D E N V E R
2015–2016 SEASON
friendsofchambermusic.com
For more than 60 years, Friends of Chamber Music has been proud to bring the world’s finest musicians to Denver.
WELCOME TO OUR 2015–2016 SEASON The Pacifica Quartet, a Friends of Chamber Music audience favorite, will open our season in September. Our sevenconcert Chamber Series will feature ensembles such as the Brentano and Jerusalem Quartets, as well as a solo recital by superstar violinist Leila Josefowicz and a thrilling duo recital by violist Antoine Tamestit and pianist Shai Wosner. Richard Goode highlights our three-concert Piano Series, and internationally acclaimed pianists Steven Osborne and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet will make their Friends of Chamber Music debuts. Friends of Chamber Music is committed to developing new audiences for chamber music. We continue to offer opportunities for both students and adults to enjoy this intimate form of music making and look forward to another season in which to entertain, educate, and engage the young and the young at heart. You are the reason the best musicians in the world love to play for Friends of Chamber Music in Denver. We look forward to seeing you this season at the Newman Center!
Lisa Bain President
Design by McGINTY Co.
PIANO SERIES
RICHARD GOODE WED, OCT 21, 2015 | 7:30 PM
“Every time we hear him, he impresses us as better than we remembered, surprising us, surpassing our expectations and communicating perceptions that stay in the mind.”
Opening FCM’s 9th Piano Series, Richard Goode will perform on the new Steinway concert grand he helped FCM select at the Steinway factory in 2013. Goode is hailed for music making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness. PROGRAM :
Mozart: Piano Sonata in A minor, K. 310 Brahms: Six Klavierstücke, Op. 118 Mozart: Piano Sonata in F major, K. 533 Brahms: Four Klavierstücke, Op. 119
— GRAMOPHONE
STEVEN OSBORNE WED, FEB 24, 2016 | 7:30 PM Steven Osborne, 2013 Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year, is one of Britain’s most highly-regarded pianists. His awards and prizes include a Gramophone Award in 2009 and first prize at the Naumburg International Competition. P RO G R A M :
Schubert: Impromptus D.935, nos. 1 & 4 Debussy: Masques Debussy: Images, Book 2 Debussy: L’ile joyeuse Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, selection
JEAN-EFFL AM BAVOUZET TUE, APR 19, 2016 | 7:30 PM
“Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is among the most generous and indefatigable of performers.”
Award-winning French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet was named Artist of the Year at the 2012 International Classical Music Awards. Bavouzet has won Gramophone awards for his recording of concertos by Debussy and Ravel with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Yan Pascal Tortelier, and for his fourth volume of Debussy’s Complete Works for Piano. PRO GRAM TO B E A NN OUN CED
— THE GUARDIAN
3 0 3 - 3 8 8 - 9 8 3 9 | friendsofchambermusic.com
1
CHAMBER SERIES
PACIFICA QUARTET WED, SEP 16, 2015 | 7:30 PM Opening our 62nd Chamber Series, the Pacifica Quartet returns to FCM after its stunning performance of the complete Beethoven Quartet cycle on our series in 2012. With its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, the Pacifica is a beloved member of the FCM family. In 2006 the quartet was awarded a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, and was named “Ensemble of the Year” by Musical America in 2009. P RO G R A M :
Mozart: Quartet in F major, K. 590 Shulamit Ran: Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory Mendelssohn: Quartet in E minor, Op. 44, no. 2
JERUSALEM QUARTET WED, OCT 7, 2015 | 7:30 PM The Jerusalem Quartet, making its FCM debut, is hailed by The Strad as “one of the young, yet great quartets of our time.” This young ensemble has garnered international acclaim for its rare combination of passion and precision and is a record three-time recipient of BBC Music Magazine’s Chamber Music Award. PROGRAM :
Haydn: Op. 77, no.1 Bartók: Quartet No. 5 Dvořák: Quartet, Op. 96, “American”
2
LEIL A JOSEFOWICZ, VIOLIN SUN, NOV 15, 2015 | 4:00 PM Violinist Leila Josefowicz came to national attention after receiving the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1994. Known for her virtuosity and fresh approach to the repertoire, Josefowicz collaborates with many leading composers and enthusiastically premieres new works. In recognition of her advocacy and commitment to the music of today, Josefowicz was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2008. PROGRAM:
Falla: Suite Populaire Espagnole Messiaen: Theme and Variations Schumann: Sonata No. 1 in A minor Tüür: Conversio Adams: Road Movies
BRENTANO QUARTET WED, JAN 13, 2016 | 7:30 PM FCM welcomes the Brentano Quartet to our series for the third time. The Philadelphia Inquirer praises its “seemingly infallible instincts for finding the center of gravity in every phrase and musical gesture.” The quartet serves as Artists in Residence at Yale University, and as the collaborative ensemble for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. P RO G R A M :
