2015-16 Utah Symphony Brochure

2015/16 UTAH SYMPHONY SEASON

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Discover sounds 75 years in the making.

Season Sponsor:

THIERRY FISCHER, music director

75th Anniversary Season Sponsor: George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation U TA H SY M P H O N Y P E R F O R M S at C A R N E G I E H A L L Sponsored by: Sorenson Legacy Foundation

T H E B E E T H OV E N S Y M P H O N Y F E S T I VA L Sponsored by: Zions Bank

T H E M A H L E R SY M P H O N Y C YC L E C O N T I N U E S I N H O N O R O F M AU R I C E A B R AVA N E L’S L E GAC Y Sponsored by: Kem & Carolyn Gardner

7 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y GA L A C O N C E R T w i t h L A N G L A N G Sponsored by: Stewart Family Foundation

C O M M U N I T Y C O L L A B O R AT I O N S W I T H U TA H O P E R A , B A L L E T W E S T, U TA H S H A K E S P E A R E F E S T I VA L , M O R M O N TA B E R N AC L E C H O I R , a n d t h e M A D E L E I N E C H O I R S C H O O L Sponsored by: Questar Corporation

Music Director Thierry Fischer conducts the Utah Symphony musicians in all these spectacular concerts.

Look for the 75th Anniversary icon for milestones in Utah Symphony’s history.

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❑❑ Fri. Nov. 6

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

❑❑ Fri. Sept. 11

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 4 & 5

❑❑ Sat. Nov. 7

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

❑❑ Sat. Sept. 12

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 8 & 6

❑❑ Fri. Sept. 18

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 2 & 7 (finishing touches)

❑❑ Fri. Nov. 13

The Child and the Enchantments with Utah Opera

❑❑ Fri. Sept. 18

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 1 & 3

❑❑ Sat. Nov. 14

The Child and the Enchantments with Utah Opera

❑❑ Sat. Sept. 19

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 2 & 7

❑❑ Fri. Nov. 20

Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony

❑❑ Sat. Nov. 21

Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony

❑❑ Sat. Nov. 28

Messiah Sing-In

❑❑ Fri. Dec. 4

Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”

❑❑ Sat. Dec. 5

Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”

❑❑ Fri. Dec. 18

Home Alone: Feature Film with the Utah Symphony

❑❑ Sat. Dec. 19

Here Comes Santa Claus!

❑❑ Sat. Dec. 19

Home Alone: Feature Film with the Utah Symphony

❑❑ Tue. Dec. 22

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

❑❑ Wed. Dec. 23

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II

September 2015

❑❑ Tue. Sept. 22 56th Annual Salute to Youth ❑❑ Fri. Sept. 25

Sci-Fi Spectacular!

❑❑ Sat. Sept. 26

Sci-Fi Spectacular!

October 2015

❑❑ Thurs. Oct. 1 75th Anniversary Gala Concert

with Lang Lang (no discounts available) ❑❑ Sat. Oct. 10

Puccini’s Tosca (utah opera)

❑❑ Mon. Oct. 12

Puccini’s Tosca

❑❑ Wed. Oct. 14

Puccini’s Tosca

❑❑ Fri. Oct. 16

Puccini’s Tosca

❑❑ Sun. Oct. 18

Puccini’s Tosca

❑❑ Fri. Oct. 23

Märkl Conducts Carmina Burana

❑❑ Sat. Oct. 24

Märkl Conducts Carmina Burana

❑❑ Tue. Oct. 27

A Wizarding Halloween Spooktacular!

