Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate Music Alive Composer-in-Residence

Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate Music Alive Composer-in-Residence The residency of Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate is made possible through Music Alive, a residency program of the League of American Orchestras and New Music USA. This national program is designed to provide orchestras with resources and tools to support their work with composers and new music, capitalizing on the power of composers and their creativity to build new paths for orchestras to heighten their relevancy and deepen their relationships with their communities. The SDSO s work with Jerod began in 2009 with the commission of Waktégli Olówaŋ (Victory Songs), sung in Lakota, based on five Sioux Warriors. The SDSO chose Jerod as its composer because of our long history of impactful work together, Jerod s passion for and success in mentoring young composers, and the partnership s ability to assist the SDSO in addressing the state-wide issue of race relations through the Lakota Music Project. Jerod s residency will focus in part on realizing the SDSO s vision for Phase III of the Lakota Music Project. Major funding for Music Alive comes from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, The Amphion Foundation, The ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund, the Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 1

Maestro Delta David Gier Dear Friends, As Music Director of your orchestra my goal is not unlike that of a curator of a great museum, who pulls together and presents as much art as possible within a finite space and length of time. Both broad and deep, the 2017-18 SDSO season is assembled of works representative of diverse time periods and cultures: compositions from hundreds of years ago to those created yesterday, reflecting a range of styles and influences which is ever-widening as classical music becomes a more universal language; in short, music that engages composers, performers, and audiences from all over the world. We begin, of course, with those expressions considered to be masterworks plenty of Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky. Pieces which we love to play and you love to hear. Then we add important and timely works, such as Bernstein s Candide on the occasion of his centennial. We introduce new voices like American Indian composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate, with whom we proudly partner for New Music USA s Music Alive residency. This partnership will span the next two seasons and profoundly impact our Lakota Music Project. Pianist Emanuele Arciuli was awarded Italy s Abbiati Prize during the time he has been associated with us. He is considered to be an international expert on American piano music and comes to us with two important new American expressions on October 7. Chinese violinist Dan Zhu is enjoying a meteoric rise, including a Tanglewood debut featuring the Bernstein Serenade he will play with us. Bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann plays regularly with the Berlin Philharmonic and is a featured soloist around the world. Our Pops series offers experiences you won t find anywhere else. Wicked Divas storms in this October with music from the Broadway-hit Wicked and features two soloists who performed as Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway. We are bringing a new Christmas show to the SDSO stage. 'Tis the Season! will feature stunning vocalists, bright lights, dancers, and the holiday hits we all know and love. To round out our series, the SDSO brings Video Games Live! to South Dakota. Largely popular worldwide, The New York Times calls Video Games Live Captivating! and Bombastic! We invite you, whether you have been with us for many years or are just looking to give us a try, to be a part of our SDSO family this season. See you soon! delta david gier Music Director 2

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON CLASSICAL SERIES Emanuele Archuli Brahms SYMPHONY No. 2 November 18 Completing the SDSO s cycle of the four Brahms symphonies, the luxurious Symphony No. 2 has long been an audience favorite. A performance of Dorff s Summer Solstice commemorates the 30 th Anniversary of Principal clarinetist Christopher Hill, and Principal cellist Jia Cao makes her SDSO solo debut with Haydn s much-loved second cello concerto. Dorff Tate Summer Solstice Christopher Hill, clarinet Shakamaxon: Moccasin Game COPLAND & MEXICO JANUARY 13 JANUARY 14 2:30 PM Following the success of the Music Unwound program Dvořák and America in 2016, the SDSO will present the next in this series focusing on the relationship between Aaron Copland and the dynamic Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas. This is a contextualized program developed by musicologist Joseph Horowitz which includes lecture/ demonstration and visual elements, as well as a live performance of the original Revueltas score accompanying the film Redes. Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major, Op. 101 Jia Cao, cello Copland Copland Hoedown from Rodeo El Salón México Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Revueltas Revueltas Sensemayá Redes (with film) MATINEE SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CONCERT 3

