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59 th TABLE OF CONTENTS CONDUCTOR COMMENTS Conductor’s Comment...... 1 There is little doubt that we are living in uncertain times. Unfortunately, in no Board of Directors...... 1 realm is this so readily apparent as in the fine and performing arts: in the midst of the current turmoil, even the staidest of artistic institutions are struggling for Corporate & Foundation Sponsors...... 4 survival. Within these currents of change, it is not necessarily the strong who Symphony Society...... 5 survive, but rather those who possess the ability to adapt: as a conductor, I see in Symphony Benefactors & Patrons...... 6-7 the crisis currently facing the institution of the American orchestra not imminent Committee Chairs...... 9 disaster, but a momentous opportunity for growth and change. The current predicament--- decreases in attendance, loss of revenue, audience indifference- President’s Comments...... 10 --is not new, having plagued by separate degrees multiple organizations for Discovery Series...... 10 years now. Orchestras have made overtures to these issues in the past, including Symphony Leadership...... 11 limited outreach programs and community involvement, but these efforts have Executive Director’s Comments...... 13 been largely secondary as long as there was enough of an audience to meet costs. Now, though, with a collective crisis of self-confidence gripping the country--- Endowment Fund...... 15 when music is arguably needed more than ever---now is the time to bring about Gators on the Geaux...... 16-17 the kind of change that large or small orchestras have been desperately needing Program...... 19 for years. Now is the time to become a viable part of the communities we serve, through extensive outreach, music education, and personal contact Orchestra...... 20 with our audiences. Program Notes...... 21 Maestro William Kushner Philanthropy Award...... 22 Join us this season in the seats of Rosa Heart Theatre and Historic Calcasieu Symphony Tradition...... 30 Marine National Bank, as we celebrate music featuring fantastic tales of Peter and the Wolf, masterpieces of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky or the mysterious Enigma Sponsorship Opportunities...... 43 Variations composed by an even more mysterious man, Edward Elgar. Calendar of Events...... 47 See you at the concert! -Bohuslar Rattay Index of Advertisers...... 48

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President...... Karen Drewett President Elect...... Pam McGough Past President...... Lisa Schram Recording Secretary...... Celia Broussard Treasurer...... Eilene Hobbs At Large...... Patrick Gallaugher Photos by Romero & Romero Photography At Large...... Janet Ritchie At Large...... Tommie Townsley Executive Director...... Shelly Appleby

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lauren Abate Ken Hobbs Leslie Abraham Tiffany Jones Meghan Abraham Laura Leach Missy Abraham Christine LeBlanc Ross Abraham Donna Little Michael Beer Monti Lloyd Keyon Bernal Laurie Martin Celia Broussard Pam McGough LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY Felicia Burke Joe Miller, Jr. Heide Chapman Willie Mount Office Stan Chapman Steven Perez 809 Kirby Street, Room 210 Joyce Clarke Janet Ritchie P. O. Box 3102, Lake Charles LA 70602 Cathy Comish Mayna Rougeau Tel: 337.433.1611, Fax: 337.433.1615 Amy Donald Lisa Schram E-mail: [email protected] Darryl Drewett Paula Stebbins Web site: www.lcsymphony.com Karen Drewett Colette Bulber Tanner Program Cover: Lake Charles Symphony Daniel Frick Tommie Townsley Printing: Knight Media, Inc. Jody Gover Charmaine Trahan Program Cover Design: Knight Media, Inc. Eilene Hobbs

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3 th 59 CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORS $10,000+ First Federal Bank of Louisiana Citgo

$5,000 - $9,999 Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. William D. Blake Christus St. Patrick Hospital City of Lake Charles James L. Mahon Nicolas & Mary Villaume Waitr, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999 American Press Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Crying Eagle Brewing Co., LLC Empire of the Seed Firestone Polymers, LLC iBERIABANK L’Auberge Casino Resort Louisiana Lottery Corporation McNeese State University The Lake Charles / Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau Springhill Suites Marriott The Stream Family Walnut Grove

4 th 59 SYMPHONY SOCIETY

The Symphony Society was created in 2014 to establish a means of funding the Symphony’s Classical Concert Series. It takes approximately $30,000 to produce one (1) concert. Our goal is to attain, and retain annually, 100 members at $1,000 per year. This would fund the series for each season and ensure that generations to come will continue to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful music provided by the Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra. We appreciate the support of the following members.

