2024-25 Spokane Symphony Season Brochure

FIND YOURSELF AT THE SYMPHONY

It’s truly remarkable how musicians can evoke the emotions and sentiments of a composer solely from the written notes they left behind. Consider the fact that nearly two hundred years after Beethoven, we’re able to immerse ourselves in his world and feel the same passion he experienced. This enduring connection is nothing short of miraculous, serving as a testament to the profound impact of music on the human spirit.

Even in our advanced technological age, we still don’t know how music works its magic. But now we are entering a new era: Can AI really create the same emotions in us, or is the human touch still unique?

Personally (spoiler alert!), I think the human touch is essential. I love the communication that passes between composer, performer, and audience. What you personally bring to the concert is as important a contribution as anyone else in the hall.

It is easy to lose ourselves in the ceaseless noise of modernity. Yet, the symphony offers a sanctuary to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with our core. Join us and find yourself at the symphony!

JAMES LOWE, Music Director

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

PRIORITY SEATING

Our Masterworks and Pops subscription packages allow you to sit in the same seats for all of the concerts in your purchased series. You can keep your seats year after year or be first in line for a seat change or upgrade.

NOTE: The FLEX 5 and 1,2,3 GO! Flex packages are seated as availability allows.

DISCOUNTS

Subscription and Flex packages are up to 30% off single ticket prices with NO TICKETING FEES prior to the deadline. Ticket fees apply after Friday, September 6, 2024.

ADD-ON DISCOUNT

Add extra tickets to any Spokane Symphony performance for 10% off the single ticket price. If you purchase add-on tickets BEFORE Friday, September 6, 2024 no ticketing fees will apply.

PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE

Pay for your subscription in up to 3 installments.

EASY, FREE TICKET EXCHANGES

NEW THIS SEASON!

FLEX 5 AND 1,2,3 GO!

New this season—FLEX package subscribers can exchange a show ticket in the package for a different Symphony show and only pay the difference in the ticket price plus a $5 exchange fee.

No refunds for exchanging to a less expensive show.

EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

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

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

» Current Subscriber Seat

Retention Deadline:

Friday, July 19, 2024

» Renew your subscription by this date to keep your same seats. After this date, your seats will be released to sell.

» Single Ticket Public On Sale:

Friday, August 16, 2024

» Ticket Fees Apply After:

Friday, September 6, 2024

Can’t make a concert? As a Masterworks or Pops subscriber you can exchange your ticket for an extra ticket to another concert within your subscription series with no additional fee.

MASTERWORKS AND POPS SUBSCRIBERS:

Exchange ONE concert for another in a different series (Pops/Masterworks) for no additional charge.

BRING A FRIEND ON US

Invite your friends on us. Order a subscription of all 9 Masterworks concerts or all 5 Pops concerts and we’ll send you a voucher for a pair of free tickets (one voucher per subscription household).

THE TURNING WORLD

SATURDAY SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 15 7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE AWADAGIN PRATT conductor piano

Mikhail Glinka Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture

Jessie Montgomery Rounds for piano and string orchestra

Johann Sebastian Bach

Keyboard Concerto in A major, No. 4, BWV 1055

Max Richter On the Nature of Daylight

Pytor Ilych Tchaikovsky

Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op.64

Max Richter’s On the Nature of Daylight has become a modern icon following its use in movies and TV series such as Shutter Island, Arrival, and The Last of Us. Jessie Montgomery’s sparkling Rounds won a 2024 Grammy Award for the recording with our guest artist Awadagin Pratt. Our opening night is capped by Tchaikovsky’s searing and melodic Fifth Symphony, a profoundly emotional work of passion and brilliance.

MARY

GUEST ARTIST SPONSORED BY

JEWETT GAISER ENDOWMENT FUND

MASTERWORKS 2

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE!

SATURDAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER 6

7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE JULIA PYKE conductor flute

Aileen Sweeney Glisk

Christopher Rouse Flute Concerto

Felix Mendelssohn

Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op.56 (The Scottish)

Felix Mendelssohn was so inspired by his visit to Scotland in 1829 that he wrote his Third Symphony to capture his impressions of the wild, untamable country, which was alien to his ordered upbringing. We open with Glisk, a brilliant work by the Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney that creates a musical glimmer of light, featuring Spokane Symphony Principal Flute, Julia Pyke, as soloist in Rouse’s Gaelic-inspired flute concerto.

