Bernie s Fond Farewell B E R N A R D R U B E N S T E I N, M U S I C D I R E C T O R C O N C E R T S E A S O N

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1 Bernie s Fond Farewell B E R N A R D R U B E N S T E I N, M U S I C D I R E C T O R C O N C E R T S E A S O N

2 Dear Friends: Please join me for a season of exciting music-making one that fulfills my promise to the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra s Board of Trustees when I was chosen as Music Director. I promised to bring the FMSO to a new level of artistry so that the orchestra would be able to perform major repertoire at the highest level. I believe we have met this goal. I ve programmed a wide range of my very favorite music for this, my final season as Music Director music by Beethoven, Debussy, Shostakovich, Chopin, Britten, Copland, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, Ravel, Mahler, Bartok and Haydn. This season will be much more than a fond farewell to the Fargo-Moorhead community. Conducting here feels like home, and my wife and I cherish the many friends we have made over these past years years that have passed much too quickly. But...as the German poet Heinrich Heine wrote: When words leave off, music begins. Let s celebrate the FMSO s 80 th season together let the music begin!

3 The Season of Farewells... If we are lucky, there are times in our lives that are graced by extraordinary individuals who leave their mark in a truly life-changing way. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra has been graced with two such individuals Music Director Bernard Rubenstein and Concertmaster Benjamin Sung. This will be Bernie s final year as our conductor, and Ben has recently accepted a position at Florida State University. Fortunately, Ben has arranged to come back this season to perform in four of the five Masterworks concerts, as well as a Chamber Music concert. Bernie and Ben both gave unselfishly of themselves in the artistry they brought to their positions, as well as being mentors, teachers, and contributors in countless ways to the region s cultural vibrancy. Their passion for music, the inspiration they instilled in others, and their enthusiastic embrace of our community will be a lasting legacy, and will leave nearly impossible shoes to fill. But fill them we must. The Conductor Search Committee is already at work preparing to select and present finalists for our next Music Director during the concert season. The concert season will feature the introduction of our new conductor, who will be personally involved in selecting our next concertmaster. This will be an unforgettable season of performances you won t want to miss a single one! Take this opportunity to become a season ticket subscriber and save money on tickets while you enjoy the very best live music-making that the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra has to offer.

4 MASTERWORKS 1COPLAND, BRITTEN & BEETHOVEN OCTOBER 15 8:00 pm OCTOBER 16 2:00 pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall Outdoor Overture by Aaron Copland Symphony No. 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven Four Sea Interludes by Benjamin Britten Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland The concert season opens with works inspired by nature from Copland and Britten, and the lively but often-overlooked Symphony No. 4 by Beethoven. The talented young musicians of the Fargo- Moorhead Senior High Symphony Orchestra join the FMSO in a side-by-side performance of Copland s Outdoor Overture. 2MOZART, MENDELSSOHN & SHOSTAKOVICH NOVEMBER 12 8:00 pm NOVEMBER 13 2:00 pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall Benjamin Sung, VIOLIN Cosi fan Tutte Overture by W. A. Mozart Violin Concerto Op. 64 by Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 10 by Dmitri Shostakovich Concertmaster Ben Sung performs the Mendelssohn violin concerto, a piece some have called the most beautiful music ever written for the violin, followed by the dramatic and powerful Symphony No. 10 by Shostakovich, written after the death of Josef Stalin in 1953.

5 CONCERT SERIES DEBUSSY, CHOPIN & STRAVINSKY JANUARY 21 8:00 pm JANUARY 22 2:00 pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall Jihye Chang Sung, PIANO Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Claude Debussy Piano Concerto No. 2 by Frederic Chopin Petrouchka (1947 revision) by Igor Stravinsky We also bid a sad farewell this year to brilliant and vivacious pianist Jihye Chang Sung. Jihye, who performs regularly throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe, will bring her signature grace and authority to Chopin s lovely and sparkling piano showpiece. 4RAVEL, HAYDN & BARTOK MARCH 17 8:00 pm MARCH 18 2:00 pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel Symphony No. 103 by Franz Joseph Haydn Concerto for Orchestra by Bela Bartok PLUS a performance by the winner of the 2012 Young Artist Solo Competition This concert will celebrate the talents and accomplishment of the musicians of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony. Each piece shines a virtuoso spotlight on various instrumental sections and individual players within the orchestra. 5BEETHOVEN & MAHLER GRAND FINALE APRIL 21 8:00 pm APRIL 22 2:00 pm NDSU Festival Concert Hall Jay Hershberger, PIANO Choral Fantasy by Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Titan by Gustav Mahler A 150-voice chorus, six vocal soloists and pianist Jay Hershberger will join forces in Beethoven s Choral Fantasy, a precursor to his Symphony No. 9 - and that s just the opener! Mahler s massive Titan symphony, which calls for an orchestra of nearly 100 musicians, is a fitting finale to the tenure of FMSO Music Director Bernard Rubenstein.

