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Memphis Symphony Orchestra announces the 2013-2014 season. See what's in store for the First Tennessee Masterworks, Pops and Paul & Linnea Bert Classic Accents Series!
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2013 . 2014
don’t miss
MeMphiS in May: SunSet SyMphony Sat., May 25, 2013 | Sat., May 24, 2014Visit MemphisInMay.org for more details.
opera MeMphiS OCt. 2013 | Jan. & apr. 2014Visit OperaMemphis.org for dates and programming.
rhodeS MaSterSingerS chorale SUn., nOV. 3, 2013 | 3:30 pMCannOn Center fOr the perfOrMing artSfri., apr. 25, 2014 | 7:30 pM Bartlett United MethOdiSt ChUrChVisit rhodes.edu/music/21623.asp for more information.
the nutcracker with ballet MeMphiS deC. 13–15, 2013Visit BalletMemphis.org for more details.
in theMSO COMMuNity
leMoyne-owen collegeSUn., Sep. 8, 2013 | 6:30 pMFree Community Concert
SyMphony in the gardenS SUn., Sept. 15, 2013 | 5:00 pMSat., May 10, 2014 | 6:00 pMdixOn gallery & gardenS
Special Events
Mei-ann Chen, music directorPhoto: trey Clark
Programs, prices, dates, times, venues and artists are subject to change.
n firSt tenneSSee MaSterwOrkS – SatUrday 7:30 PM at Cannon Center
firSt tenneSSee MaSterwOrkS – SUnday 2:30 PM at GPAC
n SatUrday pOpS 7:30 PM at Cannon Center
n friday ClaSSiC aCCentS 7:30 PM at Lindenwood Christian Church
n OpUS One At published venues
n SpeCial eVentS
SepteMber
SUn. 8 LeMoyne-Owen College
SUn. 15 Symphony in the Gardens
Sat. 21–SUn. 22 Lincoln Portrait
Sat. 28 John Gary Williams with the Bo-Keys
octoberfri. 11 Figaro to Carmen – A Night of Opera
Sat. 26–SUn. 27 Haydn, Britten & Brahms
noveMber Sat. 16–SUn. 17 Rhapsody in Blue
deceMber Sat. 21 Home for the Holidays (2:30 PM & 7:30 PM)
January
Sat. 11 Elvis® Birthday Pops
Sat. 25–SUn. 26 Tchaikovsky Pathétique
fri. 31 Big Star
February
fri. 7 Peter and the Wolf
Sat. 15 Wicked Divas
Sat. 22–SUn. 23 German Requiem
March
thUrS. 6–fri. 7 Singer Songwriters
Sat. 15–SUn. 16 Tchaikovsky 4
Sat. 22 New Orleans Jazz with the MSO Big Band
fri. 28 JOY…ful Mendelssohn
May
Sat. 3–SUn. 4 Beethoven’s Pastorale
Sat. 10 Symphony in the Gardens
Sat. 17 A Symphony for the Devil: The Music of the Rolling Stones with Satisfaction
Rhapsody in Blue, Wicked Divas or Beethoven’s Pastorale
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Masterworks
tchaikovSky pathétique Sat., Jan. 25 | CannOnSUn., Jan. 26 | gpaCMei-Ann Chen, conductorKaren Gomyo, violin
BarBer: Overture to The School for Scandal
BarBer: Violin ConcertotChaikOVSky: Symphony No. 6
(Pathétique)
gerMan requieM Sat., feB. 22 | CannOnSUn., feB. 23 | gpaCMei-Ann Chen, conductorMary Wilson, sopranoMatthew Morris, baritoneMemphis Symphony Chorus Lawrence Edwards, artistic director
SChUBert: Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished)
BrahMS: A German Requiem
tchaikovSky 4Sat., Mar. 15 | CannOnSUn., Mar. 16 | gpaCCarl St. Clair, conductorJoseph Salvalaggio, oboe
BOyer: FestivitiesMOzart: Oboe ConcertotChaikOVSky: Symphony No. 4
beethoven’S paStorale Sat., May 3 | CannOnSUn., May 4 | gpaCMei-Ann Chen, conductorMemphis Symphony Chorus Lawrence Edwards, artistic director
BeethOVen: Symphony No. 6 (Pastorale)
raVel: Suites Nos. 1 & 2 from Daphnis & Chloé
tOp right (left tO right):Marcus roberts trioMary wilson, sopranoJoseph Salvalaggio, oboeCarl St. Clair, conductor
left (left tO right):grant llewellyn, conductorkaren gomyo, violin
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Carl St. Clair Photo: MarCo Borggreve
2014
lincoln portrait Sat., Sept. 21 | CannOnSUn., Sept. 22 | gpaCMei-Ann Chen, conductor
COpland: Lincoln PortraitStraUSS: Ein Heldenleben
haydn, britten & brahMS Sat., OCt. 26 | CannOnSUn., OCt. 27 | gpaCGrant Llewellyn, conductorMemphis Symphony Chorus Lawrence Edwards, artistic director
BrahMS: Schicksalsliedhaydn: Symphony No. 44 (Trauer) tippett: Five Spirituals from
A Child of our TimeBritten: Young Person’s Guide
to the Orchestra
rhapSody in blue Sat., nOV. 16 | CannOnSUn., nOV. 17 | gpaCMei-Ann Chen, conductorMarcus Roberts Trio
Marcus Roberts, piano Jason Marsalis, drums Rodney Jordan, bass
BOrOdin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
gerShwin: Rhapsody in BlueprOkOfieV: Symphony No. 5
2013
7 concerts at Cannon Center for the performing arts | Saturdays at 7:30 pM7 concerts at germantown performing arts Centre | Sundays at 2:30 pM
Join us 45 minutes before each First Tennessee Masterworks concert for a free preview of the program.
