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OCTOBER 2016

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Programs Haydn's The Creation

September 29, October 1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel

October 14, 15, 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 National Geographic Live: On the Trail of Big Cats

October 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Kavakos Plays & Conducts

October 28, 29, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Features Letter to Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jones Hall: Past, Present & Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Meet Kathryn Ladner, piccolo and flute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Steve Winter MOTHS: Musicians of the Houston Symphony . . . . . . . . . 12 Saturday, February 4, 2017 Upcoming Performances and Broadcasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Vintage Virtuoso: Celebrating 20 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Yo-Yo Ma, cello Gershwin: An American in Paris Dvořák: Cello Concerto

Orchestra Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Staff Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Our Supporters New Century Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vision 2025 Implementation Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Education and Community Engagement Donors . . . . . . . . 36 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sustainability Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Leadership Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Houston Symphony Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Legacy Society and In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Houston Symphony Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Corporate, Foundation and Government Partners . . . . . . . 49 2

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LETTER TO PATRONS

OCTOBER 2016

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elcome to Jones Hall! The buzz of excitement is heightened this month as Jones Hall for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary. Opening its doors in 1996, Jones Hall shined as the epicenter of the performing arts in Houston, serving as the home of the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet and Society for the Performing Arts (SPA). Indeed, the crown jewel of Houston’s newly burgeoning Theater District was awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Honor Award, the nation’s highest accolade for architectural excellence. Steven Fenberg, executive producer and writer of the PBS documentary, Brother, Can You Spare a Billion? The Story of Jesse H. Jones, shares his insight into the early history of the hall and the man who made it possible in this month’s feature story on page 14.

Times, tastes and technologies do evolve, though, and we are excited to share that plans are underway for a major renovation of Jones Hall to take place over the next several years. The primary goal of the renovation, spearheaded by the Friends of Jones Hall foundation, is to enhance the performance-going experience for all patrons, whether attending a classical concert, a POPS concert, a National Geographic Live speaker event, or one of the many performances brought to Houston by our friends at SPA. Design and planning are in the early stages, so we don’t have many specifics on the architectural renovation to share at the moment. However, we are confident (and happy) to report that, in addition to an enhanced acoustical experience, the renovation will most likely include many more restrooms and far fewer stairs. It’s also likely that access to your seats will be facilitated by the addition of aisles running from the stage to the back of the seating area. Although, we’ll miss meeting and greeting many of you as we slide past you in the hall’s current continental seating configuration!

On the performance front, we hope you are making your plans to join us in November as we move quickly toward the holiday season (we know…where did the summer go?). Russian piano sensation Daniil Trifonov joins Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada to perform Schumann’s passionate Piano Concerto, and celebrated pianist and modern-day crooner Tony DeSare returns to Houston to join Principal POPS Conductor Mike Krajewski in a concert showcasing the greats of the piano pop repertoire. And the “feast de résistance” next month is our Mozart Thanksgiving weekend, featuring soloist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane leading the orchestra in an all-Mozart program.

As always, we thank you for joining us at Jones Hall and for choosing to share in the experience with our musicians and your fellow patrons. Enjoy the music!

Steven P. Mach President

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ORCHESTRA Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair FIRST VIOLIN Eric Halen, Co-Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Tong Yan MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Anastasia Sukhopara*

DOUBLE BASS Robin Kesselman, Principal David Malone, Associate Principal Mark Shapiro Eric Larson Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray FLUTE Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Kathryn Ladner PICCOLO Kathryn Ladner

SECOND VIOLIN Rebecca Reale, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh** Mihaela Frusina Annie Kuan-Yu Chen Jing Zheng Martha Chapman Tianjie Lu Lisa Ji Eun Kim Tina Zhang Amy Teare** Evgenia Zharzhavskaya* Jenna Barghouti* Jordan Koransky*

OBOE Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz

Community-Embedded Musicians David Connor, double bass Rainel Joubert, violin Anthony Parce, viola Hellen Weberpal, cello 6

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

ENGLISH HORN Adam Dinitz

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

CLARINET Mark Nuccio, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin

TIMPANI Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal PERCUSSION Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss

E-FLAT CLARINET Thomas LeGrand

HARP Megan Conley, Principal

BASS CLARINET Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

KEYBOARD Scott Holshouser, Principal

BASSOON Rian Craypo, Principal Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty*

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Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman

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Andrés Orozco-Estrada MUSIC DIRECTOR

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 Amanda Dinitz, Chief of Strategic Initiatives Vicky Dominguez, Chief Operating Officer Danny Granados, Chief Financial Officer Trazanna Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer Carlos Andrés Botero, Musical Ambassador/Assistant Conductor Aurelie Desmarais, Senior Artistic Advisor Christine Kelly-Weaver, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison

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.

In the 2016–17 season, Andrés will continue to engage with audiences both with casual commentary from the stage and discussions with guests in “Behind the Scenes with Andrés” videos. On the recording front, Andrés and the Symphony will release the third disc in their critically acclaimed Dvořák Symphony series. Additional projects with Dutch recording label Pentatone are recordings of the Music of the Americas, which will include Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Revueltas’ Sensemayá; Rachmaninoff’s complete orchestral piano works with Denis Kozhukhin; and Haydn’s The Creation.

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. Orozco-Estrada now regularly appears with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Vienna Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic and Leipzig Gewandhaus orchestras, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome and the Orchestre National de France.

Recent debuts have included the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Oslo Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic in New York. In the summer of 2014, he also made his debut at Glyndebourne Festival Opera conducting Don Giovanni, which immediately led to an invitation to conduct La traviata in 2017. The 2016–17 season includes debuts with the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

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.

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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 Manager, Gifts and Records 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 Patrick Quinn, Director, Planned Giving Martin Schleuse, Development Communications Manager Monica Simon, Director, Special Events Molly Simpson, Director, Individual Giving and 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 Emily Nelson, Education and Community Programming Manager Ragan Rhodes, Education and Community Programming Associate Finance/Administration/IT/HR Heather Fails, Manager, Ticketing Database Janis Pease LaRocque, Manager, Patron Database Mateo Lopez, Finance/HR Associate Kay Middleton, Receptionist Meg Philpot, Director, Human Resources Maria Ross, Payroll Manager Armin (A.J.) Salge, Network Systems Engineer Joann Tamayo, Human Resources Assistant 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, Associate Director of Marketing Lorena Cozzari, Publicist 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 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 Linsey Whitehead, Marketing Manager Jenny Zuniga, Director, Patron Services Operations/Artistic Shana Bey, Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Becky Brown, Director, Operations Anna Diemer, Chorus Manager/Artistic Coordinator Michael Gorman, Orchestra Personnel Manager Hae-a Lee, Assistant Librarian Michael McMurray, Assistant Librarian Lauren Moore, Operations Assistant Kelly Morgan, Stage Manager Lesley Sabol, Director, Popular Programming Thomas Takaro, Librarian Roxanna Tehrani, Artistic Assistant Meredith Williams, Associate Director, Operations Rebecca Zabinski, Artistic Administrator

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EARLY ADOPTERS Vision 2025 Implementation Fund Vision 2025, the Houston Symphony’s ten-year Strategic Plan, will allow the Houston Symphony to be America’s most relevant and accessible top-ten 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.

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 C. Howard Pieper Foundation Janet F. Clark Joella & Steven P. Mach Robin Angly & Miles Smith BBVA Compass The Boeing Company Ellen A. Yarrell in memory of Virginia S. Anderson and in honor of Cora Sue Mach

Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Christina & Mark C. Hanson Debbie & Frank Jones Cora Sue & Harry Mach Mr. Stewart Morris Barbara & Pat McCelvey Sybil F. Roos

Planned and Endowment Gifts Robin Angly James Barton Michael J. Shawiak C. Howard Pieper Foundation The Hon. Stella G. & Richard C. Nelson

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

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NEWS & EVENTS Musicians of the Houston Symphony support Annual Fund One of the most singular donors to the Houston Symphony Annual Fund is an independent nonprofit organization of orchestra players and community volunteers, Interplay MOTHS (Musicians of the Houston Symphony). Founded in 1997, this group fosters communication between Symphony musicians and the Greater Houston community. It is led by the group’s president, Linda Goldstein, a member of the orchestra’s viola section since 1981, who says, “We created Interplay MOTHS as a vehicle to grow a more personal connection between the performers and the audience, thus enhancing both music making and listening.”

Each year, MOTHS performs a series of free “Music in the Sky” chamber music concerts. This season’s Sunday evening concerts will be October 9, 2016, February 12 and April 23, 2017, at Live Oak Friends Meeting House in the Heights.

Interplay MOTHS members present the group’s annual Symphony contribution in May 2016 in support of “$2 Million May.” Left to right: Ron Holdman (timpani), MOTHS President Linda Goldstein (viola), Chief Development Officer David Chambers, Brinton Averil Smith (cello).

Funds raised have benefited both the Symphony and the Houston community.

The group donated $10,000 worth of music to the Houston Symphony library following Tropical Storm Allison, performed a fundraising concert for the Red Cross after Hurricane Katrina and established the portrait wall in the Jones Hall lobby. In addition to supporting the Symphony’s Annual Fund, Interplay MOTHS has donated to the Anti-Defamation League.

The Houston Symphony thanks this amazing group for its two decades of advocacy, support and creating music for Houston audiences in an intimate setting.

For information about the group, visit interplaymoths.org or follow it on Facebook at facebook.com/interplaymoths or Twitter @interplaymoths.

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THE JESSE H. JONES HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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n 1898, at the age of 24, Jesse Jones moved to Houston to manage his Uncle M.T. Jones’ estate of timberland, sawmills and lumberyards. During his early years in Houston, Jones traveled to the east coast to secure financing for his building projects and enjoyed vacations in Europe with his family. At each destination, Jones experienced thrilling artists performing in the most lavish halls in the world, and he wanted the same for Houston.

Jesse Jones became Houston’s preeminent developer during the first half of the 20th century. He knew he would prosper only if Houston thrived, so he simultaneously built his businesses and his community, which included serving as the 1910 City Auditorium’s building chairman. The City Auditorium—built where Jones Hall stands today—presented everything from opera to wrestling and attracted top-flight performing artists and companies from around the world, thanks in large part to Houston’s foremost impresario, Edna Saunders, for whom Jones Hall’s Green Room is named.

Top: Next to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and later as Secretary of Commerce, Jesse Jones was considered to be the most powerful person in the nation during the Great Depression and World War II. Middle: To give everyone access to the music, (l-r) Houston Symphony Society board chair Harmon Whittington, Ima Hogg, Jesse Jones and John T. Jones, Jr., sign Houston Endowment agreements to broadcast the Houston Symphony over KTRH radio.

Bottom: Jones Hall catalyzed the performing arts in Houston, encouraged the Theater District’s development and had the first movable ceiling to adjust acoustics and room size in the history of theater construction.

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The Houston Symphony opened its first season on December 19, 1913, at Jesse Jones’ Majestic Theater, where it performed for five seasons during the interlude between matinee and evening vaudeville shows, then disbanded in 1918 as its musicians left to serve in World War I. The orchestra reconvened in 1931, and the City Auditorium served as the Houston Symphony’s home until it moved to the Music Hall in 1955. Both venues were inadequate. The City Auditorium was not air-conditioned; it frequently had rats; and patrons endured hard wooden folding chairs during performances. At the Music Hall, booming sounds from boisterous events penetrated the wall separating it from the Sam Houston Coliseum, making the need for more suitable accommodations apparent. Even Jesse Jones, the

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JONES City Auditorium’s building chairman, wanted something better for Houston, and he began making plans for a new hall. His service in Washington, D.C., as chairman of the federal government’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation during the Great Depression and as Secretary of Commerce during World War II interrupted his effort.

When the Joneses returned to Houston from Washington in 1946 after his 14 years of service, they focused on philanthropy through Houston Endowment, the foundation they had established in 1937.

John T. Jones Jr., assumed leadership of Houston Endowment before his Uncle Jess passed away in 1956. John once recalled, “We had been riding around the downtown area when sight of the old [City Auditorium], looking more than a little seedy around its back door, prompted his thought.” According to John, Jesse said, “We’ve got to do something about it.” John continued, “The trustees of Houston Endowment, including his widow, Mary Gibbs Jones, felt that they should carry on with his wish that Houston have a new concert hall.”

On June 1, 1962, Houston Endowment president John T. Jones Jr., and the other foundation trustees presented Mayor Cutrer and City Council with an offer to build a state-of-the-art performing arts hall and give it to Houston. The $7.4 million ($55 million today) gift was Houston Endowment’s largest grant to date, and the offer was met with unbridled excitement. Mayor Cutrer said it was “the biggest single day in the history of the performing arts in Houston,” and he further declared, “This handsome gift places the City of Houston in a position where it can truly become one of the great leaders of art and culture in this nation.” General Maurice Hirsch, president of the Houston Symphony Society, simply gushed, “This is the greatest day in the history of Houston’s art.”

