Denver Philharmonic Orchestra September 29, 2017 Concert Program

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OKTOBERFEST LAWRENCE GOLAN, CONDUCTOR KATHERINE THAYER, VIOLIN; HIDEKI MACHIDA, OBOE COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS; DR. KYLE FLEMING, DIRECTOR EMILY MORRIS, SOPRANO; JENNIFER DeDOMINICI, MEZZO-SOPRANO; KEVIN GWINN, TENOR; NICHOLAS NAVARRE, BASS

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GREETINGS! Remember when a house cost $6,600 and gas was 14-cents a gallon? When kitty litter was invented, aliens were landing in Roswell and major league baseball was first integrated?

That’s a slice of our world 70 years ago when famed conductor Antonia Brico founded the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (known then as Denver Businessmen’s Orchestra). Just as the world around us has changed over the past 70 years, so has the overall DPO concert experience.

We hope you continue to enjoy and support the

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DPO as we look to our

than Music events, and engage with our community through

next 70 Seasons.

social media. The DPO’s average concert attendance has skyrocketed from 350 people per concert in 2011 to a record-breaking 987 last season! No doubt, Maestro Brico and the people of Denver could never have imagined the DPO touring China, building a stage, winning two Emmys®, placing first in the Ictus International Music Competition, or partnering with the Bavarian Philharmonic in Munich, Germany — but, we have!

While times and the trappings of the concert experience have changed, some things have remained the same — most importantly the music. We have never lost focus on providing our community’s musicians a quality place to showcase their talents and an outstanding live musical performance for people like you!

We are excited that you are part of our 70th Season. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

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Our 70th season packs adventure in every note. From fall festivals & Christmas magic to four-leaf clovers & fútbol matches, we’ll take you on a journey around the globe through traditional and contemporary symphonic works.

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ON THE MAIN STAGE SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

MARCH 2, 2018

OKTOBERFEST

SMILIN’ ISLES

Lawrence Golan, conductor Katherine Thayer, violin; Hideki Machida, oboe Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Emily Morris, soprano; Jennifer DeDominici, mezzosoprano; Kevin Gwinn, tenor; Nicholas Navarre, bass

Lawrence Golan, conductor

BACH Concerto for Violin & Oboe in C Minor SCHUBERT Magnificat BRAHMS Symphony No. 2

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” DAVEY The Brendan Voyage

APRIL 14, 2018

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José Luis Castillo, guest conductor MONCAYO Huapango REVUELTAS Redes

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

COPLAND El Salón México

PRESENTED BY DAVID SHERMAN CREATIVE

VILLA-LOBOS, ARR. KRANCE “Ária” from

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Lawrence Golan, conductor Cherry Creek Theatre COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man GERSHWIN, ARR. BENNETT Porgy & Bess; A Symphonic Picture BOYER Ellis Island; The Dream of America

DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2017

HOLIDAY CHEER!

FALLA Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 1

Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 PIAZZOLLA, ARR. MARTURET Oblivion GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia

MAY 24, 2018

RUSS-KEYS Lawrence Golan, conductor Fei-Fei Dong, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2

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SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5

Lawrence Golan, conductor Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Young Voices of Colorado; Jena Dickey, director

Antonia Brico Stage Central Presbyterian Church 1660 Sherman Street, Denver

HOLIDAY FAVORITES!

Full repertoire available at denverphilharmonic.org

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DPO WITH A TWIST PRESENTED BY LIGATURE CREATIVE

Katherine Thayer & William Combs, artistic advisors Dates, repertoire and locations available at denverphilharmonic.org Dazzle at Baur’s 1512 Curtis Street, Denver

The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House 1400 Curtis Street, Denver

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

OKTOBERFEST

Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church · Denver, Colorado · 7:30 pm

Lawrence Golan, conductor Katherine Thayer, violin; Hideki Machida, oboe Colorado Repertory Singers; Dr. Kyle Fleming, director Emily Morris, soprano; Jennifer DeDominici, mezzo-soprano; Kevin Gwinn, tenor; Nicholas Navarre, bass Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for Violin and Oboe

in C minor

Allegro Adagio Allegro Featuring Katherine Thayer, Hideki Machida

Franz Schubert

Magnificat in C major

Allegro maestoso Andante Allegro vivace

Featuring Emily Morris, Jennifer DeDominici,

Kevin Gwinn, Nicholas Navarre

∙ 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION ∙ Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Allegro non troppo Adagio non troppo Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino) Allegro con spirito

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LAWRENCE GOLAN MUSIC DIRECTOR Conductor Lawrence Golan is in high demand across the United States and internationally.

In addition to his position as music director of the Denver Philharmonic, he is also music director of the York Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania, the Yakima Symphony Orchestra in Washington state, and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Opera Theatre at the University of Denver. Lawrence’s current appointments came on the heels of a successful four-year term as resident conductor of The Phoenix Symphony.

A staunch supporter of music education, Golan is a tenured full professor at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music where he leads one of the most distinguished and highly sought after graduate conducting programs in the United States.