MASTERWORKS 3

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2 7:30PM

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 3PM

MORIHIKO NAKAHARA conductor

SARA DAVIS BUECHNER piano

Greg Yasinitsky Celebration Overture

Gabriela Lena Frank Concertino Cusqueño

George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

John Adams

The Chairman Dances; Foxtrot for Orchestra

Leonard Bernstein

Fancy Free

Audience favorite Morihiko Nakahara returns with all-American music, honoring the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue and opening with the Celebration Overture of local composer Greg Yasinitsky. The second half is given to dance, with John Adam’s tongue-in-cheek Cha Cha for Chairman Mao and Bernstein’s depiction of riotous sailors on shore leave in the Big Apple. Sara Davis Buechner is a formidable soloist, bringing depth, eloquence, and gleeful technical assurance.

SPONSORED

BY JOAN DEGERSTROM

Photo by Matthew Washburn

MASTERWORKS 4

SATURDAY SUNDAY

JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19

7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

Ludwig van Beethoven

The Creatures of Prometheus Overture

Ludwig van Beethoven/Barry Cooper

Symphony No. 10: Andante-Allegro

Artificial Intelligence & Walter Werzowa

Beethoven Ten: The A.I. Project (Scherzo)

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op.55

Can Artificial Intelligence compose as well as humans? Hear AI’s completion of the third movement of Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony, set against the work of scholar and composer Barry Cooper. IntelliTect software engineers have something up their high-tech sleeves to make this an interactive concert experience. We close with Beethoven’s own Eroica Symphony, boundary-breaking masterpiece.

MASTERWORKS 5

BEETHOVEN VS A.I. DAYBREAK OF FREEDOM

SATURDAY SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 2

7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

KITARA JOHNSON-JONES speaker

SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE DR. MEG STOHLMANN

chorale director

SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY OF SARA DUGGIN

SPONSORED BY

Ludwig van Beethoven Fidelio: Overture, Op.72c

Joseph Schwantner New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom)

William Dawson Negro Folk Symphony

After substantial initial success, William Dawson’s Symphony fell into decades of neglect, from which it’s only now emerging. Full of Spiritual melodies and African rhythms, the work is a brilliant and essential piece of American musical history. Joseph Schwantner sets Martin Luther King’s speeches to a soaring and luminous orchestral palate, and opening with Beethoven’s music of victory over oppression.

L.A. STORIES

SATURDAY SUNDAY MARCH 1 MARCH 2

7:30PM 3PM

SHIRA SAMUELS-SHRAGG conductor

GABRIELLE DESPRÉS violin

Quinn Mason Toast of the Town Overture

Erich Korngold

Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35

Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op.70

Our former Assistant Conductor, Shira Samuels-Shragg, hailing from L.A., makes her Masterworks debut with Dvořák’s spellbinding Seventh Symphony. Although his New World Symphony remains the most performed, his Seventh is often considered his most perfect symphonic work. Violinist Gabrielle Després joins us with Korngold’s lush Hollywood-inspired Violin Concerto, and we open with Quinn Mason’s joyous and festive Toast of the Town.

Photo by Juri Hiensch, 2023

MASTERWORKS 7

MATEUSZ PLAYS BRUCH

MASTERWORKS 8

SATURDAY SUNDAY

MARCH 29 MARCH 30 7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE

MATEUSZ WOLSKI conductor violin

Errollyn Wallen Mighty River

Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op.26

Jean Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op.39

Come and hear why Max Bruch’s First Violin Concerto remains one of the most popular pieces of music ever composed. A work of melody, warmth, and quicksilver brilliance, it has dominated the violin repertoire since its first performance — much to the annoyance of its composer. The fiery First Symphony of Sibelius foreshadows the emergence of his unique musical voice and lays the foundation for his subsequent symphonies.

SPONSORED BY GERARD FISCHER AND NANCY EVANS & GREG MACDONALD

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

SATURDAY SUNDAY

APRIL 26 APRIL 27

7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE DR. MEG STOHLMANN

chorale director

The

Haydn’s Creation is a masterpiece of the Classical era, depicting Biblical genesis through celestial choruses, vivid orchestration, and musical drama. Infused with Haydn’s wit and charm, we journey from dark chaos to the explosion of light and encounter a cast of angels, birds, beasts, and even a worm along the way.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEE CULLEN

Franz Joseph Haydn

Creation

TALES OF HEMINGWAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

MAY 10

MAY 11

7:30PM 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

ZUILL BAILEY cello

Camille Pépin

Les Eaux célestes (The Celestial Waters)

Michael Daugherty Tales of Hemingway

Edward Elgar In the South, Op.50 (Alassio)

In our final Masterworks of the season, we embrace vivid stories from around the world. Respighi vividly portrays scenes of Rome, from the serene beauty of pine trees in the Villa Borghese to the triumphant march of the Appian Way, and we welcome back Zuill Bailey in the thrilling work that won three Grammy Awards.

