The Venice Symphony 2019-20 Concert Season Brochure

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SEASON FOR ALL

MUSIC DIRECTOR TROY QUINN

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DEAR FRIENDS Welcome to The Venice Symphony’s 2019-20 concert season at the Venice Performing Arts Center.

This dynamic program is filled with works that will excite loyal Symphony fans and those just discovering the wonders of symphonic music.

Every piece will come alive when performed by the exceptional musicians of The Venice Symphony.

We open with two “rock star” works, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.

In December, Sarasota’s Key Chorale will be our guest for our Holiday Pops (with a twist). Our orchestra will transport you across the universe with music from Star Trek and Star Wars and back to the days of Romeo and Juliet, with works by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. We will shake (not stir) things up with six decades of unforgettable music from the James Bond movies and celebrate John Williams who created the greatest film scores of our time.

In March, we are thrilled to bring you Broadway star Linda Eder for an extraordinary concert of songs from the stage and screen. Linda has been called “one of the greatest voices of our time” and sells out performances all over the country. Once you hear her sing, you will never forget her.

To make your visit to The Venice Symphony even more memorable, there will be video montages, visual effects and special events throughout the season.

Come join me to experience this season of music and adventure.

Troy Quinn Music Director/Conductor The Venice Symphony

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As Executive Director of The Venice Symphony, one of my favorite things to do is to watch our patrons after a concert. This past season, you left the hall, uplifted, moved and in awe of the performances by our outstanding musicians, led by our new Music Director Troy Quinn. Many of you stopped to tell me that you had an “amazing experience,” “The orchestra never sounded better,” and “We could have been in New York or Chicago.”

We know that once you look over this season’s program, you will want to attend every concert, and that you will understand the moderate increase in ticket prices this season. The Venice Symphony will always offer a variety of packages, ticket options and discounts to provide you with the finest seats at the greatest value. We do not want you to miss a minute of what is sure to be an extraordinary and unforgettable concert season.

The Venice Symphony has undeniably entered a new era. In our 46th year in Venice, we are redefining what it means to “go to The Symphony” while staying true to our commitment to present the highest caliber of symphonic music in Sarasota County.

Troy Quinn’s visionary “Season for All” will celebrate the joy and breadth of that music, promising to thrill our audience and challenge our orchestra.

Christine Kasten Executive Director The Venice Symphony

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Bohemian Beethoven

Nov. 15 - 16, 2019 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 pm

We open our season with two rock star pieces of music, Beethoven’s epic Fifth Symphony and Queen’s modern-day masterpiece Bohemian Rhapsody. The concert will also feature Dvořák’s raucous Carnival Overture as we celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday and The Venice Symphony’s 46th season.

A Very Merry Holiday Pops

Dec. 20 - 21, 2019 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 + 7:30pm

Join The Venice Symphony for our traditional concert with a holiday twist as we present yuletide classics like Deck the Halls and Carol of the Bells with music from holiday film favorites Home Alone and The Polar Express. We are thrilled to welcome Sarasota’s Key Chorale as our special guest.

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Cosmic Convergence

Jan. 10 - 11, 2020 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 + 7:30 pm

The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s beloved New World Symphony. It will be “out of this world!”

Shaken Not Stirred:

The Music of James Bond

Feb. 7 - 8, 2020 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 + 7:30 pm

The Venice Symphony will shake (not stir) things up with some of the greatest music written for the screen by Oscar-winning composers John Barry, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti, Adele and more. From Goldfinger to Skyfall, bring a friend, because this concert shouldn’t be For Your Eyes (and ears) Only.

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Meet the Maestro & Guests Join us for pre-concert talks sponsored by Bank of America.

Free and open to the public. 6:30pm before evening concerts and 2:30pm before afternoon concerts at the Venice Performing Arts Center.

Join Friends of the Symphony Be a member of our dedicated group of volunteers who act as community ambassadors and support and promote The Venice Symphony in many ways. Membership runs until September 30, 2020.

Be an Annual Contributor* Maestro Virtuoso Orchestra Concerto Sponsor Contributor

$10,000+ $5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$4,999 $500-$999 $100-$499 up to $99

*Donors and friends will be listed in the 2019-2020 Program. Tax-deductible contribution.

