DSO Fall 2017 Performance Magazine - Edition 2

VOLUME XXVI • FALL 2017

PERFORMANCE THE MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

INSIDE Program Notes The Next Big Thing DSO NextGen Leonard Slatkin Reflecting on ten years Asia Tour Shanghai Healing Home Meet the Musician David Everson

2017-2018 SEASON

BERNSTEIN’S PHILHARMONIC: A CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL—— THREE CONCERTS IN HILL AUDITORIUM

Leonard Bernstein courtesy of the New York Philharmonic Leon Levy Digital Archives

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

Strauss and Bernstein

New York Philharmonic

New York Philharmonic

Jaap van Zweden, conductor Friday, November 17 // 8 pm

Leonard Slatkin, conductor UMS Choral Union / Scott Hanoian, director Michigan State University Children’s Choir / Kyle Zeuch, director Cynthia Phelps, principal viola Carter Brey, principal cello Tamara Wilson, soprano Sunday, November 19 //3 pm

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Mahler

Symphony No. 5

Young People’s Concert

New York Philharmonic Leonard Slatkin, conductor Makoto Ozone, piano Saturday, November 18 // 2 pm

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R. Strauss Bernstein

Don Quixote, Op. 35 Symphony No. 3 (“Kaddish”)

PROGRAM: WORKS OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Overture to Candide Selections from On the Town Masque from Symphony No. 2 (“The Age of Anxiety”) Profanation from Symphony No. 1 (“Jeremiah”) Selections from West Wide Story

2014 National Medal of Arts recipient

Funded in part by: Friends of the UMS New York Philharmonic Residency, initiated with a generous challenge gift from Rachel Bendit and Mark Bernstein Media Partners: Ann Arbor’s 107one, WGTE 91.3 FM, and WRCJ 90.9 FM

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PERFORMANCE The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a leader in the world of classical music, embraces and inspires individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.

CONTENTS

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Leading Tones

12 Meet the Musician David Everson

Next Big Thing 16 The DSO’s NextGen

18 Young Composers 21 PROGRAM NOTES

Conor Abbott Brown and Loren Loiacono

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Welcome......................................................4 Orchestra Roster.........................................5 Behind the Baton.........................................6 Board Leadership........................................8 Governing Members....................................9 Ambassador Corps....................................11 Volunteer Ushers...................................... 39 Gabrilowitsch Society.............................. 40 Donor Roster............................................. 40 Maximize Your Experience....................... 48 DSO Administrative Staff......................... 50 Upcoming Concerts.................................. 52 On the cover: Assistant Principal Bassoon Michael Ke Ma. Photo by Donald Dietz.

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WELCOME Dear Friends, What a summer for your Detroit Symphony Orchestra!

We welcomed our colleagues from around the country in June as hosts of the 2017 League of American Orchestras National Conference.

Diverse voices spoke about orchestra innovation, audience development, social progress, and much more, all set against the backdrop of a resurgent Detroit.

In July, we continued to serve as ambassadors for our region with the DSO’s first international tour in 16 years. The energy and passion of our musicians genuinely touched audiences in Japan and China as we conveyed the resilient spirit of Detroit from city to city over the course of three weeks. We saw excellent performances for packed audiences by Leonard Slatkin and the orchestra, as well as how much our world class musicians care for each other, for your DSO, and for this city.

Whether performing in a concert hall, GM’s Shanghai headquarters, or a Ford Plant in Chongqing; taking part in a “Pure Michigan” tourism event in Wuhan; or sharing #MyShinola photos from Tokyo and Little Caesars pizza in Suzhou, we connected with people and communities and built mutual understanding through music. None of this would have been possible without the support of more than 20 partners who believed in our vision to make these connections both on stage and off. For this, we are forever grateful.

Put simply: You can be proud of the ambassadorial role your DSO played, and because of these experiences we are forever changed as well.

And now we look ahead to our 2017-2018 season. We are excited to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Music Director Leonard Slatkin in his tenth year, with highlights including some of his favorite works—from Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony in week one to Puccini’s magnificent Turandot to conclude the season. There is also a threeweek French Festival that will light up the entire city and DSO-commissioned new works by young American composers championed by some of Leonard’s colleagues.

We are thrilled to welcome world-class guests to Orchestra Hall across the Classical, PNC Pops, and Paradise Jazz Series; The Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube remains a locus for innovative programming in Midtown Detroit; and the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series continues to bring the DSO to communities across the metro area.

And don’t forget—you can always watch all classical concerts for free via the Live from Orchestra Hall webcasts, or view archived performances by signing up for DSO Replay.

New this season is dso.org/classroom, where educators and students can access webcasts and other online content.

We look forward to seeing you this season! Thank you for your participation and support.

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Mark Davidoff, Board Chairman FALL 2017

LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation

JEFF TYZIK

Principal Pops Conductor

FIRST VIOLIN Yoonshin Song Concertmaster Katherine Tuck Chair Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy Associate Concertmaster Alan and Marianne Schwartz and Jean Shapero (Shapero Foundation) Chair Hai-Xin Wu Assistant Concertmaster Walker L. Cisler/Detroit Edison Foundation Chair Jennifer Wey Assistant Concertmaster Marguerite Deslippe~ Laurie Landers Goldman* Rachel Harding Klaus* Eun Park Lee* Adrienne Rönmark* Laura Soto* Greg Staples* Jiamin Wang* Mingzhao Zhou* SECOND VIOLIN Sujin Lim Acting Principal The Devereaux Family Chair Adam Stepniewski Assistant Principal Ron Fischer* Will Haapaniemi* David and Valerie McCammon Chair Hae Jeong Heidi Han* David and Valerie McCammon Chair Sheryl Hwangbo* Hong-Yi Mo* Alexandros Sakarellos* Joseph Striplin* Marian Tanau* Jing Zhang* VIOLA Eric Nowlin Principal Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. Chair James VanValkenburg Assistant Principal Caroline Coade Hang Su Glenn Mellow Shanda Lowery-Sachs Hart Hollman Han Zheng

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TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair

CELLO Wei Yu Principal James C. Gordon Chair Robert Bergman* Jeremy Crosmer* David LeDoux* Peter McCaffrey* Joanne Danto and Arnold Weingarden Chair Haden McKay* Úna O’Riordan* Paul Wingert* Victor and Gale Girolami Chair Open Assistant Principal Dorothy and Herbert Graebner Chair BASS Kevin Brown Principal Van Dusen Family Chair Stephen Molina Assistant Principal Linton Bodwin Stephen Edwards Christopher Hamlen HARP Patricia Masri-Fletcher Principal Winifred E. Polk Chair FLUTE Sharon Sparrow Acting Principal Bernard and Eleanor Robertson Chair Amanda Blaikie Morton and Brigitte Harris Chair Jeffery Zook David Buck ~ Principal Women’s Association for the DSO Chair PICCOLO Jeffery Zook OBOE Alexander Kinmonth Principal Jack A. and Aviva Robinson Chair Sarah Lewis Maggie Miller Chair Brian Ventura Assistant Principal Monica Fosnaugh

NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus

MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador

ENGLISH HORN Monica Fosnaugh Shari and Craig Morgan Chair CLARINET Andrea Levine † Acting Principal Jack Walters PVS Chemicals Inc./Jim and Ann Nicholson Chair Laurence Liberson Assistant Principal Shannon Orme Ralph Skiano~ Principal Robert B. Semple Chair E-FLAT CLARINET Laurence Liberson BASS CLARINET Shannon Orme Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Chair BASSOON Robert Williams Principal Victoria King Michael Ke Ma Assistant Principal Marcus Schoon Alexander Davis African-American Orchestra Fellow CONTRABASSOON Marcus Schoon HORN Karl Pituch Principal Johanna Yarbrough Scott Strong Bryan Kennedy David Everson Assistant Principal Mark Abbott TRUMPET Hunter Eberly Principal Lee and Floy Barthel Chair Kevin Good Stephen Anderson Assistant Principal William Lucas

TROMBONE Kenneth Thompkins Principal David Binder Randall Hawes BASS TROMBONE Randall Hawes TUBA Dennis Nulty Principal PERCUSSION Joseph Becker Principal Ruth Roby and Alfred R. Glancy III Chair Andrés Pichardo-Rosenthal Assistant Principal William Cody Knicely Chair James Ritchie TIMPANI Jeremy Epp Principal Richard and Mona Alonzo Chair James Ritchie Assistant Principal LIBRARIANS Robert Stiles Principal Ethan Allen PERSONNEL MANAGERS Heather Hart Rochon Orchestra Personnel Manager Patrick Peterson Associate Orchestra Personnel Manager STAGE PERSONNEL Dennis Rottell Stage Manager Steven Kemp Department Head Matthew Pons Department Head Michael Sarkissian Department Head LEGEND

* These members may voluntarily revolve seating within the section on a regular basis † substitute musician ~ extended leave

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BEHIND THE BATON

Leonard Slatkin

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n 2017-18, internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin celebrates his tenth and final season as Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) before transitioning to the new role of Music Director Laureate, and his first season in the new role of Directeur Musical Honoraire with the Orchestre National de Lyon (ONL). He also welcomes the publication of his second book, Leading Tones: Reflections on Music, Musicians, and the Music Industry, and serves as jury chairman of the Besançon International Competition for Young Conductors. His guest-conducting schedule includes engagements with the St. Louis Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Polish National Radio Orchestra, Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin, and Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Recent career highlights include a three-week tour of Asia with the DSO; tours of the U.S. and Europe with the ONL; a winter Mozart Festival in Detroit; and engagements with the St. Louis Symphony, WDR Symphony Orchestra in Cologne, Verdi Orchestra in Milan, and San Carlo Theatre Orchestra in Naples.

Moreover, he served as chairman of the jury and conductor of the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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Slatkin’s more than 100 recordings have garnered seven Grammy awards and 64 nominations. His recent Naxos recordings include works by SaintSaëns, Ravel, and Berlioz (with the ONL) and music by Copland, Rachmaninov, Borzova, McTee, and John Williams (with the DSO). In addition, he has recorded the complete Brahms, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky symphonies with the DSO (available online as digital downloads).

A recipient of the prestigious National Medal of Arts, Slatkin also holds the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor. He has received Austria’s Decoration of Honor in Silver, the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Baton Award, and the 2013 ASCAP Deems Taylor Special Recognition Award for his debut book, Conducting Business.

Slatkin has conducted virtually all the leading orchestras in the world. As Music Director, he has held posts in New Orleans; St. Louis; Washington, DC; London (with the BBCSO); and Lyon, France. He has also served as Principal Guest Conductor in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Cleveland.

For more information, visit leonardslatkin.com.

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Jeff Tyzik

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rammy Award winner Jeff Tyzik is one of America’s most innovative and sought-after pops conductors.

Tyzik is recognized for his brilliant arrangements, original programming, and engaging rapport with audiences of all ages. In addition to his role as Principal Pops Conductor of the DSO, Tyzik holds The Dot and Paul Mason Principal Pops Conductor’s Podium at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and also serves as principal pops conductor of the Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Florida Orchestra, and Rochester Philharmonic — a post he has held for 23 seasons.

Frequently invited as a guest conductor, Tyzik has appeared with the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops, Milwaukee Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In May 2007, the Harmonia Mundi label released his recording of works by Gershwin with pianist Jon Nakamatsu and the RPO, which stayed in the Top 10

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on the Billboard classical chart for over three months. Alex Ross of the New Yorker called it “one of the snappiest Gershwin discs in years.”

Committed to performing music of all genres, Tyzik has collaborated with such diverse artists as Megan Hilty, Chris Botti, Matthew Morrison, Wynonna Judd, Tony Bennett, Art Garfunkel, Dawn Upshaw, Marilyn Horne, Arturo Sandoval, The Chieftains, Mark O’Connor, Doc Severinsen, and John Pizzarelli. He has created numerous original programs that include the greatest music from jazz and classical to Motown, Broadway, film, dance, Latin, and swing. Tyzik holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music. For more information, visit jefftyzik.com.

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. LIFETIME MEMBERS

Samuel Frankel † David Handleman, Sr.† Dr. Arthur L. Johnson † Clyde Wu, M.D.†

DIRECTORS EMERITI

Robert A. Allesee Floy Barthel Mrs. Mandell L. Berman John A. Boll, Sr. Richard A. Brodie Lois and Avern Cohn Marianne Endicott Sidney Forbes Mrs. Harold Frank Barbara Frankel Herman Frankel

Paul Ganson Mort and Brigitte† Harris Gloria Heppner, Ph.D. Ronald M. Horwitz Hon. Damon J. Keith Richard P. Kughn Harold Kulish Dr. Melvin A. Lester David R. Nelson Robert E.L. Perkins, D.D.S.† Marilyn Pincus

Lloyd E. Reuss Jack A. Robinson† Marjorie S. Saulson Alan E. Schwartz Jean Shapero† Jane Sherman David Usher Barbara Van Dusen Arthur A. Weiss, Esq.

