Robert FranzMusic Director

A new era begins! | 2012-2013 Season

Dear Friends,

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Welcome to our 51st season! This season features so much great

music that changed the course of history that I can’t wait for you

to experience all of it!

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in February, Stravinsky’s ballet Rite of

Spring in November and Wagner’s Ring Cycle all changed how we

experience and think about music. All three composers refused to

be shackled by the conventions of their time, and all three took

risks that ended in total triumph. All three works are thrilling!

In November we continue our inspiring collaboration with

Ballet Idaho and the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale.

We will join forces to present a brand new ballet by Idaho

composer, James Cockey, called Sacred Land. This work

honors the Shoshone and Bannocks who were relocated away

from the Treasure Valley in the mid-19th Century. As we

prepare to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Boise, it’s

important that we remember those who came before us.

We have a few beloved guest artists returning with Rachel

Barton Pine and Roberto Plano, and a few new guest artists

making their debut with us, including George Li and Jennifer

Frautschi. Finally, my colleague and friend, Carl Topilow,

will return to Boise after 40 years to conduct a “toe-tapping”

Big Band program in the spring.

I love that music can have such a profound effect on our lives,

and make history. I am grateful that you will be spending time

with us as we make some history of our own.

Sincerely,

Robert Franz

For all train enthusiasts, Honegger’s descriptive

Pacific 231 is a fanciful musical description of the

famed steam locomotive. Similarly, Sibelius’ Violin

Concerto creates a “sound-scape” that is a musical

postcard of the composer’s homeland, Finland.

Finally, from the most romantic of all composers,

Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony sings with

beautiful melodies from beginning to end.

Both composers, Franz Schubert and

W.A. Mozart, were known for their singing

melodies, effervescent orchestrations, and keen

wit. With these two Austrians, the Philharmonic

will take you to a time gone by, filled with elegance

and charm, while we introduce one of today’s rising

stars, pianist George Li.

September 28 & 29, 2012

OPENING NIGHTRachel Barton Pine, Violin

October 19 & 20, 2012MOZART & SCHUBERTGeorge Li, Piano

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Honegger, Pacific 231 • Sibelius, Violin Concerto • Brahms, Symphony No. 1

Pre-concert opening night celebration September 29�, at �e Stueckle Sky Center, ca� for tickets.

Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23 & Magic Flute Overture • Schubert, Rosamunde Overture & Symphony No. 3

“The Boise River ran red with the blood of our

people.” And so began the journey of relocation

of thousands of Shoshone and Bannock

Americans. We honor those lost and begin the

journey of reconciliation with Sacred Land, a

brand new work for chorus, soloists and dancers

(Ballet Idaho) by Idaho composer, James Cockey.

In a similar way, Igor Stravinsky wrote his earth

shattering ballet score, The Rite of Spring to honor

his Russian heritage.

Before there was the epic tale The Lord of the Rings,

Wagner’s expansive opera The Ring of the

Nibelungen was composed. Wagner changed the

course of musical history by integrating the

emotional impact of his opera into the orchestral

score. We will present highlights of this 19th

century masterpiece without the words, yet still

filled with all of the emotion and drama of this

great story.

November 16 & 17, 2012

BALLET IDAHO & BOISE PHILHARMONIC MASTER CHORALE

January 25 & 26, 2013

THE RING WITHOUT WORDS

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James Cockey, Sacred Land • Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring

Excerpts from The Ring Cycle • Siegfried Idyll • Prelude & Liebestod

Photo: Tom Oetzell, Idaho Exposure

Like Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring that you

heard in November, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

changed classical music forever. This piece of music

expanded the scope of what a symphony could be,

not only with the addition of the human voice, but

with a message of eternal hope and brotherhood.

We begin this program with Beethoven’s First

Symphony presenting the alpha and the omega of

this incredible composer’s symphonic output.

Martha Graham’s unique and inspirational style of

dance, and habit of commissioning new works, led

to one of the most well known American ballet

scores ever written, Appalachian Spring by Aaron

Copland. Combine that with masterpieces by

J.S. Bach and the Spring Symphony by Robert

Schumann, and you have a concert of light, love

and optimism.

