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The North Shore’s most exciting orchestra!

2017-18 Season

September 24, 2017 | November 5, 2017 | January 28, 2018 March 25, 2018 | May 6, 2018

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Opening Concert

September 24

The North Shore’s most exciting orchestra!

MUSIC IS MAGIC!Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 4 pm

SYMPHONIES IN DSunday, November 5, 2017 at 4 pm

RUSTIC REVELRYSunday, January 28, 2018 at 4 pm

 SOLACE OF NATURESunday, March 25, 2018 at 4 pm

ROMANTIC RUSSIAA Tale of Two Composers

Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 4 pm

CAN YOU REALLY SAY THAT? A letter from Music Director Lawrence Rapchak

I’m sure you’ve noticed our slogan “The North Shore’s Most Exciting Orchestra,” and while we all know that taglines such as this are largely subjective, I am prepared to stand by this one as accurate and true. When our friend, Jim Kendros proposed “Most Exciting Orchestra” for our tagline last year, my reaction was “YES–let’s use it!” because it conveys quite effectively the spirit in which the musicians of the NSO and I prepare and present our programs, by striving to make every work we play a lively, fresh, and captivating experience, as if we are performing the music for the  very first time.You, our wonderful audience, have our guarantee that the musicians of the NSO and I will work to deliver our very best, whether it’s the power, passion, and grandeur, or the lyrical, subtle, and delicate....every aspect of the wondrous music we perform...so that it leaps to life in as vibrant and thrilling a way as as possible.I hope, then, that you will agree that the NSO—with perhaps a tad less than our usual modesty—can legitimately claim the title as “The North Shore’s Most Exciting Orchestra.” Thank you as always for your support, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

The NSO’s traditional “Star-Spangled Banner” (April 9, 2017)

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Celebrating our 38th season!

The Northbrook Symphony is Pleased to Announce Its 2017-18 Season:

MUSIC IS MAGIC!JOIN US FOR OUR EXCITING NEW SEASON of masterworks both familiar and rare, with distinguished soloists of all ages, and a first-class orchestra of seasoned and emerging young talent.Each program we present is designed as a uniquely entertaining event, complete with fascinating historic and cultural insights, guaranteed to enhance your appreciation of the music. And, in every case, the main focus remains exactly where it should be: on the amazing geniuses that created the music that brings such joy into our lives.

2017-18 Season SoloistsThis season’s stellar lineup of soloists features

rising young stars and audience favorites.

Joshua Brownviolin

Concert 1

Concert 3 Concert 4 Concert 5

Concerts 1 & 3

Isabella Brownviolin

Dmitri Pogorelovviolin

George Vatchnadzepiano

Michael Hooverflute

Maestro Rapchak introduces each work from the stage, providing you with the “back story” that is so essential to understanding and enjoying the music. 

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MUSIC IS MAGIC! Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 4 pm Isabella and Joshua Brown, violins

GraingerChildren’s March

DebussyPetite Suite

RavelMother Goose Suite

GlazunovThree Dances from Raymonda

SmetanaFrom Bohemia’s Meadows and Forests

Bach Largo from Concerto for Two Violins SarasateNavarra

KendrosThe Enchanted Musicians (Premiere Performance)A festive, family-friendly, “Bring Your Grandkids Free” event, featuring a colorful potpourri of works by Debussy, Grainger, Smetana, Glazunov and Sarasate, and Ravel’s beloved Mother Goose Suite. The superb brother/sister violin duo of Isabella and Johsua Brown will perform Sarasate’s enchanting Navarra followed by the premiere of a new work by NSO Composer Fellow Jim Kendros.

Ravel

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Opening Concert

September 24

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SYMPHONIES IN DSunday, November 5, 2017 at 4 pm

MozartSymphony No. 23, K. 181MendelssohnSymphony No. 5 (“Reformation”)SibeliusSymphony No. 6, Op. 104Three masterworks in the majestic key of D, one from each of the 18th, 19th

and 20th century: Mozart’s youthful Symphony No. 23, Mendelssohn’s stirring Reformation, and Sibelius’ radiantly beautiful Symphony No. 6.

Sibelius

Mendelssohn

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RUSTIC REVELRYSunday, January 28, 2018 at 4 pmMichael Hoover, fluteSoloist: Isabella Brown, violin

GossecGavotte in DTchaikovskyGavotte in D (from Orchestral Suite #1)ProkofievGavotte in D (from “Classical” Symphony)MozartRondo for ViolinMozartAndante for FluteMozartMarch in D, K. 249Haydn Symphony No. 104 (“London”)Our traditional mid-winter offering of gems from the classical era, beginning with a typical NSO novelty: a trio of rustic gavottes, in settings by composers from three different centuries. Three exquisite, miniature masterworks of Mozart follow, culminating in Haydn’s glorious final symphony, combining classical elegance and grandeur with the folk-like charm and robust energy of the composer’s beloved homeland.

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SOLACE OF NATURE Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 4 pmDmitri Pogorelov, violin

GluckDance of the Blessed Spirits

SchumannViolin ConcertoBeethovenSymphony No. 6, Op. 68 (“Pastorale”)The beauty of nature and simple, bucolic joys of a bygone era are celebrated in a trio of Classical and Romantic works. Of special interest is a rare performance of Robert Schumann’s final masterpiece, the long-lost Violin Concerto, presented by Dmitri Pogorelov, one of the work’s most ardent champions. Beethoven’s enchanting Pastorale Symphony, a chronicle of the great composer’s love of the countryside, is filled with pictorial delights that portray nature in all its glory–murmuring brook, bird calls, country dancing, raging thunderstorm and hearty shepherd’s song.