❑❑ Fri. Oct. 30

Mysterioso: Music, Magic, and Mayhem

❑❑ Sat. Oct. 31

Mysterioso: Music, Magic, and Mayhem November 2015

❑❑ Fri. Nov. 6

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 (finishing touches)

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December 2015

January 2016 ❑❑ Sat. Jan. 2

New Year’s Celebration

❑❑ Fri. Jan. 8

Fischer conducts Mozart & Mahler

❑❑ Sat. Jan. 9

Fischer conducts Mozart & Mahler

❑❑ Thurs. Jan. 14 Respighi, Grieg, Schreker & Korngold ❑❑ Sat. Jan. 16 Lehár’s The Merry Widow (utah opera) ❑❑ Mon. Jan. 18 Lehár’s The Merry Widow

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❑❑ Wed. Jan. 20 Lehár’s The Merry Widow

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April 2016

❑❑ Fri. Jan. 22 Lehár’s The Merry Widow

❑❑ Fri. Apr. 8

Holst’s The Planets

❑❑ Sun. Jan. 24 Lehár’s The Merry Widow

❑❑ Sat. Apr. 9

Holst’s The Planets

❑❑ Fri. Apr. 15

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet with Utah Shakespeare Festival

❑❑ Sat. Apr. 16

Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet with Utah Shakespeare Festival

❑❑ Fri. Apr. 22

Let’s Dance!

❑❑ Sat. Apr. 23

The Life & Times of Beethoven

❑❑ Sat. Apr. 23

Let’s Dance!

❑❑ Fri. Jan. 29

Pahud plays Carmen Fantasy

❑❑ Sat. Jan. 30

Pahud plays Carmen Fantasy February 2016

❑❑ Fri. Feb. 5

Jackiw plays Mendelssohn (finishing touches)

❑❑ Fri. Feb. 5

Jackiw plays Mendelssohn

❑❑ Sat. Feb. 6

Jackiw plays Mendelssohn

❑❑ Fri. Feb. 12

75 Years of Bravo Broadway

❑❑ Sat. Feb. 13

75 Years of Bravo Broadway

❑❑ Fri. Feb. 26

Ballet West with the Utah Symphony

❑❑ Sat. May 7 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro

(utah opera)

❑❑ Sat. Feb. 27

Ballet West with the Utah Symphony

❑❑ Mon. May 9 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro

March 2016 ❑❑ Fri. Mar. 4

Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian” Piano Concerto

❑❑ Sat. Mar. 5

Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian” Piano Concerto

❑❑ Sat. Mar. 12

Verdi’s Aida (utah opera)

May 2016 ❑❑ Thur. May 5

The Music of Mozart

❑❑ Wed. May 11 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro ❑❑ Fri. May 13 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro ❑❑ Sun. May 15 Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro ❑❑ Tue, May 17

All-Star Evening

❑❑ Wed. Mar. 16 Verdi’s Aida

❑❑ Fri. May 20

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto (finishing touches)

❑❑ Fri. Mar. 18

Verdi’s Aida

❑❑ Fri. May 20

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto

❑❑ Sat. Mar. 19

The Probably Untrue Story of Mary (who) Had a Little Lamb

❑❑ Sat. May 21

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto

❑❑ Fri. May 27

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9

❑❑ Sat. May 28

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9

❑❑ Mon. Mar. 14 Verdi’s Aida

❑❑ Sun. Mar. 20 Verdi’s Aida ❑❑ Fri. Mar. 25

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2

❑❑ Sat. Mar. 26

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2

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75th Anniversary Gala Concert with Lang Lang bl a c k- t i e e v e n t Thursday, October 1, 2015 7 p m / Abravanel Hall

Don’t miss this exclusive concert featuring Thierry Fischer conducting the Utah Symphony with pianist Lang Lang. Proceeds from this event will support the Utah Symphony’s performance at Carnegie Hall.

Tickets range from UTAH SYMPHONY 75 TH $45–$90.

ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Lang Lang

Recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine, Lang Lang has inspired billions of people around the world with his sophisticated and commanding piano technique. Experience one of the greatest musicians of our time in this special performance.

For special 75th Anniversary Gala VIP packages starting at $500, call (801) 869-9010.

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Feel inspired by the greatest symphonies of all time!

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 4 & 5 September 11 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN

Coriolan Overture Symphony No. 4 Symphony No. 5

Da-da-da-dum! Beethoven’s revolutionary Fifth Symphony and its captivating four-note opening motif launch an epic symphonic journey from tension to triumph, culminating in a finale of exhilarating power.

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 8 & 6 September 12 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN

Symphony No. 8 Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”

Hear the piece Tchaikovsky hailed as Beethoven’s greatest symphonic masterpiece paired with the “Pastoral” Symphony, an excursion through the babbling brooks and stormy nature of the countryside.