Dr. and Mrs. David Buttross, Jr. Mike and Susan Cormier Stan and Heide Chapman Darryl and Karen Drewett Jane and DC Flynt Karen Midkiff-Ell Patrick and Paula Gallaugher Ken and Eilene Hobbs Laura and Buddy Leach Shirley T. McIver McNeese State University Foundation In honor of students & faculty who perform with the Symphony Willie L. Mount Jody Reed Oliver “Rick” and Donna Richard Dorothy and Fred Sahlmann Beverly Schalon Gus and Lisa Schram

For more information, including benefits associated with this special-tier membership, and how to join, contact the Symphony office at 433-1611.

5 59 th MEMBERSHIP 2016 - 2017 SEASON CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE - $550 (As of 10/7/16) Dr. and Mrs. David Buttross, Jr. Keith, Dale & Ainsley DeSonier Ray and Cathy Cornish Amy Donald Mike and Susan Cormier Missy and Wade Shaddock Charles and Linda Dalgleish Jane & DC Flynt John & Corelie Pohorelsky CONCERT MASTER - $450 Gina & Mark Abraham Dan and Jennie Frick Barbara Bailey Debbie and Kent Howrey Gerald & Renee Kemink Allen and Vickie Singletary

ORCHESTRA CIRCLE - $350 Don and Monti Lloyd Dr. Harcourt Stebbins Kelley & Luke Saucier

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The arts are the heart of a community, and are a critical part of Walnut Grove’s plansCulture for making our traditional neighborhood development (TND) a vibrant center for cultural activities. We will work to encourage and promote the arts by hosting exhibits and performances at Walnut Grove, and by supporting community events like the Lake Charles Symphony. Redefine the good life – at Walnut Grove. Nestled into 60 acres of scenic, natural beauty in the historic heart of Lake Charles, Walnut Grove is uniquely designed to look and feel as if it evolved naturally over time, with wide, open walkways, tranquil parks and common areas that foster neighborhood togetherness and lifelong friendships. Traditional Louisiana architecture is seamlessly blended with modern amenities in this community where the convenience of offices, shops and restaurants are all just a short walk away.

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Arts and music are often forgotten as educational. Our long and rich history has been endangered by reduced funding from various agencies, grants, and corporations and foundations that are moving away from the support of the arts. The benefits of classical music and educational benefits need to be communicated to our community. It is a paradox when we hear potential donors communicate that they want to focus on children and education rather than the arts.

Sustaining our Symphony’s standard of excellence while presenting three to four concerts a season, performed by an orchestra of trained, professional musicians, requires more than just funds from tickets sales. Only about one third of our revenue comes from membership contributions and ticket sales. The remaining amount is generated by special events (such as Wild Beast Feast, Holiday Home Tour, and Champagne Bingo), corporate/ foundation support, and some grants. Operating costs run about $10,000 per month, which covers rent, executive salaries of the conductor and executive director, advertisement, printing expenses for programs, and other expenses. In addition, each concert costs approximately $30,000 for artists, facilities, and staging.

Southwest Louisiana has benefited by having a symphony orchestra. The culture of our community plays an important role as we continue to grow and attract business and industry to our area. Businesses often cite culture as a reason to move to the area. We exist by your support.

As we celebrate our 59th Season, we are already planning for our 60th anniversary next year. We hope to make this a very special season for our community. We sincerely thank our generous patrons, corporate donors, government agencies, and foundations that have loyally supported the Symphony. We could not exist without your assistance!

Finally, we invite you to please return and consider bringing a friend or acquaintance that, perhaps, has never experienced the Lake Charles Symphony. Please support our special events and consider joining the Symphony Society. The Symphony Society’s goal is to fully underwrite three concerts for the Lake Charles Symphony—we need 100 members to accomplish this goal. When you support the Lake Charles Symphony, you are making a sound investment in our music, in education, in the local economy, and in the quality of life for Southwest Louisiana. Thank you for joining us this evening.

th 59 LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY DISCOVERY SERIES The Discovery Series offers informative and lively pre-concert discussions and musical programs for the seasoned subscriber as well as the single ticket buyer. Held in private homes, this series is open to the public and features highlights of upcoming concerts given by the conductor and small ensembles from the orchestra. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages are also served. Discovery is included in your Symphony membership or $15 per event at the door.

