Beethoven

2017-2018 SEASON Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven 2016–2017 2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 Everyone in Erie should have the opportunity to hear the works of Beethoven live. With this vision statement, the Erie Philharmonic is proud to continue our Beethoven 4/4 Festival. This four-year initiative, leading up to the composer’s 250th birthday in 2020, will feature free performances, masterworks, world-renowned soloists, outreach events and more. Woven into the fabric of each season, this festival puts the Philharmonic front and center, presenting once-in-a- lifetime concerts and events for audiences of all ages from the Erie region. 2017–18 BEETHOVEN EVENTS August 26, 2017 – Beethoven Street Fair, 5K and 1M Walk • Free performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in Perry Square • Beat Beethoven 5K again includes a 1 mile walk • Local arts and health organizations, vendors and food trucks will line the square October 7, 2017 – Beethoven’s Triple • Performance of Beethoven’s masterful Triple Concerto at the Warner Theatre • Beethoven-themed outreach activities during the week March 10, 2018 – The Brilliance of Beethoven • Performance of Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy along with his Fourth Piano Concerto • Featuring nationally recognized and local favorite pianist Alec Chien • Collaboration with the Allegheny College Choir • FREE performance for the community at Allegheny College on March 11, 2018

We are proud to be partnering with Mazza Vineyards and Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing for our Beethoven 4/4 Festival. Each year we feature one signature drink in celebration of Beethoven’s journey from young composer to larger-than-life icon. The second year of our Beethoven 4/4 Festival will feature a commemorative genever. Genever is a traditional spirit produced in Holland and the surrounding areas since the 16th century. This is the older and more complex precursor to Dutch gin. Rich, sweet flavors come from the malt-based spirit, produced in the old style, with accents from the juniper and herbs. The 2017-18 Season is proudly sponsored by Scott Enterprises. Welcome to the 2017–18 Season!

It is always a personal thrill to develop the menu that becomes a new season with the Erie Philharmonic, and I must say that I am particularly excited about the music and artists we will be able to share with you on the Warner Theatre stage this season. Whether you subscribe to the Symphonic Series, the Pops, or (like many of our fans) enjoy the full ten-concert series at the Warner, we consider each concert an adventure in listening, and we strive to make each musical experience unique and deeply satisfying.

In our Symphonic series, we will present some of the most scintillating music ever written for orchestra, including Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, and Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra. We continue into our Beethoven 4/4 series and look closely at the concertos of the great composer, inviting pianist Alec Chien to perform Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto and the Choral Fantasy as well as a rising-star trio of Elena Urioste, Nicholas Canellakis, and Michael Brown to perform Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. I am also particularly proud of the fact that two world- renowned soloists, guitarist Sharon Isbin and pianist Simone Dinnerstein, will be collaborating with the Erie Philharmonic next season. Isbin has chosen one of the quintessential masterpieces for guitar by Rodrigo, while Dinnerstein personally chose the Erie Philharmonic to present a brand new piano concerto written for her by American musical legend, Philip Glass.

For the Pops, we’ll start with Broadway star Lisa Vroman singing iconic songs, and we will close the season with movie and television themes of your favorite fantasy hits including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. In February, be sure to not miss Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II. Your whole family will enjoy watching these classic cartoons as the Philharmonic plays the score live in synchronization with the action. Our traditional holiday concerts in December are always a delight, and Chris Brubeck, son of the late, great Dave Brubeck, plays a night of jazz standards in October.

The 17-18 season will prove to be a historic one for the Philharmonic in so many ways, and we are grateful that you will be a part of the adventure and excitement. Thank you for making the Erie Philharmonic important to you, your family, and our community. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Warner Theatre soon!

Daniel Meyer Music Director About the Phil

The mission of the Erie Philharmonic is to strengthen our community and region by providing high-quality live orchestra concerts and programs that enrich, entertain and educate people of all ages.

The home of the Erie Philharmonic is the historic Warner Theatre, a 2200-seat movie palace, in the heart of downtown Erie.

In existence since 1913, the Erie Philharmonic is one of the oldest professional ensembles in the country and is consistently recognized on a national level as one of the top orchestras in its budget size. With a busy concert season that features five symphonic concerts, five pops concerts, and a three-concert summer recital series, the orchestra on average reaches upwards of 50,000 people from across the region each year through concerts and outreach programs.