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 1 & 3 September 18 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN

Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

Explore the composition that launched Beethoven’s legendary symphonic music career followed by a piece that was originally dedicated to Napoleon. The dedication was later rescinded after Napoleon declared himself emperor.

Beethoven Symphony Festival: Nos. 2 & 7 September 18 / September 19 /

FINISHING TOUCHES OPEN REHEARSAL / 10AM / ABRAVANEL HALL 2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor BEETHOVEN BEETHOVEN

Symphony No. 2 Symphony No. 7

Explore Beethoven’s Second Symphony, which shocked his critics with its numerous musical jokes, on a program that includes his celebratory Seventh Symphony, the piece Beethoven claimed to be one of his best works.

The Beethoven Symphony Festival Provocative, heroic, revolutionary, and triumphant, Beethoven’s symphonies tower over all others in their innovation and influence. In celebration of our 75th anniversary and in memory of Obert C. Tanner, Music Director Thierry Fischer and the Utah Symphony kick off the season with two historic weekends featuring the monumental symphonies of Beethoven. Explore Beethoven’s music in this extraordinary festival featuring his first eight symphonies followed by “Ode to Joy” in December.

Utah Symphony gratefully acknowledges the Beethoven Symphony Festival Sponsor:

56th Annual Salute to Youth September 22 /

2015 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor

Witness the talent and dedication of leading young musicians in the state as they perform classical masterpieces as soloists with the Utah Symphony.

Sci-Fi Spectacular!

September 25 & 26 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

JACK EVERLY , c onduc tor / KRISTEN PLUMLEY , vocalist WILLIAMS Main Title from Star Wars ARR. EVERLY Lost in Syndication WILLIAMS Adventures on Earth from E.T. BARRY Somewhere in Time WILLIAMS Superman March ARR. CUSTER Star Trek through the Years R. STRAUSS 2001: A Space Odyssey WILLIAMS Close Encounters of the

Third Kind

GIACCHINO Star Trek 2009 Suite HERRMANN The Day the Earth Stood Still WILLIAMS Duel of the Fates from

Star Wars: Phantom Menace WILLIAMS Throne Room & End Title from Star Wars

75th Anniversary Gala Concert with Lang Lang October 1 /

2015 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor / LANG LANG , pian o BEETHOVEN MOZART WAGNER GRIEG

Egmont Overture Piano Concerto No. 24 Prelude to Die Meistersinger Piano Concerto

Join the Utah Symphony for an exceptional evening of Mozart and Grieg. Regarded as one of the foremost pianists of our time, Lang Lang will awe and inspire with this beautiful performance.

Special 75th Anniversary Gala Packages Available Starting at $500 per person, packages include a pre-concert VIP champagne reception, premium seating at the concert, and admission to a post-concert VIP lounge. For more information please contact our Director of Special Events at (801) 869-9010.

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Puccini’s Tosca October 10, 12, 14, 16 / 2015 / 7:30PM October 18 / 2015 / 2PM / JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE ROBERT TWETEN, c onduc tor / KATHLEEN CLAWSON, dir ector MICHAEL CHIOLDI, Baron Sc ar pia / KARA SHAY THOMSON, Floria Tosca i DINYAR VANIA, Mario Cav arad ossi / UTAH OPERA CHORUS UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Fiery, young diva Floria Tosca is forced to play a role she never imagined when she becomes trapped between her allegiance to her rebel lover and the scheming of a vicious police chief who will stop at nothing in his lust for her. This explosive triangle comes to a heart-stopping conclusion in one of opera’s most intense dramas.

Märkl conducts Carmina Burana October 23 & 24 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

JUN MÄRKL , c onduc tor UTAH SYMPHONY CHORUS / THE MADELEINE CHOIR SCHOOL DEBUSSY TAKEMITSU ORFF

Clair de lune Spirit Garden Carmina Burana

Experience the colossal sounds of Orff’s Carmina Burana live! This iconic work for chorus and orchestra features poetry that celebrates life’s playful pleasures, with musical thrills and earth-shaking rhythms.

