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Richmond Symphony 2015*16 season

music expresses emotion in sound. Perhaps that helps explain why music plays such a strong role in our lives. In fact, memories of events are often attached to musical memories. Any time we hear that music, its effect is more powerful, because the music is so entwined with that memory. We feel it. In a wonderful way, then, when we hear music for the first time, it can inspire new emotional connections to our personal experiences.

A beautiful mystery of live performance is how music affects all of us differently. The drama, beauty, and shared experience of a live performance have no equal. Live music conveys emotions ranging from joy to sorrow; from love to anger; from calm to surprise; giving all of us an opportunity to enjoy moments that are both personal and unique. There is simply nothing else like it!

I am thrilled that we are launching two exciting new initiatives for the 2015–16 season. The first is a brand-new series we’re calling Casual Fridays. These relaxed hour-long concerts, with a bit of commentary, will focus on one or two orchestral works performed by the full orchestra in the Carpenter Theatre. The second initiative is the move of our popular Rush Hour series to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. You can now add

great beer to great music as a reason to experience these informal and intimate 60-minute performances that explore a wide variety of music.

Our 2015–16 Richmond Symphony season offers you the best of orchestral music designed to touch each and every one of us in a personal way. Whether it’s sorrow in Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony, the joy of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony or the love story of Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé, you have the opportunity to be changed by the experience.

As you look through this brochure, I hope you are as excited as I am about our new season. We can’t wait for you to join us!

Steven Smith Music Director Lewis T. Booker Music Director Chair

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2015*16 Concerts

dec. 4, 2015 at 7:30pm

Handel’s Messiahwith Richmond Symphony Chorus Erin R. Freeman, conductor

For generations, Richmonders have been delighted by this magnificent holiday classic. Don’t miss the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus performing Handel’s Messiah.

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Rennolds Memorial Concert Steven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

Altria Masterworks Orchestral favorites featuring world-class guests

sept. 12 at 8:00pm + sept. 13 at 3:00pm oct. 17 at 8:00pm1 2

john adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine

berlioz King Lear Overture

beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Opus 125

joy* power*

Beethoven used a poem called “Ode to Joy” as part of his Ninth Symphony for a reason. (You’re humming it now, aren’t you?)

Nielsen’s Fourth SymphonySteven Smith, conductor Philippe Quint, violinzacharywadsworth

Point—Line—Plane

korngold Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35Philippe Quint, violin

nielsen Symphony No. 4, Opus 29 “The Inextinguishable”

Nielsen called his powerful Fourth Symphony “The Inextinguishable” which even features a battle between two Timpanists. (We promise that no timpani will be harmed in the making of this concert.) Sponsored by

Sibelius and LisztSteven Smith, conductor Orion Weiss, piano

nov. 14 at 8:00pm jan. 9 at 8:00pm + jan. 10 at 3:00pm3 4

sibelius The Swan of Tuonela

liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 in A MajorOrion Weiss, piano

sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43

Photo credit: Christopher Radford

surprise* fun*

The hero in Sibelius’s The Swan of Tuonela attempts to kill a mystical swan, but instead shoots himself with a poison arrow. (Lucky for him his mother was magicial and brought him back to life. Surprise!)

A New Year in ViennaJoin the Richmond Symphony, Steven Smith and Virginia Opera Emerging Artists for a special evening in the style of a Viennese New Year with selected works, waltzes, polkas and arias by Johann Strauss Jr. and Richard Strauss. You will feel like you are celebrating New Year in Vienna!

What’s more fun than Strauss’ waltzes, arias and polkas!?

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r. strauss Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

j. strauss, jr. The Blue Danube and other selections

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feb. 6 at 8:00pm mar. 5 at 8:00pm + mar. 6 at 3:00pm5 6

Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony is about a man so filled with grief from lost love that he calls on spirits to make him forget. (We’re not talking about whisky and gin.)

