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THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY MAGAZINE

JUNE 2016

THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE

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EXXON MOBIL SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS

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INSIDE June 2016 Programs Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall

The Music of David Bowie, June 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre Scottish Fantasy, June 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, June 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Firebird, June 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Prokofiev’s Fifth, June 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Star-Spangled Salute, July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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The Art of Popular Orchestral Programming

Features Letter to Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Art of Popular Orchestral Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Music Can Make Dreams Come True. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connect with the Houston Symphony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Backstage Pass—Meet the Musicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

21 Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall

Events 2016-17 Opening Night Concert & Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Upcoming Performances and Broadcasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Your Houston Symphony Orchestra and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Our Supporters

14 Music Can Make Dreams Come True

Vision 2025 Implementation Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 New Century Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Education and Community Engagement Donors. . . . . . . . . . 15 Houston Symphony Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Symphony Society Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sustainability Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Leadership Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Houston Symphony Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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LETTER TO PATRONS June 2016

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elcome to the Houston Symphony’s new monthly magazine, In Tune! Designed and produced by the Houston Symphony staff, each issue of In Tune will showcase that month’s Symphony performances and events, with a refreshed editorial focus designed to better engage and inform our valued patrons. The creative direction of the new publication is in alignment with the Houston Symphony’s commitment to excellence, innovation, relevance and patron engagement. With In Tune, the Symphony gains a publication worthy of its aspirational goal to become America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

We’re further delighted that this inaugural issue of In Tune coincides with the inaugural season of Bank of America’s Presenting Sponsorship of our popular Summer Series at Jones Hall. The 2016 Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall includes five performances in June and July, featuring tributes to pop music icon David Bowie, the soundtrack to one of the world’s most popular video games and the thrilling adventures of Indiana Jones. Please read more about the Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall on page 21. We are grateful to Bank of America for its incredible support.

Also this month, be a part of an annual Houston tradition with our free Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Enjoy masterpieces of the classical repertoire performed by outstanding soloists, including the Silver Medalist of the 2016 Ima Hogg Competition, as well as conductors, including our very own Robert Franz. Then, celebrate Independence Day at Miller Outdoor Theatre with Principal POPS Conductor Designate Steven Reineke, complete with fireworks!

In addition to the free Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights concerts, we continue our tradition of free community concerts by bringing the fun right to your front door with our Summer Community Concert Series.

Entertaining for the entire family, this year’s program features Epic Tales in Music, including selections from Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Arrive 45 minutes early so the kids can play musical instruments in our ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo. Please see the sidebar on this page for dates and locations. We hope to see you in your community this summer!

Summer Community Concerts FREE in your neighborhood!

Robert Franz, conductor Each summer, we pack up our instruments and equipment from Jones Hall, and hit the road to perform concerts just for you!

Everybody is invited to join the fun of experiencing live orchestral music, FREE of charge, in convenient locations spanning greater Houston.

June 1, 7:30pm

Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church Sugar Land, 77021

June 8, 7:30pm

Dulles High School Sugar Land, 77478 June 9, 7:30pm North Shore High School Houston, 77015 June 10, 7:30pm Dobie High School Houston, 77089

June 14, 11am

Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston 77030 July 12, 11am Ripley House Houston, 77003 July 12, 7:30pm Alief Taylor High School Houston, 77083 July 13, 7:30pm Cypress Springs High School Cypress, 77433

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Mark C. Hanson Excecutive Director/ CEO

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Vision 2025 Implementation Fund and Early Adopters Vision 2025 Implementation Fund The Vision 2025 Implementation Fund will catalyze the transformative growth outlined within Vision 2025.

The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks the following supporters of the Vision 2025 Implementation Fund.

Operating Support Barbara J. Burger Janet F. Clark Barbara & Pat McCelvey

Planned and Endowment Gifts Robin Angly James Barton Vision 2025, the Houston Symphony’s 10-year Strategic Plan, will allow the Houston Symphony to be America’s most accessible and relevant top-10 orchestra by 2025.

Vision 2025 was kick started by early adopters in 2015. The Houston Symphony recognizes and thanks the following “Early Adopters” for their initial investments in support of our ambitious Vision.

Early Adopters Margaret Alkek Williams Janice Barrow The Brown Foundation, Inc. Cora Sue & Harry Mach Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Joella & Steven P. Mach Rochelle & Max Levit Steven & Nancy Williams Robin Angly & Miles Smith Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Baker Botts L.L.P. Nancy & Robert Peiser Barbara & Pat McCelvey The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation / Palmetto John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Charitable Foundation / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Billy & Christie McCartney Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Danielle and Josh Batchelor BBVA Compass Dave & Alie Pruner

New Century Society for Artistic Excellence and Innovation The New Century Society for Artistic Excellence and Innovation recognizes the Houston Symphony’s most committed and loyal supporters who have pledged their leadership support over a three-year period to help secure the orchestra’s financial future.

Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Margaret Alkek Williams Janice Barrow Rochelle & Max Levit Cora Sue & Harry Mach Bobby & Phoebe Tudor The Honorable David H. Dewhurst Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mike Stude Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Robin Angly & Miles Smith Gary & Marian Beauchamp Barbara J. Burger The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch Carol & Michael Linn &

The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation Nancy & Robert Peiser Rand Group Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. /

The Robbins Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. /

Houston Baptist University Steven & Nancy Williams Baker Botts L.L.P. Beauchamp Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III / WoodRock & Co. Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Barbara & Pat McCelvey John B. Onstott / Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Wells Fargo

For more information or to pledge your support, please contact: Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO at 713.337.8540 or David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, at 713.337.8525 6

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ORCHESTRA Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

DOUBLE BASS Robin Kesselman, Principal David Malone, Associate Principal Mark Shapiro Eric Larson Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray

FIRST VIOLIN Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Tong Yan MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Anastasia Sukhopara* Evgenia Zharzhavskaya*

FLUTE Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Rebecca Powell Garfield* PICCOLO Rebecca Powell Garfield* OBOE Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz

SECOND VIOLIN Rodica Gonzalez, Acting Principal Hitai Lee, Acting Associate Principal Kiju Joh** Mihaela Frusina Annie Kuan-Yu Chen Jing Zheng Martha Chapman Tianjie Lu Tina Zhang Amy Teare** Oleg Chelpanov* Michelle Black*

Community-Embedded Musicians Jenna Barghouti, violin David Connor, double bass Tony Parce, viola Hellen Weberpal, cello

HORN William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Jesse Clevenger*, Assistant Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Ian Mayton TRUMPET Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John Parker, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Caroline Schafer TROMBONE Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman BASS TROMBONE Phillip Freeman TUBA Dave Kirk, Principal TIMPANI Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal

ENGLISH HORN Adam Dinitz CLARINET Mark Nuccio, Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin

VIOLA Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Jarita Ng Phyllis Herdliska CELLO Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Anthony Kitai Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Louis-Marie Fardet

Michael Krajewski Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Designate Robert Franz Associate Conductor, Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Betsy Cook Weber Director, Houston Symphony Chorus

PERCUSSION Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss

E-FLAT CLARINET Thomas LeGrand BASS CLARINET Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair BASSOON Rian Craypo, Principal Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty*

HARP Megan Conley, Principal KEYBOARD Scott Holshouser, Principal *Contracted Substitute ** On Leave

CONTRABASSOON Micah Doherty*

Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman

Librarian Thomas Takaro

Stage Manager Kelly Morgan

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Shana Bey

Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray

Stage Technicians Cory Grant Jose Rios

STAFF

Houston Symphony Staff

Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, Margaret Alkek Williams Chair Pam Blaine, Chief of Education and Community Programming David Chambers, Chief Development Officer Aurelie Desmarais, Chief of Artistic Planning Amanda Dinitz, Chief of Strategic Initiatives Vicky Dominguez, General Manager Danny Granados, Chief Financial Officer Trazanna Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer

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Andrés Orozco-Estrada MUSIC DIRECTOR

Carlos Andrés Botero, Musical Ambassador/Assistant Conductor Christine Kelly-Weaver, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Meg Philpot, Director, Human Resources Joann Tamayo, Human Resources Assistant

Development Liam Bonner, Development Officer, Individual Giving Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund Julie Busch, Development Executive Assistant/Office Services Coordinator Irma M. Carrillo, Development Associate, Gifts and Records Darryl de Mello, Director, Annual Fund Noureen Faizullah, Development Director, Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Denise Furlough, Manager, Special Events Vickie Hamley, Director, Volunteer Services Sydnee E. Houlette, Development Assistant, Institutional Giving Kendall Kessel, Associate Director, Foundation and Government Grants Rachel Klaassen, Development Assistant, Gifts, Records and Planned Giving Leticia Konigsberg, Director, Corporate Relations Mary Beth Mosley, Director, Institutional Giving and Stewardship Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development Tyler Murphy, Associate, Special Events Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving Martin Schleuse, Development Communications Manager Monica Simon, Director, Special Events Molly Simpson, Director, Major Gifts Sarah Slemmons, Patron Donor Relations Manager Rhemé Sloan, Manager, Research and Prospect Management Education and Community Programming Keisha Cassel, Manager, Education Allison Conlan, Associate Director, Education Joshua Dada, Manager, Community Programming Melissa Fuller, Education and Community Programming Assistant Emily Nelson, Education and Community Programming Manager Ragan Rhodes, Education and Community Programming Associate Finance/Administration/IT Heather Fails, Manager, Ticketing Database Janis Pease LaRocque, Manager, Patron Database Kay Middleton, Receptionist Desmond Robinson, Director, IT Maria Ross, Payroll Manager Armin (A.J.) Salge, Network Systems Engineer Brandon VanWaeyenberghe, Director, Business Analytics Chris Westerfelt, Manager, Accounts Payable and Special Projects Karen Whitlock, Director of Finance Marketing/Communications Vanessa Astros-Young, Senior Director, Communications Kristen Bennett, PR Coordinator Jeffrey Block, Marketing Manager Lorena Cozzari, Publicist Tricia Cramblet, Publications Designer Leonard DiFranza, Digital Marketing and Design Assistant Calvin Dotsey, Digital Marketing Coordinator Elizabeth Faulkinberry, Front of House Coordinator Brian Glass, Patron Services Coordinator James Grant, Graphic Designer Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales Jason Landry, Senior Manager, Patron Services Melissa H. Lopez, Director, Single Tickets & Special Projects Keith Nickerson, Managing Editor, Publications Sarah Rendón, Assistant Manager, Patron Services Jacqueline Shumate, Marketing Manager Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services Operations Shana Bey, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Becky Brown, Director, Operations Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager Lauren Moore, Operations Assistant Kelly Morgan, Stage Manager Meredith Williams, Associate Director, Operations

DAVE ROSSMAN

Artistic Anna Diemer, Chorus Manager Erik Gronfor, Assistant Librarian Michael McMurray, Assistant Librarian Lesley Sabol, Director, Popular Programming Thomas Takaro, Librarian Roxanna Tehrani, Artistic Assistant Rebecca Zabinski, Manager, Artistic Administration

Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada began his tenure in the 2014–15 season. He immediately established a dynamic presence on the podium and a deep bond with the musicians of the orchestra. Andrés carefully curates his programs to feature engaging combinations of classical masterworks paired with the music of today, significant artistic collaborations with composers and guest artists, and innovative use of multimedia and visual effects, all in order to make meaningful connections with the audience.

A natural communicator, Andrés expands on this foundation in the 2016–17 season and engages even more with the audience in direct conversation about music. Among his new initiatives is “On-Stage Insights with Andrés,” which features casual commentary by Andrés and soloists from the stage. On the recording front, Andrés and the Symphony are recording the last four great symphonies of Antonín Dvořák. Andrés has also spearheaded a cultural exchange and partnership with the Filarmónica Joven de Colombia.

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Andrés began his musical studies on the violin and started conducting at age 15. At 19, he entered the Vienna Music Academy, where he studied with Uroš Lajovic (pupil of the legendary Hans Swarowsky), and completed his degree with distinction conducting the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Musikverein. Andrés burst on the international scene with two substitutions with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: the first, his debut in 2010, standing in for Esa-Pekka Salonen, and then in 2012, substituting for Riccardo Muti at the Musikverein. He has worked with the most prominent European orchestras, most recently the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Orchestre National de France and Oslo Philharmonic. In addition to his post in Houston, Andrés is chief conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. In the 2015–16 season, he made his official subscription series debut with the Vienna Philharmonic, as well as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tonhalle-Orchestra Zurich, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

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2016-17

Opening Night

Concert & Gala

Featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

Saturday, September 17, 2016 The Corinthian & Jones Hall Ralph Burch, Chair Lisa & Ryan Lance, Honorary Chairs

Concert Sponsor & Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter For three decades, the generosity of ConocoPhillips has made it possible for the Houston Symphony to launch its concert season in grand style. Join us for a striking beginning to the 2016–17 season and the 30th anniversary of ConocoPhillips’ support as the Opening Night Concert Sponsor and Opening Night Gala Lead Corporate Underwriter.

A champagne reception at The Corinthian starts the evening.

Guests are then transported to Jones Hall for the Opening Night Concert where Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director of the Houston Symphony, will conduct an unforgettable performance of Prokofiev’s enduring classic, Peter and the Wolf. Also on the program are Rossini’s effervescent Overture to The Thieving Magpie and Strauss’ timeless Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.

After the concert, the celebration continues at The Corinthian with a black-tie Opening Night Gala, chaired by Ralph Burch, and an impressive dinner prepared by Jackson and Company.

After dinner, stay to dance the night away!

DAVE ROSSMAN

For further information and to purchase tables and tickets, contact Tyler Murphy at tyler.murphy@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8582 or Monica Simon at monica.simon@houstonsymphony.org or 713.337.8549.

GITTINGS

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director

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The Art of Popular Orchestral Programming

Music transports. Close your eyes and you’re in a different place or time.

In the case of pops music, you might remember your first date or first dance. Pops is the music you know, the music you love—and the Houston Symphony’s BBVA Compass POPS Series is pops at its best.

“No matter who is performing or what style of music is showcased, our goal is that audiences will trust they’re going to have a great experience,” says Lesley Sabol, Houston Symphony Director of Popular Programming.

During my 16-year tenure, we’ve become less reliant on presenting big name entertainers in favor of producing programs that are theme-based, have cross-generational appeal and feature guest artists who are experts in their genre.

– Michael Krajewski

Pops: A Recent Phenomenon Arthur Fiedler, a Boston-born, Berlin-trained violinist, is responsible for the art form as we know it today. In 1929, he conducted free summer concerts on the banks of the Charles River. The light classical pieces and popular American music attracted thousands. He was soon conducting the newly formed Boston Pops, a position he held for nearly 50 years.

In 1970, Fiedler invited the up-and-coming Erich Kunzel to guest conduct his orchestra. Kunzel had already made a name for himself with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Eight O’Clock Pops series, precursor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. The “Prince of Pops” and his orchestra recorded more than three dozen Billboard-topping recordings.

Guided by these superstars, the pops phenomenon swept the country.

Music You Know, Music You Love Our POPS Series is one of the hottest tickets in Houston, thanks to Principal POPS Conductor Michael Krajewski. Since he made his first Rocky-themed entrance in 2000, Mike has captivated audiences with his uncanny ability to provide the music they want to hear.

“During my 16-year tenure,” he says, “we’ve become less reliant on presenting big name entertainers in favor of producing programs that are theme-based, have cross-generational appeal and feature guest artists who are experts in their genre. Over the years, we have also improved production values by using enhanced lighting design, video displays and state-of-the-art sound reinforcement.”

Mike is known throughout the music world for creating the most influential pops program in the country—Cirque de la Symphonie.

After debuting in Houston in 2006, the Cirque performers have mesmerized audiences around the world. They return to Jones Hall for Mike’s farewell season in January, this time performing to another pops favorite—film scores. (See the sidebar for information about other upcoming POPS concerts.)

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2016 –17 Lesley, too, helped create a program that is gaining popularity across the country: Dan Dunn’s PaintJam, featuring the Houston-based speed painter. “The show was exciting and visually stunning,” she remembers.

“Audiences were enthralled by his talent and ability to create a work of art right in front of them, in less than five minutes.”

POPS SEASON

An Ironic Turn

LINDA EDER SINGS JUDY GARLAND

Lesley was not always a pops advocate. A self-proclaimed “classical music snob,” she majored in horn performance. If the music wasn’t Mahler’s or Strauss’, she wanted nothing to do with it. Broadway? Movie soundtracks? Forget it.

Steven Reineke, conductor Linda Eder, vocalist

But, music degree in hand, Lesley entered culinary school and met new friends who introduced her to live performances of Radiohead, Björk, The Flaming Lips and others. “I had to admit this music was great,” she says. After a few years in the culinary world, she felt the pull of music again and interned in San Francisco before moving on to orchestras in Sacramento and Modesto. That’s where she met Steven Reineke, our Principal POPS Conductor Designate and a protégé of Erich Kunzel.

“We immediately connected and began dreaming about the future of pops,” she says.

Lesley came to Houston in 2011, excited to work with Mike and a large orchestra that embraces and has the versatility to excel at every style of music, from classical to rock and roll.

Houston Symphony bass player Eric Larson shares her enthusiasm.

“As a classically trained musician who loves all types of music, I always look forward to our POPS concerts. In my 16 seasons here, it has been amazing to share the stage with musical legends such as Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Kenny Rogers, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello, James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Johnny Mathis, Chris Botti and Lyle Lovett, to name a few. The POPS Series offers something for everyone, from the audience in the seats to the musicians on stage.”

Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor Designate

September 9, 10 (8pm) 11 (7:30pm)

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL October 14, 15 (8pm) October 16 (7:30pm)

Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, vocalists

I LOVE A PIANO November 11, 12 (8pm) November 13 (7:30pm) Michael Krajewski, conductor Tony DeSare, piano and vocalist

VERY MERRY POPS December 2, 3 (8pm) December 4 (2:30 & 7:30pm)

Steven Reineke, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus—Betsy Cook Weber, director

CIRQUE GOES TO THE MOVIES January 6, 7 (8pm) January 8 (2:30pm) Michael Krajewski, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie, artists

A SALUTE TO STEVIE WONDER February 17, 18 (8pm) February 19 (7:30pm) Steven Reineke, conductor Joshua Henry, vocalist

PINK MARTINI RETURNS

Michael Krajewski

March 17, 18 (8pm) March 19 (7:30pm)

Principal POPS Conductor

Steven Reineke, conductor Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

BOND & BEYOND April 28, 29 (8pm) April 30 (7:30pm) Michael Krajewski, conductor Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

CLASSIC BROADWAY Lesley Sabol Director of Popular Programming

POPS

May 26, 27 (8pm) May 28 (7:30pm)

Michael Krajewski, conductor Lisa Vroman, vocalist Doug LaBrecque, vocalist Rachel York, vocalist Houston Symphony Chorus—Betsy Cook Weber, June 2016 | 13 director

MUSIC DREAMS come true CAN MAKE

by Lorena Cozzari It is during the difficult times that dreams mean so much more. Nothing can be truer than this for a child battling a lifethreatening illness. Inspired by the repertoire of the recent Dreams Can Come True Family Series concert, Associate Conductor Robert Franz—the galvanizing and big-hearted leader of the Houston Symphony’s educational and family concerts—sought to illustrate the power of hope for young concertgoers by inviting two very special guest vocalists to work with Houston Symphony musicians to co-write a song and perform onstage with the orchestra in May. In April 2014, 12-year-old Sophia Sereni, who dreams of becoming a Christian music singer, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a fast-growing cancer that starts in the bone marrow. During her first year of treatment, Sophia found new meaning in a familiar outlet: music.

As if by fate and while waiting for a routine appointment at Texas Children’s Hospital, Sophia and her mom were approached by pianist, composer and Purple Songs Can Fly founder Anita Krause who invited Sophia to write a song as part of a collaboration with the Houston Symphony. Sophia agreed, and ended up writing a song with Christian Spear, a long-term leukemia survivor who was also a patient at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers as a child. Houston Symphony principal flutist Aralee Dorough and oboist Colin Gatwood, who have both co-written songs with patients through the Houston Symphony’s partnership with Purple Songs Can Fly for two years, agreed to join the collaboration, along with Community-Embedded Musician and cellist Hellen Weberpal. This collaboration resulted in a truly unique opportunity for the Houston Symphony to arrange the song for full orchestra and fulfilled Sophia’s and Christian’s shared dream of singing with the Houston Symphony.

Christian was the first full-time songwriting fellow for Purple Songs Can Fly, a nonprofit which is a partner of the Periwinkle Arts in Medicine program at the Texas Children’s center. Founded by Anita, Purple Songs Can Fly is an inhospital program in which young patients and their siblings work with songwriters, composers and guest musicians to write and record their own songs. Since 2006, more than

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1,200 songs have been written and recorded. In the past three years, approximately 30 songs have been written with the accompaniment of Houston Symphony musicians and Community-Embedded Musicians who visit the Purple Songs Can Fly recording studio at Texas Children’s nearly every week.

Recognizing the healing power of music and creativity for young patients, their families and caregivers, Purple Songs Can Fly and Houston Symphony musicians provide an outlet for self-expression in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. “I have seen quite a few kids, timid and unsure of their abilities, transform at the sound of their recorded voice. Purple Songs Can Fly is a safe space for creativity, and one of the only places within the Cancer Center that gives them control,” says Christian. Emphasizing that “kids really do shine when given the chance… if only we give them the opportunity,” Christian echoes what Anita has long believed. “We all grow and have the opportunity to see more of our potential when we are in the presence of refinement—refinement of thoughts, skills, ideas and sounds. Houston Symphony musicians have a level of refinement that many people don’t get to experience up close in such a personal way, one on one. The songwriting and recording sessions help the children learn more about what is possible for them. When we get glimpses of our potential, we experience hope for our lives.”

To a teen battling cancer whose songwriting mentor is also a cancer survivor, hope is perhaps the most valuable outcome of the program. “Christian is a cancer survivor and had the same diagnosis I did when she was young. To see her in her 20s after having been diagnosed as a girl is a big inspiration for me.

It’s amazing to see how far she’s gone and how many things she’s done. It was really cool to see that we all have a chance.

Songwriting helps me really get my mind off of everything.

When you’re lying in the hospital bed and taking strong medications, you feel terrible. You don’t want to do anything.

Then, you go back to things you wrote when you were happy, and you remember when you were feeling well. It just makes you happy.”

Knowing that Maestro Franz wanted to share a powerful story with audiences, Anita recognized that the opportunity

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to perform with the Houston Symphony would be a priceless experience for Sophia. “She is very talented and loves to sing.

Because she had such a strong connection to music, I felt this experience would be very meaningful to her.” Mentored by Christian and with the combined efforts of Anita Kruse, pianist Phillip Hall, arranger Becca Pellet and Houston Symphony musicians Aralee Dorough, Colin Gatwood and CommunityEmbedded Musician Hellen Weberpal, Sophia wrote about her dream of singing onstage. Her song, “This Is the Dream”, became a testament to achieved dreams when it was performed in early May by Sophia, Christian and our orchestra.

Thanks to Engie, formerly GDF Suez, for supporting Community Connections. We also appreciate the support of our Community-Embeded Musician Sponsors listed below.

To learn more about Purple Songs Can Fly, please visit purplesongscanfly.org.

To learn more about the Houston Symphony’s music and wellness initiatives, contact Emily Nelson, Education & Community Programming Manager, at 713.238.1460 or emily.nelson@houstonsymphony.org.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Anita Kruse, founder of PSCF; Christian Spear, former PSCF fellow and cancer survivor; Sophia Sereni, leukemia patient; Phillip Hall, pianist; Hellen Weberpal, Houston Symphony CommunityEmbedded Musician; Aralee Dorough, Houston Symphony Principal Flute; Colin Gatwood, Houston Symphony Oboe

Education & Community Engagement Donors The Houston Symphony acknowledges those individuals, corporations and foundations that support our education and cowmmunity engagement activities.

Each year, these activities impact the lives of more than 97,000 children and students and provide access to our world-class orchestra for more than 150,000 Houstonians free of charge.

Guarantor - $100,000+

BBVA Compass Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Honorable David H. Dewhurst City of Houston through the Miller Advisory Board Houston Endowment Houston Symphony Endowment John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods

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Cameron International Corporation Chevron The Elkins Foundation Engie, formerly known as GDF Suez Exxon Mobil Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan/ Houston Baptist University The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The John P. McGovern Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr./ The Robbins Foundation Shell Oil Company The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation

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The Boeing Company Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III/Woodrock & Co. Sterling-Turner Foundation

Partner - $15,000+

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Supporter - $10,000+

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CenterPoint Energy East West Bank Enbridge Energy Company George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Houston Symphony League Marathon Oil Corporation Nancy & Robert Peiser The Powell Foundation Vivian L. Smith Foundation Union Pacific Foundation

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Houston Symphony League Bay Area LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation Macy’s Randalls Food Markets Strake Foundation

Support by Endowed Funds Education and Community programs are also supported by the following endowed funds, which are a part of the Houston Symphony Endowment: Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs Richard P. Garmany Fund for Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Selma S. Neumann Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Endowed Fund

Support for Symphony Scouts Cora Sue and Harry Mach in honor of Roger Daily’s 13 years of service as Director of the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Programs

Support for the Community-Embedded Musician Program The Houston Symphony residency at Crespo Elementary is presented by BBVA Compass and the BBVA Compass Foundation. We are also thankful to HISD and these lead supporters of the Community-Embedded Musician program: Robert and Janice McNair Foundation; Medistar; Spec’s Charitable Foundation; Nancy & Robert Peiser; Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop; and the LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation.

Donor - $1,000+

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UPCOMING IN THE 2016-17

CLASSICAL SERIES SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 25, 2016

Although this season’s Houston Symphony classical subscription concerts have come to a close, there are still many opportunities to hear the orchestra throughout the summer months on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 1 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Winning Work of the Houston Symphony Young Composer Competition Mahler: Symphony No. 1

Join us Sundays at 8pm for our weekly broadcast featuring the orchestra in performances recorded at Jones Hall. And don’t forget our live broadcast, beginning at 8:30pm, of the Houston Symphony’s annual Star-Spangled Salute July 4th celebration at Miller Outdoor Theatre, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with cannons and the traditional fireworks!

SEPTEMBER 29, OCTOBER 1, 2, 2016

HAYDN’S THE CREATION Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Nicole Heaston, soprano Toby Spence, tenor Peter Ross, bass Houston Symphony Chorus— Betsy Cook Weber, director Haydn: The Creation

JUNE 2016 BROADCAST SCHEDULE All broadcasts air at 8pm.

JUNE 5 News 88.7 JUNE 8 Classical Recorded: March 31, April 2, 3, 2016

OCTOBER 28, 29, 30, 2016

KAVAKOS PLAYS & CONDUCTS Leonidas Kavakos, violin and leader Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor Mozart: Symphony No. 36, Linz Brahms: Symphony No. 4

JUNE 12 News 88.7 JUNE 15 Classical

Hans Graf, conductor Schubert: Overture in the Italian Style in C major Schubert: Symphony No. 6 in C major, Little C Major Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B minor, Unfinished

JUNE 19 News 88.7 JUNE 22 Classical

Hans Graf, conductor Frank Huang, violin Wayne Brooks, viola 2010-2011 Opening Night Concert: A Vienna Soirée J. Strauss Jr.: Overture to Die Fledermaus J. Strauss Jr.: Annen Polka J. Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K.364

JUNE 26 News 88.7 JUNE 29 Classical

Michael Krajewski, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus William VerMeulen, horn Rossini: Overture to William Tell Wagner: The Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre Pachelbel: Canon in D Orff: “O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana Verdi: Triumphal March from Aida Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture, Opus 49

Recorded: November 20-22, 2004, and March 12-14, 2005

NOVEMBER 3, 5, 6, 2016

TRIFONOV PLUS RACHMANINOFF Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano Schumann: Piano Concerto Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2

Recorded: September 11, 2010

NOVEMBER 25, 26, 27, 2016

A MOZART THANKSGIVING Jeffrey Kahane, conductor and piano Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 Mozart: Symphony No. 38, Prague Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21

Leonidas Kavakos, violin and leader

Recorded: February 18-20, 2005

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Jeffrey Kahane, conductor and piano

Michael Francis, conductor David Pyatt, horn Richard Watkins, horn William VerMeulen, horn Robert Johnson, horn Korngold: The Sea Hawk J. Horner: Collage–Concerto for Four Horns and Orchestra (North American première) Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

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REBEL REBEL

THE MUSIC OF DAVID BOWIE BANK OF AMERICA SUMMER SERIES Saturday June 11, 2016 7:30pm Jones Hall BRENT HAVENS, conductor BRODY DOLYNIUK, vocalist GEORGE CINTRON, guitar and vocalist JUSTIN AVERY, keyboards and vocalist DAN CLEMENS, bass and vocalist POWELL RANDOLPH, drums

Tonight’s concert will feature the following selections from David Bowie’s songbook.

There will be one intermission.

Ashes To Ashes Blue Jean Changes China Girl Fame Golden Years

Heroes Let’s Dance Life on Mars?

Loving the Alien Modern Love Rebel Rebel

Arrangements by Brent Havens

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Space Oddity Starman Suffragette City Under Pressure Young Americans Ziggy Stardust

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• The unusual appearance of David Bowie’s eyes was the result of a teenage fistfight that resulted in anisocoria, a condition in which a person’s eyes have different-size pupils.

• David Bowie won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.

Featured Program |

The Music of David Bowie | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES Houston Symphony Summer Series at Jones Hall Presenting Sponsor Brent Havens | conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films and virtually every kind of television show. His TV work includes movies for ABC, CBS and ABC Family Channel Network; commercials; music for sports networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. Brent has also worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidson’s 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale attended by more than 150,000 fans.

He has worked with some of the world’s greatest orchestras, including the Houston Symphony; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London; the Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Baltimore, Fort Worth and Dallas Symphony Orchestras; the Minnesota Orchestra; the Nashville Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and countless others. In 2013, Brent conducted the Malaysian Philharmonic for the Music of Michael Jackson show and returned to Kuala Lumpur with the Music of Led Zeppelin (2014) and the Music of Queen (2015).

He recently completed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film. In 2013, he worked with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens to arrange and produce the music for the Thanksgiving Day halftime show between the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, adapting both classical music and rock songs into a single four-minute show.

Brent is arranger/guest conductor for 13 symphonic rock programs—Music of Led Zeppelin, Music of the Doors, Music of Pink Floyd, Music of the Eagles, Music of Queen, Music of Michael Jackson, Music of The Who, Music of Whitney Houston, Music of The Rolling Stones, Music of U2, Music of Journey, and most recently, Music of Elton John and David Bowie. He also premiered a full orchestral show for Lou Gramm, The Voice of Foreigner, with Lou singing out front.

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Rand Group is a major supporter of the arts in Houston and is proud to sponsor the Houston Symphony in its creative endeavors.

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Program BIOGRAPHIES Brody Dolyniuk | vocalist Brody Dolyniuk remembers mimicking voices even as a child, listening to old records and tapes. He is a gifted, self-taught musician, capable of playing several instruments, with a particular knack for capturing the voices and mannerisms of classic characters from music, TV and movies.

His first professional gigs were at piano bars in several U.S. cities, where he learned to charm audiences and expand his musical repertoire. With a longing to perform the music of the many rock bands that inspired him, Brody assembled Yellow Brick Road, unquestionably Las Vegas’ most successful classic rock band.

Since 1997, YBR has been reshaping the casino entertainment scene by bringing a rock concert atmosphere to showrooms previously reserved for Top-40-style lounge acts. Along the way, Brody has made numerous radio and TV appearances, earned a spot in the finals of two national singing competitions and self-produced several large rock production-style shows using multimedia, lasers, comedy and special effects.

In 2007, he lent his vocal talents by singing several tracks on the mega-hit video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

He has already done several more for the new Konami game Rock Revolution.

Brody joined Windborne Music in 2009 as vocalist for the Music of Queen show and has since performed the lead on Rolling Stones, The Who, U2, Journey and Elton John shows. He is an on-call stand-in for several other shows, including Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

As a devout classic rock fan, Brody’s enthusiasm, vocal ability and on-stage energy continue to win over audiences around the globe.

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SUMMER SERIES at JONES HALL

The Houston Symphony’s subscription season concluded in May, but the music is nonstop this summer at Jones Hall, thanks to Bank of America’s Title Sponsorship of the Symphony’s popular Summer Series.

We are proud to announce the inaugural Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall, which includes five performances this June and July that feature tributes to pop music icons, the soundtrack to one of the world’s most popular video games and the thrilling adventures of Indiana Jones.

On Saturday, June 11, the Houston Symphony pays tribute to the passing of a rock legend with The Music of David Bowie. Vocalist Brody Dolyniuk accompanies the orchestra in exploring the “Changes” of Bowie’s long and varied career, including favorites like “Space Oddity,” “Rebel Rebel” and “Heroes.”

The Bank of America Summer Series continues on July 1 and 2, with the orchestra performing John Williams’ thrilling score to Raiders of the Lost Ark, accompanying Steven Spielberg’s beloved movie on the big screen for its 35th anniversary. On July 16, soulful vocal quartet Spectrum joins the orchestra for The Men of Motown, celebrating the music of artists, including the Jackson 5, Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Finally, on July 23, experience another immersive adventure as the multimedia spectacular Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY© returns to Houston for a concert featuring the orchestra as well as the Houston Symphony Chorus, along with exclusive HD presentations of gameplay video to accompany the soundtrack.

Bank of America’s generosity in supporting these concerts continues its long tradition of service to greater Houston, and in particular, to the Houston Symphony. The company has been a leading partner of the Symphony since 1993, supporting a range of activities, including the Symphony’s Annual Fund, special events that support education and community programming and our Young Associates Council. Hong Ogle, Houston president of Bank of America, says of the support of the Symphony, “The arts are important to creating economic value, but they are equally important for their ability to foster great thinking, great learning and great civilizations.”

The Houston Symphony thanks Bank of America for its incredible support. Please join us in showing our appreciation by attending one of the blockbuster concerts in the inaugural Bank of America Summer Series at Jones Hall.

Houston Symphony Summer Series at Jones Hall Presenting Sponsor

The Music of David Bowie June 11, 7:30pm Brent Havens, conductor Brody Dolyniuk, vocalist

Raiders of the Lost Ark— Underwriting Sponsor Film with Live Orchestra July 1–2, 7:30pm Steven Reineke, conductor

The Men of Motown featuring Spectrum July 16, 7:30pm Chelsea Tipton II, conductor Darryl Grant, Pierre Jovan, David Prescott and Cushney Roberts, vocalists

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY® July 23, 7:30pm

Hong Ogle

Houston president of Bank of America

Arnie Roth, conductor Members of the Houston Symphony Chorus— Betsy Cook Weber, director

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SCOTTISH FANTASY Exxon Mobil SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS at MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Friday

June 17, 2016

8pm

Miller Outdoor Theatre

ROBERT FRANZ, conductor *PAUL HUANG, violin *Houston Symphony debut

Mendelssohn

Die Hebriden (The Hebrides), Opus 26

Bruch Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Prelude: Grave— I Adagio cantabile II Allegro— III Andante sostenuto IV Finale: Allegro guerriero

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Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Opus 68 ca. 45 I Un poco sostenuto—Allegro II Andante sostenuto III Un poco allegretto e grazioso IV Adagio—Più andante—Allegro non troppo, ma con brio 22

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• Tonight’s program features two works that depict the misty islands and highlands of Scotland.

Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides evokes the waves of the sea surrounding these islands off the coast of Scotland, while Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy celebrates the spirit of Scottish folksongs.

• An admirer of Brahms acknowledged the power of his first symphony by referring to it as “Beethoven’s Tenth.”

Scottish Fantasy | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES Robert Franz | associate conductor As Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony, Robert Franz leads the Symphony in a broad range of creative educational and family concerts. At the 2016 Houston Symphony Ball, Robert was presented with the Raphael Fliegel Award for Visionary Leadership.

Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter Exxon Mobil Appearances by Robert Franz are sponsored

by Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge.

The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton.

The Houston Symphony’s sound shell ceiling is made possible through the generosity of the Beauchamp Foundation and the Fondren Foundation. ...................................................

Media Partner

To enjoy this concert again, tune in to Houston Public Media’s broadcast series at 8pm on Sundays (News 88.7) and Wednesdays (88.7 HD-2).

Winner of two Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming accolades, presented

by ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), Robert galvanizes young audiences with programming celebrating the diverse cultural make up of Greater Houston. Highlights include the world premiere of music from the iconic TV series Schoolhouse Rock! for orchestra.

During his tenure, attendance at educational concerts has almost doubled.

Reaching out to the community, Robert led highly successful side-by-side events giving musicians from the Texas Medical Center Orchestra and the Houston Civic Symphony the opportunity to perform with the Houston Symphony.

