20182019

The Experience is I n s t r u m e n t a l

WELCOME

Welcome to the Stockton Symphony where there’s something for everyone . . . “something old, something new” . . . and we play it all for you! To whet your appetite, our Classics and POPS series offer just the right mix of favorites—“comfort food,” if you will!—blended with innovation and adventure, keeping our art fresh.

This season’s Classics series swells with local pride, featuring our Sister Cities and a multimedia premiere of The Sights and Sounds of Stockton. Along the way we celebrate Brahms, Beethoven, and Mozart; revel in the sumptuous “Organ” Symphony, and get our heartstrings pulled by Romeo and Juliet.

Our POPS series has got that great blend, too. Both our Broadway and Hollywood blockbuster tributes feature recent musical treats along with longtime hits, and a few fresh ingredients enhance our traditional festive Holiday program and Frank Sinatra–inspired grand finale.

You can always count on the Stockton Symphony’s magnificent and heartfelt performances and the amazing virtuosity and passion of our guest artists. And most importantly, you can always count on what the experience does for you—it’s uplifting, emotional, thought-provoking, and downright unforgettable. We’re so appreciative of your continued support and look forward to seeing you soon!

From Peter JaffeMusic Director & Conductor

MUSIC YOUR WAYFrom single tickets to season subscriptions you have the flexibility to control your concert experience according to what works for your budget and tastes. Purchase tickets online, by phone or in person. With all these options—we’ll plan on seeing you soon!

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS Serious music lover? Becoming a season subscriber is the Rolls-Royce of symphony experiences that comes with a long list of benefits. Besides great savings, the guarantee of never having to miss a concert due to a sell-out and your favorite seat at every concert—that’s priceless!

PICK 3 A value-packed deal offering complete flexibility. You design your own series by selecting three concerts from Classics, POPS or a combination of both—how simple is that! Pick your concerts, pick your seating level and your order will be filled with the best available seats. More good news—Pick 3 saves up to 10%.

STUDENT PRICING & PACKAGES The Stockton Symphony loves students! To show our love, we’ve put together multiple pricing options and packages to make concert attendance affordable and accessible. Select your concerts, show us your student ID, pick up your tickets and enjoy the show! For details on student pricing and tickets visit stocktonsymphony.org.

GROUP TICKETS What better way to enjoy a concert than with a group of friends, family or co-workers. The Stockton Symphony has designed affordable group packages for as few as ten and as many as. . . well that’s up to you. Check out our group discount packages at stocktonsymphony.org.

YOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE

VENUE All Stockton Symphony Concerts are performed at Warren Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton.

FREE PARKING There is no charge to park in the lots at Delta College on Saturdays and Sundays when attending symphony concerts.

BEVERAGES & SNACKS Beverages and tasty treats are available for purchase from the Snack Cart located directly outside the auditorium lobby. Wine and beer are available for purchase from the bar located in the lobby of the auditorium.

FREE PRECONCERT TALK - CLASSICS ONLY Enjoy an informal lecture that will provide deeper insight into the evening’s musical program. Preconcert Talks take place in the auditorium at 5:15 prior to each Classics concert.

“The Sights and Sounds of Stockton”The Sights and Sounds of Stockton . . . Emmy Award–winning composer John Wineglass has created a multimedia world premiere, setting music to visuals filmed by San Joaquin Delta College Media students

Ibert’s Flute Concerto . . . spunky, sweet, suave, with a dazzling finale

Brahms’s First Symphony . . . exciting, passionate, romantic, one of the all-time greats

C L A S S I C S 1S A T U R D A Y | September 22, 2018 | 6 pm

Guest ArtistAnthony Trionfo, flute

CONCERT SPONSORS

Drs. Thomas & Virginia Chen | Moris & Julie SenegorGUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Mary Ann & Steve Schermerhorn / James M. Morris | Zeiter Eye Medical Group

P R O G R A MJohn Wineglass Sights & Sounds of Stockton

Ibert Flute Concerto

Brahms Symphony No. 1

Conductor Peter Jaffe

C L A S S I C S 2S A T U R D A Y | November 10, 2018 | 6 pm

Guest ArtistsCooper Walden, trumpet

Chris Brubeck, bass trombone

Conductor Peter Jaffe

P R O G R A M Lowden Armed Forces SaluteLili Boulanger D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring

Morning)

Brubeck The Blues and BeyondSaint-Saëns Symphony No. 3, “Organ”

Lowden’s Armed Forces Salute . . . a patriotic tribute honoring the people who have served our country

Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps . . . beautiful, joyous, masterfully orchestrated with a spirited ending

Chris Brubeck’s The Blues and Beyond . . . a jazzy blend of powerful, sweeping rhythms contrasted by melancholy, contemplative themes

Saint-Saëns’s “Organ” Symphony . . . a rich sumptuous integration of kaleidoscopic themes across a dramatic and expressive musical spectrum

CONCERT SPONSORS

Philip & Anne Berolzheimer and The Coastal Barrier Island Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Jacobs / Downey Brand LLPGUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Dr. & Mrs. Francis Ghidoni | Stockton Symphony Alliance

