2018/19 SEASON - North Carolina Symphony · PDF file · 2018-02-12conductor. Yekwon Sunwoo, piano. Rene Orth: Chasing Light. Rachmaninoff: ... dazzling score to . The Firebird,

2018/19 SEASONMEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

Grant Llewellyn, Music Director

JOSHUA BELL

INGRID FLITER

GRANT LLEWELLYN

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Raleigh Classical Series Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2FRI/SAT, NOV 2-3, 2018 | 8PM Gemma New, conductor Yekwon Sunwoo, piano

Rene Orth: Chasing LightRachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

MASTER 14 | 11 | 7A

Tchaikovsky “Pathétique”FRI/SAT, NOV 16-17, 2018 | 8PM Joshua Weilerstein, conductor Michelle Cann, piano

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3Price: Piano Concerto in One MovementTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 4

Mozart MassFRI/SAT, NOV 30-DEC 1, 2018 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Joélle Harvey, soprano Anya Matanovic, soprano Nicholas Phan, tenor Federico De Michelis, bass-baritone North Carolina Master Chorale Experience the expressive power of the human voice when spectacular vocal soloists and the North Carolina Master Chorale join NCS for the purely magnificent Mozart Mass. Three favorite art songs by Schubert reveal a more intimate side of vocal music, and a warm-hearted symphonic overture starts this program in high spirits.

MASTER 14 | 7A

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OPENING NIGHT

Beethoven’s 5thFRI/SAT, SEPT 21-22, 2018 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Andrew Tyson, piano North Carolina Master ChoraleFour fateful notes begin what has become one of the most iconic works in classical music—Beethoven’s stormy and victorious Fifth Symphony. Together with the Choral Fantasy, a perky rondo for piano and orchestra, and a dramatic overture, this season-opener reveals Beethoven at his best: bold, expressive, brilliant.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7A

Rhapsody in BlueFRI/SAT, OCT 12-13, 2018 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Eliza Bagg, soprano Makoto Ozone, piano Cherokee Chamber SingersSaturday Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington

Gershwin captures the soul of the Roaring 20s in his sweeping Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra, while Copland evokes idyllic country life in Appalachian Spring. The Cherokee Chamber Singers join NCS to share music reflecting the Cherokee culture, making this program an unforgettable tribute to America’s rich heritage and future.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 5

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Mozart & ShostakovichFRI/SAT, JAN 11-12, 2019 | 8PM Karina Canellakis, conductor

Mozart: Symphony No. 40Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 5 | 4

The Firebird FRI/SAT, JAN 25-26, 2019 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violinStravinsky made his name with the opulent, dazzling score to The Firebird, based on the legend of a prince and a magical creature who break an evil spell. Just a decade later, he ushered in an era of simplicity and elegance with Pulcinella. These colorful ballet suites are paired with the breathtaking Sibelius Violin Concerto, featuring Grammy winner Augustin Hadelich.

MASTER 14 | 7A

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

Dance & RomanceFRI/SAT, FEB 8-9, 2019 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Dovid Friedlander, violinOn Valentine’s Day weekend, be seduced by the art and passion of the dance. From the grace and charm of Strauss’ most famous waltz, to selections from Tchaikovsky’s picturesque Swan Lake, to the wild and whirling energy of Ravel’s La valse, the Symphony brings you music guaranteed to set your heart in motion.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 5

Brahms Symphony No. 2FRI/SAT, MAR 1-2, 2019 | 8PM Clemens Schuldt, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin

Ligeti: Romanian ConcertoKorngold: Violin ConcertoBrahms: Symphony No. 2

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7A

Chopin & MozartFRI/SAT, MAR 15-16, 2019 | 8PM Pablo Rus Broseta, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano

Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2Stravinsky: Symphony in Three

MovementsMozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 5

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Don QuixoteFRI/SAT, APR 5-6, 2019 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello Roberto Díaz, violaGuest artists Zuill Bailey, cello, and Roberto Díaz, viola, join NCS to portray the fantastical misadventures of literature’s favorite befuddled knight and his loyal sidekick. The charming musical vignettes of Don Quixote and the wistful eloquence of the Walton Cello Concerto will be recorded for the Symphony’s next album.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 7A | 4

Carmina BuranaFRI/SAT, MAY 3-4, 2019 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductorKaren Strittmatter Galvin, violinJacqueline Saed Wolborsky, violinYing Fang, sopranoVale Rideout, tenorStephen Powell, baritoneNorth Carolina Master ChoraleCapital City Girls ChoirPowerful and hypnotic, Carmina Burana brings the orchestra and chorus together in a grand spectacle—you won’t want to miss the chance to hear it live. Introduced by the snappy rhythms of Hominum, by Gabriela Ortiz, and Anna Clyne’s ethereal Prince of Clouds, this program will captivate you from start to finish.

