2012-2013 Houston Symphony Classical Brochure

Graf's FarewellA Grand Finale Season

20122013 Season

Graf’s farewell season ushers in a new era for the Houston Symphony.Hans Graf will conduct his grand finale season with the

Houston Symphony in 2012–2013. Come experience a

season-long celebration of his twelve years as Music Director,

the longest tenure in Houston Symphony history.

“The years have flown by, filled with so many outstanding performances

and events. There have been many landmarks during this time,

and I think that this twelfth season will bring new highlights –

thrilling, challenging and rewarding.” – Hans Graf, Music Director

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Subscriber & Donor Rewards.........................................4

Season Highlights..........................................................5

2012–2013 Classical Season.........................................6

Choose Your Package....................................................12

Hans Graf farewell Concerts........................................14

2012–2013 PoPS Season.............................................16

2012–2013 family Season...........................................18

Symphony Specials......................................................19

Make a Donation..........................................................20

order Season Tickets....................................................22

Subscribers have rewards!being a season ticket holder is the best way to experience the Houston Symphony. Save up to $730 and receive these added benefits:

BEST PRICE – Save up to 40% off the price of individual tickets. all subscriptions are discounted.

FREE SEAT EXCHANGES – You can exchange your tickets to another performance when your schedule gets in the way. only subscribers to six or more concerts can exchange without the exchange fee.

SAME GREAT SEATS – Your seat is YoURS for all the concerts in your package. Plus, you will have first access to keep or upgrade your seats during renewals for the Centennial Season in 2013–2014!

PRIORITY FOR SYMPHONY SPECIALS – You get advance access to the best seats before the general public.

DISCOUNTS & PRIORITY ON ADDITIONAL TICKETS – You get advance access and 10% off additional tickets to any subscription concert.

Donors have even more rewards!• Donor-only events and private rehearsals• Valet parking• access to the Green Room and Patron lounge

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2012–2013 Specials and Season HighlightsSYMPHonY SPeCialS HiGHliGHTSonly subscribers can purchase tickets to Symphony Specials noW before they go on sale to the general public on august 1, 2012. See page 19 for a full listing of specials.

Hans Graf’s farewell season features opening and closing concerts you will not want to miss.

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Great Worksberlioz’ Symphonie fantastiqueDebussy’s la MerMozart’s Symphony no. 40Dvorák’s new World Symphony

Great artistsHans Graf, Music Directorlang lang, pianoleonidas Kavakos, violinGarrick ohlsson, piano

friday aCCeSS ConcertsWith nPR’s Morning Edition music commentator Miles Hoffman as host. See page 23 for more details.

best of brahmsexperience 3 weekends of great works composed by the German master, and one of Graf’s favorites – Johannes brahms.

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opening night with boleroorchestral ShowcaseSeptember 8, 2012, 7:30 pM

Hans Graf, conductor Thomas LeGrand, clarinetJohn Thorne, fluteJudy Dines, fluteAlexandra Adkins, violinSophia Silivos, violin

Smetana: The Moldau Debussy: Rhapsody for Clarinet and orchestra Smetana: Dance of the Comedians Doppler: finale from Concerto for Two flutes and orchestraMoszkowski: finale from Suite for Two ViolinsRavel: bolero“It fills my heart with pride, joy and gratitude to be part of this great Houston Symphony family with all its excellent and dedicated members who make the music.” – Hans Graf

To kick-off the 2012–2013 season, Maestro Graf has planned a delightful program that you are sure to love, while showing off the virtuosity of some of our Houston Symphony musicians. The program culminates with Ravel’s famous bolero. its recurring melody and driving rhythm build from instrument to instrument, from section to section in an ecstatic crescendo encompassing the full orchestra.

a Graf farewellMay 17, 18, 2013, 7:30 pM

Erin Wall, sopranoBernarda Fink, mezzo-sopranoHouston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, directorMahler: Symphony no. 2, Resurrection“Of all of Mahler’s symphonies, Resurrection has the most uplifting ending. There is a spiritual element in it that is hard to beat.” – Hans Graf

Join us as we celebrate Hans Graf and his invaluable contribution to your Houston Symphony. our beloved maestro steps onto the Houston Symphony stage for the last time as our Music Director, to lead the orchestra and chorus in Mahler’s monumental Symphony no. 2.

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2012-2013 Classical Season

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best of brahms – Weekend 1September 14, 15, 16, 2012



lang lang Plays beethovenOctober 18, 20, 21, 2012

berlioz’ Symphonie fantastiqueOctober 26, 27, 28, 2012

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique SymphonyNovember 1, 3, 4, 2012

The inextinguishableNovember 16, 17, 18, 2012

Schumann Plus bruckner’s 6thDecember 1, 2, 2012

Dvorák’s new World SymphonyJanuary 11, 12, 13, 2013

Mahler & Mendelssohn January 31, February 2, 3, 2013

Prokofiev’s Romeo and JulietFebruary 14, 16, 17, 2013

Wozzeck in ConcertMarch 1, 2, 2013

Tchaikovsky’s fifth Plus KavakosMarch 7, 9, 10, 2013

Walton’s belshazzar’s feastMarch 15, 16, 17, 2013

Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & fallaApril 5, 6, 7, 2013

Debussy’s la MerApril 11, 13, 14, 2013

Mozart’s Symphony no. 40May 3, 4, 5, 2013

Chopin & beethovenMay 9, 11, 12, 2013

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1 best of brahms – Weekend 1September 14, 15, 16, 2012Hans Graf, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, pianoFrank Huang, violinBrinton Averil Smith, cello

