Memphis Symphony Orchestra Experience Magazine Volume 2 2015-16 Season

2015-2016 | volume 2

Experience

contents

CONCERT EXPERIENCE Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director..................................................................................................................... 4 Orchestra Roster................................................................................................................................................8 Love Me Tender©: The Great Elvis™ Love Songs...............................................................................11 Ravishing Rachmaninoff.............................................................................................................................. 13 Boléro.................................................................................................................................................................... 19 The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds Turns 50...................................................................................................25 Vivaldo’s Seasons............................................................................................................................................29 Pictures at an Exhibition..............................................................................................................................33 Brubecks Play Brubeck.................................................................................................................................. 41 Beethoven’s Eroica..........................................................................................................................................45 Mahler’s First...................................................................................................................................................... 47 PATRON EXPERIENCE MSO Governance and Staff.........................................................................................................................52 Memphis Symphony League.......................................................................................................................55 Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends.........................................................................................................................56 Sponsors and Foundations.........................................................................................................................58 Symphony Fund............................................................................................................................................... 60 Contributors........................................................................................................................................................ 61 Tributes.................................................................................................................................................................70 Advertiser Listing............................................................................................................................................. 74 Patron Information........................................................................................................................................ 80 The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Inc. is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax deductible organization funded by gifts from you, ticket sales and contracted services. We are recipients of grants from ArtsMemphis and the Tennessee Arts Commission. ©2015|2016 Memphis Symphony Orchestra • 585 S. Mendenhall Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 Your attendance constitutes consent for the use of your likeness and/or voice on all video and/ or audio recordings and in photographs made during Symphony events.

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Mei-Ann Chen Music Director

An innovative and passionate force both on and off the conductor’s podium, Mei-Ann Chen is one of America’s most dynamic young conductors. Music Director of the Memphis Symphony since 2010 and the Chicago Sinfonietta since 2011, she has infused both orchestras with energy, enthusiasm and highlevel music-making, galvanizing their audiences and communities alike.

A sought-after guest conductor, Ms. Chen’s reputation as a compelling communicator has resulted in growing popularity with orchestras both nationally and internationally.

Following a successful six seasons as Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Chen concludes her tenure with the orchestra at the end of this season. In recognition of her accomplishments, the orchestra is bestowing upon her the title Conductor Laureate. This coming summer, Mei-Ann Chen takes on the post of Artistic Director and Conductor for the 2016 National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival. Her 2015-16 season includes concerts throughout North America, and in Germany and Taiwan. Guest engagements of note this season include a return to the San Francisco Symphony to lead its annual Chinese New Year Concert, performances of The Nutcracker with Ballet Memphis, engagements with Götesborgs Symfoniker, Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec and National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, and her debut with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

Recent performance highlights include leading Germany’s Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe, Taiwan’s National Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony’s renowned Chinese New Year celebration, and the Netherlands Philharmonic at the Concertgebouw. Among her recent debuts are Sweden’s Göteborgs Symfoniker, Canada’s Calgary Philharmonic, Brazil’s Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony( as a last-minute step-in engagement), Chicago Symphony on its subscription series, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony (where she stepped in on short notice and was immediately re-engaged),

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and San Diego Symphony, as well as engagements abroad with Austria’s Gross Orchester Graz, Brazil’s São Paulo Symphony, Finland’s Tampere Philharmonic, and NorrlandsOperan (Norrland’s Opera). Among her many North American guesting credits are appearances with the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Colorado, Columbus, Florida, Fort Worth, Grand Rapids, Nashville, North Carolina, Oregon, Pacific, Phoenix, Seattle, Toronto, Tucson, Vancouver, and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C. Overseas guesting credits include the principal Danish orchestras, the BBC Scottish Symphony, Bournemouth Symphony, Orquestra Sinfonica Nacional de Mexico, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and the Trondheim Symphony. U.S. summer music festivals credits include the Aspen Music Festival, Britt, Grand Teton, Wintergreen, and the Chautauqua Institute.

In addition to the 2012 Helen M. Thompson Award from the League of American Orchestras, Mei-Ann Chen’s skill on the podium, and as a music educator, has been recognized with several honors, awards and posts. In 2005 Ms. Chen became the first woman to win Copenhagen’s esteemed Malko Competition. She served as Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony and Baltimore Symphony, under the aegis of the League of American Orchestras, with the Oregon symphony as well.

Recipient of the 2007 Taki Concordia Fellowship, she has appeared jointly with Marin Alsop and Stefan Sanderling in highly acclaimed subscription concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, Colorado Symphony and Florida Orchestra. In 2002, Ms. Chen was unanimously selected as Music Director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic in Oregon, the oldest of its kind and a model for many youth orchestras in the United States. During her five-year tenure with the orchestra, she led its sold-out debut in Carnegie Hall, received an ASCAP award for innovative programming, and developed new and unique musicianship programs for the orchestra’s members. She was also the recipient of a Sunburst Award from Young Audiences for her contribution to music education.

Born in Taiwan, Mei-Ann Chen has lived in the United States since 1989. She was the first student in New England Conservatory’s history to receive master’s degrees, simultaneously, in both violin and conducting, later studying with Kenneth Kiesler at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting. Ms. Chen also participated in the National Conducting Institute in Washington, D.C. and at the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen.

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Memphis Symphony Orchestra VIOLIN I

CELLO

OBOE

TROMBONE

Barrie Cooper, Concertmaster,

Ruth Valente Burgess, Principal

Joseph Salvalaggio, Principal

Greg Luscombe, Principal

The Joy Brown Wiener Chair

The Vincent de Frank Chair

Saundra D’Amato

Wes Lebo

Marisa Polesky, Assistant Concertmaster

Iren Zombor, Assistant Principal

Shelly Sublett, Assistant Principal

Mark Vail

Diane Zelickman Cohen, Assistant Principal

Phyllis Long*

ENGLISH HORN

BASS TROMBONE

Wen-Yih You, Assistant Principal

Jeffrey Jurciukonis

Shelly Sublett

Mark Vail

Paul Turnbow

Hannah Schmidt

CLARINET

TUBA

Jessica Munson

Mark Wallace

Andre Dyachenko, Principal

Charles Schulz, Principal

Greg Morris Long Long Kang

Jonathan Kirkscey, Assistant Principal

BASS Scott Best, Principal

VIOLIN II

Chris Butler, Assistant Principal

Gaylon Patterson, Principal

Sean O’Hara

The Dunbar and Constance Abston Chair

Andrew Palmer

Heather Trussell, Assistant Principal

Timothy Weddle

Erin Kaste, Assistant Principal

Jeremy Upton

Christine Palmer*

Sara Chiego

Ann Spurbeck Lenore McIntyre

FLUTE Karen Busler, Principal

VIOLA

The Marion Dugdale McClure Chair

Jennifer Puckett, Principal

Chris James

The Corinne Falls Murrah Chair Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal Irene Wade, Assistant Principal

PICCOLO Chris James

Rena Feller Nobuko Igarashi BASS CLARINET Nobuko Igarashi BASSOON Susanna Whitney, Principal Michael Scott Christopher Piecuch CONTRABASSOON Christopher Piecuch HORN

TIMPANI Frank Shaffer, Principal PERCUSSION David Carlisle, Principal Ed Murray, Assistant Principal HARP Marian Shaffer, Principal The Ruth Marie Moore Cobb Chair PIANO/CELESTE Adrienne Park, Principal The Buzzy Hussey and Hal Brunt Chair

Caroline Kinsey, Principal The Morrie A. Moss Chair Robert Patterson

Beth Luscombe

TRUMPET

Karen Casey

Scott Moore, Principal

Kent Overturf

The Smith & Nephew Chair

*Currently on leave

Susan Enger J. Michael McKenzie

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P O PS!

PRESENTED BY

love me tender©: The great elvis™ love songs Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts GARY BEARD, CONDUCTOR

SPONSORED BY

TERRY MIKE JEFFREY, PIANO/GUITAR/LEAD VOCALS ADAM JEFFREY, PIANO/SAXES/PERCUSSION/VOCALS DEBBIE JEFFREY, KEYBOARDS/VOCALS TIFFANY OKERSON, BACKGROUND VOCALS STEVE WALSTON, DRUMS KEVIN SYNAN, BASS GUITAR/VOCALS THOMAS MICHAELS, LEAD GUITAR ANGIE HUFFORD, BACKGROUND VOCALS

You can’t help falling in love with Graceland’s™ favorite singer and musician, Terry Mike Jeffrey, as he joins the Memphis Symphony, singing all the great Elvis Presley™ love songs in this astonishing salute. All your Elvis memories in one unforgettable evening!

Elvis Presley ™© 2015 ABG EPE IP LLC

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Gary Beard

terry mike jeffrey

conductor

piano/guitar/lead vocals

Gary Beard is the conductor of The Lindenwood Chancel Choir and The Gary Beard Chorale, as well as a singer, organist, accompanist, and vocal coach. He made his professional debut at age 11, and his teachers include such notables as Thomas H. Webber, Jr. and Pierre Cochereau at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, Phyllis Curtin, Eleanor Steber, Thomas Schippers, Beverly Johnson, and Wiley Tatum.

Veteran singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Terry Mike Jeffrey has performed all over the planet, fronting his own band since the early ‘70’s. Terry Mike is especially known world-wide for his presentation of Elvis Presley’s™ music. In recent years, he has performed “the king’s”™ songs with symphony orchestras across the country, including those in Denver, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Detroit, and the Memphis Symphony. With the unique blessings of Graceland/EPE™ and the original orchestra charts from the official Elvis™ archives, TMJ and his band blend with full orchestras in presenting their salute to “the king,” minus the impersonator element. Terry Mike is also a frequent guest deejay and performer on Sirius/XM’s Elvis Radio and routinely sings with Elvis’ own former band members and background singers.

He made his New York debut at Town Hall in 1976, his Community Concert Association debut the next season, and was accompanist for international opera soprano Nancy Tatum and mezzo soprano Mignon Dunn, among others. He is presently Minister of Music/Artist-in-Residence at Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, where he has developed a nationally acclaimed music program.

He was appointed Director of Music and Community Events at Theatre Memphis, the country’s 2nd oldest community theater, in July 2004. He is Director of the West Tennessee District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and served as accompanist for both the district and regional auditions as well as The Memphis Symphony Chorus. He was organist at Temple Israel, Memphis for over 10 years.

His other career highlights include: A 1997 Emmy Award nomination (songwriting for TV’s “Sesame Street”) Musical director and starring role in “Elvis – An American Musical”, a New York-produced multi-media show from the producers of “Grease” and “Beatlemania”.

In 1987 he founded The Gary Beard Chorale, which has appeared at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, and for standing room audiences in Vienna, Salzburg and Melk, Austria. Their first CD recording, “Awake the Trumpets” was released in 1995 and has been featured on National Public Radio.

56 performances on TNN’s “Music City Tonight with Crook & Chase” (mid ‘90’s). A regular solo vocalist and musician on the show, Terry Mike shared the stage with country music legends such as Eddy Arnold, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Eddie Rabbitt, Ray Price and Chet Atkins

In January 1996, he participated in The Robert Shaw Festival Chorus at Carnegie Hall in a performance of Verdi’s “Requiem” with Maestro Shaw conducting, and returned in 1997 for a performance of “Elijah” and in 1998 for Haydn’s “Creation” and “The Seasons.”

Critical praise from the New York Times, Variety, Billboard Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Ottawa Citizen, Houston Post, Nashville Banner, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Music City News

His recent schedule has included a Sioux City, Iowa Chamber Music Society concert, preparing Barry Manilow’s back-up chorus, and a return to Carnegie Hall for a performance of Brahms’ “Requiem” conducted by Sir Andre Previn.

He has recorded sixteen albums, including “Sing We Now of Christmas”, a best selling holiday recording of the Lindenwood Choral and Instrumental Ensembles.

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Network TV appearances on NBC’s “Today Show,” “CBS This Morning”, CNN’s “Showbiz Today”, and “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” Worldwide radio interviews on London, England’s BBC, Sirius/XM satellite radio Live shows with Jewel, Dixie Chicks, Fats Domino, Travis Tritt, the Jordanaires, Leon Russell, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Steve Wariner, Boots Randolph, Ricky Skaggs, Fabian, 2002 American Idol Top 3

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M A S T E R W O R K S

ravishing rachmaninoff Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC CHELSEA TIPTON, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO

TERRENCE WILSON, PIANO

ANTONIN DVORAK (1841 - 1904) Carnival Overture, Opus 92 MICHAEL GANDOLFI (b. 1956) Fourth Chickasaw Variations INTERMISSION SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873 - 1943) Concerto No. 3 in D minor for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 30 I. Allegro ma non tanto II. Intermezzo III. Finale

“KNOW THE SCORE” a pre-concert presentation sponsored by

begins 45 minutes prior to showtime.

