OKCPHIL program Holiday Edition for the 22-23 season

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Home Alone In Concert NOV 26, 2022

Coming Home for Christmas DEC 2 & 3, 2022

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Featuring Michael Feinstein & Special Guest Susan Powell PG. 29 F O R H O USE N OT E S SEE PAG E 2 3 .

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JANE JAYROE GAMBLE, President Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. Welcome to this time of magnificent music by The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra. As we begin this thirty-fourth season, it is with enormous gratitude to each of you for sharing the music, for supporting our musicians, and for applauding our extra efforts to educate as well as perform. For decades, you have said this type of artistic excellence makes a difference. It not only provides high quality entertainment but it helps define a great city—our city.

It is my greatest privilege to serve as President of the OKCPHIL board this season. Our leadership team is strong, our musicians are extraordinary, and our board is dedicated.

The past few years have been an enormous challenge to everyone, leaving scars and divisions, as well as losses. Music is one way back to wholeness – individually and as a community. Let’s not miss a beat, as the Philharmonic presents a stunning season under the creative direction of Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate with some of the nation’s most outstanding artists. Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev and her dedicated team will assure successful programming and continual growth and service in our community. Also, thanks to the Orchestra League and the Associate Board for their volunteer efforts.

We’re all a dedicated and musical family!

This is the season to be a part of something grand that is yours to claim and enjoy. Be proud, OKC, we have so much to celebrate together. Hallelujah!

DEBRA KOS, President Oklahoma City Orchestra League The Oklahoma City Orchestra League is honored to welcome you to the 34th season of the OKC Philharmonic. We are excited about the lineup presented by our wonderful Maestro, Alexander Mickelthwate, and our talented OKCPHIL musicians!

This year, it is my privilege to serve as President of the Orchestra League, and we will continue with our mission to educate, enrich, and inspire our community by supporting orchestral music and promoting volunteerism. Our social activities and fundraising efforts provide support to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and our educational programs and instrumental competitions promote inspiration and inclusion to our community at large. As always, we look forward to welcoming you to our annual Symphony Show House and other special events.

If music is the universal language of mankind, uniting us all by providing connection and inspiration, then we say “let the music play”!

DESIREE SINGER, President Associate Board On behalf of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Associate Board, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2022-2023 season!

This season is brimming with dynamic and diverse programming that will resonate with everyone.

From works that graced the Silver Screen, to an evening in Vienna, to a one-of-a-kind work commissioned by your OKC Philharmonic honoring the 100th birthday of the great Civil Rights icon and native Oklahoman, Clara Luper , this season is sure to excite.

The mission of the Associate Board is to provide an environment for young professionals to cultivate a love for the orchestral arts and connections with others who value what the arts add to our beautiful city. To do this, we have created the Overture Society, a threeconcert package that also provides other opportunities to socialize, network and serve the community.

Consider joining the Overture Society today and show your support for OKC’s arts. We are excited to have you!

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On behalf of the entire OKCPHIL Family, welcome to our 2022-23 Season! We are thrilled to present another year of phenomenal performances and programs, as we continue to serve our mission of providing joy and inspiration through orchestral music to our community.

This season’s Inasmuch Foundation Classics Series continues to present orchestral staples, such as Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” We will bring onto our stage some of the most renowned artists of the world, including pianist Garrick Ohlsson, guitar legend Pepe Romero, percussionist Evelyn Glennie, and violin virtuoso Joshua Bell. Our season finale will feature OKCPHIL’s large-scale commission by award-winning composer Hannibal Lokumbe to celebrate the Centennial of civil right activist Clara Luper.

The Chickasaw Nation Pops Series continues to present diverse offerings of highest caliber: the 90th Birthday Celebration of John Williams, a special Christmas program featuring the Grammy and Emmy nominated artist Michael Feinstein, an evening with Oklahoma’s beloved Kelli O’Hara, and much more. This fantastic lineup is not to be missed, so bring along your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to enjoy a special evening of musical entertainment!

Additionally, the OKCPHIL continues its commitment to offering accessible music, both in the hall and across our region, through a great variety of Education and Community Engagement programs. From our free outdoor orchestral concerts at the Scissortail Park, annual “Youth Concerts” for elementary school students, “Society of Strings” program for adult amateur string players, and Young Musician Competition for talented players, these initiatives continue to serve thousands of Oklahomans of all ages.

