Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 2015-2016 Season

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Celebrate this season of exceptional music, exciting performances and the special warmth that is your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Our opening Beethoven Festival at majestic Hill Auditorium features the power of pianist Garrick Ohlsson alongside our resident, professional orchestra. The season finale showcases Holst’s dramatic The Planets and Concertmaster Aaron Berofsky’s elegant virtuosity in one of humanity’s most beloved violin concertos. From start to finish this season is not to be missed.

Through thoughtful programming, the highest-caliber musicians, and a wide array of listening and learning options, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings classical music to longtime friends and new. We make classical music – performed with exceptional quality – moving and meaningful to a broad-reaching audience.

It is in this spirit of friendship and warmth that I invite you to join me at the Symphony. Bring your friends and family, and together – musicians and audience alike – we will create the uniquely joyful experience that is your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.

See you at the Symphony,

Arie LipskyMusic Director and Conductor

Welcome 19 SEPT

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL with GARRICK OHLSSON

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:00 p.m. HILL AUDITORIUM

Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, "Eroica"Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Beethoven Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80,

“Choral Fantasy”

Special Guests: Garrick Ohlsson, piano UMS Choral Union

Sponsored by U-M Frankel Cardiovascular, Depression, Kellogg Eye, and Transplant Centers with support from the MCACA and the NEA

24 OCT

ROMANTIC TCHAIKOVSKY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATER

Kodály Suite from Háry János Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62 Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60

Special Guests: Julie Albers, cello Alex Udvary, cimbalom

07 NOV

MENDELSSOHN "ITALIAN"

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATER

Sibelius Karelia Suite, Op. 11 Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, “Italian”

Special Guest: Roman Rabinovich, piano

Supported by Finlandia Foundation National

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 8:00 p.m. HILL AUDITORIUM

Featuring your holiday favorites!

Special Guests: Ann Arbor Youth Chorale Boychoir of Ann Arbor Measure for Measure Skyline High School Choruses

Cosponsored by

11 DEC

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATER

Mozart Abduction from the Seraglio, semi-staged concert opera

Special Guests: Jeanette Vecchione Suzanne Rigden Paul Appleby Vocal Arts Ensemble narrated by Stephen West

Cosponsored by Rebecca Horvath

16 JAN

MOZART BIRTHDAY BASH


Classical music isn’t just for grown-ups!Join in the family-friendly fun with our community partners from 2:30-3:30 p.m. before these concerts.

HARP MAGIC

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATER

Handel Overture and Ballo from Ariodante Ginastera Harp Concerto, Op. 25Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Special Guest: Primor Sluchin, harp

12 MAR

THE PLANETS

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATER

Chambers The Tall-Eared Fox and the Wild-Eyed ManMendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Holst The Planets

Special Guests: Aaron Berofsky, violin UMS Choral Union Women

Sponsored by the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation

09 APR


GERSHWIN'S MAGICAL KEY25 OCT

FAMILY CONCERT

SING-ALONG WITH SANTA16 JAN5 DEC


13 MARMAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY

FAMILY CONCERT SERIESGERSHWIN'S MAGICAL KEYSUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 4:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATERThe story of a chance meeting on the streets of New York City between a poor newspaper boy and the great American composer George Gershwin told with actors in costumes and the orchestra. Sponsored by Toyota

SING-ALONG WITH SANTASATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 4:00 p.m. BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTJoin Santa and piano accompaniment in singing your favorite carols. To help remember the fun, a photographer will snap a photo of each youngster with Santa – sent to you electronically in time for Christmas.

MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY - AROUND THE WORLD WITH DISNEYSUNDAY, MARCH 13 4:00 p.m. MICHIGAN THEATERTrue enjoyment for your entire family! Savor the original music from some of your favorite Disney movies played by the A2SO enhanced by projections of the animation from those classics. Come dressed in your favorite costume.

Presentation made under license from Buena Vista Concerts, a division of ABC Inc.

© All rights reserved.

