2019 SCHEDULE & TICKET INFORMATION

42nd SEASONAUGUST 10-22, 2019

SUNRIVER & BEND OREGON

Painting by Alexander Lipay, “Starry Night”

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George HansonCONDUCTOR & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Since first drawing international attention with First Prize wins at the Budapest and Stokowski conducting competitions, George Hanson’s career has taken him to more than 20 countries, conducting over a hundred orchestras and operas on five continents. This year, George returns to the Ravinia Festival to conduct the Chicago Symphony in a gala concert featuring Jennifer Hudson. Orchestral engagements include the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, the Radio orchestras of Hamburg and Berlin, Warsaw Philharmonic, Zürich’s Tonhalle orchestra, the orchestras of Osaka and Seoul, the national orchestras of Colombia, Bulgaria and South Africa.

Sold-out concerts and exciting new programming mark Hanson’s tenure as Artistic Director of the Sunriver Music Festival in Sunriver, Oregon, USA.

In Germany, as General Music Director of the Wuppertal Opera and Orchestra for six seasons, Hanson garnered national recognition for the orchestra’s Mahler and Shostakovich concert cycles, and won the Echo Klassik award for best classical recording. Trained at Vienna’s Hochschule für Musik, Italy’s Accademia Chigiana, Tanglewood, Indiana University and the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, Hanson served for seven years as assistant to

Leonard Bernstein, assisted Kurt Masur for five seasons at the New York Philharmonic, and assisted Giuseppe Patane at La Scala.

Hanson recently added trumpeter Chris Botti and violinist Pinchas Zukerman to a long list of important artistic collaborators, including Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang, Emanuel Ax, and Peter Serkin. A versatile musician, George has performed with Tony Bennett and Dizzy Gillespie; his work in the recording studio with the rock group R.E.M. brought triple platinum recognition.

In 2015, Hanson capped a twenty-year relationship with the Tucson Symphony as Music Director. George’s highlights with TSO include performing Mozart piano concerti (conducting from the keyboard), and releasing the orchestra’s first-ever CD recording to international acclaim.

CONTENTS George Hanson, Conductor & Artistic Director ........... 3

2019 Concert Schedule .........................................4-5

Friends of the Festival .............................................. 6

2019 Summer Events ............................................... 7

House a Musician ................................................... 7

Concert Seating Charts ..........................................8-9

Ticket Order Forms ............................................10-12

Olga Kern ............................................................ 13

Featured Soloists ...............................................14-15

Pops Concert ........................................................ 16

Young Artists Scholarship Concert ........................... 17

Music Education ................................................... 17

Donations ............................................................ 18

Swings Fore Strings ............................................... 19

Festival Faire ........................................................ 19

The Sunriver Music Festival is committed to expanding the audience for classical music by nurturing the next generation

of artistic talent and by presenting a world-class musical experience for Central Oregon residents and visitors.

George Hanson, Conductor & Artistic Director

42nd SEASON

SUMMER FESTIVALAUGUST 9-22, 2019 SUNRIVER & BEND

“Love Stories - Around the World with Music”

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See pages 8 and 9 for seating chartsand pages 10-12 for order information

2019 SUMMER THEME:

“Love Stories – Around the World with Music”SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

POPS CONCERT - LATIN SPECTACULAR!SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL, 7:30 P.M.

This season’s pops concert features Octavio Moreno, baritone; Mariano Dugatkin, bandoneon; and two “visual concertos” showcasing the colorful country of Mexico by Nicholas Bardonnay, photographer & multimedia artist. (See page 16.)

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

CLASSICAL CONCERT IIISUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 7:30 P.M.Featuring Alexander Lipay, fluteJ. HIGDON Dance CardMERCADANTE Flute Concerto in E Minor, Op. 57BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

DISCOVER THE SYMPHONY CONCERTSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 3:00 P.M.This entertaining concert presents orchestral music in a fun and informal setting. Bring the whole family and enjoy a one-hour concert in the beautiful Great Hall with virtuosic young soloists and the full orchestra. Free for kids 18 and under, fun for all ages!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

CLASSICAL CONCERT IVSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 7:30 P.M.Featuring Eric Zuber, pianoMOZART Don Giovanni Overture, K. 527MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, in A Major, K. 488BRAHMS Symphony No. 2, in D Major, Op. 73

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

YOUNG ARTISTS SCHOLARSHIP CONCERTHOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH, SUNRIVER, 7:00 P.M.Over the 23-year history, the Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to 148 Central Oregon classical music students. This annual concert is a showcase of the exceptional talent of these young musicians.