We are deeply grateful for your ongoing loyalty, support, and generosity that makes all of this possible. Your individual ticket purchases, season subscriptions, and annual fund donations allow us to deepen our impact in the community in numerous ways. As we continue to navigate some challenging times, the OKCPHIL remains committed to bringing high-caliber orchestral performances and accessible Education and Community and Engagement programs to our community, while partnering with various organizations and elevating the quality of life in our beautiful state.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at our concerts throughout this season!

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When Alexander Mickelthwate told his young son Jack they were moving from Winnipeg, Canada, to Oklahoma City, his first thought was: “But Dad, they have tornadoes there!”

It was 2018, and Mickelthwate had just accepted a new position as Music Director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Tornadoes aside, he knew instinctively Oklahoma City would be a good fit—both personally and professionally.

“We spent 12 years in Winnipeg,” Mickelthwate said, “And I also lived in Los Angeles and New York City. But Oklahoma—it is a perfect fit. For my wife and our two sons, it gives us the feeling of a large city, yet small enough to have a sense of community. And leading our state’s premiere orchestra is an amazing opportunity.”

Mickelthwate was born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany. He received his degree from the Peabody Institute of Music, and has worked with orchestras in Atlanta, Winnipeg and Los Angeles.

He is Music Director Emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada, and in 2022 Mickelthwate accepted the position of Music Director for the prestigious Bear Valley Music Festival in Bear Valley, California.

As he begins his fifth season with the OKCPHIL, Mickelthwate has become quite aware of what his hometown audiences want in a performance—sometimes traditional, sometimes innovative, but always with a good dose of enthusiasm.

“My wife Abigail and I celebrated our 25th anniversary at ‘Nonesuch’ restaurant,” Mickelthwate said. “Our meal consisted of a number of different dishes—some familiar, and some new and exciting. As I sampled each course, I thought that’s how our programming is. We are giving our audiences the traditional music they love, but also letting them experience a new palate.”

Giving back to the community is an important role Mickelthwate takes seriously. After guest conducting the Simon Bolivar Orchestra in Venezuela and experiencing the life-changing power of the El Sistema program, he played an instrumental part in creating Sistema Winnipeg.

Mickelthwate has embraced Oklahoma City and it’s rich and colorful tapestry. Artistically, he has programmed several concerts with a Native American theme, and has created some touching tributes to our city’s history. Two years ago, he led the commissioning of a special piece for the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, and this season the OKCPHIL presents an original work celebrating the centennial of civil rights icon Clara Luper.

“I have so much I want to do,” Mickelthwate said. “I want Oklahoma City to think of us as part of the family. If you’re a regular patron, we thank you. If you’re new to the OKCPHIL, welcome—we are thrilled you’re here!

“I believe music has a healing effect,” he continued. “It goes straight to the heart, and it unites us all. I truly love Oklahoma City and am so proud to be part of the community.”

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIFETIME DIRECTORS Jane B. Harlow Patrick Alexander

OFFICERS Jane Jayroe Gamble President Jerrod Shouse President Elect

DIRECTORS Phil Busey Louise Cleary Cannon Robert Clements Joy Hammons Kirk Hammons Dean Jackson Mautra Staley Jones Debra Kos Kristian Kos Jessica Martinez-Brooks

Kelly Sachs Vice President Kevin Dunnington Treasurer Jennifer Schultz Secretary Brent Hart Immediate Past President

Margaret Freede Owens Matt Paque Craig Perry Jim Roth Amalia Miranda Silverstein Desiree Singer Doug Stussi Geetika Verma Renate Wiggin

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF John Allen General Manager

Allison Demand Concert Operations Assistant & Guest Artist Liaison

Jose Batty Music Librarian

Jeana Gering Education Manager

Mark Beutler Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Daniel Hardt Finance Director

Blossom Crews Director of Development

Judy Hill Administrative Assistant

Jared Davis Customer Service Representative

Daryl Jones Senior Manager of Ticketing & Patron Data

Leroy Newman Stage Manager Paul Nguyen Education Intern Ashley Spears Development Associate Robin Sweeden Institutional Giving Coordinator Corbin Taggart Marketing Coordinator Valorie Tatge Orchestra Personnel Manager

