2018CONCERT

SERIES

INTERNATIONALSERIES ONE Saturday 14 April 7.30 pm Dunedin Town Hall

PROGRAMME:Lilburn: Aotearoa OvertureTchaikovsky: Violin ConcertoDvorak: Symphony No. 7

plays Tchaikovsky

Shlomo Mintz

Legendary virtuoso Shlomo Mintz returns to Dunedin as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s monumental Violin Concerto. Esteemed for his impeccable musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique, he regularly appears with the most celebrated orchestras and conductors on the international stage.

Spanish conductor José Luis Gomez started his musical career as a violinist in Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema project. In September 2010, he was catapulted to international attention when he won First Prize at the International Sir Georg Solti Conductor’s Competition. His electrifying energy, talent and creativity led to immediate appointments with international orchestras. On his first visit to Dunedin, he will conduct Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7, a symphony regarded as one of Dvorak’s finest.

José Luis Gomez ConductorShlomo Mintz Violin

INTERNATIONALSERIES TWO Saturday 1 September 7.30 pm Dunedin Town Hall

PROGRAMME:Bizet: L’Arlésienne (extracts)Orff: Carmina Burana

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana is based on 24 poems from a collection of old German texts found at Benediktbeuern Monastery. The subject matter, however, is less than holy; one item is actually a drinking song. The work’s first and last movements are the very well-known “O Fortuna”.

The soloists are some of New Zealand’s and Australia’s finest singers, and they will be joined by City Choir Dunedin, Southern Youth Choir and other singers from Dunedin’s many youth choirs.

Conductor Marc Taddei is known for his charismatic and inspirational conducting, and he has been Orchestra Wellington’s Music Director since 2007.

Bizet’s two charming L’Arlésienne Suites consist of music selected from his incidental music for a play. Lyrical and spirited by turns, the melodies are rooted in Provençal folk songs and dances, yet have all the colour and drama associated with the composer of Carmen.

Marc Taddei ConductorNatasha Wilson SopranoHenry Choo TenorJames Clayton BaritoneCity Choir DunedinSouthern Youth Choir

Carmina Burana

INTERNATIONALSERIES THREE Saturday 27 October 7.30 pm Dunedin Town Hall

Russian RomanticsRach 2 Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto and

Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony sweep the listener along on their emotional roller-coaster journeys: pain and despair at one extreme, soaring ecstasy at the other – traits typical of the Russian late-Romantic tradition.

The Concerto is also said to depict Rachmaninov’s own life story with compelling honesty, and its endlessly flowing lyricism has helped to make it one of the best-loved piano concertos. Wellington-based pianist Jian Liu makes his début performance with the DSO. His playing has been described as

“passionate, articulate, deeply expressive, and wholly musical’.

Simon Over, the orchestra’s London-based Principal Guest Conductor, returns to conduct this powerful all-Russian programme.

PROGRAMME:Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmilla OvertureRachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Simon Over Principal Guest ConductorJian Liu Piano

ONEMATINEESERIES Saturday 9 June 5.00 pm; and Sunday 10 June 3.00 pm King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre

PROGRAMME:Beethoven: Egmont OvertureJack Speirs: Night MusicRodrigo: Concierto AndaluzFauré: Pelléas et Mélisande SuiteMozart: Symphony No. 35, Haffner

Kenneth Young ConductorVladimir Gorbach, Owen Moriarty, Jane Curry, John Couch Guitars

GuitarExtravaganza

At the heart of this programme are three evocative works spanning exactly 100 years. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite (1892) depicting the tragic story of Princess Mélisande, and regarded as Fauré’s orchestral masterpiece; Jack Speirs’ Night Music, written in 1992; and Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz (1967), a fascinating blend of baroque-influenced and impressionistic Spanish music. Making their début performance with the DSO as soloists for Rodrigo’s Concierto is the remarkable NZ Guitar Quartet.

Mozart’s Haffner symphony is amongst his last symphonies which are considered amongst the pinnacle of his compositions.

Conducting this concert is Wellington-based Kenneth Young, who conducts leading New Zealand and Australian orchestras.

TWOMATINEESERIES Saturday 4 August 5.00 pm; and Sunday 5 August 3.00 pm King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre

PROGRAMME:Britten: Simple SymphonyCopland: Appalachian Spring SuiteAnthony Ritchie: Viola Concerto No. 2 (world première)Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings

Richard Davis ConductorTim Deighton Viola

Voila Viola!

Dunedin-based Anthony Ritchie has been hailed as “one of the greatest composers of his time” and the DSO has had the privilege of many première performances of his works during its 29-year association with him. The DSO is delighted to be presenting yet another world première performance: his Viola Concerto No. 2. Tim Deighton, the concerto soloist, originally from New Zealand, is Professor of Viola at Penn State University (USA) and is acclaimed as a leading teacher and performer.

Complementing this new work are two 20th century works: Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony and Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and the programme concludes with Tchaikovsky’s rousing Serenade for Strings.

