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Dear Friends: I am delighted to present the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s 2016-17 season.

The wonderful musicians of the Philharmonic, guests, and I are delving into an astonishing array of works - treasured classics, sparkling pops, chamber orchestra, chamber music, and family programs – all for you, our valued patrons.

Please know that subscribers have the opportunity to buy seats before the general public. And, as always, subscribers receive the very best seats at the best prices.

Again, my warmest thanks for your enthusiasm and tremendous support of this marvelous organization. We welcome you to the 2016-17 season and look forward to sharing sublime symphonic music with you.

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OPENING NIGHT: OLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF OCTOBER 1, 2016 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor Olga Kern, piano

Shostakovich Festive Overture, Op. 96

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, Op. 36, F minor

Russian superstar Olga Kern is recognized for her vivid stage presence, passionate musicianship, and extraordinary technique. This striking pianist promises to captivate local audiences in one of Rachmaninoff’s most treasured works. Tchaikovsky’s popular symphony was his favorite: thrilling, bombastic, and ultimately a triumph of the human spirit.

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OCTOBER 22, 2016 • 7:30 P.M. • rhinehart music center, ipfw Andrew Constantine, conductor | Eric Ruske, horn | Charles Reid, tenor

Rossini William Tell Overture Britten

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MENDELSSOHN’S “ITALIAN” SYMPHONY

Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Op. 31

Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, “Italian” Rossini’s exuberant overture, made famous in America by the popular Lone Ranger television series, acts as a prelude to Britten’s Serenade, a setting of six poems by British poets on the subject of night. The performance closes with Mendelssohn’s most popular symphony, a musical postcard home from Italy.

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HOLST: THE PLANETS

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november 19, 2016 • 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre

february 4, 2017 7:30 P.M. • embassy theatre

Andrew Constantine, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Women’s Chorus

Arnold English Dances, Set Two, Op. 33

Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir

Walton Violin Concerto Holst

PUCCINI’S TOSCA

Puccini A Concert Version of

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The Planets, Op. 32

Act I Inside the church of Sant’Andrea

della Valle Act II Scarpia’s apartment in the Palazzo

Farnese, that evening Act III The upper parts of the Castel

Sant’Angelo, early the following morning

This delightful all-English program offers Gustav Holst’s The Planets, a lush exploration of the planets of our Solar System and their corresponding astrological characters. Walton’s romantic concerto is one of the most striking in the repertory with its lyrical melodies, fiery virtuosic passages, and masterful orchestral writing.

Giacomo Puccini’s passionate and theatrical opera tells the tale of the fiery diva Tosca, her artist and revolutionary lover Cavaradossi, and the corrupt police chief Scarpia, before whom all of Rome trembles. Tosca includes some of the most beautiful arias in the repertoire and since its premiere in 1900, audiences remain spellbound by its themes of sadistic lust and political intrigue.

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MOZART AND TCHAIKOVSKY

january 14, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • rhinehart music center, ipfw James Judd, conductor Terrence Wilson, piano Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni, K. 527 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 24 in

C minor, K. 491 Mozart Symphony No. 35 in D Major,

K. 385, “Haffner” Tchaikovsky

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Suite No. 4 in G Major, Op. 61, “Mozartiana”

“Melody is the nature of music,” said Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and these three masterpieces remind us why we love the great composer’s music so much.

Tchaikovsky’s Suite pays homage to Mozart, written as a tribute on the 100th anniversary of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni.

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ALL BEETHOVEN

february 25, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor | Fabio Bidini, piano Sabrina-Vivian Höpcker, violin | Andrew Shulman, cello

Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 1, Op. 138

Beethoven Concerto for Piano, Violin, Cello and

Orchestra in C Major, Op. 56,

“Triple Concerto” Beethoven

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is a tour de force for the soloists, exploring motifs and contrasting moods, like three characters in a play. Repeated three times in the weeks following its premiere, “applause rose to the point of ecstasy” for Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Blazing, wild, breathless and utterly joyful, it continues to be a work of enduring artistic significance and popularity more than 200 years after its premiere.

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Andrew Constantine, conductor Melissa Long, host

Andrew Constantine, conductor Jason Vieaux, guitar

From the majesty of Baroque and Classical era masterpieces to the daring sounds of our own time, orchestral music is one of the supreme artistic traditions of Western culture. Veteran anchor Melissa Long, recently retired from Fort Wayne ABC affiliate WPTA, will lead seasoned concertgoers and those just discovering the joys of classical music through a program that explores great orchestral favorites. Works like Ride of the Valkyries, The Marriage of Figaro Overture, The Moldau, and Peer Gynt Suite round out this immensely satisfying program.

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Slavonic Rhapsody, Op. 45, No. 3

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Living Language, Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra

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Symphony No. 9 in E flat Major, Op. 70

2015 Grammy® Award winner Jason Vieaux presents the Indiana premiere of Dan Visconti’s new guitar concerto. Visconti’s music is infused with a directness of expression and maverick spirit of the American vernacular. Elements of jazz, bluegrass, and rock collide in unexpected ways in music that bristles with exhilarating ideas and lyricism.