Jones Hall was the first building in Houston’s nascent Theater District, and it was the first building of its size to adjust acoustics with a movable ceiling. Everything was cutting-edge and customized. It took 40 workmen 10 months to attach the marble to Jones Hall’s exterior and interior. The nine-foot change from the southeast corner to the northeast corner of the block required each of the 29 columns around the building’s perimeter to be a different height. The George A. Fuller Company—one of the nation’s most venerated builders—could handle the challenges. It had built the Plaza Hotel, Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Opera House and United Nations headquarters in New York City and the Lincoln Memorial, Constitution Hall and National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Jones Hall’s 1966 opening propelled the Theater District’s development and catalyzed the performing arts in Houston as the gleaming new home of the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet and Society for the Performing Arts. The beauty and significance of the building—particularly its movable ceiling and walls—received national attention, including articles in Time, Newsweek and Business Week, and glowing reviews by leading authorities, including legendary New York Times music and theater critic Howard Taubman. Notably, the American Institute of Architects awarded Jones Hall and the Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS) architects with its Honor Award, the nation’s highest accolade for architectural excellence.

The CRS architects had visited and studied theaters around the globe; consulted with acoustical engineers, entertainment promoters, performers and local arts organizations, and determined that local demand, the site size and the budget called for a “multi-form, multi-purpose structure.” The convertible auditorium’s unique movable ceiling and walls could adjust the shape and acoustics of the room and change its seating capacity from 3,000 seats to 1,700 to meet the requirements of each performance. The four original resident companies flourished in

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Jones Hall for 20 years until the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet moved to the Wortham Center, which opened in 1987.

Today, almost 300,000 people go to Jones Hall each year to enjoy ceremonies, presentations and performances. They are instantly transported as they enter Jones Hall and step onto its sea of deep red carpet reaching to the off-white travertine walls that soar 66 feet up to Richard Lippold’s sweeping and sparkling Gemini II sculpture.

After 50 years, Jones Hall’s exquisite atmosphere continues to prepare patrons for remarkable experiences, including the 140 Houston Symphony concerts performed there each year.

—Steven Fenberg was archivist and historian at Houston Endowment from 1993 to 1999 and served as community affairs officer until 2013. He was the executive producer and writer of Brother, Can You Spare a Billion? The Story of Jesse H. Jones, an Emmy awardwinning documentary that was narrated by Walter Cronkite and broadcast nationally on PBS, and he wrote Unprecedented Power: Jesse Jones, Capitalism and the Common Good, an award-winning biography published by Texas A&M University Press. Mr. Fenberg is currently producing for the Friends of Jones Hall a book and film to commemorate the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary and its exciting future.

The Future of Jones Hall “Friends of Jones Hall” Lead Large-Scale Renovation

Established in 1989, the Foundation for Jones Hall (FJH) is a partnership between the Houston Symphony and the Society for the Performing Arts (SPA). Now known as Friends of Jones Hall, the organization is comprised of three board members from each organization. Representatives from the Symphony are Justice Brett Busby, Janet Clark and Barbara McCelvey. FJH’s mission is to ensure the excellence of Jones Hall. By focusing on the physical building, FJH allows the Symphony and SPA to focus on delivering their respective artistic visions for the audiences of Houston.

As Jones Hall prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, plans for a major renovation are well underway, largely under the guidance of the foundation. Master planning for the renovation began with a feasibility study in 2012. Based on the positive outcome of that study, the Houston Symphony Governing Directors voted to commit to the renovation and proceed with the design phase of the project.

The foundation is playing an integral role in the renovation.

Barbara McCelvey remarks, “Beyond the logistical tasks involved in the renovation, the Friends of Jones Hall is focused on raising awareness and support for Jones Hall throughout the Houston community. Rekindling enthusiasm and civic pride for Houston’s landmark performing arts facility is key to our success.” Also in acknowledgement of the Hall’s significance to Houston, an application for local landmark status has been submitted by the Mayor’s office.

The FJH is also tasked with budgeting and strategic financial planning for the renovation, components of which may include municipal bonds, historic tax credits and— crucially—private philanthropic support. “We hope that you will join us,” continues Barbara, “at the Jones Hall 50th Anniversary Ball and Concert on October 22 as we kick off the campaign to revitalize one of our city’s crown jewels.”

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UPCOMING IN THE 2016 -17

Classical Series

Take a virtual front row seat at Jones Hall with Houston Public Media

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Tune in for a month of festive and heartfelt Houston Symphony Broadcasts! October begins with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, as we feature the recently-recorded Fiesta Sinfonica concert!

Then relive, or experience for the first time, the magic of this season’s Opening Night, as we broadcast last month’s spectacular and sweet season-opener. Also throughout the month are concerts from the 2013-2014 season, featuring superstar violinist Midori, principal oboist Jonathan Fischer and Scottish percussion sensation Colin Currie.

OCTOBER 2016 BROADCAST SCHEDULE Daniil Trifonov piano

NOVEMBER 3, 5, 6, 2016

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

NOVEMBER 25, 26, 27, 2016

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October 2 News 88.7 October 5 Classical RECORDED:

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October 9 News 88.7

October 9 Houston Symphony broadcast pre-empted by PBS Newshour 2016 Presidential Debate

October 12 Classical

Michael Francis, conductor Midori, violin Gubaidulina: Märchen-Poem (Fairytale Poem) Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27

October 16 News 88.7 October 19 Classical

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Sir Ben Kingsley, narrator Rossini: Overture to La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie) Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Opus 67 R. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Opus 59

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

DECEMBER 15*, 16, 17, 18, 2016

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Stephen Stubbs, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus—Betsy Cook Weber, director Handel: Messiah

*The December 15 performance is part of the Sugar Land Series at Sugar Land Baptist Church.

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September 17, 2016

October 23 News 88.7 October 26 Classical RECORDED:

October 24, 26 & 27, 2013

Stephen Stubbs conductor

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November 21, 23 & 24 2013 Jeffrey Kahane conductor and piano 16

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Michel Camilo, piano Bernstein/Peress: Overture to West Side Story Gershwin/Grofé: Rhapsody in Blue J. López: América Salvaje Ginastera: Danzas del Ballet Estancia, Opus 8a

Hannu Lintu, conductor Jonathan Fischer, oboe Salonen: Helix Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314 Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in C major, Opus 61

Andrey Boreyko, conductor Colin Currie, percussion Wagner: Overture to Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) Rouse: Der gerettete Alberich (Alberich Saved): Fantasy for Percussion and Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Opus 36

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Vintage Virtuoso is a truly collaborative event. Spec’s closely works with its suppliers and distributors to make sure the evening’s guests experience a glamorous, exciting tasting and seated dinner. The event is part of the reason Spec’s is the Houston’s Symphony’s largest corporate donor. For its dedication to music education for Houston-area students, Spec’s was recognized with the 2015 BCA 10 award from Americans for the Arts.

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FEATURED PROGRAM

AND THERE WAS LIGHT HAYDN'S THE CREATION Thursday Saturday Sunday

September 29, 2016 8pm October 1, 2016 8pm Jones Hall October 2, 2016 2:30pm

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor Nicole Heaston, soprano (Gabriel, Eva) *Toby Spence, tenor (Uriel) Peter Rose, bass (Raphael, Adam) Houston Symphony Chorus—Betsy Cook Weber, director *Houston Symphony debut

Did you know?

• Haydn's original autograph score has been lost since 1803. A Viennese-

published score dated 1800 forms the basis of most performances today.

• An oratorio is a large musical composition for orchestra, choir and soloists. Unlike an opera, an oratorio is an unstaged concert piece. The art form originated in works of religious content for the edification of those associated with the Oratorian movement of St. Philip Neri in later 16th-century Rome.

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Die Schöpfung (The Creation), Hob. XXI:2 Part I ca. 40 1a. Einleitung, Die Vorstellung des Chaos: Largo— 1b. Aria and Chorus (Uriel), Nun schwanden vor dem heiligen Strahle: Andante 2a. Recitative (Raphael), Und Gott machte das Firmament: Allegro assai— 2b. Chorus (Gabriel), Mit Staunen sieht das Wunderwerk: Allegro moderato 3a. Recitative (Raphael), Und Gott sprach: Es sammle sich das Wasser— 3b. Aria (Raphael), Rollend in schäumenden Wellen: Allegro assai 4a. Recitative (Gabriel), Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde Gras hervor— 4b. Aria (Gabriel), Nun beut die Flur das frische Grün: Andante 5a. Recitative (Uriel), Und die himmlischen Heerscharen— 5b. Chorus, Stimmt an die Saiten: Vivace 6a. Recitative (Uriel), Und Gott sprach: Es sei’n Lichter— 6b. Recitative (Uriel), In vollem Glanze steiget: Andante— 6c. Chorus, Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes: Allegro

Haydn

Part II ca. 40 7a. Recitative (Gabriel), Und Gott sprach: Es bringe das Wasser: Allegro— 7b. Aria (Gabriel), Auf starkem Fittige schwinget sich: Moderato 8a. Recitative (Raphael), Und Gott schuf große Walfische: Poco adagio— 8b. Trio (Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael), In holder Anmut steh’n: Moderato— 8c. Chorus, Der Herr ist groß in seiner Macht: Vivace 9a. Recitative (Raphael), Und Gott sprach: Es bringe die Erde hervor— 9b. Recitative (Raphael), Gleich öffnet sich der Erde Schoß: Presto— 9c. Aria (Raphael), Nun scheint in vollem Glanze der Himmel: Maestoso 10a. Recitative (Uriel), Und Gott schuf den Menschen— 10b. Aria (Uriel), Mit Würd’ und Hoheit angetan: Andante 11a. Recitative (Raphael), Und Gott sah jedes Ding— 11b. Chorus (Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael), Vollendet ist das große Werk: Vivace

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

Part III

ca. 30 12a. Recitative (Uriel), Aus Rosenwolken bricht: Largo— 12b. Chorus (Adam, Eva), Von deiner Güt’, o Herr und Gott: Adagio—Allegretto 13a. Recitative (Adam), Nun ist die erste Pflicht erfüllt— 13b. Duet (Adam, Eva), Holde Gattin! Dir zur Seite: Adagio—Allegro 14a. Recitative (Uriel), O glücklich Paar— 14b. Chorus, Singt dem Herren alle Stimmen!: Andante

Sean Jackson, alto

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Program BIOGRAPHIES FROST BANK GOLD CLASSICS

These performances are generously supported in part by:

Andrés Orozco-Estrada | conductor

Please see Andrés Orozco-Estrada's biography on page 8

Guarantor General & Mrs. Maurice Hirsch Memorial Concert Fund in memory of Theresa Meyer and Jules Hirsch, beloved parents of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil and Josie Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch

Nicole Heaston | soprano Soprano Nicole Heaston has appeared with opera companies throughout the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, The Dallas Opera, Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Glyndebourne Festival Opera.

Underwriter Mr. John N. Neighbors

The live recordings of Haydn's The Creation are made possible in part by Micajah S. Stude Special Production Fund.

The Houston Symphony's recording and electronic media initiatives are supported by The Wortham Foundation, Inc., Bobby & Phoebe Tudor, Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop, and Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn.

The Classical Season is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham Part of the Margaret Alkek Williams Sound + Vision Series, which is also supported by The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Endowed Fund for Creative Initiatives.

Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2015.

Enhancements to the Jones Hall recording suite generously provided by Silver Circle Audio.

This concert is being recorded for future broadcasts on Houston Public Media News 88.7 airing on Sundays at 8pm and streaming online at houstonpublicmedia.org.

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FADIL BERISHA

Sponsor Beth Madison

Since her debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Zerlina in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Nicole has appeared regularly with the theater and been heard as Ilia in Mozart’s Idomeneo, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte and Echo in Ariadne auf Naxos.

In recent seasons, she made her Italian debut in Adriano in Siria at the Fondazione Pergolesi, Jesi. She also debuted with the LA Opera as Musetta in La bohème, joined the New Orleans Opera in Rigoletto and returned to Carnegie Hall for the Marilyn Horne Foundation “The Song Continues” annual recital.

Engagements in recent seasons include La contessa Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro and the Alcina title role at Den Norske Opera in Oslo, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and Arminda in La finta giardiniera at the Glyndebourne Festival, Pamina with the HGO, Alcina and Alice Ford at The Royal Danish Opera, and La contessa Almaviva at the Utah Opera. She also appeared as the title role in L’incoronazione di Poppea at the Semperoper Dresden and Alice Ford in Falstaff with Opéra de Lausanne.

In addition to these performances with the Houston Symphony, Nicole’s 2016-17 season engagements include Adina in L’elisir d’amore at the HGO, La contessa Almaviva at the Boston Lyric Opera and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.

Haydn's The Creation | Program Biographies

Toby Spence | tenor

Peter Rose | bass

MITCH JENKINS

An honours graduate and choral scholar from New College, Oxford, Toby Spence studied at the Opera School of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was the winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society 2011 Singer of the Year award.

