JAC K S O N V I L L E SY M P H O N Y
O C TO BER 2015
FREE Community concerts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
BEETHOVEN AND MORE CS Fri, Oct 2 at 11 am
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Courtney Lewis, conductor
It’s the start of a new musical era in Jacksonville. Join Courtney Lewis as he conducts his first weekend as Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony. The concert features Beethoven’s exciting Symphony No. 7.
Thu, Oct 1 at 8 pm – St. Augustine Ampitheater Fri, Oct 2 at 8 pm – Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave. Sat, Oct 3 at 8 pm – Jacoby Symphony Hall
HOLST’S THE PLANETS MS
N OV E MB E R 2015
Fri & Sat, Oct 9 & 10 at 8 pm Sun, Oct 11 at 3 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor Women of the Symphony Chorus
hollywood epics CS PS
Fri, Nov 6 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Nov 7 at 8 pm
ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine HAYDN Symphony No. 90 HOLST The Planets
Michael Krajewski, conductor
The biggest blockbuster films in cinematic history are often linked with powerful music that defines a particular moment in our lives. Immerse yourself in the scores of some of the most popular films of all time, including Ben Hur, Titanic, Gone With the Wind and Star Wars.
the music of CS PS nat king cole Fri, Oct 16 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Oct 17 at 8 pm Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist
Straight from his starring role in Unforgettable, the musical of Nat King Cole’s life, Denzal Sinclaire joins the Symphony for a concert of the great singer’s hits…Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy and many more.
piano dialogue MS
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symphony in 60 60 Thu, Nov 12 at 6 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Join the Symphony for 60 minutes of music followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Courtney Lewis and the musicians.
Thu, Oct 22 at 7:30 pm Fri & Sat, Oct 23 & 24 at 8 pm
Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor Christina and Michelle Naughton, piano
SHOSTAKOVICH Festival Overture MOZART Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra STRAVINSKY Pétrouchka (1947 version)
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Sun, Oct 25 at 3 pm Pre-concert activities at 2 pm There’s dreadful news from the Symphony Hall – the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Join the orchestra as we play this musical mystery The Composer is Dead by Lemony Snicket and other Halloween favorite tunes. Come early and in your favorite costume for fun Halloween surprises.
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Symphonic dances MS Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14 at 8 pm Courtney Lewis, conductor Arnaud Sussman, violin
STRAVINSKY Symphony in Three Movements PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
MS-Florida Blue Masterworks Series • PS-Fidelity National Financial Pops Series • CS-Mayo Clinic Coffee Series • SE-Special Events 60-Symphony in 60 • F-Family Series All concerts are in Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted. All programs, dates, artists and ticket prices are subject to change.
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D E CEM BER 2015 the music of star wars SE
Thu, Dec 3 at 7:30 pm A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Get ready for the opening of the highly anticipated new Star Wars movie by reliving the music from the previous six. Hear John Williams’ Oscar-winning score for Star Wars, plus lots of surprises to ensure the ultimate Star Wars experience.
PIXAR IN CONCERT SE
Sat, Dec 5 at 7:30 pm From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and UP, Pixar has given us some of the most beloved characters in movie history. This visually stunning family show features montages of memorable clips from every one of Pixar’s 14 films, shown in concert with live symphony orchestra. Made possible in part by Sight & Sound Productions.
HOLIDAY POPS CS PS SE
Thu, Dec 10 at 7:30 pm • Fri, Dec 11 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Dec 12 at 8 pm • Sun, Dec 13 at 3 pm Michael Butterman, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus (not on Coffee concert)
It’s Jacksonville’s holiday tradition with the Symphony and guest vocalists. Enjoy all of your heartwarming holiday favorites and don’t miss what’s sure to be Jacksonville’s only indoor snowfall. Bring the entire family to celebrate the season together.
JA N UA RY 2016 LA MER MS
Thu, Jan 7 at 7:30 pm Fri & Sat, Jan 8 & 9 at 8 pm Courtney Lewis, conductor Nicolas Altstaedt, cello
FAURé Pelléas et Mélisand SCHUMANN Cello Concerto SCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo and Finale DEBUSSY La Mer
all gershwin CS PS Fri, Jan 15 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Jan 16 at 8 pm
Michael Krajewski, conductor Lisa Vroman, vocalist Michael Chertock, piano
Lisa Vroman, whom the SF Chronicle called a “musical marvel,” sings Gershwin favorites, including Someone to Watch Over Me, I Got Rhythm, Summertime, and more. Michael Chertock, whose commanding technique and elegant style make him a favorite around the world, plays Rhapsody in Blue.