Program A – September 14, 16, 2012Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 1Brahms: Symphony no. 1

Program B – September 15, 2012Brahms: Variations on a Theme of HaydnBrahms: Concerto for Violin and CelloBrahms: Symphony no. 4

2 best of brahms – Weekend 2September 20, 22, 23, 2012Hans Graf, conductorJoshua Hopkins, baritoneHouston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, directorFrank Huang, violinBrinton Averil Smith, cello

Program C – September 20, 22, 2012Brahms: Tragic overtureBrahms: nänieBrahms: Requiem

Program B – September 23, 2012Brahms: Variations on a Theme of HaydnBrahms: Concerto for Violin and CelloBrahms: Symphony no. 4

3 best of brahms – Weekend 3September 28, 29, 30, 2012John Storgårds, conductorJonathan Biss, piano

Program D – September 28, 30, 2012Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 3

Program E – September 29, 2012Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 2

The New York Times calls him “young and impetuous, but firmly in control.” Jonathan biss – one of the most exciting piano virtuosos on the classical music scene today – returns to the Houston Symphony to perform brahms’ majestic Piano Concerto no. 2.

beST of bRaHMS The 2012–2013 Season kicks off with 3 weeks of the best of brahms.

“At the age of 16, the very first score I bought with my pocket money was a pocket score of Brahms Symphony No. 4. As I studied this masterpiece, my juvenile love of Brahms began to grow and has endured throughout my life. Even knowing his music for decades, Brahms still holds the power to surprise us, with something new to discover around every turn of phrase.” – Hans Graf

Garrick ohlsson, piano John Storgårds, conductor

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4 lang lang Plays beethoven3 Concerts. 3 Different Concertos.October 18, 20, 21, 2012Pablo Heras-Casado, conductorLang Lang, pianoLindberg: feria (festival)Beethoven: Piano Concertos 2, 3 and 5Schumann: Symphony no. 4The New York Times’ ”hottest artist on the classical music planet” is heading back to Houston. Hear lang lang perform three of the most beloved beethoven piano concertos in one weekend as he plays a different concerto each performance. experience beethoven’s joyful 2nd, the dramatic 3rd and the epic Emperor.

5 berlioz’ Symphonie fantastiqueOctober 26, 2012 – friday aCCeSS concertOctober 27, 28, 2012 – Standard concert formatAndrés Orozco-Estrada, conductorWilliam VerMeulen, hornBerlioz: Roman CarnivalR. Strauss: Horn Concerto no. 1*Berlioz: Symphonie fantastiqueone of the pillars of the symphonic repertoire, Symphonie fantastique brings you to a new world of sound, where images morph into music. follow a young musician, afflicted by unrequited love and flooded with romantic passion. as he drifts from one fantastic dreamscape to another, obsessed by the image of his beloved, you’ll follow him from the tumult of a grand ball, to the peaceful contemplation of nature, and finally to his plunge into delirium in a sinister witch’s sabbath.

*Friday AccESS concert only includes this work. See page 23 for more details on AccESS.

6 Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique SymphonyNovember 1, 3, 4, 2012Juanjo Mena, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violinBartók: Violin Concerto no. 2Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 6, PathétiqueThe nickname “Pathétique” actually means “passionate” rather than “pitiful,” and Tchaikovsky’s final symphony is packed with passion. You’ll feel the power of fate in both life and death as you get caught up in the music’s sweep of emotion, complete with gorgeous violin melodies and blazing brass.

7 The inextinguishableNovember 16, 17, 18, 2012Thomas Dausgaard, conductorStephen Hough, pianoBeethoven: Leonore overture no. 3Liszt: Piano Concerto no. 1Nielsen: Symphony no. 4, The InextinguishableDanish composer Carl nielsen’s magnificent Symphony no. 4 is full of fiery rhythms and grand sweeping melodies. The famous battle of two timpanists thunders to a triumphant conclusion – the inextinguishable force of life is victorious!

8 Schumann Plus bruckner’s 6thDecember 1, 2, 2012Hans Graf, conductorMartin Helmchen, pianoSchumann: Piano ConcertoBruckner: Symphony no. 6Hans Graf is excited to introduce Houston audiences to this rising star, Martin Helmchen. The Berkshire Eagle raved, “Helmchen lit the Schumann Piano Concerto with an inner glow” referring to the young German virtuoso’s performance with the boston Symphony.

Thursday subscribers attend Sunday.

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9 Dvorák’s new World SymphonyJanuary 11, 2013 – friday aCCeSS concertJanuary 12, 13, 2013 – Standard concert formatHans Graf, conductorAdam Dinitz, english hornMark Hughes, trumpet*Copland: Quiet City for english horn, trumpet and stringsDutilleux: Symphony no. 2, Le Double*Dvorák: Symphony no. 9, From the New WorldComposed and premiered during his visit to the United States as an embodiment of the american experience, the New World Symphony is Dvorák’s most popular work. it was commissioned by the new York Philharmonic and premiered 120 years ago at Carnegie Hall to the public’s absolute delight.

