2023-2024
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JUJU PRODUCTIONS
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CELEBRATING
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GRANITE STATE Office Location: 6 Church St. Nashua, NH Mail to: PO Box 1350 Nashua, NH 03061 Contact Us: E-mail: snh@symphonynh.org General Office: 603-595-9156 Website: symphonynh.org
2023-24 season Welcome from the Executive Director and Board President. . . . . . 6 Letter from Roger Kalia, Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Biography of Roger Kalia, Music Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Symphony Masala Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Program Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17 Anuradha Juju Palakurthi, Guest Artists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Musicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Next Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Annual Fund Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Business Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Symphony NH Board of Trustees and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Symphony NH Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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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.
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Letter from the Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors
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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 Executive Director
Mary Jordan Board President
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Meet Our Music Director Roger Kalia
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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
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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
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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)
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Symphony Masala Juju Pr o d u c t i o n s i n co lla bo ratio n w ith Sy m ph o n y N H pr esents
Symphony Masala
Roger Kalia, conductor Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi, guest artist Mithilesh Patankar, guest artist All Final Orchestrations by Bala G. and D. J. Sparr Asatoma Composed by Arati Tikekar; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra;
lyrics from the Upanishads
*Bollywood Medley 1 Commissioned by the New Jersey Symphony;
arranged by Shameer Tandon and Nicholas Greer
Roz Shaam Aati Composed by Laxmikanth-Pyarelal; lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Lag Ja Gale Composed by Madan Mohan with lyrics by Raja Mehndi Ali
Khan; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Naina Barse Composed by Madan Mohan with lyrics by Raja Mehndi Ali Khan ; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco He Sharde Composed by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar with lyrics by Arun Sangole; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Pehla Nasha Composed by Jatin-Lalit with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra
Srivalli Composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics by Raqueeb Alam/ ChandraBose; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra
~ Intermission ~
*Bollywood Medley 2 Commissioned by the New Jersey Symphony; arranged by Shameer Tandon and Thomas Hakånson
Chandan Sa Badan Composed by Kalyanji Anandji with lyrics by Indeevar; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Composed by Madan Mohan with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Chaiyya Chaiyya Composed by A R Rehman with lyrics by Gulzar; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra Hum Dil De Chuke Composed by Ismail Darba with lyrics by Mehboob; Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Pyaar Hua Ikraar Composed by Shankar Jaikishan with lyrics by Shailendra; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
PiyaTu Duniya Composed by R D Burman with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri and Anand Bakshi; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Jaan Meri Composed by Nishat Khan with lyrics by Manoj Yadav;
Diwali Composed by Ishaan Chhabra with lyrics by Arati Ankalikar Tikekar; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra
Shola Jo Bhadke Composed by C Ramchandra with lyrics by
*Medleys commissioned by the New Jersey Symphony
arranged by Ishaan Chhabra
Rajendra Kishan; arranged by Kamlesh Bhadkamkar & Nevill Franco
Jaadu nasha Composed by M M Kreem with lyrics by Neelesh Misra; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra
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Symphony Masala All Final Orchestrations by Bala G. and D. J. Sparr Asatoma This Indian prayer seeks providence’s guidance for the journey from
Darkness to Light, Ignorance to Knowledge, Death to Life. Composed by Arati Tikekar; arranged by Ishaan Chhabra; lyrics from the Upanishads
*Bollywood Medley 1 Main Agar Kahoon, Baar Baar Dekho, Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein, Humma Humma, Rang De Basanti
Roz Shaam Aati From the 1974 film Imtihan that was inspired by To Sir, With Love. Lag Ja Gale and Naina Barse These next two songs are considered some of the very best of Bollywood. Both were composed by Madan Mohan who was the king of Ghazal compositions in India.
He Sharde The Palakurthis recorded this song at the Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to create a movement to introduce music into schools in India. Pehla Nasha This song is from the early 1990s and one of the most popular of that
decade.