Melbourne-based conductor Richard Davis is known for his versatility, and he conducts leading orchestras in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

You’re invited to join the DSO for our exciting 2018 concerts. We have a stunning line-up of guest artists from around the world: one of the world’s top violinists Shlomo Mintz, Spanish conductor José Luis Gomez, Australian conductor Richard Davis, plus leading New Zealand conductors and soloists, and of course Principal Guest Conductor Simon Over from the UK. The programmes offer plenty of variety: from landmark masterpieces to not-so-well-known works. A highlight will be the world première of a concerto by Dunedin composer Anthony Ritchie.

We are very thankful for the invaluable support the orchestra receives from you, our audience, and also from our funders, sponsors and donors, all of whom enable the DSO to continue to be a proud and vital part of Dunedin’s and New Zealand’s vibrant culture. The very many of you who supported our move to Hanover Hall just over a year ago will be pleased to know that it’s proved to be an outstanding rehearsal space and administration hub for the orchestra, and a popular performance venue. Thank you.

Do join us in 2018 for a spectacular year of music!Simon Over – Principal Guest ConductorBrendan Gray – President of the DSO BoardPhilippa Harris – General Manager

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PO Box 5571, Dunedin 9058.

Phone: 03 477 5623

Email: office@dso.org.nz

Welcome to our 2018 season

Three easy ways to become a Concert Series Subscriber

* For as little as $30 per concert ($25 for Concessions) you can enjoy a world of superb orchestral music and world-class artists right here in Dunedin.

* Early-bird savings of up to 33% on single ticket prices.

* Flexibility – attend between two or more concerts at discounted prices.

* Guaranteed seating – secure the best available seats for the season in advance.

* Bookings from home – subscribe by booking via email, phone, or post.

* Personalised service – reserve your seats directly with the DSO.

* Golden Circle – International Series subscribers seated in this area also receive a free programme and complimentary glass of wine or fruit juice at these concerts.

* Newsletters – subscribers also receive free DSO Newsletters, keeping you up-to-date with the Orchestra’s news and activities.

Become a DSO concert series subscriber and enjoy affordable prices and special benefits

Please note that details in this brochure are correct at time of publication but are subject to change.

Concession Prices are available to senior citizens (65 years or more) and beneficiaries (unwaged or sickness beneficiaries) with proof of ID.

Student Prices are available to tertiary, secondary or primary school students.

The Friends of the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra support the activities of the orchestra in many ways. They host post-concert suppers for the Matinee Series, and offer the opportunity to attend a rehearsal and meet guest artists. Social events are organised to help fund projects such as the purchase and maintenance of equipment and support various other DSO projects. Please use the application form in the Friends of the DSO brochure to become a member.

Flexi-Tickets are easy to book! A Flexi-Ticket allows you to attend any three individual concerts selected from our International and Matinee Series. Once you have received your Flexi-Ticket voucher, the next step is to reserve seats for your chosen concerts by presenting your Flexi-Ticket voucher at the Regent Theatre Box Office (hours: Weekdays 9.00 am – 5.30 pm. Saturdays 10.30 am

– 1.00 pm). These bookings can be made from Friday 16 March onwards, the start of the priority booking period. (Public sales open on Wednesday 21 March.)

Flexi-tickets– pick and mix

Friday 9 February:- Renewing subscriber priority deadline for renewing

subscribers to retain the same seats as in 2017.

Friday 16 March – Tuesday 20 March:Flexi-Ticket voucher holders and Friends of the DSO Members: Exclusive booking period for tickets for individual concerts. Also for Concertante Donors who are not 2018 Concert Series subscribers.

Wednesday 21 March:Public sales of tickets for individual concerts start.

Important Dates

Concession & Student Prices

Help us to continue to bring you the music

Ticket sales and grants cover only a portion of the costs associated with producing our exceptional artistic, education, and community initiatives - your donation support at any level, is vital and makes a difference!

Player Partnership Donations This year we offer you a new opportunity to become a Player Partnership donor. In return for a donation of $250, donors’ names will be included in the DSO’s concert programmes and on the DSO website according the section of the orchestra you wish to support. These sections are: First Violin, Second Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba, Timpani, Percussion. Donors can be individuals, groups or businesses. If you create a syndicate with friends or colleagues, you can each contribute a small amount to make the total.

Concertante DonorsWe are pleased to offer you the opportunity to become a Concertante Donor by making a personal or business donation of $500 or more. Your support will be acknowledged in the following ways:- Donors’ names will appear in the concert programmes as a

Concertante Donor.- Donors who are not concert series subscribers are eligible for the priority

booking period at the start of public tickets sales of individual concerts. This priority period is Friday 16 March until Tuesday 20 March.

(The Dunedin Civic Orchestra Inc. trades as the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra)

Established in 1994, the Foundation administers a separate fund, the principal purpose of which is to safeguard the financial future of the Orchestra. In addition, the Foundation supports instrumental tuition at the University of Otago. You can help Dunedin’s orchestral future by

- Making a donation to the Foundation- Leaving a bequest in your will.