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OUR OFFICE OFFICE HOURS 23 West 10th Street, Suite 3 23 West 10th Street Office Erie, PA 16501 Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm 814.455.1375 | eriephil.org Saturdays of concerts from 10am-2pm * [email protected] Warner Theatre Box Office Photos contributed by Jodie Farbotnik Open Saturdays of concerts one hour 2 * Subject to change on matinée concert days prior to performance HANES ERIE 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org POPS SERIES A Night on Broadway Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Lisa Vroman vocalist The Cathedral of St. Paul Choristers Sharon Downey director

Opening night of our Pops Series features star Lisa Vroman for a special Broadway tribute. With over 2,500 performances as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera under her belt, Lisa brings her incredible craftsmanship and loving admiration for the Golden Age of Broadway to the Warner stage. Experience memorable and beloved selections from the Broadway stage with music from The King and I, 1 The Sound of Music, The Music Man, and other greats.

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Beethoven’s Triple Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Barber Overture from The School for Scandal Elena Urioste violin Beethoven Triple Concerto Beethoven Nicholas Canellakis cello Brahms Symphony No. 1 Michael Brown piano

Three brilliant B’s! Samuel Barber’s Overture from The School for Scandal is inspired by the witty banter and chatter of Sheridan’s play. It soars with remarkable melodies and fanciful flights of musical whimsy. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is a compositional tour de force, deftly integrating the sound of three solo instruments into a concerto perfectly suited to an opening night celebration. Erie favorite violinist Elena Urioste returns with two of her favorite collaborative partners, pianist Michael Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis. The concert closes with Brahms’ First Symphony, a brilliant combination of technical mastery coupled with depth of thought and emotion in one triumphant symphony. 1

Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsors 4 HANES ERIE 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org POPS SERIES All That Jazz with The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor The Brubeck Brothers Quartet Brubeck is one of few names in the jazz world that instantly evokes a special sound or tune in your ear. With an unmatched musical heritage, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will draw on their famous father’s songbook with hits such as Take Five and Blue Rondo á la Turk as well as a special selection of your favorite jazz standards.

This concert is co-presented by JazzErie. 2

Bolero Lead Additional WINE TA PAS PA ELLA Sponsor Sponsors 5 Zarathustra Speaks Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan cello Pärt Fratres Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra An evening of musical drama opens with Estonian Arvo Pärt’s Fratres. Set for strings, claves, and a single bass drum, Fratres emerges as a striking example of how rich and spiritual music can evolve out of humble ingredients. Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, a Tchaikovsky Competition winner, makes his Erie Philharmonic debut with Shostakovich’s searing Cello Concerto No. 1. The concert closes with Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra. With a rumble of an organ and a triumphant blast of the brass, this famous tone poem will be instantly recognized, most notably from Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. 2

Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsor 6 HANES ERIE 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org POPS SERIES Come Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 2:30pm & 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Daniel Cabanillas tenor Erie Philharmonic Chorus Thomas Brooks director General McLane Vocal Jazz Bruce Yates director Come Home for the Holidays has become a treasured Erie tradition, drawing on fantastic local talent and featuring the tunes you love to hear at this magical time of year. Featuring the triumphant return of local star Daniel Cabanillas, you will not want to miss the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, the talented students from General McLane High School, a jolly old elf clad in red, and more! Bring your whole family to celebrate the sounds of the 3 season as we take you Home for the Holidays.

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www.ManagedbyGMC.com (814) 452-3681 Scheherazade Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Sharon Isbin guitar

Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes Rodrigo Fantasía para un gentilhombre Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Inspired by tales and impressions of the sea, we’ll begin with Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Interludes, which churls and sprays notes with tempestuous force. Following, world-renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin makes her triumphant return to the Erie Philharmonic performing Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un gentilhombre. Steeped in rich Spanish musical tradition, the Fantasía is an imaginative and richly- woven musical tale. To finish the program, the Philharmonic will bring Rimsky- Korsakov’s Scheherazade to life. Our own concertmaster Ken Johnston will take the virtuoso solo violin role, featuring moments inspired by the Arabian Nights. 3

Lead Additional Sponsors Sponsor 8 HANES ERIE 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org POPS SERIES Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 8pm & Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2:30pm Warner Theatre George Daugherty guest conductor Created by George Daugherty & David Ka Lik Wong Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II spotlights the world’s favorite Looney Tunes projected on the big screen, while the Erie Philharmonic plays their incredible original scores live, conducted by George Daugherty. Don’t miss Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and the rest of the gang, in epic classic cartoons like What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Baton Bunny, Rhapsody Rabbit, Zoom and Bored, and many more! Musical -- and animated -- fun for the entire family!

