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$475
$269
$338
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$248
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$174
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$135
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barooue orchestra & chorale
17/18 Subscription Series (choose your venue) See venues below
San Francisco Herbst Theatre
nicholas mcgegan | waverley fund music director
Berkeley Saturday Berkeley Sunday First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
The Judas Passion
Wed. Oct. 4, 7:30 pm Fri. Oct. 6, 8 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Oct. 7, 8 pm
Sun. Oct. 8, 4 pm
TRIO
Vivaldi in Venice
Wed. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Nov. 10, 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 11, 8 pm
Sun. Nov. 12, 4 pm
TRIO
Fri. Dec. 8, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 9, 7 pm
Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren
Fri. Dec. 15, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Thur. Dec. 14, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 16, 7 pm
All Haydn
Wed. Feb. 7, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Feb. 9, 8 pm
Corelli the Godfather
holiday bonus concert
Handel’s Messiah
A
B
Add one of these two Special Concerts to your subscription package using your applicable “Add-On” rate.
Fri. Apr. 27, 8 pm Wed. Apr. 25, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Apr. 28, 8 pm
Sun. Apr. 29, 4 pm
balcony
dress circle
balcony
Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford
boxes
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Stage
Stage
Stage
First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
TRIO
A
When you subscribe by July 3rd!
Sun. Mar. 11, 4 pm
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Sat. Mar. 10, 8 pm
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
Thur. Mar. 8, 8 pm Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
414 Mason Street, Suite 606, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sun. Feb. 11, 4 pm
barooue orchestra & chorale
B
Sat. Feb. 10, 8 pm
“ America’s leading period instrument ensemble.” —New York Times
TRIO
boxes
Beethoven Unleashed
Sun. Dec. 17, 4 pm
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Peninsula
6
As you may know, PBO is not your average orchestra. Everything from our gifted players to our period instruments to the music we perform and our inimitable music director, Nicholas McGegan, make for a sound that is unmistakably PBO. Passionate. Brilliant. Original. Becoming a Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale subscriber takes character too. If you’re committed to incredible, live, historically-informed performance in the Bay Area, it’s time to subscribe and join the PBO family. PBO subscribers enjoy great pricing for the best available seating long before single tickets go on sale to the public. Plus, you’ll get free exchanges, discounts on additional tickets and access to our Patron Services department. Best of all, you can count yourself among the hundreds of wonderful PBO subscribers that make up our Passionate, Brilliant, Original subscribing family.
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
PLUS 2 FREE CDs!** Subscribe by July 3rd!
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Subscribe by July 3rd and get 1 free concert and 2 free PBO CDs!**
6
OR
Respond by July 3rd!
Subscribe and get 1 FREE TICKET* per subscription to our first concert of our 2017/18 season. Plus, you’lll receive a pair of critically acclaimed Corelli recordings on CD by PBO! Use promo code 6for5.
Choose between Trio A and Trio B. Add a 4th concert of your choice for 25% off the already discounted add-on price!
JOIN THE PBO FAMILY!
Consistent seating for Trio subscriptions cannot be guaranteed.
Section Full Price 6 for 5 Package TRIO Package $648
2017/18 SE SON
TRIO packages
*Discount compared to the value of tickets purchased individually and subject to availability.
ited ty limlabil i n 0 i ava
A MATTERof CHARACTER
PAID
ORDER TODAY! PHONE (415) 295-1900, Monday-Friday, 10-5 ONLINE www.philharmonia.org/subscribe
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
SAN FRANCISCO, CA PERMIT No. 818
NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! GET ONE FREE CONCERT PLUS A PAIR OF CORELLI CDs!**
$540
sold out
2017/18 SE SON
TRIO plus 1 Package
includes a 4th concert @ 25% off!
sold out
n 1
$570
$475
$269
$338
n 2
$438
$365
$199
$248
n 3
$300
$250
$140
$174
n 4
$162
$135
sold out
sold out
barooue orchestra & chorale
17/18 Subscription Series (choose your venue) See venues below
San Francisco Herbst Theatre
nicholas mcgegan | waverley fund music director
Berkeley Saturday Berkeley Sunday First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
The Judas Passion
Wed. Oct. 4, 7:30 pm Fri. Oct. 6, 8 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Oct. 7, 8 pm
Sun. Oct. 8, 4 pm
TRIO
Vivaldi in Venice
Wed. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Nov. 10, 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 11, 8 pm
Sun. Nov. 12, 4 pm
TRIO
Fri. Dec. 8, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 9, 7 pm
Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren
Fri. Dec. 15, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Thur. Dec. 14, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 16, 7 pm
All Haydn
Wed. Feb. 7, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Feb. 9, 8 pm
Corelli the Godfather
holiday bonus concert
Handel’s Messiah
A
B
Add one of these two Special Concerts to your subscription package using your applicable “Add-On” rate.
