FestivalSouth 2019 Music Program

TENTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

WITH ASSISTANCE FROM CLYDE BRYANT

JUNE 6 - 8 MANNONI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

CONTENTS AFTERNOON OF A FAUN

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FESTIVALCOFFEE

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SHELBY LEWIS BAROQUE TRUMPET

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ADONIS GONZALEZ PIANO

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IMPROMPTU PIANO TRIO

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BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH

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ELVIS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL

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THE MEISTERSINGERS JUBILATE DEO PAGE 16-17 FESTIVALSOUTH 2020 FSFX

FestivalSouth® is a division of The Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA).

The mission of the HCA is to present high caliber and diverse artistic and cultural events that enrich, engage and educate our community and state; contribute to the state’s creative economy by serving as a cultural leader for our state, region and nation; and provide cutting edge cultural and educational opportunities for artists of all levels and ages.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO YOUNG PIANO SERVICES PAGE 19 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ALL FESTIVALMUSIC EVENTS PAGE 18

LINDA EDER RETURNS

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FESTIVAL PERSONNEL

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The FestivalMusic series has been coordinated by Dr. Theresa Sanchez since the inception of the festival.

A consummate musician in her own right, she has set and continually raised the bar for exceptional performances that highlight our festival. The HCA is indebted to her generous donation of time and expertise to bring world-class performances to the Pine Belt, every year, but especially this, our, and her, tenth anniversary season.

This project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, and in part, from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Afternoon of a Faun Presented by

SERGEY DZUGAN OF

Special Thanks to Young Piano Services Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, MS

Nathan Lowry, Violin 1 Rachel Taratoot Ciraldo, Flute Maya Freeman, Violin 2 Johanna Cox Pennington, Oboe Christopher Lowry, Viola Ken Graves, Clarinet Alexander Russakovsky, Cello Darrel Hale, Bassoon Jeb Stuart, Bass Jacquelyn Adams, French horn, Michael Bunchman, Piano, Antique Cymbals Harmonium Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr, Harp Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

Claude Debussy (under the auspices of Arnold Schoenberg) (1862-1918)

From Three Rags for String Quartet (1989) I. Poltergeist II. Graceful Ghost

William Bolcom (b. 1938)

Pulcinella Suite (Excerpts for Wind Quintet) Sinfonia Serenata Scherzino Tarantella Toccata Gavotta con due variazione Variazione Ia Variazione IIa Vivo Minuetto Finale

Igor Stravinsky (arr. James Ryon) (1882-1971)

Intermission

“Submerged,” Op. 108 for flute, viola, and harp (2013) Lagniappe Trio

Miguel del Aguila (b. 1957)

Program notes by the composer:

“Submerged,” written in 2013 was commissioned by Hat Trick and Brigham Young University. It is based on Alfonsina Storni’s romantic, surrealist poem “Yo en el fondo del mar.” On the surface, both the poem and music seem innocent and light-hearted, but one feels differently when the author’s fascination with the sea, and her later suicide by drowning in it, are taken into consideration. The piece follows the form of the poem except for the lively introduction and a coda that illustrate the poet’s childhood near her native Argentine Andes, and in Switzerland. With six harp loud chords, the piece “falls” deep underwater: this slow middle section is mysterious, intimate and magical. It recreates the poem’s isolated submerged world where fish with flowers, octopus and sirens dance while birds chirp happily far above water. The harp uses unusual extended techniques, some stemming from Paraguayan harp playing. The viola adds a rhythmic edge by playing constant multiple stop pizzicati imitating a Charango. The flute is the Quena of the ensemble and it uses extended techniques as well. “In my interpretation of Storni’s poem this underwater world is that special place of isolation where many artists withdraw to create a place and mood that can easily turn into depression - a place that ultimately Alfonsina chose to remain and which became her death. In my “Submerged,” I continued the events of the poem and made the listener return to the real world above water. This return is triggered by the memories of her childhood played by the harp and viola as a music box Ländler which turns into a Vidalita, both music which Alfonsina would have heard in her childhood.​

Yo en el fondo del mar from Mundo de siete pozos (1934)

Alfonsina Storni (1892 - 1938) Published by Tor, Buenos Aires (1935)

At the bottom of the sea En el fondo del mar there is a house hay una casa made of glass, de cristal. at the edge A una avenida of a coral-lined de madréporas road. da.

