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AT KRANNERT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC OF DESTINY Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2017-18 season of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony As the Champaign-Urbana Orchestra, Music of Destiny. From Vivaldi to Verdi, Mozart to Mahler, this will be a year of unparalleled musical drama and exultation. Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 58th season, Our season begins with the dramatic and moving Requiem of Giuseppe Verdi. How pleased we are to once again collaborate with Dr. Andrew Megill and Maestro Stephen Alltop and the University of Illinois Oratorio Society, who will join their voices with four CUSO present Music of Destiny, outstanding soloists in this remarkable and awe-inspiring work. performing masterworks from Our December holiday concert, Music of the Season, will feature the superb Central Illinois Children’s Chorus, soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg, and Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, mezzo-soprano Kate Tombaugh in a wide variety of musical styles and Mahler, Vivaldi, Verdi and “surround-sound” delights! others, along with exciting In February, we invite you to beat the winter blues with Baroque Brilliance. Zachary Carrettin, violinist and Music Director of the Boulder Bach Festival, new works from CUSO Music will be the soloist in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, one of the most imaginative and Alive Composer-In-Residence depictive masterpieces of the Baroque era. Handel’s Concerto Grosso from Alexander’s Feast and Bach’s First Orchestral Suite will showcase the skills of Stacy Garrop. numerous orchestral principals.
The March concert will celebrate new music by CUSO Music Alive Composer– in-Residence Stacy Garrop, as CUSO performs her colorful and engaging Mythology Symphony, a work in which figures of Greek mythology come alive. We will again welcome virtuoso Stefan Milenkovich in Mendelssohn’s incomparable Violin Concerto in e minor. The epic Symphony No. 5 of Beethoven will bring this exciting evening to a rousing conclusion!
In the CUSO season finale, our exploration of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler continues with the Symphony No. 1, known as the Titan. This large and heroic work will allow all parts of the orchestra to shine. CUSO will perform Stacy Garrop’s Becoming Medusa. a fascinating movement from the Mythology Symphony. We are also pleased to introduce the phenomenally talented pianist, Sun Chang, in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat.
Be with us for the musical experiences of Music of Destiny, as these memorable works resound in the splendid acoustics of the Foellinger Great Hall.. Thank you for supporting the Champaign Urbana Symphony Orchestra!
Musically yours,
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor VERDI’S REQUIEM
University of Illinois Oratorio Society, Andrew Megill, Conductor
CUSO and the Oratorio Society come together to perform one of the most moving and memorable works of the choral repertoire, Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem.
From the sublime beauty of soaring solo voices to the awe-inspiring power of the full orchestra and chorus, Verdi masterfully uses all of the vocal and MUSIC OF THE SEASON instrumental forces at his command.
VERDI: Requiem Central Illinois Children’s Chorus Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano Saturday October 7, 2017 | 7:30 pm Kate Tombaugh, mezzo-soprano Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center The CUSO annual celebration of the holiday season brings music to delight your ears and lift your spirits. Enjoy beloved carols in beautiful arrangements, featuring the angelic voices of the Central Illinois Children’s Chorus and JOSEFIEN STOPPELENBURG KATE TOMBAUGH outstanding soloists. Of course, a visit by Santa Claus himself is sure to be expected!
WENDELL: Overture To A Merry Christmas (after Mozart) WARLOCK: Capriol Suite HANDEL: Organ Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 4 No. 2 GABRIELI: Canzona BACH: Little Fugue in g minor WALDTEUFEL: The Skater’s Waltz (Les Patineurs), Op. 183 CAREY: I Saw Three Ships REDFORD : In dulci jubilo NILES: I Wonder as I Wander ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride NAUGHTIN: Christmas Angels Sing-Along HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
Thursday December 7, 2017 | 7:30 pm Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center cuso music alive composer-in-residence stacy garrop
Stacy Garrop is the Music Alive Composer- “The sharing of stories is a in-Residence with the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. The residency of defining element of our humanity. Stacy Garrop is made possible through My music shares stories by taking Music Alive, a residency program of the audiences on sonic journeys – League of American Orchestras and New some are simple and beautiful, Music USA that demonstrates the power while others are complicated and value of living composers working at the center of American orchestras. and dark.” -- STACY GARROP
Stacy Garrop and Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra are one of five composer and orchestra pairs selected to participate in Music Alive, which include:
Lembit Beecher and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Anna Clyne and Berkeley Symphony baroque brilliance Hannibal Lokumbe and The Philadelphia Orchestra Zachary Carrettin, violin Jerod Tate and South Dakota Symphony Orchestra CUSO presents stellar works by three giants of the era. Handel’s The Music Alive residency program is Concerto Grosso from “Alexander’s Feast” and Bach’s Orchestral Suite designed to provide orchestras with No. 1 feature dazzling solos by outstanding CUSO principals. Violinist resources and tools to support their Zachary Carrettin, a Baroque specialist and Music Director of the work with composers and new music, CUSO is pleased to perform several new Boulder Bach Festival, returns to Champaign to perform as featured capitalizing on the power of composers works of Stacy Garrop this season. Stacy’s artist for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. and their creativity to build new paths music is centered on dramatic and lyrical for orchestras to heighten their relevancy storytelling. She has composed works HANDEL: Concerto Grosso “Alexander’s Feast” and deepen their relationships with their for orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major communities. chamber ensembles, and oratorio. She VIVALDI: The Four Seasons has also devoted much of her career to music education and taught composition Major funding for Music Alive comes at Roosevelt University in Chicago from Saturday February 3, 2018 | 7:30 pm from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, 2000 until 2016. Stacy earned degrees Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center with additional support from The Aaron in music composition at the University Copland Fund for Music, The Amphion of Michigan-Ann Arbor (BM), University Foundation, The ASCAP Foundation of Chicago (MA), and Indiana University- Bart Howard Fund, the Francis Goelet Bloomington (DM). To find out more Charitable Lead Trusts, and the National about Stacy and her work, visit her Endowment for the Arts. website at www.garrop.com. music of destiny music of titans
Stefan Milenkovich, violin Sun Chang, piano
Acclaimed masterworks and engaging discoveries will CUSO’s exploration of Gustav Mahler’s music continues have you on the edge of your seat. Our Music Alive with the autobiographical Symphony No. 1. This Composer-in-Residence Stacy Garrop will introduce three spectacular work, scored for a huge orchestra, draws compelling portraits from her Mythology Symphony. upon a vast array of musical influences in Mahler’s life, from children’s songs to military marches.