Robert also serves as music director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Orchestra and previously served as music director of the Boise Philharmonic. In increasing demand as a guest conductor, his upcoming and recent guest conducting engagements include the Cleveland Orchestra; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis, Phoenix and Victoria Symphonies; Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina in Italy.

Robert received his master’s degree in conducting and his bachelor’s degree in oboe performance, both from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

When he’s not on the podium, Robert is an avid runner and a proponent of the Alexander technique as a way to move mindfully through life. For more information, please visit robertfranz.com.

OUR THANKS

Since it opened in 1923, Miller Outdoor Theatre has been Houston’s premiere venue for free, professionalcaliber outdoor performances. Located in Hermann Park, it is the only proscenium theatre in America that offers an eight-month season of outstanding artistry, including classical music, jazz, dance, drama, films and more. The Miller Theatre Advisory Board (MTAB) stewards public and private funds to ensure that Miller Outdoor Theatre can serve Houstonians from throughout the city and all walks of life.

The Houston Symphony’s partnership with Miller Outdoor Theatre dates back to the summer of 1940. Last summer, the five-concert Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights Series, including the annual Star-Spangled Salute on July 4, drew audiences of more than 49,000. The histories of Miller and the Symphony have been closely connected, including the opening performance of the new theatre in 1968, the Symphony’s 100th Birthday Concert in 2013 and the first performance led by new Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada in 2014.

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Program BIOGRAPHIES

Program NOTES

Paul Huang | violin

Die Hebriden (The Hebrides), Opus 26 Recipient of the prestigious 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Taiwanese-American violinist Paul Huang is already recognized for his intensely expressive music making, distinctive sound and effortless virtuosity. Following his Kennedy Center debut, The Washington Post proclaimed: “Huang is definitely an artist with the goods for a significant career.”

Last season, Paul debuted with the Louisiana and Seoul Philharmonic Orchestras and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, made many return engagements and performed recitals across the country, including the Caramoor Festival Rising Stars series.

Highlights of the previous season include winning critical acclaim when he stepped in for Midori to perform the Sibelius concerto with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Slatkin, his concerto debut performing the Barber concerto with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Lincoln Center and his sold-out solo recital debut on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers Series.

His first solo CD, Intimate Inspiration, was released on the Chimei label. In association with the Camerata Pacifica, he also recorded “Four Songs of Solitude” for solo violin for the ensemble’s album of John Harbison works (harmonia mundi).

An acclaimed chamber musician, Paul appears as a member of the prestigious Chamber Music Society Two, as well as a principal artist for the Camerata Pacifica. He is a frequent guest artist at summer music festivals worldwide and has collaborated with Gil Shaham, Pamela Frank, Kim Kashkashian and Nobuko Imai, among others. He has performed recitals in the world’s top venues, from the Kennedy Center to The Louvre.

Paul has won prizes in the Young Concert Artists International Auditions (2011), the International Violin Competition Sion Valais in Switzerland (2009), the Chi-Mei Cultural Foundation Arts Award for Taiwan’s Most Promising Young Artists (2009), the Salon De Virtuosi Career Grant (2013) and Classical Recording Foundation Young Artist Award (2014).

Born in Taiwan, Paul began violin lessons at age 7. He entered The Juilliard School at 14 and has earned bachelors and master’s degrees. He plays the 1742 ex-Wieniawski Guarneri del Gesù on loan through the generous efforts of the Stradivari Society of Chicago. Visit paulhuangviolin.com.

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Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

In a Tweet. Storms break out over the islands off Scotland in this musical postcard by composer and traveler Felix Mendelssohn.

The Back Story. Even when Felix Mendelssohn took a vacation, his creativity kept percolating. As a 20-year-old, he capped off his British debut concerts with a sightseeing trip through England and Scotland. The rugged Hebrides islands off Scotland affected him “extraordinarily,” he wrote home to Germany. Rather than explain in words, Mendelssohn continued his letter by writing out two lines of music that had come into his mind on the spot: the restless theme that would eventually open The Hebrides.

The next day’s itinerary took Mendelssohn to Staffa, an uninhabited island bounded by towering cliffs. On the way, a storm kicked up, buffeting the boat and making Mendelssohn seasick. “He is on better terms with the sea as a musician than as an individual or a stomach,” Mendelssohn’s traveling companion wrote. The tour group later ventured through an opening in Staffa’s cliffs to enter the capacious Fingal’s Cave.

Extending 200 feet into the rock and rising 60 feet, the cavern enveloped visitors in a “lurking gloom of purple,” as an earlier visitor, poet John Keats, described it. “For solemnity and grandeur,” Keats added, “it far surpasses the finest cathedral.”

Two years after Mendelssohn returned home, he completed The Hebrides, but he couldn’t quite settle on the title: He also called the work Fingal’s Cave.

The Instruments. 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani and strings What to Listen For. The snippet of music Mendelssohn sent his family from Scotland has grown into a 10-minute tone-painting.

Subdued colors evoke a grey Scottish sky, and the strings’ undulating lines conjure up restless waters. Brief crescendos hint at turbulence in the offing, and even when the cellos well up with a more lyrical theme, the music’s rippling motion continues.

The Hebrides gets much of its power from the fact that the swirling almost never lets up. And sometimes, true to Mendelssohn’s personal experience, a storm breaks out. The outburst that climaxes the piece winds down so suddenly the tension doesn’t really dissipate. Though a brief recollection of the opening ends the piece quietly, it sounds as though another temptest could break out any moment.

The Houston Symphony will return to the young Mendelssohn next March, when Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter solos in his scintillating Piano Concerto No. 1.

Scottish Fantasy | Program Notes

Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 46 Max Bruch (1838-1920)

In a Tweet. The tunefulness and spirit of Scottish folksongs inspired this lush violin showpiece by the underappreciated Max Bruch.

The Back Story. Despite composing prolifically for 60-plus years, Germany’s Max Bruch landed among classical music’s one-hit wonders. His tuneful and flashy Violin Concerto No. 1 became so popular that he resented it for eclipsing his other works, and it remains Bruch’s claim to fame. Among his 200 or so other compositions, though, the one that does the most to give him a second foothold in concert halls is the Scottish Fantasy.

It echoes the lushness and lyricism that audiences love in the Concerto No. 1, while adding a Highland zing.

Bruch based the Scottish Fantasy on folk songs he found in published collections, and he freely reshaped their melodies to suit his needs. He also drew inspiration from the suave style of the work’s dedicatee: Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate, who at the time was so celebrated that writer Arthur Conan Doyle sent Sherlock Holmes to one of his concerts.

The Instruments. 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings What to Listen For. Bruch tips his hat to Scotland’s distant past by frequently calling on the harp, long-ago partner of Celtic bards, to back up the solo violin. The orchestra’s introduction, stately and dark-hued, sets a serious tone, and the solo violin enters meditatively.

But passions soon stir, and the violin sings out the first movement’s full-throated melody. It harks back to a folk tune linked to Robert Burns’ “Auld Rob Morris,” the song of a lovelorn youth.

The second movement, drawn from the country-dance tune “The Dusty Miller,” takes a sprightlier turn. Lyricism resumes with the third movement, whose warmth and lilt hardly let on that its tune comes from a jilted girl’s lament, “I’m A’ Doun For Lack O’ Johnnie.” And the violin and harp swing into lusty action in the finale, which eagerly channels the warlike spirit of the music that inspired it: a melody associated with Burns’ poem “Scots Wha Hae,” a salute to a 14th-century battlefield victory over the English.

Burns’ rallying cry concludes: “Lay the proud usurpers low!

Tyrants fall in every foe! Liberty is in every blow! Let us do or die!”

The Houston Symphony spotlights Ecuadorean cellist Francisco Vila in another melodious showpiece, Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, June 18.

The printed music for this work was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Anderson.

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Opus 68 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

In a Tweet. Johannes Brahms wrestled for years with the challenge of creating his first symphony, and the result is a blockbuster with a triumphant finish.

The Back Story. By his early 40s, Johannes Brahms had won international acclaim, yet he had never given the world a symphony. Beethoven’s nine examples intimidated him. “I’ll never write a symphony! You have no idea how the likes of us feel when we’re always hearing a giant like that behind us,” Brahms said.

Actually, a symphony had been germinating in his mind for years. In 1862, the 29-year-old Brahms sent his close friend Clara Schumann, widow of composer Robert Schumann, the manuscript for a fiery symphonic first movement. Clara found it “rather strong,” she told another friend after playing through it, “but I have become accustomed to it. The movement is full of wonderful beauties.” It took 14 more years of off-and-on toil for Brahms to complete his Symphony No. 1, which leads from that turbulent beginning to a blaze-of-glory finish. When it premiered in 1876, Brahms made sure it was outside the music-world spotlight, in the German city of Karlsruhe. Then he tinkered a little more. Soon, one of Brahms’ most devoted advocates tipped his hat to the symphony’s power by dubbing the work “Beethoven’s Tenth.”

The Instruments. 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani and strings What to Listen For. The Symphony No. 1 starts with a bang: As the kettledrum wallops one note insistently, the violins let fly with a stream of sound that just as insistently pushes upward, as if it were defying the drum’s gravitational pull. The orchestra soon dives into the ferocity and dynamism of the first movement proper, where calmer moments hardly assert themselves before tumult sweeps them away.

The turbulence finally subsides, though, and Brahms counters it with the second movement’s glowing lyricism and the third’s breeziness. Then the agitation erupts again–only to be silenced for good when a horn call rings out above shimmering strings.

That arresting stroke clears the way for a striding, sonorous tune that blossoms into one of the most triumphant finishes in music.

Brahms’ storminess breaks out again in October, when the Greek violinist-conductor Leonidas Kavakos leads the Houston Symphony in the Symphony No. 4. —Steven Brown The printed music for this work was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ira T. Anderson in honor of Lenore H. Simons.

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June 18, 2016

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*RUNE BERGMANN, conductor *FRANCISCO VILA, cello *Houston Symphony debut

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• Held every year in Detroit, the Sphinx Competition encourages, develops and recognizes classical music talent in the Black and Latino communities. Tonight’s soloist, Francisco Vila, was the second prize laureate in the 2012 Sphinx Competition at the age of 24.

• Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák shared the same publisher, Simrock, to whom Brahms wrote about Dvořák’s Cello Concerto: “Cellists can be grateful to your Dvořák for bestowing on them such a great and skillful work.”

Dvořák and Tchaikovsky | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES Rune Bergmann | conductor

Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter Exxon Mobil The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton.

The Houston Symphony’s sound shell ceiling is made possible through the generosity of the Beauchamp Foundation and the Fondren Foundation. ...................................................

An energetic and compelling figure on the podium, Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann (pronounced Rue-na Bairg-mahn) is a dynamic, versatile conductor with an extensive classical, romantic, operatic and contemporary repertoire. Considered among today’s most talented young Scandinavian conductors, his elegant interpretations and reputation as an inspiring and profound musician attract the attention of orchestras throughout the world.

Rune has been principal guest conductor of Lithuania’s Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra since 2013 and artistic director of Norway’s innovative Fjord Cadenza Festival since its inception in 2010. Among the distinguished orchestras and opera houses with which Maestro Bergmann has developed relationships are the Oslo Philharmonic, Norwegian National Opera, Mainfranken Theater Würzburg and Philharmonie Südwestfalen, as well as the symphony orchestras of Malmö, Helsingborg, Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Trondheim, Karlskrona and Odense. In North America, he has guested with such orchestras as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (where he led the world premiere of Grawemeyer Award-winning Serbian composer Ðuro Živković’s Psalm XIII), Grand Rapids Symphony, New Mexico Philharmonic and the Brevard Music Festival. Upcoming engagements of note include debuts with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Symphony, with a return engagement to the Orquestra Sinfónica Portugesa and a debut with the Poland’s Szczecin Philharmonic.

A multitalented musician who also plays trumpet, piano and violin/viola, Rune studied choir and orchestral conducting under Anders Eby, Jin Wang and Jorma Panula at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm. He graduated with high honors from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he studied conducting under Leif Segerstam, chief conductor emeritus of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and former principal conductor of the Vienna Radio, Finnish Radio and Danish National orchestras.

Rune’s honors include the 2010 Kjell Holm Foundation Culture Prize, the 2009 SMP Press culture award and second prize in Helsingborg’s 2002 Nordic Conducting Competition. His former posts include deputy general music director with the Augsburger Philharmonic and Theater Augsburg in Germany.

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Francisco Vila | cello

Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt

Ecuadorian cellist Francisco Vila is an emerging soloist and chamber musician known for his sensitivity, elegance of phrasing and mastery of the instrument.

He began playing the cello at age 8 and had his solo debut with orchestra at 14. Concert activities have taken him throughout Europe and North and South America, including all the principal orchestras of his native Ecuador, as well as leading orchestras and music festivals.

The Bloomington Herald-Times said of his performance of Lalo’s Cello Concerto that Francisco “... displayed absolute command on stage ... perfectly executed technical passages and induced the orchestra with his energy … tenderly revealed to us the romanticism of this concerto.”

Collaborations include those with artists Nobuko Imai, Zakhar Bron, Gary Hoffman, Wolfram Christ, Lynn Chang, Martin Charlifour, Michel Arrignon, Andrey Baranov, Sunwook Kim and others.

As the second prize laureate of the Sphinx 15th Annual Competition and a prize winner of the 22nd Concours FLAME Competition (2011) in Paris, Francisco has also received several honors, including the Presidential Scholarship at The Boston Conservatory, a National Society of Arts and Letters Award for Performance, the Anthony and Olimpia Barbera and the Eva Heinitz Fund scholarships at Indiana University.

Aside from performance, Francisco views teaching as an important aspect in music making. In March 2015, he and oboist Iria Porras founded the first International Music Festival of Esmeraldas (Ecuador) in Vila’s hometown.

This is a social project that unites the most talented young artists in Latin America for two weeks of master classes with international artists, while also providing a variety of activities, including free public concerts.

Francisco is the current principal cellist of Denmark’s Aalborg Symphony Orchestra. His mentors include Gary Hoffman, Sharon Robinson, János Starker and Menahem Pressler at Indiana University where he was the first-prize winner of the 2009–10 concerto competition. In addition to this appearance with the Houston Symphony, 2016 includes concerts in the chamber music setting in Los Angeles and tours with the Macondo Chamber Players and Paquito D’Rivera.

Francisco Vila performs on a 1790 Vincenzo Panormo cello on generous loan from the Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation and the “ex-János Starker” E. Tubbs bow.

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Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)

In a Tweet. Even people who never heard of Edvard Grieg will probably recognize this gleaming tone-painting of daybreak.

The Back Story. When Grieg was 31, he received an offer from another of Norway’s cultural trailblazers, dramatist Henrik Ibsen.

A theater company wanted to attempt a staging of Ibsen’s epic Peer Gynt, an anti-hero’s odyssey through real and mythical lands. Ibsen offered to split his royalties with Grieg in exchange for music to accompany the play; potential performances in other countries were an extra lure. Grieg agreed, then began wrestling with the play’s myriad characters and settings. The project became an 18-month slog.

“It hangs over me like a nightmare,” Grieg lamented roughly midway through the job. “It was the need for money—or more, precisely, it was the offer of money—that drove me. Perhaps that should not have happened, but the prospect of travel and visions of great beauty loomed before me.”

Despite his sufferings, the part about great beauty turned out to be correct. The play and music became a theatrical sensation, enabling Grieg to savor an international success. And in countries where the play is rarely staged, Grieg’s two suites of excerpts have made Peer Gynt at home in the concert hall.

The Instruments. 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings What to Listen For. In the play, Morning Mood prefaces Act 4, which depicts Peer’s exploits in Africa, Arabia, China and other lands. In the first scenes, he’s a canny businessman with an international trade; he then suffers a comeuppance as the seductive Anitra entrances him, then makes off with his horse.

But Grieg hints at none of that in Morning Mood. Instead, the music exudes serenity. The flute and oboe takes turns with a sweet, lilting tune that would sound right at home coming from a shepherd’s pipe. The music swells, the tune surges from the violins, and it’s almost impossible to miss the picture Grieg had in mind: “I think of the sun breaking through the clouds,” he told the conductor in charge of the premiére.

The Houston Symphony has another musical daybreak in store for April, when it plays Ottorino Respighi’s The Fountains of Rome.

Dvořák and Tchaikovsky | Program Notes

Cello Concerto in B minor, Opus 104 Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)

In a Tweet. The power and warmth of Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto surround enigmatic references to another of his works.

The Back Story. Dvořák spent decades thinking the cello had too little projection to be the solo instrument in a concerto.

But he discovered otherwise during his three years heading a conservatory in New York. A concerto by his colleague Victor Herbert—best known today for his operetta Babes in Toyland— revealed new possibilities. When a cellist friend asked him for a concerto, Dvořák agreed.

The work’s vitality and tenderness make it a favorite of cellists and audiences. It contains a mystery, though.

In the slow movement, Dvořák quoted one of his songs: “Leave Me Alone,” a reflection on love’s delights and pains. A few months after completing the concerto—and right after the death of his sister-in-law, Josefina Kounicova, who had been ill as he composed it—Dvořák inserted another quote of the song in the finale. Decades ago, a biographer gave an explanation that gained acceptance: As a young man, Dvořák had secretly been smitten with Josefina. Composing the concerto, he honored the ailing woman by quoting the song, which was a favorite of hers; her death moved him to enlarge the tribute. The biographer, however, did not reference the source of his explanation, and no proof has emerged.

The Instruments. 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings What to Listen For. However Dvořák’s personal life fits in, there’s no doubt that powerful forces drive the music. First, the orchestra introduces compelling motifs: a quiet but restless theme that quickly grows fiery; an ardent melody sung out by a French horn; a burst of vigor reminiscent of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances. When the cello finally enters, it intensifies the music’s passions and brings the poetry new shadings. The solo part demands a virtuoso performer, but its flourishes enhance the drama rather than just add decoration.

The slow movement begins with the purity of a prayer. Then an orchestral outburst leads to the first quote from “Leave Me Alone,” giving the movement new fervor. The vigor of folk dance dominates the finale, but as a big finish seems to approach, the cello grows introspective, and the second enigmatic quote appears.

The Houston Symphony will perform another dramatic concerto, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, in January with soloist Denis Kozhulchin.

Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Opus 17 (Little Russian)

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) In a Tweet. Folk music Tchaikovsky heard during a summer vacation helped inspire one of his zestiest works.