Manfred SymphonyVictor Yampolsky, guest conductor Daisuke Yamamoto, violin Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. Fund Soloistprokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Opus 63

Daisuke Yamamoto, violin

tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony, Opus 58

Altria Masterworks Orchestral favorites featuring world-class guests

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grief* fury*

Beethoven, Mussorgsky & ShostakovichSteven Smith, conductor Orli Shaham, piano Florence Robertson Givens Guest Artist Richmond Symphony Chorus

Bald Mountain is where Mussorgsky said Satan and his witches have their staff meetings. (Talk about an angry boss.)

mussorgsky A Night on Bald Mountain

beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Opus 37 Orli Shaham, piano

shostakovich Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Opus 54

Copland: Appalachian SpringSteven Smith, conductor Mary Boodell, flute

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love*

Copland’s music is the next best thing to the cool breeze and lush greens of an Appalachian Spring. (We’re relaxed, are you?)

copland Appalachian Spring Suite

laura schwendinger

Waking Dream, for flute and orchestra Mary Boodell, Flute

brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73

calm*

Photo credit: Keitaro Harada

Daphnis et ChloéSteven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

Daphnis and Chloé were each other’s first kiss and they ended up together. (That’s love.)

griffes The White Peacock

barber Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Opus 9

ravel Daphnis et Chloé [complete work]

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oct. 24 at 8:00pm1 feb. 27 at 8:00pm3 apr. 30 at 8:00pm4 dec. 5 at 8:00pm dec. 6 at 3:00pm

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Genworth Symphony Pops Musical adventures! Popular and surprising

Science Fiction Double FeatureTwo great movies on one fantastic night! First, see Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu with a live soundtrack performed by the Richmond Symphony as part of the Genworth Pops Series—then stay for a full showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (and all the fun that comes with it) for just $10 more.

Let It Snow!Kick off your holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! Join the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus, Greater Richmond Children’s Choir and Associate Conductor Keitaro Harada for this annual tradition the whole family will love.

Music of Earth, Wind and Fire & The King of PopFrom Boogie Wonderland to Billie Jean, the music of Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind and Fire is what pop music is all about. Come hear Jeans ‘n Classics and the Symphony performing your favorite hits in a concert that will make everyone want to get up and dance!

Steve Lippia's Centennial Celebration: A Frank Sinatra TributeFrank Sinatra would have been 100 years old in 2015. Come celebrate the “Chairman of the Board’s” life and music as world-renowned entertainer Steve Lippia returns to Richmond to perform the Sinatra hits that we all love with the Richmond Symphony. Sponsored by:

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Halloween Spooktacular Keitaro Harada, conductor

Come in your favorite costume and listen to the Richmond Symphony perform music from Frozen, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Your special ghosts, goblins and princesses may even receive a special pre-concert Trick or Treat bag!

The Snowman (animated film)Keitaro Harada, conductor

A perfect way to kick off the holiday season—enjoy the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman accompanied by the Richmond Symphony. This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman. Enjoy other holiday favorites during this program as well. © Snowman Enterprises Limited “The Snowman“ by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin

Green Eggs and HamKeitaro Harada, conductorSara Valentine, actor and directorKimberly Schroder, sopranoMichael Boudewyns, actor

Do you like Green Eggs and Ham? Really Inventive Stuff’s fully-staged orchestral adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s classic is a feast for the ears! The unstoppable Sam-I-Am serves up a banquet of surprises for a Seussical Diva in Robert Kapilow’s culinary cartoon-musical banquet.

Carnival of the AnimalsKeitaro Harada, conductorThe School of Richmond Ballet

Meet some of the wonderful members of the animal kingdom in Saint-Saëns famous Carnival of the Animals featuring The School of Richmond Ballet. Each musical movement captures the essence of a particular creature—can you recognize them all? This beloved work is an all-time favorite for introducing children to classical music.

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops Concerts to delight children and families

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops concerts start at 11:00am with pre-concert activities and a musical instrument petting zoo at 10:00am. Concerts are ideal for children aged 5 and up, but music lovers of all ages are welcome.

image © Snowman Enterprises Ltd

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Metro Collection Intimate, engaging chamber orchestra concerts at Randolph-Macon College

oct. 25 at 3:00pm1 feb. 21 at 3:00pm3 may 8 at 3:00pmjan. 17 at 3:00pm 42

Bartók, Weber, MozartKeitaro Harada, conductorJared Davis, clarinetBartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra

Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Opus 74

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme Steven Smith, conductorNeal Cary, celloIves: The Unanswered Question

Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Opus 33

Clint Needham: Urban Sprawl

Haydn: Symphony No. 92 in G Major “Oxford”

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1Steven Smith, conductorGustav Highstein, oboeStravinsky: Octet

Strauss: Oboe Concerto in D Major

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Opus 21

Mendelssohn: Scottish SymphonySteven Smith, conductorFauré: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Opus 80

Ravel: Mother Goose

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Opus 56 “Scottish”

Learn more about the music with free pre-concert talks one hour before the concert.