Lawrence has garnered considerable international recognition for his work as a conductor. He has won 10 ASCAP Awards, five Global Music Awards, three American Prize awards, three Downbeat Magazine Awards, and two Prestige Music Awards.

He was named the Grand Prize Winner of The American Prize for Orchestral Programming. During his time in Denver, Lawrence has won nine Outstanding Merit Awards, eight ASCAP awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, three Downbeat Magazine Awards for “Best College Symphony Orchestra,” and an award from The American Prize in Orchestral Performance—Collegiate Division.

Lawrence continues to guest conduct professional orchestras, opera, and ballet companies in the U.S. and around the world.

Having conducted in 26 states and 17 countries, recent engagements include performances in the Czech Republic, Italy, Georgia, Korea, Taiwan, and a 14-city tour of China.

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Known for his inspired performances, imaginative programming, passion for developing new audiences, and excellent public speaking skills, he is also recognized for his expertise in the complete spectrum of musical styles and periods. He has worked with artists ranging from Leonard Bernstein, Marilyn Horne, Daniel Barenboim and Joshua Bell to Frank Sinatra, Kenny G and ShaNaNa. Highlights of Lawrence’s 2017–18 season include debuts with the Bavarian Philharmonic in Munich, Germany; the Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo in Italy, and the Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Chamber Orchestra) in Mexico City.

Additionally, his latest recording will be released by Albany Records: the world premiere of Ode to Nature by Jiaojiao Zhou: A 3D Dance Oratorio based on the Chinese concept of the five forces of nature, with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra.

A native of Chicago, Lawrence holds degrees in both conducting and violin performance from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music (BM and MM) and the New England Conservatory of Music (DMA). In addition, he studied at all of the major conducting festivals including Aspen and Tanglewood, where in 1999 he was awarded the Leonard Bernstein Conducting Fellowship.

Following in the footsteps of his father Joseph Golan, longtime principal second violinist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lawrence is also an accomplished violinist serving as concertmaster of the Portland Symphony Orchestra for 11 years.

Lawrence and his wife Cecilia have been married since 2003.

They have two wonderful children: Giovanna and Joseph.

More at LawrenceGolan.com.

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KATHERINE THAYER VIOLIN Katherine’s in her 12th season as concertmaster of DPO. In addition, she is concertmaster of the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra (16 years) and performs with Inside the Orchestra, bringing music to school children (30 years).

It’s very exciting to collaborate with a

Katherine enjoys her performances with her group Voice of the

colleague from halfway

Wood Chamber Players who are heard frequently at DPO With a

around the globe and

Twist performances.

bring our visions of the piece together into a

Katherine was principal second violin and soloist with the former

unified whole.

Denver Chamber Orchestra, JoAnne Falletta, conductor. She enjoyed performing at the Colorado Music Festival and Grand Teton Music Festivals for five years each.

Prior to moving to Colorado in 1984, Katherine was an assistant professor of violin and chamber music at Eastern New Mexico University where she performed as violinist in the Raphael Trio.

Her violin studies include a Master’s degree from Michigan State University when the Juilliard Quartet was in residence, and European studies with Zino Francescatti, Christian Ferras and Alberto Lysy.

She held positions in the first violin sections of the Kamarata Lysy, the Wurttembergishes Kammer Orchertre and the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg.

As part of DPO’s transatlantic partnership with the Bavarian Philharmonic exchange this October, Katherine is excited to return to Europe and again spend a few days in Salzburg.

Katherine delights in watching her daughter Ayla’s professional dance performances and reading chamber music with friends.

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HIDEKI MACHIDA OBOE Hideki was born in 1974, in Tokyo, Japan. He started learning the oboe with Mr. Yasuhiro Yamamoto at the age of 13. He graduated with an Economics degree from Keio University in 1997 and worked at a trust company.

In 2000, he went to Germany and learned the oboe with Mr. François Leleux at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich and studied with Mr. Günther Passin at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich). He also studied the baroque oboe with Mrs. Saskia Fikentscher at the same university between 2012 and 2016.

He also had a guest appearance on Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian State Opera, Munich Radio Orchestra, Munich Symphonieker, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more than 10 years, Hideki has played an important role as solo-oboist at the Denver Philharmonic’s sister orchestra, the Bayerische Philharmonie (Bavarian Philharmonic). He is specialized in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach, and he regularly plays the Bayerische Philharmonie’s Christmas Oratory, an annual ceremonial conclusion to the year.

In Munich, he is now first solo oboist at Orchester Jakobsplatz and Tachenphilharmonie, as well as a member of chamber music ensembles such as Munich Woodwind Quintet. He was the assistant for Mr. Günther Passin at the master course of Bad Goisern.

Since 2015, Hideki also has expanded his activities in Japan presiding over “Kammerorchester Melodia Tokyo” as the conductor and the oboist.

