JOANA CARNEIRO Music Director DEAR FRIENDS,

I am very happy to welcome you to our 2016/17 season, my eighth since given the privilege of joining the Berkeley Symphony community. One of the greatest joys in my work is deepening my relationships with composers, artists and audiences all over the world and forging new musical bonds with the voices of our time.

What better way to start our new season than by premiering a new orchestral work by our dear friend Paul Dresher, whose imagination, creativity and generosity have no limits. We have much to look forward to. It has been a dream of mine to be involved in the creation of one of James MacMillan´s works and I am proud that we are co-commissioners of his Symphony No. 4, along with our friends at the Pittsburgh Symphony and the BBC Scottish Symphony .

These new works will be paired with great repertoire pieces such as Beethoven´s Symphony No. 4, Stravinsky´s Petrushka and the massive Shostakovich Symphony No. 13, enriched by the talents of bass soloist Denis Sedov and the work of our UC Berkeley colleague Marika Kuzma and an expanded Men’s Chorus. This will be an event in itself!

I am delighted to announce the return of pianist Shai Wosner, who will share his artistry with us again in Beethoven´s No 4. And we welcome for the first time to our community the violinist Philippe Quint, performing the beautiful Korngold , and cellist Joshua Roman in the West Coast premiere of ´ .

It is difficult for me to express how profoundly excited I am to be sharing all of this incredible music with our musicians and with you. Thank you for your friendship and your continued support. You are the central reason for all of this to happen.

Much love,

JOANA CARNEIRO MUSIC DIRECTOR

2 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY VISION 16/17 SEASON | 3 Expect the unexpected OCTOBER 13, 2016, 7pm* in Dresher’s latest JOANA CARNEIRO orchestral soundscape. MUSIC DIRECTOR

PHILIPPE QUINT Erich Korngold’s VIOLIN sumptuous concerto is sure 7pm Performance to steal your heart. 9pm Opening Night Dinner * Please note early start time due to Opening Night Dinner. An exploration of love and jealousy unfold in PAUL DRESHER Stravinsky’s masterwork. World Premiere Commission ERICH KORNGOLD Violin Concerto

STRAVINSKY Petrushka

Russian-born, Juilliard-trained violinist PHILIPPE QUINT has carved an unconventional path with his impassioned musical desire for reimagining traditional works, rediscovering neglected repertoire and commissioning new works. He shares his Grammy-nominated interpretation of the Korngold Violin Concerto, which was premiered in 1947 by none other than Jascha Heifetz!

Internationally active as a composer, PAUL DRESHER is noted for his ability to integrate diverse musical influences into his own coherent and uniquely PROGRAM I personal style. His many forms of musical expression include experimental opera, live instrumental electro-acoustic music performances ROMANCE and scores for theater, dance, and film. 4 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 5 DECEMBER 8, 2016, 8pm PROGRAM II JOANA CARNEIRO MUSIC DIRECTOR

SHAI WOSNER PIANO REVERENCE JAMES MACMILLAN Symphony No. 4 West Coast Premiere Co-commission with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Symphony

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major

Pianist SHAI WOSNER has attracted international recognition for his exceptional artistry, musical integrity and creative insight. His performances of a broad range of repertoire, from Beethoven and Mozart to Schoenberg and Ligeti, as well as music MacMillan’s powerful by his contemporaries, communicate his imaginative symphony was a 60th programming and intellectual curiosity. birthday gift to the revered Scottish conductor Born in 1959, JAMES MACMILLAN Donald Runnicles. is the preeminent Scottish composer of his generation. His music combines rhythmic Written in 1806, excitement, raw emotional power Beethoven’s 4th Piano and spiritual meditation. He first Concerto was the last that attracted attention with the acclaimed BBC Proms he was able to perform premiere of The Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990). himself, silenced by his He was awarded a Knighthood in the 2015 Queen's Birthday honors. advancing deafness.

6 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 7 Bates received his PhD JANUARY 26, 2017, 8pm from UC Berkeley before JOANA CARNEIRO becoming one of the most- MUSIC DIRECTOR performed composers JOSHUA ROMAN living today. CELLO

Hector Berlioz was so MASON BATES enamored by the second Cello Concerto

movement of Beethoven’s BEETHOVEN 4th that he claimed it Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major was the work of the Archangel Michael, not that of a human. Named principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony at age 22, JOSHUA ROMAN has since earned an international reputation as a soloist with a wide-ranging repertoire and a commitment to communicating the essence of music in visionary ways. As well as being a celebrated performer, he is recognized as an accomplished composer, curator, and programmer.