SUNDAY, JULY 21

FESTIVAL FAIRE DINNER & AUCTIONSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 4:30 P.M.The elegant Festival Faire dinner and auction in the Great Hall at Sunriver Resort includes performances by the talented Young Artists Scholarship winners. This grand fundraiser directly supports the scholarship program and the summer festival.

SATURDAY AUGUST 10

CLASSICAL CONCERT ITOWER THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN BEND, 7:30 P.M.Featuring internationally-renowned pianist Olga KernGLINKA Ruslan and Ludmilla OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23

MONDAY, AUGUST 12

SOLO PIANO CONCERTSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 7:30 P.M.Featuring internationally-renowned pianist Olga Kern. (See page 13.)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

CLASSICAL CONCERT IISUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 7:30 P.M.Featuring Corine Brouwer, violin; Dan Skidmore, violin; Mariano Dugatkin, bandoneon; Octavio Moreno, baritoneBIZET Suite No. 1 from CarmenVIVALDI “Spring” from The Four Seasons, Op. 8, No. 1PIAZZOLLA “Spring” from Four Seasons of Buenos AiresROSSINI “Largo” aria from Barber of SevillePIAZZOLLA Aconcagua Concerto for BandoneonMARQUEZ Danzón No. 2

House a Musician!Hosting musicians is a wonderful and rewarding

experience! As a host, your obligation is to simply provide a bedroom and bathroom (musicians are responsible for their own food and transportation).

Benefits include:e Option to purchase tickets earlier

than general publice 2019 Sunriver Music Festival postere Invitation to the closing night reception plus our

annual volunteer appreciation dinner in the Falle New friendships!

Thank you so much for considering hosting a musician. Please email information@sunrivermusic.org for more details and to sign up.

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Membership contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Tax ID 93-0736403

SWINGS FORE STRINGS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday, June 2 • 1:00pm Woodlands Golf Course, Sunriver

YOUNG ARTISTS SCHOLARSHIP CONCERTSunday, June 9 • 7:00pm

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sunriver

FESTIVAL FAIRE DINNER & AUCTION

Sunday, July 21 • 4:30pm Sunriver Resort Great Hall

2019 Summer Events

TO BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL:541-593-1084

information@sunrivermusic.orgwww.sunrivermusic.org

Become a Friend of the Festival at any level through secured automatic monthly payments. Give us a call or go online to set up a plan that works for you.

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL ENSURE WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES AND VITAL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMSSummer Concert ticket sales are available to the public June 1. Friends of the Festival may purchase tickets early for best seat selection and enjoy discounts on ticket series purchases.

DONOR $100 Sunriver Music Festival Voting Member,

Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase on May 15

PATRON $300 Donor Benefits PLUS Poster,

Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase on May 1

BENEFACTOR $600 Patron Benefits PLUS Invitation to

Closing Night Reception, Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase on April 15

ARTIST’S GUILD $1,000 Benefactor Benefits PLUS Invitations to Major

Donor Reception, Closing Night Reception, Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase on April 8

CONDUCTOR’S $1,500GUILD Artist’s Guild Benefits PLUS Framed

Signed Poster, Special Recognition in Summer Concert Program, Pre-Sale Ticket Purchase on April 1

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SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL POPS CONCERT

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If ALL four classical concerts are purchased (Series), enjoy a 10% discount.

Please fill out these forms for the concerts you wish to attend, then turn to page 12 to complete the order process. You may also purchase tickets online at www.sunrivermusicfestival.org

GROUP 10 DISCOUNTS – Gather ten friends and save 10% on Pops Concert Saturday, August 17. Section A or B. (Senior N/A)

If ALL four classical concerts are purchased (Series), enjoy a 10% discount on the Piano Concert.

Order Form

If ALL four classical concerts are purchased (Series), enjoy a 10% discount.

CLASSICAL CONCERTS II, III, IVBOX ........................ $72 SECTION B .......... $57 YOUTH ................... $10 SECTION A .............. $62 SECTION C .......... $38 (18 & under)

CONCERT SECTION PRICE X QTY TOTAL $

II-August 15Great Hall 7:30pm

III-August 19Great Hall 7:30pm

IV-August 22Great Hall 7:30pm

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PIANO SOLO CONCERT ~ MONDAY, AUGUST 12FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED PIANIST OLGA KERN GREAT HALL, SUNRIVER ~ 7:30PM

SECTION PRICE X QUANTITY TOTAL $

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Section A $69

Section B $60

Section C $43

Youth Section C (18 & Under) $10

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POPS CONCERT ~ SATURDAY, AUGUST 17FEATURING OCTAVIO MORENO, MARIANO DUGATKIN, AND WESTWATER ARTS SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL ~ 7:30PM

SECTION PRICE X QUANTITY TOTAL $

Section A $52

Section B $43

Senior Section B (65 & older) $37

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YOUNG ARTISTS SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT SUNDAY, JUNE 9 NO TICKET REQUIRED

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH, SUNRIVER ~ 7:00PM ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS

ADMISSION FREE DONATION AMOUNT $

Donations Welcome!

