march 2012: bond & beyond at the atlanta symphony orchestra

Robert SpanoMusic DirectorDonald RunniclesPrincipal Guest ConductorMichael KrajewskiPrincipal Pops Conductor

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departments12 President’s Letter 14 Orchestra Leadership 16 Robert Spano18 Musicians35 Contributors52 Calendar54 Administration56 General Info 58 Ticket Info60 Gallery ASO

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WelcomeAnoft-quotedNigerianproverbsuggeststhat“ittakesavillagetoraiseachild.”Inasimilarvein,ittakesenoughpeopletopopulateasmallvillagetocreate thekindsofmemorableconcertexperiences thatyouand IenjoyweekafterweekwiththeAtlantaSymphonyOrchestra.

Yourconcertexperiencerests,primarily,withRobertSpano,withourincrediblygiftedmusicians,andwiththeworld-classguestsoloistsandconductorswhojointhemontheSymphonyHallstage—peoplesuchasAndreWatts,NicholasPhan,WyntonMarsalis,HeidiGrantMurphy,KellyO’Connor,ThomasCooley,StephenPowell,ThomasGlenn,DietrichHenschel,andLeonidasKavakos.Butothers,lessvisible,perhaps,playvitallyimportantrolesinyourexperience,too:thosewhostafftheboxoffice,theparkinggarageattendants,foodandbeverageservers,andthosewonderfulvolunteerswhoserveasushersateachofourconcerts.

Irecentlyreceivedaletteraboutwhatamarkeddifferenceourushersmakeinshapingyourconcertexperience:

“WehadawonderfulASOexperiencelastThursday,thanksinnosmallparttothekindnessandconsiderationofoneoftheASOushers.WetraveltoASOconcertsbyMARTA,andonthateveningwearrivedfifteenminuteslateduetoadelayattheMARTAAvondaleStation.Whilewewaited tobeadmitted to theconcert,theusheroverheardusmentionwehadcaughtMARTAattheAvondaleStation.Withouthesitation,theusherofferedtodriveusbacktotheAvondaleStationaftertheconcertsinceshe,too,livesinthatarea.Wewereflooredbyhergenerosity,andwegratefullyacceptedheroffer.Wesharedaverypleasantridehometogether.Sheevengaveusadviceonwheretopark,shouldwedecidetodrivetotheASO.

Themusicthateveningwassuperb,butwhatmadeourASOexperiencetrulymemorablewastheusher’skindness.Wearenownotonlysubscribers,weareASOfansforlife.”

I’mgratefultoourushersfortheirdedicationandcommitmenttotheAtlantaSymphonyOrchestra,tothiscommunity,andtocreatingmemorableconcertexperienceseachandeveryweek.MythankstoyouforsupportingyourAtlantaSymphonyOrchestra!

Wishingyouallthebest,

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JoniWinston†Secretary

ClaytonF.JacksonTreasurer

JimAbrahamsonPinneyL.AllenJosephR.Bankoff*NeilH.BermanPaulBlackneyJanineBrownC.MerrellCalhounDonaldP.CarsonS.WrightCaughman,

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Music Director Robert Spano, currently in his 11th season as music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,

is recognized internationally as one of the most imaginative conductors today. Since 2001, he has invigorated and expanded the Orchestra’s repertoire while elevating the ensemble to new levels of international prominence and acclaim.

Under Mr. Spano’s artistic leadership, the Orchestra and its audiences have together explored a creative mix of programming, including Theater of a Concert performances, which explore different formats, settings, and enhancements for the musical performance experience, such as the first concert-staged performances of John Adams’s Doctor Atomic in November 2008 and the production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly in June 2011. The Atlanta School of Composers reflects

Mr. Spano’s commitment to nurturing and championing music through multi-year partnerships defining a new generation of

American composers, including Osvaldo Golijov, Jennifer Higdon, Christopher Theofanidis, Michael Gandolfi and Adam Schoenberg. Since the beginning of his tenure (to date), Mr. Spano and the Orchestra have performed more than 100 concerts containing contemporary works (composed since 1950).

Mr. Spano has a discography with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra of 19 recordings, six of which

have been honored with Grammy® awards. He has led the Orchestra’s performances at Carnegie Hall and

Lincoln Center, as well as the Ravinia, Ojai, and Savannah Music Festivals. Mr. Spano has led the New York and Los Angeles philharmonics, San Francisco, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago and Philadelphia symphony orchestras, as well as Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala, BBC Symphony and Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. In addition, he has conducted for Covent Garden, Welsh National Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, and the 2005 and 2009 Seattle Opera Ring cycles. Mr. Spano was Musical America’s 2008 Conductor of the Year.

In March 2010, Mr. Spano began a three-year tenure as Emory University’s distinguished artist-in-residence, in which he leads intensive seminars, lectures, and presents programs on science, math, philosophy, literature and musicology.

In March 2011, Mr. Spano was announced as the incoming music director of the Aspen Music Festival. He was in residence in Aspen for the 2011 summer season as music director-designate and will assume the full role of music director in 2012.

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FIRST VIOLIN

David Coucheron ConcertmasterWilliam Pu Associate Concertmaster

The Charles McKenzie Taylor Chair*

Justin BrunsAssistant Concertmaster

Jun-Ching Lin Assistant Concertmaster

Carolyn Toll HancockJohn MeisnerAlice Anderson Oglesby

Lorentz OttzenChristopher PulgramCarol RamirezJuan RamirezOlga ShpitkoDenise Berginson SmithKenn WagnerLisa Wiedman Yancich

SECTION VIOLIN ‡

Judith CoxRaymond LeungSanford Salzinger

SECOND VIOLIN

David Arenz Principal The Atlanta Symphony Associates Chair*

Sou-Chun Su Associate Principal The Frances Cheney Boggs Chair*

Jay Christy Assistant PrincipalSharon BerensonDavid BraitbergNoriko Konno CliftDavid DillardEleanor KosekRuth Ann LittleThomas O’DonnellRonda RespessFrank Walton

VIOLA

Reid Harris Principal The Edus H. and Harriet H. Warren Chair*

Paul Murphy Associate Principal The Mary and Lawrence Gellerstedt Chair *

Catherine Lynn Assistant PrincipalWesley CollinsMarian KentYang-Yoon KimYiyin LiLachlan McBaneJessica OudinArdath Weck