Bach fugues Haydn: Quartet in F-sharp minor, Op. 50, no. 4 Shostakovich: Quartet No. 14 in F-sharp major, Op. 142
3 0 3 - 3 8 8 - 9 8 3 9 | friendsofchambermusic.com
3
MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO WED, MAR 30, 2016 | 7:30 PM For 50 years, the Musicians from Marlboro program has served as an extension of Vermont’s Marlboro Music Festival. Since their inception, Musicians from Marlboro tours have introduced such talents as Yefim Bronfman, Murray Perahia, András Schiff, Peter Serkin, and Richard Goode. As The Washington Post declared: “Musicians from Marlboro is a virtual guarantee of musical excellence!” P RO G R A M :
Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 50, no.1 Berg: Lyric Suite Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A major, Op.81
ANTOINE TAMESTIT, VIOLA, AND SHAI WOSNER, PIANO WED, APR 27, 2016 | 7:30 PM The impeccable French violist Antoine Tamestit is in international demand as chamber musician and recitalist.The New York Times praised his “refined, poised timbre.” Joining Tamestit is pianist Shai Wosner, winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a favorite among audiences and critics, who have called him an artist with a “keen musical mind and deep musical soul.” (NPR’s All Things Considered). PROGRAM :
Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 Takemitsu: A Bird Came Down the Walk Brahms: Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 120, no. 2 Schumann: M¨asrchenbilder, Op. 113 Brahms: Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, no. 1 4
KALICHSTEIN-LAREDOROBINSON TRIO WED, MAY 11, 2016 | 7:30 PM After 38 years of success the world over, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio continues to dazzle audiences and critics alike. Known for its many award-winning recordings and commissions of new repertory, this is the trio’s fourth FCM appearance. P RO G R A M :
Beethoven: Variations in E-flat major, Op. 44 Shostakovich: Trio No. 2 in E minor Brahms: Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8
“One of the best-blended, most sensitive and intelligent piano trios in the world today.” — T H E N E W YO R K T I M E S
WE WELCOME YOUR SUPPORT Friends of Chamber Music is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on grants and donor support to provide affordable cultural and educational experiences. We are grateful for support from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the BonfilsStanton Foundation. Make a tax deductible contribution today. As a subscriber and a donor, you will play an instrumental role in our success. Gifts can be included with your order in the enclosed envelope or made via credit card on our website. For those who want to leave a musical legacy, a planned or deferred gift to Friends of Chamber Music is a meaningful way for you to help insure our future artistic excellence and stability while providing enhanced tax benefits to you. Visit our website for more details. OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT Word-of-mouth is one of the best ways to help inform the community about our programs and events. Here are a few ways you can help: •
Tell others about our organization. Bring them to concerts as your guest.
•
Sign up for monthly email newsletters and forward them to your friends.
•
Share the gift of music by giving tickets to performances to friends and family for holidays and birthdays. Better yet,
sponsor a “40 Under 40” subscription (details on page 7). •
Bring students, children, and grandchildren! Did you know that our concerts are only $10 for students ages 25 and under?
Thank you for your generosity!
3 0 3 - 3 8 8 - 9 8 3 9 | friendsofchambermusic.com
5
SUBSCRIPTIONS PIANO SERIES $85 FOR SERIES OF 3 CONCERTS Piano Series subscriptions are available now. Chamber Series subscribers are able to purchase the Piano Series for the discounted price of $65.
CHAMBER SERIES $185 FOR SERIES OF 7 CONCERTS Current subscribers may renew using the enclosed envelope. Not a current subscriber? Please email info@friendsofchambermusic.com or call 303-388-9839 to put your name on our Chamber Series wait list.
TO ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS By mail: Return the enclosed order form with a check or payment information to: Friends of Chamber Music, 191 University Blvd. #974, Denver, CO 80206. By phone: 303-388-9839. We add a $5 credit card fee on all subscription orders. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
SINGLE TICKETS PIANO SERIES Advance single tickets to Piano Series concerts are available July 15 through the Newman Center Box Office. Additional fees may apply. NEWMAN CENTER BOX OFFICE
Open Mon.–Fri. 10 AM–4 PM Sat. Noon–4PM (Sept.–May only) 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (University and Iliff ) 303-871-7720 | www.newmantix.com
CHAMBER SERIES Advance single tickets to the Chamber Series are not available at this time. However, we always have returned tickets available for sale on the day of the concert. Please contact us at 303-388-9839 or tickets@friendsofchambermusic.com for details.
