YEARS OF MUSIC MAKING Season ANNOUNCING THE SEASON

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1 YEARS OF MUSIC MAKING Season ANNOUNCING THE SEASON

2 But as we look ahead to our 125th season, rather than rest on our laurels, we choose to look toward the future. YEARS of MUSIC MAKING Anniversaries are often a time for looking back on what s come before the milestones and achievements that form an organization s legacy. And with 124 years of presenting the world s greatest musicians; from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Isaac Stern, the Budapest String Quartet to pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy; there can be no doubt that Princeton University Concerts has made an immeasurable impact on the history of classical music... Toward musical luminaries like Gustavo Dudamel, Bobby McFerrin, Joyce DiDonato and more, who represent a blurring of genres, moving with an open mind from classical to jazz to bluegrass to world music, and back again Toward an ever-evolving concert experience, whether it be the remarkable sound and space of Richardson Auditorium, the focused intensity of our Performances Up Close, or the transformative connectedness of our Live Music Meditations. Toward the building of a new musical canon through premieres, commissions, and contemporary music performances, and the cultivation of future generations of talent, from highly-anticipated debuts to cross-campus interdisciplinary education initiatives. We look forward to having you join us as we continue to re-define how classical music is presented, performed, and experienced, and strive to introduce ever broader audiences to the most gloriously life-affirming music that the world has to offer. This is just the beginning Joyce DiDonato Mezzo-soprano

3 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES CONCERT CLASSICS SERIES 8 CONCERTS The Concert Classics Series is the cornerstone of PUC, bringing you the world s finest chamber music from hallowed veterans and audience favorites, to the next generation of talent making their Princeton debuts. Regardless of the artists and programs, you can always rest assured that it will be nothing less than the best. Thursday, Oct. 11, PM JERUSALEM STRING QUARTET Pinchas Zukerman, Viola Amanda Forsyth, Cello* string sextets by strauss, schoenberg, tchaikovsky Thursday, Dec. 13, PM MARTIN FRÖST, Clarinet* HENRIK MÅWE, Piano* poulenc, vivaldi, telemann, brahms Thursday, Feb. 28, PM STEVEN ISSERLIS, Cello* CONNIE SHIH, Piano* schumann, martinu, franck Thursday, Mar. 14, PM ALEXANDER MELNIKOV, Piano ANDREAS STAIER, Piano* all-schubert four hands Thursday, Mar. 28, PM PATRICIA KOPATCHINSKAJA, Violin* POLINA LESCHENKO, Piano* bartók, poulenc, enescu, ravel Thursday, Apr. 4, PM TAKÁCS STRING QUARTET Marc-André Hamelin, Piano John Feeney, Bass* haydn, shostakovich, schubert Thursday, Apr. 11, PM AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director PAUL LEWIS, Piano samuel adams, mozart, brahms Thursday, May 2, PM ÉBÈNE STRING QUARTET beethoven, fauré Patricia Kopatchinskaja is incapable of giving a boring performance. She is one of classical music s great risk takers. Bachtrack Patricia Kopatchinskaja Violin

4 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE I cannot say that music is the only thing that will save the world, but we have to put art somewhere far more central to the main sense of our society. - Gustavo Dudamel Gustavo Dudamel Artist-in-Residence GUSTAVO DUDAMEL IN-RESIDENCE: THE CONCERTS 4 CONCERTS As PUC s first Artist-in-Residence for the 125th Season, Maestro Dudamel, Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, has curated three performances by ensembles closely associated with him, each exploring music s relationship to the world around us through a different lens one geographical, one natural, and one spiritual. Each program will also feature the world premiere of a PUC-commissioned piece, composed by members of our Music Department faculty, and will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Maestro Dudamel. The residency culminates with Dudamel taking baton in hand, as he leads the students of the Princeton University Orchestra and Glee Club. In addition to these performances, this multi-faceted residency - Maestro Dudamel s first extended University residency - will reach into many other areas both on and off campus. A full schedule of events will be announced in the fall. Sunday, Dec. 2, PM SIMÓN BOLÍVAR STRING QUARTET* Exploring Art & the Americas ginastera, dvorák, a new work for the occassion by donnacha dennehy Monday, Jan. 7, PM MUSICIANS FROM THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC* Exploring Art & Faith mozart, pärt, a new work for the occassion by juri seo Tuesday, Apr. 23, PM MUSICIANS FROM THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC* Exploring Art & Nature schubert, wagner, a new work for the occassion by steven mackey Friday Saturday, Apr. 26/27, :30PM/4PM PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA PRINCETON UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, Conductor* schubert, prokofiev, mendelssohn

