Orchestra Management Board of Directors Founding Director Joyce Cunningham Music Director & Conductor R. Joseph Scott President Mark Wiseman Vice-President Miranda Thorpe Treasurer Allyn Hebner Secretary Cathy Grindle Accountant Pat Hebner Directors at Large Jonathan Feil Joel Green Dennis Helppie Andy Hill Debbie McCormick Myrl Venter (Past President) Jim White Honorary Board Members Cheryl Pflug David Irons Skip Rowley Personnel Welcome to today s performance of the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra. As I celebrate my 10th year with this group of talented musicians, it is gratifying to reflect upon the remarkable growth the Orchestra has achieved over the years. The dedication and diligence of each member is evident in R. Joseph Scott the ever improving level of artistry displayed in each performance. The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra s 2008/2009 season offers a dynamic array of music selections from traditional works to new favorites. The entire family will enjoy performances such as Rimski-Korsakov s lush Scheherazade; Prokofiev s Peter and the Wolf (narrated King FM Classic Kids announcer, Marta Zekan); Tchaikovsky s rousing Capriccio Italien; and a host of popular music included on our Holiday Pops concert in December and our Music Around the World Pops concert in June. Be sure to visit our web-site at www.sammamishsymphony.org for a complete listing of works presented this season. Now, I invite you to sit back and enjoy the concert! - R. Joseph Scott Librarian Erika Wilson Assistant Librarians Jonathan Feil - Brass Kristin Edlund - Violins Leslie Nielsen - Low Strings Shannon Nelson - Woodwinds Concert Program Gail Ratley Emaugo Creative Cover Photography Applied Digital Photography Grants Miranda Thorpe Concerto Competition Andy Hill Auction Linda Wiseman Webmaster Mark Wiseman R. Joseph Scott native of Eastern Oregon, R. Joseph Scott has been a dynamic leader in the A Northwest musical community for over 40 years. He attended the University of Oregon, School of Music and studied conducting with Eugene Furst and Wolfgang Martin of the Portland Opera. After relocating to Seattle, Mr. Scott continued his studies with Henry Holt of the Seattle Opera, Mikael Scheremetiew of the Thalia Conservatory, and Vilem Sokol of the Seattle Youth Symphony. He founded the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as Music Director, Conductor and General Manager from 1967 1997. He is currently observing his 10th year with the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Scott has conducted concerts featuring a diverse array of artists, including Metropolitan Opera star Roberta Peters; violinist Pamela Frank; the Seattle Opera Chorus; the Empire Brass Quintet; the Seattle Symphony Choral; and vocalists Anna Maria Alberghetti, Lou Rawls, Maureen McGovern and Marni Nixon. Mr. Scott is Resident Conductor of Lyric Opera Northwest, and has appeared with numerous musical ensembles, including the Bellevue Opera. He has conducted world premieres of works by Alan Hovhaness, Vaclav Nelhybel and various regional composers. 2
Program Personnel R. Joseph Scott, Music Director and Conductor Sunday March 22nd, 2009 2:00 p.m. Eastlake Performing Arts Center This Concert is Funded in part by a generous donation from the City of Sammamish Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Giacomo Puccini Ralph Vaughan Williams Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakoff Members of Lyric Opera Northwest Intermission Overture to The Magic Flute Preludio Sinfonico Serenade to Music Members of Lyric Opera Northwest Scheherazade, Op. 35 The Sea and Sinbad s Ship The Story of the Kalendar Prince The Young Prince and the Young Princess Festival at Baghdad Dennis Helppie, violin Steinway piano provided by Sherman Clay, Bellevue, Washington Please no audio/video recording or flash photography Violin I Dennis Helppie, Concertmaster Heather Raschko, Assistant Concertmaster Sandy Anuras Sarah Brown Sarah Chung David Drassal* Kristin Edlund Maryam Fiala Joel Green Cecellia-Wendy Ann Lee Lynn Martinell Darlene Rose Tim Strait Violin II Shelby Eaton, Trish Brock, Assistant Feather Asmussen Laisha Beckwith* Tannis Edwards Linda Gagnier Cathy Grindle Trudy Hakala* Christie Isler* Paula Chester Libes Fran Pope Miranda Thorpe Viola Libby Landy, Eileen Krohn, Assistant Geoffrey King Jan Rider Myrl Venter Barbara Thorne Dan Pope Kathy Boudreau -Stroud Lori Terpening Scott Selfon* Cello Leslie Nielsen, Gail Ratley, Assistant Hadwin Brown Shannon Cebron Andy Hill Loryn Lestz Carl Meyers Anna Ogi