WCO 16/17 Season

2016/17

S EA S O N GE T CLO SE TO T HE MUSIC

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2016 / 1 7 SEA S ON Ilya Kaler

Ana Vidovic

Julian Rhee

OCTOBER 14, 2016

JANUARY 27, 2017

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

VIOLIN

GUITAR

VI O LI N

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE S Holiday Pops NOVEMBER 26, 2016 | 2 & 8 PM MIDDLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Messiah

with SARAH LAWRENCE, JAMIE VAN EYCK, CALLAND METTS, PETER VAN DE GRAAFF, FESTIVAL CHOIR OF MADISON and the WCO CHORUS

DECEMBER 9, 2016 | 7 PM BLACKHAWK CHURCH

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ALL CONCERTS

N E W T I M E 7: 3 0 P M | CAPITOL THEATER

Vicki Powell

Michael Shinn & Jessica Chow

MARCH 24, 2017

APRIL 28, 2017

VIOL A

PIANO

The Nutcracker

Youth Concerts

D E C E M B E R 1 0 –2 7, 2 0 1 6

Side by Side

with THE MADISON BALLET

MARCH 29, 2017 | 9:20 & 11:00 AM

MAY 21, 2017 | 4:30 PM | OVERTURE HALL

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OCTOBER

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BOYCE

Symphony No. 5 in D major

TCHAIKOVSKY

Violin Concerto in D major

SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 4 "Tragic" in C minor

Ilya V I O L I N Kaler

William Boyce, the English contemporary of Handel, wrote eight symphonies.

His Symphony No.5 is a fitting fanfare to open the season, similar in style to Handel's "Water Music." We welcome the debut of Russian virtuoso Ilya Kaler, with Tchaikovsky's seminal Violin Concerto. The 4th Symphony of Schubert, the "Tragic," demonstrates Schubert's mastery of mood and mystery.

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Ana G UI TAR Vidovic

MOZART

Symphony No. 30 in D major

CASTELNUOVOTEDESCO Guitar Concerto No. 2

BRUCKNER

Symphony No. 3 in D minor

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JANUARY

NEW TIME 7:30 PM | CAPITOL THEATER

27 2 0 1 7

Mozart’s Symphony No. 30 provides a dashing overture to start the program. Ana Vidovic returns with Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto No. 2. This modern Spanish composer writes idiomatically for both the guitar and chamber orchestra. Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D minor is a compelling work as he explores the themes in a formal structure, enhanced by the transparency of a smaller string section.

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FE BR UA RY

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HAYDN

Symphony No. 102 in B-flat major

STRAVINSKY A Soldier's Tale Suite

BRAHMS

Violin Concerto in D major

Julian Rhee VI O L I N with Narrator James DeVita

Fifteen-year-old Milwaukee violinist Julian Rhee wowed audiences in the summer of 2015 as our young artist competition winner, performing the first movement of Brahms Violin Concerto. He will return to perform the entire concerto as a featured soloist. His maturity and understanding of this work is remarkable, compelling and awe-inspiring.

Stravinsky’s narrated chamber work is one I have waited for a long time to program and with two previously narrated works under our belt, it is time for “L’histoire du Soldat.”

Narrator Jim DeVita tells the story of a soldier who sells his soul to the Devil. Haydn is never too far from our repertoire, and makes a great pairing with Brahms.

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MARCH

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24 2 0 1 7

Vicki V I O L A Powell

BRITTEN

Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Suite for Viola and Chamber Orchestra

MACKENZIE Benedictus

COPLAND

Appalachian Spring

A concert of contemporaries features three composers from the mid-twentieth century. Madison's own Vicki Powell, violist, performs the Suite for Viola and Chamber Orchestra by Vaughan Williams, with eight short movements covering a variety of dance styles, putting both soloist and orchestra through their paces. Benjamin Britten honors his teacher, Frank Bridge, with his early string work. Keeping things on British soil, the romantic and soulful “Benedictus” by Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Elgar's teacher, sets the stage for Aaron Copland's perennial “Appalachian Spring.” A fitting conclusion and celebration of life.