Tribute Fund Celebrate a birthday. Honor a loved one. Welcome a new baby. Toast a deed well done. Recognize that special mentor in your life. Recognize those people or landmark events in your life and connect them to your A2SO.

Chair Endowment or Chair Sponsorship Support the artistry of your A2SO and take your seat “on stage” at every concert by endowing or annually sponsoring your favorite orchestral instrument.

Music SponsorshipSponsor your favorite overture, concerto or symphony being played during the 2015-2016 season. Your personalized dedication is included in the concert program.

Annual Fund “The future of orchestral music in America lies with orchestras such as our Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra,” says William Bolcom, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who happens to call Ann Arbor home. Annual Fund provides the critically important support for all aspects of A2SO operations. It provides the solid, underlying structure which guarantees the success and quality of your A2SO.

We rely on the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations to bring A2SO Music to life for over 70,000 Michiganders annually. We look forward to working with you to bridge your dreams and philanthropic goals to help make the Music happen – on stage, in our area classrooms, libraries, farmers markets, day care and senior centers. You make the A2SO Music happen through:

You Can Help Make the Music Happen

Planned Giving Be it through Bequests, Trusts, Life Insurance, Appreciated Stock, Charitable Gift Annuities, or Annuity Trusts, planned gifts ensure that the A2SO will continue to make beautiful music as well as continue to offer meaningful educational programming for future generations.

Corporate and Foundation Support Individual, family, corporate, and community foundations provide the much-needed support to our unique music education programs, concerts and special events as well as components that make up larger projects.

Endowment Giving Your gift to the A2SO Endowment Funds – General, Education, and Conductor – grows over time and lives forever. It is a covenant between generations to guarantee the future of your A2SO. You can ensure that this 87-year-old cultural institution continues to deliver the highest-quality musical experience that you enjoy today.

Contact Mary Steffek Blaske at your A2SO at (734) 994-4801 or [email protected]


KinderConcertsAt these free, 30-minute concerts, toddlers to 5-year-olds come alive with the joy of combining music, storytelling and motion in area libraries. Supported by Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, David and Stephanie Pyne and the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation.

Instrument Petting ZoosSHAR Music generously donates violins and cellos, and the Graef Foundation provides the trumpets, trombones, flutes and clarinets, so that our trained “zookeepers” can bring the instruments to a classroom, day care center, shopping mall, Summer Festival, or farmers market. Youngsters learn the parts of the instrument and the basic techniques to hold, pluck, bow, buzz and blow, and then they play instruments sized just for them.

Meet Your ConductorArie Lipsky visits schools to conduct, coach in preparation for Solo and Ensemble or Festivals, introduce students to playing the flute or cello, talk about composers and conducting, and teach leadership skills.

THERE'S MORE TO YOUR A2SO STORY

EnsemblesA2SO professional musicians support K- 8th grade music programs with lively programs about music, science and social studies suitable for classroom and PTO programs and full-school assemblies. Supported by Toyota.

Daytime Youth Concerts Over 5,000 elementary through middle school students learn through a concert experience designed especially for them including a written curriculum, CD and teacher workshop. Supported by Domino’s.

Link UpStudents in grades 3–5 learn to sing and play an instrument in the classroom and perform with the A2SO from their seats in this highly participatory program.

Side-by-Side Concerts These are life-changing opportunities for student musicians to sit side-by-side with A2SO professionals and perform a concert on stage together.

Taste of MusicTwelve summertime concerts at six area farmers markets include an instrument petting zoo.

Open Dress Rehearsals Young orchestra musicians and student conductors can watch a professional rehearsal in action, then meet with the musicians and Arie Lipsky.

Program Notes These are available at the concert, on line, large print, just for kids, and even a “graduate level” edition. You choose!


Preconcert LecturesLively and informative talks led by Arie Lipsky and guest artist, and often the composer, give you the scoop on the story – the who, what, where, why, and when – of the music you are about to enjoy.