A Wizarding Halloween Spooktacular!

October 27 /

2015 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor

Join all the young wizards and witches at Abravanel Hall for a mystical performance featuring the music of Harry Potter and other magical favorites. Don’t forget to wear your best Halloween costume for your chance to win great prizes.

A Venue for the Symphony.

For over 3 decades, the Utah Symphony performed at the Salt Lake Tabernacle in the heart of Salt Lake City. The orchestra moved to its current home at Abravanel Hall in the fall of 1979.

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Mysterioso: Music, Magic, and Mayhem October 30 & 31 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

JACK EVERLY , c onduc tor

Treat yourself to an exciting evening of electrifying music, laughter, and mindblowing illusions performed by world-renowned magicians and musicians.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 November 6 / FINISHING TOUCHES OPEN REHEARSAL / 10AM November 6 & 7 / 2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

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THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor COLIN CURRIE , pe rc ussion ANDREW NORMAN MAHLER

SWITCH (Utah Symphony Commission / World Premiere) Symphony No. 5

Explore new soundscapes with a world-premiere, featuring percussionist Colin Currie, and delve into human emotion from mourning to triumph with Mahler’s Fifth Symphony.

The Mahler Cycle Experience the second half of our two-season performance cycle featuring all the numbered symphonies of Gustav Mahler in honor of Maurice Abravanel’s legacy. These profound performances feature contrasting melodies, emotions, and styles that take the listener through life’s journey.

Learn more about Gustav Mahler’s music and its legacy with the Utah Symphony at utahsymphony.org/mahler

The Mahler Symphony Cycle »» November 6 & 7

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

»» November 20 & 21

Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony (Symphony No. 6)

»» January 8 & 9

Fischer conducts Mozart & Mahler (Mahler’s Symphony No. 7)

»» February 19 & 20

oc tanner gift of music— Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 in the Salt Lake Tabernacle

»» May 27 & 28

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9

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The Child and the Enchantments with Utah Opera November 13 & 14 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor / TARA FAIRCLOTH, dir ector / ABIGAIL LEVIS, L’ e n f a n t AMY OWENS, princ e ss, fire , ni gh tin gale / THE MADELEINE CHOIR SCHOOL UTAH OPERA CHORUS / UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RAVEL RAVEL RAVEL RAVEL

La valse Une Barque sur l’océan Boléro The Child and the Enchantments

Discover what happens when a child’s room comes to life to avenge his tantrums and misdeeds. This evening at the symphony pairs beloved works by Ravel with a new staging of his magical opera.

Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony November 20 & 21 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor HAYDN MAHLER

Symphony No. 6 “Morning” Symphony No. 6 “Tragic”

Enjoy the light, charming sounds of Haydn’s “Morning” Symphony followed by the powerful, emotion-filled expression of mortality in Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony.

Messiah Sing-In November 28 /

2015 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor UTAH SYMPHONY CHORUS

Kick off your holiday season with the Messiah Sing-In. This cherished tradition invites all to share in the singing of Handel’s masterpiece with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Bring your family, and your score, and join in on the majesty of Handel’s Messiah.

7 Music Directors in 75 years.

Hans Heniot (1940–1945) Werner Janssen (1946–1947) Maurice Abravanel (1947–1979) Varujan Kojian (1980–1983)

Joseph Silverstein (1983–1998) Keith Lockhart (1998–2009) Thierry Fischer (2009–present)

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Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” December 4 & 5 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor JOSHUA HIGGASON , v ide o de sign UTAH SYMPHONY CHORUS NICO MUHLY BEETHOVEN

Utah Symphony Commission / World Premiere Symphony No. 9 “Choral”

Beethoven’s final masterpiece celebrating humanity and brotherhood and a new work with music and film inspired by Utah’s five national parks make for an extraordinary night out.

Home Alone: Feature Film with the Utah Symphony December 18 & 19 /

2015 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

Experience all the memorable sights and sounds of this cherished family classic. The Utah Symphony will transport you to a wintery Chicago neighborhood for a not-to-be-forgotten holiday thrill ride as they perform John Williams’ score live while Home Alone plays on the big screen.