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Figaro to carMen – a night oF opera fri., OCt. 11, 2013Mei-Ann Chen, conductorRandal Rushing, tenorMark Diamond, baritoneOpera Memphis/University of
Memphis Artist Diploma ProgramGary Beard, artistic director
Gary Beard ChoraleA night of operatic favorites, featuring selections from Verdi’s The Force of Destiny, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Bizet’s Carmen.
peter and the wolF fri., feB. 7, 2014Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Britten: Simple SymphonyraVel: Mother Goose SuiteprOkOfieV: Peter and the WolfA concert dedicated to children: Both the Prokofiev and Ravel selections depict contrasting portrayals of children’s stories. Britten’s Simple Symphony is a charming work for string orchestra that is derived from melodies that he wrote as a young teenager.
Joy…Ful MendelSSohn fri., Mar. 28, 2014Courtney Lewis, conductorJoy Brown Wiener, violin
StraVinSky: Les Danses ConcertantesMendelSSOhn: Violin Concerto haydn: Symphony No. 90Founding MSO Concertmaster and lifelong Lindenwood member, Joy Brown Wiener, first appeared as soloist with the MSO sixty years ago, performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. This reprisal of one of the violin’s most popular works celebrates this joyful occasion.
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Classic Accents
Paul & linnea bert
3 concerts at lindenwood Christian Church in Midtown Memphis
fridays at 7:30 pM ample, free and well-lit parking
Join us for a special reception following each concert. Get close to the musicians and the music!
pOpS (ClOCkwiSe frOM tOp):elvis presleySatisfactionMemphis Symphony Chorus
Pops Series
5 concerts at Cannon Center for the performing artsSaturdays at 7:30 pM
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hoMe For the holidayS Sat., deC. 21, 2013 2:30 pM & 7:30 pM
Memphis Symphony ChorusAn annual favorite and a family tradition, this holiday concert never fails to make the season special. The Memphis Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for a concert that will leave you singing.
elviS® birthday popS Sat., Jan. 11, 2014Terry Mike Jeffrey BandIt is Elvis’ birthday season again. What a perfect way to start the year, with Memphis Symphony’s interpretations of the songs that helped bring Memphis the distinction as the Home of Rock and Roll.
wicked divaS Sat., feB. 15, 2014Wicked good! This concert of diva showstoppers from Broadway, opera and popular music is highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. In addition to
favorites from the “untold tale of the witches of Oz,” the program also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, and Titanic, and opera selections from George Bizet’s Carmen.
new orleanS Jazz with the MSo big band Sat., Mar. 22, 2014There is no American music heritage deeper than the music from Memphis to New Orleans along the Mississippi Delta. With roots in jazz, the MSO Big Band brings this music to life for one special night.
a SyMphony For the devil: the MuSic oF the rolling StoneS with SatiSFaction Sat., May 17, 2014Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show dedicated to the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.” This highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast that audiences have ever witnessed. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and supporting cast bring a colorful performance to over fifty years of classic hits.
ClaSSiC aCCentS (left tO right):Joy Brown wiener, violin gary Beard, artistic director gary Beard Chorale
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enJoy FreedoM • Exchangeyourticketsanytime,including
tickets for a different series.
Multiple wayS to Save • New subscribers receive a 50% discount
off single ticket prices.
• 20%discountoffthe purchase of additional single tickets (excluding Opus One and specials).
the beSt SeatS
priority Service • Subscribersreceiveadvancenoticeand
concert reminder emails.
diScounted parking • Optiontopurchaseadiscountedseason
parking pass for Cannon concerts.
with deep appreciation to our leading SponSorS and Funding partnerSThe Andrew W. Mellon FoundationArtPlaceAutoZone®
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Baptist Memorial Health Care CorporationBelz EnterprisesCigna®
Dominion Partners Private Wealth Management
Elvis Presley EnterprisesFedEx® Corporation
First Tennessee BankFirst Tennessee FoundationHyde Family FoundationsJeniam FoundationKemmons Wilson Family FoundationNewSouth Capital Management, Inc.nexAirPickler Wealth AdvisorsRoadshow BMWThomas W. Briggs Foundation
…and hUndredS Of indiVidUalS like yOU!
your participation iS inStruMental!Thank you for considering a subscription to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. We hope that you enjoy every concert you attend and that you will share your love of orchestral music with others.