In concert, Toby has sung with the Cleveland Orchestra; the Los Angeles, Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics; the San Francisco Symphony; the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia; the London and Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestras; the London Symphony Orchestra; the Bayerischer Rundfunk; and at the Salzburg and Edinburgh Festivals. He sang an acclaimed Madwoman in Britten’s Curlew River for the Edinburgh Festival, where he has also appeared in recital and most recently in H.M.S. Pinafore. Other recitals include LSO St Luke’s, Opéra de Lille and Wigmore Hall.

For the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Toby has sung Ferdinand (The Tempest), David (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg), Count Almaviva (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) and Tom Rakewell (The Rake’s Progress). For English National Opera, his roles include Tamino, Candide, Paris, Lensky and Faust. His many roles at the Paris Opera include Tom Rakewell and David. He has sung with the Glyndebourne Festival, the Bayerische Staatsoper, the Hamburgische Staatsoper and La Monnaie, Brussels. In America, he has appeared with the San Francisco Opera, the Santa Fe Festival, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Metropolitan Opera.

Recent opera engagements include Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus); Antonio (The Tempest) for the Metropolitan Opera; Don Ottavio and Tito for the Vienna State Opera; Essex (Gloriana) and Tamino for the Royal Opera House; Tito, Tamino and Henry Morosus (Die schweigsame Frau) for the Bayerische Staatsoper and David (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg) at Paris Opera. Recent concert performances include the London Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and at the Tonhalle, Zurich.

Other engagements this season include Captain Vere in the Teatro Real’s new production of Billy Budd and Don Ottavio at the Liceu, Barcelona. In addition to this debut with the Houston Symphony, he appears in concert with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Toby has made numerous recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, BMG, Philips, Collins, Linn Records, Hyperion and EMI.

A regular guest at the world's most important opera houses, Peter Rose's enormous repertoire includes Ramphis, Fasolt, Somnus, Daland, King Mark, the Commendatore, Basilio, Kecal, Ochs, Banquo, Philip, Prince Gremin, Leporello, Osmin, Gurnemanz, Zaccaria, Claggart and Falstaff. He has won particular acclaim for his performances of Bottom which he has performed in Aix-en-Provence, Paris, London, Rome, on the occasion of his debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, and for Glyndebourne Festival Opera.

A prolific concert artist, he has sung under, among others, Giulini, Rattle, Kleiber, Maazel, Barenboim, Boulez, Mehta, Solti and Masur with orchestras that include the Cleveland Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York, Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic orchestras.

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Program NOTES Die Schöpfung (The Creation), Hob. XXI:2 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Some of Joseph Haydn’s greatest successes came in London, where he premiered his last and most electrifying symphonies. Audiences bathed him in much the same adoration as they did another Continental composer, George Frideric Handel, decades previously.

A Handel concert at Westminster Abbey gave Haydn a new appreciation of Messiah’s creator. “He is the master of us all,” Haydn declared at the close of the “Hallelujah” Chorus. He began to think a Handel-style oratorio might make a lasting impact.

The impetus for composing one came from Haydn’s London impresario, who gave him an English-language oratorio text blending Bible verse and John Milton’s Paradise Lost to tell the Creation story. When Haydn returned home to Vienna, he took the libretto with him. One of his most influential Viennese supporters not only crafted a German adaptation, but, to the British impresario’s chagrin, commissioned The Creation.

The 60-something Haydn, racked by fear that his creative gifts were ebbing, struggled more than a year. Musing on The Creation and other works of that period, he confessed to “the strain and effort it costs me to produce them.… Time after time, my enfeebled memory and the unstrung state of my nerves so completely crush me to earth that I fall into the most melancholy condition. For days afterward, I am incapable of formulating one single idea, until at length my heart is revived by Providence, and I seat myself at the piano and begin once more to scratch away.” His lifelong religious faith, he said, gave him strength to persevere.

At the invitation-only premiere in 1798, the audience responded so rapturously that Haydn added public performances. The Creation’s tunefulness, jubilation and charm earned it the immortality the Handel concert in London may have conjured in Haydn’s mind.

Parts 1 and 2 tell the Creation story day-by-day, led by three solo singers who portray angels: soprano Gabriel, tenor Uriel and bass Raphael. In the relatively brief Part 3, the setting moves to the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve savor the idyllic world surrounding them.

Day 1: The orchestra describes chaos in music that’s as formless and void as that of Haydn’s time could be. Chord sequences and instrumental lines lead nowhere; stark colors and jarring accents intensify the weirdness. But when the chorus sings, “And there was light,” the music suddenly coalesces. As Uriel hails the victory of light over darkness, the scurrying violins describe the demons’ flight.

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Day 2: God separates the waters, and the orchestra brings them to life. Slashing strings evoke storms and whirlwinds; the flash of woodwinds represents lightning; delicate, staccato violins depict the snowfall. Gabriel and the choir add a bouncy song of praise.

Day 3: After God divides land and sea, Raphael’s voice booms out to encompass the power of the sea and the grandeur of the mountains.

The lilt of Gabriel’s aria evokes verdant fields and shady groves. Then, the chorus rejoices lustily.

Day 4: The heavenly bodies appear, and Uriel and the orchestra enable us to see them. An orchestral crescendo capped off with the brasses’ blaze supplies the sunrise, and Uriel’s voice floats aloft like the shimmering moon. A salute to heaven’s starry expanse leads to The Creation’s best-known number, “The Heavens Are Telling,” a rousing hymn to God’s wonders. And with that, Part 1 closes.

Day 5: After the waters bring forth creatures, Gabriel’s voice soars with the eagles and warbles with the doves. Then the music dives: The strings’ deepest tones help Raphael salute the whales. As more animals appear, blasts from the trombones and bassoons supply the lion’s roar; the strings mimic the bounding stag and galloping horse; a flute’s serenity describes sheep safely grazing. And Raphael’s voice plunges to its lowest range to reach underground and reveal the worms.

Day 6: As man and woman arrive, completing the cosmic picture, Uriel hails man’s noble bearing and woman’s grace. Then all three angels chime in with the chorus to deliver the paean to God’s glory that ends Part 2.

In the Garden: Rather than try to describe God’s day of rest, Haydn takes us to Eden. A mellifluous flute song sets the scene in the pure, glowing world. Adam and Eve’s voices intertwine harmoniously as the pair savors their surroundings and love, and Uriel proclaims that they’ll enjoy a blissful eternity—as long as they don’t try to know more than they should. Haydn overlooks any potential trouble there, and the chorus’ voices ring out in one last song of praise.

The Houston Symphony performs the work that helped inspire The Creation, Handel’s Messiah, on December 16–18.

The Instruments: 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, percussion, timpani, fortepiano and strings —Steven Brown The printed orchestra and chorus scores for this work were purchased in honor of Donna and Kevin Barrow.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS BETSY COOK WEBER Director

Anna Diemer Chorus Manager Scott Holshouser Accompanist Tony Sessions Librarian/Stage Manager

The Houston Symphony Chorus, the official choral unit of the Houston Symphony, consists of highly skilled and talented volunteer singers. Over the years, singers in this historic ensemble have learned and performed the world’s great choral-orchestral masterworks under the batons of Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Michael Krajewski, Hans Graf, Robert Shaw, Christoph Eschenbach, Peter Schreier, Helmut Rilling and Nicholas McGegan, among many others. The Chorus looks forward to singing the closing subscription concerts with the Prague Symphony Orchestra in the Czech Republic in June 2017. The Houston Symphony Chorus holds auditions by appointment and welcomes inquiries from interested singers.

If you are interested in auditioning for the Houston Symphony Chorus, please contact the Chorus Manager at anna.diemer@houstonsymphony.org.

The Houston Symphony Chorus Upcoming Concerts Very Merry Pops December 2, 3, 4

Jones Hall

It’s a Wonderful Life December 9 Jones Hall

Betsy Cook Weber | director of the Houston Symphony Chorus Dr. Betsy Cook Weber is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music and is also internationally active as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator and lecturer. In 2013, Betsy became the 13th person and first woman to receive the Texas Choral Director Association’s coveted Texas Choirmaster Award. She is editor of the Betsy Cook Weber choral series with Alliance Music Publishing.

Choirs under Dr. Weber’s direction, including the Moores School Concert Chorale, have been featured at multiple state and national conventions.

Internationally, Chorale has won prizes and received acclaim at prestigious competitions in Wales, France and Germany.

Dr. Weber has prepared singers for Da Camera of Houston and for early music orchestras Ars Lyrica and Mercury Houston. She prepares singers for touring shows, including Josh Groban, NBC’s Clash of the Choirs, Telemundo’s Latin Grammy, Star Wars: In Concert and Andrea Bocelli.

Before joining the University of Houston, Dr. Weber taught vocal music, K-12, in public schools. Prior to her appointment as Houston Symphony Chorus Director in 2014, she served from 1990 to 1997 as Assistant and, later, Associate Director of the Chorus. She holds degrees from the University of North Texas, Westminster Choir College (Princeton, NJ) and the University of Houston.

Vivaldi Gloria and Lauda Jerusalem with Mercury Houston December 10 Cullen Theater of the Wortham Center Andrea Bocelli December 11 Toyota Center Handel’s Messiah December 15

Sugar Land Baptist Church

December 16, 17, 18 Jones Hall

Visit houstonsymphony.org for more information about upcoming performances.

CHORUS ROSTER Keith Dixon Janet Menzie Rehearsal Conductors Bob Alban Claude Bitner Randy Boatright Cris Bocanegra Harvey Bongers Jonathan Bordelon Bruce Boyle Sara Brannon Mischa Brinkmeyer Rose Bue Troy Burnett James R. Carazola Susan Casper Nicole Catoire Elizabeth Chrisman Nicole Colby

Caitlin Cready Andrea Creath Kyle Damron Kevin Di Filippo Cody Dickson Anna Diemer Keith Dixon Steve Dukes Randy Eckman Deborah Edwin Raul Enriquez Brianna Fernandez Joseph Frybert Chase Gaines Jessica Gann Michael Gilbert Katura Gilmore Taylor Golden Robert Gomez Natalie Hale

Julia Hall Susan Hall Jennifer Harris Austin Hart Jen Hart Megan Henry Sean Holshouser George Howe Jillian Hughes Sylvia Hysong Sean Jackson David Jones Gillian Kruse Julie Kutac Landon LaMontagne Brian K. Lassinger Dawn Malone Katie Marcell Qwi Massingill Ben May

Melissa Medina Janet Menzie Jim Moore Shelby Murphy Robert Nash Takashi Nishimura Theresa Olin Charnele Pendarvis Kody Pisney Greg Railsback Jessica Rangel Doug Rodenberger Carolyn Rogan Alex Schaaf Tony Sessions Kevin Shultz Jeff Simmons Brian Smith Melissa Smith Howard Solis

Karla Sosa Dewell Springer Miriam Stafford Mark Standridge Meridith Steiniger Cecilia Sun Julia Swindle Elizabeth Taylor Siobhan Thompson Alisa Tobin Tommie Trinh Yen-Kuei (Peter) Tu Beth Weidler Brady Weldon Kat White Arty Whittenberg Lance Wilcox Lee Williams Vanessa Winslow

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FEATURED PROGRAM

OLD FRIENDS The SOUNDS of SIMON and GARFUNKEL Friday October 14, 2016 8pm Saturday October 15, 2016 8pm Sunday October 16, 2016 7:30pm

Jones Hall

Michael Krajewski, conductor Jonathan Beedle & AJ Swearingen, vocalists

Simon/G. Prechel Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel

Simon/C. J. Wills Homeward Bound

Simon/Wills The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) B. Bryant-F. Bryant/ Wills All I Have To Do Is Dream

Simon/D. Yackley I Am a Rock

Simon The Sounds of Silence

Simon/Wills Cecilia

Simon/J. Pierson Keep the Customer Satisfied

Arr. Prechel Na Na Medley I N T E R M I S S I O N

Simon/S. Shoup Late in the Evening J. Webb/Prechel All I Know Simon/Wills A Hazy Shade of Winter Simon/Wills The Dangling Conversation Simon/Wills America Simon-Garfunkel Scarborough Fair/Canticle

lyrics by Paul Simon-Art Garfunkel

Simon/Wills Old Friends/Bookends

Simon/Wills Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon/Berens Mrs. Robinson 26

Did you know?

• The duo’s liberal views

on the political and social landscape of 1960s America showed up in many of their songs, and when they created a TV special in 1969 called Songs of America, which was directed by Charles Grodin, they learned that large parts of the country did not share their views on peace and tolerance.

• Paul Simon hopped onstage for a surprise encore when the Houston Symphony hosted Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers along with folk-rock soloist Edie Brickell (also Paul’s wife) in August 2014.

The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel | Program Biographies

Program BIOGRAPHIES These performances are generously supported in part by:

Michael Krajewski | conductor

Supporter Anne & George Boss Consurgo Sunshine

Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski is a much sought after conductor of symphonic pops. In addition to his role as Principal Pops Conductor of the Houston Symphony, he is music director of The Philly Pops and principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Jacksonville Symphony.

Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2015.

Enhancements to the Jones Hall recording suite generously provided by Silver Circle Audio.

MICHAEL TAMMARO

Mr. & Mrs. John Matzer III

As a guest conductor, Michael has performed with the Cleveland and Philadelphia Orchestras; the Boston and Cincinnati Pops; the San Francisco, Seattle and St. Louis Symphonies; the Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Dallas, Pittsburgh and National Symphony Orchestra and numerous other orchestras across the nation. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra; the Toronto, Edmonton and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestras; Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Other international appearances include Dublin and Belfast with the Ulster Orchestra and performances with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Spain’s Bilbao Symphony Orchestra.

Michael is the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival. In 2016, he's conducting his original Carole King Songbook across North America featuring Broadway's Liz Callaway, Allison Blackwell and Bryce Ryness. Michael’s other collaborative programs have included flutist James Galway, mezzo Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, guitarist Angel Romero and pop artists Jason Alexander, Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Wynonna Judd, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patty, Ann Hampton Callaway, Chicago, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Midtown Men. With degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Michael furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. He was resident conductor of the Florida Orchestra and, for 11 years, served as music director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Michael lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Darcy. When not conducting, he enjoys travel, photography and solving crossword puzzles.

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Program BIOGRAPHIES , continued Jonathan Beedle & AJ Swearingen | vocalists

OUR THANKS

DAVID LEAVITT

Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016. Boeing is the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, and the company also designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. With customers in 150 countries, the company is one of the largest U.S. exporters. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries.

Jonathan Beedle (left) has been a performing musician

for more than 35 years. His forte is harmony. “I just gravitated toward harmony from the very beginning,” he says. Collaborations with former partners and band mates seasoned Jonathan as a performer, and they came to rely on his innate musicianship.

His first CD, A Long Day Gone, released in 2005, is full of rich and heartfelt songs in the storytelling style Jonathan sang all his life. Fans of HBO’s series Big Love heard his voice in the Season 1 finale, singing the Civil War-era classic, “Lorena.” Jonathan has performed across the United States and has shared the stage with Steve Forbert, the Strawbs, Lucy Kaplansky and Jimmy Webb.

Boeing has been part of a rich pioneering legacy in Texas for more than 70 years. Boeing Space Exploration, headquartered in Houston, is a leading provider of human spaceflight and space exploration systems and services, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station and Commercial Crew programs. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime contractor for the International Space Station.

Learn more about the company at boeing.com.

Please visit jonathanbeedle.com.

AJ Swearingen (right) has been writing, performing and

producing his own style of acoustic music for well over a decade. His rich voice is uniquely soulful, and his contemporary songwriting clearly pays homage to the standout iconic folk artists of the past.

In 2012, AJ merged with singer-songwriter Jayne Kelli to form the folk-country duo, Swearingen & Kelli. They released a fresh collection of songs in 2014, including Swearingen's, "You're Not Here with Me," also recorded by folk icon Tom Rush.

AJ's musical journey started in Bethlehem, PA, where he honed his signature sound on vocals and guitar. He has shared the stage with recording artists Kenny Rogers, Dave Mason, Crystal Gayle and Livingston Taylor and is endorsed by Voyage-Air guitars.

Please visit swearingenandkelli.com.

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SUBSCRIBE TO ALL 4 EVENTS FOR AS LITTLE AS $60 The Houston Symphony is thrilled to bring you National Geographic Live, a new and exciting speaker series on Tuesday evenings at Jones Hall. Each incredible program features compelling, lavishly

Behind Every Adventure is an Incredible Story

illustrated presentations on some of the world’s most remote locations and perilous journeys. These Nat Geo photographers, climbers and engineers are documenting and helping to preserve our world’s natural beauty, while expanding the frontiers of

OCTOBER 25, 2016

ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS: TIGERS, COUGARS AND SNOW LEOPARDS Steve Winter, wildlife photographer

human knowledge and achievement. So join us as they bring their incredible stories to you this season.

Each program is approximately 70 minutes with no intermission, along with a 15-minute Q&A session.

Note: The Houston Symphony will not be performing during these events.

APRIL 18, 2017

EXPLORING MARS: THE NEXT GENERATION

COURTESY NASA:JPL-CALTECH

STEVE WINTER

Kobie Boykins, NASA engineer

MAY 23, 2017

CLIMBING DREAMS Mike Libecki, climber

CORAL KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES OF ICE

David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes, underwater photographers

KEITH LADZINSKI

DAVID DOUBILET

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FEATURED PROGRAM

ON THE TRAIL OF BIG CATS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Speaker Series Tuesday

October 25, 2016 7:30pm

Jones Hall

*Steve Winter, National Geographic photographer

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STEVE WINTER

*Houston Symphony debut

National Geographic Live | Program Biography

Program BIOGRAPHY

Award-winning National Geographic photographer Steve Winter takes us on a thrilling journey into the world of big cats. From trekking high in India’s Himalaya in search of rare snow leopards and stalking the elusive jaguar through Latin American jungles to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” or cougar, this determined explorer ventures far and wide to come face to face with his subjects. This is no easy task. Since many big cat species are in danger of extinction, they have good reason to avoid humans.

One of his snow leopard images won him the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. His decadelong project to document the world’s shrinking but resilient tiger species recently culminated in the stunning National Geographic book, Tigers Forever, co-authored with Sharon Guynup.

The National Geographic Live series is generously supported in part by: Supporter Mach Family Audience Development Fund Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2015.

Steve Winter has been stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a grizzly in Siberia and trapped in quicksand in the world's largest tiger reserve in Myanmar. He's flown over erupting volcanoes and visited isolated villages where residents had never before seen a blond foreigner—or a camera.

SHARON GUYNUP

While these felines may be endangered, they're still wild, unpredictable creatures, and caution is required in their presence. Negotiating their habitats can be more dangerous still. Steve has been attacked by rhinos and gotten stuck in quicksand while working in the field. There have been lighter moments as well: mishaps with remote-controlled cameras and waiting on a Southern California hillside to catch a shot of a cougar under the famous “Hollywood” sign. Throughout it all, Steve’s mission is to share the beauty of big cats while reinvigorating efforts to save them.

Steve Winter | National Geographic photographer

Growing up in Indiana, Steve dreamed of traveling the world as a photographer for National Geographic. His first camera was a gift from his father on his seventh birthday. Over the next few years, Steve's dad taught him the basics of photography.

After graduating from the Academy of Art and the University of San Francisco, he signed on as a photojournalist for Black Star Photo Agency. Since then, he has produced stories for GEO, Time, Newsweek, Fortune, Natural History, Audubon, BusinessWeek, Scientific American and Stern, among other publications. His nonprofit and commercial clients include UNICEF, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and others.

In 1991, Steve began shooting for the National Geographic Society. He has covered many subjects for National Geographic magazine, including Cuba, Russia's giant Kamchatka bears, tigers in Myanmar's Hukawng Valley and life along Myanmar's Irrawaddy River.

Steve Winter lives with his wife, son and pets in New Jersey.

About National Geographic Live Nat Geo Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, Nat Geo Live's critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, Nat Geo Live events are held in 32 cities around the world, including Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, Singapore and Sydney. In each of these cities, speakers share behindthe-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration on stage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage.

For more information, visit natgeolive.com.

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FEATURED PROGRAM

DOUBLE THREAT KAVAKOS PLAYS & CONDUCTS Friday Saturday Sunday

October 28, 2016 8pm October 29, 2016 8pm October 30, 2016 2:30pm

Jones Hall

Leonidas Kavakos, conductor and violin

Did you know?

• Leonidas Kavakos considers

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Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Opus 98 I Allegro non troppo II Andante moderato III Allegro giocoso IV Allegro energico e passionato

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the art of violin- and bowmaking a great mystery. He plays the 1724 “Abergavenny” Stradivarius violin and owns modern violins made by F. Leonhard, S.P. Greiner, E. Haahti and D. Bagué.

• Among the four symphonies composed by Brahms, Symphony No. 4 is the only one ending in a minor key.

MARCO BORGGREVE

J. S. Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041 I [No tempo indicated] II Andante III Allegro assai

Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C major, K.425 (Linz) I Adagio—Allegro spiritoso II Poco adagio III Menuetto and Trio IV Presto

Kavakos Plays & Conducts | Program Biography

Program BIOGRAPHY

RAND G ROUP

GREAT PERFORMERS SERIES

These performances are generously supported in part by:

Leonidas Kavakos | violin and leader Leonidas Kavakos is recognized across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, known at the highest level for his virtuosity, superb musicianship and performance integrity. He works with the world’s greatest orchestras and is an exclusive recording artist with Decca Classics.

Sponsor Nancy & Walter Bratic M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi

The Classical Season is endowed by The Wortham Foundation, Inc. in memory of Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham

MARCO BORGGREVE

Supporter Justice Brett & Erin Busby

The three important mentors in his life are Stelios Kafantaris, Josef Gingold and Ferenc Rados. By age 21, Leonidas had already won three major competitions: the Sibelius (1985), Paganini and Naumburg competitions (1988). This success led to his recording the original Sibelius Violin Concerto (1903/4), the work’s first recording. It won Gramophone’s 1991 Concerto of the Year Award.

Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2015.

Leonidas has developed relationships with the Vienna Philharmonica (Eschenbach/Chailly), Berliner Philharmoniker (Rattle), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Jansons/Gatti), London Symphony Orchestra (Gergiev/Rattle) and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Chailly). He also works closely with the Staatskapelle Dresden and Munich Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Filarmonica della Scala and, in the United States, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra.

Enhancements to the Jones Hall recording suite generously provided by Silver Circle Audio.

This season, as artist-in-residence at the New York Philharmonic, Leonidas will be featured in solo, play-conduct and recital performances. In addition to these play-conduct appearances with the Houston Symphony, he also performs as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and embarks on a recital tour with pianist Yuja Wang in Europe and the United States. Other highlights this season include a European tour with the Budapest Festival Orchestra and a tour to Switzerland with the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, as well as performances with many of Europe’s leading orchestras.

This concert is being recorded for future broadcasts on Houston Public Media News 88.7 airing on Sundays at 8pm and streaming online at houstonpublicmedia.org.

As a conductor, Leonidas has worked with the Atlanta, Boston, London and Vienna Symphony Orchestras; Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin; Maggio Musicale Fiorentino; Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France and Budapest Festival Orchestra. This season, he makes conducting debuts with the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

His first release on Decca Classics, the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas with Enrico Pace (2013), resulted in the ECHO Klassik award Instrumentalist of the Year, followed by the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Riccardo Chailly (2013), and Brahms Violin Sonatas with Yuja Wang (2014). Leonidas was named Gramophone Artist of the Year in 2014. His most recent recording, Virtuoso, was released in April 2016. His earlier discography includes recordings for BIS, ECM and Sony Classical.

Born and raised into a musical family in Athens, Leonidas curated a chamber music cycle for 15 years at the Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall, featuring Mstislav Rostropovich, Heinrich Schiff, Menahem Pressler, Emanuel Ax, Nikolai Lugansky, Gautier Capuçon and Wang, among others. He also curates an annual violin and chamber music masterclass in Athens, attracting violinists and ensembles from all over the world and reflecting his deep commitment to handing down musical knowledge and traditions.

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Program NOTES Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041

Symphony No. 36 in C major, K.425 (Linz)

J.S. Bach spent his entire life within the northern part of Germanspeaking territory. Curiosity about the wider world, however, energized him. As a 20-year-old, Bach walked, and perhaps hitchhiked, 250 miles round-trip to meet the most prominent organist of the day.

Musical life in Vienna kept Mozart so busy that he had been married nearly a year before he could take his wife, Constanze, to meet his family in his hometown of Salzburg, Austria. History hasn’t recorded whether the couple’s visit won over Mozart’s father, who had only grudgingly accepted the marriage, but the couple didn’t let their happiness depend on that.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

During his late 20s, he availed himself of a less arduous way to learn about Europe’s musical scene: printed material. Bach worked in service to an aristocratic court at this time, and one of his employers, who spent time in Holland, sent back precious printed scores of orchestral concertos by Italy’s Antonio Vivaldi. Bach arranged several of the works as keyboard solos, and the project became the next-best thing to studying with Vivaldi. Historians say that digging into the concertos, as well as additional works by Vivaldi and others, taught Bach to craft concise, vivid themes and to balance clarity and complexity. The discoveries paid off a few years later in his dynamic Violin Concerto in A minor.

The crisp opening theme not only sets the first movement’s tone, but it has such striking contours—especially the upward leap of the first two notes—that Bach uses segments of it to drive the musical crossplay. In a subliminal echo of the first theme, the solo violin enters with the same upward leap, weaving it into a sleek but surging theme that repeatedly aims aloft. The movement’s energy never slacks.

And even when the violin dominates, the orchestra keeps up its end of the repartee, sometimes by simply firing off that two-note motif again and again. Meanwhile, the minor-key coloration enhances the music’s fire.

