Glinka – Russian and LudmillaOverture
Bach – Air on a G String Chaminade – Concertino Offenbach – Barcarolle from Les
Contes d’Hoffmann Rodgers and Hammerstein –
Selections from the King and I Williams – Across the Stars (Love
Theme from Star Wars Episode II) Smetana – Dances from the
Bartered Bride Puccini – Si, mi chiamano MimiYoung – When I Fall in LoveGounod – Je Veux VivreVerdi – Prelude to Act 1 of La Traviata Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet
Fantasy Overture
elax with friends and family, and enjoy an evening under the stars.
This season, love is in the air. Enjoy a potpourri of light classics and pops, including selections fromRodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanted The King and I, JohnWilliams’ Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II, and Tchaikovsky’smusical depiction of young love and impending tragedy in Romeoand Juliet Fantasy Overture. Performances by the winners of our Instrumental and Vocal competitions gives you the opportunity to say, “I heard themwhen.” Join us for a fun and memorable experience.
FIRST CLASSPRESORTED
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
WILMINGTON, DE PERMIT #605
Symphony Under The Stars: Love is in the Air
Saturday, August 19, 2017 • 7:00pmOpen Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors.
Jowoon Chae – Soprano, Winner of Kennett Symphony Voice Competition Christina Emata – Flute, Winner of Kennett Symphony Instrumental Competition
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Please see the insert for ticket and subscriber information. You can order your tickets online at www.kennettsymphony.org,
mail in the ticket order form, or call 610.444.6363.
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Masterworks 1Fear and Redemption
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 • 7:30pmUnionville High School
Micah McLaurin, Piano
Sibelius – FinlandiaRachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a
Theme of PaganiniShostakovich – Symphony No. 5
his concert explores music’s call to freedom. The rousing
and turbulent Finlandia wasSibelius’ nationalistic response toRussian oppression. Shostakovich’s5th Symphony gives voice to his fellow citizens’ despair and secrethopes for a better world during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, mingling tragedy and triumph in an unforgettable creation. Tackled by only the most fearless of pianists,Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on aTheme of Paganini is a brilliant set ofvariations, including one of the mostrecognizable themes in all of Romanticclassical music. Continuing our special relationship with The CurtisInstitute of Music, we welcomeMicah McLaurin, winner of severalinternational piano competitions, including the Ettlingen InternationalCompetition for Young Pianists.
Pops Goes the Holiday
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 • 7:30pmUnionville High School
First State Ballet TheatreKennett Symphony Children’s Chorus
Stephenson – Holiday Overture Silvestri/Arr Brubaker – Suite
from the Polar ExpressArr Wendel – O Holy Night Prokofiev – Troika from Lt. KijeTchaikovsky – Danse Arabe,
Danse Chinoise, Danse Russe Arr Gustafson – Glorious Sounds
of Christmas Strauss – Overture to Fledermaus Wasson –Festival Fanfare forChristmasAnderson – Sleigh Ride Arr Hayen – Jesu Bambino Arr Shaw/Russell Bennett – The
Many Moods of Christmas Suite IISing-a-long
ring the whole family to celebrate the season with us. Cherished holiday tunes,
seasonal orchestral pieces and aChristmas sing-a-long, as well as asleigh full of guests, including FirstState Ballet Theater and the KennettSymphony Children’s Chorus. And ifyou are on the nice list, Santa is sureto make a special appearance.
Annual Family Concert: Music from the Inside Out
New Venue!Spring 2017 Date To Be Announced
Elfman/Arr Wasson – Spiderman Bernstein – Mambo Rachmaninoff – VocaliseSibelius – At the Castle GateTchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4,
Movement 3 Berlioz – Rakoczy March Elgar – Nimrod Bizet – Farandole
ur Family Concert is a great way to introduce children to a
lifelong love of classical music.This year, we look at music from theinside out, discovering the buildingblocks of music and finding out how they work together to produce unforgettable moments. Kids evenget to try out the instruments of theorchestra. Create memories with theentire family.
