Spokane Symphony 2022-2023 Season Brochure

STEP INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY Dear Friends, The Spokane Symphony has been thrilling audiences in the Inland Northwest for 76 years, and our 77th season won’t disappoint!

From our nine classical Masterworks weekends, to our five Pops concerts and numerous special events, we promise to bring you a huge range of music and entertainment certain to delight your ears and nourish your soul.

Guest conductors in the upcoming season include two previous and beloved music directors, Fabio Mechetti and Eckart Preu, plus we’re honored to feature six-time Grammy Award winner Leonard Slatkin, one of the most celebrated and soughtafter conductors of our time.

We have wonderful young and well-known soloists coming to play with us, including the return of violinist Benjamin Beilman, whose stunningly dramatic Spokane Symphony concert in 2017 left audiences breathless. Local legend Zuill Bailey will be performing Elgar’s poignant Cello Concerto.

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Over the years, we’ve started a number of Spokane’s favorite traditions that we’re delighted to continue: Beethoven’s Ninth on New Year’s Eve, the music of Harry Potter around Halloween, the free Labor Day concert in Comstock Park, as well as bringing movies back to the Fox Theater—with the full orchestra playing the score live!

We’re also proud to bring to life a wide range of community engagement and education work, including talks and teaching plus concerts and projects where the skills of our musicians and staff are used to enhance learning, growth and healing.

We live in hectic, divisive and stressful times. I believe that music of all genres has the ability to help us relax, heal and find common ground. I look forward to sharing our music with you soon. There’s never been a better time to unplug from the daily grind and step into the extraordinary!

James Lowe, Music Director

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WHY SUBSCRIBE? PRIORITY SEATING

You will have the same seats each time you attend a concert in your series. You can keep your same seats year after year or be first in line for a seat change or upgrade.

NOTE: Take 5 and 1,2,3 GO packages are seated as availability allows.

DISCOUNTS

Subscription prices are up to 25% off single ticket prices and there are NO TICKETING FEES.

ADD-ON DISCOUNT

Add extra tickets for Masterworks or Pops performances at 10% off the single ticket price.

PAYMENT PLAN

Pay for your subscription in up to three easy installments.

See seating and pricing options for all 2022–23 Spokane Symphony performances on pages 34-36.

FREE EXCHANGES

Can’t make a concert? As a subscriber you can exchange your ticket for the concert you’re missing for an extra ticket to another concert within your subscription— at no additional fee. While you miss one concert, you can have fun with a friend at another.

Additionally, Masterworks subscribers can exchange one Masterworks concert for one Pops concert and Pops subscribers can exchange one Pops concert for one Masterworks concert during the 2022-2023 season.

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Access to exclusive special offers, presales and special events throughout the season.

NEW THIS SEASON!

FREE TICKETS Invite your friends on us.

Order a subscription for all 9 Masterworks concerts or all 5 Pops concerts and we’ll send you a voucher for one pair of free tickets to a concert included in your subscription (one pair per household).

2022–2023 SUBSCRIPTION DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2022–202 3 S E A S O N

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Fantastique!

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MAST ERWORKS 2 Lowe Conducts

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OCT 8 & 9, 2 02 2 • PAG E 7

OCT 2 2 & 2 3, 2 02 2 • PAG E 8

Rachmaninoff

Fabio Returns

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Fire & Ice

Slatkin Conducts

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Made in America FE B 4 & 5, 2 02 3 • PAG E 1 1

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Welcome Back,

Eckart

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James, Zuill & Mozart APRIL 15 & 1 6, 2 02 3 • PAGE 14

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Stravinsky’s Firebird

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Sept 17, 2022

Sept 18, 2022

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JA MES LOWE, conductor NATA SHA PA REMSKI, piano Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, Op.73 in E-flat Major (The Emperor) Jessie Montgomery Starburst Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, Op.14 The 77th season of the Spokane Symphony with Music Director James Lowe begins with a fantastic variety of music. By turns colorful, elegant, grotesque and terrifying, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique takes the listener on a journey through the fevered mind of a young man chasing unrequited love. Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto is nobly heroic, and Jessie Montgomery’s string orchestra work, Starburst, explodes with energy and propulsion.