GENERAL INFORMATION NEWMAN CENTER BOX OFFICE Open Mon.–Fri. 10 AM–4 PM Sat. Noon–4PM (Sept.–May only) 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (University and Iliff ) 303-871-7720 | www.newmantix.com
TIME & VENUE Concerts begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted Newman Center for the Performing Arts June Swaner Gates Concert Hall 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80210
6
SEATING Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. REFUNDS No refunds are available, however, the value of a returned ticket may qualify as a tax-deductible donation. Please call 303388-9839 if you are unable to attend.
PARKING Parking is available in the adjacent garage just south of the Newman Center. The University charges an $8.00 event parking fee (cash only). HANDICAPPED PARKING The only handicapped parking available is in the Newman Center parking garage. Previous street parking for handicapped vehicles has been changed to University permit parking. STREET PARKING York Street, between Iliff and Wesley, is no longer available for public parking. Street parking not limited to one hour is available 4 or 5 blocks from the DU campus perimeter. HOURLY PARKING There are some hourly metered spaces in Lot 304, approximately two blocks away from the Newman Center. The parking meter is at the south end of that line of parking spaces.
SHORT-TERM PARKING Short Term Parking: There is a 20 minute loading zone located in front of the Newman Center on East Iliff Avenue which may be used when visiting the Newman Center Box Office. For more parking information, including a detailed parking map, visit www.newmancenterpresents.com/visiting/
40 UNDER 40 It’s easy to participate: • Identify a potential new subscriber (or two!) under 40 years old who would enjoy our 2015-16 Piano Series. • Invite them to become a part of the FCM family and let them know you’ll be paying for their subscription, which we’ll discount to $60 for all 3 concerts. Diana Gatschet (right) with her 40 Under 40 sponsor, Jeremy Shamos
Jill and Lee Richman, long-time FCM subscribers, have once again challenged our audience to help usher in a new generation of music lovers, insuring the future of Friends of Chamber Music for many more years to come.
FriendsofChamberMusic.com
The goal is 40 new subscriptions by the time we launch our 2015–16 Piano Series in September. If you are interested in purchasing one or more subscriptions for someone under the age of 40, complete the enclosed order form or call 303-388-9839.
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
Order your subscription today | 3 0 3 - 3 8 8 - 9 8 3 9 | friendsofchambermusic.com
7
EDUCATION Friends of Chamber Music believes that music education is critical to enriching the audiences of today and building the audiences of the future. Each year we engage both local and visiting artists to provide in-school performances, residencies, and master classes serving nearly 4,000 Denver Public School students. All programs are offered free of charge. IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: Professional ensembles provide performances for larger school audiences, combining age-appropriate music theory with accessible classical music. Last year FCM sponsored 18 performances in 14 schools. RESIDENCIES: For teachers who prefer targeted, interactive instruction based on specific needs, FCM offers multi-day residencies using professional and student teaching artists. At Maxwell Elementary School, a teaching artist made 12 visits to coach beginning string students. Last year 17 graduate students in the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music worked with students at Cory Elementary, Skinner Middle School, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, and North High School, improving student musicianship while refining their own teaching and presentation skills. MASTER CL ASSES: Touring artists, such as the Dover Quartet and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, provide in-depth instruction and communication with students pursuing a career in music. Last year we offered master classes at Denver School of the Arts, Lamont School of Music, and Metropolitan State University. ADULT/COMMUNIT Y EDUCATION: Adult education offerings last season included several
post-concert talk-backs, a series of free midday concerts in downtown Denver, a conversation about composer Charles Ives with pianist Jeremy Denk, and a discussion of Beethoven with pianist Jonathan Biss.
FCM is committed to educational outreach that engages both children and adults. We are grateful to the SCFD, Colorado Creative Industries, and the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for their generous support of FCM and our educational efforts.
8
2015–2016 SCHEDULE PIANO SERIES
RICHARD GOODE WED, OCT 21, 2015 STEVEN OSBORNE WED, FEB 24, 2016 JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET TUE, APR 19, 2016 CHAMBER SERIES
PACIFICA QUARTET WED, SEP 16, 2015 JERUSALEM QUARTET WED, OCT 7, 2015 LEILA JOSEFOWICZ, VIOLIN SUN, NOV 15, 2015 | 4:00 PM BRENTANO QUARTET WED, JAN 13, 2016 MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO WED, MAR 30, 2016 ANTOINE TAMESTIT, VIOLA, AND SHAI WOSNER, PIANO WED, APR 27, 2016 KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO WED, MAY 11, 2016
All concerts begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted
friendsofchambermusic.com
ORDER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE BY CALLING 303-388-9839 TODAY! friendsofchambermusic.com
191 University Blvd., #974 Denver, CO 80206-4613
AFFIX POSTAGE HERE