Richmond Symphony 2015/16 Subscription Brochure

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How do you listen?

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Richmond Symphony 2015 * 2016 season

music expresses emotion in sound. Perhaps that helps explain why music plays such a strong role in our lives. In fact, memories of events are often attached to musical memories. Any time we hear that music, its effect is more powerful, because the music is so entwined with that memory. We feel it. In a wonderful way, then, when we hear music for the first time, it can inspire new emotional connections to our personal experiences.

A beautiful mystery of live performance is how music affects all of us differently. The drama, beauty, and shared experience of a live performance have no equal. Live music conveys emotions ranging from joy to sorrow; from love to anger; from calm to surprise; giving all of us an opportunity to enjoy moments that are both personal and unique.

There is simply nothing else like it!

I am thrilled that we are launching two exciting new initiatives for the 2015–16 season. The first is a brand-new series we’re calling Casual Fridays. These relaxed hour-long concerts, with a bit of commentary, will focus on one or two orchestral works performed by the full orchestra in the Carpenter Theatre. The second initiative is the move of our popular Rush Hour series to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. You can now add

great beer to great music as a reason to experience these informal and intimate 60-minute performances that explore a wide variety of music.

Our 2015–16 Richmond Symphony season offers you the best of orchestral music designed to touch each and every one of us in a personal way. Whether it’s sorrow in Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony, the joy of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony or the love story of Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, you have the opportunity to be changed by the experience.

As you look through this brochure, I hope you are as excited as I am about our new season. We can’t wait for you to join us!

Steven Smith Music Director Lewis T. Booker Music Director Chair

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Why Subscribe?

Enjoy the best in live music with exclusive benefits available only to subscribers!

Savings on the Best Seats in the House • Save up to 15% off the price of single tickets

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• Personalized customer service by friendly and knowledgeable Richmond Symphony staff

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Flexibility and Customer Service

2015/16 Concerts

Subscriber Rewards • Exclusive pre-sale opportunities for special symphony events • Enjoy subscriber discounts to local RVA businesses and restaurants • Invitations to attend subscriber-only dress rehearsals

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Handel’s Messiah with Richmond Symphony Chorus Erin R. Freeman, conductor

For generations, Richmonders have been delighted by this magnificent holiday classic. Don’t miss the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus performing Handel’s Messiah.

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Altria Masterworks 1

Orchestral favorites featuring world-class guests

sept. 12 at 8:00pm + sept. 13 at 3:00pm

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joy*

power*

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony

Rennolds Memorial Concert Steven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

Steven Smith, conductor Philippe Quint, violin

john adams

Short Ride in a Fast Machine

zachary wadsworth

berlioz

King Lear Overture

korngold

Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35

beethoven

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Opus 125

nielsen

Symphony No. 4, Opus 29 “The Inextinguishable”

Beethoven used a poem called “Ode to Joy” as part of his Ninth Symphony for a reason. (You’re humming it now, aren’t you?)

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oct. 17 at 8:00pm

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Philippe Quint, violin

Nielsen called his powerful Fourth Symphony “The Inextinguishable” which even features a battle between two Timpanists. (We promise that no timpani will be harmed in the making of this concert.)

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nov. 14 at 8:00pm

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jan. 9 at 8:00pm + jan. 10 at 3:00pm

Photo credit: Christopher Radford

surprise*

fun*

Sibelius and Liszt

A New Year in Vienna

Steven Smith, conductor Orion Weiss, piano sibelius

The Swan of Tuonela

liszt

Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major

Join the Richmond Symphony, Steven Smith and Virginia Opera Emerging Artists for a special evening in the style of a Viennese New Year with selected works, waltzes, polkas and arias by Johann Strauss Jr. and Richard Strauss. You will feel like you are celebrating New Year in Vienna!

sibelius

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43

r. strauss

Orion Weiss, piano

Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

j. strauss, jr. The Blue Danube and other selections The hero in Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela attempts to kill a mystical swan, but instead shoots himself with a poison arrow. (Lucky for him his mother was magicial and brought him back to life. Surprise!)

What’s more fun than Strauss’ waltzes, arias and polkas!?

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Altria Masterworks 5

Orchestral favorites featuring world-class guests

feb. 6 at 8:00pm

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mar. 5 at 8:00pm + mar. 6 at 3:00pm

grief*

fury*

Manfred Symphony

Beethoven, Mussorgsky & Shostakovich

Victor Yampolsky, guest conductor Daisuke Yamamoto, violin Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. Fund Soloist

Steven Smith, conductor Orli Shaham, piano Florence Robertson Givens Guest Artist Richmond Symphony Chorus

prokofiev

Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Opus 63

tchaikovsky

Manfred Symphony, Opus 58

Daisuke Yamamoto, violin

mussorgsky

A Night on Bald Mountain

beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Opus 37 Orli Shaham, piano

shostakovich Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Opus 54

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Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony is about a man so filled with grief from lost love that he calls on spirits to make him forget. (We’re not talking about whisky and gin.)