*Friday AccESS concert only includes these works. See page 23 for more details on AccESS.

10 Mahler & Mendelssohn January 31, February 2, 3, 2013Christoph Koenig, conductorMendelssohn: octet for Strings – for full String orchestraMahler: Symphony no. 1Mahler’s 1st Symphony is filled with some of the young composer’s most brilliant and contrasting musical ideas. You’ll be delighted as you hear folk melodies, a chilling funeral march and even a minor-key version of the familiar “frère Jacques” melody.

11 Prokofiev’s Romeo and JulietFebruary 14, 16, 17, 2013Gilbert Varga, conductorVilde Frang, violinWagner: Siegfried idyllMozart: Violin Concerto no. 5Prokofiev: Suite no. 2 from Romeo and JulietRelive the stories of William Shakespeare’s most cherished characters. Romeo and Juliet’s romantic encounters will populate your imagination as you hear Prokofiev’s riveting score based on the story of the ill-fated lovers. Plus, hear Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll, written as a present to his wife Cosima and performed the morning of her birthday by a small ensemble as his beloved awoke from her sleep.

12 Wozzeck in ConcertMarch 1, 2, 2013Hans Graf, conductorAnne Schwanewilms, sopranoRoman Trekel, baritoneBerg: Wozzeck“Alban Berg’s music is so deep, so new and so perfect. It strikes an inescapable chord of compassion and empathy for our ill-fated hero, Wozzeck.” – Hans Graf

Rooted in real life, Wozzeck’s tale is one of social criticism, lust, murder and morality. You’ll feel compassion for poor Wozzeck as he falls victim to cruelty and descends into insanity.

Sunday subscribers attend Friday.

13 Tchaikovsky’s fifth Plus KavakosMarch 7, 9, 10, 2013Hans Graf, conductorLeonidas Kavakos, violinShostakovich: Violin Concerto no. 1Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5Hans Graf and leonidas Kavakos are great friends whose partnership has produced great music-making on the Jones Hall stage and around the world. They’ll join together once more to perform Shostakovich’s 1st Violin Concerto. Plus, hear one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest masterpieces – his Symphony no. 5.

14 Walton’s belshazzar’s feastMarch 15, 16, 17, 2013Hannu Lintu, conductorHouston Symphony ChorusVaughan Williams: fantasia on a Theme of Thomas TallisHaydn: Symphony no. 98Walton: belshazzar’s feast Belshazzar’s Feast vividly portrays the captivity of the Jews in babylon. With driving and barbaric splendor, often compared to carmina Burana, it culminates in the death of belshazzar which frees the Jews from exile.

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15 Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & fallaApril 5, 6, 7, 2013Carlos Kalmar, conductorPablo Sainz-Villegas, guitarHaydn: Symphony no. 20Ginastera: Variaciones concertantesRodrigo: fantasia for a nobleman – for Guitar and orchestraFalla: Suite no. 2 from The Three-cornered HatComposed at the request of the legendary Spanish guitarist andrés Segovia, who is referenced in the work’s title as the “nobleman,” Joaquín Rodrigo’s Fantasia para un gentilhombre will transport you to 17th Century Spain, where the composer found his inspiration. experience the rich sounds of rising star and Spanish guitar virtuoso Pablo Sainz-Villegas.

16 Debussy’s la MerApril 11, 13, 14, 2013Hans Graf, conductorBenjamin Schmid, violinAriane Haering, pianoMendelssohn: Capriccio brillantPaganini/arr. Kreisler: Violin ConcertoMendelssohn: Concerto for Violin, Piano and String orchestra Debussy: la Meras in impressionist paintings, Debussy uses colorful musical brush strokes to conjure images of his travels to the seaside at Cannes and the Mediterranean. The shimmering movement of the sea left him with deep inspiration, illustrated in this orchestral work of beauty.

17 Mozart’s Symphony no. 40May 3, 2013 – friday aCCeSS concertMay 4, 5, 2013 – Standard concert formatHans Graf, conductorEugene Ugorski, violinMozart: Symphony no. 19 *Stravinsky: Violin ConcertoAdams: The Chairman Dances *Mozart: Symphony no. 40from wunderkind to one of the great masters of all time, Mozart’s talent grew and blossomed during his short life. Hear the poise of his Symphony no. 19, composed when he was only 16, and then experience the maturity and genius of one of his last great symphonies.

*Friday AccESS concert only includes these works. See page 23 for more details on AccESS.

18 Chopin & beethovenMay 9, 11, 12, 2013Hans Graf, conductorJanina Fialkowska, pianoWeber: overture to Euryanthe Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 Beethoven: Symphony no. 3, EroicaHear the glorious, soaring phrases of Chopin’s masterpiece, and then experience beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, initially inspired by his admiration for napoleon bonaparte. later, he became disillusioned by napoleon’s ascent to power and literally tore through the dedication, writing instead, “Heroic Symphony composed to celebrate the memory of a great man.”

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Classical Concert PackagesYou have options! Choose an 18-, 9- or 6-concert package. Classical concerts are Thursday/friday at 8 pM, Saturday at 8 pM and Sunday at 2:30 pM.