6 1FLYING FINGERS SUNDAY, OCT. 2 2:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Fargo CHAMBER MUSIC Whenever you see this colorful image around town, you know you are in for a fun, informal and inspiring performance of music ranging in style from Baroque to Rock. Enjoy seeing and hearing the virtuoso musicians of the FMSO performing for you up close and personal! The new Excelsior! Trio consists of Russ Peterson, saxophones; Debora Harris, flutes; and Jay Hershberger, piano. They bring excitement and breathless thrills to contemporary pieces including Dash by Jennifer Higdon (Pulitzer Prize-winning composer), Spain by jazz pianist Chick Corea (arranged by Russ Peterson), Six Epigraphes Antiques by Debussy and two original works by Russ Peterson, Expect intense passion, engaging and exciting music, and virtuoso performances as this trio makes its Chamber Series debut. 2HOLIDAY BRASS SUNDAY, DEC. 4 2:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Fargo Now an annual Chamber Music Series tradition, the Holiday Brass program is a glorious start to the festive winter season. The mighty trumpets, horns, trombones

7 CONCERT SERIES from left: Sheila Anderson and Karin Wakefield, horn; Tom Strait, trumpet; Nat Dickey and Stener Anderson, trombone and tuba virtuosi of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony bring Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and contemporary holiday favorites to life for audiences of all ages. 3BEN S FAREWELL 8 TH STREET STRING QUARTET SUNDAY, MAR. 11 2:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Fargo One of the exquisite treats in having Ben Sung as our concertmaster was the founding of the 8 th Street String Quartet with violinist Jane Linde Capistran, violist Tim Nelson, and cellist Elise Buffat Nelson. Don t miss their final performance as part of the Chamber Music Series! 4APRIL FOOLS! SUNDAY, APR. 1 2:00 pm Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Fargo Jokes abound in classical music from Franz Joseph Haydn s frequent gentle pokes at his listeners to the rambunctious and ridiculous musical spoofs by Fargo s own Peter Schickele whose alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach, has entertained fans for decades. This delightful concert will end the chamber music season with laughs and guffaws - the perfect way to herald the coming of spring! Now let s just hope that Mother Nature doesn t have jokes of her own to play on us this time of year... Save money and ensure you ll make it a point to attend all of these marvelous chamber music concerts by purchasing a Chamber Music Series season ticket!

8 NEW FUNDRAISING EVENT! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 FARGO-MOORHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performing with POST-TRAUMATIC FUNK SYNDROME BLUESTEM CENTER FOR THE ARTS in MOORHEAD 7:00 CONCERT on Amphitheatre Stage 9:00 POST-CONCERT GALA BASH inside Bluestem Marcil Commons Scheels Living Room After sold-out concerts at The Venue in 2008, the symphony will again join forces with the 11-piece Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome for a fundraising concert event at the spectacular Bluestem outdoor theatre. Conducted by Jane Linde Capistran and featuring new arrangements by Russ Peterson, the concert will include orchestral showpieces as well as hits including Michael Jackson s Thriller, LaBelle s Lady Marmelade, Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum, Saturday in the Park by Chicago and many more. End your summer with a blast! CONCERT TICKETS - Reserved: $28-$43, General Admission Bench: $23, General Admission Lawn: $18 POST-CONCERT GALA BASH TICKETS - $50 Continue the evening inside with cocktails & hors d oeuvres, live music, dancing, games of chance and more! NOTE: This event takes the place of the former Symphony Ball as a major fundraising event for the orchestra.