A big golden fish Un gran pez de oro, comes to greet me a las cinco, at five; me viene a saludar. it brings me Me trae a red bouquet un rojo ramo of coral as flowers. de flores de coral.

I sleep on a bed Duermo en una cama somewhat bluer un poco más azul than the sea. que el mar.

An octopus Un pulpo now winks at me me hace guiños through the glass. a través del cristal.

In the green forest En el bosque verde that surrounds me que me circunda swaying mermaids sing —din don…din dan…— —ding, dong … ding, ding— se balancean y cantan in their nacre and aquamarine. las sirenas And above my head de nácar verdemar. glow in the twilight Y sobre mi cabeza the prickling pins of the sea. arden, en el crepúsculo, las erizadas puntas del mar. Translation by M. del Aguila (2013)

Sextour (Sextet) Allegro vivace Divertissement Finale

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

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Rachel Taratoot Ciraldo began working for the Hattiesburg Concert Association in 2013 and has expanded her role as Development Coordinator with additional creative endeavors through the festival’s platform. Beginning with Baroque to the Future, then Bach to the Burg, and Timeless Impressions, Afternoon of a Faun is her fourth extensive program for the FestivalMusic series. In addition to winning several international competitions, she has served as the Principal Flutist of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra since 2005 and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra since 2014. She has performed with husband and guitarist, Nicholas Ciraldo, in Duo Cintemani for over two decades, and the Lagniappe Trio, with harpist Stephanie Gustafson Amfahr and violist/ composer Christopher Lowry, since 2017. She is honored the share the stage with these worldclass musicians that will be traveling from Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and from right here in the Burg.

HOSPITALITY

Our musicians are housed and taken care of by many generous locals who not only open their home, but become ambassadors to our guests during their time in the area.

Special thanks to Kelvin Cade, Rachel & Nick Ciraldo, Peg & Bob Ciraldo, Mary and Steve Dryden, Diane Key, Carole M Marshall, Robin & Connie Roberts Some of our guests are also generously housed by Marriott Courtyard and Microtel Inn and Suites.

DID YOU KNOW? Ticket sales make up only 15% of event costs.

The Hattiesburg Concert Association survives on grants, donations and sponsorships to produce events throughout the year.

Join us by pledging your support as a FestivalSouth donor or sponsor.

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Donations will be accepted at every FestivalSouth event or you may contact Rachel Ciraldo at 601.297.5172 to find out how you can be a part of supporting your community!

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MONDAY 10 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Hattiesburg High School String Quartet Java Werks 2902 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Thiago Bottega, Katerina Bachevska, flutes and Julian Pernett Castilla, piano The Depot Kitchen and Market 209 Buschman Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Irish Coffee Trio with Anna Dean and Juan Correa, violins; and Lauren Beller, vocals and guitar at T-Bones Records & Café 2101 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Golden Age of Music Featuring Harlan Mapp, baritone with Kay Guiles, piano Java Werks 2902 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Rosemary Clooney Tribute featuring Grace Denton, soprano, with Julian Jones, piano The Brass Hat at The Hotel Indigo 103 S 30th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

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FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2019, 9 a.m.

Broadway Bound featuring David Walker, tenor and Derrick Meador, piano Fika Swedish Café 127 Buschman St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Menu Price

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From City Wall to Royal Chapel A Trumpeter’s Tour of the Baroque Shelby Lewis, Baroque Trumpet Louis Wendt, Organ Monday, June 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, MS Fanfare: Prima Entrata Imperiale

Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675)

Trumpet Concerto in D Major, G.28 Allegro Adagio - Presto - Adagio Allegro

Guiseppe Torelli (1658-1709)

A Pair of Trumpet Tunes Trumpet Tune, Z.697 The Cibell, Z.678 Sonata in D Major, Z.850 Allegro Adagio Allegro Sonata X à cinque from Sonatae tam aris quam aulis servientes Adagio Allegro Sempre allegro Adagio Presto Gigue

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Henry Purcell

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704)

Eternal Source of Light Divine from Birthday Ode for Queen Anne

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Mr. Handel’s Celebrated Water Piece (Suite In D Major) Ouverture Gigue Minuet Bourée March

George Frideric Handel

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Dr. Shelby Lewis, DMA, M.Arch, a native Tennessean, Shelby now finds his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he pursues a career on modern and historic trumpets.