CLASSICAL SERIES 18 concerts on Thursday/friday, Saturday or SundayThe best value and the ultimate Houston Symphony experience!Purchase all 18 concerts and save up to 40% off the cost of individual tickets.

SPECTRUM9 concerts on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday1 best of brahms – Weekend 2 • September 20, 22, 23, 2012

2 lang lang Plays beethoven • October 18, 20, 21, 2012

3 Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony • November 1, 3, 4, 2012

4 Schumann Plus bruckner’s 6th • December 1, 2, 2012

5 Mahler & Mendelssohn • January 31, February 2, 3, 2013

6 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet • February 14, 16, 17, 2013

7 Tchaikovsky’s fifth Plus Kavakos • March 7, 9, 10, 2013

8 Debussy’s la Mer • April 11, 13, 14, 2013

9 Chopin & beethoven • May 9, 11, 12, 2013

FIRE9 concerts on friday, Saturday or Sunday1 best of brahms – Weekend 1 • September 14, 15, 16, 2012

2 best of brahms – Weekend 3 • September 28, 29, 30, 2012

3 berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique • October 26, 27, 28, 2012

4 The inextinguishable • November 16, 17, 18, 2012

5 Dvorák’s new World Symphony • January 11, 12, 13, 2013

6 Wozzeck in Concert • March 1, 2, 2013

7 Walton’s belshazzar’s feast • March 15, 16, 17, 2013

8 Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & falla • April 5, 6, 7, 2013

9 Mozart’s Symphony no. 40 • May 3, 4, 5, 2013


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TOTAL GOLD CLASSICS 6 concerts on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday 1 best of brahms – Weekend 2 • September 20, 22, 23, 2012


3 Schumann Plus bruckner’s 6th • December 1, 2, 2012

4 Mahler & Mendelssohn • January 31, February 2, 3, 2013

5 Tchaikovsky’s fifth Plus Kavakos • March 7, 9, 10, 2013


SHELL FAVORITE MASTERS6 concerts on friday, Saturday or Sunday 1 best of brahms – Weekend 1 • September 14, 15, 16, 2012

2 berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique • October 26, 27, 28, 2012

3 The inextinguishable • November 16, 17, 18, 2012


5 Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & falla • April 5, 6, 7, 2013

6 Mozart’s Symphony no. 40 • May 3, 4, 5, 2013

GREAT PERFORMERS6 concerts on Thursday/friday, Saturday or Sunday 1 best of brahms – Weekend 3 • September 28, 29, 30, 2012

2 Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony • November 1, 3, 4, 2012


4 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet • February 14, 16, 17, 2013


6 Debussy’s la Mer • April 11, 13, 14, 2013

SOUND PLUS VISION6 concerts on Thursday/friday, Saturday or SundayThese concerts combine music with concert video, dialogue, visual images or special lighting. Please note that Sound Plus Vision subscribers sit in different seats at each concert. Supported in part by Margaret Alkek Williams.

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Hans Graf Farewell Concerts

Music Director Hans Graf will celebrate his twelve seasons with the Houston Symphony

by leading the orchestra in twelve concert programs over the course of the 12–13

Season. beginning with an opening night program specifically chosen to highlight the incredible talent of the Houston Symphony

musicians and culminating with a Graf farewell program that will end his tenure on a high note with Mahler’s Resurrection, this season will showcase some of our beloved

maestro’s favorite repertoire.

opening night with boleroorchestral ShowcaseSeptember 8, 2012

best of brahms – Weekend 1Program aSeptember 14, 16, 2012

best of brahms – Weekend 2Program CSeptember 20, 22, 2012

best of brahms – Weekend 2Program bSeptember 23, 2012

Schumann Plus bruckner’s 6thDecember 1, 2, 2012

Dvorák’s new World SymphonyJanuary 11, 12, 13, 2012

Wozzeck in ConcertMarch 1, 2, 2013

Tchaikovsky’s fifth Plus KavakosMarch 7, 9, 10, 2013

Debussy’s la MerApril 11, 13, 14, 2013

Mozart’s Symphony no. 40May 3, 4, 5, 2013

Chopin & beethovenMay 9, 11, 12, 2013

a Graf farewellMay 17, 18, 2013

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These final concerts were hand-picked by Hans Graf himself, and will cement his legacy with the Houston Symphony as we usher in a new era. Get all twelve Hans Graf programs as a package, or add them to your existing package and receive an additional 10% off each concert*.

Please note that Hans Graf 12-concert package subscribers sit in different seats at each concert.

*Tickets to opening night and a Graf farewell do not receive the 10% discount.

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Sixties Hitswith The Midtown MenAugust 31, September 1, 2, 2012

Wicked DivasOctober 5, 6, 7, 2012

bond and beyond: 50 Years of James bondNovember 23, 24, 25, 2012

Very Merry Popswith brian Stokes MitchellDecember 14, 15, 16, 2012

What a Wonderful World: The best of louis armstrong January 18, 19, 20, 2013

Songs of Simon and GarfunkelFebruary 22, 23, 24, 2013

West Side Storyfilm with live orchestraMarch 22, 23, 24, 2013

Cavanaugh Sings elton John & MoreApril 19, 20, 21, 2013

Pink MartiniMay 24, 25, 26, 2013

Music You Know, Music You love

2012-2013 Pops SeasonCynthia Woods Mitchell PoPS

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1 Sixties Hitswith The Midtown MenAugust 31, September 1, 2, 2012Michael Krajewski, conductor4 stars from the original cast of Jersey BoysThese four accomplished broadway stars known as The Midtown Men will join Mike and the orchestra for a concert featuring hits from the 1960s like “Sherry, “ “big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t buy Me love.”