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Oct 8, 2022

Oct 9, 2022

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JA MES LOWE, conductor DEMA RRE Mc G IL L, flute Anna Clyne Masquerade Carl Nielsen Flute Concerto Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2, Op.27 in E Minor Anna Clyne’s cello concerto DANCE took Spokane by storm last season, and here we present the brilliant composer’s celebratory Masquerade, written for the BBC Proms. As a prelude to Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday year in 2023, we perform his epic Second Symphony, a work full of melodic passion. We welcome the Seattle Symphony’s Principal Flutist Demarre McGill to play Nielsen’s quirky and humorous Flute Concerto.

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Oct 22, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

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music director laureate ( music director 1993–2004) Antônio Carlos Gomes Il Guarany Overture Richard Wagner Three Excerpts from Die Meistersinger Richard Strauss Don Juan, Op.20 Richard Strauss Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Op.59

We welcome back the muchloved sixth Music Director of the Spokane Symphony, Fabio Mechetti, who raised the orchestra to new heights in the 1990s. This concert features musical storyteller Richard Strauss, detailing Don Juan’s dangerous romances and Der Rosenkavalier’s heartbreakingly beautiful tale of old love giving way to new.

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Nov 12, 2022

Nov 13, 2022

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JA MES LOWE, conductor TA NYA GA BRIEL IA N, piano Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Dance of the Skomorokhi from The Snow Maiden Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto, Op.16 in A Minor Stephen Montague Snowscape: St Pölten Carl Nielsen Symphony No. 4, Op.29 The Inextinguishable Put on your coziest sweater for this music celebrating the oncoming winter. Grieg’s Piano Concerto has rightly claimed its place as an evergreen classic, while Nielsen’s dramatic symphony celebrates the enduring power of music and the human spirit. American composer Stephen Montague creates an eerily atmospheric soundscape, depicting snow falling on an Austrian town.

Winter is coming—bundle up with us!

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Jan 21, 2023

Jan 22, 2023

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L EONA RD SL ATKIN, conductor Cindy McTee Double Play Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini, Op.32 Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1, Op.68 in C Minor It’s a thrill to welcome Leonard Slatkin to Spokane, one of America’s greatest conductors.

Famed for his musical insight and inspiration as well as his charming stage presence, Maestro Slatkin’s love of music is infectious. Be sure to get tickets early for what is sure to be a memorable weekend of great music-making.

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Including a New Commission for Chorale and Orchestra

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Feb 4, 2023

Feb 5, 2023

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JA MES LOWE, conductor MATEU SZ WOLSKI, violin KRISTINA PLOEG ERHEKMATPA NA H, chorale director SPOKA NE SY MPHONY CHORA L E Sydney Guillaume New Work for Chorale and Orchestra

A co-commission between the Spokane Symphony, Eastern Washington University and Ron & Sue Runyon

Samuel Barber Violin Concerto, Op.14 George Frederick McKay From a Moonlit Ceremony William Grant Still Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American Symphony) William Grant Still’s work is one of the most popular American symphonies, synthesizing jazz and blues perfectly into symphonic form. Our concertmaster, Mateusz Wolski, performs Barber’s virtuosic and rich Violin Concerto, we hear music from former Spokanite George Frederick McKay, and we’re thrilled to present a new work by Sydney Guillaume. *note new time for Saturday performances

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March 4, 2023 March 5, 2023

ECKA RT PREU , conductor laureate (MUSIC DIRECTOR, 2004–2019)

Richard Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Anton Bruckner Symphony No. 3 in D Minor The Spokane Symphony’s seventh Music Director, Eckart Preu, returns with music of drama and depth. Shy composer Anton Bruckner dedicated his Third Symphony to Wagner after plucking up the courage to visit the great master. Wagner’s own Tristan und Isolde is a groundbreaking work that pushed composition into previously unexplored areas of musical force.

“For 15 years, the Spokane Symphony was my musical home.

From my first upbeat to my last cutoff, I admired the anything-ispossible spirit and the incredible passion and pride of the musicians and Spokane audience. I look forward to seeing you all.”

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April 15, 2023

April 16, 2023

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JA MES LOWE, conductor ZU IL L BA IL EY, cello KRISTINA PLOEG ERHEKMATPA NA H, chorale director A MY PORTER, soprano PATTI MORTIER, alto NICHOL A S KL EIN, tenor DERRICK PA RKER, bass SPOKA NE SY MPHONY CHORA L E Edward Elgar Cello Concerto, Op.85 in E Minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem, K.626 Beloved local favorite and internationally renowned cellist Zuill Bailey performs Elgar’s last major work, a lament to a lost era after the first World War. Mozart’s Requiem was incomplete at his death, leaving his student Süssmayr to finish the work.