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HISHAM BRAVO GROOVER ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR

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Hisham is in his second season as associate conductor of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves as assistant conductor Lamont Symphony Orchestra while pursuing an artist diploma at the Lamont School of Music studying under the tutelage of Dr. Lawrence Golan.

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he conducted various university ensembles, including the UI Chamber Orchestra, All-University String Orchestra, Opera Scenes, and the Center for New Music.

Other previous professional engagements include Adjunct Instructor of Music at Ripon College, Wisconsin, where he served as the conductor of the Ripon College Orchestra.

Besides conducting, Hisham’s violin studies have also taken him to the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University as well as the New Zealand School of Music. He received his Bachelor Degree in Violin Performance from Loyola University in New Orleans. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Violin Pedagogy from Western Kentucky University where he studied with Dr. Ching-Yi Lin. As associate conductor for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, Hisham is proud to serve during its 70th season.

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• You don’t need a Twitter account to

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KYLE FLEMING DIRECTOR, COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS Kyle has served throughout the DenverBoulder area for 20 years as a conductor, music educator and singer.

He has led choral ensembles at every level, including high school and middle school, and currently directs choirs at the University of Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver and Regis University, in addition to serving as the artistic director for the Colorado Repertory Singers. Kyle is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of choral music and lifelong singing and is frequently working behind the scenes to build bridges between institutions, ensembles and organizations that work to advance the arts and music education within our local communities.

Kyle has also spent over two decades serving as a worship pastor and music director in the local church and is currently the associate director of worship arts at Broomfield United Methodist Church. Kyle holds degrees in Choral Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder (MM and DMA) as well as vocal performance from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota (BA). His teachers include Gregory Gentry, Larry Kaptein, Joan Catoni Conlon, and Gary Lewis.

Kyle is active as a clinician and adjudicator and is currently the College and University Repertoire & Standards chair for the Colorado chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA). He and his wife, Amy, live in Golden with their two kids Caleb and Addie.

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JENNIFER DeDOMINICI MEZZO-SOPRANO Jennifer is gathering impressive reviews and awards for her portrayals of the favorite heroines of musical theatre and opera.

Recent credits include The Sound of Music (Armstrong Hall), Mary Poppins, 9 to 5, and Guys and Dolls (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center); Guys and Dolls (Lone Tree Arts Center); South Pacific (The Stevens Center); Sondheim on Sondheim (Cherry Creek Theatre); Nine, Camelot, Sister Act, Man of La Mancha (Arvada Center).

Jennifer has performed with Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Colorado College Summer Music Festival, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Pops, Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Opera Fort Collins, Central City Opera, San Diego Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Opera Colorado, among many others.

Provides education, cultural enlightenment and excellent concert experiences through diverse repertoire.

CRS Holiday Concert Dec. 1st & 2nd, 7:30pm—Broomfield Auditorium For ticket information visit www.coloradorepertorysingers.org

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KEVIN GWINN TENOR An emerging young tenor, Kevin has performed around the Denver area as a main stage artist and concert soloist for the past three years. He has performed in La Boheme (Colorado Symphony), The Secret Garden, Così fan tutte, Guys and Dolls, Oscar Sladek’s Far Beyond Rubies (premiere workshop), Merry Wives of Windsor, South Pacific and Don Giovanni. Concert soloist appearances include events with the Evans Choir, Colorado Masterworks Chorus, Colorado Repertory Singers and the Lone Tree Symphony. A winner in the 2016 Young Voices of Mississippi Competition, he has also been named a finalist in the Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s Competition for Young Singers (2015 & 2016).

Kevin holds both a Performance Certificate and a Master’s of Music degree from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi.

HOLISTIC MUSIC LESSONS adjective ho·lis·tic \ ho- -'li-stik \ characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

TOTAL BODY APPROACH TO LEARNING MUSIC: stretching, dancing, gesture, drawing, and singing to release body tension, increase body awareness, and facilitate independent musicianship and optimal technique for the instrument. All ages welcome.

Nicole Langford DPO Principal Viola Call 303.908.8554 or email holisticmusiclessons@gmail.com

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Binge-watch all episodes of our Emmy Award-winning webseries “Playing Out” at www.playingoutwith.us See pianist Fei-Fei Dong play Gershwin on

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Award-winning local filmmaker David

Lawrence Golan on violin at the Botanic

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Gardens, cellist Jay Campbell perform

ing, media literacy and education.

and explore downtown, Sydney Harper carol at The Brown Palace, pianist Steven Lin flip records at Wax Trax II, conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman FaceTime with composer Johan de Meij, DPO’s own Ryan Spencer trumpeting over Highlands Bridge, climb inside Central Presbyterians’

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EMILY MORRIS SOPRANO No stranger to the stage, Emily has been performing her whole life. She received a BM and Master’s in Vocal Performance from CSU and is a student of Dr. Tiffany Blake-Oliver. As a member of CSU’s Opera Theater she has been seen in many roles, including Adele in Die Fledermaus and Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. An apprentice artist with Opera Fort Collins, she performed as Despina in Cosi fan tutte and Gianetta in L’elisir d’amore and performed in their outreach program. She was most recently seen on stage in Loveland Opera Theatre’s Merry Wives of Windsor and can be seen performing at venues throughout Northern Colorado.

