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Chamber Music Series concerts feature our finest musicians

Musical events all season long

2014 - 15 Chamber Music Series AT A GLANCECascade Quartet = CQ Chinook Winds = CW

September 28 & 30 CW . October 19 & 21 CQ November 14 & 16 CW . January 25 & 27 CQ & CW February 13 & 15 CQ . April 12 & 14 CW . May 10 & 12 CQ

“One of my early teachers told me that playing in a string quartet is one of the most powerful and wonderful things you can do,” recalled Wisconsin native Megan Karls recently. “At my very first Great Falls concert last year I was nervous, but when the audience began hooting and hollering after the first movement, I knew I was in the right place. I am living my dream!”

One of nine ensemble members who form the professional core of the Symphony, Megan loves being part of this team that collaborates closely to choose repertoire.

“I’m so excited about our Valentine’s concert in 2015. The Mendelssohn quartet is heartbreakingly beautiful and portrays a love so profound it’s hard to believe the composer was just 18 when he wrote it.” Also don’t miss an arrangement of Autumn Leaves by John Gemberling in October and music by Mary’s brother, Jim Papoulis, on Mother’s Day.”

Pops at the Park!Thursday July 17 2014 CENTENE STADIUMDoors open 5:30 | Orchestra takes the stage 7pmWith an all-new venue at Centene Stadium, our annual pops concert is going to be a big hit and a home run! Enjoy music that reflects our national pride and love of baseball, and Broadway show tunes from favorites such as Chicago.Sit in the stadium or reserve tables down on the infield. Enjoy your favorite ball park fun food, soft drinks and beer.Tickets are just $5 and kids 12 and under get in FREE. Reserve a table of 8 for $100. Food and beverage service will be available for those seated at these reserved tables.Come early and enjoy a variety of pre-concert entertainment, including Bud Nicholls and the Municipal Band.

Best of BroadwayThe Symphony is pleased to present the best Broadway

musicals right here in Great Falls. Individual and season tickets will be available. Watch for more information, coming soon.

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Norman Gonzales FLUTE

Melanie Pozdol OBOE

Elizabeth CrawfordBASSOON

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Mike Nelson HORN

Chamber Music Series concerts feature our finest musicians

The entire family can join in

“We have some really fun concerts planned for the upcoming season,” says bassoonist

Elizabeth Crawford. “We’ll begin the season with our version of a pops concert in

A Night at the Opera...with a twist of course! Wear your finest pearls and break out the

tuxes–we’ll all be dressed for the occasion.”

“Another treat will be our Electric Magic concert where we’ll form a double wind quintet with

the Yellowstone Chamber Players from Billings. Our season finale will take you on a journey

through the wonder of the seasons, including Barber’s Summer Music, Vivaldi’s Winter and Stravinsky’s masterpiece, The Rite of Spring. Audience members are encouraged to share their favorite photos of Montana seasons by

posting them on our Facebook page.”

To learn more, go to gfsymphony.org.See pages 6-7 for ticket information.

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Chamber Fun 101Saturday May 16 2015 10am HERITAGE HALL | GREAT FALLS COLLEGE - MSUCHINOOK WINDS QUINTET AND CASCADE QUARTETThis free, family-friendly event gives kids a chance to touch the instruments, make sounds and talk to the musicians. Events like this help the Great Falls Symphony reach out and bring this unique music to new and next-generation classical music lovers.

Youth Orchestra ConcertsSunday November 23 2014 and Sunday March 29 2015CIVIC CENTER MANSFIELD THEATERTwice a year, talented young musicians take the stage at the Mansfield Theater. The Youth Orchestra, in its 18th season, and Sinfonia give serious young musicians an opportunity to audition in orchestra, chamber and solo roles. Only the most dedicated and skilled musical artists make the cut. Ticket information on pages 6-7.

Black Tie Blue JeansFriday March 6 2015 6pm BEST WESTERN HERITAGE INNThe Symphony’s annual Fundraiser in support of their educational programs is a chance to kick up your heels–stillettos or cowboy boots–it’s up to you.

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All concerts at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. Program subject to change.For more information and to purchase season tickets, see pages 6-7.

