T H E S E A S O N R. JOSEPH SCOTT - CONDUCTOR & MUSIC DIRECTOR 1
R. Joseph Scott has been a dynamic leader in the Northwest musical community for 47 years. He is currently celebrating his 16th 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; cellist Julian Schwarz; 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 has also featured members of the Seattle Symphony: Kimberly Russ, piano; Ben Hausman, oboe; Simon James, violin. Maestro Scott founded the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as Music Director, Conductor and General Manager from 1967 1997 and served as Resident Conductor of Lyric Opera Northwest from 2005-2009. He has appeared with numerous musical ensembles, including the Bellevue Opera and has conducted world premieres of works by Alan Hovhaness, Vaclav Nelhybel and various regional composers. Maestro Scott attended the University of Oregon, School of Music and studied conducting with Eugene Furst and Wolfgang Martin of the Portland Opera. After moving 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. Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is the premiere symphony on the Eastside serving Sammamish, Issaquah, Bellevue and their surrounding communities. Our mission is to bring great works of music to the public through performances and educational programs. Bellevue, Best of Bellevue Musical Arts Pioneer Award, 1997 Performing this year at, & Benaroya Hall. All program and Guest Artists are subject to change. City of Sammamish Certificate of Recognition for Dedicated Leadership & Music Appreciation. 2003 City of Sammamish SAMMI Award for the Arts, 2012 Wild, Wild West! Details on p. 4-5 Friday, October 17-7:30 PM Sunday, October 19-2:00 PM Holiday Pops! Details on p. 6-7 Friday, December 5-7:30 PM Sunday, December 7-2:00 PM España Details on p. 8-9 Friday, February 20-7:30 PM Sunday, February 22-2:00 PM Carmina Burana Details on p. 10-11 Sunday, April 19-2:00 PM Benaroya Hall - Seattle Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Details on p. 12-13 Thursday, June 4th - 7:30 PM Sunday, June 7th - 2:00 PM Season Concert Branding & Brochure Design by Emaugo Creative - Online Portfolio: www.emaugo.com 2 Photography by Cecilio http://cmdgphoto.smugmug.com/ 3
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2014 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY OCTOBER 19, 2014 2:00 p.m. Featuring FEATURING MARK SALMAN, PIANO GERSHWIN - RHAPSODY IN BLUE COPLAND - FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN BERNSTEIN - THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN THEME CUSTER - THE AMERICAN FRONTIER GROFÉ- GRAND CANYON SUITE Tickets Adult - $20 Senior/Student - $15 Children 10 or under - $10 Available at the door or online at Ticketweb.com Rhapsody in Blue is a famous 1924 musical composition by American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and orchestra, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects. MARK SALMAN 4 www.sammamishsymphony.org Hailed as a heroic virtuoso, and a dazzling performer, Mark Salman s performances have been described as powerful, astonishing, exacting and evocative, dramatic, wildly imaginative and touchingly lyrical. A graduate of The Juilliard School, he studied with Richard Fabre and Josef Raieff. He previously attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for two years, where he concentrated on chamber music and composition, studying with the noted composer, John Harbison. 5
Holiday Holiday Pops! is a perennial concert experience for the whole family! FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2014 7:30 p.m. Pops! SUNDAY DECEMBER 7, 2014 2:00 p.m. Hear your favorite holiday tunes! Featuring: Sleigh Ride The Christmas Song Fantasia on We Three Kings Hallelujah Chorus and more... Special guest Sunday only The Beaver Lake Middle School Choir Tina Worthington, Music Director Tickets Adult - $20 Senior/Student - $15 Children 10 or under - $10 Available at the door or online at Ticketweb.com www.sammamishsymphony.org 6 7
Friday February 20, 2015 7:30 p.m. Michael Partington Sunday February 22, 2015 Eastlake Performing Arts Center 2:00 p.m. Tickets Adult - $20 Senior/Student - $15 Children 10 or under - $10 Available at the door or online at Ticketweb.com Boléro is Ravel s most famous musical composition and epitomises Ravel s preoccupation with restyling and reinventing dance movements. The Concierto de Aranjuez, is far and away Rodrigo s bestknown work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the twentieth century. is one of the most engaging of the new generation of concert guitarists. Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his lyricism, intensity and clear technical command, this award-winning British guitarist has performed internationally as a soloist and with ensemble to unanimous critical praise. Featuring Curtis Souvenir of Guanajuato Suite Ginastera Panambi Ballet Suite Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra Michael Partington, Guitar Ravel Boléro 8 9