DONATE A VEHICLE W E LOVE OU R C ARS. We haul our instruments around in them, we eat in them between rehearsals and gigs, and sometimes we get stuck in them on I-25 on our way to a performance. If you love your car too, it can be hard to say goodbye when its driven its last mile or you’re ready for a change.

We can help (and you’ll be helping DPO)! It’s easy to arrange free pick-up of donated vehicles in most (but not all) conditions.

Find out how at denverphilharmonic.org

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

O BEAUTIFUL FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA Composer Peter Boyer’s sweeping and cinematic symphony, Ellis Island: The Dream of America underscores the true words of American immigrants.

Actors from Cherry Creek Theatre Company perform seven heartfelt and hilarious stories that seamlessly weave into the “well crafted and emotionally resonant” piece (The Dallas Morning News). O Beautiful on November 17 kicks off with Aaron Copland’s American anthem, Fanfare for the Common Man and a suite from the incomparable George & Ira Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess.

Lawrence Golan, conductor Cherry Creek Theatre

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! DENVERPHILHARMONIC.ORG O Beautiful Friday, November 17, 7:30pm Antonia Brico Stage Central Presbyterian Church PRESENTED BY DAVID SHERMAN CREATIVE

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NICHOLAS NAVARRE BASS Nicholas Navarre is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance at MSU Denver where he studies with Professor Gene Roberts. He began his operatic career as a chorus member with Opera Colorado, where he performed in Aida, Die ZauberflĂśte, Carmen, Rigoletto, and Romeo et Juliette. Most recently Nicholas has performed the role of Count Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro with the MSU Denver Opera Theatre Ensemble.

While at MSU Denver, he also appeared in scenes as Harlequin in Ariadne auf Naxos, Figaro in The Barber of Seville, and as Count Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro. This past summer, Nicholas attended The Naked Voice Institute where he studied with W. Stephen Smith and performed as Silvio in a scene from I Pagliacci. Nicholas was recently awarded the Beverly Fernald Scholarship at MSU Denver.

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OUR MUSICIANS MUSIC DIRECTOR

SECOND VIOLIN

CELLO

Lawrence Golan

Yiran Li, principal Niccolo Werner Casewit Valerie Clausen Christina Colalancia Erica Secor Terri Gonzales Miki Heine Annie Laury Callista Medland* Wendy Montenegro* Alyssa Oland Roger Powell Anne Silvas

Katie Burns, principal Naftari Burns Sarah Frederick Tara Gedvilas Kyle Laney Mike Marecak Shirley Marecak Monica Sรกles Amanda Thall Rachel Yanovitch

ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR Hisham Bravo Groover

FIRST VIOLIN Katherine Thayer, concertmaster Anna Katherine BarnettHart, associate concertmaster Patsy Aronstein Melissa Barru Carrie Beeder Rachel Bradford Barbara Casanova Matthew Grove Thomas Jatko Lubia Montenegro Tenley Mueller* Kristine Pordesimo Emmy Reid Beth Letendre Elizabeth Wall

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VIOLA Nicole Langford, principal Anita Brown* Naomi Croghan Victoria DiMarzio Lori Hanson Samantha Lichtin Ben Luey Beth Remming

DOUBLE BASS Colton Kelly, principal Zach Antonio Lucy Bauer Josh Filley Taryn Galow

FLUTE Aaron Wille, principal Catherine Ricca Lanzano Whitney Kelley

PICCOLO Whitney Kelley

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OBOE

CONTRABASSOON

TIMPANI

Kimberly Brody, principal Loren Meaux, assistant principal Alexis Junker

Adam Lusk

Steve Bulota, principal

HORN

PERCUSSION

Loren Meaux

Zach Maupin, principal Jeanine Branting Kelli Hirsch Kim George

Ross Coons, principal Colin Constance Ani Gyulamiryan

CLARINET

TRUMPET

Kwami Barnett, principal Claude Wilbur Jessica Clark

Becky Moritzky, principal

Ryan Spencer, principal Ariel Van Dam Colton Crandell

E-FLAT CLARNIET

TROMBONE

Jessica Clark

William Combs, principal Wallace Orr

ENGLISH HORN

BASS CLARINET Claude Wilbur

BASSOON Ken Greenwald, principal Stephen McCarty Adam Lusk

HARP KEYBOARD Ani Gyulamiryan, principal

BASS TROMBONE Daniel Morris

TUBA Darren DeLaup

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COLORADO REPERTORY SINGERS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Kyle Fleming

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Kevin Gwinn

COLLABORATIVE PIANIST Tad Koriath

SOPRANO 1 Julie Ascarrunz Joanna Clifton Natalia Coen Kristi Horvath Sheri Isele Jackie Ives Christina Kim Grace Kim Suzanne Lyon, section leader Amy Marcussen Joanna Michalak Lucy Pavlovic Suzanne Peters Susan Powers