The Andante starts and ends in a major key, but in between, the harmony’s unpredictable turns fill the music with yearning. The solo violin spins out a long-breathed, ornate melody that begins sweetly but grows fervent. The orchestra’s chords hint at a stately melody. The lowest instruments punctuate the music with a restless bass line. Even though that framework never changes, the violin solo’s ebb and flow keeps the music alive. A buoyant, swinging jig completes the concerto. Bach works in some underthe-radar sophistication by having the tune enter contrapuntally, but the violin’s bursts of speed soon make this a virtuoso’s romp.

For more music in the Baroque spirit, join the Houston Symphony on April 20–23 to enjoy the hints of Baroque style that underlie John Corigliano’s The Red Violin Concerto.

The Instruments: harpsichord and strings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

On their way back to Vienna, the pair stopped in Linz, a city along the Danube River, to visit one of Mozart’s aristocratic patrons. An opportunity popped up for Mozart to present a concert of his works— if he hustled. “Since I don’t have a single symphony with me, I’m writing a new one at great speed,” he reported to his father. Within about five days, the 27-year-old penned his Symphony No. 36, nicknamed the Linz Symphony, in honor of its birthplace.

The Linz looks backward to the cheerful symphonies of Mozart’s youth and forward to the sonorous works of his last years. Neither melancholy nor turbulence intrudes, and the rich scoring that includes French horns, trumpets and timpani enhances the symphony’s exuberance.

The entire orchestra rings out commandingly in the Adagio introduction’s opening measures. Then, the music tones down, and for the first and last time in the symphony, shadows threaten to fall.

But before they do, the sunshine of the jubilant Allegro wipes them away. The music even anticipates Beethoven’s rowdiness, thanks to its vivid contrasts between lustiness and grace.

The second movement, with its lilt and sweetness, could pass for a menuet. But it gains richness from one of the Linz Symphony’s distinctive features: Out of several Mozart symphonies that include trumpets and timpani, only this one employs them in the slow movement, wherein they help supply a rich backdrop to Mozart’s lyricism. Midway through the movement, the strings tiptoe in and lead the music in a more mysterious direction. But ultimately, the music’s tunefulness and glow prevail.

The trumpets and drums also flavor the symphony’s official menuet. Thanks to their resonance, the menuet moves with a regal stride. A cozy little oboe tune contrasts with the grandeur. Then, the finale brings back the first movement’s high spirits. Playfulness, grace and exuberance jostle against one another, propelling the symphony to a rousing close.

The Houston Symphony will devote an entire program to Mozart, including his spirited Piano Concerto No. 21, on November 25-27.

The Instruments: 2 oboes, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani and strings

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Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Opus 98 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Johannes Brahms’ closest friends gathered in a Viennese piano shop to hear the fruits of his annual working vacation in the countryside. After Brahms and a fellow pianist played a twokeyboard version of his Symphony No. 4, the group was unmoved.

Compared to the tunefulness and glow of his previous two symphonies, the new work’s relative soberness mystified the listeners. One urged Brahms to jettison the last two movements and try again. The rejection stung, but Brahms stuck by his work.

With time, the power of Brahms’ last symphony has won over listeners. Some analysts label the work tragic; others call it mournful. But no one word can sum up a symphony that covers so wide a range, from mystery to exuberance.

The wistful opening hardly hints that such extremes are in store.

The main theme floats in as a lilting series of two-note phrases, and the murmuring accompaniment enhances its inwardness. The music soon rouses, gaining boldness and force. But just where many symphonies’ first movements reach a peak of tension, this one pulls back, and the main theme appears in hushed slow motion. As the movement’s close approaches, turbulence breaks out, injecting a drama that will help propel the rest of the symphony.

Lyricism and agitation collide in the slow movement. It opens introspectively as the clarinets whisper the long-breathed main theme while the cellos sing out an even broader melody. Between them, though, comes a pounding theme that eventually gains fierce impact. The tension gives way when the string section brings back the cello melody, giving it triumphant power and fervor.

The third movement is a bounding dance that Brahms marks Allegro giocoso (fast and playful). The French horns introduce a mellower theme, but the jubilation soon sweeps it aside. Then, storminess returns with a vengeance in the finale. It’s a chaconne, the most compact kind of theme and variations, in which a short theme undergoes an unbroken stream of transformations. The tautness redoubles the music’s wallop. After a brief calm in the eye of the storm, including a hymn-like turn by the trombones, the symphony drives to its ferocious close.

The drama and exuberance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 will cap off the Houston Symphony’s Classical Series in May. The Instruments: 2 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion and strings —Steven Brown

OUR THANKSRAND G ROUP

Rand Group, a major supporter of the arts in Houston, is the proud sponsor of the Houston Symphony’s Great Performers series, a part of the Symphony’s Classical Series.

As a professional services firm that serves the oil and gas, manufacturing, distribution and construction segments within the southern United States, Rand Group combines the business acumen of CPAs and industry specialists with the technology expertise of software developers and process improvement specialists to drive real business results.

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Announces the launch of The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme in September 2016 For students from Pre-K through High School To learn more about our innovative performing arts curriculum, our personalized approach to learning and new campus in Katy, attend an information session or visit www.bishouston.org.

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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DONORS The Houston Symphony acknowledges those individuals, corporations and foundations that support our education and community engagement initiatives. 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.

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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 & 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 CommunityEmbedded 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 H-E-B Union Pacific Foundation LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation

Board of DIRECTORS

(2016-17 SEASON)

Steven P. Mach*

Bobby Tudor*

Janet F. Clark*

Mike S. Stude*

President, Houston Symphony Endowment

Mark C. Hanson*^

Music Director

President

Alexandra Pruner

Chairman

Chairman Emeritus

Andrés Orozco-Estrada*^

Executive Director/CEO

Sergei Galperin*^

Chair, Finance

Mark Hughes*^

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Chair, Audience Development & Marketing

Paul R. Morico*

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Chair, Development

Secretary

President-Elect

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Immediate Past President

Gene Dewhurst*

Musician Representative

Barbara J. Burger*

Chair, Board Governance & Leadership

Musician Representative

Gloria G. Pryzant

Justice Brett Busby Donna Shen

Gene Dewhurst Chair, Pension

Jerry Simon*

Viviana Denechaud

Immediate Past Chairman

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Danielle Batchelor

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Chair, Education

Mary Lynn Marks Chair, Volunteers & Special Events

Darlene Clark

President, Houston Symphony League

Adam Dinitz*^

Musician Representative

Christine Kelly-Weaver

General Counsel

David Pruner*

Co-Chair, Development

Jesse B. Tutor*^

Billy McCartney

Assistant Secretary

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Anthony Bohnert Chair, Audit

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

Gene Dewhurst Michael Doherty Julia Anderson Frankel David Frankfort Ronald G. Franklin Stephen Glenn Susan Hansen Joan Kaplan Rochelle Levit, Ph.D. Michael C. Linn Cora Sue Mach ** Steven P. Mach Paul M. Mann, M.D.

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 Sánchez 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 Mrs. S. Conrad Weil

Vicki West Margaret Alkek Williams ** Scott Wulfe David Wuthrich

Tracy Dieterich Terry Elizabeth Everett Kelli Cohen Fein, M.D. Craig Fox Allen Gelwick 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

Michael Mann, M.D. John Matzer III Jackie Wolens Mazow Gene McDavid ** Gary Mercer Marilyn Miles Janet Moore Bobbie Newman Tassie Nicandros Scott Nyquist Edward Osterberg Jr. Greg Powers, Ph.D. Gloria G. Pryzant Richard A. Rabinow Gabriel Rio

Richard Robbins, M.D. J. Hugh Roff Jr. ** Ed Schneider Michael E. Shannon ** Donna Shen Robert Sloan, Ph.D. Tad Smith David Stanard David Tai Brian J. Thomas L. Proctor (Terry) Thomas Shirley W. Toomin Andrew Truscott Margaret Waisman, M.D. Robert Weiner

James T. Willerson, M.D. Fredric Weber Steven J. Williams Ed Wulfe ** Robert Yekovich Frank Yonish

Ex-Officio Darlene Clark Rodney Margolis Gloria G. Pryzant Donna Shen Mary Voigt **Lifetime Trustee

TRUSTEES Samuel Abraham 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 ** Michael H. Clark Evan Collins, M.D., MBA Andrew Davis Ronald DePinho, M.D.

Ex-Officio Audrey Chang Alexandra Gottschalk Ishwaria Subbiah Brodrick W. Hill Art Vivar **Lifetime Trustee

FRIENDS OF JONES HALL REPRESENTATIVES Justice Brett Busby

Janet Clark

Barbara McCelvey

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Sustainability

FUND

The Houston Symphony pays special tribute to the 137 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-ten 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 & 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 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 & 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. & Mrs. Manolo Sánchez Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Tyler & Kat Murphy Justice Brett & Erin Busby Laurie & Ryan Colburn Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Corson Susan & Dick Hansen Christina & Mark C. 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 & Ms. Aralee Dorough Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb 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 & Ms. Evelyn Chen Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Arbiter Mrs. Shirley Burgher

Mr. Erik T. Gronfor & Ms. Joan DerHovsepian Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LeGrand Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Mr. & Mrs. Scott Holshouser Mr. Robin Kesselman Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany Ms. Anne C. Leek Mr. & Mrs. William K. VerMeulen Martha & Stanley* Bair Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Brewer Ms. Joyce Perkins David & Tara Wuthrich Anonymous (3)

*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 Christina & Mark C. Hanson The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis The Melbern G. & 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 Molly Simpson, Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, 713.337.8526 October 2016 | 39

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 Alexandra Pruner, 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 parents The Wortham Foundation Classical Series Fund of General Maurice Hirsch, and Rosetta Hirsch Weil and Josie endowed in memory of Gus S. & Lyndall F. Wortham Hirsch Bloch, beloved sisters of General Maurice Hirsch 40

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

ENDOWED FUNDS to support the Houston Symphony’s annual education and community engagement activities 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, co-concertmaster Max Levine Chair 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 FUND to support

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 C. Howard Pieper Foundation

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

electronic media initiatives

The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Fund for Creative Initiatives

CHORUS ENDOWMENT DONORS $500 or more Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Henderson Beth Weidler & Stephen James Nobuhide Kobori Natalia Rawle Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Rio

Janice H. Barrow Mr. Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network, Inc. Roger & Debby Cutler Steve Dukes Mr. Paul Ehrsam

CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rodenberger Ms. Carolyn Rogan Michael J. Shawiak Mr. & Mrs. Frederic A. Weber Anonymous (2)

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

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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.

Mr. & 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. & Mrs. John H. Matzer III Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow 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 Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Nelson Bobbie Newman John & Leslie Niemand Dave G. Nussmann John Onstott Macky Osorio 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)

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

Elba L. Villarreal Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Mr. & 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+ Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Priscilla R. Angly 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 & Mr. Rex Spikes Ione Moran Sidney 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

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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

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. 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

you

THANK !

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 Molly Simpson, Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, 713.337.8526

Ima Hogg Society $150,000 or More 

Janice H. Barrow Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge Barbara J. Burger Jane & Robert Cizik Janet F. Clark

Estate of Dr. Mary R. Lewis Cora Sue & Harry Mach Joella & Steven P. Mach Mr. John N. Neighbors Sybil F. Roos

Centennial Society Mr. Monzer Hourani Rochelle & Max Levit

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$100,000-$149,999 Barbara & Pat McCelvey Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor

Founder’s Society

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Maestro’s Society

$50,000-$74,999

Robin Angly & Miles Smith Darlene & Cappy Bisso Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch 

Jana & Scotty Arnoldy Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Bahr Gary & Marian Beauchamp Lila-Gene George Mrs. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Mr. Jackson Hicks / Jackson and Company

$75,000-$99,999

Carol & Michael Linn & The Michael C. Linn Family Foundation

Concertmaster’s Society Mr. John Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Devinder Bhatia Mr. & Mrs. Anthony W. Bohnert Nancy & Walter Bratic Ralph Burch Drs. Dennis & Susan Carlyle Mr. Michael H. Clark & Ms. Sallie Morian Viviana & David Denechaud Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dennis III / WoodRock & Co. Linda & Gene Dewhurst Mr. & Mrs. Donald Faust Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Frankel Allen & Almira Gelwick Lockton Companies Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Glasscock Stephen & Mariglyn Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Bert H. Golding Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Griswold

John & Lindy Rydman / Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods Mike Stude Bobby & Phoebe Tudor Margaret Alkek Williams

The Estate of Miss Ima Hogg The Joan & Marvin Kaplan Foundation Beth Madison Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Marks Janice & Robert McNair John Onstott Nancy & Robert Peiser

