WCO 15/16 Season

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MASTERWORKS with violinist

Ben Beilman

and narrator JAMES RIDGE OCTOBER 2, 2015 | 8 PM CAPITOL THEATER with pianist

Adam Neiman JANUARY 22, 2016 | 8 PM CAPITOL THEATER

THE NUTCRACKER with THE MADISON BALLET DECEMBER 12–24, 2015

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MESSIAH with SARAH LAWRENCE, JAMIE VAN EYCK, CALLAND METTS, PETER VAN DE GRAAFF, and the WCO CHORUS DECEMBER 11, 2015 | 7:30 PM BLACKHAWK CHURCH

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MIDD

with flutist

Dionne Jackson

with pianist

John O’Conor

FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | 8 PM CAPITOL THEATER

APRIL 22, 2016 | 8 PM CAPITOL THEATER

with violinist

Alexander Sitkovetsky MARCH 18, 2016 | 8 PM CAPITOL THEATER

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES H O L I D A Y P O P S P E T E R PA N Christmas Time Is Here with AARON THOMPSON NOVEMBER 28, 2015 | 2 PM & 8 PM MIDDLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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with THE MADISON BALLET MARCH 19–29, 2016

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“…there is the promise of a great future for Benjamin ‘beloved-ofthe-gods’ Beilman.”

–Le Devoir

with violinist

BEN BEILMAN and featuring narrator James Ridge OCTOBER 2, 2015 | 8 PM | CAPITOL THEATER

LILBURN

Landfall in Unknown Seas

SAINT-SAËNS

Landfall in Unknown Seas is a narrated text with string accompaniment by New Zealand poet Allen Curnow, and music by Douglas Lilburn.

Written in 1940 for the New Zealand centenary,

Symphony No. 2 in A minor it describes early pioneering days and shares the

BEETHOVEN

Violin Concerto in D major

spirit of independence and energy of our nation.

Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 2 is a forgotten gem. Completely overshadowed by his Organ Symphony (No. 3), his earlier two symphonies give us a glimpse of his mastery of orchestration and melody. We celebrate Madison native Ben Beilman’s much anticipated return, with Beethoven’s enigmatic Violin Concerto in D.

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with pianist

ADAM NEIMAN “...a new genius of the piano, capable of obscuring the legacy of the legendary interpreters of our epoch.”

–Corriere dell'Umbria

JANUARY 22, 2016 | 8 PM | CAPITOL THEATER Adam Neiman’s 2007 recording of the early Mozart Concerti continues to be a best seller for the chamber orchestra and we look forward to his return for two concertos from the twentieth century: Shostakovich’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 of Fantasia 2000 fame and Poulenc’s rarely heard Piano Concerto.

Steeped in the impressionist language of Debussy and Ravel, yet with Poulenc’s distinct voice, this concerto will surprise you with its lyricism and originality. Schubert Symphony No. 6 and Mozart’s glorious Cosi Fan Tutti

MOZART

Overture to Cosi Fan Tutti

POULENC

Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor

SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major

SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 6 in C major

Overture bookend this double header.

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with flutist

DIONNE JACKSON

“Phenomenal flute soloist Dionne Hansen drew well-deserved cheers, and the three-hour, two-intermission program inspired, and earned, a six-minute standing ovation…”

–Chicago Sun Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | 8 PM | CAPITOL THEATER

BACH

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major

NIELSEN

Flute Concerto

RESPHIGI

Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1

HAYDN

Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Nielsen’s Flute Concerto make a great pairing on this program featuring the flute. Recently appointed to the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Dionne Jackson returns after making her debut in 2000. Based upon lute music from the sixteenth century, Resphigi‘s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1 is a beautifully crafted work for chamber orchestra. We conclude with Haydn’s Symphony No. 79 in F, and a riveting finale.

Symphony No. 79 in F major

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ALEXANDER SITKOVETSKY MARCH 18, 2016 | 8 PM | CAPITOL THEATER Recent European prize winner Alexander Sitkovetsky returns to Madison for an encore performance of Barber’s effervescent Violin Concerto. We open with Irish composer Joan Trimble’s ethereal Suite for Strings from 1955, the perfect complement to Swedish composer Lars Erik Larsson’s popular Pastorale.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, like his sixth symphony, celebrates the joy, fullness and robust qualities of life. With its driving finale, it always packs a punch.

