundraising for the

A lover of classical music, Liz was

Symphony. In the past two years, a mandolin

enthusiastic when she caught wind of a

and a violin have been offered up for auction

performing arts center (now CPAC) being

or raffle and has been the center of much

planned for Punta Gorda.

With her usual ‘get it

excitement among symphony enthusiasts.

This year, Liz is working on a guitar,

done’ attitude, she did

which will be beautifully embellished with

her part to ensure the

images of famous classic and contemporary

success of the newly

guitarists, including Segovia and deLucia,

formed Charlotte

B.B.King, Jimi Hendricks, Keith Richards,

Symphony

Elvis and Bruce Springsteen. Also depicted

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are classical paintings of guitarists, including

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and Picasso. Flamenco and Tango dancers

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are also in the design. Some very lucky

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person will be the proud owner of this

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DONORS

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their financial contributions since December 2012. * 2015 Annual Contribution Drive & Giving Challenge $50,000 & Higher Gould, Scott Orlowski, David & Chris * $10,000-$24,999 Condon, Dick & Tricia Galvin, Susan Landsberg, Michael & Jamie Roth, Judi & Roth Family Foundation Swanson, Tyler & Carolyn The Patterson Foundation * $2,500-$9,999 Arnoldt, Rosemarie Barber, Kenneth * Brodsky, Rita * Cargill, Pat & Ken * Carsen, Dr. Roy & Nancy Charlotte Community FoundationMr. Larry Clark Charlotte State Bank & Trust Cook, Elizabeth * Cottrell, Scott & Kathryn DeBoef, Gene & Elaine Funk, Sandra * Gil, Dr. Ramon & Annette Glover, Earl S. & Gail Golisano Children’s Hospital Hansman, Robert & Carolyn * Hoagland, Richard & Mary Ellen * Holt, Johnnie * Hutchinson-Sperry, Liz * & Frank Sperry * Jones, J. William * Klein, Dr. David & Stephanie Lillie, Jill Mears, Jerry Moorer, Era Jo Mosiac Fertilizer, LLC Nichols, Nancy O’Halloran, Gerald & Beverly Palm AutoMall Palmer, David & Nancy * Presley, Brian & Mary Ryder, Joanne D. * Scholl, Garnette Skinner, Eleanor US WorldMeds, LLC

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Whitaker, Bob & Jackie $1,000-$2,499 Adomatis, Richard & Sandra * Ambitrans Ambulance & Wheelchair Service Bank of America Matching Gift Beane, John & Cynthia Boyette & Miller Construction Brower, Byron & Muriel Buckley, Regina & William Burruss, Bette Byron, Raymond & Joan * Caldwell, Katherine Crist, Nanette * Deshazo, Joseph & Betty Dunn, Dr. James & Janet Emerich, Guy & Annette Exxon Mobil Foundation Farr Law Firm Fawcett Memorial Hospital Gattanell, Lydia Hamilton, Carolyn & Tom * Hansen, Robert Harter, Frank & Elizabeth Holland, Al & Cheryl Johnson, Frances Kang, Margaret Kiser, Walt & Joy Kniffen, Samuel Lasley, Joan W. * Lehman, John & Chris Lilly, Marianne Mathison, Robert & Loretta McCarthy, Beatrice Miller, George & Dalette * Narr, Christina * Pankhaniya, Dr. Rohit Peterson, Robert & Catherine * Phillips, David & Joan Phillips Family Fund of The Dallas Foundation Rice, Linda & Thomas * Richardson, Robert Rivera, Jose & Helen Robinson, Frank & Nancy * Sacilotto, Paul & Alexandra Southworth, Brad * Strayton, Robert & Kathryn Sunter, Avice * Tadalan, Lourdes & Manny