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Rachel Richards Leah Romero-Klein Mary Soroka Linda Thorne Rebekah Whittaker Stacy Worthington

ALTO 1 Susan Bouril Vira Brock Marcia Dellacroce Christa Gaines Karen Juenemann Gerra Lewis Camille Mandarino Sandy Overton Stefanie Romisch (S2) Kim Savage Gina Savory Lora Settle Anna Siepmann Maria Steele Kathy Straw Lauren Trice Diane Young Janelle Wagner, section leader

TENOR 1 Ria Barrows Tim Flora Kevin Gwinn Doug Hoffacker David Lonowski, section leader Linda Michalak Tom Pringle Dean Radueg Peter Rock Steve Soller Dan Winn

BASS 1 Bill Abplanalp Chris Bibbo Jim Boschert Kort Hedges Kenneth J Keifer Jr. Greg Kritner Richard O’Gara Jason Pavlovic Andy Meyer Chris Kim Jon Schuessler Robert Tate, section leader

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Welcome to Central Presbyterian Church, an enthusiastic partner of the Denver Philharmonic and a dedicated supporter of the downtown arts and music communities.

Our historic sanctuary, the third in the church’s history, was designed by renowned Denver architect Frank Edbrooke and built in 1892.

Central houses the New Genesis Transitional Shelter on the lower level of this building which houses over 100 men each night, as well as the Central Visitation Program on the third floor, which allows for visitations for noncustodial parents and their children.

Join us on Sunday at 10:30 for a vibrant, multi-generational service where everyone is welcome.

Whether you’re with us for the first time or the thousandth time, whether you’re in doubt or are devout, no matter who you are, what experience you bring, or what questions you have, you are welcome here.

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OUR TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Jon Olafson VICE-PRESIDENT Sarah Hogan SECRETARY Matt Meier TREASURER Kate Lange Amy Anderson Tamara Arredondo Rich Casson Pauline Dallenbach, Honorary Member Dr. Robert Dallenbach Maureen Keil, Honorary Member Linda Lebsack Tenley Oldak Dennis Stevens

DENVER PHILHARMONIC FOUNDATION BOARD Keith Fisher Allison Lausten Roger Powell

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Valerie Clausen

PERSONNEL MANAGER Annie Laury

FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Amy Anderson

STAGE Taryn Galow, co-manager Loren Meaux, co-manager Michael Meaux Patricia Meaux

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New Genesis Transitional Community for the Homeless Ken Greenwald Emmy Reid

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN PRODUCTION TEAM Bryce Clark Wil Smith

MUSIC LIBRARIAN Callista Medland Alyssa Oland, assistant

CONCERT PROGRAM Ligature Creative Group, design Walker Burns, editing Taryn Galow, Braille translation María Angélica Lasso, Spanish translation Callista Medland, editing Betsy Schwarm Glesner, program notes Ed Smith, editing

AUDIO TECH Joel Dallenbach Jack Pelon

MARKETING Matt Meier, chair Dr. Robert Dallenbach Stephanie Gillman, photographer Ali McNally Katrina Niemisto Jeff Paul David Sherman

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Sarah Hogan, chair Terry Collings Ani Gyulamiryan Kelli Hirsch Barb Moritzky Jon Olafson

Tamara Arredondo Stacie Carter Gil Clausen Joey de la Cruz Marilyn Eaton Alixandra Feeley Eleanor Glover Nileen Hart Stan Jewell Marty Jewell Linda Lebsack Brian McGuire Karen McGuire Carolyn Medland Gary Medland Joan Montezon Hugh Pitcher Greg Wills

DPO WITH A TWIST William Combs Katherine Thayer

MUSICIANS COMMITTEE Loren Meaux, chair Rachel Bradford Niccolo Casewit Callista Medland Daniel Morris Catherine Ricca Lanzano

DATA WRANGLER Henry Ammons

BOX OFFICE Peter Dearth Matt Hogan Sarah Hogan María Angélica Lasso, habla español Kate Lange Ali McNally Jon Olafson Mary Wills

MORE THAN MUSIC PARTNERS Chalet Dancers: Tina Liedle, director; Francis Liedle; Jacob Liedle; Christiana Liedle; Anneliesa Liedle Kogler’s Bakery Purple Door Coffee The University Club of Denver Ursula Brewery

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SEPTEMBER 29 • OKTOBERFEST

by BETSY SCHWARM

Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060r Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) In the concerto for violin and oboe by Johann Sebastian Bach, you may have a sense of déjà vu, even if you are sure you’ve never heard a concerto combining these two instruments.

Documentary evidence from the composer’s time reveals that he’d written the piece in the mid-1730s, then re-imagined it as a concerto for two harpsichords. That later form is the one more Pre-Hamilton v. Burr, Bach challenged French organist Louis Marchand

frequently heard. It is fortunate that Bach recreated it, as the manuscript for the original violin/oboe version later vanished.