The Back Story. Tchaikovsky wasn’t always the tormented soul he’s reputed to have been. He enjoyed his share of good times with family and friends, and the summer of 1872 brought a generous helping. Escaping the bustle of Moscow, Tchaikovsky traveled to Ukraine, where his sister and her family owned an estate.

After a few weeks there, his brother Modest joined him, and they traversed the region visiting friends.

Meanwhile, Tchaikovsky had an unexpected rush of creativity.

One of the spurs: hearing a servant of his sister’s sing “The Crane,” a Ukrainian folk song. Tchaikovsky began sketching a symphony, basing the finale on “The Crane,” and he finished it after returning to Moscow. Tchaikovsky played the rollicking finale during a party at composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s home. Rimsky-Korsakov belonged to a Russian nationalist group that had resisted Tchaikovsky, considering him Eurocentric, but the work with Ukrainian roots won them over. “The entire company almost tore me to pieces in their enthusiasm,” Tchaikovsky told Modest. The premiere in early 1873 gave his burgeoning career a fresh boost.

Ever self-critical, though, Tchaikovsky revised the symphony a few years later.

The Instruments. 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings What to Listen For. The turbulence of Tchaikovsky’s betterknown symphonies never erupts in the Symphony No. 2, and the work doesn’t even include a slow movement as an outlet for brooding. Tunefulness, vigor and zest hold sway.

The symphony begins simply, as a solo French horn sings out a broad tune based on a folksong, and that blossoms into a sonorous introduction drawing in the entire orchestra. Then the violins dig into a clipped, lusty theme that sets the fiery tone for the rest of the movement; even the lyricism surges. The second movement is a jaunty march Tchaikovsky transplanted from an aborted opera.

Next comes a scherzo that bounds along with the abandon of a Russian dance—until the woodwinds relax the pace with another folk tune. After some orchestral muscle-flexing, the violins take off into the finale’s rollicking main theme; soon, the entire orchestra is caught up in a whirlwind.

The Houston Symphony turns to the more anguished Tchaikovsky next March, when guest conductor Fabien Gabel conducts the Pathetique Symphony. —Steven Brown

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June 24, 2016

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*JACOMO BAIROS, conductor

*Houston Symphony debut

C. Rogerson Luminosity ca. 6 ?

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Introduction, The Open Prairie: Lento maestoso— Street in a Frontier Town: Moderato— Mexican Dance and Finale— Prairie Night (Card Game at Night): Molto moderato— Gun Battle: Allegro— Celebration (after Billy’s capture): Allegro— Billy’s Death: Lento moderato— The Open Prairie Again: Lento maestoso

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Refried Farandole

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I N T E R M I S S I O N ca. 19 Suite from L’oiseau de feu (The Firebird) I Introduction II L’oiseau de feu et sa danse—Variation de l’oiseau de feu III Ronde des princesses IV Danse infernale du roi Kastcheï— V Berceuse et Final: Andante—Lento maestoso

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Danzón No. 2 30 A. Márquez ca. 10

Jacomo Bairos, composer Sam Hyken is co-founder and artistic director of Nu Deco Ensemble, a virtuosic and eclectic chamber orchestra designed for the 21st century, based in Miami. Blending masterful musicianship with a wide range of repertoire from classical to pop, Nu Deco Ensemble strives to be a leader in genre-bending exploration.

• Composer Chris Rogerson has been named the composer-in-residence for the Amarillo Symphony for 2014–16. As part of the residency, the orchestra will commission a work to be premiered each season in addition to performing Chris’ existing compositions.

Featured Program | The Firebird | Program Biography

Program BIOGRAPHY Jacomo Rafael Bairos | conductor

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In demand annually with some of America’s finest orchestras, Portuguese-American Jacomo Rafael Bairos enjoys an emerging international career that is diverse and creative. As the Amarillo Symphony’s 17th music director and conductor, and co-founder and artistic director of Nu Deco Ensemble, Jacomo’s imaginative and energetic leadership fosters a collaborative spirit for presenting great art at the highest levels.

Through his fresh and inventive programming, a new Premium Pops Series and communitydriven initiatives such as Class Act, Jacomo has helped transform the Amarillo Symphony into a multifaceted vehicle for art and community partnerships. In 2014, he established the orchestra’s first composer-in-residence with young American Chris Rogerson.

His commitment to education is evident in Class Act, which presents insightful and engaging music performances to schools across the Texas panhandle. Along with regularly coaching and conducting the Amarillo Youth Orchestras, Jacoma has crafted programs and concerts, including SymphonyKids and Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program that enrich children’s lives.

In the Nu Deco Ensemble, he and composer Sam Hyken, have co-founded a virtuosic and eclectic chamber orchestra designed for the 21st century. With residency at Light Box at Goldman Warehouse in Miami, Jacomo oversees the mission of executing adventurous classical-based collaborative performances, while presenting various styles of music, art and media in both traditional and alternative concert venues.

After participating in the 2012 Kurt Masur Conductors Seminar in New York City, Jacomo was awarded the prestigious Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Scholarship by the U.S. Mendelssohn Foundation. He is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory’s Orchestral Conducting program and the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen.

As an accomplished and award-winning tubist, Jacomo has given master classes and performed with festivals and orchestras around the world. New York Magazine praised his solo performances in the 1998 Juilliard Focus! festival as one of the “instrumental highs of the festival.” At age 18, he was the first tubist to win the Aspen Music Festival’s concerto competition.

Jacomo Bairos has performed, toured and recorded with the New York Philharmonic and the orchestras of Chicago, Cincinnati and Seattle. He has held principal posts with orchestras in America, Spain, China and Singapore.

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Program NOTES Luminosity

Chris Rogerson (1988–) Composer’s Note. Luminosity opens with an energetic gesture that is reminiscent of fireworks. After the punchy and rhythmic opening, the piece relaxes into a middle section that is more lyrical and songlike. This material is then reimagined as heroic and majestic at the climax of the piece, which features a repeated downward gesture in the percussion, strings and winds—my attempt at evoking slowly falling, willow-like fireworks. The opening rhythmic drive and energy returns to close the work.

In 2009, I was commissioned by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) to write this piece in honor of Paul Ferington, then in his 25th year on the conducting staff of the BPO. Paul has been a great mentor and friend to me, and he is one of those rare people whose joy for life is contagious to every person around him. Thus came Luminosity—a portrait of the light and excitement Paul exudes. My deepest thanks are to the musicians of the BPO, JoAnn Falletta and Paul Ferington. —Chris Rogerson The Instruments. 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp and strings

What to Listen For. The Billy the Kid suite not only touches most of the ballet’s high points, but it includes the framing sections that set Billy’s exploits against the backdrop of the United States’ westward drive. In the opening and closing movements, conjuring up the open prairie, the wide spaces between instrumental lines evoke the West’s broad, open vistas, and the music’s sturdy tread suggests the settlers’ inexorable progress. “Street in a Frontier Town” crackles with contrasting tunes and colors, and wrong-sounding notes written into the score make the scene even rowdier.

Shimmering strings and a meditative trumpet solo set the tone for “Prairie Night.” In “Gun Fight,” rather than mimic the crack of individual shots, the orchestra unleashes the visceral force of booming kettledrums and rapid-fire trumpet-and-drum bursts.

After the brief elegy of “Billy’s Death,” the prairie music returns in triumphant form.

The Houston Symphony turns to another iconic U.S. composer in January, when it performs George Gershwin’s An American in Paris. —Steven Brown

Refried Farandole Sam Hyken (1981—)

Suite From Billy The Kid Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

In a Tweet. Copland’s zesty and dramatic Billy the Kid not only tells the outlaw’s story, but shows that an orchestra can be at home in the Wild West.

The Back Story. When a ballet company asked Copland in 1938 to score a work depicting Billy the Kid, the composer was intrigued. The dance troupe “was attempting to move ballet away from the established Russian traditions,” Copland wrote later, “and I could not have been more sympathetic.” But he hesitated.

What did a Brooklyn native know about the Wild West? The company encouraged him by pointing out that Billy was born in New York City.

Copland decided to weave bits of frontier songs into his score to help evoke the southwestern setting. He immersed himself in “Git Along Little Dogies,” “The Old Chisholm Trail” and other tunes, he recalled, and a composer friend “looked on in wonder as I played ‘Trouble for the Range Cook.’ I assured him that I would not use ‘Home on the Range’—I decided to draw the line someplace!”

Billy the Kid received one of the warmest receptions that ever greeted a Copland work—and critics weren’t the only source of approval. “It was after Billy, when I was almost 40 years old, that my mother finally said the money spent on piano lessons for me was not wasted,” Copland said.

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Composer’s Note. In 2014, the Miami Symphony Orchestra commissioned Refried Farandole for the second installment of the now-annual “Ocean Drive in Vienna” concert series.

The series features favorites of the famed Viennese New Year Concerts as well as new compositions and adaptations of famous works. For this concert, I choose to re-imagine one of George Bizet’s most famous compositions, Farandole, from the incidental music to Alphonse Daudet’s play “L’Arlesienne”. I use techniques of reharmonization and a brand new 21st-centruy rhythmic setting to breathe new life into Bizet’s timeless composition. The introduction of the work sets Bizet’s melody in a new harmonic context, reminiscent of composers of the 20th century, giving the work both a beautiful and haunting setting. The second section places Bizet’s melody in a hip-hop-march-like groove, while still making use of the original work’s canon between brass sections.

A gong announces the work’s third and main section, in a which a house-music-like groove is created with Bizet’s Second theme played over ostinato patterns in the second violins, marimba, piano and woodblock. As the work builds to a climax, the coda of the work features a violin solo on a rhythmic variation of Bizet’s second theme. The solo violin is soon joined by the entire section, and then by the entire woodwind section, as the work builds to a rousing conclusion. Refried Farandole was made possible with a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

—Sam Hyken The Instruments. 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano, electric bass and strings

The Firebird | Program Notes

Suite from L’oiseau de feu (The Firebird)

Danzón No. 2

In a Tweet. Stravinsky’s first masterwork looks backward to Romantic music’s luxury while hinting at modern music’s bombshells.

In a Tweet. This seductive and zesty orchestral work celebrates a Cuban dance that took root in Mexico.

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

The Back Story. The 27-year-old Stravinsky was unknown outside his native Russia when Sergei Diaghilev, impresario of the Ballets Russes company, hired him to compose a work for performances in Paris. Stravinsky doubted he was up to the task, but encouragement from Diaghilev won him over—as did the chance to debut in Paris. Based on Russian folk tales, the ballet tells the story of a magical firebird that helps a nobleman vanquish a sorcerer and free 12 captive maidens. At the 1910 premiere, the score was a hit: original enough to be fresh, traditional enough to be engaging.

The Instruments. 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling English horn), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, celesta (doubling piano) and strings What to Listen For. Stravinsky built this 1919 concert suite from some of the score’s most colorful sections. The introduction sets the scene in the sorcerer Kastchei’s garden; listen for the eerie, stratospheric violins. In “Dance of the Firebird,” the swirl and flash of woodwinds evoke the magic creature’s iridescent plumage. “Dance of the Princesses” harks back to Stravinsky’s teacher, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, with glowing string textures that could come from Scheherazade. “Kastchei’s Infernal Dance” sets off the explosiveness Stravinsky would unleash in The Rite of Spring. After the tender “Lullaby,” danced by the Firebird to bewitch Kastchei’s henchmen, the suite jumps to the ballet’s grand, glowing finale.

The Houston Symphony spotlights Stravinsky’s next trailblazing ballet with its May performances of Petrouchka, conducted by music director Andrés Orozco-Estrado. —Steven Brown The printed scores for this work were donated by Mr. Terence Barr.

Arturo Márquez (1950- )

The Back Story. Born in the Mexican state of Sonora, Arturo Márquez grew up mainly in the Los Angeles area, where his father was a cabinetmaker and mariachi musician. His first music lessons came from his father, and after composing captured his interest, Márquez’ studies took him from Mexico to France to the United States. He now lives in Mexico.

The Instruments. 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, piano and strings What to Listen For. The danzon is an elegant dance that was born in Cuba but found a second home in Mexico, where couples who value tradition and romance still savor it. Márquez’ Danzon No. 2 opens with a sleek clarinet melody, then the zesty rhythms of the danzon’s Afro-Caribbean heritage begin to cut loose.

Seductiveness and gusto take turns working their spell, and the strings sing out that opening tune in luxurious style before the music reaches a blazing finish.

Latin bravura will break out again in February, when the Houston Symphony plays Silvestre Revueltas’ Sensemayá.

—Steven Brown

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June 25, 2016

8:30pm

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*YANIV DINUR, conductor *TBA, soloist—Silver medal winner, 2016 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition *Houston Symphony debut

Mozart Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro ca. 4 ? Did you know?

(The Marriage of Figaro), K.492

TBA

• Tonight’s soloist is the 2016 Silver Medal winner of the prestigious Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition.

Learn more about the competition on page 37.

Concerto TBA

I N T E R M I S S I O N

Prokofiev

Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Opus 100 I Andante II Allegro marcato III Adagio IV Allegro giocoso

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• A student of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (composer of Scheherazade and The Flight of the Bumblebee), Sergei Prokofiev wrote his Symphony No. 5 in one month during the summer of 1944.

Fourteen years had passed since he penned his Symphony No. 4.

Featured Program | Prokofiev’s Fifth | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES Yaniv Dinur | conductor Recently appointed assistant conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Yaniv Dinur began his conducting career at age 19, conducting the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland. He was soon invited to perform with the Israel Camerata Jerusalem, making him the youngest person to conduct an orchestra in Israel. He has since conducted around the world.

Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter Exxon Mobil The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton.

The Houston Symphony’s sound shell ceiling is made possible through the generosity of the Beauchamp Foundation and the Fondren Foundation. ...................................................

He has conducted the Jerusalem Symphony’s Voice of Music Young Artists Competition since 2003, broadcast live on Israeli radio.

Among his numerous awards are a special Second Prize (an award the jury created especially for him) at the Eduardo Mata International Conducting Competition (2006) in Mexico City, the Yuri Ahronovitch First Prize at the Aviv Conducting Competition in Tel Aviv, as well as grants from the AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation and the Zubin Mehta Scholarship Endowment. In 2011, he was chosen by the League of American Orchestras to be a featured conductor at the Bruno Walter Conducting Preview with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

A passionate lecturer and music educator, his mission is to bring college students to concert halls. He regularly lectures about the connections between music and visual arts. In 2012, he founded the conducting studio at the Conservatory of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and has created and taught courses at the Jerusalem Academy, as well as the Dante Alighieri Society in Israel.

Currently director of orchestral activities at American University in Washington, D.C., Yaniv has worked closely with world-class conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Michael Tilson Thomas, Pinchas Zukerman, Kurt Masur and Jorma Panula. He holds a doctorate in orchestral conducting from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance where he was a student of Kenneth Kiesler.

Born in Jerusalem in 1981, Yaniv Dinur began studying the piano at age 6 with his aunt, Olga Shachar. At age 16, he began to study conducting with Evgeny Zirlin at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. After graduating from the Jerusalem Academy, he studied privately with conductor Mendi Rodan.

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TBA | soloist Tonight’s soloist is the silver medal winner of the 2016 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition. Read more about the competition on page 37.

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Program NOTES Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) K.492

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) In a Tweet. This dashing curtain-raiser sets the tone for a comedy about a skirt-chasing nobleman who gets his comeuppance.

The Back Story. Comedies in Italian were all the rage among the opera-going set in 1780s Vienna. Mozart wanted to make a splash, so he set his sights on a hot property: The Marriage of Figaro, a hit play from France. Centering on a womanizing nobleman, it satirized the aristocracy, and France’s king had banned it at first.

Three years later, he relented, and Figaro took Paris by storm.

Austria’s emperor allowed a German translation to be printed, but he forbade theaters to perform it. How could Mozart get past the roadblock? He joined forces with Lorenzo Da Ponte, an Italian who not only created opera adaptations, but had connections in the royal court. Da Ponte essentially said: Leave the censors to me.

As quickly as he crafted poetry, Mozart set it to music.

Meanwhile, according to the wordsmith’s memoirs, Da Ponte got an audience with the emperor. Assuring him the play’s political speechifying was gone, Da Ponte won permission for the operatic Figaro to go onstage. The first performance was ragged. But during the next performances, the audience demanded that the cast repeat so many numbers that Figaro nearly doubled in duration.

The Instruments. 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani and strings What to Listen For: The Figaro overture is a tribute to Mozart’s ability to work quickly. He put off composing it until two days before the premiere, yet nothing about this scintillating curtainraiser sounds formulaic or thin.

The strings spring into action, sotto voce. The winds reply more melodiously, but at the same tempo. Boom! Another theme crashes in fortissimo. Within 20 seconds, Mozart has told us that rollicking, colorful, unpredictable action is in store. And the overture’s whirlwind pace never lets up. The strings turn to a more graceful theme, but the bustle continues underneath it. And the orchestra sets up the big finish by pulling back to a pianissimo, then letting fly with a rousing crescendo.

The Houston Symphony will devote an entire program to Mozart over Thanksgiving weekend with pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane.

Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Opus 100 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)

In a Tweet. As the Nazis retreated from Russia, Prokofiev saluted the human spirit in a symphony that gives lyricism an epic scale.

The Back Story. Despite the hardships Russians endured when the Nazis besieged their homeland, Prokofiev worked fruitfully during World War II. In 1944, as the Nazi grip weakened, the composer’s friends saw optimism coming over him. That summer, Prokofiev took refuge at a Soviet-run composers’ retreat in the countryside west of Moscow.

Marching off to his studio every morning, Prokofiev amazed his fellow composers with his discipline. But each afternoon, composer Dmitri Kabalevsky heard a knock at his door as Prokofiev summoned him for a walk. Forests, fields, sunsets and bird songs thrilled Prokofiev, and he even kept tabs on burgeoning anthills.

By summer’s end, Prokofiev had nearly completed his Symphony No. 5, the first symphony he had written in 15 years. “This work was very important to me, for after a long interruption I have returned to the symphonic form of composition,” he said. “It was the culminating experience of my creative life. I imagined the symphony as an expression of the greatness of the human spirit.”

The Instruments. 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, piano and strings What to Listen For. The brief woodwind melody that launches the symphony contains more power that it first lets on. Notice how it strives upward—covering a wide span within the first few notes, falling back slightly, then returning to its peak. That momentum becomes even more striking when the rest of the orchestra intensifies the melody’s ardor and impact. This is the first of several themes in the symphony with an urge to soar. Isn’t that just the quality to embody “the greatness of the human spirit”?

