2009-2010 Season

2009-2010  Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary Season

Welcome to the Greensboro Symphony’s 50th Anniversary.

take ownership of the Greensboro Symphony - it belongs to you and all triad residents. Become the ultimate partner and join us at our concerts as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Let’s make sure we keep the Symphony alive and vibrant for the next 50 years and for many more generations to come! Now is the time to join us as we pay tribute to the past and look forward to the future.

Greensboro Symphony Music Director

OCTOBER 30, 2009

JANUARY 22, 2010

FEBRUARY 19, 2010*

MARCH 26, 2010

MAY 21, 2010

Dmitry Sitkovetsky

time for Three

Bella Davidovich

Julian Schwarz Stefani Collins

katherine Ciesinski

tCHAIkOVSky String Quartet No. 1

MENDELSSOHN Octet

Chamber Orchestra

DEBUSSy Cello Sonata

PUCCINI Chrisantemi

Degas Quartet

MOZARt Clarinet Quintet

Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Stephanie Ezerman, violin Maureen Michels, viola Alexander Ezerman, cello kelly Burke, clarinet

Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Nick kendall, violin Zach DePue, violin John Fadial, violin Scott Rawls, viola Erik koontz, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello Ranaan Meyer, bass

MOZARt Piano Concerto K. 488 in A Major

tIME FOR tHREE Improvisation

HAyDN Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

WAGNER Siegfried Idyll

*Held at Dana Auditorium

Julian Schwarz, cello Inara Zandmane, piano

DEBUSSy Violin Sonata Stefani Collins, violin Inara Zandmane, piano

SAINt-SAÉNS Carnival of the Animals

Inara Zandmane, piano Debra Pivetta, flute kelly Burke, clarinet Wiley Sykes, percussion Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Stefani Collins, violin Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola Julian Schwarz, cello John Spuller, bass Vincent van Gelder, piano

John Fadial, violin Andrew Emmett, violin Noah Hock, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello

RESPIGHI Il Tramonte katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin John Fadial, violin Noah Hock, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello

SCHUBERt Die Forelle katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Inara Zandmane, piano

SCHUBERt Trout Quintet Inara Zandmane, piano Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Scott Rawls, viola Brooks Whitehouse, cello Emily Rupp, bass

UNCG School of Music Recital Hall • 8PM, Fridays

The point of listening to music is not to get the right answer, but to find your answer and unleash your imagination. We want you to associate your Symphony experience with the finest moments in your life, with everything that makes life worth living and everything that lifts you during your life struggles – that’s why Beethoven wrote music, to break through life’s challenges – and to do it with passion, irresistible power and overwhelming commitment.

Rice Toyota Sitkovetsky & Friends Chamber Series

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Greensboro Symphony’s 50th Anniversary.

take ownership of the Greensboro Symphony - it belongs to you and all triad residents. Become the ultimate partner and join us at our concerts as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Let’s make sure we keep the Symphony alive and vibrant for the next 50 years and for many more generations to come! Now is the time to join us as we pay tribute to the past and look forward to the future.

Greensboro Symphony Music Director

OCTOBER 30, 2009

JANUARY 22, 2010

FEBRUARY 19, 2010*

MARCH 26, 2010

MAY 21, 2010

Dmitry Sitkovetsky

time for Three

Bella Davidovich

Julian Schwarz Stefani Collins

katherine Ciesinski

tCHAIkOVSky String Quartet No. 1

MENDELSSOHN Octet

Chamber Orchestra

DEBUSSy Cello Sonata

PUCCINI Chrisantemi

Degas Quartet

MOZARt Clarinet Quintet

Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Stephanie Ezerman, violin Maureen Michels, viola Alexander Ezerman, cello kelly Burke, clarinet

Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Nick kendall, violin Zach DePue, violin John Fadial, violin Scott Rawls, viola Erik koontz, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello Ranaan Meyer, bass

MOZARt Piano Concerto K. 488 in A Major

tIME FOR tHREE Improvisation

HAyDN Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

WAGNER Siegfried Idyll

*Held at Dana Auditorium

Julian Schwarz, cello Inara Zandmane, piano

DEBUSSy Violin Sonata Stefani Collins, violin Inara Zandmane, piano

SAINt-SAÉNS Carnival of the Animals

Inara Zandmane, piano Debra Pivetta, flute kelly Burke, clarinet Wiley Sykes, percussion Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Stefani Collins, violin Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola Julian Schwarz, cello John Spuller, bass Vincent van Gelder, piano

John Fadial, violin Andrew Emmett, violin Noah Hock, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello

RESPIGHI Il Tramonte katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin John Fadial, violin Noah Hock, viola Beth Vanderborgh, cello

SCHUBERt Die Forelle katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Inara Zandmane, piano

SCHUBERt Trout Quintet Inara Zandmane, piano Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Scott Rawls, viola Brooks Whitehouse, cello Emily Rupp, bass

UNCG School of Music Recital Hall • 8PM, Fridays

The point of listening to music is not to get the right answer, but to find your answer and unleash your imagination. We want you to associate your Symphony experience with the finest moments in your life, with everything that makes life worth living and everything that lifts you during your life struggles – that’s why Beethoven wrote music, to break through life’s challenges – and to do it with passion, irresistible power and overwhelming commitment.

