Fort Wayne Philharmonic 1819 Season Pocket Calendar

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OCTOBER 6 Opening Night With Renée Fleming 17 Beethoven & Mendelssohn 21 Beethoven & Mendelssohn 27 The Rach 2 28 Halloween Spooktacular 28 Youth Orchestras Fall Concert

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NOVEMBER 3 Disney’s Fantasia 10 Britten’s War Requiem 17 The Grand Viola

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ECEMBER D 7 Holiday Pops 8 Holiday Pops 13 Messiah by Candlelight 14 Messiah by Candlelight 15 Holiday Pops

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2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

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JANUARY 12 Petrouchka 16 Bartók’s String Quartet 20 Bartók’s String Quartet 26 An Evening With Jake Shimabukuro

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FEBRUARY 2 Bizet’s Carmen 9 Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony 16 The Sound of Simon and Garfunkel 23 Barber and Vaughan Williams 24 Carnival of the Animals

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MARCH 2 An Evening With Leslie Odom, Jr. 7:30 p.m.

6 And This Is My Beloved 7:30 p.m.

10 And This Is My Beloved 2:00 p.m.

10 Youth Orchestras Spring Concert 2:00 p.m.

16 Beethoven’s 9th: An Ode To Joy 7:30 p.m.

22 Cinderella 7:30 p.m.

23 Cinderella 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.

24 Cinderella 2:30 p.m.

30 Salute to America 7:30 p.m.

APRIL 6 Sibelius 2 27 The Fantastic Symphony 28 Sports In Music: Faster Higher Stronger!

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AY M 1 Bach In The Barn 7:30 p.m.

2 Bach In The Barn 7:30 p.m.

3 Bach In The Barn 7:30 p.m.

8 Shining River 7:30 p.m.

11 Rhapsody & Rhythym: The Gershwin Concert Experience 7:30 p.m.

12 Shining River 2:00 p.m.

18 Dvořák And Janáček 7:30 p.m.

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October 6, 2018

OPENING NIGHT WITH RENÉE FLEMING 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano One of the world’s most beloved and celebrated singers, Renée Fleming opens the 75th Anniversary Season with a wide-ranging program beginning with Richard Strauss’s ravishing Four Last Songs, plus popular songs on the second half. The concert will begin with the world premiere of an overture for the Philharmonic’s Anniversary Season by American composer Joel Puckett.

OCTOBER 17 & 21, 2018

OCTOBER 27, 2018

October 27, 2018

THE RACH 2

7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Lise de la Salle, piano Strauss Strauss Rachmaninoff

October 17 & 21, 2018

BEETHOVEN AND MENDELSSOHN 7:30 p.m. October 17 Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Theatre 2:00 p.m. October 21 Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne BEETHOVEN

MENDELSSOHN

BEETHOVEN

Variations on “La ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello No. 2, Op. 66 String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74, “Harp”

Two of the greatest composers of the 19th century converge on this program that opens with Beethoven’s homage to Mozart and concludes with his string quartet named for pairs of players whose arpeggios mimic the plucking of a harp.

Don Juan, Op. 20 Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59: Suite Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

The brilliant young French pianist Lise de la Salle will play Rachmaninoff’s most popular piano concerto, with its blizzard of notes and luxuriant string melodies. Two showpieces by Strauss display the Philharmonic’s stunning virtuosity.

OCTOBER 28, 2018

OCTOBER 28, 2018

October 28, 2018

YOUTH ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT 5:30 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Troy Webdell, conductor

October 28, 2018

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2:00 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Caleb Young, conductor Camille Saint-Saëns Grieg

Offenbach

Williams

Danse Macabre Lyric Suite: March of the Dwarfs Orpheus in the Underworld: Overture Harry Potter Excerpts

Family-friendly ghosts and goblins converge in costume at the Philharmonic’s annual concert of Halloween favorites. The afternoon begins with activities for kids in the lobby and ends with cherished music from John Williams’ score to the movie Harry Potter.

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

November 3, 2018

DISNEY’S FANTASIA 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor The animated film masterpiece is presented with the Philharmonic live on stage, performing to a compilation of scenes from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Pomp and Circumstance,” and music from “The Firebird.”

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © All rights reserved.

November 10, 2018

BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Purdue University Fort Wayne Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Soloists Britten

War Requiem, Op. 66

This concert will be performed nearly 100 years to the day after the armistice of World War I. Benjamin Britten’s powerful masterpiece juxtaposes the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass with contemporary texts illustrating the ravages of war.

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

DECEMBER 7 - 15, 2018

December 7, 8 & 15, 2018

HOLIDAY POPS

7:30 p.m. December 7 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 8 & 15 Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor Immerse yourself in the music, memories, and popular culture of Christmas and experience the true spirit of the season. Revel in scenic splendor, exquisite dancing, special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, a carol sing-along, and the “Hallelujah” Chorus.

