Ovations! East Meets West vol. II · Sept 23, 2023

EAST MEETS WEST VOL. II

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Welcome!

We are delighted to extend to you our warmest welcomes as we embark on a musical journey that is as rich and harmonious as the notes that fill the air. It is with immense joy and pride that we celebrate a remarkable milestone - 101 years of Symphony NH! What began as a dream of a few passionate musicians in 1923 has flourished into an institution that has woven the tapestry of classical music into the very fabric of our community.

Over the past century, our orchestra has not only shared the timeless beauty of classical compositions but has also evolved to embrace the diverse and ever-evolving world of music. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has led us through eras of change, and today, we stand as a testament to the enduring power of music to unite, inspire, and transform lives.

As we reflect on our history, we are reminded of the countless talented musicians who have graced our stage, the dedicated patrons who have joined us on this musical odyssey, and the tireless efforts of our staff, board, and volunteers who have made it all possible. Together, we have created moments of pure magic, filling concert halls with the sublime sounds of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Letter from the Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors

To mark occasion, we have curated an exceptional season of performances, featuring celebrated guest artists and timeless masterpieces. This season is not only a celebration of our past but a testament to our commitment to exploring new horizons and pushing the boundaries of classical music.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you - our loyal supporters, season ticket holders, donors, and friends - for your unwavering dedication to the arts. Your presence and support have been the cornerstone of our success, and we look forward to sharing this historic year with you.

Together, let us revel in the beauty of the symphony as it has existed for over a century and as it continues to evolve and inspire generations to come. Join us as we raise our batons to the future, embracing the next hundred years of music, creativity, and community. Once again, welcome to the 101st season of Symphony NH! We are thrilled to have you with us, and we cannot wait to create and share magical musical moments together.

Sincerely,

Deanna Hoying Mary Jordan Executive Director Board President

Photo credit Sid Ceaser

Meet Our Music Director Roger Kalia

Dear Friends,

Greetings and welcome to Symphony NH’s 2023-24 season! I am excited to continue our celebration of the orchestra’s 100th anniversary, as we celebrate our extraordinary musicians and perform a variety of music—everything from symphonic warhorses to the stunning film scores of John Williams, alongside stunning guest artists.

Our upcoming season will be one of our most ambitious and creative to date. Our 100th anniversary season reflects our dedication to sharing the wide array of cultures and voices that make up the unique spirit of the Granite State. I have curated a series of concerts that not only bring to life the timeless classics that have shaped the orchestral canon, but also explores new and unique compositions being written by some of today’s most captivating and unique voices.

I am thrilled to conduct symphonic classics such as Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Dvořák’s New World Symphony, alongside newer works by Sarah Kirkland Snider and Wynton Marsalis. We will feature an amazing array of guest artists— tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das, Indian-American singer Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi, and electric harpist Rosanna Moore, among others. Additionally, I am looking forward to unique local collaborations with the Spartans Drum Corps in an innovative concert titled Brass to the Max! as well as conducting a concert of video game music featuring Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory. Focusing on the future, Symphony NH will be performing two world premiere compositions: D.J. Sparr’s Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric Harp and the New Hampshire Concerto (Symphony NH’s first collaborative commission with student composers from Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire).

Here’s to a season filled with incredible performances and unforgettable memories as we celebrate this milestone anniversary season with all of you. See you soon!

Sincerely,

Roger Kalia Music Director, Symphony NH

Photo credit Brian Malloy Photography

Roger Kalia

Music Director, Symphony NH

With a dynamic podium presence and noted passionate interpretations, Indian American conductor Roger Kalia has been celebrated by audiences and industry professionals alike, with Symphony Magazine recently recognizing him nationally as one of five first-year music directors with innovative programming during the pandemic. Praised for bringing a “fresh view to classical music” (The Republic, IN), Kalia is now in his fourth season as Music Director of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, his fifth season as Music Director of the Symphony New Hampshire, and in his sixth season with Orchestra Santa Monica. He is also Co-Founder and Music Director of the celebrated Lake George Music Festival in upstate New York. The recipient of several awards from the Solti Foundation U.S., including an Elizabeth Buccheri Opera Residency with Lyric Opera of Chicago and five Career Assistance Awards, Kalia has been praised for his “extraordinary leadership” (Courier & Press).

