Palm Beach Symphony 2016 - 2017 Season Brochure

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2016/17 SEASON 1

2016/17 SEASON

Dear Friends, What a pleasure to present another great season of wonderful music as the Artistic and Music Director of the Palm Beach Symphony. It is such a delight to program and bring to our fantastic community a combination of the best music of all time and new repertoire never performed by our orchestra.

We open the 2016-17 Season with a concert at the intimate hall of the Society of the Four Arts. This program will feature two pieces by very well-known composers that are not often performed. I hope you will enjoy the combination of Schubert's Symphony No. 2 together with Beethoven’s incidental music written for Egmont (with a narrator and a singer as originally composed).

In January we will be back at the Benjamin Hall in Palm Beach Gardens with a program entitled “Eastern Flavors”. It will feature well-known composers like Liszt’s very famous Hungarian Rhapsody No.2, and Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G Minor for big orchestra (what I like to call his “5th Symphony”) arranged by Schoenberg. Together with such famous composers, I will balance the program with a great, but not well-known piece, Borodin's Symphony No. 2.

Our concert in February will be another experiment; a whole evening featuring our percussion section. I truly believe that the future of the symphony orchestra is moving towards presenting unique programs, in unique venues. So for this particular concert, we will have only percussive instruments (including the piano). I hope this will be an exclusive experience for our audience.

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In March we will be back at elegant Mar-a-Lago with a program entitled “Winter Memory.” This concert will feature music written within a period of less than 100 years; the oldest being written in the 20th century by one of the greatest American composers, Gershwin and his An American in Paris.

We will dedicate the whole second half to Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. We believe in supporting new music, and are delighted to premiere Andre Previn's new work Can Spring be Far Behind? I hope you will enjoy this mix between American music and the power of Shostakovich.

As it couldn't be any different, we end our season at the Kravis Center with a program we have called "Russian Fire".

The Russian repertoire is a favorite of all publics of any nationality, and I have created a program with 3 of the most loved Russian composers of all time. The main piece of the program will be Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, also known as "Patethique”. In the first half we will open the evening with a very lyrical piece by Rachmaninov which we will counterpoise to a very powerful and programmatic ballet by the great Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite.

This is your orchestra and we look forward to an amazing season together with you!

My very best wishes to a wonderful season,

Ramón Tebar Artistic & Music Director

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EGMONT THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS DECEMBER 5TH, 7:30 P.M.

Schubert

Symphony No. 2, B-flat Major

Beethoven Egmont (Incidental music), op. 84

TICKETS $45 THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS 561.655.7226 (Box Office) • FourArts.org Single tickets on sale November 9th Student tickets $10 4

EASTERN FLAVORS BENJAMIN HALL AT THE BENJAMIN UPPER SCHOOL

JANUARY 19TH, 7:30 P.M.

Liszt

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, D Minor

Borodin Symphony No. 2, B Minor Brahms Piano Quartet, G Minor, op. 25,

arr. Schoenberg TICKETS START AT $25 PURCHASE ONLINE OR BY PHONE

561.281.0145 (Box Office) • PalmBeachSymphony.org Single tickets on sale November 9th Student tickets $10 5

FEEL THE RHYTHM FLAGLER MUSEUM FEBRUARY 8TH, 7:30 P.M.

Ravel

Le tombeau de Couperin

Bartok

Sonata for 2 Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110

Condon

Fractalia

Cage

Living Room Music

Maslanka

This Is The World

TICKETS START AT $50 PURCHASE ONLINE OR BY PHONE

561.281.0145 (Box Office) • PalmBeachSymphony.org Single tickets on sale November 9th Student tickets $10 6

WINTER MEMORY MAR-A-LAGO CLUB MARCH 29TH, 8:00 P.M. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE

BAILEY HALL AT BROWARD COLLEGE

MARCH 28TH, 7:30 P.M.

Previn

Florida Premiere, Can Spring be Far Behind?

Gershwin

An American in Paris

Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E Minor,

op. 93

MAR-A-LAGO BY INVITATION ONLY Call 561.281.0145 for more information

BAILEY HALL PURCHASE ONLINE OR BY PHONE 954.201.6884 (Bailey Box Office) • BaileyHall.org

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RUSSIAN FIRE KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

APRIL 13TH, 7:30 P.M.