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Saturday, January 16 6:45 pm Morgan Keegan Lobby Sunday, January 17 1:45 pm Ballet Room

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Program Notes Ravishing Rachmaninoff

ALL PROGRAM NOTES MADE POSSIBLE BY: ANTON DVORAK (1841 - 1904): Carnival Overture, Opus 92 Duration: approximately 9 minutes Antonin Dvořák was one of the first leading composers of a Czech national style (immediately following Bedřich Smetana), and he incorporated many elements of folk and dance music into his compositions. He was born in the village of Nelahozeves, Bohemia, 15 or so miles north of Prague. The great German composer Johannes Brahms was a staunch supporter from early on and played a major role in bringing his works to the attention of a much wider European audience. Dvořák served as Director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City from 1892 until 1895. He encouraged his students to incorporate the music of African-Americans and Native-Americans into their compositions to strengthen an emerging American nationalistic style.

Dvořák composed Carnival as part of what technically could be referred to as a program symphony. Originally titled Nature, Life, and Love, Opus 91, they were intended to be performed as a group, and Carnival is the middle tone poem in the set. Composed in 1891, they received their premiere performance a year later in Prague, with Dvořák conducting the orchestra. The three movements were published under separate titles and opus numbers two years later. They are musically connected by a common theme, prominently featured in the outer works, and appears as a fleeting gesture in the middle of Carnival. Carnival itself is a boisterous sonata form movement that includes a gentle, pastoral section between the exposition and the development; this is where the reference to the trilogy’s common theme occurs.

MICHAEL GANDOLFI (b. 1956): Fourth Chickasaw Variations Duration: approximately 23 minutes Award-winning composer Michael Gandolfi, a native of Massachusetts, was educated at the New England Conservatory of Music, receiving his BM and MM degrees in Composition.

He presently chairs the NEC composition department. His compositions have been performed by many of the world’s leading ensembles, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

His works have become familiar to MSO audiences in recent years: Selections from The Garden of Cosmic Speculation were performed in the opening concert of our 2011–2012 season, and his composition for clarinet and strings, The Nature of Light, was performed in last season’s Classic Accents series.

Fourth Chickasaw Variations, commissioned for the MSO by Paul and Linnea Bert, was

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premiered by the orchestra in the spring of 2013. The Fourth Chickasaw Bluff is the southernmost of four bluffs that line the western border of the state of Tennessee, stretching from north of Fulton in Lauderdale County to south of the Wolf River in Shelby County. Gandolfi chose the spiritual “I’ve Been ‘Buked and I’ve Been Scorned” as the theme for this work. He takes a page out of Benjamin Britten’s playbook by working his way backwards to the theme’s simplest statement, reminiscent of Britten’s Lachrymae.

Nevertheless, the imagery of the work progresses chronologically forward through significant moments in Memphis’ history in a series of 11 variations recalling amongst other things: earthquakes, the settling of the city, the Civil War, the Sultana disaster, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. Our city’s rich musical heritage plays a significant role in Gandolfi’s writing, lending a sense of familiarity and comfort to what is a well-conceived portrait of Memphis and its history.

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873 - 1943): Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Opus 30 Duration: approximately 43 minutes With a hand span that encompassed one-and-a-half octaves, Sergei Rachmaninoff was perhaps the greatest pianist of his generation; this in addition to his skills as a composer and conductor. He was born in Oneg, Russia to a family that was part of the old Russian aristocracy, and educated at the Saint Petersburg and Moscow Conservatories. He and his family departed Russia in late December of 1917 following the Revolution, and he spent the remainder of his life in exile in Switzerland and the United States. Having settled in the States (first in Long Island, and later in Beverly Hills), he held to a very demanding schedule as a concert pianist, allowing him to maintain his accustomed lifestyle. As a composer, his output tended to be more sporadic, with periods between compositions sometimes lasting years at a time.

The Third Piano Concerto was reportedly Rachmaninoff’s favorite of his four. The Third has a reputation for being one of the most ferociously demanding and feared concertos in the repertoire. It was written and premiered in 1909 and published the following year. Structurally, the piece appears to conform to what we would expect of a late 19th–early 20th-century concerto. It is in three movements; the second and third are played without pause. Two cadenzas are provided between the development and recapitulation of the first movement, with performers having the option of deciding which to use. The main theme of the first movement makes an appearance in the faster middle section. He uses the same device in the finale, whose middle section is a set of variations on the first movement’s second theme. As in the second concerto, a big peroration sums things up before the final frantic dash to the finish line.

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chelsea tipton, ii

terrence wilson

conductor

pianist

American conductor Chelsea Tipton, II is Music Director of the Symphony of Southeast Texas and Principal Pops Conductor of the New Haven Symphony. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra recognized Tipton with their first annual Aspire Award in October of 2013. The award identifies accomplished African-American or Latino musicians who demonstrate a commitment to community and inclusiveness. In 2014, Tipton was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Neches River Festival and received the Community Spotlight Award from Capital One Bank for community leadership.

Pianist Terrence Wilson has appeared with many prestigious ensembles, including the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Washington, DC (National Symphony), San Francisco, St. Louis, Cleveland, Minnesota, and Philadelphia. Among the conductors with whom he has worked are Marin Alsop, Christoph Eschenbach, Alan Gilbert, Neeme Jarvi, Yoel Levi, Andrew Litton, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, Robert Spano, Yuri Temirkanov, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, and Gunther Herbig.

Tipton has appeared with numerous major orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Houston Symphony, Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana (Palermo), Dohnanyi Symphony Orchestra (Budapest), Atlanta Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic, and Nashville Symphony.

Abroad, Terrence Wilson has played concerti with such ensembles as the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra in Switzerland, the Malaysian Philharmonic, and the Orquestra Sinfonica do Estado de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. In 2005, he toured Spain with the Baltimore Symphony with Yuri Temirkanov conducting. He made his Scottish National Orchestra debut in 2010, with performances in Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Tipton has conducted the Sphinx Competition Showcase gala concert at Carnegie Hall, the culmination of a ten-city tour. Other highlights include a last minute replacement for Robert Spano to conduct an all-Gershwin season finale with the Brooklyn Philharmonic. The New York Times applauded Tipton for “leading sweeping and vibrant performances of ‘Rhapsody’ and ‘An American in Paris’.”

Terrence Wilson is also active as a recitalist, having made his New York City recital debut at the 92nd Street Y, and his Washington, DC recital debut at the Kennedy Center. In Europe he has given recitals at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland and at the Louvre in Paris. In the United States, he has given recitals at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, the Caramoor Festival in Katonah, NY, San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre, and for the La Jolla Chamber Music Society. An active chamber musician, Mr. Wilson performs regularly with the Ritz Chamber Players. Terrence Wilson has also appeared at the Mann Music Center and at the Blossom Festival, Tanglewood, and Wolf Trap in recitals and performances of concerti and chamber music.

During the summer of 2011, Tipton prepared 19 different orchestras for a 15-country European tour with pop artist Sting. He performed with Sting in the Canary Islands, Granada and Cap Roig, Spain.

This season, Tipton is also working with the Beaumont Interfaith Chorus and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. He will make his debut at the Prague Spring Festival conducting the acclaimed Dianne Reeves.

Tipton earned a Master of Music degree in orchestral conducting from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from the Eastman School of Music, with additional studies at the University of Cincinnati CollegeConservatory of Music, The Conductors Retreat at Medomak, the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Hancock, Maine and the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Conductor’s Workshop under Markand Thakar.

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Terrence Wilson has received numerous awards and prizes, including the SONY ES Award for Musical Excellence, an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the Juilliard Petschek Award.

He has also been featured on several radio and television broadcasts, including NPR’s “Performance Today,” WQXR radio in New York, and programs on the BRAVO Network, the Arts & Entertainment Network, and public television. In 2010, Wilson was nominated for a Grammy Award for his recording of Michael Daugherty’s Deus ex Machina for Piano and Orchestra with the Nashville Symphony conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.

Terrence Wilson is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied with Yoheved Kaplinsky. A native of the Bronx, he resides in Montclair, New Jersey.

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M A S T E R W O R K S

bolero!

Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC ROBERT MOODY, CONDUCTOR

SPONSORED BY

LEONARD BERNSTEIN (1918 - 1990) Symphonic Dances from West Side Story I. Prologue II. “Somewhere” III. Scherzo IV. Mambo V. Cha Cha

“KNOW THE SCORE” a pre-concert presentation sponsored by

VI. Meeting Scene VII.”Cool” Fugue VIII. Rumble IX. Finale

begins 45 minutes prior to showtime.

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840 - 1893) Romeo and Juliet Overture

Saturday, February 20 6:45 pm Morgan Keegan Lobby

INTERMISSION

Sunday, February 21 1:45 pm Ballet Room

MASON BATES (b. 1977) Desert Transport MAURICE RAVEL (1875 - 1937) Boléro

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Program Notes Boléro

ALL PROGRAM NOTES MADE POSSIBLE BY: LEONARD BERNSTEIN (1918–1990): Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Duration: approximately 23 minutes American classical music is mostly a 20th- and 21st-century phenomenon, and of the many composers who have made notable contributions to this art form, perhaps none is more iconic than Leonard Bernstein. Though probably best known for his role as Music Director and Conductor of the New York Philharmonic (1958-1969), attempting to pigeonhole Bernstein would be ludicrous. In addition to his skills as a conductor, he was a concert pianist, composer, author, and lecturer. Bernstein was a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts, studying conducting and piano at Harvard University and at the Curtis Institute of Music. His instructors included Walter Piston, Fritz Reiner, Randall Thompson, and Serge Koussevitzky. One of Bernstein’s lasting legacies was bringing the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts, which were televised live on CBS, to an unprecedented level of attention. The series won numerous awards in the field of educational television and served as a model for how classical music and the symphony orchestra continue to be introduced to school-aged children.

Much of Bernstein’s writing centers around the musical stage, and of these works, far and away the best known is West Side Story, the American version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The lyrics were written by Stephen Sondheim with choreography provided by Jerome Robbins. The setting is the Upper West Side of New York City; the feuding Montagues and Capulets are replaced by two gangs: the Jets (American) and the Sharks (Puerto Rican). Tony (a friend and former member of the Jets) falls in love with Maria (the sister of the leader of the Sharks). The original production premiered on Broadway in 1957, winning Tony Awards for Best Choreography and Best Scenic Design.

The musical film version, released in 1961, garnered 10 of the 11 Academy Awards for which it was nominated. The Symphonic Dances extract nine instrumental sequences from the musical, allowing them to be performed in a concert setting. Happily, violas are added to the Symphonic Dances; they were omitted in the original score.

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893): Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy (1869) Duration: approximately 21 minutes Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arguably 19th-century Russia’s most famous composer, was originally from a small town called Votkinsk, relocating to Saint Petersburg with the rest of his family at age 10. He began studies to become a government clerk, graduating at age 19, and took up his study of music theory two years later. He entered the Saint Petersburg Conservatory shortly after it was established; resigning

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his government position once it became obvious that his musical studies would bear fruit. Upon completion of his coursework, he became a music professor at the University of Moscow. Many American concertgoers first become acquainted with his works thanks to early exposure as children to his Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker.

Happily, there is much more to be considered when approaching Tchaikovsky’s music. Tchaikovsky’s compositions are decidedly western in form whilst still maintaining a Russian flavor, unlike the works of the “Mighty Five” (Balakirev, Borodin, Cui, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov), who eschewed western form and focused almost entirely on a Russian nationalistic sound.

Romeo and Juliet, while now one of Tchaikovsky’s best-loved works, was not successful when it first premiered in 1870. Two rewrites took place before it reached its present form; the second was premiered in 1872, with the last being unveiled in 1886. Described as a concert overture, the work is in an easily identifiable sonata form, with very obvious thematic references to central characters and significant points in the drama.

MASON BATES (b. 1977): Desert Transport Duration: approximately 14 minutes Mason Bates is an award-winning American composer originally from Richmond, Virginia. He is a graduate of the Columbia University-Juilliard School Exchange Program, and of the University of California, Berkeley. His composition instructors have included John Corigliano, David Del Tredici, Samuel Adler, and Edmund Campion. His awards have included First Prize at the Van Cliburn American Composer Invitational in 2008, a Guggenheim Fellowship (also in 2008), and the Heinz Award in 2012. He has served as Composer-in-Residence for the California Symphony and the Chicago Symphony, and was recently named as Composer-in-Residence of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Commissions include works written for the National Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, and the YouTube Symphony.