The strings, with the brasses’ resounding support, sing out another theme that pushes upward. Darkness and clangor break in, but the optimistic tone prevails. The second movement bounds along exuberantly, and it has a wry, sometimes malevolent streak; the woodwinds add a cheerier note, though. The slow movement begins as a subdued waltz, but its melody soon vaults to the stratosphere. And amid the finale’s rowdiness and exuberance, lyricism takes flight, too.

Prokofiev’s lyricism returns next May, when the Houston Symphony performs the Violin Concerto No. 2 with soloist Gil Shaham.

—Steven Brown The printed scores for this work were donated by Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth and Dr. Ken Hyde.

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Prokofiev’s Fifth | Program Notes

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Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition A partnership between the Houston Symphony League and the Houston Symphony

Jo Dee Wright, Competition Chair Celebrating its 41st year, the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition is one of the foremost multi-instrument competitions in the world. Named to honor the memory of Miss Ima Hogg, a Houston Symphony co-founder, this prestigious competition is designed to identify outstanding young instrumentalists and support their pursuit of careers in the music industry. Besides the United States, this year’s competitors hailed from 14 countries, including Colombia, France, India, China and South Korea.

This year, 10 contestants were selected to perform in the semi-finals on June 2.

On June 4, after a competitive selection process, four finalists each performed a concerto with the Houston Symphony before an audience at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. The finalist who was honored with the The Houston Symphony League Award at this year’s competition is featured as the soloist

with the Houston Symphony in tonight’s concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Given in recognition of Jerry Priest, founding Chair of the competition, The Houston Symphony League Award also provides a $10,000 prize to the deserving young musician.

On Saturday, July 9, join us at Jones Hall for the Symphony’s free Day of Music, where the winner the 2016 Ima Hogg Competition will be the featured soloist with the Houston Symphony. The Grace Woodson Memorial First Prize includes a $25,000 award generously provided by the Dennis family.

Please join us in congratulating all of the outstanding young musicians who participated in this year’s competition.

“Each contestant,” remarked Jo Dee Wright, Chair of the 2016 Ima Hogg Competition, “is extremely articulate, accomplished and well-rounded, and they all inspire us.”

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Jones Hall • Saturday, July 9 • Noon - 9pm Food Trucks Live Music on Multiple Stages Harmonica and Salsa Dancing Clinics Instrument Petting Zoo and Activities for Children Houston Symphony Performance featuring the Winner of the 2016 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Thousands of Houstonians joined us last year to celebrate the diverse musical landscape of our great city. Join us for the 4th annual Day of Music and hear some of the area’s best Mariachi, blues, rock, chamber, jazz ensembles and more. Plus, sample some of Houston’s finest food truck fare next door on Jones Plaza. No tickets are required to attend this day-long music festival, sponsored in part by The Melbern G. and Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation.

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STEVEN REINEKE, conductor * KRISTINE REESE, vocalist * BILLY TIGHE, vocalist *Houston Symphony debut

J. S. SMITH/J. KESSLER The Star-Spangled Banner (lyrics by Francis Scott Key) ca. 2

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COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man ca. 3

M. GOULD American Salute ca. 5 S. FLAHERTY/REINEKE Ragtime from Ragtime ca. 3 ca. 4 FLAHERTY/W. D. BROHN Back to Before from Ragtime (lyrics by Lynn Ahrens)

Arr. T. BERENS (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life/Do You Love Me? ca. 7

A. NORTH/REINEKE Unchained Melody from Unchained ca. 6

SOUSA On the Mall ca. 4 D. SWANDER/C. BEYER Deep In the Heart of Texas ca. 3 R. LOPEZ-T. PARKER- You and Me (But Mostly Me) from The Book of Mormon ca. 3 M. STONE/S. SHOUP

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Olympic Fanfare and Theme The Girl from Ipanema (English lyrics by Norman Gimbel) Copacabana Sing Out, America!

Service Medley 1812 Overture, Opus 49

ca. 4 ca. 3 ca. 4

ca. 6 ca. 5 ca. 12

Did you know?

• Throughout our joint histories, both the Houston Symphony and Miller Outdoor Theatre have helped each other celebrate important milestones. In 1968, the Houston Symphony gave the opening performance of the new theatre building that is the Miller we all know and love today.

• Each year, more than an estimated 60,000 Houstonians enjoy the free concerts during Exxon Mobil Summer Symphony Nights, including up to 25,000 at the annual Star-Spangled Salute.

Featured Program | Star-Spangled Salute | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES

Guarantor City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board Underwriter Exxon Mobil The Houston Symphony’s Miller Outdoor Theatre concerts are supported in part by an endowed fund from The Brown Foundation, Inc. in memory of Stewart and Hanni Orton.

The Houston Symphony’s sound shell ceiling is made possible through the generosity of the Beauchamp Foundation and the Fondren Foundation.

MICHAEL TAMMARO

Steven Reineke | conductor Steven Reineke’s boundless enthusiasm and exceptional artistry have made him one of the nation’s most sought-after pops conductors, composers and arrangers. In addition to being Principal POPS Conductor Designate of the Houston Symphony, he is music director of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and principal pops conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

He previously held the posts of principal pops conductor of the Long Beach and Modesto Symphony Orchestras and associate conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.

Steven is a frequent guest conductor with The Philadelphia Orchestra and has been on the podium with the Boston Pops, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, among other leading orchestras.

As the creator of more than 100 orchestral arrangements for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, his works have been performed worldwide and can be heard on numerous CPO recordings (Telarc). His symphonic works Celebration Fanfare, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Casey at the Bat are frequently performed. His Sun Valley Festival Fanfare commemorated the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s pavilion. In the 2015–16 season, the National Symphony Orchestra premiered his The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.

A native of Ohio, Steven is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio, where he earned bachelor of music degrees with honors in trumpet performance and music composition. He currently lives in New York City with his husband, Eric Gabbard.

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Program BIOGRAPHIES Kristine Reese | vocalist Kristine Reese recently completed a year-long run as Catherine on the First National Tour of the Tonywinning revival of Pippin. Other Broadway/National Tour credits include Wicked (Nessarose), First and Second National Tours; Mamma Mia (Sophie), Second National; Les Misérables, Broadhurst Theatre.

Other favorite credits include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine), Brigadoon (Fiona), Footloose (Ariel), the St. Louis MUNY, TOTS, Kansas City Starlight Theatre and the New York International Fringe Festival.

Kristine has appeared as a vocal soloist in concert with more than a dozen symphonic and pops orchestras across North America, including orchestras in Indianapolis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Detroit and Naples. She is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

She currently resides in New York City with her husband, actor Billy Harrigan Tighe, and their Boston Terrier, Buster.

For more information, please visit kristinereese.com or follow @KristineReese.

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Billy Tighe | vocalist Billy Tighe recently completed a two-year run as Elder Price in the West End and First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning production of The Book of Mormon. Other Broadway/National Tour credits include: Pippin (Pippin), Music Box Theatre; Wicked (Fiyero), Second National Tour; La Cage Aux Folles (Jean Michelle), First National Tour; Dirty Dancing (Neil, Billy), First National Tour.

Other favorite credits include: Hairspray (Link), Happy Days (Potsie), Footloose (Ren), Dreamgirls (Dave) and 10 productions at the St. Louis MUNY. Billy has appeared as a vocal soloist in concert with various symphonic and pops orchestras across North America, including orchestras in Indianapolis, Vancouver, Detroit, Modesto, Long Beach, Cincinnati and Toronto. He is a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

He currently lives in New York City with his wife, actor Kristine Reese, and their Boston Terrier, Buster. For more information, visit billytighe.com or follow @BillyTighe.

Backstage Pass

Backstage PASS Brian Del Signore, principal percussion Beginnings: I grew up in Pittsburgh where I began piano lessons at age 6 and drums at 11. My first drum teacher was Louis Carto, the drummer and bandleader for Bobby Vinton, a pop star from the Pittsburgh area. During my high school years and a few years after, I was in a band with some high school mates writing our songs and trying to make it big. After the band broke up, I studied at Carnegie Mellon University, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and then moved to Philadelphia to study at Temple University, where I received a Master’s of Music. During college, I studied with the percussionists of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Philadelphia Orchestra. They were obviously a very big influence on me.

I’m in my 30th year with the Houston Symphony, and I’m continually in awe of the fine musicians around me in this great orchestra.

Outside Jones Hall: I have an educational program called “The World of Percussion” that I present at elementary schools in the Houston area. I show students a collection of my percussion instruments and discuss where the instruments come from, how we play them and how different cultures have developed the art of percussion. I do a few dozen programs a year, and look forward to getting out even more as my time allows.

I also travel to universities and music schools around the U.S., presenting “Digital Recording Tools for the Performing Musician.” In this clinic, I teach collegeage musicians how to use technology (smart phones, computers) to help them improve their performance ability. Some of the recording tools include slow speed playback, click track overlay, reference pitch music analysis and complex click track assembly. You can read more about these educational efforts at briandelsignore.com.

Choreography—part of the job: Most of my time is spent with the Houston Symphony. I love my job. I love practicing and learning new music. Part of my job is assigning percussion parts and planning how we will perform as a percussion section in each concert. My percussion

colleagues each need to have a part, and because they are such great players, that quite often means playing multiple instruments. Stage set-up must be planned so we can get to our instruments without running into each other and having logistical nightmares. We don’t dance, but choreography might be a good word for how we work around each other. Our stage crew is an invaluable asset as they do the heavy lifting, moving our gear from truck to stage wherever we go, allowing us to save our energy, as much as possible, for the music.

The bigger picture: Recently, my father has really caught my attention.

My mother died 15 years ago, and now he is 95 and still as sharp as ever. He was a 2 1/2 lb. weaker twin baby of a coal miner’s daughter and an immigrant Italian violinist. He’s one of the few WWII veterans still alive, and I’m realizing what a treasure of history he is. He lives in Pittsburgh, but flies here every December and doesn’t go back north until the snow stops falling. Our Jones Hall ushers know him rather well because he comes to concerts once a week. I’ve included a recent picture of him with our family. If you see him next winter, don’t be afraid to say hello. He doesn’t move very fast, and enjoys conversation with everyone.

I am amazed how time has flown. I used to have one of the young families in the orchestra. But now my children are all grown up (ages 18, 20, 22), and others in the orchestra have young families now. I love to see it, and I urge everyone to enjoy it all, every step of the way. Music has always been very important in my life. But families are the most important thing in life.

Brian Del Signore is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rubenstein.

Top: The Del Signore family in 2016 (clockwise from left): Dione, Brian, Damian, Dominique, Leah, Ernest Del Signore Middle: Brian and Leah Del Signore with their children at Bush Intercontinental Airport upon the Houston Symphony’s return from its 1997 European Tour (youngest child not born yet) Bottom: Brian playing drums in his teenage years June 2016 | 41

Board of DIRECTORS

(2015-16 SEASON)

Steven P. Mach*

Mark C. Hanson*^

Danielle Batchelor

Anthony Bohnert

Robert A. Peiser*

Sergei Galperin*^

Jesse B. Tutor*^

Billy McCartney

Gene Dewhurst*

Bobby Tudor*

President, Houston Symphony Endowment

Mike S. Stude*

Music Director

Barbara Burger*

Musician Representative

President, Houston Symphony League

Paul R. Morico*

Adam Dinitz*^

Gloria G. Pryzant

General Counsel

Chair, Pension

Chair, Audience Development & Marketing

Barbara McCelvey*

Christine Kelly-Weaver

Jesse B. Tutor*^

Jerry Simon

Janet F. Clark*

*Executive Committee ^Ex-Officio

President

Executive Director/CEO

Immediate Past President

Musician Representative

Chair, Board Governance & Leadership

AndrĂŠs Orozco-Estrada*^

Chairman

Justice Brett Busby

Chair, Artistic & Orchestra Affairs

Donna Shen

Chair, Community Partnerships

Gene Dewhurst Immediate Past Chairman

Mark Hughes*^

Chairman Emeritus Chair, Finance

Chair, Development

Chair, Popular Programming

Secretary

Chair, Strategic Planning

Chair, Audit

Chair, Education

Mary Lynn Marks

Chair, Volunteers & Special Events

Betty Tutor*^

Musician Representative Assistant Secretary

GOVERNING DIRECTORS Janice Barrow** Danielle Batchelor Gary Beauchamp Darlene Bisso Anthony Bohnert Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Ralph Burch Barbara J. Burger Justice Brett Busby Andrew Calder Zane Carruth Donna Josey Chapman Janet F. Clark Michael H. Clark Brad W. Corson Viviana Denechaud

Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty David Frankfort Julia Frankel Ronald G. Franklin Stephen Glenn Susan Hansen Joan Kaplan Rochelle Levit, Ph.D. Cora Sue Mach ** Steven P. Mach Paul M. Mann, M.D. Rodney Margolis ** Jay Marks ** Mary Lynn Marks David Massin

Billy McCartney Barbara McCelvey Alexander K. McLanahan ** Paul R. Morico Kevin O’Gorman John Onstott Robert A. Peiser David Pruner Ron Rand John Rydman Manolo Sanchez Helen Shaffer ** Jerry Simon Jim R. Smith Miles O. Smith James Stein

Mike S. Stude ** William J. Toomey II Bobby Tudor ** Betty Tutor ** Jesse B. Tutor ** Judith Vincent Fredric Weber Mrs. S. Conrad Weil Vicki West Margaret Alkek Williams ** Scott Wulfe David Wuthrich

Ex-Officio Darlene Clark Mary Voigt Gloria G. Pryzant Donna Shen

Evan Glick Julianne K. Gorte Eric Haufrect, M.D. Gary L. Hollingsworth, M.D. Marianne Ivany Brian James Rita Justice I. Ray Kirk, M.D. Ulyesse LeGrange ** Carlos J. Lopez Carolyn Mann Michael Mann, M.D. John Matzer III Jackie Wolens Mazow Gene McDavid ** Gary Mercer Marilyn Miles Janet Moore

Bobbie Newman Tassie Nicandros Scott Nyquist Dana Ondrias, M.D. Edward Osterberg Jr. Chester M. Pitts II Greg Powers, Ph.D. Gloria G. Pryzant Richard A. Rabinow Roman F. Reed Gabriel Rio Richard Robbins, M.D. J. Hugh Roff Jr. ** Michael E. Shannon ** Ed Schneider Donna Shen Ed Schneider Robert Sloan Tad Smith

David Stanard David Tai Brian J. Thomas L. Proctor (Terry) Thomas Andrew Truscott Art Vivar Margaret Waisman, M.D. Robert Weiner James T. Willerson, M.D. Steven J. Williams Ed Wulfe ** Robert Yekovich Frank Yonish

Ex-Officio Ting Bresnahan Audrey Chang John Esquivel Dr. A. Jan Taylor

TRUSTEES Samuel Abraham Mr. William L. Ackerman Philip Bahr Devinder Bhatia, M.D. Meherwan Boyce Nancy Shelton Bratic Terry Ann Brown Prentiss Burt Cheryl Byington Dougal Cameron John T. Cater ** Evan Collins, M.D., MBA Andrew Davis Azar Delpassand Ronald DePinho, M.D. Tracy Dieterich Kelli Cohen Fein, M.D. Craig Fox Allen Gelwick 42

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Donors | Sustainability Fund

Sustainability

FUND

The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to the 130 donors who made transformational gifts to complete the Sustainability Fund.

On December 31, 2015, the Houston Symphony celebrated an extraordinary achievement: the completion of a five-year $15 million Sustainability Fund which has transformed the orchestra’s financial position.

The Symphony was able to close out the campaign thanks to challenge grant funds totaling $1,050,000 provided by Bobby & Phoebe Tudor, Cora Sue & Harry Mach, Janice Barrow, Steve & Joella Mach and Robert & Jane Cizik. The Ciziks provided the final $500,000 to allow the Symphony to reach its $15 million Sustainability Fund goal.

The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to the donors who made a significant investment in our orchestra’s future, positioning the Symphony for success as we continue to pursue the ambitions outlined in our strategic plan, Vision 2025, to be an orchestra for all Houstonians, and to become America’s most relevant and accessible top-10 orchestra by 2025.

Houston Endowment Estate of Jean R. Sides Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Janice Barrow Margaret Alkek Williams Jane & Robert Cizik

Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Mrs. Kitty King Powell The Cullen Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Brown Foundation, Inc. Cora Sue & Harry Mach The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Charitable Foundation / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods MD Anderson Foundation Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Barbara J. Burger Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Carol & Michael Linn and The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation Barbara & Pat McCelvey Estate of Mary Ann Holloway Phillips Sybil F. Roos

Steven & Nancy Williams Robin Angly & Miles Smith Gary & Marian Beauchamp Laura & Michael Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Nancy & Walter Bratic Janet F. Clark Linda & Gene Dewhurst Bert & Joan Golding

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Marilyn & Robert Hermance C. Howard Pieper Foundation Tad & Suzanne Smith Alice & Terry Thomas Shirley W. Toomim Janet & Tom Walker

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Billy & Christie McCartney Dr. Rita Justice Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks John Onstott / Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Ms. Judith Vincent

Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. Ralph Burch Mr. Michael H. Clark and Ms. Sallie Morian Evan D. Collins Erika & S. David Frankfort Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Mrs. Carolyn & Dr. Michael Mann

Jay & Shirley Marks James D. Stein Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells BB&T / Courtney & Bill Toomey Scott & Lori Wulfe Anonymous (1)

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Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Manolo Sánchez Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Tyler & Kat Murphy Justice Brett & Erin Busby Laurie & Ryan Colburn Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Corson Susan & Dick Hansen Christina & Mark Hanson Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Ann & Hugh Roff Vicky & Michael Richker Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Gloria & Joe Pryzant Margot & John Cater Virginia A. Clark Mr. Andrew Davis & Ms. Corey Tu Viviana & David Denechaud Amanda & Adam Dinitz David & Heidi Massin Bobbie Newman Lisa & Jerry Simon Vicki West The Brodsky Foundation David Chambers & Alex Steffler

Vicky Dominguez Mr. Colin C. Gatwood and Ms. Aralee Dorough Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Catherine Powers Mrs. Lila Rauch Julianne & David Gorte Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yonish Dr. Ronald DePinho & Dr. Lynda Chin Mr. & Mrs. Allen Barnhill Pam & Chad Blaine Mr. Wayne Brooks Terry Ann Brown Aurelie Desmarais & Ed Struzynski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Martin & Kelli Cohen Fein Ms. Megan Conley Rian & Sean Craypo Brian & Leah Del Signore Eric & Angelea Halen Mark & Marilyn Hughes Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman

Mary Beth Mosley Scott & Judy Nyquist Mr. Matthew D. Roitstein Mr. Brinton Averil Smith and Ms. Evelyn Chen Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Arbiter Mrs. Shirley Burgher Mr. Erik T. Gronfor and Ms. Joan DerHovsepian Bruce Harkness and Alice Brown Mr. and Mrs. Edd C. Hendee Ms. Leticia Konigsberg and Mr. Michael Olson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LeGrand Mr. and Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Mr. and Mrs. Scott Holshouser Mr. Robin Kesselman Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ivany Ms. Anne C. Leek Mr. and Mrs. William K. VerMeulen Martha & Stanley* Bair Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Brewer Ms. Joyce Perkins David & Tara Wuthrich Anonymous (2) *Deceased

Leadership COUNCIL Leadership Council donors have committed $45,000 or more in support of the Annual Fund, special projects and fundraising events over a three-year period ($15,000+ annually).