Musical researchers were able to reconstruct it from the surviving

to a keyboard duel in

two-harpsichord version, hence the “r” appended to the stan-

1717. Marchand chick-

dard BWV number: “r” for revision, or at least “restored.”

ened out which is where we get the phrase, “Bach

The opening Allegro is all swift motion and plaintive colors. The

bach bach!”

oboe often gets the main theme, while the violin immediately ornaments that theme with very rapid passagework. Sometimes,

Duration: 17 minutes

those two roles are reversed, though more often than not, it is the violin charging forward.

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In the second movement Adagio, no

before the two soloists join the action.

one charges at all: you’ll hear a peaceful

As in the first movement, the oboe part

afternoon, first in the care of the oboe.

is more often calmer in nature than the

Once the violin joins in, the two often echo

violin part. Perhaps Bach thought the wind

one another’s phrases, though always in a

instrument possessed more song-like qual-

gentle fashion.

ities than the string instrument; certainly,

With the third movement Allegro, gentleness is replaced with anxiety. The orchestra sets forth with the principal theme even

he tends to let the oboe sing, while the violin races. The two contrasting moods make a sublime juxtaposition.

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Magnificat in C, D. 486 Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) The Magnificat in C major by Franz Schubert, composed in 1815 or 1816, sets the Biblical verses having to do with Mary’s song of praise upon learning that she is destined to give birth to the son of God. In line with Viennese tastes of the time, Schubert set only a portion of the available text. Like the great majority of Schubert’s works, it Just under 5' tall,

would not find a publisher until long after his death. In this case,

Schubert’s friends called

the piece was published 60 years too late to do Schubert any good,

him ‘Little Mushroom.’

but still in time for later audiences to delight in its splendor.

Jerks.

Duration: 10 minutes

He calls upon four vocal soloists (though the soprano gets most of the spotlight), as well as a four-part chorus, and an ensemble of two oboes, two bassoons, two trumpets, timpani, organ, and strings.

Splendor is found particularly in the opening and closing pages: bright and joyous with all the high spirits of a comic opera finale.

Two firm chords close this section, allowing the central pages on the text “Deposuit potentes” to proceed in more tender fashion.

A new theme is introduced by oboe before it passes to the vocal soloists, though throughout this portion the oboe remains equally as prominent as the singers. With the concluding Gloria, the chorus returns to the spotlight in utterly ecstatic fashion. Broader phrases are frequently studded with declarations of “Amen,” and overall, Schubert’s Magnificat concludes in as celebratory fashion, just as it began.

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Text and translation follow: Magnificat anima mea Dominum

My soul magnifies the Lord

et exsultavit spiritus meus

And my spirit has rejoiced

in Deo salutari meo,

In God my Savior, for He has regarded

quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae;

The low estate of his handmaiden;

ecce enim ex hoc

For behold, henceforth I shall be called

beatam me dicent omnes gentes,

Blessed be all generations,

Magnificat anima in Domino!

My soul magnifies the Lord!

Deposuit potentes de sede

He has thrown down the mighty from

et exulavit humiles,

Their thrones, and has exalted the humble.

esurientes implevit bonis

He has filled the hungry with good things

et divites dimisit inanes.

And the rich He has sent away empty.

Suscepit Israel puerum suum

He has helped His servant Israel,

recordatus misericordiae suae,

as He promised to our forefathers,

sicut locutus est ad patres nostros,

Remembering His mercy,

Abraham et semini eius in saecula.

Abraham and his posterity forever.

Gloria Patri, gloria Filio,

Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,

et Spiritui sancto,

And glory to the Holy Spirit,

Sicut erat in principio et nunc

As it was in the beginning, and now,

et semper et in saecula saeculorum.

And always even for ages of ages.

Amen.

Amen.

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Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 73 Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897) Johannes Brahms was on summer holiday when he wrote his Symphony no. 2 in Pörtschach-an-der-Wörthersee in the southern Austrian Alps in 1877.

Afterward, he joked to his publisher Simrock that the result was something thoroughly melancholy, though the music itself reveals the remark was made wholly tongue-in-cheek. Nowhere in Brahms would have been a great Coloradan. He enjoyed hiking Italian hills in solitary composing retreats. But could he handle a 14er?

Duration: 43 minutes

the piece is there anything approaching sorrow, and ultimately, it would become the most popular of his four symphonies.

When the work premiered in Vienna, in 1877, the most influential of the city’s music critics, Eduard Hanslick, called it “a great, unqualified success,” going on to observe, “The new symphony is radiant with healthy freshness and clarity. It is readily intelligible, although it offers plenty to listen to and think about… It provided irrefutable proof that one (not everyone, to be sure) can still write symphonies, and, moreover, in the old forms and on the old foundations.” Brahms was rather conservative in style: this was fine with Hanslick, and in the long run of history, listeners and performers alike have found no reason for complaint.