Here Comes Santa Claus!

December 19 /

2015 / 11AM & 12:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA, c onduc tor

Bring the entire family and enjoy the festive sounds of holiday favorites that will make your season bright. Don’t forget to bring your wish list, because Santa Claus has taken time out of his busy schedule to make a special appearance.

Share in the joy of the season at the Utah Symphony.

Join in the Christmas cheer with outstanding holiday performances perfect for the entire family. Generations have made Abravanel Hall and the Utah Symphony a holiday tradition. Bring your family and friends, and let the Utah Symphony be your soundtrack to the holidays. Add these great performances to your Design-A-Series package and avoid the rush on tickets to these exceptional holiday performances.

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Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II December 22 & 23 /

2015 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

GEORGE DAUGHERTY, c onductor

What’s up, Doc? Experience the spectacular fusion of classical music and classic animation that celebrates the most famous and beloved cartoons in the world.

New Year’s Celebration January 2 /

2016 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor / CELENA SHAFER , sopran o J. STRAUSS, JR. J. STRAUSS, JR. RIHM J. STRAUSS, JR. J. STRAUSS, JR. RAVEL LEHÁR J. STRAUSS, JR. PROKOFIEV LEHÁR J. STRAUSS, JR.

Overture to Die Fledermaus Adele’s “Laughing Song” from Die Fledermaus Drängender Walzer Perpetuum Mobile Frühlingsstimmen “Danse Générale” from Daphnis et Chloé Overture to The Merry Widow Pizzicato Polka Waltz Suite op. 110 No. 5 “New Year’s Eve Ball” from War and Peace “Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss” from Giuditta On the Beautiful, Blue Danube

Fischer conducts Mozart & Mahler January 8 & 9 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor AUGUSTIN HADELICH , v iolin MOZART MAHLER

Violin Concerto No. 4 Symphony No. 7

Mahler‘s Seventh Symphony takes you on a triumphant journey from night to day in an event that also features the highly anticipated return of violin-virtuoso Augustin Hadelich.

A holiday party to remember.

Our holiday performances are a great way to celebrate the season with your family, friends and co-workers. Bring a group and save. No money down is required to reserve your seats. Call (801) 869-9046 for group pricing discounts.

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UTAH SYMPHONY 75 TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Celebrating Seventy-Five Years of Utah Symphony Seventy-five years ago the Utah State Symphony Orchestra, later renamed the Utah Symphony, performed its first concert in Salt Lake City and set out on a mission to maintain the highest standards of musical performance and promote world-class music and talent to the region.

The symphony gained great notoriety and became recognized as a leading American ensemble largely through the efforts of Maurice Abravanel, its Music Director from 1947 to 1979. During his tenure, the symphony undertook four international tours and released over 100 recordings, including works by Brahms and Sibelius, the complete orchestral works of Tchaikovsky, as well as the first complete recordings of Gustav Mahler’s Symphonies by an American orchestra.

Abravanel was dedicated to bringing great music to as many people as possible, and his legacy continues. Today, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera boasts one of the nation’s broadest music education programs performing over 240 free concerts per year for over 140,000 students, both in Abravanel Hall and schools throughout the state.

The Utah Symphony is dedicated to continuing its legacy of excellence in live performance and to showcasing this powerful art form throughout the entire community and beyond. With an upcoming headlining concert at Carnegie Hall on the heels of completing a performance tour of Utah’s five National Parks under the baton of Maestro Thierry Fischer, the Utah Symphony continues to be one of the most engaged orchestras in the nation.

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Respighi, Grieg, Schreker & Korngold January 14 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ST. MARY’S CHURCH (1505 White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City)

REI HOTODA, c onduc tor RESPIGHI GRIEG SCHREKER KORNGOLD

Three Botticelli Pictures Holberg Suite Chamber Symphony Much Ado About Nothing Suite

Escape into the intimate setting of St. Mary’s Church for an evening of renowned music by 20th Century Romantic-style composers.