Srivalli This song from 2020’s was recorded in several Indian languages (there
are 22 official languages in India). The original was in Telugu with lyrics written by Oscar winning lyricist, Chandrabose.
Jaan Meri This song won Juju the Indian equivalent of Grammy - making her the first American to win that honor.
Shola Jo Bhadke A song from 1951 with a strong western influence. Jaadu nasha 2003 winner of the national award for the best song; composed by 2022-Oscar winner Keeravani, aka Kreem
~ Intermission ~
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Symphony Masala *Bollywood Medley 2 Chura Liya, O Hansini, Do Lafzon Ki, Pehla Nasha, Dil Hai Ki
Manta Nahi
Chandan Sa Badan One of the most popular songs from the late 1960s, originally written using a very traditional Indian melody. Tum Jo Mil Gaye The genius of Madan Mohan was to take traditional Indian song and arrange it with a striking strings section. This song held the record for the largest number of instruments ever used in a Bollywood song. Chaiyya Chaiyya Since 1992, A R Rehman has come to represent everything Bollywood in the West and one of the few Indians to win both the Oscars & Grammy. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanjay Leela Bhansali was an Indian film director and a music genius that brought grand, operatic, sweeping sounds to Indian songs. Here’s one from his movies. Pyaar Hua Ikraar Romancing in the monsoon in the rain is quite popular. This is one of the first such Rain songs from 1955.
PiyaTu Duniya R D Burman the composer created a new epoch in songwriting from 1967 onwards. He was the pioneer of using instrumentation from different countries, configured it with Indian melodies. Widely considered to be in the Mt. Rushmore Bollywood music. Diwali
Over the next few weeks Indians worldwide will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. We welcome it with a composition by Arati Ankalikar Tikekar and produced by Ishaan Chhabra. *Medleys commissioned by the New Jersey Symphony
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— Gue st Art ist s —
Symphony Masala Anuradha ‘Juju’ Palakurthi
Anuradha Juju Palakurthi, Chair at MIT Heritage Arts of South Asia and the Radio Mirchi Music Award winning singer is known for her versatility across Indian genres and languages. Juju hosts a weekly show “Jukebox with Juju” on TV Asia discussing her take on music from India. Anuradha has performed and toured with many Bollywood stars and has recorded original music for her label of Juju Productions. On December 6, 2023 Anuradha will sing the theme Climate Song for the United Nations Climate Change conference in Dubai. The moving and lilting melodic renditions were recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. In July 2020 she created the world’s first Bollywood-Hollywood event VaxIndiaNow. It raised funds with a live-streamed concert on CNN for 10 million COVID vaccinations alongside Liam Neeson, Zubin Mehta, Shabana Azmi, Katrina Kaif and Sting.