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Classical KUCO 90.1 Morningstar Properties

Oklahoma City Police Association George Ryan

Stubble Creative, Inc. The Skirvin Hotel

Titan AVL

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Michael Anderson, Simon Hurst, Mutz Photography, and Shevaun Williams and Associates

THE OKLAHOMA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, INC. 424 Colcord Drive, Ste. B • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Tickets: (405) 842-5387 • Administration: (405) 232-7575 • Fax: (405) 232-4353 • www.okcphil.org

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A F F I L I AT E D PA R T N E R S The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation was established to provide leadership and endowment expertise to help ensure a stable financial base for orchestral music and musical excellence in Oklahoma City for generations to come. Distributions from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation provide a meaningful and secure source of annual income for the Philharmonic’s operations, continually confirming the importance of endowment in an organization’s long-range planning and overall success.

Current officers and directors of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation are: OFFICERS Douglas J. Stussi, President Charles E. Wiggin, Vice President Louise Cleary Cannon, Treasurer Penny M. McCaleb, Secretary DIRECTORS Steven C. Agee Patrick B. Alexander J. Edward Barth L. Joe Bradley Teresa Cooper Paul Dudman Mischa Gorkuscha Jane B. Harlow Brent Hart Jean Hartsuck Michael E. Joseph Harrison Levy, Jr. Duke R. Ligon Jessica Martinez-Brooks Michael J. Milligan Alice Pippin Erik Salazar Jeff Starling Richard Tanenbaum Jerod Tate 14

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Debra Kos President

Desiree Singer President

Geetika Verma President-Elect

J. Cruise Berry Treasurer

Newt Brown Treasurer

James Hulsey Membership Chair

Meredith Blecha-Wells Development VP Marion Burcham Membership VP Joan Bryant Communications VP Kristen Ferate Past President, Ex-Officio BOARD OF DIRECTORS Helen Chiou Jeanne Drake Yvette Fleckinger Sue Francis Jane Krizer Patsy Lucas Geetika Verma Heather Walter Dwayne Webb Orchestra League Office 424 Colcord Dr., Ste. B Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone: (405) 232-7575 Fax: (405) 232-4353 e-mail: league@okcphil.org

Kelsey Karper Marketing Chair DIRECTORS Dr. Genevieve Clarkson Cordon DeKock Tom Lerum Patrick E. Randall, II Jennifer Stadler

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FIRST VIOLIN Gregory Lee, Concertmaster , Gertrude Kennedy Chair Marat Gabdullin, Associate Concertmaster Densi Rushing, Assistant Concertmaster Yena Lee Hong Zhu Beth Sievers Andrés Caveda Chandler Fadero Min Jung Kim Deborah McDonald Lu Deng SECOND VIOLIN Katrin Stamatis, Principal , McCasland Foundation Chair Catherine Reaves, Assistant Principal Sophia Ro Sarah Sanford Brown Corbin Mace Angélica Pereira Audrey Lee Yajing (Cindy) Zhang Lok-Hin Cheng VIOLA Royce McLarry, Principal Mark Neumann, Assistant Principal Joseph Guevara Kelli Ingels Steve Waddell Donna Cain Brian Frew CELLO Jonathan Ruck, Principal , Orchestra League Chair Tomasz Zieba, Assistant Principal* Meredith Blecha-Wells* Valorie Tatge Emily Stoops Jim Shelley Angelika Machnik-Jones Jean Statham

BASS Anthony Stoops, Principal Larry Moore, Assistant Principal Parvin Smith Mark Osborn Christine Craddock FLUTE Valerie Watts, Principal Parthena Owens Nancy Stizza-Ortega PICCOLO Nancy Stizza-Ortega OBOE Lisa Harvey-Reed, Principal Rachel Maczko Katherine McLemore ENGLISH HORN Rachel Maczko CLARINET Bradford Behn, Principal Tara Heitz Jim Meiller BASS/E-FLAT CLARINET Jim Meiller BASSOON Rod Ackmann, Principal James Brewer Barre Griffith