Fri. Apr. 27, 8 pm Wed. Apr. 25, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Apr. 28, 8 pm
Sun. Apr. 29, 4 pm
balcony
dress circle
balcony
Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford
boxes
Stage
Stage
Stage
Stage
First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
TRIO
A
When you subscribe by July 3rd!
Sun. Mar. 11, 4 pm
6
Sat. Mar. 10, 8 pm
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
Thur. Mar. 8, 8 pm Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
414 Mason Street, Suite 606, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sun. Feb. 11, 4 pm
barooue orchestra & chorale
B
Sat. Feb. 10, 8 pm
“ America’s leading period instrument ensemble.” —New York Times
TRIO
boxes
Beethoven Unleashed
Sun. Dec. 17, 4 pm
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Peninsula
6
As you may know, PBO is not your average orchestra. Everything from our gifted players to our period instruments to the music we perform and our inimitable music director, Nicholas McGegan, make for a sound that is unmistakably PBO. Passionate. Brilliant. Original. Becoming a Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale subscriber takes character too. If you’re committed to incredible, live, historically-informed performance in the Bay Area, it’s time to subscribe and join the PBO family. PBO subscribers enjoy great pricing for the best available seating long before single tickets go on sale to the public. Plus, you’ll get free exchanges, discounts on additional tickets and access to our Patron Services department. Best of all, you can count yourself among the hundreds of wonderful PBO subscribers that make up our Passionate, Brilliant, Original subscribing family.
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
PLUS 2 FREE CDs!** Subscribe by July 3rd!
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Subscribe by July 3rd and get 1 free concert and 2 free PBO CDs!**
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CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
TRIO
A
YOUR FREE CONCERT!*
TRIO
B
Elizabeth Blumenstock
U.S. PREMIERE
THE JUDAS PASSION October 4–8, 2017 The season opens with the first-ever co-commissioned piece for PBO and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment (OAE) in London. Scottish composer Sally Beamish has been fascinated with Jesus’s disciple, Judas Iscariot, and tells this story through a passion loosely based on Gnostic texts. The libretto, written by David Harsent, will explore Judas in a more sympathetic light — the ultimate question of perspective, of failing humanity, forgiveness and redemption. The Judas Passion is the perfect complement to Bach’s 6th Brandenburg Concerto. Big vocals and rich instrumentals. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Brenden Gunnell, tenor Roderick WIlliams, bass-baritone | Julia Doyle, soprano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director The Judas Passion is co-commissioned by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
2 FREE CORELLI CDs!
Your subscription order will come with a set of criticallyacclaimed PBO recordings – Corelli Concertos Volumes 1 and 2. Now you can enjoy a preview of the March 2018 Corelli the Godfather program with Richard Egarr. ** CDs available only through this special 6for5 offer! Order a full subscription by July 3rd and get 1 FREE TICKET to The Judas Passion per subscription and a pair of CDs per order. Use promo code 6for5. Discount as compared to tickets purchased individually. Seating is best available. Corelli CDs come with each full subscription order and are available while supplies last. (Not available with Trio subscription orders.)
B
featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock
VIVALDI “l’Autunno” in F major, RV 293 from Le quattro stagioni LOCATELLI Introduzione Teatrale Op. 4, No. 5 in D major PISENDEL Concerto for Violin and Two Oboes in G minor HANDEL Overture to Agrippina in G minor, HWV 6 ALBINONI Concerto for Two Oboes, Op. 9, No. 6 in G major TARTINI Concerto for Violin in A major, D. 91
TRIO
HANDEL’S Joseph & his Brethren December 14–17, 2017
A
HANDEL Joseph and his Brethren
Never performed by PBO before, Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his reconciliation with his Jewish family in Egypt. It gives Handel the opportunity to depict the grandeur of Pharaoh’s court and the faith of Joseph’s estranged brothers in a plot of intrigue and mistaken identity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this dramatic work, rarely performed since Handel’s lifetime, in a definitive performance led by renowned Handel interpreter Nic McGegan with our Orchestra, Chorale, and a superb cast of soloists.