Mark A. Davidoff Chairman

Faye Alexander Nelson, Treasurer

Ralph J. Gerson, Officer at Large

Glenda D. Price, Ph.D., Vice Chair

Arthur T. O’Reilly, Secretary

Janice Uhlig, Officer at Large

Anne Parsons, President & CEO

Chacona W. Baugh, Officer at Large

Pamela Applebaum Robert H. Bluestein Jeremy Epp, Orchestra Representative James Farber, Governing Members Chair Samuel Fogleman Monica Fosnaugh, Orchestra Representative

Herman B. Gray, M.D. Nicholas Hood, III Michael J. Keegan Bonnie Larson Matthew B. Lester Arthur C. Liebler Xavier Mosquet Stephen Polk

Bernard I. Robertson Hon. Gerald E. Rosen Nancy M. Schlichting Arn Tellem Hon. Kurtis T. Wilder M. Roy Wilson

Ismael Ahmed Rosette Ajluni Richard Alonzo Daniel Angelucci Janet M. Ankers Suzanne Bluestein Penny B. Blumenstein Elizabeth Boone Gwen Bowlby Joanne Danto Stephen R. D’Arcy Maureen T. D’Avanzo Karen Davidson Richard L. DeVore Afa Sadykhly Dworkin Annmarie Erickson Jennifer Fischer Aaron Frankel Robert Gillette Jody Glancy Malik Goodwin

Antoinette G. Green Leslie Green Laura Hernandez-Romine Michele Hodges Renee Janovsky Joseph Jonna David Karp Joel D. Kellman James P. Lentini, D.M.A. Linda Dresner Levy Joshua Linkner Florine Mark Tonya Matthews, Ph.D. David N. McCammon Lois A. Miller Daniel Millward Scott Monty Joseph Mullany Sean M. Neall Tom O’Brien Maury Okun

William F. Pickard, Ph.D. Gerrit Reepmeyer James Ritchie, Orchestra Representative Richard Robinson Lois L. Shaevsky Thomas Shafer Margaret Shulman Cathryn M. Skedel, Ph.D. Ralph Skiano, Orchestra Representative Shirley R. Stancato Stephen Strome Mark Tapper Laura J. Trudeau Gwen Weiner Jennifer Whitteaker R. Jamison Williams Margaret E. Winters Ellen Hill Zeringue

OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is responsible for maintaining a culture of high engagement, accountability and strategic thinking. As fiduciaries, Directors oversee all DSO financial activities and assure that resources are aligned with the DSO mission.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Richard Huttenlocher Chair

The Board of Trustees is tasked with shepherding the long-term strategy of the DSO to fully implement the organization’s entrepreneurial capabilities while developing and presenting new strategies and objectives.

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CHAIRMEN EMERITI

† Deceased

Alfred R. Glancy III Robert S. Miller Peter D. Cummings James B. Nicholson Stanley Frankel Phillip Wm. Fisher

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THE DSO WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR ASIA TOUR 2017 LEADERSHIP LEVEL AND MAJOR SUPPORT:

The William Davidson Foundation Ford Motor Company Fund • General Motors Princeton Management and Lamont Street Partners Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs Michigan Economic Development Corporation

FRIEND SUPPORT:

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. • Shinola • Lear Toyota • The Applebaum Family Foundation Deloitte • Oakland County Economic Development Corporation Delphi • Denso • Aisin

COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller Paul and Terese Zlotoff Detroit Chinese Business Association Japan Business Society of Detroit Michigan-China Innovation Center Michigan State University College of Music

GOVERNING MEMBERS

Governing Members comprise a philanthropic leadership group designed to provide unique, substantive, hands-on opportunities for leadership and access to a diverse group of valued stakeholders. Governing Members are ambassadors for the DSO and advocates for arts and culture in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan. This list reflects gifts received from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017. For more information about the Governing Members program, please call Dan Coleman at 313.576.5451.

James C. Farber Chairman

Arthur T. O’Reilly Immediate Past Chairman

Jiehan Alonzo Vice Chair, Signature Events

Suzanne Dalton Vice Chair, Annual Giving

Bonnie Larson Member-at-Large

Janet and Norm Ankers Co-Vice Chairs, Gabrilowitsch Society

Samantha Svoboda Vice Chair, Communications

Frederick J. Morsches Member-at-Large

David Assemany Vice Chair, Engagement

Jan Bernick Member-at-Large

David Everson* Musician Representative

Diana Golden Vice Chair, Membership

David Karp Member-at-Large

Johanna Yarbrough* Musician Representative

Howard Abrams & Nina Dodge Abrams Mrs. Denise Abrash Ms. Dorothy Adair Mr. & Mrs. George Agnello Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Richard & Jiehan Alonzo Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Daniel & Rose Angelucci Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ankers Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anthony Drs. Kwabena & Jacqueline Appiah Applebaum Family Foundation Pamela Applebaum

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Dr. & Mrs. Ali-Reza R. Armin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong Mr. David Assemany & Mr. Jeffery Zook* Pauline Averbach & Charles Peacock Mr. Joseph Aviv & Mrs. Linda Wasserman Aviv Mr. & Mrs. John Axe Mrs. Jean Azar Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Babbish Ms. Sharon Backstrom Ms. Ruth Baidas Nora Lee & Guy Barron Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Mr. Mark Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins

*Current DSO Musician or Staff

W. Harold & Chacona W. Baugh Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Baum Mary Beattie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beaubien Dr. & Mrs. Brian J. Beck Ms. Margaret Beck Mrs. Cecilia Benner Mrs. Harriett Berg Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Berner Drs. John & Janice Bernick Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biber Martha & G. Peter Blom Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bluestein

Dr. George & Joyce Blum Penny & Harold Blumenstein Nancy & Lawrence Bluth Mr. Timothy Bogan Mr. & Mrs. John A. Boll, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bonahoom The Honorable Susan D. Borman & Mr. Stuart Michaelson Mary Ellen Boucher Don & Marilyn Bowerman Gwen & Richard Bowlby Mr. Paul & Mrs. Lisa Brandt Mr. Anthony F. Brinkman Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Brodie Claire & Robert N. Brown Mrs. Milena Brown

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GOVERNING MEMBERS continued Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Buck Michael & Geraldine Buckles Dr. Carol S. Chadwick & Mr. H. Taylor Burleson Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Byrd Philip & Carol Campbell Mrs. Carolyn Carr Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carson Mr. & Mrs. François Castaing Ronald & Lynda Charfoos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Christians Michael & Cathleen Clancy Mr. Don Clapham Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clark Nina & Richard Cohan Lois & Avern Cohn Jack, Evelyn & Richard Cole Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Charles G. Colombo Thomas W. Cook & Marie L. Masters Patricia & William Cosgrove, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Louis Cotman Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Cowger Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo Julie & Peter Cummings Mrs. Barbara Cunningham Suzanne Dalton & Clyde Foles Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Deborah & Stephen D’Arcy Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Dare Jerry P. & Maureen T. D’Avanzo Barbara A. David Margie Dunn & Mark Davidoff Lillian & Walter Dean Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Delsener Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer Mr. Giuseppe Derdelakos Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. DeVore Adel & Walter Dissett Diana & Mark Domin Donato Enterprises Eugene & Elaine C. Driker Paul † & Peggy Dufault Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunn Mr. Roger Dye & Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale Edwin & Rosemarie Dyer Mrs. George D. Dzialak Dr. & Mrs. A. Bradley Eisenbrey Randall & Jill* Elder 10

Mr. Lawrence Ellenbogen Marianne T. Endicott Donald & Marjory Epstein Mr. & Mrs. John M. Erb Mr. Sanford Hansell & Dr. Raina Ernstoff Mr. Drew Esslinger & Mr. Omar Alrashed Dave & Sandy Eyl Mr. Peter Falzon Jim & Margo Farber Ellie Farber Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Feldman Mr. & Mrs.† Anthony C. Fielek Mrs. Kathryn L. Fife Dr. Thomas Filardo & Dr. Nora Zorich Hon. Sharon Tevis Finch Barbara & Alfred J. Fisher III Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher & Mr. Roy Furman Ms. Mary D. Fisher Mr. Michael J. Fisher Mr. Jay Fishman Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Fogleman Madeline & Sidney Forbes Emory M. Ford, Jr. † Endowment Mr. & Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II Dr. Saul & Mrs. Helen Forman Mr. & Mrs. Mark Frank Barbara Frankel & Ronald Michalak Dale & Bruce Frankel Herman & Sharon Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel Ms. Carol A. Friend Kit & Dan Frohardt-Lane Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr. Mrs. Janet M. Garrett Mr. George Georges Stephanie Germack Byron† & Dorothy Gerson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Gerson Drs. Lynda & Conrad Giles Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gillette Allan D. Gilmour & Eric C. Jirgens Mrs. Gale Girolami Dr. Kenneth & Roslyne Gitlin Ruth & Al Glancy Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Golden Dr. Robert T. Goldman Goodman Family Charitable Trust Dr. Allen Goodman & Dr. Janet Hankin Paul & Barbara Goodman

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Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin Ms. Jacqueline Graham Mr. Luke Ponder & Dr. Darla Granger Dr. Herman & Mrs. Shirley Gray Mr.† & Mrs. James A. Green Dr. & Mrs. Joe L. Greene Dr. & Mrs. Steven Grekin Mr. Jeffrey Groehn Mr. & Mrs. James Grosfeld Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hage Robert & Elizabeth Hamel Mary & Preston Happel Randall L. & Nancy Caine Harbour Tina Harmon Mrs. Betty J. Harrell Mr. & Mrs. Morton E. Harris Mr. Lee V. Hart & Mr. Charles L. Dunlap Cheryl A. Harvey Randall* & Kim Minasian Hawes Gerhardt A. Hein & Rebecca P. Hein Ms. Nancy B. Henk Dr. Gloria Heppner Ms. Doreen Hermelin Mr. & Mrs. Ross Herron Mr. Eric J. Hespenheide & Ms. Judith V. Hicks Jeremiah* & Brooke Hess Mr. George Hill & Mrs. Kathleen Talbert-Hill Michael E. Hinsky & Tyrus N. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Norman H. Hofley Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hollinshead Jack & Anne Hommes Ms. Barbara Honner The Honorable Denise Page Hood & Reverend Nicholas Hood III James Hoogstra & Clark Heath Ronald M. & Carol† Horwitz Mr. Matthew Howell & Mrs. Julie Wagner Mr. F. Robert Hozian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. Richard H. & Carola Huttenlocher Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Igleheart Nicki* & Brian Inman Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Jaffe Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Janovsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup William & Story John

Mr. John S. Johns Mr. & Mrs. George Johnson Lenard & Connie Johnston Ms. Sydney Johnstone Mr. Paul Joliat Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jonna Mr. John Jullens Grace & Evelyn Kachaturoff Ellen Kahn Faye & Austin Kanter Diane & John Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karmanos, Jr. Judy & David Karp Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Katz Dr. Laura Katz & Dr. Jonathan Pasko Mike & Katy Keegan Betsy & Joel Kellman June K. Kendall Michael E. Smerza & Nancy Keppelman Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Kessel Frederic & Stephanie Keywell Mrs. Frances King Mr. & Mrs. William P. Kingsley Samantha & Bill Kishler Thomas & Linda Klein Mr. & Mrs. Ludvik F. Koci Ms. Margot Kohler Mr. David Kolodziej Mr. James Kors & Ms. Victoria King* Martin & Karen Koss Dr. Harry & Katherine Kotsis Robert C. & Margaret A. Kotz Barbara & Michael Kratchman Richard & Sally Krugel Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kulish Dr. Arnold Kummerow Marilyn & John Kunz Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBelle Dr. Raymond Landes & Dr. Melissa McBrien-Landes Drs. Lisa & Scott Langenburg Ms. Sandra Lapadot Ms. Anne T. Larin Mrs. Bonnie Larson Dr. Lawrence O. Larson Dolores & Paul Lavins Mr. Henry P. Lee Marguerite & David Lentz Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph LeRoy, Jr. Dr. Melvin A. Lester Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lester Barbara & Carl Levin Drs. Donald & Diane Levine Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Mr. Daniel Lewis Arlene & John Lewis FALL 2017

Bud & Nancy Liebler Mr. & Mrs.† Joseph Lile Ms. Carol Litka The Locniskar Group Daniel & Linda* Lutz Bob & Terri Lutz Mrs. Sandra MacLeod Cis Maisel Margaret Makulski & James Bannan Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Manke, Jr. Mervyn & Elaine Manning Mr. & Mrs. David S. Maquera, Esq. Mr. Anthony Marek Ms. Florine Mark Maurice Marshall Dr. & Mrs. Richard Martella David & Valerie McCammon Dr. & Mrs. Peter M. McCann, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo McDonald Mr. John McFadden Alexander & Evelyn McKeen Patricia A.† & Patrick G. McKeever Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Meier Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelson Olga Sutaruk Meyer Thomas & Judith Mich Ms. Deborah Miesel John & Marcia Miller Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Leonard G. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller Dr. Robert & Dr. Mary Mobley J.J. & Liz Modell Dr. Susan & Mr. Stephen* Molina Eugene & Sheila Mondry Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Moore Shari & Craig Morgan Ms. A. Anne Moroun Ms. Florence Morris Mr. Frederick Morsches & Mr. Kareem George Cyril Moscow Xavier & Maeva Mosquet Drs. Barbara & Stephen Munk Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil Joy & Allan Nachman Edward & Judith Narens Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Nelson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nemeth Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Jim & Mary Beth Nicholson

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Patricia & Henry Nickol Mr. & Mrs. David E. Nims Mariam C. Noland & James A. Kelly Mr. Thomas Norris Ms. Gabrielle Poshadlo & Mr. Dennis Nulty* Katherine & Bruce Nyberg Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nycek Mrs. Jo Elyn Nyman Mr. John J. O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. Dongwhan Oh Dr. William Oppat Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. O’Reilly Mr. Randall Pappal Mrs. Margot Parker Anne Parsons* & Donald Dietz Debra & Richard Partrich Ms. Lisa Payne Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Mr. & Mrs. Roger S. Penske Mr. Charles Peters Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Peterson Noel & Patricia Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Kris Pfaehler Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Pfahlert Benjamin B. Phillips Mr. Dave Phipps Dr. William F. Pickard Mrs. Bernard E. Pincus Dr. Klaudia Plawny-Lebenbom The Polk Family William H. & Wendy W. Powers Dr. Glenda D. Price Reimer & Rebecca Priester Mr. & Mrs. David Provost Charlene & Michael Prysak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rappleye Drs. Stuart & Hilary Ratner Ms. Ruth Rattner Drs. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath & Kanta Bhambhani Mr. & Mrs. Dave Redfield Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Reepmeyer Dr. Claude & Mrs. Sandra Reitelman Denise Reske Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Barbara Gage Rex Dr. & Mrs. John Roberts Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Seth & Laura Romine Dr. Erik Rönmark* & Mrs. Adrienne Rönmark* Michael & Susan Rontal Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Rosowski Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. R. Desmond Rowan Jane & Curt Russell