Along with national and international engagements in early music, Shelby continues to follow his passions for design, woodworking, and photography alongside his career as a trumpeter... while also performing/teaching actively “on the bayou” (in Baton Rouge and New Orleans) as a classical, jazz, and commercial trumpeter. Also possessing a master’s degree in architecture, he’s at the front end of a long-term study of historic performing conditions for trumpet and pipe organ; a study that aims to fully utilize his musical and architectural training. His latest personal project involves creating reproductions of trumpet mutes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Shelby Lewis plays a baroque trumpet by Rainer Egger (Basel, Switzerland) modeled after an instrument by Leonhard EHE II, Nuremberg 1746.

Louis Wendt is currently Organist and Associate Director of Music at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. In addition to his liturgical duties, he is staff accompanist at LSU and a much sought after collaborative pianist and vocal coach in the region. Having completed graduate studies in music composition under Boyd professor Dinos Constantinides at LSU in 1996, his piano instructors have included Dr. Jack Guerry at LSU, Inna Visnovataya of Odessa, Russia and Anne Domec of the Conservatoire de Paris. While abroad, Mr. Wendt was engaged as accompanist and coach at the Opéra de Montpellier, 1982-84. He served as Assistant Conductor of the Baton Rouge Opera for many seasons, as well as Music Director of the local Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Some of his other activities have included Assistant Music Director in various opera festivals, recurring soloist for the Louisiana Sinfonietta Series, accompanist for many vocal and instrumental artists’ Masterclasses, and pianist with the LSU New Music Ensemble. With that group he has performed in numerous venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall. In addition to his extensive work in opera, musical theater and chamber recitals, Mr. Wendt was studio accompanist for Metropolitan Opera diva Martina Arroyo for six years- having performed with her in New York and on European tours.

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The Pianist as Composer: Music of Mozart, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff Adonis Gonzalez, piano Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Marsh Auditorium The University of Southern Mississippi Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Impromptu in F-sharp Major, Op. 36

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

Three Preludes, Op. 32 No. 10, in B Minor No. 11, in B Major No. 12, in G-sharp Minor

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Intermission Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 36 Allegro agitato Non allegro – Lento L’istesso tempo – Allegro molto

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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Pianist, Composer, and Conductor Adonis Gonzalez is a Latin Grammy nominee in the category of Best Classical Album for his solo debut album ‘Adios a Cuba’. He made his conducting debut with Vienna International Orchestra in Austria. Gonzalez has performed as a soloist with many orchestras around the globe such as, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic of Venezuela, National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, Cuban National Symphony, Junge Süddeutsche Philharmonie Esslingen in Germany, Wiener Residenzorchester in Austria, Masterworks Festival Orchestra in Washington DC, Mississippi Symphony, USM Symphony, Rutgers Symphony, New York City Opera Orchestra, and many others.

Gonzalez has performed for, The Chamber Music Society of New York and The Concert Artist Guild of New York. He has collaborated with legendary artists such as violinist Arnold Steinhardt and clarinetists/saxophonist Paquito D’ Rivera, who invited him to record as a guest artist for his album Jazz-Clazz nominated by the Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album.

He has also performed in in Italy, Canada, Poland, The Czech Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Slovakia, Colombia, Chile and at the most distinguished venues in the US such as: Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Superior Institute of Art of Havana, a Master of Music Degree from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance from Rutgers University and took courses in Orchestral Conducting at The Juilliard School. Gonzalez has been composer in residence of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Cuban Artist Fund of New York. He also collaborated as a composer with the ‘Works and Process Series’ of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and wrote the original music score for the art films ‘Behind the Wall’ and ‘Limbo’. His Symphonic Poem for Piano and Orchestra ‘Cimarrón’ was premiered by the National Symphony of Costa Rica. Gonzalez is featured in the film ‘Adios a Cuba’ produced

by Rey Rodriguez Productions.

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Impromptu Piano Trio Presented with grant support from

Stephen Redfield, violin Alexander Russakovsky, cello Theresa Sanchez, piano Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.