Bald Mountain is where Mussorgsky said Satan and his witches have their staff meetings. (Talk about an angry boss.)

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apr. 2 at 8:00pm

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may 14 at 8:oopm + may 15 at 3:oopm Photo credit: Keitaro Harada

calm*

love*

Copland: Appalachian Spring

Daphnis et Chloé

Steven Smith, conductor Mary Boodell, flute

Steven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

copland

Appalachian Spring Suite

griffes

The White Peacock

laura schwendinger

Waking Dream, for flute and orchestra

barber

Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Opus 9

brahms

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73

ravel

Daphnis et Chloé [complete work]

Mary Boodell, Flute

Copland’s music is the next best thing to the cool breeze and lush greens of an Appalachian Spring. (We’re relaxed, are you?)

Daphnis and Chloé were each other’s first kiss and they ended up together. (That’s love.)

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Genworth Symphony Pops 1

oct. 24 at 8:00pm

Science Fiction Double Feature Two great movies on one fantastic night! First, see Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu with a live soundtrack performed by the Richmond Symphony as part of the Genworth Pops Series—then stay for a full showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (and all the fun that comes with it) for just $10 more.

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Musical adventures! Popular and surprising 2

dec. 5 at 8:00pm dec. 6 at 3:00pm

Let It Snow!

Kick off your holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! Join the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus, Greater Richmond Children’s Choir and Associate Conductor Keitaro Harada for this annual tradition the whole family will love.

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feb. 27 at 8:00pm

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apr. 30 at 8:00pm

Music of Earth, Wind and Fire & The King of Pop

Centennial Sinatra feat. Steve Lippia

From Boogie Wonderland to Billie Jean, the music of Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind and Fire is what pop music is all about.

Come hear Jeans ‘n Classics and the Symphony performing your favorite hits in a concert that will make everyone want to get up and dance!

Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old in 2015. Come celebrate the “Chairman of the Board’s” life and music as world-renowned entertainer Steve Lippia returns to Richmond to perform the Sinatra hits that we all love with the Richmond Symphony.

Sponsored by:

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops 1

oct. 31 at 11:00am

Subscribe and save almost 40% off single tickets!

Concerts to delight children and families 2

nov. 28 at 11:00am

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jan. 30 at 11:00am

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mar. 19 at 11:00am

image © Snowman Enterprises Ltd

Halloween Spooktacular

The Snowman (animated film)

Green Eggs and Ham

Carnival of the Animals

Keitaro Harada, conductor

Keitaro Harada, conductor

Come in your favorite costume and listen to the Richmond Symphony perform music from Frozen, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Your special ghosts, goblins and princesses may even receive a special preconcert Trick or Treat bag!

A perfect way to kick off the holiday season—enjoy the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman accompanied by the Richmond Symphony. This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman.

Enjoy other holiday favorites during this program as well.

Keitaro Harada, conductor Sara Valentine, actor and director Kimberly Schroder, soprano Michael Boudewyns, actor

Keitaro Harada, conductor The School of Richmond Ballet

© Snowman Enterprises Limited “The Snowman“ by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops concerts start at 11:00 am with pre-concert activities and a musical instrument petting zoo at 10:00am. Concerts are ideal for children aged 5 and up, but music lovers of all ages are welcome.

Do you like Green Eggs and Ham? Really Inventive Stuff’s fully-staged orchestral adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s classic is a feast for the ears! The unstoppable Sam-I-Am serves up a banquet of surprises for a Seussical Diva in Robert Kapilow’s culinary cartoon-musical banquet.

Meet some of the wonderful members of the animal kingdom in Saint-Saëns famous Carnival of the Animals featuring The School of Richmond Ballet.

Each musical movement captures the essence of a particular creature—can you recognize them all? This beloved work is an all-time favorite for introducing children to classical music.

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Metro Collection 1

Intimate, engaging chamber orchestra concerts at Randolph-Macon College

oct. 25 at 3:00pm

Bartók, Weber, Mozart Keitaro Harada, conductor Jared Davis, clarinet Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra

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jan. 17 at 3:00pm

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme Steven Smith, conductor Neal Cary, cello Ives: The Unanswered Question

Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Opus 74

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Opus 33

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550

Clint Needham: Urban Sprawl Haydn: Symphony No. 92 in G Major “Oxford”

Learn more about the music with free pre-concert talks one hour before the concert.

