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Dear Friends,

It is with gratitude and excitement that I invite you to join me for String Theory’s second decade!

Ten years ago, String Theory was merely a dream. Ten years later, we are considered one of the premier chamber music series, and our perfor-mances are heard across the country through NPR’s Performance Today. All of you have had a part in making String Theory what it is today - thank you! Our eleventh season opens with Stravinsky’s dramatic L’Histoire du Soldat with an all-star cast of seven musicians and our own Bob Bernhardt as the narrator, taking us through this Russian folk tale.

In honor of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, both the Ehnes Quartet and the Chien-Kim-Watkins Trio will be presenting two full programs of Beethoven, portraying the composer from an early classicist to a full-fledged master pushing all boundaries.

Two trio concerts will feature our first soprano, Hyunah Yu, with legendary clarinetist, David Shifrin, and a Bohemian program showcasing the virtuosic violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky and cellist Clive Greensmith.

Our season finale presents the world-premiere of Winter Light, a new co-commission by Patrick Castillo, as well as Korngold’s luminous quartet for two violins, cello, and piano left hand performed by my dear friends from my Music@Menlo Family.

Both our educational programs are thriving. This year, the charismatic violinist Danny Koo (a well-known media personality in Korea) will share his passion for reaching children through music in and around Chatta-nooga and Cleveland. Our String Theory Youth Internship has raised thousands of dollars for Chattanooga Food Bank and Chattanooga Room at the Inn and will continue to focus their efforts on bringing social awareness through classical music.

Thank you for embracing my dream for the past ten years. Your enthusiasm is what makes it truly special. I look forward to sharing this next decade with you!

ALEXI KENNEYROMIE DE GUISE-LANGLOIS

TOM VAN DYKE JEREMY WILSON JI HYE JUNG

PETER KOLKAY BRANDON RIDENOUR

BOB BERNHARDT

S E P T E M B E R 1 7, 2 0 1 9

Alexi Kenney*violin

Romie de Guise-Langlois* clarinet

Peter Kolkay bassoon

Brandon Ridenour*trumpet

Jeremy Wilson* trombone

Tom Van Dyke*bass

Ji Hye Jung*percussion

Bob Bernhardt narrator

Written for narrator and septet ensemble, L’Histoire du Soldat retells a Faustian legend in which the hero sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for the promise of wisdom and good fortune. The quirky, witty and rhythmically intricate score displays several influenc-es: Russian folk song, Romani fiddlers, klezmer music, the popular music of Spain, and the composer’s recent exposure to jazz. STRAVINSKY L’Histoire du Soldat

6:00 pm Musical Dialogue with Bob Bernhardt 6:30 pm Concert

Sponsored by

*Chattanooga debut

N O V E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9

RICHARD O’NEILL JAMES EHNESAMY SCHWARTZ MORETTIEDWARD ARRON

“String Theory [has] become a mainstay of our broadcast.”

– Fred Child, Performance Today

Ehnes QuartetHailed as “an important new force in the chamber music arena” with a “dream-team line-up” (Strings), the Ehnes Quartet is comprised of four internationally renowned string musi-cians who have all previously appeared on String Theory and will be returning for the first time as a quartet. BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F, Op. 18, No. 1BEETHOVEN String Quartet in B-Flat, Op. 130 5:30 pm Art Connection with Bob Bernhardt and Ellen Simak

6:30 pm Concert

Sponsored by

James Ehnesviolin

Amy Schwartz Moretti violin

Richard O’Neill viola

Edward Arroncello

SOOVIN KIM

PAUL WATKINS GLORIA CHIEN

Soovin Kim violin

Paul Watkins cello

Gloria Chien piano

Sponsored by

Chien-Kim-Watkins TrioCellist Paul Watkins, from the Emerson String Quartet, and acclaimed violinist Soovin Kim join Artistic Director Gloria Chien in an encore appearance with two Beethoven Piano Trios.

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in g, Op. 121a KakaduBEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-Flat, Op.97 Archduke 6:00 pm Musical Dialogue

6:30 pm Concert

D E C E M B E R 1 7, 2 0 1 9

“A decade of uncompromised artistic excellence has put String Theory on the world map of acclaimed chamber music series.” – David Finckel & Wu Han Artistic Directors, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

ALEXANDER SITKOVETSKY CLIVE GREENSMITH

M A R C H 2 4 , 2 0 2 0

Hyunah Yu*soprano

David Shifrin clarinet

Gloria Chienpiano

Bob Bernhardt, narrator

Legendary clarinetist David Shifrin returns with the captivating soprano, Hyunah Yu. This evening’s music will consist of lullabies, clarinet sonatas, German lieder, English songs, and more. SCHUBERT Shepherd on the RockSCHUBERT Romanze from Die VerschworenemBLISS Two Nursery RhymesSPOHR Selections from Six Deutsche LiederMEYERBEER Hirtenlied

5:30 pm Art Connection with Bob Bernhardt and Ellen Simak

6:30 pm Concert

*Chattanooga debut

HYUNAH YU

GLORIA CHIENDAVID SHIFRIN

F E B R U A R Y 1 1 , 2 0 2 0

Alexander Sitkovetsky violin

Clive Greensmith*cello

Gloria Chien piano

Bob Bernhardt, narrator

We invite you to join us on an Eastern European adventure with our Bohemian program featuring the sounds of Suk, Kodaly, and Smetana.