Rice Toyota Sitkovetsky & Friends Chamber Series

Dear Friends,

8PM, September 25 (Friday concert) - WMA 8PM, September 26 - WMA

OCTOBER 29 & 31, 2009

JANUARY 21 & 23, 2010

7:30PM, October 29 - WMA 8PM, October 31 - Dana Auditorium

7:30PM, January 21 - WMA 8PM, January 23 - Dana Auditorium

50th Anniversary

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Time for Three Returns

SCHUMANN Manfred Overture

tCHAIkOVSky Valse from Eugene Onegin Fouad Fakhouri, conductor

SCHUBERt Symphony No.9 “The Great”

BEEtHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4 emanuel ax, piano MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.3 “Scottish”

tCHAIkOVSky Violin Concerto Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Fouad Fakhouri, conductor tCHAIkOVSky Symphony No.4

SEPT. 25 SPONSOR OCT. 29 SPONSOR SEPT. 26 SPONSOR

OCT. 31 SPONSOR

VIVALDI Concerto for 3 Violins Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Nick kendall, Zack DePue tIME FOR tHREE Jams Nick kendall, violin Zach DePue, violin Ranaan Meyer, bass JAN. 21 SPONSOR

JAN. 23 SPONSOR

FEBRUARY 18, 19 & 20, 2010 February 18 - UNCG School of Music Recital Hall* 8PM, February 19 - Dana Auditorium 8PM, February 20 - Dana Auditorium

Mozart & More Special Chamber Orchestra Concert WAGNER Siegfried Idyll MOZARt Piano Concerto K.488 Bella Davidovich, piano HAyDN Symphony No.45 “Farewell” *February 18th concert is sold out FEB. 19 SPONSOR

FEB. 20 SPONSORS

MARCH 25 & 27, 2010

MAY 20 & 22, 2010

7:30PM, March 25 - WMA 8PM, March 27 - Dana Auditorium

7:30PM, May 20 - WMA 8PM, May 22 - WMA

French Fare with Stars of Tomorrow

Italian Masterpieces

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite DEBUSSy Danse sacrée et profane SAINt-SAÉNS Cello Concerto No.1 Julian Schwarz, cello RAVEL Pavane for a Princess from a Faraway Time Stefani Collins, violin SAINt-SAÉNS Havanaise & Capriccioso Stefani Collins, violin MAR. 25 SPONSOR

MAR. 27 SPONSOR

Jennifer Check, soprano katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Rene Barbera, tenor leonard Rowe, bass-baritone Choral Society of Greensboro VERDI String Quartet for String Orchestra ROSSINI Stabat Mater MAY 20 SPONSOR

MAY 22 SPONSOR

Masterworks Series

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2009

8PM, September 25 (Friday concert) - WMA 8PM, September 26 - WMA

OCTOBER 29 & 31, 2009

JANUARY 21 & 23, 2010

7:30PM, October 29 - WMA 8PM, October 31 - Dana Auditorium

7:30PM, January 21 - WMA 8PM, January 23 - Dana Auditorium

50th Anniversary

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Time for Three Returns

SCHUMANN Manfred Overture

tCHAIkOVSky Valse from Eugene Onegin Fouad Fakhouri, conductor

SCHUBERt Symphony No.9 “The Great”

BEEtHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4 emanuel ax, piano MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.3 “Scottish”

tCHAIkOVSky Violin Concerto Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Fouad Fakhouri, conductor tCHAIkOVSky Symphony No.4

SEPT. 25 SPONSOR OCT. 29 SPONSOR SEPT. 26 SPONSOR

OCT. 31 SPONSOR

VIVALDI Concerto for 3 Violins Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Nick kendall, Zack DePue tIME FOR tHREE Jams Nick kendall, violin Zach DePue, violin Ranaan Meyer, bass JAN. 21 SPONSOR

JAN. 23 SPONSOR

FEBRUARY 18, 19 & 20, 2010 February 18 - UNCG School of Music Recital Hall* 8PM, February 19 - Dana Auditorium 8PM, February 20 - Dana Auditorium

Mozart & More Special Chamber Orchestra Concert WAGNER Siegfried Idyll MOZARt Piano Concerto K.488 Bella Davidovich, piano HAyDN Symphony No.45 “Farewell” *February 18th concert is sold out FEB. 19 SPONSOR

