Matthew. Dirst. Artistic. Director. 2014/15 season. of Music

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1 Matthew irst rtistic irector 2014/15 season ThePower of Music

2 2014/15 SSN ThePowerofMusic lying IG SPTMR 7 Maria Lin Great music inspires many moods, emotions, even actions: from drama to romance, enchantment to celebration. uring 2014/15, rs Lyrica explores this variety of expression in a season we re calling (with thanks to G.. andel) The Power of Music, whose diverse programs show how great music moves us in ways both subtle and profound. Yung-siang Wang Season highlights include a andel oratorio lexander s east (subtitled The Power of Music ), two distinct programs of music by the ach family, and a festive ispanic-themed New Year s ve program and gala. variety of musical stories of love, tragedy, and the strengths of the human spirit are sure to inspire and entertain. s always, all programs are performed on period instruments in the warm, intimate acoustics of the obby enter s Zilkha all. Please take a moment to peruse this brochure for more details on our upcoming season. n order form is included, on which you can select among subscription offers for three, four, or five programs. ur annual New Year s ve program and gala has become so popular that we re offering it exclusively as a special event. We look forward to sharing The Power of Music with you during the 2014/15 season! inga erguson xecutive irector Matthew irst rtistic irector Lauren Gilmore Marketing irector éline Ricci dam LaMotte Sunday, September 7, 6 pm The 2014/15 season opener is dedicated to the spirited and uplifting world of flight from the natural world of the birds and the bees to the mythological figure Icarus, who soared too close to the sun. rench and Italian aroque chamber works animate this program, featuring rench-italian éline Ricci and viola da gambist Mary Springfels in G.. andel s evocative Tra le fiamme. rs Lyrica debuts with this program at the world-renowned erkeley arly Music estival on une 3, Graphic esgin: Laub Graphic esign Season photos at the obby enter by mitava Sarkar 3 rs Lyrica is one of the finest ensembles of its kind... and greatly enriches the musical life of the ity of ouston. Robert ole, rtistic irector, erkeley estival & xhibition

3 NVMR 14 RURY 14 ach & Sons: afé Love Letters Sarah Mesko mezzo- Matthew irst harpsichord Photography: ody ess Mark iamond baritone Lauren Snouffer llie arrett Shattles mezzo- ohn oliday countertenor riday, November 14, 7:30 pm The first of a season-long tribute to the great ach dynasty, this program includes a rarely performed ode by arl Phillipp manuel ach, his younger brother ohann hristoph riedrich ach s cantata ie merikanerin, plus patriarch ohann Sebastian ach s beloved offee antata. eaturing Lauren Snouffer, mezzo- Sarah Mesko, and baritone Mark iamond. This program will also be given at ornell University on ctober 3, 2014, as part of an international conference on the music of. P.. ach. rs Lyrica s focus is not merely on singing and playing, but... on showing that classical music is fun... rtsouston Saturday, ebruary 14, 7:30 pm Italians make everything sound romantic, especially in music! swoon advisory is thus in effect for this performance featuring duets from laudio Monteverdi and cantatas by Vivaldi and Scarlatti. Two rising stars of the opera world return to the Zilkha all stage for this special Valentine s ay treat: countertenor ohn oliday and mezzo- llie arrett Shattles. This program is part of the third annual ouston arly Music estival, which runs from ebruary 13 15, The range and quality of irst s creations are as remarkable as the relentless ease with which he brings it all off. ounterpunch

4 MR 28 may 17 lexander s east or, the Power of Music Matthew irst harpsichord Yung-siang Wang Maria Lin ecky axter harp Matthew irst harpsichord Ingrid Matthews Yulia van oren The ouston ach hoir Saturday, March 28, 7:30 pm rs Lyrica s season-long tribute to the ach family continues with an evening of concertos by ohann Sebastian, arl Philipp manuel, and ohann hristian ach. aroque ist extraordinaire Ingrid Matthews returns for this all-instrumental evening featuring rs Lyrica s core string players and harpsichordist/artistic director Matthew irst. rs Lyrica continues to set the agenda for imaginative period-instrument programming in ouston. ouston hronicle Sunday, May 17, 6 pm ur 2014/15 season finale provides abundant vocal and instrumental fireworks, with lexander s east r, The Power of Music by G.. andel, produced in collaboration with the ach Society ouston. This remarkable musical tale relates how the rapturous song of a musician named Timotheus aroused and moved lexander the Great. rs Lyrica is proud to present this rarely heard oratorio, which makes for a formidable evening of music and story an event you won t want to miss!...theatrical works have become the calling card of rs Lyrica... They seem to evoke inspired performances by the ouston hronicle group. 6 7

