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1 2008 colours 2009 S E A S O N Classical Superpops connections chamber family specials DPO Official Automobile Dealership: DPO Official Hotel: DAYTON A STATE AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS

2 Vivid or distinctive quality. That s just one of the many definitions of the word color as provided by our good friend Webster. It s also an apt summary of the exciting Dayton Philharmonic Season. Here you ll find a variety of musical styles that paint a broad canvas representing the creativity of all kinds of composers and songwriters. From the Baroque Era to the pop hits of today, you ll find some of the best music from 400 years performed live in one of the nation s finest concert halls, the Mead Theatre in the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Of course, people are colorful too. Each musician brings a unique perspective. Each brings a different life s story to their work. That is why music performance is a living art form. It is why every performance has a distinct quality all its own. This organization, like a prism, channels the energies of many people to create the season you see before you right now, and ultimately, the music you hear in concert. You experience a spectrum comprised of our DPO musicians, guest artists, chorus, youth orchestras, staff, stage crew, trustees and volunteers. But, really, you are the key to this artistic endeavor! Live music gets its hue, intensity and depth from the moment; it is a sublime expression of the relationship between the people on stage and you, our audience. Without the rainbow of feelings you send back to us in the hall, there truly is no live music. As an orchestra that serves the Miami Valley, our mission is to provide entertainment and education for the community. There is another important facet: to present unique and rarely heard works. On this season you ll find an amazing violin concerto by Panamanian native and Dayton resident Roque Cordero. In fact, this program is one that we had planned for the season with Rachel Barton Pine soloist. That date was snowed out, but we are thrilled to be able to present the whole program intact for the January classical program this year. Pray for good weather! Take some time and relax with this season subscription booklet. I know that you will find many, many wonders within; marvelous discoveries that will color your life with shades of emotion, both subtle and bold. I look forward to sharing this exciting season with you... Take Note pre-concert talks sponsored by the DPVA New generations hear classical music in new settings, like Play! featured this season Youth Orchestra musicians are great role models in annual Family concert A long-awaited debut for Roque Cordero s violin concerto Inviting and intimate with fabulous acoustics: the Mead Theatre NEAL GITTLEMAN Music Director Dayton Philharmonic

3 Richard Dowling Diana Cataldi Paul Dukas Moritz Moszkowski Johannes Brahms Kathleen Maurer Gioacchino Rossini Vincent Davis Bill Caldwell Giuseppe Martucci Vadim Gluzman Lawrenc Franz Schubert William Schuman Everett Jones Emil Nikolaus vo Reznicek Pyotr Il yich Tchaikovsky Robert Schumann Rachel Barton Pine Roque Cordero William Still Ian Parker Sara Jobin Paul Hindemith Stephanie Chase César Franck Brasil Guitar Duo Gustav Mahler Brandon George Jamie Cordes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Robert Ward Mark O Connor Ian Greenlaw DPO Principal Quartet Joan Towe Ludwig van Beethoven Tony Arnold Dmitri Shostakovich Tomás Svoboda Steve Lippia Richard Wagner Maude Maggart Ralph Vaughan Williams Alfred Hitchcock Maurice Ravel Petula Clark Francis Poulenc The Contours Darius Milhaud C Cirque de la Symphonie Antonin Dvořák Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Platypus Theatre Antonio Vivaldi Julia Bentley John Wright NEAL GITTLEMAN Johann Sebastian Bach Franz Josef Music Director Haydn Andy Snow