Bernstein’s Candide Overture . . . brilliantly scored, exuberant and vibrant, with tender lyrical moments

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto . . . young virtuoso Sandy Cameron shines in this robust and expansive masterpiece, ranging from the energetic and powerful to the sublime

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite . . . exploration of a tragic love story, as live actors weave famous Shakespearean scenes into an invigorating and captivating performance

C L A S S I C S 3S A T U R D A Y | January 26, 2019 | 6 pm

Guest ArtistSandy Cameron, violin

Actors from University of Pacific’s Conservatory of Music directed by Professor James Haffner

CONCERT SPONSORS

Michael & Karen Hall | Joe & Rita Sublett GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Hon. Ann M. Chargin| Henry & Carol Zeiter

P R O G R A M

Bernstein Overture to Candide

Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major

Prokofiev Suite from Romeo and Juliet

Conductor Peter Jaffe

C L A S S I C S 4S A T U R D A Y | March 23, 2019 | 6 pm

Guest ArtistFrank Wiens, piano

Conductor Peter Jaffe

P R O G R A M Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisSchumann Piano Concerto in A minorMozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis . . . visionary fusion of folk tunes and sacred elements . . . impassioned, lush work specifically for strings

Schumann’s Piano Concerto . . . local favorite Frank Wiens performs this emotionally charged piece, ranging from fierce power to songlike sweetness

Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony . . . energetic, elegant and bubbles over with wit and charm

CONCERT SPONSORS

Cheryl & Douglas Hunt | Dan & Lynne TerryGUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Judith & Patrick Hobin

Celebrate Stockton’s Sister Cities from around the world! The program traverses the globe with colorful works from China, Mexico, Italy, Cambodia, Nigeria, Japan, and the Philippines—interspersed with some local Stockton gems. Huge combined choral forces will join the Stockton Symphony for the grand finale. Be sure to experience this musical extravaganza!

C L A S S I C S 5S A T U R D A Y | April 27, 2019 | 6 pm

Guest ArtistsCombined Choruses from the Stockton Chorale, San Joaquin Delta College, and the University of the Pacific

CONCERT SPONSOR

C.A. Webster FoundationGUEST ARTIST SPONSOR

Stockton Symphony Board of Directors

P R O G R A M

Chen YiCapriccio

Márquez Conga del fuego

VerdiTriumphal Scene from Aida

plus more!

Conductor Peter Jaffe

2018/19

P O P S 1

S U N D A Y | October 14, 2018 | 2:30 pm

B L O C K B U S T E R B R O A D W A Y

An acclaimed cast of Broadway artists perform show-stopper tunes from Broadway’s biggest blockbusters! Spend an afternoon listening to the songs you know and love from great musicals including Lion King, Chicago, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more. Blockbuster Broadway is the ultimate show-tune extravaganza.

GUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

Beverly Fitch McCarthy | Kirti & Sally Solanki

Guest ArtistsScott Coulter, Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, John Boswell, Vocalists

Guest Conductor Stefan Sanders

P O P S 2

S U N D A Y | December 16, 2018 | 2:30 pm

H O L I D A Y P O P S

Start your season off on the right note! The Stockton Chorale and Youth Chorale will join the Symphony for a spectacular afternoon of contemporary classics and traditional favorites, including the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, music from The Polar Express, The Nutcracker, the Messiah, and much more! Festive music, our popular sing-along, and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus are guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.

CONCERT SPONSORS

Joe & Rita Sublett | Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical CenterGUEST ARTIST SPONSOR

Lincoln Center

Guest ArtistsStockton Chorale & Youth Chorale

Conductor Peter Jaffe

P O P S 3

S U N D A Y | February 24, 2019 | 2:30 pm

H O L L Y W O O D H I T P A R A D E

Hollywood Hit Parade will bring you critically acclaimed film scores from blockbuster movies spanning the decades. Featuring music from Mission Impossible, Gone with the Wind, Frozen, Rocky and much more, this magnificent musical showcase will revive nostalgic memories from some of Hollywood’s most ingenious and timeless musical scores. Not to be missed!

Conductor Peter Jaffe

MUSIC SPONSORS

Beverly Fitch McCarthy | Joe & Rita Sublett

P O P S 4

S U N D A Y | May 12, 2019 | 2:30 pm

An exhilarating afternoon of ageless music and lyrics! In this tribute to the iconic Frank Sinatra, Steve Lippia will take you for a walk down memory lane with such favorites as: “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “That’s Life,” “Lady Is a Tramp,” plus many more. the New York Daily News says “Lippia brings charm, grace and sophistication to the stage.” We agree! CONCERT SPONSOR

Bank of StocktonGUEST ARTIST SPONSORS

The Rodney & Barbara Crocker Trust / Bob & Marlene HnathBeverly Fitch McCarthyGUEST BATON SPONSORS

Drs. Thomas & Virginia Chen for Maestro Samuel York

Guest ArtistSteve Lippia

Guest Conductor Steve Sigmund

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