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APRIL

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RAVEL

Le Tombeau de Couperin

TOM CABANISS Commissioned Work for Two Pianos and Orchestra

SCHUMANN

Symphony No. 2 in C major

Michael Shinn & Jessica ChowP I AN O

Ravel's “Tombeau de Couperin” led the way to a revival of old dance forms and a movement towards neoclassicism when completed in 1917. We are excited to feature a commissioned work by New York composer Tom Cabaniss, for duo pianists and former Madisonians Jessica Chow and husband, Michael Shinn. They have uncanny musical chemistry. We conclude the season in grand style with Schumann's Symphony No.2, a stunning work that showcases all sections of the orchestra.

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Young Artist

Concerto C O M PE TITIO N J A N U A R Y , 2 0 1 7

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition gives talented high school students from around the state the opportunity to showcase their talents with Music Director Andrew Sewell and the musicians of the WCO. The competition is open to students in grades 9-12 residing in the state of Wisconsin. We accept applications from piano, string, woodwind, brass and percussion players.

The winner of the 2017 Young Artist Concerto Competition will appear as a soloist at one of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 2017 Concerts on the Square and will receive the David Lewis Crosby Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The runner-up will appear in concert at the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Youth Concerts and will receive a scholarship in the amount of $500.

Youth C O N CE RTS

Side by Side

Our Youth Concerts are designed to

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

entertain and educate young listeners

welcomes the Wisconsin Youth Symphony

from grades 1–5. As part of Get Close to

Orchestra for this Side by Side concert.

the Music, WCO musicians present free

Young musicians from WYSO join

30-minute visits to schools prior to the

seasoned musicians from the WCO

Youth Concerts. These presentations

on stage to perform an array of

introduce students to the instruments

impressive repertoire.

MARCH 29, 2017 | 9:20 & 11:00 AM

MAY 21, 2017 | 4:30 PM | OVERTURE HALL

of the orchestra and the music that will be performed at the concert.

PR E C ON CERT DINNER S

Make an evening of it

$40 | 5:30 pm Doors | 6 pm Dinner | 6:30 pm Discussion

Park once and enjoy a delightful evening at the Overture Center beginning with a delicious gourmet dinner and a lively discussion held in the Wisconsin Studio.

Maestro Andrew Sewell and the concert guest artist will enlighten you with insight into the upcoming Masterworks concert repertoire.

For more information or to reserve your seats, call the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra at (608) 257-0638.

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Holiday Pops

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year featuring Isthmus Brass Ensemble

NOVEMBER

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

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MIDDLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 2 & 8 PM

DECEMBER

The Isthmus Brass Ensemble, a group of eleven local musicians similar in size to the famous Philip Jones Ensemble, will delight and thrill you with their assortment of holiday favorites in arrangements for brass and orchestra. With something for the whole family from Veni, veni Emmanuel, Three Kings Swing to Feliz Navidad. The Middleton High School choir will also join us in a longstanding tradition for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Get ready for this joyous and happy celebration of the holidays.

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7 PM | BLACKHAWK CHURCH

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Messiah

soloists SARAH LAWRENCE, soprano JAMIE VAN EYCK, mezzo-soprano CALLAND METTS, tenor PETER VAN DE GRAAFF, bass chorus WCO CHORUS AND FESTIVAL CHOIR OF MADISON

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The Messiah returns for its eighth year at Blackhawk Church on Madison’s west side. We welcome the return of last year’s outstanding vocal quartet who knocked our socks off, and the combined WCO Chorus and Festival Choir of Madison under directors Scott Foss and Sergei Pavlov. This seminal holiday tradition of Handel’s masterpiece is a must for everyone.

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10-27

DECEMBER

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Ring in the holiday season with Madison Ballet’s magical production of the world’s most beloved ballet. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker as they travel one wintry night to a brilliant garden filled with characters to delight the young and young at heart. We will be performing Tchaikovsky’s rich score, providing the perfect backdrop to W. Earle Smith’s dynamic choreography.

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