Lehár’s The Merry Widow January 16, 18, 20, 22 / 2016 / 7:30PM January 24 / 2016 / 2PM / JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE JERRY STEICHEN , c onduc tor / DAVID GATELY , director ROBERT MCPHERSON , Camille / DANNY BELCHER , Cou n t Dan ilo CAROLINE WORRA , Hanna G lawari / SHARON APOSTOLOU , Valen cien n e UTAH OPERA CHORUS / UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Hanna, the merry widow, is beautiful, wealthy, and attracting a lot of attention from suitors looking to cash in. A former love interest, Danilo, returns, but does not seem interested in money or in competing with other men for Hanna’s affection. Flirtations and accusations fly, swept along by Lehár’s magical score, featuring the famous “Vilja” song, the “Merry Widow Waltz,” and more!

Pahud plays Carmen Fantasy January 29 & 30 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor EMMANUEL PAHUD , flute HAYDN DALBAVIE BIZET (ARR. BORNE) WAGNER BARTÓK

Symphony No. 96 “Miracle” Flute Concerto Carmen Fantasie Brillante The Flying Dutchman Overture Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin

Emmanuel Pahud, widely considered today’s finest flutist, brings his masterful technique to two contrasting works in this exhilarating concert that culminates with a rousing performance of Bartók’s Miraculous Mandarin.

Maurice Abravanel.

The Utah Symphony became recognized as a leading American ensemble largely through the efforts of Maurice Abravanel, its Music Director from 1947–1979. During his tenure, the orchestra undertook four international tours, released over 100 recordings, and developed a revolutionary education program.

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Jackiw plays Mendelsssohn February 5 / FINISHING TOUCHES OPEN REHEARSAL / 10AM February 5­& 6 / 2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

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JUN MÄRKL , c onduc tor STEFAN JACKIW , v iolin WEBER MENDELSSOHN STRAVINSKY FALLA

Overture to Der Freischütz Violin Concerto in E Minor Petrushka “Ritual Fire Dance” from El amor brujo

Mendelssohn’s treasured violin concerto introduces music that takes your imagination on a musical journey featuring a lovesick puppet and rousing gypsy dance.

75 Years of Bravo Broadway February 12 & 13 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

JERRY STEICHEN , c onduc tor

Experience the best in music from midtown Manhattan without leaving Abravanel Hall. Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring all your favorite Broadway hits from the past 75 years.

75 years

BRAVO! BROADWAY

OC Tanner Gift of Music – Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 February 19 & 20 /

2016 / 7:30PM / SALT LAKE TABERNACLE

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR / THE MADELEINE CHOIR SCHOOL MAHLER

Symphony No. 8 “Symphony of a Thousand”

Grand and powerful! Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” highlights the human voice as a symphonic instrument. The music communicates redemption through the power of love and faith in the eternal human spirit. Concert not available in subscription packages. Free ticket availability to be announced at a later date.

Founding of the Deer Valley® Music Festival.

By the 1970s, Utah Symphony’s summer music season had grown to include concerts at ski venues and parks across the state. In 2004 the Utah Symphony established Park City as its summer home with with the Deer Valley® Music Festival featuring a five week lineup of chamber, classical, opera, and pops performances.

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Ballet West with the Utah Symphony February 26 & 27 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor LOUIS SCHWIZGEBEL , piano / DANCERS FROM BALLET WEST GERSHWIN GOTTSCHALK RAVEL DEBUSSY

An American in Paris Grande Tarantelle Piano Concerto in G Jeux (choreography co-commissioned by Utah Symphony and Ballet West)

An engaging performance for the ears and eyes! Pieces by Gottschalk, Ravel, and Debussy accompany expressive performances by dancers from the world-renowned Ballet West.

Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian” Piano Concerto March 4 & 5 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

MATTHIAS PINTSCHER , c onduc tor TEO GHEORGHIU , piano MATTHIAS PINTSCHER SAINT-SAËNS RAVEL DEBUSSY

Idyll for Orchestra (2014) Piano Concerto No. 5 “Egyptian” Alborado del gracioso La mer

Sit back and join us on a voyage as the exotic influences in SaintSaëns’ stirring concerto, Ravel’s spectacular portrayal of Spain, and Debussy’s sensuous depiction of the ocean wash over you.

