ProMusica Chamber Orchestra // 2019-2020 Season Brochure

20199-2020 ­– 2020SSEEAS ASOONN 201

WELCOME! This 2019-20 season promises our unique mix of new works and cherished favorites. A remarkable roster of artists and composers will be featured alongside our own brilliant musicians. Our concerts will present the classics, performed with passion and mastery. And we will push boundaries with premieres and pieces written in the 21st century.

We invite you to be part of ProMusica. Together, let’s experience joy, transformative moments, and connectedness to one another.

B E PA R T O F T H E M O V E M E N T. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Exclusive benefits with a package fit for every budget and lifestyle. The best experience possible, just for you, because you’re part of the ProMusica Family.

VIP SEATING // Get access to the best seats for our performances before the general public.

VIP SERVICE // Exchange or reprint your tickets, with our compliments.

BEST VALUE // Subscribe to save up to 30% off single ticket prices.

FLEXIBILITY // Select the concerts that fit your schedule with our Flex Series option.

SAVINGS // Receive discounts from local partners, such as Dine Originals and other Columbus arts organizations.

David Danzmayr Music Director

OUR PROMISE // Personalized attention whenever you call the ProMusica office.

MUSIC IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS! Subscribers have the opportunity to invite NEW friends for free through ProMusica CONNECT. Lookout for details to arrive in your subscriber packet.

WELCOME! This 2019-20 season promises our unique mix of new works and cherished favorites. A remarkable roster of artists and composers will be featured alongside our own brilliant musicians. Our concerts will present the classics, performed with passion and mastery. And we will push boundaries with premieres and pieces written in the 21st century.

We invite you to be part of ProMusica. Together, let’s experience joy, transformative moments, and connectedness to one another.

B E PA R T O F T H E M O V E M E N T. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Exclusive benefits with a package fit for every budget and lifestyle. The best experience possible, just for you, because you’re part of the ProMusica Family.

VIP SEATING // Get access to the best seats for our performances before the general public.

VIP SERVICE // Exchange or reprint your tickets, with our compliments.

BEST VALUE // Subscribe to save up to 30% off single ticket prices.

FLEXIBILITY // Select the concerts that fit your schedule with our Flex Series option.

SAVINGS // Receive discounts from local partners, such as Dine Originals and other Columbus arts organizations.

David Danzmayr Music Director

OUR PROMISE // Personalized attention whenever you call the ProMusica office.

MUSIC IS BETTER WITH FRIENDS! Subscribers have the opportunity to invite NEW friends for free through ProMusica CONNECT. Lookout for details to arrive in your subscriber packet.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES OPENING NIGHT

MOZART & THE MASTERS

Sunday, October 13 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre ProMusica’s Creative Partner, violinist Vadim Gluzman, opens the season with a program by the great Viennese masters — Mozart, Beethoven and Mahler. Pēteris Vasks’ Musica Serena adds the shimmering sounds of our strings, offering harmony for the modern world.

Vadim Gluzman, violin & leader BEETHOVEN/arr. Mahler

String Quartet No. 11, “Serioso”

MOZART

Violin Concerto No. 4

VASKS

Musica Serena

MOZART

Symphony No. 25

SCHUBERT & SCOFANO Saturday, November 2 // 5:30 PM Sunday, November 3 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre A virtuoso of his instrument and one of the world’s leading bandoneón players, Richard Scofano joins ProMusica for our “Composer/ Performer” project. Deeply influenced by his Argentinian roots, Scofano gives the U.S. premiere of his own work. Schubert’s dark Unfinished Symphony is complemented by his charming and energetic Symphony No. 3.

Richard Scofano, bandoneón & composer David Danzmayr, conductor SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

SCOFANO

IBERÁ Concerto for Bandoneón & Orchestra [U.S. Premiere]

SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 3

CODA: POST-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS Classical 101 host Boyce Lancaster leads a casual conversation directly following each Southern Theatre performance. Join an open forum offering insight into the music performed, and meet our composers, conductors, and guest artists. Coda is FREE to any ticket holder.

With support from:

Saturday, April 4 // 5:30 PM Worthington United Methodist Church Sunday, April 5 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre

VA D I M G LU Z M A N

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Saturday, December 14 // 5:30 PM Sunday, December 15 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre Percussion master Colin Currie returns to ProMusica performing the Ohio premiere of Helen Grime’s Percussion Concerto. Music Director David Danzmayr taps into his Austrian roots with one of Mozart’s best-known works, his Great G Minor Symphony. Sparkling gems

by Corelli and Traetta balance the program for a joyful evening of brilliance and delight.