Rachmaninov Vocalise Stravinsky

The Firebird Suite (1945 version)

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, B Minor, op. 74

TICKETS START AT $35 PURCHASE ONLINE OR BY PHONE

561.832.7469 (Kravis Box Office) • Kravis.org Single tickets on sale November 9th Student tickets $10 8

EXPERIENCE THEM ALL

SUBSCRIPTIONS START AT $275 When you join as a subscriber of PBS you will enjoy exclusive benefits: • Priority Seating Best available seats before single tickets go on sale.

• Discount on Tickets Subscribers save up to $30 off of single ticket prices when you purchase the full season.

• Lost Ticket Replacement If you lose your tickets, lost tickets can be replaced at no charge.

• Advanced Single Ticket Sales Purchase additional single tickets prior to the general public on-sale date.

For more information or to purchase a subscription, please contact Felix Rivera at 561.655.2657 or visit our website at palmbeachsymphony.org. *All programs subject to changes.

MEMBERSHIP By becoming a member of PBS, you will enjoy subscriber benefits plus exclusive member only events. Memberships are offered at a variety of levels from $1,000 to $25,000.

Member exclusives may include: • Season Opening Cocktail Party at Club Colette • Premier Concert Seating • Private Concert Dinners • Luxury Intracoastal Dinner Cruise • And more! Membership continued on page 18.

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ENGAGE

LADIES GUILD The Ladies Guild of the Palm Beach Symphony was formed to assist the Board of Directors in sharing ideas about the programs and membership of the Symphony. Their role is to be “friend raising” and not “fund raising.” As ambassadors of the Symphony, Ladies Guild members share their enthusiasm for the organization and work together to invite and encourage membership.

THE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY INAUGURAL LADIES GUILD LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2016 11:00 A.M. Silent Auction & Cocktail | 12:15 P.M. Luncheon The Beach Club, Palm Beach CO-CHAIRMEN: Mrs. Marietta Muiña McNulty | Mrs. Carol S. Hays A new yearly celebration of Palm Beach Symphony’s ambassadors and guests for a day of fun, music and friendship over a luncheon to celebrate the 2016-17 Season and to inspire our community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL HULYA SELCUK AT 561.568.0265 or hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org

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Young Friends members enjoy exclusive tailored events, which include dynamic socials and engaging networking opportunities, to support the Palm Beach Symphony's educational outreach programs throughout Palm Beach County.

YOUNG FRIENDS EVENT SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 6-8 P.M. Season Kick-Off, Provident Jewelry WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 6-8 P.M. Mix & Mingle For Music, Theo’s SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2-5 P.M. Mix & Mingle For Music, International Polo Club THURSDAY, FEBRUARY16TH, 5-7 P.M. Mix & Mingle for Music, Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH, 6-8 P.M. Mix & Mingle for Music, Location To Be Determined WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH, 6-8 P.M. Mix & Mingle for Music, Echo Palm Beach Membership $150

PURCHASE ONLINE OR BY PHONE 561.281.0145 • PalmBeachSymphony.org/YoungFriends

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH HONORARY CHAIRS Don and Mary Thompson CHAIRWOMAN CHAIRMAN Nannette Cassidy Philip M. Reagan Enjoy an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live music featuring world renowned cellist, Amit Peled.

For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please contact Hulya Selcuk at 561.655.2657 or hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org 12

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ENDOW A CHAIR Do you have an affinity for a particular musician or instrument?

Consider making your gift an instrument of enduring support by endowing an orchestra chair. This is an extraordinarily satisfying way to create a deeper connection to PBS throughout the season and a great way to join the Symphony Family.

CORPORATE Share our stage and invest in the arts, your business and our community. By supporting the Symphony, it is more than your name on a program, you are joining a movement. Custom sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available for all concerts and special events.

PERFORMANCE By sponsoring the season’s concert series or an individual performance, you are making it possible for PBS to continue producing the very best symphonic music for our audience.

Performances are held in unique venues throughout our community and we invite individuals and corporations to participate and contribute to creating inspiring music for all to enjoy.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers play essential roles and their work helps the Symphony maintain high levels of service to the community.