4 MIAMI VALLEY AND GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALS Classical SERIES

5 MIAMI VALLEY AND GOOD SAMARITAN Classical CLASSICAL Series SPONSORED BY MIAMI VALLEY AND GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALS Nine programs make up the DPO flagship Classical Series. They are available as a Saturday 9 or a Thur/ Fri 9. A Friday 9 Series combines five of these programs with four Classical Connections programs. If you purchase a nine-pack and cannot attend a concert, as a subscriber you may exchange for any other regular subscription concert the DPO offers (with the proper credit or debit). Various six-packs are also offered. CLASSICAL SEASON ARTISTS NEAL GITTLEMAN His superb programming, adroit musical interpretations, and genial manner have made him Dayton s own, unique classical connection. RICHARD DOWLING The critics remark: A musician with something to say, the skill to say it, and the magnetic power to make you want to listen. HANK DAHLMAN Professor of Music, Director of Choral Studies, and Director of Graduate Studies in Music at WSU - and the Director of our own DPO Chorus. LAWRENCE LEIGHTON SMITH One of the most respected American musicians of his generation, he s conducted virtually every major orchestra in the nation. VADIM GLUZMAN Playing that harkens back to the 19th- and 20th-century violinists, with passion and vitality that s all his own. DR. EVERETT JONES From a precocious player at age three to composing and performing original works, he embodies the modern definition of musician. RACHEL BARTON PINE Acclaimed violinist and Chicago native, Barton Pine has earned international respect for her artistry, fabulous sound, and wideranging musical tastes. SARA JOBIN The first woman to conduct mainstage at San Francisco Opera, she s been hailed for her crisp, fluid podium technique and disarmingly folksy demeanor. IAN PARKER Magnetic, easygoing, and delightfully articulate, Ian has captivated audiences across the United States, Europe, Israel, and Canada. STEPHANIE CHASE A remarkably versatile musician who excels in the virtuoso soloist s repertoire, period instrument practice, contemporary music, and chamber music. magic AND melody september Thursday 18 & Saturday 20, 2008 Dukas Moszkowski Brahms The Sorcerer s Apprentice Piano Concerto in E major Symphony No. 1 in C minor Richard Dowling piano Unfairly ignored by the whims of time, Moritz Moszkowski was once thought of as a salon composer. However, his influence is now seen as significant. His piano concerto is an unjustly overlooked 19th century virtuoso showpiece. You may even hear his debt to Viennese classical and romantic styles in Brahms first symphony. Neal opens the program with Dukas work of sonic alchemy. rainbow of sound october Friday 10 & Saturday 11, 2008 Rossini Martucci Tower Schubert Overture to Semiramide Notturno Tambor Mass in A-flat major Dpo chorus and guest soloists As a prism breaks light into multi-hued elements, so this program is made up of the widest variety of orchestral and vocal colors. Rossini s full-bodied overture delights, Martucci s dusky tone-painting caresses, Tower s percussive piece excites and finally, Schubert s sacred music transports you to an ethereal realm. A fantastic musical tour. to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com All concerts start at 8pm with pre-concert talks at 7pm in the Mead Theatre.

6 MIAMI VALLEY AND GOOD SAMARITAN Classical grand summit November Friday 21 & Saturday 22, 2008 Schuman Tchaikovsky Schumann New England Triptych Violin Concerto in D major Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major Lawrence Leighton Smith guest conductor Vadim Gluzman violin Composers who exemplify American, Russian and Germanic styles come together here. The colors of Old Glory unfurl in Schuman s reflection on the historic roots of our nation. Gluzman s DPO debut brings new piquancy and insight to Tchaikovsky s masterpiece. Robert Schumann s first symphony, Spring, fairly explodes with vernal passion. Three masters - one monumental program. color AND CONTRAST January Friday 16 & Saturday 17, 2009 berlioz cordero Roman Carnival Overture sibelius Symphony No. 7 sarasate Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Carmen Fantasy rachel barton pine violin Berlioz brings us sparkling orchestral color and rhythm; Cordero, a deeply expressionistic work drawn from his Latin background; Sibelius, a symphonic fantasia of rarified unity; Sarasate, a smoky, passionate homage to Bizet s Carmen. Soloist Rachel Barton Pine takes on the Cordero concerto and the Sarasate fantasy with equal aplomb. uniquely american DECember Thursday 4 & Saturday 6, 2008 Still Dvořák Still Still Festive Overture Symphony No. 7 in D minor Kaintuck Poem for Piano & Orchestra Symphony No. 1, Afro-American DR. Everett Jones piano This fine program features one of America s most distinctive musical voices: William Grant Still. To perform his evocative concerto, we welcome Dr. Jones from Wilberforce. It s a local connection of great pride. Still s blues-inflected Symphony No. 1, with movements introduced by Dunbar s poetry, expresses great spirit. A wealth of ideas also characterizes Dvořák s glorious Seventh. MASTERFUL MAHLER February Friday 27 & Saturday 28, 2009 Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D major In January 2007, your Orchestra presented a milestone performance of Mahler s third symphony that stood head-to-head with the best interpretations anywhere. Now Music Director Gittleman and the DPO will present the epic Ninth. It is the Dayton debut of this seminal 20th century composition. Mahler s final completed symphony opens with deep tones of soul-wrenching awe and plunges into a sometimes savage, sometimes serene, but always intense psychological landscape. Sign on for this incredible journey. All concerts start at 8pm with pre-concert talks at 7pm in the Mead Theatre.