TRIMBLE

Suite for Strings

LARSSON

Pastorale for Small Orchestra

BARBER

Violin Concerto

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major

“…an amazing young man, who is undoubtedly destined for stardom.”

–Isle of Wight County Press

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APRIL 22, 2016 | 8 PM | CAPITOL THEATER

WEBER

Symphony No. 1 in C major

FIELD

Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major

STRAVINSKY Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra

MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major

A true statesman of the piano, Irishman John O’Conor celebrates his heritage with compatriot John Field’s Piano Concerto No. 1, along with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major (Elvira Madigan). Carl Maria Von Weber is known more popularly by his operatic overtures and concertos. We open with his Symphony No. 1 and a chance to delve more deeply into this early Romantic master. Stravinsky’s short neoclassical work, Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra, opens the second half of our season finale concert.

“John O’Conor must be ranked high indeed ... This was a memorable concert.”

–New York Times

with pianist

JOHN O'CONOR

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Young Artist

CONCERTO COMPETITION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 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 string, woodwind, brass and percussion players.

The winner of the 2016 Young Artist Concerto Competition will appear as a soloist at one of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 2016 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 CONCERTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 Our Youth Concerts are designed to entertain and educate young listeners from grades 1–5. As part of Get Close to the Music, WCO musicians present free 30-minute visits to schools prior to the Youth Concerts. These presentations introduce students to the instruments of the orchestra and the music that will be performed at the concert.

PREC ONCERT DINNERS

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$35 | 6 pm Doors | 6:30 pm Dinner | 7 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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with vocalist

AARON THOMPSON

and the Middleton High School Choir

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER 28, 2015 | 2 PM & 8 PM MIDDLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The eighteenth annual Middleton Holiday Pops is our kickoff to the holidays, performed Thanksgiving weekend with the Middleton High School Choir. Christmas Time is Here will feature both traditional and original songs by guest vocalist Aaron Thompson, and other holiday favorites including excerpts from The Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah, and many more.

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

MESSIAH

DECEMBER 11, 2015 | 7:30 PM BLACKHAWK CHURCH soloists SARAH LAWRENCE, soprano JAMIE VAN EYCK, mezzo-soprano CALLAND METTS, tenor PETER VAN DE GRAAFF, bass chorus WCO CHORUS

The annual Messiah tradition continues at Blackhawk Church with the WCO Chorus along with four outstanding soloists.

This year, Stoughton native Sarah Lawrence is joined by husband Calland Metts, Jamie Van Eyck and Peter Van De Graaff, in Handel’s timeless masterpiece.

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DECEMBER 12–24, 2015

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

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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PETER

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE MARCH 19–20, 2016

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Join Peter Pan and Tinkerbell as they take you on an adventure to Neverland filled with pirates, lost boys, and mermaids for a magical journey you won’t soon forget.

We are thrilled to be partnering again with Madison Ballet for this spectacular event. For the young and young at heart, this is a show you don’t want to miss.

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CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE®

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JUNE 24

ONCE UPON A TIME

Featuring Young Artist Concerto Competition winner Julian Rhee and the Madison Ballet

JULY 1

S' WON D ERFUL !

Featuring soprano Amanda Huddleston and tenor Andrew Clark

JULY 8

CL A S SICAL TOP 4 0

Featuring violinist Andrew Sords

JULY 15

¡OL É!

Featuring cellist Karl Lavine

JULY 22

L IVIN ' IT UP

Featuring Jeans N' Classics, The Music of the Eagles

JULY 29

VICTORY

Featuring pianist Michael Mizrahi

ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7PM Guest artists and repertoire subject to change.

Join the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra on selected Wednesday evenings this summer on the steps of the State Capitol to hear a mix of your favorite classical and popular music. Experience one of Madison’s favorite summer pastimes with your friends and family!

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