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May 13, 2023

May 14, 2023

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JA MES LOWE, conductor BENJA MIN BEIL MA N, violin Béla Bartók Hungarian Sketches Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto Op.77 in D Major

György Ligeti Concert Românesc Igor Stravinsky The Firebird: Suite (1919 version) To end the 77th season, we journey to Hungary and beyond with music and tales rooted in folk traditions.

Bartók’s music conjures tipsy farmworkers, dancing bears and a warm village evening. Brahms’ Violin Concerto oozes warmth and Hungarian spice, while Ligeti takes folk music to a dizzying extreme.

Stravinsky’s Firebird concludes with monsters, heroes and princesses from the ultimate musical fairytale.

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MASTERWORKS AND MIMOSAS Experience a behind-the-scenes look at how Masterworks performances are perfected.

Watch the inner workings of the orchestra as James, the musicians and our guest artist shape and polish each work in the final rehearsal. Enjoy a mimosa, coffee and gourmet pastries.

MASTERWORKS 1: Fantastique!

Saturday, September 17 10am-12:30pm

GET THE LOWEDOWN ON MASTERWORKS Every Thursday at noon before a Masterworks weekend that he’s conducting, Music Director James Lowe gives you the “LoweDown” on the music. It’s a free, fascinating and light-hearted talk about the music, including historical context and meaning, plus juicy gossip about the composers’ lives, along with music clips, visuals and our conductor’s quick wit! James invites a musician from the orchestra to demonstrate an aspect of the music and join in the Q & A session at the end of the hour.

LoweDown Talks take place from noon to 1:00pm at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Eric A. Johnston Auditorium, 2316 W. First Avenue, Browne’s Addition

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MASTERWORKS 5: Slatkin Saturday, January 21 10am-12:30pm MASTERWORKS 9: Stravinsky’s Firebird

Saturday, May 13 10am-12:30pm

Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, $25

KPBX PERFORMANCE Love what you heard at the last Masterworks concert? Catch it again! Spokane Symphony Masterworks concerts are featured on KPBX’s “Concert of the Week” the second Monday after each performance on 91.1 FM at 7pm and streaming at spokanepublicradio.org.

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Classical Mystery Tour OCT 1, 2 02 2

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John Williams’ 90th Birthday Celebration NOV 5, 2 02 2

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Holiday Pops DEC 17 & 18, 2 02 2

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Cirque Musica Symphonic MARCH 18, 2 02 3

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Jurassic Park AP RI L 2 9, 2 02 3

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Oct 1, 2022 7:30pm*

Imagine The Beatles in concert with a symphony orchestra—the brass of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” the lush strings of “Yesterday” and “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section! Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles—from their early music on through the solo years. This show will have you singing all your favorite Beatles hits! *note new time for Saturday performances 18

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Nov 5, 2022 7:30pm*

JA MES LOWE, conductor The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination.

To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. The Spokane Symphony brings your favorite John Williams scores to life to celebrate his 90th birthday. Join us as we celebrate this significant milestone with music from his most popular movie soundtracks, including Jaws, E.T., Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, which the American Film Institute named the greatest film score of all time. *note new time for Saturday performances 2022–202 3 S E A S O N

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Dec 17, 2022

Dec 18, 2022

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Holiday music fills Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox when the Spokane Symphony presents their traditional Holiday Pops concert. The Spokane Symphony Chorale and the Spokane Area Youth Choirs perform, plus an audience carol singalong and a visit from dear old Santa Claus. Make holiday memories with family and friends at this festive celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. *note new time for Saturday and Sunday performances

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The stage at The Fox comes alive with music and magic when Cirque Musica’s amazing aerialists and acrobats create a fun-filled show for the entire family, performed to some of the greatest classical music of all time. Enjoy the Spokane Symphony while some of the world’s best circus talent perform thrilling feats to the music, on and above the stage with strength, grace and humor. This jaw-dropping fusion of two arts will wow you! *note new time for Saturday performances 2022–202 3 S E A S O N

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April 29, 2023 7:30pm

MORIHIKO NAKA H A RA, conductor Experience the magic of Jurassic Park, projected in HD on the giant 20’ x 40’ screen at The Fox, with a riveting live performance of John Williams’ iconic score by the Spokane Symphony.

Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster features visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects. It’s an action-packed adventure that pits people against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival.