7 MIAMI VALLEY AND GOOD SAMARITAN Classical STROKES OF BRILLIANCE march Friday 20 & Saturday 21, 2009 Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphoses of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber Ward Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor Sara Jobin guest conductor Ian Parker piano Bold strokes, to be sure. Hindemith started with a ballet but ended up with brightly-hued orchestral miniatures. Composer Robert Ward reaches back into the Romantic Era to fashion a concerto of style and charm. Tchaikovsky rebounds from a failed marriage, finds a new patron and prevails with this great symphony, a masterpiece that owes much to and also builds upon Beethoven s fifth symphony. A world OF CHANGE may Friday 29 & Saturday 30, 2009 Wagner Rienzi Overture Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor DPO Chorus AND GUEST SOLOISTS Possibly the most uplifting work of music ever penned, Beethoven s Symphony No. 5 is the climax of the season. Heard in the stunning acoustics of the Mead, it s easy to feel the shock it had on its original audience. Vaughan Williams music makes a plea for peace to a world on the brink of war in Rienzi heralded the start of a musical career that would change the world of music forever. Classical 9 SERIES PACKAGES VIVID PASSIONS Thurs/Friday 9 September 18, 2008 October 10, 2008 November 21, 2008 December 4, 2008 January 16, 2009 February 27, 2009 March 20, 2009 April 30, 2009 May 29, 2009 All Saturday 9 September 20, 2008 October 11, 2008 November 22, 2008 December 6, 2008 January 17, 2009 February 28, 2009 March 21, 2009 May 2, 2009 May 30, 2009 april/may Thursday 30 & Saturday 2, 2009 Mozart La Clemenza di Tito Overture Shostakovich Symphony No. 6 in B minor Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major Stephanie Chase violin Fans of the romantic violin concerto are in for a fine season. The two all-time greats are on the schedule: Tchaikovsky s in November and Beethoven s on this program. Dmitri Shostakovich paints his musical canvas with a wide range of emotion: nobility of spirit, meditation on past sorrows, personal affirmation and of course, rebellion. Mozart s overture brims with melodic invention. Classical 6 SERIES PACKAGES All Sat 6 Sept 20, 08 Oct 11, 08 Dec 6, 08 JAN 17, 09 Mar 21, 09 May 30, 09 All Friday 9 September 19, 2008* October 10, 2008 November 21, 2008 December 5, 2008* January 16, 2009 Fri/Sat 6 Oct 10, 08 Nov 22, 08 Jan 16, 09 FEB 28, 09 Mar 20, 09 May 2, 09 Th/ Fri 6 Sept 18, 08 Nov 21, 08 dec 4, 08 Feb 27, 09 April 30, 09 May 29,09 Classical 5/Classical Connections 4* February 27, 2009 March 6, 2009* March 20, 2009 May 1, 2009* All concerts start at 8pm with pre-concert talks at 7pm in the Mead Theatre.

8 SuperPops NATIONAL CITY

9 NATIONAL CITY superpops SUPERPOPS Series All concerts start at 8pm The National City SuperPops Series takes you on a rainbow ride of American popular music. Mark O Connor tinges classical and romantic music with the brown-dirt whine of a Texas fiddle (as one reviewer characterizes his earthy style). Steve Lippia relives the heyday of Frank Sinatra, but in his own, unique style. With her naughty-but-nice voice, Maude Maggart presents an unforgettable New York-style cabaret experience. The DPO performs music from Hitchcock s thrilling films. Petula Clark transports you through several decades of huge pop hits. Motown chartbusters, The Contours, welcome you to a night of house-rockin party favorites. Now s the time to subscribe. When you consider the savings realized from the subscriber discount and single ticket surcharges, you ll save 21% off the price of single tickets. You ll be supporting one of your city s musical treasures, the Dayton Philharmonic. And you ll have the best seats possible to the biggest, splashiest, most starcrossed musical entertainment this side of New York. Call now and renew or order. APPALACHIAN sojourn MARK O CONNOR, fiddler October Friday 3 & Saturday 4, 2008 The New York Times reports that his is one of the most spectacular journeys in recent American music. The Seattle Times says, simply, brilliantly original. Mark O Connor is an artist with a tradition-filled past, a stellar present and a future of immense promise. His wildly inclusive musical style is rooted equally in folk, jazz and classical. He will pair up with the DPO to perform his own compositions with string ensemble and full orchestra plus some dazzling solo work. simply sinatra STEVE LIPPIA, master SONG stylist November Friday 14 & Saturday 15, 2008 There are Sinatra imitators and then there are truly remarkable artists. Steve Lippia is firmly in the latter category. Yes, he captures Ol Blue Eyes idiosyncratic style, but this program is so much more. Because the orchestral arrangements are so authentic, because Steve s delivery is so expressive and finely honed, and because there s really nothing like the live melding of a great voice and a well-led orchestra... this will be an evening to remember. to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com