We expect these concerts to sell out quickly, so get your tickets early for either performance - Saturday evening or Sunday matinée. It’s a perfect way to introduce your 4 family to the joy of iconic classical music in a fun, exciting way that everyone will love. TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s17)

Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsors 9 Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics Creating Beautiful Smiles The Brilliance of Beethoven Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Alec Chien piano Bernstein Chichester Psalms Beethoven Erie Philharmonic Chorus Beethoven Choral Fantasy Thomas Brooks director Allegheny College Choir Dr. James D. Niblock director

This concert will take you through two brilliant contributions to the piano literature from Beethoven: Concerto No. 4 and the Choral Fantasy. Beloved local piano virtuoso Alec Chien takes the solo spotlight in both works. The Fourth Concerto marks the heroic nature of his style, perfectly contrasting an introspective and expressive voice. The Choral Fantasy features a full chorus and six soloists along with solo piano and foreshadows the transformational 9th Symphony. Between these two works, we will perform Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with rich melodies and catchy rhythms, all in the service of the evocative prayer-poetry of King David from the Book of Psalms. 4

Lead Additional Sponsors Sponsor 10 HANES ERIE 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org POPS SERIES Greatest Fantasy Hits Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Erie Philharmonic Chorus Thomas Brooks director Through films, video games, and television, music from the world of fantasy has entered the public arena in a way like never before. With scores from Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Skyrim, Game of Thrones and Excalibur (Carmina Burana), our tribute concert to the genre’s most popular hits will be a dramatic evening of symphonic music that brings the full color and power of the Philharmonic to the edge of the stage. Let us transport you to another time and place, filled with 5 heraldry, bravery, wizardry, romance, and dragons!

Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsors 11 Simone Dinnerstein Returns Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8pm Warner Theatre Daniel Meyer conductor Simone Dinnerstein piano Philip Glass commission composer Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, “Classical” J.S. Bach Piano Concerto in g minor, BWV 1058 Glass Piano Concerto No. 3 (new co-commissioned concerto) Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Our season finale opens with Sergei Prokofiev’s witty and spirited romp in his Classical Symphony. Then, Erie welcomes Simone Dinnerstein back to the Warner Theatre to perform a keyboard concerto by J. S. Bach paired with a brand new work, co- commissioned by the Erie Philharmonic, composed by American icon Philip Glass. His new Piano Concerto No. 3 is destined to become an important contribution to the genre. Our season comes to a stunning close with two suites from Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé ballet. Ravel chose the most sumptuous and sensuous music from his iconic ballet to feature the sheer power and sweep of an orchestra in full bloom. 5

Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsors 12 BEETHOVEN STREET FAIR Free Concert & Beat Beethoven 5K/1M Walk Saturday, August 26, 2017 · 9am (10am race start)

The 2017 event will again feature a performance from the Erie Philharmonic. Each participant will hear the orchestra start Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony LIVE! Maestro’s first stroke of the baton will set the runners on their way. If you cross the Perry Square finish line before the last note, you win a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a concert this season. ...with free concert! Once the race is finished, stick around for more music from the Philharmonic. Family, friends, and the community are welcome for the entire concert.

$20 Registration before August 17 • $25 Registration after August 17 eriephil.org/bb5k

EVENTS Lead Additional Sponsor Sponsors HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES Saturday, November 11, 2017 · 11am - 4pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 · 12pm - 4pm The Holiday Tour of Homes was an overwhelming success last year, and the Philharmonic is proud to bring it back again! Follow the holly trail in Erie and take a self-guided tour of beautifully decorated homes.

$15 Advance Purchase • $20 Day of Event • eriephil.org/hometour Lead Sponsors Additional Sponsors EVENTS eriephil.org/candide CANDIDE IN CONCERT Saturday, April 14, 2018 · 7:30pm Saturday, Save the date! Ticket and event details to follow. Save the date! Ticket and event amazing music and local vocal talent is sure to be the best of all possible worlds. is sure amazing music and local vocal talent Presented by the Erie Philharmonic by the Erie and the Erie Playhouse Presented The Erie Playhouse and the Erie Philharmonic join forces again to present Leonard Bernstein’s Bernstein’s Leonard Philharmonic again to present The Erie Playhouse and the Erie join forces • $45 • $35 • $22 • $10 (w/student ID) • $45 • $35 • $22 • $10 (w/student . After the success of our My Fair Lady collaboration in 2016, this night of legendary work - Candide. After the success of our My Fair

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“I began to notice the teachers altering the way they teach lessons. Teachers are including rhythm into counting and math activities. Children sing during transitions. The music center and instruments are a favorite place to be. One teacher began using music to capture children’s feel- ings and added painting. This program means more than just teaching children - it is giving them opportunities that they would not have had.” - Jill Varner, Assistant Director, St. Benedict Center, on our Long-Term Residency

Save the Date! The Junior League of Erie is proud to support the Outreach Fundraiser 15 Educational Outreach initiatives of the Erie Philharmonic. Wednesday, November 1 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org Season Sponsored by Scott Enterprises

TheDONATING 2016–17 season was transformational TO THE for the PHIL Erie Philharmonic. From the 4-day residency by living legend Emanuel Ax to our sold-out presentation of Casablanca (the first of four consecutive sellouts!), the Philharmonic reached an unprecedented amount of people of all ages from across the region. Furthering this reach was our 60-day Long Term Residency for preschool children from the St. Benedict Center. In total, the orchestra reached nearly 50,000 people last year.