*Current DSO Musician or Staff

Dr. & Mrs.† Alexander G. Ruthven II Martie & Bob Sachs Dr. Mark & Peggy Saffer Linda & Leonard Sahn Mr. David Salisbury & Mrs. Terese Ireland Salisbury Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sandberg Marjorie & Saul Saulson Ms. Martha A. Scharchburg & Mr. Bruce Beyer Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff Ms. Nancy Schlichting David & Carol Schoch Catherine & Dennis B. Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz Sandy & Alan Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley G. Sears Mr. Merton J. Segal Elaine & Michael Serling Mark & Lois Shaevsky Nancy & Sam Shamie Mrs. Patricia Finnegan Sharf Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sherman Mr. & Mrs. James H. Sherman Ms. Margaret Shulman Dr. Les & Ellen Lesser Siegel Coco & Robert Siewert Mr. Norman Silk & Mr. Dale Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Simon William & Cherie Sirois Dr. Cathryn & Mr. Daniel Skedel Cindy & Leonard Slatkin Leonard W. Smith William H. Smith John J. Solecki Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes Renate & Richard Soulen Dr. Gregory Stephens Barb & Clint Stimpson Nancy C. Stocking Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Stollman Mrs. Kathleen Straus & Mr. Walter Shapero Anne Stricker Mr. & Mrs. John Stroh III Stephen & Phyllis Strome David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Dorothy I. Tarpinian Shelley & Joel Tauber Mr. & Mrs. Arn Tellem Dr. & Mrs. Howard Terebelo Mr. & Mrs. James W. Throop Carol & Larry Tibbitts Mr. & Mrs. John P. Tierney Dr. Barry Tigay

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MEE T THE MUSICIAN

DAVID EVERSON Assistant Principal Horn

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avid Everson could never get too far from the DSO. Born in Livonia, MI, and raised in a musical family, he recalls that playing with the DSO was an early goal. Two of his fellow horn players — Mark Abbott and Bryan Kennedy — were close friends while he attended the University of Michigan, and even after accepting an offer to serve as Associate Principal Horn of the Kansas City Symphony he couldn’t quite get away.

“I got a phone call from the DSO right before I went to Kansas City,” he recalls, “asking if I could fill in for a few weeks while Mark Abbott was out sick.”

Everson would regularly perform with his hometown DSO while working full time in Kansas City. “As a young player, when I came in and heard the caliber of the playing on a day-to-day basis…it was just always an honor to be asked to play with them,” he says, listing off memorable gigs: recording sessions with Antal Doráti, touring Europe in 1989, and playing at the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico. He won a full-time position with the DSO in 1999.

But what does pull Everson away from his seat at Orchestra Hall is an exciting second career in Los Angeles as a studio musician for Hollywood films, beginning in 2009 with James Cameron’s Oscar-winning Avatar. “I was actually about to click ‘delete’ on that email because it looked like spam,” he laughs. But it’s good he didn’t — since then he’s worked on dozens of films, including Wreck-It Ralph, Jurassic World, Frozen, J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek series, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One, and many others. Everson has had the privilege of working with John Williams, James Newton Howard, Alan

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Sylvestri, Michael Giacchino, and other star film composers.

“Every movie is different,” he explains.

“Something with a lot of orchestral music might take five or six days. But I remember we recorded everything for Deadpool in an hour and twenty minutes.” Most recording sessions will have the movie playing (without sound or dialogue) on a screen behind the orchestra, so Everson can sometimes take a peek at the action.

Though it requires lots of travel, Everson loves splitting time between Detroit and L.A. “I feel like I have the best of both worlds,” he says, adding that he regularly shuts down studio colleagues who try to convince him to do movies full time. “I get to play with a world-class orchestra. I love playing Strauss, Mahler, Shostakovich…I have absolutely no intention of leaving this job that I love.”

Music from several films that David Everson has contributed to will be featured on concert programs during the 2017-18 PNC Pops Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, and Beyond!

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n 2008, after serving as music director But in actuality, we are talking about in Washington, DC, for twelve years, it seven years. In my first season, I was was my intention to hang up my music only able to conduct five weeks, as director cape and focus solely on guest various guest dates were already conducting and other projects. One of the committed. The next year I had a heart cities I had not conducted in for a while attack, putting me out of commission for was Detroit. With a program consisting of three months. And then there was the Sir William Walton, John Williams, and third season, or rather, there was not.

Prokofiev, I found an orchestra and hall A labor dispute gave us only the sounds that were as responsive as any of silence. But during that time, we were conductor could ask for. working very hard to prepare for our At the time, I did not realize that they return to the stage. We made a longwere looking for a music director, but as range plan and emerged as an even the week progressed, more and more better organization than when I began. members of the board and staff started Over the course of the next four talking to me about a future relationship. issues of Performance, I have been given Previous Signature: We put together one more “trial” week at the opportunity to write a bit about my Meadowbrook. Originally, I was years with the DSO. I will consider what supposed to do just one standard-fare worked, what did not, and where the program, as the second concert was a DSO might go from here. But one thing Pops show with the Von Trapp Family is already clear. These ten years have Singers. I said that I wanted to do that been a true pleasure, and I am glad that one as well, raising a lot of eyebrows.

I waited until now to change course on Both events went very well, I was my journey.

New Signature: offered the music directorship, and, for ten years, the DSO and I have been making great music together.

In effect, The Sound of Music literally got me my new job.

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LEADING TONES: REFLECTIONS ON MUSIC, MUSICIANS, AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

By Leonard Slatkin • Available now at Shop @ The Max! Leading Tones casts an inquisitive eye upon many facets of the contemporary music industry. Although this anecdotal, episodically structured book occasionally touches on Slatkin’s life as a musician and conductor, its principal preoccupation is with the business as a whole. From the rigors and peculiarities of the audition process to the often-strained state of labor relations, Slatkin presents his perceptions of a world at once tumultuous and static. A chapter considering the professional media’s criticism from a performer’s point of view and another exploring the relationship between artistic vision and fiscal responsibility round out Slatkin’s timely analysis of our modern musical reality.

“ Having worked with Leonard Slatkin regularly for over twenty years, I have seen firsthand his dedication to the well-being of the orchestras he works with, his care for the music, his love of storytelling, his no-nonsense directness, and his belief in the universality of music’s message. … This book is entirely in his voice, an honest account of his experiences and conclusions from a lifetime invested in the arts and in leadership.”

— HILARY HAHN, GRAMMYWINNING VIOLINIST

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“ Leonard Slatkin has written a book that both informs and entertains. He shares many genuine musical insights, provocative thoughts about the music business, and wonderful stories amassed from his life in music. His conversational style of writing makes it extremely readable, but more importantly he made me think and made me reexamine some of my own beliefs and musical ideas.

This book is a treasure for all music lovers.”

— HENRY FOGEL, PRESIDENT EMERITUS, CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS

“ The masterful Leonard Slatkin is as fine a writer as he is a musician. He gives us a peek into the intimate side of his profession with fascinating stories and heartfelt descriptions about the musicians and music he treasures. Anyone who loves classical music will love this book.”

— JOHN CORIGLIANO, PULITZER PRIZEWINNING COMPOSER

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The Next Big Thing

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t’s happy hour on a Thursday evening in August, and the Our/Detroit vodka tasting room is filling up.

There are a few Tigers fans at the bar, fitting in some drinks before a home game against the Yankees, and most of the other folks know each other — they say hi, catch up about work, and eye cookies laid out on a high-top table.

This group represents a new wave of Detroit Symphony Orchestra fans and supporters. They’re young, mostly in their 20s and 30s. They’re black, white, and brown, and they mix a variety of careers and experiences: lawyers and

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professionals mingle with freelance photographers, students, artists, and techies. Some commute from the suburbs and exurbs, others live right around the corner. One recently moved from Berlin.

They tell different stories about discovering the DSO, but they all came out for one reason: the love of music.

This is the launch event for a new two-tiered DSO membership called NextGen. It merges a ticket discount program for young people (previously called 37eleven) with the NextGen Committee, a volunteer leadership group of young professionals who work to engage their peers as patrons and supporters of the DSO. “The orchestra has something for everyone,” says Christa Hoen, NextGen’s Executive Committee Chair, “and we

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want to tell people that, to encourage people to be open and be able to embrace all kinds of experiences.”

Lydia Michael, the Committee’s ViceChair for Partnerships & Collaboration, agrees: “There’s a lot going on at the DSO and at The Cube that’s already very attractive to younger generations, it’s just about making people aware of it. I see NextGen as the way to bridge the gap.”

For $40 a season, NextGen members are eligible to purchase $10 tickets — anywhere in the house — to over 100 concerts across the Classical, PNC Pops, and Paradise Jazz Series, as well as invites to two members-only NextGen events that will extend a night out at the DSO to include food, drinks, and unique entertainment. A second tier, NextGen Plus, is available for $140 a season, and includes invites to five NextGen events and access to DSO Replay, the on-demand video streaming service for archived DSO webcasts.

Both memberships also come with an invite to join the NextGen Committee — an important addition that will connect young concertgoers more closely with the DSO. “You get such a diversity of experiences at a low cost,” Hoen says, “but you can also meet other people who are engaged in Detroit and who are engaged in the arts. It’s about embracing the city and embracing the music.”

The Committee’s signature event, Mysterium, is a genre-bending roaming concert through the Max M. and Marjorie

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S. Fisher Music Center, with intimate performances and unique décor and refreshments meant to appeal to all five senses. Four events for NextGen members will join Mysterium on the 2017-18 calendar: pre- and post-concert hangs connected to the Ella and Louis, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, French Festival, and A Night in Brazil programs. Hoen, Michael, and their colleagues on the Committee hope that each one is as distinctive as Mysterium.

At the Our/Detroit launch event, WDET host Chris Campbell grabs a microphone and the attention of the room. He describes the program and gets a call-and-response going.

“Ten dollars!” he says, and the crowd replies in unison: “Just ten dollars?”

Refills are ordered, and a popcorn machine hums and crackles.

TruckShuka, an Israeli street food truck, pulls up to the front door. A jazz duo shouts out their latest album and begins to play. Appealing to all five senses, indeed.

While the NextGen name suggests a certain Millennial focus, Hoen points out a meaningful distinction. “There are other generations coming behind us as well,” she says. It’s less about passing the torch from older to younger and more about creating an increasingly accessible and diverse cultural experience under the DSO umbrella. She adds: “My hope is that in the future there will be no ‘typical’ attendee.”

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NEW MUSIC, NEW VOICES Throughout the 2017-18 Season, the DSO is proud to present six world premieres by young composers, conducted by Music Director Leonard Slatkin. These new voices, representing the next generation of composers, are former students of some of Maestro Slatkin’s closest musical colleagues and collaborators.

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onor Abbott Brown is an American composer, clarinetist, and producer. He has composed works for the Albany Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, Da Capo Players, Colorado Children’s Chorale, clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer, and many others. His orchestral pieces often feature complex rhythms and sustained tension — qualities also found in the music of his progressive metal band Fifth Veil. “I actively try not to categorize the music I write,” he says.

Brown lives and works in Colorado, and has spent much of his life in the American West. When asked if these unique landscapes and environs find their way into his music, he’s quick to respond: “Absolutely. Being surrounded by nature…being surrounded by hermitry, really, is very important to my work.” But he is also an avid musical traveler, tirelessly familiarizing himself with sounds, instruments, rhythms, and traditions from around the world and across the centuries. He never directly borrows from this global palette, but it influences and informs his compositions. “It can’t not,” he points out, frankly but warmly.

Unsurprisingly, Brown’s broad and varied musical knowledge results in a broad and varied working style.

Sometimes he’ll begin a composition on the clarinet or piano; other times he’ll go straight to transcription software. Most pieces start with improvised rhythms eked out of a vast array of percussion instruments. Occasionally Brown will sing. It was “all of the above” for How to Relax with Origami, his new piece for the DSO, he says.

The piece also contains one direct reference: a melodic passage borrowed from Joan Tower’s Turning Points. Brown studied with and greatly admires Tower, who is also a friend of Music Director Leonard Slatkin. “I remember seeing the premiere of Joan’s String Quartet no. 4, ‘Angels,’ and the effect was huge. It was incredible to see this wellknown, very established composer presenting a piece that pushed a lot of boundaries and wasn’t afraid to experiment. That was the most important thing she taught her students: never back away from pushing the envelope.”

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omposer Loren Loiacono thinks a lot about literature when writing music. “I think in text, there’s a way that time can be managed,” she says. “The trick of a lot of literature is in the rate at which things are revealed, how and when the author chooses to show you something that might contextualize what you previously read or what you thought you knew. And that resonates for me in music as well…what a majority of composers are essentially doing is controlling the flow of sound over time. Time is the main tool we actually have.”

Smothered By Sky, if understood this way, packs a lot of sound into a brief amount of time. “It’s fast and furious,” Loiacono chuckles, “it has lots of little details, lots of features on various sections highlighting things that they do particularly well.” She envisions the piece as a “mini-concerto for orchestra,” a work that strikes a peppy tone while showing off and celebrating the ensemble itself.