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THE SYMPHONY IS FOR EVERYONE We believe the Spokane Symphony is for everyone.

That’s why we’ve created programs that give wider opportunities to experience live orchestral music at the beautiful Fox Theater.

FREE ACCESS STUDENT TICKETS (FAST)

Students K-12 can attend Masterworks concerts free.

Ages 12 and under must attend with an adult.

COLLEGE CARD

College students can attend the entire Spokane Symphony Masterworks season for $40. That’s nine concerts for less than $5 each! Students can also bring a friend. Companion tickets are only $20.

MILITARY DISCOUNT

The Spokane Symphony thanks our U.S. Armed Forces for their service to our country. Active duty, veterans, reservists, retirees, military spouses and families receive a 10% discount on all Spokane Symphony and Fox Presents single ticket purchases. Discounts cannot be combined.

SPOKANE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT TICKETS

Spokane Symphony Masterworks tickets are available from the Spokane County Libraries as a part of their Museum & Cultural Passes program. Spokane County Library District residents can reserve up to four passes for a variety of Masterworks concerts. Passes are available two weeks prior to performance, and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Sept 22, 2022 8:30pm Wonder Building

SYMPHONY SESSIONS

Experience the Symphony, minus the formality, in the cool, industrial setting of Spokane’s Wonder Building. Music Director James Lowe will guide you on a classical music journey featuring old and new composers that you can enjoy along with your beverage.

It’s a casual setting where you can eat, drink and be merry, all while using your phone to post away. Sure to surprise, shock and delight, it’s a great way to explore everything you wanted to know about classical music, but were afraid to ask.

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GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SYMPHONY Dear Friend, We are excited to share the Spokane Symphony’s 2022-23 season with you! Music Director James Lowe has planned wonderful concerts, and, thanks to your steadfast support, we are returning for the orchestra’s 77th season better than ever.

We’re making improvements this year: the stage floor is being refinished; a new high-definition projector will enhance our Movies & Music and other film events; and a new venue operations software system will allow for greater utilization of The Fox. To make it easier for you to know what’s happening with the Spokane Symphony and what’s at The Fox, we’re planning to launch a new and improved website in the fall.

There’s so much to look forward to in 202223. We’ll have a vibrant Music in the Schools program again, with orchestra members visiting more than two dozen local and regional schools, exposing thousands of students to classical music.

If you’re a season ticketholder, I thank you for your continued support of the Spokane Symphony. If you’re new to the area, or simply haven’t made it to one of our concerts yet, please consider yourself invited! I can’t wait to see you there.

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YOU bring the joy of music to young people.

YOU unite our community through music.

YOU keep the music going to uplift, empower, inspire and heal.

There are many ways to PLAY IT FORWARD to support your Spokane Symphony:

DONATE APPRECIATED STOCK GRANT FROM YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND HAVE YOUR COMPANY MATCH YOUR GIFT MAKE A TRIBUTE GIFT GIVE THROUGH YOUR IRA If you are 70½ years of age or older, donating from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a convenient, tax-wise way to support the Orchestra.

You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA QCD without paying income tax on your gift.

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SYMPHONY SUSTAINERS

Make your Annual Fund giving easy and convenient. Tell us your donation level and we will take care of the rest each month.

Mailed checks are always an option and just as fun for us to open when the mail comes at P.O. Box 365, Spokane, WA 99210-0365 Donate securely Online through our donation portal or when buying tickets at spokanesymphony.org Call us. We are more than happy to process over the phone at 509-624-1200.

Give Now » Spokane Symphony: Spokane Symphony Society, PO Box 365, Spokane, WA 99210, is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID#91-0730435) registered with the Secretary of State, Washington State. Contributions qualify for the maximum charitable income tax deduction permitted by law.

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SYMPHONY SUMMER PLAYLIST SUMMER SOLSTICE AT BRICK WEST BREWING CO. t u e s day

June 21, 2022 7:30pm

Hang out on the West End Plaza at Brick West Brewing Co. with friends and a cold one while an ensemble of Spokane Symphony musicians entertain you with a range of music. Add a meal from Brick West’s kitchen when purchasing your ticket.

Children are welcome. The West End Plaza is family friendly.

ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS w e d n e s day

June 29, 2022 7:30pm

The Spokane Symphony loves its summer tradition of performing atop the Cliff House Estate grounds of Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, the perfect outdoor setting for classical music.