Bates describes Desert Transport: “Inspired by a helicopter flight over the Arizona landscape, this piece combines mechanistic rhythmic figuration and expansive desert sonorities.” It was written in 2010 and is scored for a large orchestra, including full woodwind and brass sections, multiple percussion, harp, piano, and strings. It was commissioned by the Arizona Music Festival, which premiered the work under the baton of Robert Moody in February of 2011. The work is quite beautiful, and succeeds in bringing up the intended imagery: from the helicopter’s spinning rotors, to the scenic desert landscape, along with the sheer exhilaration of flying.

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Program Notes

Robert Moody

Boléro

conductor

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Robert Moody has been Music Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony since 2005, Artistic Director of Arizona Musicfest since 2007, and Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine) since 2008. Mr. Moody’s 2015-2016 season includes debuts with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and Columbus Symphony, as well as return engagements with the Memphis and Pacific Symphonies, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

MAURICE RAVEL (1875 – 1937): Boléro Duration: approximately 16 minutes Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure, France, a coastal Pyrenees town in the Pays de Basque region near the Spanish border. The rich heritage provided by his Basque mother and his Swiss father shows itself in much of his music, both in regards to Spanish influence as well as attention to craftsmanship and detail. (Stravinsky went so far as to describe Ravel as “a Swiss watchmaker” when it came to his compositions).

He studied at the Paris Conservatory under the tutelage of Gabriel Fauré and was an associate of Claude Debussy and Igor Stravinsky, also collaborating on a number of projects with the Ballets Russes’ famed impresario, Sergei Diaghilev. He became renowned for his lavish and gorgeous orchestrations, of which arguably the most famous, Pictures at an Exhibition, will be featured in the next MSO Masterworks concerts of the 2015–16 season.

A boléro is a dance of Spanish origin, dating from the 18th century. It is characterized by a moderately slow tempo in a triple meter, normally performed by a solo dancer or a couple, and usually accompanied by guitar, castanets, and song. Ravel’s Boléro was originally intended as a ballet (though it is most often performed nowadays as a concert piece) and was commissioned by Ida Rubinstein, a Russian dancer and actress. She premiered the work at the Paris Opera, with Walther Straram conducting the orchestra, in November 1928, and it quickly became one of Ravel’s most celebrated compositions. The piece is actually quite straightforward for all of the hoopla it has generated over the years: two melodies, each of which is played twice before alternating with the other, an ostinato pattern played on the snare drum for the entirety of the work, and a steady crescendo, from pianissimo at the beginning all the way to fortissimo possible by the time the conclusion is reached. The orchestration itself is what provides the primary interest, as Ravel takes us on a journey featuring myriad timbres and tone colors through each subsequent repeat of the melodic material. Ravel was clearly aware of where the work’s main impact lay, as he supposedly remarked to Arthur Honegger, “I’ve written only one masterpiece, Boléro.

Unfortunately, there’s no music in it.”

by Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal Violist, Memphis Symphony Orchestra

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His most recent guest conducting appearances include the Chicago Symphony at Ravinia and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, in addition to the symphonies of Toronto, Houston, Indianapolis, Detroit, Seattle, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Buffalo, Louisville, and, in Europe, the Slovenian Philharmonic. Summer festival appearances include Santa Fe Opera, Spoleto Festival USA, Brevard Music Center, Eastern Music Festival, PortOpera, and the Oregon Bach Festival.

Moody served as Associate and Resident Conductor, of the Phoenix Symphony from 1998 to 2006. Moody also founded The Phoenix Symphony Chorus, and for seven years was Music Director of the Phoenix Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Prior to Phoenix, Maestro Moody served as Associate Conductor for the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director and founder of the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Moody conducted the first professional performance of a work by Mason Bates and was instrumental in the commissioning and premiere performances of several of his important new works for orchestra.

Maestro Moody has accompanied many of the world’s greatest performing artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Renee Fleming, Denyce Graves, Andre Watts, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Midori, Time for Three and Chris Thile.

His work can be heard on several commercially released compact disc recordings. He collaborated with the Canadian Brass for their “Bach” and “Legends” CDs; he is also the conductor for the CD “4th World,” highlighting the music of Native American recording artist R. Carlos Nakai (available on the Canyon Record label); and in 2010, the WinstonSalem Symphony released their performance (live from 2009) of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. A DVD of Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with Arizona Musicfest was released in 2012.

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P O PS!

PRESENTED BY

the beach boys:

pet sounds turns 50 Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts JEFFREY REED, CONDUCTOR

UNDERWRITING SUPPORT

The sun-melt harmonies – and all the good vibrations! Jeff Reed returns to recreate the music of The Beach Boys. Every endless summer smash hit, and “Wouldn’t it be Nice” to hear those path-breaking “Pet Sounds” in a 50th anniversary tribute.

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Jeffrey Reed conductor

“A melody, a lyric, or a certain harmony can trigger memories,” says conductor Jeffrey Reed.

Reed has been bringing back the memories as music director of the acclaimed Orchestra Kentucky.

His concert presentations are singularly authentic, recreating the soundtracks of pop music’s greatest decades. From the 1940s to our time, his concerts celebrate anniversaries and popular music milestones, from Elvis, The Beatles and The Beach Boys to The Carpenters and beyond, drawing on some of the nation’s brightest musical talent.

Reed has worked with Glen Campbell, Keith Emerson, Neil Sedaka and many others in appearances with his own orchestra and orchestras in St. Petersburg (Russia) and South Korea. He has appeared with the Royal Philharmonic at London’s Royal Albert Hall at the specific request of Neil Sedaka.

In the U.S., Jeffrey Reed has conducted the orchestras of Alabama, Charleston, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Omaha, and Winston-Salem. In the coming season, his guest engagements include a concert with Mary Wilson of The Supremes and the Detroit Symphony, whose string section was featured on many Motown chart busters.

His pops programming has been nationally recognized. Bestselling author and marketer Seth Godin singled out Jeffrey Reed in his best-selling study of new creativity, “Small is the New Big.” Godin praised his “clever” concerts and praised the “totally different way” Reed approaches programming. Reed is the only musician featured in the book.

In addition to his work with Orchestra Kentucky, Jeffrey Reed has also served as music director of the North Charleston Pops and the Murfreesboro Symphony.

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PAUL & LINNEA BERT

Classic Accents Vivaldi’s Seasons Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO

RANDALL GOOSBY, VIOLIN GIOACHINO ROSSINI (1792 - 1868) Overture to La scala di seta [The Silken Ladder] OTTORINO RESPIGHI (1879 - 1936) Ancient Airs and Dances, Set 3 I. Italiana II. Arie di corte III. Siciliana IV. Passacaglia INTERMISSION ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678 - 1748) “La primavera” [Spring], No. 1 from The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, R. 269 I. Allegro II. Largo III. Allegro ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678 - 1748) “L’estate” [Summer], No. 2 from The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, R. 315 I. Allegro non molto II. Adagio III. Presto FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809 - 1847) Symphony No. 4 in A major, Opus 90, “Italian” I. Allegro vivace II. Andante con moto III. Con moto moderato IV. Saltarello: Presto

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randall goosby violin

Violinist Randall Mitsuo Goosby (19), of African-American and Korean heritage, has appeared as guest soloist with numerous orchestras since becoming the youngest winner of the Annual Sphinx Concerto Competition in 2010 at age 13. The win led to an invitation by Tony-nominated actor Delroy Lindo to perform at the 18th Annual MOVIEGUIDE® Faith & Values Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, California. In the same year, Randall also appeared as part of the New York Philharmonic’s prestigious Young People’s Concert series at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. He was invited to play again with the New York Philharmonic in 2011, and in 2012 he made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall.

Randall began violin studies at age 7 and made his solo orchestral debut with the Jacksonville Symphony at age 9. He attended the Schlern International Music Festival (Italy) later that year and, thereafter, attended the Bowdoin International Music Festival (Brunswick, ME), the Conservatory Music in the Mountains (Durango, CO) and the Perlman Music Program (Shelter Island, NY). In 2011, Randall received a full scholarship to attend the Juilliard Pre-College program in New York. He currently studies with Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho at The Juilliard School, where he is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Violin Performance and is the proud recipient of a prestigious Kovner Fellowship.

Randall has performed with several major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Memphis Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, New World Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Nashville Symphony, Modesto Symphony and Arkansas Symphony. He has also made two solo appearances at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium as part of the Sphinx Organization’s Young Artist Development Program.

Randall received Grand Prize honors at the Memphis Youth Symphony Concerto Competition, Germantown Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition, and the Young Artists Concerto Competition at the Conservatory Music in the Mountains. He received the prestigious Isaac Stern Award following his second solo performance at Carnegie Hall and was featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top” program.

Randall was also honored as the 2013 Rising Star of the Key West Impromptu Classical Concert Series in Florida and honored as a Rising Star of the Stradivari Society in 2015.

Randall plays on a magnificent Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin (c. 1600) on generous loan from the Stradivari Society of Chicago.

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M A S T E R W O R K S

Pictures at an Exhibition Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 - 1827) Grosse Fuge, in B-flat major, Opus 133 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 - 1791) Requiem, K. 626, completed by Süssmayr Introitus: Requiem; Kyrie Sequenz: Dies irae Rex tremendae Confutatis Lacrimosa Hostias Sanctus Cum sanctis tuis in aeternam INTERMISSION

“KNOW THE SCORE” a pre-concert presentation sponsored by

begins 45 minutes prior to showtime.

MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1839 - 1881) Saturday, April 2 Orchestrated by MAURICE RAVEL (1835-1937) 6:45 pm Pictures at an Exhibition Morgan Keegan Lobby Introduction: Promenade Sunday, April 3 Gnomus 1:45 pm Promenade Ballet Room Il Vecchio Castello [The Old Castle] Tuileries Bydlo Ballet des poussins dans leurs Coques [Ballet of the chicks in their Shells] Samuel Goldenberg et Schmuyle Limoges, Le Marché [The Market at Lomoges] Catacombe, Sepulchrum Romanum Promenade: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua [with the Dead in a Dead Language] La Cabane sur des pattes de poule [The Hut on Hen’s Legs (Baba Yaga)] La Grande Porte de Kiev [The Great Gate of Kiev]

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Program Notes Pictures at an Exhibition

ALL PROGRAM NOTES MADE POSSIBLE BY: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 – 1827): Grosse Fuge in B-Flat Major, Opus 133 Duration: approximately 17 minutes “I must despise the world which does not know that music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” Absolutely no compromise, absolutely no surrender.

Beethoven requires little by way of introduction for the experienced concertgoer: he is considered by many to have been the greatest composer in the history of western art music, and the claim is not without merit. A Classicist after the model of Haydn and Mozart, he is known for his stylistic innovations that pushed music into the 19th century and what we now call the Romantic Period. Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven hailed from a family of musicians, much in the way that Bach and Mozart had before him. His grandfather served as the court music director, with his father holding a low-ranking position as a tenor. Young Ludwig also served in the Bonn court as organist and violist before permanently relocating to Vienna at age 22. We know all of the stories, of course: how his virtuosity at the keyboard took Vienna by storm, his successful assertion that artists deserved as much respect as the nobility, his furious disgust when Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed himself Emperor of France. But perhaps most important of all, his coming to terms with his incurable deafness, rather than committing suicide.

Beethoven’s compositions are usually divided into three distinct writing periods. The early works (up to about 1802) exhibit the greatest influence of Haydn and Mozart while still incorporating much of Beethoven’s intense personality and individualism. The middle works (1803–1814) tend to be of longer length as well as heroic in character. The late works (1815–1827) can be intimate in expression, or harsh and modern-sounding, and in many cases use a great deal of complicated polyphony—such as the inclusion of a triple fugue near the end of the finale of the Ninth Symphony.

The Grosse Fuge (or “Great” or “Grande” Fugue, as it is usually referred to in English) originated as the last movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 13 (Opus 130), and was written in 1825. It is a fiendishly difficult work to perform, in addition to being one of the most complicated and complex works that Beethoven ever composed. It is without question the most modern-sounding 190-year-old composition in existence.

His publisher eventually persuaded him to write an alternate finale for the quartet, with the Grosse Fuge as a stand-alone movement. It was published, along with Beethoven’s arrangement of the work for piano, four hands, approximately two months following Beethoven’s death in 1827. Assigning a structure is almost impossible: Is it a fugue in the Baroque grand fugue style? Is it a multi-movement composition? Is it some sort of gigantic sonata form? Is it a combination of these, or is it something else entirely? The

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listener will have to be the judge. Adaptations for string orchestra (which add the double bass) date from the latter part of the 19th century, with versions by Hans von Bulow and Felix Weingartner amongst the most notable.

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756 – 1791): Requiem (Choral Movements), K. 626 Duration: approximately 24 minutes Born in Salzburg, Austria, and arguably the greatest child prodigy in the history of music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart spent much of his time between the ages of six and 15 on tour throughout Europe and England. Amongst the royalty for whom he performed were King George III (England), King Louis XV (France), and Empress Maria Theresa (Austria). By the time he was eight years of age, he had composed his first of more than 40 symphonies, and by age 12, he had composed his first opera.