A versatile communicator and frequent guest conductor, Kalia is described as “leading with passionate intensity and a clear beat” as well as being “one to watch” (Long Beach Gazette) after his debut with the Long Beach Symphony. In recent seasons, Kalia has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, Chicago Sinfonietta, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Szczecin Philharmonic (Poland), Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, and the symphony orchestras of Redlands, Terre Haute, Lima, Adrian, Bakersfield, Great Falls, Owensboro, Spokane, and Wheeling. The 2023-24 season features a debut with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and a return engagement with the Long Beach Symphony.

Kalia’s 2023-24 season features him leading Symphony NH for their 100th anniversary season in a variety of programs including their first-ever symphonic Bollywood concert featuring Indian-American singer Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi at the Nashua Center for the Arts; two world premieres including D.J. Sparr’s Extraordinary Motion: Concerto for Electric Harp featuring Rosanna Moore, and the New Hampshire Concerto (Symphony NH’s first collaborative commission

with student composers from Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire); and a unique collaboration with the Nashua-based Spartans Drum Corps. With the Evansville Philharmonic, the orchestra will perform the Evansville premieres of Dinuk Wijeratne’s Tabla Concerto featuring Sandeep Das and Sheridan Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra featuring Timothy and Nikki Chooi; performances of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2; a return of the Musicians Showcase concert as part of the Classics Series featuring principal musicians of the orchestra as soloists; and first-ever collaborations with the University of Southern Indiana and the Red Skelton Theater at Vincennes University. Orchestra Santa Monica was recently chosen to be a part of the inaugural California Festival: A Celebration of New Music where Kalia will lead the orchestra in Brian Raphael Nabor’s lubilo. Kalia recently appointed acclaimed baritone Jubilant Sykes as OSM’s first-ever Artistic Advisor for the upcoming season, where the two of them will collaborate and plan future concert programs.

In his various music director positions, Kalia has focused on innovative artistic partnerships highlighting a variety of community partners. In 2021, Kalia collaborated with composer Derrick Skye, historian Robbie Jones, and artist Kevin McCants to commission and premiere Orchestra Santa Monica’s first-ever art film titled We Gather: Black Life in Santa Monica told through music, visuals, and narrative, which has since received screenings at the California African American Museum and KUSC. In 2022, We Gather Suite for Orchestra was commissioned by OSM and received its world premiere performance as part of OSM’s ten-year anniversary season. Kalia’s early seasons as music director of the Evansville Philharmonic have seen fruitful artistic collaborations with community organizations such as Historic Bosse Field, the Tri-State Hindu Temple, Evansville Civic Theatre, Children’s Center for Dance Education, and the Evansville Wartime Museum. Kalia’s visionary programming has been featured on PBS’ “On the Road with Brick Briscoe” and “Regional Voices,” and in publications such as Evansville Living Magazine and the League of American Orchestra’s Symphony Magazine.

In 2011, Kalia and two of his colleagues co-founded the Lake George Music Festival, which has been described as “an unparalleled classical music experience in the Adirondacks” (Chronogram). As one of the nation’s foremost classical music artist retreats, the festival presents cutting-edge artists and composers performing classical and new music, traditional and experimental concerts and recitals of various sizes, open rehearsals, informational talks, and a variety of community outreach programs—all held at the newly renovated Carriage House on the ground of the Fort William Henry Hotel. Kalia’s leadership has been hailed as “unbounded and impressive” (The Glens Falls Chronicle) with concert performances of the Festival Orchestra being regularly featured on NPR’s Performance Today and highlighted in Gramophone Magazine, Musical America, and Saratoga Living, among others. Kalia has led programs ranging from semi-staged chamber operas to commissioned works and premieres including Sheridan Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra featuring Nikki and Timothy Chooi, and Paul Dooley’s Northern Nights featuring percussionist Lisa Pegher. Kalia was recently featured on the Everything Conducting podcast for his innovative work at the festival including the creation of its inaugural Conducting Fellowship program this past summer.