Strauss MASTERPIECES October 7 Strauss Don Juan, Op. 20 Two Strauss masterpieces demonstrating the artistry of the symphony orchestra frame two contemporary works for piano and orchestra. Emanuele Arciuli, winner of Italy s coveted Abbiati Prize, returns to the SDSO to perform two important new American expressions: the U.S. premiere of Luminary by Thai-American composer Narong Prangcharoen and the jazz-inflected Ballad Nocturne by Ann Millikan. Prangcharoen Millikan Strauss Luminary Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (U.S. Premiere) Emanuele Arciuli, piano Ballad Nocturne (U.S. Premiere) Emanuele Arciuli, piano Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 Principal Cellist Jia Cao 30 th Anniversary Principal Clarinetist Christopher Hill

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON CLASSICAL SERIES Dan Zhu Mahler & Bartók FEBRUARY 3 The South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchesta joins the SDSO for Lowak Shoppala by Composer-in-Residence Jerod Tate. Mahler s unfinished Symphony No. 10 was a beacon, and a bridge, toward the 20th century. The Adagio is the only completed movement from Mahler s final work which the SDSO performs as the next installment in its Mahler cycle. Bartók s was the first concerto for orchestra, a work that features the entire orchestra and its individual members as soloists. This unparalleled work of virtuosity allows your SDSO to shine as the truly remarkable ensemble it is! Tate Mahler Bartók Lowak Shoppala (Fire and Light) with the SDSYO Adagio from Symphony No. 10 Concerto for Orchestra Bernstein & Beethoven march 3 march 4 2:30 PM Music written by representatives of the culture out of which it grew. Beethoven certainly fits the description of the quintessential German composer of his era. Leonard Bernstein is arguably the most important figure in American music during the second half of the last century. Ye Xiaogang interprets his Chinese culture through the medium of the symphony orchestra. Chinese-American violinist Dan Zhu is one of the most celebrated of his generation, representing both sides of his heritage in this program. Bernstein Ye Xiaogang Beethoven Serenade, after Plato s Symposium Lamura Cuo Dan Zhu, violin Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op.36 MATINEE SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CONCERT 5

Martin Kuuskmann Tchaikovsky SYMPHONY No. 4 april 7 CANDIDE APRIL 21 APRIL 22 2:30 PM Tchaikovsky s exciting, perennial favorite is paired with works by prominent American composers. Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Moravec s The Overlook Hotel Suite contains music from his criticallyacclaimed opera The Shining, premiered by the Minnesota Opera in 2016. Virtuoso bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann plays a concerto written especially for him by Christopher Theofanidis, which received a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best Classical Composition. Moravec Theofanidis Daugherty The Overlook Hotel Suite Bassoon Concerto Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon Dead Elvis Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon 2018 is the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein s birth. Join the celebration as the SDSO presents this monumental work. Is it an opera? A piece of musical theater? Whatever you call it it is a whimsical, comical, satirical reinterpretation of Voltaire s masterpiece, as relevant today as it was in the 18 th century. Bernstein Candide John McVeigh, Candide Robert Orth, Pangloss Lindsay Ammann, Old Lady Meghan Picerno, Cunégonde Robert Balonek, Maximillian Emily Toronto, Paquette Heath Huberg, Governor South Dakota Symphony Chorus University of Sioux Falls Chorus Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 6

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON POPS SERIES WICKED DIVAS october 21 october 22 2:30 PM Join the SDSO for a Wicked-good performance of Diva showstoppers from the world of Broadway, opera and pop, culminating with selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. Featuring Nicole Parker and Alli Mauzey who have performed as Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway, Wicked Divas will showcase the depth of their highflying talents. In addition to favorites from the "untold tale of the witches of Oz", the program also includes tunes from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and more. 7

VIDEO GAMES LIVE january 27 Captivating! Bombastic! The New York Times Picture the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra combined together by the technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun that only video games can provide! Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music alongside video clips from the most popular video games of all time. Not eligible for Choose Your Own 4, The Quartet Flex Pass, SDSO Membership, Overture, or Student Rush. No exchanges into this performance. Guardians of the Symphony : Music from John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman and More! march 24 Don your mask and cape for a celebration of Hollywood s most thrilling super heroes! Featuring music from Batman, Superman, The Avengers, and more, this one-night-only event showcases cinema s most iconic heroes and the music that inspires them. MATINEE SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CONCERT 8

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON POPS SERIES Tisthe Season 'TIS THE SEASON : Christmas with the SDSO december 9 december 10 2:30 PM Take part in a new South Dakota Christmas spectacular with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra s Tis the Season! The warmth of the holidays takes center stage as Broadway stars join the orchestra, chorus, and an array of performers. Filled with singing, dancing, and holiday cheer, Christmas truly hasn t begun until you see Tis the Season! "The holiday season has not begun until you've seen 'Tis the Season!"