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More often than not, Brahms’ Symphony

his rural sojourn, as he begins by giving

no. 2 is restful in spirit. The opening

the oboe a sweet theme evocative of the

movement Allegro non troppo sets two

waltz-like folk Ländler. More energetic pas-

gentle themes against one another. The

sages occur midway, especially for strings;

second he admitted, was derived from his

however, the oboe theme — oboe and all

famed Lullaby, the first sounds more than

— is recapped to close the movement.

a bit like Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen

At first, the last movement Allegro con

Foster (1826–1864); Brahms was quite

spirito, opening as calmly as each of the

unlikely to have known that song, but the

preceding movements, seems not partic-

resemblance is there. Spotlights fall most

ularly “spirited.” Before long, however,

frequently upon the woodwinds, though late in the movement, the horn has its turn, and throughout, string themes flow along

Brahms summons bold declarations from the full orchestra, especially brass. For the past two movements, the trombones

in a graciously expressive fashion.

and tuba have had almost nothing to do,

The second movement Adagio non troppo

but here, Brahms makes it up to them.

is even more determinedly serene. Brahms

Sweet, woodwind-led interludes appear

provides for a horn and oboe duet, and,

for contrast, but the general idea is more

late in the movement, rather stirring brass

of brilliant sunshine and outspoken energy.

passages, though by the final moments, he

Certainly, that’s exactly how Brahms’

has returned to a gentle demeanor.

Symphony no. 2 closes, a point he drives

With the third movement, Allegretto grazioso, Brahms seems to remember

home with a sequence of five heroic chords. It makes a particularly exciting conclusion to any orchestral program.

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CONCERT ETIQUETT If you are attending your first (or 300th) classical music concert, below are some frequently asked questions to help make your experience more enjoyable.

BE COMFORTABLE

APPLAUSE 101

There’s no dress code. From jeans to

In earlier times, audiences would routinely

suits, you’ll see it all! Wear what you’d

applaud between movements to show

like — you’ll fit in. We love you just the

their joy for the music they just heard.

way you are.

Then around the mid-19th century, it became tradition to wait until the end of

COUGHING Ahem… Try to ‘bury’ your cough in a loud

the piece to clap, with the audience sitting silent between movements.

passage of music. If you can’t, or you

At the DPO, we welcome both traditions.

begin to cough a lot, don’t worry — it’s

If you prefer to wait for the end of a piece

perfectly acceptable and appropriate to

to clap, please do. Some movements are

quietly exit the concert hall. Remember to

fiery and end in such a flare that you may

unwrap cough drops before the concert so

feel compelled to clap — go for it! After

you don’t create crackling noises.

a quiet movement, you may want to enjoy the feeling of transfixion and wait; there’s no need to applaud if you’re not feelin’ it.

Regardless, we want you to feel comfortable and focus on the performance, not confusing applause rules!

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E SIT TIGHT

SOCIAL MEDIA

The rumors are true — we’re pretty

Feel free to tweet along with us

informal. But we do ask that you sit tight

@denverphilorch, post to Facebook or

and quiet during the performance and

take photos without flash. Upload your

only get up between pieces or during in-

pics and comments online — and be sure

termission as to not distract the musicians

to tag us! We’re on Facebook, Twitter and

or concert-goers around you. Child feelin’

Instagram @denverphilorch #dpotweets

fidgety or chatty? Feel free to step into the lobby for a bit.

PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

HAVE FUN! Rules, rules, rules — we know, it can be overwhelming. The most important rule of

You’re welcome to bring a water bottle

all is to have fun and enjoy yourself. And

into the hall, but remember “Trail Rules”

then tell all your friends and come back

— pack it in, pack it out. (This goes for

again and again!

trash too!)

ELECTRONICS Please turn the sound off on your cell phones, pagers, and any other noisemaking device, including vibrate mode.

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ORCHESTRA SPOTLIG Who are the hard-working men and women behind those music stands? Get to know your orchestra! Each concert, we spotlight a few of our talented musicians. Tonight, meet Kimberly, Niccolo, Sarah, Kim and Anne — KIMBERLY BRODY

Favorite thing to do in Denver: Rockies!

PRINCIPAL OBOE

Favorite Colorado Rockie: Brad Hawpe

Seasons with the DPO: Ten!

Pets: Guinea pigs

Other Instruments You Play: Oboe d’amore, English Horn

NICCOLO CASEWIT

Undergraduate College & Degree: B.M.

SECOND VIOLIN

St. Olaf College

Seasons with the DPO: 20

Master’s University & Degree: degree

Other Instruments You Play: Guitar, piano

started at Northwestern....

Undergraduate College & Degree:

“Day Job”: Oboe teacher

University of Colorado Environmental

Strange But True Fact About You: I brew

design

my own kombucha

Master’s University & Degree: M.I.T.

Loves To Hate: Arizona Diamondbacks Celebrity Look Alike: Jamie Lee Curtis.