10 NATIONAL CITY superpops the IRVING BERLIN SONGBOOK MAUDE MaggArt, VOCALIST january Friday 9 & Saturday 10, 2009 Maude Maggart, the cabaret singer who started her performing career in the clubs of New York and Los Angeles, has exploded into one of today s most compelling international concert artists. She has been hailed as bewitching by The New York Times, stunning by the Los Angeles Times and transfixing by New York Magazine. She will delve into the classic film and broadway songs of Irving Berlin and reveal facets of these tunes you ve never heard. DOWNTOWN DIVA petula clark, POP CULTURE legend march Friday 13 & Saturday 14, 2009 Where does one begin to describe the life of this amazing woman? She started performing as a child, becoming Britain s Shirley Temple. She developed an astounding vocal career both in the UK and in Europe. Then came her breakthrough song Downtown followed by 14 more Top 40 hits like I Know a Place, My Love, A Sign of the Times, and Don t Sleep in the Subway. You ve heard her many times on CD and radio, now you ll hear her live with your DPO! MASTER OF MAYHEM the FILMs & MUSIC OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK february Friday 6 & Saturday 7, 2009 If you ve ever seen a Hitchcock film (and who hasn t?) you know how crucial the music is to the hair-raising suspense of the film. Hollywood s finest composers, including Herrmann, Murray and Tiomkin, created Hitchcock s film music. Now, hear the full orchestra perform along with the original films as the Mead is transformed into a giant movie theatre! Experience the essential scenes from movies like Psycho, North by Northwest, and Dial M for Murder. MIGHTY SOUND OF MOTOWN THE contours FEATURING SYLVESTER POTTS may Friday 8 & Saturday 9, 2009 If there is a quintessential Motown frathouse sixties party tune, it has got to be Do You Love Me (Now That I Can Dance). Now, experience the group that started it all: The Contours. In fact, their signature tune swept the nation a second time in the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing and then featured again by The Blues Brothers in their live set! Your Orchestra, and this fantastic group, will present an evening of the Motown smash hits you love the most. All concerts start at 8pm

11 DAYTON DAILY NEWS classical

12 CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS SERIES with support from National Endowment for the Arts All concerts start at 8pm Where do I start? Don t worry, we hear that question all the time! You think you might like classical music but would like an entertaining jumpstart. Well, this is the series for you. It includes four casual Friday-night concerts and even a free Listener s Guide. It s also a great add-on if you go to other series or single events. PORTRAIT: JOHANNES BRAHMS september Friday 19, 2008 BEETHOVEN The Ruins of Athens Overture Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, presenter PORTRAIT: WILLIAM GRANT STILL December Friday 5, 2008 Still Festive Overture Kaintuck Poem for Piano & Orchestra Symphony No. 1, Afro-American, presenter DR. Everett Jones piano TOP LEFT Neal leads the Orchestra and guest soloist Philippe Quint. TOP RIGHT & BOTTOM LEFT In the first half of the concert, Neal and the Orchestra play excerpts. He pauses often to give fun and informative background information. Pictured behind Neal is the DPO Chorus. After intermission, the Orchestra plays the full piece. BOTTOM RIGHT Neal shares kudos with Christina Coletta, DPO cellist, at the end of a concert. PORTRAIT: FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN march Friday 6, 2009 HAYDN Il mondo della luna Overture Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll, presenter AFTER THE CONCERT You are invited to stay and come to the front of the hall for an informal Q&A with Neal (and, on occasion, guest soloists, composers or other musicians). to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com PORTRAIT: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN MAY Friday 1, 2009 Beethoven The Creatures of Prometheus Overture Violin Concerto in D major, presenter Stephanie Chase violin

