Inc. Experience the Excitement! The Concert Season

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1 Inc Experience the Excitement! The Concert Season

2 New Season! Experience the Excitement!

3 Experience the Excitement The Coastal Symphony of Georgia will embark upon its 35 th year with the opening of our Season under the world-renowned direction of Maestro Luis Haza. This year s concert themes -- Love Stories, Women, Women, Women!, Masterful Moments, and Hope and Triumph capture perfectly the essence of the inspired compositions and virtuoso performances that await you as a Season Subscriber. We encourage you to subscribe early so you will not miss a single note! We invite you to become a member of the Conductor s Circle to enjoy special benefits while ensuring that the Golden Isles community continues to Experience the Excitement of world class music and musicians. You, our loyal patrons, deserve nothing less! Linda Muir President, Board of Directors This season, the orchestra will perform a wide variety of music featuring women, personal triumph, and performance excellence. The first two concerts demonstrate how composers are inspired by women to write masterpieces based on them, promising us two enchanting and lively evenings! We are delighted to have nationally recognized soprano, Maria Valdes, with us for Opening Night when she will sing two lovely operatic arias from Puccini and Tchaikovsky. It will be a joy to showcase several of our principal musicians when they step forward as soloists for the February concert. The orchestra will close the season in April with the sweetest of love songs from Cinema Paradiso, and the triumph expressed in Rachmaninoff s second symphony. The concert season s repertoire is a musical poem of love, passion, and triumph, performed at its best by our exceptional musicians. Enjoy! Maestro Luis Haza Music Director/Conductor

4 Monday October 2, 2017 Brunswick High School Auditorium 8:00 p.m. BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio, Op 72 PUCCINI La Boheme, Act One Si, mi chiamano Mimi SCHUBERT Lady of the Lake, Ave Maria TCHAIKOVSKY Eugene Onegin Tatiana s Letter Scene TCHAIKOVSKY Francesca da Rimini Op 32 Andante Lugubre- Allegro vivo Experience Love Stories when the concert season opens with musical tales of marital love, first love, and tragic love. The bright, light Overture to Fidelio opens the evening with its fortissimo outburst of strings. The overture is from Beethoven s opera, in which Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named Fidelio, rescues her husband, Florestan, from death in a political prison. Soprano Maria Valdes then takes the stage to thrill us with Si, mi chiamano Mimi from Puccini s beloved opera, La Boheme. The song concerns Mimi and Rudolpho s first meeting in which the two main characters fall in love. It is considered Mimi s most beautiful aria. Ms. Valdes will return to sing Tatiana s Letter Scene from Tchaikovsky s opera, Eugene Onegin. In the song, a young, romantic girl falls in love with a selfish hero and pours her heart out to him in a letter filled with raw emotion. The song and the opera showcase Tchaikovsky s ability to combine lyric opera with more dramatic music in a rich symphonic and vocal texture. Maria Valdes, an Atlanta native, has been praised for her silvery tone, glassily smooth phrasing, and fine caliber dynamics. She has appeared with major opera companies in San Francisco and Chicago, performed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and her arias from Handel s Messiah performed at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York in December 2016 were praised by critics as beautifully sung. Maria Valdes The story of Francesca da Rimini, immortalized in Dante s Divine Comedy, centers on the beautiful Francesca who falls in love with her brother-in-law, Paolo. Both are murdered by her husband, condemned to hell and trapped in a whirlwind storm. The symphonic poem opens with dark, ominous music, moves to the whirlwind storm then subsides as the lovers try to explain, only to be doomed to eternal punishment in a breathtaking finish from the entire orchestra.

5 Experience the worlds of Women, Women, Women! as the orchestra gives us an evening of enchanting music with a woman at the center of each piece. Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite is a work taken from Tchaikovsky s ballet. He loved the story of a beautiful maiden, put under an evil spell only to be saved by a prince s kiss. The music displays the warm sweetness and great melodies that his devotees loved, and still do today. He never managed a concert suite on his own because he could not bear to drop anything from the ballet! It would fall to Pyotr Jurgensen, a Russian classical sheet music publisher, and Aleksander Siloti, a Russian composer, both men Tchaikovsky trusted implicitly, to accomplish the final editing and publication. The result is a composition that makes full throated use of the entire orchestra, closing Tchaikovsky with the gently swaying waltz so familiar to all of us. Next, we are taken to the world of the fiery gypsy, Carmen. The suite is almost entirely comprised of preludes and entr actes from the four-act opera and has been acclaimed for its brilliance of melody, harmony, atmosphere, and orchestration: woodwinds over sharply accented percussion, flute over harp arpeggios, a march song and a light-hearted air introduced by bassoons and woodwinds, and the Toreador Song presented by strings. Bizet s skill lies in his ability to musically express the emotions of his Bizet characters, and it is beautifully represented in this work. Following intermission, we are treated to six overtures from operas concerned with women. We begin with La Cenerentola or Cinderella, and then hear La Italiana in Algeri, the story of an Italian lady who successfully uses her wiles to overtake her husband s captor in Algiers. La Traviata follows with the trials of Viloetta Valery, a courtesan who goes astray, and then the comical story of Overture to Beautiful Galatea, where a sculptor asks Venus to bring his lovely statue of Galatea to life only to have her returned to stone when she becomes too much to handle! The playful Overture to Pique Dame captivates us before the orchestra closes with the iconic and ever popular Can Can. Ah, the many worlds of women! Monday November 20, 2017 Brunswick High School Auditorium 8:00 p.m. TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite, Op 66a BIZET Carmen Suite No. 1 ROSSINO La Cenerentola Overture La Italiana in Algeri Overture VERDI La Traviata Overture FRANZ VON SUPPE Overture to Beautiful Galatea Overture to Pique Dame OFFENBACH Can Can from La Gaite Parisienne