Mithilesh Patankar
Mithilesh Patankar Mithilesh can be seen on Sony Television as one of the mentors/judges in the TV equivalent of The Voice in Mumbai. He is an accomplished composer with Bollywood style film scores for over 30 films. He has also recorded over fifty singles, some of which were in the top 10 charts. Mithilesh’s is known for his versatility to sing across genres
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— Musicians —
Symphony Masala Roger Kalia, conductor Anuradha Palakurthi, guest artist Mithilesh Patankar, guest artist
VIOLIN 1 Elliott Markow Concertmaster
Emma Kondo Powell Lynn Basila Leonora LaDue Jane Dimitry Amelia Perron
VIOLIN 2 Kun Shao Principal Second Katharina Radlberger Ana-Maria LaPointe Onur Dilisen Margerita Varga-Nadj
VIOLA Dani Rimoni Principal Elaine Leisinger Elisabeth Westner Seeun Oh Jennifer Shallenberger
CELLO Harel Gietheim Principal Nathaniel Lathrop Young Sook Lee Priscilla Hayes Taylor Shay Rudolph
BASS Volker Nahrmann Principal Robert F. Hoffman Robb Aistrup
FLUTE Kathleen Boyd Principal Nina Barwell
OBOE Elizabeth England Guest Principal Ronald Kaye
TROMBONES Mike Epstein Guest Principal Alexis Smith Sean McCarty
TIMPANI & PERCUSSION Jeffrey Bluhm Principal Mike Ambroszewski Jeff Sagurton
HARP Maria Ren Guest Principal
CLARINET
PIANO
Mackenzie Austin Principal Margo McGowan
Amy Lee Principal
BASSOONS Michael Mechanic Principal Sally Merriman
HORNS Ho Yin Li Guest Principal Orlando Pandolfi Michael H. Weinstein Ellen Michaud Martins
TRUMPETS Richard Watson Principal Richard Kelley
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Grammy Award winning jazz trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis’s acclaimed A Fiddler’s Tale comes to THREE New Hampshire cities as a Symphony NH premiere. A modernized version of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, an iconic tale of fame, fortune and the devil. Blues, Jazz, tangos, rags, waltzes, classical music – and more -are heard in this updated story of love, greed, and Faustian bargains. Guest Artist Danny Rivera will join Symphony NH in the role of the narrator.
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Benefactor $5,000-9999 Ardath N. Blauvelt In honor of Nancy P N Wilson Calann and Robyn Hertel Carol Kreick Gabor and Galina Szakacs In honor of Malvina Kupchik Hal Clark and Karen Hays In honor of SNH’s 100th anniversary John A Rein Marshall and Elena Jespersen Mary Jordan and Henry Quinlan Prashanth and Anuradha Palakurthi
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Leonora La Due and Mark Goldstein In honor of Marilyn LaDue Lindsey Humes Lois Grant Lolli Bonte Mark and Cynthia Rouvalis Mary McLaughlin Michael and Betty Lenehan Michele Baltus and Rick Davis Family Fund Nancy M Linsley Nick and Sasha Frasca Noel and Dora Friedman Patricia McLaughlin Paul Spivak Rita Kirk Robert Leonard and Cheryl Witkowski Roger and Carol Brooks Ruth and Allan Kabel Sherry and Jack Dutzy Suzanne Wall Tanya Prather In honor of Mirella Szakacs The Olga Weil family The Westner family Thomas and Debra White Victor Sabalauskas In honor of Gloria Sabalauskas William and Karen Bolin In honor of Mr. Roy Shoults
Up to $99 Aida Gomez Albert Caldwell Andrea McGahan Andrea Ormerod Anne Carr Annie Mullen Athanasia Juris Audur Murphy Bennie and Jeanne Bausha Beth Gray Bill Stelling Bob and Ellen Scarponi Brenda DeSantis Brian Boucher Brian Pierce Cara Cote Carol Fountain Carol LaChance Carola Beasley-Topliffe Carolyn Welch