Returning for an encore performance FEATURING at Benaroya Hall, the over 300 voices from Seattle area choirs and conducted by R. Joseph Scott. Sammamish Symphony CHOIR OF THE SOUND invites you to enjoy the EVERETT CHORALE magic of Carl Orff s RAINIER CHORALE Carmina Burana featuring Soloists to be announced over 300 voices from Seattle area choirs. This performance is sure to be a sell out so get your s Carl Orff tickets early. Sammamish Symphony feature work: Massenet Selections from Le Cid Ballet Suite m p 0 :0 2 5 1 0 2, 9 1 l i Sunday - Apr e l t t a e S, l l a H a y Benaro 10 Tickets - $32 For Advance Tickets Call: www.sammamishsymphony.org 11
one of the most towering symphonic structures in our Hans Keller (1919-1985) whole literature Early Music Critic Thursday June 4, 2015 7:30 p.m. Sunday June 7, 2015 2:00 p.m. Featuring Winner of the Sammamish Symphony Youth Concerto Competition work to be announced Liszt Les Preludes Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in f minor Tchaikovsky s Symphony No. 4 in f minor 12 www.sammamishsymphony.org Tickets Adult - $20 Senior/Student - $15 Children 10 or under - $10 Available at the door or online at Ticketweb.com Youth Concerto Competition The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is proud to support young musicians in our community through our annual Youth Concerto Competition. This event provides area high school students the opportunity to compete individually before a panel of professional judges. The winner performs a solo work with the symphony in June. The symphony also encourages music student participation throughout our concert season and is dedicated to providing educational outreach that promotes a lifelong passion for musicianship and instrumental performance. 13
Become a Subscriber By purchasing season tickets, you receive SAVINGS OF 10%. Season tickets also make a great gift for friends and family! Donate to the Symphony The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the many generous donors who help to keep the music alive for our Eastside community. Donations may be made by mail, at our concerts, or online on our website. We Thank You! NE 10th Street 520 SEASON TICKETS Both series includes Benaroya performance. Please indicate your choice of either our Sammamish series or Bellevue series. Adult $104 Senior $86 (Age 62 and over) Student $86 (Ages 11 to 18) Children $68 (Ages 10 and under, must be accompanied by an adult) SINGLE TICKETS Please indicate your choice of either our Sammamish series or Bellevue series. Adult $20 Senior $15 (Age 62 and over) Student $15 (Ages 11 to 18) Children $10 (Ages 10 and under, must be accompanied by an adult) On the evenings of the concert enjoy a 10% discount and validated parking at the Bravern with purchase at Vovito Caffe & Gelato and Wild Ginger. HOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS At The Door Online Ticketweb.com SammamishSymphony.com By Mail Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Association P.O. Box 1173 Issaquah, WA 98027 N S 108th Ave NE 110th Ave NE NE 8th Street Meydenbauer Theatre NE 6th Street 112th Ave NE I-405 90 Exit 13A NE 4th Street 11100 NE 6th Street - Bellevue, 98004 116th Ave NE Redmond Way 520 N S I-90 Inglewood Hill Rd. E. Lk Sammamish Pkwy Redmond-Fall City Rd. Sahalee CC SE 43rd Sahalee NE 8th NE 4th 228th Ave Eastlake High School Exit 17 Issaquah SR 202 Eastlake High School 400 228th Ave NE - Sammamish, 98074 Wild, Wild West! Details on p. 4-5 Friday, October 17-7:30 PM Sunday, October 19-2:00 PM 14 Holiday Pops! Details on p. 6-7 Friday, December 5-7:30 PM Sunday, December 7-2:00 PM España Details on p. 8-9 Friday, February 20-7:30 PM Sunday, February 22-2:00 PM Carmina Burana Details on p. 10-11 Sunday, April 19-2:00 PM Benaroya Hall - Seattle Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Details on p. 12-13 Thursday, June 4-7:30 PM Sunday, June 7-2:00 PM Alaskan Way Alaskan Way Viaduct Western Ave. Post Alley 1st Avenue 2nd Avenue Union Street 3rd Avenue University Street Seneca Street Spring Street Benaroya Hall 200 University Street - Seattle, 98101 4th Avenue 5th Avenue 6th Avenue 7th Avenue I-5 Attend our Annual Dinner & Live Auction! Coming October 4th to the Plateau Club in Sammamish! Please call 206-517-7777 for more information and to reserve your seats! 15
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