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Piano Soloist: Daniel Lebhardt

Romeo & Juliet

Feb 28 - 29, 2020 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 pm

Experience how great composers have interpreted Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed love. Indulge in Tchaikovsky’s lush Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Leonard Bernstein’s rousing overture from West Side Story and more.

Rounding out the program will be guest piano soloist Daniel Lebhardt on Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major.

Songs from the Screen & Stage with

Linda Eder

Mar 27 - 28, 2020 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 pm

Broadway and recording star Linda Eder joins The Venice Symphony for an unforgettable concert of classics from Broadway and Hollywood. Eder has been called “one of the greatest voices of our time,” and sells out performances all over the country.

The Movie Maestro:

A Tribute to John Williams

Apr 24 - 25, 2020 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 3:30 pm

With his instantly recognizable scores, John Williams has redefined the art of film music, providing the soundtrack of our lives. Hear his music the way it was meant to be heard, as Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony play selections from the Star Wars series, Jurassic Park, E.T., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Lincoln, along with a few surprises.

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Season Subscriptions & Packages • Save 10% on subscriptions of all 7 concerts (priority seating) • Save 5% on packages of 4, 5 or 6 concerts (priority seating) • Free ticket exchanges • Group discounts for 10 or more people • Student discount - 50% off • Early subscribers will have a chance to win free tickets throughout the season when payment is received

by May 31, 2019

Single Tickets Available for purchase after August 26, 2019 Questions?

Call 941.206.8822 More information at thevenicesymphony.org Mail form and payment to: The Venice Symphony P. O. Box 1561 Venice, FL 34284 See form on back and submit

by June 15, 2019 for preferred seating

Credit: Stephen Case

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# of tickets Program

Date

$51

$47

$43

$36

$31

$27

$ Amount

F

Bohemian Beethoven

A Very Merry Holiday Pops

Cosmic Convergence

Nov 15 @ 7:30pm Nov 16 @ 3:30pm

S

Dec 20 @ 7:30pm

F

Dec 21 @ 3:30pm

S

Dec 21 @ 7:30pm

S

Jan 10 @ 7:30pm

F

Jan 11 @ 3:30pm

S

Jan 11 @ 7:30pm

Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond

Romeo & Juliet Songs from the Screen & Stage with Linda Eder The Movie Maestro: A Tribute to John Williams

S

Feb 7 @ 7:30pm

F

Feb 8 @ 3:30pm

S

Feb 8 @ 7:30pm

S

Feb 28 @ 7:30pm

F

Feb 29 @ 3:30pm

S

Mar 27 @ 7:30pm

F

Mar 28 @ 3:30pm

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Apr 24 @ 7:30pm

F

Apr 25 @ 3:30pm

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Ticket Amount Subscription Discount OR Package Discounts Friends Membership

10% off (7 concerts)

-

5% off (4-6 concerts)

SUBTOTAL

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$35 Individual

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$45 Household

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Annual Contribution

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Subtotal

$

Subscriber Information Name: E-mail: Address: City: Telephone: Alternate Telephone: Full Season Subscribers: o Retain seats from 2018-19 o New seating request (Packages of 4-6: every effort will be made to retain your seats) Preferred Seating Section (see chart on front): o I o II o III o IV oV o VI o Wheelchair Access o Special Seating Requests

MAIL TICKETS $5 State:

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Payment Details o Check # (Please make checks payable to The Venice Symphony.) o VISA o M/C o Discover o Amex #

Zip: Months in Florida:

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Exp Date

Come join me to experience this season of music and adventure.

Troy Quinn Music Director/Conductor

The Venice Performing Arts Center Seating Chart BALCONY VII

$ 51

V IV

VI

$ 36 $ 31

IX

ORCHESTRA LEVEL

$ 47 $ 43

VIII

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II

III

$ 27

STAGE

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P.O. Box 1561 Venice, FL 34284

Order Your Tickets Today Call us at 941.207.8822 TheVeniceSymphony.org Visit the Box Office Mon - Fri (10AM - 4PM) 1515 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 7 Venice, FL 34285 Venue Location The Venice Performing Arts Center One Indian Avenue, Venice Free Parking (valet available) The Venice Symphony is a 501(c)(3) organization and fundraising efforts support our education programs and operations. A copy of our official registration, SC-05442, and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Registration by calling 1-800-435-7352.

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