For further information on the Foundation, please contact the DSO’s General Manager, phone 03 477 5623, or email manager@dso.org.nz

Foundation for the Dunedin Civic Orchestra

Upskilling our players of the future

Donations to the Orchestra

Help the DSO develop the players of the future. Annually, the DSO presents a wide range of education projects and is increasingly reliant on support from the wider community to be able to do so.

- The DSO Academy for younger players: learning to rehearse and perform – important skills for aspiring Dunedin Youth Orchestra and DSO players.

- Play with the Orchestra: DYO and community players are paired with DSO players for working rehearsals under the direction of DSO conductors.

- For current DSO players, there are workshops, masterclasses and sectional rehearsals.

- The DSO Scholarship: a scholarship for a student studying performance at the University, co-funded by the DSO’s Friends and the DSO Foundation.

Please consider making a donation on our application form and support the future of your orchestra. The Dunedin Civic Orchestra Inc. (trading as the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra) is registered (CC34031) as a charitable entity which means that you can claim a tax credit of one-third for donations of $5 or more (up to the amount of your taxable income).

King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts CentreThe attraction of good parking, excellent sightlines, comfortable facilities and good acoustics continues to appeal so much to you, our audience, that we need to present two performances of each of these concerts. You can choose whether to subscribe to Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon performances.

Dunedin Town HallEnjoy the elegance, comfort and world-class acoustics of the Dunedin Town Hall. International Series concert-goers can arrive a little earlier and attend our informative and stimulating free Pre-Concert Talks.

The DSO, in conjunction with the University of Otago, offers free talks to introduce the repertoire of the International Series concerts. These are delivered by the Music Department’s specialist lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Peter Adams, Prof. Anthony Ritchie, and Dr Graeme Downes.

Free pre-concert talks: Saturdays 6.40 – 7.00 pm on the day of the concert. Venue: Town Hall complex.

Pre-concert Lecturesfor the International Series concerts

Accessibility

2018 Concert Venues

The DSO is delighted that its 2018 concert venues will again be the Dunedin Town Hall and the King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre.

Matinee Series

International Series

Please contact the DSO office (03 477 5623) for details on wheelchair access for our concert venues.

The DSO is proud to partner the Royal NZ Ballet in their Ryman Healthcare season of The Nutcracker in Dunedin.

Christmas comes but once a year, and Christmas 2018 will be extra special, with performances of The Nutcracker. Offering festive enchantment for all ages, this is a Christmas gift for all the family.

The DSO players join forces with Dunedin’s up-and-coming players in the DSO’s wide range of education and outreach projects: DSO Academy, Play with the Orchestra, and a tour of Otago schools.

Education and Outreach Projects

There are many joint collaborations with the University’s Department of Music: Pre-concert talks, masterclasses, a scholarship, and instrumental tuition support.

University of Otago Collaborations

The story begins on Christmas Eve, as Tchaikovsky’s fairy-tale music fills the air and Clara is given a nutcracker doll by her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. Falling asleep on the sofa, she dreams a Christmas dream of magic and romance...

Performances at the Regent Theatre:Saturday 17 November 7.30 pmSunday 18 November 1.30 pm

Other 2018 Activities for the DSO Royal NZ Ballet

This table compares the cost of subscription tickets with the cost of individual concert tickets. These per-concert ticket prices do not include the additional booking agency service charges, so subscribers’ savings are increased even more once these charges are included.

Gift vouchers for the orchestra’s concerts make a superb gift. To purchase a voucher, please contact the DSO office, 03 477 5623.

Subscription Tickets Individual series concertsInternational Total cost $ Per concert $ Per concert $Golden Circle 197 66 82

Circle Adult 148 49 66

Circle Concession 137 46 58

Gallery Adult 118 39 58

Gallery Concession 98 33 48

Stalls Adult 90 30 44

Stalls Concession 75 25 36

Stalls Student 33 11 15

MatineeAdult 68 34 48

Concession 60 30 45

Student 24 12 15

Flexi-ticket All categories 118 39

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2018 Booking Form

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International Series – Select your seatRenewing subscribers: Would you like the same Town Hall seats as last year?

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International Series tickets (price includes 3 concerts)

Number Golden Circle Gallery Stalls Total Cost attending? Circle

Adults $197 $148 $118 $90

Concession $197 $137 $98 $75

Student/Child $197 $137 $98 $33

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Adults $118ConcessionStudent/Child Flexi-Ticket total:

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Matinee Series – Select your seatRenewing 2017 subscribers: Would you like the same King’s and Queen’s seats as last year?

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Matinee Series tickets (price includes 2 concerts)

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Number attending? Series Total Total Cost

Adults $68

Concession $60

Student/Child $24

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Donations to the Orchestra(Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible)

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Player Partner Donation $

Donation towards DSO education projects $

Concertante Donation ($500 or more) $

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