CELLO

Christopher Rex Principal The Miriam and John Conant Chair*

Daniel Laufer Associate Principal The Livingston Foundation Chair*

Karen Freer Assistant PrincipalDona Vellek Assistant Principal Emeritus

Joel DallowJere FlintJennifer HumphreysLarry LeMasterBrad RitchiePaul Warner

BASS

Ralph Jones Principal The Marcia and John Donnell Chair *

Gloria Jones Associate PrincipalJane Little Assistant Principal Emeritus

Michael KenadyMichael KurthJoseph McFaddenDouglas SommerThomas Thoreson

Robert Spano Music Director The Robert Reid Topping Chair *

Donald RunniclesPrincipal Guest Conductor

The Neil and Sue Williams Chair *

Michael KrajewskiPrincipal Pops Conductor

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FLUTE

Christina Smith Principal The Jill Hertz Chair*Robert Cronin Associate PrincipalPaul BrittanCarl David Hall

PICCOLO

Carl David Hall

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Elizabeth Koch Principal The George M. and Corrie Hoyt Brown Chair *

Yvonne Powers Peterson

Associate PrincipalAnn Lillya †

CLARINET

Laura Ardan Principal The Robert Shaw Chair*

Ted Gurch Associate PrincipalWilliam RappaportAlcides Rodriguez

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Alcides Rodriguez

BASSOON

Carl Nitchie PrincipalElizabeth Burkhardt Associate PrincipalLaura NajarianJuan de Gomar

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HORN

Brice Andrus PrincipalSusan Welty Associate PrincipalThomas WitteRichard Deane Bruce Kenney

TRUMPET

Thomas HootenPrincipal The Madeline and Howell Adams Chair*

The Mabel Dorn Reeder Honorary Chair*

Karin Bliznik Associate PrincipalMichael TiscioneJoseph Walthall

TROMBONE

Colin Williams Principal Stephen Wilson Associate PrincipalNathan ZgoncGeorge Curran

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George Curran

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Michael Moore Principal

TIMPANI

Mark Yancich Principal The Walter H. Bunzl Chair*

William Wilder Assistant Principal

PERCUSSION

Thomas Sherwood Principal The Julie and Arthur Montgomery Chair*

William Wilder Assistant Principal The William A. Schwartz Chair*

Charles Settle

HARP

Elisabeth RemyJohnson

Principal The Delta Air Lines Chair

KEYBOARD

The Hugh and Jessie Hodgson Memorial Chair*

Peter Marshall †Beverly Gilbert †Sharon Berenson

LIBRARY

Rebecca Beavers PrincipalNicole Jordan Assistant Principal Librarian

John WildermuthAssistant Librarian

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The table is set

Creating a season is like planning a wonderful

dinner party. The key is to balance things that are

familiar with those that are completely unknown,

in order to please and delight your guests,” says

Stanley Romanstein, the Atlanta Symphony

Orchestra’s President. He points to the 2012–13

season and the likes of Midori, Perlman, Lang

Lang, and Ax alongside tantalizing “must-tries”

with unfamiliar names such as Milos, Frang,

Gluzman, and Sudbin.

A 2012-13 invitation to comfort food, spicy surprises, and some home cookin’.

By Madeline Rogers


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Romanstein and Vice President for Artistic Planning Evans Mirageas boast that serving up a great season is the work of many hands: Many orchestras, both men explain, tend to take a music director-centric approach to programming: “In contrast, in Atlanta the process is richly collaborative,” says Mirageas. Music Director Robert Spano and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles, musicians, and representatives from every administrative department gather together to shape the season, “and when we leave, Mirageas says, “everyone has ownership of the program.”

“We are always at pains to make sure that the people of Atlanta get to see the greatest stars in classical music, but it’s equally important to bring in new faces,” he adds. This season opens with one of the brightest lights in the classical firmament playing a beloved work: Midori and the Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major (Oct. 4, 6 and 7). Other starry names include the pianists Lang Lang, who will appear for one night only, performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (Nov. 17); and longtime audience favorite Emanuel Ax playing Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (Nov. 29-Dec. 1). Alisa Weilerstein, who

made headlines recently for winning a coveted MacArthur Fellowship, returns with one of the most challenging works in the repertoire, Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 (April 11-13). When Itzhak Perlman takes the stage (April 25, 27 and 28), it will be to show off both his fiddling and his conducting prowess. He opens the program, violin in hand, for two movements of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and then takes up the baton to conduct a Mahler symphony — a first for this master musician.

While it’s thrilling to be in the presence of such established greatness, there will also be plenty of novelty. “A combination of superstars and newcomers gives our audiences what we call bragging rights,” says Mirageas. “They don’t have to go to New York; they can turn to each other and say, ‘I saw Frang in Atlanta first.’” The Frang in question is the Norwegian violin virtuoso Vilde Frang. She makes her Atlanta debut with Korngold’s Violin Concerto (Jan. 31 and Feb. 2). Joining her is conductor Gilbert Varga, who will also lead Grieg’s Two Elegaic Melodies and Schumann’s beloved “Rhenish” Symphony. Continued on page 44

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Contact 404.733.4848 or [email protected] complete Dinner and a Concert details please visit www.atlantasymphony.org/dinnerandconcert

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Looking for a great night out? Enjoy dinner prior to performances by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and save

on concert tickets and dining! Make your plans now.

Packages start at just $43!

MOZART & BEETHOVENONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN Dinner reservation times: 5:30 or 6 p.m.

MARCH

22-248 p.m.

YUJA WANG PERFORMS RACH IIISOUTH CITY KITCHEN Dinner reservation times: 5:30 or 6 p.m.

APRIL

19-218 p.m.

MUSIC OF MOTOWN FEATURING SPECTRUMSOUTH CITY KITCHEN Dinner reservation times: 5:30 or 6 p.m.

MAY

4&58 p.m.

SIBELIUS & TCHAIKOVSKYONE. MIDTOWN KITCHEN Dinner reservation times: 5:30 or 6 p.m.

