RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS THE ORCHESTRA DANCES, THE VIOLIN SINGS

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2012 CONTACT: Wayne Wilkins, Director of Marketing & Communications / wwilkins@riphil.org RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS THE ORCHESTRA DANCES, THE VIOLIN SINGS UPDATE: AUGUSTIN HADELICH REPLACES PHILIPPE QUINT, WHO HAS CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17: AUDIENCE FAVORITE AUGUSTIN HADELICH RETURNS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16: AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR CONCERT, SELECTIONS FROM SATURDAY November 7, 2012 East Providence, RI The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra continues its 68th Classical Season, A Season of Symphonies with The Orchestra Dances, the Violin Sings on Saturday November 17 at 8pm at The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. Returning to the podium, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF welcomes back AUGUSTIN HADELICH for his second appearance with the Philharmonic, performing Dvořák s Violin Concerto in A Minor, opus 53. The Philharmonic also performs Dvořák s Slavonic Dance opus 72 no. 2, Brahms Hungarian Dances Nos. 10 & 1, and Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, opus 90. Resident Conductor FRANCISCO NOYA presents an informal talk about the concert program in the auditorium before the concert from 7:00 7:25. WPRO News Talk 630 is the media sponsor for the season. Tickets ($15-100) are available at and the RIPO box office at The AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR concert of selections from this program is Friday November 16 at 6:30pm. Details in At A Glance on page 3. Also, see About the Amica Insurance Rush Hour Series on page 6. Violinist AUGUSTIN HADELICH created a sensation in his March 2012 debut with the Rhode Island Philharmonic. Since then, he debuted at Tanglewood this summer and, just weeks ago, with the New York Philharmonic as part of their subscription series. The New York Times praised his performance: [Hadelich] threw himself into the virtuosic solo violin part with a passion bordering on impatience his Iberian dances were sharply characterized: by turns flirtatious, raunchy and arrogant. Mr. Hadelich appeared undaunted by the technical challenges, bringing humor to the embellishments in the final movement... Consistently cited in the press for his gorgeous tone, poetic communication and fastfingered brilliance, AUGUSTIN HADELICH has confirmed his place in the top echelon of young violinists. After his debut with the New York Philharmonic under Alan Gilbert at the Bravo! Vail Valley Festival in 2010, he was immediately re-engaged to play in Vail in 2011 and at the Caramoor Festival New York. Mr. Hadelich made his debut with the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood in August, and his New York Philharmonic subscription debut in October. Other upcoming debuts include Buffalo Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, National Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Saint Louis Symphony and the Toronto Symphony, as well as re invitations to the Houston Symphony and to the New York Philharmonic at Vail in the summer of Among his worldwide engagements next season are the BBC Philharmonic, SWR Orchestra/Stuttgart, Tampere Philharmonic and the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival. In the United States, Augustin Hadelich has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, and the symphonies of Alabama, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Colorado, Columbus, Florida, Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Louisville,

2 Nashville, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Syracuse, Utah, Vancouver and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. This is one of my most favorite programs of the season! said Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF. The great violinist Augustin Hadelich returns to us with the Dvorak Violin Concerto, a work that hasn t been heard here in years. We ll pair Dvorak with his twin brother, Brahms. Writing almost at the same time, using many of the same traditions and influences they re a pair. This concert s music is so full of life and character. The soul of the Czech and Austro- German inspiration and tradition lives with these two towering composers of the Romantic period. Come and feel the fire of our orchestra. Augustin Hadelich, violin This is a low-resolution thumbnail! Click here to download the high-resolution version of this photo.

3 AT A GLANCE: NOVEMBER 16 AND 17 CONCERTS CONCERT: RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC: THE ORCHESTRA DANCES, THE VIOLIN SINGS PLACE: The Vets, Providence CONDUCTOR: Larry Rachleff, Music Director SOLOIST: Augustin Hadelich, violin DATE: Saturday November 17, 8pm PROGRAM: DVORAK: Violin Concerto in A Minor, op.53 DVORAK: Slavonic Dance op.72 no. 2 BRAHMS: Brahms Hungarian Dances Nos. 10 & 1 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 in F major, op.90 DATE: Friday November 16, 6:30pm AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR PROGRAM: Selections from the Saturday concert, including: DVORAK: Violin Concerto in A Minor, op.53 (Movement 1) DVORAK: Slavonic Dance op.72 no. 2 (Complete) BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 in F major, op.90 (Complete) AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR HOST: Ben Roe of Classical New England/WGBH SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR: WPRO News Talk 630 CONCERT SPONSOR: Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Collis GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS: Barbara J. Dreyer, Jane S. Nelson, Karen A. Pelczarski and Richard M. Field, and the Sage and Sgro Families TICKETS: $15 to $100, with discounts for students and groups in selected sections Buy online: riphil.org/tickets, 24/7 Buy by phone: Philharmonic box office: ; Monday-Friday 9 4:30 Buy in person: Philharmonic box office, Carter Center, 667 Waterman Street, East Providence: Monday-Friday 9 4:30 OR Vets box office, Avenue of the Arts, Providence: Friday 2 6:30pm; Saturday 3:30 8pm

