2012-2013 Shreveport Symphony Brochure

MICHAEL BUTTERMAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

2012-2013 WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES

Classically Creative for 65 Years

OPENING NIGHT

MOVIE MASTERPIECES

PASTORALE

HOLIDAY POPS

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

WICKED DIVAS

THE FOUR SEASONS

ALL-TCHAIKOVSKY

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Michael ButtermanMusic Director, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra

Dear Friends,Old and new, familiar and eye-opening—the Shreveport Symphony

has embraced both the CLASSIC AND THE CREATIVE throughout

its 65-year history. From timeless masterpieces to world premieres,

from renowned virtuosi to up-and-coming young artists, the SSO’s

off erings have profoundly enriched and stimulated our community’s

cultural life. Our 2012-13 WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS

SERIES refl ects a continued commitment to presenting both

well-loved favorites and fresh discoveries.

We have classics galore, from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky’s

Pathétique to Rhapsody in Blue and Beethoven’s Pastorale. But we’ll also hear a fantastic mandolin concerto infused with Blue Ridge bluegrass, an amazing new work for beatboxer and orchestra, and the premiere of a newly orchestrated score to Moonbot Studio’s Academy Award-winning fi lm, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, performed live and in synch with the fi lm itself. From classics by John Williams, Bernard Herrmann and John Barry, to works created right here in Shreveport, we’ll hear (and see!) an evening of unforgettable entertainment.

I’m thrilled that we will be joined by two of the music world’s top violinists—Vadim Gluzman and Philippe Quint—and we’ll host a pair of gold medalist pianists—Jon Nakamatsu (Van Cliburn Gold Medalist) and James Dick (Shreveport’s own Wideman Piano Competition Winner). We’ll also hear from two of Broadway’s leading talents in a unique evening entitled Wicked Divas, and we’ll marvel at the virtuoso talents of mandolinist Jeff Midkiff and Shodekeh’s incomparable vocal beats. Our ever-popular Holiday Pops

concerts are sure to please, as we showcase performers with local roots like our Holiday Pops Children’s Chorus, the Louisiana Dance Theater, and the eminent baritone (and Shreveport native), Timothy Jones.

I invite you to join our family of subscribers today. By subscribing, you affi rm your part in the community of support that says, “Yes, we believe in the value of music.” And that commitment has real impact. While our music makes a diff erence for you, please know that you make a diff erence for us.

I know that you will want to be with us for every moment of our classic and creative 2012-13 season. Make “symphony night” a part of your life this year!

M U S I C D I R E C T O R M I C H A E L B U T T E R M A N

Photo: Neil Johnson

OPENING NIGHT Saturday, September 22, 2012–7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

VADIM GLUZMAN, VIOLIN Michael Butterman, conductor

BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8

We open in classic style, joined by world-renowned violin sensation Vadim Gluzman, whose recent recording of the Bruch concerto received the prestigious Diapason d’Or de L’Année award in Europe. Brahms’ familiar overture abounds with good humor and complements Dvořák’s delightful Symphony No. 8, full of folk-like charm and positive energy.

Photo: Marco Borggreve

“Yes, rockers, Gluzman is that kind of monster—the kind who leaves an audience staggering from the hall, smiling, shaken and re-made. For folks who prefer the classics, I’d sum up Gluzman this way: He is better than Itzhak Perlman, better than Midori, better than Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and all the other big-name

string titans who have soloed with the LPO in recent years.” ~NOLA.com


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PASTORALESaturday, November 17, 2012–7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

JEFF MIDKIFF, MANDOLINMichael Butterman, conductor

Nature’s incomparable beauty, serenity and power have inspired artists throughout the ages. The music in this concert not only evokes impressions of rivers, mountains, birds and rainstorms, but also the people whose lives are profoundly infl uenced by their relationship to the natural world. The Moldau, Smetana’s famous riverscape, and Beethoven’s quintessential work of sound painting, Symphony No. 6 (Pastorale), surround a new work brimming with the spirit of Appalachia—think “Copland meets bluegrass”—by virtuoso mandolinist Jeff Midkiff .

In collaboration with Shreveport’s own Moonbot Studios and the Robinson Film Center,

this event features a screening of the Oscar®-winning short fi lm The Fantastic Flying Books of

Mr. Morris Lessmore with the full SSO performing the world premiere of a newly commissioned

orchestration of the score. We’ll also enjoy some of the best-loved fi lm scores of all time, from Bernard Herrmann and Ennio Morricone to John Williams.