Hattiesburg Cultural Center Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2 Adagio--Allegro vivace Largo con espressione Scherzo: Allegro Finale: Presto Trio in E Minor, Op. 67 Andante Allegro con brio Largo Allegretto

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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Dmitri Shostakovitch (1906-1975)

Violinist Stephen Redfield has taught violin and chamber music at the University of Southern Mississippi School of Music since 1996. He spent 2011-12 on leave as Chair of the Music Department at the New Mexico School for the Arts, where he is also concertmaster of the Santa Fe Pro Musica. Each summer since 1992, Stephen has performed with the Victoria Bach Festival. He is a long-standing participant in the Oregon Bach Festival, often featured as concertmaster, and in numerous recordings, including the Grammy Award-winning disc “Credo.” Stephen plays with his faculty colleagues in the Impromptu Piano Quartet and Trio, and performs regularly as a Baroque violinist with the Albuquerque Baroque Players and with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. He has also performed concerts with the Smithsonian Chamber Players and the Newberry Consort. His Sebastian Ensemble with harpsichordist Kathleen McIntosh has performed throughout the US, and in Spain, Cuba and Peru.

A graduate of the Yale University and the University of Santa Barbara, Alexander Russakovsky has appeared in numerous solo and chamber music performances in Russia, Israel, Europe and the United States. A founding member of the Jerusalem Academy String Quartet, he also performed in the Chamber Music Series of the Spoleto Festival in Italy, the Barge Music in New York City, and the Western Slope Music Festival in Colorado. In the fall of 2001 Dr. Russakovsky joined the music faculty of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He also has served on the faculties of the Adriatic Chamber Music Festival in Bonefro, the IV Violoncello Biennal in Peru, and the CICA Chamber Music Festival. Most recently, Dr. Russakovsky has given master classes and recitals in Taiwan, Israel, and Latin America. His disc, featuring Russian works for cello and piano, was released by Brilliant Classics in April 2014.

Pianist Theresa Sanchez pursues a varied performing career as a soloist and collaborative musician. She has performed as soloist with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (including the Southern Nights CD) and The Wind Ensemble. With the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, she premiered and recorded Carey Smith’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Dr. Sanchez was the founding Artistic Administrator for the Vicksburg Chamber Music Festival and performed in each series with various outstanding artists. She has been a faculty member at Jones College since 1995, and is a past president of the Mississippi Music Teachers Association. She currently serves as Classical and Chamber Music Coordinator for the Hattiesburg Concert Association and FestivalSouth, and is listed on 11 the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Touring Artist Roster.

presents

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony Featuring the FestivalSouth Orchestral Academy With special guest

Matthew Hakkarainen, violin presented in partnership with ARTS INSTITUTE OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Southern Mississippi

Matthew Hakkarainen Jorge Ivan Gonzalez, conductor Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium William Carey University Violin Concerto in in E Minor, Op. 64 Allegro molto appassionato Andante –Allegretto non troppo Allegro molto vivace

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1947)

Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 Allegro con brio Andante con moto Scherzo: Allegro Allegro

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

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Eighteen-year-old violinist Matthew Hakkarainen currently attends the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studies with Pamela Frank. Recently, he was awarded first prize at the 37th Premio Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition, in Gorizia, Italy, and he also received three special prizes at the competition for “a young, deserving talent,” the best interpretation of a 19th century sonata, and the best interpretation of a 19th century concerto.

Previous teachers Matthew has studied with include Charles Castleman, Mauricio Fuks, Borislava Iltcheva, Huifang Chen, and Maree Sawhney.

In 2013, Matthew was a finalist at the 7th Louis Spohr Competition for Young Violinists held in Weimar, Germany. He won the Music Teachers’ National Association (MTNA) Southern Division Junior Performance Competition the following year. In 2018, he won first place in the New World Symphony’s Concerto Competition, and had the opportunity to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony. This past summer, Matthew served as a Concertmaster of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America for its concert tour across five cities in Asia, again under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas.