Verdi’s Aida March 12, 14, 16, 18 / 2016 / 7:30PM March 20 / 2016 / 2PM / JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE ARI PELTO, conduc tor / GARNETT BRUCE, director JENNIFER CHECK, A ida / KATHARINE GOELDNER, Amn eris ALFRED WALKER, Amonasro / MARC HELLER, Radamès UTAH OPERA CHORUS / UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

In Ancient Egypt, a captive Ethiopian princess, Aida, is torn between her love for the Egyptian commander Radamès and her loyalty to her own father and country. The lovers must fend off the schemes of a fiercely jealous Egyptian princess and decide whether true love trumps honor and duty.

Merger with the opera.

Since the founding of Utah Opera in 1978, the Utah Symphony has provided the accompaniment for its productions at Capitol Theatre. In 2002, the two organizations merged to form Utah Symphony | Utah Opera.

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The Probably Untrue Story of Mary (who) Had a Little Lamb March 19 /

2016 / 11AM & 12:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor MICAH LEVY , c ompose r & narr ator

Follow along with Mary and her little lamb, Petunia, as they set out on a journey that goes well beyond the nursery rhyme. Join in the fun and laughter while learning about various instruments and musical compositions in a clever and unexpected way.

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 March 25 & 26 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

ROBERT SPANO , c onduc tor KIRILL GERSTEIN , piano WAGNER RACHMANINOFF RESPIGHI RESPIGHI

“Good Friday Spell” from Parsifal Piano Concerto No. 2 Fountains of Rome Pines of Rome

You’ll recognize Rachmaninoff’s concerto from its use in iconic films including The Seven Year Itch and Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter. Now explore the depths of the piece as you only can when it’s experienced live.

Holst’s The Planets – An HD Odyssey April 8 & 9 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

HANS GRAFF , c onduc tor WOMEN OF UTAH SYMPHONY CHORUS LIGETI SCRIABIN HOLST

Atmosphéres Poem of Ecstasy The Planets

Explore the mysteries of the solar system with this full-sensory experience featuring NASA HD video footage to accompany Holsts’ out-of-this-world The Planets.

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Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet with Utah Shakespeare Festival April 15 & 16 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor ACTORS FROM UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL R. STRAUSS PROKOFIEV

Suite from Der Rosenkavalier Romeo & Juliet

The world’s most tragic love story comes to life with Prokofiev’s moving score and performances by actors from the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Let’s Dance!

April 22 & 23 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

JEFF TYZIK , conduc tor STEPHEN EDWARD SAYER, CHANDREA ROETTIG, DIEGO DI FALCO, CAROLINA ZOKALSKI, FOREST WALSH, MELISSA SHAHIN , dan cer s TED LOUIS LEVY , tap danc e r MICHAEL LYNCHE , v oc alist JULIE JO HUGES , v oc alist

Don your dancing shoes and be prepared to bounce in your seat as conductor Jeff Tyzik and the Utah Symphony are joined by renowned dancers and singers for an evening full of swinging musical favorites.

The Life & Times of Beethoven April 23 /

2016 / 11AM & 12:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor MICHAEL BOUDEWYNS , gue st ar ti st REALLY INVENTIVE STUFF , the atre com pan y

The entire family will enjoy the music of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony while learning the story behind this iconic composer. Creative narration and physical performance explain what it was like for Beethoven to go deaf and how he and his music overcame that unique challenge.

Touring.

Touring played a significant role in Abravanel’s legacy with the orchestra. Between 1966–1977, they traveled to 16 countries throughout Europe, Great Britain, Central and South America, making appearances at the Athens Festival (1966, 1977), the Berlin Festival (1966), and the inaugural Brucknerfest (Linz, 1977). In the U.S., they made Carnegie Hall appearances in 1966, 1971, 1975 and debuted at the Kennedy Center in 1975. Most recently, the orchestra toured Europe (2005) and Utah’s Mighty 5® National Parks (2014).

