National Repertory Orchestra 2022 Season Program Book

The Future of

TOGETHER AGAIN!

Classical Music NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL June 25 - August 13, 2022 Breckenridge, CO

MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

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NRO 2022 COVID-19: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

The National Repertory Orchestra continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic with the safety and security of our community, guests, musicians, staff, volunteers and supporters, as our number one priority.

We will remain diligent to potential risks, adhering to protocols and guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Colorado, Summit County Public Health Department, the Town of Breckenridge, Summit School District and surrounding areas as well as our Board of Trustees. The NRO supports and welcomes any individual who chooses to wear a face covering even if public health guidelines do not require.

Public health orders are continually evolving. Visit NROmusic.org/covid-19 for the latest updates.

Follow BreckCreat.org for the most up-to-date Riverwalk Center venue policies.

CELL PHONES

Please silence cell phones, alarms and alerts during the concert. Cell phones are permitted to be used respectfully during performances enabled with LiveNote® and the NRO app.

RECORDING

Audience video cameras and other recording devices are strictly prohibited. Concerts may incorporate professional video and/or photography approved by the National Repertory Orchestra.

No flash photography please.

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ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Table of Contents

NRO 2021 BY ELAINE COLLINS

6 ABOUT THE NRO 14 SEASON DONORS AND SUPPORTERS 21 NRO IN THE COMMUNITY 27 CONDUCTORS 32 SPECIAL GUESTS 34 MUSICIANS 47 ALUMNI STRING QUARTET 48 NRO ENCORE 50 PROGRAMS

ON THE COVER

Download the NRO app to enjoy your concert experience to the fullest! Get the latest news, musician fun facts, concert highlights and multilingual translations in real time.

Want more NRO? Access LiveNote® at NROmusic.org for interactive program notes, composer and artist profiles.

Sarah Elert, NRO 2021 by Elaine Collins * Photos are consistent with and representative of public health guidelines at the time the image was taken. Some persons may be wearing face masks by personal choice or by recommendation of the venue, organization, town or county.

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The National Repertory Orchestra plays exclusively on pianos provided by Schmitt Music.

We apologize for any omissions or misspellings in our contributor or commemorative gift lists. Please contact the NRO office at 970-453-5825 ext. 103, so we may make the necessary correction.

Facility rental of the Riverwalk Center has been underwritten through the generous support of the Town of Breckenridge.

Information in the 2022 NRO Season Program book is subject to change at any time.

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Welcome

WELCOME

to the 2022 National Repertory Orchestra season!

We are pleased and excited to be able to schedule a full summer music festival this year. The season represents an exhilarating mix of classical and pops repertoire, designed to delight a wide variety of musical tastes while honing the skills of our musicians.

Our orchestra hails from many parts of the country and international locations. Auditioning, selecting, and seating the orchestra required the combined efforts of our Music Director, Michael Stern; Music Advisor, Carl Topilow; and dedicated NRO staff led by CEO Dave DePeters.

In addition to the work leading up to the excitement of Opening Night, there is the continued engagement of all the parties named above, plus our stellar roster of guest conductors, venue support staff, volunteers, technicians, and summer administrative and operations fellows. Finally, the essential element: the audience gathered to share the experience of live performances in any of the several locations where the NRO will be performing throughout the summer.

As a board member, I am attracted to the many orchestral performances and educational initiatives. I am especially proud of the work our organization and musicians do in our community throughout the year. The National Repertory Orchestra Summit County Music Lesson Scholarships program, for example, offers scholarships to middle and high school students in Summit County who want to enhance their music education. Our High School Senior scholarship supports one graduate continuing their education in the arts.

We give back because we receive so much. We deeply appreciate our many partners, donors, and sponsors here in Summit County. These partnerships are essential to our ability to sustain NRO programs year after year, to the benefit of the visiting musicians and the community at large.

The National Repertory Orchestra is more than concerts at the Riverwalk Center, throughout the County and Denver. I am personally grateful to our year-round staff, our summer staff and fellows, the many volunteers and Community Link families, and our devoted board, all of whom contribute to the NRO’s success and our mission of Changing Lives Through Music!

We look forward to the promise of this summer’s season and to sharing that experience with all of you.

Enjoy the music!

PAM PIPER YEUNG National Repertory Orchestra Board of Trustees President

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Welcome

to the Town of Breckenridge and the National Repertory Orchestra

The Town of Breckenridge is incredibly lucky to have the National Repertory Orchestra in residence. Since their move to Breckenridge in 1993, the NRO has become a centerpiece of the community. Not only does the NRO gather the country’s best and brightest young professional musicians for a residency with a full concert season and career training, but alumni also go on to perform in major orchestras around the world and become ambassadors for Breckenridge.

Breckenridge is primarily known as a ski/snowboarding town, and our winters are driven by excellent downhill and Nordic activities. However, those who have spent time here know we have much more to offer. Once the snow melts, our summer activities take over, and a whole new set of adventures take place.

Whether you like hiking or biking, our trail system is well worth the travel. Over 60 miles of in-town trails lead to hundreds of miles of county paths, connecting to thousands of federal trails.

We also have a great town/county bike path for roadies and e-bike enthusiasts. There is no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors here in Breckenridge.

Although the outdoors has been Breckenridge’s most favorable attraction, we also have one of the largest historic districts in the State of Colorado. Located in the heart of the historic district is a thriving arts campus bookended by the Riverwalk Center and the newly improved Backstage Theater. You can take a class, see a show, or meet an artist in residence. Breckenridge has worked hard to create an environment where The Arts can thrive.

We are a small, intimate community that offers incredible world-class recreation, fantastic arts, great shopping, and a vibrant restaurant scene. But we are nothing without our people. Our people are passionate, driven and consistently making Breckenridge the town that it is today. Our town has created a safe, friendly, and fun location for all to enjoy. We welcome everyone with open arms and would love to share this beautiful place with you.

I hope Breckenridge can be your new home away from home and that you indulge in everything we have to offer. Thank you for your support of our town and the National Repertory Orchestra Summer Music Festival.

ERIC MAMULA Mayor Town of Breckenridge

WELCOME

Together Again!

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2022 National Repertory Orchestra Summer Music Festival. It has taken ten months of planning and two years since a “normal” season, but here we are, and I could not be more pleased.

This season will offer expanded programming, new partnerships, and new initiatives to answer the needs of our musicians and our community.

Here are just a few highlights: After his triumphant inaugural season, Music Director Michael Stern returns for a full summer of concerts. Michael’s signature programming will spotlight inspirational music spanning more than 300 years. We are proud to feature many living composers from diverse backgrounds and voices.

The NRO is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and internationally acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez to Breckenridge. Their appearance with our musicians will be memorable for all and certainly something we look forward to.

We cannot wait to greet author, narrator and filmmaker Jamie Bernstein. Jamie will be speaking with NRO musicians about the Bernstein Foundation’s efforts to uphold her father, Leonard Bernstein’s legacy of activism. Audience members can connect with her during an interactive question and answer session hosted by Michael Stern after the film showing of Steven Speilberg’s West Side Story, in partnership with Breck Film.

The Orchestra is returning to Denver after a two-year absence. Also featuring Joshua Bell, our performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts will launch a multiyear commitment for future NRO performances and greater engagement with The University of Denver and the Front Range community.

Another exciting addition to this season’s festival is our Alumni String Quartet. We welcome back four recent string players to serve the needs of Summit County by performing free community engagement programs throughout the area. Look for their performances throughout July and August.

The National Repertory Orchestra is proud to announce an expanded partnership with BreckCreate as we take on the co-presenting role for the classical music portion of the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts. We look forward to this meaningful relationship as we utilize our unique talents to support other festivals.

It will be a season to remember, and we will share it together again!

Thank you for joining us.

The NRO is breaking barriers between education, performance and community to develop 21st-century musicians!

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ABOUT THE NRO Based in Summit County, Colorado, The National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) is a local organization with a global reach. Under the baton of Music Director Michael Stern, the NRO develops the next generation of world-class, diverse and socially-conscious young professional musicians through our merit-based and tuition-free summer music festival.

We inspire young musicians to be great leaders in their communities while Changing Lives Through Music!

The People Behind The Mission

Today, alumni can be found in every professional orchestra in the nation.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pam Piper Yeung, President Rick Poppe, Vice President Anne Mills, Treasurer John Landon, Secretary Libby Bortz Sam Bufford Barbara Calvin Johanna Gibbs Dan Kapustka Patrice Lara Sally Queen Beth Steele Emily Wahl Stephen Worrall

NRO VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT Gerald Fricke

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NRO SUSTAINERS

The Sustainers are past board members and significant contributors to the National Repertory Orchestra in time, talent, and finances. Their role is to support the Orchestra by raising awareness of its existence, provide a vehicle to stay connected to the organization, and have camaraderie with others having similar interests and goals in supporting the continuation of live orchestral music in the world.

Paul Finkel, Co-Chair Sandra Mortensen, Co-Chair Murray and Marlene Altman Carlie and Terry Barnhart Michael Altenberg* and Libby Bortz Ann Brewster Barbara and Jim Calvin Geraldine Cohen M.A. Deen JoAnn Falletta John Fielder Robert and Nancy* Follett Nancy and Tom* French Annette and Gerry Fricke Pamela and Reggie Gray Robin Hadley Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Anne and John* Kern Jane and Don* King Anita and James Kreider Patrice and Ron Lara Anne and Bill* Mills Harriet Neiman Ann and Tom Rader Barbara Strauss Kate and James* Taucher Jack Thomas* Pam and Sonny Wiegand Lou Wagner Dr. Glen and Bobbie Zelkind John Krakauer* *Deceased

ABOUT THE NRO YEAR-ROUND STAFF

Michael Stern Music Director

Carl Topilow Music Advisor

Dave DePeters CEO

Åsa Armstrong Director of Development

Carrie Benefiel Director of Marketing

Debbie Higgs Director of Finance

Dan Howard Director of Operations and Education

2022 SUMMER STAFF

Darrin Blume Production Manager

David Bullman Orchestra Manager

Paul Gunther Principal Librarian

Kristin Baird Community Engagement Manager

Lea BaumertPatterson Stage Manager

Grey Fulmer Assistant Librarian

Liam McBane Assistant Production Manager

David Schreck Recording Engineer

Joe Buzzelli Production Fellow

Dan Dardon CEO Assistant Fellow

Amanda Frampton Personnel Fellow

Brittney Geurink Development Fellow

Joshua Geurink Marketing and Photography Fellow

Claire Salli Artist Liaison Fellow

In keeping with our dedication to equal rights and opportunities for all people, the National Repertory Orchestra is committed to fostering an organizational culture where all people are treated fairly, valued for their differences and given equal opportunities to maximize their success.

Aidan Taylor Production Fellow

Nicole VerMeulen Development Fellow

Taylor Zinn Library Fellow

The National Repertory Orchestra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and celebrates our employees’ differences, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ability, or Veteran status.

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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Michael Altenberg Leadership Award

In honor of those individuals who have demonstrated exceptional foresight, fortitude and dedication to the NRO’s mission. The recipient sets a standard of patronage, volunteerism and financial support that few have achieved.

Anne Mills Anne and her husband were raised in the northeast. Having vacationed in Breckenridge for many years, when they retired, they moved to Colorado. Anne has had a long association with education, having taught and as a university Chief Financial Officer and trustee. This and her life-long appreciation for classical music have led to her support for the National Repertory Orchestra and its commitment to helping young musicians.

“Having the opportunity to help these young musicians alongside the dedicated NRO team is a special privilege. Volunteers and staff are all focused on enabling them as they begin their careers.”

Oustanding Community Service Award Given annually to an individual or couple that demonstrates long-term exemplary support, not only of the NRO but many Summit County non-profit organizations.