Matthew has been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top,” and has performed as a guest artist at FestivalSouth. He also received the grand prize at the Bach Festival Society’s Young Artist Competition held at Rollins College, and first place in the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, where he performed as a soloist in Carnegie Hall. Matthew has appeared as a soloist with the Jacksonville Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, the New River Orchestra, and others. He was selected as the Concertmaster of the Florida All-State Orchestra for six consecutive years, and he has attended festivals including the Castleman Quartet Program, Ferme de Villefavard Summer Academy, Orford Musique, Meadowmount School of Music, and Music@Menlo Chamber Music Institute. This summer, he will be attending the Aspen Music Festival as the recipient of a violin fellowship.

A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, Matthew currently plays on a 1955 Arturo Fracassi violin, and is pursuing his Bachelor of Music in violin performance. Outside of music, Matthew is also notable for his academic achievements as a National Merit Scholarship recipient and a Sunshine State Scholar.

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Violinist and conductor Jorge Ivan Gonzalez is Assistant Professor of Music (Violin and Viola) at William Carey University where he serves as Coordinator of String Activities and conductor of the university orchestra. Mr. González was a finalist of the “Canadian Music Competition Incorporated”; winner of the 1999 Collegiate Artist Strings State Competition in Mississippi; winner of the 2001 “William T. Gower Concerto Competition” at The University of Southern Mississippi; and awarded 2001 “New Young Artist” of the Victoria Bach Festival. With the Austin,TX based Conspirare Ensemble, Jorge González has toured and recorded a CD, “Threshold of Night”, nominated for two GRAMMY Awards. Mr. Gonzalez has given solo and chamber music performances in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Switzerland, Austria and in the U.S. and has had the opportunity to work with great artists such as JeanPierre Rampal, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Alexandre Brussilovsky, Sir James Galway, Glenn Dicterow, Placido Domingo, Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Midori, Keith Lockhart and Leonard Slatkin. As a conductor, Jorge Ivan Gonzalez is the artistic director and conductor of the Hattiesburg Youth Orchestra and of the FestivalSouth Academy Symphony Orchestra. He has guest conducted the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra, the FestivalSouth Chamber Orchestra and has been invited numerous times to conduct Mississippi All-State Orchestra. Mr. Gonzalez is on the faculty of the Music Mountain Harlem Quartet Chamber Music Workshop in Connecticut. He is also the Concertmaster of the GulfCoast Symphony Orchestra; Assistant-Concertmaster of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra; Personnel Manager and Principal Second Violin of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra; Conductor and supervisor of the HPSD string orchestras; and Artistic Director of the FestivalSouth Orchestral and Chamber Music Academy.

The FestivalSouth Orchestral and Chamber Music Academy is a six-day intensive program that provides young musicians the opportunity to acquire, develop and enhance their skills as symphony orchestra and chamber ensemble performers while exposing them to great literature presented by very experienced conductors and players in the field.

2019 Guest Faculty Borislava Iltcheva, Violin Christopher Lowry, Viola Dennis Parker, cello 14

Present

Elvis The King of Rock and Roll A tribute event featuring Victor Trevino Jr. Friday, June 14, 2019, at 7 p.m.

Town Square Park FREE

with support from ARTS INSTITUTE OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Southern Mississippi

Known as the King of Rock and Roll, Mississippi native Elvis Presley was one of the most popular musical giants of the 20th century and one of the single most iconic figures in American popular music. During his career he won three Grammy Awards, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, was inducted into multiple music halls of fame, and still today, holds the record for being the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music.

Victor Trevino Jr. is rated as one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the world. He performs for the world’s largest tribute show, Legends in Concert, the longest show running on the Las Vegas Strip, and performs on the Elvis Lives Tour, the only Elvis production sanctioned by Graceland.

FestivalSouth is thrilled to partner with Summer Tunes again this year to present a legendary evening for our community!

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present

Jubilate Deo presented by

with support from

Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Jubilate Deo Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth!

1. JUBILATE DEO ‌ 2. VE ADTHDOR VADOR 3. TA CAO CHANGE DE YANG 4. NGOKUJABULA! 5. BENDECID SU NOMBRE 6. SONG OF THE EARTH 7. ‌ OMNIS TERRA! 1. Jubilate Deo ...(Choir)

Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in laetitia. lntroite in conspectu ejus in exsultatione.

Scitote quoniam Dominus ipse est Deus; ipse fecit nos, et non ipsi nos: populus ejus, et oves pascuae ejus. lntroite portas ejus in confessione; atria e.jus in hymnis: confitemini illi.