Beethoven

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ROMANTIC RUSSIAA Tale of Two ComposersSunday, May 6, 2018 at 4 pmGeorge Vatchnadze, piano

RachmaninoffPiano Concerto No. 2 in C MinorGlazunovSymphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 55Two mighty works by two of Russia’s greatest masters whose lives and music were intertwined in a fascinating way. World-renowned pianist George Vatchnadze returns to our stage to perform one of his specialties, the iconic Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto, while the NSO presents the tuneful, grandiose and supremely Russian Symphony No. 5 of Alexander Glazunov.

Rachmaninoff Glazunov

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Often referred to as “The North Shore’s Favorite Music Historian,” Jim Kendros is celebrating his 21st season as Pre-Concert Lecturer and has been NSO’s Composer Fellow since 2013. Jim will enhance your concert experience by providing deeper insights into the music you are about to experience. Each dynamic lecture includes compelling interviews with the soloist and a visit from Maestro Rapchak (schedules permitting) and engaging visual presentations that help lead to a greater understanding of the composers and their works. As NSO’s Composer Fellow, Jim is proud to present a new piece, The Enchanted Musicians, commissioned by the NSO and premiering as part of the opening concert on September 24.

Jim Kendros, Pre-Concert Lecturer and Composer Fellow

Special offer for NSO’s opening concert:

Grandkids attend FREE! MUSIC IS MAGIC! Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 4 pm

Come experience this colorful potpourri of enchanting orchestral pieces in our opening concert on Sunday, September 24—another in the continuing series of unique NSO concert experiences. This festive, family-friendly concert includes a  special offer for  ticket-holding grandparents: a free ticket for grandchildren. What a wonderful way to introduce young people to the joys of music. The concert features young superstar violinists Joshua and Isabella Brown performing Bach’s beloved Adagio and Sarasate’s exotic Navarra.From Ravel’s beloved Mother Goose Suite to a premier of NSO’s Composer Fellow’s Jim Kendros’ newest piece, there is something truly magical for everyone! Call the NSO office at 847-272-0755 for details.

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The North Shore’s most exciting orchestra!

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Annual NSO Holiday Concert Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Our Lady of the Brook, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL.

Additional concert details pending. Contact the NSO office for tickets.

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MUSIC IS MAGIC!Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 4 pm

SYMPHONIES IN DSunday, November 5, 2017 at 4 pm

RUSTIC REVELRYSunday, January 28, 2018 at 4 pm

 SOLACE OF NATURESunday, March 25, 2018 at 4 pm

ROMANTIC RUSSIAA Tale of Two Composers

Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 4 pm

Violinists Brent Taghap, concertmaster Thomas Yang, andFan Zhang

The NSO’s cello section

Percussionists Collin Boltz, Joseph Beribak and Nick Kabat

Marti Kallenberger, Charles Payette, french horns

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Celebrating our 38th season!

Contact the NSO office to order subscriptions and for more information about the 2017-18 Season. Concert attendance 7 years and older.

Flex-Tix 5-Pack (Holiday Concert not included)

Can’t commit to all five concert dates? Get the flexibility you need AND the discounted subscription pricing Contact the NSO office for more information.

NEW THIS SEASON! 6-Concert Subscription includes all 5 Season Concerts plus a main floor ticket ($45) to the Holiday Concert.

STAGE

MAIN FLOOR/Middle

MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear

MAIN FLOOR/Middle

MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear

MAIN FLOOR/Middle

MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear

SECTION A LEFT SECTION B CENTER SECTION C RIGHT

MAIN FLOOR

Seating Chart and Concert VenueConcerts are held on Sundays from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. The Sheely Center for the Performing Arts is a modern, acoustically superior venue with disability seating and free parking. Even the balcony seat sight-lines are excellent. (Note: there is no elevator access to the balcony and no restrooms on the balcony level.)

TICKET INFORMATION

Photography courtesy of Brad Baskin (cover) and Brian Kabat (pages 2, 3 10 & 11)Graphic design by Kristin Ashley | www.KristinAshley.com

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency

BALCONY

BALCONY/Front

BALCONY/Rear

BALCONY/Front

BALCONY/Rear

BALCONY/Front

BALCONY/Rear

SECTION D LEFT SECTION E CENTER SECTION F RIGHTViolinist Joshua Brown performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the NSO on April 9, 2017.

5-CONCERT SINGLE EARLY BIRD SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS OFFERSEATING Expires June 15, 2017 Main Floor (middle-left, center & right) $225 $50 $210Main Floor (front 4/rear 3 rows) $205 $45 $190Front Balcony (front 6 rows) $140 $35 $130Rear Balcony (rear 5 rows) $115 $30 $105Child/Student (under 21 with valid ID) $35 $10 $30 6-CONCERT SINGLE EARLY BIRD SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS OFFERSEATING Expires June 15, 2017

Main Floor (middle-left, center & right) $270 $50 $255 Main Floor (front 4/rear 3 rows) $250 $45 $235 Front Balcony (front 6 rows) $185 $35 $175 Rear Balcony (rear 5 rows) $160 $30 $150 Child/Student (under 21 with valid ID) $80 $10 $75

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SPECIAL OFFER:

“BRING YOUR

GRANDKIDS* FREE!”

(21 years and younger)

Opening Concert

September 24

The North Shore’s most exciting orchestra!

HOLIDAY CONCERTAn enchanting festival of choral

and orchestral delights

Chicago Children’s ChoirRogers Park & Humboldt Park

Neighborhood ChoirsDaniel Wallenberg, Conductor

Music Institute Chorale Daniel Wallenberg, Conductor

With Special Guest Artists:

The North Shore’s most exciting orchestra!

Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7 pmOur Lady of the Brook Church | Northbrook, IL

For tickets and more information,contact the NSO o� ce at 847-272-0755.