Special Performances : Handel MESSIAH saturday, December 2 First Lutheran Church 7:00 PM SDSO FAMILY CONCERT sunday, April 8 2:30 PM Washington Pavilion Experience the transcendent choral tradition of Handel s Messiah with the SDSO this holiday season. The masterful presentation of the life of Christ features an unparalleled lineup of vocalists and the SDSO chorus in one stunning performance at First Lutheran Church. Handel Messiah, HWV 56 Victoria Cannizzo, soprano Nicole Warner, mezzo Joshua Bouillon, tenor Benjamin LeClair, bass South Dakota Symphony Chorus Enjoy a musical afternoon with your entire family at the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra s Family Concert! This charming concert is the perfect experience to discover the instruments and music of the orchestra, and fill the youngest minds with wonder and interest in the arts. Children attend the SDSO Family Concert free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Adult tickets are just $10. And don t forget to come early for fun lobby activities before the concert! MATINEE SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CONCERT 10

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON THE 2017 SDSO GALA Saturday, November 4 6:00 PM Mary W. Sommervold Hall of the Washington Pavilion This season marks the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Gala's 40th year. Over the history of the event, over one million dollars has been raised to support the SDSO's programming. Join us for this spectacular evening of fine food, wine, music, and people. Call (605) 335-7933 to reserve your ticket or table. YOUTH ORCHESTRA The SDSYO is designed to enhance young musicians talents in an inspiring and educational group setting. Through participation, students build leadership skills, develop musical gifts, and create lasting friendships. The SDSYO encourages these students to enjoy a life of active participation in the arts. November 19 March 4 March 11 Washington Pavilion Washington Pavilion TBD $125 per ticket or $1,250 per table. May 6 tbd MATINEE SERIES The perfect sampling of the South Dakota Symphony, the Matinee Series combines concerts from both the Classical and Pops series to create a subscription of five unforgettable afternoon performances. WICKED DIVAS October 22 2:30PM 'TIS THE SEASON : Christmas with the SDSO december 10 2:30 PM STAINED GLASS SERIES Experience the vitality and brilliance of your SDSO musicians in intimate settings that will open your ears and eyes to music in entirely new ways. Music Director Gier and your SDSO musicians have created extraordinary programs that will give you a unique perspective on everything from the storied gems of the repertoire to works by today s greats. Joined by an array of talented guests, these concerts explore the brilliant and beautiful masterpieces of chamber repertoire. Copland & Mexico January 14 2:30PM Bernstein & Beethoven March 4 2:30 PM october 29 February 11 april 29 Spirit of Peace UCC Gloria Dei Lutheran Church First Congregational Church Bernstein CANDIDE April 22 2:30PM 11

Become a Series Subscriber Today : Experience the SDSO in all its splendor from the very best seats in the house the ones you choose. Priority Seating Status Your subscription seats are yours to keep. You will be allowed to retain them for the subsequent season. If you wish to change your seats, your request will be honored prior to new subscribers. Subscriber Benefits Include : Priority reserved seating Instant savings on concerts Easy ticket exchanges Advanced notice of SDSO events Subscription Renewal Deadline : June 1 ST Call (605) 367-6000 or visit www.sdsymphony.org to purchase your subscription today! Concert Insights 6:30 pm before Saturday classical performances 1:30 pm before Sunday classical performances Join Music Director Delta David Gier as he contextualizes the music and enriches the performance with background on guest artists and the repertoire. 7 @ 7 7:00 pm before Saturday Classical performances SDSO Assistant Conductor Chad Hutchinson leads a fast-paced and energetic pre-concert talk highlighting the seven things to listen for in the evening s concert. Ticket Exchanges & Returns Exchanges across series may incur additional fees. No exchanges into Premium Concerts. Ticket exchanges must occur 24 hours prior to the concert. Season ticket holders may return a ticket at least 24 hours prior to the concert for tax-deductible donation receipt. All exchanges are subject to availability. There are no cash returns on season series or single ticket sales. MATINEE SERIES Accessible Seating The Washington Pavilion makes every effort to accommodate all persons with disabilities. Their theaters are wheelchair accessible. Complimentary assisted listening devices are available at the Box Office. Sign Language interpreters are offered by request. Large print and/or Braille programs are available by request for patrons with visual impairments. Please make your requests at least three weeks in advance. Please contact the Washington Pavilion Box Office at (605) 367-6000 for accessibility guidelines, information and to request these services. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE PREMIUM CONCERT 12