TROMBONE Adam Hanna, Principal Philip Martinson John Allen, Bass Trombone TUBA Ted Cox, Principal TIMPANI Jamie Whitmarsh, Principal PERCUSSION Patrick Womack, Principal Stephanie Krichena Roger Owens HARP Gaye LeBlanc, Principal PIANO Peggy Payne, Principal *on leave for the 2022-23 season

PRODUCTION STAFF John Allen, General Manager Valorie Tatge, Personnel Manager Jose Batty, Music Librarian Leroy Newman, Stage Manager Allison Demand, Guest Artist Liaison

CONTRABASSOON Barre Griffith HORN Kate Pritchett, Principal, G. Rainey Williams Chair James Rester Mirella Gable Matt Reynolds TRUMPET Karl Sievers, Principal Jay Wilkinson Michael Anderson 15

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The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is honored to recognize its Encore Society members — visionary thinkers who have provided for the future of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic through their estate plans.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Joseph

Steven C. Agee, Ph.D.

Joel Levine and Don Clothier

Linda and Patrick Alexander

John and Caroline Linehan

Gary and Jan Allison

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Lunde, Jr.

Dr. Jay Jacquelyn Bass

Mrs. Jackie Marron

Louise Cleary Cannon

Mr. and Mrs. John McCaleb

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements

Jean and David McLaughlin

Thomas and Rita Dearmon

W. Cheryl Moore

Dr. and Mrs. James D. Dixson

Carl Andrew Rath

Dr. Ralph and Lois Ganick

Mrs. Catherine Reaves

Hugh Gibson

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ross

Pam and Gary Glyckherr

Drs. Lois and John Salmeron

Carey and Gayle Goad

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shdeed

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gowman

Richard L. Sias

Carol M. Hall

Doug and Susie Stussi

Ms. Olivia Hanson

Larry and Leah Westmoreland

Jane B. Harlow

Mr. John S. Williams

Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck

Mr. and Mrs. Don T. Zachritz

THANK YOU The Oklahoma Philharmonic Society, Inc. is grateful for the support of caring patrons who want to pass on a legacy of extraordinary music to future generations. You can join this special group of music enthusiasts by including a gift for the OKC Philharmonic’s future in your own will or estate plan. For more information on how to become an Encore Society member, contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575.

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M E E T O U R FA M I LY THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC

SHANE BROCK

DE ANA PARSONS

Principals/Creative Directors Stubble, Inc Since Stubble Creative opened its doors in 2000, the OKCPHIL has been one of our premiere branding and advertising clients. We have grown together over the years. As designers who are passionate about what we do and our community, it is an honor to be considered a part of the PHIL-family - a part of the fabric of OKC. We love that the PHIL has always been willing to evolve and explore new ways to engage the community and ignite passion for music and culture throughout all demographics from kids programs and education to community partnerships and concerts.

We both come from big advertising agency backgrounds that centered on “big business” clients. We realized there are a lot of smaller, community-minded businesses who could use the big agency thinking but on a more intimate, affordable scale. That’s where Stubble Creative has built our foundation: by building relationships that are focused heavily on non-profits, community organizations, and causes that benefit the greater good. We believe if we use our gifts and talents to help people enrich our communities and overall wellbeing, we succeed in so much more than just business.

We view our relationship with the OKCPHIL as not simply a business arrangement but an investment of our time, talents, energy and thoughts into an initiative with far-reaching impact and long-term positive outcomes for our fellow Oklahomans.

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G I F T S TO T H E P H I L The Oklahoma City Philharmonic gratefully acknowledges the commitment and generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support our mission. To help us provide inspiration and joy to the community through live orchestral performances and a variety of Education and Community Engagement programs, please contact the Philharmonic’s Development Office at (405) 232-7575.

This Annual Fund recognition reflects contributions made in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. Contributions of $250 and above are listed through September 15, 2022.

If your name has been misspelled or omitted, please accept our apologies and inform us of the error by calling the phone number listed above. Thank you for your generous support!

CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & GOVERNMENT Express their generous commitment to the community.

