Boulder Philharmonic, Sept 29- Nov. 4, 2018

Open Space I believe that behind every closed door there is an open space. ~Ping Fu

2018-19 SEASON

Finally, a fun place for pets to retire with their humans.

Ask any dog or cat and they’ll tell you that The Carillon at Boulder Creek is a great place to live. The weekly housekeeping will keep things tidy, the walking paths will be fabulous for exercise, and there is even pet care available! Call now to schedule your complimentary lunch and private tour.

And bring along Fluffy or Fido, you know so they can get a paws‑on look.

It’s More Than Retirement. It’s Five-Star Fun.

Boulder, CO • (720) 501‑5365 • TheCarillonAtBoulderCreek.com

H E A R T S O N F I R E S T O R E S , A U T H O R I Z E D R E TA I L E R S , H E A R T S O N F I R E . C O M

Comprehensive Eye Care YOUR EYE CARE TEAM ~ CARING FOR PATIENTS SINCE 1969 ~

1400 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont, CO 300 Exempla Cir., Ste. 100, Lafayette, CO

303-772-3300 www.EyeCareSite.com

Cataract Glaucoma Retina Cornea LASIK Oculofacial Plastics Optical & More

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Medical Grade Skin Care Products CO2RE Fractional Laser Resurfacing Botox ® Fillers Eyelash Growth Facials Exilis ™ Dermapen ® Permanent Make-up

1390 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont, CO 300 Exempla Cir., Suite 120, Lafayette, CO

303-682-3386

www.eyecaresite.com/aesthetics

McDONALD

McDONALD

Floors for Life.

McDONALD CARPET

• HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • CERAMIC TILES WINDOW TREATMENTS • AREA RUGS • SHUTTERS McDONALD 6367 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80301 | 303.449.0011 | McDonaldCarpetOneBoulder.com LUXURY VINYL TILE & PLANK Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved

6367 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80301 | 303.449.0011 | McDonaldCarpet

6367 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80301 | 303.449.0011 | McDonaldCarpetOneBoulder.com 6367 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, COfor 80301 | 303.449.0011 |All McDonaldCarpetOneBoulder.com Photos illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home.

Rights Reserved Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved

LOCAL EXPERT | GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

As a Colorado Resident for 18 years, please consider me your local REALTORÂŽ. I am a Luxury Boutique Real Estate Professional with Strong Marketing Expertise. I am also a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World & Luxury Portfolio International. This offers unique Local and Global Exposure when you list your home with me. As your neighbor, I am accessible, acutely interested in maintaining Market Values and passionate about working for you. For more information on a property or any Real Estate Opportunities,

Call Me Today!

720.273.7567

Mia Ness Broker Associate

720.273.7567 w w w. M i a N e s s. c o m mia@coloradolandmark.com

gifts * paper goods * curiosities Gifts of expression to celebrate all of life’s performances.

Table Mesa Shopping Center * 607 South Broadway, Suite F www.sweetruckusgifts.com * 303.494.5131

BOULDER BALLET SCHOOL

Boulder Ballet is a strong platform for dancers who want to attain a professional career or simply to enjoy the art of dance.

— Amy Earnest, Assistant School Director

• Largest ballet program in the region • Ages 3-adult, beginnerprofessional

• Many student performance opportunities including The Nutcracker at Macky Auditorium

www.boulderballet.org The Dairy ARTS Center | 2590 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80302 | 303.443.0028

Welcome!

One of life’s greatest pleasures is the process of discovery. Being truly open to new experiences fosters a sense of adventure about the everyday. The open space that we so cherish in Boulder is about more than physical surroundings. It extends to open minds and open hearts—qualities broadly shared within our community. The Boulder Phil’s 2018-19 season embraces a sense of expansiveness that will take you on a journey of artistic discovery and spiritual renewal.

Our expanded season includes well-loved masterpieces, brilliant music of our time, innovative concert enhancements, family favorites and a new Pops Series that offers something for everyone. Anchoring concerts are favorites like The Planets (celebrating 100 years since its premiere in 1918), Mahler’s Fourth, Prokofiev’s Fifth, and music of Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Elgar. We are thrilled to welcome international stars Garrick Ohlsson, Mary Wilson, Astrid Schween and violin sensation Midori, who has chosen us as a recipient of her coveted Orchestra Residencies Program, which will bring her into contact with students, community leaders and the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras.

We’re excited to share music by Jessie Montgomery and Boulder native Kristen Kuster, whose Dune Acres was made possible in part by the Phil’s commissioning partnership. With the help of your smartphones, we’ll immerse Macky in the sound of wind and birds as we present Tan Dun’s Passacaglia. James Stephenson’s Celestial Suite salutes famed astronomers and includes NASA images, while we examine Holst’s work in the context of World War I through video created by The New Live. And we will close our season with Dvořák’s beloved New World Symphony paired with a stunning blend of music and theater in Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America featuring actors and projected images.

Our new Pops Series opens connections to ever wider segments of our community through evenings devoted to the incomparable film composer John Williams, the animation magic of Pixar in Concert, and the life and legacy of the great David Bowie.

The Nutcracker with Boulder Ballet once again kicks off the holidays for thousands in our community. Families are invited to our free Community Concert, and we will welcome thousands more students to Macky for Discovery Concerts exploring the parallels between music and architecture.

JIAH KYUN

Whether it’s the openness of the central Asian steppes, the vast emptiness of outer space, or the open-ended opportunities sought by immigrants in a new land, our season offers thought-provoking takes on what it means to be “open.” The concept is even woven into our institutional DNA―the core of our mission is to open the experience of live orchestral music to more and more people in ever more diverse and impactful ways.

We invite you to join us on a journey of discovery this season!

MIC H A EL B UTTER M A N M US I C D I R EC TO R

K AT H E RIN E L E H M AN E X E C U T IV E D IR E C T OR

About the Boulder Phil “The power of music cannot be underestimated.”

– audience member As one of Colorado’s premier ensembles, the Boulder Phil is a critically acclaimed professional orchestra serving Boulder and the greater metroDenver region. Known for innovative concert programming presented at the highest artistic level and a growing commitment to authentic community engagement, the Boulder Phil continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be Boulder’s orchestra.

We are defined by the artistry of our talented musicians, the support of our extraordinary patrons, and ongoing creative collaborations with partner organizations encompassing the arts, sciences, nature, youth, and social services. We strive to present once-in-a-lifetime performances, inspire the next generation with school-age education programs, and pioneer community-focused projects that bring music to all.

“It was a treat from start to finish, loved everything. The energy in Macky was so wonderful and uplifting.”

“One of the most touching and memorable concerts I’ve attended – engaged the mind, soul, and senses in a magical way!”

BoulderPhil.org

Community Engagement Music has the power to inspire and connect us, to heal our bodies and replenish our souls, to bridge our differences and change the way we see the world. Serving the community has been at the heart of the Boulder Phil’s mission for more than 60 years.

The Boulder Phil is a leader in community engagement, helping to write the next chapter in the story of the American orchestra by touching lives and creating opportunity. Through our growing education and outreach programs, we bring the power of music to all corners of our community.

• Discovery Concerts

reach 5,000+ students annually

• In-School Visits

bring music alive in the classroom

• Meet the Maestro

inspires the next generation

• Side-by-Side Events

pair students with professionals

• Music Mentoring

helps students attain potential

• $5 Student Tickets

affordable concert attendance

• Free Community Concerts celebrate music for all

• Musical Hikes

bring nature and music together

• Pre-Concert Talks

expand our musical horizons

For more information about Boulder Phil education and youth programs, equity and inclusiveness priorities, and regional outreach, please contact the Director of Community Engagement at 303-443-9203 or community@boulderphil.org.

Photos by Lauren Click

BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR Mailing address: 1600 Range Street, Suite 200 • Boulder, CO 80302 303-449-1343 www.BoulderPhil.org

MUSIC DIRECTOR Michael Butterman PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR Gary Lewis OFFICERS Karyn Sawyer, President Rodolfo Perez, Vice President

Lynn Streeter, Secretary Tom Abraham, Treasurer

BOARD Christopher Brauchli Patricia Butler Michael Butterman, ex officio Heather Dupré Bruce Fest Claire Figel David Fulker Lin Hawkins

Steve Knapp Katherine Lehman, ex officio Erma Mantey Marla Meehl Eleanor Poehlmann Leslie Scarpino Yenlik Weiss Ronny Wells

ADMINISTRATION Katherine Lehman, Executive Director Eve Orenstein, Director of Development Shelley Sampson, Patron Services Manager & Artistic Administrator Cynthia Sliker, Director of Community Engagement Caleb Bradley, Production Manager Nancy Headlee, Personnel Manager

Hitomi Sipher, Orchestra Librarian Holly Hickman, Marketing Consultant / Up Tempo Marketing Michelle Edwards, Bookkeeper / Trailhead Accounting Solutions Interns: Emily Eck, Breanna McCaughey, Anna Griggs

ADVISORY COUNCIL Barbara Brenton Pamela Dennis Kent Hansen Ruth Kahn Susan Olenwine

Mary Street Dick Van Pelt Betty Van Zandt Brenda Zellner

TING WITH EVERY PERFORMANCE

e Arts Center, nd information about the e south metro community.

Angie Flachman Johnson, Publisher

Big River Request Beatles Tribute This program is produced for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra by The Publishing House, Westminster, CO. sing in View Magazine.

For advertising information, please call (303) 428-9529 or e-mail sales@pub-house.com ColoradoArtsPubs.com Flachman, Publisher

.428.9529 Ext. 237 ie@pub-house.com coloradoartspubs.com

®

Tod Cavey, Director of Sales Stacey Krull, Production Manager Sandy Birkey, Graphic Designer Wilbur E. Flachman, President

To Our Supporters Dear Boulder residents and visitors— What a treat we are in for!

Not only is our city blessed to have an unparalleled professional orchestra in the Boulder Philharmonic, but their 2018-19 season promises to be one of their most memorable.

When your spirit needs uplifting, what two things leap to mind? Soaring music and enjoying the great outdoors, two elements that the Boulder Philharmonic deftly combines in an entire season dedicated to the concept of Open Space. While Bouldercentric nature and music programming are included in every season, this year is a culmination of an incredible partnership with Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks department – a highlight of which has been five years of guided musical hikes led by naturalist Dave Sutherland.

Another major theme is the Philharmonic’s commitment to community engagement: the orchestra strives to make live music relevant and accessible for all. This intention is reflected in their Discovery Concerts, a partnership with Boulder Valley Schools, which inspire over 5,000 young students each year. Also, in the five-day immersive residency of internationallyknown violinist and educator Midori in November—a cultural milestone for Boulder—who will engage with a wide spectrum of the community and perform with the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras.

At 60 years old, the Boulder Philharmonic is just getting started —with dynamic performances every season that give life to our community’s values, creativity, and sense of place.

Enjoy!

Suzanne Jones, Mayor Aaron Brockett, Mayor Pro Tem for the entire City Council

BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Midori

MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

O RCHES TR A R ES ID EN CI ES PROGRAM The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras (GBYO) are proud to host a 2018 residency with Midori, world-renowned violinist and educator.

Throughout her career, Midori has been devoted to working with youth and communities in a way that few performing artists of her caliber can claim. Through the Orchestra Residencies Program (ORP), she visits one or two mid-sized communities each year to share her impressive artistry and inclusive vision of the vital role that music and the arts can play - not only in the concert hall, but across the entire community and in the life of every citizen.

