2022-23 Season Brochure by Erie Philharmonic

2022-23 Season Daniel Meyer Music Director

Game On! With our brand new acoustical shell, beautifully renovated back stage area, new percussion equipment, a celeste, a new concert organ and two Steinway grand pianos, we are poised to sound bigger and better than ever. We cannot wait to explore repertoire that capitalizes on our new stage and our new instruments, and we have specifically chosen music filled with brilliance and color to celebrate our stunning surroundings. You have come to expect the very best from us, and we aim to deliver through world-class soloists, like violinist Midori, baritone Mark Steven Doss and northwest Pennsylvania native Cameron Carpenter. Our Pops Series offerings also include stars like Sheena Easton, Darth Vader and Woody (from Toy Story!). With our partners Thomas Brooks, Sharon Downey and the Erie Philharmonic Choruses, the musicians of the Philharmonic and I are grateful to have the opportunity to share this adventure with you. The best way to experience all of these concerts is with a subscription. Please consider coming on this exciting journey with us next year as a new season subscriber. I hope you will agree this is shaping up to be one of our finest seasons yet in our beloved and historic home, the Warner Theatre. Sincerely,

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The concert was absolutely wonderful. The Warner is magnificent! I couldn’t believe the difference in the sound.

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‘Enjoyed’ the concert does not truly express how I felt. I didn’t want the night’s performance to end. The addition of the new acoustic shell really made a difference. Looking forward to next time!

In existence since 1913, the Erie Philharmonic is one of the oldest professional ensembles in the country and is consistently recognized on a national level as one of the top orchestras in its budget size. With a busy season that features symphonic and pops concerts, our free Bruce Morton Wright Chamber Series and numerous summer events, the orchestra on average reaches upwards of 50,000 people from across the region each year through concerts and outreach programs. The performance home of the Erie Philharmonic is the newly renovated Warner Theatre, a 2,200-seat movie palace, in the heart of downtown Erie. Follow us online:

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Steve Weiser, Executive Director Lisa Herring, Director of Marketing and Development Chris Newlun, Director of Operations and Personnel Amy Denlinger, Finance Director Jennifer Barron, Director of Patron Services Julia Grandinetti, Community Programs Manager Elizabeth Valkanas, Development Manager Anna Hartvigson, Marketing Manager Kira Parks, Librarian and Operations Coordinator Keli Talbot, Office Assistant Mary Pruchniewski, Bookkeeper Maura Pelinsky, Erie Junior Philharmonic Business Manager Patrick Rose, Erie Philharmonic Chorus Business Manager ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE & CONTACT INFO 23 West 10th Street, Suite 3 · Erie, PA 16501 814.455.1375 · eriephil.org · info@eriephil.org OFFICE HOURS 23 West 10th Street Office Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Saturdays of concerts: 10am-2pm * Warner Theatre Box Office Open concert days one hour prior to performance * Subject to change on matinee concert days

August 1, 2022

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August 9, 2022

Erie Gives Day Donate online at eriegives.org from 8am-8pm

September 9, 2022

Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Grand Debut Special Event 6pm, Warner Theatre

October 1, 2022

Rock n’ Radio with Sheena Easton Hanes Erie Pops Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

October 5, 2022

Nosferatu and the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Special Event hosted by Eerie Horror Fest 8pm, Warner Theatre (tickets purchased through Erie Events)

October 22, 2022

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

November 5-6, 2022

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back Film with Live Orchestra Hanes Erie Pops Series 8pm (Saturday), 3pm (Sunday), Warner Theatre

November 12, 2022

Cameron Carpenter Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

December 3, 2022

Come Home for the Holidays Hanes Erie Pops Series 3pm & 8pm, Warner Theatre

December 10, 2022

Handel’s Messiah Special Event with the Erie Philharmonic Chorus 3pm, First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant

January 28, 2023

The Planets Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

February 18-19, 2023

Toy Story Film with Live Orchestra Hanes Erie Pops Series 8pm (Saturday), 3pm (Sunday), Warner Theatre

March 25, 2023

Midori Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

April 15, 2023

Cirque at the Symphony with Troupe Vertigo Hanes Erie Pops Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

May 13, 2023

Russian Masters Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre

See pages 32-33 for a detailed calendar of events for the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, Junior Chorus, Youth Chorale and Junior Philharmonic.