Chamber Recital SeriesThe finest chamber music is played by A2SO musicians and guests. These non-denominational, hour-long concerts are open to listeners of all ages. Wind, string and brass soloists and ensembles combine programs to include freshly minted pieces along with time-honored classics. All concerts are preceded by coffee and dessert. Hosted by the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor.

Additional A2SO Concert AppearancesUnder the direction of UMS Choral Conductor

HANDEL MESSIAHSATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 at 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Please contact UMS at (734) 764-2538 or visit www.ums.org for tickets.


Listen to us on the RadioUnable to attend a main stage concert in person? Listen to us on WKAR (90.5 FM). The weekend following the main stage concert, it will be rebroadcast on WKAR and WRCJ (90.9 FM). Watch our website for exact times.

Questions? Contact us at (734) 994-4801 [email protected] 220 East Huron, Suite 470 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734/994-4801

A2SO photos courtesy Czarnecki/Dempsey Julie Albers photo courtesy Chester Higgins Jr.

Artists and programs subject to change.

On behalf of the musicians of your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, I am pleased to invite you to join us for another season of high quality, live music in the Key of A2

®. The 2015-2016 season will be filled with hopefulness (Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony), drama (Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio), and even a glimpse of the cosmos

(Holst’s The Planets). Thank you for your patronage and support; your presence at each performance helps to enliven and elevate the music to new heights with the warmth and enthusiasm that you bring – we couldn’t do it without you!

I feel very fortunate to be part of a community like Ann Arbor that places such high value on the intellectual and the cultural, and I am thrilled to be a member of our great symphony orchestra that works to enrich our community both artistically and educationally. Moreover, I am honored

to serve as the elected chair of our Orchestra Committee, working in partnership with our Music Director, Arie Lipsky, Executive Director, Mary Steffek Blaske, and our dedicated Board of Directors to build an ever-growing sense of community surrounding the symphony and to move our orchestra to even greater heights of artistic excellence.

Once again, thank you for your continued support and patronage. We look forward to having you join us for another season of beautiful music in our beautiful city!

See You at the Symphony,

Timothy MichlingPrincipal OboeChair, Orchestra Committee

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FULL (7) All 7 concerts including December 11 Holiday Pops

CLASSICAL (6) The core of your A2SO: 6 classical concerts

"OHLSSON" MINI (4) September with Garrick Ohlsson plus any 3

CLASSICAL MINI (4) choose 4 classical concerts October – April

POPS MINI September, December plus 2 classical concerts

FAMILY 3 family concerts

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SENIOR: SINGLE$2 off sections A-D

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SENIOR: Full, Classical or Mini$6 off sections A-D

GROUP20% off 10+ tickets, sections A-D for classical & Holiday Pops

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Subscriber renewal deadline: June 16 Single tickets on sale: July 21

CALL (734) 994-4801 TO CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS: FIT FOR YOU, ALL SEASON LONG

Your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to the 2015-2016 season and to the community. Being an A2SO season ticket holder brings many pleasures and benefits that enhance your experience. Take part and celebrate this season of great music, long-lasting friendships and the unique warmth that is your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.

EXCLUSIVE EVENT ACCESSNew subscribers are invited to an Afterglow event after a main stage concert. Get to know our musicians throughout the year, plus a few other surprises as well.

*Available to those who choose an evening concert in their package.

“The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s warmth and unique touch shines through the entire season. As I find it more difficult to get decent customer service these days, you helped sway the pendulum quite far in the other direction.”

“Our subscription guarantees we have special date nights, just for us, and opportunities for building family memories with the kids.”

UNLIMITED FEE-FREE EXCHANGESMove in and out of concerts in the 2015-2016 season as your schedule changes, and we cover the fees.

BEST SEATSSubscribers get priority seating – and the seats are yours to keep, year after year.

* FREE SHOWS FOR KIDSBring a child FREE to any Saturday evening Classical concert.

* 50% DISCOUNTBring a friend to one concert and receive 50% off your ticket.

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