MOVIE MASTERPIECES FRIDAY, October 19, 2012–7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

Michael Butterman, conductor

SMETANA The Moldau MIDKIFF From the Blue RidgeBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastorale”

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HOLIDAY POPSSaturday, December 15, 2012–7:30 PM

Sunday, December 16, 2012–2:30 PM

RiverView Theater

TIMOTHY JONES, BASS-BARITONEHOLIDAY POPS CHILDREN’S CHORUS

LOUISIANA DANCE THEATER Michael Butterman, conductor

A long-standing holiday

tradition, this year’s concert

promises to be the best yet!

Come celebrate the season

and our community with

beloved treasures as well as

classics in the making.

Shreveport native Timothy

Jones returns to join the SSO,

our Children’s Chorus and great

dancers for a celebration like no

other. You’ll need to act quickly

to reserve the best seats!

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FRANKS

FOUNDATION

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RHAPSODY IN BLUESaturday, January 26, 2013–7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

JON NAKAMATSU, PIANOSHODEKEH, BEATBOX/ VOCAL PERCUSSION

Michael Butterman, conductor

Rhythm is music’s life-giving force and it animates every moment of this concert. American infl uence abounds as Copland’s famous cowboy ballet, Rodeo, inspires a Latin-American twist in Ginastera’s lively Estancia. Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu joins us to play two works—we’ll see how Gershwin’s landmark Rhapsody in Blue inspired Ravel to write his own jazzy piano concerto. And the incomparable beatboxer/vocal percussionist, Shodekeh, bridges the worlds of symphony and popular music, much as Gershwin did nearly a century ago.

GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major COPLAND Four Dances from Rodeo FULTON DeadlockGERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue

J O N N A K A M A T S U

S H O D E K E H

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WICKED DIVAS

Saturday, February 23, 2013

7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

ALLI MAUZEYJULIE REIBER

Kermit Poling, conductor

Diva showstoppers from the Broadway

production of Wicked will perform selections

from the ever-popular Wicked, plus songs from

Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic, Carmen,

Phantom of the Opera and many others!

A L L I M A U Z E Y J U L I E R E I B E R



THE FOUR SEASONSSaturday, March 16, 2013—7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

PHILIPPE QUINT, VIOLINMichael Butterman, conductor

Four-time Grammy nominee Philippe Quint joins the SSO for Vivaldi’s ever-popular The Four

Seasons as well as Piazzolla’s tango-infused work that it inspired. Respighi’s lively Ancient Airs and

Dances evokes the rhythms and harmonies of the Renaissance and Baroque through a 20th-century lens.

RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1 PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires VIVALDI The Four Seasons

P H I L I P P E Q U I N T

“Philippe Quint’s panache is stunning.” ~Gramophone


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SEASON FINALE: ALL-TCHAIKOVSKYSaturday, May 4, 2013—7:30 PM

RiverView Theater

JAMES DICK, PIANOMichael Butterman, conductor

Former Wideman Competition Gold Medalist James Dick will perform the all-time favorite Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1, and the season will close with the intense, monumental Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique,” with its powerful brass and blazing orchestral color.

TCHAIKOVSKY Polonaise and Waltz from Eugene Onegin TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

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“Willis-Knighton is pleased to support the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra through our Tithe the Bottom Line philosophy of philanthropy. The presence of the Symphony in our community indicates our commitment to offering diversity in musical entertainment for our citizens and for generations to come.”

James K. Elrod, President & CEOWillis-Knighton Health System

SEASON SPONSOR

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FOUNDATION

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Willis-Knighton Health System

is the only locally-owned, locally-operated not-for-profi t health system

in Shreveport-Bossier. As such we believe it is important to contribute to

eff orts to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.

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EDUCATION SPONSORS

SUPPORTED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE SHREVEPORT REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL WITH FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

MUSICAL DISCOVERY SERIES

The SSO’s Musical Discovery Series, with major underwriting from The Community Foundation and the Caddo Parish School Board, is an area-wide educational program serving schools in Caddo and Bossier Parishes. The Musical Discovery Series includes fi ve distinct programs, each specifi cally designed to teach one or more aspects of music:

DISCOVERY CONCERTSIn January 2013, the SSO will invite Caddo and Bossier Parish fourth and fi ft h graders to one of four free performances by the full symphony orchestra at RiverView Theater.

SMALL ENSEMBLESSSO Small Ensemble performances will be off ered in a variety of forms to Caddo and Bossier schools, and will be particularly aimed toward underserved schools.

MUSIC MENTORS SSO musicians will also serve as coaches and mentors to small groups of public school students who are already participating in band or orchestra programs, giving them important one-on-one support and guidance in their musical studies.