Colin Currie, percussion David Danzmayr, conductor TRAETTA

Armida Overture

GRIME

Percussion Concerto [Ohio Premiere]

CORELLI

Christmas Concerto

MOZART

Symphony No. 40

TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO Saturday, January 11 // 5:30 PM Worthington United Methodist Church Sunday, January 12 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre Acclaimed for her grace and sparkling expression, Esther Yoo makes her ProMusica debut with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto — one of the most celebrated works of the violin repertoire. From the early classical of Haydn to the contemporary with Golijov, the evening also features the beautiful “Elegie,” composed by our music director’s father, Wolfgang Danzmayr.

Esther Yoo, violin David Danzmayr, conductor GOLIJOV

ZZ’s Dream

TCHAIKOVSKY

Violin Concerto

W. DANZMAYR

Elegie

HAYDN

Symphony No. 75

Mozart composed his first symphony when he was eight years, and his last symphony at the age of 32. Experience the sounds of his remarkable musical path from child prodigy to adult genius. David and Vadim share the stage for Mendelssohn’s renowned Violin Concerto, and cellist and composer Joshua Roman returns with our 68th commission — a double concerto to be premiered with Gluzman.

JOSHUA ROMAN

WORTHINGTON SERIES

C A R O L I N E S H AW

Experience ProMusica in the intimate setting of the Worthington United Methodist Church.

Enjoy the variety of programming presented by our full orchestra and chamber ensembles.

TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO

Joshua Roman, cello & composer Vadim Gluzman, violin & creative partner David Danzmayr, conductor MOZART

Symphony No. 1

MENDELSSOHN

Violin Concerto in E Minor

Saturday, January 11 // 5:30 PM See Subscription Series for program information.

ROMAN Double Concerto for Violin,

Cello, and Orchestra

[Commission and World Premiere] MOZART

AN EVENING OF STRING QUARTETS Saturday, February 29 // 5:30 PM

Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

BRAHMS & SHAW

PA U L R I S S M A N N

E S T H E R YO O

Saturday, May 9 // 5:30 PM Sunday, May 10 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre

ProMusica musicians Katherine McLin, Jennifer Ross, Mary Harris, and Marc Moskovitz perform an evening of beloved string quartets.

TANGO IN PARIS Saturday, March 7 // 5:30 PM

ProMusica’s finale features the powerful musical prowess of Caroline Shaw and Johannes Brahms. Shaw, the youngest composer to win the Pulitzer Prize at age 30, is one of the most inventive and engaging performers of today. Brahms’ majestic Symphony No. 1 offers a triumphant end to the season.

ProMusica musicians Victoria Moreira, Ilya Shterenberg, Joel Becktell and pianist Ryan Behan join together for an evening of intimate chamber works ranging from the romantic French to the flavors of tango.

MOZART & THE MASTERS

Caroline Shaw, composer and vocalist David Danzmayr, conductor

Saturday, April 4 // 5:30 PM

SHAW

Blueprint for String Quartet

SHAW

Is A Rose

See Subscription Series for program information.

SHAW

Entr’acte for String Orchestra

BRAHMS

Symphony No. 1

R I C H A R D S C O FA N O

COLIN CURRIE

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES OPENING NIGHT

MOZART & THE MASTERS

Sunday, October 13 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre ProMusica’s Creative Partner, violinist Vadim Gluzman, opens the season with a program by the great Viennese masters — Mozart, Beethoven and Mahler. Pēteris Vasks’ Musica Serena adds the shimmering sounds of our strings, offering harmony for the modern world.

Vadim Gluzman, violin & leader BEETHOVEN/arr. Mahler

String Quartet No. 11, “Serioso”

MOZART

Violin Concerto No. 4

VASKS

Musica Serena

MOZART

Symphony No. 25

SCHUBERT & SCOFANO Saturday, November 2 // 5:30 PM Sunday, November 3 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre A virtuoso of his instrument and one of the world’s leading bandoneón players, Richard Scofano joins ProMusica for our “Composer/ Performer” project. Deeply influenced by his Argentinian roots, Scofano gives the U.S. premiere of his own work. Schubert’s dark Unfinished Symphony is complemented by his charming and energetic Symphony No. 3.

