Program Notes: Peter and the Wolf

OCTOBER 23 PETER AND THE WOLF SUNDAY October 23, 2016 – 2:00pm conductor Sameer Patel

Performance at The Jacobs Music Center's Copley Symphony Hall

PROGRAM IGOR STRAVINSKY

SERGE PROKOFIEV

Danses concertantes Marche-introduction

Pas d'action

Pas de deux Marche-conclusion Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67

SAN DIEGO JUNIOR THEATRE CAST LIST FOR PETER AND THE WOLF

San Diego Junior Theatre is pleased to partner with the San Diego Symphony for this production of Peter and the Wolf.

SDJT is committed to providing engaging, innovative and highquality theatre education and productions to enhance the lives of children of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and levels of interest. SDJT is the oldest, continually producing youth theatre in the country.

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Peter: Aaron Chin Wolf: Imahni King-Murillo Bird: Kelli Morris Grandfather: Jacob Rodebaugh Cat: Anastasia Raymond Duck: Maia Gilbert Hunter 1: Max Webster Hunter 2: Jaxon Poland Hunter 3: Martina Greco Hunter 4: Soshian Wisner Director: James Saba

For San Diego Junior Theatre: SDJT Musical Director: Mary Elledge SDJT Costume Designer: Heidi Devlin SDJT Production Manager/Puppet Designer: Tony Cucuzzella SDJT Education Director: Kim Montelibano-Heil

NEXT UP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from October 28 – November 13, in the historic Casa del Prado Theatre. For more information on classes, camps and our upcoming productions, visit: juniortheatre.com or call 619.239.1311.

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ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR

PETER AND THE WOLF - OCTOBER 23 Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Reading Symphony Orchestra, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Leipziger Sinfonieorchester, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Sinfonietta. Additionally, Mr. Patel has worked with the Tonhalle Orchestra of Zurich, Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, Lucerne Festival Strings, Orchestra da Camera di Trento, the Ensemble Zandonai, the Festival Orchestra of Sofia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana, the Oslo Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Northern College of Music Orchestra at the Stresa Festival. He has also conducted at the David Oistrakh Festival and the Leigo Music Days Festival in Estonia in appearances with the Estonian National Youth Symphony and the St. Petersburg Festival Orchestra.

SAMEER PATEL, ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR

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ncreasingly recognized by audiences and musicians for his musicality and passionate communication, SAMEER PAT E L is one of America's most engaging young conductors. He is one of 11 young American conductors to receive the 2016 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. He recently spent three seasons as Associate Conductor of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, where he conducted the orchestra in over 100 performances and invigorated the orchestra's engagement with the community. He joined the San Diego Symphony as Assistant Conductor in 2015, and was promoted to Associate Conductor in July of 2016.

In 2013 Mr. Patel was one of only six conductors selected by the League of American Orchestras for the Bruno

Walter National Conductor Preview with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, an event that showcases emerging and talented conductors to orchestra industry professionals. He was a 2011 Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Scholar, an honor given to him by former New York Philharmonic Music Director Kurt Masur.

As part of this award, Mr. Patel traveled to Europe to study with and assist Maestro Masur with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Recent and upcoming engagements include appearances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Toledo

Mr. Patel began his musical training as a pianist and received both his graduate and undergraduate degrees at the University of Michigan, where he studied conducting with Kenneth Kiesler. He furthered his training internationally with acclaimed conductors Kurt Masur, Bernard Haitink, David Zinman, Gianandrea Noseda, Neeme Järvi, Paavo Järvi, Larry Rachleff, JoAnn Falletta, Günther Herbig, Mei-Ann Chen and Marin Alsop. He has held prestigious conducting fellowships with the Boston Philharmonic and the Chicago Sinfonietta, and he credits his time with these organizations for developing his passionate approach to engaging with audiences of all backgrounds and to reimagining the concert experience. Also an enthusiastic advocate for music education, Sameer Patel has worked with school and youth orchestras in North America, South America, and Europe. n

Holiday Family Concert

SUN DEC 18—2pm

Sameer Patel, conductor; San Diego Master Chorale; San Diego Children’s Choir A one-hour afternoon version of our annual holiday concert spectacular, complete with all your favorite traditional Christmas music, the San Diego Master Chorale and a visit from Santa Claus!

Tickets and Information SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG • 619.235.0804

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