13 DEMIRJIAN Chamber explorations

14 CHAMBER EXPLORATIONS SERIES SPONSORED BY Dr. Charles & Patricia Demirjian Wednesdays 6:30pm Thursdays 10am* *Except October s Concert. Performed on Friday. Now in its second year in the Mead Theatre at the Schuster, the chamber series has found an acoustic home worth its varied range of musical styles. The small orchestra is in the spotlight for the September concert which will transport you to France. Poulenc s accompaniment of a French children s story joins Ravel s famous suite and Milhaud s Brazilianflavored ballet music. Speaking of Brazil, we welcome that country s internationally acclaimed guitar duo for a baroque-filled program. Next, Oberlin graduate, and former DPO SPARK student and DPYO player, Brandon George, has been winning statewide honors and making waves performing. We welcome him for his DPO debut. Bringing the series to a close, DPO principal players perform one of the finest chamber works ever penned, Schubert s incomparable Quintet in C major. With prices starting from $37 (that s just $9.25 per concert) for a four-concert package, this is an unbeatable cultural value! FRENCH TREATS september Wed 24 & Thu 25, 2008 RAVEL POULENC MILHAUD Le Tombeau de Couperin The Story of Babar the Elephant Le Bœuf sur le toît GUITAR MEETS CONCERTO october Wed 29 & Fri 31, 2008 C.P.E. BACH Symphony in B-flat, H.658 vivaldi Concerto for Two Guitars SVOBODA Concerto for Two Violins J.S. BACH Concerto for Two Guitars in D minor, BWV 1043 BRAZIL GUITAR DUO guitar FLUTE CENTER STAGE MARCH Wed 4 & Thu 5, 2009 BEETHOVEN MOZART HAYDN BRANDON GEORGE flute Prometheus Overture Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major Symphony No. 103 Drum Roll TOP The chamber music series features a completely different setting each program including small orchestra (often with featured soloists), specific section groups, quintets and string quartets. BOTTOM LEFT Friend Dave Boston (of Boston s Bistro at the Gypsy) dishes up his signature pizza appetizers, free, at our 6:30 pm Wednesday evening concerts. BOTTOM RIGHT Coffee, tea and doughnuts are complimentary at the Thursday morning 10:00 am concerts courtesy of our supporters Boston Stoker, Basically British and Mercy Siena. to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com PRINCIPALLY PERFECT MAY Wed 20 & Thu 21, 2009 Program to include: SCHUBERT String Quintet in C major DPO PRINCIPAL PLAYERS & FEATURED INSTRUMENTALISTS

15 DAYTON POWER & LIGHT SERIES

16 DAYTON POWER & LIGHT FAMILY SERIES All concerts start at 3pm and pre-concert entertainment starts at 2pm. Every day brings more evidence that proves how important it is for children to gain an appreciation for classical music and how that experience affects their positive view and deeper understanding of the world around them. That s why your Philharmonic is so committed to bringing classics to kids. It s also why we consistently keep the prices so affordable; so every child in the Miami Valley has the opportunity to have this experience. Creative programming, high artistic quality and superior acoustics are the hallmarks of our family concerts. Philharmonster October Saturday 25, 2008 at 3 PM Dukas The Sorcerer s Apprentice SCHELLE Extraction on No. 8 What would Halloween be without the annual PhilharMonster concert? We start with a little magic from Paul Dukas and, along the way, encounter a musical (dental) extraction plus various scary ghoulies and beasties from television and the movies. This series is recommended for children ages 4 through 12 and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. It features the most familyfriendly pricing of any Dayton arts series for kids! All concerts are at 3:00pm - but plan to arrive early (at 2:00) for pre-concert activities in the Wintergarden lobby. BACH TO THE FUTURE MARCH Sunday 1, 2009 at 3 PM CONDUCTORS WHO COMMUNICATE Dayton is blessed with a first-class orchestra. But as important, the conducting staff is strong as well. Neal Gittleman, DPO Music Director (top left), sets the tone as leader, storyteller, musician, teacher, and advocate. Patrick Reynolds, DPO Assistant Conductor (top right), is the educator responsible for building the enviable quality of our fine Youth Orchestra. Along with Gloria Pugh, DPO Education Director, they work together to create the Dayton Philharmonic s nationally-recognized education programs including, of course, the excellent Philharmonic Family Series. PLATYPUS THEATRE guest performers PATRICK REYNOLDS conductor DAYTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA Imagine coming face-to-face with some of history s most fascinating composers Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and more! In this theatrical symphony concert you ll do just that, flying through space and time when the Platypus Theatre, Patrick and the DPYO create the musical formula that will bring a happy ending to a time-travel experiment gone wildly awry! cirque DE LA symphonie May Sunday 10, 2009 at 3 PM Kids learn in many ways. Sometimes, it helps to present the music along with associative experiences. We help personalize the classical experience by focusing on the relationships to popular culture, personalities and even sheer physicality, such as the Cirque de la Symphonie show. to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com Cirque de la Symphonie is a new production formed to bring the magic of cirque to the music hall. Now, Neal and your Philharmonic will partner with this creative ensemble to bring you this performance, seen in Dayton for the first time. This amazing show, set to live classical music, features many of the best aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen performing today. It s simply not to be missed.