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Saturday October 4 2014 Charlie Plays GershwinGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with Charlie Albright, Piano

Charlie’s back! You loved him as our “Phenom at the Fazioli.” This season, he’ll perform George Gershwin’s jazz-inspired Concerto in F.

“Albright is among the most gifted musicians of his generation... An impressive range of differently colored sounds at the keyboard was matched by overwhelming virtuosity ... Albright leapt the most outrageous technical hurdles... with a sense of dangerous self-abandon that was thrilling to hear.” – Washington Post

Sunday December 7 2014 3pm High Plains ChristmasGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and SYMPHONIC CHOIR with Philip Aaberg, Piano

Su and Thad Suits are thrilled to have Phil Aaberg back with us for this holiday concert: “A Phil Aaberg concert is not only unique and eclectic, it’s truly soul satisfying. He is one of the great musical artists of our generation!” You’ll love this master pianist’s take on holiday traditionals mixed with his own compositions like Christmas on the Hi-Line and Shepherds’ Rocking Carol. Welcome the season in Montana style with this fun concert.

Saturday January 17 2015 Dreamers, Visionaries & LeadersGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with Ovidiu Marinescu, Cellist

Opening with a tribute to Martin Luther King and presenting the world premiere of John Harmon’s Crazy Horse, Legendary Hero of the Lakota, this concert reflects on the lives of two minority leaders

who fought for the rights of their people. Composer Harmon and cellist Ovidiu Marinescu are part of this cross-cultural residency planned for the 2015 Martin Luther King holiday.

Saturday November 8 2014 Greatest Tenor HitsGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with Scott Piper, Tenor

“The performance by Scott Piper was brilliant, magnificent, beautiful and perfect! We left the Mansfield Theater with that bittersweet feeling you get when something truly remarkable has just happened – reluctant to let go for fear you may never see or hear it again.” – Carl Rostad and Nancy Luth in a Letter to Editor, Great Falls Tribune

Experience Scott’s gift through his interpretations of a variety of works, from the beloved aria Nessun Dorma to Broadway favorites.

“His pure tenor rocketed upward till it scraped the clouds; all he lacked to be

a celestial messenger was the wings.”– Austin Chronicle

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WORLD ARTIST Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

“Nadja’s always been known for her edge-of-your-seat performances, brimming with passion and energy…” – Violinist.com

Saturday April 25 2015 Speaking in StringsWORLD ARTIST SERIES CONCERT GREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Called “a breathtakingly daring and original artist” by the Washington Post, violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg will be showcased in the emotive, dramatic Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1. Because Nadja is also known for conducting as she plays, experience the excitement as she leads our orchestra in a string feature. Cascade Quartet violinist Megan Karls is thrilled to have the opportunity to play alongside one of her heroes: “When I saw Nadja in concert with the Chicago Symphony, I could feel her intensity and emotion in my gut!”

“... the famously fiery violinist ... whose mere presence on stage, high-strung and electric, signals that something dramatic and potentially alarming is about to happen.” –Washington Post

DON’T MISS this chance to see one of the world’s finest violinists!We proudly present this concert as part of our Symphony Patron Series or by individual ticket: $47 / $52 / $57 / $100 to support the concert as a patron; available November 2014.

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Saturday February 21 2015 A Tribute to Dave BrubeckGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet

This dynamic jazz quartet features two sons of the late, great Dave Brubeck: Dan Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass and trombone), alongside Mike DeMicco (guitar), and Chuck Lamb (piano). This tribute concert features many of the elder Brubeck’s trademark and lesser-known tunes, all suffused with the Quartet’s dedication to melody, rhythm, and the extemporaneous spirit of jazz.

“I won’t miss the Brubeck Brothers tribute concert because I not only like Jazz, I LOVE it! I will never forget one of my very first concert experiences hearing Dave Brubeck in Billings. It shaped my love for Jazz that day.” –David Weissman

Saturday March 28 2015 From the Journals of Lewis & ClarkGREAT FALLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and SYMPHONIC CHOIR

Daniel Bukvich used full orchestra, symphonic choir and spoken word to portray one of the greatest adventures in our nation’s history. Hear a lonely oboe portraying the Great Plains, Cruzatte’s fiddle, and a lullaby for Sacagawea’s baby boy. The choir chants the name of the river which was the beckoning highway for the expedition: M-i-s-s-o-u-r-i, M-i-s-s-o-u-r-i.