MASON BATES currently serves as the first composer-in-residence PROGRAM III of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. His music fuses innovative orchestral writing, imaginative narrative forms, the harmonies of jazz and the rhythms of techno, and RELEVANCE it has been the first symphonic music to receive widespread acceptance for its unique integration of electronic sounds.

8 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 9 MAY 4, 2017, 8pm JOANA CARNEIRO MUSIC DIRECTOR

DENIS SEDOV BASS SOLOIST

SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 13, “Babi Yar”

MEN'S CHORUS to include: Alumni of the Chamber Chorus of the University of California Alumni of the Pacific Boychoir Academy Members of the St. John of San Francisco Russian Orthodox Chorale

Set to texts by MARIKA KUZMA Yevgeny Yevtushenko, CHORUSMASTER Shostakovich's epic masterpiece offers a Equally at home in opera houses blistering denunciation and concert halls around the of anti-Semitism and world, DENIS SEDOV was born other social ills. in St. Petersburg and holds a degree from the Jerusalem Babi Yar is the ravine Academy. He was a member of the Young Artist Program at the Metropolitan Opera outside Kiev where the and has performed with major including Nazis murdered tens of the LA Philharmonic and the Cleveland, Atlanta and thousands of Ukrainian San Francisco symphonies. Jews, yet where Soviet officials refused to MARIKA KUZMA was a professor erect a monument of music at UC Berkeley for some twenty-five years, directing its after the war. symphonic University Chorus and Chamber Chorus. Under her PROGRAM IV direction, the UC Chamber Chorus achieved critical acclaim particularly for its readings of early and contemporary music. Ms. Kuzma has a REMEMBRANCE special affinity for Slavic choral music. 10 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 11 MUSIC IN THE BERKELEY SYMPHONY SCHOOLS & FRIENDS MING LUKE, EDUCATION DIRECTOR & CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES CONDUCTOR Piedmont Center for the Arts More than 4,600 schoolchildren benefit each All Tickets: $25 year from Berkeley Symphony’s Music in the Inaugurated in 2013 and curated by Executive Director Schools program: and violinist René Mandel, Berkeley Symphony & » Over 200 In-class Sessions led by Berkeley Symphony Friends is a series of chamber music concerts musicians are provided free of charge and include performed at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Each curriculum booklets with age-appropriate lessons program features musicians from Berkeley Symphony addressing state standards for music education. joined by special guest artists. The intimate space » Over 130 Ensemble Coaching Sessions in area allows audiences to experience the music up close and middle schools. personal, the way chamber music is meant to be heard. Berkeley Symphony & Friends is a co-production of • Eleven Meet the Symphony concerts are performed Berkeley Symphony and Piedmont Center for the Arts. free of charge in elementary schools each fall. » Six I’m a Performer concerts, also free of charge, provide young musicians with an opportunity to 4 SUNDAYS @ 5 rehearse and perform with Berkeley Symphony. SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 FEBRUARY 19, 2017 » Four free Family Concerts provide an opportunity for Stuart Canin, violin Karsten Windt, violin the whole family to experience a Berkeley Symphony Eric Gaenslen, cello Angela Lee, cello concert together. Helene Anderson, piano Roman Fukshansky, » All Music in the Schools programming is provided All-Brahms program 100% free of charge for children and their families. Markus Pawlik, piano NOVEMBER 13, 2016 Works by Stanford, Rota, Sarah Wood, violin Poulenc & Hindemith FAMILY CONCERTS Emanuela Nikiforova, violin Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am & 11:30am Ilana Matfis, viola APRIL 23, 2017 Saturday, Apr. 15, 10am & 11:30am Eric Gaenslen, cello René Mandel, violin Malcolm X Elementary School Miles Graber, piano Amy Hiraga, violin Works by Sarasate, Joy Fellows, viola “Meet the Symphony” on Saturday, November 5, De Falla, Turina & Fauré Peter Wyrick, cello introduces children of all ages to the various families Britt Day, piano of instruments in an orchestra. Presented in an Works by Mozart entertaining and interactive manner, these concerts & Dvořák engage even the youngest audience members. “I’m a Performer” on Saturday, April 15, invites audience All dates, artists and members young and old to bring their own instruments repertoire subject to change. and join the Orchestra on stage. Seated beside and among the Berkeley Symphony musicians, children and adults have the opportunity to be a part of an orchestra. CHILDREN CHAMBER