Mozart spent the last 10 years of his life in Vienna, where many of his greatest works were composed. Included in this impressive list are several symphonies, a number of piano concerti, string quartets and quintets, the clarinet concerto, and several important operas. The last of these, The Magic Flute, was performed by Opera Memphis with the MSO in November 2015.

Of the 14 movements of the Requiem, eight are designated for chorus; these are presented here in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Memphis Symphony Chorus. Much mystery and controversy surrounds this work.

Mozart was initially commissioned to create a “requiem mass” in early 1791, but did not begin actual work on the piece until a few months preceding his death in December of that year. While there are a number of sketches that exist in Mozart’s hand, at least giving us some sense of the direction in which he intended to go, the bulk of the work was completed by Franz Xavar Sussmayr, and that is the version usually performed. The first movement (Requiem aeternam) is the only one that can be completely attributed to Mozart. Of the rest, we have vocal parts and continuo from the Kyrie and most of the Sequence, along with a few violin parts and orchestral bridges—bits and pieces, if you will—from the remainder of the work.

MODEST MUSSORGSKY (1893 – 1881): Pictures at an Exhibition Duration: approximately 33 minutes Originally from Toropets, Russia, approximately 250 miles south of Saint Petersburg, Modest Mussorgsky was one of a group of composers who came to be known as the “Russian Five” (or “Mighty Five”), and were credited with establishing a Russian national school of musical composition. Hailing from a wealthy family of landowners, Mussorgsky was schooled at a military academy, eventually becoming an officer in MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | 35

Program Notes Pictures at an Exhibition

(continued) the Russian Imperial Guard. He left the army following two years of service. Initially devoting himself to composition, he eventually became a civil servant, and was based in Saint Petersburg. He spent the bulk of his short life in that position, composing during his spare time. Though trained as a pianist during his youth, he was largely a self-taught composer, occasionally receiving direction from Mily Balakirev, another member of “The Five.” There is a heavy influence of peasant and folk song in Mussorgsky’s music, along with church modes and Russian chant.

Pictures at an Exhibition is probably Mussorgsky’s most famous work, and was originally written for solo piano. Composed during June of 1874, the work was written as a memorial to Mussorgsky’s friend, the artist and architect Viktor Hartmann. French composer Maurice Ravel orchestrated the best-known version of Pictures in 1922, and that is what will be featured in this set of performances. Mussorgsky chose 10 of Hartmann’s drawings and watercolors to musically depict in this work; six survive to the present day, and are easily accessed for viewing online. The earlier movements are separated by a “Promenade” theme, which also begins the piece and reappears within later movements, giving the work an overall sense of unity. Ravel chose to omit one of those Promenades (between movements six and seven). Despite the size of the orchestra that Ravel has chosen to use—and it’s a big one—an enormous amount of restraint comes into play that brilliantly exploits the available tone colors; for example, the saxophone solo in “The Old Castle,” and the high tuba solo in “Bydlo.”

This restraint, of course, disappears during the bell-saturated finale, “The Great Gate of Kiev.”

by Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal Violist, Memphis Symphony Orchestra

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Memphis Symphony Chorus Celebrating 50 years of harmony LAWRENCE EDWARDS, Artistic Director LIZ PARSONS, Accompanist Our Memphis Symphony Chorus is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the 2015-2016 MSO season. Over the last 50 years our Chorus has performed many the greatest works of choral music with the MSO. The Chorus is composed of 100+ dedicated professional singers from every walk of life and from a wide range of counties in the Mid-South. Each chorus member volunteers between 75 and 100 hours of their time per season rehearsing or performing with the Symphony.

The Memphis Symphony Chorus began in 1965 with 30 singers rehearsed by Sara Beth Causey and directed by Maestro Vincent de Frank and would typically perform once a year. Today our Chorus performs as many as five separate concerts per season!

Choral Artistic Director, Dr. Lawrence Edwards, has rehearsed and conducted the chorus since 1988 and is also Coordinator of Choirs at the University of Memphis. We are also fortunate to have Liz Parsons is our piano accompanist.

SOPRANO 1

ALTO 1

ALTO 2

BASS 1

Ellen Abney

Linda Brittingham

Cindy Armistead*

Stephen Alsobrook*

Carol Bigham

Megan Carnevale

Ellen Caldwell

Steve D. Broome

Marcia Buster

Laura J. Crane

Gretchen Carstens

Irvine Cherry

Alicia Butler

Pamela Gold*

Kathie Fox

Stan Craig

Janet Carnall

Kim Eggert

Barbara Frederick

Georg Hranov

Tamera Clark

Gerre Harrell

Andrea Goughnour

Reggie M.. LeSueur

Sandra J. Hunt

Anita Hester*

Vicki C. Hornsby

James McClanahan*

Irene McNamara

Jennie Latta

Michelle Lane

Eugene M. Reyneke*

Gwendolyn Reese

Anita I. Lotz

Suzanne Lease

William G. Weppner

Rhea Reuter

Cindy McCool*

Liz Rabalais

Barry F. White*

Virginia L. Vann

Lindsey McLennan

Marsha Rider

Herb Zeman

Rosemary Winters

Lisa Lucks Mendel*

Patricia D. Rogoski

Tina Dawn Womack

Kelley Muller-Smith

Mary Seratt*

Patti Nelson

Jackie B. White*

Martha Pearson Wesson

TENOR 1

David M. Patterson

Julius Dabbs

Jack Seubert

Clint M. Early, Jr

Al Whitney*

Jacob Paul

Lewis R. Wright

Joseph Powell

Chris Yanes

SOPRANO 2 Ruth K. Allen McKendreah Brodie Mallory Coffey Dianne Curtiss Theresa A. Hayes Beth Hoople Laura English Jones Susan Keys Melanie King

Auditions are held in August and January each year and we welcome vocalists to audition who share a love for great choral music. Each December the Chorus holds a fruit sale to raise funds to cover the majority of its operating costs.

Elizabeth Kirk

For more info on auditions or our fruit sale fundraiser event, please visit our web site at www.memphissymphonychorus.org.

Laura Metz

Rosalyn M. Lake

Chandra D. Savage Chrisann Schiro-Geist Oma R. Strickland Samantha Wilson

Edward M. Holt, Jr.

Shane Rasner* TENOR 2 David A. Simmons David Spear Jaime Yanes

Amy Love Sharon McDonough* Deb Dallas Walker Paula L. Wallace Linda H. Waltz

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Terron K. Perk*

BASS 2 Bob Brittingham

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SPECIAL CO N C E RT lawrence edwards

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Choral Director

Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

Dr. Lawrence Edwards has been the Artistic Director of the Memphis Symphony Chorus since 1988, and he often conducts both the orchestra and the chorus. Dr. Edwards is also Coordinator of Choirs for the University of Memphis’ Department of Music, a position he has held since 1987. He directs the University Singers and the group Sound Fuzion, and teaches undergraduate choral conducting. He also serves as advisor/teacher for graduate choral conducting students. During the summers he teaches graduate conducting at Villanova University in Philadelphia, and is active as a choral clinician throughout the country, working with junior and senior high honor choirs.

WILLIAM SKOOG, CONDUCTOR RHODES COLLEGE MASTERSINGERS CHORALE

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Dr. Edwards received his undergraduate degree in music from Seattle Pacific University where he directed the Seattle Pacific Singers. He holds both Masters and Doctoral degrees in Music from the University of Illinois at Champaign where he studied orchestral conducting with the Romanian conductor, Mircia Cristescu.

Prior to assuming his position at the University of Memphis, Dr. Edwards was Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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William Skoog conductor

William Skoog is Professor of Music at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, holding the Elizabeth Daughdrill Fine Arts Endowed Chair. He serves as Chair of the Department of Music and Director of Choral Studies, and conducts the Rhodes Singers and MasterSingers Chorale, often conducting them with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and teaches conducting. He is also the founding artistic director and conductor of BealeCanto, a professional men’s chamber ensemble based in Memphis, TN. Dr. Skoog previously served as Director of Choral Activities at Bowling Green State University (OH), Indiana/Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, Michigan.

His choirs have performed with distinction at numerous ADCA, MENC and IMC conferences, and he is frequently invited to conduct regional, national and international choral festivals, including the 2012 Mozart Festival in Salzburg, the 2010 Rome Choral Festival (Italy), the 2008 Lucerne (Switzerland) Choral Festival, and 2004 and 2006 Dvorak Festivals in Prague. He has conducted the Dom Orchestra in Salzburg, the Tuscan Chamber Orchestra (Florence, Italy), the Santa Maria Orchestra (Switzerland), the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Moravian Symphony Orchestra, and the Memphis, Toledo and Fort Wayne Symphony Orchestras. He conducted the Presidents Day Choral Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 2011, and has conducted all-state choirs in Wyoming and Indiana. He will serve as Artistic Director /Conductor for the Paris International Choral Festival in 2014.

He has presented papers at prestigious conferences including at the Durrell School, Corfu, Greece, at the International Conference on Arts and Humanities at the University of Hawaii, and interest sessions at MENC and ACDA conferences, focusing especially on techniques, methods and repertoire for male choirs. He has had papers published in Music Educators Journal and Choral Journal.

Skoog holds a Doctor of Arts Degree in Music from the University of Northern Colorado, Master of Arts degrees in conducting and vocal performance/pedagogy from the Lamont School of Music, Denver University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota. His wife is Elaine, and they have three children: Miles, Rebekah and Jacquelyn, and two grandchildren, Isabella and Emilia.

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PAUL & LINNEA BERT

Classic Accents Beethoven’s Eroica!

Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 - 1809) Symphony No. 44 in E minor, “Trauersinfonie” I. Allegro con brio II. Menuet: Allegretto, canone in diapason III. Adagio IV. Finale: Presto INTERMISSION LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770 - 1827) Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat major, Opus 55, “Eroica” I. Allegro con brio II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace IV. Finale: Allegro molto

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M A S T E R W O R K S

Mahler’s First Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at GPAC

MEI-ANN CHEN, CONDUCTOR

SPECIAL THANKS

MEMPHIS SYMPHONY CHORUS DR. LAWRENCE EDWARDS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872 - 1958) Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra I. Intrada II.Burlesca Ostinada V. March and Reprise ALEXANDER BORODIN (1833 - 1887) “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor I. Dance of the Polovtsian Maidens II. Polovtsian Dance with Chorus INTERMISSION GUSTAV MAHLER (1860 - 1911) Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Titan) I. Langsam Schleppend II. Kräftig bewegt

“KNOW THE SCORE” a pre-concert presentation sponsored by

begins 45 minutes prior to showtime.

Saturday, May 14 6:45 pm Morgan Keegan Lobby Sunday, May 15 1:45 pm Ballet Room

III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen IV. Stürmisch bewegt

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Program Notes Mahler’s First

ALL PROGRAM NOTES MADE POSSIBLE BY: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872 – 1958): Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra Duration: approximately 17 minutes One of England’s greatest composers—indeed, one of the WORLD’S greatest composers—Ralph Vaughan Williams was born in the Vicarage in Down Ampney, where his father, Arthur, was the Vicar of the Church of All Saints. After his father’s passing in 1875, the family moved to Leith Hill Place in Surrey. Vaughan Williams began music lessons early on, and was already composing by the age of six. His studies eventually took him to the Charterhouse School, Trinity College in Cambridge, and finally to the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied with C.H.H. Parry and with Charles Viliers Stanford. Other composition instructors of note include Maurice Ravel and Max Bruch. Vaughan Williams’ music is steeped in the folk songs and carols of England; as a result, his music has a distinctive sound and feel captured by no other. One of his first major successes, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, is really only the tip of the iceberg when considering his enormous output: nine symphonies, five operas, several important pieces of chamber music, film scores, song cycles, ballet music, music for the stage, and choral and church music. That last should not be underestimated: In the hymnal of the Episcopal Church (America’s counterpart to the Church of England), there are more hymn arrangements attributed to Vaughan Williams than to any other composer—with J.S. Bach running a close second!!

The Concerto Grosso is a five-movement work composed in 1950 for the Rural Schools Music Association. Sir Adrian Boult conducted the premiere performance. The strings are divided into three sections each; in fact, this is very similar to what J.S. Bach does with his Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Vaughan Williams’ intent was not the same as Bach’s, however. Since he was writing for students with different skill levels, the music reflects this, with the three parts being labelled Ad Lib (Novice), Tutti (Intermediate), and Concertino (Advanced).