Laudate nomen ejus quoniam suavis est Dominus: in aetemum misericordia ejus, et usque in generationem et generationem veritas ejus.

Dan Forrest (b.1978)

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.

Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thatnkful unto him, and speak good of his name.

For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth from generation to generation.

(Psalm 100, Latin Vulgate)

2. Ve adthdor vador (From age to age) (Soloists and choir) Bless his name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endures from age to age.

(From Psalm 100:4-5, Hebrew and Arabic)

3. Ta cao chang de yang (The sheep of his pasture) (Solo and choir) It is he that has made us, and not we ouselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

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(From Psalms 10-0:3 a11d 23: 1, Mandarin Chinese)

4. Ngoltujabula! (With great rejoicing!) (Choir) Hlokoma kuJehova ngezwi lokuhalalisa, mhlaba wonke.

Mkhonzeni uJehova ngokujabula, nisondele ebusweni bakhe ngokuhuba kwentokozo. Yazini ukuthi uJehova unguNkulunkulu!

Shout with triumph to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with joy, come before his presence with singing.

Know that the Lord is God!

(From Psalm 100:1-3,Zulu)

5. Bendecid su nombre (Bless his name) (Solo and choir) Entrad por sus puertas con acci6n de gracias, a sus atrios con alabarua. Dadle gracias, bendecid su nombre.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Be thankful, and bless his name.

(Psalm 100:4, Spanish)

6. Song of the Earth (Choir) Alleluia.

Praise Jehovah.

(Nearly universal transliteration)

7. …Omnis Terral (Choir) Omnis terra, jubilate, omnis terra, laudate, Omnis terra, jubilate Deo!

(Adapted from Psalm 100, Latin Vulgate)

Sing for joy, dance in gladness, shout for joy, all the earth!

(Adapted from various English translations)

PROGRAM NOTES

Dan Forrest’s JUBILATE DEO brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 text, “O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands,” by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Each movement combines some characteristics of its language-group’s musical culture with the composer’s own musical language. The opening movement sets the ancient liturgical Latin translation of the Psalm in a rather American musical idiom, reflecting various influences from the composer’s native country and introducing key musical motives for the work. The second movement sets the “from age to age” portion of the text in Hebrew and Arabic, evoking ancient cultures from the Middle East. The music intentionally intertwines the two languages in a symbolic gesture of unity between these cultures. Movement three uses Mandarin Chinese in a tranquil setting of the shepherd-sheep metaphor from the traditional text and quotes “the Lord is my shepherd” from Psalm 23, while the orchestra evokes the sounds of traditional Asian instruments. The fourth movement shifts to Africa, setting celebratory portions of the text in Zulu and drawing from African vocal and drumming traditions. Movement five represents Latin America, setting Spanish text to a folk-song style melody and blending traditional folk instrumental sounds with polyphonic textures from the classical choral tradition. The sixth movement, “Song of the Earth,” portrays the Earth itself singing—first wordlessly, but eventually finding its own voice—and leads seamlessly into the final movement. The finale unites many of the key themes and cultures from previous movements with other material, both old and new, as all the earth sings as one, “omnis terra, jubilate!”

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7:30 p.m.

FSFX OPENING NIGHT!

Elvis Double Feature King Creole

PRESENTED BY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WITH SUPPORT FROM

All events take place at the following unless otherwise specified: The Grand 18 Hattiesburg Movie admission

FSFX COMPETITION SCREENINGS

Screenings of film entries in the FSFX 2019 juried competition.

MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019 5, 7:30, and 9:30 p.m

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9:30 p.m.

FSFX OPENING NIGHT!

Elvis Double Feature: Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas, one of Elvis Presley’s most popular movies, finds Elvis as a race-car driver competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix opposite his principal rival, Cesare Danova. To finance his entry, Elvis takes a job as a casino waiter. Naturally, he is occasionally prevailed upon to sing. As always, Elvis chases all the wrong girls, only to ignore the “right” one, portrayed

by Ann-Margret in her prime. Rated PG

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2019 5 and 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2019 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Martin Scorsese chronicles the most legendary night in rock history, as an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison, take the stage for “The Band’s” 1976 farewell concert. Rated PG

THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2019 4 and 6 p.m.