6 Monday February 19, 2018 Brunswick High School Auditorium 8:00 p.m. STRAUSS French Horn Concerto RIMSKI KORSAKOV Trombone Concerto in E flat NEPOMUK HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto in F flat CARL MARIA von WEBER Bassoon Concerto in F major MARCELLO Concerto for Oboe in D Minor CARL MARIA von WEBER Clarinet Concerto #2 BIZET-BORNE Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra RIMSKI-KORSAKOV Capriccio Espagnol, Op 34 Experience Masterful Moments when principal players from our orchestra present some of the most challenging and lovely solo works written for their instruments. The pieces come from German, Russian, Austrian, and Venetian composers; some familiar, others new to us. First, we hear the rich, pleasing sound of the French horn in a movement from a concerto that uses the highest and lowest notes in the horn s register. It is considered one of the most demanding solo works for the horn. Remaining in the brass, we will hear a movement from what many trombonists consider the definitive trombone concerto. The lively allegro vivace will be followed by a demanding trumpet solo which uses the wide range of the instrument. Prepare to be captivated. Next, we hear from the winds with a bassoonist engaging in a flurry of scales and arpeggios, showing off one of the instrument s flashiest and most virtuosic finales. The exquisite, clear sound of the oboe follows with a movement of lyrical, haunting, expressive music, and then the clarinet closes out the first part of the program with what is considered an exhibition of technique and style on the part of the soloist. Whether taken fast or slow, the piece always ends with one of the most virtuosic passages in the clarinet repertoire. Following intermission, we are treated to the delightful Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra, a setting by Francois Borne based on themes from George Bizet s Carmen. Borne was a flutist, and his settings of Carmen s rich melodies combine the virtuoso s understanding of the solo instrument with a flair for the dance rhythms and passion of the opera. Spectacular arpeggios require fleet fingering and consummate breath control from the flutist. The evening closes with an orchestral suite, based on Spanish folk melodies. Rimski-Korsakov called it a brilliant composition for the orchestra, desiring us to listen for the timbres, melodies, and patterns that are exactly suited for each instrument. He calls this the very essence of the composition. This concert will showcase our exceptional musicians both as soloists and members of the full orchestra as they give us an evening of Masterful Moments.

7 Experience Hope and Triumph... as the orchestra closes the season with music of hope fulfilled and triumph achieved. Maestro Luis Haza will open the evening with the Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso, the 1989 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language film. It is a sweet, haunting love theme that captures all the gentle, nostalgic feel of the film which centers on a young boy who fulfills his dream to become a filmmaker. Maestro Haza performs on a 1707 Pietro Guarnerius di Mantua violin with a Jean Baptiste Vuillaume picture bow from the Napoleon collection. Expect the love and passion that our Grammy award-winning and world-renowned conductor always gives us when he performs on his priceless violin. Jorge Peña, The Coastal Symphony of Georgia s principal violist and general manager, will conduct the orchestra during this piece. Then experience the power and beauty of Sergei Rachmaninoff s Symphony No. 2. Facing harsh criticism of his first symphony, Rachmaninoff fell into a deep despair and lost Maestro Luis Haza confidence as a symphonist. He persevered, seeking professional help and struggling through many revisions. After the hugely successful piano concerto #2, he achieved personal triumph in the early 20th Century when, conducting his Symphony No 2 at its premiere, he received rousing applause as well as an award and 1,000 rubles. Today his Symphony No 2 remains one of his best known compositions. Following the opening largo, then the lively allegro, comes the adagio which is perhaps the most beautiful part of the work. Pop Rock artist Eric Carmen based his hit song Never Gonna Fall in Love Again on this movement and lists Rachmaninoff in the credits for the piece. The symphony is hauntingly beautiful, representing hope and redemption, and is proof of one s ascent from utter failure to renewed triumph. Indeed, the final movement ends with such festive music, it brings to mind the sound of bells pealing in celebration. Monday April 9, 2018 Brunswick High School Auditorium 8:00 p.m. MORRICONE Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso RACHMANINOFF Symphony No.2, Op. 27