Ottorino Respighi Pines of Rome MUSIC SPONSORED BY DOUG &

JANET LAMBARTH

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 lighthearted talk about the music, including historical context and meaning, juicy gossip about the composers’ lives, music clips, visuals, and our conductor’s quick wit! James often invites a member of the orchestra or special guest to offer their perspective and join in for the Q & A session at the end of the hour.

◆ NOON TO 1:00 PM

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Eric A. Johnston Auditorium

2316 W. First Avenue, Spokane

KPBX PERFORMANCE

Whether you couldn’t attend a Masterworks concert or loved what you heard and want to listen 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 on spokanepublicradio.org.

MASTERWORKS & 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 artists shape and polish each work in the final rehearsal. Enjoy a mimosa, coffee, and locally-baked pastries.

THE FOX THEATER

Tickets: $31.50 ◆ Purchase all 3 and save: $85.50

10 AM – Noon

Doors open at 9am

Ticket includes one mimosa, coffee, and pastries.

MW2 – Saturday, October 5

MW7 – Saturday, March 29

MW8 – Saturday, April 26

“If we play like we’re on a mission, it’s because we are. For me, that’s what delivers endless ‘finding myself’ moments.”

CHRIS COOK

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD:

LEGENDS OF NEW ORLEANS

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

7:30PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

Byron Stripling’s electrifying and heartfelt tribute to the musical legends of New Orleans is quickly becoming America’s most popular orchestral pops program. With his engaging rapport, smooth vocals and virtuosic trumpet technique, Byron dazzles audiences around the globe. Featuring musical hits from the Louis Armstrong songbook along with tributes to NOLA legends Mahalia Jackson & Al Hirt, Byron celebrates the spirit of these musical icons and leaves audiences dancing in the aisles with his signature version of When

The Saints Go Marching In!

POPS 2

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

7:30PM

MORIHIKO NAKAHARA conductor

From American Idol, to TikTok, to the Grammys and now to The Fox Theater stage, Cody Fry brings his viral genre-bending fusion of pop and symphonic music that has garnered millions of views to be performed live with the Spokane Symphony. His “simultaneously familiar and breathtaking” sound (American Songwriter) is like the moment your favorite old movie changes from black-and-white to technicolor.

POPS 3 POPS 4

CODY FRY HOLIDAY POPS

SATURDAY

DECEMBER 21, 2024

7:30PM

SUNDAY

DECEMBER 22, 2024

3PM

MORIHIKO NAKAHARA conductor

Celebrate the joy of the season with holiday movie music favorites. Songs from It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Charlie Brown Christmas, Die Hard (And, yes it IS a holiday movie!) and more. Santa, audience carol sing-a-long, and more surprises along the way make this a fun holiday celebration for the entire family!

SPONSORED BY THE RESIDENTS OF ROCKWOOD RETIREMENT

COMMUNTIES

THE MUSIC OF

JAMES BOND

AND MORE

SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2025

7:30PM

JINGQI ZHU conductor

HUGH PANARO CHLOE LOWERY vocals vocals

The name is Bond—James Bond. In a world of espionage, glamour, and intrigue lies nearly six decades of timeless music of the iconic 007. Performed by the Spokane Symphony and singers Hugh Panaro and Chloe Lowery, the melodies of Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Adele and more will sweep you off your feet.

SPONSORED BY MARY

RUTH CARLETON & BRUCE HUNT

Photo by Autumn de Wilde

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THE SYMPHONY IS FOR EVERYONE

We believe the Spokane Symphony is for everyone. That’s why we’ve created accessible programs that give everyone an opportunity to experience live orchestral music at the beautiful Fox Theater.

FREE ACCESS STUDENT TICKETS (FASTix)

Students grades K-12 can attend all Masterworks concerts for free. Age 12 and under must attend with a paid adult.

Purchasing a subscription? FASTix can accompany an adult with a full Masterworks Subscription as seating allows. Some restrictions apply.

Contact the Box Office and our friendly staff will help accommodate your family.

COLLEGE CARD

College students can attend the entire Spokane Symphony Masterworks Season for $40. That’s 9 concerts for less than $5 each! Students can also bring a friend for only $20 with a companion ticket. Purchases must be made through the box office at least 48 hours prior to your first concert.