Richard Scofano, bandoneón & composer David Danzmayr, conductor SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

SCOFANO

IBERÁ Concerto for Bandoneón & Orchestra [U.S. Premiere]

SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 3

CODA: POST-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS Classical 101 host Boyce Lancaster leads a casual conversation directly following each Southern Theatre performance. Join an open forum offering insight into the music performed, and meet our composers, conductors, and guest artists. Coda is FREE to any ticket holder.

With support from:

Saturday, April 4 // 5:30 PM Worthington United Methodist Church Sunday, April 5 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre

VA D I M G LU Z M A N

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Saturday, December 14 // 5:30 PM Sunday, December 15 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre Percussion master Colin Currie returns to ProMusica performing the Ohio premiere of Helen Grime’s Percussion Concerto. Music Director David Danzmayr taps into his Austrian roots with one of Mozart’s best-known works, his Great G Minor Symphony. Sparkling gems

by Corelli and Traetta balance the program for a joyful evening of brilliance and delight.

Colin Currie, percussion David Danzmayr, conductor TRAETTA

Armida Overture

GRIME

Percussion Concerto [Ohio Premiere]

CORELLI

Christmas Concerto

MOZART

Symphony No. 40

TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO Saturday, January 11 // 5:30 PM Worthington United Methodist Church Sunday, January 12 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre Acclaimed for her grace and sparkling expression, Esther Yoo makes her ProMusica debut with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto — one of the most celebrated works of the violin repertoire. From the early classical of Haydn to the contemporary with Golijov, the evening also features the beautiful “Elegie,” composed by our music director’s father, Wolfgang Danzmayr.

Esther Yoo, violin David Danzmayr, conductor GOLIJOV

ZZ’s Dream

TCHAIKOVSKY

Violin Concerto

W. DANZMAYR

Elegie

HAYDN

Symphony No. 75

Mozart composed his first symphony when he was eight years, and his last symphony at the age of 32. Experience the sounds of his remarkable musical path from child prodigy to adult genius. David and Vadim share the stage for Mendelssohn’s renowned Violin Concerto, and cellist and composer Joshua Roman returns with our 68th commission — a double concerto to be premiered with Gluzman.

JOSHUA ROMAN

WORTHINGTON SERIES

C A R O L I N E S H AW

Experience ProMusica in the intimate setting of the Worthington United Methodist Church.

Enjoy the variety of programming presented by our full orchestra and chamber ensembles.

TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO

Joshua Roman, cello & composer Vadim Gluzman, violin & creative partner David Danzmayr, conductor MOZART

Symphony No. 1

MENDELSSOHN

Violin Concerto in E Minor

Saturday, January 11 // 5:30 PM See Subscription Series for program information.

ROMAN Double Concerto for Violin,

Cello, and Orchestra

[Commission and World Premiere] MOZART

AN EVENING OF STRING QUARTETS Saturday, February 29 // 5:30 PM

Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

BRAHMS & SHAW

PA U L R I S S M A N N

E S T H E R YO O

Saturday, May 9 // 5:30 PM Sunday, May 10 // 7:00 PM Southern Theatre

ProMusica musicians Katherine McLin, Jennifer Ross, Mary Harris, and Marc Moskovitz perform an evening of beloved string quartets.

TANGO IN PARIS Saturday, March 7 // 5:30 PM

ProMusica’s finale features the powerful musical prowess of Caroline Shaw and Johannes Brahms. Shaw, the youngest composer to win the Pulitzer Prize at age 30, is one of the most inventive and engaging performers of today. Brahms’ majestic Symphony No. 1 offers a triumphant end to the season.

ProMusica musicians Victoria Moreira, Ilya Shterenberg, Joel Becktell and pianist Ryan Behan join together for an evening of intimate chamber works ranging from the romantic French to the flavors of tango.

MOZART & THE MASTERS

Caroline Shaw, composer and vocalist David Danzmayr, conductor

Saturday, April 4 // 5:30 PM

SHAW

Blueprint for String Quartet

SHAW

Is A Rose

See Subscription Series for program information.