James Poirson Joyce Sanford Sandra Sultan Isah Webb Erika Wilson Bass Ericka Kendall, Jarod Tanneberg, Assistant Carolyn Horlor Natalie Johnson Chris Spencer Harmony Young Flute Melissa Underhill, Tori Berntsen Christina Sjoquist Piccolo Christina Sjoquist Oboe Susan Jacoby, Dennis Calvin*, David Barnes, Co- Glen Danielson English horn Glen Danielson Clarinet Nicholas Kosuk, Kathy Carr Bassoon Shannon Nelson, Gary Claunch Contra-Bassoon Gordon Brown French Horn Evelyn Zeller, Mary Corder Steven Dees Nels Magelssen Trumpet Jonathan Feil, Erik Reed, Assistant Jeremy Jordan Stas Zakharenko Trombone Scott Sellevold, Matt Stoecker Bass Trombone Gerald Larkins Jim White* SSO Tickets may be purchased on the internet or by phone 1-800-965-4827 Tuba Mark Wiseman, Tympani Eric Daane, Percussion Jim Truher, Craig Wende Brian Yarkosky Piano/Keyboard Catherine Lowell Harp Alison Austin, *On Leave of Absence Ticket Information 2007-2008 $15 $10 $10 $30 Free Adult Seniors (62 & up) Student (11-18) Family Children 10 & under For more ticket info call 206-517-7777 or log on to www.sammamishsymphony.org Are you interested in playing with us? The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is composed of adult volunteer musicians dedicated to performing concerts and maintaining outreach programs serving Eastside communities. Rehearsals: Thursdays 7:15-9:45 p.m. Eastlake High School Please call 206-517-7777 or go to www.sammamishsymphony.org 3 4
Don t Miss our Next Performance! Young Artists in concert Youth Concerto Competition Winners We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Youth Concerto Competition! 1st place: Marie M. Rossano, Violin Erich Korngold Violin Concerto in D major 2nd place: Jila Parinaz Dabestani, Piano Franz Liszt Piano Concerto #1 3rd place: Gloria Chantal Ferry-Brennan, Violin Felix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E major Lyric Opera Northwest solo members Sopranos Dohee Kim Raluca Marinescu Nicolause Mallat Mandy Henrichsen Veronica Nim Mezzos Christa Voelker Carrie Schnelker Susan Oas Stephanie Trotter-deBeauchamp Petra Sovcov Tenors Kim Cooney Charles Chen Andrew Masik Baritones Ryan Bede Ryan Francis Craig Nim Pam Casella and Craig H. Nim began Lyric Opera Northwest in 2004 for a number of reasons. First, as long-time international, prize winning performers, they wanted to pass along their knowledge to the next generation of singers. Second, knowing the difficulties of aspiring artists to find work and master their craft, they knew a vacuum existed between the college/university level singer and jobs with major companies. They wanted to fill that vacuum and provide such opportunities. HISTORY Third, knowing firsthand the RegieTheater domination of the operatic arts to lean toward the provocative and outrageous, they wanted to contribute to the dignity of the world s highest form of Western Civilization art and its ageless traditions. Fourth, they wanted to bring access of this art form into the community and provide citizens of all ages and backgrounds the chance to experience the incredible joy and artistic zeal they had enjoyed for several decades upon the world s stages. R. Joseph Scott, conductor of the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is the resident Conductor of Lyric Opera Northwest and is currently rehearsing for... Lyric Opera Northwest has produced 5 operas to date, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, La Traviata, Hansel and Gretel, and Le Nozze di Figaro. This August they will renew their efforts and bring two of opera s greatest one-act hits to the Meydenbauer stage, Cavelleria Rusticana, and I Pagliacci. We hope to see you there. Visit www.lonw.org for more information, and thank you so much for your support. SPECIAL VENUE Redmond/Fall City Rd. Redmond Sahalee Country Club Timberlake Christian Fellowship Church 4505 236 th Ave NE, Redmond Sahalee Way NE 228th Ave NE 236th Ave NE NE 41st St. NE 45th Pl. NE 43rd St. Ames Lake Rd. Fall City Lyric Opera Northwest UPCOMING PERFORMANCES In June of 2009, it s back to verismo, with our production of Cavelleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci featuring Pam and Craig s dear friend and colleague through the past 30 years, and star Metropolitan Opera tenor, Eduardo Villa! Lyric Opera Northwest is a valid Washington State not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and your donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please give generously. We simply can t do the best job possible without your support! The Lyric Opera Northwest 8642 Fauntleroy Way SW Seattle, WA 98136 www.lonw.org 5