UNDERWRITER $40,000 & Above

GOLD SPONSORS $5,000 - $9,999

SILVER PARTNERS $1,000 - $1,499

Allied Arts Foundation The Chickasaw Nation E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Inasmuch Foundation Oklahoma Arts Council The Skirvin Hilton Hotel

BancFirst Bank of Oklahoma Bryan Garrett Injury Law Firm Clements Foods Foundation Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC The Metro Restaurant

H&L Exploration Company, LLC

PLATINUM SPONSORS $10,000 - $39,999

SILVER SPONSORS $3,000 - $4,999

405 Magazine Ad Astra Foundation American Fidelity Foundation Devon Energy Corporation Express Employment International HSPG and Associates, PC I Heart Media Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores MidFirst Bank OGE Energy Corp.

The Oklahoman Tyler Media Co./Magic 104.1FM and KOMA W&W l AFCO Steel

OKC Friday Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic

BRONZE PARTNERS $500 - $999 Tom Johnson Investment Management LLC

BUSINESS MEMBERS $250 - $499 Harrison-Orr Air Conditioning, LLC The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

BRONZE SPONSORS $2,250 - $2,999 The Black Chronicle Morningstar Properties, LLC

GOLD PARTNERS $1,500 - $2,249 Charlesson Foundation Flips Restaurant, Inc. The Fred Jones Family Foundation

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES AND FOUNDATIONS Double the impact of an individual’s gift.

American Fidelity Foundation Bank of America Matching Gifts Program 18

The Boeing Company Inasmuch Foundation

Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.

G I F T S TO T H E P H I L MAESTRO SOCIETY

Providing leadership support.

UNDERWRITER $25,000 and above Dr. Margaret Freede Mary Ann Holdrege Joel Levine and Don Clothier Jean and David McLaughlin Amalia Miranda-Silverstein, MD George Records Mr. Richard L. Sias and Alice and Phil Pippin Jim and Debbie Stelter Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum Renate and Chuck Wiggin

GUARANTOR $10,000 and above

BENEFACTOR $5,000 - $9,999

Steven C. Agee, Ph.D. Linda and Patrick Alexander Marilyn and Bill Boettger Dr. and Mrs. L. Joe Bradley Lawrence H. and Ronna C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Evans, II Mr. and Mrs. John A. Frost Gerald and Jane Jayroe Gamble Jane B. Harlow Leslie and Cliff Hudson Ed and Barbara Krei Mr. Albert Lang Susan Robinson Doug and Susie Stussi

Mo Anderson Mrs. Betty D. Bellis-Mankin John and Margaret Biggs Louise Cleary Cannon and Gerry Cannon Teresa Cooper James B. Crawley Darleene A. Harris Claudia Holliman Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McKee Larry and Polly Nichols Donald Rowlett

INDIVIDUALS

Providing essential support for the Annual Fund.

PATRON $3,500 - $4,999 Mike and Dawn Borelli Mr. Sidney G. Dunagan Jerry and Jan Plant Jeff and Kim Short

SUSTAINER $2,250 - $3,499 Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Dewayne Andrews Dr. and Mrs. John C. Andrus Larry and Sarah Blackledge Martha and Ronnie Bradshaw Mrs. Carole S. Broughton Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Browne Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Clements David and Druanne Durrett Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Fleckinger

Brent Hart and Matt Thomas Dr. and Mrs. James Hartsuck Colonel (ret.) Dean and Mrs. Jeanne Jackson Tom and Cindy Janssen Kim and Michael Joseph Kathy and Terry Kerr Linda and Duke R. Ligon Annie Moreau, MD Mr. H.E. Rainbolt Dr. Lois Salmeron Dr. and Mrs. Hal Scofield Ms. Jeanne Hoffman Smith John and Katherine Spaid Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stonecipher John Stuemky and James Brand Mrs. Billie Thrash Mrs. Janet Walker Jeanise Wynn

ASSOCIATE $1,500 - $2,249 Anonymous Virginia and Albert Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Louis Almaraz Ms. Zonia Armstrong Christie Barnes Mr. J. Edward Barth Dr. and Mrs. William L. Beasley William Beck Nick and Betsy Berry Dr. Charles and Marilyn Bethea Bart Binning Dr. and Mrs. Philip C. Bird Mr. and Mrs. Del Boyles Mrs. Phyllis Brawley J. Christopher and Ruth Carey Ms. Janice B. Carmack Jeff Caughron CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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RESTROOMS are conveniently located on all levels of the theater. Please ask your usher for guidance.