Midori’s ORP is a special project that aims to strengthen the ties of the American youth orchestra to its local adult orchestra, as well as bolster relationships with performers, staff, and the community.

RESIDENCY HIGHLIGHTS OCT. 31 THROUGH NOV. 5―School visits, master classes, community meetings and presentations, citizen artist talk and play-in NOV. 3, 5:30 PM―“Glitter” Gala to benefit the Boulder Phil and GBYO NOV. 4, 7 PM at Macky―Midori plays the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Boulder Phil NOV. 5, 6 PM at Macky―Midori plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with GBYO

BoulderPhil.org GreaterBoulderYO.org

Photo: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Thank You to Our Sponsors ◆ SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS

Patricia Butler Erma and John Mantey Margaret and Rodolfo Perez Lynn Streeter Nicky Wolman and Dave Fulker

◆ SEASON SPONSORS

SeiSolo Foundation

Sydney and Robert Anderson

◆ PERFORMANCE SPONSORS Leadership Circle Audrey and Andrew Franklin Doree Hickman Holly and Grant Hickman Suzanne and David Hoover Marti and George Oetzel Beatriz and Juan Roederer Luana Rubin Stephanie and R. Alan Rudy Marjorie and Bob Schaffner Betty Van Zandt Rena and Ronny Wells

Silver Circle Anonymous Gail Aweida in memoriam Nancy Clairmont and Bob Braudes Pam Dennis and Jim Semborski Bronze Circle Anonymous Beverly and Bruce Fest Sara and David Harper Emily and John Koechel Christine Yoshinaga-Itano and Wayne Itano

◆ BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY SPONSORS BOULDER’S BOUTIQUE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

01B

45862

◆ IN-KIND SPONSORS BOULDER PIANO GALLERY

45862 01B

We invite you to partner with the Boulder Philharmonic and Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras in a perfect evening of music, glamour, and optimism.

Oh, Happy We! On November 3, we will transform a hangar at the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport into the Best of All Possible Worlds. Delight in delicious catering from Three Leaf Concepts and an equally sumptuous slate of thrilling instrumental and operatic performances. Rub shoulders with special guest Midori, thrill to the sounds of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras’ up-and-coming instrumentalists, and revel in soprano Rose Sawvel’s rendition of Glitter and Be Gay. Each ticket sold to this sparkling celebration will help Make Our Garden Grow― benefiting performance education across the Greater Boulder area, and sparking the next generation of musical artists.

Tickets at BoulderPhil.org

Season Supporters TWENTY years

2018 19 8 9

STRONG.

S EN I OR L I V I N G

www.theacademyboulder.com

Season Supporters Find Your Bliss in Boulder.

2660 Canyon Blvd. | Boulder, CO 80302 303.440.8877 | www.bouldermarriotthotel.com

Flow Solutions FlowSolutions Solutions Flow Achieve Measurement AchieveMeasurement Measurement Confidence For Achieve Confidence For Every Application Confidence For Every Application Every Application Coriolis | Ultrasonic | DP | Coriolis Ultrasonic | DP Magnetic || Vortex | Turbine Coriolis | Ultrasonic | DP | | Magnetic | Vortex | Turbine Magnetic | Vortex | Turbine

A Proud Sponsor of the

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra A Proud Sponsor of theof the A Proud Sponsor Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Boulder Philharmonic Orchestr

BOULDERADO.COM

A Proud Sponsor of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Make Your Business Exit to a Standing Ovation

You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let’s give him a friend.

Everybody needs a friend.

Bob Ross

Available at the Boulder Bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.

taddikentree.com 303.554.7035 taddikentree.com 303.554.7035 taddikentree.com 303.554.7035

Music Director Michael Butterman

Artistry. Innovation. Engagement.

Making his mark as a model for today’s conductors, Michael Butterman is recognized for his commitment to creative artistry, innovative programming, and to audience and community engagement. He serves as Music Director for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, whom he has led to national prominence, resulting in an invitation to open the Kennedy Center’s inaugural SHIFT Festival of American Orchestras in 2017. He is also the Music Director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, an orchestra uniquely focused on music education. He just completed his 18th season as Principal Conductor for Education and Community Engagement for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and also recently completed a 15-year tenure with the Jacksonville Symphony, first as Associate, and then as Resident Conductor.

As a guest conductor, Mr. Butterman has led many of the country’s preeminent ensembles, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, National Symphony, Detroit Symphony and Houston Symphony.

“Butterman has – above all – integrated the Phil into the community, stressing that it is no way an elite enterprise only for initiates, but a group out to attract a new audience with interests that reach beyond music. He has worked successfully with local dance, theater, and film projects, and also with visual artists...the excitement that Butterman has brought to the Phil is attracting audience and critics from the entire region. He’s an energetic and charismatic man as well as a gifted musician. One can count on him to exert himself to the limit to make an endeavor work.”

—Boulder Daily Camera

2018-2019 Season Highlights Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Oct 13-14 | Nov 4 | Jan 19-20 | Feb 9 | Mar 2 | Apr 27 National Symphony Orchestra Education Concerts Oct 15-18 | Jan 11-12 |Mar 19-22 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Nov 21-25 | Jan 27 | Feb 12-13 | May 4 | May 19 Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Sep 22 | Oct 27 | Nov 17 | Dec 16 | Feb 2 | Mar 16 | Apr 14

www.michaelbutterman.com

Temple Grandin School is more than just a school – it’s a community.

We provide a safe, supportive environment for students with Asperger’s syndrome and similar learning profiles.

Get to know us at

templegrandinschool.org.

NOW ENROLLING 6TH-12TH GRADE

3131 Indian Road, Boulder, CO 80301 303-554-7363 • info@templegrandinschool.org

Here’s to a great season!

2425 Canyon Blvd., St. 110 Boulder, CO 80302

Ann Cooper 303-517-0447 anncooper@comcast.net

JUNIPER PAINTS JUNIPER PAINTS

Let paint experts expertshelp helpwith youall with allpaint yourneeds needs Let our our paint your

S

Louisville, CO

paint needs

$&)+ " + '$" + $" $")+

+ "+')$& + + $ +')$& * # ( %#( # %!+ juniperpaints.com

ER PAINTS

erts help with all your paint needs

O

1335 East South Boulder Rd. Ste A. Louisville, CO juniperpaints.com (303) 604-6004

juniperpaints.com

Your Your world.

world.

Alive with sound.

Alive with sound.

Call today to schedule your hearing evaluation,

and find out what premier hearing care can mean for your quality of life.

Family HEARING Since 1963 1963 Since

303.857.5836 familyhearingco.com

Boulder Broomfield Lafayette Boulder Broomfield Lafayette Family 3059 Walnut St 300 Nickel St, Ste 15 2770Arapahoe ArapahoeRd, Rd,Ste Ste126 126 3059 Walnut St 300 Nickel St,303.857.5836 Ste 15 2770 HEARING Since 1963 familyhearingco.com Since 1963 Boulder

Broomfield

Lafayette

BUILDING GREEN SINCE 1995 303.449.3076

cottonwoodcustombuilders.com

Boulder, CO

BUILDING GREEN SINCE 1995 303.449.3076

cottonwoodcustombuilders.com

Boulder, CO

An Orchestra of Flavors!

Fresh Spices Ground Handcrafted Seasonings Organics & Extracts

Unique Gift Packs

Boulder’s Original Spice Shop

LONGMONT 373 Main St. • 303-776-2920 Mon. – Fri. 9:30 – 6:00, Sat. 10 – 5 longmontshoes.com

1 4 2 1

2041 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80302 . (303) 444-0668 Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm

P E A R L

S T

3 0 3 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 8 3

b o u l d e r a r t s a n d c r a f t s . c o m

970-535-0476 14136 Valley Dr, Longmont, CO 80504 www.paragon-granite.com

Congratulations bvwaldorf.org Preschool – 8th Grade With curiosity and wonder, children imagine, create, move and learn prepared for a lifetime of

to the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Phil, dancers, musicians, and artists on another great season!

academic success and engagement.

boulderarts.org

health • recovery • rehabilitation

health • recovery • rehabilitation

Active Release ~ Auricular Therapy ~ Body Talk ~ CranioSacral

health recovery •CranioSacral rehabilitation Therapy ~ Cupping ~ Deep Tissue • ~ Body Facilitated Stretching Active Release ~ Auricular Therapy ~ Talk ~ Hot Stone ~ Medical Massage ~ Myofascial Release Therapy ~ Cupping ~ Deep Tissue ~ Facilitated Stretching NeuroMuscular TherapyMassage ~ Pilates~~Myofascial Prenatal ~Release Reiki Hot Stone ~ Medical Active Release ~~Auricular Therapy ~ Swedish Body Talk CranioSacral Relaxation Rossiter ~ Sports ~ ~~ Trigger Point off NeuroMuscular Therapy ~ Pilates ~ Prenatal ~ Reiki Therapy ~ Cupping ~ Deep Tissue ~ Facilitated Stretching your next 60 minute Relaxation ~ Rossiter ~ Sports ~ Swedish ~ Trigger Point Hot Stone ~ Medical Massage ~ Myofascial Release

$20

303-499-9892

NeuroMuscular Therapy ~ Pilates ~ Prenatal ~ Reiki Relaxation ~ Rossiter ~ Sports ~ Swedish ~ Trigger Point

bouldermassageclinic.com 303-499-9892

bouldermassageclinic.com 303-499-9892

bouldermassageclinic.com

$20 off

or longer session

$20 off $20 off

your next 60 minute or longer session

your next 60 minute or longer session your next 60 minute or longer session

ARAPAHOE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Serving Pets and our Community Since 1954

FULL-SERVICE VETERINARY CARE for SMALL ANIMALS~BIRDS~EXOTICS PET BOARDING DOGGIE DAY CARE DAY & EVENING HOURS ~ 7 DAYS/WEEK with TWO Convenient Locations:

Main Hospital

Downtown Hospital

(behind Boulder Dinner Theater)

(between Arapahoe & Canyon)

5585 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO 80303

303-442-7033

1730 15th Street

Boulder, CO 80302

303-442-7036

www.arapahoeanimalhospital.com

Celebrate Freedom Celebrate the gift of freedom in a special way by giving land to a majestic creature in need.

Help Free Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and countless other animals that are suffering in terrible places right now.

Set them Free by giving a donation toward The Wild Animal Sanctuary's new 9,004 Acre Wildlife Refuge!

Be part of this HISTORIC event...

Nine Thousand Acres!

WildAnimalRefuge.org WildAnimalSanctuary.org

A Tribute to John Williams BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Michael Butterman, conductor Saturday, September 29, 2018 Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder 7:30 pm Performance

John Williams

Superman March

(b. 1932)

Cowboys Overture

Jaws Suite: The Shark

Theme from Jurassic Park

Devil’s Dance from The Witches of Eastwick

Sayuri’s Theme from Memoirs of a Geisha

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone:

Harry’s Wondrous World -Intermission

March from Raiders of the Lost Ark

Main Theme from Schindler’s List

Ruxandra Marquardt, violin

Theme from Angela’s Ashes

Viktor’s Tale from The Terminal

Michelle Orman, clarinet

ET: Adventures on Earth

Across the Stars from Star Wars II—Attack of the Clones

Main Theme from Star Wars Program and artists subject to change.