Sally and Bruce Queen Sally and Bruce have always contributed to the arts, culture and local history scene, wherever they happen to live. Sally is a trustee of the National Repertory Orchestra and President of the Board of the Summit Historical Society. Bruce is Chair of the Endowment Committee for the Historical Society and a member of the NRO Endowment Committee. Meet them on the street or at an event, and they will get you involved in any number of community activities or organizations before you know it!

“Our mountain community is rich in natural beauty with a thriving arts and culture scene. Supporting the arts, culture, and history of this area is our passion. The National Repertory Orchestra is an investment in the future while the Summit Historical Society is an investment in the preservation of Summit County’s rich history.”

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Outstanding Volunteer Of The Year Award In recognition of outstanding service, dedication and support of the NRO.

Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Cap and Suzy, now residing in Highlands Ranch, had a home in Keystone for 30 years. They served as a host family for many NRO musicians. Suzy served on the NRO Board of Directors for six years (she was “volunteered”

by Nancy Follett on the day Suzy retired) as Treasurer and on the Committee that launched the NRO’s Endowment; she also chaired or co-chaired the NRO Gala in Denver for six seasons.

“The NRO has provided us with memorable connections to patrons, supporters, and especially the young musicians, with whom we have made some enduring friendships. Not only does the organization provide meaningful experiences for young professional musicians, but it also enriches the Summit County community with both performances and outreach. We have loved and supported the NRO from the early days under a leaky tent in Keystone to today, and have treasured watching ‘our’ musicians move up in the musical world and achieve their ambitions.”

Robin Hadley Philanthropy Award

In recognition of the unparalleled financial support of the NRO and other arts and cultural organizations in Summit County.

Bob Follett My wife and I went to our first NRO concert in 1989 before we moved to Keystone. Ten years after the Orchestra moved to Breckenridge, Nancy became President of the NRO Board, and I served as her “secretary.” There was no staff, and the office was our kitchen table.

Later, I helped establish the NRO Endowment Fund. While living in Summit County, I skied 120 days a year, climbed mountains in the summer, and attended every NRO concert I could before old age led to our move to Highlands Ranch, where I live today.

“My association with this wonderful orchestra has been an ongoing love affair.”

MOUNTAINS OF MUSIC PROUDLY SUPPORTING YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR 17 YEARS National Repertory Orchestra Musicians will play a series of free porch concerts at the Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Office located at 229 South Main Street in Breckenridge from 4 - 5 p.m. on the following dates.

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WAYS TO GIVE

Your Support Counts!

The National Repertory Orchestra relies on the generosity of its supporters to fulfill its mission of Changing Lives Through Music! There are many ways to join this community of music lovers and make an impact.

Annual Fund

Corporate Support

Education Programs

Gifts of Stock

Planned Giving

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Support the Orchestra you love and the future of classical music with a gift today!

Invest in the next generation of musicians as an education program underwriter.

A planned gift is more than a donation, it is an investment in the future of classical music. Make a financial provision today that will benefit the orchestra in the future.

Endowment Gifts

When you make a donation to the National Repertory Orchestra Endowment Trust you gift will provide immediate and long-term benefits.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Gifts made to the National Repertory Orchestra in honor or in memory of loved ones are a special way to support the orchestra and celebrate friends and family.

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A sponsorship with the NRO puts your company in the spotlight while supporting arts and culture in Summit County and beyond

Donating stock and securities can help maximize tax benefits.

Donors 70 ½ or older can donate directly to the National Repertory Orchestra and receive tax benefits.

In-Kind Gifts

Donations of goods and services is an impactful way to support the Orchestra you love.

PLEASE CONSIDER THE ROLE MUSIC PLAYS IN YOUR LIFE AND MAKE A GIFT TODAY. For more information on ways to give, visit NROmusic.org/donate.

The National Repertory Orchestra is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID #84-0566793

PLANNED GIVING THE NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST

The Trust was established in 2004 to provide long-term financial support for the organization. A portion of its annual investment earnings are utilized to support the Orchestra’s programs and operations. Your endowment gift provides a sustainable financial foundation for the NRO, ensuring a reliable source of income to support our mission, musicians and programming.

MAKE A PLANNED GIFT AND LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

For more information, please contact one of the listed Endowment Trustees NRO office at (970) 453-5825 ext. 103.

ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES John Landon: jrlandon1@gmail.com Anne Mills: annejmills@aol.com John Stafford: stafford.johnh@gmail.com Barbara Vonderheid: bvonderheid@vonderheidlaw.com Bruce Queen: bruce.queen@icloud.com

Endowment Donors

The National Repertory Orchestra thanks those listed below for their vital endowment support and dedication to the NRO. Pamela and Douglas Adams Kristin Ahlstrom Liz and Tuck Aikin Lovina A. Thompson and Pamela A. Anderson Åsa and Olin Armstrong Dennis and Barbara Baldwin Carlie and Terry Barnhart Marilyn Beebe Robert and Cynthia Benson Harriett Bobo* Michael Altenberg* and Libby Bortz Ann Brewster Sandi and Bill Bruns Art and Marilynn Burger Robert and Irene Burns David and Kathryn Bussman Barbara and Jim Calvin Patti Casey* Tim Casey Julie and Jim Chandler Kathleen Clabby Mary and Dick Clark Lesley Cleary Geraldine Cohen Bobby and Carol Craig Dr. and Mrs. Edward Crane Brian Moriarty and Joan Davids M.A. Deen Laura DeLuca Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters William T. Diss The Family Mayer Foundation, Inc. Federated Department Stores Foundation Kathleen and Thomas Fingleton Tony and Barbara Flitcraft Robert and Nancy* Follett Follett Corporation Douglas Thompson and Jean Follett-Thompson Cecile Forsberg Nancy and Tom* French

Annette and Gerry Fricke Wendy Friedman Edward and Carolyn Gabelman Donald and Beverly Gale Jo Leta Gavit Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Mary Lou and John Grossmann Robin Hadley Heider Trust Edward and Gloriann Heinz The Helen F. Whitaker Fund The Helen M. Harrison Foundation Peg and Lee Henry Alison Heydt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Hodges Jr. Marc and Marilyn Hogan Joel Horwich Joan Manley Houlton Donald and Susan Alt Johnson Fred and Carolyn Johnson Carole and Marvin* Johnson John Rynes and Mary Lou Johns Belinda and Anthony Jones Jr. Terese Kaptur Jayn and Jerry Karl Betty and Raymond Keith James and Diana Kennedy Bonnie Kirschenbaum James and Jane Knox Don and Helen Knutzen Anita and James Kreider Sam Kuller Dr. Tim Steele and Inge La Cour Patrice and Ron Lara John and Polly Loewy Joanne and Dick* Masica Lee and Barbara Mendel Eric S Mendelsohn General Mills Marion Milton Sandra Mortensen Harriet Neiman

Jose-Luis Novo Catherine Payne Pete* and Linda Kay Peterson Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Rotary Foundation of Summit County John G. Russell* Fred and Barbara Schiller Marc and Joelle Schlesinger Frank and Jen Schrage Linda and Paul Schutt Robert Kent Scott Sam Sherstad Tara Sieber Sarah Smith Steve and Sandee Smith Maxine and Martin Solomon Pat Spitzmiller Jan and Sheldon Steinhauser Harold Herring and Susan Lee D. Stevens Melissa Witzler Stone Anne Stonington* David Street David and Zandra Swenson Gretchen* and John Swift Kate and James* Taucher Mr. and Mrs. William D. Taylor Lee and Kathy Terry Pat and Jack Thomas* Charles and Kathy Vasilius Barbara and Mark Vonderheid Lou Wagner Patty and Ed Wahtera Leonard and Roberta Waldbaum Robert and Nadyne Walton Larry and Nancy Warren Juhree Wendl Dave and Mary Whitham Pam and Sonny Wiegand Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Pam Piper Yeung and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung *Deceased

The National Repertory Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Tax ID #84-0566793.

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SEASON TRIBUTE GIFTS In Honor of Donations

In Memory of Donations

Honorary and memorial gifts to the NRO are thoughtful ways to celebrate the legacy and impact of loved ones while providing vital support to our mission. Each tribute has an esteemed place with the National Repertory Orchestra.

CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BETWEEN MAY 10, 2021 AND MAY 10, 2022 ERNIE BLAKE’S 80TH BIRTHDAY Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler BARBARA AND JIM CALVIN Kathleen Clabby Annette and Ken Hallock Marcia Poirier Karla Schapansky BLUE JEAN’S MEMBERS OF 1960S AND DR. WALTER CHARLES Herman Stayman JEANNIE GETZ’S 75TH BIRTHDAY Annette and Ken Hallock LARRY AND JUDY LESSIN’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY Eric and Francie Mendelsohn ANNE AND BILL* MILLS Jeanie McCarthy Mary Jo and Doyle Preheim SANDY MORTENSEN Ellie and Bill Greco The Family Mayer Foundation, Inc. PAMELA PIPER-YEUNG Evan Piper BETH STEELE Jay and Helen Smith CARL TOPILOW Raydean Acevedo Craig Phillip Knox Scott Mozlin Joseph G Rakoski

CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BETWEEN MAY 10, 2021 AND MAY 10, 2022 MICHAEL ALTENBERG Åsa and Olin Armstrong Janet Bieringer Dirk Bird Geraldine Cohen John and Anjenette Cooper Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel John and Jean Fitzgerald Marvin and Shirley Gang Dan and Johanna Gibbs Elinor Greenberg Robin Hadley B`Nai Havurah Brad Kornfeld Anita and James Kreider Lindy Lent Anne and Bill* Mills Sandra Mortensen Ilene Nathanson Debra Perlmutter Janet Sherman Jan and Dick Silverstein Andi Shpall and Tony Spafford Jan and Sheldon Steinhauser Susan and John Thornton Stephen and Sherri Weinstein MARK ANESTY Nancy N. Hurd BARRY ALIX CHI Barry Chi ELIZABETH COBDEN Karen and Steven Passow KATHLEEN CORNEILLIER Steve Corneillier and daughters Brittony and Nicole ELIZABETH CROSSMAN John D. Crossman

PAM WIEGAND The Colleen Healey Charitable Fund Schwier Charitable Fund

JUDY EZRA Ann Erikson

*Deceased

NANCY FOLLETT Tony and Barbara Flitcraft RON FRANK Tad Riley

TO MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF A SPECIAL PERSON Call the Development Office at 970-453–5825 x103 or visit NROmusic.org.