SHAW

Entr’acte for String Orchestra

BRAHMS

Symphony No. 1

R I C H A R D S C O FA N O

COLIN CURRIE

SPECIAL EVENTS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

MESSIAH SIDE-BY-SIDE SING ALONG

NAKED CLASSICS

Friday, December 13 // 7:30 PM Southern Theatre

NAKED CLASSICS is a different kind of concert experience — masterpieces get undressed and deconstructed by presenter and host Paul Rissmann. Through graphics, live excerpts, and chats with our musicians, we’ll uncover some of the secrets in the score, while exploring the composer’s life and times. At the end, you’ll hear the works performed in their entirety, offering a new perspective of the work. NAKED CLASSICS is for everyone, from frequent concert-goers to those curious about the orchestra and its repertoire, wanting to discover more.

Join the orchestra, community members, and The Ohio State University’s Director of Choral Studies Robert Ward for a beloved holiday tradition! Raise your voice in song with friends, families, and church choirs and sing selections from Handel’s Messiah.

Orchestra students and area music directors join ProMusica musicians on stage for this joyful community event.

NAKED CLASSICS: SCHUBERT’S UNFINISHED SYMPHONY Friday, November 1 // 8:00 PM Southern Theatre Why did Schubert never complete his Unfinished Symphony? Paul Rissmann, along with the orchestra, explores one of the biggest and greatest unsolved mysteries in classical music.

Paul Rissmann, presenter & host David Danzmayr, conductor SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

NAKED CLASSICS: MOZART — JOURNEY OF A GENIUS Friday, April 3 // 8:00 PM Southern Theatre Mozart wrote his first symphony at the wondrous age of eight years old, and his last symphony at the age of 32. Paul Rissmann plots the fascinating development of a child prodigy to an adult genius.

Paul Rissmann, presenter & host David Danzmayr, conductor MOZART

Symphony No. 1

MOZART

Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY To subscribe, call 614.464.0066 ext. 101, or visit promusicacolumbus.org. Single tickets go on sale August 12, 2019.

ProMusica is committed to transforming lives in our community through the power of music.

Visit promusicacolumbus.org to learn more about additional education and outreach programs including: Columbus Metropolitan Library Series, Musicians in the Schools, Play Us Forward and Open Rehearsals.

Subscription prices range from $62 – $282. Choose from our Saturday Series, Sunday Series, Worthington Series, or Flex Series.

For all subscription renewals and tickets purchased beginning July 1, 2019, and for concerts taking place in the city of Columbus, a 5% ticket fee will be applied. The fee will be applied to forand nonprofit arts, sports and entertainment tickets and admissions in the city of Columbus.

The proceeds will provide public funds to help support and sustaining nonprofit arts and cultural organizations like ProMusica.

PROMUSICA SOIRÉE Saturday, February 1 Southern Theatre

All sales are final. Programs and performers are subject to change. Orders received within one week of a performance will not be mailed but will be available for pick up at the venue Will Call the day of the performance.

Save the date for ProMusica’s biggest event of the year! A party in the historic ballroom of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, combined with a collaborative concert at the Southern Theatre is an evening not to be missed. Guest artist details to be announced!

THE ARTIST CIRCLE The Artist Circle is a series of intimate recitals featuring our renowned guest artists in exquisite local homes — just as chamber music began!

A minimum annual contribution allows exclusive membership into The Artist Circle and an invitation to each of these special events. Please contact ProMusica for dates.

PROMUSICA SESSIONS

New!

ProMusica takes chamber music outside of the concert hall to new and non-traditional settings. Each concert will offer a mix of the traditional blended with an array of rock, hip-hop, tango and more! Enjoy a cocktail or two while our musicians guide you through the experience connecting the classical and modern. Visit promusicacolumbus.org for details and locations.

Presented by:

VENUE INFO SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Thursday, August 8 // 8:00 PM Saturday, August 10 // 8:00 PM Sunday, August 11 // 8:00 PM Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Join us for our three-concert festival of outdoor performances that are FREE of charge and all ages are welcome! Pre-concert fun and educational activities for children will be held beginning at 7:00 PM. In partnership with:

With support from:

SOUTHERN THEATRE 21 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Located downtown, adjoined to The Westin Columbus hotel on the corner of Main and High Streets. Parking is available directly across Main Street in the Columbus Commons Main Garage.

WORTHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 600 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 The United Methodist Church is located near the corner of New England and High Streets in downtown Worthington. Parking is available adjacent to the church. Seating is general admission.

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203 The ProMusica Summer Music Series will be held on the Conservatory’s Grand Mallway, just west of the Palm House. Parking is available on the grounds of Franklin Park.