Contrasting Mahler’s titanic opus will be Garrop’s Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is perhaps the most Becoming Medusa, a fascinating movement that perfect ever composed. CUSO will be joined by Stefan traces the progression of this frightening mythological Milenkovich, one of the greatest violinists of figure from “gorgeous” to “Gorgon.” his generation. You will also delight in the debut of the immensely The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Fifth talented and charming pianist Sun Chang, playing Symphony, which is always thrilling to hear in live Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 14. performance. GARROP: Mythology Symphony GARROP: Mythology Symphony I. Becoming Medusa III. The Lovely Sirens IV. The Fates of Man MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K. 449 V. Pandora Undone MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 “Titan” MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C minor Saturday April 28, 2018 | 7:30 pm Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center Friday March 2, 2018 | 7:30 pm Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center SUBSCRIBE NOW THROUGH JULY 14! music of destiny COMPLETE SERIES (5 CONCERTS) CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 58th SEASON QTY TOTAL Standard $175 $ verdi’s requiem | Saturday, October 7, 2017 Senior $155 $ music of the season | Thursday, December 7, 2017 Student/Child $ 25 $ baroque brilliance | Saturday, February 3, 2018 COMPLETE SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL $ music of destiny | Friday, March 2, 2018 PICK 4 SERIES (4 CONCERTS) QTY TOTAL music of titans | Saturday, April 28, 2018 Standard $144 $ Senior $128 $ Order Tickets Now for Series Discount and Best Seats Available Student/Child $ 20 $ SEASON TICKETS: Order season tickets directly from CUSO by July 14 to earn PICK FOUR SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL $ the series discount and keep your favorite seats or choose the best available new seats in the Foellinger Great Hall. To place your order, mail the order form Please select four concerts: with your payment to CUSO, or call CUSO at 217-351-9139 to place a credit VERDI’S REQUIEM MUSIC OF THE SEASON BAROQUE BRILLIANCE card order. Subscriptions will be processed in the order received. Programs, MUSIC OF DESTINY MUSIC OF TITANS artists, dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice. SEAT PREFERENCE SINGLE TICKET SALES: Call CUSO at 217-351-9139 to reserve the best seats to any concert before they go on sale to the general public at the Krannert ticket I would like new seats on the main floor. Left Center Right office, by purchasing single tickets through CUSO before July 14, 2017. I would like new seats in the balcony. Left Center Right Single Tickets: $40/standard $36/senior $5/student & youth I would like wheelchair seating. Notes______Please renew my seats from last year. Share Your Love of Music With A Gift to Support CUSO ______We go to the symphony to experience the transcendent power of magnificent music. Under the musical direction of Maestro Stephen Alltop, CUSO continues CONTRIBUTIONS: $ SUBSCRIPTIONS: $ TOTAL: $ to earn high praise for the caliber of musical performance achieved by talented METHOD OF PAYMENT and dedicated professional musicians who live and work in our community. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Check (payable to CUSO) 701 Devonshire Dr. C-24 Champaign, IL 61820 CUSO programs are made possible entirely by patrons and donors who share 217-351-9139 email: [email protected] VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or Amex www.cusymphony.org our vision to bring the vibrancy of orchestral music to audiences of all ages. Each year, thousands of young students are connected to the joy of live Card No. orchestral music through CUSO Youth Concerts at Krannert Center, small ensemble performances presented free of charge in area schools, and youth Exp. CVV music education scholarships. Signature Like orchestras throughout the country, only one third of our revenue comes from ticket sales. Including a gift with your subscription order directly supports Name CUSO performances and youth engagement programs. Each and every donation is important and enriches our community. Address CIty State Zip On behalf of CUSO Board of Directors, musicians, and staff, our warmest thanks for your generosity! Phone Email Tickets will be mailed by August 1, 2017. Thank you for supporting CUSO! "