Kalia has collaborated with a wide range of artists including singers Angela Brown, Reginald Smith Jr, Shayna Steele, and Jubilant Sykes; guitarist Meng Su; the Grammy award winning trio Time for Three; Cirque de la Symphonie; Electronic Dance Music (EDM) duo MAKO; Project TRIO; singer/songwriters Randy Newman and Randy Jackson; violinists Nathan Cole, Glenn Dicterow and Sirena Huang; trumpeter Thomas Hooten; pianists Fei-Fei Dong, Vijay Venkatesh, Sean Chen, and Misha Dichter; rock musicians Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls and Nancy Wilson of Heart; the B-52s; sitar player Anoushka Shankar; actor Jack Black; and visual artist/astronomer Dr. José Francisco Salgado.

A native of New York State, Kalia holds degrees from Indiana University, the University of Houston, and SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. His primary mentors include David Effron, Arthur Fagen, and Franz Anton Krager with additional mentoring from David Zinman, Marin Alsop, Robert Spano, and the late Kurt Masur. Previous posts include Associate Conductor of California’s Pacific Symphony, Assistant Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Conducting Fellow with the Chicago Sinfonietta, and Music Director of the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) Debut Orchestra, and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (IN). Kalia attended the Aspen Music Festival where he was a Conducting Fellow in 2010, and in 2011, Kalia won Second Prize in the Memphis Symphony International Conducting Competition, which led to his debut with the orchestra the following season and launched his professional career. Kalia is married to musicologist / violinist Christine Wisch.

“Kalia brings a fresh view to the classical music.”

— THE REPUBLIC (IN)

“Kalia led with passionate intensity and a clear beat ... he’s one to watch.”

— LONG BEACH GAZETTE (CA)

“... what a remarkable performance [of the Mendelssohn “Scottish” Symphony]... Mendelssohn’s paean to the rugged beauty of that northern nation came alive in this fine performance, with the EPO under the extraordinary leadership of Kalia.”

— COURIER & PRESS (IN)

“Kalia emerges to my ear as the [Lake George Music] festival’s secret weapon. His enthusiasm and positivism ... is unbounded. His leadership, impressive.”

— THE GLENS FALLS CHRONICLE (NY)

East Meets West vol. II

East Meets West vol. II

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Roger Kalia, conductor

Sandeep Das, tabla

Dinuk Wijeratne Concerto for Tabla and Orchestra

I. Canons, Circles

II. Folk song: ‘White in the moon the long road lies (that leads me from my love)’

III. Garland of Gems

~ Intermission ~

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace

II. Allegretto

III. Presto – Assai meno presto (trio)

IV. Allegro con brio

This evening’s concert will run for approximately 80 minutes with an intermission.

While the origins of the tabla are somewhat obscure, it is evident that this ‘king’ of Indian percussion instruments has achieved global popularity for the richness of its timbre, and for the virtuosity of a rhythmically complex repertoire that cannot be separated from the instrument itself. In writing a large-scale work for tabla and symphony orchestra, it is my hope to allow each entity to preserve its own aesthetic. Perhaps, at the same time, the stage will be set for some new discoveries.

While steeped in tradition, the tabla lends itself heartily to innovation, and has shown its cultural versatility as an increasingly soughtafter instrument in contemporary Western contexts such as pop, film music, and world music fusion. This notion led me to conceive of an opening movement that would do the not-so-obvious by placing the tabla first in a decidedly non-Indian context. Here, initiated by a quasi-Baroque canon in four parts, the music quickly turns into an evocation of one my favourite genres of electronic music: ‘Drum&-Bass’, characterised by rapid ‘breakbeat’ rhythms in the percussion. Of course, there are some North-Indian Classical musical elements present. The whole makes for a rather bizarre stew that reflects globalisation, for better or worse!