Sherezade Panthaki
Violin legend Elizabeth Blumenstock returns to lead a vivacious program, postmarked Venice—music by Venetians and by those who visited the popular city. Virtuosic concerti for oboes are paired with solo turns for violin—a concerto by Tartini and Vivaldi’s seasonal “Autumn” from The Four Seasons.
BEAMISH The Judas Passion
Julia Doyle
TRIO
VIVALDI IN VENICE November 8–12, 2017
Richard Egarr
Conductor and keyboard virtuoso Richard Egarr returns with a program of Handel and two of Handel’s most admired composers, Corelli and Muffat. Handel’s organ concertos were actually a unique intermission feature back in the day. Richard Egarr, conductor and organ
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin and leader
B
HOLIDAY BONUS CONCERT
HANDEL’S Messiah December 8–9, 2017
Philip Cutlip
Experience this holiday favorite in all its historical glory as Nicholas McGegan and America’s leading period instrument Orchestra and Chorale perform with an international cast of stars. These very special holiday performances are available to all subscribers as an additional Add-On concert. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Yulia Van Doren, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | James Reese, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
ALL HAYDN February 7–11, 2018
TRIO
A
with Steven Isserlis
HAYDN Symphony No. 90 in C major HAYDN Concerto for Violoncello No. 2 in D major HAYDN Symphony No. 92 in G major “Oxford”
HANDEL Messiah
Steven Isserlis
Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis returns to the Bay Area to perform Haydn’s popular D Major Cello Concerto in a program that reflects Haydn’s rightful reputation as the “father of the symphony.” Nic and Haydn have a synergy of ebullience and good humor that has earned them GRAMMY nominations, and the distinct sound of our period instrument orchestra brings out the composer’s masterful attention to instrumental color. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Steven Isserlis, violoncello
with Richard Egarr
CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 10 in C major MUFFAT Sonata No. 5 in G major from Armonico tributo HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op.6, No. 4 in A minor HANDEL Organ Concerto No. 15 in D minor CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 2 in F major HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G major
Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | Nicholas Phan, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director TRIO
CORELLI THE GODFATHER March 8–11, 2018
BEETHOVEN UNLEASHED April 25–29, 2018 Featuring Eric Zivian on fortepiano
BEETHOVEN Mass in C major, Op. 86 CHERUBINI Chant sur la mort de Joseph Haydn BEETHOVEN Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy” Eric Zivian
Imagine the choral exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy united with a piano concerto: that is the spirit of his “Choral Fantasy,” performed by fortepianist Eric Zivian with the powerfully expressive Philharmonia Chorale. Nic will lead the Chorale in a performance of Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C major and Cherubini’s tribute to Haydn. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Eric Zivian, fortepiano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
2017/18 SE SON A MATTERof CHARACTER 415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe Individual musician photos by Frank Wing. Exterior group photo by Suzanne Karp. All dates, venues and programming subject to change.
6
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
TRIO
A
YOUR FREE CONCERT!*
TRIO
B
Elizabeth Blumenstock
U.S. PREMIERE
THE JUDAS PASSION October 4–8, 2017 The season opens with the first-ever co-commissioned piece for PBO and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment (OAE) in London. Scottish composer Sally Beamish has been fascinated with Jesus’s disciple, Judas Iscariot, and tells this story through a passion loosely based on Gnostic texts. The libretto, written by David Harsent, will explore Judas in a more sympathetic light — the ultimate question of perspective, of failing humanity, forgiveness and redemption. The Judas Passion is the perfect complement to Bach’s 6th Brandenburg Concerto. Big vocals and rich instrumentals. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Brenden Gunnell, tenor Roderick WIlliams, bass-baritone | Julia Doyle, soprano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director The Judas Passion is co-commissioned by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
2 FREE CORELLI CDs!
Your subscription order will come with a set of criticallyacclaimed PBO recordings – Corelli Concertos Volumes 1 and 2. Now you can enjoy a preview of the March 2018 Corelli the Godfather program with Richard Egarr. ** CDs available only through this special 6for5 offer! Order a full subscription by July 3rd and get 1 FREE TICKET to The Judas Passion per subscription and a pair of CDs per order. Use promo code 6for5. Discount as compared to tickets purchased individually. Seating is best available. Corelli CDs come with each full subscription order and are available while supplies last. (Not available with Trio subscription orders.)