ALEXANDER BORODIN (1833 – 1887): “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor Duration: approximately 8 minutes One of Russia’s famed “Mighty Five,” a group of 19th-century nationalistic composers, Alexander Borodin was a native of Saint Petersburg and the son of a nobleman (he was actually registered as the son of a serf, presumably to avoid the scandal that would have resulted due to his natural father’s dalliance). His studies as a child included piano lessons, and he later pursued science as a profession, becoming a highly respected chemist and doctor at the Imperial Medical-Surgical

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Academy. In addition to this work, he also became a noted advocate for women’s rights, eventually helping to found the School of Medicine for Women in Saint Petersburg. He began his studies of music composition shortly before turning 30, under the tutelage of Mily Balakirev, the one originally professional musician in “The Five.” Borodin’s music tends towards strong lyricism and rich harmonies; amongst his more notable works are two symphonies, an opera, and several pieces of chamber music.

The “Polovtsian Dances” (or “Polovetsian,” as it is sometimes spelled), are from Borodin’s opera, Prince Igor, and occur near the end of the Second Act. Borodin worked on this opera off and on for 18 years, and it remained unfinished at his passing in 1887, being completed by one of his “Mighty Five” comrades, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, along with Alexander Glazunov. It received its first performance in Saint Petersburg in 1890, and was later premiered in Moscow, Prague, and Paris.

Recently it has been revived and has been performed in Russia (2013) and in New York City (2014). The “Polovtsian Dances” were originally scored for orchestra and chorus, which is how they will be presented in this concert set. Many times, they are performed by orchestra alone as a concert piece. The melodies of this work are very popular indeed, and were used in the 1953 Broadway musical, Kismet. In 1954, the show received the Tony Award for Best Musical, thus honoring Borodin’s work posthumously.

GUSTAV MAHLER (1860 – 1911): Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan” Duration: approximately 56 minutes One of the last of the great 19th-century Austrian Romantic composers, Gustav Mahler is a mass of contradictions. His family was part of the German-speaking Austrian minority living in Bohemia at the time of his birth, which took place in Kaliste; they moved several months later to Jihlava (also in Bohemia), where he was raised. His family was also Jewish, with his father working as a tavern keeper. He spent his entire life as an outsider: An Austrian amongst Bohemians, a Jew amongst Austrians, and eventually in Germany, an outsider as both an Austrian from Bohemia AND as a Jew. Despite these obstacles, his musical gifts were seen and acknowledged early.

As early as four years of age, he was able to reproduce the folk songs and military music he heard on the piano and the accordion, and by age 10, he had begun to compose himself. Those early influences permeate his musical style in his symphonies and in his songs with orchestra. During his own lifetime, he was far better known as a conductor, holding positions with the Vienna Court Opera (he converted to Catholicism in order to secure this position), the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York Philharmonic. His compositions following his death were largely ignored in some

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Program Notes Mahler’s First

(continued) quarters, especially in war-torn Europe, where his works were condemned and banned by the anti-Semitic Nazis as being “degenerate.”

The Symphony No. 1, sometimes referred to as the “Titan,” was composed between the end of 1887 and the spring of the following year, with its premiere performance taking place in Budapest in late 1889, with Mahler conducting the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. There are so many interesting facts about this piece that it’s doubtful they’ll all be covered here. Some of the musical influence for this symphony comes from the earlier “Songs of a Wayfarer,” written a few years before the symphony. Melodies from the second and the fourth songs wind up in the first and third movements respectively. Mahler takes a page out of Beethoven’s playbook and switches the order of movements Two and Three; in this symphony, the second is a quasi-Minuet & Trio, with the third serving as a slow funeral march. The theme for the latter will be instantly identifiable to most listeners as “Frere Jacques” (sometimes called “Are You Sleeping?” in the United States), even though Mahler works it in a minor mode rather than the usual major. At the end of the symphony, the French horns are instructed by the composer to stand, to maximize their sound (every now and then, the viola section will “horn” in on this idea and stand during their huge fourth movement solo—but only in rehearsal! Trust me: You’ll know where it is!). Finally, Mahler wrote another movement for this symphony that was originally intended to be the second movement Andante; it is called Blumine. Mahler discarded it after the first three performances; it was rediscovered at Yale University in 1966, and has been subsequently recorded.

by Michelle Pellay-Walker, Assistant Principal Violist, Memphis Symphony Orchestra

would you like to be a host family?

A host family agrees to host one or more musicians for the several days prior to, and during a scheduled performance (usually 3-4 days). The optimal host family can provide a private bedroom and bathroom and an area where practice can be done. Providing meals and libation is not required but very much appreciated.

The musicians provide their own transportation.

It is a wonderful way to get to know a musician from another city and show them great Memphis hospitality. For more information on how to become a host family, please call the MSO offices: 901-537-2500 or email info@memphissymphony.org.

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The Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Governance and Staff Board of Directors OFFICERS Gayle S. Rose Chair EVS Corporation Belinda Anderson Vice Chair Carol Johnson Vice Chair Louise Barden Secretary Trustmark Bank Pam Guinn Treasurer St. Mary’s School BOARD Nancy Coe Dominion Partners Mark Crosby Attorney Michael Douglass Gerber Taylor Shea Flinn Greater Memphis Chamber Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer St. Jude Scott Heppel Louis Jehl Diversified Trust Company

is a proud member of the League of American Ochestras.

Staff Greg Luscombe Memphis Symphony Orchestra Musicians Respresentative Mark Luttrell Mayor / Shelby County Gov. Alexander McLean New South Capital Management Dr. Lisa Mendel University of Memphis Chorus Representative Gloria Nobles Arts Advocate Demetri Patikas Private Client Group Laretha Randolph Development Committee Chair Lori Spicer Robertson First Tennessee/Horizon John Speer Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC Phil Stevenson Cadence Bank Tish Towns Regional One Health Jim Vining Vining Sparks

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Isabelle Welch Memphis Symphony League PAST CHAIRS Dunbar Abston, Jr. Newton P. Allen, Esq.* Walter P. Armstrong, Jr.* Leo Bearman, Jr., Esq. Paul A. Bert Jack R. Blair Robert L. Booth, Jr. Judge Bailey Brown* Robert E. Cannon* George Cates Eric A. Catmur* Charles P. Cobb, Esq.* Nancy R. Crosby* Mike Edwards George E. Falls, Jr. David B. Ferraro Lewis E. Holland William F. Kirsch* Martha Ellen Maxwell* Dr. Joseph Parker* G. Dan Poag Thomas M. Roberts* Jeff Sanford P.K. Seidman* Michael Uiberall Joseph Weller Dr. Russel L. Wiener* *deceased

Jen Bradner

Spencer Blank

Irene Wade

Interim President & CEO

Artistic Operations Manager

Librarian

Eva Beckemeyer

Jason Barnett

Executive Assistant

Corporate & Public Relations Manager

Sandy D’Amato Education & Outreach Coordinator

Michael Watkins

Douglas Mayes

Marketing Project Manager

Production Manager

Erin Kaste

Kimberly Lind

Personnel Manager

Accountant

Shione Jimerson Patron Services Coordinator

Rodney Gilchrist

Brandy Gann Business Manager Jane Mims Director of Development Kaitlyn Patterson Development Manager

Technical Support

Memphis Symphony League Board Officers Isabelle Welch

Eula Horrell

Kathy King

President

Recording Secretary

Nominations Chair

Donna Flinn First Vice President

Honey Cannon Corresponding Secretary

Florence Leffler Parliamentarian

Mary Lawrence Flinn

Sue Saltiell

Second Vice President for Education

Treasurer

Memphis Symphony Chorus Board of Directors Steve Alsobrook

Jim McClanahan

Terron Perk

Barry White

Cindy Armistead

Cindy McCool

Shane Rasner

Jackie White

Pamela Gold

Sharon McDonough

Eugene Reyneke

Al Whitney

Anita Hester

Lisa Mendel

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Memphis Symphony League Lifetime Members Abraham, Rev. Dr. Jane Anderson, Ms. Pat Bohon, Scott E. Burnett, Alice and Phil Clark, Kenneth Coe, Nancy Hughes Dudas, Alice Whitten and John Duignan, Kate and Chris Peck Flinn, Mary Lawrence Gerard, Jere Halloran, Ann and Pat Handorf, Miriam and Charles King, Kathryn A.

Liles, Kay Taylor Loeb, Katherine Manning Maroda, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J., Jr. McDow, Phillip McDow, Mary Ellen Meadows, Amy and Dr. Dan T. Mims, Jane Montesi, Pam Nunn, Madeline (Mrs. Stewart L.) Orgill, Irene and Joe Pardue, Ms. Tommie Parker, Lyda G. Perry, Sally (Mrs. Alan L.)

Remembering Dr. Russel Lee Wiener

Dr. Russel Lee Wiener, one of the former chairmen of the Memphis Orchestral Society, was known for his love of the fine arts. He was passionate about seeing the Memphis community enriched with great music having served as president or chairman of many artistic and educational organizations in the Memphis area.

He served as board chairman of the international television show, Joy of Music.

Because of his generosity to numerous artistic and educational institutions, he was inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs. He and his wife, Joy Brown Wiener, Concertmaster Emeritus of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra teamed together to be avid supporters of the Memphis Symphony. Their time and contributions continue to benefit both players and listeners. They were awarded the 1992 Governor of Tennessee Patron of the Arts Award.

Memphis owes an incredible debt to Dr. Wiener for building a solid foundation for the vibrant arts community that it is today. Dr. Wiener knew that life would be enriched with blessed sounds that music brings to one’s soul.

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letter from the league president

Pritchard, Elizabeth A. and John E. Shields Rose, Gayle S. Savell, Sara T. Singh, Ms. Vicki Smith, Irene and Fred Smith, Julie Spangler, Cynthia Hubard and Charles Earl Askew Turner, Lura and Steve Turner, Ryan Turner, Megan Vaccaro, Maris T. Webb, Gina Welch, Isabelle and Lee

I am so glad you are enjoying the 2015/2016 season of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

I invite, and encourage, you to join the Memphis Symphony League. Our role is to support MSO through raising funds and to support educational programs in the field of music. This is what makes MSO so vital to our city – not only bringing first class music to Cannon Center and GPAC, but the programs for the children of our community in public schools and libraries.

Although there are no service requirements for Memphis Symphony League, there are many opportunities for volunteerism. Please complete the form below and mail it in. We need you! Be a part of the resurgence of one of Memphis’ greatest assets!

Isabelle Welch, President Memphis Symphony League 2015-2016 MEMPHIS SYMPHONY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP FORM (Please Print) Name Spouse Address City State Zip Phone (home) (work) (cell) Fax Email Payment: I have enclosed a total of $ (Single $50; Couple $75; President’s Circle $100; President’s Circle of Lifetime Members $1,000)

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Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends Mei-Ann’s Circle of Friends is a group of diverse women who serve as instruments of intentional inclusion through the performing arts. Our collective work to sponsor the powerful community concerts, REBIRTH OF THE DREAM and MEMPHIS RENAISSANCE, reflected the face of Memphis in unprecedented ways. Our Circle cares about the health and well-being of our community and believes in the power of music to heal as only the beauty of music can. It has been a privilege to serve with them through the Memphis Symphony Orchestra during my tenure, as I express my deepest gratitude to each of them.