2 Wicked DivasOctober 5, 6, 7, 2012Steven Reineke, conductorTwo Wicked stars join forces. broadway divas Julia Murney and Stephanie J. block will grace the Jones Hall stage for a performance packed with powerhouse songs from Wicked, chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Titanic and other popular songs from broadway, film and Grammy® winning artists.

3 bond and beyond: 50 Years of James bondNovember 23, 24, 25, 2012Michael Krajewski, conductorenjoy memorable musical moments from the longest and most successful film series ever. Tony® award-winning vocalist Debbie Gravitte joins the orchestra to sing title songs “Goldfinger,” “Diamonds are forever,” “The World is not enough” and more.

4 Very Merry Popswith brian Stokes MitchellDecember 14, 15, 16, 2012Michael Krajewski, conductorHouston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, directorone of Houston’s beloved holiday musical traditions, this year’s Very Merry Pops concert features Tony® award-winning broadway star brian Stokes Mitchell. a veteran of theatre, television, movies and concert halls, brian Stokes Mitchell’s appearance heralds the release of an exciting new holiday recording with our very own Houston Symphony.

5 What a Wonderful World: The best of louis armstrong January 18, 19, 20, 2013Michael Krajewski, conductorenjoy the sounds of Satchmo with an evening dedicated to the great louis armstrong. Trumpeter and singerbyron Stripling will join Mike and the orchestra for classics such as “St. louis blues,” “ain’t Misbehavin’” and “alexander’s Ragtime band.”

6 Songs of Simon and GarfunkelFebruary 22, 23, 24, 2013Michael Krajewski, conductoraJ Swearingen and Jonathan beedle have been performing a remarkable tribute to the iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel to sold out audiences for over a decade. now hear them perform “Sound of Silence,” “bridge over Troubled Water” and “Mrs. Robinson” with your Houston Symphony.

7 West Side Storyfilm with live orchestraMarch 22, 23, 24, 2013Steven Reineke, conductorJoin us as the Houston Symphony performs leonard bernstein’s full electrifying score live while the remastered film is shown in hi-definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialogue intact. Winner of ten academy awards®, the film, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, features Robbins’ choreography, screenplay by ernest lehman, book by arthur laurents and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

8 Cavanaugh Sings elton John & MoreApril 19, 20, 21, 2013Robert Franz, conductorback by popular demand, pianist and singer Michael Cavanaugh of broadway fame performs songs from elton John and other classic hits from bands such as Journey, Chicago, the eagles and Styx.

9 Pink MartiniMay 24, 25, 26, 2013Michael Krajewski, conductorMike closes the season with a much anticipated visit from Pink Martini. The group returns to Jones Hall with revered favorites like “brazil,” “amado Mio” and “Hey, eugene” while injecting new songs bound to become mainstays of their eclectic repertoire.


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Share the joy of music with your children! Concerts are Saturday mornings at 10 aM & 11:30 aM.Kids get 4 concerts for $45! adult subscriptions are $68.

2012-2013 Family Concert Season1 Wands and batons The Music of Harry Potter and MoreOctober 6, 2012Robert Franz, conductorThe Houston Symphony is conjuring up great music to celebrate the season. Dress up and bring your magical dreams as we turn a Saturday morning into great fun. With a wave of his baton, conductor Robert franz will cast a spell over the entire audience in this concert featuring music from Harry Potter and Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

2 Hip Hoppin‘ nutcracker December 8, 2012Robert Franz, conductorINERTIA Dance CompanyThis year, celebrate the holidays with a hip to the hop! The ineRTia Dance Company joins the orchestra to add their characteristically fun and explosive dance routines to the festivities. enjoy Duke ellington’s hoppin’ nutcracker Suite and leroy anderson’s Sleigh Ride. a visit from Santa and an audience sing-along will complete this holiday celebration like no other.

3 aladdin and the arabian nightsJanuary 19, 2013Robert Franz, conductorTake a magic carpet ride as we tour music inspired by arabia. from the land of enchantment to 1,001 tales, we’ll feature music from Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Adventures of Sinbad and music from Disney’s Aladdin.

4 Dinosaurs!April 20, 2013Robert Franz, conductorGet ready! The Symphony’s gonna bring you all the way back to pre-historic times. Join us as we explore dinosaurs, fossils and more. from the music of John William’s Jurassic Park and Morton Gould’s The Jogger and the Dinosaur, to a special look at the percussion family, this concert will be earth shaking.