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TOM FRENCH Åsa and Olin Armstrong Kathleen Clabby Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters Audrey, Sophie, and Marisa Lee Sandra Mortensen

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STEPHEN JOY Emily Joy MAUREEN KEIL Jeffrey Keil JIM MALLER Penelope Maller MICHAEL MASSEY Kenneth and Louise Beard Judy Burnam Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters David and Gayle Ebel Jerry Hagstrom Paul Karlsgodt Howard Beck and Sharon O`Hara Sarah Smith Steven and Kitchel Woods Sarah Yungclas KATHIE MILLER Gordon Miller BILL MILLS Åsa and Olin Armstrong Janet Bradbury Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters Gary Diffendaffer Patrick and Doris Helms Robert and Shauna Hirsch Alan and Mary Joslyn Kathy and John Landon Patricia Mirabella William and Patricia Nottingham Jim and Jeanne O’Dell Mary Kay Pera Mary Jo and Doyle Preheim Jim and Lillian Reed Sara Siegesmund Eugene Spiegle Sally and George Ulrich Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler DENNY PARKINSON Cheryl Parkinson GRETCHEN SWIFT Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters JIM TAUCHER Kate Taucher JACK THOMAS Andrew and Sally Lewis EDWARD C WHEATON Sandra Mortensen

INDIVIDUAL DONOR BENEFITS PATRON’S CIRCLE

UP TO $999 • Donor recognition in Program Book

ORCHESTRA’S CIRCLE

$1,000 - $2,499 • Donor recognition in NRO Program Book • Meet the Orchestra events (2) • Concert recording

ARTIST’S CIRCLE

$2,500 – $4,999 • Single concert underwriter • Musician’s Chair underwriter • Donor recognition in the Program Book and at concert • Meet the Orchestra events (2) • Concert recording

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE

$10,000 – $24,499 • Classical Series underwriter (12) • Musician’s Chair underwriter • Donor recognition in Program Book and at concerts • Carl Topilow Society VIP events (2) • Meet the Orchestra events (2) • Concert recording

PRESENTER’S CIRCLE

$25,000 AND UP • Season underwriter (17) • Musician’s Chair underwriter • Donor recognition in Program Book and at concerts • Private home performance • Carl Topilow Society VIP events (2) • Meet the Orchestra events (2) • Concert recording

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE

$5,000 - $9,999 • Popular Concert Series underwriter (3) • Musician’s Chair underwriter • Donor recognition in Program Book and at concerts • Meet the Orchestra events (2) • Concert recording

ROSS SANCHEZ, NRO 2021 BY JOSHUA GEURINK

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BECOME A DONOR Call the Development Office at 970-453–5825 x103 or visit NROmusic.org.

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PROGRAM SUPPORTERS Special thanks to the following funders and partners for supporting critical programs that share the power of music with all.

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS

Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel

Pat and Steve Larson

Rotary Club of Summit County

Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation

LODGING PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

CREATIVE & EVENTS PARTNERS

COLLABORATION PARTNERS Breck Film Festival Breckenridge Creative Arts Breckenridge History Beckenridge Music

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Breckenridge Tourism Office Building Hope Summit County Lake Dillon Theatre Company Summit School District

PINK CONCERT Join Shaw Cancer Center and the National Repertory Orchestra for a pink concert with Debussy, Ravel and Copland on July 19, 2022.

CANCER CARE

CLOSE TO HOME Shaw Cancer Center brings breast imaging and cancer care to Dillon Health Center to serve the Summit County community and beyond.

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• Nurse navigator, oncology dietitian, social worker and financial counselor

• Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to address each patient’s needs and goals

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SEASON DONORS & SUPPORTERS Funders & Sponsors

Generous support from corporations, foundations, government agencies and trusts continues to sustain the NRO every year. These crucial partnerships help fund concerts, education and free outreach programs as well as special projects. We are immensely grateful to each contributor who has made a gift between May 10, 2021, and May 10, 2022, to make our 2022 concert season possible. $15,000 AND UP The Colleen Healey Charitable Fund Colorado Creative Industries The Summit Foundation Town of Breckenridge $10,000 - $14,999 Town of Silverthorne $5,000-$9,999 Alpine Bank Breckenridge Grand Vacations Town of Dillon $2,500-$4,999 Bessemer Trust Company Climax Molybdenum Money/Arenz Foundation Inc Town of Vail

$1,000-$2,500 Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Breckenridge Associates Real Estate, LLC Downstairs at Eric’s Lloyd J. King and Eleanor R. King Foundation Main Street Station/Vacasa The Family Mayer Foundation, Inc Rotary Foundation of Summit County Schwier Charitable Fund Town of Frisco Victor C. Laughlin Memorial Foundation Trust

$500-$999 Amy L. Scott Family Foundation Craig Realty Group-Silverthorne LLC / Outlets at Silverthorne Dalì Quartet Mi Casa/Hearthstone Slifer Smith & Frampton $150-$499 Coach Leatherware Community First Foundation Houston Jewish Community Foundation Raymond James Charitable

In-Kind Donors

Donations come in many forms, and in-kind contributions such as lodging, food, beverage, professional services, or auction items are vital to the organization’s financial health.

We are immensely grateful to each contributor listed here, who has made a gift between May 10, 2021, and May 10, 2022, to make our 2022 concert season possible.

Peter Anwyl Breckenridge Brewery Breckenridge Grand Vacations D2 Design Georgian Square Joint Venture Bonnie Kirschenbaum Anne and Bill* Mills Doug Moran Shirley and Carl Topilow Town of Breckenridge Town of Frisco

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SEASON DONORS & SUPPORTERS Individual Donors

The NRO is essential to the future of classical music. From enjoyable concerts throughout Summit County to guest artist appearances, education programs and free community events, our summer festival continues to thrive because of the annual support from friends like you. We are immensely grateful to each contributor who has made a gift between May 10, 2021, and May 10, 2022, to make our 2022 concert season possible.

PRESENTER’S CIRCLE

ORCHESTRA’S CIRCLE

Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills

Raydean Acevedo Bill and Kathy Adams Murrey and Marlene Altman Theresa and George Barile Michele and Dennis Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bottomley Howard and Sue Carver Tim Casey Betsy and Ron Cytron Burt and Sylvia Darmour Stephen and Suzanne Day Ruth Dewton Charles Dinarello Kurt and Cynthia Doerr Maggie and Wally Ducayet John and Jean Fitzgerald Kipp and Helen Friedli Dan and Johanna Gibbs Sandra Holdgreve Carole Johnson Belinda and Anthony Jones Jr. Jeffrey Keil Anita and James Kreider Joanne Masica Gordon Miller Bonnie Orkow Barbara Pollack Robert Polster Mary Jo and Doyle Preheim Tom and Ann Rader Kathy Rainen Susan and Don Reynolds Lawrence Rosen Carolyn and Bill Schwartz Sue Harvey Secker Maxine and Martin Solomon James and Rebecca Spearot Pat Spitzmiller Patty and Ed Wahtera

$25,000 AND UP

MAESTRO’S CIRCLE $10,000-$24,999

Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999

Estate of Harriet Bobo Steve Corneillier John D. Crossman Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Georgia and Glen Kraatz Kathie and Michael Massey* Anne Mead Sandra Mortensen Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Connie and John Stafford Karen and James Warrick Pam and Sonny Wiegand Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Pam Piper Yeung and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung

ARTIST’S CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999

Robert and Susan Delaney Elizabeth Hainen and Dave DePeters Shari and Chris Dorton Nancy French Annette and Gerry Fricke Carolee and John Hayes Kathy and John Landon Sam and Barbara McCleneghan Estate of Janice Ward Parrish Dick and Gene Sosville Michael Stern Tom and Emily Wahl Juhree Wendl

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$1,000-$2,499

PATRON’S CIRCLE UP TO $999

Larry Abston Dr. and Mrs. James Adams Andrew and Marci Aerenson Patricia Andrews John and Marilyn Arline Åsa and Olin Armstrong Leah Arnold Rita and Jeffrey Aron Philip and Jane Ashby Kathleen Martynowicz and Jon Bader Brownell Bailey Penny Banks Carlie and Terry Barnhart Kenneth and Louise Beard Peter Beck Carrie Benefiel Sue and James Bicknell Janet Bieringer Dirk Bird

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Emily and John Blankinship Paul Blunt Donna and Michael Boender Craig and Annette Bolt Michael and Peggy Borkon Timothy and Linda Bourke Janet Bradbury Mary and Richard Bremer Jerry and Joan Brett Tom Brown Sandi and Bill Bruns Sara Burks Judy Burnam Montie Callager Bruce Camping Scott and Janie Cantine Susan Carlson Phyllis and Tom Carney James and Evelyn Cavins Chris and Jen Cawley Forrest and Cynthia Cebold Barry Chi Hak Choy Kathleen Clabby Geraldine Cohen Jan and Charlie Cole Elaine Collins James and Katherine Conely Michael Connolly Carol and Ted Connor Bruce and Laura Conrey John and Anjenette Cooper Sharon Copper Dana Cottrell Dr. and Mrs. Edward Crane Mike Crawford John and Caroline Crider Laura DeLuca Gary Diffendaffer Jerry and Cheri Divine Ted and Karen Dreier Becky and Kevin Durham David and Gayle Ebel David and Amy Embry Bev Emery Michael and Alice Epstein Ann Erickson John and Amy Evans Mark Ewing Meredith Farnum Chris and Rose Field Tony and Barbara Flitcraft Erik Foster Nancy Kinney and Robert Anton Franken Ron and Jacque Frazzini Diane and Hank Fuchs Judy and Gary Gamo Marvin and Shirley Gang Joan and Lester Garrison Adele Gelfand Jeffrey Germanotta William and Judith Gibson Michael and Rosemary Ginzberg

SEASON DONORS & SUPPORTERS Leigh Girvin Blake Golom Eloise Gore Judy and James Graunke Ellie and Bill Greco Elinor Greenberg Margaret Johnson Greene Suzanne Greene Tom Gross Mary Lou and John Grossmann Beth and Neil Groundwater Patricia Gunckel Jerry Hagstrom Scott Hamilton Stan and Mary Hamilton Jim and Jeanie Hammond Don and Jeanette Hansen B`Nai Havurah Jim and Judy Heinze Patrick and Doris Helms Peg and Lee Henry Jed Callen and Carol Hess Joel and Christine High Tom and Gigi Hillyer Robert and Shauna Hirsch Sharon Hirsch Steven and Ellen Hirsch William and Janet Hodge Bob Horecky Joel Horwich Sharon and Jim Hourihan Katherin and Duane Howell Mike and Jan Huiatt Judy Hunt Nancy N. Hurd Kenneth Hutchins Robert and Betty Huzjak Rebecca and Chris Jennings Carla Jimenez Larry and Judy Johansen John Rynes and Mary Lou Johns Becky and Warren Johnson Gary W. Johnson Kathy Johnson Alan and Mary Joslyn Emily Joy Peter and Stacy Joyce Casey and Julie Kaptur Paul Karlsgodt Charles and Christine Kastens Dale and Judith Kesler Dr. Milton and Gail Klein Susan and Jonathan Knopf Craig Phillip Knox Brad Kornfeld Melody and Allison Kramer Leonard Kronman Jim and Polly Kuelbs Dr. Tim Steele and Inge La Cour Will LaBahn Karen and Gary Lach Margery and Donald Langmuir Nancy and Kenneth Larner Kent and Bonnie Lattig Audrey, Sophie, and Marisa Lee

Earl and Victoria Lehrer Lindy Lent Steve Levy Andrew and Sally Lewis Deborah and Lawrence Lieberman Peggy and David Lindstrom Michael Lipfield Carol and Wayne Lockwood Donald and Marie Ann Logan Jim and Diane Luellen Timothy Macek Penelope Maller Jeannie Mann Meredith Manning Gary Martinez Faye and Michael Masanoff Beverly and David McArthur Sylvia McBane Jeanie McCarthy Margaret McKechnie Dominique McLerran Lynn E. Hornbrook and Linda McNeive James and Mary McShane Robert and Kathleen Megginson Karen and Lawrence Fridkis Eric and Francie Mendelsohn Paul Millar Rich and Carolyn Miller Robert and Susan Miller CJ Milmoe Patricia Mirabella Margarita Montanaro Amanda and Mike Morin Daria and Larry Moskowitz Michael and Mary Moyer Scott Mozlin Ilene Nathanson Nils Nelson Sheila Nevin Joseph Norris Sarah Norris Linda and Jim Northrop William and Patricia Nottingham Jeanne Blaine and Alan Nye Howard Beck and Sharon O`Hara Jim and Jeanne O’Dell Kendra and Arthur O’Hayre Cheryl Parkinson Don Parsons Karen and Steven Passow Travers Paterson Mary Kay Pera Debra Perlmutter Evan Piper Marcia Poirier Suzanne Price Frank Rabbio Joseph G. Rakoski Barbara Phelan and Carol Reed Jim and Lillian Reed Jane Reisinger Sandy and Gail Richardson Tad Riley Tim Riley Dr. John Roehm