The use of cameras and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Silver Circle Concert Sponsor Gail Aweida, in memoriam

Bronze Circle Concert Sponsor Emily and John Koechel

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 1

A Tribute to John Williams JOHN WILLIAMS, composer In a career spanning more than five decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and for the concert stage. He has served as music director and laureate conductor of one of the country’s treasured musical institutions, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and he maintains thriving artistic relationships with many of the world’s great orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Williams has received a variety of prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Olympic Order, and numerous Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices.

Mr. Williams has composed the music and served as music director for more than one hundred films. His 45-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, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the Indiana Jones films, Saving Private Ryan, Amistad, Munich, Hook, Catch Me If You Can, Minority Report, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Empire of the Sun, The Adventures of TinTin and War Horse. Their latest collaboration, The Post, was released in December of 2017. Mr. Williams composed the scores for all eight Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Superman, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Memoirs of a Geisha, Far and Away, The Accidental Tourist, Home Alone, Nixon, The Patriot, Angela’s Ashes, Seven Years in Tibet, The Witches of Eastwick, Rosewood, Sleepers, Sabrina, Presumed Innocent, The Cowboys, The Reivers and Goodbye, Mr. Chips among many others. In 1971, he adapted the score for the film version of Fiddler on the Roof, for

which he composed original violin cadenzas for renowned virtuoso Isaac Stern. Mr. Williams has received five Academy Awards and fifty-one Oscar nominations, making him the Academy’s most-nominated living person and the second-most nominated person in the history of the Oscars. His most recent nomination was for the film Star War: The Last Jedi. He also has received seven British Academy Awards (BAFTA), twenty-three Grammys, four Golden Globes, five Emmys, and numerous gold and platinum records.

In addition to his activity in film and television, Mr. Williams has composed numerous works for the concert stage, among them two symphonies, and concertos for flute, violin, clarinet, viola, oboe and tuba. His cello concerto was commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and premiered by YoYo Ma at Tanglewood in 1994. Mr. Williams also has filled commissions by several of the world’s leading orchestras, including a bassoon concerto for the New York Philharmonic entitled “The Five Sacred Trees,” a trumpet concerto for the Cleveland Orchestra, and a horn concerto for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. “Seven for Luck”, a seven-piece song cycle for soprano and orchestra based on the texts of former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, was premiered by the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood in 1998.

Mr. Williams holds honorary degrees from twenty-two American universities, including Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Boston College, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Boston University, the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of Massachusetts at Boston, The Eastman School of Music, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and the University of Southern California. He is a recipient of the 2009 National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by the United States Government. In 2016, Mr. Williams received the 44th Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute – the first composer in history to receive this honor. Mr. Williams was inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2009, and in January of that same year he composed and arranged “Air and Simple Gifts” especially for the first inaugural ceremony of President Barack Obama.

Program 2 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Infinite Space BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Michael Butterman, conductor Saturday, October 13, 2018 Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk with Marilyn Cooley 7:30 pm Performance Sunday, October 14, 2018 Pinnacle Performing Arts Complex 2:00 pm Performance University of Colorado Women’s Chorus Emilie Bertram & Corie Brown, co-conductors The New Live Jason Weinberger, Founder and Producer Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)

Starburst

James Stephenson Celestial Suite (b. 1969) I. Copernicus II. Galileo III. Newton IV. Hubble V. Hawking -IntermissionGustav Holst The Planets, Op. 32 (1847 – 1934) I. Mars, the Bringer of War II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity V. Saturn, the Briner of Old Age VI. Uranus, the Magician VII. Neptune, the Mystic Program and artists subject to change.

The use of cameras and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Silver Circle Concert Sponsor Nancy Clairmont and Bob Braudes Anonymous

James Stephenson Sponsor Suzanne and David Hoover Gustav Holst Sponsor Beatriz and Juan Roederer

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 3

Infinite Space

JESSIE MONTGOMERY: Starburst

This brief onemovement work for string orchestra is a play on imagery of rapidly changing musical colors.

Exploding gestures are juxtaposed with gentle fleeting melodies in an attempt to create a multidimensional soundscape. A common definition of a starburst: “the rapid formation of large numbers of new stars in a galaxy at a rate high enough to alter the structure of the galaxy significantly” lends itself almost literally to the nature of the performing ensemble who premiered the work, The Sphinx Virtuosi, and I wrote the piece with their dynamic in mind.

JAMES STEPHENSON: Celestial Suite

Leading American orchestras, instrumentalists and wind ensembles around the world have performed the music of Chicagobased composer James M. Stephenson, both to critical acclaim and the delight of audiences. Stephenson came late to his fulltime composing career, having performed 17 seasons as a trumpeter in the Naples Philharmonic in Florida. As such, the composer is largely self-taught, making his voice truly individual and his life’s work all the more remarkable. Recent and upcoming premieres include the St. Louis and Chicago Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, and Cabrillo Festival, as well as the US “President’s Own” Marine Band. Over 150 orchestras and bands play his music annually.

In the summer of 2011, I was contacted by Dorival Puccini, of the Axiom Brass Quintet, to compose a piece jointly commissioned by Axiom and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association. The piece was to reflect upon and comment on the relationship between astronomy and sacred music, and would be premiered at Notre Dame University in the fall of 2011. The orchestral suite was created in August, 2013, for premiere by the Lake Forest Symphony on November 2, 2013.

I. Copernicus (1473-1543) Earth vs. Sun. The first thing I think it is important to mention is that there is no relationship to music of the time in this first movement of the suite. Instead, I decided to “shake it up” a bit, as that is precisely what Copernicus did.

But first, I want to relate how I came up with various roles of the brass quintet members.

The 4 accompanying members of the quintet (2nd trumpet, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba) play notes entirely bound by the musical spelling of the word “Earth” (as described in the summary).They never vary from this, and are stuck in this “tradition.” They symbolize the Catholic Church’s stance – the Earth as the center of the universe – at this point in history. The solo oboe, however, plays entirely in the key of G. In musical terms, the key of G is also referred to as Sol – which, of course, is the Latin word for “Sun.” So therein lies the conflict of Trumpet (Copernicus) going against the Brass Quintet (Church) and the clashing that occurs as a result. Although the accompaniment at the beginning is very “firm”, the solo oboe upsets the rhythmic foundation, so that the audience is not sure where to look/listen for solid footing. I also add a jazz element mid-way, which would have been completely jarring to the sacred world of the 15th/16th century, as another means of symbolizing Copernicus’ revolutionary vision at the time. Noteworthy is that despite the mathematically inarguable discoveries of Copernicus, the church did not change its

Program 4 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Infinite Space

viewpoint, and this is reflected musically at the end as well.

II. Galileo (1564-1642) 1609 – Galileo makes significant improvements to the telescope.

1633 – Galileo found “vehemently suspect of heresy” by Pope Urban VIII. The first inspiration for this movement was the revelation that Galileo’s father was a lutenist and also a composer. This combined with the fact that Galileo’s most famous contemporary composer, Palestrina (1526-1594), was also a lutenist. The violas, therefore, plays music reminiscent of the music of Palestrina throughout, while the accompanying harp and clarinets play in the style of a lute. Galileo’s findings in support of Copernicus’ helio-centrism were constantly under scrutiny by the church, and most especially when Pope Urban VIII (a friend of Galileo’s) was elected to the papacy. At times supportive of Galileo’s findings – even to the point of encouraging publications – and other times against (for political reasons), the music I have written symbolizes the “dance” Galileo had to constantly endure with Pope Urban VIII in order to maintain his vocation.

Lastly – in honor of Galileo’s improvements to the telescope – the first and last systems of the score for this movement represent “scorepainting” of a telescope.

III. Newton (1642(3) – 1727) Newton’s 1st law: An object at rest stays at rest and an object in uniform motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by external force.

Newton’s 3rd law: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

Based on the Bach Chorale setting of: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How beautifully shines the morning star). Isaac Newton’s findings and his Principia lay the foundation for most of classical scientific mechanics as we know them. It is for this very reason that I knew I wanted the Tuba and low instruments to lay the foundation for this

movement. Newton also was a highly religious man, and for this reason, I wanted to base the movement on his most famous musical contemporary, J.S. Bach, and Bach’s chorale setting of the appropriately named “How Beautiful Shines the Morning Star.” Newton was a follower of both Copernicus and Galileo, so the mention of the “Morning Star” was all I needed! I was inspired by Newton’s first and third laws, quoted above. This therefore is perhaps the most complicated and mathematical of the five movements. In response to the first law, I decided to construct the music (for the most part) so that none of the accompanying instruments would move from their prescribed note until acted upon by “another force.” In other words, a player only changes their note, or pattern, when the note they are currently playing is touched upon by another player in the group. Once establishing their new pattern, they again become “inert” and cannot change until forced to by another. In the meantime, all of the solo tuba material is based on the Bach chorale.

As the chorale is being stated in its original form by the tuba, I explore Newton’s 3rd law.

Crescendos and decrescendos tossed back and forth between various pairs of instruments signify equal and opposite actions/reactions.

The rest of the movement again investigates the 1st law as the chorale is played out.

IV. Hubble (1889-1953) At this point in history, many things have changed with regard to technology, information, and science since Newton’s time. Therefore, I felt it OK to shift things a bit musically. My first inspiration, due to a fortunate coincidence, comes from Edwin Hubble’s name. It so happens that there is also a famous jazz trombonist named “Eddie” Hubble, who also played during the early-mid 20th century. I knew trombone was the instrument I needed to feature in this movement, so that was a good start. The “real” Hubble was also a good athlete; and knowing that Brett Johnson, the trombonist of the commissioning group, the Axiom

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 5

Infinite Space

Brass, is himself a good athlete, I enjoyed that connection, and felt comfortable making his part rather “athletic” as well! As in the Galileo movement, this movement also begins with a “score-painted” telescope, in reference to the famous space-telescope bearing the Hubble name. These opening measures launch us into the trombone cadenza, as a kind of “Big Bang,” a musical tribute to the theory to which Hubble lent great support with his findings about “redshift.” The harmonies of the movement, which I set as a kind of ragtime (apropos to the time of Hubble’s career), are based on “When the Saints go Marching In” – albeit in a minor key, for my purposes. Using a ragtime format was done purposely for other reasons: early on, “jazz” (i.e. ragtime) was often called “the devil’s music” by the religious sect in its day. Yet many would specifically use “When the Saints…” as a dirge, and later up-tempo, at religious funeral services, to both mourn and celebrate the life of the deceased. Similarly, the “Big Bang” theory is both used by the church both for and against their arguments about the beginning of the universe.