February 23 & 24, 2013

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9Emily Newton, sopranoMichele Detwiler, mezzo-sopranoChristopher Bengochea, tenorDerrick Parker, bass-baritoneJim Jirak, Music Director, BPMC

March 22 & 23, 2013

COPLAND & PLANODan Hagy, Guest ConductorRoberto Plano, Piano

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Symphonies No. 1 & 9Please note, Sunday performance is at 2:00 p.m. at The Morrison Center

Copland, Appalachian Spring • Bach, Piano Concerto in d • Schumann, Symphony No. 1

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�e Chef and Gourmet Gala� April 6th, 2013 • Boise Centre �

Photo: Tom Oetzell, Idaho Exposure

The 1940’s was a period of immense change and an

incredible banding together of Americans of all

stripes. Through it all musicians like Benny

Goodman, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller kept our

spirits high. We are thrilled to bring some of that

optimism and joy to you with guest conductor,

Clarinetist and Music Director of the Cleveland

Pops, Carl Topilow.

If you enjoy lush, romantic melodies…if you love

to see musicians sink their teeth into dramatic

music…if you want to be swept away by the

power of Rachmaninov and film composer

Erich Korngold, then this is the concert for you.

We promise that you will leave the hall humming

and with a smile on your face.

April 19 & 20, 2013

BIG BANDS WITH CARL TOPILOWCarl Topilow, Guest Conductor

May 3 & 4, 2013

RACHMANINOVJennifer Frautschi, Violin

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David Alan Earnest, Turbulence • Korngold, Violin Concerto • Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 2

CASUAL CLASSICSBring your imagination and we’ll take care of the rest! These hour long concerts are like guided tours of great music. Join us as we break down

the barriers ending hundreds of years of an “us and them” mentality in the concert hall.

Enjoy great music by the full Boise Philharmonic or members of the orchestra in a more

intimate setting. Stay after, if you choose, for an informal question and answer period, and

meet the maestro, the musicians, and the guest artists. You don’t have to have a music

degree to join in the fun!

Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies

� Jazz inspired brass chamber music: Boise Philharmonic Brass Quintet

S�turday� N���mb�r 3, 2012 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies

� Made in America, Woodwind Music by American Composers: Boise Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet

S�nday� F�b�uary 24, 2013 • 2:00 p.m., The Morrison Center

� Beethoven Symphonies 1& 9: Boise Philharmonic

S�turday� M�rch 9, 2013 • 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of the Rockies

� Beethoven String Quartets: Boise Philharmonic String Quartet

S�turday� A�ril 20, 2013 • 11:00 a.m., The Morrison Center

� Big Bands with Carl Topilow: Boise Philharmonic

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something different. We invite you to define your own experience with your orchestra by

choosing any four or five concerts from any of our Boise or Nampa Classical Series.

Flex season tickets start at $156.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH � A HOLIDAY FAVORITE!

Wi� �e Boise Philharmonic Master ChoraleJim Jirak, Music Director, BPMC • Maire O’Brien, sopranoKorby Myrick, mezzo-soprano • Matt Morgan, tenor • Troy Cook, baritone

Saturday, December 15 • 8:00 p.m. • Morrison Center

Tickets on sale now • boisephilharmonic.org • 344-7849

SILENT MOVIE WITH ORCHESTRA � EGYPTIAN THEATRE

Come experience Your Orchestra accompanying Silent Films with actors like Charlie

Chaplin and Buster Keaton at the historic Egyptian Theatre. Keep your eyes and ears

peeled for a February 2013 date and time to be announced.

Adult Tickets: $15 • Students & Seniors: $10

B. P. MASTER CHORALEJim Jirak, Music Director

The Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale (formerly Boise Master Chorale), which joined

with Boise Philharmonic in 2011, is an auditioned chorus of more than 130 volunteer

singers. For information on joining the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale, please email:

info@bpmasterchorale.org

B. P. YOUTH ORCHESTRAYorgos Kouritas, Music Director

The Treasure Valley’s premiere music education program!The BPYO pulls from the most talented local young musicians. Our youth members

audition for their chairs, maintain a rigorous rehearsal schedule and a three concert

season mentored by the principal chairs of the Philharmonic. Some members have been

involved for more than a decade, established separate chamber ensembles and even

performed overseas. If you are interested, please contact Yorgos Kouritas:

youthorchestra@boisephilharmonic.org

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� Special Offers and Pre-Purchase Options: Subscriber ONLY offers throughout the season AND chance to pre-purchase additional concerts before they go on sale.

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Free to ticket holders, these fun and informative pre-concert lectures are held before each concert evening at 7:00 p.m. Led by Associate Principal Trumpet, Justin Stamps and Second Horn, Philip Kassel, these chats will provide the insight needed to enjoy your concert experience even more.

Hosted by the Honorable Steve Trott, enjoy a free, up-close and personal experience with Maestro Franz and the guest artist/composer/conductor. Get the insiders view for the concert.

Every Friday of the concert week from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy.

For more information about the Boise Philharmonic education programs, contact the Boise Philharmonic at education@boisephilharmonic.org

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