Discovery Series Committee Members: Donna Little, Monti Lloyd, Amy Donald & Meghan & Ross Abraham

Thursday, October 6, 2016 • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Home of Missy & Jim Abraham 3264 Portrush Drive Lake Charles, LA 70605

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10 th 59 SYMPHONY LEADERSHIP HISTORY

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12 5 9 th EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome to the 59th season of the Lake Charles Symphony! I am delighted you have joined us for what is sure to be a moving and . Supporting our community one note atenjoyable a time season of music, led by our gifted conductor, Bohuslav Rattay.

The talent and dedication of our professional musicians continue to bring inspiration to all of us. Their commitment to their craft is something we must treasure and continue to nurture. The love and appreciation of music is important for our personal growth and our society as a whole.

President Lyndon Johnson said these words as he signed into existence the. National Endowment on the Supporting our community one note at a.. time SupportingSupporting ourour communitycommunity oneone notenote atatArts: aa “Art timetime is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it Supporting our community one note at a time. is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.”

Music, a form of art, feeds our soul, provides enjoyment, and enhances our community.

These are exciting times for Southwest Louisiana. We are experiencing a period of growth and expansion. Because a vibrant art and cultural community is vital to attracting and sustaining residents, the Lake Charles Symphony is proud to be a part of our local arts community.

Along with these exciting times also comes adjustments. As we all know, progress requires change in some form, and that’s good; because change keeps us from getting stagnant.

While we are beyond excited about this season, we are already planning for next season, our 60th season, our Diamond Jubilee! As you can imagine, it will be a fantastic celebration, with changes to keep things fresh and current. Stay tuned!

For now, enjoy the experience of beautiful music with your community, your family and friends, and all of us with the Lake Charles Symphony.

13 14 59 th LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT FUND Give for the future. Receive for the present! The Lake Charles Symphony Endowment Fund has been established as a permanent fund that can only distribute income to the Symphony for use in its operational budget. Principal is restricted and can never be distributed. In the unlikely event that the Symphony were to cease to exist, these funds would ultimately be transferred to the McNeese Foundation to support music education.

Donations to the Endowment fund qualify as a tax deductible contribution which can reduce your tax liability. These contributions can be as simple as a memorial for a departed friend to the endowment of a chair in the Symphony to the naming of a concert!

There are many ways that you can support your symphony with contributions to the Endowment Fund. These range from cash or securities donations, specific bequests in your will, naming the Symphony as a beneficiary of your life insurance, charitable lead and charitable remainder trusts, etc. Please contact the Symphony office for further information.

Your gift for today will help to ensure that the Lake Charles Symphony will continue to be viable and contribute to the quality of life of our community.

A living tribute/memorial which will permanently honor a family member or friend is accomplished by endowing one of the orchestra chairs. These are listed in the program for each concert and can be endowed for as little as $10,000. Many chairs remain to be endowed. Those chairs which have been endowed are:

CONCERT ENDOWED BY

The Eugene Dripps Memorial Concert Harold and Pearl Dripps

CHAIRS ENDOWED BY

The Edith A. Storer Chair for Concert Master Laura & Buddy Leach and Henry C. Alexander The Sally Pledger Chair for Principal Viola Nancy and Flave Pledger The Richard and Louise Pease Chair for Principal Cello Family and Friends The Thomas B. and Flora Inglis Shearman Chair for Principal Bass American Press Foundation The Phyllis Fillmore Scott Chair for Principal Flute Phyllis and Jack Scott The William Kushner Chair for Principal Clarinet Family and Friends The Sylvia Kushner Chair for Principal Bassoon Family and Friends The Henry C. Alexander Chair for Principal French Horn Henry C. Alexander The David Scott Chair for Principal Trumpet Henry C. Alexander The William Rose Chair for Principal Trombone Henry C. Alexander The Henry C. Alexander Chair for Principal Tuba Henry C. Alexander The Terrance Mahady Chair for Tympani Henry C. Alexander The Laura A. Leach Chair for Principal Harp Libby and Everett Schneider The Fred G. Sahlmann Chair for Piano Helen and Eugene Swindle The Dorothy Sahlmann Chair for Principal Oboe John, Nancy, David and Libby Friend The Connie Tipton Doré Chair for Principal English Horn Connie Tipton Doré The Laura A. and Buddy Leach Chair for Principal Second Violin Laura A. and Buddy Leach The Edith Burton Plauché Chair for Assistant Concert Master Carolyn, Mary and Terrell Woosley The Mark Scott Guzman Chair for Percussion Donna and Rick Richard

Please contact the Symphony Office (433-1611) for further information. Your Symphony Endowment gift will continue to give to our community forever.