-Mei-Ann Chen, Music Director CO-CHAIRS Belinda Anderson Julie Ellis Tish Towns FORMER CO-CHAIRS Ritche Bowden Mary McDaniel Gayle S. Rose Becky Wilson MEMBERS Rev. Dr. Jane Abraham Connie Abston Anita Allison Pam Arrindell Louise Barden Sharon Barnett- Myers Tonja Sesley Baymon Joey Beckford Jan Bell Anise Belz Phyllis Berz Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham

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Joyce Blackmon Kathy Blair Dr. Peggy Bodine Carmen Bond Dr. Marcia Bowden Martha Boyd Jen Bradner Sonji Branch Ruby Bright Ronell Brindell Beryl Brown Lillian Brown Rose Merry Brown Marian Bruns Alice Burnett Kitty Cannon Jeanne Gray Carr Karen Carlisle Gale Jones Carson Jenny Carter Dr. Nancy Chase Dorothy Cleaves Karen Clawson Mikki Cobbins Nancy Hughes Coe Sarah Colley Jeanette Cooley Kim Cox

Deborah Craddock Jill Crocker The Rev. Senter Crook Elaine Crown Blanche Deaderick Cindy Dobbs Joy Doss Dr. Saryn Doucette Tricia Dudley Mary Ann Eagle Barbara Enright Marsha Evans Kathy Fish Susan Fletcher Mary Lawrence Flinn Mary Lee Formanek Mary Freeman Kathleen Gardner Kathy Buckman Gibson Kate Gooch Billie Jean Graham Mimi Grossman Pam Guinn Sarah Haizlip Claudia Haltom

Cynthia Ham Carolyn Hardy Deborah Hester Harrison Ann Hawkins Carolyn Heppel Dr. Jeannine Hogg Trina Huelsman Buzzy Hussey Barbara Hyde Janas Jackson Laurita Jackson Lisa Jehl Dr. Jeanne Jemison Dr. Carol R. Johnson Rose Johnston Dr. Dale Kelman Edith Kelly-Green Dr. Natalie Kerr Delores Kinsolving Dorothy Kirsch Ellen Klyce Jenny Koltnow Susanne Landau Florence Leffler Suzana Lightman Joanna Lipman Babbie Lovett Jan Lyons Bickie McDonnell Shanea McKinney Anita McLean Margaret McLean Gretchen McLennon Linda McNeil Mabel McNeill Daphene McFerren

Dinah Makowsky Deidre Malone Lisa Chow Mallory Susan Mallory Julia Manning Sandra Mays Suzanne Medford Nancy Menzies Jane Mims Snow Morgan Brooke Morrow Christine Munson Marti Tippens Murphy Jenny Nevels Rev. Dr. Roslyn Nichols Alice Nishiwaki Barbara Holden Nixon Gloria Nobles Deborah Northcross Sarah Carpenter Ognibene Sally Pace Deanie Parker Tommie Pardue Barbara Perkins Dr. Cynthia Pitcock Dorothy Pounders Carol Prentiss Mary Alice Quinn Susan Quinn Dr. Sandra Reed Ashley Remmers Beverly Robertson Ellen Rolfes

Elizabeth Rouse Carol Lee Royer Diane Rudner Susan Saltiel Beverly Sakauye Lila Saunders Honey Scheidt Janet Seessel Rachel Shankman Lucy Shaw Karen Shea Lynda Mead Shea Estie Sheahan Sally Shy Alisa Smallwood Katie Smythe Nancye Starnes Helga Stengel Rita Sparks Susan Stephenson Erica Stiff- Coopwood Anne Stokes Mary Tate-Smith Margaret Welford Tabor Madeleine Taylor Pat Kerr Tigrett Ashley Tobias Anne Townsend Bridget Trenary Laurie Tucker Lynne Turley Lura Turner Andie Uiberall Milsa Valliere Jeanne Varnell

Anita Vaughn Kimmie Vaulx Dr. Peggy Veeser Ann Vining Stacie Waddell Ceil Walker Nancy Walker Anne Marie Wallace Dr. Jane Walters Olivia Bursey Ward Cassandra Webster Isabelle Welch Becky West Monica Wharton Ruby Wharton Sharon Wheeler Myra Whitney Neida Wittichen Joy Brown Wiener Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Neal Jane Williams Tracey Williams Barbara Williamson Melissa Wolowicz Jocelyn Wurzburg Dr. Jan Young IN MEMORIAM Bonnie Smith Maxine Smith Meg Dunbar Turner

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supporting partners The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is fortunate to have many generous companies whose commitment to the arts in Memphis enables us to present the quality concerts and community programs our patrons have come to expect. At this printing of Experience, the following corporations join us.

$2,500 - $4,999

GREAT WHITE PAWS

DEBBROCCO & ASSOCIATES PLLC

$100,000+

HARDIN CHARITABLE TRUST

UP TO $2,499

$50,000 - $99,999 LISA MALLORY INTERIOR DESIGN DELECTABLES CATERING

$15,000 - $49,999 IN KIND

BELZ ENTERPRISES FOUNDATIONS

$10,000 - $14,999

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra is fortunate to have many generous foundations whose commitment to the arts in Memphis enables us to present community programs. At this printing of Experience, the following institutions will join us for the 2015-2016 season.

TM

$5,000 - $9,999

THE FARMS AT BAILEY STATION

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THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION BELZ FAMILY FOUNDATIONS HOHENBERG FOUNDATION JENIAM CLARKSON FOUNDATION PATTON FAMILY FOUNDATION

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LEGACY SOCIETY

symphony fund 2015 - 2016

contributors

As a community-supported organization committed to Memphis, the MSO depends more than ever before on the generosity of donors who make it possible for us to make meaningful experiences through music. We are pleased to offer the following benefits in response to your support:

Thank you! Individuals, corporations, foundations, ArtsMemphis, the Tennessee Arts Commission and others make annual contributions to support our Symphony. Because the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, like orchestras throughout the country, obtains less than 30% of our income from ticket sales, these gifts and grants are crucial to our ability to provide music of the highest quality. The following community members have expressed their support for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra between January 1, 2015 and August 31, 2015. We are most appreciative.

Premier Gifts start at $2500 and offer additional benefits GOLDEN CIRCLE $1000-$2,499 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $2,000)

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Admission to the donors-only Golden Circle Room, during intermission, at First Tennessee Masterworks and Cadence Pops concerts Plus all below

ASSOCIATE $600-$999 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $80)

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Invitation to a backstage tour of the Cannon Center Two VIP parking passes for the Cannon Center Plus all below

MEMBER $300-$599 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $60)

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Invitation to MSO open rehearsals One VIP parking pass for the Cannon Center

VIRTUOSO ($100,000+) Anonymous Arts Memphis AutoZone, Inc. Paul & Linnea Bert FedEx Corporation First Tennessee Foundation First Tennessee Bank Helen & Jabie Hardin Charitable Trust J. R. Hyde Foundation, Inc.

To donate visit the MSO office, go online to www.MemphisSymphony.org, call Jane Mims, Director of Development, at (901) 537-2518, email to jane.mims@memphissymphony.org, or mail to 585 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117.

IMPRESARIO ($50,000+) Anonymous Assisi Foundation Cadence Bank Carolyn and Scott Heppel Wil and Sally Hergenrader Jeniam Clarkson Foundation Plough Foundation Honey and Rudi Scheidt Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Smith Tennessee Arts Commission

DONATE TICKETS! Prior to a performance, tickets which are unable to be used can be converted to a tax deductible donation.

VISIONARY ($25,000+) Anonymous

Plus all below

FRIEND $100-$299 (FAIR MARKET VALUE IS $40)

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Acknowledgement in one volume of Experience, the MSO concert magazine

Consider a gift to the Symphony Fund today!

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Belz 2008 Foundation Belz Enterprizes Jack & Marilyn Belz Ron & Anise Belz Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller George & Bena Cates Jim & Susan Edelman Hohenberg Charity Trust Lowry & Laura Howell Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt Kroger Company Laretha & Bryson Randolph Gayle Rose Joy Wiener SUSTAINER ($10,000+) Anonymous Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz Bass Pro Shops Phyllis & Paul Berz Carmen & Matt Bond The Estate of Jane Dutcher International Paper Foundation

NewSouth Capital Management Orphanos Foundation Raymond James Regional One Health Retirement Communities of America, LLC Roadshow BMW Ham & Katie Smythe social a shop for gracious living Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Jim & Judy Ann Vining Ann & Joe Weller Becky & Spence Wilson BENEFACTOR ($5,000+) ACE Task Force Anonymous Avery & Meadows, D.D.S. Bert & Carol Barnett Jack & Kathleen Blair Boots & Maggie Boyd Alice & Phil Burnett Mei-Ann Chen Charles & Nancy Coe

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contributors Maria & Michael Douglass Draper’s Catering Getty Foundation James Gilliland Suzanne Gronemeyer & Ellis Delin Larry Hardy Masanori & Seiko Igarashi Carol Johnson Kirby Pines Retirement Community Nathaniel & Leslie Landau Arsen & Liz Manugian J. W. McAllister Alec & Margaret McLean Amy & Dan Meadows Brooke Morrow Nike, Inc. Patton Family Foundation Retirement Communities of America Bob & Susan Quinn John & Cristina Speer Suntrust Bank Trustmark Bank Nancy Walker Jack & Tina Ward PATRON ($2,500+) Louise & Will Barden Joey & Neal Beckford Fiona & Lance Binder Allen & Mary Blair

Betty & David Blaylock Peggy & Richard Bodine Florence & Scott Bohon Boyle Investment Co. Bill & Foy Coolidge Ed & Laura Crawford Crews Family Foundation Carolyn & Mike Edwards John & Marsha Evans Farrell Calhoun, Inc. Barry White & Janice Garrison Katherine Buckman Gibson Pam & Steve Guinn Ann & Mason Hawkins Frank & Jeanne Jeminson Rose Johnston Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Ellen Klyce Edwin Koshland Eva Lang & Scott LeMay William & Jean Long T. W. Medlin Mednikow Jewelers Jane & Bob Mims Memphis Light Gas & Water Alan & Zoe Nadel Gloria & Eugene Nobles Frank & Sarah Ognibene Paragon National Bank Ann L. Powell Nadine & Robert Proctor

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Rose & Walter Montgomery Foundation Charles & Susan Schadt Southern Sun Asset Management Bruce and Gillian Steinhauer Michael & Andie Uiberall Roland & Milisa Valliere Patricia Walker Otis & Marilane Warr Watkins Uiberall, PLLC Barry White & Janice Garrison GOLDEN CIRCLE ($1,000+) Anonymous Jane Abraham Ben and Kathy Adams Peter & Fran Addicott Elizabeth & Lorin Allen Kay & Keith Anderson Belinda & Calvin Anderson Stewart Austin Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women Greg & Jennifer Barnes Reed Baskin & Alice Nishiwaki Dot & Stanley Bilsky Rosie Bingham Joseph Boeckmann Ritche & Phillip Bowden Karen Bowyer

James & Martha Boyd O. Brewster & Barbara Harrington Richard Briscoe James Burch Robert Burns David & Marion Burton Buster’s Liquors & Wines George & Joanne Buzard Henry & Christy Cannon Karen Carlisle Jeanne Carr Nancy Chase Irvine & Gloria Cherry Kenneth Clark Barbara & David Crippen Paula Crocker Senter Crook Carol Cummings Ray & Marilyn Curle DelBrocco & Associates, PLLC Cindy & Edward Dobbs Jan & Lew Donelson Jed Dreifus Alice & John Dudas Charles & Patricia Dudley Lawrence Edwards & Shane Rasner Julie Ellis George & Jackie Falls Bobbie & Dave Ferraro Donna Fisher Jim & Susan Fletcher

Caroline Fruchtman Hiram & Barbara Fry Phillip George Robert & Donna Goodman GP Cellulose Jerrold & Martha Graber Greatwhitepaws Advertising Albert & Elizabeth Grobmyer Mimi Grossman Joanne & Willis Hackman Claudia & Bill Haltom Charles & Miriam Handorf Deborah Hester Harrison Dot & James Harwood Page Henrion Sara Holmes Independent Bank Janas Jackson Karen & Kirk Johnston Jane & Robert Jones Edith Kelly-Green Natalie Kerr Susan Kingston Dorothy Kirsch Preston & Sally Klinke Judy Korones George & Barbara Lapides Florence Leffler Arina & Philip Lim Lester & Roslyn Lit Al & Janet Lyons Dinah & Gary Makowsky

Lisa Mallory Designs Elizabeth & Jerry Marshall Mary McDaniel Mary Ellen & Phillip McDow Shanea McKinney Tina McWhorter Memphis Boychoir & Chamber Choir Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust, Inc Lisa & Maurice Mendel Nancy & Rodgers Menzies Abbay & Warren Milnor Emily Milstead Fred & Pam Montesi Rick & Carey Moore Henry & Snowden Morgan Barbara Holden Nixon Deborah Northcross Marianne & Walter Parrs Robert Patterson & Patricia Gray Barbara & James Perkins G. Dan & Chloee Poag Gary & Lana Prosterman Mary Alice Quinn Herbert & Linda Rhea Anne & Jack Roane Ellen Rolfes Elizabeth Rouse Emily & Robert Ruch Diane Rudner John & Barbara Runyan Beverly & Ken Sakauye

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contributors Albert & Susan Saltiel Jack & Jennifer Sammons Craig & Andrea Sander Jeff Sanford & Cynthia Ham Suzanne Satterfield & John Pickens Joseph & Mary Scheuner Connie & Eric Scott Mary Seratt John & Patricia Seubert Karen Shea Linda & Ron Sklar Jane & Bruce Smedley Julie Smith Graham & Jenny Smith Doug & Rachel Smith Cynthia Spangler & Charles Askew Rita Sparks Thomas & Susan Stephenson Leslie Stratton Owen & Margaret Tabor Irvin Tankersley The IT Team John & Sally Thomason Todd & Ashley Tobias Laurie Tucker Lura & Steve Turner Susan Van Dyck & James Newcomb Jeanne Varnell Robert Vidulich & Diane Sachs

Dawn Vincent Lee & Mary Wardlaw Graham & Megan Warr Gina Webb Elizabeth & Jules Weiss Isabelle & Lee Welch A C & Ruby Wharton Benton Wheeler Ethelyn Williams-Neal Barbara Williamson Billie Anne Williams Gary & Noell Wilson Charles & Mary Wurtzburger ASSOCIATE ($600+) John & Wanda Barzizza Carol Beachey & Donald Voth Joy & Leo Bearman Annette & William Bickers Janis Boyd Reginald Coopwood & Erica Stiff-Coopwood Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Pat M. Flynn & Jerry D. Heston Luther & Dorothea Gause Marylon Glass Carol & Jerry Harber Julie & Michael Harreld Deborah Hester Harrison Howard & Judith Hicks J. William & Marian Himmelreich