B
featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock
VIVALDI “l’Autunno” in F major, RV 293 from Le quattro stagioni LOCATELLI Introduzione Teatrale Op. 4, No. 5 in D major PISENDEL Concerto for Violin and Two Oboes in G minor HANDEL Overture to Agrippina in G minor, HWV 6 ALBINONI Concerto for Two Oboes, Op. 9, No. 6 in G major TARTINI Concerto for Violin in A major, D. 91
TRIO
HANDEL’S Joseph & his Brethren December 14–17, 2017
A
HANDEL Joseph and his Brethren
Never performed by PBO before, Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his reconciliation with his Jewish family in Egypt. It gives Handel the opportunity to depict the grandeur of Pharaoh’s court and the faith of Joseph’s estranged brothers in a plot of intrigue and mistaken identity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this dramatic work, rarely performed since Handel’s lifetime, in a definitive performance led by renowned Handel interpreter Nic McGegan with our Orchestra, Chorale, and a superb cast of soloists.
Sherezade Panthaki
Violin legend Elizabeth Blumenstock returns to lead a vivacious program, postmarked Venice—music by Venetians and by those who visited the popular city. Virtuosic concerti for oboes are paired with solo turns for violin—a concerto by Tartini and Vivaldi’s seasonal “Autumn” from The Four Seasons.
BEAMISH The Judas Passion
Julia Doyle
TRIO
VIVALDI IN VENICE November 8–12, 2017
Richard Egarr
Conductor and keyboard virtuoso Richard Egarr returns with a program of Handel and two of Handel’s most admired composers, Corelli and Muffat. Handel’s organ concertos were actually a unique intermission feature back in the day. Richard Egarr, conductor and organ
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin and leader
B
HOLIDAY BONUS CONCERT
HANDEL’S Messiah December 8–9, 2017
Philip Cutlip
Experience this holiday favorite in all its historical glory as Nicholas McGegan and America’s leading period instrument Orchestra and Chorale perform with an international cast of stars. These very special holiday performances are available to all subscribers as an additional Add-On concert. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Yulia Van Doren, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | James Reese, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
ALL HAYDN February 7–11, 2018
TRIO
A
with Steven Isserlis
HAYDN Symphony No. 90 in C major HAYDN Concerto for Violoncello No. 2 in D major HAYDN Symphony No. 92 in G major “Oxford”
HANDEL Messiah
Steven Isserlis
Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis returns to the Bay Area to perform Haydn’s popular D Major Cello Concerto in a program that reflects Haydn’s rightful reputation as the “father of the symphony.” Nic and Haydn have a synergy of ebullience and good humor that has earned them GRAMMY nominations, and the distinct sound of our period instrument orchestra brings out the composer’s masterful attention to instrumental color. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Steven Isserlis, violoncello
with Richard Egarr
CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 10 in C major MUFFAT Sonata No. 5 in G major from Armonico tributo HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op.6, No. 4 in A minor HANDEL Organ Concerto No. 15 in D minor CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 2 in F major HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G major
Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | Nicholas Phan, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director TRIO
CORELLI THE GODFATHER March 8–11, 2018
BEETHOVEN UNLEASHED April 25–29, 2018 Featuring Eric Zivian on fortepiano
BEETHOVEN Mass in C major, Op. 86 CHERUBINI Chant sur la mort de Joseph Haydn BEETHOVEN Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy” Eric Zivian
Imagine the choral exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy united with a piano concerto: that is the spirit of his “Choral Fantasy,” performed by fortepianist Eric Zivian with the powerfully expressive Philharmonia Chorale. Nic will lead the Chorale in a performance of Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C major and Cherubini’s tribute to Haydn. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Eric Zivian, fortepiano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
2017/18 SE SON A MATTERof CHARACTER 415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe Individual musician photos by Frank Wing. Exterior group photo by Suzanne Karp. All dates, venues and programming subject to change.