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The Turtle Club Villeno, Dr. Norma Voss, Sharon & Marty * Walgreens Yankwitt, Ralph & Beverly * $500-$999 Albin, Barbara Asperilla, Dr. Mark Bass, Forrest & Amy Bechtold, Robert & Sherry * Bermudez, Dr. Zaida Bicknell, H. Bick & Ginny * Blake, Don Browes, Byron Budinger, Gregory & Judith * Cravens, John & Susan * Dauster, Nancy & John DeStefano, Arthur & Carole DeStefano, Frank & Muriel Dittman, Alice M. * Driscoll, Robert & Margarita Finks, Jean Fisherman’s Village Realty Frazee, Glenn & Phyllis * Gateff, Duke & Ann * GE Foundation Matching Grant Gebbie-Kemper, Marie * Goddard, Richard & Emma May * Henry, Carol M. Horwitz, Dr. Frederick & Ann IBM Corporation Kahn, Dr. & Mrs. S.B. * Keirn, Georgene Kelley, Joseph & Bernice Klug, Miriam Kohn, Dorothy Lawson, Jim Layman, Linda & Fred Wagner * Leach, Chari Madison, Dr. James & Dawne * Mantz, Dr. Arlan & Barbara Matson, Robert & Millicent * McCrory Law Firm * Morgan, Al Neitzke, Bob & Barbara Punta Gorda Woman’s Club Reynoso, Dr. & Mrs. Gustavo Rice, Dr. David & Elaine * Scherer, Ortraud * Schumann, Robert Shattuck, Jon & Penny * Simpson, Anne

DONORS, continued Slaughter, Pat State Farm-Brian Chapman Tetrault, Roger & Linda Thomas, Janet * Walmart Wine, Bruce & Dori Women’s Council of Realtors Zapytowski, Joseph & Jean Zobel, Naomi DONOR NAME-$250-$499 Adams, Richard & Dolores Advanced Orthopedic Center Andreae, Luke & Kerry Arnott, Christine Auld, Kathleen * Ball, Dr. Robert Bennett, Lewis & Julie Brodeur, Rene & Terry Butler, Dr. Joe & Joy Buxton, Georga & Joanna Dennis * Cassidy, Elizabeth * Cooper, Ford & Magda * Courtsal, Donald Cox, Loren C. * Cram, Ruth * Crossin, Margaret Darrell, George & Florene Dennis, Joanna & Georgia Buxton * Dewire, Robert & Carol * Douglas, Bea Doupe, David & Beverly Anne Dyrstad, Marvin & Joanell Fournier, Dean Frevert, Cyril * Fudge, Craig & Kat Gensemer, Ronald & Neta * Geronime, Jane & Eugene Giraldi, Mark & Barbara Lechman * Grant, Michael & Lorraine Gregoire, Andy “G” Grossman, Alan & Nancy Gulf Coast Community Foundation Hammer, Margaret Harrington, Lindsay & Deborah Holt, Barbara Hopkin, Ruth Carleen * Howard, Lorraine * Kaplan, Richard & Bess * Kedir, Faiza & Miftah Kemal Kenison, Marilyn & John Khadariri, Sajda Klispie, Alan & Cindy * IMO Marge Klispie Knuppenberg, Butch & Rose Koinis, James & Lauri * Ku, Lorinda Lewis, Nancy E. * Loeb, Harry & Emmy Loren, Daniel & Carole Mackey, Paul *

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Phone: 625-4175 x220 Presented at thefor Reservations Show Time:

7:30 pmtickets Charlotte Performing Arts Center Purchase online at: www.charlotteplayers.org Tickets:

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Phone: 625-4175 x220 for Reservations Purchase tickets online at: www.charlotteplayers.org Mathews, Dr. Joan McAlister, John W. Mearns, Shirley Melser, Dr. Marc & Cindy Mizell, John & Marilyn Newing, Anthony & Anne * Nickerson, Ken & Leah Noonan, Howard & Karen * Novick, Betty O’Leary III, MD, Daniel & Paty Onofrio, Joe & Dawn * Padgett, Nancy & Steve Pawlisch, Peter & Juanita PG-PC-NP Association of Realtors Phillips, John G.

Pountnay, Joan Puckett, Carl & Gail Ray, Gary & Shirley Reed, Ron & MaryLou Reeves, Paul & Susan Reynolds, Helen Riedel, Karen Rogers, Vernon Rothschild, Paul & Rona * Rudibaugh, John * Rygmyr, Helen * Saslow, Dr. Howard & Kathleen Savino, Michael & Jan Thomas Schneider, Marcia & Carl Scott, Dr. Patricia