A brief second movement becomes a short respite from the energy of the outer movements, and offers a perspective of the tabla as accompanist in the lyrical world of Indian folk-

Typically, a tabla player concluding a solo recital would do so by presenting a sequence of short, fixed (non-improvised) compositions from his/her repertoire. Each mini-composition, multi-faceted as a little gem, would often be presented first in the form of a vocal recitation. The traditional accompaniment would consist of a drone as well as a looping melody outlining the time cycle – a ‘nagma’ – against which the soloist would weave rhythmically intricate patterns of tension and release. I wanted to offer my own take on a such a recital finale, with the caveat that the orchestra is no bystander. In this movement, it is spurred on by the soloist to share in some of the rhythmic complexity. The whole movement is set in ‘teentaal’, or 16beat cycle, and in another departure from the traditional norm, my nagma kaleidoscopically changes colour from start to finish. I am indebted to Ed Hanley for helping me choose several ‘gems’ from the tabla repertoire, although we have certainly had our own fun in tweaking a few, not to mention composing a couple from scratch.

© Dinuk Wijeratne 2011

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Opus 92 (1812)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

When Beethoven wrote his Seventh Symphony, Europe was still ensnared in the throes of the Napoleonic Wars while the composer continued fighting his own personal demons amidst continuing and near-complete hearing loss. Having largely abandoned the symphonic medium for three years following the successful premieres of his fifth and sixth symphonies in 1808, Beethoven returned to the genre in 1811, writing his seventh symphony while staying in the Bohemian spa town of Teplice in an attempt to improve his deteriorating health. Although Beethoven completed the symphony in 1812, due to the ongoing wars, the piece did not receive its premiere until December 8, 1813, when it was performed in Vienna as part of a benefit concert for soldiers recently wounded in the Battle of Hanau. The patriotic concert also featured the premiere of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, a short, characteristic symphony meant to commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Victoria in Spain on June 21, 1813. Both works received enthusiastic applause from the audience, with the second movement of the Seventh Symphony even being performed as an encore and later hailed as the “crown of modern instrumental music” in a concert review.

Although Beethoven’s Third, Fifth, and Ninth Symphonies are better known to most audiences today, the Seventh Symphony has enjoyed significant success and acclaim, both by Beethoven’s contemporaries and later generations. Most famously, in his extended essay, The Artwork of the Future (1849), Richard Wagner praised Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony as the “Apotheosis of Dance” in which “Melody and Harmony unite around the sturdy bones of

Rhythm.” Indeed, Wagner picked up on an aspect of the symphony that many listeners identify and appreciate: an infectious sense of movement and gesture, born in the work’s prominent use of dotted rhythms, ostinatos, and overall sense of exuberance and motion.

The Seventh Symphony opens with a slow introduction—the longest of Beethoven’s nine symphonies—that prominently features deliberate scalar passages and punctuating timpani hits. At the insistence of the oboe, the somber and stately mood of the opening introduction gives way to the lilting Vivace section, which is full of melodic and dynamic contrasts.

The second movement serves as the symphony’s slow movement, but it is marked as Allegretto, an indication that the speed is only relatively slow when compared to the symphony’s other movements. The second movement enjoyed such popularity during the nineteenth century that it was often performed on its own, including performances at significantly slower tempos during occasions of mourning. The movement’s foundation, a five-note rhythmic motive, is first heard in the low strings and then permeates the orchestra as it develops throughout a series of variations. (Modern audiences may recognize this poignant movement from its recent appearance in the 2010 film The King’s Speech or from the 1995 film Mr. Holland’s Opus.)

The emotional weight of this movement is lifted by the boisterous energy of the third movement, a scherzo filled with joy and musical humor. Typical of Beethoven’s penchant for pushing structural conventions, the composer gives the listener a surprise ending after feigning another return of the trio section.

The last movement follows a traditional sonata form whose main melody is a sparkling variation of an Irish air that Beethoven likely learned through his arrangements of folk songs. In Beethoven’s hands, the lilting song Nora Creina (known also

as Save Me from the Grave and Wise) is masterfully transformed into a vibrant theme filled with whirling sixteenth-note runs and unexpected accents. Despite a feeling of unbridled energy, the finale is masterfully controlled, concluding with exuberant scalar runs and brilliant fanfare-like moments in the brass that come to a sudden yet satisfying end.