MASTER 14 | 7A

Music Inspired by the SeaFRI/SAT, APR 12-13, 2019 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Brian Reagin, violinSometimes glimmering and inviting, sometimes billowing and ominous, the majestic sea has captured the imaginations of composers for centuries. Masterpieces from Sibelius, Boulanger, Debussy, and others will transport you to the watery realm—made even more powerful with projected imagery of North Carolina seascapes and waterfalls, captured by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 5

Beethoven & CoplandFRI/SAT, MAY 17-18, 2019 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Jonathan Biss, pianoJonathan Biss brings his masterful artistry to one of Beethoven’s most touching works, the Piano Concerto No. 3, along with a co-commission: North Carolina native and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw’s new piano concerto. Copland’s euphoric Symphony No. 3, declared “the greatest American symphony ever written,” makes for a rollicking season finale.

MASTER 14 | 11 | 9 | 7B | 4

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Grant Llewellyn, Music DirectorMEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH2018/19 SEASON

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OPENING NIGHT POPS

“Star Wars: A New Hope” in ConcertFRI/SAT, OCT 5-6, 2018 | 8PM Experience Star Wars like never before! Sit back and cheer on Luke and Leia in their first epic battle with the Galactic Empire—the iconic 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope plays on the big screen as the Symphony performs the heart-thumping John Williams score live. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music

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6 EVENING SERIES

Holiday Cirque SpectacularFRI, DEC 21, 2018 | 8PM SAT, DEC 22, 2018 | 3PM & 8PMWesley Schulz, conductorAn audience favorite returns: the circus meets the symphony! Stunning aerial feats, mind-boggling contortions, and jaw-dropping juggling acts will take your breath away—and with these awe-inspiring acrobatics accompanied by your favorite festive music, this show is sure to fill you and your family with the wonder of the season.

6 EVENING SERIES | 3 MATINEE SERIES

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The Music of Billy Joelfeaturing Michael CavanaughFRI/SAT, JAN 18-19, 2019 | 8PM Wesley Schulz, conductorOne of Broadway’s best joins the Symphony for an evening devoted to the legendary Billy Joel. Hand-picked by the “piano man” himself for the starring role in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Grammy- and Tony-nominated Michael Cavanaugh performs Billy Joel’s biggest hits— “She’s Got a Way,” “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl,” “Only the Good Die Young,” and more!

6 EVENING SERIES

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

The Music of Whitney Houston FRI/SAT, FEB 15-16, 2019 | 8PM Brent Havens, conductorWhitney Houston was a diva of rare talent with a powerhouse voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Symphony and vocal sensation Rashidra Scott for a Valentine’s weekend show celebrating the Whitney songs you know and love, including “How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?,” and of course, “I Will Always Love You.”

6 EVENING SERIES

Broadway by RequestFRI, MAR 8, 2019 | 8PM SAT, MAR 9, 2019 | 3PM & 8PMWesley Schulz, conductorYour Broadway dreams come true as the Symphony invites you to choose the hits you want to hear! Vote for your favorite romantic, fun-filled, and inspiring songs made famous on the Great White Way—from Wicked to Les Misérables, from Phantom of the Opera to Chicago, and many more. We bring the Broadway voices; you make your voice heard!


Pink MartiniFRI, MAY 10, 2019 | 8PM SAT, MAY 11, 2019 | 3PM & 8PMWesley Schulz, conductorPink Martini is part big band, part classical ensemble, part salsa troupe, and all fun! The lush sounds of the Symphony back this popular group in a dynamic, vibrant show—with the silky, sultry voice of singer China Forbes featured front and center.


STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE

HOLIDAY CIRQUE SPECTACULAR

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL

PINK MARTINI

THE MUSIC OF WHITNEY HOUSTON


HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULARMystery at the SymphonySAT, OCT 27, 2018 | 1PM & 4PM Wesley Schulz, conductor Gregory Smith, composer & narrator Join us for our annual sell-out Halloween Spooktacular concert, a “whodunnit.” The cunning and comical sleuth, Inspector Beckensteiner, investigates a concert where major suddenly became minor. The inspector suspects everyone, including the audience. The culprit is revealed in a surprising reenactment of the ill-fated concert. Come early to enter our costume contest and try out the instruments at the Instrument Zoo!

The Mozart ExperienceSAT, JAN 5, 2019 | 1PM & 4PM Wesley Schulz, conductor Magic Circle Mime CompanyAn impetuous street musician is caught playing the orchestra’s grand piano. Much to her surprise the conductor offers her the chance to “be Mozart” for this program about the famous composer. The street musician and her prankster companion confront dilemmas and opportunities similar to those faced by Mozart.