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Sun, Jan 17 at 3 pm Pre-concert activities at 2 pm Cowboy themes and so much more! We’re celebrating the great music of the old west. There will be singing, some dancing and maybe a tall tale to help tell our story. Make sure you come early to get a good space for your horse at the hitching post.
handel’s messiah SE
Fri, Dec 18 at 8 pm The greatest story ever told…the most majestic music ever conceived. The Jacksonville Symphony and Chorus present music’s most powerful message of faith in THE Messiah of the season.
the hot sardines SE Fri, Jan 22 at 8 pm
The Hot Sardines, special guests
Vanity Fair Magazine says, “The Sardines have a fast-paced act that combines jazz and old-fashioned showbiz.” If you like jazz, you’ll love the Hot Sardines and the Symphony.
FIRST COAST NUTCRACKER SE Fri, Dec 18 at 8 pm Sat, Dec 19 at 2 pm & 8 pm Sun, Dec 20 at 2 pm Jim and Jan Moran Theater Enter the magical world of childlike imagination. The First Coast Nutcracker Ballet has been a tradition in North Florida for 40 years. Experience it with Tchaikovsky’s music as only the Symphony can play it. Presented by VyStar Credit Union
TOAST! TO THE NEW YEAR! SE Thu, Dec 31 at 9 pm
Music, Dancing, Fireworks and more! Join family and friends for an evening of music, champagne, dancing and fireworks. The epitome of what a New Year’s celebration should be.
MS-Florida Blue Masterworks Series • PS-Fidelity National Financial Pops Series • CS-Mayo Clinic Coffee Series • SE-Special Events 60-Symphony in 60 • F-Family Series
martin luther king, Jr. SE celebration
Sat, Jan 23 at 8 pm “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join the Jacksonville Symphony as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MOZART’S GREAT MASS MS Fri & Sat, Jan 29 & 30 at 8 pm Sun, Jan 31 at 3 pm Courtney Lewis, conductor Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
STRAVINSKY Apollo MOZART Mass in C minor, “Great”
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FE BR UARY 2016 hagen, stern and CS MS shostakovich Thu, Feb 11 at 7:30 pm Fri, Feb 12 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Feb 13 at 8 pm Michael Stern, conductor William Hagen, violin
VERDI Overture to La Forza del Destino BRUCH Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10
marc h 2016 AMERICAN LANDSCAPE CS MS Thu, Mar 3 at 7:30 pm Fri, Mar 4 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, Mar 5 at 8 pm
Michael Butterman, conductor Jeff Midkiff, mandolin
PICKER Old and Lost Rivers MIDKIFF Mandolin Concerto – From the Blue Ridge COPLAND Suite from The Tender Land COPLAND Suite from Appalachian Spring
BABY BOOMERS: PS Music of the 60S
back to the future SE
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Sat, Mar 12 at 7:30 pm It’s been 30 years since Marty McFly traveled through time in Doc Brown’s DeLorean. Now relive the movie in all its glory with Alan Silvestri’s newly expanded score played live to picture by the Jacksonville Symphony. Be sure to bring the kids!
Fri & Sat, Feb 19 & 20 at 8 pm Sun, Feb 21 at 3 pm
The music of the baby boomers was among the most varied ever. From The Beatles to Motown, from Bacharach to Simon & Garfunkel. Relive those great days with the Symphony and six incredible vocalists who will have you dancing in the aisles to the music of your youth.
dr. seuss’ green eggs F and ham
Sun, Feb 28 at 3 pm Pre-concert activities at 2 pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss like a zizzer-zazzer-zuzz! It’s the classic story of Green Eggs and Ham. Join Sam-I-Am and the Grouch to experience a merry, whiz-bang romp through Dr. Seuss’ classic that seamlessly incorporates references to familiar classic and popular music, with a timeless parable about not judging others.