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Justice Brett & Erin Busby Janet F. Clark Billy & Christie McCartney The Estate of Terence Murphree Mr. Richard Danforth Gene & Linda Dewhurst The Elkins Foundation Angel & Craig Fox Allen & Almira Gelwick – Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis The Melbern G. and Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation Mr. John N. Neighbors Susan & Edward Osterberg Gloria & Joe Pryzant Ken & Carol Lee Robertson Donna & Tim Shen Lisa & Jerry Simon Nancy & David Tai Stephen & Kristine Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

For more information or to pledge your support, please contact: David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, 713.337.8525 Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development, 713.337.8538 44

Donors | Legacy Society

Legacy SOCIETY The Legacy Society honors those who have included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their long-term estate plans through bequests, lifeincome gifts or other deferred-giving arrangements. If you would like to learn more about ways to provide for the Houston Symphony Endowment in your estate plans, please contact Patrick T. Quinn, Director, Planned Giving, at 713.337.8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org.

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Daniel B. Barnum George & Betty Bashen Dorothy B. Black Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Zu Broadwater Joan K. Bruchas & H. Philip Cowdin Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Erin Brunner Eugene R. Bruns Sylvia J. Carroll Dr. Robert N. Chanon William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes The Honorable & Mrs. William Crassas Patricia Cunningham Dr. Lida S. Dahm Leslie Barry Davidson Judge & Mrs. Harold DeMoss Jr. Ginny Garrett Lila-Gene George Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Randolph Lee Groninger

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mrs. Gloria Herman Marilyn & Robert M. Hermance Timothy Hogan & Elaine Anthony Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth Dr. Edward J. & Mrs. Patti Hurwitz Dr. Kenneth Hyde Brian & Catherine James Dr. & Mrs. Ira Kaufman, M.D. John S. W. Kellett Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mrs. Frances E. Leland Mrs. Lucy Lewis E. W. Long Jr. Sandra Magers Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Jay & Shirley Marks James G. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. John N. Matzer III Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Charles E. McKerley Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan

Dr. Tracey Samuels & Mr. Robert McNamara Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Catherine Jane Merchant Dr. Georgette M. Michko Katherine Taylor Mize Richard & Juliet Moynihan Gretchen Ann Myers Patience Myers John Neighbors, in memory of Jean Marie Neighbors Bobbie Newman John & Leslie Niemand Dave G. Nussmann John Onstott Edward C. Osterberg Jr. Imogen “Immy� Papadopoulos Christine & Red Pastorek Sara M. Peterson Darla Powell Phillips Geraldine Smith Priest Dana Puddy Patrick T. Quinn Lila Rauch Evie Ronald Walter Ross

Dr. & Mrs. Kazuo Shimada Lisa & Jerry Simon Tad & Suzanne Smith Sherry Snyder Marie Speziale Emily H. & David K. Terry Stephen G. Tipps Steve Tostengard, in memory of Ardyce Tostengard Dr. Carlos Vallbona & Children Jana Vander Lee Dean B. Walker David M. Wax* & Elaine Arden Cali Geoffrey Westergaard Nancy B. Willerson Jennifer R. Wittman Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Susan Gail Wood Lorraine & Ed Wulfe David & Tara Wuthrich Katherine & Mark Yzaguirre Edith & Robert Zinn Anonymous (7)

Sidney Moran Sue A. Morrison & children, in memory of Walter J. Morrison Robert A. Peiser Gloria G. Pryzant Mr. and Mrs. Clive Runnells Mr. Charles K. Sanders Donna Scott Charles & Andrea Seay Mr. and Mrs. James A. Shaffer Jule* and Albert Smith Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Snyder Mike & Anita* Stude Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Elba L. Villarreal Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Robert G. Weiner Vicki West, in honor of Hans Graf Jo Dee Wright Ellen A. Yarell Anonymous (2)

CRESCENDO CIRCLE $100,000+ Robin Angly Dr. and Mrs. George J. Abdo Janice Barrow James Barton Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Joe Brazzatti Terry Ann Brown Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Janet F. Clark Mr. William E. Colburn Harrison R.T. Davis Jean & Jack* Ellis The Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Family Eugene Fong

Michael B. George Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Evan B. Glick Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Dr. Rita Justice Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Joella & Steven P. Mach Bill & Karinne McCullough Betty & Gene McDavid Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Mr. Ronald Mikita and Mr. Rex Spikes Ione Moran

*Deceased

In MEMORIAM We honor the memory of those who in life included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their estate plans. Their thoughtfulness and generosity will continue to inspire and enrich lives for generations to come!

Mr. Thomas D. Barrow W. P. Beard Ronald C. Borschow Mrs. H. Raymond Brannon Anthony Brigandi Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Mrs. Albert V. Caselli Lee Allen Clark Jack Ellis Mrs. Robin A. Elverson Frank R. Eyler Dr. & Mrs. Larry L. Fedder

Helen Bess Fariss Foster Christine E. George Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Gott John Wesley Graham Mrs. Marcella Levine Harris Gen. & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Miss Ima Hogg Burke & Octavia Holman David L. Hyde Dr. Blair Justice Dr. Mary R. Lewis Mrs. L. F. McCollum

Joan B. McKerley Doretha Melvin Monroe L. Mendelsohn Jr. Mrs. Janet Moynihan Terrence Murphree Arthur Newman Constantine S. Nicandros Hanni Orton Stewart Orton, Legacy Society co-founder Dr. Michael Papadopoulos Miss Louise Pearl

Mary Anne H. Phillips Mr. Howard Pieper Walter W. Sapp, Legacy Society co-founder J. Fred & Alma Laws Lunsford Schultz Ms. Jean R. Sides Blanche Stasny John K. & Fanny W. Stone Dorothy Barton Thomas Mrs. Harry C. Weiss Mrs. Edward Wilkerson June 2016 | 45

Houston Symphony ENDOWMENT The Houston Symphony Endowment is a separate nonprofit organization that invests contributions to earn income for the benefit of the Houston Symphony Society.

TRUSTEES Jesse B. Tutor, President Gene Dewhurst

James Lee Michael Mithoff

Alexandra Pruner Fredric A. Weber

An endowed fund can be permanently established within the Houston Symphony Society through a direct contribution or via a planned gift such as a bequest. The fund can be designated for general purposes or specific interests. For further information, please contact Patrick T. Quinn, Director, Planned Giving, at 713.337.8532 or patrick.quinn@houstonsymphony.org.

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS that support operational and annual activities Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Fund Accenture (Andersen Consulting) Fund Jay & Shirley Marks Fund AIG American General Fund Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Fund/ M.D. Anderson Foundation Fund The Marks Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bahr Fund Marian & Speros Martel Foundation Fund Janice H. & Thomas D. Barrow Fund Barbara & Pat McCelvey Fund Mrs. Ermy Borlenghi Bonfield Fund The Menil Foundation Fund Jane & Robert Cizik Fund Monroe Mendelsohn Jr. Estate Mr. Lee A. Clark Fund Sue A. Morrison & Children Fund Cooper Industries, Inc. Fund National Endowment for the Arts Fund Gene & Linda Dewhurst Fund Stewart Orton Fund DuPont Corporation Fund Elkins Charitable Trust Agency Fund Papadopoulos Fund Nancy & Robert Peiser Fund The Margaret & James A. Elkins Foundation Fund Rockwell Fund, Inc. Fund Virginia Lee Elverson Trust Fund Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Fund Charles Engelhard Foundation Fund William Stamps Farish Fund Estate of Mr. Walter W. Sapp Fund Dr. Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin J. Fein Fund Mr. & Mrs. Matt K. Schatzman Fund Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Fund The Schissler Foundation Fund Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Fund Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Fund Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Fund George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Fund Texas Eastern Fund Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Fund Dorothy Barton Thomas Fund Houston Arts Combined Endowment Fund Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Fund Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Fund Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kaplan Fund Dede & Connie Weil Fund Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Fund The Wortham Foundation Fund Martha Kleymeyer Fund Anonymous (5) Rochelle & Max Levit Fund Mr. E. W. Long Jr. Fund DESIGNATED FUNDS to support annual performance activity The Brown Foundation Guest Pianist Fund The Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Fund The Cullen Foundation Maestro’s Fund Fayez Sarofim Guest Violinist Fund General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Memorial Concert Fund through The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts in memory of Theresa Meyer and Jules Hirsch, beloved The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund parents of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil endowed in memory of Gus S. & Lyndall F. Wortham and Josie Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch 46

ENDOWED FUNDS to support the Houston Symphony’s annual education and community engagement activities

ENDOWED CHAIRS to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians, guest artists and executive leadership

Margarett & Alice Brown Endowment Fund for Education Lawrence E. Carlton, M.D. Endowment Fund for Youth Programs Richard P. Garmany Fund for the Houston Symphony League Concerto Competition The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs Selma S. Neumann Fund Spec’s Charitable Foundation Salute to Educators Concert Fund

Janice & Thomas Barrow Chair Brinton Averil Smith, principal cello Roy & Lillie Cullen Chair Andrés Orozco-Estrada, music director Fondren Foundation Chair Qi Ming, assistant concertmaster General Maurice Hirsch Chair Aralee Dorough, principal flute Ellen E. Kelley Chair Eric Halen, associate concertmaster Max Levine Chair Frank Huang, concertmaster George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair Mark Hughes, principal trumpet Tassie & Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Alexander Potiomkin, bass clarinet Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Jonathan Fischer, principal oboe Winnie Safford Wallace Chair Margaret Alkek Williams Chair Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO

ENDOWED FUND to support new commissions and innovative artistic projects The Micajah S. Stude Special Production Fund

ENDOWED FUNDS to support access and expand geographic reach The Alice & David C. Bintliff Messiah Concert fund for performances at First Methodist Church The Brown Foundation’s Miller Outdoor Theatre Fund in memory of Hanni and Stewart Orton Mach Family Audience Development Fund George P. & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Summer Concerts Fund

ENDOWED FUNDS to assist the Houston Symphony attract, retain and support world class conductors, musicians and guest artists American General Fund Speros P. Martel Fund Stewart Orton Fund Dan Feigal Prosser Fund

ENDOWED FUNDS to support the Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Competition Nancy B. Willerson Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

ENDOWED FUND to support piano performance Mary R. Lewis Fund for Piano Performance

LEGACY COMMITMENTS through The Brown Foundation Challenge to support artistic excellence

Janet F. Clark Gloria Goldblatt Pryzant Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Wayne Brooks, principal viola Ms. Vicki West in honor of Hans Graf Anonymous (1)

LEADERSHIP GIFTS OF WORKING CAPITAL provided as part of the Campaign for the 20th Century, Campaign for Houston Symphony and My Houston, My Symphony— Campaign for a Sound Future Hewlett Packard Company Fund The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Neva Watkins West Fund Gift in memory of Winifred Safford Wallace for the commission of new works

ENDOWED FUND to support

electronic media initiatives

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fund for Creative Initiatives

CHORUS ENDOWMENT DONORS $500 or more Mrs. Janice H. Barrow Mr. Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis Steve Dukes Joyce & David Fox Robert Lee Gomez

Christina & Mark Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Henderson Nobuhide Kobori Alan L. McAdams & Vicki L. Colvin Dr. William McCallum Bryan & Vickie McMicken David G. Nussman

Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Peropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Rio Ms. Carolyn Rogan Ms. Susan E. Scarrow Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Sommer Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Mr. & Mrs. James R. Wilhite

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS The Houston Symphony thanks the generous donors, who since 2012, have made possible infrastructure additions to further enhance the sound and quality of our orchestral performances.

Beauchamp Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre Sound Shell Ceiling and Portativ Organ The Fondren Foundation Miller Outdoor Theatre Sound Shell Ceiling Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Enhancements to Jones Hall Video System

Vicky and Michael Richker Family Adolfo Sayago, Orquestas Sybil F. Roos Rotary Trumpets Silver Circle Audio Enhancements to Jones Hall Recording Suite

Houston Symphony League Steinway Concert Grand Piano and Instrument Petting Zoo

Beverly Johnson, Ralph Wyman and Jim Foti, and Thane & Nicole Wyman in memory of Winthrop Wyman Basset Horns and Rotary Trumpets

Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Piccolo Timpano

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zabriskie Conductor’s Podium June 2016 | 47

Our DONORS ANNUAL SUPPORT The Houston Symphony gratefully acknowledges those who support our artistic, educational and community engagement programs through their generosity to our Annual Fund and our Special Events.

For more information, please contact: Mark C. Hanson, Executive Director/CEO, 713.337.8540 David Chambers, Chief Development Officer, 713.337.8525 Amber Winsor Mullins, Senior Director, Development, 713.337.8538

Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More 

Estate of Dr. Mary R. Lewis Cora Sue & Harry Mach Mr. George P. Mitchell Sybil F. Roos John & Lindy Rydman / Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Janice Barrow Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Jane & Robert Cizik The Honorable David H. Dewhurst Rochelle & Max Levit

Centennial Society

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$100,000-$149,999

Jana & Scotty Arnoldy

Mr. Monzer Hourani

Founder’s Society

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Maestro’s Society

$50,000-$74,999

Robin Angly & Miles Smith Darlene & Cappy Bisso Janet F. Clark

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$75,000-$99,999

Billy & Christie McCartney Barbara & Pat McCelvey Mr. John N. Neighbors

Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Gary & Marian Beauchamp Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Barbara J. Burger Linda & Gene Dewhurst Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. The Estate of Miss Ima Hogg

Concertmaster’s Society Mr. John Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Nancy & Walter Bratic Mr. Ralph Burch Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Donna & Max Chapman Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Dr. Alex Dell Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III / WoodRock & Co. Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company Diane Lokey Farb Mr. & Mrs. Donald Faust Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel 48

Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams

Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation Beth Madison Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Janice & Robert McNair John Onstott Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation

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$25,000-$49,999

Allen & Almira Gelwick— Lockton Companies Lila-Gene George Mr. & Mrs. Melbern G. Glasscock Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Bert & Joan Golding Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold Susan & Dick Hansen Marilyn & Bob Hermance Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Dr. Rita Justice Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James H. Lee Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange

Joella & Steven P. Mach

Nancy & Robert Peiser Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Steven & Nancy Williams

Louisa Stude Sarofim Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Laura & Michael Shannon Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. / Houston Baptist University Alice & Terry Thomas Ms. Judith Vincent

Cornelia & Meredith Long Carolyn & Mike Mann Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Mrs. Mary Catherine Miller John & Bobbie Nau Mr. & Mrs. Odis Peavy Dave & Alie Pruner Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Lisa & Jerry Simon Tad & Suzanne Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. James D. Stein / Independent Bank

Conductor’s Circle

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Platinum Baton

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor James M. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Justice Brett & Erin Busby Mr. Richard Danforth Viviana & David Denechaud Mrs. William Estrada Martin & Kelli Cohen Fein Angel & Craig Fox Erika & S. David Frankfort Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Franklin Jr.