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Saturday, October 1, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Sheena Easton special guest Get ready to rock ‘n roll down memory lane with an evening of music straight from the radio, featuring the biggest pop songs of all time. Groove along to over eight decades of chart-topping hits from the greatest names in music history, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Adele and more. Featuring international pop superstar Sheena Easton (For Your Eyes Only and Morning Train), this concert is produced by Scott Coulter and the same team that brought you the SOLD OUT Music of the Knights performance. This concert will prove to be a smashing opening night for our 2022-23 Pops Season! Lead Sponsor

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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Saturday, October 22, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Amy Shoremount-Obra soprano Joan Peitscher alto Wesley Lawrence tenor Mark Steven Doss baritone Erie Philharmonic Chorus Thomas Brooks director Sigfúsdóttir Oceans Beethoven Symphony No. 9 As Beethoven’s crowning symphonic achievement, the Ninth Symphony looms large with its orchestral might, celestial beauty and spiritual grandeur. Through the introduction of voices into what was previously considered a purely instrumental art-form, Beethoven envisioned a glorious finale by setting Schiller’s Ode to Joy with a quartet of operatic soloists and a full chorus. Embracing themes of brotherhood and celebrating a benevolent Deity, Beethoven’s Ninth is also a paean to the glories of creation. It is in this spirit that we pair his grand work with a colorful and evocative work inspired by the Arctic Ocean by Maria Huld Sigfúsdóttir. With a deft touch and keen ear for sweeping soundscapes, Sigfúsdóttir’s music captivates with its shimmering effects and churning musical waves. Lead Sponsor

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Hanes Erie Pops Series Saturday, November 5, 8pm & Sunday, November 6, 3pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor In this second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, we reunite with fanfavorites Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Darth Vader as the plot thickens and the Rebels face retribution for their heroic destruction of the Empire’s Death Star. Legendary film composer John Williams’ colossal score provides the beating heart for all the action, from the explosive battle scenes, the burgeoning

4 romance between Leia and Han, the mystical connection Luke forms with his new mentor, Yoda, and the tragic and surprising revelation that Vader makes to Luke in their culminating duel. This is an extraordinary way to experience a classic film. To hear the Erie Philharmonic perform the complete score in real time, coordinated with the action and dialogue is a sensory thrill ride.

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Cameron Carpenter Saturday, November 12, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Cameron Carpenter organ Diamond Symphony No. 4 Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings Debussy La Mer November’s concert is a study in color – the instruments of the Philharmonic combine to create vivid sound pictures, and the works on our program form a triptych of contrasting hues. American composer David Diamond’s Symphony No. 4 is a neo-Romantic essay with propulsive rhythms and bold interjections contrasted against delicately painted melodies. His style fuses European and American styles that combine to create a special voice from the twentieth century. We also welcome internationally renown organist Cameron Carpenter back home to northwest Pennsylvania to make his Erie Philharmonic debut in Francis Poulenc’s reverent and powerful Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings. With the installation of the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, finally making its permanent home in the Warner Theatre, Carpenter will surely maximize the kaleidoscopic range of this sensational instrument. The concert culminates in a performance of Debussy’s artful tribute to the sea in La Mer. From dawn to noon on the sea, a play of the waves, and the dialogue of the wind and the sea, La Mer scintillatingly brings the sensations of the ocean to life in a brilliant poetic symphony. Lead Sponsor

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Come Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 3, 3pm & 8pm Warner Theatre

Daniel Meyer conductor Blaine Krauss vocalist CoCo Smith vocalist Erie Philharmonic Chorus Erie Philharmonic Junior Chorus Thomas Brooks director Erie Philharmonic Youth Chorale Sharon Downey director Our annual Holiday Pops concerts are a seasonal tradition adored by families and friends who love to make great music a part of their December celebration. Straight from the national tour of Broadway’s smash hit Hamilton, vocalist Blaine Krauss will be one of our featured guests, along with the incredible CoCo Smith from The Book of Mormon. This fabulous duo will present some of the most beloved tunes from the season with the full splendor of the Erie Philharmonic and the Philharmonic Chorus. We will also feature the voices of the growing Junior Chorus and Youth Chorale, and we certainly expect a visit from a certain jolly gentleman in a red suit! Sponsors

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Handel’s Messiah Saturday, December 10, 3pm First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Thomas Brooks conductor Erie Philharmonic Erie Philharmonic Chorus From the awe-inspiring Hallelujah chorus to the many thrilling and intimate arias, Handel’s landmark oratorio is an unforgettable Erie Philharmonic and Erie Philharmonic Chorus holiday tradition presented in the stunning First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Composed nearly 300 years ago, Handel’s career-defining oratorio remains one of the most popular pieces in the classical canon, and an unequaled tribute to the holidays that sets the audience’s pulses racing each year. Experience the magic for yourself this December with this full-scale concert from the Erie Philharmonic, featuring four amazing guest vocalists and the stunning talents of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus. Despite initially gaining a modest reaction from its premiere in Dublin in 1741, Messiah’s qualities have since been recognized, making it one of the most soughtafter and beloved works in Western music. With a scriptural text comprised of extracts from the King James Bible and the Common Book of Prayer, it celebrates the Advent season in high style, filling the church with unparalleled triumph and glory you’ll remember all year round. Tickets are available August 1 and may be purchased through the Erie Philharmonic Box Office: $25 · $12 (student ticket) Sponsors