9 HOLIDAY POPS FAMILY CONCERT Christmas at the Movies SUNDAY, DEC. 18 4:00 and 7:00 pm A Center for the Arts, Fergus Falls MN MONDAY, DEC. 19 7:00 pm TUESDAY, DEC. 20 7:00 pm Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway in downtown Fargo Jane Linde Capistran, Conductor Theatre B, Actors - Movie Scene Vignettes The informal setting of the Fargo Theatre is a perfect place to enjoy sparkling holiday classics performed by a full symphony orchestra. This year s theme celebrates musical favorites from several decades of holiday film classics, from Miracle on 34 th Street and Babes in Toyland to Home Alone and even National Lampoon s Christmas Vacation! WINE & BEER ON THE RED WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 5:30 pm Ramada Plaza & Suites, Fargo The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony s annual wine and beer tasting event, Wine and Beer on the Red, has settled into its new home, Ramada Plaza and Suites, and already needs to double its space! Our hosts have generously added another room for this springtime event, so mark your calendar now. Gather your friends and co-workers to enjoy the extensive wine pairings and gourmet foods at each tasting station, a vast array of beers and hearty food in the Beer Pub, tantalizing items offered for silent auction and raffle, and live music provided by Fargo-Moorhead Symphony musicians.

10 YOUR TICKET TO AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON! GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY! By ordering season tickets, you save money over the single ticket price, you get the best seats available before single ticket sales begin, you can choose your seating area, and your tickets are conveniently mailed to you in September, before the first concert. TO RENEW YOUR SEATS: Renew your season tickets by September 1 to keep your current seats. Renewal is easy: just complete and mail in the order form in this brochure OR call the Symphony office at to renew your seats and charge your tickets to your credit card. TO PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS FOR THE FIRST TIME: Ticket orders are date stamped upon receipt and requests are filled based on the date received. Simply fill out the order form to order your tickets, mark an x on the seating chart in the area you would like your seats, or call the Symphony office at to place your order by phone and charge your tickets to your credit card. ABOUT THE ORDER FORM: You have your choice of Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons for Masterworks Series tickets; please remember to mark your choice. Also note that a Senior discount is only offered for the SUNDAY Masterworks concerts. Chamber Music Series tickets are also discounted when you buy them as a four-concert series. You can also order single tickets in advance for the December Holiday Pops concerts. ABOUT THE ARTISTS GABE & GREG HANEY - HANEY S PHOTOGRAPHY When we decided on Bernie s Fond Farewell as this season s theme, we knew we were looking for a wide range of expressive and distinctive portraits of Music Director Bernard Rubenstein to grace our annual brochure and printed materials throughout the season. Creativity, extraordinary artistic quality, playfulness and an unfailing ability to capture the essence of their subjects are the hallmarks of the work done by Haney s Photography, which was founded in 1977 by Gabe and Greg s father, James Haney. Our sincere thanks to Haney s for their artistry and generosity to the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.

11 MASTERWORKS SEASON TICKETS Loge Gold Silver Adult $ $ $ Senior* $ $ $ Student $ $ $ * Senior discount available SUNDAY ONLY NDSU Festival Concert Hall SILVER GOLD Seating Section SILVER MAIN FLOOR SILVER GOLD Seating Section BALCONY ORDER FORM Sanford Health Masterworks Season Tickets Adult Sunday Senior Student o Loge o Gold o Silver o Saturday o Sunday x $ x $ x $ $ For ticket prices, see Seating and Price charts (left) Chamber Music Season Tickets Adult Senior Student x $ 35 x $ 25 $ Holiday Pops Concert Adult Senior Student x $ 16 x $ 14 x $ 8 $ o Monday evening o Tuesday evening SYMPHONY Bluestem x $ 40 TICKETS ONLINE AT OR ORDER BY PHONE AT TOTAL $ o I have enclosed a check payable to the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. Please bill my: o Visa o Mastercard o AmEx o Discover Card No. Exp. Date: Name: Authorized Signature: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: please print clearly I d also like to contribute to Season Fund Drive: $ Mail your order form to: Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 1753, Fargo ND OR call the Symphony office at to place your order by phone. SUBTOTALS

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