MOMENT OF MUSIC Moment of Music will begin in September 2012 with the start of the school year. Up to fi ve participating schools will be sent a curriculum of classical music sections. Each week one selection is played for the entire school each morning. At the end of the week a lesson is given covering history, composition, musical instruments involved, and information about the composer.

MUSIC MEMORY Music Memory is a contest in which participating schools work with third, fourth and fi ft h graders to teach them to recognize selected musical works. Each school then chooses teams of students who must correctly identify the title and composer of each piece at a fi nal live concert by the Shreveport Symphony.

The Musical Discovery Series will serve over 21,000 students, providing enrichment to existing school curricula, and, in some cases, providing the only musical experiences the students will have.

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2012-13 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS

WHY SUBSCRIBE?As a subscriber, you enjoy all the great subscriber benefi ts including priority seating and upgrades, free unlimited ticket exchange privileges, and special subscriber-only events. Get in front of the line this season—only subscribers get the best seats at the best prices. New this year—changes to the seating plan have opened great new seating choices!

8-CONCERT WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONNew subscribers get 50% OFF single ticket prices—Off er available for all sections but Brass level. 8 concerts start at $99! Single tickets go on sale August 27.

NEW! 4- or 5-CONCERT CREATE-YOUR-OWN PACKAGEChoose any 4 or 5 concerts from the 2012-13 season starting at $99—Off er available for all sections but Brass level.

THE SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORTThe Shreveport Symphony relies on generous donations from individuals and corporations to continue to keep it thriving into the future. With your help, we can provide high-quality artistic performances along with music education programs throughout the Ark-La-Tex region.

DONOR BENEFITS

ASSOCIATE ($50-$199)

• Recognition in annual report and one concert program

• Advanced notice of SSO concerts and events

PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE ($200-$499)

All Associate benefi ts plus:• Recognition in all concert programs

and SSO website • Invitation to donor thank you

reception following selected SSO performance

CONCERTMASTER’S CIRCLE ($500-$999)

All Principal Circle benefi ts plus:• Opportunity to purchase tickets

prior to public on-sale date• Invitation to select post

performance receptions

CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499)

All Concertmaster Circle benefi ts plus:• Complimentary intermission and

pre-performance hospitality in Symphony Club

• Four complimentary valet parking vouchers for use during SSO performances

• Access to special events and donor activities

• VIP ticket concierge service

BRONZE BATON ($2,500-$4,999)

All Conductor’s Circle benefi ts plus:• Access to musicians and guest

artists at select SSO performances, pending availability

SILVER BATON ($5,000-$7,499)

All Bronze Baton benefi ts plus:• Invitation to a private event with

SSO Artistic and Executive Director • Annual valet parking pass

GOLD BATON ($7,500-$9,999)

All Silver Baton benefi ts plus:• Acknowledgement from the stage

at selected concert

PLATINUM BATON ($10,000+)

All Artistic Director’s Circle benefi ts plus:• Dedication of an SSO performance• Two additional drink vouchers

(10 total)• Two additional valet parking

vouchers (6 total)• Opportunity to dine personally

with SSO Artistic and Executive Director

2012-2013 SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM

WILLIS-KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES—All 8 concerts starting at $99*

New Subscribers: Get 50% off single ticket prices* Circle your selected subscription package below. See seating chart for diff erent price levels.

CREATE-YOUR-OWN SEASON–Choose 4 or 5 concertsSelect 4 or 5 concerts below:

9/22-Opening Night 10/19-Movie Masterpieces 11/17-Pastorale

12/15-Holiday Pops OR 12/16-Holiday Pops

1/26-Rhapsody in Blue 2/23-Wicked Divas 3/16-Four Seasons 5/4-Season Finale

PACKAGE (circle your choice) GOLD SILVER BRONZE BRASS MASTERWORKS SERIES (8 concerts) $350 $280 $210 $99* NEW SUBSCRIBER (8 concerts) $200 $160 $120 $99CREATE-YOUR-OWN 5 (5 concerts) $185 $150 $110 CREATE-YOUR-OWN 4 (4 concerts) $170 $135 $99 # OF SEATS TOTAL $

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GOLD .........SUB $350/SINGLE $50

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STUDENTS $12

TO BUY SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES:• Buy online with NO TICKET FEES

at www.shreveportsymphony.com

• Call 318.227.TUNE (8863)

• Fax to 318.222.7490

• Mail order form to: P.O. Box 205

Shreveport, LA 71162-0205

TO BUY SINGLE TICKETS (starting Aug. 27):• Buy online with NO TICKET FEES

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RIVERVIEW THEATER SEATING CHART

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*Note: New subscriber/CYO off ers apply to Gold, Silver and Bronze seats only - N/A for Brass Level seating.

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2012-2013 Shreveport Symphony Brochure