MAY/JUNE

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Robert Spano, Music DirectorDonald Runnicles, Principal Guest Conductor

SuperPOPS! Concert Series

BOND & BEYONDFriday and Saturday, March 16 and 17, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, Principal Pops Conductor Debbie Gravitte, Vocalist

The James Bond Theme NOrMAN

Theme from From Russia with Love BArrY

Theme from You Only Live Twice BArrY

Theme from Diamonds Are Forever BArrY Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

Theme from The World is Not Enough ArNOlD Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

Concerto for Cell Phone STEPhENSON

Suite from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace PrEChEl

Theme from Goldfinger BArrY Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

INTErMISSION

“Secret Agent Man” BArrI, SlOAN Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

Soul Bossa Nova (Theme from Austin Powers) JONES

“Sooner or later” from Dick Tracy SONDhEIM Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

Inspector Clouseau Theme The Pink Panther MANCINI

“It had better be Tonight” from The Pink Panther MANCINI Debbie Gravitte, vocalist

The Best of Bond TYzIK

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is proud to sponsor the SuperPOPS! Concert Series of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Delta is proud to be celebrating our 70th anniversary as Atlanta’s hometown airline. Delta’s community spirit worldwide continues to be a cornerstone of our organization. As a force for global good, our mission is to continuously create value through an inclusive culture by leveraging partnerships and serving communities where we live and work. It includes not only valuing individual differences of race, religion, gender, nationality and lifestyle, but also managing and valuing the diversity of work teams, intracompany teams and business partnerships.

Delta is an active, giving corporate citizen in the communities it serves. Delta’s community engagement efforts are driven by our desire to build long-term partnerships in a way that enables nonprofits to utilize many aspects of Delta’s currency — our employees time and talent, our free and discounted air travel, as well as our surplus donations. Together, we believe we can take our worldwide communities to new heights!

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s concert on November 5, 2011 at Carnegie Hall was made possible through the generous support of Delta Air Lines, Thurmond Smithgall and the Massey Charitable Trust.

Solo pianos used by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra are gifts of the Atlanta Steinway Society and in memory of David Goldwasser. The Hamburg Steinway piano is a gift received by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in honor of Rosi Fiedotin.

The Yamaha custom six-quarter tuba is a gift received by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in honor of Principal Tuba player Michael Moore from The Antinori Foundation.

This performance is being recorded for broadcast at a later time. Atlanta Symphony concert broadcasts are heard each week on Atlanta’s WABE FM-90.1 and Georgia Public Broadcasting’s statewide network.

The Atlanta Symphony records for ASO Media. Other recordings of the Orchestra are available on the Argo, Deutsche Grammophon, New World, Nonesuch, Philips, Telarc and Sony Classical labels.

Media sponsors: WABE, WSB AM, and AJC.

Trucks provided by Ryder Truck Rental Inc.

program


MICHAEL KRAJEwSKI, Principal Pops Conductor

K nown for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski also holds the

title of principal pops conductor with the Houston and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestras. As a guest conductor, Michael has performed with the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Other guest conducting appearances include the San Francisco, Dallas, Baltimore, Detroit, Indianapolis, Phoenix and National symphonies, as well as many other orchestras across the United States. In Canada, he has led the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphonies. His international appearances include performances with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra in concerts in Belfast and Dublin. Michael is the conductor of the video Silver Screen Serenade with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, which aired worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums: Glad Tidings and Christmas Festival. His collaborative programs have included artists such as flutist James Galway, mezzo Marilyn Horne, guitarist Angel Romero, and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Ben Folds, Doc Severinsen, Patti Austin, Sandi Patti, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Pink Martini, Rockapella, Ann Hampton Callaway, Cirque de la Symphonie, Classical Mystery Tour and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

With degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Michael furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor. He was resident conductor of the Florida Symphony and, for 11 years served as music director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Michael lives in Orlando, with his wife, Darcy. When not conducting he enjoys travel, photography, jogging, bicycling and solving The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.

Michael Krajewski


DEBBIE GRAVITTE, Vocalist

D ebbie Gravitte has had a varied career that has taken her from Broadway to symphony

hall stages and all points in between. She won a Tony Award as best featured actress in a musical for Jerome Robbins’s Broadway, along with a Drama Desk award nomination and a New York Showstopper Award for the role. After making her Broadway debut in the original cast of They’re Playing Our Song, she went on to appear in Perfectly Frank (Drama Desk nomination), Blues in the Night, Ain’t Broadway Grand, Zorba, Chicago and Les Miserables. Debbie has appeared in the Encores! series productions of The Boys From Syracuse, Tenderloin and Carnival at New York’s City Center.

Debbie has performed her nightclub act worldwide, from New York City’s Rainbow and Stars to London’s Pizza on the Park, and back home again to Atlantic City, where she had the honor to perform with notable talents such as Jay Leno, Harry Anderson and the legendary George Burns.

Debbie has sung with numerous orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra with Marvin Hamlish, Boston Pops, Cleveland Orchestra and others. Overseas, she has sung with the London Symphony Orchestra, Stockholm and Munich philharmonic orchestras, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and others.

On television, Debbie co-starred on the CBS series “Trial and Error” and NBC’s “Pursuit of Happiness,” and starred in several specials for PBS, including “Live From the Kennedy Center,” “Boston Pops Celebrate Bernstein,” “Rodgers & Hart for Great Performances” and “Ira Gershwin’s 100th Birthday Celebration” from London’s Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall.

Debbie Gravitte

Decorators’ Show House & Gardens is presented by the Atlanta Symphony Associates and benefits the Orchestra and its Education and Community Engagementprograms — offering nearly 30,000 hours of music instruction annually to more than 45,000 Georgia students and music educators.