15 th 59 GATORS ON THE GEAUX – PART DEUX

Fifteen years ago, the Symphony hatched the Gators On The Geaux project. Sponsors for the launching of this project were American Press, Southwest Louisiana Lake Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau, Harrah’s and Graywood. With the assistance of the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, talented artists swung into action. Generously supported by an equal number of sponsors, they succeeded in bringing colorful, funny, imaginative and beautiful gators to our streets. Now in their eighth season, the ever-present and growing family of gators are enthusiastically greeted by residents and visitors alike. Individuals, school classes and tours admire each and every one of the gators purchased by the patrons listed below. But the good news doesn’t stop with alligator-hunting adventures. This project has helped to support the arts in our entire community. The success of this project is evidence of the wonderful things that can happen when the private and public sector, businesses and artists work together in a partnership. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who made our initial production of gators a sellout. Their enthusiasm has promoted a vigorous demand for more gators, which has resulted in yet another season of Symphony gator-manufacturing. Look for information announcing the return of this exciting project. Arrange for the hatching of your very own gator by calling 433-1611.

Allstate The City Club of Lake Harrah’s American Press Charles Hart Eye Center Apex Broadcasting City of Lake Charles Kathleen Hayes - Merrill Art Associates of Allan Collette Lynch Lake Charles, Inc. Conoco Kathleen Hayes Frank Assunto Contraband Days Festival Hibernia National Bank (2) Baggett, McCall & Burgess Dr. Michael Cormier Holy Family Catholic School Basell Polyolefins The Cottage Shop District Hunter, Blazier & O’Dowd, Dr. Peter Bayles Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cromwell APLC Bell City High School Charles & Linda Dalgleish Industrial Development – Bell City Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Davis (2) Board of the Parish of Cal. Bell South Glenda Davis (3) William D. Blake Davison Catalysts Isle of Capri Casino Bolton Ford Delta Downs Racetrack & L&H Partnership Mr. & Mrs. Mark Boniol Casino – Vinton LaGrange High School Boy Scouts of America Anne Dentler (2) Lake Charles Regional Brimstone Historical Society Mimi Dompier #1 – Houston Airport - Alan Kratzer – Sulphur Mimi Dompier #2 – Houston W.W. Lewis Middle School Brookshire Brothers Don’s Car Wash #1 Lizbeth’s Cafè Margaux Don’s Car Wash #2 Lorenzi and Barnat Cameron Communications H. C. Drew Estate [PC1]Louisiana Tank, Inc. Cameron Prairie Dunn, Roberts & Louisiana Technical College Cameron State Bank (2) Company, LLC Hunter Lundy Betty S. Campbell; Paul, EADS Aeroframe Services (4) Matt Lundy Sandie & Cici MacKnight Ellen Trout Zoo Dr. Charles Mackey Daniel Castoriano - Edward Emily’s Children’s Store Mark Dodge Jones Tab Finchum David & Glenda McCarty The Century Group Firestone Polymers McElroy, Quirk & Burch, Century Investment Group First Federal Bank of APC - Denise Wilkinson Louisiana McElveen Insurance The Charlestonian at Lake First United Methodist Jim & Judy Mclnnis Charles Apartments Church McNeese State University Chennault Place Jack & Anna Gray Foundation (4) Children’s Clinic Graywood Debi & Bill Mixon Christus St. Patrick Hospital Greater Lake Charles Anne & Lee J. Monlezun Citgo Rotary Club Russell Montiville Harless, Inc.