Masterworks 2:Mozart & Mendelssohn
Sunday, April 2, 2017 • 7:30pmExhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens
Mimi Stillman, Flute
Honegger – Pastorale d’ete Mozart – Flute Concerto No. 2Monti – CzardasMendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 Italian
ollowing our sold-out performance last season, we
return to the Exhibition Hall inbeautiful Longwood Gardens for aconcert of Honegger, Mozart, Monti,and Mendelssohn. Pastorale d’ete isan atmospheric musical impressionof a peaceful early morning in summer.Welcoming a dear friend of the KennettSymphony, Mimi Stillman will performMozart’s elegant flute concerto andMonti’s virtuosic Czardas. Mimi wonour young artist competition, andnow enjoys an international career,being hailed by the New York Timesas, “a consummate and charismaticperformer.” The concert concludeswith Mendelssohn’s clear and sunnyrepresentation of Italy.
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NEW!
A Reimagined
Concert
Experience
Mendelssohn, Mimosas, and MoreSaturday, April 1, 2017 • 1:00pm • Grand Ballroom, Mendenhall Inn
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 Italian
endelssohn, Mimosas, and More is a brand new, informal,hour-long concert event. Seated in the round, you will experience themusic and the orchestra as never before. With fascinating musical insights,and food and drink available during the concert, it will be a relaxed andengaging event. Perfect for all who want a fun new symphonic experience!
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Masterworks 1Fear and Redemption
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 • 7:30pmUnionville High School
Micah McLaurin, Piano
Sibelius – FinlandiaRachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a
Theme of PaganiniShostakovich – Symphony No. 5
his concert explores music’s call to freedom. The rousing
and turbulent Finlandia wasSibelius’ nationalistic response toRussian oppression. Shostakovich’s5th Symphony gives voice to his fellow citizens’ despair and secrethopes for a better world during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, mingling tragedy and triumph in an unforgettable creation. Tackled by only the most fearless of pianists,Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on aTheme of Paganini is a brilliant set ofvariations, including one of the mostrecognizable themes in all of Romanticclassical music. Continuing our special relationship with The CurtisInstitute of Music, we welcomeMicah McLaurin, winner of severalinternational piano competitions, including the Ettlingen InternationalCompetition for Young Pianists.
Pops Goes the Holiday
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 • 7:30pmUnionville High School
First State Ballet TheatreKennett Symphony Children’s Chorus
Stephenson – Holiday Overture Silvestri/Arr Brubaker – Suite
from the Polar ExpressArr Wendel – O Holy Night Prokofiev – Troika from Lt. KijeTchaikovsky – Danse Arabe,
Danse Chinoise, Danse Russe Arr Gustafson – Glorious Sounds
of Christmas Strauss – Overture to Fledermaus Wasson –Festival Fanfare forChristmasAnderson – Sleigh Ride Arr Hayen – Jesu Bambino Arr Shaw/Russell Bennett – The
Many Moods of Christmas Suite IISing-a-long
ring the whole family to celebrate the season with us. Cherished holiday tunes,
seasonal orchestral pieces and aChristmas sing-a-long, as well as asleigh full of guests, including FirstState Ballet Theater and the KennettSymphony Children’s Chorus. And ifyou are on the nice list, Santa is sureto make a special appearance.
Annual Family Concert: Music from the Inside Out
New Venue!Spring 2017 Date To Be Announced
Elfman/Arr Wasson – Spiderman Bernstein – Mambo Rachmaninoff – VocaliseSibelius – At the Castle GateTchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4,
Movement 3 Berlioz – Rakoczy March Elgar – Nimrod Bizet – Farandole
ur Family Concert is a great way to introduce children to a
lifelong love of classical music.This year, we look at music from theinside out, discovering the buildingblocks of music and finding out how they work together to produce unforgettable moments. Kids evenget to try out the instruments of theorchestra. Create memories with theentire family.