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Utah Symphony at Carnegie Hall April 29 /

2016 / STERN AUDITORIUM / PERELMAN STAGE AT CARNEGIE HALL

(57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York)

THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor COLIN CURRIE , pe rc ussion HAYDN Symphony No. 96 “The Miracle” BARTÓK Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin ANDREW NORMAN SWITCH R. STRAUSS Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

For tickets, visit the Carnegie Hall box office, carnegiehall.org, or call CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800. Photo by Jeff Goldberg/Esto.

The Music of Mozart May 5 /

2016 / 7:30PM / ST. MARY’S CHURCH (1505 White Pine Canyon Rd., Park City)

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor JASON HARDINK , piano MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART

Divertimento in D Major Piano Concerto No. 13 Eine kleine Nachtmusik Piano Concerto No. 14

Experience the passion and elegance of Mozart’s music in the beautiful setting of St. Mary’s Church. This awe-inspiring performance pays tribute to one of the greatest geniuses in the history of music.

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro May 7, 9, 11, 13 / 2016 / 7:30PM May 15 / 2016 / 2PM / JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE GARY THOR WEDOW, c onduc tor / TARA FAIRCLOTH, dir ector ABIGAIL LEVIS , Che rubino / CRAIG IRVIN , Cou n t Almaviva NICOLE HEASTON , Counte ss Rosin a Almaviva / ANYA MATANOVIČ , Su sa n n a UTAH OPERA CHORUS / UTAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

On the eve of Figaro’s marriage to Susanna, the Count’s wandering eye has landed on the lovely bride-to-be. Servant and master go head to head in Mozart’s comedic masterpiece that brilliantly delivers a timeless message of love and forgiveness.

75 and counting.

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This season, in recognition of this milestone anniversary, the Utah Symphony and its musicians will offer 75+ events in collaboration with other organizations in venues throughout our community. To follow and attend events that both celebrate the Utah Symphony and support the work of other community organizations, visit us at at usuo.org/festival beginning in August 2015.

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All-Star Evening May 17 /

2016 / 7PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

REI HOTODA , c onduc tor

Witness the talent of Utah’s young musicians! The state’s best high school instrumentalists perform side-by-side with the Utah Symphony as one very special young musician performs as soloist.

Gershwin’s Piano Concerto May 20 / FINISHING TOUCHES OPEN REHEARSAL / 10AM May 20 & 21 / 2016 / 7:30PM / ABRAVANEL HALL

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CRISTIAN MĂCELARU , c onduc tor JOYCE YANG , piano BARBER GERSHWIN DVOŘÁK

Essay No. 2 Piano Concerto Symphony No. 6

Joyce Yang makes her Utah Symphony debut with Gershwin’s jazzinfluenced concerto on a concert where you’ll also experience Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6, filled with the sounds and textures of Czech folk music.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 May 27 & 28, 2016

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THIERRY FISCHER , c onduc tor MAHLER

Symphony No. 9

Witness the thrilling conclusion to an ambitious symphony cycle as Thierry Fischer and the Utah Symphony perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 9, a monumental work said to be Mahler’s greatest achievement.

Education programs.

During Maurice Abravanel’s tenure, the symphony’s music education program grew into one of the most extensive arts education programs in the nation. Abravanel was dedicated to bringing great music to as many people as possible, and his legacy continues. Today, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera boasts one of the nation’s largest education programs performing over 240 free performances per year for over 140,000 students in Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, and schools throughout the state.

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PHOTO BY JEFF GOLDBERG/ESTO.

Save the date—join the Utah Symphony in The Big Apple!

Utah Symphony at Carnegie Hall — Friday, April 29, 2016 STERN AUDITORIUM / PERELMAN STAGE AT CARNEGIE HALL 57TH STREET AND SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK

THIERRY FISCHER, c onduc tor

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Utah Symphony returns to Carnegie Hall for the first time since 1975. Plan now to join us in New York City for this thrilling performance on one of the world’s grandest stages.

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Maurice Abravanel Society There’s no better time than the 75th anniversary season to become a member of this society, which honors the legacy of Maurice Abravanel and the history of this great orchestra. We thank our society patrons for their $2,000 tax-deductible membership gift by providing them with benefits such as exclusive access to the best seats, invitations to special events, and intermission receptions with complimentary beverages and canapés. Call (801) 869-9015 for more information.

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