CLASSROOM TICKETS

Teachers and educators can request free tickets to any Masterworks concert for their classroom. Call the Box Office for details and secure your classroom tickets.

MILITARY DISCOUNT

For more information on any of these programs, call The Fox Box Office at (509) 624-1200

The Spokane Symphony thanks our brave US Armed Forces for their service to our country. Active duty, veterans, reservists, retirees, and military spouses receive a 10% discount to all Spokane Symphony performances.

LIBRARY TICKETS

Spokane County Libraries and Liberty Lake Library have tickets to select Spokane Symphony concerts. Check with your library for availability and the check-out process.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

• Groups of 10-49: 10% discount

• Groups 50+: 20% discount

Transit drivers may be eligible for free tickets.

“A powerful musician is an individual within a whole. They choose their moments to shine like a lone star or shimmer in a galaxy of many.”

ANDREW ANGELOS

3 rd horn

SUMMER CONCERTS

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

LUD KRAMER

MEMORIAL CONCERT

SATURDAY

AUGUST 31, 2024 6PM

Liberty Lake Pavillion Park

LABOR DAY CONCERT AT COMSTOCK PARK

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 6PM

◆ Fall Arts Preview Booths

◆ Opening Band: 4:30PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

Have one last fling with summer at the Spokane Symphony’s FREE Labor Day concerts! The full orchestra plays popular classics and favorites from Hollywood and Broadway. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and join family, friends, and neighbors.

SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY GERRY & BILL SPERLING AND JENNIFER & DR. PHILIP OGDEN

ARBOR CREST & RHAPSODY IN BLUE:

A

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION!

WEDNESDAY

JUNE 5, 2024

◆ Doors: 5PM

◆ Performance: 7PM

◆ 20-minute intermission

JINGQI ZHU conductor

PRISCILA NAVARRO

piano

TABLE TICKETS: $59 LAWN SEATS : $29

Arbor Crest Cliff House Estate and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue share a monumental birthday—both turn 100! Celebrate like it’s 1924 with an ensemble of Spokane Symphony musicians joined by pianist Priscila Navarro. Spokane’s jazz vocalist, Heather Villa, brings ’20s music to life with her sultry voice.Come early to enjoy food and beverages from Arbor Crest’s food truck, grill and bars.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2024 7:30PM

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2024 7:30PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2024 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE DR. MEG STOHLMANN chorale director

CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns to St. John’s Cathedral. Honor Handel’s most outstanding work with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” chorus, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told.

THE NUTCRACKER WITH STATE STREET BALLET

THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2024 7:30PM

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2024 7:30PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2024 3PM & 7:30PM

SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2024 3PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

Gather your family and friends for Spokane’s favorite holiday tradition. State Street Ballet and over 70 local dancers bring The Nutcracker to life while Tchaikovsky’s timeless score is played live by the Spokane Symphony.

SPONSORED BY

SENSORY-FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2024 6 PM

Designed for those on the autism spectrum or with other sensory issues, modifications include altered lighting levels, flexibility to move around during performance, and sensory support tools in the lobby. This is a full-length production.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GARY PLOWMAN

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES

SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2024 7:30PM

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 2024 3PM

MORIHIKO NAKAHARA conductor

Celebrate the joy of the season with holiday movie music favorites. Songs from It’s A Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Charlie Brown Christmas, Die Hard (And, yes, it IS a holiday movie!) and more. Santa, audience carol sing-a-long, and more surprises along the way make this a fun holiday celebration for the entire family!

SPONSORED BY

NEW YEAR’S EVE BEETHOVEN’S NINTH

TUESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2024 7:30PM

JAMES LOWE conductor

SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE DR. MEG STOHLMANN chorale director

Ring in the New Year with the grandeur of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony!

Celebrating its 200th Anniversary, this work dedicated to freedom, joy and unity is an uplifting masterpiece, with its crowning jewel “Ode to Joy”

chorus performed by the Spokane Symphony Chorale. It’s a beautiful way to look boldly to the new year ahead.

Join us for the After Party for a complimentary glass of champagne and a bite to eat hosted by Clearwater Paper. And, the night doesn’t stop here. Your ticket is also free entry to the Master Class Big Band Celebration at The Knitting Factory. All ages welcome.

SPONSORED BY

GIVE NOW

spokane symphony

Individual Support made this possible in our 23-24 Season.

YOUR GIFTS KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING

MAKE POWERFUL MUSIC

Your support sustains the artistry of The Spokane Symphony and allows us to attract world-renowned guests and educate students.