SUK Elegy, Op. 23KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7SMETANA Piano Trio in g, Op. 15 6:00 pm Musical Dialogue

6:30 pm Concert

*Chattanooga debut

Kristin Leeviolin

Sean Lee violin

Dmitri Atapinecello

Hyeyeon Park*piano

Gloria Chienpiano

Sponsored by

KRISTIN LEE

DMITRI ATAPINE PATRICK CASTILLO

SEAN LEE

HYEYEON PARK

A P R I L 2 8 , 2 0 2 0

String Theory Youth InternshipFor High School Students

The String Theory Youth Internship is a group of young arts advo-

cates that make a social impact in Chattanooga through communi-

ty outreach and education to broaden the appreciation of classical

music. STYI is a student-led initiative. Its members learn about arts

leadership, arts management, marketing, advocacy and more, all

while becoming dedicated to spreading their appreciation for clas-

sical music throughout the Chattanooga community.

Learn more about STYI at Facebook.com/StringTheoryYouthInterns

or by contacting the String Theory Youth Initiative Facilitator at

styicoordinator@gmail.com.

Our season finale features the world-premiere of Winter Light, a new co-commission by Pat-rick Castillo, who named our series. This concert brings together an exceptional group of musi-cians honoring our deep musical friendships from Music@Menlo, and will be repeated at Apex Music in Reno and Emerald City Music in Seattle, where the musicians are the Artistic Directors. MARTINU Variations on a Theme of Rossini CASTILLO Winter Light | World Premiere of String Theory Co-CommissionKORNGOLD Suite for Two Violins, Cello, and Piano Left Hand, Op. 23

6:00 pm Musical Dialogue with Patrick Castillo

6:30 pm Concert

*Chattanooga debut

String Theory Outreach Initiative For Elementary Schools

Danny Koo • violinJanuary 22-26 - Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN

In the past four years, String Theory has brought award-winning musi-cians and ensembles to present educational outreach programs in our communities. We have reached over 6,000 students, many of whom live in communities with little access to the arts and are experiencing live classical music for the first time.

Described as “unstinting in energetic projection every step of the way” (Calgary Herald), we are excited to welcome the charismatic young Korean-American violinist Danny Koo for this season’s outreach residen-cy. Danny is a well-known media personality in Korea with a passion for reaching children through his music. He will be presenting a program focusing on the relationship between voice and the violin. This presen-tation will include classical repertoire by composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Benjamin Britten, and Astor Piazzolla. Danny believes “that with the violin and voice, violin may be difficult to understand, but everyone sings.” This philosophy will provide an enriching and exciting learning experience for the young people in our community! Stay tuned for more information regarding performance schedules.

January 22-24, 2020School performances Chattanooga and Cleveland

January 26, 2020Annual Family ConcertHunter Museum of American Art

Alexian Village Outreach Concert for Seniors

Friday, January 24, 2020 7:00 pmTown Hall, Alexian Village437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain

For more information about these programs, please visit www.stringtheorymusic.org/education

Donor Benefits

Mr. Cole Strong, Lee University, P.O. Box 3450Cleveland, TN 37320

* One car per donor. Space must be reserved with String Theory by 3pm on the Monday before each concert. Space will be released at 6:20pm on the day of the concert. + A request must be submitted to String Theory by 3pm on the Monday before each concert.

J U B I L O S O $ 1 0 , 0 0 0• Opportunity to host a private concert in your home• Dedication of one concert in your honor• Reserved parking in the Hunter Museum lot* • Reserved seating+• Twelve complimentary tickets for use during the season• Additional tickets at special $25 prices• Prominent acknowledgment in concert programs

M A E S T O S O $ 5 , 0 0 0• Reserved parking in the Hunter Museum lot* • Reserved seating+• Ten complimentary tickets for use during the season• Additional tickets at special $25 prices• Prominent acknowledgment in concert programs

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P I C C O L O $ 2 5 0• Two complimentary tickets for use during the season• Additional tickets at special $25 prices• Acknowledgment in concert programs

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• All phone and web sales will stop at 3:00 p.m the afternoon of each concert. Tickets will again be available for purchase after 5:00 in the lobby of the Hunter.

• For sold-out concerts, all unclaimed tickets will be released at 6:20pm for other music lovers.

• Limited Seating. All Sales are Final.

• Limited parking is available in the Hunter Museum lot, along High Street and Walnut Street. Please do not park in the traffic circle in front of the Museum or in the Bluff View parking lots.

• All concerts will be rebroadcast through the generous support of WSMC 90.5 FM.

• Hunter Museum Membership: huntermuseum.org/hunter-member

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FOR MORE INFO

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