Ongoing opportunities in the Symphony office and at concerts are available. For more information please contact the Office at 561-655-2657 or ksmith@palmbeachsymphony.org.

LEAVE A LEGACY More than a donation, planned giving is an incredible statement of devotion and trust in the leadership, talent, and artistic vision of the Symphony. Aside from financial benefits, your planned gift is a profound way to leave a legacy or create a memorial.

Donating to the Symphony in your will, trust, insurance or life income arrangement will contribute to the sustainability and longevity of our institution for generations to come.

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EDUCATE

CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES Through Palm Beach Symphony Children’s Concerts, students will develop an appreciation of live performances of classical music at the highest level by a professional symphony orchestra.

When young people are exposed to the enchantment and rigor of classical music, critical thinking skills and individual work habits are established. They will learn concepts required for a better understanding of orchestral music while developing fundamental life skills such as self-expression, cooperative learning, discipline and creativity.

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FOUR ONE-HOUR PERFORMANCES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 10:30 A.M. For a fun learning experience,Kravis the PBS introduces children Center to one of the most internationally recognized pieces of NOVEMBER 2ND music; Sergei Prokofiev's PeterWEDNESDAY, and the Wolf. This tale 10:30 A.M. depicts the story of a boy named Peter and his adventures Eissey Theatre with a lovable duck, an impatient bird, a fat cat, a grumpy grandfather and a scary wolf. Along with narration and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH dance, these characters come10:15 to life A.M. as children learn & 11:45 A.M. about the different instruments in theoforchestra.

Society the Four Arts

FOUR ONE-HOUR PERFORMANCES: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 10:30 A.M. Kravis Center. Tickets: 561.832.7469 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 10:30 A.M. Eissey Theatre. Tickets: Davidows@palmbeachstate.edu FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 10:15 A.M. & 11:45 A.M. Society of the Four Arts. Tickets: 561.659.8515

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STEAM NIGHTS In collaboration with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Palm Beach Symphony incorporates the musical arts into school Science Nights. By incorporating the musical arts, PBS was able to provide two additional activities transforming STEM to STEAM (adding the A for Arts).

SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERTS Usually a once in a lifetime opportunity that has a long lasting impression, aspiring student musicians have the chance to play alongside professional musicians at PBS sponsored events.

MASTERCLASS AND COACHING Artist in residence programs for schools provide small group and individual arts instruction which has immeasurable impact in the artistic and musical growth of students.

TEACHER RESOURCES Instrumental needs: ensure that there is one instrument for every child. Music library needs: help schools expand on their limited repertoire For more information and how to donate to the Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, please contact David McClymont at 561.655.2657 or dmcclymont@palmbeachsymphony.org

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MEMBERSHIP PRELUDE $1,000 ($395

is tax-deductible)

• Season Opening Cocktail Party at Club Colette • Season Subscription with Premier Seating

MOZART $2,000 ($645

is tax-deductible)

Prelude Membership benefits plus • Five Exclusive Social Dining Experiences (Renewing Mozart members enjoy last years pricing of $1,750 if you join by Friday, September 30th)

CONDUCTOR $2,500 ($645 is tax-deductible) Mozart Membership benefits plus • 1 Luxury Dinner Cruise Ticket • 1 Gala Ticket

CHAIRMAN $5,000 ($2,995

is tax-deductible)

Conductor Membership benefits plus • Access to Dress Rehearsal • Day-of-concert Meet & Greet with conductor or guest artist • 1 Ticket to Ladies Guild Inaugural Luncheon – Holly Jolly Symphony Fête

FOUNDER $10,000 ($7,445

is tax-deductible)

Chairman Membership benefits plus • Major Donor Event Ticket + Guest Ticket • 1 Additional Gala Guest Ticket

PATRON $15,000 ($9,890 is tax-deductible) Two Chairman Membership benefits plus • Major Donor Event Ticket + Guest Ticket • Two Additional Gala Tickets (total 4 tickets)

BENEFACTOR $25,000 ($17,590 is tax-deductible) Patron Membership benefits plus • Six Additional Gala Tickets (total 1 table) • Concierge Ticket Assistance SECURE MEMBERSHIP BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH TO GUARANTEE PREMIER SEATING.

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