FEB. 20 SPONSORS

MARCH 25 & 27, 2010

MAY 20 & 22, 2010

7:30PM, March 25 - WMA 8PM, March 27 - Dana Auditorium

7:30PM, May 20 - WMA 8PM, May 22 - WMA

French Fare with Stars of Tomorrow

Italian Masterpieces

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite DEBUSSy Danse sacrée et profane SAINt-SAÉNS Cello Concerto No.1 Julian Schwarz, cello RAVEL Pavane for a Princess from a Faraway Time Stefani Collins, violin SAINt-SAÉNS Havanaise & Capriccioso Stefani Collins, violin MAR. 25 SPONSOR

MAR. 27 SPONSOR

Jennifer Check, soprano katherine Ciesinski, mezzo Rene Barbera, tenor leonard Rowe, bass-baritone Choral Society of Greensboro VERDI String Quartet for String Orchestra ROSSINI Stabat Mater MAY 20 SPONSOR

MAY 22 SPONSOR

Masterworks Series

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2009

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009

8PM • Westover Church

8PM • WMA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 8PM • Westover Church

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 8PM • Westover Church

Rocky Mountain High

New Years Eve with West End Mambo

Broadway Magic!

Great American Songbook

Jim Curry, the voice of John Denver in the CBS-tV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, will join the GSO for a tribute to the life and music of John Denver. Jim’s uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and look takes you back to the times of “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso” and “Annie’s Song”.

A fiery mix of salsa and Latin songs - from bolero and rumbas to guaracha and son montuno. you will love the energy and spirit of west end Mambo. This concert takes place at War Memorial Auditorium where you can grab a drink and dance in the aisles, too!

The Winston Salem Symphony and the Greensboro Symphony join forces with vocalists Jenn raithel-newman and Joe Cassidy to perform some of the greatest and most memorable love duets of all time.

The Great American Songbook offers a dazzling parade of American popular songs as seen and heard in some of the most beloved films ever made. The GSO welcomes the sultry Hilary kole and Joel malina for an unforgettable evening!

Bruce kiesling, conductor

www.jimcurrymusic.com

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CO-SPONSOR

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Bruce kiesling, conductor

www.westendmambo.com

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Bob Moody, conductor

www.jennraithelnewman.com CO-SPONSORS

Stuart Malina Returns!

www.hilarykole.com CO-SPONSORS

VF Bluebell Foundation

Our State Carolina POPS Series

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009

8PM • Westover Church

8PM • WMA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 8PM • Westover Church

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 8PM • Westover Church

Rocky Mountain High

New Years Eve with West End Mambo

Broadway Magic!

Great American Songbook

Jim Curry, the voice of John Denver in the CBS-tV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, will join the GSO for a tribute to the life and music of John Denver. Jim’s uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and look takes you back to the times of “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine,” “Calypso” and “Annie’s Song”.

A fiery mix of salsa and Latin songs - from bolero and rumbas to guaracha and son montuno. you will love the energy and spirit of west end Mambo. This concert takes place at War Memorial Auditorium where you can grab a drink and dance in the aisles, too!

The Winston Salem Symphony and the Greensboro Symphony join forces with vocalists Jenn raithel-newman and Joe Cassidy to perform some of the greatest and most memorable love duets of all time.

The Great American Songbook offers a dazzling parade of American popular songs as seen and heard in some of the most beloved films ever made. The GSO welcomes the sultry Hilary kole and Joel malina for an unforgettable evening!

Bruce kiesling, conductor

www.jimcurrymusic.com

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Bruce kiesling, conductor

www.westendmambo.com

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSOR

CO-SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Bob Moody, conductor

www.jennraithelnewman.com CO-SPONSORS

Stuart Malina Returns!

www.hilarykole.com CO-SPONSORS

VF Bluebell Foundation

Our State Carolina POPS Series

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Holiday Concerts

7:30PM, Friday, December 18, 2009 Greensboro Coliseum

Henry Panion conductor

Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor

Fox 8 Holiday Concert 3PM, Sunday, December 20, 2009 Elon University Alumni Gym

Admission to the concerts is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army. For only the cost of a can of food, members of the community enjoy a holiday celebration and have the opportunity to assist others.

Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the F. W. Woolworth Sit-ins! 8:00PM, Friday, January 29, 2010 Westover Church Hear the sounds of the past 50 years of Gospel Music that had a major influence on the Civil Rights Movement. Conductor Dr. Henry Panion, producer of two Grammy and two Dove awards, will lead the orchestra with his own gospel arrangements. Dr. Panion is best known for his work as conductor and arranger for Stevie Wonder and has conducted and/or arranged for CeCe Winans, Aretha Franklin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and American Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Ruben Studdard.

Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra

All Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra concerts are FREE and open to the public!