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2012-2013 Symphony Specialsonly subscribers have priority access to purchase these specials before they go on sale to the general public on august 1, 2012.

opening night with boleroorchestral ShowcaseSeptember 8, 2012, 7:30 pM

Hans Graf, conductor Thomas LeGrand, clarinetJohn Thorne, fluteJudy Dines, fluteAlexandra Adkins, violinSophia Silivos, violin

Smetana: The Moldau Debussy: Rhapsody for Clarinet and orchestra Smetana: Dance of the Comedians Doppler: finale from Concerto for Two flutes and orchestraMoszkowski: finale from Suite for Two ViolinsRavel: bolero“It fills my heart with pride, joy and gratitude to be part of this great Houston Symphony family with all its excellent and dedicated members who make the music.” – Hans Graf

Make this evening a black-tie experience by attending the opening night Gala! Please note: a Gala Ticket (starting at $625) includes your concert ticket to the opening night performance in priority seating, a pre-concert champagne reception, post-concert dinner and dancing, and a tax-deductible contribution to support the Houston Symphony. Call (713) 238-1485 to make your reservation.

Handel’s MessiahDecember 21, 22, 23, 2012Matthew Halls, conductorHouston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, directorHandel: Messiahbehold the power of the music and words of Handel’s masterpiece. This Houston Symphony tradition will get you and your family in the true spirit of Christmas. Hear beloved solos and choruses, from “Rejoice Greatly” to the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

The Chieftains: 50th anniversary TourFebruary 15, 2013, 7:30 pM

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains triumphantly return to Jones Hall. They will be joined by the famous dancing Pilatzke brothers as they perform “The Galician overture,” the hilarious send-up “Planxty Mozart,” the title song from their most celebrated album, “long Journey Home” and more.

Disney in ConcertMagical Music from the MoviesMarch 30, 2013, 7:30 pM

Robert Franz, conductorevery new generation has a favorite Disney movie, whether it’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, Aladdin or The Lion King. be enchanted by the music and stunning visuals of these Disney masterpieces and more. Robert franz and the orchestra will be joined by four leading vocalists who will perform the songs of your favorite princes and princesses.

a Graf farewellMay 17, 18, 2013, 7:30 pM

Erin Wall, sopranoBernarda Fink, mezzo-sopranoHouston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, directorMahler: Symphony no. 2, Resurrection“Of all of Mahler’s symphonies, Resurrection has the most uplifting ending. There is a spiritual element in it that is hard to beat. Mahler’s idea to have the chorus emerge from the depths is spellbinding, like souls waiting to arise from the abyss to the heavens, following an irresistible crescendo to their apotheosis – a glorious and positive way to finish.” – Hans Graf

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• 123 concerts at Jones Hall• 9 concerts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion• 6 free summer concerts at Miller outdoor Theatre• 106 Community Connections concerts and recitals• 149 education and community concerts and events – our Student Concert Series serves more than 200 schools from 21 local school districts

Support of the annual fund helps make this possible. Please consider making a contribution with your subscription purchase.

even more importantly, a contribution towards this year’s annual fund will help the Symphony qualify for a second $1 million challenge grant from the Houston endowment which the Symphony will receive should we have 5,000 donors and $9 million in commitments to the annual fund by May 31, 2012. Your support will help make this possible.

To learn more visit houstonsymphony/annualfund or call Jessica ford, Gifts officer at (713) 238-1488.


Many thanks to these generous government partners.

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$1,000,000 & aboveHouston endowment, inc.Houston Symphony leagueThe Wortham foundation, inc.

$100,000–$499,999The andrew W. Mellon foundationThe brown foundation, inc.The Cullen foundationThe Cullen Trust for the Performing artsThe Cynthia & George Mitchell foundationM. D. anderson foundationSpec’s Charitable foundation

$50,000–$99,999albert & ethel Herzstein Charitable foundationThe alkek and Williams foundationJohn P. McGovern foundationRay C. fish foundation

$25,000–$49,999ann & Gordon Getty foundationThe Humphreys foundationSterling-Turner foundation

Thank you to our institutional partners.The Houston Symphony salutes our corporate, foundation and government partners whose generosity allows the orchestra to reach new heights in music, education and community engagement for the Greater Houston area and Gulf Coast region.

for further information on becoming a corporate or foundation donor to the Houston Symphony please call brandon VanWaeyenberghe at (713) 337-8520 or Peter Yenne at (713) 337-8522.

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Connect to the Music in Advance Visit houstonsymphony.org for music clips, videos, and program notes or download the fRee iPhone & Android App to do it all on the go! our SymphonE-Minders act as a helpful email reminder about your concert, send program notes directly to your inbox, and offer other helpful information.

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Explore the Music at the Concertlearn more about the music you’re about to hear at our fRee Prelude pre-concert talks, held 45 minutes prior to each classical concert.

ACCESS the Houston Symphonywith host Miles Hoffmanenjoy three concerts with altered formats over the course of the season. aCCeSS concerts conveniently begin and end earlier while connecting you more deeply with the music. Mix and mingle with Houston Symphony musicians pre-concert while enjoying complimentary hors d' oeuvres, then hear hosted commentary by Miles Hoffman, nPR's Morning Edition music commentator during the concert. after the concert, stick around for a casual Q&a with Miles and the musicians. aCCeSS concerts begin at 7 pM and do not have intermissions.