See festivalsouth.org for more information as it becomes available.

What is a film expo?

Each year, FSFX invites film makers from around the world to submit their films for a juried competition and compete for recognition and cash prizes.

The festival gives audiences the chance not only to view a variety of independent films, but also to cast their votes in several categories for awards that will be presented as part of the FSFX Awards and Wrap Concert on June 20.

In addition to competition features and shorts, FSFX celebrates “Music in the Movies,” showcasing the influence of Mississippi talents like Elvis, our great blues artists, and others and their contributions to the world of cinema.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2019 FATHER’S DAY

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

FSFX OPENING NIGHT!

FSFX Opening Night Red Carpet Arrivals and Cocktails

Hobnob with filmmakers and industry professionals over a glass of wine or beer and get your picture taken on the red carpet.

The Last Waltz

9 p.m.

Purple Rain

The iconic Prince plays “The Kid,” a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with singer, Apollonia.

But, another musician, Morris, looks to steal the Kid’s spotlight - and his girl. Featuring a slew of classic songs, including the title track and “When Doves Cry”, it’s a guilty pleasure not to be missed! Rated R

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 2019 7:35 p.m.

The Dark Crystal with Live Orchestration

Advance tickets recommended New York-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, conductor, and producer, Clifton Hyde, takes audience members on a live sonic journey, accompanying the visuals of Jim Henson’s classic, The Dark Crystal, a FestivalFavorite from the Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration in 2017. The mystical film takes place on another planet in the distant past, where a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, the only hope to restore order to his world.

Rated PG.

This is Spinal Tap

The cult classic is a spoof about a filmmaker making a documentary about a once-famous, now almost forgotten British heavy metal band returning to the United States after 17 years for a concert tour.

Directed and co-written by Rob Reiner, it stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer and features a stand-out, satirical soundtrack. Rated R

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2019 6:45 p.m.

All That Jazz – Jazz Dance Class

Before watching Bob Fosse’s celebrated, semi-autobiographical film, learn some Fosse-esque moves of your own in this onehour jazz dance class taught by Hattiesburg Ballroom and Beyond’s Rebecca Chandler in The Grand lobby. Feel free to don your best Fosse dance wear! Class is free with movie ticket to All That Jazz.

8 p.m.

All That Jazz

“It’s showtime!” Director/choreographer Bob Fosse takes a Felliniesque look at the life of a driven entertainer. Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider) is the ultimate work (and pleasure)aholic, as he knocks back a daily dose of amphetamines to juggle a new Broadway production while editing his new movie. The film shows the stiff price that entertaining exacts on entertainers. Rated R

8:15 p.m.

Almost Famous

Writer and director Cameron Crowe’s experiences as a teenage rock journalist for Rolling Stone inspired this coming-ofage story about a 15-year-old boy hitting the road with an up-and-coming rock band in the1970s. Elaine Miller (Frances McDormand) is a loving, but strict single parent whose distrust of rock music and fears about drug use have helped to drive a wedge between herself and her children, Anita (Zooey Deschanel) and William (Patrick Fugit). William’s album reviews for a newspaper attracts the attention of renegade rock magazine editor, Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who takes William under his wing and gives him his first professional writing assignment.

Eventually, Williams joins Stillwater on tour, becomes friends with Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) and Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee), and becomes enamored of groupie, Penny Lane (Kate Hudson).Almost Famous’ original score was composed by Nancy Wilson of Heart. Rated R

9 p.m

FSFX AWARDS AND WRAP CONCERT Featuring QUINT

The Thirsty Hippo 309 Mcleod St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Adults $15; free admission with filmmaker or all-FSFX pass. Tickets at the door, while supplies last.

Join us as we celebrate the best of FSFX 2019.

Awards will be followed by a live concert by all-star band “Quint,” featuring Miles Doleac, Clifton Hyde, Kevin Greene, Scott Chism, Jaime Jimenez, Claire Welch Sanguinetti, Lindsay Williams, and Drew Wooten.