V. Hawking (1942 – ) “…scientists have discovered the ‘Song’ of a distant Black Hole” Admittedly, this movement is the least “religious” of the five, and this is indicative of my “perceived” impressions of Stephen Hawking’s faith (or lack thereof) as well. Right around the time of beginning the composition of this movement, I discovered a publication indicating sound waves being detected during the process of matter collapsing into black holes. The resulting sound waves produced a frequency – if there could be eardrums there to detect them – that would resemble that of a low beating drum. I wanted to replicate that as best as possible, by including the slapping of a tuba mouthpiece using the palm of the hand, and using the lowest pitch possible, as well as a bass drum. This slapping repeats, growing ever so slightly faster, until resembling that of a

beating heart.(More on that in a bit).In the mean time, the solo the solo bass oboe, alto flute, and English horn play a line that constantly reaches up, only to be dragged down – as the collapsing of matter… So too do the accompanying instruments move in and out of the texture, slowly drifting downward to very low registers – disappearing… As the movement, and the piece, moves toward its conclusion, the accompanying instruments get louder, as a “cluster” rather “nebulous” in tonality, but searching for the answer to an unanswerable question, that very one which (I believe) scientists and theologists will never be able to answer. For me, the answer lies in that very aforementioned heartbeat. It is not how or why we are here, but the very fact that we ARE here, LIVING, and that is what “matters” and should be enjoyed for what it is, and to the fullest.

— James Stephenson

GUSTAV HOLST: The Planets, Opus 32

Primarily recognized as a composer of strangely approachable, yet austere, works, Gustav Holst was an able composer and talented orchestrator. Having composed since his teens, Holst was accepted by the Royal Conservatory where he was a classmate of Ralph Vaughan Williams, who deeply influenced his musical style. He developed an interest in Hinduism, studying its literature and the Sanskrit language.

Holst became an active educator, holding positions at the St. Paul’s School for Girls and the Royal College of Music.

Today’s audiences are often surprised to learn that he composed other significant works in addition to his immensely popular suite, The Planets. However, he created works for nearly every musical genre, including many fine choral settings of English folksongs, several notable pieces for wind band, and numerous stage works (including the Sanskrit opera Savitri). Although Holst was a contemporary of many of the most experimental composers of the twentieth century, he was a proponent of

Program 6 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Infinite Space

melodic music and found that an approachable musical language could be as profound as more abstract sounds. For this reason, he was always at odds with the more dissonant (and critically accepted) music that came from Schoenberg and his disciples in Vienna.

Holst’s The Planets reflects the composer’s interest in astrology, not astronomy, and the character of the seven movements reflects the astrological personality of the planets included.

It should be mentioned here that Holst chose to exclude Earth. Pluto, once considered to be a planet, would not be discovered for a dozen years after the premiere of Holst’s work.

Regardless of the mechanics, Holst found the subject to be useful, but had reservations about the forces required to pull it off. World War I had just begun when he completed the Mars movement, itself a portrait of war, in 1914. As musicians were scarce and his work required a huge orchestra, Holst saw no reason to rush and took more than two years to complete it.

The music itself is fascinating, but nearly everything that needs to be known for enjoyment and edification lies in the titles, as each movement is a portrait of an astrological planet. “Mars, the Bringer of War” portrays conflict with the familiar and relentless ostinato rhythm, repeated ad infinitum to great effect.

“Venus, the Bringer of Peace” is a lyrical and touching counterpart. The fleet-footed “Mercury, the Winged Messenger” acts as a scherzo with its rapid runs and silvery textures.

“Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity” brims with the spirit of British pomp and pageantry. Holst’s final planets are much more austere and mystical in character. “Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age” traces the stages of life from birth through death. “Uranus, the Magician” uses orchestral sleight-of-hand to depict the conjuring of spells.

Holst’s finale is the meditative “Neptune, the Mystic,” which ends with a wordless women’s chorus fading into eternity. ©2018 Orpheus Music Prose & Craig Doolin www.orpheusnotes.com

“The Planets Reimagined” created by Jason Weinberger and The New Live

Jason Weinberger stands out among musicians of his generation for his passionate commitment to the entire life of his art form and his wholly contemporary approach to the programming, presentation, and performance of ensemble music. As a conductor, harpsichordist, and concert producer, he works with diverse ensembles across the globe to create meaningful connections and vibrant experiences around music. These interests also coalesce in The New Live, which Jason founded to bring sophisticated multimedia projects to orchestras and other presenters.

Jason is currently Pauline Barrett Artistic Director of Iowa’s pioneering ensemble wcfsymphony, having also spent four years in a unique dual role combining his musical work with the responsibilities of CEO. Under his leadership the orchestra has made major strides, performing a wide variety of new and recent American music by up-andcoming composers including Chris Thile, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Timo Andres, Adam Schoenberg, Daniel Roumain, and Gabriel Kahane and collaborating with some of today’s most important musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, David Shifrin, David Krakauer, Peter Schickele, Brandi Carlile, Matt Haimovitz, and Edgar Meyer. Jason has established several successful wcfsymphony concert series in community-oriented venues and has expanded the orchestra’s horizons to include incisive, informed performances of 17th- and 18th-century music and jazz.

Jason is also a dynamic proponent of the arts throughout the Cedar Valley and spearheads wcfsymphony’s wide-ranging community engagement initiatives. As likely to be found

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 7

Infinite Space

in an elementary school classroom as on a stage, Jason brings his natural ease with young people to wcfsymphony’s captivating concerts for kids.

Both in and beyond his work with wcfsymphony Jason is dedicated to reinvigorating the symphonic tradition through collaboration with creative voices from outside the orchestra hall. In addition to his groundbreaking multimedia presentations for The New Live, he collaborates regularly with acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile – they have appeared together multiple times at the Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Edmonton Symphony and Nashville Symphony – and has partnered with a host of artists and bands including Gary Kelley, Mochilla, PROJECT Trio and Calexico.

He is also active as a live film conductor and has given multiple screen-coordinated performances of scores from The Wizard of Oz, Fantasia, The Snowman, and others.

Jason’s singular outlook was formed by both his education and his work with a variety of notable ensembles. He is a native of Los Angeles and began his musical training there on both piano and clarinet, pursuing studies on the latter instrument with Yehuda Gilad at the Colburn School for the Performing Arts.

He attended Yale University, first receiving a bachelor’s with academic distinction in

intellectual history and then completing a master’s degree in clarinet performance under the tutelage of David Shifrin. After leaving Yale Jason attended the Peabody Conservatory as a master’s student of Gustav Meier and was a recipient of the Graduate Conducting Fellowship and a Peabody Career Grant.

Other mentors included Leonard Slatkin at the National Conducting Institute, David Zinman at the Aspen Music Festival, and Donald Thulean.

In 2018 Jason embarks on a multi-year partnership with the Budapest chamber orchestra Anima Musicae, a musical exchange project he conceived and produces. Other notable ensemble affiliations include the Louisville Orchestra, with whom he was awarded a national Bruno Walter Career Grant for his four year tenure as resident conductor.

Jason began his professional career as a cover conductor with the National Symphony Orchestra and performed with the NSO several times in addition to leading the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute. While in the mid-Atlantic region Jason directed the orchestra program at the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he founded an adventurous chamber orchestra and conceived and led a number of new initiatives for engaging and mentoring urban youth through music.

University of Colorado Women’s Chorus Soprano I Hannah Badger Elizabeth Hansen Alexandra Keller Samantha Martin Emma Rose Zoe Wilhelmsen

Soprano II Madison Hershiser Emmie Lindsey Jamie Principato Emily Ray Myers Savannah Reyes Caroline Thomson Janet Wang Heather Thomas

Alto Maggie Friessen Riley Grasso Maya Hladisova Anna Holbrook Taylor Johnson Batya King Bianca Roman Madalyn White

Program 8 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra We thank our “Friends of the Phil” sponsors, who are listed below their sponsored musician.

For more information on supporting one of the Boulder Phil’s professional musicians, please visit www.boulderphil.org VIOLIN 1 Charles Wetherbee, concertmaster, Rebecca Roser Annamaria Karacson, assistant concertmaster Virginia Newton Debra Holland Brenda & Jack Zellner Susie Peek Randy Long Gyongyver Petheo Veronica Sawarynski Gretchen & Todd Sliker Leslie Sawyer Takanori Sugishita Joan & Harold Leinbach, Luana Rubin Malva Tarasewicz Pamela Walker Yenlik Bodaubay Weiss Charlotte Corbridge VIOLIN 2 Leah Mohling,* principal Robert & Marilyn Mohling Sharon Park, assistant principal Francine & Robert Myers Sarah Delevoryas Kristen Wolf Regan Kane Miriam Linschoten Cyndi Mancinelli Robyn Sosa Paul Trapkus Azaduhi A. Vieira Lori Wolf Walker VIOLA Mary Harrison, principal Patricia Butler Michael Brook, assistant principal Matthew Hyatt Aniel Cabán Matthew Diekman Nancy Clairmont & Bob Braudes Megan Edrington Claire Figel Nancy McNeill Stephanie Mientka CELLO Charles Lee, principal Rebecca & Albert Bates, Sophia Garrett Zachary Reaves,+ assistant principal Anne Wenzel Charles Barnard,+ Sara Fierer Penny & Robert Haws

Yoriko Morita Margot & Chris Brauchli Greta Parks Carolyn Bradley Shirley Stephens-Mock Eleanor Wells,* Joan Cleland BASS David Crowe, principal Nyla & William Witmore Brian Knott, assistant principal Lin & Matthew Hawkins Benjamin de Kock Jesse Fischer* Jeremy Nicholas Matthew Pennington HARP Kathleen Wychulis, principal PIANO Arthur Olsen, principal Ellie & Harry Poehlmann TIMPANI Douglas William Walter, principal PERCUSSION Mike Tetreault, principal Virginia Jones Paul Mullikin, assistant principal Marion Thurnauer & Alexander Trifunac Nena Lorenz Wright+ FLUTE/PICCOLO Elizabeth Sadilek-Labenski, principal Pamela Dennis Caitlyn Phillips Olga Shilaeva Paul Weber OBOE/ENGLISH HORN Sarah Bierhaus, principal Max Soto CLARINET/BASS CLARINET Stephanie Zelnick, principal Margaret & Rodolfo Perez Bronwyn Fraser Michelle Orman Ann & William Kellogg BASSOON/CONTRABASSOON Charles Hansen, principal in memory of Joan Ringoen Wendy La Touche

HORN Michael Yopp, principal Ruth & Rich Irvin Devon Park, associate principal Susan & Tom Churchill DeAunn Davis, assistant & utility Stuart R. Mock Jeffrey Rubin Tessa & Alan Davis TRUMPET Leslie Scarpino, principal Nicky Wolman & David Fulker Kenneth Aikin Roberta Asmus Goodall TROMBONE Bron Wright, principal Owen Homayoun Jeremy Van Hoy Marti & George Oetzel TUBA James Andrus,+ principal ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS Christian Adler, horn Garrett Aman, percussion Sarah Biber, cello Becky Birchfield, violin Brian Cook, viola Carl Dixon, percussion Mike Dunn, tuba Andrew Friedrichs, trombone Elizabeth Gergel, cello Brian Jack, bassoon Tonya Jilling, harp Chris Jussell, violin Kiel Lauer, trombone Miriam Kapner, oboe Becky Kutz Osterberg, cello Ruxandra Marquardt, guest concertmaster (Sept.)

Deborah Marshall, clarinet Sam Oatts, trumpet Colin Oldberg, trumpet Selyne Pagan, bass Anne Paulu, violin Linda Shea, clarinet Christine Short, violin Valerie Smalley, percussion Nathan Southwick, violin Colleen White, flute Maria Wietrzynska, synthesizer Andrew Wolfe, trombone * On Leave during 2018-2019 + New Members, Fall 2018

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 9

Midori Plays Sibelius BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Michael Butterman, conductor Sunday, November 4, 2018 Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder 6:00 pm Pre-Concert Talk with Marilyn Cooley 7:00 pm Performance Midori, violin

Tan Dun (b. 1957)

Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds

Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 (1865 – 1957) I. Allegro moderato II. Adagio di molto III. Allegro, ma non tanto -IntermissionJohannes Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 (1847 – 1934) I. Allegro con brio II. Andante III. Poco allegretto IV. Allegro Program and artists subject to change.