Architecture and Music Composition “Day Job”: Architect and Environmental

Favorite Classical Piece: Mahler 2nd

Designer

Symphony

Strange But True Fact About You: Only

Musical Guilty Pleasure: Bagpipes!

made funny sounds until age of 2 1/2

My First Musical Lesson Was… on piano,

Hates To Love: Snakes and other reptiles

with the farmer’s wife down the hill. I can

Favorite Composer: J.S. Bach

still picture the place in my mind’s eye, and

My First Musical Lesson Was… listening

smell the farm smells in my mind’s nose!

to the waves captured by the sea shells on

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HT a family vacation to the Oregon coast at

Master’s University & Degree: M.A.T.

age 5.

Elementary Education — Wheaton

Favorite Thing About Our Audience: Well

College Graduate School

behaved and alert children

Hates To Love: Despacito

Pets: Rescued two white Samoyed Huskies

Pop Culture Obsession: Great British

I Wish I Was… a rock star!

Bake Off Favorite Classical Piece: Souvenirs: Suite

SARAH FREDERICK

from the Ballet (op. 28) by Samuel Barber

CELLO

My First Musical Lesson Was… pretty

Seasons with the DPO: 2

amazing

Other Instruments You Play: Piano, ukule-

Hometown: Between-A-Cow-Pasture-And-

le, kazoo

A-Cotton-Field, North Alabama

Undergraduate College & Degree: B.A.

Favorite thing to do in Colorado: Hike!

Music - Wheaton College

Pets: A really awkward poodle named Phyllis

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KIM GEORGE

ANNE SILVAS

Seasons with the DPO: This is my first

Seasons with the DPO: Seven

season!

Other Instruments You Play: Guitar, piano,

HORN

SECOND VIOLIN

Other Instruments You Play: Piano, String

recorder (am learning banjo and ukulele)

Bass, Bass Guitar, all brass

Undergraduate College & Degree: BA in

Undergraduate College & Degree: Bachelors in Music Education, University of

Music Therapy from CSU “Day Job”: Teaching violin and early child-

Northern Colorado

hood music

Master’s University & Degree: Master

Loves To Hate: Man buns

in Music-Emphasis in Pedagogy, Sam

Hates To Love: Cupcakes

Houston State University

Pop Culture Obsession: Action movies

“Day Job”: String Orchestra teacher at

(especially with Tom Cruise)

Horizon Middle School

Celebrity Look Alike: Sissy Spacek

Strange But True Fact About You: Have

Favorite Composer: Antonin Dvorak

played hockey (goalie) for over 15 years

Favorite Classical Piece: Mozart’s

Favorite Composer: Matthew Bellamy

Symphony Concertante

Favorite Classical Piece: Scheherazade,

Musical Guilty Pleasure: CCR

Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov

My First Musical Lesson Was… with

Musical Guilty Pleasure: Playing movie

Barbara (Barnes) Rino who was previously

music with rippin’ horns

concertmaster of the Brico Symphony

Favorite Thing About Our Audience: The

Favorite thing to do in Denver: Going out

best and biggest appreciative audience!

to breakfast and the Botanic Gardens on

Pets: Two squirrel-chasing dogs, Kona and

Saturdays with my husband.

Darby

Favorite Thing About Our Audience: Their

I Wish I Was at least 3 inches taller

enthusiasm and support!!!

Hobbies: golf, hockey, volleyball, and

Pets: Two cats — TC and GG

cross-stitching!

I Wish I Was… in better shape to hike a 14er.

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SUNDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC 7:00 – 10:00 PM KPOF — 910 AM

Tune in to radio station KPOF (AM 910) from 7 – 10 pm on Sunday, October 8 for an encore of tonight’s Denver Philharmonic performance!

Our Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the vital contributions made by the Pillar of Fire Ministries / KPOF 910 AM to our orchestra and Denver’s classical music community. For more than 50 years, the Pillar of Fire Church generously accommodated our orchestra rehearsals and many performances. Since 1963, Dr. Robert B. Dallenbach, and more recently his son, Joel Dallenbach, have meticulously recorded and broadcast all of the orchestra’s concerts.

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Chalet Dancers, When in Rome, May 2017 Photo by Stephanie Gillman

SAVE THIS SEAT

I’M ENJOYING MORE THAN MUSIC!

We host activities before, during and after each concert.

More Than Music events are free to attend for all ticket holders. Here’s what we have lined up tonight:

Join us in the street for food, beer,

will be brewing java for you to enjoy.

Our friends at Purple Door Coffee

COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE

STREET FESTIVAL

traditional Bavarian dancing by the

Associate Conductor Hisham Bravo

@denverphilorch

and other concert-goers on Twitter.

along, share and interact with us

photos, facts and tidbits. Follow

During the concert, we live-tweet

#DPOTWEETS

Chalet Dancers, games, a giant

pretzel selfie-corner and more!

PRE-CONCERT CHAT

Groover will give you insights into

6:30–7:00PM

the music and music-makers you’ll

WINE & CRAFT BEER

the concert for refreshments, meet

Say hello! Join us in the lobby after

RECEPTION

Clink a glass of wine or Oktave

the musicians and have fun!

be listening to.

Oktoberfest-style beer, brewed

special for us by Ursula Brewery!