Julies Rosen and Debra Fox Dave Rosengren Elise Murphy Rowe Jessica and Harry Ruda Jay and Kathleen Rust Karla Schapansky Marc and Joelle Schlesinger Patricia Bortz and Brad Schuster Andy Searls Richard and Beth Seeley Linda Graebner and Charlie Shalvey Janet Sherman Lisa Schultz Sara Siegesmund James and Adrienne Sielaff Jan and Dick Silverstein Christy and Terry Smith Jay and Helen Smith Sarah Smith Steve and Sandee Smith David and Denise Snipes John Sommerrock Joan and Pete Sowinski Andi Shpall and Tony Spafford Eugene Spiegle Herman Stayman Jan and Sheldon Steinhauser Harold Herring and Susan Lee D. Stevens Michael Stretchberry Mike and Karen Svetlic Alan and Elizabeth Swanson Kate Taucher Cheryl and Jeff Taylor John and Pat Taylor Lee and Kathy Terry Dana Thor John Thorne Susan and John Thornton Janey and Russ Trowbridge Marilyn Turner Debra S. and Harold Tyber Sally and George Ulrich Carol and Ken Vagnini John and Donna Vogt Stan and Linda Volk Leonard and Roberta Waldbaum Carre and John Warner Stephen and Sherri Weinstein Eden and Phyllis Wenig Barbara and Gary Widmar Al and Dian Wilson Marylin Withers Jack and Wendy Wolfe Robert Williams and Treva Womble Steven and Kitchel Woods Mary Jane and Hans Wurster John and Susan Yates Barbara Young Christine Yuhas Sarah Yungclas Dr. Glen and Bobbie Zelkind Mary Zulack *Deceased

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH The NRO is proud to offer more than twenty free, family-friendly music performances that are easily accessible, interactive and educational in the community this summer.

Each program is presented and created by NRO fellows, animating Summit County with engaging performances in neighborhoods, parks, plazas and on front porches for everyone to enjoy.

Steve & Pat Larson Artist In Residence Program

Sonic Boom!™ New t his season!

The NRO presents Sonic Boom! for daycares and day camps in Summit County. The initiative is an entertaining “how-to” series that establishes a foundation for listening to and appreciating music for young listeners. Inspired by the musical storytelling of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, this program integrates illustrated stories with music to promote music literacy and guide young audiences in “audiation” – connecting music and the imagination. Sonic Boom! was developed by Callan Milani, a 2010 NRO alumnus.

MARY JAVIAN BY JENNY CVEK

For symphony orchestras to survive and thrive, musicians need to be advocates for classical music in all aspects of life through active and present commitment to their communities.

During their summer fellowship, NRO musicians take part in the Community Engagement (CE) program led by Artist in Residence, Mary Javian. Ms. Javian is Chair of Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music and a leader in the CE field. Her teachings nurture social interaction, helping NRO musicians to connect with diverse audiences through creative, innovative, and experiential programming.

Summit County Music Lesson Scholarships

The NRO supported young music scholars by providing a needs-based music lesson scholarship for students in Summit County. As part of the program, 14 students received private instruction on their primary instrument during the 2021-2022 school year. Areas of study include clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, and guitar.

Masterclasses

CALLAN MILANI, NRO 2010

The NRO’s commitment to experiential learning is brought to life through a series of conversations and masterclasses.

These events are free of charge and additional masterclasses are announced throughout the season.

Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Joshua Bell, violin & Larisa Martínez, soprano Wednesday, July 6 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Jamie Bernstein, Author, Narrator, and Filmmaker Wednesday, July 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND MASTERCLASS LOCATIONS visit NROmusic.org.

Jessica Schmidt, Principal Consultant at Orchestrate Inclusion Thursday, July 28 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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MUSIC FOR EVERYONE!

Free Community Engagement Events All Community Engagement dates and times are subject to change at any time.

CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE

Sponsored by Vacasa and Main Street Station MAIN STREET STATION 505 South Main Street, Breckenridge Tuesday, July 5, July 12 and August 9 Wednesday, July 20 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

TOWN OF FRISCO PERFORMANCES Sponsored by the Town of Frisco FRISCO BAY MARINA 267 Marina Road, Frisco Tuesday, July 5 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM FRISCO HISTORIC PARK - GAZEBO 120 Main Street, Frisco Wednesday, July 13 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

PORCH SERIES

SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY 103 S. Harris Street, Breckenridge Tuesday, July 12 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Eagle County Performances: Sponsored by the Town of Vail

VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY 292 W. Meadow Dr, Vail Thursday, July 7 with Bravo! Vail 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 19 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

CHAMBER CONCERT

Featuring the NRO Alumni String Quartet and Schmitt Music Piano Competition Winner, Madison Suh RIVERWALK CENTER 150 West Adams, Breckenridge Wednesday, July 13 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sponsored by Breckenridge Associates Real Estate BRECKENRIDGE ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE 229 South Main Street, Breckenridge Wednesday, July 6, July 13 and July 27 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

In partnership with Breckenridge Creative Arts and Breckenridge History Sponsored by Alpine Bank and Breckenridge Grand Vacations and Climax Molybdenum Company

Summit County Performances:

BLUE RIVER PLAZA 137 South Main Street, Breckenridge (Next to Welcome Center and Blue River) Thursday, July 14 and July 21 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

MAIN BRANCH LIBRARY 37 Peak One Drive, Frisco Tuesday, July 12 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TROLLSTIGEN TRAIL Isak Heartstone, Breckenridge The trailhead is in the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena Thursday, July 28 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

In partnership with Eagle and Summit County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program

Sponsored by Breckenridge Grand Vacations, Rotary Club of Summit County and Slifer Smith and Frampton Foundation

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

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MUSIC FOR EVERYONE!

Free Community Engagement Events All Community Engagement dates and times are subject to change at any time.

OPEN REHEARSALS

RIVERWALK CENTER 150 West Adams Ave, Breckenridge Experience first-hand how the conductors and musicians prepare for upcoming concerts. Nearly all NRO rehearsals at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge are open to the public.

See the schedule at NROmusic.org.

POP-UP CONCERTS MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BY JOSHUA GEURINK

PROSPECTOR PARK 114 North Main Street, Breckenridge Thursday, August 4 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM BARNEY FORD MUSEUM 111 East Washington Ave, Breckenridge Thursday, August 11 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM In the event of inclement weather, the MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS PROGRAMS may be relocated to the Riverwalk Center.

SILVERTHORNE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 460 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne Sunday, July 17 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Monday, July 18 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM This program features the NRO Alumni String Quartet

VOLUNTEER FOR NRO REHEARSALS AND EARN TICKETS TO SEE MASTERWORKS PERFORMANCES! Call the NRO office at 970-453-5825 or email carrie@nromusic.org.

FAMILY SUMMER SATURDAY THE AIRSTAGE AT THE RIVERWALK CENTER 150 West Adams Ave, Breckenridge Saturday, July 16 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NRO AT SILVERTHORNE LIBRARY BY JOSHUA GEURINK

DON’T MISS A BEAT More concerts may be added at any time. Download the free NRO app for event updates and Community Engagement performances, rehearsals and special programs!

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While the NRO provides musicians with housing, local families help them feel especially welcome by generously offering activities, resources and home-cooked meals during the concert season.

This incredible team is an essential part of what makes the summer music festival an experience like no other.

2022 COMMUNITY LINK HOST FAMILIES Murray and Marlene Altman Leah Arnold Fay Morin and David Biggs Anne Galluzzo and Rev. Charlie Brumbaugh Judy and Paul Burnham Barbara and Jim Calvin Carol Saade and Jarad Christianson Kathy Christina Jan and Steve Cornwell Susan Propper and Donald Dankner Tom Day Maggie and Wally Ducayet Bev Emery

John and Amy Evans Mary R. Francis Allen and Adrienne Frechter Nancy French Dan and Johanna Gibbs Rose Mary and Joseph Grove Nursine Jackson Bonnie Kirschenbaum Brian Duchinsky and Jim Kohn Jeanie and Mike Kramer Patrice and Ron Lara Helen Lemay Darlena and Tom Marmins Kate Neuschaefer

Symon Stanley and Andrea Orendorff Vince and Duck White-Petteruti Freddy and Jim Powell David and Donna Schroeder Arlene and Jim Seltzer Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Norm and Renee Stoller Carol and Ken Vagnini Barbara and Mark Vonderheid Tom and Emily Wahl Bill and Lisa Webster Lydia and Rafi Ziauddin

BECOME AN NRO COMMUNITY LINK HOST FAMILY Call Barbara Calvin at 970-485-1827 or E-mail at Barbara.K.Calvin@gmail.com

To the wonderful cooks who donated scrumptious dishes for the 2021 Thursday night dinners, we thank you!

Without the delicious contributions from this remarkable group, it would not be possible to offer a weekly feast of food and friendship for the hungry musicians, summer staff and fellows.

2021 THURSDAY COMMUNITY LINK DINNER CONTRIBUTORS Patty and Will Andrews Kim Ruhland and John Bally Anne Galluzzo and Rev. Charlie Brumbaugh Paul and Judy Burnham Barbara and Jim Calvin Sharon Copper Jan and Steve Cornwell Bev Emery John and Amy Evans Cathy Falkenberg Sonya Fontaine

Mary R. Francis Nancy Kinney and Robert Anton Franken Maggie Frazer Nancy French Kipp and Helen Friedli Lisa and Jon Hans Diane Henderson Stephen Immer Jane Jones Seymour and Elinor Katz Bonnie Kirschenbaum

Kathy and John Landon Patrice and Ron Lara Vicki Menzer Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Jan Miles Kate Neuschafer Vince and Duck White-Petteruti Carolyn and Bill Schwartz Arlene Seltzer Sharon Smith Dawn and Randy Smith Lib Syptak

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CONDUCTORS MICHAEL STERN, Music Director

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June 29 July 2, 8, 9 & 26 August 3, 6 & 13

onductor Michael Stern has long been devoted to building and leading highly acclaimed orchestras known not only for their impeccable musicianship and creative programming, but also for collaborative, sustainable cultures that often include a vision of music as service to the community. He also is passionate about working with young musicians not only in music-making, but also to incorporate the idea of “service” into their experiences.

Stern currently holds three Music Director positions: with the Kansas City Symphony, where he will be concluding his 19-year tenure at the end of the 2023-2024 season; with the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer music festival in Breckenridge, CO; and with the newly rebranded Orchestra Lumos (formerly the Stamford Symphony). Stern was recently named Artistic Advisor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. And, following a 22-year tenure as founding Artistic Director of Iris Orchestra in Germantown, Tennessee, he now serves the newly reimagined Iris Collective as Artistic Advisor.

During Stern’s tenure with the Kansas City Symphony, he and the orchestra have been recognized for their remarkable artistic ascent, original programming, organizational development, stability, and extraordinary audience growth. Under Stern’s leadership, the orchestra explored a wide range of repertoire, including commissioned work, some of which was recorded for the GRAMMY® Award-winning Reference Recordings. The orchestra’s next recording will be released in the fall of 2022, featuring three works by Brahms arranged for orchestra by Bright Sheng, Virgil Thomson and Arnold Schoenberg.

Stern co-founded Iris Orchestra in 2000 and was Founding Artistic Director and Principal Conductor until 2021-22, when he had planned to step down from his post.

With his departure, staff, community and musicians reinvented the orchestra as the Iris Collective, which will offer a spectrum of events while also prioritizing a variety of community engagement initiatives. The Iris Collective will team up with a number of creative partners, including Stern, who will also continue his involvement as Artistic Advisor.