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$25,000-$49,999

Susan & Dick Hansen Christina & Mark C. Hanson Marilyn & Bob Hermance Dr. Gary L. Hollingsworth & Dr. Ken Hyde Dr. Rita Justice Drs. M.S. & Marie-Luise Kalsi Mr. & Mrs. James H. Lee Mr. & Mrs. U. J. LeGrange Mrs. Carolyn & Dr. Michael Mann Mr. & Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander K. McLanahan Mrs. Mary Catherine Miller John & Bobbie Nau Mr. & Mrs. Odis Peavy Mr. Jason Poon / Marine Foods Express, Ltd. Dave & Alie Pruner Kathryn & Richard Rabinow Louisa Stude Sarofim

Billy & Christie McCartney Steven & Nancy Williams

Mr. & Mrs. William K. Robbins Jr. / The Robbins Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Smith Alice & Terry Thomas Ms. Judith Vincent

Laura & Michael Shannon Lisa & Jerry Simon Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Sloan Jr. / Houston Baptist University Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Springob, Laredo Construction, Inc. James D. Stein Mr. Jay Steinfeld & Mrs. Barbara Winthrop Nancy & David Tai Shirley Wolff Toomim Janet & Tom Walker Mr. & Mrs. Fredric A. Weber Mr. & Mrs. C. Clifford Wright Jr. Scott & Lori Wulfe Ellen A. Yarrell

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Our DONORS continued

Conductor’s Circle

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Platinum Baton

Graham & Janet Baker Danielle & Josh Batchelor James M. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Boyle Justice Brett & Erin Busby Donna & Max Chapman Mr. Richard Danforth Dr. Alex Dell Mrs. William Estrada Kelli Cohen Fein & Martin 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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Ms. Farida Abjani Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Abraham Mrs. Nancy C. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Adam Altsuler Lilly & Thurmon Andress Christine Smith & Ben Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Aron Mr. & Mrs. Ed Banner Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Basinski Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Ruth White Brodsky Mr. Ken D. Brownlee & Ms. Caroline Deetjen Dr. & Mrs. William T. Butler Dougal & Cathy Cameron Marilyn Caplovitz Rhona & Bruce Caress 44

Leslie Barry Davidson & W. Robins Brice Valerie Palmquist Dieterich & Tracy Dieterich Archie & Linda Dunham John & Minerva Esquivel Terry Everett & Eric Cheyney Mr. & Mrs. Marvy A. Finger Michael B. George Mauro H. Gimenez & Connie A. Coulomb Jo A. & Billie Jo Graves Mrs. James E. Hooks Catherine & Brian James Mr. & Mrs. Jacek Jaminski Dr. & Mrs. I. Ray Kirk Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Leighton Drs. Robert & Golda Anne Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Martin Dr. & Mrs. E. K. Massin

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tate Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Thomas Margaret Waisman, M.D. & Steven S. Callahan, Ph.D. Stephen & Kristine Wallace Dede & Connie Weil Robert G. Weiner & Toni Blankmann Vicki West Jeanie Kilroy Wilson & Wallace S. Wilson Mr. Ralph Wyman Mr. & Mrs. Thane A. Wyman

Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm L. Mazow Betty & Gene McDavid Mr. Keith McFarland Martha & Marvin McMurrey Mr. Gary Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Mischer Jr. Mrs. Nancy Morrison Scott & Judy Nyquist Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Rochelle & Sheldon Oster Lila Rauch Kathy & Wayne Richards Vicky & Michael Richker Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Manolo Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr Mr. Wolfgang Schmidt & Mrs. Angelika Schmidt-Lange Mr. & Mrs. Shalin Shah Tad & Suzanne Smith

Alana R. Spiwak & Sam L. Stolbun Mr. & Mrs. Trent Tellepsen Ms. Laura Codman & Mr. John F. Terwilliger Mrs. Jennifer Chang & Mr. Aaron J. Thomas Pamalah & Stephen Tipps Courtney & Bill Toomey Susan & Andrew Truscott Birgitt van Wijk Mr. & Ms. Frank Verducci Mr. & Mrs. Sean Waggoner Shirley & Joel Wahlberg Dr. Jim T. Willerson Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Daisy S. Wong / JCorp Lorraine & Ed Wulfe Nina & Michael Zilkha Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Mr. & Mrs. Frank Herzog April Lykos David & Heidi Massin Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mihalo Dr. Cameron Mitchell Rita & Paul Morico Sami & Jud Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan E. Parker Jean & Allan Quiat Radoff Family Ed & Janet Rinehart

Mr. Glen A. Rosenbaum Michael B. Shawiak Mr. & Mrs. Lee H. Staley Carol & Michael Stamatedes Kimberly & David Sterling Dr. John R. Stroehlein & Miwa Sakashita Candace & Brian Thomas Ms. Hallie A. Vanderhider

Diane Lokey Farb Ms. Carolyn Faulk Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Mrs. Trent Foltz Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Francisco Mr. Shane T. Frank Kevin & Sherrill Garland Ms. Nan Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Harry Gendel Wm. David George Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Gibson Mr. & Ms. Eric J. Gongre Mr. Alan Goodrich Dorothy & Bill Grieves Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Haas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hardison Mr. & Mrs. Edd C. Hendee

Stephen Jeu & Susanna Calvo Beverly Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John F. Joity Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones Catherine & Andrew Kaldis Mr. & Ms. Dan Kellogg Mary Louis Kister Mr. & Mrs. Jason T. Klein William & Cynthia Koch Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Willy Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Marc Laird Michael & Kelley Lang Mrs. Nancy Lease Ms. Lynne Lipsitz Marilyn G. Lummis Mr. William McDugald

$7,500-$9,999

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Molly & Jim Crownover Roger & Debby Cutler J.R. & Aline Deming Judge & Mrs. Harold R. DeMoss Jr. Dr. Ronald DePinho & Dr. Lynda Chin Scott Ensell & Family Mr. & Mrs. Henry S. Florsheim Eugene Fong Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor

Bronze Baton

The Estate of Terence Murphree Bobbie Newman Susan & Edward Osterberg Gary Petersen Gloria & Joe Pryzant Ron & Demi Rand Gabriel & Mona Rio Ken & Carol Lee Robertson Hugh & Ann Roff William J. Rovere & Kathi F. Rovere Mr. & Mrs.* Clive Runnells Carol & Kamal Sandarusi Donna & Tim Shen

$10,000-$14,999

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Silver Baton

Anne Morgan Barrett Mrs. Bonnie Bauer Mr. & Mrs. David J. Beck Mr. & Dr. Karl-Heinz Becker Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Black Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bookout III Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Calder Dr. M.K. Campion David Chambers & Alex Steffler Albert & Anne Chao Audrey & Brandon Cochran

$15,000-$24,999

Evan B. Glick Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Debbie & Frank Jones Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Jay & Shirley Marks Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Mr. & Mrs. Connelly T. McGreevy Stephen & Marilyn Miles/ Steven Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross Miles Foundation Stewart Morris & Kay Shoppa

Gold Baton

Mr. William L. Ackerman, Kero-Jet Corporation Frances & Ira Anderson Edward H. Andrews III Nina Andrews & David Karohl Sr. Judge Mary Bacon Consurgo Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Astley Blair Mr. & Mrs. Giorgio Borlenghi Anne & George Boss Dr. & Mrs. Meherwan P. Boyce Terry Ann Brown Cheryl & Sam Byington Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Clark Jr. Virginia A. Clark Laurie & Ryan Colburn Dr. & Mrs. Evan D. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Corson Dr. Scott Cutler

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$5,000-$7,499

Mrs. Lily Carrigan Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Carter IV William J. Clayton & Margaret A. Hughes Mr. William E. Colburn Coneway Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Larry Corbin Lois & David Coyle Andrew Davis & Corey Tu Janie & Carr Dishroon Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Dupre' II Connie & Byron Dyer Mrs. Jane Egner Mr. William P. Elbel & Ms. Mary J. Schroeder Mr. Parrish N. Erwin Jr. Aubrey & Sylvia Farb

Our DONORS continued Terry & Kandee McGill Mr. & Mrs. William B. McNamara Alice McPherson, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. William Monteleone Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Montz Mr. & Mrs. Harvin Moore IV Sidney & Ione Moran Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Moynier Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson David G. Nussman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parker Mr. Doug D. Perley & Ms. Eileen M. Campbell

Grand Patron’s Circle

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Dr. & Mrs. George J. Abdo Mr. & Mrs. Roy Allice Dr. Angela R. Apollo Lindley & Jason Arnoldy John Arnsparger & Susan Weingarten Ann & Jonathan Ayre Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd M. Bentsen III Ganesh H. Betanabhatla Drs. Henry & Louise Bethea Mrs. Pat Biddle & Mr. Ron Kahl Mrs. Ann M. Bixby Mr. John Blaisdell Mr. & Mrs. Myron G. Blalock III Dr. & Dr. Desmond Bourgeois James & Judy Bozeman Ting & John Bresnahan Mrs. Catherine Campbell Brock & Dr. Gary Brock Mr. Chester Brooke & Dr. Nancy Poindexter Divya & Chris Brown Mr. Eric Brueggeman 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. Gerald F. Clark Dr. & Mrs. Gary M. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Ray Cook Mr. & Mrs. Byron Cooley Ms. Miquel A. Correll Mr. & Mrs. Joffre J. Cross II

Patron

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Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Tim & Katherine Pownell Mr. & Mrs. Claud D. Riddles Allyn & Jill Risley Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Mr. Robert T. Sakowitz Dr. & Mrs. Todd Scheyer Mrs. Richard P. Schissler Jr. Ms. Sue Schwartz Ms. Angela Sherman Mr. & Mrs. William T. Slick Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Smith Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Somerville

Mr. David Stanard & Ms. Beth Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Hans Strohmer Mr. & Mrs. Antonio M. Szabo Tellepsen Family Ann Trammell Mr. John G. Turner & Mr. Jerry G. Fischer Jeanine Van Wagenen Ms. Becky Cottrell & Mr. Thomas Warden Ms. Joann E. Welton Mr. & Mrs. Clint S. Wetmore

Dr. Robert Wilkins & Dr. Mary Ann Reynolds Wilkins Nancy B. Willerson Ms. Barbara Williams Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Wizel Woodell Family Foundation Sally & Denney Wright Mr. & Mrs. David Wynne Edith & Robert Zinn Erla & Harry Zuber Anonymous (3)

Mr. & Mrs. John Crum Mr. Darrin Davis & Mr. Mario Gudmundsson Mandy & Rafael Diaz Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diehl Amanda & Adam Dinitz Mr. & Mrs. Michael Doherty Ms. Victoria E. Dominguez Robert J. Doyle David & Carolyn Edgar Mr. Stephen Elison Annette & Knut Eriksen Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas Eubank Carolyn Grant Fay Ms. Ursula H. Felmet Jerry E. & Nanette B. Finger Mrs. Ronald Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Neil Gaynor Thomas & Patricia Geddy Robert Lee Gomez Mr. & Mrs. Herb Goodman Mr. Danny A. Granados Eric & Angelea Halen Dr. & Mrs. Carlos R. Hamilton Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Eric J. Haufrect Ms. Christine Heggeseth Mark & Ragna Henrichs Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hoffer Mr. Ronald Holley & Dr. Natasha Holley Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Holmes Dr. Matthew Horsfield & Dr. Michael Kauth Mr. & Mrs. John Hrncir Mark & Marilyn Hughes Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Jankovic Mrs. Ann B. Jennings Jessica Q. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. John Juneau Jane & Kevin Kremer Mr. & Mrs. Chris Laporte Mr. Alfred Lasher III Ms. Sylvia Lohkamp Ms. Brenda Love Dr. & Mrs. Paul M. Mann Brian McCulloch & Jeremy Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGuire Will L. McLendon Ms. Trazanna Moreno Julia & Chris Morton Mary Beth Mosley Richard & Juliet Moynihan Franci Neely Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nichols Mr. Kevin O'Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Olfers Mr. & Mrs. Steven Owsley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Page Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Palmer Christine & Robert Pastorek Mr. & Mrs. Raul Pavon Shirley & Michael P. Pearson Mr. David Peavy & Mr. Stephen McCauley Darla & Chip Purchase Mr. & Mrs. Cris Pye Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Rawson Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Alexander Robart Doug Williams & Janice Robertson Drs. Alex & Lynn Rosas

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Ruez Mr. & Mrs. Yasuhiko Saitoh Dr. & Mrs. Barry Samuels Mr. & Mrs. Saib Saour Susan D. & Fayez Sarofim Lori & Phillip Sarofim Dr. Susan Gardner & Dr. Philip Scott Mr. & Mrs. Rufus S. Scott Hinda Simon Dr. & Mrs. John Slater Steve & Judy Sohn Richard & Mary Spies Dr. Walter Stanford Mrs. Jeaneen Stastny Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Mr. & Mrs. Garry Tanner Dr. & Mrs. Van W. Teeters Dan C. & Kimberly Tutcher Mr. & Mrs. Gene Van Dyke Ms. Jana Vander Lee Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Walt Mr. Clinton Wetmore Ms. Karen M. Whitlock Dr. & Mrs. Rudy C. Wildenstein Ms. Jennifer R. Wittman Ms. Beth Wolff Gerlind & Jerry S. Wolinksy Mr. & Mrs. David J. Wuthrich Robert & Michele Yekovich Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yonish Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Ziegler Anonymous (4)