“I know this piece well. It’s beautiful, exciting and uplifting. The music portrays various aspects of the Lewis and Clark journey. You definitely hear the hardship in the portage section.” – Dugan Coburn, Portage Route Chapter, Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

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2014 July 17 5:30 “POPS at the Park” Great Falls Symphony at Centene StadiumSeptember 28 2:00 “A Night At The Opera” Chinook Winds Quintet September 30 7:00 October 4 7:30 “Charlie Plays Gershwin” with Charlie Albright, PianoOctober 19 2:00 “Autumn Leaves” Cascade Quartet October 21 7:00 November 8 7:30 “Greatest Tenor Hits” with Scott Piper, TenorNovember 14 7:00 “Electric Magic” Chinook Winds November 16 2:00 with the Magic City Quintet from the Yellowstone Chamber PlayersNovember 23 2:00 “Giving Thanks” Youth Orchestra December 7 3:00 “High Plains Christmas” Orchestra & Symphonic Choir with Philip Aaberg, Piano

January 17 7:30 “Dreamers, Visionaries and Leaders” with Ovidiu Marinescu, Cello and John Harmon, ComposerJanuary 25 2:00 “Chamboree” Cascade Quartet & Chinook Winds Quintet January 27 7:00 Our Chamber Music Ensembles Join ForcesFebruary 13 7:00 “Tango & Rose” Cascade Quartet February 15 2:00 with Jack Gladstone, Singer & SongwriterFebruary 21 7:30 “A Tribute to Dave Brubeck” with Brubeck Brothers QuartetMarch 6 6:00 Black Tie & Blue JeansMarch 28 3:00 “From the Journals of Lewis & Clark” Orchestra & Symphonic Choir March 29 2:00 “Spring Fever” Youth Orchestra April 12 2:00 “A Change of Seasons” Chinook Winds Quintet April 14 7:00 April 25 7:30 World Artist Series Presents ”Speaking in Strings” with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, ViolinMay 10 2:00 “Give Us Hope” Cascade Quartet May 12 7:00 with Great Falls Young People’s ChoirMay 16 10:00 “Chamber Fun 101” with the Cascade Quartet & Chinook Winds

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Symphony Office #11 Third St. North Liberty Building (on Davidson Plaza)

Phone: 453.4102

Fax: 453.9779

Web: gfsymphony.org

Special EventsSymphony SeasonChamber Music SeriesFREE & Family Friendly

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See detailed information throughout this booklet for concert locations OR check the web site: gfsymphony.org

Get season tickets for best seats and prices!CLASSIC SERIES SEASON TICKET includes SIX concerts.

PATRON SERIES SEASON TICKET includes Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg! All SEVEN concerts PLUS patron perks. Support the Symphony all season long with your purchase of this package.

ANYTIME PACK This flexible package includes FOUR vouchers to be redeemed in any combination for any of the Classic Series concerts. (Does not include World Artist Concert.) Available for purchase throughout the season.

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES SEASON PACKAGE includes SEVEN admissions to be used in any combination.

YOUTH ORCHESTRA Two-Concert PACKAGE includes one admission each for both fall & spring concerts: (Purchase now and never stand in the box office line again!)

FREE GUEST COUPON when you pay for your season ticket by Friday, June 20! Give the gift of music.

KIDS & FAMILIES GET A BREAK Student season tickets are a great deal. Purchase more than one, and the first child/student ticket is full price; each additional ticket is discounted $5.

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ADD World Artist ConcertNadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

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Passion, excitement, and innovation are the hallmarks of internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg’s artistry. Highly regarded for her compelling performances, daring interpretations and dedication to her craft, she is one of today’s leading violinists, renowned for her work on the concert stage, in the recording studio, and in her role as music director of the San Francisco-based New Century Chamber Orchestra.

“When I make music I never hold back. I simply do not know how to give less.” –Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

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“2014-15 is brimming with the artists you said were favorites. And with Nadja on the season finale, it’s a series you’ll want to jump on.“ Gordon Johnson, Great Falls Symphony Music Director and Conductor

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