4 2 n d A n n u A l

Decorators’ Show House & Gardens

Phillip Trammel Shutze’s

Knollwood April 21 – May 13, 2012

$25 per person | tickets atdecoratorsshowhouse.org

Opening Night Party April 20, 2012

$150 per person | Black Tie

Sponsored by:


restaurant Dining guiDe

Lenox Square Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DJ every Friday and Saturday night til 2am. Private meeting rooms accommodate up to 150. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-841-2377, lenoxsquaregrill.com. B

Livingston Restaurant and Bar It’s hard to beat the location (across from the Fox Theatre in the Georgian Terrace), and diners get complimentary parking, but the main attraction is the glamour of the main dining room, which has hosted the likes of Clark Gable, and the al fresco seating area, which is available in warm weather. 659 Peachtree St. NE, 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com. M

Lobby The menu focuses on seasonal fare at this sophisticated American restaurant in the lobby of TWElVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St., 404-961-7370, lobbyattwelve.com. M

ONE.midtown kitchen Dine on fresh, seasonal American cuisine in a club-like atmosphere near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Rd., 404-892-4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M

The Melting Pot is the premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations, including 754 Peachtree St. NE, 404-389-0099, meltingpot.com. M

Murphy’s This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great people-watching and its contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave., 404-872-0904, murphysvh.com. VH

Taco Mac Atlanta’s favorite family friendly sports restaurant and bar since 1979. Consistently voted best wings and beer selection, Taco Mac has something for everyone. 25 metro Atlanta locations, including 933 Peachtree St. NE, blocks away from the Fox Theatre. 678-904-7211, tacomac.com. M

Two Urban Licks “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404-522-4622, twourbanlicks.com. M

Joey D’s Oakroom Near Perimeter Mall, this stylish steak house has a staggering selection of spirits and a hot after-dinner singles scene. 1015 Crown Pointe Pkwy., 770-512-7063, centraarchy.com. P

New York Prime A Prime Time Top 10 USDA Prime Steakhouse known for its wine list, atmosphere and world class service. 3424 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-846-0644, centraarchy.com. B

Prime Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near lenox Mall. 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-0555, h2sr.com. B

Ray’s in the City Set in the heart of Downtown, ray’s in the City offers a selection of the freshest seafood flown in daily, hand-cut steaks and made-to-order sushi. 240 Peachtree Street, NW, 404-524-9224, raysrestaurants.com. D

Ray’s on the River has been an Atlanta dining destination for more than 27 years! Enjoy signature cuisine including fresh seafood and prime cut steaks. Sunday Brunch offers over 80 homemade items and a new Bloody Mary bar. 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., 770-955-1187, raysrestaurants.com. SS

Ray’s at Killer Creek provides an unforgettable dining experience in an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere. Sunday Supper features gourmet comfort food including a choice of three entrees served with bottomless sides, biscuits and cornbread. 1700 Mansell Rd., 770-649-0064, raysrestaurants.com. A

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse A favorite local steak house with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hotspots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Three locations: Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-365-0660; Sandy Springs, 5788 Roswell Rd., 404-255-0035; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404-223-6500; ruthschris.com. B, SS, D

The Tavern at Phipps This is one of Atlanta’s hottest after-work spots, and has been singled out for its happy hour and singles scene by Jezebel, InSite Magazine and

Looking for a great night out? Try one of these restaurants before or after the show. For Dinner and a Show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offers.Neighborhood codes: A–Alpharetta, B–Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D–Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP–Inman Park, M —Midtown, OFW–Old Fourth Ward, P–Perimeter Mall area, SS–Sandy Springs, VH–Virginia-Highland, NA —North Atlanta, V—Vinings, W–Westside

AmericAn AmericAn/steAkhouse


the AOl City Guide. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-814-9640, centraarchy.com. B

South City Kitchen With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DiroNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locatons: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404-873-7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Pkwy., 770-435-0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V

Terrace celebrates American heirloom recipes through supporting local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers. It recaptures pure flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious flavors. 176 Peachtree St. NW, 678-651-2770, ellishotel.com/terrace. D

Aja Restaurant & Bar Serving modern Asian cuisine, Aja has a 150-seat patio overlooking Buckhead and a huge lounge, where diners nosh on dim sum and sip mai tais. 3500 Lenox Rd., Ste. 100, 404-231-0001, h2sr.com. B

Spice Market Inspired by the street life of Southeast Asia, Spice Market enchants with complex blends of seasonings and layers of flavor that ignite the taste buds served in a relaxed, alluring environment at W Atlanta — Midtown. 188 14th St. NE, 404-724-2550, spicemarketatlanta.com. M

Drink Shop features cocktails in artistic divination, blessed with pure and homemade ingredients, complete with a visible fruit juicing and vegetable extraction station. Unique, freshy made mixers and a spirit selection of colorful, independent labels! 45 Ivan Allen Junior Blvrd., 404-582-5800, watlantadowntown.com/drinkshop. D

Gordon Biersch Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox. Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. NE, 404-870-0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-264-0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B

Tap A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St., 404-347-2220, tapat1180.com. M

Parish New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar; a Nawlins-inspired brunch is served on the weekends. Downstairs, a take-away market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 N. Highland Ave., 404-681-4434, parishatl.com.

Ecco Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a “Best New restaurant in America.” It’s also gotten raves for its killer wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 Seventh St. NE, 404-347-9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M

Shout A young crowd keeps Shout’s rooftop lounge hopping every night. The menu reflects a mix of Mediterranean, Far Eastern and South American influences. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, 404-846-2000, h2sr.com. M

La Tavola Serving classic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner in the heart of Virginia-highland. 992 Virginia Ave., 404-873-5430, latavolatrattoria.com. VH

Cantina Tequila & Tapas Bar features authentic Mexican cuisine and has become Buckhead’s newest watering hole. 3280 Peachtree Rd. NW, Terminus 100, Ste. 150, 404-892-9292, h2sr.com. B

El Taco An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and killer margaritas. 1186 N. Highland Ave.NE, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH

Noche A Virginia-highland favorite known for its Spanish-style tapas dishes and margaritas. 1000 Virginia Ave., 404-815-9155, h2sr.com. VH

Coast Seafood and Raw Bar serves Atlanta’s freshest seafood and island cocktails. The menu inludes classics like crab and corn hush puppies, signature seafood boil, and a variety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels; along with signature fresh catch entrees. 111 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-869-0777, h2sr.com. B

Goldfish This fun restaurant has happy hour specials Mon-Fri and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-671-0100, h2sr.com. P

Room This elegant restaurant serves steak and sushi on the ground floor of the TWElVE Centennial Park hotel. 400 W. Peachtree St., 404-418-1250, roomattwelve.com. DStrip Sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offering an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th St., 404-385-2005, h2sr.com. M

