Nashville Symphony 2011/12 Season Brochure

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I am so pleased to welcome you back to Schermerhorn Symphony Center! Thank you for being such a vital part of the Nashville Symphony during this past year of challenges and triumphs. I think of every concert season as a collection of stories, and that story begins with you. Your presence in the concert hall brings our orchestra to life, and your support makes our dreams possible.

Our next season promises to be one incredible journey, and I invite you to join us. We’ll explore the simple joys of Copland’s Appalachian Spring, the valiant struggle of Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony and the soulful lyricism of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony.

New American music is a big part of our story as well. Next season we’ll continue to give a voice to visionary American composers such as Béla Fleck, Terry Riley and Richard Danielpour, each of whom will debut ambitious new works with our orchestra. As always, we will be joined by world-renowned guest artists, including Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Chris Botti, Marvin Hamlisch and Nashville’s own Tracy Silverman and Larry Carlton.

And of course, there’s the story of our return to Schermerhorn Symphony Center after the historic flood of 2010. Although we greatly missed the acoustic excellence and intimacy of our beautiful hall last season, our symphony continued to play at a world-class level regardless of where they were performing. That’s a testament to the virtuosity of our orchestra, who have earned an invitation to play at Carnegie Hall in May 2012.

I know that you’re just as excited to be back at the Schermerhorn as we are. There’s no better place to experience wonderful stories told through great music, and I look forward to seeing you here.

Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director

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September 22, 23 & 24, 2011

March 8, 9 & 10, 2012

COPLAND - Appalachian Spring BÉLA FLECK - Concerto for Banjo* (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Béla Fleck, banjo *Nashville Symphony commission

MUSSORGSKY - Introduction to “Khovantchina” (Dawn on the Moscow River) PROKOFIEV - Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 SHOSTAKOVICH - Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad” Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Cho-Liang Lin, violin

November 3, 4 & 5, 2011

March 29, 30 & 31, 2012

BORODIN - Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor TCHAIKOVSKY - Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 35 RAVEL - Daphnis et Chloé [Complete] Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, chorus director

KODÁLY - Dances of Galánta RACHMANINOFF - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 FRANCK - Symphony in D minor Gilbert Varga, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano

Orchestra view seating not available

December 1, 2 & 3, 2011

JOHN ESTACIO - Frenergy DVORÁK - Concerto for Piano in G minor, Op. 33 BRAHMS - Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Peter Oundjian, conductor Natasha Paremski, piano v

May 3, 4 & 5, 2012

GRAINGER - The Warriors TERRY RILEY - Concerto for Electric Violin* (World Premiere) RACHMANINOFF - Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Tracy Silverman, electric violin *Nashville Symphony commission

January 26, 27 & 28, 2012

CHOPIN - Concerto No. 1 in E minor for Piano, Op. 11 BRUCKNER - Symphony No. 2 in C minor Stanisław Skrowaczewski, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano

DON’T MISS THESE NASHVILLE FIRSTS!

— Tracy Silverman

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October 6, 7 & 8, 2011

February 23, 24 & 25, 2012

RICHARD STRAUSS - Ariadne auf Naxos Symphony-Suite BEETHOVEN - Concerto for Piano No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 ELGAR - In the South, Op. 50 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano

DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN (DBR) Symphony for Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents* MOZART - Concerto for Piano No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 COPLAND - Symphony No. 3 Kelly Corcoran, conductor Angela Hewitt, piano * Commissioned through Sphinx Organization Commissioning Consortium

November 17, 18 & 19, 2011

WEBERN - Passacaglia, Op. 1 RICHARD DANIELPOUR - Darkness in the Ancient Valley* (World Premiere) MAHLER - Symphony No. 4 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano *Nashville Symphony commission January 5, 6 & 7, 2012

MOZART - Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 300a “Paris” LALO - Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21 STRAVINSKY - Petrushka (1947 version) Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Tianwa Yang, violin February 9, 10 & 11, 2012

HAYDN - Symphony No. 100 in G major, “Military” JOHN ADAMS - Doctor Atomic Symphony BRAHMS - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano

April 19, 20 & 21, 2012

ROBERTO SIERRA - Fandangos BRAHMS - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 CHABRIER - Habañera ROBERTO SIERRA - Sinfonía No. 4 Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert May 31, June 1 & 2, 2012

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Serenade to Music LOWELL LIEBERMANN - Symphony No. 3, Op. 113* ORFF - Carmina Burana Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Nashville Symphony Chorus George Mabry, chorus director * Commissioned through the Magnum Opus Project Orchestra view seating not available

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I’ve performed as a soloist all over the world, and Schermerhorn Symphony Center is without a doubt one of the best concert halls I’ve ever played in.

And it’s home! So I get to enjoy it as an audience member, too. I’m honored to claim the Nashville Symphony as my hometown orchestra, and I am thrilled to be taking part in what is going to be a truly remarkable musical experience next season.

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I love conducting the Nashville Symphony! Every night, I get to perform with some of the most accomplished musicians in the world, and together we get to take our audience on a great, big, exciting adventure.We are really going to make the most of our return to the Schermerhorn, and we want you to be a part of it! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Albert-George Schram Resident Conductor

September 15, 16 & 17, 2011

February 2, 3 & 4, 2012

WYNONNA Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Wynonna Judd, vocals

MARVIN HAMLISCH Nashville Symphony Marvin Hamlisch, conductor

October 20, 21 & 22, 2011

KATHY MATTEA Nashville Symphony Matt Catingub, conductor Kathy Mattea, vocals

CHRISTOPHER CROSS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Christopher Cross, guitar & vocals November 10, 11 & 12, 2011

WICKED DIVAS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Stephanie J. Block, vocals Julia Murney, vocals January 12, 13 & 14, 2012

THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER with MIKE ELDRED Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Mike Eldred, vocals

March 22, 23 & 24, 2012

April 5, 6 & 7, 2012

STEVE WARINER PICKS ON CHET ATKINS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Steve Wariner, guitar & vocals May 17, 18, 19, 2012

CHRIS BOTTI Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor Chris Botti, trumpet

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When I perform live, my goal is to create a special moment for the audience, one that we’ll share long after the last note has been played. I’m thrilled to be playing at Schermerhorn Symphony Center because this beautiful venue was built to create just that kind of magic.

— Larry Carlton

September 30, 2011

LARRY CARLTON Concert presented without orchestra Larry Carlton, guitar January 20, 2012

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED Concert presented without orchestra March 2, 2012

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED Nashville Symphony Matt Catingub, conductor

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One of my favorite things about my job is conducting the Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series. When I look out into the audience and I see children’s faces light up, I feel like I have this amazing opportunity to create unforgettable memories for parents and kids alike. We also have a whole lot of fun — it’s a chance to explore the playful side of orchestral music.

— Kelly Corcoran Associate Conductor

October 29, 2011

February 18, 2012

THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Giancarlo Guerrero, narrator This concert will be presented twice – once in English and once in Spanish.

MUSIC, NOISE & SILENCE Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Magic Circle Mime Company

You may choose your preference.

December 17, 2011

THE HOLIDAY MUSIC INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor

April 14, 2012

PIED PIPER FANTASY Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor

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September 9, 2011

YO-YO MA Opening Night Champagne Celebration Nashville Symphony Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor Yo-Yo Ma, cello DVORÁK - Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World” DVORÁK - Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68, No. 5 DVORÁK - Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104

December 15, 16 & 17, 2011

HANDEL’S MESSIAH Nashville Symphony Nashville Symphony Chorus

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CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor

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April 24, 2012

ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

December 8, 2011

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Nashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductor

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In addition to sharing the joy of music with concertgoers at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Nashville Symphony is dedicated to making sure that all people in Middle Tennessee have barrier-free access to music and to music education. Our goal is to become a vital resource for families, schools and at-risk populations throughout the region.

Each season, we serve 170,000 students, teachers and adults through a wide variety of education and community engagement programs. These include our Young People’s Concerts, which offer students an opportunity to hear a concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and our Instrument Petting Zoo, which gives many children their first hands-on experience with playing a musical instrument.