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Film With Orchestra
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ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR CS coffee premiere
Fri, Mar 18 at 11 am Join the Symphony’s new Assistant Conductor as he or she leads the orchestra in a Coffee Series concert for the first time. Details of the program will be determined at a later date.
Cirque de la symphonie PS Fri & Sat, Mar 18 & 19 at 8 pm
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie, guest performers
You will be astonished by the combination of beautiful music and fantastic acrobatic feats when Cirque de la Symphonie and their aerialists join the Symphony for a performance you won’t soon forget.
Exchanges Complimentary ticket exchanges for subscribers begin with Subscriber Courtesy Week on Aug 11th. Subscribers may exchange their tickets for any other series concert in the 2014-2015 season. Exchanges can be made by mail, by fax to 904.354.9238, by scanning your tickets and emailing to boxoffice@jaxsymphony.org, or in person at the Patron Services Office.
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Open Rehearsals Subscribers enjoy a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes
Join the Symphony for 60 minutes of music followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Courtney Lewis and the musicians.
and hear the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra musicians in rehearsal for the week’s concerts. Invitations will be mailed for these events.
UP to 20% discount Subscribers receive up to 20% off their single-ticket purchases for regular series concerts (excluding Special Events and Starry Nights).
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Discounted Pre-Paid Parking For just $25, subscribers enjoy parking for the entire season (booklet of 10 passes) in the One Enterprise Center Garage (entrance on Pearl Street). Pre-paid parking is valid on concert nights and available for Masterworks, Family, Passport and Pops subscribers (Discounted Pre-Paid Parking is not available for Coffee concerts.) Parking is non-assigned and non-transferable.
For more details, contact the Patron Services Office at 904.354.5547 or come to the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.
Thu, Mar 31 at 6 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor
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BEETHOVEN AND BARBER MS
tapestry CS PS
Courtney Lewis, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello
Fri, May 6 at 11 am & 8 pm Sat, May 7 at 8 pm
The Carole King Songbook
Fri & Sat, Apr 1 & 2 at 8 pm
BEETHOVEN Overture No. 2 to Leonore BARBER Cello Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
Liz Callaway, guest vocalist
“My life has been a tapestry of rich & royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view.” And our lives have been enriched by the music Carole King created. Many of her timeless favorites are given full symphonic treatment featuring Tony award nominee Liz Callaway. It’s Too Late, You’ve Got a Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and many more. You’re sure to feel the earth move.
COFFEE CLASSICS CS
Fri, Apr 8 at 11 am Join our new Assistant Conductor for a program of coffee classics prepared especially for you.
major/minor concert SE Fri, May 13 at 8 pm
Scott C. Gregg, conductor
E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL SE Film With Orchestra
Sat, Apr 9 at 7:30 pm Don’t miss Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra Terrestrial with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live to picture, and ©A.M.P.A.S.® experience the magic once more!
This showcase event features the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s top-tier ensembles playing with their professional mentors in the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Winners of the 2016 Young Artists Competition will be featured.
beethoven’s MS symphony No. 9 Fri & Sat, May 20 & 21 at 8 pm Sun, May 22 at 3 pm
Made possible in part by Sight & Sound Productions.
Courtney Lewis, conductor Guest Vocalists • Jacksonville Symphony Chorus
ON BROADWAY PS
adès Asyla BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9
Fri & Sat, Apr 15 & 16 at 8 pm Sun, Apr 17 at 3 pm
Steven Reineke, conductor Stephanie Block and Ryan Silverman, guest vocalists
It’s the best of Broadway. The wonderful songs you love from Phantom, Les Mis, The Lion King, Wicked, My Fair Lady and so many more. The music of Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, Bernstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Lerner & Loewe. Steven Reineke, one of America’s leading Pops conductors, along with the Symphony and guest vocalists, bring the music to life in all its drama and excitement.
join us for an exciting 2015-16 season!
symphony in 60 60 Thu, Apr 21 at 6 pm
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Join the Symphony for 60 minutes of music followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Courtney Lewis and the musicians.
BEETHOVEN AND BrucKner MS Fri & Sat, Apr 22 & 23 at 8 pm Courtney Lewis, conductor Shai Wosner, piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 6
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