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18 SPECIAL EVENTS BARBIE, ROCKnROLL & PLAY! EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE MIRIAM ROSENTHAL MEMORIAL TRUST FUND In addition to the remarkable palette of DPO subscription series, we also present a wide range of Special Events that appeal to many different types of music fans. They are sold as single tickets only. When you subscribe to any of our five subscription series, you can purchase these concerts well before they go on sale to the general public in mid-summer of Act now! Some of these events may sell out by then, so subscribe, and order soon. Families are sure to be interested in Barbie at the Symphony and Play! A Video Game Symphony. Rock n roll is center stage in November. For the glitzy New Year s Eve Concert, Music Director Neal Gittleman plans a dance-themed evening! The holidays are the time for sacred favorites, Messiah (at Christmas) and St. John s Passion (at Easter). barbie AT THE SYMPHONY september Saturday 27, 2008 at 3 PM WORKS BY ARNie ROTH conductor Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Grieg, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn Original scoring by Arnie Roth Barbie at the Symphony is a special filmwith-orchestra presentation of the bestselling Barbie Princess movies. This series of six computer-graphics animated films features Barbie singing and dancing to some of the world s best-loved music. They include ballet sequences choreographed by Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet! Released in over thirty languages, these popular films have introduced millions of children to ballets such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, and the timeless music to which those ballets are set. You ll enjoy the classical music featured in the films, played live by your Dayton Philharmonic, while enjoying favorite scenes on the big screen above the Orchestra. 50 years of Rock n Roll november Saturday 1, 2008 at 8 PM the MUSIC of Roy Orbison, Dionne Warwick, Steppenwolf, Marvin Gaye, U2, ABBA, Billy Idol, Heart, Led Zeppelin, Beach Boys, The Supremes, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, The Bangles, The Beatles & more Patrick Reynolds conductor TOP The music from popular video games are synchronized with action scenes in Play! MIDDLE Jeans n Classics rockers include Roch Voisine, Rik Emmett, Alan Frew, Lawrence Gowan, Kenny MacLean, Marc Jordan, Amy Sky, Lorraine Segatto, Gord Deppe who give full symphonic rock support to arrangements by Peter Brennan. BOTTOM Westminster Presbyterian windows look upon Handel and Bach concerts given there at Christmas and Easter. to subscribe call (937) or toll free (888) subscribe online daytonphilharmonic.com Introducing the innovative Canadian rock ensemble Jeans n Classics. Headed by lead guitarist and arranger Peter Brennan, its concept of combining rock musicians, star headliners, and world-class symphony orchestras has drawn capacity crowds. In fact, Brennan has over 1,000 orchestral rock scores to his credit! Jeans n Classics is comprised of Peter and his ensemble players who will team up with the DPO for a night you won t forget. Fifty Years of Rock n Roll is a wide-ranging tour-de-force of half a century of hard-rockin classics, especially those that showcase the unique blend of rock with orchestra.

19 special EVENTS HANDEL S Messiah December Saturday 13, 2008 at 7 PM HANDEL Messiah at Westminster Presbyterian NEAL GITTLEMAN conductor The DPO Chamber Choir plus guest vocalists join the DPO in a presentation of the most beloved oratorio of all time, Handel s beautiful statement of faith, Messiah. Despite Handel s fame as London s leading musical personality, Messiah premiered in Dublin, Ireland in to tremendous acclaim. The Dublin Journal gushed, The Sublime, the Grand, and the Tender, adapted to the most elevated, majestick and moving Words, conspired to transport and charm the ravished Heart and Ear. St. John passion april Saturday 4, 2009 at 7 PM J.S. BACH St. John Passion at Westminster Presbyterian J.S. Bach s monumental Johannes-Passion (St. John Passion, BWV 245) is one of just two surviving Bach Passion works out of an original four or five. Think of it as a form of musical Passion Play that tells the story of the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. The work uses Christ s recitations as well as those of Peter and Pontius Pilate, and solos, to comment on the emotional and spiritual meaning of the events described in the Bible. The DPO welcomes the Chamber Choir and guest soloists for this performance. Concert Sponsor: Irvin Henry Harlamert Kettering health network presents the New Year s eve concert december Wednesday 31, 2008 at 8 PM Every year the audience gets larger, the smiles wider, the champagne tastier and the music more festive. Music Director Neal Gittleman puts a new spin on the Philharmonic s New Year s Eve classic event when he programs an evening of light music, all based on dance. Yes, a few of the Viennese standards will be played, but Neal will spice up the roster with favorites from the traditions of the minuet, ballroom, folk, tango, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco, hoedown, jitterbug, tap and saltarello styles. You will leave the hall ready to dance into the new year. Book now! Ncr presents play! A VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY april Saturday 18, 2009 at 8 PM MUSIC FROM ARNIE ROTH conductor Final Fantasy, Super Mario Brothers, Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Halo, World of Warcraft and many more! Performed by full orchestra and choir, PLAY! A Video Game Symphony features award-winning music from a catalogue of blockbuster video game titles. Outstanding graphics on large screens above the orchestra accompany the scores, highlighting memorable moments from the video games. This spectacular concert attracts people of all generations to some of the world s greatest concert halls, says Maestro Arnie Roth, Principal Conductor and Music Director of PLAY! A Video Game Symphony.