Loiacono is originally from Stony Brook, NY, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Cornell University. She is also co-founder and current development director of Kettle Corn New Music, an initiative that encourages the performance of music in relaxed, informal, and welcoming environments. The program was inspired by (and named after)

musical dorm room hangouts featuring passed kettle corn and lively conversation. “We encourage our audiences to ask questions, to come and meet the musicians, to meet the composers, and it’s in a very informal sort of way,” Loiacono says. She explains that some of her most meaningful musical experiences have been rehearsals, when the architecture of a piece is pulled apart, analyzed, and discussed.

One of Loiacono’s educators at Cornell was the late Steven Stucky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who passed away in February 2016.

She remembers how he inspired confidence in his mentees, who often felt anxious about their pursuits.

“One of his greatest strengths as a teacher was his absolute conviction and the depths of belief that he had in his students. He taught us how to own who we are as artists, to see ourselves as artists, and to value what we have to say.”

All of this is possible only because of Stucky’s own musical genius. After a pause, Loiacono adds: “In one sentence he could get at a very essential truth about a piece.”

LOREN LOIACONO

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COMMUNIT Y & LE ARNING

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he DSO’s Asia Tour this past summer was highlighted by eleven performances in some of Japan and China’s most magnificent concert halls for big audiences. But in planning the tour, the DSO knew that it also wanted to play more intimate concerts for people who may not have a lot of access to music.

“Performing in the community is a big part of this orchestra’s identity,” says Caen ThomasonRedus, the DSO’s Senior Director of Community & Learning. “In southeastern Michigan, DSO musicians regularly perform chamber music in hospitals, churches, senior centers, and schools, annually reaching over 15,000 people.

It just made sense that we would do as much of this as we could while visiting Asia.”

While in Asia, DSO musicians played at a number of unique community settings. But it was a concert at an orphanage in Shanghai that perhaps drew the widest smiles.

On July 29, Ralph Skiano (Principal Clarinet, Robert B. Semple Chair), Michael Ma (Assistant Principal Bassoon), and Shannon Orme (Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, Barbara Frankel and Ronald Michalak Chair) traveled to Shanghai Healing Home, which houses many children with health issues and special needs. They played music, led interactive activities and games, and brought joy to many children.

“When the three of us started to play

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a tune from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, one of the kids came to the front and started to dance,” remembers Michael Ma. “Giving beautiful music back to the community—even if that community is as far away as China—is part of what makes the DSO the most accessible orchestra in the world, and real #DSOImpact ambassadors for Detroit.”

Along for the ride was Jim Vella, President of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. The Fund sponsored the visit and donated $10,000 to Shanghai Healing Home, and invited local Ford employees to come and volunteer.

Some of those same employees attended a benefit concert for the orphanage the night before at 724 Hub Mini Theater, where DSO musicians Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy (Associate Concertmaster, Alan and Marianne Schwartz and Jean Shapero/ Shapero Foundation Chair) and Hai-Xin Wu (Assistant Concertmaster, Walker L. Cisler/Detroit Edison Foundation Chair) performed alongside children enrolled in a nonprofit music education program called Stepping Stones.

“Bringing the DSO to China is a great way to showcase the talent of Detroit, while also giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said Jim Vella. “This tour not only promotes the cross-cultural ties that build global collaboration, it gives our employees the opportunity to enjoy the international language of music.”

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LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation

JEFF TYZIK

Principal Pops Conductor

TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair

NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus

MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador

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Sci-Fi Spectacular: Star Wars, Star Trek and Beyond!

Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3 p.m. in Orchestra Hall STUART CHAFETZ, conductor

Alfred Newman Fanfare from 20th Century Fox John Williams Main Title from Star Wars Suite for Orchestra John Williams Suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Jerry Goldsmith Star Trek Through the Years arr. Calvin Custer Alan Silvestri Cosmos Suite Alan Silvestri Back to the Future – Suite for Orchestra Intermission

Richard Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op.30, TrV 176: Fanfare

John Barry Main Title from The Black Hole

arr. Sean O’Loughlin © 1979 Wonderland Music Company, Inc.

Michael Giacchino Music from The Incredibles

arr. Bill Holcombe

Michael Giacchino Star Trek Into Darkness

Michael Giacchino Super 8 Suite

John Williams Suite for Orchestra from Star Wars The Force Awakens March of the Resistance Rey’s Theme Scherzo for X-Wings

John Williams Star Wars Suite for Orchestra The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)

Michael Giacchino Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Imperial Suite

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Profiles Did you know?

David Everson, Assistant Principal Horn, played on the Hollywood scores for some of these films. Turn to page 12 to read more.

STUART CHAFETZ Conductor Stuart Chafetz is celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence. This season, he has the fortune of conducting symphony CHAFETZ orchestras in Seattle, Detroit, Naples, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Vancouver, and elsewhere.

Chafetz has previously served as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu

Symphony for twenty years, Chafetz would also conduct annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops. He annually leads the Spring Ballet at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

In the summers, Chafetz spends his time at the Chautauqua Institution, where he conducts the annual Fourth of July and Opera Pops.

Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco, with his wife Ann Krinitsky.

He studied at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and the Eastman School of Music.

SUBMIT YOUR STORIES! We’re seeking messages and memories about Music Director Leonard Slatkin in his tenth anniversary season.

Contribute yours at

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LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation

JEFF TYZIK

Principal Pops Conductor

TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair

NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus

MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador

CLASSICAL SERIES RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONIC DANCES Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3 p.m. in Orchestra Hall JURAJ VALČUHA, conductor STEFAN JACKIW, violin

Anatol Liadov The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62 (1855 - 1914)

Erich Wolfgang Korngold Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

(1897 - 1957) in D Major, Op.35 Moderato nobile Romance Finale: Allegro assai vivace

Stefan Jackiw, violin Intermission

Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

(1873 - 1943) Non allegro Andante con moto (Tempo di valse) Lento assai – Allegro vivace

This Classical Series performance is generously sponsored by

Sunday’s performance will be webcast via our exclusive Live From Orchestra Hall series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund and made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Profiles JURAJ VALČUHA

STEFAN JACKIW

Juraj Valčuha currently serves as music director of the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples and as first guest conductor of the Konzerthaus Orchester in Berlin. He preVALČUHA viously served as chief conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai in Turin, where he made a significant impact on the orchestra’s profile both nationally and internationally.

Valčuha studied composition and conducting in Bratislava, St Petersburg, and Paris. He made his debut with the Orchestre National de France in 2005, and since then he has led esteemed orchestras across Europe, North America, and Asia. He has also made several notable opera appearances with Teatro La Fenice, Rome Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and others.

Valčuha’s engagements in the 2017-18 Season include appearances with the San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and other symphony orchestras in North America. Abroad, he will join the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the Munich Philharmonic, the Swedish Radio Orchestra, and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra (at home in Hamburg and on an Italian tour), followed by concerts with the Orchestra dell´Accademia di Santa Cecilia and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai.

Violinist Stefan Jackiw is recognized as one of his generation’s most significant artists, and he has appeared as soloist with the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, JACKIW and San Francisco symphony orchestras, among others.

Jackiw made his European debut at age 14 to great critical acclaim, playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London.

He studied at Harvard University and the New England Conservatory, and is the recipient of a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. His recordings include the complete Brahms sonatas for Sony, and he is also a member of the Ensemble Ditto — a wildly popular Korea-based chamber music group, with a mission to introduce new audiences to the chamber music repertoire.

As a recitalist, Jackiw has performed at the Aspen Music Festival, Ravinia Festival, Caramoor International Music Festival, the Celebrity Series of Boston, New York’s Mostly Mozart Festival, the Louvre Recital Series in Paris, and elsewhere. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with artists from Jeremy Denk and Steven Isserlis to Yo-Yo Ma and Gil Shaham. At the opening night of Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, Jackiw was the only young artist invited to perform, playing alongside Emanuel Ax, Renée Fleming, Evgeny Kissin, and James Levine.

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Program Notes The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62 ANATOL LIADOV B. May 12, 1855, St. Petersburg, Russia D. August 28, 1914, Borovichi, Russia

Scored for 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, timpani, percussion, harp, celeste, and strings. (Approx.

7 minutes)

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y most standards — including his own — Anatol Liadov would be considered a minor composer. He was notoriously lazy, rarely tackling anything as demanding as an opera or a symphony, and a persistent self-consciousness further impeded his ability to get work done. But his talent was anything but minor; as one critic writes, “He has every conceivable gift: a marvelous technique, originality, a genuine poetic fancy.” And yet, the same author continues, “all he gives us, year in and year out, is about 10 pages of music, sometimes less.”

Born into a family of prominent musicians (his father was a chief conductor at the famous Maryinsky Theater), Liadov attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory and was swooped into an

influential group of composers that included Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin, and Mussorgsky. He is primarily celebrated as a composer of miniatures — works that are small in scale but immaculately crafted, not unlike a dazzling piece of custom jewelry.

The Enchanted Lake is a colorful atmospheric fantasy that envelops the listener in a portrait of moonlit stillness.

It is based on a fairy tale, one of Liadov’s preferred points of inspiration, and refers to an actual lake (called Lake Limen) just south of St. Petersburg. The composer employs a gentle, shimmering orchestration, mainly in the winds and strings; very slow changes of harmony; and short, repeated motives that call to mind the reflections one might see in a lake. The piece became Liadov’s favorite: “How picturesque it is, how clear the multitude of stars hovering over the mysteries of the deep,” he writes. “One must feel the change of the colors, the incessantly changeable stillness and seeming immobility.”

The DSO most recently performed Liadov’s The Enchanted Lake in September 2002, conducted by Neeme Järvi. The DSO first performed the piece in February 1928, conducted by Victor Kolar.

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Program Notes Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op. 35 ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD B. May 29, 1897, Brünn, Austria-Hungary (now Brno, Czech Republic) D. November 29, 1957, Los Angeles, CA

Scored for solo violin, 2 flutes (1 doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling on English horn), 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons (1 doubling on contrabassoon), 4 horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, timpani, percussion, harp, celeste, and strings.

(Approx. 24 minutes)

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n 1934, the Warner Brothers film conglomerate engaged Erich Korngold, the renowned composer now practically synonymous with Hollywood film scores, to transform Mendelssohn’s incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream for use in a new movie based on the play. But at the time Korngold was not yet well-known for his work in Tinseltown; his claim to fame was the hit opera Die Tote Stadt. And in those days it was rare for a soundtrack album to be commercially released, so Korngold and other film composers often found ways to extend the life of their big screen music by incorporating it into pieces suitable for the concert hall. Such is the case with Korngold’s Violin Concerto, which borrows melodies not only from A Midsummer Night’s Dream but other films the composer worked on around the same time, including Another Dawn (1937), Juarez (1939), and more.

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Korngold’s freer form (which eschews the typical development section in favor of a cadenza) emphasizes the themes’ similarities: their lyrical, bittersweet character, expressed through gentle dissonances, expansively supple phrases, and the violin’s delicate upper register. The second movement is based on themes from Anthony Adverse (1936), the film score for which Korngold received his first Academy Award, but the music was radically altered somewhere between the film and the concert hall. Square rhythms and a solid harmonic foundation were replaced by a free, meandering fantasy through which the violinist drifts on arabesques, leaving behind any sense of metered pulse.

In contrast to the pervasive lyricism of

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the first two movements, the finale is a mad-dash scramble as orchestra and soloist trade virtuosic passages. The movement rarely takes itself seriously: in the final measures the orchestra grinds to a halt on a grating, minor second dissonance before finishing with a resounding, “all’s well” D major hit.

The DSO most recently performed Korngold’s Violin Concerto at concerts in Tokyo and Detroit as part of the 2017 Asia Tour, conducted by Leonard Slatkin and featuring violinist Akiko Suwanai.

The DSO first performed the piece in March 1954, conducted by C. Valter Poole and featuring violinist Jascha Heifetz.

Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF B. April 1, 1873, Starorussky Uyezd, Russia D. March 28, 1943, Beverly Hills, CA

Scored for 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano, alto saxophone, and strings. (Approx. 35 minutes)

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ymphonic Dances, completed in October 1940, was Sergei Rachmaninoff’s last composition. He dedicated the work to his friend and colleague, conductor Eugene Ormandy, who premiered it with the Philadelphia Orchestra on January 3, 1941.

Rachmaninoff originally entitled the piece “Fantastic Dances,” and initially called the three movements “noon,” “evening,” and “midnight” — titles he subsequently revoked in favor of non-programmatic numbering.

Symphonic Dances is a three-

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movement masterpiece in which Rachmaninoff highlights the nuances and tone colors of the orchestra’s many instruments. The first movement contains an energetic main theme that is contrasted with long, winding nostalgic melodies. It is during these that a saxophone enters the composition, illustrating the versatility of the instrument and pulling it from the jazz idiom to the symphony stage. The second movement is a melancholy waltz that opens with blaring fanfare before suddenly pausing for an eerie violin solo.

The movement maintains an underlying element of unease as the rhythm of the waltz tries unsuccessfully to establish itself three times — and when it finally does so, its meter constantly shifts between 3/8, 6/8, and 9/8 time.

The finale is the longest movement, and Rachmaninoff illustrates his expertise as an orchestrator through his manipulation of the instrumental timbres used to evoke darkness and despair. The movement opens with a sinister clash that leads directly into a contracted version of the Dies Irae motif, the oft-quoted ecclesiastical chant for the dead. The chant serves as a recurring symbol throughout the movement.

Rachmaninoff toyed with the idea of turning Symphonic Dances into a ballet, but the project never came to fruition.