Twist This lively restaurant has a huge bar, satay station, tapas menu, sushi and seafood dishes; patio seating is first-come, first-served. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NW, 404-869-1191, h2sr.com. B

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brew pub/gourmet pub fAre

creole/cAjun

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An ExpEriEncE UnlikE Any OthEr June 7/9Thu/Sat: 8pm | Delta Classical

John AdAms: A Flowering TreeRobert Spano, conductor James Alexander, stagingJessica Rivera, soprano (Kumuhda)Russell Thomas, tenor (The Prince)Eric Owens, bass (The Storyteller)Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

To be relished! The Theater of a Concert premiere of A Flowering Tree, an opera by John Adams, one of America’s most renowned composers and an Atlanta favorite (El Nino, Dr. Atomic). Purely ecstatic and brimming with the lyricism of The Magic Flute, this is music of today… and tomorrow.

Presented by: Supported by: Media Sponsors:

404.733.5000 | aso.org Woodruff Arts center Box Office @15th and Peachtree

Make it a group! 404.733.4848

support

Mrs. Thalia N. Carlos**Delta Air LinesThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Mabel Dorn Reeder FoundationThe Zeist Foundation, Inc.

Thalia & Michael C. Carlos Foundation

Fulton County Arts CouncilNational Endowment

for the Arts

UPS

Lynn EdenGE Asset ManagementAbraham J. & Phyllis Katz FoundationMr. & Mrs. Charles H. McTier

Turner Broadcasting SystemThe Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc.Woodruff Arts Center

Madeline & Howell Adams, Jr.Mrs. Anne Cox Chambers

The Coca-Cola CompanyMrs. William A. Schwartz

$50,000+

$500,000+

$250,000+

$100,000+

$75,000+

$35,000+

$25,000+

*We are grateful to these donors for taking the extra time to acquire matching gifts from their employers. **Deceased.

AnonymousAT&T Real Yellow PagesGE EnergyThe Graves FoundationInterContinental Hotels Group

The Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc.

The Reiman FoundationMr. Thurmond SmithgallRobert SpanoSusan & Thomas Wardell

SunTrust BankSunTrust FoundationSunTrust Bank

Trusteed Foundation – Walter H. and Marjory M. Rich Memorial Fund

Georgia Natural GasMassey Charitable Trust

Porsche Cars North AmericaPublix Super Markets Charities

Patty & Doug ReidSutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Jim & Adele AbrahamsonSusan & Richard AndersonStephanie & Arthur BlankMr. & Mrs. C. Merrell CalhounMr. & Mrs. Bradley Currey, Jr.Marcia & John DonnellCatherine Warren DukehartGeorgia Council for the ArtsAnn & Gordon Getty Foundation

John H. & Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation, Inc.

King & SpaldingLucy R. & Gary Lee, Jr.MetLife FoundationThe Sara Giles Moore

FoundationTerence L. & Jeanne P. Neal*

Victoria & Howard PalefskyMr. & Mrs. Solon P. Patterson*Printpack Inc. & The Gay

& Erskine Love FoundationRyder System, Inc.Mrs. Charles A. Smithgall, Jr.Adair & Dick WhiteAnn Marie & John B. White, Jr.*Sue & Neil Williams

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous gifts of individuals, corporations, foundations, government and other entities whose contributions help the Orchestra fulfill its mission to be a vigorous part of the cultural fabric of our community. The following list represents the cumulative total of philanthropy of $1,750 and above to the Orchestra’s fundraising campaigns, events and special initiatives from 2011 and 2012.

(Please note that donor benefits are based solely on contributions to the annual fund.)


$15,000+

$10,000+

$5,000+

Pinney L. Allen & Charles C. Miller III

The Antinori Foundation

Lisa & Joe BankoffThe Boston Consulting

GroupMr. & Mrs. David

Edmiston

Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr. in memory of Polly Ellis

Mr. Donald F. FoxCharles & Mary GindenD. Kirk Jamieson,

Verizon WirelessAnn A. & Ben F.

Johnson III*Sarah & Jim Kennedy

Steve & Eydie KooninCarrie & Brian KurlanderMichael & Cindi LangDonna Lee & Howard

C. EhniMeghan & Clarke

MagruderNordstrom, Inc.Suzanne & Bill Plybon

Dr. Stanley & Shannon Romanstein

Joyce & Henry SchwobIrene & Howard SteinMary Rose TaylorMike & Liz TroyRay & John UttenhoveMr. & Mrs. Edus H.

Warren, Jr.

AnonymousAGCO Corporation,

Lucinda B. SmithMark & Christine ArmourThe Balloun FamilyMr. David BoatwrightThe Breman Foundation,

Inc.The John & Rosemary

Brown Family FoundationThe Walter & Frances

Bunzl FoundationCynthia & Donald CarsonDr. & Mrs. S. Wright

Caughman

Dr. John W. CooledgeTrisha & Doug CraftCari Katrice DawsonEleanor & Charles

EdmondsonRosi & Arnoldo FiedotinMr. & Mrs. Lawrence L.

Gellerstedt IIIMary D. GellerstedtGMT Capital CorporationNancy D. GouldJoe Guthridge

& David Ritter*Jan & Tom HoughMr. Tad Hutcheson

Roya & Bahman IrvaniRobert J. JonesAnne Morgan & Jim KelleyMr. & Mrs. Donald

R. KeoughJames H. LandonMr. & Mrs. John M. LawPat & Nolan LeakeThe Livingston

Foundation, Inc.Mike’s Hard LemonadeMorgens West FoundationPrimericaMargaret & Bob ReiserBill & Rachel Schultz*

Mr. John A. Sibley IIISiemens Industry, Inc.John SparrowCarol & Ramon Tome

Family Fund*Trapp FamilyTurner Foundation, Inc.Charlie Wade

& M.J. ConboyMark & Rebekah

WassermanNeal & Virginia WilliamsSuzanne Bunzl Wilner

The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc.