6
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
TRIO
A
YOUR FREE CONCERT!*
TRIO
B
Elizabeth Blumenstock
U.S. PREMIERE
THE JUDAS PASSION October 4–8, 2017 The season opens with the first-ever co-commissioned piece for PBO and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment (OAE) in London. Scottish composer Sally Beamish has been fascinated with Jesus’s disciple, Judas Iscariot, and tells this story through a passion loosely based on Gnostic texts. The libretto, written by David Harsent, will explore Judas in a more sympathetic light — the ultimate question of perspective, of failing humanity, forgiveness and redemption. The Judas Passion is the perfect complement to Bach’s 6th Brandenburg Concerto. Big vocals and rich instrumentals. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Brenden Gunnell, tenor Roderick WIlliams, bass-baritone | Julia Doyle, soprano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director The Judas Passion is co-commissioned by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
2 FREE CORELLI CDs!
Your subscription order will come with a set of criticallyacclaimed PBO recordings – Corelli Concertos Volumes 1 and 2. Now you can enjoy a preview of the March 2018 Corelli the Godfather program with Richard Egarr. ** CDs available only through this special 6for5 offer! Order a full subscription by July 3rd and get 1 FREE TICKET to The Judas Passion per subscription and a pair of CDs per order. Use promo code 6for5. Discount as compared to tickets purchased individually. Seating is best available. Corelli CDs come with each full subscription order and are available while supplies last. (Not available with Trio subscription orders.)
B
featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock
VIVALDI “l’Autunno” in F major, RV 293 from Le quattro stagioni LOCATELLI Introduzione Teatrale Op. 4, No. 5 in D major PISENDEL Concerto for Violin and Two Oboes in G minor HANDEL Overture to Agrippina in G minor, HWV 6 ALBINONI Concerto for Two Oboes, Op. 9, No. 6 in G major TARTINI Concerto for Violin in A major, D. 91
TRIO
HANDEL’S Joseph & his Brethren December 14–17, 2017
A
HANDEL Joseph and his Brethren
Never performed by PBO before, Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his reconciliation with his Jewish family in Egypt. It gives Handel the opportunity to depict the grandeur of Pharaoh’s court and the faith of Joseph’s estranged brothers in a plot of intrigue and mistaken identity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this dramatic work, rarely performed since Handel’s lifetime, in a definitive performance led by renowned Handel interpreter Nic McGegan with our Orchestra, Chorale, and a superb cast of soloists.
Sherezade Panthaki
Violin legend Elizabeth Blumenstock returns to lead a vivacious program, postmarked Venice—music by Venetians and by those who visited the popular city. Virtuosic concerti for oboes are paired with solo turns for violin—a concerto by Tartini and Vivaldi’s seasonal “Autumn” from The Four Seasons.
BEAMISH The Judas Passion
Julia Doyle
TRIO
VIVALDI IN VENICE November 8–12, 2017
Richard Egarr
Conductor and keyboard virtuoso Richard Egarr returns with a program of Handel and two of Handel’s most admired composers, Corelli and Muffat. Handel’s organ concertos were actually a unique intermission feature back in the day. Richard Egarr, conductor and organ
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin and leader
B
HOLIDAY BONUS CONCERT
HANDEL’S Messiah December 8–9, 2017
Philip Cutlip
Experience this holiday favorite in all its historical glory as Nicholas McGegan and America’s leading period instrument Orchestra and Chorale perform with an international cast of stars. These very special holiday performances are available to all subscribers as an additional Add-On concert. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Yulia Van Doren, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | James Reese, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
ALL HAYDN February 7–11, 2018
TRIO
A
with Steven Isserlis
HAYDN Symphony No. 90 in C major HAYDN Concerto for Violoncello No. 2 in D major HAYDN Symphony No. 92 in G major “Oxford”
HANDEL Messiah
Steven Isserlis
Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis returns to the Bay Area to perform Haydn’s popular D Major Cello Concerto in a program that reflects Haydn’s rightful reputation as the “father of the symphony.” Nic and Haydn have a synergy of ebullience and good humor that has earned them GRAMMY nominations, and the distinct sound of our period instrument orchestra brings out the composer’s masterful attention to instrumental color. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Steven Isserlis, violoncello
with Richard Egarr
CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 10 in C major MUFFAT Sonata No. 5 in G major from Armonico tributo HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op.6, No. 4 in A minor HANDEL Organ Concerto No. 15 in D minor CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 2 in F major HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G major
Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | Nicholas Phan, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director TRIO
CORELLI THE GODFATHER March 8–11, 2018
BEETHOVEN UNLEASHED April 25–29, 2018 Featuring Eric Zivian on fortepiano
BEETHOVEN Mass in C major, Op. 86 CHERUBINI Chant sur la mort de Joseph Haydn BEETHOVEN Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy” Eric Zivian
Imagine the choral exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy united with a piano concerto: that is the spirit of his “Choral Fantasy,” performed by fortepianist Eric Zivian with the powerfully expressive Philharmonia Chorale. Nic will lead the Chorale in a performance of Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C major and Cherubini’s tribute to Haydn. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Eric Zivian, fortepiano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
2017/18 SE SON A MATTERof CHARACTER 415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe Individual musician photos by Frank Wing. Exterior group photo by Suzanne Karp. All dates, venues and programming subject to change.