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DONORS, continued Shore, Shirley Siegel, Karen R. Sinden, Peter & Elaine * Smith, Dr. Ian & Alice * Spencer, Robert & Jane Starbucks Stark, June Starsman, Ray & Marsha * Stein, Lilian & Max * Stevens, Dr. Carol W. Strang, Olsen & Lynch, CPAS, PA Swett, Richard & Connie Teegan, Janis Tompkins, JoAnn & Jack Dahlberg * Urbanick, R. Paul * Walker, Murray * Williams, Nancy Wong, MD, Keye Wrigley’s Jewelry & Coin Wrobbel, Helen Wuensch, Frederick Zusman, M.D., Neil

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$100-$249 Adamo, Herta Allen, Ralph & Patti Aloian, Michael Alpern, Dr. Michael & Ada Amontree, Dr. James & Kimberly Armstrong, Bruce Aubin, Isabelle Austin, Dr. Adriana Bagan, Matthew & Michelle Bell, Karen Bender, DMD, Joseph & Pamela Benson, Warren Blythe, Ron * Boettcher, Harry & Linda Bowden, Virginia & James Brinkmann, Helen Bronnenhuber, Betty & Rene Brooks, Reginald & Dorothy Brown, Frederick & Jan Brown, Nancy R. Browne, Edward & Vance WrightBrowne Brunderman, Brian & Lori Burns, Dr. Robert & Patricia Burwell, Marilyn & Jack Bush, John Cardiology & Vascular Care Center Carr, Bonnie, Wayne & Mildred Carr, Darol & Lamoon Cavanaugh, Norma & John Cavanaugh, Thomas & Helen Chamberlain, Howard & Mary * Charlotte Community Foundation Chiarello, Dr. Stephen & Patricia Chizea, Dora Chopp, Jack & Claudia Christesen, Dr. & Mrs. Steven

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Clancy, Joseph & Ellen Clark, Marcia Clarke, Kenneth R. Cohen, Dr. Jerome & Peggy Coon, Karol Cottle, Ned & Janet Councill, Elizabeth Cox, Bill & Joan Cranston, Vonna Crepeau, Francis & Barbara Curless, Larry & Anne Current Electric of SWFL Dann, Robert & Joan Decker, Michael & Celia Dieffenbach, Kenneth & Jeanne Doyle, Dale Draper, Mark & Peggy Dryburgh, Cathi & William Dubbaneh, Charlie & Sarah Dunn, Randall & Arlinda Elmquest, Karen English, Mavis Estepa, Dr. Samuel & Aurona Fenton, Lorraine Fidelity Charitable Fischer, Peter & Deborah Fish, Ken & Judee Fitzpatrick, Maureen Flaherty, Bonnie Fleming, Bill & Barbara Flores, Antonio & Barbara Forensky, James & Maureen MorrisForensky Fredmark, Karl & Maja French, Carolyn Frolich, Cort & Tammy Fyfe, Martha * Gallant, Joe & Pam Gardner, Jack & Judy Gardynik, Harold & Robin Garrett, Robert & Donna Gebauer, Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Getter, Robert & Sarah Giles, Robert & Rosemary * Gottschlich, Karl & Elaine * Graff, Ron & Susan Graham, Millicent Gravenstine, Barbara Grayden, Edward * Greenwald, Richard & Joyce Grey, Kathy Greiger, Scott & Cynthia Griffiths, James & Deborah * Gruber, Dr. Thomas & Manuela Hammami, Hasan & Elizabeth Hanisko, Vera Harbor Lites of CHYC Harris, Sam & Judi Haskett, Gayle Hayes, Gerald & Patricia Heer, Brian & Yvonne Heine, Laura * Helphenstine, JoAnn