Arbor Crest offers a variety of food options and you can pair your choices with Arbor Crest wines by the glass or bottle, and a variety of other beverages as you take in the lovely sunset views of Spokane.

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LUD CRAMER MEMORIAL C ONCERT

C OMSTOCK PARK

LIBERTY LAKE LABOR DAY PAVILLION PARK CONCERT s at u r day

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Liberty Lake, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Sept 3, 2022

Sept 5, 2022

J AM E S LOWE, conductor K R I ST I N A P LO EG ER-HEKMATPA NA H, chorale director PAVILION AT RIVERFRONT PARK

PATRIOTIC POPS m o n day

July 4, 2022

Say farewell to summer in memorable fashion at the Symphony’s free Labor Day weekend concerts. These two outdoor concerts have been delighting thousands of people for more than thirty years with their lineup of popular classics and favorites from the worlds of Hollywood and Broadway. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and join frolicking kids, friends and neighbors, all united by the spectacle of the Spokane Symphony!

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J A M E S LOW E, conductor Celebrate America’s 246th birthday with a free outdoor concert by the Symphony in Spokane’s celebrated Pavilion at Riverfront Park. Enjoy a lineup of patriotic tunes, light classics, and musical pyrotechnics with a light show before the city’s own firework display begins.

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Oct 29, 2022

Oct 30, 2022

7:30pm

3pm

All aboard the Hogwarts Express!

The magical sounds of Hogwarts and the wizarding world are back at The Fox! Listen as the Spokane Symphony conjures your favorite tunes from the Harry Potter films and many other Halloween favorites. Come early to take part in fun lobby activities.

Wizards and witches are welcome to wear their robes!

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The best thing about the holidays is the memories . . .

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Nov 20, 2022

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JAMES LOWE, conductor with SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE & CHAMBER SINGERS KRISTINA PLOEGER-HEKMATPANAH, chorale director The drama and humanity of The Messiah has been thrilling and moving audiences for centuries. Handel takes the story of Christ and illustrates it with music that is by turns profound, moving, vengeful, transformational and even humorous. St. John’s Cathedral provides the perfect backdrop for this beloved holiday tradition.

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BEETHOVEN’S 9TH s at u r day

Dec 31, 2022 7:30pm

J AM E S LOW E, conductor

Lynne Feller-Marshall Principal Bassoon

Ring in the New Year with one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. A Spokane tradition since 2008, celebrate with Beethoven’s monumental work dedicated to freedom, joy and human unity. The concert features more than 150 performers on stage, including the Spokane Symphony Chorale. It’s the perfect way to see out the old year and bring in the new.

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April 19, 2023

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April 20, 2023

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Enjoy the intimate experience of musician-curated chamber music in the charming setting of Barrister Winery in downtown Spokane.

Refreshments, wine, coffee and dessert are included with your ticket.

Food is provided by the fabulous Beacon Hill Catering & Events.

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THE NUTCRACKER t h u r s day

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Dec 1, 2022

Dec 2, 2022

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Dec 3, 2022

Dec 4, 2022

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There’s so much to love about The Nutcracker with the Spokane Symphony and State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara. The beautiful dancing. The grand sets. The stunning costumes.

The brilliant and iconic score. The Nutcracker truly is the ultimate holiday experience for the whole family.

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FOX P RES E N TS

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These are shows we present without the Spokane Symphony.

7:30pm

AMOS LEE

Aug 10, 2022

Singer-songwriter Amos Lee creates the rare kind of music that’s emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical quality. On his newest album, Dreamland, Lee documents his real life struggles with alienation, anxiety, loneliness and despair. Hear his new music, sing along to old favorites and experience pure love, pure joy and, as Lee says, “just be reminded that humanity is beautiful.”

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Nov 6, 2022 7:30pm

The time-twisting musical collective, Postmodern Jukebox, known for “putting pop music in a time machine,” are set to make the ’20s roar again.

They’re famous for performing some of modern music’s biggest hits in the classic styles of bygone eras. With their multi-talented singers and musicians, Postmodern Jukebox brings the most sensational ’20s party this side of The Great Gatsby!

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INSPIRE LEARNING

Each year, close to 24,000 students, teachers and parents in the Inland Northwest are enriched by the musicians of the symphony.

FREE FAMILY CONCERT June 19, 2022

SYMPHONY DAY

LINK UP

This comprehensive program from the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall provides instructional materials for students and teachers to learn to play recorder, plus other music concepts, and concludes with a performance with the orchestra at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

GUEST ARTIST MASTER CLASSES

The Spokane Symphony’s guest artists lead master classes for advanced music students.

