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Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

29th Season

Season Concerts, Special Events & Guest Artist RecitalsBeatles music and a night of Mardi Gras jazz both benefit the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra as two national Special Events appear with the NFSO in its 29th year as the region’s premier professional orchestra! During the stellar 2015-2016 season, the orchestra also presents five regular Season Concerts featuring Guest Artists from across the globe, as well as three Guest Artist Recitals featuring internationally renowned pianists in solo performance.

All Special Events and Season Concerts appear in the magnificent 1,650 seat Mainstage Theater of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center in Niceville, where a custom

orchestra shell provides the very best in acoustics for concert patrons. Recitals appear in the center’s Tyler Recital Hall. There’s simply nothing like our state-of-the art concert and recital halls to experience the marvelous music of the NFSO and our slate of outstanding Guest Artists! All concerts and recitals begin at 7:30 p.m. (CT).

The NFSO is a fully professional orchestra that is operated by Northwest Florida State College as a non-profit organization. The NFSO relies on tax deductible gifts, corporate underwriting, and grants to support the orchestra and its longstanding music education outreach programs for youth.

www.nfsymphony.org • Box Office: (850) 729-6000 • www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 NFSO Concert: FRENCH ACCENTS with Katie Ott, HarpSaturday, Oct. 3, 2015 NFSO Guest Artist Recital: Victor Rosenbaum, PianoSaturday, Oct. 24, 2015 Special National Event: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLESSaturday, Nov. 14, 2015 NFSO Concert: PIANOPALOOZA with Guest Artists Alon Goldstein, Stanislav Khristenko & Tomer Gewirtzman, PianoFriday, Dec. 11, 2015 NFSO Concert: HOLIDAY POPS with Symphony ChoraleSaturday, Jan. 23, 2016 Special National Event: THE DUKES OF DIXIELAND Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 NFSO Guest Artist Recital: Tomer Gewirtzman, PianoSaturday, April 9, 2016 NFSO Concert: THE MAGIC OF MENDELSSOHN with Guest Artist Philipp Stäudlin Incidental Music to a Midsummer Night’s DreamFriday, May 13, 2016 NFSO Concert: STARS OF TOMORROW MEET BEETHOVENSaturday, May 21, 2016 NFSO Guest Artist Recital: Michael Lewin, Piano

2015-2016 NFSO Season

Since 1987

The 2015-16 season offers two separate national touring Special Event concerts to benefit the NFSO! Tickets to both Special Events are included in the NFSO Gold Plus & Gold Season Packages or may be purchased individually.

Relive the magic of John, Paul, George and Ringo, backed by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra in a Special Event of the nationally touring CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. Critics across the nation have raved about the unique concert experience of prestigious orchestras paired with the Classical Mystery Tour performers in the event which features more than 30 Beatles tunes all sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written!

Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet – from early Beatles music on through the solo years, the Classical Mystery Tour promises to be the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them!

The world-famous DUKES OF DIXIELAND from New Orleans present a Mardi Gras extravaganza of jazz and brass! The DUKES only accept about 30 dates a year to appear at much sought-after concerts in the USA and overseas, never straying long from their home base in New Orleans on the Steamboat Natchez, so don’t miss this wildly popular group for a jammin’ good time to benefit the NFSO!

The DUKES play a range of New Orleans music, from Dr. John and Fats Domino, to Huey Smith and Louis Prima, not to mention many of their own original tunes. With a repertoire of roughly 400 tunes, the DUKES are the pre-eminent New Orleans band as well as official New Orleans Ambassadors and have recorded 26 albums as well as produced 3 PBS television shows!

Special Events

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles The Dukes Of Dixieland

National Touring Groups Benefit NFSO

“More than just an incredible simulation . . . the swelling strings and soaring French horn lines gave . . . the live performance a high goose-bump quotient . . . the crowd stood and bellowed for more.” – The Los Angeles Times

Saturday, October 24, 2015 NFSO Special National Event

Saturday, January 23, 2016 NFSO Special National Event

“Four standing ovations from the cheering audience,” – Newport News

$249 Gold Plus Season Package • $189 Gold Season Package • $37 each

Saturday, February 6, 2016 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guest Artist Recital

Tomer Gewirtzman, PianoThe first-prize winner of the 64th Wideman International Piano Competition (2014) and top awards at the America – Israel Cultural Foundation’s Aviv Competition, rising star pianist Tomer Gewirtzman has received top prizes in numerous international competitions. His concerts as a soloist include the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Aspen Concert Orchestra, and many others. He is currently working toward the Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School. Tomer also appears this season as a Guest Artist for the NFSO’s November 11, PianoPalooza concert. Guest Artist Solo Recital $20 each.