12 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 13 ENGAGE BECOME A “MEMBER” OF BERKELEY SYMPHONY FRIENDS CIRCLE SYMPHONY CIRCLE SPONSORSHIP CIRCLE OF MEMBERS OF MEMBERS OF MEMBERS

Ticket sales cover only a portion of concert expenses. And our Music in the Schools Supporting Members: $100+ Concertmaster: $1,500+ Founding Sponsors: $5,000 + program—offered free of charge to thousands of children each year—is entirely » Advance e-newsletter notice (All of the above plus…) (All of the above plus…) Membership driven! Your Membership makes Berkeley Symphony thrive, and provides of discounts and special events. » Invitations to two exclusive » VIP access to Berkeley Symphony many opportunities to make the most of your concert-going experience. Consider adding » Listing in season concert Symphony Circle Salon intermission Sponsors’ Lounge at Receptions hosted by Music Zellerbach Hall. a Membership to your subscription—or increase your level of Membership in support of programs. Director Joana Carneiro. the 2016/17 season. » A total of four or more concert Associate Members: $300+ » Two free concert guest passes. guest passes. (All of the above plus…) » Opportunities to be recognized as » Invitation for two to an open Conductor: $2,500+ (All of the above plus…) a concert sponsor, musician rehearsal of the Orchestra. sponsor or guest soloist sponsor. » Invitations to all exclusive Principal Members: $750+ Symphony Circle Salon » Special “Sponsorship Dinner” (All of the above plus…) Receptions hosted by opportunities with Music Director » Invitation to select special Joana Carneiro. Joana Carneiro. events including post-concert » Invitation to an exclusive receptions with Music Director Musicians’ Dinner and “closed” Joana Carniero, musicians, soloists rehearsal for you and guests. and/or visiting composers.

14 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 15 SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! 2016-17 SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM Please use this form to order a new subscription, renew your current subscription, or to order ‘add- AS A FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIBER, YOU CAN SAVE 30%! on’ tickets. Subscribers are entitled to ‘add-on’ tickets at 10% off the single ticket price. Be sure to Did you know that by subscribing to all four concerts, you can save 30% off the price indicate the quantity (Qty) of subscriptions and tickets that you are purchasing. Thank you. of your tickets? Plus, as a subscriber, you receive: PATRON INFORMATION » A 10% discount off additional ‘add-on’ tickets to performances of your choice NAME » Quarterly e-newsletters » Free and flexible ticket exchanges ADDRESS

» Free lost ticket replacements CITY STATE ZIP » The opportunity to enroll in our flexible payment plan PHONE EMAIL Not sure you can make all four dates? Concert tickets make wonderful gifts for friends and colleagues or you can always donate your unused tickets for someone else to enjoy. SUBSCRIPTIONS FIRST-TIME RENEWALS SAVE 20%. I am a first-time subscriber purchasing an Introductory Subscription at 30% off. I am renewing my subscription for the first time at 20% off. REGULAR RENEWALS SAVE 10%. I am a current season subscriber renewing my subscription at 10% off. Current subscribers have until July 1 to renew and ensure that you will have the 4-CONCERT SUBSCRIPTIONS same seat(s) as last season or request a seating upgrade. Single tickets go on sale SUBSCRIPTION PRICES A QTY B QTY C QTY D QTY E QTY TOTAL July 1, 2016. FIRST-TIME SUBSCRIPTION $207 $190 $134 $78 $42 ENJOY THE SYMPHONY WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. FIRST-TIME RENEWAL $237 $218 $154 $90 $48 Why not plan an evening out with friends? Groups of 6 or more receive a 20% discount REGULAR RENEWAL $266 $245 $173 $101 $54 off the single ticket price. SUBSCRIBER ‘ADD-ON’ TICKETS NEW THIS SEASON: ALL STUDENT TICKETS ONLY $10! PROGRAM I $67 $61 $43 $25 $14 PROGRAM II $67 $61 $43 $25 $14 Students of any age can purchase Berkeley Symphony tickets for $10 each and request seating in sections C, D or E. PROGRAM III $67 $61 $43 $25 $14 PROGRAM IV $67 $61 $43 $25 $14 2016-17 TICKET PRICING CHAMBER MUSIC PACKAGE Save 30% Save 20% Save 10% Full Price Buy all 4 Berkeley Symphony & Friends concerts ($100 per person) LOCATION FIRST-TIME FIRST-TIME REGULAR SINGLE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL RENEWAL TICKET ORDER FEES AND DONATIONS Add a MEMBERSHIP! (See page 15. All donations are tax-deductible) PREMIUM (A) $207 $237 $266 $74 Handling fee $10 B $190 $218 $245 $68 TOTAL DUE C $134 $154 $173 $48