One can only imagine the possible choreography that could encompass the macabre character, nostalgia, and overwhelming sense of foreboding that permeate the work.

—Yona Stamatis The DSO most recently performed Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances in February 2012, conducted by Leonard Slatkin. The DSO first performed the piece in November 1957, conducted by C. Valter Poole.

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LEONARD SLATKIN, Music Director Music Directorship endowed by the Kresge Foundation

JEFF TYZIK

Principal Pops Conductor

TERENCE BLANCHARD Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair

NEEME JÄRVI Music Director Emeritus

MICHELLE MERRILL Associate Conductor, Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador

CLASSICAL SERIES TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO & JULIET Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 8 p.m. in Orchestra Hall GIANCARLO GUERRERO, conductor DANIIL TRIFONOV, piano

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture (1840 - 1893)

Daniil Trifonov Piano Concerto in E flat minor (b. 1991) An dante · Allegro ma non troppo · Andante · Più mosso · Tranquillo · Allegro · Presto · Maestoso · Allegro Andante · Agitato Allegro Vivace

Daniil Trifonov, piano Intermission

Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56,

(1809 - 1847) “Scottish” Andante con moto – Allegro agitato Scherzo assai vivace Adagio cantabile Allegro guerriero – Finale maestoso This Classical Series performance is generously sponsored by

With additional support from

Friday’s performance will be webcast via our exclusive Live From Orchestra Hall series, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund and made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Profiles GIANCARLO GUERRERO

DANIIL TRIFONOV

Giancarlo Guerrero is the music director of the Nashville Symphony. A natural and instinctive musician, Guerrero is a strong advocate of GUERRERO contemporary music and has championed the works of several of America’s most respected composers. He has presented eight world premieres with the Nashville Symphony and has led the orchestra to several Grammy wins in recent years, including in 2016 for his recording of works by Stephen Paulus.

Guerrero has conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies, including the Cleveland Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Netherlands Philharmonic, Houston Grand Opera, and others. For many years he has maintained a close association with the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra in Brazil, and spent three weeks with the orchestra this summer.

Additionally, he was re-invited to lead a summer residency with Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute’s NYO2 project, culminating in a concert with the young musicians alongside the Philadelphia Orchestra at Verizon Hall.

Guerrero has performed and recorded the works of esteemed American composers including John Adams, John Corigliano, Osvaldo Golijov, Jennifer Higdon, Michael Daugherty, and many more. He also recently developed and guided the creation of Nashville Symphony’s Composer Lab & Workshop initiative, together with composer Aaron Jay Kernis, to further foster and promote new American orchestral music.

Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov has made a spectacular ascent in the world of classical music since winning First Prize at both the Tchaikovsky and Rubinstein competitions in 2011 at the age of 20. Combining consummate technique with rare TRIFONOV sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of awe. Born in Nizhny Novgorod in 1991, Trifonov began his musical training at the age of five, and went on to attend Moscow’s Gnessin School of Music as a student of Tatiana Zelikman, before pursuing his piano studies with Sergei Babayan at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has also studied composition, and continues to write for piano, chamber ensemble, and orchestra.

Trifonov has wowed audiences in performance with the world’s greatest orchestras: the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Rome’s Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, London’s Royal Philharmonic, and many others.

He has made blockbuster appearances at the BBC Proms, the Salzburg Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic’s famous New Year’s Eve concerts conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. He recently released the double album Transcendental on Deutsche Grammophon.

An ascending composer, Trifonov’s debut Piano Concerto was met with universal acclaim after its 2014 premiere, and continues to top bills at symphony halls across the globe.

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Program Notes Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY B. May 7, 1840, Votkinsk, Russia D. November 6, 1893, St. Petersburg, Russia

Scored for 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, and strings. (Approx.

21 minutes)

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hough he is enormously celebrated today, Tchaikovsky was plagued throughout his life by doubts about his talent and the worth of his music.

Occasionally he would suffer periods of malaise and self-doubt that prevented him from composing at all, and a particularly acute episode hit him in the summer of 1869. Tchaikovsky had recently suffered scathing receptions of several major works and was so dejected by their failure that he destroyed most of the music. “Not one passable musical idea has entered my head in months,” he wrote that October.

But Tchaikovsky found a new ally and mentor, one whose encouragement prompted him to resume working. Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev was a composer of comparatively modest talent, but he had an enormous impact on the development of 19th-century Russian music.

He became the leader and spokesman of a group of nationalist composers that would eventually include Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Mussorgsky, and he was tireless in arguing for a new kind of music, one based on dramatic ideas rather than abstract classical modes imported from Western Europe.

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him in the classical tradition, was at first mistrustful of Balakirev’s school of thought. But the two men took a liking to each other when they met in person, and soon began a fruitful exchange of musical ideas.

Balakirev suggested that Tchaikovsky consider an overture based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The tale of the tragic, star-crossed lovers would have been particularly inviting to Tchaikovsky, who was highly sensitive and very well-read. In devising music for the play, Tchaikovsky focused on three principal elements of the drama. The long introductory section conveys a sense of resigned spirituality, very much in character with Shakespeare’s Friar Laurence. A violent episode follows this, complete with cymbal crashes, to represent the clash of Montague and Capulet swords. Finally, the love of Romeo and Juliet is presented in a soaring melody— the one we all know from countless films, television shows, advertisements, and so on.

Balakirev, ironically, was not happy with the work. The opening was too tame, he said, and the love theme lacked ardor! Early audiences evidently agreed.

The overture was received with indifference at its first performance in Moscow and fared no better (and sometimes far worse) in the West. But Tchaikovsky lived to see that judgment reversed, and today his Romeo and Juliet Overture is among the most popular works in the orchestral repertory.

The DSO most recently performed Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture during the Tchaikovsky Festival in February 2015, conducted by Leonard Slatkin. The DSO first performed the piece in January 1916, conducted by Weston Gales.

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Piano Concerto in E flat minor DANIIL TRIFONOV B. March 5, 1991, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Scored for solo piano, 3 flutes (1 doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 calrinets, B-flat clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, and strings. (Approx. 26 minutes)

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aniil Trifonov was born in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, about 260 miles east of Moscow. A hub of culture, education, and tourism, the city is home to one of the oldest active theaters in the country — but during the Soviet period, it was also an extremely important industrial center, nicknamed “Russian Detroit,” at times closed to foreign visitors to protect factory secrets.

The young and enormously talented Trifonov, equal parts touching and technical, could only be from such a place.

The son of two professional musicians, Trifonov gave his first concert performance with an orchestra at age eight, losing one of his baby teeth onstage. A decade later he racked up first prizes at piano competitions around the world, and in the years since he has earned accolades as a composer as well as performer. After the premiere of his E-flat minor Piano Concerto, his first, in 2014, the critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote: “Even having seen it, one cannot quite believe it.”

The concerto was commissioned by the Cleveland Institute of Music as part of an effort to sustain a new generation of composer virtuosos (think big: names like Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev), and was given its premiere with the

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Cleveland Institute Orchestra under Joel Smirnoff. Although containing considerable originality, the piece has discernible influences of Scriabin, Bartok, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev. It is cast in the traditional three movements, the first of which, described by one critic as “the musical equivalent of a hailstorm,” features extraordinary technical demands from the soloist along with an almost non-stop outpouring of highpower force, interspersed with some lovely, lyrical passages. The second movement, clearly the heart of the concerto, is sweet and tender, with prominent involvement from the solo clarinet. The finale returns to the power and almost violent nature of the first movement, with manic tirades up and down the keyboard, volatile other-worldly dance episodes, and a kind of stomping motive accompanied by drum and the lower brass, all culminating in a thrilling, powerhouse climax.

These performances of Daniil Trifonov’s Piano Concerto will be DSO premieres.

Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, “Scottish” FELIX MENDELSSOHN B. February 3, 1809, Hamburg, Germany D. November 4, 1847, Leipzig, Germany

Scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, and strings.

(Approx. 43 minutes)

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n 1829 visit to the British Isles that sparked Felix Mendelssohn to compose his famed “Hebrides” Overture also inspired the beginnings of his A minor Symphony, the “Scottish.”

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London, the 20-year-old composer and a group of friends headed north to Scotland. There, they visited the abbey of Holyrood and the ruined chapel where Mary Stuart was crowned Queen of Scotland. “Everything is broken and the bright sky shines in,” Mendelssohn wrote to his family. “I believe I found today in that old chapel the beginning of my Scotch Symphony.”

However, Mendelssohn’s travels continued to Italy, inspiring the famed “Italian” Symphony, while the misty Scottish landscape faded from his memory. He did not complete the A minor Symphony for another 13 years, and it became the last of his five mature symphonies to be finished — although it is labeled “No. 3” according to the order in which the symphonies were published.

Like the “Italian” Symphony, the “Scottish” is very tightly organized, with all four movements written in sonata form. This includes the scherzo, which has a development section in place of the customary trio at its center.

Mendelssohn’s placement of the

Scherzo as the second movement, rather than the third, is also slightly novel, although this order had been tried out by Schumann, Beethoven, and Haydn.

Of greater significance is Mendelssohn’s effort to link all four movements with virtually no break — again building upon experiments by Schumann and Beethoven. Mendelssohn also claimed that in designating the tempo and character of the finale with the term “Allegro guerriero,” — the latter word meaning “warrior” in Italian — he intended to laud the bravery of the Scottish people. Apart from the work’s fame as an orchestral symphony, its final three movements gained new dimension in 1952, as the musical score for George Balanchine’s ballet Scotch Symphony.

The DSO most recently performed Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in March 2007, conducted by Arild Remmereit.

The DSO first performed the piece in November 1915, conducted by Weston Gales.

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CELEBRATING YOUR LEGACY SUPPORT BARBARA VAN DUSEN, Honorary Chair

The 1887 Society honors individuals who have made a special legacy commitment to support the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Members of the 1887 Society ensure that future music lovers will continue to enjoy unsurpassed musical experiences by including the DSO in their estate plans. If you have arranged a planned gift to support the DSO or would like more information on planned giving, please contact Dan Coleman at 313.576.5451.

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Mrs. Robert Plummer Mr. & Mrs. P. T. Ponta Mrs. Mary Carol Prokop† Ms. Linda Rankin & Mr. Daniel Graschuck Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Rasmussen Deborah J. Remer Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Barbara Gage Rex Ms. Marianne Reye Lori-Ann Rickard Katherine D. Rines Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Ms. Barbara Robins Jack† & Aviva Robinson Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. & Mrs. George Roumell Dr. Margaret Ryan Marjorie & Saul Saulson Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Janet Schenk Ms. Yvonne Schilla Mr. & Mrs. Fred Secrest† Ms. Marla K. Shelton Edna J. Shin Ms. June Siebert Dr. Melissa J. Smiley & Dr. Patricia A. Wren Ms. Marilyn Snodgrass† Mr. & Mrs. Walter Stuecken Mr.† & Mrs. Alexander C. Suczek David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Alice & Paul Tomboulian Mr. David Patria & Ms. Barbara Underwood Roger & Tina Valade Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen Charles & Sally Van Dusen Mr. & Mrs. Melvin VanderBrug Mr.† & Mrs. George C. Vincent Christine & Keith C. Weber Mr. Herman Weinreich John† & Joanne Werner Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Wilhelm Mr. Robert E. Wilkins† Mrs. Michel Williams Ms. Nancy S. Williams† Mr. Robert S. Williams & Ms. Treva Womble Ms. Barbara Wojtas Elizabeth B. Work Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu† Ms. Andrea L. Wulf Mrs. Judith G. Yaker Milton & Lois† Zussman Five who wish to remain anonymous

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Mrs. Shirley Kaigler Mr. Robert E. Kass Mr. Christopher L. Kelly Mr. Bernard S. Kent Ms. Yuh Suhn Kim Mr. Henry P. Lee Ms. Marguerite Munson Lentz J. Thomas MacFarlane Mr. Christopher M. Mann Mr. Curtis J. Mann

Mrs. Mary Mansfield Mr. Mark Neithercut Mrs. Alice R. Pfahlert Mr. Steven C. Pierce Ms. Deborah J. Renshaw, CFP Mr. James P. Spica Mr. David M. Thoms Mr. John N. Thomson, Esq. Mr. William Winkler Mrs. Wendy Zimmer Cox

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The FCA Foundation is the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. The FCA Foundation invests in U.S. charitable organizations and initiatives that help empower people, build strong, resilient communities, and generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts. In support of these objectives, the FCA Foundation focuses on the following foundational pillars: youth development, education, support for veterans and their families, and community service.

FCA Foundation’s generous history of supporting the DSO ranges from annual operations, special events, international touring, and the life-changing restoration campaign to save Orchestra Hall.

For the 2017-2018 season, the DSO and FCA Foundation are thrilled to announce a partnership that will give veterans and their families greater access to world-class music. The partnership, in collaboration with the John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital, will include musician visits to the hospital, a series of “Heroes Nights” in Orchestra Hall that invite veterans to experience classical and pops programming, and other educational activities such as classical webcast viewings in patient rooms.

Outreach to veterans in and outside of Orchestra Hall supports the DSO’s objective to be the most accessible orchestra on the planet, and enables us to deepen our relationship with the veteran community that we seek to embrace and serve. The DSO extends its tremendous gratitude to the FCA Foundation for making another season of unforgettable music and experiences possible with their support.

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THE ANNUAL FUND

Gifts received between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2017 Being a community-supported orchestra means you can play your part through frequent ticket purchases and generous annual donations. Your tax-deductible Annual Fund donation is an investment in the wonderful music at Orchestra Hall, around the neighborhoods and across the community. This honor roll celebrates those generous donors who made a gift of $1,500 or more to the DSO Annual Fund Campaign. If you have questions about this roster, or to make a donation, please contact 313.576.5114 or go to dso.org/donate.