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MAHLER’S “RESURRECTION” SYMPHONY may 13, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • embassy theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Mahler

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Symphony No. 2 in C minor, “Resurrection”

The season ends with Mahler’s sprawling and transcendent Symphony No. 2, one of the great works of the symphonic repertoire. With gargantuan orchestral and vocal forces, this otherworldly masterpiece stirs the soul with its moving musical language and intense spirituality.

april 1, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • embassy theatre Andrew Constantine, conductor | Fort Wayne Philharmonic Women’s Chorus Sibelius Nyman

Excerpts from The Tempest, Suite No. 1, Op. 109 Prospero’s Books, Music from the Film by Peter Greenaway

Mendelssohn Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream,

Opp. 21 and 61

Born over 450 years ago, Shakespeare has inspired music by Verdi to the Beatles and Barenaked Ladies. Three Shakespearean works are represented here in vastly different guises. The program’s centerpiece is Mendelssohn’s sparkling A Midsummer Night’s Dream, complete with actors reading from the Bard’s comedy.

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OCTOBER 29, 2016 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre George Daugherty, conductor The Philharmonic gets even more animated when Bugs Bunny takes center stage with iconic scores from your favorite Looney Tunes while the animated shorts appear on the big screen. This brand-new version of the concert features classic favorites like “What’s Opera, Doc?” and “The Rabbit of Seville,” plus scores of new additions, including the cutting-edge 3D cartoons “Rabid Rider” and “Coyote Falls.”

Join Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a hilarious night at the Philharmonic.

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HOLIDAY POPS December 9, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. december 10 & 17, 2016 • 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 P.M. embassy theatre Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir

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Pink Martini

Fort Wayne’s favorite holiday tradition is back, and better than ever. Broadway personalities join the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Chorus, and special guests in a program of the traditional and contemporary holiday favorites you know and love. The “Hallelujah” Chorus, a Christmas carol sing-a-long, and dancing Santas will sparkle in the majestic Embassy Theatre, decorated in holiday splendor especially for the occasion.

Get into the holiday spirit and deliver fun for your entire family.

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SINATRA AND BEYOND WITH TONY DESARE

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january 21, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre

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Morgan James, vocalist | LaKisha Jones, vocalist Rob Evan, vocalist

Tony DeSare, piano and vocals It’s a journey back to the rock and pop hits of the 70’s and 80’s with three dynamic artists. Featured are songs by such rock and pop legends as Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Queen, and many more.

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march 4, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre Pink Martini Pink Martini draws inspiration from music all over the world, crossing multiple genres. Personifying the glamorous cocktail generation sensibility that has captivated audiences around the world, Pink Martini will offer a unique blend of Latin, jazz, cabaret, and samba music.

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Mega talented singer, pianist, and award-winning composer Tony DeSare pays tribute to the legendary artist whose countless songs exemplify the Golden Age of American music. With his matinee idol good looks, DeSare will deliver favorite Sinatra tunes like “New York, New York,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” Ol’ Blue Eyes would be proud.

STAR WARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

april 29, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. • Embassy Theatre Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars with your favorite themes from the groundbreaking film. John Williams, composer of all seven Star Wars saga films, single-handedly revived grand symphonic scores in Hollywood movies with Star Wars. Listen as the Fort Wayne Philharmonic brilliantly helps the Rebel Alliance restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.

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CHAMBER BEETHOVEN October 12, 2016 • 7:30 P.m.

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The Freimann Series offers audiences the great classics up close and personal. Experience highly intimate music-making at its best. Wednesday evening performances have moved to the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab, the black box theatre located in the heart of the vibrant Downtown Arts Campus. ArtsLab’s sleek, minimal design offers maximum flexibility for seating, staging, sound, lighting, decor and catering.

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October 16, 2016 • 2:30 p.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Beethoven

Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47, “Kreutzer”

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String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1, “Rasumovsky”

Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata runs the gamut of emotions, from meditative, joyous, and exuberant to forceful. On the last leaf of the sketches for the moving Adagio of his “Rasumovsky” Quartet, the composer wrote, “A weeping willow or acacia tree on my brother’s grave.” This had masonic significance, for the acacia is widely considered the symbolic plant of Freemasonry.

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MOZART & STRAVINSKY

January 18, 2017 • 7:30 P.m.

Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab January 22, 2017 • 2:30 p.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Mozart

Quartet in F Major for Oboe, V iolin, Viola und Cello, K. 370

Stravinsky Mozart

Suite Italienne for Cello a nd Piano

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Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano in E Flat Major, K. 498, “Kegelstatt”

Both Mozart and Stravinsky were musical pioneers, intensely interested in dramatic narrative in their works.

Stravinsky had a strong interest in the music of Mozart and from this enduring connection flowed works of great beauty. This program explores two musical counterparts, separated by centuries.

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SCHUMANN’S PIANO QUINTET February 8, 2017 • 7:30 P.m.

Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab Sunday, February 12, 2017 • 2:30 p.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Schumann

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Quintet for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 44

One of Schumann’s finest works, the Piano Quintet is brilliant and extroverted, melodic and truly captivating. This was the work that established Schumann’s name among the great composers.