4 ABOUT THE PROGRAM: stories behind the music Augustin Hadelich, violin Hadelich has performed with Larry Rachleff many times, and debuted with the Rhode Island Philharmonic in March 2012: a sensational account of the Beethoven violin concerto, a performance that drew a thunderous ovation. This was a special rendition of the Beethoven, a lyrical, expansive reading that really got to the truth of the music. That s the thing about Hadelich. His playing is free of frills and showiness. It s just pure music. And he took great care in the details, like the way he fired off the taxing cadenza in the first movement, only to rejoin the orchestra with such a simple, uncontrived phrase. And his tone is to die for, sweet warm and as clean as could be in high notes. This was a serious take on the Beethoven, no question, but one that also had a sense of playfulness in the folksy finale. Providence Journal The son of German parents, he grew up in Tuscany and moved to New York eight years ago to attend Juilliard. A violin prodigy as a child, he suffered severe burn injuries as a teenager; doctors warned that he would never play again. Through commitment, hard work and extraordinary talent, Hadelich built a flourishing international career. Brahms Hungarian Dances Numbers 10 and 1 As a young man in Germany, Brahms heard gypsystyle music played by Hungarian war refugees. Later he collected tunes when traveling in Hungary, building them into popular compositions both for four-hand piano and for orchestra. Number 10 is a dazzling wedding dance in virtuoso gypsy style. Dvorak s Slavonic Dance, Opus 72 Number 2 Premiering shortly after Brahms Hungarian Dances, Slavonic Dances was a hit in concert. Dvorak s publisher who was also Brahms publisher rushed out the four-hand piano home version, and it was a sensation: every family with a piano in their parlor had to have it, and Dvorak became an overnight success. Dvorák s Violin Concerto in A Minor, Opus 53 An acclaimed Hungarian violinist asked the young Dvorak to compose a concerto for him. Dvorak happily did, and revised it as requested, back and forth for four years! Finally out of patience, Dvorak published the concerto and gave it to one of his Czech countrymen to premiere. Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 At the age of 50, Brahms wrote this, his shortest, most Romantic symphony, while a summer guest of a 26-year-old singer who adored him. A confirmed bachelor, he favored the motto free but happy.

5 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School is the largest fully integrated orchestra and music school in the United States. Our mission is to enrich and transform Rhode Island and our region through great music performance and education is the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra s 68th Season, Music Director Larry Rachleff s 17th with the Orchestra. The season includes an eight-concert Classical Series with a roster of world-renowned guest artists that includes pianists Jeffrey Kahane and Adam Golka, violinists Philippe Quint and Karen Gomyo, cellist Wendy Warner, soprano Ilana Davidson, mezzo sopranos Susan Lorette Dunn and Susan Platts and guest conductor Grant Llewellyn. Our Amica Insurance Rush Hour Series offers an early start time -- 6:30pm -- on four Fridays. These shorter, informal, accessible classical concerts feature repertoire from the Saturday Classical concerts. Our four Open Rehearsals offer audience members insight into the collaboration between the conductor, guest artists and orchestra musicians as they prepare for the upcoming classical concert. Special events include the perennial holiday favorite Handel s Messiah with the Providence Singers. Resident Conductor Francisco Noya conducts our Education Concerts and our Summer Pops Concerts. Now in its 25th year, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School serves approximately 1,500 children, youth and adults every week with lessons, classes, ensembles and community partnership programs, and an additional 13,000 students annually through partnerships, residencies, education concerts and in-school performances. Ensembles include five youth orchestras, two wind ensembles, eleven jazz ensembles and many chamber music ensembles and the RI Philharmonic Community Orchestra for adults. Information about classes and performances is available at