8 Season Memberships and Benefits Conductor s Circle As a member of the Conductor s Circle, you are demonstrating your commitment to a bright future for the Coastal Symphony as a vital part of our community. We thank you! Conductor s Circle benefits include: Personal selection of reserved seats for all four season concerts Program recognition Invitations to special Symphony events Newsletter subscription Lost ticket insurance Maestro (Four Reserved Season Tickets) $1,000 Concertmaster (Two Reserved Season Tickets) $ 600 Soloist (One Reserved Season Ticket) $ 300 Season Subscriber Our Season Subscribers are the heart of our Symphony family. Thank you! Season Subscribers benefits include: Season Tickets with Assigned Seating Program recognition at Principal level Newsletter subscription Lost ticket insurance Principal (Two Reserved Season Tickets) $290 Adult (One Reserved Season Ticket) $120 Student/Child (One Reserved Season Ticket) $ 32

9 The Concert Season Tickets and Support Please complete this order form and return with payment to: Coastal Symphony of Georgia, P.O Box 21733, St. Simons Island, GA You may also purchase tickets online at: Select your Season Ticket Level CONDUCTOR S CIRCLE You will be contacted for personal selection of reserved seating, to be allocated on a first response basis. Other benefits include program recognition, invitations to special symphony events plus all Subscriber benefits. Maestro $1,000 (4 reserved season tickets) $ Concertmaster $ 600 (2 reserved season tickets) $ Soloist $ 300 (1 reserved season ticket) $ Please indicate how your name(s) should be listed in the programs SEASON SUBSCRIBER Includes season tickets with assigned seating, program recognition at Principal level, newsletter and lost ticket insurance. Principal $290 (2 reserved season tickets) $ Adult $120 (1 reserved season ticket) $ Student/Child $ 32 (1 reserved season ticket) $ Purchase Extra or Individual Tickets for a Specific Concert October 2 $40 $10 $ November 20 $40 $10 $ February 19 $40 $10 $ April 9 $40 $10 $ To complete your order, please see reverse side Total amount: $

10 The Concert Season Tickets and Support Provide Additional Financial Support to the CSG Ticket sales cover less than 25% of the operating funds needed by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. Your additional support and generosity is greatly needed. All gifts are tax deductible. I wish to dedicate Music during this Concert Season See brochure for opportunities. Concert Date Music Dedication I wish to make an additional financial contribution Gifts of $300 and above will be recognized in the Concert Programs. Please complete this order form and return with payment to: Coastal Symphony of Georgia, P.O Box 21733, St. Simons Island, GA $ $ Select your payment method Enclosed is my check, payable to the Coastal Symphony of Georgia in the amount of: $ Please charge $ to my: American Express Discover Name on Card MasterCard Visa Card Number Exp. Date Security Code Cardholder Signature Personal Information Name Local Address City State Zip Home Phone Business Phone Address Note: Tickets will be mailed in August Please supply summer mailing address if different from above. Address for ticket mailing: City State Zip You may also purchase tickets online at:

11 Make this Year s Performance Personal: Dedicate Music There is no more memorable way to honor a loved one or friend, commemorate a special occasion or offer a memorial than to dedicate a musical selection from this year s Concert Series. The musical arrangements below may be selected for dedication and either included in your Season Ticket Order Form or requested before the appropriate concert. $150 Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32 Pyotr Il yich Tchaikovsky October Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite, Op. 66a Pyotr Il yich Tchaikovsky November Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 Nikolay Rimski-Korsakov February Symphony No. 2, Op. 27 Sergei Rachmaninoff April $100 La Boheme, Act one, Si, mi chiamano Mimi Giacomo Puccini October Carmen Suite No. 1 George Bizet November Carmen Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra George Bizet-Francois Borne February Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso Ennio and Andrea Morricone April $50 Overture to Fidelio, Op 72 Ludwig van Beethoven October Can Can from La Gaite Parisienne Jacques Offenbach November Your dedication will be noted in the concert program in which the music selection is presented. Please note that a single arrangement can have multiple dedications.

12 Executive Board Directors President Vice President Immediate Past President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Linda Muir MJ Choate Sharon Flores Janice Lamattina Ben Lee Kay Harrell Millard Allen Cindy Atwood Alice Barlow Artie Ford Marjorie Gruber Saundra Hathaway Marjorie Mathieu Tom Milburn Karin Mills Creta Nichols Tom Parker Dave Snyder Beverly Trainor Linda Wright Concert Production Music Director/Conductor Maestro Luis Haza General Manager Jorge Peña Librarian Jin Kim-Peña P.O.BOX ST. SIMONS ISLAND GEORGIA