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Hilgendorf, Carl & Kim Hoder, John & Susanne Hoffman, Frank & Terry Holmes, David & Kristy Holmes, Paul & Candy Hopkins, Annette Hopper, Charles & Kathy Howard, Arthur & Mary Howard, Les & Kelly Ives, Robert & Rhoda Jenson, Gary & Peggy Joffe, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Joanne Kapuchinski, Stan & Susan Karba, Stephen & Cheryl Katz, Mark & Robin Kellner, Margaret Kemp, Lance & Marilyn Kerstein, Patricia M. Kidd, A. Paul Kidd, Orpha Joann * Kirschner, Drs. Daniel & Jamie Klobach, Dr. Barbara * Klossner, William Klynoot, Eugene & Regina Kole, Ron Kraut, Richard & Joyce Krieg, Robert & Bettie * Kruth, John & Kathy Kuehn, Kurt Kyros, H James Landau, Roy & Ruth * Lawler, James & Barbara Lawson, Charles & Inger Lazzerini, Margo Leavy, Theresa * Leroy, Bonita * Llewelyn, Richard & Debbie Licata, Judith Lorah, Geoffrey & Mary Lorden, John & Sandra Lovett, Marcia & Ryland Magill, James & Leah Malinchit, Glynda Mang, Robert & Lois Martin, Mike Mattoon, Dorothy Maultsby, John & Joyce McBride, David & Carolyn McCarthy, Harold & Christine McCandless, Joyce McGraw, Brian McLean, Betty & R. Patterson Meunier, Bernice Miles, Elwood & Margaret * Millerschoen, Andrea * Morrow, James & Cludia Narayan, Dr. Dev Nash, Dr. Eric & Rhoda Neidlinger, William & Gretchen Nelson, Edward & Edith Nelson, Steve & Teresa

DONORS, continued Nickelson, L.A. & Jean Noonan Vasu, Margaret Nord, Dr. Janice & Robert Tholemeier Olarte, Dr. Ivan & Arelis Older, Fredricka Olson, Craig & Dawn Orlowski, Mary Osborne, John & Joan * Oswald, Judith * Pachota, Robert & Marilyn Padmanabhan, V. & S. Page, Robert &Katherine Pamittan, Dr. Franzuel Pappa, John & Kathy Perry, Daniel & Donna Peters, Maureen * Petrofsky, Dr. Stephen & Hannah Philippe, Judith & Hazim Aljibouri Planer, Richard, & Dr. Dana Punt, Joyce A. * Randles, Jan & Donna Rebel, Thomas Reiss, Jason & Kristin Ross, Warren Runkle, Irene Rusk Institute Salama, Dr. Reda & Jean * Schenkel, Robert & Marianne Scheu, Charles Schmuhl, John Schnell, Ronny & Elke Schulties, John & Linda Scotto, Rev. Vincent & Kathleen Seastrum, Elizabeth Caldwell Sebestyen, Nikolaus * Sharpless, Nancy Shell, Steven & Stephanie Singer, Robert & Ann * Sliwkoski, Charles & Karen Smith, Shirley * Spier, Dr. Roger & Alice * Stampar, Drs. Michael & Cathy Stchur, Robert & Jill Stelly, Dr. Christopher & Dee Stewart, Lawrence & Stephanie Stoffregen, Nathan Strand, Michael & Karen Frost Sulfridge, Betty Sullivan, Joanne Takemoto Ventures, Inc. Temple, Ralph & Cheryl Thatte, Lalita & Diwakar Tiseo, Albert & Megan Trumper, Richard & Kathy Vermette, Bruce & Susan Walker, Scott & Phyllis Wallace, Lou Anne Walrath, M.C. & Helen * Warwick, Kathleen * Webb, Eddie & Ellen Wenzel, Robert & Janet Whelan, William & Barbara White, Bill & Charlotte

The PG Waterfront Hotel and Suites is located in beautiful downtown Punta Gorda on the shores of Charlotte Harbor. Explore the area with a walk into the historic downtown area or take a stroll through the waterfront park located right next door. Renowned fishing is available in our back-yard, and if you bring your own boat, you can tie up at our dock! The area’s other sports activities include golfing on our beautiful golf courses, boating, biking, ecotouring, and much, much more!

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Kaminski, Jacqueline Kendall, Jeff & Christy Kerr, Thomas & Carol Kizilay, Patricia Knight, Ronald Krasny, Donald & Sue Lee, Hisoon & Christopher Bopp Maris, Dolores L. Marketing ARM International Martin, David & Florence McCarrick, Donald & Barbara * McDowell, Margaret McElhenie, Richard & Amy McFerren, Beverly Meyer, Ruth Milroy, Joe & Carol Muenz, James & Evelyn * Nandigam, Drs. Bala & Usha New, Phyllis O’Brien, Marguerite Oliphant, Sharon Orth, Robert & Jane * Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Potts, Janet Pschirrer, David & Jane Randall, Susan Ratterree, Kenneth & Susan Reuther, Janice Rice, Martha Robinson, Elly Rose, Raymond * Scaruffi, Leo & Sylvia Schiffli, Lisa Slattery, Constance Sporny, Arthur & Julie Spurlin, Barbara Stevenson, Janet & Roy Stuart, Jay Symonds, Neville & Elizabeth Szybalski, Julienne * Tashjian, Jeffrey & Rebecca * Treveiler, Diane * Twyford, Katherine VanDenburg, William & Jan Waterous, Allen Weitz, Robert * Wester, Marion