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ConCeRT feaTUReD aRTiSTS PRoGRaM Th/fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun Th Sat Sun fri Sat Sun Th Sat Sun fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun fri

Opening Night with Bolero Hans Graf, conductor Thomas LeGrand, clarinetJohn Thorne, fluteJudy Dines, fluteAlexandra Adkins, violin Sophia Silivos, violin

Smetana: The MoldauDebussy: Clarinet rhapsody Smetana: Dance of the Comedians Doppler: finale from Concerto for Two flutes and orchestraMoszkowski: finale from Suite for Two Violins Ravel: bolero

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 87:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 87:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Best of Brahms – Weekend 1Program a

Hans Graf, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 1Brahms: Symphony no. 1 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16

Best of Brahms – Weekend 1 Program b

Hans Graf, conductorFrank Huang, violinBrinton Averil Smith, cello

Brahms: Variations on a Theme of HaydnBrahms: Concerto for Violin and CelloBrahms: Symphony no. 4

Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15

Best of Brahms – Weekend 2Program C

Hans Graf, conductorJoshua Hopkins, baritoneHouston Symphony Chorus

Brahms: Tragic overtureBrahms: nänieBrahms: Requiem

Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20(THU) Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20 Sep 22

Best of Brahms – Weekend 2Program b



Sep 23 Sep 23(SUN)

Sep 23(SUN) Sep 23 Sep 23 Sep 23

Best of Brahms – Weekend 3Program D

John Storgårds, conductorJonathan Biss, piano

Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 3 Sep 28 Sep 30 Sep 28 Sep 30 Sep 28 Sep 30

Best of Brahms – Weekend 3Program e


Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 2 Sep 29 Sep 29 Sep 29

Lang Lang Plays Beethoven3 Concerts. 3 Different Concertos.

Pablo Heras-Casado, conductorLang Lang, piano

Lindberg: feria (festival)Beethoven: Piano Concertos 2, 3, 5Schumann: Symphony no. 2

Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21

Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductorWilliam VerMeulen, horn

Berlioz: Roman CarnivalR. Strauss: Horn Concerto no. 1*Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Oct 267 pM

Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 267 pM



Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Symphony Juanjo Mena, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

Bartok: Violin Concerto no. 2Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 6, Pathétique Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4

The Inextinguishable Thomas Dausgaard, conductorStephen Hough, piano

Beethoven: Leonore overture no. 3Liszt: Piano Concerto no. 1Nielsen: Symphony no. 4, The Inextinguishable

Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18

Schumann Plus Bruckner's 6th Hans Graf, conductorMartin Helmchen, piano

Schumann: Piano ConcertoBruckner: Symphony no. 6

Dec 2 (SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2

(SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2 (SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2

(SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2

Dvorák's New World Symphony Hans Graf, conductorAdam Dinitz, english hornMark Hughes, trumpet

*Copland: Quiet City for english horn, trumpet and stringsDutilleux: Symphony no. 2, Le Double*Dvorák: Symphony no. 9, From the New World

Jan 117 pM

Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 117 pM





Mahler & Mendelssohn Christoph Koenig, conductor Mendelssohn: octet for Strings – for full String orchestraMahler: Symphony no. 1

Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3 Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3 Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3

Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Gilbert Varga, conductorVilde Frang, violin

Wagner: Siegfried idyllMozart: Violin Concerto no. 5Prokofiev: Suite no. 2 from Romeo and Juliet

Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17

Wozzeck in Concert Hans Graf, conductorAnne Schwanewilms, sopranoRoman Trekel, baritone

Berg: WozzeckMar 1 Mar 2 Mar 1

(FRI) Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 1 (FRI) Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 1


(FRI)

Tchaikovsky's Fifth Plus Kavakos Hans Graf, conductorLeonidas Kavakos, violin

Shostakovich: Violin Concerto no. 1Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10

Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast Hannu Lintu, conductorHouston Symphony Chorus

Vaughan Williams: fantasia on a Theme of Thomas TallisHaydn: Symphony no. 98Walton: belshazzar’s feast

Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17

Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & Falla Carlos Kalmar, conductorPablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Haydn: Symphony no. 20Ginastera: Variaciones concertantesRodrigo: fantasia for a nobleman – for Guitar and orchestraFalla: Suite no. 2 from The Three-cornered Hat

Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7

Debussy's La Mer Hans Graf, conductorBenjamin Schmid, violinAriane Haering, piano

Mendelssohn: Capriccio brillantPaganini/arr. Kreisler: Violin ConcertoMendelssohn: Concerto for Violin, Piano and String orchestra Debussy: la Mer

Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14

Mozart's Symphony No. 40 Hans Graf, conductorEugene Ugorski, violin

Mozart: Symphony no. 19 *Stravinsky: Violin ConcertoAdams: The Chairman Dances *Mozart: Symphony no. 40

May 37 pM

May 4 May 5 May 37 pM




Chopin & Beethoven Hans Graf, conductorJanina Fialkowska, piano

Weber: overture to Euryanthe Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2Beethoven: Symphony no. 3, Eroica

May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12

A Graf Farewell Hans Graf, conductorErin Wall, sopranoBernarda Fink, mezzo-sopranoHouston Symphony Chorus

Mahler: Symphony no. 2, ResurrectionMay 177:30 pM

May 187:30 pM

May 18 (SAT)

7:30 pM

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*friday aCCeSS concerts only include these works. artists and programs subject to change.