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feb. 21 at 3:00pm

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 Steven Smith, conductor Gustav Highstein, oboe Stravinsky: Octet Strauss: Oboe Concerto in D Major Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Opus 21

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may 8 at 3:00pm

Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony Steven Smith, conductor Fauré: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Opus 80 Ravel: Mother Goose Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Opus 56 “Scottish”

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Casual Fridays S

it back, relax, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical music with our new casual fridays series. These 60-minute concerts start at 6:30pm and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance, audience members will be invited to join the RSO and its musicians for a post-concert happy-hour at CODA Urban Bistro. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre.

october 16 at 6:30 pm

february 5 at 6:30 pm

Nielsen:

Tchaikovsky:

Symphony No. 4, Opus 29 “The Inextinguishable”

Manfred Symphony, Opus 58 hosted by

Steven Smith, conductor

Victor Yampolsky, guest conductor

november 13 at 6:30 pm

april 1 at 6:30 pm

hosted by

Sibelius:

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43 hosted by

Steven Smith, conductor

Brahms:

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73 hosted by

Steven Smith, conductor

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coming in fall 2015!

Rush Hour at

Hardywood The RSO is taking its popular Rush Hour concerts on the road to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery.

These one-hour informal concerts feature fantastic music and discussion in the Hardywood tasting room. Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great concert at 6:30pm on a Thursday.

Tickets are $15.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery 2408-2410 Ownby Lane Richmond, VA 23220

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october 22 at 6:30pm

Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra Keitaro Harada, conductor Jared Davis, clarinet Selections from Bartók, Weber and Mozart

january 14 at 6:30pm

Urban Sprawl

Steven Smith, conductor Neal Cary, cello Selections from Ives, Tchaikovsky, Needham and Haydn

february 18 at 6:30pm

Stravinsky, Strauss & Beethoven

Steven Smith, conductor Gustav Highstein, oboe

Selections from Stravinsky, Strauss and Beethoven

may 5 at 6:30pm

Mother Goose Steven Smith, conductor

Selections from Fauré, Ravel and Mendelssohn

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season calendar

2015 september

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

8pm

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Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43

6:30pm

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

3pm

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Sibelius and Liszt

8pm

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CarMax Come & Play

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The Snowman

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Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Opus 29 “The Inextinguishable”

6:30pm

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Nielsen's Fourth Symphony

8pm

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Handel’s Messiah

7:30pm

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Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra

6:30pm

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Let it Snow!

8pm

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Science Fiction Double Feature Nosferatu

8pm

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Let it Snow!

3pm

Science Fiction Double Feature Rocky Horror Picture Show

10pm

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Bartók, Weber, Mozart

3pm

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Halloween Spooktacular

11am

december

Key Altria Masterworks

Metro Collection

Genworth Pops

Rush Hour at Hardywood

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops Casual Fridays

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11am

2016 ja n ua r y

march

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A New Year in Vienna

8pm

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Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich

8pm

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A New Year in Vienna

3pm

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Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich

3pm

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Urban Sprawl

6:30pm

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11am

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Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme

3pm

Carnival of the Animals with The School of Richmond Ballet

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Green Eggs and Ham

11am

f e b r ua r y

april 1

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73

6:30pm

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Copland: Appalachian Spring

8pm

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Centennial Sinatra Tribute

8pm

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Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Opus 58

6:30pm

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Manfred Symphony

8pm

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Stravinsky, Strauss & Beethoven

6:30pm

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Beethoven Symphony No. 1

3pm

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Mother Goose

6:30pm

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Earth, Wind and Fire & The King of Pop

8pm

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Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony

3pm

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Daphnis et Chloé

8pm

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Daphnis et Chloé

3pm

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Mix and Match three or more concerts (excluding Handel’s Messiah and Casual Fridays) and save 10% off single ticket prices! As a Compose Your Own Subscriber, you enjoy many of the same benefits as full series subscribers including: discounts on additional ticket purchases, seating before the general public, free ticket exchanges, free lost ticket replacement, exclusive pre-sale opportunities, discounts at local RVA businesses, and personalized customer service from RSO staff. **Child Compose Your Own tickets are $11 for LolliPops and $12 each for all other series/sections. *One free child (18 and under) subscription with each Adult Masterworks series subscription.

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Find your Concert Altria Masterworks, Genworth Symphony Pops, Union Bank & Trust Lollipops, Casual Fridays and Messiah concerts are held at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage.

Metro Collection concerts are held at Randolph-Macon College at Blackwell Auditorium.

Rush Hour concerts are held at Hardywood Park

Please note that all artists, programs and prices are subject to change without notice.

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your support has impact At the Richmond Symphony, we are passionate about music. We strive to inspire the Richmond community with concerts that showcase the best of orchestral music and innovative new works.

Photo credit: Keitaro Harada

did you know?

In addition to concerts, the Richmond Symphony provides music education and performances to over 45,000 local students each year through education initiatives.

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