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DVOŘÁK’S STRING QUINTET

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String Quintet in G Major for two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass, Op. 77

A youthful work, the String Quintet lay unknown and unpublished for over a decade until Dvořák returned to it in order to keep up with the demands of his now well-established fame. Unmistakably Dvořák, the addition of the double bass adds sonority and a sense of space, creating an open-air quality to the work.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR STAR

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October 30, 2016 • 2:00 P.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” “Night on Bald Mountain,” and “Danse Macabre” are just a few of the spine-tingling classical music selections included on this enjoyable program for audiences of all ages. Be sure to dress in your favorite Halloween costume and witness the zany attire of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians.

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fwphil.org The STAR Family Series offers a variety of fun and educational programming for audiences of all ages. These 60-minute performances are a great introduction to classical music for the entire family. And just prior to performances, enjoy free activities in the lobby of the Rhinehart Music Center, including concert-themed crafts and The Phil Friends’ Instrument Playground.

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STAR WARS AND SUPERHEROES february 19, 2017 • 2:00 P.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW It’s the great music you know and love, all in one place. Traditional selections like the theme to 2001: A Space Odyssey and awe inspiring works from Holst’s The Planets will expose young people to colorful classics. Also included are symphonic favorites from films like Star Wars, Superman, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Lord of the Rings.

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THE WILD WEST april 30, 2017 • 2:00 P.M. Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Celebrate the western frontier and the spirit that made America great.

Copland’s Rodeo, Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, and Rossini’s William Tell Overture set the stage for more contemporary works that follow: music from The Magnificent Seven, The Cowboys, True Grit, and Lonesome Dove.

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PHILHARMONIC CHORUS: 40TH ANNIVERSARy CELEBRATION

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november 5, 2016 • 7:30 P.M. first wayne street united methodist church Benjamin Rivera, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Mendelssohn

Personal, intimate, and engaging, this series for small orchestra focuses on a colorful array of classical masterpieces. Some of the most popular works and genres have been curated for this series.

Experience the music against the backdrop of the stunning stained glass windows of the historic First Wayne Street United Methodist Church.

Elijah, Op. 70

The Philharmonic Chorus celebrates 40 years of extraordinary music making with one of the greatest oratorios in the choral orchestral repertory. Mendelssohn’s Elijah was Benjamin hugely popular from the start; an early critic Rivera wrote, “The last note of Elijah was drowned in a long-continued unanimous volley of plaudits, vociferous and deafening...never was there a more complete triumph; never a more thorough and speedy recognition of a great work of art.”

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MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT december 15 & 16, 2016 • 7:30 P.M. first wayne street united methodist church Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Benjamin Rivera, director handel

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Messiah, HWV 56

Handel’s most recognizable and revered masterpiece is performed to the warm glow of candlelight in the most luminous of settings. Experience the “Hallelujah” Chorus and other unforgettable favorites in a holiday experience you’ll never forget.

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DEBUT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

february 11, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. first wayne street united methodist church This concert celebrates the Philharmonic’s new “Debut Artist Spotlight” with an emerging soloist from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. The main work of this program is Kurt Weill’s Symphony No. 2. Weill once said, “I have never acknowledged the difference between serious music and light music. There is only good music and bad music.” Primarily known as the composer of The Threepenny Opera and “Mack the Knife,” his Symphony No. 2 has found a prominent place in concert halls across the world.

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TCHAIKOVSKY’S SWAN LAKE

march 17, 2017 • 7:30 P.M. march 18, 2017 • 2:30 & 7:30 P.M. arts united center* Fort Wayne Ballet Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet is considered one of the greatest of all time. Swan Lake’s beauty and romance continue to mesmerize audiences 140 years after its premiere.

Celebrate Fort Wayne Ballet’s 60th Anniversary with this very special collaboration. Home to 300 students, Fort Wayne Ballet is Indiana’s only professional ballet. * Note different location for Swan Lake Ballet Performance Photography by Bel Air Photography

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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus 40th Anniversary is cause for a year-long festival of the greatest choral orchestral classics. From Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Messiah, and Holiday Pops, to Holst’s The Planets, Puccini’s Tosca, and Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony,

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Masterworks 2 MENDELSSOHN’S “ITALIAN” SYMPHONY Oct. 22, 2016 | Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW

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Masterworks 3 HOLST: THE PLANETS Nov. 19, 2016 | Embassy Theatre

Masterworks 8 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Apr. 1, 2017 | Embassy Theatre

Masterworks 4 MOZART AND TCHAIKOVSKY Jan. 14, 2017 | Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW

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pops 1 BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II Oct. 29, 2016 | Embassy Theatre

freimann 1 CHAMBER BEETHOVEN Wed., Oct. 12, 2016 Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab

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pops HOLIDAY POPS December 9, 2016 | Embassy Theatre

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pops 2 ROCK ON! Jan. 21, 2017 | Embassy Theatre

pops 2 ROCK ON! Jan. 21, 2017 | Embassy Theatre

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