In 2007, we launched One Note, One Neighborhood, which provides comprehensive music education services to targeted school clusters in the Metro Nashville Public Schools system.

This continually expanding initiative, which seeks to bring meaningful and lasting change to our community, is a cornerstone of the Nashville Symphony’s education programs.

To ensure that all people have the chance to experience the Nashville Symphony, every summer our Regions Community Concerts series takes the orchestra out into city parks and other public spaces throughout Middle Tennessee. Every year, we also invite the entire community to take part in our Regions FREE Day of Music, a daylong celebration at Schermerhorn Symphony Center featuring more than two dozen performances by local ensembles.

Classical Conversations Offered on the Balcony Level one hour prior to each SunTrust Classical Services concert, these informal talks offer upbeat, insightful discussions with composers, guest artists, conductors and Nashville Symphony musicians about the evening’s repertoire.

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To watch a video of Giancarlo Guerrero discussing our free pre-concert Classical Conversations, scan the QR code to the left with the reader on your smart phone.

Or visit our website at NashvilleSymphony.org/videos

Benefits

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Flexible exchanges Payment plan options Priority seating Assistance from a Patron Services Specialist Same seats for every series concert Up to 15% off on additional ticket purchases Exclusive pre-sales for all Symphony concerts Patron bonus program for citywide discounts Subscription to Crescendo e-newsletter

Information Arpeggio Located in the East Lobby, Arpeggio features a sumptuous four-course buffet. Arpeggio is open before all Nashville Symphony SunTrust Classical, Bank of America Pops and Adams and Reese Jazz Series concerts and most special performances. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 615.687.6400. For updated information, visit NashvilleSymphony.org/arpeggio.

The Symphony Café and Lobby Bars Located in the West Lobby of Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Symphony Café offers a bistro-style à la carte menu beginning two hours prior to the performance. The Café is also open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Seven bars located throughout the building offer premier spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks and bottled water.

Discounted Parking at The Pinnacle at Symphony Place The garage at The Pinnacle at Symphony Place, located across the street from Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Third Avenue, offers 987 well-lit and secure parking spaces just steps away from our East Atrium door. The parking fee is $10, and Symphony patrons may prepurchase parking vouchers from our box office.

Valet Valet parking is available for all Symphony performances on Symphony Place, on the north side of the building between Third and Fourth avenues. We also offer pre-paid valet parking for all performances. For more details, call Patron Services at 615.687.6401.

Shuttles For $10 cash per person, round-trip shuttle service is available for SunTrust Classical Series and Bank of America Pops Series concerts. First come, first served. Shuttles leave from Belle Meade Plaza, Brentwood’s Peartree Village Shopping Center and The Factory at Franklin.

For more information, call 615.687.6542. Service provided by Anchor Trailways and Tours.

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The Nashville Symphony is deeply grateful to the following corporations, foundations and government agencies that support our concert season and our services to the community through generous contributions to the Annual Campaign.

Season Presenters Gifts of $100,000+

The Martin Foundation President’s Council Gifts of $75,000+ Directors’ Associates Gifts of $50,000+ Principal Players Gifts of $25,000+

Orchestra Partners Gifts of $10,000+

Artistic Underwriters

AT&T Atticus Trust Caterpillar Financial Services Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Ford Motor Company Gaylord Entertainment Foundation LifeWay Worship MetLife Foundation Neal & Harwell Publix Super Markets Charities Mary C. Ragland Foundation VSA - The International Organization on Arts and Disability The Wells Fargo Foundation Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.

Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Aladdin Industries, LLC Anchor Trailways & Tours BDO The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Corrections Corporation of America Cracker Barrel Foundation Dell Foundation Samuel M. Fleming Foundation Gannett Foundation/ The Tennessean Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation

Government

Gifts of $5,000+

Landis B. Gullett Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Hastings Architecture Associates, LLC The HCA Foundation Heidtke & Company, Inc. Interior Design Services, Inc. Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. Tennessee Christian Medical Foundation Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Karl F. Dean Metropolitan Council