Cathy Gast Chris Nevins Clare Gridley Craig and Debra Putnam Craig Savage Crystal Goodwin Daniel Viens Dave Diamond Deborah Buck Deborah Spellman Denali Delmar Denise Perry Dolores Soucy Donice Colbert Donna Burke Donna Howard Douglas and Elizabeth Luc Clowes Ed and Glenda Fischer Eileen Jasie Elisabeth McCaffrey Elizabeth and John Cepaitis Elizabeth Blanc Emma Daley Eric and Cynthia Ryherd Eric Halvorson Ferenc Boldog Fernanda Miletto Frances Ferrari Genevieve Dagobert Greg Fritz Jane Munson Jane Washburn Janine Conant Jeanine Tousignant Jeff and Kathy Gendron Jeffrey Hsu Jeremy MacKinney Jerry White Jill Hardin Jim and Janice Harrison John Furlong John Moulton Jonathan Brackett Jonathan Ohlson Julie Kopser Julie Spencer Karthik Shankaran Kate Messner Kathleen Theophilos Katie Staveley Keith Wilk Kendra Kratkiewicz Kerry Ingold Kevin Hansen Kevin O’Neill
Leila Cathcart Leslie Johnson Lisa Quigley Liz and Garth Fletcher Malia Ohlson Margaret K Burt Margaret Murray Marisol McKee Marlena Bourque Martha Ridlon Mary A Licking Mary Anne Moquin Mary Mechling Meghan Brady Michael Rosenblum Michelle Cloutier Michelle Notarangeli Mike Bishop Nancy Amato Nancy Sharpe Nancy Smagula Pablo Casaverde Pamela Baker Pamela Mattaliano Patricia Brennan Patricia Hugenberger Patricia Mullin Paul Baker Paul Bergeron Peter Bachman Peter Tabur Rachel Tarr Rob Zimmerman Robert Lash Robert Mazaka Robin Harris Roland Guilbault Rosemary Clough Ruth Baldwin Ruth Chevion Sarah Rocha Sidney Tally Stephen Forde Stephen Pappas Stephen Perron Steve Beste Steven Negron Susan Gould Terrence Collins Thomas and Irene McManus Thomas Sileo Virginia Nedved-Cook William Farquhar William Pollitt
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Sponsors and Collaborative Season Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors
Concert Sponsor
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Maestro Sponsor
Community Partner
Thank
Partners With additional support from:
Media Partners
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Foundations Ella F. Anderson Trust The Bagan Foundation Citizens Bank Trusts/Ayer Trust Conway Arena Ice Commission The Demoulas Foundation Samuel P. Hunt Foundation The McIninch Foundation RBC Foundation Rotary Club West Frederick Smyth Institute of Music Madelaine G. Von Weber Trust
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Symphony NH Board of Trustees 2023-24 OFFICERS Mary Jordan, President Harold Clark, Vice President Bettejean Neveux, Treasurer Robert Oot, Secretary
TRUSTEES Pam Baker Carol Kreick Robert Blaisdell Donald McDonah Ann N. Conway Jasmine Pandit Joseph Kenny John Rein
Ashwini Saxena Amir Toosi Olga Usyk
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Deanna Hoying, Executive Director Roger Kalia, Music Director Rosemary Johnson, President, Friends of Symphony NH Ron Kaye, Chair, Symphony NH Players’ Committee Representative Kun Shao, Vice-Chair, Symphony NH Players’ Committee Representative
Staff Deanna Hoying Executive Director Joseph DuBose Orchestra Librarian | Personnel Manager Paul LaFlamme Production Manager Kate Merges Patron Systems and Marketing Manager | Graphic Design Sophie Nahrmann Assistant Personnel Manager Diana Sheedy Box Office Asistant Kip Sheedy Usher Coordinator Meghan Brady Grant Writer
Musicians 2023-24 Violins
Cello
Oboes
Elliott Markow Concertmaster Emma Kondo Powell Assistant Concertmaster Kun Shao Principal Second Amy Ripka Assistant Principal Second Jane Dimitry Lynn Basila Nancy Goodwin Leonora LaDue Sargis Karapetyan Ana-Maria LaPointe Aleksandra Labinska Katharina Radlberger
Harel Gietheim Principal Cello Nathaniel Lathrop Alexander Badalov Young Sook Lee Priscilla Hayes Taylor
Cheryl Bishkoff Principal Ronald Kaye Kyoko Battaglia English horn
Viola
Dani Rimoni Principal Viola Elaine Leisinger Assistant Principal Viola Elisabeth Westner Kathleen Kalogeras Seeun Oh Nissim Tseytlin
Bass Volker Nahrmann Principal Bass Robert F. Hoffman
Flutes Kathleen Boyd Principal Nina Barwell
Clarinets Mackenzie Austin Principal
Bassoons Michael Mechanic Principal Sally Merriman Leo Kenin Contrabassoon
Horns 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
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