SECURE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION

Your support sustains the FASTix Program giving students K-12 FREE tickets to experience the orchestra in the historic Fox Theater.

Your generosity allows our musicians to visit classrooms and community centers, enabling more children in our region to discover their love of music.

UNITE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC

◆ SPONSOR A CONCERT

Your Support allows the Symphony to offer 6 FREE regional concerts: Labor Day concert at Pavillion Park in Liberty Lake, Labor Day concert at Spokane’s Comstock Park, 4th-5th grade Symphony Day concerts, and more.

The Spokane Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 91-0730435) that relies on your support to provide powerful orchestral experiences, enriching education programs and nurturing community partnerships with music-lovers across the Inland Northwest.

Ways to support the Spokane Symphony:

◆ DONATE APPRECIATED STOCK

◆ SHARE GIVING THROUGH YOUR IRA

If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you can give up to $105,000 from your QCD. Once you reach 73, you are required to take an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

◆ THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION (RMD) is the smallest amount individuals must distribute from their IRA each year. As of January 1, 2024, the age increased from 72 to 73 years old except donors who turned 72 before January 1, 2023. Donating the distribution directly to your favorite nonprofit has tax benefits.

◆ GRANT FROM YOUR DONOR-ADVISED FUND

◆ DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY

Name the Spokane Symphony as your designated beneficiary of life insurance policy, IRA, or DAF.

◆ SYMPHONY SUSTAINERS

Monthly Annual Fund giving is easy and convenient. Tell us your donation level, frequency you’d like to give, and we’ll take care of the rest. Donate securely online through our donation portal foxtheaterspokane.org/give-now/ Checks should be made payable to Spokane Symphony Society PO BOX 365, Spokane WA 99210-0365.

Call us! We are more than happy to process your donation over the phone (509) 624-1200.

MUSIC’S SUSTAINING MAGIC

SPOKANE SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT

The Spokane Symphony Endowment sustainably supports the Spokane Symphony Orchestra’s artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community engagement through strategic investment and prudent stewardship; ensuring its long-term viability to inspire, educate, and uplift audiences for generations.

ENDOWMENT BOARD OFFICERS

Matt Ewers: President

Doug Belanger: Vice-President

Richard Trudell: Treasurer

Ann Fennessy: Secretary

DIRECTORS

David Broom

Jack Fallis

Gerard Fischer

Jeffery Snow, M.D.

LEONARD I. BYRNE ENDOWED CHAIR

“It is with a heavy heart, yet immense pride, that I reflect on the decision my late husband Leonard and I made to endow the Tuba Chair for the Spokane Symphony. As the Spokane Symphony’s tuba player for 48 years, Leonard’s passion for playing music was matched only by his commitment to the orchestra and his desire to see the symphony thrive.

While the pain of his recent passing is profound, there is some comfort in knowing that his legacy of anchoring the orchestra will live on. This endowment gift for the Leonard I. Byrne Principal Tuba Chair stands as a tribute to his love of all things “tuba” and his enduring commitment to enriching our community for generations to come through the magic of music.”

To contribute to the Leonard I. Byrne Endowed Chair, other Endowed Symphony Chairs, or for more information on how to leave a lasting legacy gift, please contact Development at (509) 990-1645

Leonard and Helen Byrne at The Fox Theater.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

THE MUSIC OF

HARRY POTTER

& OTHER HALLOWEEN FAVORITES!

SATURDAY SUNDAY

OCT 26, 2024

OCT 27, 2024 7:30PM 3PM

SHIRA SAMUELS-SHRAGG conductor

The magical sounds of Hogwarts and the wizarding world returns to The Fox! The Spokane Symphony conjures your favorite tunes from the Harry Potter films and many other Halloween favorites. Come early for fun lobby activities. Wizards and witches are welcome to wear their robes.

RECOMPOSED BY MAX RICHTER:

VIVALDI — THE FOUR SEASONS

FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 7:30PM

JAMES LOWE YVETTE KRAFT conductor violin

Remix your Valentine’s Day with DJ Rosethrow and the Spokane Symphony in Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed. Richter’s cool hypnotic minimalism combines with Rosethow’s electronica to give a new spin to Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons in a version that will enthrall, enrapture and surprise.