The Gabrilowitsch Society honors individuals who support the DSO most generously at the $10,000 level and above.

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Giving of $250,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Penny & Harold Blumenstein Julie & Peter Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Frankel

Mr. & Mrs. Morton E. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karmanos, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen

Giving of $100,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Applebaum Family Foundation Ms. Leslie C. Devereaux Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher

Emory M. Ford, Jr.† Endowment The Polk Family Cindy & Leonard Slatkin

Giving of $50,000 and more Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Mrs. Cecilia Benner Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Brodie Mrs. RoseAnn Comstock † Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Mrs. Bonnie Larson

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lester Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. Ms. Deborah Miesel Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Shari & Craig Morgan Bernard & Eleanor Robertson The Clyde & Helen Wu Family

Giving of $25,000 and more Ms. Sharon Backstrom W. Harold & Chacona W. Baugh Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden Mrs. Kathryn L. Fife Madeline & Sidney Forbes Mr. & Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II Barbara Frankel & Ronald Michalak Herman & Sharon Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Gerson Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Katz Grace & Evelyn Kachaturoff 36

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David & Valerie McCammon Ms. Ruth Rattner Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Reuss Nancy Schlichting & Pam Theisen Mr. & Mrs.† Alan E. Schwartz Mrs. Patricia Finnegan Sharf Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Simon Mr. & Mrs. Arn Tellem Mr. James G. Vella Paul and Terese Zlotoff †

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Dr. Kenneth & Roslyne Gitlin Dr. Robert T. Goldman Dr. Allen Goodman & Dr. Janet Hankin Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin Dr. Herman & Mrs. Shirley Gray Mr. & Mrs. James Grosfeld Dr. Gloria Heppner Michael E. Hinsky & Tyrus N. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Norman H. Hofley Ronald M. & Carol† Horwitz Richard H. & Carola Huttenlocher Lenard & Connie Johnston Faye & Austin Kanter Mike & Katy Keegan Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kulish Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Kessel Marguerite & David Lentz Dr. Melvin A. Lester Bud & Nancy Liebler Mr. & Mrs.† Joseph Lile Alexander & Evelyn McKeen Dr. Robert & Dr. Mary Mobley Cyril Moscow Xavier & Maeva Mosquet Geoffrey S. Nathan & Margaret E. Winters David Robert & Sylvia Jean Nelson

Jim & Mary Beth Nicholson Patricia & Henry Nickol Mrs. Jo Elyn Nyman Anne Parsons* & Donald Dietz Dr. William F. Pickard Dr. Erik Rönmark* & Mrs. Adrienne Rönmark* Martie & Bob Sachs Dr. Mark & Peggy Saffer Marjorie & Saul Saulson Elaine & Michael Serling Mark & Lois Shaevsky Mr. & Mrs. James H. Sherman William H. Smith John J. Solecki Richard Sonenklar & Gregory Haynes Dr. Doris Tong & Dr. Teck M. Soo Mr. Gary L. Wasserman & Mr. Charlie Kashner Mr. & Mrs. R. Jamison Williams Ms. Mary Wilson Drs. David & Bernadine Wu Mrs. Judith G. Yaker Three who wish to remain anonymous

Giving of $5,000 and more Mrs. Denise Abrash Ms. Dorothy Adair Richard & Jiehan Alonzo Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Mrs. Jean Azar Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biber Claire & Robert N. Brown Mr. & Mrs. François Castaing Dr. & Mrs. Charles G. Colombo Thomas W. Cook & Marie L. Masters Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Cowger Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Dare Adel & Walter Dissett Mr. & Mrs. John M. Erb Mr. Sanford Hansell & Dr. Raina Ernstoff Mr. Peter Falzon Hon. Sharon Tevis Finch Barbara & Alfred J. Fisher III Ms. Mary D. Fisher Ms. Carol A. Friend Allan D. Gilmour & Eric C. Jirgens Goodman Family Charitable Trust Mr.+ & Mrs. James A. Green Mr. Lee V. Hart & Mr. Charles L. Dunlap Ms. Nancy B. Henk Ms. Doreen Hermelin Mr. Eric J. Hespenheide & Ms. Judith V. Hicks

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Mr. George Hill & Mrs. Kathleen TalbertHill Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hollinshead Jack & Anne Hommes Mr. & Mrs. A. E. Igleheart Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Jessup William & Story John Judy & David Karp Michael E. Smerza & Nancy Keppelman Samantha & Bill Kishler Dr. Raymond Landes & Dr. Melissa McBrien-Landes Mr. Daniel Lewis The Locniskar Group Bob & Terri Lutz Patricia A.+ & Patrick G. McKeever Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Miller Eugene & Sheila Mondry Foundation Ms. A. Anne Moroun Mr. & Mrs. Albert T. Nelson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David E. Nims Mr. Thomas Norris Mr. John J. O’Brien Debra & Richard Partrich Ms. Lisa Payne Mr. & Mrs. Roger S. Penske Mr. Charles Peters Mr. & Mrs. Bruce D. Peterson

*Current DSO Musician or Staff

Mrs. Bernard E. Pincus Dr. Glenda D. Price Mr. & Mrs. David Provost Mr. & Mrs. Dave Redfield Barbara Gage Rex Dr. & Mrs. John Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Rosowski Dr. & Mrs.+ Alexander G. Ruthven II Leonard W. Smith Renate & Richard Soulen Mrs. Kathleen Straus & Mr. Walter Shapero Anne Stricker Mr. & Mrs. John Stroh III Alice & Paul Tomboulian Mr. Gary Torgow David Usher Dr. Vainutis Vaitkevicius Mrs. Eva Von Voss Mr. William Waak S. Evan & Gwen Weiner Dr. & Mrs. Ned Winkelman Ms. June Wu Mr. Michael Yessian Margaret S. York Erwin & Isabelle Ziegelman Foundation Milton & Lois+ Zussman One who wishes to remian anonymous

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Giving of $2,500 and more Howard Abrams & Nina Dodge Abrams Mr. & Mrs. George Agnello Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Anthony Drs. Kwabena & Jacqueline Appiah Dr. & Mrs. Ali-Reza R. Armin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong Mr. David Assemany & Mr. Jeffery Zook* Pauline Averbach & Charles Peacock Mr. Joseph Aviv & Mrs. Linda Wasserman Aviv Mr. & Mrs. John Axe Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Babbish Ms. Ruth Baidas Nora Lee & Guy Barron Mr. Mark Bartnik & Ms. Sandra J. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Baum Mary Beattie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beaubien Dr. & Mrs. Brian J. Beck Ms. Margaret Beck Mrs. Harriett Berg Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Berner Martha & G. Peter Blom Dr. George & Joyce Blum Nancy & Lawrence Bluth Mr. Timothy Bogan The Honorable Susan D. Borman & Mr. Stuart Michaelson Rud† & Mary Ellen Boucher Don & Marilyn Bowerman Mr. Paul & Mrs. Lisa Brandt Mr. Anthony F. Brinkman Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. Buck Dr. Carol S. Chadwick & Mr. H. Taylor Burleson Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Byrd Philip & Carol Campbell Mrs. Carolyn Carr Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Carson Ronald & Lynda Charfoos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Christians Mr. Don Clapham Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Clark Nina & Richard Cohan Jack, Evelyn & Richard Cole Family Foundation Patricia & William Cosgrove, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Louis Cotman Mrs. Barbara Cunningham Suzanne Dalton & Clyde Foles Deborah & Stephen D’Arcy Jerry P. & Maureen T. D’Avanzo Barbara A. David Lillian & Walter Dean Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Delsener Mr. Kevin S. Dennis & Mr. Jeremy J. Zeltzer Mr. Giuseppe Derdelakos Diana & Mark Domin Donato Enterprises Paul † & Peggy Dufault 38

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunn Mr. Roger Dye & Ms. Jeanne A. Bakale Edwin & Rosemarie Dyer Mrs. George D. Dzialak Dr. & Mrs. A. Bradley Eisenbrey Randall & Jill* Elder Mr. Lawrence Ellenbogen Donald & Marjory Epstein Mr. Drew Esslinger & Mr. Omar Alrashed Dave & Sandy Eyl Ellie Farber Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Feldman Mr. & Mrs.† Anthony C. Fielek Dr. Thomas Filardo & Dr. Nora Zorich Mr. Jay Fishman Mr. & Mrs. Mark Frank Kit & Dan Frohardt-Lane Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Mrs. Janet M. Garrett Mr. George Georges Stephanie Germack Drs. Lynda & Conrad Giles Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gillette Ruth & Al Glancy Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Golden Paul & Barbara Goodman Ms. Jacqueline Graham Mr. Luke Ponder & Dr. Darla Granger Dr. & Mrs. Joe L. Greene Dr. & Mrs. Steven Grekin Mr. Jeffrey Groehn Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hage Robert & Elizabeth Hamel Mary & Preston Happel Randall L. & Nancy Caine Harbour Tina Harmon Mrs. Betty J. Harrell Cheryl A. Harvey Randall* & Kim Minasian Hawes Gerhardt A. Hein & Rebecca P. Hein Mr. & Mrs. Ross Herron Jeremiah* & Brooke Hess Ms. Barbara Honner The Honorable Denise Page Hood & Reverend Nicholas Hood III James Hoogstra & Clark Heath Mr. Matthew Howell & Mrs. Julie Wagner Mr. F. Robert Hozian Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Hudson, Jr. Nicki* & Brian Inman Mr. & Mrs. Steven E. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Jaffe Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Janovsky Mr. John S. Johns Mr. & Mrs. George Johnson Ms. Sydney Johnstone Mr. Paul Joliat Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jonna Mr. John Jullens Ellen Kahn Diane & John Kaplan

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Dr. Laura Katz & Dr. Jonathan Pasko Betsy & Joel Kellman June K. Kendall Frederic & Stephanie Keywell Mrs. Frances King Mr. & Mrs. William P. Kingsley Thomas & Linda Klein Mr. & Mrs. Ludvik F. Koci Ms. Margot Kohler Mr. David Kolodziej Mr. James Kors & Ms. Victoria King* Martin & Karen Koss Dr. Harry & Katherine Kotsis Robert C. & Margaret A. Kotz Barbara & Michael Kratchman Richard & Sally Krugel Dr. Arnold Kummerow Marilyn & John Kunz Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBelle Drs. Lisa & Scott Langenburg Ms. Sandra Lapadot Ms. Anne T. Larin Dr. Lawrence O. Larson Dolores & Paul Lavins Mr. Henry P. Lee Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph LeRoy, Jr. Barbara & Carl Levin Drs. Donald & Diane Levine Arlene & John Lewis Ms. Carol Litka Daniel & Linda* Lutz Mrs. Sandra MacLeod Cis Maisel Margaret Makulski & James Bannan Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Manke, Jr. Mervyn & Elaine Manning Mr. & Mrs. David S. Maquera, Esq. Mr. Anthony Marek Ms. Florine Mark Maurice Marshall Dr. & Mrs. Richard Martella Dr. & Mrs. Peter M. McCann, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Alonzo McDonald Mr. John McFadden Dr. & Mrs. Donald A. Meier Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelson Olga Sutaruk Meyer Thomas & Judith Mich John & Marcia Miller Mr. & Mrs. Leonard G. Miller J.J. & Liz Modell Dr. Susan & Mr. Stephen* Molina Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Moore Ms. Florence Morris Mr. Frederick Morsches & Mr. Kareem George Drs. Barbara & Stephen Munk Ms. I. Surayyah R. Muwwakkil Joy & Allan Nachman Edward & Judith Narens Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nemeth FALL 2017

Mariam C. Noland & James A. Kelly Ms. Gabrielle Poshadlo & Mr. Dennis Nulty* Katherine & Bruce Nyberg Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nycek Mr. & Mrs. Arthur T. O’Reilly Dr. & Mrs. Dongwhan Oh Dr. William Oppat Mr. Randall Pappal Mrs. Margot Parker Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Noel & Patricia Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Kris Pfaehler Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Pfahlert Benjamin B. Phillips Mr. Dave Phipps Dr. Klaudia Plawny-Lebenbom William H. & Wendy W. Powers Reimer & Rebecca Priester Charlene & Michael Prysak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rappleye Drs. Stuart & Hilary Ratner Drs. Yaddanapudi Ravindranath & Kanta Bhambhani Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Reepmeyer Dr. Claude & Mrs. Sandra Reitelman Denise Reske Seth & Laura Romine Michael & Susan Rontal Mr.† & Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Mr. R. Desmond Rowan Jane & Curt Russell

Linda & Leonard Sahn Mr. David Salisbury & Mrs. Terese Ireland Salisbury Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sandberg Ms. Martha A. Scharchburg & Mr. Bruce Beyer Dr. Sandy Koltonow & Dr. Mary Schlaff David & Carol Schoch Catherine & Dennis B. Schultz Sandy & Alan Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley G. Sears Mr. Merton J. Segal Nancy & Sam Shamie Shapero Foundation Ms. Margaret Shulman Dr. Les & Ellen Lesser Siegel Coco & Robert Siewert Mr. Norman Silk & Mr. Dale Morgan William & Cherie Sirois Dr. Cathryn & Mr. Daniel Skedel Dr. Gregory Stephens Barb & Clint Stimpson Nancy C. Stocking Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Stollman Stephen & Phyllis Strome David Szymborski & Marilyn Sicklesteel Dorothy I. Tarpinian Shelley & Joel Tauber Dr. & Mrs. Howard Terebelo Mr. & Mrs. James W. Throop Carol & Larry Tibbitts