Your support is crucial in maintaining these activities for the City of Erie and surrounding communities.

All gifts towards our Annual Fund help offset the costs of quality artistic programming, word-renowned guest artists and our varied outreach programs. Please consider a donation of any level today to help us reach the musically under-served and give them the same opportunities that we all take for granted each day. Any amount helps – benefits for donations start at only $100. Visit eriephil.org/support to learn more.

Your2017–18 support at the $1,500ENCORE level or above willCLUB have an immediate and powerful impact on the financial stability of the Erie Philharmonic.

Membership in this club comes with following exclusive benefits: • Encore Club parking pass for VIP parking at each Philharmonic concert • Encore Club Lounge access with complimentary drinks and desserts • Invitation to exclusive donor receptions and events • Two complimentary tickets for any concert in the 2017-18 season • Acknowledgment in our 2017-18 Concert Program book

To inquire about monthly giving options or including the Erie Philharmonic in your estate plans, please contact Lisa Herring at 814.455.1375, ext. 17 or [email protected].

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July 3, 2017 Brass Quintet at the Erie SeaWolves Nov. 4, 2017 Zarathustra Speaks 6pm music, 7:05pm game, UPMC Park Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre July 16, 2017 Sundays at the LEAF - Brass Quintet 12pm, LEAF amphitheater, Frontier Park Nov. 11-12, 2017 Holiday Tour of Homes Special Event July 19, 2017 Mid-Day Art Break - Brass Quintet 12pm, Erie Art Museum Dec. 2, 2017 Come Home for the Holidays w/Daniel Cabanillas Hanes Erie Pops Series Aug. 8, 2017 Erie Gives Day (eriegives.org) 2:30pm & 8pm, Warner Theatre Remember the Phil when giving to your favorite non-profit! Dec. 12, 2017 Handel’s Messiah 7:30pm, see eriephil.org for location details Aug. 13, 2017 Sundays at the LEAF - Woodwind Quintet 12pm, LEAF amphitheater, Frontier Park Dec. 16-17, 2017 The Nutcracker 8pm (Sat.), 2:30pm (Sun.), Warner Theatre Aug. 16, 2017 Mid-Day Art Break - Woodwind Quintet 12pm, Erie Art Museum Jan. 27, 2018 Scheherazade Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series Aug. 18, 2017 Tickets on Sale! 8pm, Warner Theatre eriephil.org or 455-1375 Feb. 10-11, 2018 Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II Aug. 26, 2017 Beethoven Street Fair: 5K & 1M Walk Hanes Erie Pops Series Includes a live, free concert in Perry Square 8pm (Sat.), 2:30pm (Sun.), Warner Theatre 9am open, 10am race start March 10, 2018 The Brilliance of Beethoven Sept. 23, 2017 A Night on Broadway Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series Hanes Erie Pops Series 8pm, Warner Theatre 8pm, Warner Theatre March 24, 2018 Greatest Fantasy Hits Oct. 7, 2017 Beethoven’s Triple Hanes Erie Pops Series Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre 8pm, Warner Theatre April 7, 2018 Simone Dinnerstein Returns Oct. 28, 2017 All That Jazz w/Brubeck Brothers Quartet (new co-commissioned piano concerto) Hanes Erie Pops Series Lincoln Recycling Symphonic Series 8pm, Warner Theatre 8pm, Warner Theatre

April 14, 2018 Candide in Concert 7:30pm, Warner Theatre All information subject to change.

Backstage Pass with WQLN Radio’s Brian Hannah Enhance your concert experience with pre-concert talks for each Symphonic concert! Join WQLN’s Brian Hannah and special guests at 7:15pm in the Key Bank Community Room (enter through the Warner Lobby). These programs are fun, lighthearted, and provide historical and cultural context for each Symphonic Series concert, often including a video presentation and audio samples. 18 814.455.1375 • eriephil.org WHY SUBSCRIBE? • Great savings over purchasing tickets to concerts individually • Same guaranteed seats for each concert within series • Free ticket exchanges within series • Advance access to single tickets and events • Customization … combine concerts from the Pops and Symphonic series • Dining savings from local restaurants BOX OFFICE TICKETING POLICY Please note that all sales are final. Subscribers may exchange tickets for future concerts within

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