FESTIVAL FAIRE DINNER & AUCTION ~ SUN, JULY 21GREAT HALL, SUNRIVER ~ 4:30PM

DINNER, AUCTION PRICE X QUANTITY TOTAL $

Per Person $100

DISCOVER THE SYMPHONY CONCERT ~ TUES, AUGUST 20GREAT HALL, SUNRIVER (OPEN SEATING) ~ 3:00PM

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CLASSICAL CONCERT IBOX ........................ $79 SECTION B .......... $62 YOUTH ................... $10 SECTION A .............. $69 SECTION C .......... $43 (18 & under)

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Sunriver Music Festival Ticket InformationPO Box 4308, Sunriver, OR 97707 • 541-593-9310tickets@sunrivermusic.org • www.sunrivermusic.org

Please enter totals from previous pages here

CLASSICAL CONCERTSClassical I Concert Tickets $________Classical II, III, IV Concert Tickets $________Solo Piano Concert Tickets $________

SPECIAL CONCERTS June 9 YAS Concert $________Aug 17 Pops Concert $________Aug 20 Discover The Symphony Concert $________

FUNDRAISER EVENTSJune 2 Swings Fore Strings

Golf Tournament $125 $________July 21 Festival Faire $100 $________

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES2019 Membership (See page 6) $________Young Artists Scholarship Fund $________General Music Education Fund $________Endowment Fund $________Jerry & Mary Sawyer Memorial Fund $________In Memory of _____________________ $________ Please mail me my tickets for an additional $2 $________

GRAND TOTAL $__________

Would a payment plan help with ticket purchases and/or membership? Call us at 541-593-9310 to discuss.

Pull out this 4-page section and place with your payment to the Sunriver Music Festival in the attached envelope.

The Sunriver Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Olga KernSATURDAY, AUGUST 10

CLASSICAL CONCERT I TOWER THEATRE, BEND, 7:30 P.M.

MONDAY, AUGUST 12SOLO PIANO CONCERT SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 7:30 P.M.

Russian-American pianist OLGA KERN is recognized as one of her generation’s great artists. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the striking pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike. She jumpstarted her U.S. career with historic Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and as first prize winner of the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition at the age of seventeen. A Steinway Artist, Ms. Kern is a laureate of many international competitions and tours throughout Russia, Europe, the United States, Japan, South Africa and South Korea and currently piano faculty of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.

Ms. Kern’s performance career has brought her to many of the world’s most important venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Salzburger Festspielhaus, and La Scala in Milan.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

PIANO MASTER CLASSSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 2:00 P.M.for advanced piano students with Olga Kern.Audience members welcome.

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Featured SoloistsTHURSDAY, AUGUST 15

CORINE BROUWER, VIOLINCLASSICAL CONCERT II 7:30 P.M. SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALLCorine Brouwer, violin, is concertmaster of the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Asheville Lyric Opera orchestras (NC). She is also principal second violin of the Arizona MusicFest Orchestra and is a faculty member and in the first violin section of Eastern Music Festival (NC).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15DAN SKIDMORE, VIOLINCLASSICAL CONCERT II 7:30 P.M. SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALLDan Skidmore, violin, performs regularly as concertmaster of the Salisbury Symphony and as associate concertmaster of the Winston-Salem Symphony. He teaches violin at Catawba College and Piedmont International University.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15MARIANO DUGATKIN, BANDONEONCLASSICAL CONCERT II 7:30 P.M. SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL

Mariano Dugatkin, bandoneon, is an award-winning composer, bandoneonist and piano player. He holds a Master’s degree in Music Composition from the National University Art Institute of Buenos Aires, Argentina (IUNA) and his work has been performed at the most prestigious concert halls in Argentina and abroad.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17OCTAVIO MORENO, BARITONEPOPS CONCERT 7:30 P.M. SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOLOctavio Moreno, baritone, originally from Hermosillo, Mexico, received his Bachelor’s degree in voice at the Universidad de Sonora then completed the Artist Diploma program at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, followed by the Houston Grand Opera Studio. He’s performed in prestigious opera companies worldwide, including San Diego Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, and many more.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19ALEXANDER LIPAY, FLUTECLASSICAL CONCERT III 7:30 P.M. SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALLAlexander Lipay, flute, is a Grammy Award winner and principal flute of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, True Concord Voices and Orchestra, and St. Andrew’s Bach Society Chamber Orchestra. Lipay’s original painting (see cover) is the featured artwork for this season of the Sunriver Music Festival.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ERIC ZUBER, PIANOCLASSICAL CONCERT IV 7:30 P.M. SUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL

Eric Zuber, piano, has been a recipient of major prizes from the world’s most prestigious international piano competitions and has performed with many of the major orchestras in the United States and abroad. Eric holds degrees from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University (B.M., A.D., D.M.A.), the Curtis Institute of Music (Diploma), and the Juilliard School (M.M).