Mr. & Mrs. John P. Tierney Dr. Barry Tigay Mr. & Mrs. Michael Torakis Barbara & Stuart Trager Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Trudeau Mark & Janice Uhlig Amanda Van Dusen & Curtis Blessing Charles & Sally Van Dusen Mr.† & Mrs. George C. Vincent Dr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Wadle Captain Joseph F. Walsh, USN (Ret.) Mr. Michael A. Walch & Ms. Joyce Keller Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Mr. Patrick Webster Mr. Herman Weinreich Lawrence & Idell Weisberg Ambassador & Mrs. Ronald N. Weiser Arthur & Trudy Weiss Janis & William Wetsman/The Wetsman Foundation Barbara & David Whittaker Ms. Anne Wilczak Beverly & Barry Williams Dr. M. Roy & Mrs. Jacqueline Wilson Rissa & Sheldon Winkelman Mr. Jonathan Wolman & Mrs. Deborah Lamm Cathy Cromer Wood Ms. Andrea L. Wulf The Yousif Family Mr. Richard D. Zimmerman Four who wish to remain anonymous

Giving of $1,500 and more Joshua & Judith Adler Dr. & Mrs. Gary S. Assarian Dr. & Dr. Brian Bachynski Ms. Mary C. Bartush Jones Ms. Jane Bolender Mr. & Mrs. J. Bora Ms. Nadia Boreiko Mr. & Mrs. Gerald C. Borsand Dr. & Mrs. David L. Bouwman Ms. Christine Britts Bowden & Elaine Brown Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burstein Mr. Samuel Bushala Dr. & Mrs. Glenn B. Carpenter David & Michelle Carroll Mr. Fred J. Chynchuk Mrs. Elizabeth & Mr. C. Howard Crane Mrs. Barbara Cushing Dr. & Mrs. Adnan S. Dajani Mr. & Mrs. James H. Danto Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. Darold Gordon & Elaine Didier Mr. Patrick Doig Mr. & Mrs. Henry Eckfeld Dr. Leo & Mrs. Mira Eisenberg Mr. Howard O. Emorey Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Lois Gilmore

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Mr. Gilbert Glassberg & Ms. Sandra Seligman Dr. Linda Golumbia, Ph.D Mr. Donald Guertin Fran & Howard Heicklen Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hillegonds Ms. Elizabeth Ingraham Ms. Nadine Jakobowski Mr. Arthur Johns Robert & Sandra Johnson Carol & Richard Johnston Dr. Jean Kegler Ms. Ida King Mr. James Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Kleiman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Klimko Mr. & Mrs. Victor Kochajda/Teal Electric Co. Mr. & Mrs. Kosch Mr. & Mrs. William Kroger, Jr. Mr. Michael Kuhne Dr. Myron & Joyce LaBan Mr. Charles E. Letts Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lieberman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Manning Dr. Arlene M. Marcy, M.D. Ms. Camille McLeod Mr. & Mrs. Brian Meer Bruce & Mary Miller

*Current DSO Musician or Staff

Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Germano Mularoni Mrs. Ruth Nix Ms. Deborah Parker Dr.† & Mrs. Terry Podolsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rapson Mr. Paul Robertson & Ms. Cheryl Mauro Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Rose Norman† & Dulcie Rosenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Ross Mr. & Mrs. George Roumell Nancy J. Salden Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schlack Mr. & Mrs. William C. Shenefelt Mr. Lawrence Shoffner Zon Shumway Mr. Ariel Simon Mr. Mark Sims & Ms. Elaine Fieldman Ralph & Peggy Skiano Mr. Michael J. Smith & Mrs. Mary C. Williams Dr. & Mrs. Choichi Sugawa Ms. Joyce Sutherland Mr. Jim Van Eizenga William & Sandra Vanover Peter & Carol Walters Mr. Barry Webster Ms. Beverly Weidendorf

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CORPORATE PARTNERS $500,000 and more

JIM NICHOLSON CEO, PVS Chemicals

$200,000 and more

GERARD M. ANDERSON President, Chairman and CEO, DTE Energy Corporation

FAYE NELSON President, DTE Energy Foundation

SERGIO MARCHIONNE Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.

SHANE KARR President, FCA Foundation

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JIM HACKETT President & CEO, Ford Motor Company

JAMES VELLA President, Ford Motor Company Fund

MARY BARRA Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Company

TERRY RHADIGAN Executive secondary - for use on dark backgrounds Director, Global Communications

2014 GM Design Corporate ID & Graphics

$100,000 and more

RICHARD L. DeVORE Regional President, PNC Bank, Detroit and Southeast Michigan

$20,000 and more

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MATTHEW J. SIMONCINI President and CEO, Lear Corporation

American House Senior Living Communities Beaumont Health Chemical Bank Greektown Casino Hotel Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP KPMG LLP

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KEITH J. ALLMANN President and CEO, MASCO Corporation

Macy’s Michigan Ear Institute MGM Grand Detroit Rock Ventures, LLC Varnum LLP Wico Metal Products Wolverine Packing Company

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$10,000 and more Amerisure Insurance Creative Benefit Solutions, LLC Denso International America, Inc. Edibles Rex Fifth Third Bank Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss Raymond James Sandler Training Suburban Collection UBS Financial Services Inc. Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

$5,000 and more American International Group The Boston Consulting Group Coffee Express Roasting Company Delphi Foundation Dickinson Wright LLP EY PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Schaerer Architextural Interiors Yessian Music $1,000 and more Arkay-Walker Paint Company Darling Bolt Company Delta Dental Plan of Michigan Grant Thornton LLP

HEM Data Corporation The Harmon Group Hotel St. Regis Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Lakeside Ophthalmology Center Madison Electric Company Michigan First Credit Union Morgan Stanley Oswald Companies Plante & Moran, PLLC Planterra PSLZ, LLP RBC Robert Swaney Consulting, Inc. Save Our Symphony

SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS Giving of $500,000 and more The William M. Davidson Foundation Samuel & Jean Frankel Foundation Giving of $250,000 and more Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Dresner Foundation Hudson-Webber Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation McGregor Fund The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs National Endowment for the Arts Matilda R. Wilson Fund Giving of $25,000 and more Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund Henry Ford II Fund

Giving of $100,000 and more The Richard C. Devereaux Foundation Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Ford Foundation Detroit Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Council

Giving of $10,000 and more Maxine & Stuart Frankel Foundation Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Foundation Myron P. Leven Foundation Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Moroun Family Foundation Sage Foundation

Giving of $50,000 and more Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation

Giving of $5,000 and more Benson & Edith Ford Fund The Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation

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Meyer & Anna Prentis Family Foundation Sigmund & Sophie Rohlik Foundation Mary Thompson Foundation Giving of $1,000 and more Charles M. Bauervic Foundation Frank & Gertrude Dunlap Foundation Clarence & Jack Himmel Fund James & Lynelle Holden Fund Josephine Kleiner Foundation Ludwig Foundation Fund Aline Underhill Orten Foundation The Loraine & Melinese Reuter Foundation Leslie & Regene Schmier Foundation Louis & Nellie Sieg Foundation Sills Foundation Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Wheeler Family Foundation, Inc. Young Woman’s Home Association One who wishes to remain anonymous

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TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT The Detroit Symphony Orchestra would like to especially thank those who have made extraordinary multi-year gifts for general operations, endowment, capital improvements, and named chairs, ensembles or programs since the start of Blueprint 2023, our ten-year plan, in 2013.

FOUNDING FAMILIES Julie & Peter Cummings The Richard C. Devereaux Foundation The Fisher Family and the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

Stanley & Judy Frankel Danialle & Peter Karmanos, Jr. James B. & Ann V. Nicholson Clyde & Helen Wu†

CHAMPIONS Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Alonzo Mandell & Madeleine Berman Foundation Penny & Harold Blumenstein Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Cracchiolo Joanne Danto & Arnold Weingarden DTE Energy Foundation The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wm. Fisher Ford Motor Company Fund Mr. & Mrs.† Morton E. Harris John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

The Kresge Foundation Mrs. Bonnie Larson Linda Dresner & Ed Levy, Jr. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Ms. Deborah Miesel Shari & Craig Morgan The Polk Family PVS Chemicals, Inc. Bernard & Eleanor Robertson Stephen M. Ross Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen

LEADERS Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Marvin & Betty Danto Family Foundation Herman & Sharon Frankel Ruth & Al Glancy Bud & Nancy Liebler Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation

David & Valerie McCammon Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Dr. William F. Pickard Jack† & Aviva Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz Paul & Terese Zlotoff

NOTABLE PROJECT SUPPORT The Detroit Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the following partners for their support of exceptional projects, partnerships, and performances that boldly advance the DSO’s mission to be a leader in the world of classical music.

In partnership with Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the DSO continues to ensure the healing power of music impacts many young patients and their families. By working to comprehensively incorporate music and offer opportunities for respite from the often-emotional experience of being in the hospital, DSO musicians perform throughout the year in lobby ensemble concerts and patient playroom visits.

Inspired by DSO donors Harold Kulish and George Nyman, young musicians who may not otherwise have access to an instrument will soon have one of their very own thanks to our ongoing efforts to collect and distribute used equipment in Detroit. And thanks to the generosity of the Moroun Family Foundation, the Wu Family Academy has received 24 brand new instruments which will be used by students for years to come.

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Bluetooth devices to hear and experience the beautiful music of our orchestra.

With the support of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, the DSO has created DSO Classroom, a new online hub for students, teachers, and schools at dso.org/classroom. Features include music curriculum guides for educators as well as on-demand video access to DSO educational concerts, artist interviews, and behind-the-scenes content.

The Stone Foundation and DSO Trustee Gwen Weiner are bringing classical music to unusual spaces in Detroit through the newly launched Rush Hour Recital Series. These unique performances make the DSO more approachable than ever before, highlighting our musicians in intimate chamber ensembles.

The DSO was proud to host the 2017 League of American Orchestras conference in Detroit with the generous partnership of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Motor Company Fund, and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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TRIBUTE GIFTS Gifts received April 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 Tribute gifts to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are made to honor accomplishments, celebrate occasions, and pay respect in memory or reflection. These gifts support current season projects, partnerships and performances such as DSO concerts, education programs, free community concerts and family programming.

For information about making a tribute gift, please call 313.576.5114 or visit dso.org/donate.

In Honor of Gail Amendt Paul Amendt In Memory of Enrique & Rafaela Barroso Ricardo Barroso

In Honor of Dan King & Janice Park P. J. Ryan & Joan Rubin Barry & Ellen Finestone In Memory of Julie Lathrop Donald & Barbara Straith

In Honor of Harold & Penny Blumenstein Arthur & Beverly Liss

In Memory of Sandy McMurray Robert McMurray

In Honor of Chung-Ho & Kathryn Chang Jeffrey & Susan Klein

In Honor of Eugene Miller Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz Robert & Martha Sachs

In Memory of RoseAnn Comstock Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz Dan Coleman

In Memory of Evelynne Dewey Richard Winslow

In Memory of Christ Nichols Michael & Michael Enders Leila Freijy Janis Hubbard Richard & Richard Johnson Rod Leslie Lois Nichols James & Sally Scapa George & Zagone

In Memory of Philip Dikeman Richard & Gwen Bowlby

In Honor of Fernando Palazuelo Nanette Rose

In Memory of Mario Disanto Doug Mann

In Memory of Dr. Robert E. L. Perkins Caitlin Bush Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz

In Honor of Joanne Danto James & Sandy Danto

In Honor of Barbara Dorchen Marcia Freedman In Memory of Lawrence Ensman Lee & Floy Barthel In Honor of Phillip & Lauren Fisher Pamela Applebaum & Gaal Karp In Honor of Laurie Goldman George & Shelly Denes

In Memory of Dr. Cereta Perry Connie Supan In Memory of Sue Pompian Betty Uhazie In Memory of Meyer Shapiro & Felix Resnick Harvey Shapiro

In Memory of Joseph Gorner Patricia Gorner Schwartz

In Memory of Goldie Rose Jill Fine Sylvia Marabate

In Memory of Oliver Green Judith Eck

In Honor of Mary A. Schieve Cecelia Schieve

In Honor of James & Nancy Grosfeld Arthur & Beverly Liss

In Memory of Marianne Shapero Schwartz Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz

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In Memory of Jean S. Shapero Graham & Sally Orley In Honor of Jim Sherman Doug & Karol Ross In Honor of Jeff Smith Ashely Smith In Memory of Anne Spivak Anne Parsons & Donald Dietz In Honor of Janice Uhlig Willis Towers Watson In Memory of Keith Vernon Richard & Gwen Bowlby In Memory of Frances E. Watson Mary Ann Oderman In Memory of Nancy S. Williams Sharon Backstrom In Memory of Hugh Yee Nandalal & Arleta Bagchi Randa Strelchuk Derek Tsoi Hilda Tsoi Lana Tsoi Michael & Lucy Tsoi Theodore & Amy Tsoi Edie Walker Frank Yee Ivan & Candace Yee Kevin & Louise Yee Terry Feng Eugene Yuhas Kuniko Ganguly Mark Harbeck Charles & Patricia Klement Matthew Levin Anne Lipford A. Kyle & Kristin La Mack Ross Partrich

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OFFERINGS

EDITOR Ben Breuninger bbreuninger@dso.org 313.576.5196

Subscribers and donors who make a gift of $1,000 or more annually receive priority assistance. Just visit the Patron Services Center on the second floor of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Atrium for help with tickets, exchanges, donations, or any other DSO needs.