Candidates, selected by audition, have the opportunity to work with renowned musicians.

Master classes are free and open to the public providing a fascinating glimpse into the instrument and our guest artist’s personality.

Fourth and fifth graders from the Inland Northwest fill The Fox, many to experience the symphony for the first time. This fun-filled concert introduces the instruments and their unique sounds, and the different roles of the conductor, concertmaster and musicians with surprises along the way.

YOUNG MUSICIANS EDUCATION PROGRAM

In collaboration with Spokane school districts, the Spokane Symphony provides one-onone instruction for students in classroom ensembles. This helps supplement the teachers’ work and is especially helpful for orchestra teachers whose primary training focus is band or choir.

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“Music is the first language we learn and the last language we lose.”

—JAMES LOWE, Spokane Symphony Music Director RE-CONNECT

The Spokane Symphony has partnered with Fieldstone Memory Center to work with people living with dementia.

By educating and training our musicians on using the latest advances in the science of music and the mind, we can create positive change for those living with dementia and improve the quality of their lives by helping them connect to others through music.

LULLABY PROJECT

The Lullaby Project pairs new or expecting parents with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for ttheir babies.

This project’s goal is to strengthen the bond between parent and child.

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SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE PRICING & SEATING CHART Orchestra Level for 9 MASTERWORKS

Orchestra Level for 5 POPS

ORCHESTRA PRIME

ORCHESTRA PRIME

ORCHESTRA CENTER & SIDES

ORCHESTRA CENTER & SIDES

ORCHESTRA REAR

ORCHESTRA REAR

$486

$400

$432

$370

$351

$280

STAGE

STAGE

Balcony for 9 MASTERWORKS

Balcony for 5 POPS LOGE PRIME

LOGE PRIME

LOGE CENTER & SIDES

LOGE CENTER & SIDES

BALCONY ROW J

BALCONY ROW J

BALCONY ROW K–P

BALCONY ROW K–P

BALCONY ROW Q–V

BALCONY ROW Q–V

PARTIAL VIEW

PARTIAL VIEW

$549

$425

$513

$400

$423

$340

$396

$330

$261

STAGE 34

$153

$245

STAGE

$200

SP OK AN E SYM P H ON Y

2022 – 2023 S E ASO N

PACKAGES

TA K E 5 PACK AG E Select concerts from our Masterworks and Pops series to create a customized subscription that provides the perfect balance of incredible musical experiences and affordability. (limit 2 Pops) Seats may vary.

ORCHESTRA LEVEL:

BALCONY:

Orchestra Prime — $310

Loge Prime — $340

Orchestra Center and Sides — $265

Loge Center and Sides — $315

Orchestra Rear — $215

Balcony Row J — $265 Balcony Rows K–P — $250 Balcony Rows Q–V — $170 Partial View — $115

1,2 , 3 G O! PACK AG E New to the orchestra or not sure if subscribing is for you? Try this budget-friendly package and find out why over 90% of our subscribers come back year after year.

Choose one Masterworks, Pops or Spokane Symphony performance. (excludes Fox Presents) Seats may vary.

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ORCHESTRA LEVEL:

BALCONY:

Orchestra Prime — $234

Loge Prime – $255

Orchestra Center and Sides — $195

Loge Center and Sides – $234

Orchestra Rear — $162

Balcony Row J – $195 Balcony Rows K-P – $159 Balcony Rows Q-V – $144 Partial View – $105

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2022 – 2023 S E ASO N

SINGLE TICKET & ADD-ON PRICING

NEW Y EA R S EV E BEETHOV EN’S NINTH

THE NU TC RAC KE R W I TH STATE ST RE E T BA LLE T

THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER AND OTHER HALLOWEEN FAVORITES

Orchestra Rear — $53

THURSDAY

ADULT

(child price)

Orchestra Prime — $58

Orchestra Prime — $99 ($70)

Orchestra Center and Side — $53

Orchestra Center and Side — $70 ($50)

Orchestra Rear — $46

Orchestra Rear — $70 ($50)

Loge Prime —$64

Loge Prime — $99 ($70)

Loge Center and Sides — $58

Loge Center and Sides — $70 ($50)

Balcony Row J — $53

Balcony Row J — $51 ($37)

