Colorado Springs Philharmonic 2016-17 Season Brochure

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90th

anniversary season 2016-17

I welcome you to the Philharmonic’s 90th Anniversary Season, a celebration of the proud history of this orchestra and this city. It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate our 10th decade with a season of concerts bursting with richness and spirit.

El Pomar Masterworks presents monumental symphonies by Schubert and Mahler, playful pieces

by Gershwin and Mozart, and six new works based on “America the Beautiful.” For me, the mix of living composers, commissioned pieces, and key classical works gives a good view of what orchestral music means today.

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Philharmonic Pops delights all ages with the best of pop culture, including the music of Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, James Bond and the swing craze.

The Al and Leigh Buettner Vanguard Performances highlight one of my favorite parts of conducting. The unique format of these concerts offers an in-depth, multimedia, narrative and musical performance giving audiences the opportunity to learn more. The highlight of the series is Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a favorite among concertgoers.

1. Masterworks savor classical repetoire (page 4) 2. Philharmonic Pops prepare to be entertained (page 6) 3. Vanguard Performances explore the composers and the music (page 8)

Whether you enjoy being a part of the action in the Orchestra or seeing it all from the Mezzanine we have the perfect seat for you! (center insert)

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Save 10% when you add tickets to The Nutcracker, Christmas Symphony, and New Year’s Eve concert. (page 10)

As an artist, I am most interested in surprising the audience, whether the program contains old favorites or new works never played before. I always encourage my friends to come to the concert hall without expectation, so they can experience that wonderful moment of surprise.

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I invite you to be surprised with us in the 90th Anniversary Season.

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Mail to: PO Box 1266 Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Call: 719-575-9632 Online: csphilharmonic.org/newsubscriber

Josep Caballé-Domenech music director

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Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

masterworks

January 21-22, 2017 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Barry Douglas piano

Allure by Jean Gumpper

Daniel Kellogg (World Premiere) Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1

Symphonic Dances

September 17-18, 2016 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Charlie Albright piano Anthony DiLorenzo (World Premiere) Gershwin Piano Concerto in F major Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances Flower Dance by Jacqueline M. Shuler

Peer Gynt

March 18-19, 2017 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Colorado Springs Chorale Ofer Ben-Amots (World Premiere) Brahms Nänie Grieg Peer Gynt Skogtroll by Theodor Kittelsen

Citizen Without a Country October 22-23, 2016 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Jan Vogler cello

Mahler 6

Wang Jie (World Premiere) Dvořák Cello Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 2

April 22-23, 2017 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Sir Botley, Lord of Troublemakers by Andy Kehoe

Mahler Symphony No. 6

The Great

Carmina Burana

November 12-13, 2016 Marcelo Lehninger conductor Michael Hanson violin

May 20-21, 2017 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor Colorado Springs Chorale Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale

Courtney Bryan (World Premiere) Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No. 5 Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great” Metamorphosis by Vladimir Kush © Vladimir Kush. All Rights Reserved

Tumble by Nard Claar

Reflection on the Moon by Rusudan Khizanishvili

Pierre Jalbert (World Premiere) Mozart selected arias Orff Carmina Burana

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Paul McCartney: Live and Let Die September 23-24, 2016 Thomas Wilson conductor Tony Kishman vocals

A spectacular symphonic tribute to the music of Paul McCartney. Drawing from the Beatles, Wings and his solo catalogue, music includes Band on the Run, Let it Be, Yellow Submarine, and more of Sir Paul’s greatest hits.

Star Trek: The Final Frontier October 28-29, 2016 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor

Though the original Star Trek only lasted three seasons, the music from the 1966 series and the films that followed are as iconic as the show itself. Boldly go where no one has gone before as the Philharmonic performs music from the sci-fi saga’s five decades.

March 3-4, 2017 Thomas Wilson conductor

All the deadly glamor of Agent 007 in one actionpacked evening with the Philharmonic. From the classic Sean Connery romps to the vicious sophistication of Daniel Craig, the orchestra presents the best of the Bond films’ scintillating scores. Expect to be shaken and stirred.

Artist credit: Marina Idea

Swing, Swing, Swing!

March 31 and April 1, 2017 Thomas Wilson conductor

Swing it, Ella! As the Philharmonic celebrates its 90th anniversary, we’re Lindy Hopping back to the roaring decade when jazz, swing and our very own orchestra got its start. With plenty of favorites in the style of Cab Calloway, join the Philharmonic for a cool evening full of hot jazz from the biggest of big bands.

Texas Tenors Artist credit: Jonathan Carless

Divas of the 60’s

February 10-11, 2017 Thomas Wilson conductor Ta’Rae Campbell, Andrea Dora and Emily Drennan vocals Let’s talk about the REAL Divas of the 60’s: Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, The Supremes, and others.

Celebrate the music of these timeless women with Respect, Proud Mary, Son of a Preacher Man, and more.

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007: The Music of James Bond

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May 5-6, 2017 Thomas Wilson conductor Fresh off their popular PBS special, this talented trio bring their captivating charm and dazzling voices to classical standards like Nessun dorma and La donna è mobile, popular favorites like God Bless America, and chart-toppers including Unchained Melody, the Rolling Stones’ Wild Horses, and more.

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vanguard performances multimedia concerts with in-depth historical narration

Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta Appraised

by Dante and Virgil by Ary Scheffer

Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini October 15, 2016 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor written by Thomas Wilson

Homeland by Bo Bartlett

Temptation of St. Anthony by Mathias Grünewald

Based on a real story of romance and revenge from the Renaissance, this symphonic poem combines the manic energy of Liszt with the fury of Wagner. Using part of Dante’s Inferno as his text, Tchaikovsky evokes the torment of lovers haunted by the memory of illicit pleasure.

Dvořák: New World Symphony

Hindemith: Mathis der Maler

March 11, 2017 Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor

written and conducted by Thomas Wilson

April 15, 2017

A Beyond the ScoreTM presentation

Among the most popular symphonic works of all time, Dvořák’s 9th symphony is richly layered with the musical traditions of America. Dvořák was especially adept at turning folk melodies into grand classical themes, and his stirring treatments of African-American spirituals and Native American motifs were instantly recognized as a national treasure.

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Paul Hindemith’s operatic tribute to the medieval painter Matthias Grünewald contains a story within a story. First performed in Berlin in 1934, the piece was labeled “degenerate” by the Nazi government—perhaps because the plot centers on the painter’s resolve to serve art above politics. Its turbulent themes and orchestration make this one of the most complex pieces in the classical repertoire.

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The Nutcracker

November 25-27, 2016 Thomas Wilson conductor Oklahoma City Ballet Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale The Oklahoma City Ballet joins the Philharmonic at the Pikes Peak Center for Tchaikovsky’s holiday tradition with four must-see performances over Thanksgiving weekend.

Christmas Symphony December 18, 2016 Thomas Wilson conductor Colorado Springs Chorale

Take time to enjoy the spirit of the season with holiday classics and Christmas favorites at this beloved concert including the local premiere of choruses from Mendelssohn’s Christus and highlights from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Polar Express.

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New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2016 Thomas Wilson conductor Ring in 2017 with style and party like a diva at this song-filled, sparkling celebration of the year to come.

Some of the Philharmonic’s most popular vocalists return to light up the night with Broadway hits and classic American songs with favories from Wicked, Cats, and Victor Victoria.

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All performances held at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 South Cascade Avenue.

Unless noted, performances are held at 7:30 pm, except on Sundays, which are at 2:30 pm.

Programs, artists, dates, prices, and venues subject to change without notice.

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