Atlanta Federation of Musicians

Jeff & Ann Cramer*

Jere & Patsy DrummondMr. & Mrs. Jesse Hill, Jr.JBS Foundation

The Hellen Plummer Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Anonymous (2)Aadu & Kristi Allpere*Ms. Julie M. AltenbachArnall Golden Gregory LLPThe ASCAP Foundation

Irving Caesar FundMrs. Suzanne Dansby BollmanBubba Brands, Inc.Dr. Robert L. & Lucinda

W. BunnenCharles Campbell & Ann

Grovenstein-CampbellMary Helen & Jim Dalton

Richard A. & Lynne N. DorfmanChristopher & Sonnet

EdmondsDr. & Mrs. Carl D. FacklerDavid L. ForbesJames F. FraserThe Fraser-Parker

Foundation, Inc.Betty Sands FullerSally & Carl GableDick & Anne GoodsellMr. & Mrs. David GouldThe Robert Hall Gunn, Jr. Fund

The Jamieson FamilyPaul & Rosthema KastinPhilip I. KentGeorge H. LanierThe Sartain Lanier Family

Foundation, Inc.Links Inc., Azalea City

ChapterBelinda & Gino MassafraLinda & John MatthewsJohn F. & Marilyn

M. McMullanPenelope & Raymond McPhee*

Dr. & Mrs. Mark P. Pentecost, Jr.

Margaret H. PetersenHamilton & Mason Smith*Sandy & Paul SmithPeter James StellingMrs. C. Preston StephensTriska Drake & G.

Kimbrough Taylor, Jr.Ms. Kimberly Tribble

& Mr. Mark S. LangeRussell Williamson

& Shawn Pagliarini

$7,500+

$17,500+

Anonymous (2)The Arnold

Foundation, Inc. Kelley O. & Neil H.

BermanMr. & Mrs. Paul J.

Blackney

Janine Brown & Alex J. Simmons, Jr.

City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs

Gary & Nancy FayardMr. & Mrs. Paul R. GarciaJane & Clay Jackson

Amy & Mark KistulinecKarole & John LloydKelly Loeffler & Jeffrey

C. SprecherMr. Kenneth &

Dr. Carolyn MeltzerLoren & Gail Starr

Alison M. & Joseph M. Thompson

Chilton & Morgan Varner

Patrick & Susie ViguerieCamille Yow

$3,500+

AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Dennis ChorbaMr. James L. Davis

& Ms. Carol Comstock*

Ellen & Howard FeinsandFour Seasons Hotel AtlantaHerbert & Marian

Haley Foundation

Steven & Caroline HarlessSally W. HawkinsMr. & Mrs. John

E. Hellriegel

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Hollums

JoAnn Hall HunsingerDr. & Mrs. James T. Laney*


*We are grateful to these donors for taking the extra time to acquire matching gifts from their employers. **Deceased.

$2,250+

$1,750+

Anonymous (3)Mrs. Kay Adams*

& Mr. Ralph PaulkJohn** & Helen AderholdMr. & Mrs. Phillip

E. Alvelda*Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. AmboPaul & Marian AndersonJack & Helga BeamMs. Laura J. Bjorkholm

& Mr. John C. Reece IIRita & Herschel BloomEdith H. & James E. Bostic,

Jr. Family FoundationMargo Brinton & Eldon ParkJacqueline A. & Joseph E.

Brown, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Anton J. BueschenMajor General & Mrs.

Robert M. BunkerDr. Aubrey M. Bush

& Dr. Carol T. BushThe Buss Family

Charitable FundMs. Marnite B. CalderMr. & Mrs. Beauchamp

C. CarrRalph & Rita ConnellChip & Darlene ConradMr. & Mrs. Thomas

G. CousinsMr. Robert Cronin

& Ms. Christina Smith

Sally & Larry DavisDrs. Carlos del Rio

& Jeannette GuarnerGregory & Debra DurdenMs. Diane DurginFrancine D. Dykes

& Richard H. DelayThe Robert S. Elster

Foundation John & Michelle FullerMr. & Mrs. Edward

T. GarlandDr. Mary G. George

& Mr. Kenneth MolinelliBen & Lynda GreerDr. & Mrs. Alexander GrossPaul B., Paul H.,

& M. Harrison HackettDarlene K. HensonMr. Thomas Hooten

& Ms. Jennifer MarottaMr. & Mrs. Harry C. HowardRichard & Linda HubertDr. William M. HudsonDr. & Mrs. James M. HundDorothy Jackson**Ms. Cynthia JenessMr. & Mrs. Robert

A. JohnsonMr. W. F. & Dr. Janice

JohnstonDr. Maurice J. Jurkiewicz**Hazel & Herb Karp

Mr. & Mrs. John H. KauffmanMr. & Mrs. L. Michael KellyDick & Georgia Kimball*Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. KingDr. & Mrs. Scott I. LampertDr. Fulton D. Lewis III

& Mr. Neal RhoneyMr. & Mrs. Paul A. Lutz*Mr. & Mrs. Frederick

C. MabryBarbara & Jim MacGinnitieThe Devereaux F.

& Dorothy McClatchey Foundation, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Albert S. McGhee

Birgit & David McQueenGregory & Judy MooreMs. Lilot S. Moorman

& Mr. Jeffrey B. BradleyDr. & Mrs. R. Daniel NableMr. & Mrs. Robert OliveMs. Rebecca OppenheimerMr. & Mrs. Andreas PenningerSusan PerdewElise T. PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Rezin Pidgeon, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. W. Harrison

Reeves, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard

L. RodgersMr. & Mrs. George

P. Rodrigue

John & Kyle RogersDr. Paul J. SeguinElizabeth S. SharpAngela & Morton SherzerKay R. ShirleyBeverly & Milton ShlapakHelga Hazelrig SiegelLewis SilverboardSydney SimonsBaker & Debby SmithAmy & Paul SnyderMr. & Mrs. Raymond F.

Stainback, Jr.Lynne & Steven Steindel*John & Yee-Wan StevensMr. & Mrs. George B.

Taylor, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Mark TaylorAnnie-York Trujillo

& Raul F. TrujilloMr. William C. VossMr. & Mrs. Randolph O.

WatsonDr. & Mrs. Roger P. WebbDr. & Mrs. James O.