LATECOMERS and those who exit the theater during the performance may be seated during the first convenient pause, as determined by the management.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES must be turned off and put away during the performance (no calling, texting, photo or video use please).

BEVERAGES: Bottled water is permitted in the theater at the Classics Series concerts. Beverages are permitted in the theater at the Pops Series concerts; however, bringing coffee into the theater is discouraged due to the aroma.

SMOKING in the Civic Center Music Hall is prohibited. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic promotes a fragrance-free environment for the convenience of our patrons.

FIRE EXITS are located on all levels and marked accordingly. Please note the nearest exit for use in case of an emergency.

ELEVATORS are located at the south end of the atrium lobby of the Civic Center Music Hall.

CHILDREN of all ages are welcome at the Philharmonic Discovery Family Series and Holiday Pops performances; however, in consideration of the patrons, musicians and artists, those under five years of age will not be admitted to evening Classics and Pops concerts unless otherwise noted.

BOOSTER SEATS for children are available in the Civic Center lobby. Please inquire at the Box Office.

STUDENT RUSH are $11 each and available with a high school or university I.D. and email address at the Box Office 1 hour prior to the start of each Philharmonic performance. Tickets are offered based on availability only and seats may be located throughout the theater.

VIDEO MONITORS are located in the lobby for your convenience.

WHEELCHAIR AVAILABLE SEATING – Persons using wheelchairs or with walking and climbing difficulties will be accommodated when possible. Those wishing to use the designated wheelchair sections may purchase the wheelchair space and a companion seat. Please inform the Philharmonic or Civic Center Box Office staff of your need when ordering tickets so that you may be served promptly and appropriately. Please request the assistance of hall ushers to access wheelchair seating.

HEARING LOOPS have been installed. Ask your audiologist to activate the telecoil in your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Due to the mechanics of the stage, the hearing loops do not reach the pit section but are available at the Box Office and the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre. The copper wire in the floor and telecoil work together to connect the hearing device to the theater’s sound system using a magnetic field which dramatically improves sound clarity for patrons using hearing devices.

LOST & FOUND is located in the Civic Center office (405) 594-8300 weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PHILHARMONIC TICKET OFFICE may be contacted by calling 405-TIC-KETS (405) 842-5387 or you can visit the Philharmonic Ticket Office located on the first floor of the Arts District Garage at 424 Colcord Drive in Suite B. The Philharmonic Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by phone on concert Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and two hours prior to each performance. (405) 594-8300 ARTISTS, PROGRAMMING, AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Tonight’s program is a presentation of the complete film Home Alone with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during the end credits. Out of respect for the musicians and your fellow audience members, please remain seated until the conclusion of the credits.

Film screening of Home Alone courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox. Text PhilFun to 95577 to stay up to date on the latest Philharmonic info.

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HOME ALONE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX Presents A JOHN HUGHES Production A CHRIS COLUMBUS Film

HOME ALONE MACAULAY CULKIN

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Director of Photography JULIO MACAT

DANIEL STERN JOHN HEARD and CATHERINE O’HARA Music by JOHN WILLIAMS

Executive Producers MARK LEVINSON & SCOTT ROSENFELT and TARQUIN GOTCH

Film Editor RAJA GOSNELL

Written and Produced by JOHN HUGHES Directed by CHRIS COLUMBUS

Soundtrack Album Available on CBS Records, Cassettes and Compact Discs Color by DELUXE® © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Home Alone in Concert produced by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. Producers: Steven A. Linder and Jamie Richardson Director of Operations: Rob Stogsdill Production Manager: Sophie Greaves Worldwide Representation: IMG Artists, LLC Supervising Technical Director: Mike Runice Technical Director: George Karpasitis Music Composed by John Williams Music Preparation: Jo Ann Kane Music Service Film Preparation for Concert Performance: Ramiro Belgardt Technical Consultant: Laura Gibson Sound Remixing for Concert Performance: Chace Audio by Deluxe The score for Home Alone has been adapted for live concert performance.