5 NW YR S V SPIL VNT Young Professionals Society ecilia uarte mezzo- Melissa Givens rs Lyrica invites patrons aged to a deeper connection with the lively ouston arts scene. or $105, members of rs Lyrica s Young Professionals Society enjoy these benefits: 3-oncert Subscription ll the benefits of a full-series subscriber R drink ne free drink before each concert at the Zilkha all Lobby Networking Through performance attendance, volunteer opportunities, and special social events with other organizations, YPS is the best place to grow your professional network. ccess and Special Invitations xclusive access to dress rehearsals and post-concert receptions with artists, plus discounted tickets to rs Lyrica s ec 31 concert and gala the premiere NY event in ouston! RRINGS To purchase recordings, including the Grammy-nominated.. asse s Marc ntonio e leopatra, please visit ebruary 13 15, 2015 rs Lyrica, Mercury, ach Society and ouston arly Music collaborate on the third annual ouston arly Music estival. Wednesday, ecember 31: 8 pm inner, 9 pm oncert, 10:30 pm Gala n New Year s ve, we offer a festive evening of celebration and beautiful music featuring Melissa Givens and mezzo- ecilia uarte. Grammy nominee and plucked string expert Richard Savino curates this holiday-inspired program, which includes Spanish and Latin merican aroque classics that are sure to be magnificos. ur annual fundraising gala surrounds the Zilkha all program with cocktails and buffet-style dinner of Spanish fare before the concert plus champagne and dessert gala afterward in the Sarofim all Grand Lobby with calls of eliz ño Nuevo! at midnight. hoose one of four iesta options: full evening, pre-concert dinner and concert, concert and post-concert champagne gala, or concert only. megy ank of Texas lbert and thel erzstein haritable oundation rown oundation ullen Trust for the Performing rts ian Graves wen oundation George and Mary osephine amman oundation illcrest oundation ouston ndowment, Inc. ouston Sängerbund Moores School of Music, University of ouston St Philip Presbyterian hurch rs Lyrica is funded in part by grants from the Texan-rench lliance for the rts ity of ouston through ouston rts lliance. 8 ouston hronicle Viebig, Mcommon & ssociates, P.. 9 xquisitely... colorful. Support and major funding provided by

6 SUSRI or RNW by May 31 for Guaranteed renewal of your seats ree ticket for your friend (ne ticket per subscription; New Year s ve concert not included) Up to 35% savings on individual tickets XLUSIV NITS R LL SUSRIRS dvance access to best seating Invitations to post-concert receptions with the artists ree ticket exchanges (an t attend a concert? xchange your ticket for another subscription concert) 10% off individual tickets to all subscription series concerts Include a donation with your subscription for additional benefits (cumulative) $100+ Name acknowledgement in rs Lyrica programs for one year 250+ recordings of selected concerts 500+ Invitations to donor parties and house concerts 1,000+ Named recognition as an artist underwriter for one concert 2,500+ Named recognition as an underwriter for one concert 5,000+ Valet parking for rs Lyrica s performances 10,000+ Private concert at your home by rs Lyrica s artists ontinuo ircle: three-year commitment towards rs Lyrica s artistic planning state Panning: ave you included rs Lyrica in your planned giving? Please contact inga erguson at kferguson@arslyricahouston.org for more information. ll performances are at Zilkha all The obby enter for the Performing rts 800 agby Street ouston RIGT MZZNIN NTR LT /15 SUSRIPTIN RR RM Mail to: The obby enter of the Performing rts ttn: ox ffice Manager 800 agby Street, Suite 300 ouston, TX all: mail: svoight@thehobbycenter.org Visit: Please use the RSTR rs Lyrica is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Zilkha all NTR RR RM TTL $ seating chart P P RIGT LT to select your Payment INRMTIN: Make checks payable to: The obby enter for the Performing rts 7 9 Seating Sections N N Name Section X 2 N M M N X 1 M L L M Section ddress L L Section ity State Zip 9 11 G Single Tickets: G -mail Phone G G $57 G 10 8 G $ heck (preferred) merican xpress iscover Mastercard V i s a $36 ard # xp. ate Signature VV # GT INVLV Please contact me for volunteer opportunities etach and mail. * ircle your selections: Seating Sections SUSRIPTINS Qty. Subtotals 5-oncert Subscription* $ Includes: 9/7 11/14 2/14 3/28 5/17 4 oncert Subscription* $ Select concert dates: 9/7 11/14 2/14 3/28 5/17 3 oncert Subscription* $ Select concert dates: 9/7 11/14 2/14 3/28 5/17 Young Professionals Society (see page 9) $ Select 3 concert dates: 9/7 11/14 2/14 3/28 5/17 Select the date for your complimentary ticket: 9/7 11/14 2/14 3/28 5/17 (If subscribing or renewing by 5/31/2014) Renew my current seats (guaranteed only by renewing by 5/31/2014) NW YR S V SPIL VNT (see page 8) Qty. ull vening Package $ Includes: pre-concert dinner, concert, and post-concert gala Pre-concert inner and oncert Package $ Includes: pre-concert dinner and concert oncert and Post-concert hampagne Gala Package $ Includes: concert and post-concert gala oncert only $ TX UTIL NTIN

7 Non-Profit rg. U.S. Postage PI Permit No. 177 ouston, Texas Matthew 12 ars lyrica houston 4807 San elipe Suite 202 ouston Texas, irst rtistic irector 2014/15 season lying Scan for more info SPTMR 7 IG NVMR 14 ThePower of Music ach & Sons: afé ebruary 14 Love Letters SUSRI Y MY 31 MR 28 for start at $90 Subscriptions Guaranteed renewal of your seats ree ticket for your friend (1 ticket per subscription) Up to 35% savings on individual tickets dvance access to best seating Invitations to post-concert receptions with the artists ree ticket exchanges 10% off individual tickets to all subscription series concerts MY 17 lexander s east or, the Power of Music NY SPIL VNT elices iestas! all box office at