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Pops ConcertSUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL, BEND, 7:30 P.M.

Enjoy the Festival Orchestra’s performance of Latin-inspired music while experiencing hundreds of brilliant photographs projected onto a 440-square-foot panoramic screen suspended above the orchestra. Over 190 orchestras have programmed Westwater Arts photochoreography for more than 1,100 concerts in the U.S. and abroad.

Also featured this evening are baritone Octavio Moreno and bandoneonist Mariano Dugatkin, along with even more surprise performers!

Westwater Arts photographer & multimedia artist Nicholas Bardonnay calls his latest visual concertos Mágico and Pre-Columbia – vibrant tapestries of the people, places, and special “habanero spice” of everyday life across 18 states in Mexico. From Zacatecas to Chiapas, Oaxaca to Baja California Sur, these pieces will draw you into Mexico’s colorful heart and treat your senses to the sights and sounds of a country that relatively few outsiders get to know.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

YOUNG ARTISTS SCHOLARSHIP CONCERTHOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH, SUNRIVEROver its 23-year history, the Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to 148 Central Oregon classical music students. This annual concert is a showcase of the exceptional talent of these young musicians. Admission is free and all donations go directly towards the Young Artists Scholarship fund.

Music EducationThe Sunriver Music Festival actively supports music education programs in the South Deschutes County public schools. Through the generosity of individual donors and grants from the Sunriver Rotary Club, Sunriver Women’s Club, Bennington Properties, and the Oregon Community Foundation, the Festival has purchased musical instruments for the school band and orchestra programs and created new guitar, ukulele, and orchestra classes. Students participate in Artist-In-Residence programs, master classes, workshops, and educational performances that are supported and organized by the Sunriver Music Festival.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Swings Fore StringsWOODLANDS GOLF COURSE, 1:00 P.M.

Mark your calendars! The 11th Annual Precision Body & Paint Swings Fore Strings Golf Tournament, presented by Sunriver Resort, will be Sunday, June 2. Prepare to join your friends and associates for a fun-filled day of golf, food, drink, music, and camaraderie on Sunriver Resort’s championship Woodlands Golf Course.

The entry fee of $125 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, practice balls, buffet dinner, and an awards reception with entertainment by Festival musicians and complimentary craft beers courtesy of Sunriver Brewing Company.

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Festival Faire Dinner & AuctionSUNRIVER RESORT GREAT HALL, 4:30 P.M.

Festival Faire is the Sunriver Music Festival’s largest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds from this popular event directly support the Young Artists Scholarship program and the Sunriver Music Festival’s 42nd Season, bringing world-class musicians to Sunriver.

Enjoy an elegant evening of dining specially prepared by the Sunriver Resort chefs. Guests are greeted with hors d’oeuvres and beverages as they peruse the silent and live auction items. The night’s entertainment includes music provided by the outstanding 2019 Young Artists Scholarship winners plus the live auction of highly desired original art and experiences and many other items.

In keeping with this season’s theme of “Around the World with Music,” Festival Faire promises to be an exquisite event. Join us for a special night of creating memories and experiencing beautiful music.

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL AND JOIN A COMMUNITY OF DONORS COMMITTED TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCESUMMER FESTIVAL in August with the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra and featured guest artists.

FIRESIDE CONCERTS during the year featuring classical, jazz, and classical crossover performances.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG CLASSICAL MUSICIANS to help them pursue musical careers.

MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS supporting in-school concerts, master classes, workshops, artist-in-residence, and musical instrument purchases for students.

Support the Endowment Fund – Be a Part of the Future Plan

We are excited to announce the Sunriver Music Festival permanent Endowment is over halfway to the Board established goal of $1,000,000. The

endowment investment earnings are available to enhance program offerings and music education activities. With the continued commitment of the Festival Board and dedicated Festival patrons, the Festival is closer to

making this goal a reality.If you wish to be part of reaching this goal, contact

the Sunriver Music Festival at 541-593-1084 for more information. We thank you in advance for your consideration, participation, and contributions.

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