Wells, Jr.David & Martha WestMr. & Mrs. Peter

L. WhitcupMary Lou WolffJan & Beattie WoodMr. & Mrs. John C. Yates

AnonymousDr. David & Julie BakkenMr. & Mrs. Ron BellDr. & Mrs. Joel E. BerensonLeon & Linda BorchersMr.** & Mrs. Eric L. BrookerMr. & Mrs. Russell E. ButnerMr. & Mrs. Walter K. CanipeSusan & Carl CoferMr. & Mrs. R. Barksdale

Collins*Dr. & Mrs. William T. CookJean & Jerry CooperMr. & Mrs. Brant Davis*Mrs. H. Frances DavisPeter & Vivian de KokElizabeth & John DonnellyXavier Duralde & Mary BarrettCree & Frazer DurrettMary Frances EarlyRee & Ralph EdwardsHeike & Dieter Elsner

George T. & Alecia H. Ethridge

Bill & Susan GibsonCarol & Henry GradyMary C. GramlingMr. Lewis H. Hamner IIIThomas HighIn memory of Carolyn

B. HochmanStephanie & Henry HowellMr. & Mrs. William C.

Humphreys, Jr.Mary B. & Wayne JamesAaron & Joyce JohnsonBaxter P. JonesLana M. JordanMr. Thomas J. JungDr. Rose Mary KolpatzkiMr. & Mrs. David KrischerThomas C. LawsonMr. & Mrs. Craig

P. MacKenzie

Kay & John MarshallMartha & Reynolds

McClatcheyCaptain & Mrs. Charles

M. McCleskeyVirginia K. McTagueAngela & Jimmy MitchellMrs. Gene Morse**Barbara & Sanford OrkinDr. & Mrs. Keith D. OsbornDr. & Mrs. Bernard H. PalayMr. & Mrs. Emory H. PalmerMr. Robert PetersonDr. & Mrs. Frank

S. Pittman IIIThe Reverend Neal

P. Ponder, Jr.Provaré Technology, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. David M. RatcliffeMs. Susan Robinson

& Ms. Mary RoemerThe Gary Rollins Foundation

John T. RuffDr. & Mrs. Rein SaralAlida & Stuart SilvermanAlex & Betty Smith

Foundation, Inc.Johannah SmithMr. & Mrs. Gabriel SteagallDr. Elizabeth Glenn StowKay & Alex SummersPoppy TannerElvira TateMr. & Mrs. William

M. TippingDrs. Jonne & Paul WalterAlan & Marcia WattDrs. Julius & Nanette WengerWilliam & Rebecca White*Hubert H. Whitlow, Jr.Mrs. Frank L. Wilson, Jr.Charlie & Dorothy Yates

Family FundHerbert & Grace Zwerner

$3,500+ continued

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Lester*Deborah & William LissDr. & Mrs. James T. LowmanRuth & Paul Marston

Mr. & Mrs. Harmon B. Miller III

Walter W. MitchellLeslie & Skip Petter

Mr. & Mrs. Joel F. ReevesS.A. RobinsonNancy & Henry ShufordIn memory of Willard Shull

Elliott SopkinBurton TrimbleH. & T. Yamashita*

support



Henry Sopkin CircleHonoring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s first Music Director, the Henry Sopkin Circle recognizes our friends who have planned bequests and other gifts to benefit the Orchestra’s future. We remain grateful to all Henry Sopkin Circle members – past and present – for their generosity, trust, and vision.

Madeline & Howell E. Adams, Jr.

Mr.* & Mrs. John E. Aderhold

William & Marion AtkinsDr. & Mrs. William BauerNeil H. BermanMr.* & Mrs. Sol BlaineW. Moses BondRobert* & Sidney BoozerElinor A. BremanWilliam Breman*James C. Buggs, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Richard

H. BurginHugh W. BurkeWilber W. CaldwellMr. & Mrs. C. Merrell CalhounCynthia & Donald CarsonMargie & Pierce ClineDr. & Mrs. Grady

Clinkscales, Jr.Dr. John W. CooledgeJohn R. DonnellCatherine Warren DukehartMs. Diane DurginKenneth P. DutterArnold & Sylvia EavesElizabeth EtollRosi & Arnoldo FiedotinDr. Emile T. Fisher

A. D. Frazier, Jr.Nola FrinkBetty & Drew* FullerCarl & Sally GableWilliam H. GaikMr.* & Mrs. L. L.

Gellerstedt, Jr.Ruth Gershon & Sandy CohnMicheline & Bob GersonMr. & Mrs. John T. GloverRobert Hall Gunn, Jr.Billie & Sig* GuthmanBetty G.* & Joseph F.* HaasJames & Virginia HaleMiss Alice Ann Hamilton*Dr. Charles H. Hamilton*John & Martha HeadMs. Jeannie HearnRichard E. HodgesMr. & Mrs. Charles K.

Holmes, Jr.Mr.* & Mrs. Fred A.

Hoyt, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. James

M. HundMary B. JamesCalvert JohnsonHerb & Hazel KarpAnne Morgan

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The week before (Jan. 24 and 26), audiences will get a first look at another rising star, Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman. His rendition of the Bruch Violin Concerto in G minor — which he will perform here with Kazushi Ono on the podium — was delivered, wrote one reviewer, “with more light and heat than I’ve ever heard.”

Audiences are sure to line up in droves in early February for the U.S. debut of guitarist, Milos Karadaglic. With more than 8,000 followers on Facebook, the smoldering good looks of a movie idol, and an intriguing back story that begins in the war-torn Balkans, it’s easy to overlook the fact that this 25-year-old has talent to burn. It will be fully on display in Rodrigo’s fiery Concierto de Aranjuez, on a program led by Xian Zhang that ncludes two works by Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Symphony No. 2, “Little Russian” (Feb. 7, 8, 10).

The following month, the young Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin joins guest conductor Michael Morgan for Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. With adjectives like “blistering,” “angst-fuelled,” and “spine-

tingling” routinely applied to Sudbin’s performances, audiences are in for some thrills. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 precedes the concerto (March 28-30).