The MSO is also committed to serving our community outside of the concert hall through Family Tunes & Tales, a free and engaging experience for families that brings books and music to life; Music Mentoring at The Soulsville Charter School, Colonial Middle School and Overton High School; therapeutic Drum Circles serving the special needs of children at risk; and ensemble performances in assisted living, hospice and skilled care facilities. These programs create only a portion of the almost 700,000 musical experiences the MSO provides each year.
We depend on the generosity of music lovers like you to support our outstanding orchestra. Please take a moment to consider a donation to the Memphis Symphony so we can continue the work we do every day in your community.
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Opus One is reloading as one of the most innovative concert series in the country. The Memphis Symphony’s Opus One series takes the Orchestra and drives it headfirst into the Memphis club scene. Brilliant classic masterpieces combine with the city’s most exciting artists to bring you the ultimate Memphis music experience. We have redefined classical music in our city. The rest of the world just has to catch up.
For concert information, visit the Opus One website: OpusOneMemphis.org.
Opus One
John gary williaMS with the bo-keyS Sat., Sept. 28, 2013 | 7:30 pMleVitt Shell | freeOpus One at the historic Levitt Shell! Seventies’ Stax artist John Gary Williams, the hot rhythm section of the Bo-Keys, and the MSO—that is the recipe for a memorable evening.
big Star fri., Jan. 31, 2014 | 7:30 pMnew daiSy theatreRolling Stone magazine called Memphis’ Big Star the “quintessential American power pop band.” Their music has created one of the greatest cult followings in rock and roll. Now, Jody Stephens, the last surviving original member, joins the Symphony for a memorable Big Star salute.
Singer SongwriterS thUrS., Mar. 6, 2014 | 7:30 pMfri., Mar. 7, 2014 | 7:30 pMpreMiere palaCe Some of Memphis’ most talented troubadours join the Memphis Symphony to re-imagine their musical creations.
aBOVe:John gary williams
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SeaSon ticket packageS* SeCtiOn fUll priCe
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# Of SeatS tOtal
firSt tenneSSee MaSterwOrkSSaturday | 7 Concerts | Cannon
Level 1 $595.00 $297.50
Level 2 $553.00 $276.50
Level 3 $392.00 $196.00
Level 4 $294.00 $147.00
Level 5 $203.00 $101.50
Level 6 $105.00 $52.50
firSt tenneSSee MaSterwOrkSSunday | 7 Concerts | GPAC
Orchestra$315.00 All Seats
$157.50Balcony
pOpS | 5 Concerts | Cannon Level 1 $425.00 $212.50
Level 2 $395.00 $197.50
Level 3 $280.00 $140.00
Level 4 $210.00 $105.00
Level 5 $145.00 $72.50
Level 6 $75.00 $37.50
ClaSSiC aCCentS | 3 Concerts | Lindenwood Gen. Adm. $117.00 $58.50
OpUS One** | 2 Concerts Gen. Adm. $75.00 $45.00
Special eventS – only subscribers may Preorder Prior to august 1, 2013
SyMphOny in the gardenSDixon Gallery & GardensSeptember 15, 2013
Adult $20.00 $12.00
Child $10.00 $5.00
SyMphOny in the gardenSDixon Gallery & GardensMay 10, 2014
Adult $20.00 $12.00
Child $10.00 $5.00
in hOnOr Of the MSO’S 61St Birthday, pleaSe COnSider dOnating $61. This additional support helps provide 700,000 musical experiences both in the concert hall and in your community!
$61
Subscription processing fee $10
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Please choose a concert time for Home for the Holidays on Saturday, December 21.
2:30 pM 7:30 pM
*Subject to availability.
** Opus One series subscriptions available at 10% discount. not valid for 50% off.
Series prices below reflect a 50% discount on individual ticket prices.*
nOte: All programs, prices, dates, times, venues and artists are subject to change.
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experience the mso your way!Students can attend First Tennessee Masterworks, Pops, and Paul & Linnea Bert Classic Accents for just $5 with I.D.! It’s easy! For tickets, visit the MSO offices, call 901-537-2525 or purchase at the door on the concert night.
†Subject to availability. Visit MemphisSymphony.org/studentdiscounts for more information. This student ticket offer does not include special event concerts and performances, including The Nutcracker and the Opus One series.
Student ticketS $5†
Guest artist, time, date, location and program subject to change without notice.
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CannOn Center fOr the perfOrMing artS255 north Main Street, downtown Memphis
CannOn Center fOr the perfOrMing artS255 north Main Street, downtown Memphis
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gerMantOwn perfOrMing artS Centre1801 exeter road, germantown
lindenwOOd ChriStian ChUrCh2400 Union avenue, Midtown Memphis
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CONCErt vENuES: SEAtiNG ChArtS
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