November 17, 2018

THE GRAND VIOLA 7:30 p.m. | First Wayne Street UMC Andrew Constantine, conductor Zoë Martin-Doike, viola Britten Bruch Paganini Stravinsky Pärt

Suite on English Folk Tunes, Op. 90 Romanze for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85 Sonata per la Grand Viola Apollo Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten

Works of profound beauty and originality comprise this program curated by music director Andrew Constantine. English folk tunes, pastoral scenes, reminiscences of those loved and lost, and odes to music and dance will fill the evening and delight the senses.

DECEMBER 13 & 14, 2018

JANUARY 12, 2019

January 12, 2019

PETROUCHKA 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Andrew Wan, violin Dukas

Chausson Ravel

Stravinsky December 13 & 14, 2018

MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT 7:30 p.m. | First Wayne Street UMC Benjamin Rivera, conductor Philharmonic Chorus Soloists Handel

Messiah, HWV 56

Handel’s most recognizable and revered masterpiece is performed to the warm glow of candlelight in the most luminous of settings.

The Philharmonic’s Messiah is now considered Fort Wayne’s most popular, sold-out holiday tradition. Experience the “Hallelujah” Chorus and other favorites in a Christmas event you’ll never forget.

L’apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) Poème, Op. 25 Tzigane, rapsodie de concert, for Violin & Orchestra Petrouchka

Colorful French works fill the first half of this concert.

A tour de force for the orchestra, Petrouchka is Stravinsky’s beloved ballet burlesque about a playful and very naughty clown.

JANUARY 16 & 20, 2019

JANUARY 26, 2019

January 26, 2019

AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor Heralded as a “hero”

by Rolling Stone, no other individual has propelled the popularity of the ukulele more.

January 16 & 20, 2019

BARTÓK’S STRING QUARTET 7:30 p.m. January 16 Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Theatre 2:00 p.m. January 20 Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne BEETHOVEN SCHUMANN

BARTÓK

Excerpts from Fidelio Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, Op. 105 String Quartet No. 1, Sz. 40

Bartók’s first quartet displays the composer’s early interest in Hungarian folk music, and is a musical love letter dedicated to a relationship that never was meant to be. The concert opens with Beethoven’s sparkling wind octet adaptation of great themes from his only opera.

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

February 2, 2019

BIZET’S CARMEN 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Members of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Soloists Carmen is the world’s most popular opera.

She seduces a hapless corporal and a dashing bullfighter before meeting her tragic demise. Bizet’s bewitching melodies and stunning projected visuals make this semi-staged production an ideal introduction to the thrill of opera.

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

February 9, 2019

BEETHOVEN’S 2ND SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. | First Wayne Street UMC Benjamin Rivera, conductor Kevin Keys, baritone Piston Serenata Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by

Thomas Tallis Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Beethoven’s delightful symphony is full of youthful energy, rhythm, and even musical jokes. Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia features the Freimann Quartet in the midst of the full string orchestra, performing poignant renditions of English Renaissance melodies.

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

February 23, 2019

BARBER AND VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

7:30 p.m. | Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Andrew Constantine, conductor Robert deMaine, cello Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow Barber Cello concerto, Op. 22 Vaughan Williams February 16, 2019

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Michael Krajewski, conductor Vocalists AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle team up with the Philharmonic to capture the essence of Simon and Garfunkel’s 1960s folk rock harmonies, complete with beautiful acoustic arrangements of standards such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Sounds of Silence,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Symphony No. 5 in D major Barber’s Cello Concerto is a work of musical fireworks and aching lyricism. Vaughan Williams’ most popular symphony is a pastoral romance that sings with emotional strength and spirituality.

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

MARCH 2, 2019

March 2, 2019

AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. 7:30 p.m.

Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor

February 24, 2019

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS 2:00 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Caleb Young, conductor Saint-Saëns Poulenc

Hamilton star, and winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Leslie Odom, Jr. makes his Fort Wayne debut in a concert of old standards, Broadway showstoppers, and jazz hits, proving why his solo albums are topping the charts.

Carnival of the Animals L’Histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant (The Story of Babar, the little elephant)

This musical menagerie of creatures of all shapes and sizes teaches young audiences about the instruments of the orchestra. Tortoises, hens, elephants, and even kangaroos parade through two colorful and educational pieces for music lovers of all ages.

Photo: Nathan Johnson

MARCH 6 & 10, 2019

MARCH 10, 2019

March 6 & 10, 2019

AND THIS IS MY BELOVED 7:30 p.m. March 6 Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Theatre 2:00 p.m. March 10 Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue Fort Wayne GREIG REICHA BORODIN

Suite for Brass Wind Quintet Op. 91, No. 1 in C String Quartet No. 2

Borodin’s string quartet boasts one of the most enduringly romantic tunes ever written, immortalized in the 1953 musical Kismet. “And This Is My Beloved” was recorded by musical icons from Sarah Vaughan to Sammy Davis, Jr.