20 S E A S O N benefits Subscriber s 1 Save Time Just give Ticket Center Stage a call at (937) in Dayton and (888) toll-free, outside the area. Hours: Monday Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Or hop onto the web and subscribe online at: daytonphilharmonic.com 2 Save Money You ll pay less as a subscriber. a. You won t pay the ticket handling surcharge b. You won t pay the Schuster Preservation fee c. You ll save because we discount the subscription over single tickets ALL TOGETHER you could save as much as 31% OFF single ticket prices! Dayton Area (937) or Toll Free (888) Be Treated Well You have two full weeks (from July 21 August 2) to exchange or add tickets all before ticket sales open to the general public on August 4! You have the opportunity to purchase your Special Events tickets before they go on sale to the general public in June. You ll receive a handy Subscriber s Guide that has full information including schedules of Take Note pre-concert talks and Stars of Tomorrow preconcert entertainment. If you cannot make a concert date, you can exchange your tickets for another concert with no additional surcharge or donate your tickets back to the the DPO for a income tax credit. Your Own VIP Diner s Card that entitles you to discounts at two dozen fine area restaurants. You will be supporting the Dayton Philharmonic and its highly acclaimed education programs.

21 subscription packages PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERS Classical 9 Thur/Fri or sat P $ A $ B $ C $ D $ Thur/Fri or Fri/sat or Saturday Only P $ A $ B $ C $ D $55.50 friday P $ A $ B $ C $ D $76.75 chamber 6:30 PM Wednesday 10 AM Thurs/Fri A $83.00 B $68.00 C $37.00 family student P $90.00 A $90.00 B $90.00 C $90.00 D $45.00 student P $60.00 A $60.00 B $60.00 C $60.00 D $30.00 classical & Classical Connections 5 4 demirjian 4 3 Weekend Adult $45 Senior $39 S t u d e n t $ student P $90.00 A $90.00 B $90.00 C $90.00 D $ student A $40.00 B $40.00 C $20.00 See accompanying materials for complete series and programming descriptions. All artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds. national city superpops 6 Friday or sat P $ A $ B $ C $ D $ Dayton Daily News Classical Connections 4 4 Friday P $ A $ B $86.00 C $63.00 D $33.00 specials Available to Subscription holders Barbie Sept. 27, 08 P $41.00 A $32.00 B $25.00 C $25.00 D $ yrs Rock Nov. 1, 08 P $75.00 A $59.00 B $49.00 C $36.00 D $27.00 Messiah dec. 13, 08 Adult $28 S n r. $26 Stnd. $14 First come, First Seated 6 student P $ A $ B $ C $87.00 D $63.00 student P $40.00 A $40.00 B $40.00 C $40.00 D $20.00 New Year s Dec. 31, 08 P $65.00 A $53.00 B $39.00 C $28.00 D $13.00 St. John APR. 4, 09 A d u l t $28 S n r. $26 Stnd. $14 First come, First Seated Play! Apr 18, 09 P $75.00 A $58.00 B $48.00 C $36.00 D $27.00 Senior Discount (60 or older) of $2 OFF for New Year s Eve concert in sections B-D. Student Ticket Pricing for New Year s Eve concert: Section B = $19, C = $13.50, D = $6. Children s Discount of $4 OFF for Barbie at the Symphony concert in all sections.

22 FLEXPASS Concert Concert 4 Package Package $ $ Concert Package $ For those who can t commit to specific dates... our FlexPass Package is for you! You ll receive complete flexibility by purchasing four, six or eight FlexPass coupons to be exchanged for tickets as early as 30 days prior to the concert you want to attend. Create Your Own Classical Pricing SuperPops Pricing Connections Pricing Chamber Pricing Family Pricing P $61.00 A $47.00 B $35.00 C $21.00 D $11.00 P $74.00 A $58.00 B $48.00 C $35.00 D $26.00 P $40.00 A $35.00 B $28.00 C $21.00 D $11.00 A $24.00 B $21.00 C $10.00 Adult $17 Senior $15 Student $10 Child $10 Would you like to design your own? Simply choose four or more concert dates and you ll receive 10% off regular ticket prices and exclusive subscriber benefits. Although you will not likely have the same seats for every concert, you will receive the best available seats in your price range. Otherwise, it s like a regular Dayton Philharmonic subscription, giving you the opportunity to order tickets for our Special Events before they go on sale to the general public. Senior Discount = Senior Discount of $2 OFF for each Classical, Connections, Pops concert in sections B-D. $2 OFF for each Chamber concert in sections A-C. How to Find the Schuster Performing Arts Center Mead Theatre in the Schuster Center I-75 Monument Ave. First St. Perry St. Schuster Center 48 Upper Balcony Lower Balcony Gallery Box Seats Second St. Ludlow St. Main St. Third St. Wilkinson St. From I-75: The Schuster Center itself is easily accessible off northbound Interstate 75 at Exit 53-B, three blocks east to Ludlow Street and one block south to Second Street. Visitors may return to southbound Interstate 75 by going west on Second Street three blocks. From US-35: Take the Main Street (Rt. 48) exit: follow Main Street north to Second Street. The Schuster Center occupies the entire block between Ludlow and Main Street, along Second Street. There is a parking garage directly across from the Schuster Center on the northwest corner of Ludlow and Second Streets. Event Parking is $7.00. Loge Orchestra Level Stage With credit card handy, call Ticket Center Stage: Dayton Area (937) or Toll Free (888)