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october 16 at 6:30 pmNielsen: Symphony No. 4, Opus 29 “The Inextinguishable”hosted by Steven Smith, conductor

november 13 at 6:30 pmSibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43 hosted by Steven Smith, conductor

february 5 at 6:30 pm

Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Opus 58 hosted by Victor Yampolsky, guest conductor

april 1 at 6:30 pmBrahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73 hosted by Steven Smith, conductor

S it back, relax, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical

music with our new casual fridays series. These 60-minute concerts start at 6:30pm and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance, audience members will be invited to join the RSO for a post-concert happy-hour at CODA Urban Bistro. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre.

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october 22 at 6:30pmBartók: Divertimento for String OrchestraKeitaro Harada, conductorJared Davis, clarinetSelections from Bartók, Weber and Mozart

january 14 at 6:30pmUrban SprawlSteven Smith, conductorNeal Cary, celloSelections from Ives, Tchaikovsky, Needham and Haydn

february 18 at 6:30pmStravinsky, Strauss & BeethovenSteven Smith, conductorGustav Highstein, oboeSelections from Stravinsky, Strauss and Beethoven

may 5 at 6:30pmMother GooseSteven Smith, conductorSelections from Fauré, Ravel and Mendelssohn

Rush Hour at

Hardywood

coming in fall 2015!

The RSO is taking its popular Rush Hour concerts

on the road to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery.

These one-hour informal concerts feature

fantastic music and discussion in the Hardywood

tasting room. Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and

enjoy a great concert at 6:30pm on a Thursday.

Tickets are $15.Hardywood Park Craft Brewery2408-2410 Ownby Lane Richmond, VA 23220

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The Jefferson Hotel: 101 W Franklin StE. Kenn Tico: 204 E Grace StF. Chez Foushee: 203 N FousheeG. Rappahannock Restaurant: 320 E Grace StH. Pasture: 416 E Grace StI. Bistro 27: 27 W Broad StJ. Tarrants Café: 1 W Broad StK. Thirst and Fifth Gastropub: 501 E Broad St;

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Richmond Marriott: 500 E Broad StM. Coda Urban Bistro: 700 E Broad St N. Max's: 305 Brook RdO. Graffiato: 123 W Broad StP. Saison: 23 West Marshall Street

Parking, Restaurants & HotelsIt’s easy to get downtown for your RSO evening! Many of these restaurants offer special discounts to Richmond Symphony ticket holders. Check out www.richmondsymphony.com for details.

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season calendar

s e pt e m b e r12 Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony 8pm

13 Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony 3pm

o cto b e r16 Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, Opus 29

“The Inextinguishable”6:30pm

17 Nielsen's Fourth Symphony 8pm

22 Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra 6:30pm

24 Science Fiction Double Feature Nosferatu

8pm

Science Fiction Double Feature Rocky Horror Picture Show

10pm

25 Bartók, Weber, Mozart 3pm

31 Halloween Spooktacular 11am

n ov e m b e r 13 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43 6:30pm

14 Sibelius and Liszt 8pm

CarMax Come & Play

28 The Snowman 11am

d ec e m b e r 4 Handel’s Messiah 7:30pm

5 Let it Snow! 8pm

6 Let it Snow! 3pm

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Altria Masterworks

Genworth Pops

Union Bank & Trust LolliPops

Casual Fridays

Metro Collection

Rush Hour at Hardywood

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ja n ua ry 9 A New Year in Vienna 8pm

10 A New Year in Vienna 3pm

14 Urban Sprawl 6:30pm

17 Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme 3pm

Green Eggs and Ham 11am

f e b r ua ry 5 Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony, Opus 58 6:30pm

6 Manfred Symphony 8pm

18 Stravinsky, Strauss & Beethoven 6:30pm

21 Beethoven Symphony No. 1 3pm

27 Earth, Wind and Fire & The King of Pop 8pm

2016m a r c h 5 Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich 8pm

6 Beethoven, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich 3pm

19 Carnival of the Animals with The School of Richmond Ballet

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a p r i l 1 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 73 6:30pm

2 Copland: Appalachian Spring 8pm

Steve Lippia's Centennial Celebration: A Frank Sinatra Tribute 8pm

m ay 5 Mother Goose 6:30pm

8 Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony 3pm

14 Daphnis et Chloé 8pm

15 Daphnis et Chloé 3pm

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