The use of cameras and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Bronze Circle Concert Sponsors Christine Yoshinaga-Itano and Wayne Itano

Midori Sponsors Audrey and Andrew Franklin Marjorie and Bob Schaffner Jean Sibelius Sponsor Stephanie and R. Alan Rudy

Program 10 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Midori Plays Sibelius

MIDORI, violin

Midori is a visionary artist, activist and educator whose unique career has transcended traditional boundaries through her relentless drive to explore and build connections between music and the human experience. Never at rest, Midori brings the same dynamic innovation and expressive insight that has made her a top concert violinist to her other roles as a leading global cultural ambassador and a dedicated music educator.

A leading concert violinist for over 30 years, Midori regularly transfixes audiences around the world, bringing together graceful precision and intimate expression that allows the listening public not just to hear music but to be personally moved by it. She has performed with, among many others, the symphony orchestras of London, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and the Sinfonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, the Berlin, Vienna, New York, Los Angeles, St. Petersburg and Czech Philharmonics and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. She has collaborated with such outstanding musicians as Claudio Abbado, Leonard Bernstein, Christoph Eschenbach, Mariss Jansons, Paavo Järvi, Yo-Yo Ma, Susanna Mälkki, Menahem Pressler and Mstislav Rostropovich.

Midori’s recent and upcoming engagements highlight her versatility with performances of orchestral and chamber works by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Schumann, Hindemith, Brahms, Mozart, Franck, Respighi, Schubert and Enescu in Europe, Asia, North and South America. She makes guest appearances with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra, Staatskapelle Dresden, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Aspen Festival Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre

Philharmonique de Radio France and Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. She tours Europe with the Munich Chamber Orchestra and Japan with Estonian Festival Orchestra and Paavo Järvi. She undertakes a world-wide recital tour with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and performs trio concerts with pianist Jonathan Biss and cellist Antoine Lederlin.

Midori not only brings a fresh perspective to established standards for violin but also ceaselessly strives to expand the repertoire, including through the creation of new works.

Midori inspired Peter Eötvös to compose the violin concerto DoReMi, which she then recorded with Eötvös and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. The 2016 CD joins her diverse discography that includes sonatas by Bloch, Janáček and Shostakovich performed with pianist Özgür Aydin, and a 2013 Grammy Award-winning recording of Hindemith’s violin concerto with Christoph Eschenbach conducting the NDR Symphony Orchestra. The two-CD set of her highlyacclaimed interpretation of J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin was released in 2015, followed in 2017 by a DVD of the same repertoire, filmed at Köthen Castle, where Bach served as Kapellmeister.

In her quest to explore and expand how music is essential to people everywhere, Midori goes beyond the concert hall and recording studio to those areas where music access is most needed. In 2017, Midori celebrated the 25th anniversary of the activities of two of her non-profit organizations: MIDORI & FRIENDS, which brings high-quality music education to New York City youth, and MUSIC SHARING, a Japan-based program that provides access to both western classical and Japanese music traditions through innovative events, activities, instruction and presentations in local schools, institutions and hospitals. Her PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE organization, founded in 2003, promotes interest in classical music outside of major urban centers across the

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 11

Midori Plays Sibelius

United States, while her ORCHESTRA RESIDENCIES PROGRAM, begun in 2004, encourages young musicians in the United States and beyond to develop a life-long and multifaceted engagement with the performing arts, helping to ensure that the classical scene will continue vibrantly for years to come.

Midori also brings her activism to a global level. MUSIC SHARING’s International Community Engagement Program (ICEP) promotes intercultural exchange by enabling young musicians from around the world to come together and present community performances for audiences with limited exposure to classical music. The program’s ensembles have performed in Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Nepal, Vietnam and India with follow-up appearances each season in Japan.

The 2018-2019 ICEP returns to Vietnam.

A persuasive advocate of cultural diplomacy, Midori has been invited to speak at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C., among others. She has been honored for her international activism: in 2007, UN SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon named Midori a Messenger of Peace, and in 2012 she received the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The same vision that motivates Midori’s activism – discovering and strengthening the bonds between people and music – also guides her educational approach. From the 2018-2019 school year, she joins the renowned violin faculty roster at the Curtis Institute of Music, bringing her musical expertise as an active top-level performer to her studio and her experience as an activist to the school’s community engagement programs.

Until May 2018, Midori held the Jascha Heifetz Chair at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where she spent 14 years working one-on-one with her violin students. She will continue her involvement at USC in a visiting artist role as

Judge Widney Professor of Music alongside a distinguished visiting artist position at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.

Midori is also an honorary professor at Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music and a guest professor at both Soai University in Osaka and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in addition to teaching regularly at Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute and the Weimar Meisterkurse. Her own degrees in gender studies and psychology from New York University (BA 2000, MA 2005) strongly inform her holistic teaching philosophy: “In our studio, the tenets of Honesty, Health, and Dignity guide us through the times of trial, self-doubt, self-questioning, and growth.”

Midori was born in Osaka, Japan in 1971 and began her violin studies with her mother, Setsu Goto, after displaying a strong aptitude for music at an early age. In 1982, conductor Zubin Mehta invited the then 11-yearold Midori to perform with the New York Philharmonic in the orchestra’s annual New Year’s Eve concert. The standing ovation that followed her debut spurred Midori to pursue a major musical career at the highest level.

Midori plays the 1734 Guarnerius del Gesù ‘ex-Huberman’. She uses four bows – two by Dominique Peccatte, one by François Peccatte and one by Paul Siefried.

Midori’s Orchestra Residencies Program is a special project that aims to strengthen the ties of the American youth orchestra to its local adult orchestra, as well as bolster relationships with performers, staff and the community.

gotomidori.com

TAN DUN: Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds

What is the secret of nature? Maybe only the wind and birds know …

When Carnegie Hall and the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America asked me to write a new piece, I immediately thought to create and share the wonder of nature and a dream of the future.

Program 12 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Midori Plays Sibelius

In the beginning, when human beings were first inventing music, we always looked for a way to talk to nature, to communicate with the birds and wind. Looking at ancient examples of Chinese music, there are so many compositions that imitate the sounds of nature and, specifically, birds. With this in mind, I decided to start by using six ancient Chinese instruments, the guzheng, suona, erhu, pipa, dizi, and sheng, to record bird sounds that I had composed. I formatted the recording to be playable on cellphones, turning the devices into instruments and creating a poetic forest of digital birds. The symphony orchestra is frequently expanding with the inclusion of new instruments; I thought the cellphone, carrying my digital bird sounds, might be a wonderful new instrument reflecting our life and spirit today.

It has always been a burning passion of mine to decode the countless patterns of the sounds and colors found in nature. Leonardo da Vinci once said, “In order to arrive at knowledge of the motions of birds in the air, it is first necessary to acquire knowledge of the winds, which we will prove by the motions of water.” I immediately decided to take this idea of waves and water as a mirror to discover the motions of the wind and birds. In fact, the way birds fly, the way the wind blows, the way waves ripple … everything in nature has already provided me with answers. With melody, rhythm and color, I structured the sounds in a passacaglia.

A passacaglia is, to me, made of complex variations and hidden repetitions. In this piece, I play with structure, color, harmony, melody, and texture through orchestration in eightbar patterns. Thus, the piece begins with the sounds of ancient Chinese instruments played on cellphones, creating a chorus of digital birds and moving tradition into the future.

Through nine evolving repetitions of the eight-bar patterns, the piece builds to a climax that is suddenly interrupted by the orchestra members chanting. This chanting reflects ancient myth and the beauty of nature. As it builds, it weaves finger snapping, whistling,

and foot stamping into a powerful orchestral hip-hop energy. By the end, the winds, strings, brass, and percussion together cry out as one giant bird. To me, this last sound is that of the Phoenix, the dream of a future world.

—Tan Dun Scan this QR code with your smartphone to download the mp3 so you can participate in the interactive performance of this work.

Please set your phone to Airplane Mode to avoid the interference of text messages or calls during the concert. However, do be sure to turn up the volume on your device.

You can also download the mp3 directly at boulderphil.org.

JEAN SIBELIUS Concerto in D Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op.47

Jean Sibelius was an adult before he decided to concentrate on a musical career.

Although he began to study piano at age nine and composition at ten, his first intention was to become a lawyer. In 1885 he enrolled in the University of Helsinki to study law. Within a year, he decided to become a musician.

Sibelius worked diligently and, after several early failures, first gained prominence about 1900. He would write for just a few decades before abruptly abandoning his compositional career in 1927 to live in retirement, refusing to even discuss his music. This highly important composer lived a quiet existence in his native Finland until his death thirty years later at the age of 91.

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 13

Midori Plays Sibelius

Sibelius was drawn to folklore and many of his numerous works for orchestra, stage, chamber ensembles, and voice and piano were inspired by stories from the Kalevala, the Finnish epic poem of native legends.

Although he lived well beyond the middle of the twentieth century, the spirit of Sibelius belonged to the nineteenth. His music reflects the two great driving forces of his public career – he was a Romantic as a composer and an intense nationalist as a citizen. During his early years he was influenced by the styles of Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Later he developed his own characteristic style but he remained a Romantic. Sibelius was the authentic voice of Finland, not only to his countrymen, but also to the world. Even his works of absolute music express a combination of pastoral moods and rare outbursts of passionate emotion that seem typical of his native land.

Sibelius’s career as a composer first started to blossom about the same time as his aspirations to be a concert violinist melted away. In 1903, when he began work on his own violin concerto, Sibelius was able to incorporate the knowledge of a professional player. A projected 1904 premiere was to include violinist Willy Burmester of the Helsinki Orchestra as soloist, but Sibelius felt unsure of Burmester’s abilities. Since the violinist had scheduling conflicts with the performance date, Sibelius chose another performer. Instead, the February 1904 premiere was entrusted to a second-rate performer, Victor Novacek, who could not play the work with the finesse required. After the inevitable lukewarm reviews, Sibelius revised the work and a second premiere was given in Berlin in October of 1905 with violinist Karl Halir and conductor Richard Strauss. Its success was sealed.

The first movement is in a three-part form, but is quite different than a traditional sonata form. There is virtually no introduction and the soloist begins almost at the outset with a mysterious soaring theme. Although the

overall atmosphere is one of brooding and shadowy textures, there are occasional sparkles from the orchestra. Instead of a development section, Sibelius composed a long cadenza to develop the major themes. The recapitulation is rhapsodic – built around the melodies heard earlier in the work, but never quite providing a literal restatement.

Sibelius’s second movement is also a three-part form, but retains the simplicity of a lyrical song. A central section provides an opportunity for virtuosity with many doublestops, before a quiet return of the opening material. The familiar finale, described by the composer as a ‘danse macabre,’ is reminiscent of Brahms’s gypsy music – light and lively, but with tinges of sadness. A final coda engulfs the proceedings in a fiery flash of violin pyrotechnics. ©2018 Orpheus Music Prose & Craig Doolin www.orpheusnotes.com

JOHANNES BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Opus 90

Brahms’s Third Symphony is an intensely personal work, much quieter in spirit than his previous symphonies. Dating from a period when Brahms was at the top of his game, the Third Symphony was completed in 1883, but most likely ruminated for a long time before he committed it to the page. The mood is bright and opulent, not surprisingly so since the symphony was composed during a summer retreat in Wiesbaden in the company of his current love interest – a singer named Hermine Spies who was twenty-four years his junior.