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ConCeRT feaTUReD aRTiSTS PRoGRaM Th/fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun Th Sat Sun fri Sat Sun Th Sat Sun fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun Th/fri Sat Sun fri

Opening Night with Bolero Hans Graf, conductor Thomas LeGrand, clarinetJohn Thorne, fluteJudy Dines, fluteAlexandra Adkins, violin Sophia Silivos, violin

Smetana: The MoldauDebussy: Clarinet rhapsody Smetana: Dance of the Comedians Doppler: finale from Concerto for Two flutes and orchestraMoszkowski: finale from Suite for Two Violins Ravel: bolero

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 87:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Sep 87:30 pM

Sep 8 (SAT)

7:30 pM

Best of Brahms – Weekend 1Program a

Hans Graf, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano

Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 1Brahms: Symphony no. 1 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16 Sep 14 Sep 16

Best of Brahms – Weekend 1 Program b



Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15

Best of Brahms – Weekend 2Program C

Hans Graf, conductorJoshua Hopkins, baritoneHouston Symphony Chorus

Brahms: Tragic overtureBrahms: nänieBrahms: Requiem

Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20(THU) Sep 20 Sep 22 Sep 20 Sep 22

Best of Brahms – Weekend 2Program b



Sep 23 Sep 23(SUN)

Sep 23(SUN) Sep 23 Sep 23 Sep 23

Best of Brahms – Weekend 3Program D


Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 3 Sep 28 Sep 30 Sep 28 Sep 30 Sep 28 Sep 30

Best of Brahms – Weekend 3Program e


Brahms: Piano Concerto no. 2Brahms: Symphony no. 2 Sep 29 Sep 29 Sep 29

Lang Lang Plays Beethoven3 Concerts. 3 Different Concertos.

Pablo Heras-Casado, conductorLang Lang, piano

Lindberg: feria (festival)Beethoven: Piano Concertos 2, 3, 5Schumann: Symphony no. 2

Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 21

Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductorWilliam VerMeulen, horn

Berlioz: Roman CarnivalR. Strauss: Horn Concerto no. 1*Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Oct 267 pM




Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Symphony Juanjo Mena, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

Bartok: Violin Concerto no. 2Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 6, Pathétique Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4

The Inextinguishable Thomas Dausgaard, conductorStephen Hough, piano

Beethoven: Leonore overture no. 3Liszt: Piano Concerto no. 1Nielsen: Symphony no. 4, The Inextinguishable

Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18

Schumann Plus Bruckner's 6th Hans Graf, conductorMartin Helmchen, piano

Schumann: Piano ConcertoBruckner: Symphony no. 6

Dec 2 (SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2

(SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2 (SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 2

(SUN) Dec 1 Dec 2

Dvorák's New World Symphony Hans Graf, conductorAdam Dinitz, english hornMark Hughes, trumpet

*Copland: Quiet City for english horn, trumpet and stringsDutilleux: Symphony no. 2, Le Double*Dvorák: Symphony no. 9, From the New World

Jan 117 pM






Mahler & Mendelssohn Christoph Koenig, conductor Mendelssohn: octet for Strings – for full String orchestraMahler: Symphony no. 1

Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3 Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3 Jan 31 Feb 2 Feb 3

Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Gilbert Varga, conductorVilde Frang, violin

Wagner: Siegfried idyllMozart: Violin Concerto no. 5Prokofiev: Suite no. 2 from Romeo and Juliet

Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17

Wozzeck in Concert Hans Graf, conductorAnne Schwanewilms, sopranoRoman Trekel, baritone

Berg: WozzeckMar 1 Mar 2 Mar 1



(FRI)

Tchaikovsky's Fifth Plus Kavakos Hans Graf, conductorLeonidas Kavakos, violin

Shostakovich: Violin Concerto no. 1Tchaikovsky: Symphony no. 5 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 7 Mar 9 Mar 10

Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast Hannu Lintu, conductorHouston Symphony Chorus

Vaughan Williams: fantasia on a Theme of Thomas TallisHaydn: Symphony no. 98Walton: belshazzar’s feast

Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17

Spanish Masters – Rodrigo & Falla Carlos Kalmar, conductorPablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Haydn: Symphony no. 20Ginastera: Variaciones concertantesRodrigo: fantasia for a nobleman – for Guitar and orchestraFalla: Suite no. 2 from The Three-cornered Hat

Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7

Debussy's La Mer Hans Graf, conductorBenjamin Schmid, violinAriane Haering, piano

Mendelssohn: Capriccio brillantPaganini/arr. Kreisler: Violin ConcertoMendelssohn: Concerto for Violin, Piano and String orchestra Debussy: la Mer

Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 11 Apr 13 Apr 14

Mozart's Symphony No. 40 Hans Graf, conductorEugene Ugorski, violin

Mozart: Symphony no. 19 *Stravinsky: Violin ConcertoAdams: The Chairman Dances *Mozart: Symphony no. 40

May 37 pM





Chopin & Beethoven Hans Graf, conductorJanina Fialkowska, piano

Weber: overture to Euryanthe Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2Beethoven: Symphony no. 3, Eroica

May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12 May 9 May 11 May 12

A Graf Farewell Hans Graf, conductorErin Wall, sopranoBernarda Fink, mezzo-sopranoHouston Symphony Chorus

Mahler: Symphony no. 2, ResurrectionMay 177:30 pM

May 187:30 pM

May 18 (SAT)

7:30 pM

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