Helena Symphony Season 60

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Composer in Residence Kile Smith Praised for its emotional power, direct appeal, and strong voice, the music of Composer Kile Smith has been hailed by critics as “spectacular” and “ecstatically beautiful.” The HSO performs two new works by Kile Smith to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Helena Symphony.

I n t e r n at i o n a l ly R e n o w n e d G u e s t A r t i s t s In addition to Concertmaster Stephen Cepeda performing Brahms’s Violin Concerto, the Season includes the return of popular artists Pianist Joel Fan and Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, along with over a dozen noted vocal soloists.

B A C H ’ s S t. M a t t h e w P a ss i o n – r i t u a l i z e d a n d r i v e t i n g Originally premiered on Good Friday in 1727, Bach’s setting of the Gospel of St. Matthew features solo voices, children’s choir, double choir,

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and a double orchestra. Never before performed in Montana, six renowned soloists join the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale to bring to life this passion oratorio a week before Easter. Stylized and distilled acting gestures and symbolic lighting add value, understanding, and enjoyment of this Biblical story that contains at its epicenter a very moving human story of grief and redemption.

B EET H O V EN ’ s N I N T H Hear the epic, timeless message of brotherhood when Beethoven’s immortal exhilarating “Ode to Joy” bursts with brooding power and kinetic energy as the Season culminates with a 60th Anniversary Celebration.

F REE E d u c a t i o n C o n c e r t s Four exciting Symphony Kids programs return for all ages along with the annual Youth Concert for fourth and fifth graders. A great way to bring music to children’s lives!

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Opening night Violinist Stephen Cepeda Plays Brahms Allan R. Scott - Conductor Stephen Cepeda - Violin H ELENA S YMPHONY O RCHESTRA SIBELIUS BRAHMS

Symphony No. 5 Violin Concerto

The 60th Anniversary Season opens with Sibelius’ triumphal Fifth

Symphony, and Concertmaster Stephen Cepeda performing Brahms’ romantic and gypsy-inspired Violin Concerto.

The evening concludes with a dessert reception in the Helena Civic

Center Ballroom, hosted by The Parrot Confectionery. Opening Night is not to be missed! (NOTE: Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.)

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Sponsored by The Parrot A champagne dessert reception with Violinist Stephen Cepeda, Maestro Scott, and the musicians of the HSO, immediately following the concert. Enjoy champagne and legendary candy from The Parrot. Tickets: $10 and FREE for Subscribers!

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The music of the

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in Residence, Kile Smith, has been proclaimed as “spellbinding and

having a direct emotional appeal.” His Psalm 46

coupled with Copland’s Old American Songs provides a sacred

American spirit of

artful simplicity. The

program culminates with French master Maurice Ravel’s evocative and

atmospheric Daphnis and Chloé – one of the great masterworks of

the last century.

Allan R. Scott - Conductor Ron Loyd - Baritone H ELENA S YMPHONY O RCHESTRA & C HORALE COPLAND Kile SMITH RAVEL

Old American Songs Psalm 46 Daphnis et Chloé

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Allan R. Scott - Conductor Claire Huangci - Piano H ELENA S YMPHONY O RCHESTRA WAGNER Siegfried Idyll GRIEG Piano Concerto DVORÁK Symphony No. 8 M A S T E RWO RK S C O N C E RT I I I

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Grieg’s much-loved and irresistible Piano Concerto. A musical love letter by Wagner, along

with Dvořák’s idyllic and vivacious Eighth Symphony, completes the program.

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Cellist Ovidiu Marinescu Makes New Music

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Allan R. Scott - Conductor Joel Fan - Piano H ELENA S YMPHONY O RCHESTRA

BARBER Medea’s Dance of Vengeance Kile SMITH New Work: Commissioned for the 60th Anniversary

of the Helena Symphony PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5

TCHAIKOVSKY HINDEMITH RACHMANINOFF

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary Season, world renowned Romanian Cellist Ovidiu

Marinescu returns to perform a new work by Composer in Residence Kile Smith, and the HSO plays Prokofiev’s paradoxical and powerful Fifth Symphony.

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Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy- Overture Symphonic Metamorphosis Piano Concerto No. 3

Proclaimed as “one of the best” and an artist who brings you “inside the music,” celebrated

virtuoso Pianist Joel Fan returns to Helena to perform Rachmaninoff ’s sumptuous and ravishing Third Piano Concerto, along with the HSO playing Tchaikovsky’s much-loved Romeo & Juliet, and Paul Hindemith’s splashy 20th century masterpiece – Symphonic Metamorphosis.

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S t . M a tthe w P a ssi o n a ritualization!

The Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale along with six acclaimed soloists offers J.S. Bach’s monumental St. Matthew Passion with semi-staged choreography. Experience grief and hope through the profound humanity and spirituality of Bach’s masterpiece. (NOTE: Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.)

Allan R. Scott - Conductor Heather Adams - Stage Director / Choreographer Ross Hauck - Tenor (Evangelist) Evan Thomas Jones - Baritone (Jesus) Rachel E. Copeland - Soprano Kimberly Gratland James - Mezzo Soprano Wesley Morgan - Tenor Paul Houghtaling - Baritone

HELENA YOUTH CHOIR Breanne Cepeda - Artistic Director H ELENA S YMPHONY O RCHESTRA & C HORALE BACH

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ANNUAL YOUTH C ON C E R T Nearly 2,000 fourth and fifth graders from all over the region are invited

through their school music programs to attend a concert created just for them.

The young music lovers are entertained and inspired all while learning the

importance of music in one’s education and life. Tickets are not sold for this

concert – students attend through their school music program.

Helena Music Teachers Association

With programs created for 5 to 10 year olds, the Helena Symphony invites children S Y M P H O N Y K I D S 1 : Getting FORMal with Mozart

Saturday, 25 October 2014 | 10:00 A.M. | Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church S Y M P H O N Y K I D S 2 : The Tortoise & The Hare

Saturday, 22 November 2014 | 10:00 A.M. | Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church S Y M P H O N Y K I D S 3 : BOOM! POW! shh…

and families to hear fun, imaginative, and interactive performances by the Helena Symphony Orchestra led by Assistant Conductor Breanne Cepeda.

Young learners participate in an exciting

program that not only introduces them to

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the world of music and instruments but also

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in the concert experience. Following each

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engages young students and their families

concert, children are invited to try instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo following each Concert (sponsored by Piccolo’s Music).

Celebrating the Helena Symphony AND Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary, you can win a trip for FOUR to Disneyland in California, including roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, passes to Disneyland, and more. Tickets go on sale September 20 through May 2.

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BY MAIL: Complete the order form and mail to: Helena Symphony Box Office, PO Box 1073, Helena, MT 59624 GROUP DISCOUNTS: Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, planning a social event, or introducing students to the Symphony, an unforgettable experience awaits your group. Orders of 10 or more tickets enjoy exclusive rates. Email the Director of Patron Services at patronservices@helenasymphony.org or call 406.442.1860 for more details.

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Save the Date! Celebrate 60 years of music-making on Saturday, 2 May 2015 at 5:00 p.m. prior to a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Enjoy an evening of wine, light fare, and great music. Invitations will be sent January 2015.

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