Although the affair ended in 1887, audiences can be thankful that her influence drew such sunny music from the brooding pen of Brahms.

Clara Schumann, who had been very close with Brahms since the early 1850s, was entrusted with an early copy of the work. Her opinion mattered greatly to the composer, and he often asked for her advice on new scores.

She wrote to him, “... I have spent many happy

Program 14 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

Midori Plays Sibelius

hours with your wonderful creation... From start to finish one is wrapped about with the mysterious charm of the woods and forests ...

I hear the babbling brook and the buzzing of insects....”

This symphony begins with two chords in the winds – the first a bright F major, followed by a cloudy diminished chord. Without pause the movement erupts in an unsettled waltz-like theme that owes much to Robert Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony. Although the movement is clearly set in ¾ meter, Brahms groups the beats in pairs of two. The result is an unsettled feeling that underlies one of the most sweeping movements he ever composed. Woodwinds, especially clarinets, play a prominent role in this symphony and introduce several of the themes. After the development section, the first movement becomes more subdued and ends quietly.

For the two central movements, Brahms drew from music he had written for an aborted production of Goethe’s Faust. The second movement is an andante in sonata form that begins with a bittersweet clarinet solo. A second theme for clarinet and bassoon does not return in the recapitulation, but finds a new home in the last movement. Brahms’s third movement, one of his most enduring, features a languorous cello solo. As in the first movement, the rhythmic interplay adds a sense of undulation to an otherwise straightforward theme. As others have remarked, even though this movement was composed in a minor key, it is anything but doleful. Instead, the effect is one of quiet grace.

Ever the champion of the Gypsy style, Brahms wrote his finale with a subdued Hungarian flavor. Railing against the expectation of a major-key finale, Brahms begins in F minor. This tumult is compounded by sections of stormy tonal conflicts. The development section includes the second theme of the andante second movement, which serves as a poignant turning point in Brahms’s formal scheme. A fleeting reference to the first

movement’s soaring theme leads to the coda, which brings the movement to a quiet close.

Brahms’s confidante, Clara Schumann wrote, “. . . one’s beating heart is soon calmed down again for the final transfiguration which begins with such beauty in the development motif that words fail me!” ©2018 Orpheus Music Prose & Craig Doolin www.orpheusnotes.com

Volunteer With Us!

Boulder Phil volunteers contribute over 4,000 hours per year and help make our programs possible. Fulfilling a variety of roles, volunteers’ time and talent is essential to our success. Join us!

Gwen Bowers Charlotte Corbridge Margot Crowe Peter Dawson Joan Dawson Susan Donaldson Debra Enevoldsen Jenny Favell Jeralyn Friedli Mary Greenwald Helen Hall Matthew Hawkins Elaine Hiebert Jo Hiebert Liz Hinebauch Peggie Hudiburg Ginny Jones Hans Jordan Mitchell Khoshdel

Kate Klotz Jane Ann Lockwood Judy Mastrine Gina Meadows Jay Million Joan Mulcahy Jennifer Murphey Marti Oetzel Leif Peterson Shelley Pierce Sharon Randel Carolyn Richardson Bob Rothe Dalton Schuster Pamela Walker Monica Want Rena S. Wells Jo Wiley Losuba Wongo

volunteer@boulderphil.org

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019 Program 15

Events of Note Support your Phil and experience music in intimate settings through this unique series of fundraising events. Each Event of Note features a food and wine reception for a chance to mingle with artists.

BACK TO SCHOOL BRUNCH

Sunday, October 14 11 AM-1 PM Private home Enjoy an elegant brunch with Michael Butterman at this delightful event supporting the Phil’s education programs.

Featuring performances by Boulder Phil musicians and lively conversation about education program goals, growth, and ongoing community impact. $25/person

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH GARRICK OHLSSON

Thursday, January 17 7-9 PM Private home With a world-class career spanning four decades, Garrick Ohlsson has been described as “producing a sound so lush it glistens.”

Experience one of the greats of our time in an exceptional, intimate setting. $75/person

MARY WILSON, AMERICAN SOPRANO

Thursday, February 7 7-9 PM The Chapel at The Academy Mary Wilson’s crystalline, coloratura soprano has been described as “ethereal and otherworldly.”

This recital with piano will feature Mozart and Handel arias as well as songs by Bernstein, Schubert, Schumann, and more. $60/person

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH ASTRID SCHWEEN

Thursday, February 28 7-9 PM Private home A world-class performer, cellist Astrid Schween debuted as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic at age 16. She will perform solo works by Debussy, Bach, Cassado and more and talk about her experience as the newest member of the Juilliard String Quartet. $60/person

PROGRESSIVE PAIRINGS

Thursday, April 18 7-9 PM Lee Hill Drive Wineries Two players + two wineries = one exceptional evening!

Bookcliff Vineyards and Settembre Cellars will each host a pairing of music, delicious bites from Three Leaf Concepts, and handcrafted wine―and you will experience all of them at this multisensory pairing event featuring Boulder Phil musicians. $60/person

Tickets for Events of Note can be purchased online at BoulderPhil.org or by calling 303.449.1343.

Program 16 Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2019

1402 Pearl Street Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall (303) 443-1084 Shop Online: hurdlesjewelry.com

Shop the newest William Henry Designs Pocket knives Money clips Writing instruments Functional jewelry for men All hand crafted in small limited editions

BAKING NEEDS • HERBS • SPICES • CONFECTIONS • CEREALS

SIMPLY BULK MARKET

Pay for the Product Not for the Package • Kombucha on tap • Zero waste • Buy as much as you want, as little as you need • Largest selection of bulk offerings along the Front Range • Established in 2010 • Plenty of Free Parking simplybulkmarket.com simplybulkmarket@gmail.com

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD Whether you’re hiking in the mountains or biking to work, BBW fashions are made to keep up with your active lifestyle.

Downtown Longmont - 418 Main St. 303.678.7069 NUTS & BEANS • RICES • GRAINS • TEAS & COFFEE BODY CARE • HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS BIRD SEED • PET FOODS & TREATS

RAScard1.pdf 1 4/26/2018 8:19:51 PM

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

ROBERTS & SONS llc Property Management

a n d S a l e s | S i n c e 19 7 7

K

3 0 3 - 5 81 - 9 9 3 7 7920 Grasmere Dr. B o u l d e r , C O 8 0 3 01 w w w. ro b e r t s a n d s o n s . c o m chat@robertsandsons.com

Star Flooring & Design inc.

BoulderStarFlooring.com 303.443.9075

BoulderStove.com 303.442.4324

MUS IC@ THE J

· BO ULD ER

JEW ISH FIL M

FE ST IVA L·

AR TE XH IB IT IO N S·

H NC LU

& N AR LE

·R AB BI S’ RO UN DT AB LE ·

6007 OREG AVENUE • BOULDER

ISR AE LP RO GRA MS · SCH OLA R SER IES

WWW.BOULDERJCC.ORG/A CE

(c) Scott Dressel-Martin Photography

We believe in a better life through dance Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Dance With Me, Adults, Boys and more! Start your dancer off on the right foot with our team of highly trained professional instructors.

Just off Highway 36 in Broomfield 3001 Industrial Lane, #12 Broomfield, CO 80020 303.466.5685

www.ccdance.org

That moment you

find classes that fit your needs.

Explore your passions. Reach your goals. Own your journey. ce.colorado.edu • 303.492.5148

Get out without getting behind the wheel.

Access to transportation is essential. Via provides many ways to keep you or a loved one connected to our community when it’s time to reduce or stop driving. Call us today to learn how we can help.

Door to Door Transportation

Travel Training

Mobility Options Information & Referral

viacolorado.org

303.447.2848

Via is a private, nonprofit organization. © 2017 Via Mobility Services

REINVENT REDESIGN REMODEL YOUR BOULDER INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM

VISIT OUR NEW DESIGN CENTER LOCATION

5400 Spine Rd, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Evenings & Weekends By Appointment

(303) 652 -1727 | DSInteriorSolutions.com

Hear every note in the

symphony of life)

Boulder Valley ENT’s award winning team of Audiologists and Ear Nose & Throat specialists work side by side to provide the very best in hearing health care.

Your ENT & Audiology Providers for over 40 Years!

Providing the very best Hearing Aid Technologies to keep you connected to your life.

Doctors Maschka, Warren, Goldman & Morrissey

Doctors of Audiology, Warren, Nelson, Barney, Assistant Stanfill & Muhlberg, M.A. CCC-A

3 convenient locations: BCH Foothills Avista Hospital Exempla Good Samaritan Med Ctr. 303-443-2772 www.bouldervalleyent.com Life Reconnected

The Best Seat in the House Nothing helps you relax and unwind like the unmatched comfort of Stressless®.

Now Serving Boulder County, Broomfield & North Metro Denver

COLORADO MODERN

We Offer: • Non-Medical In-Home Care • FREE Assisted Living Referral Services

THE INNOVATORS OF COMFORT™

Always Best Care of Boulder County

COLORADO MODERN

FormaFurniture.com | Boulder & Ft. Collins 2460 Canyon Blvd., Next to McGuckins, 303-442-2742 1001 E. Harmony Road, 970-204-9700

(720) 494-8407

www.AlwaysBestCare-BoulderCounty.com All offices are independently owned and operated.

THE

best collection

I S Y O U R S.

Elegance SIMPLE

Combining style and quality into a beautiful wardrobe that’s uniquely yours.

Monday-Saturday, 10-6 • Sunday, 12-5 BOULDER • 303.443.2565 • 1505 PEARL ST. DENVER • 303.751.2618 • 1067 S. GAYLORD www.barbaraandcompany.net

Open Space 2018-19 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS • OCT 13 & 14—Infinite Space with Holst’s The Planets & video

• NOV 4—Violinist Midori plays Sibelius

• NOV 23-25—The Nutcracker with Boulder Ballet

• JAN 19 & 20—Pianist Garrick Ohlsson plays Rachmaninoff

• FEB 9—Mahler

Symphony No. 4 with Mary Wilson, soprano

• MAR 2—Elgar Cello

Concerto with Astrid Schween & Beethoven Symphony No. 4

• MAR 23—Pixar in Concert

• APR 27—Dvořák’s

New World Symphony & Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America with actors & projected images

• MAY 4—The Music of David Bowie

PERFORMANCES AT MACKY AUDITORIUM, BOULDER & PINNACLE PAC, N. DENVER

Choose Any 3+ Concerts & Get 10% OFF!

www.BoulderPhil.org · 303.449.1343

Supporters The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is able to provide high-quality artistic and education programming thanks to its growing number of season subscribers, and the annual support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. We take this opportunity to express our appreciation of those who made contributions or pledges from September 1, 2017 through September 1, 2018.