Feb. 6

Victor Rosenbaum, former chair of the New England Conservatory piano department, has performed widely as soloist and chamber music performer in the United States, Europe, Asia, Israel, and Russia, in such prestigious halls as Alice Tully Hall in New York and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. He has been soloist with the Indianapolis and Atlanta symphonies and the Boston Pops. Also an accomplished composer and conductor, Rosenbaum gives masterclasses and lectures on pedagogy issues and interpretive analysis worldwide. From 1985 to 2001 he served as conductor, composer, director, and President of the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Guest Artist Solo Recital $20 each.

Saturday, October 3, 2015 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guest Artist Recital

Victor Rosenbaum, Piano Oct. 3

In addition to Concerts and Special Events, the NFSO’s 2015-16 season features a popular series of Guest Artist Recitals in the Tyler Recital Hall. The series is graciously underwritten through a gift from Guy and Judy-ann Zoghby Family Trust to bring national and international caliber artists to the Emerald Coast! Guest Artist Recitals are $20 each. See more information on each prestigious Guest Artist at www.nfsymphony.org

Guest Artist Recitals

Distinguished American pianist Michael Lewin has concertized in 30 countries. His career was launched with top prizes in the Liszt International Competition, the American Pianists Association Award and the Kapell International Piano Competition. He has appeared as soloist with the Netherlands Philharmonic, Cairo Symphony, China National Radio and Film Orchestra, Bucharest Philharmonic, State Symphony of Greece, the Boston Pops, and numerous others. His highly-praised and wide-ranging recordings include the Grammy-nominated “If I Were a Bird: A Piano Aviary.” He is a Juilliard School graduate and a Steinway Artist. One of the most sought-after teachers in the US, Lewin is on the piano faculty of the Boston Conservatory. Guest Artist Solo Recital $20 each.

Michael Lewin, PianoSaturday, May 21, 2016 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guest Artist Recital

May 21

Season Concerts

French Accents

PianoPalooza

Saturday, September 19, 2015 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert

Saturday, November 14, 2015 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert

The opening concert of the 2015-16 NFSO season explores the great French musical traditions of the 19th century and features NFSO principal harpist Katie Ott. Enjoy an eclectic program that features the Roman Carnival Overture by Berlioz as well as César Franck’s majestic Symphony in D minor. Katie performs as the principal harpist for the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Mobile Opera and many other others. The Mobile Register recently noted “She has a shimmering ethereal quality that demonstrates why she is so much in demand by orchestras along the Gulf Coast.” Don’t miss one of the most unique and beautiful concerts we’ve ever presented in our 30 year history!

It’s a PianoPalooza concert as we welcome the return of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center’s magnificent Steinway Grand Piano following a $50,000 renovation! Three Guest Artist pianists, all gold-medal winning musicians of extraordinary talent, perform the works of Gershwin, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, including Tomer Gewirtzman (see bio guest artist recital page) and Ukrainian born pianist Stanislav Khristenko, who has captivated audiences on four continents, receiving the highest praise from media around the globe. The Washington Post proclaimed him a “poet of piano.” Don’t miss this winner of top prizes at some of the world’s most prestigious international piano competitions.

Also appearing is pianist Alon Goldstein, who has been praised by the New York Times for his “…an irresistible powerhouse performance” and the Chicago Tribune for his “Stylish and spirited playing” among accolades from around the world. Recent appearances include a 17-concert Latin American tour, and the Israel, London, Radio France, and Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestras.

“Ott delivered a felicitous, flamenco guitar-like response” – South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Season Subscriptions Conductor’s CircleGold Plus Season Subscription $249: 7 Concerts, 3 Recitals

& 2 Receptions • Includes every NFSO season event!Gold Season Subscription $189: 7 Concerts & 2 Receptions• Reserved Seats for 2 Special National Events:

Classical Mystery Tour & Dukes of Dixieland• Reserved Seats & Discount (off single ticket price):

for all 5 Regular Season NFSO Concerts• President’s Holiday Reception: Dec. 11 • Season Finale Subscriber Reception: May 13 • Pre-Concert Talks with Conductor: Learn more about the

evening’s music with NFSO Music Director & Conductor Jeffrey Rink.