MUSIC IN THE MOVIES SERIES

100 Grand Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Elvis Presley delivers one of his finest early performances in King Creole, playing a teenager named Danny Fisher, who is forced to drop out of school to help support his ineffective father (Dean Jagger). Drawn to trouble like a magnet, Danny is saved from a jail term by New Orleans saloon-keeper Charlie Le Grand (Paul Stewart), who gives the boy a job as a singer. It isn’t long, however, before local gang boss Maxie Fields (Walter Matthau), a shadowy figure from Danny’s criminal past, puts the muscle on the boy, insisting that Danny sing at his establishment. Together with Jailhouse Rock, King Creole is one of the best, filmed examples of the untamed, pre-army Elvis Presley. Rated PG

9:40 p.m.

THURSDAY 20 JUNE 2019 6:30 p.m.

B.B. King: The Life of Riley BB King: The Life Of Riley is the muchlauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of Blues legend B.B. King, who worked closely with director Jon Brewer for 2 years to create this powerful film. At 88 years old, King, his family, friends and contemporaries unveil the true-life drama that was the springboard for the future ‘King of the Blues’. Battling unrelenting racism and the humiliation of segregation whilst working in the cotton fields as an orphaned child, King lived to overcome the toughest critics in the entertainment industry and ultimately be hailed as one of the kingpins of an entire genre of music. Including appearances by Aaron Neville, Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Willis, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Morgan Freeman, and many, many more, this candid biopic of the life story of one of our living legends is highlighted by rare archive footage and beautifully shot scenes of the deep south.

Not rated

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LINDA EDER presents

RETURNS! WITH THE FESTIVALORCHESTRA

with support from

and in part by The Nan and Ben Stevens Art and Music Endowment through the USM Foundation

ARTS INSTITUTE OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Southern Mississippi

Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Saenger Theater FestivalSouth® 2019 closes its 10th anniversary season with the most popular artist of the festival’s history: singing sensation, Linda Eder.

Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country, and jazz. Audiences came from as far as Atlanta and Dallas to pack the Saenger on Eder’s last visit several years ago.

The opportunity to hear her live with the FestivalOrchestra is a special treat for music lovers.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Dr. Mike Lopinto

FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HCA Dr. Jay Dean

HCA SPONSORS/ DONOR RELATIONS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Rachel Ciraldo

FESTIVALCOORDINATORS Jennifer Clark, Youth Programming Angela Davis-Morris, Festival5K Dr. Jay Dean, FestivalMusic Miles Doleac, FSFX Sid Gonsoulin, FestivalGolf Classic Jorge Gonzales, FestivalSouth Orchestral Academy David Gustafson, Best of the Pine Belt Events Cydney McGee, FestivalDance Dr. Theresa Sanchez, FestivalMusic Randy Swan, FestivalSpeaks FESTIVAL LOGISTICS Nicole Allen Harlan Mapp FESTIVAL PR/MARKETING Dr. Mike Lopinto Amanda Brown Gage Hensarling Jeremy Thompson HCA FINANCIAL Carolyn McLarnan

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Anthony

OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER Wesley O’Mary

EVENT SUPPORT STAFF Youth Ambassadors COMMITTEE Sarah Dixon NickFESTIVALSOUTH Adams Carole Marshall Tay Baucum Stacie Pierce Susan Bone Aaryanne Preusch Elise Cole Lynn Beach Smith Tinyke Cooper 21

THANK YOU!

FestivalSouthÂŽ would not be possible without the generous FestivalFamily of sponsors who underwrite our events.

Please be certain to express your gratitude by patronizing them and telling them of your festival experience.

FestivalCultural Guardians

FestivalChampions

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

FestivalEnthusiast

FestivalBenefactor ARTS INSTITUTE OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Southern Mississippi

CLYDE BRYANT

Friends of the Festival SERGEY DZUGAN OF

Albert & Associates; BancorpSouth; Dr. Jeremy Wells of Hattiesburg Clinic; Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home; McLeod & Associates,P.A.; Pediatric Dental Group; Shag Salon; Young Piano Services

FestivalSouth Grants The Nan and Ben Stevens Art and Music Endowment through the USM Foundation

FestivalPartners Blakeney Communications; Comcast; Emerge Events; Hattiesburg American; Historia Films; Hattiesburg Downtown Association; iHeart Media; Lamar Times; OLLI; Courtyard by Marriott; Stagetec; Impact; WDAM; WMXI; Live at Five-SummerTunes; 19th Amendment Celebration

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