As part of his ongoing activities to engage and mentor young musicians, he was asked by Yo-Yo Ma to be the Music Director of YMCG, Youth Music Culture Guangdong; he was also invited to the National Orchestral Institute, Music Academy of the West, and has been a regular guest at the Aspen Music Festival and School.

Stern’s illustrious American conducting engagements have included the Boston, Chicago and Atlanta Symphonies; the New York Philharmonic; and the Philadelphia and Minnesota Orchestras. Internationally, he has led major orchestras in London, Stockholm, Paris, Helsinki, Budapest, Israel, Moscow, Taiwan, and Tokyo. As Chief Conductor of Germany’s Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra, he was the first American chief conductor in the orchestra’s history; he was also Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestre National de Lyon in France and the Orchestre National de Lille, France.

Stern received his music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where his primary teacher was the noted conductor and scholar Max Rudolf.

Michael Stern makes his home in Connecticut, with his two daughters.

JENNIFER TAYLOR

“For 62 years, the National Repertory Orchestra has been at the center of helping to shape American music in this country. It is extraordinary.

Thousands of NRO alumni populate every major orchestra across the United States, many in principal positions. They are teachers, performers and advocates. They have changed our musical discourse, and are passionate and fervently committed to making a difference. There is simply no other program like the National Repertory Orchestra and I am privileged to be a part of it.”

- Michael Stern

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CARL TOPILOW, Music Advisor June 25 July 4 & 21

hrough his more than four decades as the NRO’s Music Director and Conductor, Carl Topilow has influenced and nurtured countless young musicians and aspiring conductors. In his role as Music Advisor, he is remaining active with the organization. Carl is looking forward to continuing his work with Music Director Michael ELAINE COLLINS Stern and to the orchestra returning once again to the stage of the Riverwalk Center!

Topilow is the founding Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and Music Director and Conductor of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra in Sandusky, Ohio. Past positions have included Conductor and Director of the Orchestral Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Principal Pops Conductor with the Toledo Symphony, Southwest Florida Symphony and Mansfield Symphony. He has served as Guest Conductor for 125 different orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries, invariably finding NRO alumni wherever his travels take him.

Topilow’s wife Shirley is the President and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Their daughter Jenny, an NRO alumna from the 2001 and 2003 seasons, is a violinist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Their daughter Emily is working in marketing, pursuing a master’s degree in communications, and performs as violinist with a local community orchestra. Carl’s hobbies include reading, foreign languages, travel, golf, spectator sports, and especially enjoys his time with his two grandchildren, Edie and Arlo.

Topilow is very proud of the accomplishments of his Assistant Conductors. The orchestras with which they have held or hold positions include the Annapolis Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Binghamton (NY) Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Columbus (OH) Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, Illinois Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Limoges (France) Opera, Louisville Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, New Haven Symphony, Quad Cities Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Springfield (MA) Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Symphony in C, Symphony of Southeast Texas, Thunder Bay Symphony, and Toledo Symphony.

UNDERWRITERS Annette and Ken Hallock

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JASON SEBER July 12 & 19

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ason Seber is celebrating his sixth year with the Kansas City Symphony, beginning as Assistant Conductor in the 2016-17 season, and as Associate Conductor starting in the 2017-18 season. In this position he has built a strong rapport with the Kansas City community, leading the Symphony in over 300 concerts on the Classics TODD ROSENBERG Uncorked, Pops, Family, Film + Live Orchestra, Young People’s Concerts, KinderKonzerts, and Link Up series, as well as Christmas Festival, Symphony in the Flint Hills, and many other programs. In October 2019, he made his debut on the Classical Series and recently led another Classical Series program in the spring of 2021. He also serves as a co-host for the Symphony’s podcast, “Beethoven Walks into a Bar.” Prior to his appointment with the Kansas City Symphony, Seber served as Education and Outreach Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra from 2013 to 2016 and Music Director of the Louisville Youth Orchestra from 2005 to 2016. He has also served as Assistant Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra. Seber has guest conducted many leading North American orchestras, including the Charleston Symphony, Cleveland Pops, Colorado Symphony, Houston Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, and the Windsor Symphony. Upcoming engagements include the Houston Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, and the San Diego Symphony.

A passionate advocate of music education, Seber recently led programs with the National Repertory Orchestra at concerts in Breckenridge and as part of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival. He returns to conduct the NRO in July 2022. He has led the Honors Performance Series Orchestra in performances at Carnegie Hall (2018 and 2022), Royal Festival Hall in London (2019), and the Sydney Opera House (2017). In November 2019 he led the APAC Honors Festival Orchestra in Seoul, Korea. He has served as the All-State Orchestra conductor for Missouri and Georgia, and will be the conductor for the Pennsylvania and Kansas All-State Orchestras in 2022 and 2024, respectively.

Seber has performed with classical artists Jinjoo Cho, Paul Jacobs, Conrad Tao, and Joyce Yang, and a diverse range of pops artists including Patti Austin, Andrew Bird, Boyz II Men, Melissa Etheridge, Ben Folds, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Lyle Lovett, Brian Stokes Mitchell, My Morning Jacket, Leslie Odom, Jr., Aoife O’Donovan, Pink Martini, Doc Severinsen, Bobby Watson, and Wynonna. He earned his master’s degree in orchestral conducting from the Cleveland Institute of Music and his bachelor’s degrees in violin performance and music education from Baldwin Wallace University.

CONDUCTORS TEDDY ABRAMS July 16

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n unusually versatile musician, Teddy Abrams is the widely acclaimed Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra, where he has fostered interdisciplinary collaborations across the city, including as leader of Louisville’s cultural response to the pandemic with the Lift Up Lou initiative. In Louisville, Teddy led the world CHRISTOPHER BRISCOE premieres of his own piano concerto written for Yuja Wang and a concerto for timba band and orchestra composed by GRAMMY winner Dafnis Prieto. He collaborated with Jim James, vocalist and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, on the song cycle The Order of Nature, which they premiered and recorded with the Louisville Orchestra in 2018. His rap-opera, The Greatest: Muhammad Ali, premiered in 2017, celebrating Louisville’s hometown hero with an all-star cast that included Rhiannon Giddens and Jubilant Sykes, as well as Jecorey “1200” Arthur, with whom he started the Louisville Orchestra Rap School. Abrams’ work with the Louisville Orchestra has been profiled on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, PBS’ Articulate, and the PBS NewsHour. In recognition of his groundbreaking work, Teddy Abrams was named Musical America’s 2022 Conductor of the Year.

Teddy Abrams is Music Director and Conductor of the Britt Festival Orchestra, where, in addition to an annual threeweek festival of concerts, he has taken the orchestra across the region in the creation of new work—including Michael Gordon’s Natural History, which was premiered on the edge of Crater Lake National Park in partnership with the National Parks Service, and was the subject of the PBS documentary Symphony for Nature; and Pulitzer Prize-winning-composer Caroline Shaw’s Brush, an experiential work written to be performed on the Jacksonville Woodlands Trail system.

As a guest conductor, Teddy has worked with such distinguished ensembles as the Los Angeles Philharmonic; the Chicago, San Francisco, National, Houston, Pacific, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Vancouver, Colorado, Utah, and Phoenix Symphonies; Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; and the Sarasota and Florida Orchestras. Internationally, he has worked with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, and the Malaysian Philharmonic. He served as Assistant Conductor of the Detroit Symphony from 20122014. From 2008 to 2011, Abrams was the Conducting Fellow and Assistant Conductor of the New World Symphony.

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NICHOLAS MCGEGAN July 23

ic McGegan — long hailed as “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” (The Independent) and “an expert in 18th-century style” (The New Yorker) — is recognized for his probing and revelatory explorations of music of all periods. He is Music Director Laureate of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra LAURA BARISONZI and Chorale, and Principal Guest Conductor of Hungary’s Capella Savaria.

Best known as a baroque and classical specialist, McGegan’s approach— intelligent, infused with joy and never dogmatic — has led to appearances with many of the world’s major orchestras.

Highlights of his 21/22 guest bookings in North America include appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra at both the Kennedy Center and the new Capital One Hall; the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; a string of Messiah engagements with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and Apollo’s Fire; the Santa Barbara Symphony; Pasadena Symphony; his annual return to St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in their all-Mozart semi-final round, which he led at the last competition in 2017. In Europe, he appears with the NDR Radio Philharmonie in Handel’s Acis and Galatea HWV 49 (Mendelssohn’s version); the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra; and several performances with Capella Savaria.

McGegan’s prolific discography includes more than 100 releases spanning five decades. Having recorded over 50 albums of Handel, McGegan has explored the depths of the composer’s output with a dozen oratorios and close to twenty of his operas.

Since the 1980s, more than twenty of his recordings have been with Hungary’s Capella Savaria on the Hungaroton label, including groundbreaking recordings of repertoire by Handel, Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Telemann, Vivaldi, Kraus, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn. His extensive discography with Philharmonia Baroque includes two GRAMMY nominees, Handel’s Susana and Haydn’s Symphonies 104, 88, and 101. McGegan has also released two recent albums with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the BIS label: Josef Mysliveček’s Complete Music for Keyboard with soloist Clare Hammond and an album of early horn concertos with soloist Alec Frank-Gemmill.

Mr. McGegan is committed to the next generation of musicians, frequently conducting and coaching students in residencies and engagements at Yale University, the Juilliard School, Harvard University, the Colburn School, Aspen Music Festival and School, Sarasota Music Festival, and the Music Academy of the West.

English-born, Nic McGegan was educated at Cambridge and Oxford. He was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to music overseas.”

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anadian Conductor Tania Miller has distinguished herself as a dynamic interpreter, musician and innovator.

On the podium, Maestra Miller projects authority, dynamism and sheer love of the experience of making music. As one critic put it, she delivers calm intensity . . . expressive, colourful and full of life . . . her experience and TODD ROSENBERG charisma are audible.” Others call her performances “technically immaculate, vivid and stirring”.

Miller’s 21-22 season features debuts with the World Orchestra Festival in Daegu, South Korea with concerts in Daegu, Hwaseong, and Seoul with the Virtuoso Chamber Orchestra.

Miller recently debuted with the KBS Symphony Orchestra in Seoul and will debut this season with Calgary Opera. Recent engagements include L’Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec, the Vancouver Symphony and London Symphonia and this season she will conduct the Vermont Symphony, Elgin Symphony and Rockford Symphonies among others. Miller has appeared as a guest conductor in Canada, the United States and Europe with such orchestras as the Bern Symphony Orchestra, NFM Wroclåw Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, Orchestra Métropolitain de Montreal, Vancouver Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Hartford Symphony, Madison Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Winnipeg Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic and numerous others.

Maestra Miller was Music Director of Canada’s Victoria Symphony for 14 years, and was named Music Director Emerita for her commitment to the orchestra and community. She has distinguished herself as a visionary leader and innovator with a deep commitment to contemporary repertoire and composers and has gained a national reputation as a highly effective advocate and communicator for the arts. An avid writer about music and the arts, her writing has been featured in the American Symphony Orchestra League’s Symphony Magazine, Toronto’s Globe and Mail, and Better Humans.

Maestra Miller will conduct Calgary Opera next season, and has previously conducted numerous productions as Artistic Director of Michigan Opera Works (Rape of Lucretia, Semele, Dido and Aeneas), as Conductor of Opera McGill in Montreal (Tales of Hoffmann, Marriage of Figaro), as Assistant Conductor of University of Michigan Opera (Daughter of the Regiment, L’Enfant et les Sortileges, Le Rossignol, Magic Flute) and as assistant to Michigan Opera Theatre’s production of Eugene Onegin.

She was Assistant Conductor of the Carmel Bach Festival for four seasons with Bruno Weil, and Assistant and Associate Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony from 2000-2004.