Balcony Rows K–P — $47

Balcony Rows K–P — $51 ($37)

Balcony Rows Q–V — $42

Balcony Rows Q–V — $35 ($25)

Partial View — $35

Partial View — $35 ($25)

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY (child price)

Orchestra Prime — $109 ($77) Orchestra Center and Side — $77 ($55) Orchestra Rear — $77 ($55) Loge Prime — $109 ($77) Loge Center and Sides — $77 ($55) Balcony Row J — $56 ($40) Balcony Rows K–P — $56 ($40) Balcony Rows Q–V — $38 ($28)

CHILD

Orchestra Prime — $71 Orchestra Center and Side — $58 Loge Prime —$74 Loge Center and Sides — $64 Balcony Row J — $58 Balcony Rows K–P — $53 Balcony Rows Q–V — $47 Partial View — $35

HA NDEL’S MESSIA H General Admission Premier — $32 General Admission — $23 General Admission Gallery — $13.50

Orchestra Prime — $42 Orchestra Center and Sides — $38 Orchestra Rear — $33 Loge Prime — $46

S POKA NE SY MPHONY AT A RBOR CREST Table Seats — $55

Lawn Seats — $25

Loge Center and Sides — $42 Balcony Row J — $38 Balcony Rows K–P — $34

SUMMER SOLSTICE AT BRICK WEST BREWERY

Balcony Rows Q–V — $30

General Admission — $15

Partial View — $25

Add on a Meal at Checkout — $15

Partial View — $38 ($28)

CHA MBER SOIRÉE AT BA RRISTER WINERY Individual — $99 36

3-Concert Series — $246 SP OK AN E SYM P H ON Y

2022 – 2023 S E ASO N

SPOKANE SYMPHONY MUSICIANS VIO LI N I

V I OL A

Erica Uzcátegui Campíns* Associate Concertmaster Carol L. Herak Chair

Jeannette Wee-Yang Assistant Principal

Mateusz Wolski Concertmaster Florence Wasmer Chair

Jeanne Bourgeois Assistant Concertmaster Margaret Bowers Ayer-Blegen Chair John Bennett Jeri Bentley* Jason Moody April Martin Elizabeth Lund Kathleen Teal

VIO LI N I I

Amanda Howard-Phillips Principal Washington Trust Chair David Armstrong Assistant Principal Xu Duo Jason Bell Catherine Shipley Allion Salvador*

Nicholas Carper Principal The Coughlin Chair

Angela Mitchell Sarah Bass Jessica Jasper James Marshall Anita Perkins*

C E L LO

John Marshall Principal Jerry R. & Francis L. Stafford Chair Helen Byrne Assistant Principal Roberta Bottelli Louise Butler Sean Lamont Kevin Hekmatpanah Jared Carlson Johannes Kleinmann

BASS

Patrick McNally Principal Kim Plewniak Assistant Principal Stephen Swanson Jack Koncel Brian Bonnell Greg Youmans

F LUTE

Principal: Position Vacant Frances L. Risdon Chair Colleen McElroy Jennifer Slaughter

P ICCO LO

Eb C LARI NET

TROMBONE

SAXO PHONE

Richard Strauch

Daniel Cotter

Greg Yasinitsky Principal

BASSOON

Lynne Feller-Marshall Principal Paul and Susan Kennedy Chair Luke Bakken Paul Plowman

C LAR IN E T

Chip Phillips Principal Daniel Cotter

TI MPANI

PERCU SS I ON

Jennifer Brummett^ Assistant Principal Charles Karschney Kristin Joham

TR UMPET

Larry Jess Principal The Johnston-Fix Chair Chris Cook Eric Moe* Andrew Plamondon

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Leonard Byrne Principal

HORN

Ryan Dresen*^ Assistant Princpal

Sheila Armstrong

TU BA

Luke Bakken

OBOE

E N GLISH H O R N

Skyler Johnson

CO N TRABASS OON

Colleen McElroy

Sheila Armstrong

BASS TROMBONE

Meagan Gillis Principal Sherry Martin Knott Endowed Chair

Katie Upton* Principal The Johnston-Fix Chair

Keith Thomas Principal

John Church^ Principal

Paul Raymond Principal Rick Westrick Bryan Bogue

HARP

Earecka Tregenza Moody Principal

James Lowe Music Director Kristina PloegerHekmatpanah Chorale Director *One Year Leave of Absence ^One Year Appointment 37

SPOKANE SYMPHONY | FOX THEATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Friends of the Spokane Symphony and The Fox Theater: Thank you for the opportunity to share some thoughts as we showcase the upcoming 2022-2023 season. And thank you for your continued support of the Spokane Symphony and The Fox Theater. We wouldn’t be here without the community’s support, guidance and direction.