6
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
TRIO
A
YOUR FREE CONCERT!*
TRIO
B
Elizabeth Blumenstock
U.S. PREMIERE
THE JUDAS PASSION October 4–8, 2017 The season opens with the first-ever co-commissioned piece for PBO and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment (OAE) in London. Scottish composer Sally Beamish has been fascinated with Jesus’s disciple, Judas Iscariot, and tells this story through a passion loosely based on Gnostic texts. The libretto, written by David Harsent, will explore Judas in a more sympathetic light — the ultimate question of perspective, of failing humanity, forgiveness and redemption. The Judas Passion is the perfect complement to Bach’s 6th Brandenburg Concerto. Big vocals and rich instrumentals. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Brenden Gunnell, tenor Roderick WIlliams, bass-baritone | Julia Doyle, soprano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director The Judas Passion is co-commissioned by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
2 FREE CORELLI CDs!
Your subscription order will come with a set of criticallyacclaimed PBO recordings – Corelli Concertos Volumes 1 and 2. Now you can enjoy a preview of the March 2018 Corelli the Godfather program with Richard Egarr. ** CDs available only through this special 6for5 offer! Order a full subscription by July 3rd and get 1 FREE TICKET to The Judas Passion per subscription and a pair of CDs per order. Use promo code 6for5. Discount as compared to tickets purchased individually. Seating is best available. Corelli CDs come with each full subscription order and are available while supplies last. (Not available with Trio subscription orders.)
B
featuring Elizabeth Blumenstock
VIVALDI “l’Autunno” in F major, RV 293 from Le quattro stagioni LOCATELLI Introduzione Teatrale Op. 4, No. 5 in D major PISENDEL Concerto for Violin and Two Oboes in G minor HANDEL Overture to Agrippina in G minor, HWV 6 ALBINONI Concerto for Two Oboes, Op. 9, No. 6 in G major TARTINI Concerto for Violin in A major, D. 91
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HANDEL’S Joseph & his Brethren December 14–17, 2017
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HANDEL Joseph and his Brethren
Never performed by PBO before, Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his reconciliation with his Jewish family in Egypt. It gives Handel the opportunity to depict the grandeur of Pharaoh’s court and the faith of Joseph’s estranged brothers in a plot of intrigue and mistaken identity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this dramatic work, rarely performed since Handel’s lifetime, in a definitive performance led by renowned Handel interpreter Nic McGegan with our Orchestra, Chorale, and a superb cast of soloists.
Sherezade Panthaki
Violin legend Elizabeth Blumenstock returns to lead a vivacious program, postmarked Venice—music by Venetians and by those who visited the popular city. Virtuosic concerti for oboes are paired with solo turns for violin—a concerto by Tartini and Vivaldi’s seasonal “Autumn” from The Four Seasons.