LIVE IN CONCERT

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI

SATURDAY SUNDAY

MAY 3, 2025 MAY 4, 2025 7:30PM 3PM

MORIHIKO NAKAHARA conductor

The original Star Wars trilogy comes to a close with Luke, Leia, and Han’s triumph over Imperial forces at the Battle of Endor, and you’ll see the film in high definition on a big screen while your Spokane Symphony plays John Williams’s epic soundtrack live on stage. May the Force be with you!

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is produced under license by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox and Warner/Chappell Music. STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries,of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

SYMPHONY DAY

WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 23, 2024

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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

LINK UP

WEDNESDAY

MAY 21, 2025

In partnership with Carnegie Hall and the Weill Music Institute

Third through fifth graders learn to play the recorder using workbooks and teacher guides. The Link Up program culminates with students playing their recorders and singing with the Spokane Symphony at The Fox Theater over 2 concerts.

2,000

23

Students attend each year. Eastern Washington Elementary schools.

5,000+

Students attend each year. Symphony Day has been performed for over 30 years.

72

Elementary schools including Spokane School District, surrounding districts, and home schools

YOUNG MUSICIAN’S EDUCATION PROGRAM (YMEP)

The Spokane Symphony’s longest standing education program brings musicians to the students. Symphony musicians visit local middle and high school string programs with Spokane Public Schools prioritizing Title 1 schools. The SSO musicians work with students either one-on-one or lead sectional rehearsals.

200

There were 200 visits by string musicians to the schools.

SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTOR’S WORKSHOP WITH THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Johannes Schlaefli to teach our second international workshop for conductors alongside Music Director, James Lowe.

Professor Schlaefli has enjoyed a long career as one of the most highly sought-after conducting teachers worldwide.

This week-long course is for early career professional conductors and advanced conducting students.

A maximum of 14 participants will have approximately 130 minutes of podium time over 5 sessions.

Details at spokanesymphony.org

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 guest artist’s personality.

Look for the Master Class icon to see the participating guest artists.

EDUCATIONAL SPONSORS

FUTURE SONG FOUNDATION

CHAMBER SOIREÉS

A RETURN TO THE HISTORIC DAVENPORT HOTEL

WEDNESDAY

OCT 16, 2024 7:30PM

THURSDAY

OCT 17, 2024

7:30PM

WEDNESDAY JAN 22, 2025 7:30PM

THURSDAY JAN 23, 2025 7:30PM

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2025 7:30PM

THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2025 7:30PM

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SINGLE TABLE SEAT TICKET: $109

◆ SINGLE GALLERY SEAT TICKET: $39

◆ THREE CONCERT SERIES TABLE SUBSCRIPTION: $270

◆ THREE CONCERT SERIES GALLERY SUBSCRIPTION: $109

Chamber music concerts offer a unique and personal way to connect with music. Often referred to as “the music of friends,” these performances invite audience members into a musical dialogue between instruments—a conversation where ideas and emotions are exchanged, much like friends sharing thoughts.

Set in the opulent but intimate Davenport Historic Hotel, small ensembles play some of our

musicians’ favorite works of familiar composers with a few new discoveries along the way. Take a moment out of the bustle and immerse yourself in the harmonious world of chamber music.

Table seating includes light fare from the Historic Davenport Hotel kitchen and a glass of wine along with your concert ticket. Gallery seating includes the concert ticket only.

SPONSORED BY RICHARD TRUDELL & DR. NANCY MORRISON, PhD AND ANDY & LIZ LAW

“On stage I find myself through connection. Together we are a force for good, creating a better community, a better world. There is power and light in our shared experience.”

ROBERTA BOTTELLI cello

MARK WOOD EDUCATION RESIDENCY

MARCH 17-22, 2025

Mark Wood, founding member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Emmy-winning composer and inventor, joins us for a high voltage 5-day Education Residency.

This intensive experience for middle school and high school students is designed to boost confidence and empower kids through music.

The Residency will culminate in two performances — one with the Spokane Public Schools and another with Mark Wood joining the Spokane Symphony.

“It’s not about turning students into musicians— though if that’s the path they choose, great. It’s about empowering them to dream big, take chances, and break down barriers so that they can achieve success in any field. Music has the power to change lives. “

MARK WOOD

Mark

Wood began his career at The Juilliard School in New York and had the privilege of studying under Maestro Leonard Bernstein at the Tanglewood Music Program.

Dubbed

The Les Paul of the Violin World by PBS, Mark turned the string establishment on its head with his invention of the first solid body electric violin. His company, Wood Violins, is the premier manufacturer of electric violins, violas and cellos worldwide.