5 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS SPECIAL EVENTS Bobby McFerrin Vocalist SPECIAL EVENTS 2 CONCERTS Two special events this season highlight artists who engender community, offer jubilant, jazzinspired programs, and defy expectations. It s a celebration of PUC as a magnet for the greatest musical icons of our time. Friday, Sep. 21, :30PM Circlesongs BOBBY MCFERRIN, Vocalist* Sunday, Mar. 10, PM Songplay JOYCE DIDONATO, Mezzo-soprano Craig Terry, Piano; Chuck Israels, Bass;* Charlie Porter, Trumpet;* Jimmy Madison, Drums*

6 Abigail PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS CROSSROADS CROSSROADS 3 CONCERTS A new series draws musicians and music from around the globe, distilling chamber music to its purest and most elemental form and highlighting music s steadfast intimacy and uncanny capacity to tell stories and spark new conversations. It s a celebration of PUC s expansion of all that chamber music can encompass. Thursday, Nov. 8, :30PM Beijing Meets Banjo ABIGAIL WASHBURN, Banjo WU FEI, Guzheng* Thursday, Feb. 14, :30PM 8980: Book of Travelers GABRIEL KAHANE, Vocalist/Composer* Tuesday, Apr. 16, :30PM Avital meets Avital AVI AVITAL, Mandolin* OMER AVITAL, Bass* Washburn Banjo Wu Fei Guzheng

7 PUC favorite Stefan Jackiw stepped in for Isabelle Faust back in 2015 and illuminated a darkened hall (and our collective souls) with a movement of the Messiaen arranged for violin and piano. A number of concertgoers expressed the hope that they might one day hear him play the full piece, and now, friends, that day has come. He returns in a super-group of four of the brightest young stars of classical music to play this sublime work as part of the Performances Up Close series. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS PERFORMANCES UP CLOSE Messiaen wrote most of his Quartet for the End of Time after being captured as a French soldier during the German invasion of The premiere took place in an unheated space in Barrack 27. A fellow-inmate drew up a program in Art Nouveau style, to which an official stamp was affixed: Stalag VIIIA 49 geprüft [approved]. Sitting in the front row and shivering along with the prisoners were the German officers of the camp. Stefan Jackiw Violin PERFORMANCES UP CLOSE 3 CONCERTS Three profound chamber works chosen by our audience, each performed by world-class musicians in an almost communion-like intimacy. By offering these remarkable pieces of music a chance to breathe and stand on their own, this forward-thinking series goes straight to the spiritual and communal core of chamber music. Wednesday, Oct. 17, PM & 9PM SCHUBERT STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR, D. 956 Takács String Quartet with David Requiro, Cello* Wednesday, Feb. 6, PM & 9PM MESSIAEN QUARTET FOR THE END OF TIME Stefan Jackiw, Violin; Jay Campbell, Cello;* Yoonah Kim, Clarinet;* Conrad Tao, Piano* Tuesday, Feb. 19, PM & 9PM SCHUBERT OCTET FOR WINDS & STRINGS, D. 803 Brentano String Quartet; Anthony McGill, Clarinet;* Jennifer Montone, Horn;* Daniel Matsukawa, Bassoon;* Leigh Mesh, Bass*

8 ALL IN THE FAMILY 2 CONCERTS PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS ALL IN THE FAMILY Your youngster s life-long love of music will begin the moment he or she encounters chamber music in person at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. Pre-school aged kids, ages 3-6, will be able to enjoy Baby Got Bach, hosted by renowned pianist Orli Shaham. PUC s staple family concert Meet the Music, for kids ages 6-12, will return in the spring with musicians from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. AGES 3-6 Bring on the Brass Orli Shaham, Host/Piano with special guests The Westerlies Brass Quartet* AGES 6-12 Saturday, Nov 3, PM BABY GOT BACH Saturday, Mar. 23, PM MEET THE MUSIC The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Bruce Adolphe, host with special guests The Princeton Girlchoir ILLUSTRATION: ROGER ROTH

9 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS 2 CONCERTS Our resident ensemble of performance faculty, distinguished guest artists and supremely talented students. Sunday, Nov. 11, PM FROM RIO TO BROOKLYN, featuring mixed chamber works of George Gershwin, Villa Lobos, Revueltas, Piazzolla, and Leo Brouwer Sunday, Feb. 10, PM THEN & NOW: RICHARDSON CHAMBER PLAYERS CELEBRATES THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CONCERTS, featuring mixed chamber works of Saint-Saëns, Arensky, Brahms, and Eric Nathan

10 Until you ve heard Martin Fröst, you really haven t heard the clarinet. The Times (London) YEARS of MUSIC MAKING Subscriptions to the season will go on sale in May princetonuniversityconcerts.org All concerts take place in Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Martin Fröst Clarinet