16 th 59 GATORS ON THE GEAUX

Moss Bluff Flower & Donna & Rick Richard(5) Sweetlake Land & Oil Gift-Moss Bluff Tanis Robinson Terrell Family Partnership Willie L. Mount Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Texas Pelican Complex-Vinton National Wildlife Refuge Safety Council of SWLA Dr. & Mrs. Ben F. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noland (2) Tom Sanders The Times of Southwest North American Land Everett A. Schneider Louisiana Company Scofield, Gerard, Veron, Town of Iowa Northrop Grumman Pohorelsky TRI Textbooks- Odyssey 317 Jane Scott Russell Montiville Alfred Palma, Inc. Craig & Bill Shaddock Chris Tumey James Palma Wade and Missy Shaddock United States Marine Corps Partners In Travel Donald P. Shaw (Ret.) The Pathology Lab Stacy L. Shearman US Unwired Captain Lee R. Perkins Dr. Clyde Smoot Vickie Warden – California Alan C. Perry, DDS Shiver Me Timbers Millennium Drs. Daniel & Stephanie Andy & Caroline Pierson Park Weaver Physical Therapy Assoc. of LA Sleep Disorder Center Women & Children’s Hospital PNK (Pinnacle) LLC (7) South City Paint & Supply World of Wheels #1 Port of Lake Charles (2) Southwest Louisiana World of Wheels #2 PPG Industries Convention & Visitors Pruitt, White Group Bureau Radiology & Associates Steamboat Bills #1 Ranier, Gayle & Elliot, LLC Steamboat Bills #2 – Tennessee Bill Reckmeyer– Florida Stine Lumber Company Reddoch Land Surveying, Inc. Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Joann Reed Clements & Shaddock, LLP

17 18 th 59 PROGRAM - OCTOBER 9, 2016 LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 Sergei Prokofiev Nora Popillion, Narrator With members of the Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra ~Intermission~ Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 Ludwig van Beethoven Poco sostenuto – Vivace (A major) Allegretto (A minor) Presto – Assai meno presto (trio) (F major) (Trio in D major) Allegro con brio (A major)

The William Kushner Concert is made possible through the generosity of a longtime friend and supporter of the Lake Charles Symphony.

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Supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the City of Lake Charles as administered by the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA.

19 59 th ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL - OCTOBER 9, 2016

First Violins Cello Bassoons Clara Joo, Principal & Concert Master Peter Kempter, Principal Susan Lauderdale, Principal The Edith A. Storer Chair The Richard and Louise Pease Chair The Sylvia Kushner Chair Hannah Urdea Daniela Arevalo Dallas Lauderdale The Edith Burton Plauché Chair Linda McGregor Vladimir Kotsiouruba Hannah Guillory* French Horns Xinyu Yang Raudol Palacios Peggy DeMers, Principal Heather Ritchie Lucy Romero* The Henry C. Alexander Chair Sarah Perkins Kayla Guillory* Mark Melancon Olena Ivanovska Robert Hargrave Chia-Shan Hsu Basses Constanta Lungu Robert Nash, Principal Trumpets The Thomas B. and Flora Inglis David Scott, Principal Second Violins Shearman Chair The David Scott Chair Sinae Baek, Principal Yun-Chieh Chou Victor Medina The Laura A. and Buddy Leach Chair Reynaldo Moreno Jason Ashley Trombone Oleg Pogonych Flutes William Rose Glenda Cisler Judy Hand, Principal The William Rose Chair Larry Lawrence The Phyllis Filmore Scott Chair Kevin Delaney* Maria Castillo Timpani Christopher Gunter James Lormand Katelyn Gorham* Oboes The Terrance Mahady Chair Christine Clark Bethany Lawrence, Principal The Dorothy Sahlmann Chair Percussion Violas Bonnie Haines Mathew McMillan Larissa Powers, Principal The Mark Scott Guzman Chair The Sally Pledger Chair Clarinets Anna Ivanova Jan Scott, Principal *Members of the Francis G. Bulber Donald Burell The William Kushner Chair Youth Orchestra performing Janis LaRocque Sarah Medwick* Peter and the Wolf Jonathan Griffin Tamara Willer

20 th 59 PROGRAM NOTES - OCTOBER 9, 2016

Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953), Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (1936)