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In a career spanning more than six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and the concert stage. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices. He has composed the music for more than one hundred films, including all nine Star Wars films, and his nearly 50-year artistic partnership with director Steven Spielberg has resulted in many of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and successful films, including Schindler’s List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Lincoln, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and the Indiana Jones films. He served as music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra for fourteen seasons and remains their Laureate Conductor. He has composed numerous works for the concert stage including two symphonies and concertos commissioned by some of America’s most prominent orchestras. He has received five Academy Awards and fifty-two Oscar nominations, seven British Academy Awards, twenty-five Grammys, four Golden Globes, and five Emmys. His other honors include the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, and the Gold Medal from the UK’s prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society.

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HOME ALONE Ever since Home Alone appeared, it has held a unique place in the affections of a very broad public. Director Chris Columbus brought a uniquely fresh and innocent approach to this delightful story, and the film has deservedly become a perennial at Holiday time.

I took great pleasure in composing the score for the film, and I am especially delighted that the magnificent OKCPHIL has agreed to perform the music in a live presentation of the movie.

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JAYCE OGREN

Jayce Ogren has established himself as one of the most innovative and versatile conductors of his generation. From symphonic concerts to revolutionary community service programs to operatic world premieres, Mr. Ogren is a leader in breaking down barriers between audiences and great music.

Mr. Ogren began his career as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Youth Orchestra, a concurrent appointment he held from 2006-2009. In the years since, he has conducted many of the world’s most prominent orchestras, including the BBC Symphony, Boston Symphony, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, the Dallas and San Francisco Symphonies, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, in programs ranging from Mozart to Beethoven through Sibelius and Bernstein, to presenting U.S. and world premieres of works by Steve Mackey and Nico Muhly.

Among the numerous progressive projects Mr. Ogren has conducted are the New York premieres of Leonard Bernstein’s only opera, A Quiet Place, and puppeteer Basil Twist’s The Rite of Spring, both at Lincoln Center; the world premiere of David Lang’s symphony for a broken orchestra, bringing together 400 student, amateur and professional musicians in Philadelphia; and the world premiere of Jack Perla’s Shalimar the Clown at Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

A longtime collaborator of singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, Mr. Ogren conducted the 2012 U.S. premiere of his opera Prima Donna at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and led its recording with the BBC Symphony on Deutsche Grammaphon in 2016. Mr. Ogren and Mr. Wainwright have since appeared together throughout the world, with ensembles such as the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France in Paris and the Toronto Symphony.

A devoted educator, Mr. Ogren was invited by renowned poet Paul Muldoon to create an interdisciplinary studio class at Princeton University for the 2017-2018 academic year. He has worked with students at the Brevard Music Center, the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Music Academy of the West and Verbier Festival. In 2016, he presented a unique workshop in orchestral rehearsal techniques for music teachers at Carnegie Hall in collaboration with the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute and the Juilliard School Pre-College. For his own part, Mr. Ogren earned his Masters in conducting at the New England Conservatory and studied as a Fulbright Scholar with Jorma Panula. In March 2022 the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance announced Jayce Ogren would join the faculty as Associate Director of Orchestras in fall 2022.

A native of Hoquiam, Washington, Jayce Ogren lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife Carly, an architect, and their son, Alistair. An avid athlete, he has run the Big Sur, Boston and New York City marathons, the JFK 50 Miler trail run, and the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon. As an individual member of 1% for the Planet, Mr. Ogren is proud to connect his artistic work with his deep love of nature and concern for the environment.

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MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great American songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five GRAMMY® Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.

The most recent album from his multi-platinum recording career is A Michael Feinstein Christmas from Concord Records. The CD features Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Alan Broadbent (Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole). Feinstein earned his fifth Grammy Award nomination in 2009 for The Sinatra Project, his CD celebrating the music of “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” The Sinatra Project, Volume II: The Good Life was released in 2011. He released the CDs The Power Of Two – collaborating with “Glee” and “30 Rock” star Cheyenne Jackson – and Cheek To Cheek, recorded with Broadway legend Barbara Cook. For Feinstein’s CD We Dreamed These Days, he co-wrote the title song with Dr. Maya Angelou.