PROMUSICACOLUMBUS.ORG

SPECIAL EVENTS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

MESSIAH SIDE-BY-SIDE SING ALONG

NAKED CLASSICS

Friday, December 13 // 7:30 PM Southern Theatre

NAKED CLASSICS is a different kind of concert experience — masterpieces get undressed and deconstructed by presenter and host Paul Rissmann. Through graphics, live excerpts, and chats with our musicians, we’ll uncover some of the secrets in the score, while exploring the composer’s life and times. At the end, you’ll hear the works performed in their entirety, offering a new perspective of the work. NAKED CLASSICS is for everyone, from frequent concert-goers to those curious about the orchestra and its repertoire, wanting to discover more.

Join the orchestra, community members, and The Ohio State University’s Director of Choral Studies Robert Ward for a beloved holiday tradition! Raise your voice in song with friends, families, and church choirs and sing selections from Handel’s Messiah.

Orchestra students and area music directors join ProMusica musicians on stage for this joyful community event.

NAKED CLASSICS: SCHUBERT’S UNFINISHED SYMPHONY Friday, November 1 // 8:00 PM Southern Theatre Why did Schubert never complete his Unfinished Symphony? Paul Rissmann, along with the orchestra, explores one of the biggest and greatest unsolved mysteries in classical music.

Paul Rissmann, presenter & host David Danzmayr, conductor SCHUBERT

Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

NAKED CLASSICS: MOZART — JOURNEY OF A GENIUS Friday, April 3 // 8:00 PM Southern Theatre Mozart wrote his first symphony at the wondrous age of eight years old, and his last symphony at the age of 32. Paul Rissmann plots the fascinating development of a child prodigy to an adult genius.

Paul Rissmann, presenter & host David Danzmayr, conductor MOZART

Symphony No. 1

MOZART

Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY To subscribe, call 614.464.0066 ext. 101, or visit promusicacolumbus.org. Single tickets go on sale August 12, 2019.

ProMusica is committed to transforming lives in our community through the power of music.

Visit promusicacolumbus.org to learn more about additional education and outreach programs including: Columbus Metropolitan Library Series, Musicians in the Schools, Play Us Forward and Open Rehearsals.

Subscription prices range from $62 – $282. Choose from our Saturday Series, Sunday Series, Worthington Series, or Flex Series.

For all subscription renewals and tickets purchased beginning July 1, 2019, and for concerts taking place in the city of Columbus, a 5% ticket fee will be applied. The fee will be applied to forand nonprofit arts, sports and entertainment tickets and admissions in the city of Columbus.

The proceeds will provide public funds to help support and sustaining nonprofit arts and cultural organizations like ProMusica.

PROMUSICA SOIRÉE Saturday, February 1 Southern Theatre

All sales are final. Programs and performers are subject to change. Orders received within one week of a performance will not be mailed but will be available for pick up at the venue Will Call the day of the performance.

Save the date for ProMusica’s biggest event of the year! A party in the historic ballroom of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, combined with a collaborative concert at the Southern Theatre is an evening not to be missed. Guest artist details to be announced!

THE ARTIST CIRCLE The Artist Circle is a series of intimate recitals featuring our renowned guest artists in exquisite local homes — just as chamber music began!

A minimum annual contribution allows exclusive membership into The Artist Circle and an invitation to each of these special events. Please contact ProMusica for dates.

PROMUSICA SESSIONS

New!

ProMusica takes chamber music outside of the concert hall to new and non-traditional settings. Each concert will offer a mix of the traditional blended with an array of rock, hip-hop, tango and more! Enjoy a cocktail or two while our musicians guide you through the experience connecting the classical and modern. Visit promusicacolumbus.org for details and locations.

Presented by:

VENUE INFO SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Thursday, August 8 // 8:00 PM Saturday, August 10 // 8:00 PM Sunday, August 11 // 8:00 PM Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Join us for our three-concert festival of outdoor performances that are FREE of charge and all ages are welcome! Pre-concert fun and educational activities for children will be held beginning at 7:00 PM. In partnership with:

With support from:

SOUTHERN THEATRE 21 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Located downtown, adjoined to The Westin Columbus hotel on the corner of Main and High Streets. Parking is available directly across Main Street in the Columbus Commons Main Garage.

WORTHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 600 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 The United Methodist Church is located near the corner of New England and High Streets in downtown Worthington. Parking is available adjacent to the church. Seating is general admission.

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203 The ProMusica Summer Music Series will be held on the Conservatory’s Grand Mallway, just west of the Palm House. Parking is available on the grounds of Franklin Park.

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