D $78 $90 $101 $28 I am enclosing a check made payable to Berkeley Symphony for $______

E $42 $48 $54 $15 Please charge my Visa MasterCard American Express

ACCOUNT # EXPIRATION DATE SECURITY CODE

SIGNATURE 16 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY SUBSCRIBE 16/17 SEASON | 17 PAYMENT OPTIONS CALENDAR

SEATING PREFERENCE SUNDAY, SEPT 25, 5pm THURSDAY, JAN 26, 8pm Please indicate your preferred seating location on the diagram. CHAMBER MUSIC 1 PROGRAM III: RELEVANCE Bates I Beethoven STAGE BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS All-Brahms Program Joshua Roman, cello Piedmont Center for the Arts Zellerbach Hall SUNDAY, FEB 19, 5pm ORCHESTRA THURSDAY, OCT 13, 7pm PROGRAM I: CHAMBER MUSIC 3 ROMANCE BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS Dresher I Korngold I Stravinsky Rota I Poulenc I Hindemith MEZZANINE Philippe Quint, violin Piedmont Center for the Arts Zellerbach Hall SATURDAY, APR 15, 10am & 11:30am BALCONY SATURDAY, NOV 5, 10am & 11:30am FAMILY CONCERT 2 WHEELCHAIR SEAT FAMILY CONCERT 1 “I’m a Performer” “Meet the Symphony” Malcolm X Elementary School If ADA seating is required, please specify what accommodations Malcolm X Elementary School are needed or contact the Box Office at 510.841.2800, x1. SUNDAY, APR 23, 5pm SUNDAY, NOV 13, 5pm CHAMBER MUSIC 4 COMPLETE YOUR ORDER CHAMBER MUSIC 2 BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS • By Mail: Send your completed order form to: BERKELEY SYMPHONY & FRIENDS Mozart I Dvorák Berkeley Symphony, 1942 University Avenue, Suite #207, Sarasate I De Falla I Turina I Fauré Piedmont Center for the Arts Berkeley, CA 94704 Piedmont Center for the Arts • By Fax: Send both sides of this order form to: 510.841.5422 THURSDAY, MAY 4, 8pm THURSDAY, DEC 8, 8pm • In Person: Bring this form to the Berkeley Symphony PROGRAM IV: offices at 1942 University Avenue, Suite #207 in Berkeley, PROGRAM II: REMEMBRANCE Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm REVERENCE Shostakovich MacMillan I Beethoven • By Phone: 510.841.2800, x1 Denis Sedov, bass soloist Shai Wosner, piano Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Zellerbach Hall Zellerbach Hall • Online: Visit berkeleysymphony.org after June 1, 2016. All programs and dates subject to change.

OFFICIAL WINE SPONSOR OFFICIAL FLORIST SPONSOR

PHOTO CREDITS: All photos of Joana Carneiro, Berkeley Symphony musicians, Music in the Schools, Berkeley Symphony & Friends/Dave Weiland; Philippe Quint/ MEDIA PARTNERS Lisa Marie Mazzucco; Paul Dresher/Andre Constantini; Shai Wosner/Marco Borggreve; James MacMillan/Philip Gatward; Joshua Roman/Hayley Young & Bret Hartman; Mason Bates/Ryan Close; Denis Sedov/Pavel Antonov; Marika Kuzma/ Lisa Keating.

18 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY 16/17 SEASON | 19 Berkeley Symphony Non-Profit 1942 University Avenue Organization Suite #207 US Postage PAID Berkeley, CA 94704 Sacramento, CA Permit No. 195

SEASON SPONSORS

Gertrude Allen | Kathleen G. Henschel & John W. Dewes | Brian James & Shariq Yosufzai Ed Osborn & Marcia Muggli | Tricia Swift

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 20 | BERKELEY SYMPHONY www.berkeleysymphony.org