Prokofiev is a difficult composer to deal with stylistically speaking. A Russian from the nowdisputed eastern region of Ukraine, he spent 1918–36 in exile traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe. Sometimes his voice sounds as radical as Stravinsky, while at other times he sounds as conservative as Rachmaninoff: he was a contemporary of both of course. A children’s theater in Moscow presented Prokofiev with a commission for an orchestral work geared towards their youngest audience members, and Peter and the Wolf was the result. Prokofiev’s approach to connecting with his audience was to write a narrated text to accompany and guide the orchestra’s rendition of the unfolding plot. Each of the instruments assumes a character as Prokofiev’s themes develop along leitmotivic lines. Certain themes denote specific ideas, places, things, and emotions along the way. Since the narrator describes the characters and plot in detail, there is no need to present any spoilers here. Prokofiev’s approach to the narrative has a clear educational value, and his textures and orchestration are vivid and masterful. The premiere was poorly attended, but as often happens, over the longer term this work has become a favored way of introducing younger audiences to classical music. Walt Disney’s 1946 animation of the work remains quite popular as well, though if you notice certain differences between the original and the film it is because Disney took certain liberties with the text.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827), Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 (1812)

Beethoven was the most influential composer who ever lived. His “Heroic” period works (including the Seventh Symphony) redefined Classical-era practices in a way that directly created the Romantic nineteenth-century style. When compared to Haydn (104 or so) and Mozart (41 depending on how you count them), Beethoven wrote few symphonies: “only” nine. There are many reasons for the drop in output, one being that he was not a court composer and therefore had to organize and finance his own orchestral concerts. Another problem was that by 1810 his hearing problems restricted his ability to perform publically as a means of selfpromotion (his last public performance was 1814). Haydn’s final dozen symphonies, Mozart’s final two, and, especially, Beethoven’s Third Symphony had in any case substantially altered audience expectations in the genre. No longer occasional works, symphonies became expressions of loftier, more timeless sentiments, thus necessitating ever-increasing levels of commitment, effort, and gravitas. Beethoven usually conceived of his symphonies in pairs. Broadly speaking, the odd-numbered symphonies are larger, longer, and more emotionally distressed works than their even-numbered partner. This is true of the Seventh Symphony too, a perennial favorite of audiences, performers, and scholars alike. The first movement starts optimistically with an introduction featuring rising scale figures and compelling off-beat accents. The sonata form that follows is much the same kind of determined setting-forth heard in the Third Symphony, though Wagner felt it was more “dancelike.” The second movement is one of Beethoven’s most famous movements. It is not just a funeral procession, but rather more like a cinematic reflection of one’s life and emotional baggage (maybe that is why it gets used in so many film scores!). The rollicking third movement is nothing less than one of the master’s greatest scherzos. The finale, again among one of Beethoven’s best efforts, is an emotional breakthrough—though not an unqualified celebration—that sparkles with the return of each fanfare.

Bryan Proksch Lamar University

21 59 th MAESTRO WILLIAM KUSHNER PHILANTHROPY AWARD

We are honored to introduce the Maestro William Kushner Philanthropic award. The inspiration for this award, Mr. Kushner, is too much for any of us to contain. His precision, his exuberance, his dedication to music were boundless. He was the conductor of the Lake Charles Symphony for over 30 years and he left an indelible mark in the arts community both here, in Southwest Louisiana, along with the rest of the world.

In presenting this award for the first time, we are proud to honor the lateWilliam D. Blake. Billy was a diligent supporter of all of the arts. He was known and greatly appreciated for the generous, unsolicited support that he and his wife Kay gave to so many projects in our community. He was a member of too many boards to list, and left his mark on meaningful places across the region, including McNeese State University, the Southwest Chamber Alliance, Louisiana Business and Industry, United Way, the Arts and Humanities Council and the list goes on. Billy was a big fan of collaborations, such as between the Lake Charles Symphony and the Lake Charles Civic Ballet, bringing great programs together for an even stronger impact in our community. For all he did for the Lake Charles Symphony, and for Southwest Louisiana, we proudly present the first Maestro William Kushner Philanthropic Award, posthumously, to William D. Blake.

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29 59 th LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY – THE TRADITION There has always been an interest in music in Southwest Louisiana, with successful orchestras including the Kushner Orchestra and the Levingston Orchestra operating in Lake Charles before the Second World War. According to the late Dr. Francis Bulber, in 1938 the Lake Charles Civic Symphony came into being. As a by-product of the state education director, Shelby Jackson who implemented music to be taught in the schools, Dr. Francis G. Bulber was appointed to travel the state and form community musical groups. Upon Dr. Bulber’s travels to Lake Charles he found that there was interest in forming an orchestra, thus the Lake Charles Civic Symphony was established. There were eight such community music groups along the Old Spanish Trail during this time. The Lake Charles Civic Symphony Orchestra performed for five seasons. But World War II cut the musical personnel in half, forcing suspension of concerts. Although the Lake Charles Civic Symphony suspended playing after the 1942-43 season, the Symphony Association continued to function and brought to Lake Charles performances by out-of-town orchestras.