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Ms. Miller has a Doctorate and Masters degree in Conducting from the University of Michigan. Ms. Miller received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Royal Roads University, and an Honorary Fellowship Diploma from Canada’s Royal Conservatory of Music for her commitment to leadership in community and music education. She was recipient of the 2017 Friends of Canadian Music award from the Canadian League of Composers for her dedication to the performance of contemporary music.

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ercussionist, conductor, and author Steven Schick was born in Iowa and raised in a farming family. Hailed

by Alex Ross in the New Yorker as, “one of our supreme living virtuosos, not just of percussion but of any instrument,” he has championed contemporary percussion music by commissioning or premiering more than one hundred-fifty new works.

The most important of these have become core repertory for solo percussion. Schick was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2014.

Steven Schick is artistic director of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus and the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. As a conductor, he has appeared with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony, Ensemble Modern, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and the Asko/Schönberg Ensemble.

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LARISA MARTÍNEZ, soprano

ith a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Awardwinning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Having performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, Bell continues to maintain engagements as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and Music BENJAMIN EALOVEGA Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

Bell’s highlights in the 2021-22 season include leading the Academy of St Martin in the Fields at the 2021 BBC Proms and the U.S. on tour; returning with the Philadelphia Orchestra for a play/ conduct program, and appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and Boston Symphony Orchestra.

In summer 2020, PBS presented Joshua Bell: At Home With Music, a nationwide broadcast directed by Tony and Emmy award winner, Dori Berinstein, produced entirely in lockdown. The program included core classical repertoire as well as new arrangements of beloved works, including a West Side Story medley. The special featured guest artists Larisa Martínez, Jeremy Denk, Peter Dugan, and Kamal Khan. In August 2020, Sony Classical released the companion album to the special, “Joshua Bell: At Home With Music. In 2011, Bell was named Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, succeeding Sir Neville Marriner, who formed the orchestra in 1959.

As an exclusive Sony Classical artist, Bell has recorded more than 40 albums garnering GRAMMY®, Mercury®, Gramophone and OPUS KLASSIK awards. Bell’s Fall 2019 Amazon Music Originals new Chopin Nocturne arrangement was the first classical release of its kind on the platform. Bell’s 2016 release, For the Love of Brahms, includes 19th-century repertoire with the Academy, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk. Bell’s 2013 album with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, featuring Bell directing Beethoven’s Fourth and Seventh symphonies, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Bell began the violin at age four, and at age twelve, began studies with his mentor, Josef Gingold.

At age 14, Bell debuted with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 17 with the St. Louis Symphony. At age 18, Bell signed with his first label, London Decca, and received the Avery Fisher Career Grant. In the years following, Bell has been named 2010 “Instrumentalist of the Year”

by Musical America, a 2007 “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, nominated for six GRAMMY® awards, and received the 2007 Avery Fisher Prize.

Bell performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin.

nternationally acclaimed soprano Larisa Martínez is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents of her generation. She recently made her Chicago Symphony debut at the 2021 Ravinia Festival, and has been recently seen as Violetta in La Traviata conducted by Eugene Kohn, as Sophie alongside tenor Piotr Beczala in Werther, as Maria SHERVIN LAINEZ in West Side Story, conducted by Lawrence Foster alongside tenor Michael Fabiano, and as Musetta in La Bohème alongside tenor Roberto Algana (Culturarte).

In 2019, Ms. Martínez made her Kennedy Center debut in recital and Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage debut, singing Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with the Athens Philharmonic under the baton of Yiannis Hadjiloizou. In 2020, she appeared with the Grand Rapids Symphony, performing Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Floresta do Amazonas. In 2016, she created the role of Isaura in the world premiere of Mercadante’s Francesca da Rimini in Italy, conducted by Fabio Luisi and directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi. That same year, Ms. Martínez was invited as part of President Barack Obama’s artistic delegation to Cuba, in an effort to expand cultural collaboration between the two countries, culminating in the Emmy®nominated PBS special, Live from Lincoln Center: Seasons of Cuba where she was showcased.

For the last three years, Ms. Martínez has toured with tenor Andrea Bocelli, debuting at Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl and throughout North America, South America, and Europe.

She also has a long history of collaborations with violinist Joshua Bell, including two PBS specials and an upcoming “Voice and the Violin” concert tour.

She won the 2016 Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Audition in Puerto Rico, the Angel Ramos Foundation Award, and the Audience Prize. She was also invited by the Metropolitan Opera Guild 2018 Annual Gala as a guest artist to honor Anna Netrebko.

In 2018, EastWest Sounds Studios chose and sampled her voice for its new virtual instrument software, “Voices of Opera.”

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Ms. Martínez holds degrees in Vocal Performance from the Music Conservatory in San Juan, a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Mannes the New School of Music. She is a proud artistic resident of Turnaround Arts, led by the Presidential Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

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CONNOR BOGART O’BRIEN, vocalist

JAMIE BERNSTEIN, speaker

classical violinist since the age of five, Connor Bogart (Connor Bogart O’Brien) studied opera at the Eastman School of Music in New York, and has since toured the globe as a professional performer.

Notable theater performances have included leading roles in Miss Saigon (Chris), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), The Last Five Years (Jamie), Company (Bobby), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Forever Plaid (Sparky), as well as Altar Boyz (Abraham).

A native of Northeast Ohio, Connor decided to leave the violin behind to study vocal performance/opera at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in New York (U. S. News and World Report ranked #1 Music Conservatory in America 2010-2012) under the direction of Dr. Robert McIver. During his time at Eastman, he also auditioned for, and was subsequently accepted into the nationally ranked male acappella group, The University of Rochester Yellowjackets, (as seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off”) as a featured soloist.

After recording several award winning albums with the group, a love of singing without instruments took hold and in subsequent years led to executive producing future Yellowjacket albums and being a national finalist for the world famous vocal band Rockapella in their search for a new second tenor.

Connor has been a featured soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, The Cleveland Pops, The Symphony of Southeast Texas, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Rochester Philharmonic, The Toledo Symphony, The Mansfield Symphony, The New Haven Symphony, The Akron Symphony, The Rappahannock Pops, Music In The Mountains (The Dallas Symphony), The Fireland Symphony, and the Cleveland Orchestra. He has served as executive music supervisor and composer to The Discovery Channel for their series, The Kustomizer, and as a songwriter, had had several of his original songs featured on national television.

“Inside Out”, the lead single from his self-titled first album, vaulted to the number one radio position in France, and held the position for several weeks. Two full-length albums followed, “Soliloquy” which featured a cover story in Scene Magazine, as well as the hit single “Ready To Fall”, a national semi-finalist entry in Sony Music and Clear Channel’s “Radiostar” competition hosted

by Ryan Seacrest and KISS FM’s Elvis Duran. His third album “Prizefighter” is his latest rock release.

He has since toured the U.S, and along with his band, has performed as the opening act on over 20 national tours, including Ashlee Simpson, Huey Lewis and The News, Edwin McCain, Richard Marx, Rick Springfield, Hall & Oates, and Mariah Carey.

amie Bernstein is an author, narrator, and filmmaker who has transformed a lifetime of loving music into a career of sharing her knowledge and excitement with others.

Jamie’s memoir, Famous Father Girl, published by HarperCollins, details her youth growing up in an atmosphere bursting with music, theatre and literature. Her father, composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein, and her mother, pianist and actress Felicia Montealegre—who filled the house with a veritable who’s-who of friends in arts and letters— created an ebullient atmosphere that turned Jamie into a lifelong cultural enthusiast.

Inheriting her father’s passion for sharing and teaching, Jamie has devised several ways of communicating her own excitement about classical music. In addition to “The Bernstein Beat,” a family concert about her father modeled after his own groundbreaking Young People’s Concerts, Jamie has also written and narrated concerts for audiences of all ages about Mozart, Aaron Copland, and Stravinsky, among others.

As a concert narrator, Jamie has appeared everywhere from Beijing to London to Vancouver. In addition to her own scripted narrations, Jamie also performs standard concert narrations, such as Walton’s “Facade,” Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait” and her father’s Symphony No. 3, “Kaddish.” A frequent speaker on musical topics, Jamie has presented talks around the world, from conferences in Japan to seminars at Harvard University. In Spanish-speaking locations such as Madrid and Caracas, Jamie narrates en español— thanks to her Chilean-born mother Felicia, who raised her three children to be bilingual.

Jamie is the co-director of a film documentary, Crescendo: the Power of Music—which focuses on children in struggling urban communities who participate in youth orchestra programs for social transformation inspired by Venezuela’s groundbreaking El Sistema movement. The film has won numerous prizes on the festival circuit, and is currently viewable on Netflix. More about Crescendo: the Power of Music can be found at http://www.crescendofilmdoc.com In addition to writing her own scripts and narrations, Jamie writes articles and poetry, which have appeared in such publications as Symphony, DoubleTake, Town & Country, Gourmet, Opera News, and Musical America. She also edits “Prelude, Fugue & Riffs,” a newsletter about issues and events pertaining to her father’s legacy.

Jamie is a devoted mom to her two grown children, Frankie and Evan. She is an avid scrabble and tennis player, and makes an annual pilgrimage to the Utah desert to recharge her spiritual battery.

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THOMAS STEIGERWALD, NRO 2021 BY LOVEPRIS

YOUR 2022 NRO!

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ach year, the best and the brightest young professional musicians gather in Breckenridge, Colorado, for the life-changing experience of participating in the National Repertory Orchestra.

These musicians attend because they know the NRO will change their lives. How is up to them. They come with dreams, maybe to learn how to perform at the highest level or gain the much-needed experience of playing an extraordinary amount of repertoire in a short period. Or maybe to understand themselves better and what possibilities lay within them.

Whatever their dreams, of this I am certain: the music will be second to none. These musicians will perform at a level they did not previously think was possible, and they will be transformed.

In turn, our lives and community will be transformed – as every NRO musician has since the orchestra arrived in Summit County. I cannot wait for you to meet the 2022 National Repertory Orchestra!

– Dave DePeters, NRO CEO

Changing Lives Through Music!