Masterworks 2:Mozart & Mendelssohn
Sunday, April 2, 2017 • 7:30pmExhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens
Mimi Stillman, Flute
Honegger – Pastorale d’ete Mozart – Flute Concerto No. 2Monti – CzardasMendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 Italian
ollowing our sold-out performance last season, we
return to the Exhibition Hall inbeautiful Longwood Gardens for aconcert of Honegger, Mozart, Monti,and Mendelssohn. Pastorale d’ete isan atmospheric musical impressionof a peaceful early morning in summer.Welcoming a dear friend of the KennettSymphony, Mimi Stillman will performMozart’s elegant flute concerto andMonti’s virtuosic Czardas. Mimi wonour young artist competition, andnow enjoys an international career,being hailed by the New York Timesas, “a consummate and charismaticperformer.” The concert concludeswith Mendelssohn’s clear and sunnyrepresentation of Italy.
T
B
M
NEW!
A Reimagined
Concert
Experience
Mendelssohn, Mimosas, and MoreSaturday, April 1, 2017 • 1:00pm • Grand Ballroom, Mendenhall Inn
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 Italian
endelssohn, Mimosas, and More is a brand new, informal,hour-long concert event. Seated in the round, you will experience themusic and the orchestra as never before. With fascinating musical insights,and food and drink available during the concert, it will be a relaxed andengaging event. Perfect for all who want a fun new symphonic experience!
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Glinka – Russian and LudmillaOverture
Bach – Air on a G String Chaminade – Concertino Offenbach – Barcarolle from Les
Contes d’Hoffmann Rodgers and Hammerstein –
Selections from the King and I Williams – Across the Stars (Love
Theme from Star Wars Episode II) Smetana – Dances from the
Bartered Bride Puccini – Si, mi chiamano MimiYoung – When I Fall in LoveGounod – Je Veux VivreVerdi – Prelude to Act 1 of La Traviata Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet
Fantasy Overture
elax with friends and family, and enjoy an evening under the stars.
This season, love is in the air. Enjoy a potpourri of light classics and pops, including selections fromRodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanted The King and I, JohnWilliams’ Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II, and Tchaikovsky’smusical depiction of young love and impending tragedy in Romeoand Juliet Fantasy Overture. Performances by the winners of our Instrumental and Vocal competitions gives you the opportunity to say, “I heard themwhen.” Join us for a fun and memorable experience.
FIRST CLASSPRESORTED
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
WILMINGTON, DE PERMIT #605
Symphony Under The Stars: Love is in the Air
Saturday, August 19, 2017 • 7:00pmOpen Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors.
Jowoon Chae – Soprano, Winner of Kennett Symphony Voice Competition Christina Emata – Flute, Winner of Kennett Symphony Instrumental Competition
R
Please see the insert for ticket and subscriber information. You can order your tickets online at www.kennettsymphony.org,
mail in the ticket order form, or call 610.444.6363.
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Subscriber Benefits:• Receive $5 off per ticket when you purchase a 3-concert or 4-concert subscription. Discount does not apply to $25 tickets or $10 student tickets.
• Ticket Exchange program
• Advanced access to premium seating
• One FREE concert ticket for each 4-concert subscription (voucher mailed with order). Offer not valid for April 1 or April 2 concerts.
Current Subscribers:• Renew your subscription by August 19 to retain your current seats atUnionville High School and Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre
• New! Reserved seating for April 2 concert at Exhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens
• All tickets are general admission for the April 1 concert at Mendenhall Inn
To order tickets, please fill out the form on the back of this insert or visit www.kennettsymphony.org to order online.
Please call 610.444.6363 for assistance in purchasing subscriptions.
M Y D E A R F R I E N D S
t is with great pride that I
begin my third season as Music
Director of the Kennett Symphony.
I feel the ties of our musical family growing
stronger, and it has been a pleasure, both
personally and musically, to get to know
more of the individuals that make up the
Kennett Symphony.
There is a unique thrill in witnessing the
energy and passion of professional musicians
recreating musical masterpieces right
before your eyes. Take a moment to
explore what we have to offer, and give
us the opportunity to inspire you.
Michael Hall, Music Director
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