MADE POSSIBLE BY FUTURE SONG FOUNDATION

“Orchestral concerts are all about sharing musical art with our audiences . . . When we hear audience reactions to our concerts, it reminds us why we all decided to be musicians!”

“A live symphony concert is a magic carpet ride around the world. I can imagine myself anywhere, by being immersed in a body of sound made right here in Spokane.”

LYNNE FELLER-MARSHALL BASSOON

LARRY JESS principal tru M pet

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This flex package allows you to choose 3 concerts of your choice from ANY Spokane Symphony performance held at The Fox Theater at a 10% discount. Purchase before Friday, September 6 and save an additional 15% with NO FEES.

1,2,3 GO! subscribers can exchange a show ticket in the package for a different Symphony show and only pay the difference in the ticket price plus a $5 exchange fee. No refunds for exchanging to a less expensive show.

Add extra tickets to any Spokane Symphony performance for 10% off the single ticket price. If you purchase add-on tickets BEFORE Friday, September 6, 2024 no ticketing fees will apply.

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THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY

THE ORCHESTRA

FIRST VIOLIN

Mateusz Wolski

Concertmaster

Florence Wasmer Chair

Erica Uzcátegui

Campíns*

Associate Concertmaster

Carol L. Herak Chair

Jeanne Bourgeois

Assistant Concertmaster

Margaret Bowers

Ayer- Blegen Chair

John Bennett

Position Open

Jason Moody

April Martin

Elizabeth Lund

Kathleen Teal

SECOND VIOLIN

Amanda Howard-Phillips

Principal Washington Trust Chair

David Armstrong

Assistant Principal

Xu Duo

Hannie McGarity

Catherine Shipley

Allion Salvador

Position Open

Luis Pérez

VIOLA

Nicholas Carper

Principal

The Coughlin Chair

Jeannette Wee-Yang

Assistant Principal

Angela Mitchell

Sarah Bass

Jessica Jasper

Position Open

Michael Molnau

Joey Pomeroy

CELLO

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

FLUTE

Julia Pyke

Principal

Frances L. Risdon Chair

Colleen McElroy

Sherry Knott Chair

Jennifer Slaughter

PICCOLO

Colleen McElroy

Sherry Knott Chair

OBOE

Keith Thomas Principal

Sheila Armstrong

ENGLISH HORN

Sheila Armstrong

CLARINET

Chip Phillips Principal

Daniel Cotter

E ♭ CLARINET

Daniel Cotter

SAXOPHONE

Greg Yasinitsky Principal

BASSOON

Lynne Feller-Marshall Principal

Paul & Susan Kennedy Chair

Luke Bakken

Paul Plowman

CONTRABASSOON

Luke Bakken

HORN

Clinton Webb

Principal Johnston-Fix Chair

Henry Nordhorn

Assistant Principal

Charles Karschney

Andrew Angelos

Kristin Joham

TRUMPET

Larry Jess

Principal Johnston-Fix Chair

Chris Cook

Eric Moe

Andy Plamondon

TROMBONE

John Church

Principal

Richard Strauch

BASS TROMBONE

Skyler Johnson

TUBA

Clayton Dungey

Principal

Leonard I. Byrne Chair

TIMPANI

Meagan Gillis* Principal

Sherry Martin Knott Endowed Chair

Hamza Able# Principal

PERCUSSION

Leigh Wilson

Principal

William Howald

Andrew Repsold

HARP

Earecka Tregenza Moody

Principal

Orchestra personnel as of 4.26.24

* One Year Leave of Absence

# One Year, Possibly Permanent

SPOKANE SYMPHONY CHORALE

CHORALE MEMBERS

SOPRANO

Wanda Alger

Richelle Bronson

Millie Brumbaugh

Brenda Burger

Anna Carparelli

Holly Chase

Katherine Cleveland

Sharon Fischer

Jennifer Garcia

Jenna Gigstead

Lise Hafso-Marks

Amelia Kaufman

Jamie Kizer

Anne LaBella

Janet Lambarth

Stephanie Lauritzen

Amber Lawson

Anita Lewis

Claire Liezen

Karlee Ludwig

Sara Maleki

Brittany McEachran

Maureen Miller

Kristen Nauditt

Dr. Meg Stohlmann, Chorale Director

Lori Parisot

Carmyn Parks

Lisa Phillips

Rene Phillips

Grace Rowe

Judy Sawyer

Jennifer Snow

Becky Soth

Mary Steenblik

Allison Wagstaff

Lori Williams

ALTO

Marcia Amend

Trayci Ballin

Linda Besse

Jess Carlson

Rebecca Cheek

Jo Crandall

Paulina Crownhart

Becky Dahlager

Kay Deffenbaugh

Dawn DeWitt

Tianna Drew

Sara Duggin

The Chorale is composed of over 100 auditioned singers from across the metro Spokane area, and the greater inland northwest region. They are a dedicated group of volunteer musicians that give of their time and talent to numerous projects each season.