BEAMISH The Judas Passion
Julia Doyle
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VIVALDI IN VENICE November 8–12, 2017
Richard Egarr
Conductor and keyboard virtuoso Richard Egarr returns with a program of Handel and two of Handel’s most admired composers, Corelli and Muffat. Handel’s organ concertos were actually a unique intermission feature back in the day. Richard Egarr, conductor and organ
Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin and leader
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HOLIDAY BONUS CONCERT
HANDEL’S Messiah December 8–9, 2017
Philip Cutlip
Experience this holiday favorite in all its historical glory as Nicholas McGegan and America’s leading period instrument Orchestra and Chorale perform with an international cast of stars. These very special holiday performances are available to all subscribers as an additional Add-On concert. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Yulia Van Doren, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | James Reese, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
ALL HAYDN February 7–11, 2018
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with Steven Isserlis
HAYDN Symphony No. 90 in C major HAYDN Concerto for Violoncello No. 2 in D major HAYDN Symphony No. 92 in G major “Oxford”
HANDEL Messiah
Steven Isserlis
Renowned cellist Steven Isserlis returns to the Bay Area to perform Haydn’s popular D Major Cello Concerto in a program that reflects Haydn’s rightful reputation as the “father of the symphony.” Nic and Haydn have a synergy of ebullience and good humor that has earned them GRAMMY nominations, and the distinct sound of our period instrument orchestra brings out the composer’s masterful attention to instrumental color. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Steven Isserlis, violoncello
with Richard Egarr
CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 10 in C major MUFFAT Sonata No. 5 in G major from Armonico tributo HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op.6, No. 4 in A minor HANDEL Organ Concerto No. 15 in D minor CORELLI Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 2 in F major HANDEL Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1 in G major
Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Diana Moore, mezzo-soprano | Nicholas Phan, tenor | Philip Cutlip, baritone Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director TRIO
CORELLI THE GODFATHER March 8–11, 2018
BEETHOVEN UNLEASHED April 25–29, 2018 Featuring Eric Zivian on fortepiano
BEETHOVEN Mass in C major, Op. 86 CHERUBINI Chant sur la mort de Joseph Haydn BEETHOVEN Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80 “Choral Fantasy” Eric Zivian
Imagine the choral exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy united with a piano concerto: that is the spirit of his “Choral Fantasy,” performed by fortepianist Eric Zivian with the powerfully expressive Philharmonia Chorale. Nic will lead the Chorale in a performance of Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C major and Cherubini’s tribute to Haydn. Nicholas McGegan, conductor | Eric Zivian, fortepiano Philharmonia Chorale, Bruce Lamott, director
2017/18 SE SON A MATTERof CHARACTER 415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe Individual musician photos by Frank Wing. Exterior group photo by Suzanne Karp. All dates, venues and programming subject to change.
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barooue orchestra & chorale
17/18 Subscription Series (choose your venue) See venues below
San Francisco Herbst Theatre
nicholas mcgegan | waverley fund music director
Berkeley Saturday Berkeley Sunday First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
The Judas Passion
Wed. Oct. 4, 7:30 pm Fri. Oct. 6, 8 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Oct. 7, 8 pm
Sun. Oct. 8, 4 pm
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Vivaldi in Venice
Wed. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Nov. 10, 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 11, 8 pm
Sun. Nov. 12, 4 pm
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Fri. Dec. 8, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 9, 7 pm
Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren
Fri. Dec. 15, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Thur. Dec. 14, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 16, 7 pm
All Haydn
Wed. Feb. 7, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Feb. 9, 8 pm
Corelli the Godfather
holiday bonus concert
Handel’s Messiah
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Fri. Apr. 27, 8 pm Wed. Apr. 25, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Apr. 28, 8 pm
Sun. Apr. 29, 4 pm
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First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
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Sun. Mar. 11, 4 pm
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414 Mason Street, Suite 606, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sun. Feb. 11, 4 pm
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Sat. Feb. 10, 8 pm
“ America’s leading period instrument ensemble.” —New York Times
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Beethoven Unleashed
Sun. Dec. 17, 4 pm
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As you may know, PBO is not your average orchestra. Everything from our gifted players to our period instruments to the music we perform and our inimitable music director, Nicholas McGegan, make for a sound that is unmistakably PBO. Passionate. Brilliant. Original. Becoming a Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale subscriber takes character too. If you’re committed to incredible, live, historically-informed performance in the Bay Area, it’s time to subscribe and join the PBO family. PBO subscribers enjoy great pricing for the best available seating long before single tickets go on sale to the public. Plus, you’ll get free exchanges, discounts on additional tickets and access to our Patron Services department. Best of all, you can count yourself among the hundreds of wonderful PBO subscribers that make up our Passionate, Brilliant, Original subscribing family.