Regular Season Subscription $115: 5 Concerts & 1 Reception• Reserved Seats & Discount (off single ticket price):

for all 5 Regular Season NFSO Concerts• Season Finale Subscriber Reception: May 13 • Pre-Concert Talks with Conductor Conductor’s Circle – Season Subscription: Plus Gift of $250 or More

Join the NFSO Conductor’s Circle with your tax deductible gift of $250 or more to the NFSO, in addition to your purchase of a Season Subscription.

• Reserved Parking for all 5 Regular Season NFSO Concerts• Complimentary intermission beverage at all NFSO Concerts & Special Events!• Invite Your Friends for Free – Request 2 free tickets to one of the

5 NFSO regular season concerts to share with a friend!

29th Season as the Emerald Coast’s Premier Professional Orchestra!

A rare performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s complete Incidental Music to a Midsummer Night’s Dream will herald the beginning of Spring. Written at the age of 17, Mendelssohn’s magical score will be brought to life by Narrator Clint Mahle, soprano Amy Bullard, mezzo soprano Jennifer Boudette and the women of the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Madrigals & Belle Voci. Also heard will be Robert Schumann’s Hunting Songs for Men’s Chorus and Four Horns. German Guest Artist and acclaimed saxophone virtuoso Philipp Stäudlin opens the program with Debussy’s First Rhapsody and an entertaining Opera medley. An award-winning performer and educator, Mr. Stäudlin was recently named to the faculty of the prestigious Boston Conservatory of Music.

Box Office: (850) 729-6000 or www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org

Holiday Pops

Magic of Mendelssohn

Stars of Tomorr ow Meet Beethoven

Friday, December 11, 2015Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert

Saturday, April 9, 2016Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert

Friday, May 13, 2016Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert

Ring in the holidays in festive style with the full Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale and Belle Voci for your holiday favorites and carol-sing-alongs. This concert has become a seasonal tradition that you will not want to miss!

This family friendly concert features the remarkable talents of the youth winners of the NFSO’s 29th annual Concerto Competition who appear as Guest Soloists with the NFSO. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus and concludes with his magnificent Eroica Symphony. This Season Finale concert rounds out a full week of youth oriented offerings as the NFSO also performs its 29th annual daytime Fifth Graders Concert, as well as its fourth year of partnership with Carnegie Hall’s innovative Link Up program to provide two interactive concerts for area 4th graders!

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Since 1987 the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra has provided innovative music education outreach to area youth – reaching more than 80,000 children with the Emerald Coast’s most comprehensive K-12 music education endeavors!

NFSO Youth Music Education Programs: 5th Grade ConcertsFor more than 28 years, the NFSO has provided annual concerts for Okaloosa & Walton students with specialized youth oriented programming & teacher’s curriculum. This year’s concerts are May 13, 2015. Contact (850) 729-6065 for school group reservations.

4th Grade Concerts – Link Up! With Carnegie HallIn 2012, the NFSO was the first to bring Carnegie Hall’s Link Up! program to the region with a year-long music curriculum & fun classroom activities that culminate in an interactive concert with the NFSO at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. Contact Lynne Sawyer, NFSO Education Director at sawyerl@nwfsc.edu or Jeffrey Rink, NFSO Music Director & Conductor at rinkj@nwfsc.edu or (850) 729-6023.

KATS – Kids at the SymphonySince 2008, youth selected by area schools & their families attend NFSO concerts free of charge & enjoy an on-stage visit with the conductor!

Youth Concerto CompetitionFor 28 years the NFSO has hosted the prestigious regional Concerto Competition for youth from 17 North Florida counties. Winners perform with the NFSO at the Stars of Tomorrow concert in May 2016.

Stars of Tomorrow ConcertThis annual family-friendly concert, held May 13, 2016, highlights winners of the Concerto Competition as Guest Artists with the NFSO!

Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (NFSYO) & Junior OrchestraIn 1998, a grant from the Northwest Florida Symphony Guild established the region’s first youth orchestra program. Participants benefit from the state-of-the-art facilities of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, instruction by NWF State College music faculty & affiliation/collaboration with the NFSO. See the youth symphony website at www.nfsyo.org or visit on Facebook.

Youth Music Education

NFSO, 100 College Boulevard E., Niceville, Florida 32578 Designate Your Favorite Program by Name or “NFSO Youth Music Education”

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