FOUNDERS CIRCLE ($30,000+) Patricia Butler +# David Fulker & Nicky Wolman +# Erma & John Mantey Scientific & Cultural Facilities District GOLD CIRCLE ($10,000+) Anonymous Sydney & Robert Anderson Margot & Christopher Brauchli + Boulder Arts Commission Marla & Jerry Meehl Margaret & Rodolfo Perez Eleanor & Harry Poehlmann + SeiSolo Foundation Lynn Streeter # SILVER CIRCLE ($5,000+) Anonymous Rebecca & Albert Bates + Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Nancy Clairmont & Bob Braudes +# Alexandra & Paul Dujardin Beverly & Bruce Fest * Grace & Gordon Gamm Jacqulynn Geister Judy & Stephen Knapp # Annyce Mayer + Susan Olenwine & Frank Palermo Patricia Read Karyn Sawyer Tebo Properties BRONZE CIRCLE ($2,500+) The Academy * Virginia & Thomas Carr The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County Pamela Dennis *+

Heather Dupre Eide Bailly, LLP Janet & Jerry Gilland Sara & David Harper * Lin & Matthew Hawkins John Hedderich # Hotel Boulderado * IBM Ruth & Richard Irvin + Christine Yoshinaga-Itano & Wayne Itano * Joan & Harold Leinbach *+ George Lichter (in memoriam) The Lockwood Foundation Micro Motion/Emerson * Janet & David Robertson Three Leaf Concepts * Rena & Raymond Wells * Vivian Wilson Nyla & Gerry Witmore + LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($1,000+) Anonymous Lari & Thomas Abraham Gail Aweida (in memoriam) * Anonymous Barbara Brenton Lindley Brenza Joan Brett Amy & Terry Britton Toni & Nelson Chen Joan Cleland + Jenny & Terry Cloudman Tessa & Alan Davis + Ursula Dickinson RoseMarie & Jeffrey Foster Audrey & Andrew Franklin * Sophia Garrett + Peggy Lemone & Peter Gilman Joanna & Ralph Grasso Elyse Grasso Carol Grever The Hansson Family Ann & Russell Hayes

Cherine & Mark Herrmann Doree Hickman * Holly & Grant Hickman * Suzanne & David Hoover Karen & Stewart Hoover * Neva & Milton Huffaker Carolyn & Samuel Johnson Charles Knight Emily Koechel * Richard Kraft Buddy Kring Katherine Lehman Nancy & Paul Levitt Linda & Richard Livingston The Louise & Grant Charitable Fund Heidi & Jerry Lynch Jeff Lyon Marilyn & Robert Mohling + Francine & Robert Myers *+ New Music for America Joan & Ronald Nordgren Martha & George Oetzel *+ Anita & Arthur Polner Richard & Joan Ringoen Family Foundation + Susan & Paul Roberts Helen Roe Beatriz & Juan Roederer *# Cynthia Rosengren Luana Rubin *+ R. Alan & Stephanie Rudy * Marjorie & Bob Schaffner * Gerald Shioshita Ronald Sinton Constance Holden & TK Smith Arthur & Carol Smoot Greg Sobeich Taddiken Tree Company * Marion Thurnauer & Alexander Trifunac + Alison Craig & Stephen Trainor Betty Van Zandt * Welch Financial Planning Mary Rowe & Art Zirger

Supporters ARTIST CIRCLE ($500+) Anonymous (2) Alpenhof Lodge Patricia & Peter Angell Mark Bauer Sally & Alexander Bracken Carolyn Bradley + Jean-Pierre & Glenna Briant Frances Burton Jan Burton Maria & Tony Busalacchi Beth & Bill Carsillo Dion & Alekie Cheronis Gale & Ben Chidlaw Jane & Stephen Dalrymple-Hollo Sylvia & Burt Darmour Family Hearing Claire & Art Figel Jeri & Hans Friedli Grace & Gordon Gamm Bill & Randy Ganter Lewis Harvey Penny & Robert Haws + Harris Gift Matching Program Ann Hayes Kaye Howe Matthew Hyatt + Virginia Jones + Diana & Matthew Karowe Jenna & Joel Kiesey Margot & Ray LaPanse Jeff Lyon Judy & Alan Megibow Barbara & Irwin Neulight The Newton Family Fund + James Pendleton Alicia & Juan Rodriguez Dave Ray Schmitz Jane & Ross Sheldon Pamela Walker + The Winston Family Foundation Brenda & Jack Zellner + PARTNERS ($250+) Anonymous Karen Bernardi Catherine & William Bickell

Helen Bosley Cherilynn Cathey Vivian & Thomas Cecil Susan & Tom Churchill + Judy Reid & Richard Collins Colorado Chautauqua Association Charlotte Corbridge + Decadent Saint Dairy Arts Center Joan & Peter Dawson Catherine Haskins & Larry Day Paula & Scott Deemer Vici & Warren DeHaan Alice & Joe Doyle Sallie & George Duvall Marguertie & Richard Franklin Anita & Gerald Gershten Susan & Gustavo Grampp Dianne & Ken Hackett Chuck Hardesty Ann & Russell Hayes Jeannette & David Hillery Ann & William Kellogg + Bonnie Kirschenbaum Judith Auer & George Lawrence Mara Lehnert Douglas Lerner Randy Long + Lily & Roger Moment Dean Moore Marina & Stephen Nash Jean & Scott Nelson Molly Parrish Charles Samson The Santa Fe Opera Mary Scarpino Cynthia Schmidt Ruth Schoening Jane & Leo Schumacher Gretchen & Todd Sliker + Linda & Stephen Sparn Margrit & Andrew Staehelin Wines For Humanity Randy Stevens Elaine Taylor

Laura & Peter Terpenning Caroline & Dick Van Pelt Shelby & Nicholas Vanderborgh Paul Weber + Anne Wenzel Kristen Wolf + Woodlake Wealth Management Gregory Young LEGACY CIRCLE Patricia Butler Nancy Claremont and Bob Braudes Pamela Dennis John Hedderich Judy and Stephen Knapp Beatriz and Juan Roederer Lynn Streeter Nicky Wolman and Dave Fulker The Boulder Phil also thanks the 379 households who made smaller gifts this past year, in addition to in-kind support received from numerous businesses.

For more information about supporting the Boulder Phil, information about planned giving options, or to report errors or omissions, please contact the Director of Development at 303-4430542 or development@ boulderphil.org * Performance Sponsor + Friends of the Phil # Legacy Circle

Listen Locally Sarah Chang

Nov. 16 Macky Auditorium

Global performance.

World-class entertainment.

You have to be here.

cupresents.org

ELLIOT MOORE, MUSIC DIRECTOR

2018-19 SEASON Opening Night:

Musical Journeys Family Concert

Happy Birthday, Lenny! Jan. 19, 4 PM

Oct. 6, 7:30 PM

♫ 650 students/week enjoying music lessons and classes; ♫ Faculty of 50 exceptional instructors, 75% of whom have an advanced degree in music; ♫ Lessons, classes, workshops and performances for all instruments, ages and abilities; and ♫ Private lesson enrollment at any point in the year.

303.442.0006 ♫ info@parlando.org

Haydn & Mozart Oct. 21, 4 PM Alice Yoo, cello A Cultural Affair Nov. 10, 7:30 PM Taka Kigawa, piano The Nutcracker Dec. 1 & 2

Sounds of America Feb. 23, 7:30 PM Christie Conover, soprano Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Apr. 6, 7:30 PM Sharon Roffman Beethoven Cycle Apr. 14, 4 PM

Candlelight Concert The LSO in Space!

Dec. 16, 4 PM May 11, 7:30 PM www.longmontsymphony.org · 303.772.5796

Listen Locally

2018.2019 Season

Classical Evolution!

Handel’s Messiah!

MUSIC THAT MOVES

21st Century Style!

Handel & Purcell - The London Connection

with Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour

Bach for the Holidays with Selections from Handel’s Messiah

Fri., 2.22, 7:30pm, Denver Sat., 2.23, 7:30pm, Boulder Sun., 2.24, 2pm, Longmont

A Taste for Baroque

OCTOBER 6 & 7

NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 1 & 2

Pre-concert Lectures - 1 hour before!

Tickets: promusicacolorado.org

FEBRUARY 21, 23, 24

Monteverdi’s Orfeo MAY 11 & 12 Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust

TICKETS: BCOCOLORADO.ORG

Boulder Chamber Chorale Sat., 12.1, 7:30pm & Sun. 12.2, 3pm Boulder

Listen Locally

YEAR-ROUND LODGING • DINING ARTS & CULTURE SCENIC SPLENDOR

VISIT US! | BOULDER CO | 303.442.3282 | chautauqua.com

Where Boulder Sings

2018-19 SEASON—OUR STORY

VIVA CUBA!

Oct 27, 7:30 PM Oct 28, 4 PM Boulder Church

A VERY BOULDER MARDI GRAS Mar 9 & 10, 4 PM

First United Methodist

LET YOUR HEART OUR STORY Boulder Children’s Chorale BE LIGHT— 10 Anniversary Concert HOLIDAY Apr 27, 2 PM CONCERT th

Dec 15 & 16, 4 PM

First United Methodist

Longmont Museum

Apr 28, 4 PM

Boulder Church

Visit our website for full season details

Serving the Front Range music community for over 40 years.

BAND & ORCHESTRA RENTALS GUITARS, UKES & MORE LESSONS & WORKSHOPS BOOKS & ACCESSORIES

BoulderChorale.org • 303.554.7692

3101 28th St., Boulder 303.449.0516 hbwoodsongs.com

Listen Locally BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: COLORADO CHAMBER PLAYERS ‘MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH’

Colorado Chamber Players and harpist Ann Marie Liss perform a Halloween program. Edgar Allen Poe’s spooky story of Prince Prospero and guests in a haunted abbey, is performed alongside music for harp and string quartet.

Sunday, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

3RD TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: BOULDER PHIL STRING QUARTET

MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION

Take a pause in your day to immerse yourself in an improvised soundscape featuring instruments such as the Turkish Oud, cello, zils, didgeridoo, auto-harp, flutes, and more.

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12 pm-1pm

CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: BOULDER CHILDREN’S CHORALE

The Boulder Children’s Chorale brings beautifully arranged ‘Songs of the Season’ to the Canyon Theater for this lively afternoon holiday performance.

Sunday, December 9: Two concerts at 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.

Join Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet #nophilter for this whirlwind lunchtime concert. Bring your lunch and a friend and join us in the Canyon Theater!

Tuesday, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

3RD TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: PLANINA-SONGS OF EASTERN EUROPE

Join us for this vibrant lunchtime concert featuring PLANINA: “Exuberant, soulful music from the Balkans, Russia, and beyond.”

Tuesday, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

All Concert Series Performances take place in the Canyon Theater of the Boulder Public Library at 1000 Canyon Blvd.

Admission is FREE—thanks to the Boulder Library Foundation and the George Lichter Family Fund.

Join us on your land for free nature hikes! www.NatureHikes.org

Dear Friends of the Boulder Phil, We all cherish moments of a deep connection with the world around us.

In those moments, we find meaning in ourselves and our relationship to others.

Here in Boulder, our community has long experienced meaningful moments through sound; be it birdsong, wind whistling through our prairies and pines or a violin lifting us up. These moments and movements inspire us, fill us with joy, and, ultimately, define our lives.

Five years ago, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra came to us with a remarkable idea to bring those moments together: Could the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) collaborate with the orchestra’s talented musicians to guide citizens on a musical journey through our diverse natural lands?