6 ABOUT THE AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR SERIES I d like to go to the Philharmonic, but I m in bed by 9:00pm. Our kids outgrew kiddie concerts long ago, but the Saturday concerts till 10:00pm might be too much. I don t know anything about classical music. How will I know what to listen for? I d like to start my weekend with a cocktail before the concert, and go out for a leisurely dinner afterwards. There s never enough time! I d like to hear Larry Rachleff tell us what he loves about each piece. We d like to subscribe, but our schedule won t manage 8 concerts a year. Early-to-bed folks! Parents and grandparents of teens and tweens! Thirsting for musical knowledge and the inside scoop? The Amica Insurance Rush Hour Series is for you. 6:30 start times. Come straight from work, or grab an early bite at a nearby restaurant. Manageable concert lengths. Running about 75 minutes, Rush Hour concerts feature selections from the full-length Saturday concerts. Four concerts. For some subscribers, four is the right number. Intriguing introductions. In casual conversation, Larry Rachleff and Classical New England s Ben Roe offer insights and fun facts about the composers, pointing out moments to listen for in each piece. Accessible for every age, for every stage of audience experience. As Larry Rachleff, Music Director of the RI Philharmonic says: You ll get to know us and we ll get to know you. You can visit with us before the concert and after the concert. And more importantly, you ll give yourself a great gift of hearing great music!

7 TICKETS AND DISCOUNTS TICKETS FOR ALL PHILHARMONIC CLASSICAL CONCERTS may be purchased 24/7 on the Philharmonic website: riphil.org/tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the Philharmonic box office at 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, by phone ( ) or in person Monday Friday 9am 4:30pm. On Rush Hour Fridays, ticket sales are also available at The Vets box office, from 2:00pm until showtime. On Saturday concert days, tickets are available onsite at The Vets box office in person from 3:30pm until showtime, or by calling Ticket prices range from $15 to $100 for adults with discounts in selected areas of the hall for full time students and groups of 10 or more. Student rush: At 7:30pm on Saturday Classical concert days, if there are tickets remaining, a full time student presenting a valid student ID may buy one ticket for $12. There is free parking for all Philharmonic concerts at designated lots along Smith Street. The Philharmonic provides a free shuttle bus to and from the parking lots before and after the concerts. Please note: Due to construction at the Vets, Park Street is closed between the Providence Place Mall and Avenue of the Arts, and allows single lane northbound traffic only between Avenue of the Arts and Smith Street. Drop offs for patrons who need assistance can be made by pulling into Avenue of the Arts from Francis Street and following the instructions of the security staff. SUBSCRIPTIONS for 6, 5, and 4 concerts (as well as tickets to all individual concerts, including Handel s Messiah) are available at the Philharmonic Box Office.

8 UPCOMING RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC CLASSICAL CONCERTS MESSIAH: On Saturday December 8 at 7pm, the Philharmonic, conducted by the Providence Singers Artistic Director BETSY BURLEIGH, and the PROVIDENCE SINGERS present the must hear Rhode Island tradition, our holiday performance of Handel s beloved Messiah. Guest soloists include Deborah Selig (soprano), Andrey Nemzer (countertenor), Gregory Zavracky (tenor), and Craig Verm (bass). Please note the early start time of 7pm! TCHAIK 5, MOZART & THE KISS: On Saturday January 19 at 8pm, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Orchestra are joined by the award winning young pianist ADAM GOLKA in a performance of Mozart s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, k Mr. Rachleff has also selected Stravinsky s Divertimento The Fairy s Kiss and Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 5 in E minor, op. 64 for this program. Note: This date is a change from previous communications. Also: An Open Rehearsal will be held on Friday January 18 at 5:30pm. SALSA! CHOOSE YOUR COLOR: On Saturday February 23 at 8pm, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF leads violinist KAREN GOMYO and the Orchestra in the Philharmonic premiere of Piazzolla s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Included in this colorful program are Fauré s Pelléas et Mélisande: Suite, op.80, Debussy s Ibéria: Images for Orchestra and Revueltas Sensemayá. Also: There will be an AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR performance of selections from this program on Friday February 22 at 6:30pm. JEREMIAH AND THE GREAT (SYMPHONY): On Saturday March 23 at 8pm, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Orchestra welcome mezzo soprano SUSAN LORETTE DUNN as soloist for Bernstein s Symphony No. 1 (Jeremiah). The program includes Schubert s Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944 (The Great C Major) and the world premiere of Greg Fritze s Waterplace Park. Also: An Open Rehearsal will be held on Friday March 22 at 5:30pm. BEETHOVEN S FIFTH!!!: On Saturday April 13 at 8pm, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Orchestra perform an all Beethoven concert featuring Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, op. 43, Symphony No. 1 in C major, op.21 and the ever popular Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op.67. Also: There will be an AMICA INSURANCE RUSH HOUR performance of Beethoven s Fifth, along with a RIPYO sideby side performance, Friday April 12 at 6:30pm. THE RESURRECTION SYMPHONY: On Saturday May 4 at 8pm, Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Orchestra conclude the Classical season with soprano ILANA DAVIDSON, mezzo soprano SUSAN PLATTS, and the PROVIDENCE SINGERS in a performance of Mahler s Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Resurrection). Also: An Open Rehearsal will be held Friday May 3 at 5:30pm. ###