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The Planets Saturday, January 28, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Hanzhi Wang accordion Woman of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus Thomas Brooks director Golijov Sidereus Piazzolla Aconcagua: Concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra Holst The Planets In composer Osvaldo Golijov’s world, the beauty of the night sky finds a musical home in the evocative sounds and stylings of Nuevo Tango. With its throbbing rhythms and fascinating color combinations, Sidereus is a work of the twenty-first century that brings a popular style in complete celestial harmony with the modern orchestra. We welcome Hanzhi Wang as she makes her Philharmonic debut with the music of Golijov’s musical hero, the legendary Astor Piazzolla. A rare opportunity to hear the accordion as a solo instrument with the orchestra, Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto sizzles with the infectious rhythms of the tango, coupled with the instrument’s beautiful singing qualities. We finish with Gustav Holst’s famous orchestral tribute to the heavens: The Planets. Each movement of the work is a tone poem inspired by the personalities of the gods after which each planet is named. In music that has deeply influenced sci-fi composers like John Williams, The Planets stands as an epic journey through our solar system that is as fascinating as it is awe-inspiring. Lead Sponsor

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 · 8PM & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 · 3PM

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Saturday, February 18, 8pm & Sunday, February 19, 3pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Disney’s Pixar films are now legends in the cinema. Loved by audiences of all ages, these films bring touching and fun-filled stories to life through expertlyrendered digital animation that sets the standard in today’s film-making. With a whiz-bang score by Randy Newman, 1995’s Toy Story delights with its vivid characters and imaginative situational humor. You will see the film in a huge digital print with all the original dialogue and sound effects. The score will be played live, in real-time, synchronized with the action by your own Erie Philharmonic. This is another sure-fire sell-out, so grab your tickets today! Sponsors

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Midori Saturday, March 25, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Midori violin Strauss Emperor Waltzes Schumann Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 3 In our March concert, we begin with the charm and opulence of old Vienna – the Vienna of lavish balls and the height of a dance craze that swept through Europe with a force that is still felt today. Strauss’s Emperor Waltzes teem with invention and melodies that linger in the ear long after the glow of the party has faded away. We then welcome the incomparable Midori to make her Erie Philharmonic debut performing Schumann’s Violin Concerto. A work composed for Joseph Joachim, the same violinist who premiered Brahms’ great Violin Concerto, Schumann’s concerto was written as the composer was suffering from delusions that Schubert and Mendelssohn were dictating the notes to him. Joachim unfortunately recommended that the work be kept hidden, but gratefully this poetic masterpiece has finally come to light and entered the repertoire as a work filled with invention, humanity, and creativity. We round out this concert with Brahms’ Third Symphony, a work that fully-realizes the composer’s command of classical style coupled with sumptuous Romantic harmony. An opus that elegantly straddles matters of the head and heart, Brahms’ Third realizes a symphonic vision that music can plumb the very depths of our human spirit.

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VERTIGO Saturday, April 15, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor We conclude our 2022-23 Pops season with Troupe Vertigo, a group of expert circus performers who have collaborated with numerous national and international symphonies. Troupe Vertigo will bring a custom, ensemble-based show where the high caliber cirque acts are woven together seamlessly with each unique musical selection. This will be an evening of stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art. Imagine strongmen, aerialists, tightrope walkers and acrobats all performing on the Warner Stage directly in front of the Philharmonic in a night destined to astound and amaze audiences of all ages.

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Russian Masters Saturday, May 13, 8pm · Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Adam Golka piano Sarah Mesko mezzo soprano Erie Philharmonic Chorus Thomas Brooks director Auerbach Icarus Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Prokofiev Alexander Nevsky In May we feature the music of contemporary composer Lera Auerbach. A force as a pianist and composer, Russian-born Auerbach writes a tone poem of grand and dramatic gestures, inspired by the myth of Icarus, whose perilous flight too close to the sun led to his demise! Flying high upon the keys of the piano is a requisite for success with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. With dazzling virtuosity, finger power, and moments of touching introspection, this concerto demands everything of the soloist, and Adam Golka is up to the task. Making his triumphant return to Erie after helping the Philharmonic choose its brand new concert Steinway, Golka’s commanding presence at the keyboard has been celebrated throughout the musical world. We conclude our season with Prokofiev’s epic film music from Alexander Nevsky, which Prokofiev refashioned into a cantata intended for a concert setting. Calling for large orchestral forces paired with the Erie Philharmonic Chorus and soloist Sarah Mesko, moments like the epic Battle on the Ice will come to life in sonic splendor. Lead Sponsor

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Elevate your Philharmonic experience! Annual donors to the Philharmonic receive special access, opportunities and benefits.