Conductor’s Circle

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Conductor’s Circle

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Conductor’s Circle

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Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Abraham Mrs. Nancy C. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Adam Altsuler Christine Smith & Ben Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Mr. & Mrs. Ed Banner Anne Morgan Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Basinski Mrs. Mercedes T. Bass Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Boesel Todd & JoAnna Brooks Mr. Ken D. Brownlee & Ms. Caroline Deetjen Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Marilyn Caplovitz

Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Stephen & Kristine Wallace Dede & Connie Weil Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Nancy B. Willerson Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Ralph Wyman & Jim Foti Thane & Nicole Wyman Nina & Michael Zilkha

Michael & Kelley Lang Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Leighton Drs. Robert & Golda Anne Leonard Marilyn G. Lummis Dr. & Mrs. E. K. Massin Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Mr. Keith McFarland Martha & Marvin McMurrey Mr. Gary Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Mischer Jr. Nancy Morrison Bobbie Newman Scott & Judy Nyquist Dr. Gregory & Mrs. Catherine Powers Ron & Demi Rand Lila Rauch Roman & Sally Reed Kathy & Wayne Richards Gabriel & Mona Rio Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Susan D. & Fayez Sarofim Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr

Mr. & Ms. Shalin Shah Tad & Suzanne Smith Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Mr. & Mrs. Trent Tellepsen Mr. Aaron J. Thomas & Mrs. Jennifer Chang Pamalah & Stephen Tipps Courtney & Bill Toomey Mr. John G. Turner & Mr. Jerry G. Fischer Birgitt van Wijk Mr. & Ms. Frank Verducci Mr. & Mrs. Sean Waggoner Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Wands David M. Wax* & Elaine Arden Cali Dr. Jim T. Willerson Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Lorraine & Ed Wulfe

Mr. Jackson Hicks Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann David & Heidi Massin Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Dr. Cameron Mitchell Rita & Paul Morico Sami & Jud Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Radoff Family Mr. & Mrs. Perry Radoff Ed & Janet Rinehart

Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Manolo Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Lee H. Staley Carol & Michael Stamatedes Dr. John R. Stroehlein & Miwa Sakashita Mr. & Mrs. Antonio M. Szabo Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Truscott

Mr. William P. Elbel & Ms. Mary J. Schroeder Mr. Stephen Elison Mr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Florsheim Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Mrs. Trent Foltz Eugene Fong Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Mr. Shane T. Frank Kevin & Sherrill Garland Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Wm. David George, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Gibson Dorothy & Bill Grieves

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haas Dr. & Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hardison Mr. & Mrs. R. O. Hunton Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hurley Stephen Jeu & Susanna Calvo Mr. & Mrs. John F. Joity Debbie & Frank Jones Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones Catherine & Andrew Kaldis Mary Louis Kister Mr. & Mrs. Jason T. Klein Dr. Milton & Gail Danziger Klein, in memory of Renée & Benjamin Danziger William & Cynthia Koch

$7,500-$9,999

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Dr. M.K. Campion David Chambers & Alex Steffler Audrey & Brandon Cochran Laurie & Ryan Colburn Andrew Davis & Corey Tu J.R. & Aline Deming Judge & Mrs. Harold R. DeMoss Jr. Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mr. & Mrs. Frank Herzog

Bronze Baton

Stewart Morris & Kay Shoppa The Estate of Terence Murphree Susan & Edward Osterberg Gary Petersen Gloria & Joe Pryzant Ken & Carol Lee Robertson Hugh & Ann Roff William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Mr. & Mrs. Clive Runnells Donna & Tim Shen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tate Paul Strand Thomas Ms. Hallie A. Vanderhider

$10,000-$14,999

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Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Jennifer & Steve Dolman Archie & Linda Dunham Mr. Robert Durst Scott Ensell & Family John & Minerva Esquivel Aubrey & Sylvia Farb Mr. & Mrs. Marvy A. Finger Michael B. George Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Evan B. Glick Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Christina & Mark Hanson Mrs. James E. Hooks Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany / University of St. Thomas Catherine & Brian James Mr. & Mrs. Jacek Jaminski Beverly Johnson Janice & Allan King Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk

Silver Baton

Mr. William L. Ackerman, Kero-Jet Corporation Consurgo Sunshine Mrs. Bonnie Bauer Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Mr. & Dr. Karl-Heinz Becker Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Black Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bookout III Dr. & Mrs. Meherwan P. Boyce Ruth White Brodsky Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Calder

$15,000-$24,999

Allen & Almira Gelwick— Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Jay & Shirley Marks Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Betty & Gene McDavid Mr. & Mrs. Connelly T. McGreevy Stephen & Marilyn Miles / Steven Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross Miles Foundation

Gold Baton

Frances & Ira Anderson Lilly & Thurmon Andress Edward H. Andrews III Nina Andrews & David Karohl Sr. Judge Mary Bacon Mr. & Mrs. Giorgio Borlenghi Mr. & Mrs. George Boss Terry Ann Brown Cheryl & Sam Byington John & Candace Caley Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Clark Jr. Virginia A. Clark Dr. & Mrs. Evan D. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Corson Roger & Debby Cutler Dr. Scott Cutler Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice David & Cindy Deere Dr. & Mrs. Ebrahim S. Delpassand, Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology

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$5,000-$7,499

Mrs. Lily Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Carter IV Albert & Anne Chao Mr. & Mrs. Donald Childress William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Mr. William E. Colburn Coneway Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Byron Cooley Mr. & Mrs. Larry Corbin Lois & David Coyle Molly & Jim Crownover Dr. Ronald DePinho & Dr. Lynda Chin Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Dupre’ II

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Our DONORS continued Willy Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Marc Laird Ms. Lynne Lipsitz Mr. William McDugald Terry & Kandee McGill Doug & Sarah McMurrey Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Ginni & Richard Mithoff Mr. & Mrs. William Monteleone Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Montz Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Sidney & Ione Moran Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Moynier Richard & Juliet Moynihan Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Murphy

Grand Patron’s Circle

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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Ms. Susanna Dokupil Robert J. Doyle David & Carolyn Edgar Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Eubank Christine Falgout— Island Operating Co., Inc. Kimberly Falgout­— Island Operating Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Nijad I. Fares Carolyn Grant Fay Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Jerry E. & Nanette B. Finger Mrs. Ronald Fischer Katie Flaherty Courtney Fretz Mr. & Mrs. Neil Gaynor Thomas & Patricia Geddy Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Herb Goodman Mr. Danny A. Granados Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Haufrect Ms. Christine Heggeseth Mark & Ragna Henrichs Miss Maureen Y. Higdon Ann & Joe Hightower Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hildebrandt Mr. Ronald Holley & Dr. Natasha Holley Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Holmes Mr. & Mrs. John Hrncir Mark & Marilyn Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jankovic Mrs. Ann B. Jennings Jessica Q. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. John Juneau Jane & Kevin Kremer

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Laporte Mr. Edward T. Lee Ms. Sylvia Lohkamp Kimberly Lucas Brian McCulloch & Jeremy Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire Will L. McLendon Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Miller Julia & Chris Morton Newman/Strug/Wadler families in honor of Ida & Irving Wadler Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nichols Mr. Kevin O’Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Olfers Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Steven Owsley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Page Mr. & Mrs. Raul Pavon Mr. David Peavy & Mr. Stephen McCauley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Pryor Darla & Chip Purchase Mr. & Mrs. Cris Pye Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Rawson Allyn & Jill Risley Alexander Robart Katelyn Bracksieck & Christopher Robart Mr. & Mrs. James L. Robertson Doug Williams & Janice Robertson Ms. Regina J. Rogers Drs. Alex & Lynn Rosas Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Ruez Mr. & Mrs. Yasuhiko Saitoh Mr. & Mrs. Saib Saour Lori & Phillip Sarofim Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut

Hinda Simon Dr. & Mrs. John Slater Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Ellie & Eric Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spies Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Standish Dr. Walter Stanford Georgiana Stanley Mrs. Jeaneen Stastny Kimberly & David Sterling Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Mrs. Mary Swafford Mr. & Mrs. Garry Tanner Dr. & Mrs. Van W. Teeters Candace & Brian Thomas Jean & Doug Thomas Dan C. & Kimberly Tutcher Mr. & Mrs. Gene Van Dyke Ms. Jana Vander Lee Dean B. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Walt Mr. Danny Ward & Ms. Nancy Ames Ms. Joann E. Welton Mr. Clinton Wetmore Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Wildenstein Dr. Robert Wilkins & Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Wilkins Mr. Jim P. Wise Ms. Beth Wolff Gerlind & Jerry S. Wolinksy David & Tara Wuthrich Ms. Ellen A. Yarrell Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yonish Anonymous (3)

Mr. & Mrs. E. William Barnett Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Bast Jr. Ms. Nancy H. Bihlmaier Jeb & Cynthia Blackwell Mr. & Mrs. Chad Blaine Mr. Jay Blinderman George & Florence Boerger Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Bolam Meg Boulware & Hartley Hampton / Boulware & Valoir Mrs. Linda K. Brahaney Joe Brazzatti Katherine M. Briggs Hon. Peter H. Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Brownlee Mr. & Mrs. Raul Caffesse Jeff Caley Mrs. Charles Callery Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Campbell Jr. Louise Carlson & Richard Larrabee Mrs. Mary Ann Carrico Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Clarke Dr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Coats Jim R. & Lynn Coe Mr. John P. Cogan Jr. Mr. Mark C. Conrad Crystal & Mike Cox

Mr. & Mrs. Rene Degreve Dr. & Ms. Peter J. Dempsey Ms. Aurelie Desmarais & Mr. Ed Struzynski Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts Mike & Debra Dishberger Ms. Victoria E. Dominguez Drs. Rosalind & Gary Dworkin Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Earle Evin Ashley Erdowdu Annette & Knut Eriksen Sally Evans & Brian Rodgers Terry Everett & Eric Cheyney Dr. Louis & Mrs. Paula Faillace

$1,500-$2,499

Ms. Sofia Adrogue & Mr. Sten Gustafson Mr. & Mrs. Truett B. Akin Joan & Stanford Alexander Dr. Genevera Allen Dr. & Mrs. Scott Allison Pat & John Anderson Carol Ann & Bill Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Sandy P. Aron Dr. & Mrs. Roy Aruffo Mr. Jeff Autor Ann & Jonathan Ayre Cristina & Tanner Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Barbieri 50

Mr. Thomas Warden & Ms. Becky Cottrell Mr. & Mrs. Clint S. Wetmore Ms. Barbara Williams Ms. Jennifer R. Wittman Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Wizel Woodell Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David Wynne Robert & Michele Yekovich Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Anonymous (3)

$2,500-$4,999

Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Gerhard & Birgit Adenacker Mr. & Mrs. Roy Allice Dr. Angela R. Apollo Lindley & Jason Arnoldy John Arnsparger & Susan Weingarten Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen III Ganesh H. Betanabhatla Drs. Henry & Louise Bethea Mrs. Ann M. Bixby Mr. John Blaisdell Mr. & Mrs. Myron G. Blalock III Mr. & Mrs. Murry Bowden James & Judy Bozeman Ting & John Bresnahan Mrs. Catherine Campbell Brock & Dr. Gary Brock Mr. Chester Brooke & Dr. Nancy Poindexter Divya & Chris Brown Pamela Brylski Dr. & Mrs. Fred Buckwold Mr. & Mrs. Bruce G. Buhler Nicole & Rueben Cásarez Margot & John Cater Dr. Robert N. Chanon Mr. & Mrs. Allen Clamen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Cleary Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Gary M. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Ray Cook Ms. Miquel A. Correll Mr. & Mrs. Joffre J. Cross II Mr. & Mrs. John Crum Mandy & Rafael Diaz Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diehl Amanda & Adam Dinitz

Patron

Mrs. Richard P. Schissler Jr. Mr. Wolfgang Schmidt & Ms. Angelika Schmidt-Lange Dr. Susan Gardner & Dr. Philip Scott Mr. & Mrs. Rufus S. Scott Ms. Angela Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Shidler Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Somerville Mr. David Stanard & Ms. Beth Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Hans Strohmer Ann Trammell Ms. Maria Cecilia Vasconcellos

David G. Nussman Rochelle & Sheldon Oster Shirley & Michael P. Pearson Mr. Doug D. Perley & Ms. Eileen M. Campbell Tim & Katherine Pownell Jean & Allan Quiat Mr. & Mrs. T.R. Reckling III Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Mr. Robert T. Sakowitz Dr. & Mrs. Barry Samuels Carol & Kamal Sandarusi Dr. & Mrs. Todd Scheyer

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ference Ms. Marcia Fiman Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Harvey O. Fleisher Elizabeth & Ralph Frankowski Mr. & Mrs. James E. Furr Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Fusillo Rauli & Danna Garcia Mr. Colin C. Gatwood & Ms. Aralee Dorough Ms. Lucy Gebhart Mr. & Mrs. John Gee Joan M. Giese Michael A. Gonser Dr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Goodwin Jr. Kathy & Marty Goossen Alexandra & Daniel Gottschalk Timothy & Janet Graham Joyce Z. Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Gregory Dennis Griffith & Louise Richman Mr. & Mrs. Steve K. Grimsley Claudio Gutierrez Eric & Angelea Halen Mrs. Thalia Halen Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Hasler Mr. & Mrs. Houston Haymon John Heiny Mr. & Mrs. William T. Heller IV Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hemenway Jeannette & Brodrick Hill

Dr. Volker Hirsinger Dr. Suzanne M. Hite Mr. Robert Hoff Mr. Stanley Hoffberger Mr. & Mrs. John Homier Dr. Matthew Horsfield & Dr. Michael Kauth Mr. Frank Huang Mr. Burdette Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Humphries Jay Jackson & Barbara Waugh Kathleen & James Jennings / BeautyNow Arlene J. Johnson Stacy & Jason Johnson Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Johnson Ms. Sheila K. Johnstone Mr. & Mrs. Thorro Jones Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kades Kendall R. Kessel & Harlan Johnson Ms. Carla Knobloch Lucy & Victor Kormeier Ann & Sam Koster Mrs. Samantha Kramr Mr. Marc E. Laborde Mr. Thomas Lane Ms. Joni Hartgraves Latimer

John & Suzy Lattin Dr. & Mrs. Morton Leonard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Seth & Karen Lerner Mr. William W. Lindley James C. Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. H. Arthur Littell Dr. & Mrs. James R. Lloyd Mr. Paul F. Longstreth & Ms. Marilyn Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Bob J. Lunn Ms. Sue Ann Lurcott Kathleen & Tom Mach Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marx Catherine & Matt Matthews Mr. William L. Maynard Georgia Braun McBride Linda & Jim McCartney Kristen & Steve McDaniel Mr. & Mrs. Lance McKnight Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Mr. Ronald A. Mikita & Mr. Rex Spikes Mr. Adam Miller & Ms. Michelina Cairo Mr. & Mrs. John C. Molloy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Molloy Cara & Tanner Moran Mrs. Alette K. Morch Amanda & Justin Morton Mary Beth Mosley

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Mueller Amber Winsor Mullins Melissa L. Nance Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Ms. Khanh Nguyen Mr. Reymundo Ocanas & Mr. Orlando Manzo-Ocanas Mr. & Mrs. John Oehler Steve & Sue Olson Jane & Kenneth Owen Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Palmer Ms. Martha Palmer Christine & Robert Pastorek Mrs. Linda K. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Bob G. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Porter Ms. Linda Posey Mr. & Mrs. David Pursell Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Rachford Jr. Clinton & Leigh Rappole Natalia Rawle Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Beth Robertson Mr. James L. Robertson Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Kent Rutter & David Baumann Mr. & Mrs. John Ryder Ahmed Saleh Dr. & Mrs. David Sapire Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Sawaya Mr. Lawrence Schanzmeyer

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL

Young Associate Premium James M. Bell David Chambers and Alex Steffler Ganesh Betanabhatla

Young Associate

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The Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council is a philanthropic membership group for young professionals, music aficionados and performing arts supporters interested in exploring symphonic music within the confines of Houston’s flourishing artistic landscape. YAC members are afforded exclusive opportunities to participate in musically focused events that take place not only in Jones Hall, but also in the city’s most sought-after venues, private homes and friendly neighborhood hangouts. From behind-the-scenes interactions with the musicians of the Houston Symphony to jaw-dropping private performances by world-class virtuosos, the Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council offers incomparable insight and accessibility to the music and musicians that are shaping the next era of orchestral music. 

$2,500 or more

Valerie Palmquist Dieterich and Tracy Dieterich Jennifer and Steve Dolman Jennifer and Joshua Gravenor

Will Hailey— Norton Rose Fulbright Sami and Jud Morrison Melissa L. Nance

Toni Oplt and Ed Schneider Alexander Robart Seth Williams

Kurt Johnson and Colleen Matheu Stacy and Jason Johnson Ryan Boehner Kendall Kessel and Harlan Johnson Gerrit Leeftink Catherine and Matt Matthews Brian McCulloch and Jeremy Garcia Kristen and Steve McDaniel Cara and Tanner Moran Amber Winsor Mullins Brooke and Nathaniel Richards

Kate and Christopher Robart Ahmed Saleh Paulina Sergot and Theo Shybut Justin and Caroline Simons Judy and Steve Sohn Molly Simpson and Jeffrey Miles Erin and James Stewart Ishwaria and Vivek Subbiah Carol Tai Candace and Brian Thomas Rachel and Jason Volz/ A Fare Extraordinaire

$1,500 - $2,499

Dr. Genevera Allen Lindley and Jason Arnoldy Ann and Jonathan Ayre Cristina and Tanner Bailey William and Laura Black Ting and John Bresnahan Divya and Chris Brown Pamela Brylski Jeff Caley Crystal and Mike Cox Mandy and Rafael Diaz Amanda and Adam Dinitz Terry Everett and Eric Cheyney

Christine Falgout— Island Operating Co., Inc. Kimberly Falgout— Island Operating Co., Inc. Mark Folkes and Christopher Johnston Courtney Fretz Rauli and Danna Garcia Alexandra and Daniel Gottschalk Claudio Gutierrez Monica and Burdette Huffman Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Kathleen and James Jennings – Beauty Now

For more information, please contact Molly Simpson, Director, Major Gifts, at 713.337.8526 or Liam Bonner, Development Officer, Individual Giving, at 713.337.8536.

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Our DONORS continued H. Irving Schweppe, Jr. M.D. Mr. Victor E. Serrato Art & Ellen Shelton Justin & Caroline Simons Mr. Geoff Simpson Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Mr. David Siverling Louis H. Skidmore Jr. Barbara & Louis Sklar Mr. Hilary Smith & Ms. Lijda Vellekoop Steve & Judy Sohn Ms. Kelly Somoza Mark Stadnyk Mr. & Mrs. John Steen

Director

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Glenn Taylor Stephen A. Tew, M.D. Eric & Carol Timmreck Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Tingleaf Mrs. Glenda C. Toole Mr. & Mrs. Duane Utecht Susan J. & Gary W. Valka Mr. & Mrs. Donn K. Van Arsdall Dr. & Mrs. Gage Van Horn Mr. & Mrs. William A. Van Wie Rachael & Jason Volz / A Fare Extraordinaire Mr. H. Richard Walton Mr. & Mrs. Brad Wander Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Wareing

General & Mrs. Jasper Welch Mr. & Mrs. Eden N. Wenig The Honorable & Mrs. Bill White Mrs. Deanne White Gene & Sandra Williams Loretta & Lawrence Williams Mr. & Mrs. Arthur A. Williford Ms. Charlene Wright Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zabriskie Mr. & Mrs. Bret Zorich Anonymous (6)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dundee Egon & Elisa Durban Mrs. William H. Dwyer III Mr. Paul Ehrsam Mrs. Fredell Lack Eichhorn Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ellis Hon. & Mrs. John D. Ellis Jenny & Wendell Erwin, M.D. Ms. Caroline Fant Mr. & Mrs. Tilman J. Fertitta Dale & Anne Fitz Michelle & Deane Foss Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Frautschi Mr. & Mrs. David B. Garten L. Rusty Goetz Helen B. Wils & Leonard Goldstein Dr. John Gomez & Dr. Cora Mihu Ms. Shelley Gorson Kendall & Pauline Gray Mrs. Adriana Greene Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hanson Dr. & Mrs. William S. Harwell Mr. & Mrs. Roy Haun Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Heard Jr. Mr. John Heghinian & Ms. Isabelle Bedrosian Dr. & Mrs. William C. Heird Terry L. & Karen G. Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hennessy Dean & Beth Hennings Mr. & Mrs. Donald Herron Dr. Holly Holmes & Mr. Paul Otremba Mr. John Horstman Mr. & Mrs. John Horstman George E. Howe Patricia P. Hubbard Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Janicke Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jordon Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Katz Ms. Carolyn C. Keeble Lynda & Frank Kelly Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Kathryn & James Ketelsen Mr. & Mrs. David Key Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kneale Deborah Kosich Dr. & Mrs. James H. Krause Ms. Dawn Krieg Dr. Daniel Lemke Mr. & Mrs. Earl L. Lester Jr. Velva G. & H. Fred Levine Priscilla L. List