PUBLISHER Echo Publications, Inc. Thomas Putters PROGRAM NOTES ANNOTATOR Charles Greenwell Unless otherwise noted DSO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: 313.576.5100 Fax: 313.576.5101 DSO Box Office: 313.576.5111 Box Office Fax: 313.576.5109 Rental Info: 313.576.5050 Email: info@dso.org Website: dso.org

PRIORITY SERVICE FOR OUR MEMBERS

HERMAN AND SHARON FRANKEL DONOR LOUNGE

Governing Members who make a gift of $3,000 or more annually enjoy complimentary beverages, appetizers, and desserts in the Donor Lounge, open 90 minutes prior to each concert through the end of intermission. For more information on becoming a Governing Member, contact Dan Coleman at 313.576.5451 or dcoleman@dso.org.

DINE AT THE DSO

Located on the second floor of Orchestra Hall, Paradise Lounge is open prior to most concerts and features gourmet dinners, decadent desserts, classic cocktails, small production wines, and craft beers. Bars are available throughout the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center prior to concerts and during intermission. For your convenience, you may place your beverage orders pre-concert and your drink will be waiting for you at intermission.

For group ticket sales (groups of 10 or more), please contact James Sabatella, Group Sales Manager, at 313.576.5130 or jsabatella@dso.org.

Subscribe to our e-newsletter via our website to receive updates and special offers.

To advertise in Performance, please call 248.582.9690.

To report an emergency during a concert, call 313.576.5199. To make special arrangements to receive emergency phone calls during a concert, ask for the house manager.

Activities of the DSO are made possible in part with the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

RENT THE MAX The elegance and versatility of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center creates an ideal setting for a variety of events and performances, including weddings, corporate gatherings, meetings, concerts, and more.

MAX M. & MARJORIE S. FISHER MUSIC CENTER Home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Call 313.576.5065 for more information.

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MA XIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE GIFT CERTIFICATES

Give friends and loved ones a gift that ignites their soul — the experience of a DSO performance. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and may be used toward the purchase of DSO concert tickets. Visit the DSO Box Office or call 313.576.5111 for more information.

POLICIES PARKING, SECURITY, AND LOST & FOUND

Valet parking is available for most concerts for $12, with vehicle drop-off and pick-up on Parsons Street. Donor valet and pick-up (available to patrons who give $7,500 annually) is available at the stage door behind the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Parking is available for $8 in the Orchestra Place Parking Structure located on Parsons Street, with overflow in a nearby DSO lot. Handicap accessible parking is also available. Other parking options include Woodward Gardens on Woodward Avenue near Alexandrine Street, and Wayne State University Parking near Whole Foods on John R Street. The DSO offers shuttle bus service to Coffee Concerts from select locations for $15. Please call 313.576.5130 for more information.

ACCESSIBILITY

Handicap parking is available in the Orchestra Place Parking Structure for patrons with applicable permits. There are elevators, barrier-free restrooms, and accessible seating in all areas of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Security personnel are available at all entrances to help patrons requiring extra assistance in and out of vehicles. Hearing assistance devices are also available. Please see the House Manager or any usher for additional assistance.

A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

The DSO is pleased to offer a smoke-free environment at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Patrons who wish to smoke must do so outside the building. This policy also applies to electronic smoking devices such dso.org

as e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers. An outdoor patio is also available on the second level of the Atrium Lobby.

HOUSE AND SEATING POLICIES

All patrons must have a ticket to attend concerts at the Max M. &Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, including children. The Max opens two hours prior to most DSO concerts. Most Classical Series concerts feature free preconcert talks or performances in Orchestra Hall for all ticket holders. The DSO makes every attempt to begin concerts on time. In deference to the comfort and listening pleasure of the audience, latecomers will be seated at an appropriate pause in the music at the discretion of the house staff. Patrons who leave the hall before or during a piece will be reseated after the piece is completed. Latecomers may watch the performance on closed circuit television in the Atrium. Please silence cell phones, alarms, and other electronic devices. Patrons should speak to the House Manager to make special arrangements to receive emergency phone calls during a performance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency, locate the nearest exit sign and listen for announcements on the PA system. Please follow the directions of Orchestra Hall ushers and staff. For safety reasons, everyone should leave in an orderly fashion and please remain calm. Guests with disabilities will be escorted to the nearest exits by an usher. Elevators will not operate during an evacuation. Once you exit the building, proceed as far away from the premises as possible.

Thank you for being prepared to respond calmly in the event of an emergency.

CONCERT CANCELLATIONS

In the case of inclement weather or other emergencies, please visit dso.org or the DSO’s Facebook page, call the Box Office at 313.576.5111, or tune in to WJR 760 AM or WWJ 950 AM. Patrons will be notified of exchange options. The DSO is unable to offer refunds.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Dennis Rottell Stage Manager

COMMUNITY & LEARNING

Anne Parsons President and CEO James B. and Ann V. Nicholson Chair

Leslie Karr Executive Assistant to the Music Director

Caen Thomason-Redus Senior Director of Community & Learning

Jill Elder Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Patrick Peterson Manager of Orchestra Personnel

Nelson Rodriguez Parada General Manager of Training Ensembles

Linda Lutz Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

ADVANCEMENT

Nathaniel Bean Assistant Manager of Recruitment & Operations

Erik Rรถnmark Vice President and General Manager

Dan Coleman Associate Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer

Joy Crawford Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Sarah Hamel Advancement Events Designer

FACILITY OPERATIONS

Juanda Pack Advancement Benefits Concierge

Dan Saunders Director of Facilities Management

INSTITUTIONAL GIVING

Caitlin Bush Advancement Relations Associate

Clarence Burnett Maintenance Supervisor

Danielle Manley Director of Advancement for Institutional Giving

Frederico Augustin Facility Engineer

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

Chelsea Kotula Advancement Officer

Elaine Curvin Executive Assistant to the Vice President and CDO

ARTISTIC PLANNING Jessica Ruiz Director of Artistic Planning Christopher Harrington Managing Director of Paradise Jazz Series/Managing Director & Curator of @ The Max Katherine Curatolo Artistic Coordinator Clare Valenti Popular & Special Programming Coordinator

LIVE FROM ORCHESTRA HALL Marc Geelhoed Director of Digital Initiatives

ORCHESTRA OPERATIONS Kathryn Ginsburg Orchestra Manager Heather Hart Rochon Director of Orchestra Personnel

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Marah Casey Advancement Officer

STEWARDSHIP Bree Kneisler Associate Director of Campaign and Stewardship Jacqueline Garner Stewardship Manager Will Broner Advancement Services Coordinator Richard Kryszko Advancement Services Coordinator

COMMUNICATIONS Matthew Carlson Director of Communications and Media Relations

Christina Biddle Community Engagement Coordinator

Martez Duncan Maintenance Technician William Guilbault Maintenance Technician Crystal King Maintenance Technician Daniel Speights Maintenance Technician Greg Schimizzi Chief of Security Edward John Assistant Chief of Security Melvin Dismukes Security Officer Norris Jackson Security Officer Ronald Martin Security Officer Johnnie Scott Security Officer

Teresa Alden Digital Communications Manager Ben Breuninger Public Relations Coordinator

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Karen McCombs Accounting Specialist

CATERING AND RETAIL SERVICES

HUMAN RESOURCES

Christina Williams Director of Catering and Retail Services

Denise Ousley Human Resources Director

Michelle Koning Web Manager

PATRON DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT

Steven Fronrath Audience Development Manager James Sabatella Group Sales Manager

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Catherine Deep Manager of Events and Rentals Ashley Powers Event Sales Representative Stephanie McClung Coordinator of Event Sales & Administration

PATRON SALES AND SERVICE Molly Fidler Manager, Patron Sales & Service

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Michael Frisco Director of Audience Development

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EVENTS AND RENTALS

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Nicki Inman Senior Director of Patron Development & Engagement

Justine Smith Retail Manager

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Ra’Jon Taylor Application Administrator

Nate Richter Bar Manager

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Jody Harper Director of Information Technology

Brent Foster Assistant Catering Manager

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Chris Skillingstad Executive Chef

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LaHeidra Marshall Audience Development Coordinator

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Michelle Wisler Payroll and Benefits Accountant

Annick Busch Patron Loyalty Coordinator

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Dawn Kronell Senior Accountant

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Sandra Mazza Senior Accountant

Sharon Gardner Carr Assistant Manager of Tessitura and Ticketing Operations

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Jeremiah Hess Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

Lori Cairo Front of House Manager

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FINANCE

AMBASSADOR

Michelle Marshall Assistant Manager, Patron Sales & Service Tommy Tatti Lead Ticketing Specialist

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UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS

PNC POPS SERIES

PNC POPS SERIES

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Byron Stripling, vocalist & trumpet Carmen Bradford, vocalist

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

ELLA & LOUIS

STAR WARS, STAR TREK, AND BEYOND Fri., Oct. 27 at 10:45 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.

ri., Oct. 6 at 10:45 a.m. & 8 p.m.

F Sat., Oct. 7 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 8 at 3 p.m.

TINY TOTS CONCERT SERIES

CLASSICAL SERIES

BEETHOVEN’S EROICA SYMPHONY

ROCK O’WEEN

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Olga Kern, piano

Sat., Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. in The Cube*

hu., Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

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Sat., Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAMILY CONCERT SERIES

CO NOR BROWN How to Relax with Origami ( World Premiere) BARBER Piano Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Sat., Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.

With Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits

HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD

CLASSICAL SERIES

HAROLD IN ITALY

DSO PRESENTS

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES Kelly Corcoran, conductor

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Wei Yu, cello • Eric Nowlin, viola

Wed., Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Witness as 30 years of video game history unfolds, complete with action-packed soundtracks played live by the full DSO.

Fri., Oct. 20 at 10:45 a.m.

Sat., Oct. 21 at 8 p.m.

LO REN LOIACONO Smothered by Sky (World Premiere) ELGAR Cello Concerto BERLIOZ Harold in Italy

CLASSICAL SERIES

RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONIC DANCES

@ THE MAX

Juraj Valčuha, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin

JAMISON ROSS

Fri., Oct. 20 at 10 p.m. in The Cube*

Sat., Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 5 at 3 p.m.

WU FAMILY ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CONCERT SERIES

APPY, SAD, SILLY, SCARY: H THE MANY MOODS OF MUSIC

Michelle Merrill, conductor

LIADOV The Enchanted Lake KORNGOLD Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

Michelle Merrill, conductor • D.J. Oliver, host Wed., Oct. 25 at 10:30 & 11:45 a.m.

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CLASSICAL SERIES

PNC POPS SERIES

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

Brent Havens, conductor Brody Dolyniuk, vocalist

TCHAIKOVSKY ROMEO & JULIET Thu., Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 10 at 10:45 a.m.

Sat., Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.

MUSIC OF QUEEN Sat., Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.

TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo & Juliet Overture DANIIL TRIFONOV Piano Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3

CLASSICAL SERIES

PARADISE JAZZ SERIES

Thu., Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.

THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA Fri., Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.*

18-time Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra brings their signature sound to the Orchestra Hall stage TINY TOTS CONCERT SERIES

JAZZ, WIGGLE AND GIGGLE With Sean Dobbins and Friends

Sat., Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in The Cube*

YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAMILY CONCERT SERIES

RUSSIAN PORTRAITS

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10 OTHER PRESENTERS

ANDREA BOCELLI WITH THE DSO Sun., Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena

CLASSICAL SERIES

MAHLER’S NINTH

Leonard Slatkin, conductor Sat., Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.

PETER AND THE WOLF

Oriol Sans, conductor Michael Boudewyns, narrator & actor

JO S HUA CERDENIA Feuertrunken (World Premiere) MAHLER Symphony No. 9

Sat., Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.

DSO PRESENTS

CLASSICAL SERIES

DON JUAN

Fabien Gabel, conductor Bertrand Chamayou, piano Sat., Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.

R. STRAUSS Don Juan R. STRAUSS Burleske BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 dso.org

*The DSO does not appear on this performance

HOME ALONE IN CONCERT

Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor Wed., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

PNC POPS SERIES

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Jeff Tyzik, conductor Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist

Fri., Dec. 15 at 10:45 a.m. & 8 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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COMMITTED TO CULTURE.

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GR A ND VA LLEY STATE U NI V ERSIT Y PR ESENTS THE 15 TH A NNUA L

Celebration Enriching the Arts and Humanities in West Michigan

Grand Valley’s Fall Arts Celebration features distinguished artists, writers, poets, musicians, and dancers of our time.

Please join us this fall for inspiring entertainment that is the hallmark of our signature events.

MUSIC

“The Timeless Genius of Mozart: The Grand Partita, K 361” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 7:30 P.M. LOUIS ARMSTRONG THEATRE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS ALLENDALE CAMPUS

ART

“Afghanistan to Morocco: Journeys of Jim and Virginia Goode”

DANCE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 7:30 P.M. LOUIS ARMSTRONG THEATRE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS ALLENDALE CAMPUS

EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 25–OCTOBER 27

Jeffrey Chang: “We Gon’ Be Alright: Race and Resegregation in Today’s America” MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:30 P.M. L.V. EBERHARD CENTER, SECOND FLOOR ROBERT C. PEW GRAND RAPIDS CAMPUS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:30 P.M. L.V. EBERHARD CENTER, SECOND FLOOR ROBERT C. PEW GRAND RAPIDS CAMPUS

“Celebrating Originality: Defying Gravity with Aerial Dance Chicago”

EXHIBITION RECEPTION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5–7 P.M. ART GALLERY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS ALLENDALE CAMPUS

LECTURE

POETRY

“An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Jane Hirshfield and Dan Gerber”

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

“Noël, Noël, Joyeux Noël: A Celebration of French Music for the Holiday Season” MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 7:30 P.M. FOUNTAIN STREET CHURCH 24 FOUNTAIN STREET NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

All events are FREE and open to the public.

Want to know more about upcoming Fall Arts Celebration events?

Please visit gvsu.edu/fallarts and provide us with your email address or call (616) 331-2185.

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