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• Recognized in season-long concert slideshow • Exclusive meet-the-artist opportunities • Voucher for two complimentary tickets*

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For more information on sponsorships or to make your gift today, please contact Development Manager Elizabeth Valkanas: elizabeth@eriephil.org · 814.455.1375, ext. 114 31

Founded in 1953 by Philharmonic conductor Fritz Mahler, the Erie Philharmonic Chorus is dedicated to promoting choral singing throughout the region. Through collaborative performances with the Erie Philharmonic and independent concert opportunities, the chorus, under the direction of Thomas Brooks, endeavors to enrich, educate and entertain audiences with choral music of exceptional quality. In 2019, the Chorus founded its first youth ensemble – the Erie Philharmonic Junior Chorus, created to provide exceptional choral and leadership opportunities for talented high school students from across our region. Last year (2021-22) we expanded our reach to include the Erie Philharmonic Youth Chorale for singers in grades 2-8. This ensemble, conducted by Sharon Downey, is designed to teach students choral, vocal, theory and piano skills they can use for years to come.

The stunning new event space in the Warner Theatre There has never been a better time to secure your spot in these talented ensembles. Learn more and sign up for an audition at eriephil.org/chorus. 2022-23 Performance Schedule October 22, 2022 · Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Warner Theatre, 8pm December 3, 2022 · Come Home for the Holidays Warner Theatre, 3pm & 8pm

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December 10, 2022 · Handel’s Messiah First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 3pm January 28, 2023 · The Planets Warner Theatre, 8pm March 18, 2023 · Music of the Cathedral First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 3pm May 13, 2023 · Alexander Nevsky Warner Theatre, 8pm

The Jim Berlin “Erie Strong” Fund Season Sponsor

The Erie Junior Philharmonic has been an orchestra for young people since 1947 and is one of the oldest youth orchestras in the country. Under the leadership of music director Matthew Salvaggio, along with our curated group of talented coaches and musicians from the Erie Philharmonic, the Junior Philharmonic offers weekly rehearsals, sectional coaching and advanced chamber ensembles for members of the string, brass, woodwind and percussion sections of the orchestra. Performance opportunities include annual winter and spring concerts, area school concerts, ensemble performances, an annual concerto competition and a performance with the Erie Philharmonic.

Strong Vincent Middle School, home of the Junior Philharmonic We are excited to offer the following: •

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Payment plans and tuition assistance to all students

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Individualized instruction from professional coaches There’s never been a better time to get involved! Learn more at eriephil.org/jr-phil. 2022-23 Performance Schedule December 6, 2022 - Holiday Concert Strong Vincent Middle School, 7pm March 14, 2023 - Ensembles Concert Strong Vincent Middle School, 7pm March 25, 2023 - Symphony Orchestra Warner Theatre, 8pm May 16, 2023 - Friends and Family Concert Strong Vincent Middle School, 7pm

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Special Event

Save The Date! September 9

Official grand revealing and first performance of the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ

November 12

World-renowned organ superstar Cameron Carpenter performs Poulenc’s Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings

January 28

The Might Wurlitzer Hear the organ as part of the orchestra during Holst’s iconic The Planets.

Friday, September 9, ????????pm · Warner Theatre ??? ??? special guest organ soloiost A concert experience unlike anything you’ve ever heard before! Be the first audience on the planet to hear the newly installed Wurlitzer Theatre Organ in its new home, the stunning Warner Theatre. Donated by Dennis and Margaret Unks, and combined with the Joe Luckey organ from the iconic Shea’s Theatre, this one-of-a-kind instrument will leave you breathless as we explore the full sonic capabilities of this historic instrument. More info on program, blah blah blah. Event timeline: Event pricing: Ticket info:

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SCREENING OF 1922 SILENT FILM CLASSIC WITH LIVE PIPE ORGAN PERFORMANCE October 5th, 2022 | 8:00 PM “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” will mark the opening night of the 2022 Eerie Horror Fest, a four-day culture and industry event of horror genre cinema and artistry held in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania at the historic Warner Theatre. The Eerie Horror Fest and Erie Philharmonic take you back in time for a screening of the 1922

silent film, Nosferatu. We celebrate the 100th Anniversary of this groundbreaking work of fear and suspense with the live accompaniment of the newly installed Wurlitzer Theatre Organ in the Warner Theatre, recreating the haunting experience of seeing this macabre film for the first time. A live pipe organist will add drama and improvisation to the Nosferatu score, making it a true one-of-a-kind performance.

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM FOR OUR OPENING NIGHT PARTY | $45 INCLUDES FILM + PARTY NOSFERATU SCREENING STARTS AT 8:00PM | $29.99 FILM ONLY

Tickets available August 1st | More information at eriephil.org/nosferatu www.eeriehorrorfest.com

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