Feinstein was named Principal Pops Conductor for the Pasadena Symphony in 2012 and made his conducting debut in June 2013 to celebrated critical acclaim. Under Feinstein’s leadership, the Pasadena Pops has quickly become a premier orchestral presenter of the Great American Songbook with definitive performances of rare orchestrations and classic arrangements. He launched an additional Pops series at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in Palm Beach, Florida in 2014.

Feinstein serves as Artistic Director of the Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, a $170 million, three-theatre venue in Carmel, Indiana, which opened in January 2011. The theater is home to diverse live programming and a museum for his rare memorabilia and manuscripts. Since 1999, he has served as Artistic Director for Carnegie Hall’s “Standard Time with Michael Feinstein” in conjunction with ASCAP. In 2010 he became the director of the Jazz and Popular Song Series at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Through his live performances, recordings, film and television appearances, and his songwriting (in collaboration with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Lindy Robbins, Bob Merrill and Marshall Barer), Feinstein is an all-star force in American music.

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SUS AN POWELL

Miss Powell is thrilled and honored to be back in Oklahoma City with the OKC Philharmonic.

As Miss Oklahoma 1980, Susan was named Miss America 1981. In the years following she has appeared before audiences in theatres, opera houses and concert halls all over the world. She has had featured guest appearances on Comedy Central’s Broad City, Guiding Light and for 12 seasons, Miss Powell hosted her own one-hour television series called Home Matters on The Discovery Channel.

Off-Broadway Susan starred as Alcamene in Olympus on My Mind. She made her operatic debut as Adele in Die Fledermaus with the Seattle Opera and debuted at the New York City Opera as Johanna in Harold Prince’s production of Sweeney Todd.

She has been featured soloist with numerous symphonies, including The Boston Pops, Philadelphia, Tampa, Indianapolis, Tulsa, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Richmond, Omaha, and Chicago.

In 2017, she made her Carnegie Hall debut in Michael Feinstein’s Standard Time series. Susan is most proud of recent performances as Sally in Follies, Lilly/Kate in Kiss Me Kate, and Desiree in A Little Night Music.

Her recording Just in Time is available on iTunes and at www.susanpowell.com She lives in New York City with her husband, Richard White.

PHILHARMONIC POPS CHORALE Heather Montgomery Charlotte Krieger Mandy Jiran Dalycia Rich

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Scott Guthrie Harold Mortimer Jesse Hanks Greg White

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HOPELESSLY DE VOTED TO OLIVIA NEW TON-JOHN

By Mark Beutler Her music was the soundtrack to an entire generation, and when Olivia Newton-John performed with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in Sept. 2004, it was a night of pure magic.

Olivia rose to fame in the early 1970’s with a string of country tunes like “Let Me Be There” and “If You Love Me, Let Me Know.” She was also the recipient of the coveted “Female Vocalist of the Year” Award from the Country Music Association.

Switching gears, she landed the role of “Sandy” in the musical Grease and went on to superstardom. In the 1980s, she reinvented herself once again with the hit “Physical,” topping the Billboard charts for a staggering 10 weeks.

“Hosting Olivia here with the Phil was one of those personal ‘pinch me’ moments,” said Eddie Walker, former OKCPHIL Executive Director. “Her big rise to wide popularity paralleled my final years of high school and on to college. It was a string of mega-hits from Grease to Xanadu (the album, less the movie) to Physical. She was a major presence in the soundtrack of my life.”

By the time Olivia reached the Civic Center Music Hall stage, she had overcome a very public fight against breast cancer. In fact, in a press release from that time, the OU Breast Institute was listed as a major concert sponsor.

Olivia’s work with the OKCPHIL included her roster of hits “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “Magic,” and “You’re the One That I Want.” She sang a song she had penned during her breast cancer journey called “Not Gonna Give in to It,” and closed the show with her signature “I Honestly Love You.” “Having her on our own stage, getting to meet her, seeing the true joy of that audience singing along with every song, was such a moment of pride,” Walker said. “Another one of those experiences this little boy from Cleveland, OK, couldn’t have dreamed possible.”

Olivia’s cancer returned in 2017, and she succumbed to the disease August 8, 2022.

But what a legacy she left behind.

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