That idea led to a successful five-year partnership between the Boulder Phil and OSMP, providing thousands of citizens with deeper connections with Boulder’s natural melodies and the Boulder Phil’s rousing instrumentation.

Celebrating 5 Years of Open Space Collaboration!

The Boulder Phil and the City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks (OSMP) have created an ongoing collaboration to connect community members with the natural world through music. This partnership includes guided musical hikes designed to complement specific works performed by the Boulder Phil.

Free and open to the public.

VIOLA WITH HIGH ALTITUDE SEP. 29, 9 AM-NOON MEET THE PLANETS! OCT. 5, 11 & 12, 7:15–10 PM THE SECRET OF WIND & BIRDS OCT. 28 & NOV. 3, 8:30–11 AM THE MUSIC OF LANDSCAPES FEB. TBA

www.NatureHikes.org

Building on this rich partnership, we’re honored that the Boulder Philharmonic is dedicating its entire 2018-2019 concert season to the concept of “open space,” and will continue helping us to connect our community with their Open Space and Mountain Parks. As part of this partnership, OSMP will lead wayfinding hikes inspired and accompanied by Boulder Philharmonic music. Through those musical hikes, we seek to evoke, in nature’s language, the beauty, fragility, and timeless wonder of our environment. We invite you to join us on these hikes, which are open to community members of all ages. Go to OSMPandtheArts.org to learn more!

We sincerely thank the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra for incorporating the spirit of open space into its 2018-2019 season, and may your season be brilliant, captivating and filled with connections. We hope to see you on the trail and at Boulder Phil concerts soon!

Sincerely, Dan Burke, Interim Director, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Friends of the Phil Sponsor a Boulder Phil musician!

Hiring the region’s most talented professional musicians requires a substantial investment—in fact, musician salaries represent the single largest expense in the Phil’s annual budget. Your participation in Friends of the Phil helps support these talented artists in our community. Investing as a Friends of the Phil sponsor supports these musicians and ensures the artistic quality of the concerts you hear.

Chair sponsorship also expands your experience with the Boulder Phil in meaningful ways, giving you the chance to experience the orchestra from the inside out. Forge a special connection to the performers on stage with exclusive events and activities that bring sponsors and musicians together throughout the season.

Friends of the Phil Pledge Levels* SECTION CHAIR SPONSOR – $250 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CHAIR SPONSOR – $500 PRINCIPAL CHAIR SPONSOR – $1,000 *In order to provide sustained support, we hope that you will commit to a multi-year pledge of two years or more.

Show your support for a Boulder Phil musician by joining the Friends of the Phil pledge program today!

For more information, please contact our Director of Development at 303-443-0542 or development@boulderphil.org.

Doug Walter, Timpani Photo by Lauren Click

Your IMPACT— Measure by Measure!

42% of our annual budget comes from you, our generous community.

Your donation to the Boulder Phil will make all of this possible:

43,000 people reached 15 mainstage concerts 1,800 attendees at our

performing in each

5,000 students at our

in-school ensemble visits reaching 6,000+ children

free Community Concert at Macky

Discovery Concerts at Macky

2,000 free tickets donated to local social service agencies

70 professional Phil musicians concert

40

300

participants at free Boulder Public Library concerts

Play Your Part!

Here are the ways you can support your Phil Make a Be a

Donation of any amount

Performance Sponsor of a concert, piece, or guest artist Sponsor a musician as a Tell us if the

Support our

Friend of the Phil

Phil is in your will or ask about planned giving

Oswald Lehnert II Artistic Innovation or Endowment Funds Volunteer your time for your Phil

We appreciate your support! For more information or to make a donation, visit BoulderPhil.org/ways-to-support-us.

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

D r. G i l e s H o r r o c k s a n d D r. C h r i s t i n e C o l e

Clinical excellence, dedicated to your health & well-being • Periodontics, Esthetic Dental Implant Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Plastic Surgery • Specializing in regenerating bone and soft tissue lost by trauma or disease • Incorporating necessary biologic growth factors to aid in minimally invasive procedures • Comfortable IV sedation • Relaxing views of the mountains

Dr. Giles Horrocks, DDS MS Dr. Christine Cole, DDS MHS

(303) 449-1301 | BoulderPeriodontics.com

N E

A R T S .

F I L M .

M U S I C .

A N I M A T I O N .

T E L E V I S I O N .

E N T E R T A I N M

CALLING ALL PROFESSIONAL DREAMERS, ARTISTS AND CREATORS. WELCOME HOME.

cam.ucdenver.edu

303 -4 44 - 3 3 3 4 Enjoy the performance!

With the knowledge, you have great insurance!

Always Ready For Your Next Move..

Always Ready For Your Next Move..

Always Ready for Your Next Move...

Suzuki Violin, Viola and Cello School Weekly private lesson and twice-monthly group lesson Birth - High School

note reading, theory, orchestra, fiddling, chamber, ensembles, concerts, recitals

Baker, Tina Baker, TinaTina Baker, Tina Baker RealtorÂŽ REALTOR REALTOR 720-990-1903

realestatewithtina@gmail.com 720-990-1903 REALTOR

720-990-1903 realestatewithtina@gmail.com 720-990-1903

realestatewithtina@gmail.com

realestatewithtina@gmail.com

303-499-2807

bouldersuzukistrings.org

Creating connections.

Honoring lives.

Embracing possibilities.

Live your retirement years the way you want at Frasier.

I NisDthe E Ptime END N T L Ipassions V I N G : and 7 2 0embrace .562.4440 Now toEexplore A S S I S T E D L I V I N G | M E M O RY C Aour RE: 720.562.4460 possibilities. Enjoy vibrant senior living through E A LT H of C care.

ARE | SKILLED NURSING: 720.562.4473 full H continuum

350 Ponca Place | Boulder, CO 80303 | FrasierMeadows.org | 303.499.4888

Is the person in seat D3

your next client?

Every kid deserves an “encore!”

Just look around.

Your ticket to successful advertising is one call away.

All children deserve the opportunity to participate in music, dance, theatre and the visual arts.

303.428.9529 sales@pub-house.com ColoradoArtsPubs.com

Help a child in need reach their dreams.

Donate at APreciousChild.org/giveARTS. Proud supporter of the Boulder Philharmonic & Boulder Ballet

LONGMONT MUSEUM STEWART AUDITORIUM UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 21

Longmont Symphony Orchestra: Haydn & Mozart

DECEMBER 15 & 16 Holiday Showcase

FEBRUARY 10

Cantabile Chorale Ensemble

FEBRUARY 16 The Longmont Museum’s 250-seat Stewart Auditorium is a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue dedicated to providing the people of Boulder County and beyond with dynamic programs and special events including theater, music, dance, film, talks, and more.

Boulder Bach Festival: From London with Love

FEBRUARY 24

Boulder Bach Festival: Young Artist Competition

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 3 15th Annual Boulder International Film Festival

MARCH 8 & 9

Buntport Theater: The Rembrandt Room

MARCH 24

Seicento Baroque Ensemble: In Your Court, A Royal Tour

APRIL 14

Longmont Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Cycle

APRIL 27

Boulder Children’s Chorale

FRIDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS

October 19, November 16, December 14, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19

400 Quail Road, 303-651-8374 www.longmontmuseum.org

Siena Square Building 2060 Broadway, Suite 400 Boulder, Colorado 80302 Phone 303.447.1375 www.dietzedavis.com • Business Formation • Business Purchase & Sale • Civil Litigation & Appeals • Civil Rights • Construction Law • Contracts • Divorce/Family Law

• Employment Law • Energy Law • Estate Planning & Administration • Immigration • Intellectual Property • Land Use & Zoning • Local Government Law

• Personal Injury • Public Utility Law • Real Estate • Title Insurance • Trust & Estate Litigation • Water Law

Serving the West from Boulder since 1972

’evyee’yv’eve eyTh ThTh e v ’ y e d e d Th e v i v i r r aearyrr’irvve d d aTh ve i r r a d e v arri THe finest world’spiano finest piano THe world’s THe world’s finest piano is now in residence at is now in residence at isWoods now in residence at Piano Company Woods Piano Company The world’s finest Woods Piano Company THe world’s finest piano THe world’s finestis piano piano now in at is now in residence is now in residence at residence at Woods Piano Company WoodsWoods Piano Company Piano Company

New & Pre-Owned Pianos

New & Pre-Owned Pianos Pianos New & Pre-Owned Nationally Recognized Nationally Recognized Nationally Recognized Restoration Craftsmen

(303) 457-2361 (303) 457-2361 (303) 457-2361 WoodsPiano.com WoodsPiano.com WoodsPiano.com

Serving Colorado for Over a Century Restoration CraftsmenCraftsmen Serving Restoration for Over afor Century Colorado Over a Century New & Pre-Owned Pianos(303) OpenColorado 7Serving Days a(303) Week by457-2361 Appointment Maintenance &Pianos Storage 457-2361 New & Pre-Owned a Week byaAppointment Maintenance & Storage & Storage Open 7 Days Open 7 Days Week by Appointment Maintenance WoodsPiano.com Nationally RecognizedWoodsPiano.com Nationally Recognized RestorationRestoration Craftsmen CraftsmenServing Colorado Serving Colorado for Over a Century for Over a Century

Days a Week by Appointment Maintenance a Week7by Appointment Maintenance & Storage & StorageOpen 7 Days Open

TICKETS START UNDER $20. for most concerts!

Photo: Brandon Marshall

Limitations, fees, and taxes apply.

presenting sponsors

also supported by

COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG

SHOP LOCAL MAKE TWICE THE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY! When you shop at a local hardware store, you put twice as much money back into the local economy compared to when you shop at a big-box store or online retailer.

Source: 2015 NRHA/Independent We Stand Home Sweet Home Study

Boulder’s Own: PROUDLY FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED - SINCE 1955

Click: MCGUCKIN.COM Visit: 2525 ARAPAHOE AVE. BOULDER, CO 80302 Call: (303) 443-1822

Dare to explore – across time across cultures Dance of Life: Mass in B Minor

Obstinate Pearl – Venice On Fire with 3rd Law Dance/Theater

Vocal soloists Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, Abigail Nims, Peter Scott Drackley, and Ashraf Sewailam sing with the BBF Orchestra and Chorus in a memorable Veterans Day performance

Choreographer Katie Elliott explores the internal and external worlds in a performance that features exquisite musical works by Barbara Strozzi, Robert de Visée, Heinrich Biber, and Nicola Matteis

Sunday, November 11, 2018 2:00pm at Macky Auditorium

Friday, April, 5, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3:00pm All shows at Dairy Arts Center

From London With Love Songs by Purcell and concertos by Vivaldi and Valentino!

Guest-directed from the harpsichord

by Maestro Nicholas Carthy Thursday, February 14, 2019 7:30pm at Broomfield Auditorium Saturday, February 16, 2019 7:30pm at Longmont Museum

The Sound of Romanticism A Brahms motet is followed by Haydn’s stormy Symphony La Passione performed dramatically on original instruments. Piano soloist Mina Gajić performs Chopin’s Concerto #2 in F Minor on an Érard concert grand built in Paris, 1845.

Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:30pm at Boulder Adventist Church 345 Mapleton Avenue

Subscriptions and individual tickets available at: boulderbachfestival.org/tickets For those requiring assistance, call our Bach’s Office (720) 507-5052