Christine Wisch

Program Annotator

Christine Wisch holds a PhD in musicology with a minor in ethno-musicology. Her work as a musicologist focuses on early nineteenth-century Spanish classical music and issues of nationalism, patronage, and identity. She is the recipient of a 2019 Dissertation Fellowship from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for her in-progress dissertation, “Politics, Patronage, and Music in 1830s Spain.” Her research has been presented at both national and international conferences and has been supported by a number of awards and grants, including a 2017 Mellon Pre-Dissertation grant from Indiana University’s Russian and Eastern European Institute (REEI) and the A. Peter Brown Research Travel Award. Recently, she worked as a research consultant on Hispanic topics for the tenth edition of the History of Western Music and its corresponding anthologies, and she continues to work for Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center (LAMC). Additionally, she has written program notes for orchestras across the country and remains an active violinist.

Sandeep Das

Tabla

Hailed as a “creator of myths with Houdinilike skills” (The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia), Sandeep Das is one of the leading Indian tabla virtuosos in the world today. Debuting at the age of 17 with legendary Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, he went on to establish a prolific international career that now spans more than three decades. He has collaborated with top musicians and ensembles from across the globe such as Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, with whom he has performed for the past 21 years, as well as Paquito D’Rivera, Bobby McFarin, and iconic orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, and Chicago Symphony, among others.

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East Meets West vol. II

Roger Kalia, conductor

Sandeep Das, tabla

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Next Concerts

Halloween Magic! Family Concert (matinee)

Saturday, Oct 7 | Nashua

11:00 AM Keefe Center for the Arts

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Halloween Pops! (evening)

Saturday, Oct 7 | Nashua

7:30 PM Keefe Center for the Arts

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Musical tricks and treats abound in Symphony NH’s Family Halloween Pops concert! Humans of all ages will have a hauntingly good time with cherished Halloween favorites including “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain and other Halloween favorites. Costumes encouraged!

Running Times: Halloween Magic! Family Concert (Matinee) runs approximately 50 minutes with no intermission

The family concert is followed by our Evening Halloween Pops which runs approximately 100 minutes with an intermission.

Saturday, Oct 21 | Nashua

7:30 PM Nashua Center for the Arts

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Nov. 10, 11, 12

7:30 PM Derry, Manchester, Concord

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OFFICERS

Mary Jordan, President

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TRUSTEES

Robert Blaisdell

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Roger Kalia, Music Director

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Musicians 2023-24 Oboes

Horns

Violins

Elliott Markow Concertmaster

Emma Kondo Powell

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Kun Shao Principal Second

Amy Ripka

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Leonora LaDue

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Ana-Maria LaPointe

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Katharina Radlberger

Viola

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Assistant Principal Viola

Elisabeth Westner

Kathleen Kalogeras

Seeun Oh

Nissim Tseytlin

Cello

Harel Gietheim

Principal Cello

Nathaniel Lathrop

Alexander Badalov

Young Sook Lee

Priscilla Hayes Taylor Bass

Volker Nahrmann Principal Bass

Robert F. Hoffman

Flutes

Kathleen Boyd Principal

Nina Barwell

Cheryl Bishkoff Principal

Ronald Kaye

Kyoko Battaglia

English horn

Clarinets

Mackenzie Austin Principal

Bassoons

Michael Mechanic Principal

Sally Merriman

Leo Kenin Contrabassoon

Steven Harmon Principal

Kristin Olsen

Michael H Weinstein

Ellen Michaud Martins

Trumpets

Richard Watson Principal

Richard Kelley

Trombones

John Faieta Principal

Wes Hopper

Sean McCarty Bass Trombone

Tuba

Takatsugu Hagiwara Principal

Timpani & Percussion

Jeffrey Bluhm Principal

Harp

Katie Lyon-Pingree Principal