In the fall of 1954, four faculty members joined the Music Department of McNeese State College. Two of these were destined to become conductors of the Lake Charles Civic Symphony Orchestra: B. Warren Signor and Dr. George R. Marshall. The time had arrived to rebuild the symphony. The Lake Charles Junior Welfare League in 1958, under the leadership of Anita Tritico, undertook the responsibility of reviving the Lake Charles Civic Symphony. In August of that year, a non-profit corporation was formed with Dr. Maurice Kushner as Chairman of the Board. Warren Signor was named Conductor and the selection of musical personnel was begun. Many persons from the community and especially from McNeese contributed to the development of this project. Dr. Ralph Squires, Dean of the McNeese Department of Fine Arts, and Warren Signor provided invaluable professional guidance. The first performance of the newly reorganized Lake Charles Civic Symphony was held on November 11, 1958, with pianist George Sandor as soloist.

The Symphony realized the importance of children from the beginning, and free youth concerts were given from the first season on. A Concerto Auditions Project was started in 1961 for seventh through twelfth grade students. Winners performed as soloists at the spring youth concert. Youth concerts evolved into the Free Family Concert presented each April, when young winners of the Concerto Competition were featured as soloists performing with the Lake Charles Symphony.

A significant feature of the Symphony’s vision has always been its collaborative projects with other arts organizations. In recent years, the Symphony has joined forces on many occasions with the Louisiana Choral Foundation, Lake Charles Ballet Society, Lake Charles Civic Ballet, Dance Theatre Southwest, Lake Charles Little Theatre, the Children’s Theatre and others to bring the best in musical entertainment to this community.

During the past 50 years, the conductor’s baton has been held by five distinguished men: B. Warren Signor, Dr. George Ruffin Marshall, Don Wilder, James MacInnes, and William Kushner, who held the position for thirty years, and currently, Bohuslav Rattay.

Today the Lake Charles Symphony, supported in its efforts by the community, is committed to enhancing the cultural life of Southwest Louisiana through performances of the highest quality. The Symphony performs in the Rosa Hart Theatre of the Lake Charles Civic Center, which seats 2,000 people. The Symphony’s business office is located in the Central School Arts and Humanities Center.

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46 th 59 2016 – 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Event Date, Time, Place Discovery Series Thursday, October 6, 2016, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Home of Missy & Jim Abraham 3264 Portrush Drive, Lake Charles, LA Concert 1 Sunday, October 9, 2016, 3:00 p.m. Peter and the Wolf Rosa Hart Theatre- Lake Charles Civic Center Sergei Prokofiev Joined by students of the Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra Symphony No. 7 Ludwig Van Beethoven Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor | Nora Popillion, Narrator Holiday Home Tour Sunday, November 27, 2016, 2 – 5 p.m. River Road Champagne Bingo Saturday, January 21, 2017 Lake Charles Country Club Discovery Series Thursday, February 2, 2017, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Home of Leslie & Scott Abraham 2210 Longue Vue Drive, Lake Charles, LA Concert 2 Sunday, February 5, 2017, 3:00 p.m. Holberg Suite Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank Building Edvard Grieg Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber Serenade for Strings Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Patrons are invited to enjoy a Champagne & Chocolate Pre-Concert Party; $10 per person.

Wild Beast Feast Saturday, March 25, 2017, 5 - 9:00 p.m. Courtyard at Historic Calcasieu Marine National Bank Building Discovery Series Thursday, March 30, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location to be announced Concert 3 Saturday, April 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Last of the Mohicans Rosa Hart Theatre- Lake Charles Civic Center Trevor Jones Surprise Guest Conductor Piano Concerto, op. 54, A minor Robert Schumann Enigma Variations Edward Elgar

Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor Summer Pops 2017 Saturday, July 15, 2017, 7:30 p.m. TBA Lake Charles Civic Center Coliseum

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