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MUSICIANS VIOLIN Anna Black

Henry Jenkins

Christophe Koenig

Minkyung Lee

Lana Auerbach

Amelia Bailey

VIOLIN co-concertmaster Hometown: Eagle, Idaho University of Michigan, Master of Music Mercer University, Bachelor of Music Ann Brewster Chair

VIOLIN co-principal second Hometown: East Aurora, New York Manhattan School of Music, Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Tom and Emily Wahl Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Rhinebeck, New York Oberlin Conservatory, Bachelor of Music Downstairs at Eric’s Chair

Sean Diehl

VIOLIN Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts McGill University, Bachelor of Music Town of Silverthorne Chair

VIOLIN co-concertmaster Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Indiana University, Master of Music Oberlin Conservatory, Bachelor of Music Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Chair

VIOLIN co-principal second Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Yale University, Master of Music Seoul National University, Bachelor of Music Libby Bortz Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Round Hill, Virginia Manhattan School of Music, Master of Music University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts Elaine Collins Photographer @breckhappens Chair

Sarah Elert

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MUSICIANS VIOLIN Elise Haukenes

Jason Hurlbut

Mary Alice Hutton

Sam Jarvis

Ashtin Johnson

Judith Kim

Natalie Koh

Jory Lane

VIOLIN Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia Rice University, Master of Music University of Southern California, Bachelor of Music Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota University of Minnesota, Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Bessemer Trust Company Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Pryor, Oklahoma University of Cincinnati, Artist Diploma Florida State University, Master of Music University of MissouriKansas City, Bachelor of Music Helen Lemay Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Singapore, Republic of Singapore DePaul University, Master of Music National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Music Schmitt Music Chair

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VIOLIN Hometown: San Diego, California DePaul University, Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Summit Daily News Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Carleton College, Bachelor of Music University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Arts Breckenridge Creative Arts Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Seattle, Washington Bard College, Certificate in Orchestra Studies Cleveland Institute of Music, Master of Music University of Washington, Bachelor of Music Money/Arenz Foundation Inc Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music John and Florence Fortune Family Foundation Chair

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VIOLIN Hometown: Taiwan, East Asia Northwestern University, Master of Music National Taipei University of the Arts, Bachelor of Music Climax Molybdenum Company Chair

Hannie McGarity VIOLIN Hometown: Bellingham, Washington Manhattan School of Music, Master of Music St. Olaf College, Bachelor of Music Krystal Media Chair

Shannon Mustard

VIOLIN Hometown: Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom DePaul University, Master of Music Oberlin Conservatory, Bachelor of Music Web EZ Chair WE’RE EVERYWHERE:

Cole Perez

VIOLIN Hometown: Hercules, California California State University Long Beach, Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Colorado Public Radio Classical Chair

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MUSICIANS VIOLIN | VIOLA | CELLO Megan Pollon

VIOLIN Hometown: Arroyo Grande, California Chicago College of Performing Arts, Master of Music California State University, Long Beach, Master of Music Shaw Cancer Center Vail Health Chair

VIOLIN Hometown: Austin, Texas Roosevelt University, Bachelor of Music Dragonfruit Media Chair

Julius Adams

Nina Weber

Tyler Joseph Brugmann

Suzie Chang

VIOLA co-principal Hometown: Chicago, Illinois University of Cincinnati, Artist Diploma and Master of Music University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Music Anne and Bill* Mills Chair

VIOLA Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Music Indiana University, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts Main Street Station/Vacasa Chair

Isaac King

VIOLA Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Cairn University Town of Frisco Chair

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VIOLA co-principal Hometown: St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada Indiana University, Master of Music University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Music Alpine Bank Chair

VIOLA Hometown: Dallas, Texas Rice University, Bachelor of Music Breckenridge Grand Vacations Chair

Nicholas Lindell

VIOLA Hometown: Marietta, Georgia Rice University, Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music University of Georgia, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts The Summit Foundation Chair

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VIOLA Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas University of Texas, Master of Music and Bachelor of Science Apex Mortgage Brokers Chair

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Tyler McKisson

VIOLA Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio University of Cincinnati, Artist Diploma University of Colorado Boulder, Master of Music University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor of Music Breckenridge Associates RE Chair

Marco Santistevan

VIOLA Hometown: Rio Grande City, Texas Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Music Town of Vail Chair

Jessamyn Fry

CELLO co-principal Hometown: San Francisco, California Manhattan School of Music, Master of Music Cleveland Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music Patrice and Ron Lara Chair

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MUSICIANS CELLO | DOUBLE BASS | FLUTE Shinae Ra

Kyle Anderson

Gabriel Hightower

Joe Kovac

Trevor Petersen

Haley Slaugh

Mark Lillie

Logan Nelson

CELLO co-principal Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina The Julliard School, Master of Music Indiana University, Bachelor of Music Carolee and John Hayes Chair

CELLO Hometown: Columbia, Maryland Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Music University of Maryland, Bachelor of Fine Arts Kathy and John Landon Chair

CELLO Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska University of NebraskaOmaha, Bachelor of Music Pat and Steve Larson Chair

DOUBLE BASS Hometown: Boulder, Colorado The Julliard School, Master of Music The Colburn School, Bachelor of Music Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Chair

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CELLO assistant principal Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Bard College, Master of Music Cleveland Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music Karen and James Warrick Chair

CELLO Hometown: Macon, Georgia Miami University, Master of Music Florida State University, Bachelor of Music Sally and Bruce Queen Chair

CELLO Hometown: Boulder, Colorado University of Oregon, Master of Music University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science Jane King Chair

DOUBLE BASS Hometown: Centennial, Colorado Cleveland Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music Anne Mead Chair

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DOUBLE BASS Hometown: El Paso, Texas Rice University, Master of Music The Colburn School, Master of Music University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music Sam and Barbara McCleneghan Chair

Mark Stroud

DOUBLE BASS Hometown: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Music Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music Sandra Mortensen Chair

Bakari Williams

DOUBLE BASS Hometown: Dallas, Texas Michigan State University, Bachelor of Music Georgia and Glen Kraatz Chair

Tyler C. Martin

FLUTE Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Rice University, Master of Music New England Conservatory, Master of Music DePaul University, Bachelor of Music John D. Crossman Chair

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MUSICIANS FLUTE | OBOE | CLARINET Tessa Vermeulen

FLUTE Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois Carnegie Mellon University, Bachelor of Music Steve Corneillier Chair

Max Adler

FLUTE Hometown: Sunnyvale, California Rice University, Master of Music University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts Shari and Chris Dorton Chair

OBOE Hometown: San Rafael, California Southern Methodist University, Performers Diploma and Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts Juhree Wendl Chair

Jamison Hillian

Jeehoon Kim

Nickolas Hamblin

Elizabeth Kapitaniuk

Michael Miller

OBOE Hometown: Los Angeles, California Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Chair

CLARINET Hometown: Wheaton, Illinois DePaul University, Master of Music Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music Jean DePeters Chair

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OBOE Hometown: Chesterfield, South Carolina Rice University, Master of Music The Curtis Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music Mark Addison Chair

CLARINET Hometown: Riverview, Michigan University of Michigan, Bachelor of Music Kathie and Michael Massey* Chair

CLARINET Hometown: Sarasota, Florida Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Shirley and Carl Topilow Chair

BASSOON | HORN

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BASSOON Hometown: New Hartford, New York The Julliard School, Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Chair

Brigit Fitzgerald

BASSOON Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona University of Texas at Austin, Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Music Juliet Whitcomb and Elliot Schrage Chair

Brendon Sill

BASSOON Hometown: Tampa Bay, Florida Cleveland Institute of Music, Master of Music University of South Florida, Bachelor of Music Robert and Susan Delaney Chair

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HORN Hometown: Seoul, South Korea DePaul University, Master of Music Korea National University of Arts, Bachelor of Music Michael Stern Chair

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MUSICIANS HORN | TRUMPET | TROMBONE Colby Kleven

HORN Hometown: Pueblo West, Colorado The Julliard School, Bachelor of Music Connie and John Stafford Chair

Austin Ruff

HORN Hometown: Richardson, Texas Northwestern University, Master of Music Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science Richard and Gene Sosville Chair

HORN Hometown: New York City, New York The Colburn School, Master of Music McGill University, Bachelor of Music Jack Thomas* Chair

Michael Woodard

HORN Hometown: San Antonio, Texas University of Houston, Master of Music Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Music Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Chair

Forrest Albano

Justin Bernardi

Jacob Merrill

Patrick Smithers

TRUMPET Hometown: Arlington, Texas Southern Methodist University, Master of Music University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Arts Dave Pfeifle Chair

TRUMPET Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Master of Music University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Music Annette and Gerry Fricke Chair

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TRUMPET Hometown: Keller, Texas The Curtis Institute of Music, Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Town of Dillon Chair

TRUMPET Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada The Julliard School, Master of Music The Glenn Gould School, Bachelor of Music Bonnie Kirschenbaum Chair

TROMBONE | BASS TROMBONE | TUBA | TIMPANI | PERCUSSION Andrew Danforth

Yaoji Giuseppe Fu

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Master of Music Indiana University, Bachelor of Music Michael Molloy Chair

Hometown: Hong Kong SAR, China The Julliard School, Bachelor of Music Town of Breckenridge Chair

Derek Gullett

Declan Wilcox

Hometown: Uniontown, Ohio The Curtis Institute of Music, Bachelor of Music Colorado Creative Industries Chair

Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Yale University, Master of Music University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor of Music Terri and Jerry Belver Chair

Ferran Martinez Miquel

Hamza Able

Griffin Harrison

Theodore Jackson

TROMBONE

TROMBONE

TUBA Hometown: Montserrat, Valencia, Spain The Colburn School, Artist Diploma Mannes Music School – The New School, Master of Music and Bachelor of Music Joan Manley Houlton Chair

PERCUSSION Hometown: Rochester, New York The Curtis Institute of Music, Artist Diploma Temple University, Bachelor of Music Ernie Blake and Sharon Magness Blake Chair

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BASS TROMBONE

TIMPANI Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida The Curtis Institute of Music, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Manhattan School of Music, Bachelor of Music M.A. Deen Chair

PERCUSSION Hometown: Riverview, Florida Indiana University, Master of Music University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Music Pam Piper and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung Chair

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PERCUSSION Hometown: Westfield, Indiana Rice University, Master of Music Indiana University, Bachelor of Music Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Chair

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PIANO/KEYBOARD Hometown: Uvalde, Texas The Julliard School, Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Nancy French Chair

ALUMNI STRING QUARTET Welcome back!

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VIOLIN Hometown: Cypress, Texas University of Texas at Austin, Master of Music Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Music NRO Alumna 2016 & 2018 NRO Alumni String Quartet 2020

VIOLIN Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Louisiana State University, Master of Music Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music NRO Alumna 2017

VIOLA Hometown: Houston, Texas University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music NRO Alumnus 2015 & 2017 NRO Alumni String Quartet 2020

CELLO Hometown: Tucson, Arizona New England Conservatory, Master of Music Indiana University, Solo Performer Diploma and Bachelor of Music NRO Alumna 2017 & 2018

“One of my most memorable moments was performing ‘An Alpine Symphony’ dedicated to First Responders under Michael Stern’s baton!”

– Sabrina Parry IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS SEASON’S UNDERWRITERS: STRING QUARTET UNDERWRITERS Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel

STRING QUARTET MUSICIAN’S CHAIR UNDERWRITERS Barbara and Jim Calvin

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2021 NRO ENCORE Thank you to the following supporters, participants and performers for making our virtual fundraiser possible.

Maestro’s Circle Event Underwriters Barbara and Jim Calvin Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Ron and Patrice Lara Helen Lemay Kathie and Michael Massey* Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Anne and Bill* Mills Michael Molloy Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen *Deceased

Performers

2021 National Repertory Orchestra Session B Sarah Biagini, violin Caleb Breidenbaugh, percussion Andrew Danforth, trombone Jessamyn Fry, cello Christophe Koenig, violin Mary La Blanc, percussion Joshua Muzzi, viola Charles Renneker, percussion Austin Ruff, horn Ross Sanchez, bass trombone Thomas Steigerwald, piano

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, June 25 at 6:00 PM Carl Topilow, conductor Christophe Koenig, violin In memory of Steven Russell ON THE PROGRAM John Williams (b.1932) Liberty Fanfare Valerie Coleman (b. 1970) Umoja: Anthem of Unity Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 Christophe Koenig, violin I. Moderato II. Andante – cadenza III. Allegro - I NTE R M I S S I O N Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 I. Moderato – Allegro non troppo II. Allegretto III. Largo IV. Allegro non troppo 50

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Jessamyn Fry, cello A concert to benefit Building Hope Summit County.

ON THE PROGRAM Samy Moussa (b. 1984) Crimson Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) Schelomo; Hebraic Rhapsody Jessamyn Fry, cello - I NTE R M I S S I O N Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 I. Allegretto II. Tempo andante, ma rubato III. Vivacissimo IV. Finale 52

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SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Annette and Gerry Fricke *Deceased

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, July 2 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Anna Black, violin

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ON THE PROGRAM Carlos Simon (b. 1986) AMEN! Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Anna Black, violin I. Moderato II. Romance III. Allegro assai vivace - I NTE R M I S S I O N Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 I. Andante – Allegro con anima II. Andante cantabile III. Valse. Allegro moderato IV. Finale: Andante maestoso

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SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Shari and Chris Dorton *Deceased

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Celebrate Independence Day with the National Repertory Orchestra! The Fourth of July Spectacular is dedicated to all who have served and are currently in uniform with thanks from a grateful nation.