While the Orchestra prides itself on being a place where international stars love to strut their stuff, it also revels in showcasing its own formidable talent. Principal Clarinet Laura Ardan performs the world premiere of Michael Gandolfi’s Concerto for Clarinet and Strings (Jan. 10-12); Concertmaster David Coucheron plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (March 7, 9 and 10); Principal Viola Reid Harris is featured in Schnittke’s Viola Concerto; and David Coucheron, Principal Cello Christopher Rex, and Robert Spano on piano join forces for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, with Donald Runnicles conducting (May 9-11).

The world-renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus will be in its glory for the holiday season (Christmas with the ASO, Dec. 6-8; Messiah, Part I, Dec. 13 and 15); and the Duruflé Requiem (May 16 and 18). In between, the Chamber Chorus, joined by a bevy of top-notch soloists, will perform a pinnacle of the choral literature: J. S. Bach’s Mass in B minor (Feb. 28 and March 1), led by Robert Spano.

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Which brings us to another Atlanta signature: a deep commitment to nurturing the talents of today’s composers. “We are an orchestra that not only brilliantly plays the core repertoire, but has actually made the work of living composers a hot ticket,” says Mirageas.

In addition to the Gandolfi world premiere, new works will include Mathias Pintscher’s towards Osiris, conducted by the composer (Nov. 8-10); jazz great Marcus Roberts with the world premiere of his own Piano Concerto, teamed with a piece by the Orchestra’s bassist Michael Kurth and Christopher Theofanidis’s Rainbow Body, both conducted by Robert Spano (April 4-5); and Piano Concerto No. 3 by the much-heralded Scottish composer James MacMillan, with the brilliant French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet at the keyboard (May 30, June 1-2).

As he looks ahead to the new season, Evans Mirageas returns to the idea that the secret of the Orchestra’s success starts with inclusive, collaborative decision-making: “We do our work behind the scenes so that our players, audience, press, industry, all look to us and say, ‘I need to be in that theater.’ ”

Romanstein’s vision extends beyond the concert hall, to what the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra means to the city that has embraced it since 1945: “As our world becomes more virtual, and we spend more time interacting with screens, we have a growing thirst for the real, for the connective, for the human. There is nothing more connective or more human than having a live-music experience,” he declares. “Every once in a while an audience member leaves the hall angry. Does that bother me? No! It means the music caused the person to feel something. There’s nothing worse than having an audience member leave a hall feeling nothing. I hope when people come to us they leave feeling something.”

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When Marvin Hamlisch canceled his March 16 and 17 SuperPOPS! concerts

due to illness, the Orchestra called in the perfect agent for the mission of filling the void: Michael Krajewski. The Principal Pops Conductor had the perfect secret weapon up his sleeve — an evening of spy-themed music — so we rang him up for a covert chat.

What is it about the music of the James Bond films that you love?

The James Bond phenomenon is iconic. It’s been around for 50 years now, and we’re all familiar with the movies, the characters, and the music. It’s an extra treat to hear the music played live by a symphony.

Who is your favorite 007?

Sean Connery is my favorite because I was around when those movies came out. None of the subsequent ones have ever matched him.

What are your favorite Bond songs?

We’ll be starting the concert with the “James Bond Theme,” which is the one that sticks with you the most. But I think the most famous title song is “Goldfinger,” and I like “Live and Let Die.”

What will (vocalist) Debbie Gravitte bring to the program?

She’s a Broadway veteran, and I’ve worked with her quite a bit over the years. When I was conceiving this program, I immediately thought of her because she has a real fancy way on the stage and a big voice. She’s not trying to imitate Shirley Bassey, but certainly these songs have that brash kind of delivery.

You’re known for a playful sense of humor. Might we see you as the next James Bond onstage?

(Laughs) That isn’t going to happen! But there are moments of levity here and there, including a James Bond quiz that I administer from the stage. We have fun with that, and there will be a few other fun surprises as well.

Atlanta-based freelancer Bret Love is the Music Editor of Georgia Music Magazine, National Managing Editor for INsite Magazine, and founder of Green Global Travel, a website devoted to ecotourism and global culture.

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an educator’s heartBy Ahmad Mayes

Great things happen when student musicians have the opportunity to work with the world’s top artists.

This season the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra has engaged in master classes, rehearsals, and reading sessions with violinists Gil Shaham and Leila Josefowicz (and Gil Shaham in April), and conductors Mei-Ann Chen and James Gaffigan, to name just a few.

Now, Music Director Robert Spano leads Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 and narrates Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with the Youth Orchestra, Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall. “Each student is having his or her own personal experience,” confides Youth Orchestra Music Director Jere Flint, “some of which they probably couldn’t articulate at this point. With different conductors, the students always end up at the same point, realizing the discipline it takes to play and contribute in making a great orchestra. Most will gain even more insight [in the Sibelius] as they explore some different interpretations from Robert.”

Concertmaster Micah Wallen is already sold. “Robert Spano’s level of musicianship and the intricacies that he notices in the music, even in rehearsal, inspire me to reach that level myself. I think our audience will see us playing things better than they thought we were capable of.”

Spano has worked with the Youth Orchestra before, but “this is the first time that he will be conducting our musicians exclusively in a major symphonic work,” notes Flint. “Robert has led a couple of reading rehearsals in the past years, and three ‘side-by-sides’ with the Orchestra — the 9/11 memorial concert, the 60- and 30-

year anniversary celebration concert of the Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, and the grand opening of Verizon [Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta].

Spano is a born mentor, at home in learning environments around the country, from Brooklyn and Tanglewood to Aspen and Ojai, and continues to thrive at Emory University, where he will wind up a three-year residency this year.

“Robert is a genius in working with young students,” says Flint.“His great personality and charisma permeates the rehearsals, and he is nothing short of being very encouraging with each small progress. He demands excellence, and the students always rise to the occasion.”

The Youth Orchestra has risen to international prominence under the guidance of Jere Flint, recording with Atlanta rockers Collective Soul, performing a home and away concert series with its Berlin counterpart, and sending graduates to leading schools of music. “We have always strived to the greatest performance level possible, and the standard of performance and commitment for Robert will be no different,” Flint emphasizes. “What distinguishes the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra is the power and excitement that comes from the stage as these student artists play from the heart.”

Ahmad Mayes is Community Programs Coordinator at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and a Youth Orchestra alumnus.


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