Dr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Lobley Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Lozano Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Lubanko Barbara J. Manering Mr. & Mrs. David K. Martin Laurence McCullough & Linda Jean Quintanilla Dr. A. McDermott & Dr. A. Glasser Mr. Andrew McKinney Dr. & Mrs. G. Walter McReynolds Ernie & Martha McWilliams Dr. Gabriel E. Mena Ms. Susan D. Menke Ellen Ochoa & Coe Miles Mr. Russell J. Miller & Mrs. Charlotte M. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mireles Mr. & Mrs. James Moore Mr. & Mrs. William Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Keith Mosing Mr. & Mrs. Richard Murphy Daniel & Karol Musher Musicians of the Houston Symphony Inc. Ms. Jennifer Naae Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Neumann Leslie & John Niemand Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Nocella Ms. Kathryn O’Brien Mr. Edgar J. Ortiz Valerie J. Sherlock Mr. & Mrs. James D. Penny Peter & Nina Peropoulos Grace & Carroll Phillips Ms. Debra Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Harry J. Phillips Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Philpot Mrs. Dana Puddy Patrick T. Quinn Mr. & Mrs. William B. Rawl Mr. Cameron Ray Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Reasor Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Hank & Karen Rennar Ms. Ann Rhoads Mr. Matthew D. Roitstein Mrs. Evie Ronald Jill & Milt Rose Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Ross Brenda & Mansel Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Ruffing Harold H. Sandstead, M.D. Mrs. Holly Sansing Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scheurich Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schiefelbein

Beth & Lee D. Schlanger Ms. Sally Schott Donna Scott Charles & Andrea Seay Marcia & Victor Shainock Mr. & Mrs. Steve B. Sims Mr. & Mrs. Lance Smith Dean & Kay Snider Mr. Charles E. Soderstrom Dr. & Mrs. C. Richard Stasney Richard P. Steele & Mary J. McKerall Joyce Steensrud Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Streett Mr. & Mrs. John F. Sullivan Ms. Jeanine Swift Mr. & Mrs. Albert S. Tabor Jr. Mr. Monsour Taghdisi Mr. Jim Teague & Ms. Jane DiPaolo Mr. & Mrs. Gary Teletzke Jacob & Elizabeth Thomas Mr. Jim Thompson Mr. Gerard Trione Dr. & Mrs. Michael Underbrink Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Unger Dr. & Mrs. Brad Urquhart Milton L. Wagner Betty & Bill Walker Mr. & Mrs. David Walstad Mr. & Mrs. James A. Watt Mark Wawro & Melanie Gray Beth Weidler & Stephen James Dr. & Mrs. Richard T. Weiss Ms. Bryony Jane Welsh Mr. Brian K. Westfall Ms. Sara E. White Ms. Tracy Wilkerson Charline & Bill Wilkins Dr. Wayne Wilner Mr. & Mrs. Haresh Yalamanchili Jenny & Chris Yarrow Ms. Alexandra Yates Mrs. Mary. V. Young Katherine & Mark Yzaguirre Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Zarrow Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Ziegler Anonymous (7)

$1,000-$1,499

Dr. & Mrs. Hugh D. Allen Tara Maria Amavi Marcia & Ed Ambs Dr. Hesham M. Amin & Dr. Lara Ferrario Mr. & Mrs. Greg Anderson Mr. William J. Anderson Ms. Anna Arispe & Mr. John Reger Paul H. & Maida M. Asofsky Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Axelrod Dr. Saul & Ursula Balagura Mr. & Mrs. David M. Balderston Trace Trahan Bannerman Mr. & Mrs. Allen Barnhill Ms. Deborah S. Bautch & Ms. Mary Lavender Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Beaudet Carole Shivers Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Benton Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Berteaud Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Bickel Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bowden Bob Frank Boydston James & Dale Brannon Mr. Wayne A. Brooks Sally & Laurence Brown Anne H. Bushman Mr. & Mrs. Brady F. Carruth Mr. & Mrs. Kent Chenevert Mrs. Victoria Chin Dr. & Mrs. Gary Clark Ms. Kay Hanson-Clerc Dr. & Mrs. Martin Cohen Donna M. Collins Mrs. Megan Conley George W. Connelly Joe & Nancy Crabb The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Crassas Mr. & Mrs. John F. Crawford Ms. Marsha K. Crawford Mr. & Mrs. T. N. Crook Mr. & Mrs. David Crowley Mr. Michael Curry Mr. & Mrs. James D. Dannenbaum Brian & Leah Del Signore James R. Denton Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Deschner Charles Dishman Mr. Michael Dooley Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dorn Mr. John F. Dorn 52

Karen & Bruce Steffler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stelling Mr. & Mrs. James R. Stevens Erin & James Stewart Cassie B. Stinson & Dr. R. Barry Holtz Jack & Karen Stopnicki Skipper & Betsy Strong Dr. Navin Subramanian & Dr. Melissa Dupree Dr. & Mrs. David Sufian Mr. Clifford A. Swanlund Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Adam Szczepanski Mr. & Mrs. Alan Taghdisi Carol Tai

The Houston Symphony would like to thank the 2,620 donors who gave up to $999 over the past year.

To note any errors or ommissions, please contact Darryl de Mello, Director, Annual Fund, at 713.337.8529.

POPS DONORS

Ima Hogg Society

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$150,000 or More

Mr. George P. Mitchell Sybil F. Roos Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith

Founder’s Society

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$75,000-$99,999

Darlene & Cappy Bisso

Maestro’s Society

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$50,000-$74,999

Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Ms. Judith Vincent

Concertmaster’s Society

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$25,000-$49,999

Mr. Ralph Burch Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company Allen & Almira Gelwick—Lockton Companies Susan & Dick Hansen Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange John & Bobbie Nau Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr.

Conductor’s Circle Platinum Baton  $15,000-$24,999

Conductor’s Circle Silver Baton  $7,500-$9,999

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Ken & Carol Lee Robertson

Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Rita & Paul Morico Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Radoff Family Mr. & Mrs. Perry Radoff

Conductor’s Circle Gold Baton  $10,000-$14,999 Mr. & Mrs. George Boss John & Candace Caley Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison David & Cindy Deere Jennifer & Steve Dolman Scott Ensell & Family John & Minerva Esquivel Evan B. Glick Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany / University of St. Thomas Janice & Allan King Michael & Kelley Lang Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Martha & Marvin McMurrey Roman & Sally Reed Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr Shirley & Joel Wahlberg

Conductor’s Circle Bronze Baton  $5,000-$7,499 Beth & Jim Barton Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Rhona & Bruce Caress Mr. & Mrs. Thierry Caruso William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Janie & Carr Dishroon Connie & Byron Dyer Mrs. Jane Egner Ms. Carolyn Faulk Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Kathleen & Dick Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Edd C. Hendee Mr. & Ms. Dan Kellogg Mary Louis Kister Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Terry & Kandee McGill Alice McPherson, M.D.

Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Jean & Allan Quiat Vicky & Michael Richker Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Jeanine Van Wagenen Sally & Denney Wright

Grand Patron’s Circle  $2,500-$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. J. Emery Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Consurgo Sunshine John S. Beury Robert & Gwen Bray Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cook Becky & Joe Demeter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dorsett Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ezzell Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Hall Edward Lee McIntosh, C.P.M. Dr. & Mrs. Raghu Narayan Joy & Gary Noble Shirley & Marvin Rich Richard & Anne Robbins Douglas & Alicia Rodenberger Rosemarie & Jeff Roth Mr. Morris Rubin Mr. & Mrs. James Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stratigakis Seth Williams Anonymous

Patron’s Circle  $1,500-$2,499 Suan Angelo Sue Sue & Don Aron Dr. & Mrs. William S. Banks III Donald & Dottie Bates Mr. Allen J. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bertus William & Laura Black Mr. & Mrs. W. Carter Bliss Ms. Barbara A. Brooks Mr. & Mrs. William V. Conover II Cynthia & Robert Creager Mr. & Mrs. David Dybell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fanning Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Carol & Larry Fradkin Mr. & Mrs. John Geigel Dr. & Mrs. Jack Gill Julius & Suzan Glickman Ms. Melissa Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Harberg Jr. Michael & Darcy Krajewski Gerrit Leeftink Mr. & Mrs. Barry I. Levine Mr. Jeff H. Lippold Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Mason

Steve & Linda Massie William D. & Karinne McCullough Terri & Bert Neece The Hon. Stella G. & Richard C. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Kim Parker Margaret & V. Scott Pignolet Mr. & Mrs. Gary Prentice Judy & Bill Pursell Venu & Elsie Rao Mr. & Mrs. John T. Riordan Soren & Annetta Rose Mrs. Lynda G. Seaman Dr. & Mr. Adrian D. Shelley Ms. Angela Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Symko Ms. Jody Verwers Larry & Connie Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Brad Wertman Anonymous (3)

Director  $1,000-$1,499 Martha & Stanley Bair Michael & Diana Bonin Ellen Box Ms. Patricia K. Boyd Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Brenner Mr. Thomas N. Britton & Ms. Debra A. Ewing Ms. Julie Conner Marilyn & Tucker Coughlen Ms. Ann Currens Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dauber Barbara Dokell & Larry Finger Betsy Garlinger Ann & Bill Heim Ms. Doris S. Magee Ms. Nancy Mann Mr. & Mrs. Alan May Jr. Mrs. Kay Onstead Dr. Jonathan Penchas Roland & Linda Pringle Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Rasmussen Mr. Michael Shawiak Jerry Siemers Mr. Ralph Tamper Mr. & Mrs. Carl N. Tongberg Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wolin Anonymous The Houston Symphony would like to thank the 932 donors who gave up to $999 over the past year. To note any errors or ommissions, please contact Darryl de Mello, Director, Annual Fund, at 713.337.8529.

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Corporate, Foundation & Government PARTNERS The Houston Symphony is proud to recognize the leadership support of our corporate, foundation and government partners that allow the orchestra to reach new heights in musical performance, education and community engagement for Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast Region. For more information on becoming a foundation or government partner, please contact Mary Beth Mosley, Director, Institutional Giving and Stewardship, at 713.337.8521 or marybeth.mosley@houstonsymphony.org. For more information on becoming a corporate donor to the Houston Symphony, please contact Leticia Konigsberg at 713.337.8522 or leticia.konigsberg@houstonsymphony.org.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY BUSINESS COUNCIL The Houston Symphony is grateful for the philanthropic support of its Corporate Partners. With the foresight of Houston’s business community our organization will fulfill its vision of becoming America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten orchestra by 2025.

If your company is interested in deepening its connection with the Houston Symphony, consider our Business Council.

Open to current subscribers, donors and Board members affiliated with a business, the council provides opportunities to increase corporate participation by offering networking and special behind-the-scenes events.

To learn more about how to get involved, please contact Leticia Konigsberg, Director, Corporate Relations, at 713.337.8522 or leticia.konigsberg@houstonsymphony.org.

Co-Chairs Ralph Burch, ConocoPhillips

David Wuthrich, Cadence Bank

Business Council Host Committee Prentiss Burt, J.P. Morgan Chase Brett Busby, Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District Janet F. Clark, Marathon Oil Corporation (retired) Ryan Colburn, Regions Bank Bradley Corson, Exxon Mobil Chemical Co. Gene Dewhurst, Falcon Seaboard Diversified Mike Doherty, Frost Bank David Frankfort, Deutsche Bank Ron Franklin, McGuireWoods, LLP Allen Gelwick, Lockton Companies, LLC Kathleen Hayes, Merrill Lynch Steven P. Mach, Mach Industrial Group, LP Michael Mann, Mann Eye Institute Paul Mann, Mann Eye Institute David Massin, Wells Fargo Billy McCartney, Flat Rock Development, LLC Paul Morico, Baker Botts L.L.P. Dana Ondrias, Mann Eye Institute

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Ed Osterberg, Mayer Brown, LLP Robert A. Peiser, Parkton Group Greg Powers, Halliburton David Pruner, Heidrick & Struggles Stephen Pryor, Exxon Mobil Chemical Co. Ron Rand, Rand Group, LLC John Rydman, Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods Manolo Sanchez, BBVA Compass Jerry Simon, Northern Trust L. Proctor Thomas, Baker Botts L.L.P. (retired) William J. Toomey, BB&T Bobby Tudor, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company Jesse B. Tutor, Accenture (retired) Margaret Waisman, Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston Fredric Weber, Norton Rose Fulbright Beth Wolff, Beth Wolff Realtors Ed Wulfe, Wulfe & Co. Frank Yonish, Bank of Texas

CORPORATE PARTNERS

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

Grand Guarantor  $150,000 and above BBVA Compass ConocoPhillips *Houston First Corporation *Houston Public Media— Classical 91.7 FM; News 88.7 FM; Channel 8 PBS *KTRK ABC-13 *Oliver Wyman *Spec’s Charitable Foundation/Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Guarantor  $100,000 and above Bank of America Chevron *Houston Methodist Medistar Corporation PaperCity Phillips 66 *Telemundo *United Airlines Underwriter  $50,000 and above *Baker Botts L.L.P. *BB&T Cameron International Corporation *Cameron Management Engie, formerly known as GDF SUEZ *The Events Company Exxon Mobil Frost Bank *Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Houston Baptist University Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo *Jackson and Company Kalsi Engineering Kirkland & Ellis LLP Palmetto Partners Ltd./The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation *Rand Group, LLC Shell Oil Company Vinson & Elkins LLP

Sponsor  $25,000 and above Andrews Kurth LLP Bank of Texas The Boeing Company *Bright Star *Bulgari Enterprise Product Partners L.P. *Gittings *Houston Chronicle JPMorgan Chase KPMG LLP Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center Marathon Oil Corporation Marine Foods Express, Ltd. McGuireWoods, LLP *Neiman Marcus Northern Trust Norton Rose Fulbright Regions Bank Sidley Austin LLP *Silver Circle Audio The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center SPIR STAR, Ltd. Wells Fargo WoodRock & Co. Partner  $15,000 and above *City Kitchen East West Bank Ernst & Young LLP *Glazier’s Distributors Gorman’s Uniform Service Halliburton H-E-B Independent Bank Laredo Construction, Inc. Locke Lord LLP Lockton Companies of Houston Republic National Distributing Company, LLP USI Southwest

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Aetna Aon Apache Corporation Bank of America BBVA Compass The Boeing Company BP Foundation Caterpillar Chevron Chubb Group Coca-Cola ConocoPhillips

Supporter  $10,000 and above *Abraham’s Oriental Rugs *Agua Hispanic Marketing Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CenterPoint Energy *Crown Castle International Corp.

Emerson Enbridge Energy Company Excel Diagnostics & Nuclear Oncology Center Goldman, Sachs & Co. Macy’s *Silver Eagle Distributors Star Furniture Union Pacific Foundation *Zenfilm Benefactor  $5,000 and above Barclay’s Wealth and Investment Management Beck Redden LLP Louis Vuitton Nordstrom Plains All American *Randalls Food Markets Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. Spectra Energy University of St. Thomas Wortham Insurance and Risk Management Patron  Gifts below $5,000 Adolph Locklar, Intellectual Property Law Firm Beth Wolff Realtors Boulware & Valoir Intertek Marsh & McLennan SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company TAM International, Inc. * Includes in-kind support

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

Eli Lilly and Company EOG Resources Exxon Mobil Freeport – McMoRan Oil & Gas General Electric General Mills Goldman, Sachs & Company Halliburton Hewlett-Packard Houston Endowment IBM ING Financial Services Corporation

KBR Merrill Lynch NAACO Industries, Inc. Neiman Marcus Northern Trust Occidental Petroleum Phillips 66 Shell Oil Company Spectra Energy Williams Companies, Inc.

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FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (As of JUNE 1, 2016) Diamond Guarantor  $1,000,000 and above Houston Symphony Endowment Houston Symphony League The Wortham Foundation, Inc. Premier Guarantor  $500,000 and above The Brown Foundation, Inc. City of Houston and Theater District Improvement, Inc. Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation / Palmetto Partners Ltd. The Robbins Foundation Sponsor  $25,000 and above Beauchamp Foundation Ray C. Fish Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation The C. Howard Pieper Foundation Sterling-Turner Foundation

Principal Guarantor Partner  $15,000 and above  $250,000 and above Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts The Cockrell Foundation The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Grand Guarantor Foundation  $150,000 and above The Hood-Barrow Foundation City of Houston through the Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Miller Theatre Advisory Board Houston Symphony League The Cullen Foundation Bay Area Guarantor  $100,000 and above William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Houston Endowment Foundation MD Anderson Foundation National Endowment on the Arts Radoff Family Foundation Underwriter  $50,000 and above Strake Foundation The Elkins Foundation Texas Commission on the Arts The Fondren Foundation The Vaughn Foundation The Hearst Foundations

IN-KIND DONORS

Benefactor  $5,000 and above LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Foundation The Scurlock Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Patron  Gifts below $5,000 Diamond Family Foundation First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation Leon Jaworski Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation The Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation The Lubrizol Foundation The Oshman Foundation Chester Pitts Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign

(As of JUNE 1, 2016)

A Fare Extraordinaire Aker Imaging Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design Alpha-Lee Enterprises, Inc. Aspire Executive Coaching, LLC Bergner & Johnson Design Bering’s BKD, LLP Boat Ranch Burberry Classical 91.7 FM Cognetic Cullnaire Carl R. Cunningham DLG Research & Marketing Solutions Elaine Turner Designs Elegant Events by Michael Elsie Smith Design Festari Foster Quan LLP Gucci Hermann Park Conservancy 56

Supporter  $10,000 and above The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Petrello Family Foundation The Powell Foundation The Schissler Foundation The Vivian L. Smith Foundation Anonymous

Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel Granduca Hotel Icon Houston Astros Houston Grand Opera Houston Texans InterContinental Hotel Houston JOHANNUS Organs of Texas John L. Worthan & Son, L.P. John Wright/Textprint JW Marriott Houston Downtown Kuhl-Linscomb The Lancaster Hotel LG Entertainers Limb Design Martha Turner Properties Meera Buck & Associates Michael’s Cookie Jar Minuteman Press – Post Oak Momentum Jaguar Music & Arts New Leaf Publishing, Inc.

Nos Caves Vin Pax Americana Pro/Sound Randalls Rice University Richard Brown Orchestra Saint Arnold’s Brewery Saks Fifth Avenue Shecky’s Media, Inc. Singapore Airlines Staging Solutions Stewart Title The Events Company Tony’s Tootsies Valobra Jewelry & Antiques Versace Village Greenway Vision Production Group Yahama

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Launching in September 2016 at British International School of Houston The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme.

To learn more about our innovative performing arts curriculum developed by The Juilliard School in collaboration with Nord Anglia Education, our new campus opening in August 2016 in Katy, or to attend an information session visit www.bishouston.org or call 713 290 9025.

Now accepting applications for students from Pre-Kindergarten through High School.