March 10, 2019

YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT 2:00 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Troy Webdell, conductor

MARCH 16, 2019

MARCH 22 - 24, 2019

March 22, 23 & 24, 2019

CINDERELLA

7:30 p.m. March 22 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. March 23 2:30 p.m. March 24 Arts United Center Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Ballet Prokofiev Cinderella

March 16, 2019

BEETHOVEN’S 9th: AN ODE TO JOY 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Soloists Adams On the Transmigration of Souls Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 Beethoven’s 9th has inspired audiences with its monumental scale, intensive technical demands, and the utopian idealism of its “Ode to Joy.” It is paired with American composer John Adams’ musical commemoration of the victims of 9/11.

Love conquers all in this classic fairytale.

The collaboration with Fort Wayne Ballet features Prokofiev’s hauntingly beautiful score, breathtaking sets, and enchanting costumes, adding exquisite charm to this rags-to-riches story.

MARCH 30, 2019

APRIL 6, 2019

April 6, 2019

SIBELIUS 2 7:30 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Andrew Constantine, conductor Tower Puckett

Sibelius

March 30, 2019

SALUTE TO AMERICA 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor Sandi Patty, vocalist Indiana University Singing Hoosiers The beloved Christian music singer will lead a musical tribute to the USA, with the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers and featuring stunning arrangements of iconic American music for voice, chorus, and orchestra.

Made in America Short Stories - Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra Symphony No. 2, in D major, Op. 43

Sibelius’s most famous symphony is full of soaring melodies and folk-like references. Joel Puckett’s Concerto, an infectious intertwining of eight short vignettes, receives its orchestral premiere.

APRIL 27, 2019

APRIL 28, 2019

April 28, 2019

SPORTS IN MUSIC: FASTER HIGHER STRONGER! 2:00 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne Caleb Young, conductor Various John Williams Sibelius Various

Proto April 27, 2019

THE FANTASTIC SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano Berlioz Grieg Berlioz

Roméo et Juliette: Queen Mab Scherzo Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

Berlioz’s psychedelic symphonic portrait tells the tale of an artist’s self-destructive passion for a beautiful woman. It is full of obsessions and dreams, ecstasy and despair. Grieg’s concerto is a work of charm, teeming with vitality and perfect simplicity.

Music of the Olympics Favorite selections The Lonely Ski Trail, JS 77a Music of the NFL and familiar sports themes Casey at the Bat! For the athlete in all of us, the Philharmonic will warm up with NFL sports themes and music from the Olympics before hitting a home run with Casey at the Bat, a hysterical romp for orchestra and narrator.

MAY 1, 2 & 3, 2019

May 1, 2 & 3, 2019

BACH IN THE BARN 7:30 p.m. | Joseph Decuis Farm Caleb Young, conductor A unique and intimate listening experience in a picturesque country setting. Audiences are seated at beautifully appointed tables set to candlelight, with wine and desserts included in the ticket price.

Each of three evenings features a different program of gorgeous music by J. S. Bach and his contemporaries, performed by members of the Philharmonic as soloists.

MAY 8 & 12, 2019

May 8 & 12, 2019

SHINING RIVER 7:30 p.m. May 8 Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Theatre 2:00 p.m. May 12 Rhinehart Music Center, Purdue University Fort Wayne MAHONEY WILSON MILHAUD BRUCKNER

Shining River Woofin’ the Cat Suite Les Rêves de Jacob Op. 294 (1949) String Quartet in C minor, WAB 111

Shafer Mahoney’s Shining River for flute and harp opens this varied program curated by musicians of the Philharmonic. Bruckner’s lovely C minor string quartet wasn’t discovered until 55 years after his death and was first performed in 1951.

MAY 11, 2019

MAY 18, 2019

May 11, 2019

RHAPSODY & RHYTHM: THE GERSHWIN CONCERT EXPERIENCE 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Caleb Young, conductor This multimedia concert with choreography and historic film footage celebrates the ingenious musical legacy of George and Ira Gershwin, including Rhapsody in Blue and their most popular songs such as “I Got Rhythm” and “Summertime.”

May 18, 2019

DVOŘÁK AND JANÁČEK 7:30 p.m. | Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Paul Huang, violin Dvořák Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53, B. 96 Dvořák Slavonic Dances Janáček Sinfonietta With its military bands, dazzling fanfares, and 13 additional brass players, Janáček’s Sinfonietta sounds as fresh today as it did at its premiere.

Beginning the program are two monumental romantic works by fellow countryman Antonín Dvořák.

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January 26, 2019 AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO

March 2, 2019 AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. Photo: Nathan Johnson