Carnival of the AnimalsSAT, MAR 30, 2019 | 1PM & 4PMWesley Schulz, conductor Paperhand Puppet InterventionHave you ever seen an elephant ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Larger-than-life puppets and the Symphony will bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.

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Beethoven’s 5thFRI, SEPT 28, 2018 | NOON Wesley Schulz, conductorConcert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio Interior Design

Four fateful notes begin one of the most important and popular works in music—Beethoven’s stormy and victorious Fifth Symphony. His lighter side is revealed in a ballet suite, The Creatures of Prometheus, full of bristling energy and delicate melodies.

MASTER 6 | 3A

Symphonic Hallows FRI, OCT 26, 2018 | NOON Wesley Schulz, conductorAn eerie violin solo summons skeletons to dance on their graves. Booming brass and insistent strings send chills up the spine. All in the spirit of a haunted Halloween, the Symphony brings you a mix of spooky symphonic favorites, complete with a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven.

MASTER 6 | 3B

Holiday Pops FRI, DEC 7, 2018 | NOON Wesley Schulz, conductorCelebrate the sounds of the season with all of your holiday favorites, from “Greensleeves” to “White Christmas,” and much more—and join in our traditional sing-a-long!

MASTER 6 | 3A

Friday Favorites SeriesTchaikovsky SerenadeFRI, FEB 1, 2019 | NOON Wesley Schulz, conductorSoaring melodies stir the soul in Tchaikovsky’s tender Serenade for Strings, an homage to Mozart. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances and Grieg’s Holberg Suite bring freshness and flair to elegant dance forms.

MASTER 6 | 3B

Chopin & MozartFRI, MAR 15, 2019 | NOONPablo Rus Broseta, conductor Ingrid Fliter, pianoConcert Sponsor: The Forest at DukeConcert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio Interior Design

Pianist and Chopin devotee Ingrid Fliter revels in the virtuosic fireworks and stunning lyricism of the Piano Concerto No. 2, and Mozart’s splendid “Haffner” Symphony makes for a dynamic pairing.

MASTER 6 | 3A

Music for Springtime FRI, JUNE 7, 2019 | NOONWesley Schulz, conductorThe warmth and rejuvenation of spring comes alive in music ranging from Beethoven’s countryside in his “Pastoral” Symphony, to Tchaikovsky’s raging sea in The Tempest, to Wagner’s enchanted woods in Forest Murmurs.

MASTER 6 | 3B

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

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CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS MUSIC FOR SPRINGTIME

HOLIDAY POPS

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“Star Wars: A New Hope” in ConcertSUN, OCT 7, 2018 | 7PMExperience Star Wars like never before! Cheer on Luke and Leia in their first epic battle with the Galactic Empire—the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope plays on the big screen as the Symphony performs the John Williams score live. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music.

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Joshua BellTUES, SEPT 18, 2018 | 7:30PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor

Berlioz: Corsaire OvertureLiszt: Les préludesRimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnolBrahms: Violin Concerto


THANKSGIVING EVE

The Merry Elf!WED, NOV 21, 2018 | 3PMWesley Schulz, conductorConcert Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Santa has sent a playful elf to confirm the naughty and nice list for Raleigh, who stumbles upon the best place to find holiday cheer—the North Carolina Symphony! Don’t miss this family fun concert of holiday classics such as The Grinch, Frozen and a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Arrive early to visit with Santa in the lobby, and enjoy our instrument zoo and face painting.

Holiday Pops SpectacularFRI, NOV 23, 2018 | 7:30PM SAT, NOV 24, 2018 | 3PMWesley Schulz, conductorHoliday Pops returns bigger and better than ever! Gather the family for this fun-filled, heartwarming spectacular featuring seasonal favorites plus sing-alongs, falling snow and a chorus line of dancing Santas.

A Candlelight ChristmasSUN, DEC 23, 2018 | 7:30PMWesley Schulz, conductor Raleigh Children’s Christmas ChorusBack by popular demand! Bask in the glow of candlelight and celebrate the height of the holiday season at this one-hour program with the North Carolina Symphony for an evening of classical music written in sacred celebration and uplifted by the voices of the Raleigh Children’s Christmas Chorus.

New Year’s Eve:Vienna with a TwistMON, DEC 31, 2018 | 8PMWesley Schulz, conductorThe spirited romance of the waltz, the brilliance of big band and the glamour of ballroom dance will twirl you into the New Year! Professional dancers join the Symphony to celebrate your favorite dances through the decades.


JOSHUA BELL

NEW YEAR’S EVE: VIENNA WITH A TWIST

HOLIDAY POPS

THE MERRY ELF

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE

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2018/19 SEASON - North Carolina Symphony · PDF file · 2018-02-12conductor. Yekwon Sunwoo, piano. Rene Orth: Chasing Light. Rachmaninoff: ... dazzling score to . The Firebird,