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Subscribe and get 1 FREE TICKET* per subscription to our first concert of our 2017/18 season. Plus, you’lll receive a pair of critically acclaimed Corelli recordings on CD by PBO! Use promo code 6for5.
Choose between Trio A and Trio B. Add a 4th concert of your choice for 25% off the already discounted add-on price!
JOIN THE PBO FAMILY!
Consistent seating for Trio subscriptions cannot be guaranteed.
Section Full Price 6 for 5 Package TRIO Package $648
2017/18 SE SON
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*Discount compared to the value of tickets purchased individually and subject to availability.
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A MATTERof CHARACTER
PAID
ORDER TODAY! PHONE (415) 295-1900, Monday-Friday, 10-5 ONLINE www.philharmonia.org/subscribe
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
SAN FRANCISCO, CA PERMIT No. 818
NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! GET ONE FREE CONCERT PLUS A PAIR OF CORELLI CDs!**
$540
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2017/18 SE SON
TRIO plus 1 Package
includes a 4th concert @ 25% off!
sold out
n 1
$570
$475
$269
$338
n 2
$438
$365
$199
$248
n 3
$300
$250
$140
$174
n 4
$162
$135
sold out
sold out
barooue orchestra & chorale
17/18 Subscription Series (choose your venue) See venues below
San Francisco Herbst Theatre
nicholas mcgegan | waverley fund music director
Berkeley Saturday Berkeley Sunday First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
The Judas Passion
Wed. Oct. 4, 7:30 pm Fri. Oct. 6, 8 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Oct. 7, 8 pm
Sun. Oct. 8, 4 pm
TRIO
Vivaldi in Venice
Wed. Nov. 8, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Nov. 10, 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 11, 8 pm
Sun. Nov. 12, 4 pm
TRIO
Fri. Dec. 8, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 9, 7 pm
Handel’s Joseph and his Brethren
Fri. Dec. 15, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Thur. Dec. 14, 7 pm
Sat. Dec. 16, 7 pm
All Haydn
Wed. Feb. 7, 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Palo Alto
Fri. Feb. 9, 8 pm
Corelli the Godfather
holiday bonus concert
Handel’s Messiah
A
B
Add one of these two Special Concerts to your subscription package using your applicable “Add-On” rate.
Fri. Apr. 27, 8 pm Wed. Apr. 25, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
Sat. Apr. 28, 8 pm
Sun. Apr. 29, 4 pm
balcony
dress circle
balcony
Bing Concert Hall 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford
boxes
Stage
Stage
Stage
Stage
First Congregational Church 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Herbst Theatre 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
TRIO
A
When you subscribe by July 3rd!
Sun. Mar. 11, 4 pm
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Sat. Mar. 10, 8 pm
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
Thur. Mar. 8, 8 pm Fri. Mar. 9, 7:30 pm Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
414 Mason Street, Suite 606, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sun. Feb. 11, 4 pm
barooue orchestra & chorale
B
Sat. Feb. 10, 8 pm
“ America’s leading period instrument ensemble.” —New York Times
TRIO
boxes
Beethoven Unleashed
Sun. Dec. 17, 4 pm
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Peninsula
6
As you may know, PBO is not your average orchestra. Everything from our gifted players to our period instruments to the music we perform and our inimitable music director, Nicholas McGegan, make for a sound that is unmistakably PBO. Passionate. Brilliant. Original. Becoming a Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale subscriber takes character too. If you’re committed to incredible, live, historically-informed performance in the Bay Area, it’s time to subscribe and join the PBO family. PBO subscribers enjoy great pricing for the best available seating long before single tickets go on sale to the public. Plus, you’ll get free exchanges, discounts on additional tickets and access to our Patron Services department. Best of all, you can count yourself among the hundreds of wonderful PBO subscribers that make up our Passionate, Brilliant, Original subscribing family.
CONCERTS FOR THE PRICE of
PLUS 2 FREE CDs!** Subscribe by July 3rd!
415.295.1900 philharmonia.org/subscribe
Subscribe by July 3rd and get 1 free concert and 2 free PBO CDs!**