Program Notes Program Notes Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924) Preludio Sinfonico Puccini was born into a Tuscan family with five generations of rich musical history. He was introduced to music as a child, but his interest was piqued when he attended a Verdi opera, Aida. At age 21, he decided to become an opera composer and entered the Conservatory. Puccini is most known for his melodic and passionate operas, La Boheme, Tosca, and Madame Butterfly. His music shows the influence and drama of Verdi and Wagner. Preludio Sinfonico is a beautiful piece for orchestra and contains many of the elements which make his music beloved everywhere. Considered to be the most famous man in the world in the early 1920 s, he visited New York City and loved the fast pace and lights. He bought a boat, another car (he owned eight!) and was given a gramophone by Thomas Edison. Only a few years later, he died in Belgium of cancer and was given a state s funeral. When news of his death was received during a performance of La Boheme in New York City, the opera Henry Bischofberger Violins Third Generation Violin Maker www.hkbviolins.com 425.822.0717 Kirkland, WA Now on the Eastside! Sales Appraisals Repairs Rentals was stopped and the orchestra played Chopin s Funeral March. Puccini lived most of his life in a lovely villa he built on a lake near Lucca. It is now a museum, Villa Museo Puccini, owned by the composer s granddaughter. In the past decade, a couple of centers have been opened to honor and perform Puccini s works, one in Lucca and the other in the U.S. In December 2008, these centers honored Puccini by celebrating the 150th anniversary of his death. Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai (1844-1908) Scheherazade Born near St. Petersburg, Russia, Rimsky-Korsakov was one of The Five famous Russian composers of his time. He was a prominent composer and teacher. Known for his use of folk and fairy tale subjects, Rimsky-Korsakov possessed extraordinary orchestration skill. Showing his musical talent at a young age, as a young man, Rimsky- Korsakov yielded to his parents pressure to join the navy, which was the familial tradition. When he wasn t at sea, however, he continued to hone his musical interest and skills, and befriended other musicians who were to become, as he was, part of The Five. He finally left the navy, attended the Conservatory, teaching himself much of what was missing in his musical education.. He spent decades at the Conservatory, writing textbooks on harmony and orchestration, and teaching some of our most beloved Russian composers, e.g. Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Scheherazade is considered Rimsky-Korsakov s most popular work. Based on The Book of One Thousand Nights, it is a symphonic suite in four related parts. It tells the story of a brash, loud sultan who is sure that all women are false and faithless. His plan is to kill each of his wives after their wedding nights. The opening theme of the suite shows the booming voice of the domineering sultan and also the beautiful melody of his sultana Scheherazade. She devises a clever plan to save her life by weaving tales for him each night before bed. These tales intrigue the sultan and instead of killing her, he keeps her alive so he can hear the next part of the story. Throughout the suite, Scheherazade s haunting melody is heard in the violinist s solo, and by the end of the piece, the two themes of the main characters are woven together like the tales, and sultan s theme is softened and warmed along with his heart. Vaughn-Williams, Ralph (1872-1958) Serenade to Music for 16 Voices Known as The Man Who Set England to Music, Ralph Vaughn- Williams had a long and extensive career. Schooled at Trinity College, Cambridge, he went on to receive musical training at the Royal College of Music. This was followed by instruction from Max Bruch in Berlin and Maurice Revel in Paris. Vaughn-Williams wrote in nearly every genre of music: symphonic, operatic, chorale music and film scores. He was also a collector of English folk music and song. In 1906, he was the musical editor of the English Hymnal, arranging many of the hymns. Vaughn-Williams, a down-to-earth man, shrugged off formal recognition. He never allowed the king to knight him, preferring to live his life as an ordinary member of the English rural middle class. He is, however, thought to be the father of English classical music, over Britten or Holst, and the best English composer since Henry Purcell. After his death, his ashes were interred next to Purcell s at Westminster Abbey. Serenade To Music was written as a tribute to the conductor Sir Henry Wood on the fiftieth anniversary of his first concert. The text is drawn from Shakespeare s Merchant of Venice, Act V where there is a discussion about music. Written for sixteen of the most eminent British singers of the day (whose initials are written next to their lines in the published score), Serenade is a beautiful moving piece, even bringing Rachmaninoff to tears at its original presentation. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) Overture to the Magic Flute prolific and A influential composer of the classical era, Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. He was a child prodigy and traveled around Europe with his family, performing. Writing his first composition at age six, he wrote more than 600 compositions over his lifetime. Beethoven influenced his work, leading to classical works with clarity, balance, and transparency. The Magic Flute was written quite late in Mozart s life and was premiered just a couple of months before his death. It is an opera in two acts, written in the form of a singspiel, a popular form of the day that included both singing and spoken dialogue. The opera is based on a love story, set in Egypt. A magic flute helps Tamino endure the trials set before him in order to be with his love, Pamina, who is being held by Sarastro. Did you know? The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra also offers small chamber groups to perform at private functions. Add a touch of class to your party or event. Call 206-517-7777 to schedule. 6 7
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Contributors In addition to the following donors we gratefully acknowledge those individuals and families who purchased donated goods and services at our Sammamish Symphony Auctions. BENEFACTORS ($500+) Anonymous Gordon Brown David Campbell Timothy Corrie & Sherri Zucker Shelby Eaton Bob & Cathy Grindle Dita Hagen Andy & Lori Hill Preben & Ruth Hoegh-Christensen City of Issaquah Arts Commission City of Sammamish King County 4Culture Kevin & Lynne Martinell Microsoft Corporation Estate of Eleanor Nein Skip Rowley Rowley Properties Scott Selfon Symetra Financial Barbara Thorne Mark Wiseman Dan & Marianna Vail Herman & Myrl Venter SPONSORS ($100-499) Anonymous (2) Arthur and Lora Lee Allan Amgen Foundation Sandra Anuras Aletha Barnes Bischofberger Violins Nellie Collins Joel and Laverta Dauterman Eastside Arts Partnership Kristin Edlund & Ken Rosenow Don & Sue Gerend Joel Green Ray Carol Griffin Robin & Paul Holland Mari Horita Suzanne Hutchinson Keith Kinnard Philip & Susan Kliavkoff Grace Lau Mara Lippa Lists for Less Francesco Logozzo Lenore Martinell Patrick and Debbie McCormick Rosemarie Michaels Kenneth Morse Leslie Nielsen Dan and Fran Pope Gail Ratley Scott Sellevold Melissa Underhill Paula Upjohn David Van Moorhem Evelyn Zeller & Nels Magelssen SUPPORTERS ($1-99) Anonymous (2) Jack Barry Anna W. Bero Tom Bird The Boeing Company Acknowledgements Verna Borup Maria & William Burke Joel and Laverta Dauterman Twila Demenzes Ian Edlund Jonathan Feil Clark Grogan Patricia Hebner Murielle Horsky Nick Locke Wilma Luttermoser Robb Mitchell Janine & Scott McKorkle Esther Holly Poirier Michael Raschko John Sanders Carl Schwartz Penny Short Kathy Taraboschia Dorothy Tierney Jim White Bunyamin Yazici We are seeking donations from supporters like you to help us sustain and expand our programs. Please join the generous individuals and organizations who have provided support to enable us to make the music our audiences love to hear. All contributions are tax-deductible. Please contact one of our representatives about how you can help. To the Many Supporters of the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra, THANK YOU! Many people have worked together to make our community orchestra possible. They have given of their time, talent, and energy. Thank you! Equipment Storage Joyce Cunningham/Providence Point Facilities Eastlake High School Piano Sherman Clay Program Design Emaugo Creative Rehearsal Space Bellevue Christian School Program Notes Janis Orrico Refreshments Safeway/Costco Klahanie QFC/Pine Lake QFC Percussion Equipment Dave Pitt/Beaver Lake Middle School Webpage Mark Wiseman The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Association (SSOA) is a Non-Profit Corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. For further information, contact the SSOA: P.O. Box 1173, Issaquah, WA 98027 www.sammamishsymphony.org (206) 517-7777 10