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Frank & Susan Inman Donna Jefcoat William Keiser Albert Kirk J. Lucius & Holley McGehee Curtis & Patricia Ringold Michelle & Richard Smeyne Katharine Sorenson Leon & Madeleine Taylor Donald Tucker Bill & Carmine Vaughan MEMBER ($300+) Brenda & Rob Adams Lucille & Robert Amis Edward & Margaret Apple Philip & Carol Aronoff Margaret Askew George & Mary Balas A.E. & Sue Balkin Richard Barnes & Peter Pauciello Dick & Nancy Barnhart Cody Barnhill & Kaitlyn Patterson Jane Barton Gary Beard Linda-Anne Bennett Spencer Blank Gay Daughdrill Boyd Jennifer Brady Beryl & Shannon Brown Lillian Brown Lisa Brumleve

Michael & Gwen Bruno Dr. Yan Cao Charles & Scottie Cobb Sheila & Robert Cohen Jeanette Cooley Laura Crane Mike & Blanche Deaderick Terry & Phili Deboo Michael Drompp Jane & John Dulin Delories Duncan Clyde Elder James & Susan Ferguson Anne & Joseph Fisher James Fleming Katherine Fox Joyce & Don Gallant Kathleen Gardner General Federation of Women’s Club James Gholson John & Lyda Gibson Sharon Gilbert Kristy Gipson Richard Glassman & Susan Lawless- Glassman James & Barbara Googe Genie & Ralph Gray Dianne Greenhill Daniel Michael Green Heather & Henry Grosvenor Louis Hamric

John & Judith Hansen Marisa & Paul Hess Highwoods Properties, Inc. Lewis & Lunida Holland Elizabeth & Horace Houston Robert & Eva Hussey Helen & J. T. Jabbour Laurita Jackson LR & Peggy Jalenak David & Ann James Caroldene Jones Linda & Edward Kaplan J.D. & Helen Kelly Kathryn King Beverly & Jerry Kirkscey Janie & Martin Kocman Reva Kriegal Lane Music, Inc. James & Jennie Latta Demetra Lawrence Leticia Lindsey Esther Lubin Alla & Nathan Lubin Jennifer & Leonard Lyons Margaret Jean Maher William & Margaret Mallory Deidre Malone John & Jo Maxwell James & Missy McDonnell Denton & Mary Allie McLellan Charles & Janie McCrary

Logan & Simone Meeks Memphis Music Initiative Memphis Urban League, Inc. Linda Milbradt Gordon Olswing Max B. Ostner, Sr. Endowment Fund Josh & Kirby Pettigrew Billy & Lauren Pickens Richard & Susan Pollard Johanna & Peter Pranica Leslie Pretsch Eileen & Joel Prout Donald Van Riper Charlotte & Todd Robbins Brown & Pamela Robertson Richard & Christina Roberts Cynthia & Marco Ross Sara Savell William Rowlett Scott John Shields Janet Held & William Sims Fred & Irene Smith Barbara & Harry Soldan Gwen & Ryals Thomas David Tipton Elizabeth & Harold Truebger Don Vollman Bill Weppner Lee & Martha Wesson Cary & Russell Whitehead Alvin & Myra Whitney

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contributors Gay Veazey Williams & Michael Williams Gail & Page Williamson Virgina Wilson Evelyn Wofford Dorothy Work FRIEND ($100+) Lorenzo & Mary Lou Adams David Alperin Newton & Pat Anderson Ruble Anderson Frank Anthony Murphy Appling Dorothy Arata Damon & Susan Arney Sue & Wesley Atwood Linda & William Austin Asa Baker Tom Ballard Debbie & David Balling Lynn & Rosemary Ballinger Andrew Balogh Andrew Barksdale Robert Bartolotta & Ellen Hutchinson-Bartolotta Patricia Barton Edna & Samuel Bates Allen & Mary Battle Becky Bayless Thomas Beasley Beethoven Club Mary Belenchia & William Walker

Peggy Deberry Bell Sheila Bentley Karen Berry Michael & Karen Berry Harry Berryman Edith Bethay Marcia & Richard Bicks Hal & Peggy Bishop Earl & Kim Blankenship Robert Bloom Lee & Modine Bolen Jerry Bowman Bill Bradford Jen Bradner Lamar Bridges David Brown Bob Brown Mary Beth Bryce Leslie Herman & Michael Bugg Paul & Suzanne Burgar Paul Burkeen Charles & Judy Burkett Betty & Paul Burkhalter Doris & Irvin Califf Susan Callison John Canale Nell & Joe Cannon Elvin Carlson Joyce & Richard Carter Daniel Case Karen Casey Rhonda & William Causie Patricia Cavender

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Claude & Tay Chafin P.C. & Anna Cheng Brett & Lisa Chiles Ruby Chittenden David & Carol Ciscel Sue & Marshall Clark Brian Clement Charles Clerget John & Pamela Coats Martha & Rick Coe Christina Collier Anne Connell Robert & Susan Cooke Jim & Pat Corbitt Alfred & Betty Cowles Carol & Stan Craig Elizabeth Cranwell Michelle Cronk Dale & Gina Cunningham A.J. Daneman Faye & Leslie Daniel Mimi & Alex Dann Eric Daub Jennifer & William Davenport Robbie & Steve Davis Ira Davis Steve Davis Gerald & Marcelle De Corte Jean De Frank Cheri & David DelBrocco Dinkelspiel Rasmussen & Mink, PLLC Elizabeth Domico

Alan Dow Donald & Lucy Dubois Don Duke Keith & Melinda Duncan Bryan & Mary Ann Eagle Lew Ellis Karen English Lillian & Thomas Ernst Michael Escamilla Etude Music Club Susan Fagan Edward & Gloria Felsenthal Freddi & Joel Felt David & Barbara Ferraro Brooke & Nita Faye Ferris Lara & Thomas Firrone Carl & Donna Flinn Bobby & Martha Fogelman David Forell Barbara & Robert Fowler Joseph & Michelle Fracchia Desi Franklin Leigh Frazier Juan Fuentes Kelley & Rodger Funderburg Mark & Ana Gardner William Gerber Billie Gholson Anne & Frank Gianotti Lucia & James Gilliland John Gilmer & Catherine Willner

Joan Gips Kristi & Larry Goldsmith MaryEvelyn Goodwin Diane Gordon Arthur & Nancy Graesser Billie Jean Graham Louise Gray Laura Greinke Renee Clark Guibao Lisa Guyton Bela & Nan Hackman John & Loredana Haeger Sheila & Gary Hahn Mary & Reb Haizlip Marshall & Judy Hall David & Pamela Hallin Clarence & Harriett Halmon Summer Hardy Cathy & Jeffery Harris Janet Harrison Albert & Nancy Harvey Diane Hawks Jean Hayden Juanita & Neal Heffernan Kathleen & Stephen Helton Alan & Mary Herzog Jane Hester David & Elisabeth Hill Doris Thomas Hill Edward Hirsch Donald Hobart Walter Hoehm

Hampton & Nancy Holcomb Eula & Rob Horrell Howard & Janice Horn Josh Howard David & Alice Howard Margaret Howard Julia Howell John & Amy Huber Helen Humber Antonino & Mary Claire Incardona Jack & Laurinda Ingram Karen Isaacman Kennett Jabbour Michael Jacewicz & Bertha Means Paula Jacobson James & Natalie Jalenak David & Lisa Jennings Pu-Qi Jiang James & Theresa Johnson Rob & Jean Johnston Mott & Nancy Lou Jones Lynn Jones Melissa Jones Velma Jones Warren & Elizabeth Jones Dr. Jayna Kelly Jason & Kelli Kelly Randy & Rhinda Kesselring Bill & Lynda Kettinger Nadine & Paul King James & Amy Kirschbaum

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contributors Rita Kiser Yoriko Kitai Betty & John Klinke Jon Knight Jenny & Paul Koltnow Barry Kuhn & Barbara Burch Kuhn Roberta Kyle Charles & Zoe Lance Gay & Pierre Landaiche Kathy & Scott Ledbetter Lucy & Tom Lee Shelby Lee Sandra Leftwich Betty Lew James Liles & Kay Taylor Liles Clifton & Sara Lipman Aron Livnah & Rose Merry Brown Betty & David Llewellyn June & Kurtland Lord Babbie Lovett Melissa Luck & William Payson Deanna MacKenzie Caroline MacQueen Julia Williams Manning & Vann Manning Charles & May Lynn Mansbach Moishe Mark Frank & Mary Markus Annette Marlar

Sharon Martin Randall Martin Brad & Dina Martin Randy & Carol Martin Elisa & Ramon Marus Douglas Mayes Samuel Mays Eloise & Samuel Mays Sandra Mays Courtenay McAllister Norma McCrory Emily & Jeff McEvoy James McGehee Dan McGuire Diane Meess Merco Energy, L.L.C. Barbara Migliara Dan & Phoebe Miller Hubert & Elizabeth Minton Shamim Moinuddin Kent & Laurie Monypeny Ray & Maxine Moore Carey & Rick Moore Houston & Moore Moore Jan & Scott Morrell Nancy & Steve Morrow R. J. & Susan Moskop Robert Neimeyer & Kathryn Story Mary & Stephen Nelson Thomas & Monika Nenon Joy Nichols Dennis & Sarah Norton Cecile & Frederick Nowak

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Mark & Elizabeth O’Malley Elvira Ormseth Gwen & Penn Owen Joy Ozbirn Cindy Pace Andrew Pappas Keith Parker William & Elizabeth Parker Clyde & Meg Patton III John Perry William Phillips Lipscomb & Pitts Johnny & Kim Pitts Charles & Carole Plesofsky Suzanne O. Plyer Alfred & Jill Piper Maryanna Popper Selden Popwell Mary Potts Howard & Margaret Pritchard Carole Pruett Erin Raccah & Jim Shepard Emilie Ratner Max Ray Joyce Dowless Read Nancy Reed Betsy Reeder Kerry Regen Mary Tate-Smith & Renna Richardson Howard & Beverly Robertson

E. William & Evelyn Rosenberg Elena & Tom Ross C.C. & Jane Rousseau Chuck & Diane Rowe Frida & Leonid Saharovici Brandon Saint Barbara Sax Patricia Schoelkopf Shirley & Robert Schroeder Barbara & John Sendlein Dessie Sewel Douglas Seymour Erin Shackelford Fran & Phil Shannon Carol & Charles Sharpe Carl & Susan Shorter Donald & Evonne Siemer William Siler Cheryl & Bill Simco Liz & Rouben Simonian Rudolph Sladyk Jane Slatery John Sligh Cecil Smith Ruffin Smith Bayard & Lisa Snowden Bindy Wright Snyder & Robert Snyder Naomi Soltis-Glazier Spa Therapies, LLC Speake Services, LLC James Stafford Mary & Charles Stagg

Mary Steele Jill & Kenneth Steinberg Meryl Stewart Oma Strickland Henry & Lois Strock George & Mary Sullivan Herman & Shirley Summerfield Brenda & Steve Swan Jeannie Tabor Walter Brown & Richard Tanner Denise Taylor Denise & Sledge Taylor Margaret Taylor Berry & Betty Terry Barbara Thompson Camille & Michael Thompson Deborah Tipton Cecil & Jane Tomlinson Barbara Turner J. Elaine Turner Robert Turner William Turner Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Don Varner Laura & Steven Veesart Park & Margaret Vestal John & Michelle Vincent Shelley Vincent Pete & Sharon Voehringer Richard & Shirley Vosburg Shelton & Syndey Wagner

Robert Waldo Dolores Waldrup Eugenia Walker Walker & Associates, Inc. Raymond Walker Glenn Wall Nelie Waller Ann Warner Matilda Washington Pat Watson Sally Watson Susan Weber Mary Wehrum Ira & Deborah Weinstein Arnold & Joan Weiss Harry Wellford Walker & Diane Wellford Alison Wetter Mary Wilder Robert Williams Joan & Mitchell Wilson John & Darlene Winters Winston Wolfe Jerry Wolfe Charles & Melanie Woodall George & Susan Wortham Kent Wunderlich Herbert Zeman & Jeffrey Harwood

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tributes Gifts received in memory of Claudine Accardi: Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Cobb, Jr.