Spokane Symphony Chorale Director Dr. Meg Stohlmann is the director of choral and vocal studies at Gonzaga University where she conducts the Concert Choir, Glee Club, Musea Treble Choir, coaches Big Bing Theory, the Pop A appella ensemble, teaches applied conducting lessons and courses in choral music education.

Brook Gehring

Kathryn Gordon

Jessica Hopf

Hailey Hughes

Esther Kelley

Jordyn Kernodle

Kathryn Kleypas

Jessica Knick

Natalie Marssdorf

Kimberly Meinecke

Catherine Miller

Faith Mitchell

Heather Morton

Gretchen Ramey

Hannah Reiman

Kira Schwander

Michelle Scott

Salli Sledge

Maria Stromberg

Maggie Sullivan

Irene Supica

Alice Thomas

April Thompson

Jennifer Traeger

Debbie Zimmerman

TENOR

Micah Blauer

Mike Bullard

Trevor Bushnell

Justin Gray

Bob Jespersen

Tim Kenagy

Bobbi Kizer

David Liezen

Lucas Manfred

Brendan McEachran

Isaac Miller

Jayden Salazar

Frank Seidl

Logan Shevalier

Christian Skok

Jacob Smith

Brian Soth

Jim Swoboda

Brian Vaughn

Tom Williams

BASS

Alex Barclay

Adam Bartholomew

Andrew Cheek

Brian Cheney

Brayden Dini

Dan Eyestone

Bill Gormley

Ryan Gunn

Blaine Huizinga

Matthew Hurd

Kevin Jung

Ken Krall

Cole Reiman

Aaron Rondeau

Bill Shea

Brent Stanyer

Paul Steenblik

John Stillman

Stephen Vigus

Scott Waples

Brent Wilcox

Michael Williams

Chuck Zimmerman

Auditions are held in August. Audition dates posted in July on the Spokane Symphony website. Questions? Contact Meg Stohlmann at stohlie@gmail.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to share our 2024-25 season with you. Many of us have made wonderful memories at The Fox Theater, whether attending an incredible Masterworks concert or introducing our children to symphonic music at a Halloween or Nutcracker Ballet performance. Regardless of your tastes, there is something for everyone.

Our mission is to enrich lives through music. We strive to captivate audiences of all ages and

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Arsen Kitch: Chair

Michael Ebinger: Vice President

Sara Maleki: Vice President

Dr. Vange Hochheimer: Finance Committee Chair

Dr. Francisco Velazquez: Past President

DIRECTORS

Mary Ruth Carleton

Bruce Colquhoun (SSA Past President)

Carolyn Kadyk

Janet Lambarth (SSA President)

Russ Lee

Sybil MacDonald

Debbie Maurus

Carol Nelson

Michael Sharapata

Anna Torma

Jeannette Wee-Yang (Musician Representative)

Jennifer Slaughter (Musician Representative)

backgrounds. We perform free concerts in the community like our Labor Day concerts in the parks. We engage children at Symphony Day and Link Up concerts. We drive accessibility at our sensory-friendly concerts.

The Spokane Symphony has been an important cultural institution for nearly 80 years with more than half our funding coming from contributions. Please consider a contribution to the Spokane Symphony to help us continue to thrive for another 80 years.

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at The Fox.

Arsen Kitch Chair of the Board Spokane Symphony

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE SPOKANE SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Dr. Francisco Velazquez, 2021-2023

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, 1997-1999

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*

*deceased

Directors are subject to change as of June 2024

OUR SPONSORS

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

E.S Bergquist Foundation

Mary Ruth Carleton and Bruce Hunt

Bruce and Sandy Colquhoun

In Memory of Lee Cullen

Joan Degerstrom

Sara Duggin

Nancy Evans and Greg MacDonald

Gerard Fischer

Doug and Janet Lambarth

Bruce and Carol Nelson

Michael Ebinger and Britt Ravnan

Carl M. Hansen Foundation

George F. Jewett Foundation

Andy and Liz Law

Dr. Philip and Jennifer Ogden

Stephanie Plowman

Gerry and Bill Sperling

Richard Trudell and Dr. Nancy Morrison, PhD