The 2022-2023 season is an expression of community, hope and optimism, and our desire as an organization to be part of the healing and rebuilding process. We have faced the difficulties of the past two years and together we are moving forward and turning the page looking at the future with optimism. We strongly believe that part of our mission as an organization is to share the healing power of music with all. The 20222023 season is an example of that commitment.

The breadth and depth of performances and enhanced community activities signify our resolve to touch as many lives as we can with our programs and performances.

The upcoming season has something for everyone. From the classics to the movies, from the popular and entertaining to the nostalgic and sublime, this season has it all. Please join us so that together we can enjoy the unique experiences that the Spokane Symphony and The Fox Theater have in store for all of us.

Thank you again, and hope to see you soon.

Best regards: Dr. Frank Velázquez President, Spokane Symphony and Fox Theater Board of Trustees

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OFFICERS

President: Dr. Francisco Velázquez Vice Presidents: Michael Ebinger Arsen Kitch Sara Maleki Jacob Reidt Treasurer: Dr. Vange Hochheimer Secretary: David Austin Past Presidents: Elizabeth Kelley Russ Lee

TRUSTEES Mary Ruth Carleton Amy Chase Bruce Colquhoun* Melody Heaton** Janet Lambarth* Kris Lamberson* Colleen McElroy** Carol Nelson Susan Palm Derrick Parker Saira Russell Michael Sharapata Keith Slater Kathy Teal** Anna Torma

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY SOCIETY Elizabeth Kelley, 2020–2021 Russ Lee, 2018–2020 Lorrie Scott, 2015–2018 A. Douglas Belanger, 2013–2015 Peter Moyé, 2011–2013 Ronald P. Stanley, 2009–2011 Maggie Crawford, 2007–2009 Catherine C. Moyé, 2005–2007 William A. Simer, 2003–2005 Elizabeth A. Cowles, 2001–2003 Garry Shea, 1999-2001 Bridget O. Piper, 1997–2099 David L. Broom, 1995–1997 Walker H. Collins, 1993–1995 Donald W. Hart, 1991–1993 Rosemary S. Selinger, 1989–1991 David R. Shea, 1987–1989 Bernard M. Kopczynski, 1985–1987 C. Robert Ogden, 1983–1985 John H. Sloan, 1982–1983 Mrs. William C. Fix, 1980–1982 Charles C. Leithe, 1979–1980 George H. Brown, 1978–1979 Michael LaFleur, 1977–1978 John W. Skadan, 1976–1977 John L. Anderson, 1975–1976 Ross F. Wood, 1973–1975

Howard Mahan, 1972–1973 Scott B. Lukins, 1971–1972 Roger Thompson, 1970–1971 Russell F. McNeill, 1969–1970 John C. Tenold, 1968–1969 Franklin W. Ott, 1966–1968 Donald Parker Lindsay, 1960–1963

ENDOWMENT BOARD MEMBERS Matt Ewers, President Catherine Moye, Vice President Rick Boutz, Treasurer A. Douglas Belanger Kathy Bixler David Broom Martin Deeg Ann Fennessey Gerard Fischer Richard Trudell

TRUSTEES EMERITI Harriet Fix (Deceased) Mary Jewett Gaiser (Deceased) Kop Kopczynski (Deceased) Scott Lukins (Deceased)

* Representing the Spokane Symphony Associates ** Advisory Member

SP OK AN E SYM P H ON Y

OUR SPONSORS CORPORATION AND FOUNDATION SPONSORS

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS • Harriet Cheney Cowles Foundation • George F. Jewett Foundation • Carls Invest • Richard Trudell and Nancy Morrison, PhD • Harry Fix • Frank Knott • Paul and Susan Kennedy Restaurant & Bar

• Doug and Gail Belanger • Russell and Deborah Lee • Gerry and Bill Sperling • Jennifer and Dr. Philip Ogden • Joan Degerstrom • Michael Ebinger and Britt Ravnan • Maxine Kopczynski • Billie Severtsen • Jerry Dicker

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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox 1001 West Sprague Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 509.624.1200 tickets@spokanesymphony.org Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm and two hours prior to performance

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