Rainbow Park, Silverthorne Monday, July 4 at 10:00 AM Carl Topilow, conductor Lake Dillon Theatre Company, special guests Program will be announced from the stage.

FREE! No tickets required, general admission.

Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Monday, July 4 at 6:00 PM Carl Topilow, conductor Lake Dillon Theatre Company, special guests Robin Hadley Philanthropy Award – Bob Follett Program will be announced from the stage.

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SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS John D. Crossman Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Georgia and Glen Kraatz Kathie and Michael Massey* Anne Mead Sandra Mortensen Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Connie and John Stafford Karen and James Warrick Pam and Sonny Wiegand Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Pam Piper Yeung and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Steve Corneillier and daughters Brittony and Nicole in memory of Kathleen Corneillier *Deceased

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LARISA MARTÍNEZ AND JOSHUA BELL BY SHERVIN LAINEZ

THE VOICE AND THE VIOLIN #NROMUSIC Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Friday July 8 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Joshua Bell, violin Larisa Martínez, soprano ON THE PROGRAM Arturo Márquez (b. 1950) Danzón No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) “Ah, ritorna età dell’oro”, Cavatina and Cabaletta from Infelice (1834 version — arr. Stephenson) Joshua Bell, violin, Larisa Martínez, soprano Léo Delibes (1836-1891) Les filles de cadix Larisa Martínez, soprano Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 Joshua Bell, violin I. II. III.

Allegro non troppo Adagio Allegro con fuoco

- I NTE R M I S S I O N Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Nabucco: Overture Ferdinand Hérold (1791-1833) “Jours de mon enfance” from Le pré aux clercs Joshua Bell, violin, Larisa Martínez, soprano Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) West Side Story, Medley (arr. Brohn/Czarnecki) Joshua Bell, violin, Larisa Martínez, soprano Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) La valse Management for Mr. Bell: Park Avenue Artists, parkavenueartists.com.

Mr. Bell records exclusively for Sony Classical – a MASTERWORKS label.

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Carolee and John Hayes *Deceased

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CPR Classical Presents Bell, Stern and Bernstein Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Saturday, July 9 at 7:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Joshua Bell, violin In memory of Kathie and Michael Massey, NRO Board President (2019-2022) ON THE PROGRAM Arturo Márquez (b. 1950) Danzón No. 2 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Joshua Bell, violin I. Allegro moderato II. Canzonetta: Andante III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo - I NTE R M I S S I O N Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) La valse Management for Mr. Bell: Park Avenue Artists, parkavenueartists.com.

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HEROES AT THE NRO Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Tuesday, July 12 at 11:00 AM Kids’ Activities at 10:00 AM Jason Seber, conductor Andika Muljadi, piano Alexander Zhao, piano Schmitt Piano Competition winners Andika Muljadi

ON THE PROGRAM John Williams (b. 1932) Summon the Heroes (arr. Custer) John Williams (b. 1932) “Rey’s Theme” from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) Piano Concerto No. 11 in D major, Hob. XVIII/11 Andika Muljadi, piano I. Vivace Dmitry Kabalevsky (1904-1987) Piano Concerto No. 3 in D major, Op. 50 Alexander Zhao, piano III. Presto William Grant Still (1895-1978) Fanfare for American War Heroes Margaret Bonds (1913-1972) Montgomery Variations: “Decision” and “March” Valerie Coleman (b. 1970) Seven O’Clock Shout Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 IV. Allegro FREE! No tickets required, general admission.

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF TODAY’S SPONSORS AND CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: SPONSORS Alpine Bank Breckenridge Grand Vacations SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Steve Corneillier John D. Crossman Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Georgia and Glen Kraatz Kathie and Michael Massey* Anne Mead Sandra Mortensen Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Connie and John Stafford Karen and James Warrick Pam and Sonny Wiegand Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Pam Piper Yeung and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung CONCERT UNDERWRITER Michael Stern *Deceased

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FANTASTIC ANIMALS WITH TEDDY ABRAMS

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, July 16 at 6:00 PM Teddy Abrams, conductor Nickolas Hamblin, clarinet Julius Adams, viola A concert to benefit Keystone Science School.

ON THE PROGRAM Mason Bates (b. 1977) Anthology of Fantastic Zoology (2015) 1. Forest: Twilight 2. Sprite 3. Dusk 4. The A Bao A Qu 5. Nymphs 6. Night 7. The Gryphon 8. Midnight 9. Sirens 10. The Zaratan 11. Madrugada - I NTE R M I S S I O N Max Bruch (1838-1920) Double Concerto for Clarinet and Viola in E minor, Op. 88 Nickolas Hamblin, clarinet Julius Adams, viola I. Andante con moto II. Allegro moderato III. Allegro molto Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) The Firebird, Suite (1919) 66

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITER Nancy French *Deceased

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Tuesday July 19 at 6:00 PM Jason Seber, conductor Claire Thai, harp ON THE PROGRAM Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) Fanfares liturgiques Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Danse sacrée et danse profane Claire Thai, harp Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Introduction and Allegro Claire Thai, harp - I NTE R M I S S I O N Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Three Latin-American Sketches No. 1 Estribillo No. 2 Paisaje Mexicano No. 3 Danza de Jalisco

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TOPILOW POPS!

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Thursday July 21 at 6:00 PM Carl Topilow, conductor Connor Bogart O’Brien, vocalist

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Program will be announced from the stage.

Enjoy works by Leonard Bernstein, John Kander, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Sondheim, John Williams and more!

SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS John D. Crossman Reggie and Pamela Gray Family Georgia and Glen Kraatz Kathie and Michael Massey* Anne Mead Sandra Mortensen Alan and Kathy Sonnanstine Connie and John Stafford Karen and James Warrick Pam and Sonny Wiegand Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler Pam Piper Yeung and Dr. Kai Yiu Yeung CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Steve Corneillier and daughters Brittony and Nicole in memory of Kathleen Corneillier *Deceased

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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Rick Robinson (aka Mr. CutTime), is a bassist-composerarranger, former-bassist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Founder of CutTime Productions at CutTime.com “NRO was critical to my unique successes in the symphonic world. Carl taught us to appreciate how difficult parts fit, how the most challenging repertoire is barely playable, how auditions are very different from performances, and how a symphony can be much more than an elitist sport… more relevant than yacht-racing. How we can create a tangible sense of humanity in our audiences with a mastery of the standards. And let’s never forget that NRO began life as the ‘Blue Jeans Symphony.’ Along with CutTime®, NRO is also making classical music matter with the wider community.”

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ROSSINI, BACH AND SCHUBERT

Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, July 23 at 6:00 PM Nic McGegan, conductor Jamison Hillian, oboe Brigit Fitzgerald, bassoon Henry Jenkins, violin Shinae Ra, cello

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Michael Altenberg Leadership Award – Anne Mills ON THE PROGRAM Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) L’Italiana in Algeri: Overture Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat major, Hob I/105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe and Bassoon Jamison Hillian, oboe Brigit Fitzgerald, bassoon Henry Jenkins, violin Shinae Ra, cello I. Allegro II. Andante III. Finale: Allegro con spirito - I NTE R M I S S I O N Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite No. 4 in D major, BWV 1069 I. Ouverture II. Bourée III. Gavotte IV. Menuet V. Réjouissance Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Symphony No. 6 in C major, D 589 I. Adagio – Allegro II. Andante III. Scherzo: Presto IV. Allegro moderato

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITER Juhree Wendl *Deceased NROMUSIC.ORG | TICKETS 970-547-3100 | NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA

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JENNY CVEK

MUSIC AND THE MOUNTAINS

Dillon Amphitheater, Dillon Tuesday, July 26 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Jamie Bernstein, special guest Breck Film, special guest Outstanding Community Service Award – Bruce and Sally Queen Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of the NRO and the scenic backdrop of Dillon Reservoir. Our friends from Breck Film will be on-site to share information about their upcoming events.

Program will be announced from the stage.

FREE! No tickets required, general admission.

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IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITERS: SPONSORS Alpine Bank Breckenridge Grand Vacations Town of Dillon SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Tom and Emily Wahl *Deceased

JAMIE BERNSTEIN BY STEVE J. SHERMAN

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PROKOFIEV SYMPHONY NO. 5

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS: TANIA MIL

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 PM Tania Miller, conductor Minkyung Lee, violin

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ON THE PROGRAM Valentin Silvestrov (b. 1937) Hymn Michael Oesterle (b. 1968) Home Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Minkyung Lee, violin - I NTE R M I S S I O N Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100 I. Andante II. Allegro marcato III. Adagio IV. Allegro giocoso

SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Kathy and John Landon *Deceased NROMUSIC.ORG | TICKETS 970-547-3100 | NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA

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ELAINE COLLINS

BARTÓK INTRIGUE AND RACHMANONIFF DANCES

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Wednesday, August 3 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Nina Weber, viola

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ON THE PROGRAM Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Miraculous Mandarin, Suite Alan Shulman (1915-2002) Theme and Variations for Viola and Orchestra Nina Weber, viola - I NTE R M I S S I O N Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Symphonic Dances I. (Non) allegro II. Andante con moto III. Lento assai – Allegro vivace – Lento assai.

Come prima – Allegro vivace

SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Terri and Jerry Belver *Deceased

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THOMAS STEIGERWALD, NRO 2021 BY ELAINE COLLINS

MAHLER’S TITAN

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

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SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, August 6 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor Thomas Steigerwald, piano

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Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award Cap and Suzy Iliff Witzler ON THE PROGRAM Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Burleske Thomas Steigerwald, piano - I NTE R M I S S I O N Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Symphony No. 1 in D major, Titan I. Langsam, schleppend II. Kräftig begwegt, doch nicht zu schnell III. Feierlich un gemessen, ohne zu schleppen IV. Stürmisch bewegter, wie im Anfang

SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Robert and Susan Delaney *Deceased

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STEVEN SCHICK

STRAVINSKY AND RAVEL

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Wednesday, August 10 at 6:00 PM Steven Schick, conductor Hamza Able, timpani

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Breckenridge International Festival of Arts Preview In memory of Jack and Pat Thomas ON THE PROGRAM Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Symphonies of Wind Instruments William Kraft (1923-2022) Timpani Concerto No. 1 Hamza Able, timpani - I NTE R M I S S I O N Bryce Dessner (b. 1976) Lachrimae Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) Mother Goose, Suite 78

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SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow CONCERT UNDERWRITERS Dick and Gene Sosville *Deceased

MAGALÍ TOY, NRO 2021 BY ELAINE COLLINS

SEASON FINALE WITH COPLAND

IN RECOGNITION AND GRATITUDE OF THIS EVENING’S CONCERT UNDERWRITERS:

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Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Saturday, August 13 at 6:00 PM Michael Stern, conductor

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ON THE PROGRAM James Lee III (b. 1975) Amer’ican Concerto competition winner - I NTE R M I S S I O N Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Symphony No. 3 I. Molto moderato II. Allegro Molto III. Andante quasi allegretto IV. Molto deliberato – allegro risoluto

SEASON UNDERWRITERS Libby Bortz Barbara and Jim Calvin M.A. Deen Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel Robert Follett Robin Hadley Anne and Bill* Mills SERIES UNDERWRITERS Mark Addison Col (ret) J. L. Berkheiser Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Ann Brewster Annette and Ken Hallock Joan Manley Houlton Jane King Bonnie Kirschenbaum Patrice and Ron Lara Pat and Steve Larson Helen Lemay Samuel L. Bufford and Julia Metzger Michael Molloy Dave Pfeifle Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe Sally and Bruce Queen Juliet and Elliot Schrage Jack Thomas* Shirley and Carl Topilow *Deceased

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