Mr. & Mrs. Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl Joe Brazzatti Katherine M. Briggs Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Brownlee Pamela & Cezary Brylski 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. Robert L. Clarke Dr. & Mrs. Alfred C. Coats Jimmy & Lynn Coe Mr. John P. Cogan Jr. Mr. Mark C. Conrad Jacquelyn & Kevin Coronado Crystal & Mike Cox Brian & Leah Del Signore

Ms. Catherine Delano Dr. & Ms. Peter J. Dempsey Ms. Elisabeth DeWitts Mike & Debra Dishberger Jennifer & Steve Dolman Mr. & Mrs. James P. Dorn Drs. Rosalind & Gary Dworkin Mr. & Mrs. Edward N. Earle Sally Evans & Brian Rodgers Dr. Louis & Mrs. Paula Faillace Christine Falgout Island Operating Co., Inc. Kimberly Falgout Island Operating Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ference Ms. Marcia Fiman Mr. Jonathan Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Harvey O. Fleisher

Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston Michelle & Deane Foss Mr. & Mrs. James E. Furr Rauli & Danna Garcia Ms. Aralee Dorough & Mr. Colin C. Gatwood Ms. Lucy Gebhart Mr. & Mrs. John Gee Joan M. Giese Dr. John Gomez & Dr. Cora Mihu Dr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Goodwin Jr. Alexandra & Daniel Gottschalk Timothy & Janet Graham Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Gregory Dennis Griffith & Louise Richman Claudio Gutierrez Mrs. Thalia Halen Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hampton

$2,500-$4,999

$1,500-$2,499

Ms. Sofia Adrogue & Mr. Sten Gustafson Mr. & Mrs. Truett B. Akin Dr. Genevera Allen Dr. & Mrs. Scott Allison Dr. Hesham M. Amin & Dr. Lara Ferrario Pat & John Anderson Carol Ann & Bill Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Sandy P. Aron Dr. & Mrs. Roy Aruffo Mr. Jeff Autor Cristina & Tanner Bailey Mr. & Mrs. E. William Barnett Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Bast Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Bickel Jeb & Cynthia Blackwell Mr. Wirt Blaffer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Bolam

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Our DONORS continued Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Hasler Mr. & Mrs. Houston Haymon John Heiny Dr. & Mrs. William C. Heird Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hemenway Miss Maureen Y. Higdon Ann & Joe Hightower Dr. Suzanne M. Hite Mr. Robert Hoff Mr. & Mrs. John Homier George E. Howe Mr. Frank Huang Mickie & Ron Huebsch Mr. & Mrs. Burdette Huffman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Humphries Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ivany / University of St. Thomas Jay Jackson & Barbara Waugh Kathleen & James Jennings / BeautyNow Arlene J. Johnson Stacy & Jason Johnson Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Ms. Sheila K. Johnstone Mr. & Mrs. Thorro Jones Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Jordon Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kades Mr. & Mrs. Alan Kelly

Kendall R. Kessel & Harlan Johnson Ms. Carla Knobloch Ann & Sam Koster Michael & Darcy Krajewski Mrs. Samantha Kramr Mr. Marc E. Laborde Mr. Thomas Lane Ms. Joni Hartgraves Latimer John & Suzy Lattin Dr. Daniel Lemke Dr. & Mrs. Morton Leonard Jr. Mr. William W. Lindley Ms. Leslie Siller & Mr. Jeff H. Lippold Mr. & Mrs. H. Arthur Littell Dr. & Mrs. James R. Lloyd Ms. Marilyn Maloney & Mr. Paul F. Longstreth Mr. & Mrs. Bob J. Lunn Ms. Sue Ann Lurcott Kathleen & Tom Mach Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marx Catherine & Matt Matthews Georgia Braun McBride Kristen & Steve McDaniel Mr. Andrew McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Lance McKnight Ms. Jennifer McLaughlin

Doug & Sarah McMurrey Mr. Ronald A. Mikita & Mr. Rex Spikes Mr. Adam Miller & Ms. Michelina Cairo Mr. & Mrs. Arnold M. Miller Mr. & Mrs. John C. Molloy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Molloy Mrs. Alette K. Morch Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Mueller Amber Winsor Mullins The Hon. Stella G. & Richard C. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey B. Newton Ms. Khanh Nguyen Dr. Thomas D. Nichols Ms. Kathryn O'Brien Mr. Reymundo Ocanas & Mr. Orlando Manzo-Ocanas Mr. & Mrs. John Oehler Steve & Sue Olson Jane & Kenneth Owen Ms. Martha Palmer Mrs. Linda K. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Alex Popp Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Porter Ms. Linda Posey Ms. Penny Prater

Mr. & Mrs. David Pursell Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Rachford Jr. Clinton & Leigh Rappole Mr. & Mrs. T.R. Reckling III Kate & Christopher Robart Beth Robertson Mr. James L. Robertson Mr. Floyd W. Robinson Ms. Regina J. Rogers Kent Rutter & David Baumann Mr. & Mrs. John Ryder Ramon & Chula Sanchez Dr. & Mrs. David Sapire Mr. Lawrence Schanzmeyer Ms. Sally Schott Donna Scott & Mitch Glassman Mr. Victor E. Serrato Art & Ellen Shelton Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut Justin & Caroline Simons Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Louis H. Skidmore Jr. Barbara & Louis Sklar Mr. Brinton Averil Smith & Ms. Evelyn Chen Mr. Hilary Smith & Ms. Lijda Vellekoop Mark Stadnyk

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL

YOUNG ASSOCIATES COUNCIL Young Associate Premium Ann & Jonathan Ayre James M. Bell Ganesh Betanabhatla Eric Brueggeman David Chambers & Alex Steffler Darrin Davis & Mario Gudmundsson

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 & Tracy Dieterich Vicky Dominguez Terry Everett & Eric Cheyney Jennifer & Joshua Gravenor Ms. Mandi Hunsicker-Sallee

Brian McCulloch & Jeremy Garcia Sami & Jud Morrison Melissa L. Nance Toni Oplt & Ed Schneider Tony Shih – Norton Rose Fulbright

Judy & Steve Sohn Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah Georgeta Teodorescu Candace & Brian Thomas

Alexandra & Daniel Gottschalk Claudio Gutierrez Monica & Burdette Huffman Kurt Johnson & Colleen Matheu Stacy & Jason Johnson Mr. Kendall Kessel & Mr. Harlan Johnson Gerrit Leeftink Catherine & Matt Matthews Amber Winsor Mullins

Rosemin Premji Brooke & Nathaniel Richards Kate & Christopher Robart Paulina Sergot & Theo Shybut Justin & Caroline Simons Molly Simpson & Jeffrey Miles Carol Tai Joel Towner Elise Wagner

$1,500 - $2,499

Farida Abjani Dr. Genevera Allen Drs. Laura & William Black Ryan Boehner Drs. Tiffany & Desmond Bourgeois Sverre & Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl Ting & John Bresnahan Divya & Chris Brown Pamela & Cezary Brylski Jacquelyn & Kevin Coronado

Crystal & Mike Cox Nina Delano & Wirt Blaffer Amanda & Adam Dinitz Jennifer & Steve Dolman Christine Falgout – Island Operating Co., Inc. Kimberly Falgout – Island Operating Co., Inc. Mark Folkes & Christopher Johnston

The Young Associates Council is supported in part by BB&T. For more information, please contact: Molly Simpson, Director, Individual Giving and Major Gifts, 713.337.8526 Liam Bonner, Development Officer, Individual Giving, 713.337.8536.

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Our DONORS continued Georgiana Stanley Mr. & Mrs. John Steen Karen & Bruce Steffler Dr. & Mrs. Michael Stelling Cassie B. Stinson & Dr. R. Barry Holtz Mr. & Dr. J. Michael Stinson Jack & Karen Stopnicki Skipper & Betsy Strong Dr. Navin Subramanian & Dr. Melissa Dupree Dr. & Mrs. David Sufian Mrs. Mary Swafford

Director

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Mr. Clifford A. Swanlund Jr. Carol Tai Glenn Taylor Stephen A. Tew, M.D. Ms. Susan L. Thompson Eric & Carol Timmreck Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Tingleaf Mrs. Glenda C. Toole Mr. Joel Towner Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Duane Utecht Susan J. & Gary W. Valka Mr. & Mrs. Donn K. Van Arsdall

Dr. & Mrs. Gage Van Horn Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Van Veldhoven Mr. & Mrs. William A. Van Wie Ms. Maria Cecilia Vasconcellos Ms. Elise Wagner Dean B. Walker H. Richard Walton Mr. & Mrs. Brad Wander Ms. Nancy Ames & Mr. Danny Ward Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Wareing Dr. & Mrs. Richard T. Weiss Hon. & Mrs. Bill White Mrs. Deanne White

Gene & Sandra Williams Loretta & Lawrence Williams Mr. & Mrs. Arthur A. Williford Dr. Wayne Wilner Ms. Charlene Wright Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zabriskie Mr. & Mrs. Bret Zorich Anonymous (6)

Mrs. William H. Dwyer III Mrs. Fredell Lack Eichhorn Hon. & Mrs. John D. Ellis Ms. Caroline Fant Mr. & Mrs. Tilman J. Fertitta Dale & Anne Fitz Elizabeth & Ralph Frankowski Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Frautschi Bill & Diana Freeman Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Fusillo Mr. & Mrs. David B. Garten L. Rusty Goetz Kathy & Marty Goossen Ms. Shelley Gorson Kendall & Pauline Gray Joyce Z. Greenberg 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 Terry L. & Karen G. Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hennessy Dean & Beth Hennings Mr. & Mrs. Donald Herron Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hickey Dr. Volker Hirsinger Mr. Stanley Hoffberger Mr. John Horstman Mr. & Mrs. John Horstman Patricia P. Hubbard Mrs. Kerry Incavo Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Janicke Mr. Robert E. Johnson & Ms. Ariella Perlman Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Katz Lynda & Frank Kelly Ann Kennedy & Geoffrey Walker Kathryn & James Ketelsen Mr. & Mrs. David Key Lucy & Victor Kormeier Deborah Kosich Dr. & Mrs. James H. Krause Ms. Dawn Krieg Ms. Mary Leba Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Velva G. & H. Fred Levine James C. Lindsey Priscilla L. List Dr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Lobley Mr. & Mrs. Paul Loyd Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Lubanko Barbara J. Manering Ms. Barbara Manna Mr. & Mrs. David Martin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Matovich

Linda & Jim McCartney Dr. A. McDermott & Dr. A. Glasser Dr. & Mrs. G. Walter McReynolds Mr. & Mrs. D. Bradley McWilliams Ernie & Martha McWilliams 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. Richard Murphy Daniel & Karol Musher Musicians of the Houston Symphony Inc. Ms. Jennifer Naae Melissa L. Nance Mr. Cliff Nash & Dr. Lee Bar-Eli Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Neumann Leslie & John Niemand Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Nocella Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy W. Nokes Mr. Edgar J. Ortiz Valerie J. Sherlock Linda Popkin-Paine & Stephen Paine Mr. & Mrs. James D. Penny Grace & Carroll 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. Vince Reina Ms. Ann Rhoads H. John & Diane Riley Robertson Wealth Management Mr. Matthew D. Roitstein Mrs. Evie Ronald Jill & Milt Rose Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Ross Brenda & Mansel Rubenstein John & Zhanna Russo Harold H. Sandstead, M.D. Mrs. Holly Sansing Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Sawaya Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scheurich Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schiefelbein Beth & Lee D. Schlanger Charles & Andrea Seay Ms. Monica Simon Mr. & Mrs. Lance Smith Dean & Kay Snider Sherry Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Standish

Richard P. Steele & Mary J. McKerall Mr. & Mrs. James R. Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Streett Mr. & Mrs. John F. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Albert S. Tabor Jr. Mr. Monsour Taghdisi Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Tallerine Mr. & Mrs. Gary Teletzke Mr. Jim Thompson Ms. Chung-Nan N. Tsai Dr. & Mrs. Michael Underbrink Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Unger Dr. & Mrs. Brad Urquhart Dr. & Mrs. Carl V. Vartian Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Veith Betty & Bill Walker Mr. & Mrs. David Walstad Mr. & Mrs. James A. Watt Mark Wawro & Melanie Gray Beth Weidler & Stephen James General & Mrs. Jasper Welch Ms. Bryony Jane Welsh Mr. & Mrs. Brian K. Westfall Ms. Sara E. White Ms. Tracy Wilkerson Charline & Bill Wilkins Ms. Susan G. Wood Ms. Alexandra Yates Anonymous (6)

$1,000-$1,499

Joan & Stanford Alexander Dr. & Mrs. Hugh D. Allen Tara Maria Amavi Mr. & Mrs. Greg Anderson Ms. Anna Arispe & Mr. John Reger Paul H. & Maida M. Asofsky Mr. Matthew Assiff Jerry Axelrod Dr. Saul & Ursula Balagura Mr. & Mrs. David M. Balderston Trace Trahan Bannerman Mr. & Mrs. Allen Barnhill Mr. A. Greer Barriault & Ms. Clarruth A. Seaton Ms. Deborah S. Bautch Dr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Beaudet Carole Shivers Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Benton Eldo Bergman, Family Literacy Network Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Berteaud Anonymous Ms. Nancy H. Bihlmaier Dr. Joan Hacken Bitar Mr. & Mrs. Chad Blaine Mr. Jay Blinderman James & Dale Brannon Breland Law Firm Mr. Wayne A. Brooks Sally & Laurence Brown Anne H. Bushman Mrs. Ann Cavanaugh Mr. & Mrs. Chris Chandler Mrs. Victoria Chin Dr. & Mrs. Gary Clark Dr. & Mrs. Martin Cohen Donna M. Collins Shawn & Megan Conley George W. Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Sam Cooper The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Crassas Mr. & Mrs. David Crowley Mr. Michael Curry Mr. & Mrs. James D. Dannenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dauber Mr. Darryl de Mello Mr. & Mrs. Rene Degreve James R. Denton Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Deschner Ms. Aurelie Desmarais & Mr. Ed Struzynski Ms. Jane DiPaolo Charles Dishman Mr. Michael Dooley Mr. John F. Dorn Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Larry Dundee

*Deceased The Houston Symphony thanks the 856 donors who gave up to $999 over the past year. To note any errors or omissions, please contact Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund at 713.337.8559.