Fall Concert

December 6 - Greensboro Day School

Winter Concert

March 21 - Greensboro College

GSYO European Tour March 26 - April 4

Spring Concert

May 23 - Greensboro College

Community Favorites

Sealy/Fox 8 Holiday Concert

Fouad Fakhouri, conductor

Annual Community Gospel Concert

Holiday Concerts

7:30PM, Friday, December 18, 2009 Greensboro Coliseum

Henry Panion conductor

Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor

Fox 8 Holiday Concert 3PM, Sunday, December 20, 2009 Elon University Alumni Gym

Admission to the concerts is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army. For only the cost of a can of food, members of the community enjoy a holiday celebration and have the opportunity to assist others.

Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the F. W. Woolworth Sit-ins! 8:00PM, Friday, January 29, 2010 Westover Church Hear the sounds of the past 50 years of Gospel Music that had a major influence on the Civil Rights Movement. Conductor Dr. Henry Panion, producer of two Grammy and two Dove awards, will lead the orchestra with his own gospel arrangements. Dr. Panion is best known for his work as conductor and arranger for Stevie Wonder and has conducted and/or arranged for CeCe Winans, Aretha Franklin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and American Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Ruben Studdard.

Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra

All Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra concerts are FREE and open to the public!

Fall Concert

December 6 - Greensboro Day School

Winter Concert

March 21 - Greensboro College

GSYO European Tour March 26 - April 4

Spring Concert

May 23 - Greensboro College

Community Favorites

Sealy/Fox 8 Holiday Concert

Fouad Fakhouri, conductor

Annual Community Gospel Concert

Westover Church 505 Muirs Chapel Road

Dana Auditorium Guilford College 5800 W. Friendly Avenue

War Memorial Auditorium (WMA) 1921 W. Lee Street



Series

Masterworks* WMA & Dana Auditorium *9/25 – Friday concert



Carolina POPS Westover Church

Chamber

UNCG Recital Hall Dana Auditorium



Regular Senior**

$195/season Blue

$185/season

$85/season Green $115/season Blue Red $100/season

$85/season Yellow

$60/season Green

All Seats



$125/season

$110/season

$80/season

$95/season

$110/season

$82/season $58/season



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Seating & Number of Tickets

Subtotal

Thursday or Saturday

$157/season $147/season Red

$120/season Yellow

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Thursday or Saturday

Thursday or Saturday

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$26 Gospel Blue N/A N/A Concert $20 Red N/A N/A Westover Church $16 Yellow N/A N/A $10 Green N/A N/A Total: ** Seniors 65+ † Optional (Parking Pass Thursday: $31, Saturday: $13, MW only) Contribution †:

Artists subject to change

Tickets are non-refundable

Questions? Email: [email protected] Complete this order form with payment and fax to 336-335-5580 or mail to: Greensboro Symphony, 200 N. Davie St – Box 10, Greensboro, NC 27401 Name:

Parking Pass †: Handing Fee:

Grand Total:

$3.00

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Westover Church 505 Muirs Chapel Road

Dana Auditorium Guilford College 5800 W. Friendly Avenue

War Memorial Auditorium (WMA) 1921 W. Lee Street



Series

Masterworks* WMA & Dana Auditorium *9/25 – Friday concert



Carolina POPS Westover Church

Chamber

UNCG Recital Hall Dana Auditorium



Regular Senior**

$195/season Blue

$185/season

$85/season Green $115/season Blue Red $100/season

$85/season Yellow

$60/season Green

All Seats



$125/season

$110/season

$80/season

$95/season

$110/season

$82/season $58/season



N/A

Seating & Number of Tickets

Subtotal

Thursday or Saturday

$157/season $147/season Red

$120/season Yellow

Day (circle)





Thursday or Saturday

Thursday or Saturday

Thursday or Saturday N/A N/A N/A

N/A

N/A

$26 Gospel Blue N/A N/A Concert $20 Red N/A N/A Westover Church $16 Yellow N/A N/A $10 Green N/A N/A Total: ** Seniors 65+ † Optional (Parking Pass Thursday: $31, Saturday: $13, MW only) Contribution †:

Artists subject to change

Tickets are non-refundable

Questions? Email: [email protected] Complete this order form with payment and fax to 336-335-5580 or mail to: Greensboro Symphony, 200 N. Davie St – Box 10, Greensboro, NC 27401 Name:

Parking Pass †: Handing Fee:

Grand Total:

$3.00

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________ City:__________________________ State:__________ Zip:_ _____________

Phone: (business)_ ___________________________(home)__________________________ Email:________________________________________ Enclosed: ( ) Check

_( ) Credit Card_

__Visa __Mastercard __AmEx __Discover

Name on card:_ ___________________________________ Card #______________________________ Exp Date:_________________

Signature (required)______________________________________________________________________________________________

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