SDSO 2017-18 SEASON Step-by-Step Instructions 1. 2. select YOUR PACKAGE Choose the combination of concerts (Super, Imperial, Classical, Pops, Matinee, Stained Glass, Youth Orchestra) that suits you and your interests. Choose Your Seating Level Select the price level (A, B, C, or D) that you prefer. super subscription: 18 CONCERTS A Super Subscription ensures that you catch every moment of these unparalleled experiences. Receive the best seats for all 7 Classical concerts, all 4 Pops concerts plus tickets to the Stained Glass Series and the SDSYO performances. price level A B C D 3. NUMBER OF SEATS ADULT $605 $455 $345 $260 Determine the number of seats you need. SENIOR STUDENT $595 $290 $445 $265 $335 $225 $250 $205 4. ADD Special performances Don t miss our annual holiday performance of Handel Messiah or the SDSO Family Concert 5. FINALIZE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ONLINE Subscribe online at www.washingtonpavilion.org IN PERSON Visit the Washington Pavilion Box Office at 301 South Main Avenue in Downtown Sioux Falls. by phone Call the Washington Pavilion Box Office (605) 367-6000 Subscription Renewal Deadline : June 1 ST SOUTH DAKOTA ARTS COUNCIL Support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. imperial subscription: 11 CONCERTS The Imperial Series combines all 4 Pops and all 7 Classical concerts to create a season of eleven enriching and memorable Saturday evenings. price level ADULT SENIOR STUDENT A $535 $525 $240 Classical Subscription: 7 CONCERTS From any seat in the house you can feel the soul-stirring music of the Classical series in the spectacular Mary W. Sommervold Hall. price level ADULT SENIOR STUDENT A $316 $306 $91 B $385 $375 $215 B $226 $216 $91 C $275 $265 $175 C $156 $146 $91 D $190 $180 $155 D $91 $91 $91

Call Today (605) 367-6000 or visit us at sdsymphony.org Subscription Renewal Deadline : June 1 ST POPS subscription: 4 CONCERTS stained glass series: 3 concerts These popular shows sell quickly! A Pops subscription guarantees you a seat for the best entertainment around. A subscription to the Stained Glass Series puts you in the front row for this intimate and adventurous series. price level A B C D SERIES SUBSCRIPTION $30 ADULT SENIOR STUDENT $237 $232 $162 $177 $167 $137 $132 $122 $97 $112 $102 $77 matinee subscription: 5 CONCERTS If you want a perfect sampling of both the Classical and Pops concerts, the Matinee series combines concerts from both series to create five unforgettable Sunday afternoons. youth orchestra: 4 CONCERTS The South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra is an educational program comprised of four student orchestras, ranging from a beginner string orchestra to an advanced symphonic orchestra. Members of the SDSYO are given the tools and training to pursue their artistic passions. The SDSYO concerts allow students to showcase their talents and perform in a professional environment. price level A B C D FAMILY PASS (UP TO 6 TICKETS) $75 ADULT $185 $135 $100 $80 SINGLE TICKETS (ADULT) $10 SENIOR $175 $125 $90 $70 STUDENT TICKETS $5 STUDENT $100 $85 $75 $70 when placing your order, please note the following: special performances to add Add these special events to your subscription today! MESSIAH, SATURDAY, DEC 2 $20 FAMILY CONCERT: SUNDAY, APRIL 8 ADULTS $10 CHILDREN FREE The subscription renewal deadline is June 1, 2017 for current subscribers. Senior citizen prices are intended for patrons ages 65 and older. New subscribers will be seated according to the date received after existing subscribers have been seated. First priority seating goes to Super Series and Imperial subscribers. Classical and Pops subscribers are seated second. Matinee subscribers will be seated in the order they are received. 14

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