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POPS DONORS Ima Hogg Society

$150,000 or More 

Sybil F. Roos

Founder’s Society $75,000-$99,999

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Darlene & Cappy Bisso

Concertmaster’s Society $25,000-$49,999

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Allen & Almira Gelwick - Lockton Companies 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 Bronze Baton  $5,000-$7,499

Graham & Janet Baker Evan B. Glick Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Gorman Mrs. Gloria Pepper & Dr. Bernard Katz Ms. Nancey G. Lobb Mr. & Mrs. John N. Matzer III Ken & Carol Lee Robertson

Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Bowman Rhona & Bruce Caress Janie & Carr Dishroon Connie & Byron Dyer Mrs. Jane Egner Ms. Carolyn Faulk Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fluor Mr. & Ms. Eric J. Gongre Mr. & Mrs. Edd C. Hendee Mr. & Ms. Dan Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kotts Michael & Kelley Lang Mrs. Nancy Lease Terry & Kandee McGill Alice McPherson, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nelson Mr. Robert J. Pilegge Mr. & Mrs. George A. Rizzo Jr. Ms. Angela Sherman Jeanine Van Wagenen Sally & Denney Wright Anonymous

Conductor’s Circle Gold Baton  $10,000-$14,999 Consurgo Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Blackburne Jr. Anne & George Boss John & Candace Caley Mr. & Mrs. Bert Cornelison David & Cindy Deere John & Minerva Esquivel Martha & Marvin McMurrey Linda & Jerry Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Walter Scherr Shirley & Joel Wahlberg

Conductor’s Circle Silver Baton  $7,500-$9,999 Lilia Khakimova & C. Robert Bunch Scott Ensell & Family Ms. Darlene Clark & Mr. Edwin C. Friedrichs Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Hamaker Rita & Paul Morico Jean & Allan Quiat Radoff Family Michael J. Shawiak 48

Grand Patron’s Circle  $2,500-$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. J. Emery Anderson Beth & Jim Barton Donald & Dottie Bates John S. Beury William & Laura Black Robert & Gwen Bray Mr. & Mrs. Brady F. Carruth Becky & Joe Demeter Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dorsett Mr. & Mrs. Mike Ezzell Jo Lynn & Gregg Falgout / Island Operating Company

Julius & Suzan Glickman Kathleen & Dick Hayes William D. & Karinne McCullough Edward Lee McIntosh, C.P.M. Mr. & Mrs. David R. McKeithan Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Raghu Narayan Shirley & Marvin Rich Richard & Anne Robbins Douglas & Alicia Rodenberger Mr. Morris Rubin Mr. & Mrs. James Schulz Seth Williams

Patron’s Circle  $1,500-$2,499 Suan Angelo Sue & Don Aron Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Banks Mr. Allen J. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bertus Mr. & Mrs. W. Carter Bliss Michael & Diana Bonin Mr. Thomas N. Britton & Ms. Debra A. Ewing Ms. Barbara A. Brooks Mr. & Mrs. William V. Conover II Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Cook Cynthia & Robert Creager Mr. & Mrs. David Dybell Mr. J. Richard Espinosa Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fanning Carol & Larry Fradkin Dr. & Mrs. Jack Gill Ms. Melissa Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Franklin J. Harberg Jr. Rex & Marillyn King Gerrit Leeftink Mr. & Mrs. Barry I. Levine Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Mason Steve & Linda Massie Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Molloy Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nilson Joy & Gary Noble Mrs. Kay Onstead Mr. & Mrs. Kim Parker Ms. Darla P. Phillips Margaret & V. Scott Pignolet Mr. & Mrs. Gary Prentice Judy & Bill Pursell Venu & Elsie Rao Mr. & Mrs. John T. Riordan Soren & Annetta Rose Rosemarie & Jeff Roth Mrs. Lynda G. Seaman Dr. & Mr. Adrian D. Shelley Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stratigakis Mr. & Mrs. Karl Strobl Jonathan & Susan Symko Larry & Connie Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Brad Wertman Anonymous (3)

Director  $1,000-$1,499 Martha & Stanley* Bair Dr. & Mrs. William S. Banks III Mr. Jim Barton Ms. Patricia K. Boyd Kelly & Julie Conner Marilyn & Tucker Coughlen Ms. Ann Currens Barbara Dokell & Larry Finger Paula & Alfred Friedlander Gary T. Leach Ms. Doris S. Magee Ms. Nancy Mann Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Margolis Mr. & Mrs. Alan May Jr. Mr. William Mendel Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Mosbacher Dr. Jonathan Penchas Dr. & Mrs. Michael C. Rasmussen Chris & Don Sanders Jerry Siemers Mr. Ralph Tamper Mr. & Mrs. Carl N. Tongberg Ms. Jody Verwers Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wolin Anonymous The Houston Symphony thanks the 174 donors who gave up to $999 over the past year. To note any errors or omissions, please contact Tiffany Bourgeois, Development Associate, Annual Fund, at 713.337.8559.

POPS

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 Houston Symphony corporate donor, please contact Leticia Konigsberg, Director, Corporate Relations, 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) Bradley Corson, Exxon Mobil Corporation Gene Dewhurst, Falcon Seaboard Diversified Mike Doherty, Frost Bank David Frankfort, Deutsche Bank Ron Franklin, McGuireWoods, LLP Allen Gelwick, Lockton Companies, LLC 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. Ed Osterberg, Mayer Brown, LLP Robert A. Peiser, Parkton Group Greg Powers, Halliburton David Pruner, Heidrick & Struggles

Ron Rand, Rand Group, LLC John Rydman, Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods Manolo Sánchez, 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

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CORPORATE PARTNERS

(as of September 1, 2016)

Grand Guarantor  $150,000 and above BBVA Compass ConocoPhillips *Houston Public Media— 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 *The Events Company Exxon Mobil Corporation Frost Bank *Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes and Cemetaries/John Onstott Houston Baptist University Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo *Jackson and Company 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 Bank of Texas The Boeing Company *Bright Star *Bulgari Enterprise Product Partners L.P. *Gittings *Houston Chronicle *Houston First Corporation JPMorgan Chase Kalsi Engineering KPMG LLP Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center Marathon Oil Corporation Marine Foods Express, Ltd. McGuireWoods, LLP *Neiman Marcus Northern Trust Norton Rose Fulbright Sidley Austin LLP *Silver Circle Audio SPIR STAR, Ltd. The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Republic National Distributing Company, LLP USI Southwest Supporter  $10,000 and above *Abraham’s Oriental Rugs *Agua Hispanic Marketing Anadarko Petroleum Corporation CenterPoint Energy Emerson Enbridge Energy Company 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, L.L.P. 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 Intertek SEI, Global Institutional Group Smith, Graham & Company Stewart Title Company TAM International, Inc. * Includes in-kind support

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

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(as of September 1, 2016)

Eli Lilly and Company EOG Resources Exxon Mobil Corporation 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.

FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 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 C. Howard Pieper Foundation Principal Guarantor  $250,000 and above The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts Grand Guarantor  $150,000 and above City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board The Cullen Foundation Guarantor  $100,000 and above Houston Endowment MD Anderson Foundation

IN-KIND DONORS

(as of September 1, 2016)

Underwriter  $50,000 and above The Elkins Foundation The Fondren Foundation The Hearst Foundations 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 Sterling-Turner Foundation Partner  $15,000 and above Ruth & Ted Bauer Family Foundation The Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation The Hood-Barrow Foundation Houston Symphony Chorus Endowment Houston Symphony League Bay Area William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation National Endowment on the Arts Texas Commission on the Arts The Vaughn Foundation

Supporter  $10,000 and above The Carleen & Alde Fridge Foundation Petrello Family Foundation The Powell Foundation Radoff Family Foundation The Schissler Foundation The Vivian L. Smith Foundation Anonymous Benefactor  $5,000 and above LTR Lewis Cloverdale Foundation William E. & Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Foundation The Scurlock Foundation Keith & Mattie Stevenson Foundation Strake Foundation Patron  Gifts below $5,000 The Cockrell Foundation Diamond Family Foundation First Junior Woman’s Club of Houston The Helmle-Shaw Foundation Huffington Foundation Leon Jaworski Foundation Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation Robert W. & Pearl Wallis Knox Foundation The Lubrizol Foundation State Employee Charitable Campaign

(as of September 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 Grotto in the Woodlands Gucci Hermann Park Conservancy

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 Food Markets 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 The Parsons Family, in memory of Dorothy Anne Parson Tony’s Tootsies Valobra Jewelry & Antiques Versace Village Greenway Vision Production Group Yahama

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Backstage PASS Meet

Kathryn Ladner, piccolo and flute

Kathryn Ladner joins the Houston Symphony on piccolo and flute this fall. She was previously with the Nashville Symphony from 2012 to 2016. While in Nashville, Kathryn also performed with the Nashville Opera Orchestra and the Alias Chamber Ensemble and was a flute teacher at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt and the W.O. Smith Music School. Originally from Seattle, Kathryn went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, where she studied flute with Bonita Boyd and took piccolo lessons with Anne Harrow. Kathryn also holds a Master of Music degree from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, where she studied with Leone Buyse. Kathryn was the Piccolo Fellow at the Aspen Music Festival in 2010 and has also performed with the Pacific Music Festival and the National Repertory Orchestra.

The best thing about being a musician: The feeling of being right in the middle of the music is the best thing. When there’s a loud, climactic moment in a Mahler symphony, you can feel the stage vibrating under your feet. You can hear the inner harmonies that may get lost in the blend out in the hall. Every time I play a great piece like Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, I hear something new that I never noticed before. Performing a long, intense piece can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but it’s also incredibly rewarding to be a part of creating something that’s bigger than you.

Houston connections: I lived in Houston previously, when I attended Rice University for grad school. I lived in the Montrose area, right near the Menil Collection—one of my favorite Houston places. Anytime I had a visitor from out of town, I would take

them there. Not only was it within walking distance, it was also free—good for my grad student budget! I had a wonderful time at the Shepherd School of Music, but I mostly stayed close to the Rice and Montrose areas.

Now that I’m back, I’m enjoying getting to know all the other nice parts of town!

This concert season: I’m especially looking forward to performing Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony in May. Shostakovich writes for the piccolo like no other composer; you get to soar on top of the orchestra in the loud tutti sections but also perform quiet, poignant solos. Shostakovich’s Fifth is one of his most popular works, and for good reason. It strikes all the high notes of his singular style— ominous, fiery, haunted, frantic, lonely—in the best possible way.

If I wasn’t a professional musician: In addition to music, I’m an avid consumer of books, TV and movies, so if I had chosen another career, I think it would have been in the publishing or film and TV industry.

It would be pretty fun to be in the writer’s room for one of my favorite TV shows, behind the editor’s pen at a publishing house or working as a film cinematographer. As it is, I’m happy just to be a fan. When I’m not at the symphony you can probably find me anywhere there’s a showing of a classic film on the big screen—especially if it’s Hitchcock!

ERIC ARBITER

Beginnings: I began the flute at age 10, which, in Seattle, is the normal age to start band in the public schools. Neither of my parents are musicians, so my mom suggested I pick the flute because it would fit in my backpack. Little did she know! I picked up the piccolo at age 14 when I joined the Seattle Youth Symphony. I was the only one in my orchestra with a piccolo, so even though I had no experience on the instrument, I suddenly found myself playing a big solo on the very first concert! It was kind of like being thrown into the deep end of the pool. But I’m glad I faced my fears so early, because by the time I got to college, I was already comfortable on an instrument that some flutists can find daunting.

Top: Performing in college Middle: Houston Symphony portrait Bottom: Hiking in Acadia

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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.