Gifts received in honor of Bill Butner: Nicholas & Pamela Gotten

Gifts received in honor of Beth Andrews: Cynthia N. Armistead

Gifts received in honor Nancy Chase: Michael Bugg & Leslie Herman

Gifts received in honor of Louise Barden: Mary Beth Bryce Eugene Woods Gifts received in memory of Dr. Samuel B. Bashour: John & Betty Klinke Gifts received in honor of Paul Bert: Pam & Steve Guinn Leonard & Jennifer Lyons Gifts received in honor of Paul Berz: Louis & Marilyn Glazer Gifts received in memory of Mary Pennel Simonton Boothe: Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Gifts received in memory of Ernest Britton: Bobbie & Dave Ferraro Gifts received in honor of Jill Brookoff & Mark Jones Walter Brown Robert Neimeyer & Kathryn Story

Gifts received in honor of Mei-Ann Chen: Elizabeth & Lorin Allen Sue & A.E. Balkin Betty Lew Gifts received in memory of Charles Cobb, Sr.: Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Gifts received in honor of Scottie Cobb: Memphis Symphony Orchestra Staff Gifts received in honor Nancy Coe: Caroldene Jones Bob & Jane Mims Bruce & Beth Moore Jim Stockdale Gifts received in memory of Glenn and Nancy Crosby: Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, Musicians, and Administrative Staff

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Gifts received in honor of Mark Crosby: Janis Boyd Dr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan Dr. & Mrs. William Long Gifts received in honor of Alice Dunlap: Mary Joy & Milton Knowlton Gifts received in memory of Jane Dutcher: Barbara Loevy Gifts received in honor of Janet Edmonds: Peggy Harris Bill & Marian Himmelreich Peggy Walker Bill and Maggie White Gifts received in honor of David Ellison: Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer & Mr. Ellis Delin Gifts received in memory of Diane Fair: Lunida & Lewis Holland

Gifts received in memory of Marshall Fine: David & Debbie Balling Camerata Music Club Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt Kathryn A. King Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows Memphis Symphony Chorus Memphis Youth Symphony Memphis Symphony Orchestra Staff Barbara & Bill Runyan Gifts received in memory of William Fisher: Andrew Pappas Gifts received in memory of Sara Folis: Beethoven Club Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Charles & Mary Stagg Gifts received in memory of Max Foner: Howard & Janice Horn Gifts received in honor of Dorothea & Luther Gause: Richard Briscoe Gifts received in memory of Michael Gompertz: Joan Gips Gifts received in memory of H. Goodwin: Mary Evelyn Goodwin

Gifts received in honor of Steve Guinn: Trish & Richard R. Spore III Gifts received in honor of Jonathan Haeger: John and Loredana Haeger Gifts received in honor of Scott Heppel: Genie & Ralph Gray Gifts received in honor of Eula Horrell: Bill & Foy Coolidge Gifts received in honor of Buzzy Hussey: Bill & Foy Coolidge Gifts received in honor of Delores Kinsolving: Harold & Beth Truebger Gifts received in honor of Reva Kriegal: Moishe Mark Gifts received in honor of Florence Leffler: Mary Alice Quinn Gifts received in memory of David Mann: Bobbie & Dave Ferraro

Gifts received in memory of Martha Ellen Maxwell: Lyndall W. Jones Curtis & Patricia Ringold Anne Shaw Gifts received in honor of Eloise Mays: Abbay and Warren Milnor Gifts received in memory of Emily McAllister: Paul & Linnea Bert Brian & Mary Chancellor Lynn Dietrich Stacey & Paul Eber Freddi & Joel Felt Mr. & Mrs. Marshall F. Hall, Jr. Larry Hardy Lunida & Lewis Holland Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Buzzy Hussey & Hal Brunt Susan & Frank Inman Lester and Roslyn Lit Julia Maddux Barbara H. Migliara Joan Morgan Patricia & John Seubert Connie & Dick Swett Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Jack & Cristina Ward Memphis Symphony Orchestra Staff

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tributes Gifts received in honor of J. W. McAllister: Susan & Frank Inman

Gifts received in memory of Mrs. Phillips: Pam & Steve Guinn

Gifts received in honor of Lucius McGehee: Doug & Rachel Smith

Gifts received in honor of G. Dan Poag: Dr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan

Gifts received in honor of Rodgers & Nancy Menzies: J. Richard Briscoe

Gifts received in honor of Marisa Polesky: Alice & David Howard

Gifts received in honor of Betty Milford: Sara Holmes Janis Boyd Bill & Foy Coolidge Nancy Lou & Mott Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Jones Dr. & Mrs. William Long Ellen Rolfes Gayle S. Rose Charles & Mary Stagg Lee & Isabelle Welch Gifts received in honor of Gloria Nobles: Bill & Foy Coolidge Gifts received in honor of Tommie Pardue: Ann Newell Gifts received in honor of Michelle Parks: Danielle Rutherford Gifts received in honor of Martha Pipkin: Howard & Janice Horn

Gifts received in honor of Jennifer Puckett: Philip & Arina Lim Gifts received in memory of Beverley Richards: Ruby Chittenden Gifts received in honor of Ellen Rolfes: Kathleen C. Gardner Gifts received in honor of Diane Rudner: Richard Briscoe Gifts received in memory Rita Satterfield: John Pickens & Suzanne Satterfield Gifts received in honor of William Scott: Richard Briscoe Gifts received in honor of Peggy Seessel: Allen & Mary Blair Gifts received in memory of Ira Shipp: Anonymous

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Gifts received in memory of John Sheahan: Bobbie & Dave Ferraro Memphis Symphony Orchestra Staff Gifts received in memory Jane Smith: Lee & Isabelle Welch Gifts received in honor of Doug Smith: Fred & Mary Lawrence Flinn Gifts received in memory of George Stratton: Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Cobb, Jr. Gifts received in honor of Charles Tilly: William & Annette Bickers Gifts received in memory of George Toney: Mr. & Mrs. James B. Jalenak Gifts received in honor of Lura Turner: Dr. & Mrs. Dan Meadows Gifts received in honor of Mark Vail: Dr. Natalie Kerr Gifts received in memory of Charles Walker: Wil & Sally Hergenrader Patricia Walker Gifts received in honor of Isabelle Welch: Sue & Marshall Clark

Gifts received in honor of Joy Wiener: Keith and Melinda Duncan John Robertson Gifts received in memory of Russel Wiener: Ben & Kathy Adams Mr. & Mrs. William Barnett Beethoven Club Belz 2008 Foundation Jack & Kathleen Blair Peggy Bodine Elizabeth & Joe Boone Kate Boone Janis Boyd John Canale Kitty Cannon & Jim Waller Mary Ellen Chase P.C. & Ann Cheng Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Cobb, Jr. Doris Cochran Bill & Foy Coolidge Jim and Pat Corbitt Alfred & Betty Cowles J. A. & Mary Jane Crisler Senter Crook Cynthia Dando John & Sue Dewald Dinkelspiel Rasmussen & Mink, PLLC Adam Alter & Nancy Ditto Douglas Edwards Mary Ellis Mr. & Mrs. John Evans Ed & Linda Gatlin Jim and Lucia Gilliland

Connie Gleaves Alan & Minna Glenn Roberta Goforth Dr. & Mrs. Emmel B. Golden, Jr. Pam & Steve Guinn Sara Holmes Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Margaret Howard Helen & J. T. Jabbour Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Jewish Foundation of Memphis Mrs. W. Wise Swepston Jones Dr. & Mrs. Edward Kaplan Mrs. Harvey Kay Lester and Roslyn Lit Dr. & Mrs. William Long James E. McGehee, Jr. Holley & Lucius McGehee Jeanne Nelson Van and Meredith Pritchartt Fred & Jill Piper Chloee and G. Dan Poag Maryanna Popper Mary Alice Quinn Anne & Jack Roane Barbara & Bill Runyan Dr. & Mrs. Walter C. Sandusky, D.D.S Robert & Shirley Schroeder Mildred Schwartz Estie Sheahan Graham & Jennifer Smith Joy Thierman William Turner

Jane Twist Lucy & Mims Van Zandt Kathleen Waters Karen Willard Thomas Williams Wills & Wills Management, LLC Joan & Mitchell Wilson Kent Wunderlich Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Wurtzburger Memphis Symphony Orchestra Administrative Staff Gifts received in memory of Corinne Wilson: Dr. & Mrs. Horace K. Houston, Jr. Genie & Ralph Gray Gifts received in honor of Iren Zombor: Michael & Gwen Bruno Memphis Symphony Orchestra Administrative Staff

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Masterworks Performance Series MADE POSSIBLE BY

remembering Andrew Clarkson Andrew Clarkson profoundly impacted the reach and success of the MSO in many ways. His influence started during his days as CFO at AutoZone, which remains one of the top corporate supporters of the organization.

In addition to inducing many long-time donors, Mr. Clarkson continued his own support of MSO through the Jeniam Foundation, which he chaired. Through Jeniam, and with help from its Executive Director, Charlotte King, Mr. Clarkson helped pilot educational programs, supported the use of technology to enhance the quality of MSO’s services, improve staff efficiencies, and much more.

With multiple ties to the arts community, Mr. Clarkson’s focus on philanthropy has greatly benefitted Memphis. Those who know him have described him as an “out of the box” thinker and man of great moral character who was loving, caring and extremely generous.

Memphis owes a great deal to Mr. Clarkson who dedicated so much of his success toward investing into its community.

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING

Paul & Linnea Bert

Classic Accents PERFORMANCE

VIVALDI’S SEASONS

Sunday March 6, 2016 • 2:30 pm • GPAC

BEETHOVEN’S EROICA! Sunday May 8, 2016 • 2:30 pm • GPAC

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Boyle is Proud to Support Memphis Symphony Orchestra

5900 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-0100 www.boyle.com

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PATRON INFORMATION Your attendance constitutes consent for use of your likeness and/or voice on all video and/or audio recordings and in photographs made during Symphony events.

Orchestra may be purchased in any denomination. Please call the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 for details.

BEFORE THE CONCERT Box Office Location/Hours: The Box Office is located at 585 South Mendenhall Road, between Cadence Bank and Folk’s Folly. We are open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Box Office at the concert venue opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and remains open until intermission begins. Please note that for concerts at the Cannon Center on the night of, concert tickets must be purchased through the Ticketmaster Box Office located in the east hallway. Services and Will Call for MSO patrons are located near the Box Office at each venue.

Refunds/Exchanges: There are no refunds or exchanges on single ticket purchases or returned tickets. Subscribers have the benefit of exchanging their subscription tickets. All subscription ticket exchanges are subject to availability. Ticket exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the date of the original performances.

Venues: Saturday First Tennessee Masterworks and Memphis Symphony Pops concerts are performed at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main Street in Downtown Memphis. Paid parking is available in the Cook Convention Center garage or surface lots. First Tennessee Masterworks Sundays and Paul & Linnea Bert Classic Accent Series on Sundays are performed at the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC), 1801 Exeter Road in Germantown. Free parking is available at GPAC. DURING THE CONCERT Cameras and Recording Devices: No photos or video recordings are allowed during the performance due to potential injury to performers on stage.

Concert Preview: Free pre-concert discussions begin 45 minutes prior to each First Tennessee Masterworks series performance. Join us in the Cannon Center Morgan Keegan Mezzanine Lobby and the GPAC Ballet Room to get the inside scoop on the upcoming performance.

Wheelchair Seating: Wheelchair seating is available upon request at each of our concert venues. Please call our Box Office for more information.

TICKET INFORMATION Single Tickets: Tickets for all events are available through the MSO Box Office by phone, (901) 537-2525, in person, or online at www.MemphisSymphony.org. Please note that vouchers and coupons may only be redeemed at the MSO Office and must be done in person.

Gift Certificates: Give the gift of music! Gift certificates to the Memphis Symphony

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Lost Tickets: Subscribers can have lot tickets reprinted by calling the Box Office at (901) 537-2525 or visiting the Box Office prior to the concert.

Student/Child Tickets: Student Tickets are available for $5.00 (plus applicable processing fees) to regular series concerts based on availability. Please come to the Box Office prior to the performance. Students must show a valid student ID. A maximum of one ticket per ID is available. All discount tickets are subject to availability.

Donate Tickets: Prior to a performance, you may return tickets to the MSO and receive credit for their value as a tax deductible charitable contribution.

OTHER INFORMATION Please turn off all cell phones and pagers when the performance begins.

Food and beverages are not allowed in the concert halls.

Lost and Found is located at the Box Office at each venue. Management is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Restrooms are located off the main floor, lobby, and balcony areas of the concert hall. Facilities for wheelchair bound patrons are also available in each main floor restroom.

FIRST AID Contact an usher for assistance.

Emergency Evacuation: In case of a fire or other emergency, please use the exit nearest to your seat, indicated by a lighted Exit sign. This is the shortest route out of the performing arts center. Please be sure to walk to the exit - do not run.

All concerts, guest artists, and times are subject to change.

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