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Donor

SPECIALLY DESIGNATED DONATIONS In Memory of

Rita Brodsky Michael & Ursula Case Don & Ruth Cavallini Patricia Franks Rosemary Giles Carolyn Hamilton Laura Heine Liz Hutchinson-Sperry Alan R. & Cindy Klispie Joan W. Lasley Bonita Leroy Judith Oswald Maureen Peters Joyce A. Punt Frank Sperry Julienne Szybalski

Son, Dr. George Brodsky Paul Allen Roger Kittler A. Goodman Rosemary & Bill Sargent Roylance & Mary Sharp Gene Heine Barclay Greene Marge Klispie David Marder Son, Loren Robert Oswald Laura Kendall Susan Punt Taylor Christina Hutchinson Gene Scott

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MEDICAL GRAND ROUNDS PATRONS

The Charlotte Symphony would like to thank the following members of the medical community for their commitment to the Orchestra. By making a sustained gift through the Medical Grand Rounds program, the Orchestra will continue to provide quality musical programming to our community for years to come.

PLATINUM LEVEL: $10,000 OVER 5 YEARS • Panther Hollow Dental Lodge – Dr. Jack Watters & Dr. Joseph Bender • Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center of SWFL – Dr. Ramon A. Gil • George Sanchez D.M.D. Dentistry – Dr. George Sanchez • Florida Cancer Specialists Dr. Christopher Lobo

Dr. Eric Lubiner

Dr. Scott Lunin

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Dr. Vance Wright-Browne • Joyce Vein & Aesthetic Institute - Dr. Douglas H. Joyce • Dr. & Mrs. David Ballestas GOLD LEVEL: $5,000-$9,999 OVER 3 YEARS • Advanced Imaging – Dr. Thomas Fabian • SW Florida Pain Center – Dr. Robert Ball & Dr. Lewis Valente • Dr. & Mrs. Sovi Joseph • Coastal Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center – Dr. Stephen A. Spencer • JD’s Jazz & Dining – Linda Grother SILVER LEVEL: $2,500-$4,999 OVER 2 YEARS • Mrs. Li-Su Javedan • Coastal Nephrology Associates - Dr. Kianoosh Kaveh & Dr. Rohit Pankhaniya • Dr. Patricia A. Scott, DDS Oral Surgery

BRONZE LEVEL: $1,000-$2,499 SINGLE CONTRIBUTION • Neurology, PA - Dr. Liliana Montoya • US WorldMeds • Dr. Mamoon Jarrah, M.D., P.A. • Dr. Carol W. Stevens, DDS

For more information on becoming a Medical Grand Rounds Patron, call 941-205-5996.

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Panther Hollow Dental Lodge

Welcoming patients of Charlotte County for over 40 years and celebrating 10 years at The Lodge!

Panther Hollow Dental Lodge is where experienced, trustworthy and compassionate dentistry occurs. Our lodge provides a soothing environment combined with state-of-the-art technology.

Joseph C. Bender, D.M.D. Robert G. Coseo, D.D.S. Melissa M. Duston, D.D.S.

Malcolm H. Kerstein, D.D.S. Timothy L. Palmer, D.D.S. Ashley N. Reynolds, D.M.D.

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The HEART has MUSIC for those who LISTEN – William Shakespeare

FEB. 14, 2016

Valentine’s Day Pops

*MAR. 6, 2016

Brahms

*MAR. 20, 2016

Beethoven

*Performances are held at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center Evening concerts begin at 7:30 PM

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra wants to be your date for VALENTINE’S DAY this year!

Come one, come all and join us for this first-time-ever POPS CONCERT on Valentine’s Day! Experience the sounds of the orchestra “in the round”, and after the concert, enjoy the music of special guest Al Holland… be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Charlotte Harbor Event Center

75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL Maestro Raffaele Ponti

7:30 pm

Al Holland

For tickets call 941-205-9743 or go to www.charlottesymphony.com

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