23 How to Subscribe: 1. Review all the series in this brochure 2. Select the one or more you d like to attend 3. Select the evening(s)/time you d like to attend (if applicable) 4. Select seating location and price level 5. Complete the order form on next page with your selections 6. Complete the name, address, phone, and payment information 7. Mail, Fax or Call your order to Ticket Center Stage (see right) How to Order Phone Ticket Center Stage Phone: Fax: Toll Free: Box Office Hours Mon - Fri, 10am to 6pm / Sat. Noon to 4 Mail or in Person to: Ticket Center Stage 138 North Main Street Dayton, Ohio Please Note: Student subscriptions must be purchased in person at the box office. Must be a fulltime student, 25-years or under with valid student ID. With credit card handy, call Ticket Center Stage: Dayton Area (937) or Toll Free (888) Subscribe online: daytonphilharmonic.com Seating Charts Seating for: New Year s Eve Seating for: Classical Series Classical Connections Seating for: SuperPops Series Barbie & Play! (No Box Seats) Note: Messiah and St. John Passion Special Events are performed at Westminster Presbyterian (950 Seats) and are first come, first seated. Upper Balcony Upper Balcony Upper Balcony Lower Balcony Lower Balcony Lower Balcony P A B C D Seating for: Chamber Series Loge Loge Loge Loge Stage Stage Stage Stage Orchestra Level Orchestra Level Orchestra Level Orchestra Level

24 Order Form Complete Order Form and mail in to Ticket Center Stage or call: Dayton Area (937) or Toll Free (888) Name: Address: City, State & Zip: Daytime Phone: ( ) Evening Phone: ( ) First subscription package purchase For additional subscription package purchases, copy this form. Students: Subscriptions must be purchased in person at the box office. Write in the Name of the Package: Classical 9, SuperPops, etc. Day of Performance(s): Saturday, Thursday/Friday, etc. Price Level/Seat Selection n Premium n A n B n C n D Select Seat Level n Orchestra n Loge n Lower Balcony n Upper Balcony Subscription Package Subtotal Price per Seat: Senior Discount: Price per Seat with Discount: x Number of Seats: SUBTOTAL: Senior Discount Calculator Classical 9 Classical 6 Classical + Connections Chamber SuperPops Connections $18 OFF per Subscription, Sections B-D $12 OFF per Subscription, Sections B-D $18 OFF per Subscription, Sections B-D $8 OFF per Subscription, Sections A-C $12 OFF per Subscription, Sections B-D $8 OFF per Subscription, Sections B-D ADD n Orchestra THE specials! n Loge n Lower Balcony n Upper Balcony Barbie at the Symphony Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level n P n A n B n C n D n O n L n LB n UB New Year s Eve Concert Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level n P n A n B n C n D n O n L n LB n UB Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: 50 years of rock n roll Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level n P n A n B n C n D n O n L n LB n UB Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: handel s messiah Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level First Come, First Seated Adt. Snr. Std. Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: St. John Passion Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level First Come, First Seated Adt. Snr. Std. Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: Play! Price Level/Seat Selection Select Seat Level n P n A n B n C n D n O n L n LB n UB Price/Seat w/ Disc: x #Seats Subtotal: payment info Check payable to: Ticket Center Stage Ck # Visa MasterCard Am. Express Discover Card Name on Card: FLEXPASS Check a box. Concert Concert Concert 4 Package 6 Package 8 Package $ $ $ Number: 3-Digit Security Code: Signature: Exp. Date: Create Your Own SERIES Call the Ticket Center Stage at (888) M F 10am to 6pm or SAT Noon to 4 - for assistance.