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JOIN US FOR OUR 2017-2018 SEASON! Lexington is a professional of cele- brated musicians who share a passion for classical music and understand the power of music to build community. Founded in 1995, Lexington Symphony’s dual mission combines performance of six affordable and accessible world-class concerts in the heart of MetroWest with award- winning educational outreach programs introducing clas- sical music to audiences of all ages and reaching thousands of area youth annually.

Named one of the “busiest conductors in the world”* for the second year in a row, Maestro Jonathan McPhee’s tireless focus and penchant for innovative programming entertains and enlightens audiences. A catalyst for Lexington Sympho- ny’s organizational and artistic growth, McPhee has led “The conductor has the pulse of the audience around the globe. He currently serves as Music and created a remarkable movie music concert Director for Symphony New Hampshire and is the Music geared to all of us—old, young, and in-between. Director Emeritus for Boston Ballet, where he served as Music Director and Principal Conductor for 27 years. The solo instrumentalists were fabulous. The orchestra was terrific. A night to remember.” *bachtrack.com

CONDUCTOR’S TALKS Join Maestro Jonathan McPhee for SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 | SATURDAY, 8PM his Conductor’s Talk, an up-close Musical Mosaics and informal discussion prior to Glass | Concerto Grosso each regular season program**. Elgar | Mr. McPhee brings classical Nathaniel Taylor, Soloist Schumann | Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish) music to life with relatable insights into , com- In the season’s opening concert, we explore the mosaics of music and feature positions, and classical music in Nathaniel Taylor, 2017 Boston Conservatory Concerto Competition Winner, general. Get inside the minds of playing Elgar’s witty Cello Concerto. Enjoy the views along the Rhine River as expe- rienced and captured in music by Robert Schumann in his “Rhenish” the great composers. Conductor’s Symphony. Each movement of Philip Glass’ Concerto Grosso explores the Talks educate the audience and enhance the sounds of a distinctive instrumental group that make up a symphonic whole. concert experience. NOVEMBER 4, 2017 | SATURDAY, 8PM **Conductor’s Talks will be held one hour before all performances. No Conductor’s Talk for Holiday POPS! concerts or Music from the Movies. Passion & Peril Britten | Four Sea Interlude Sibelius | Karelia Suite JOIN THE FAMILY—BECOME A SUBSCRIBER. Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique”

Subscribers benefit. Get best access to advance ticket sales, Join us for an evening of music that expresses the passion and peril of the seat locations, and pricing. Don’t miss out—Put Lexington human condition and of humanity itself. The beautiful music of Britten’s opera Symphony on your calendar for the 2017-18 Season now. Peter Grimes gives way to an intense psychodrama of human interaction. Sibelius’ To purchase online now, click here. music celebrates and reflects times both important and emotional to the region of Karelia and its people. We close with Tchaikovsky’s brooding and autobio- graphical Symphony No. 6.

DECEMBER 1, 2017 | FRIDAY, 4PM & 7:30PM MARCH 24, 2018 | SATURDAY, 8PM Holiday POPS! Beethoven’s 1st

Kids POPS | 4pm Haydn | Symphony No. 59 Evening POPS |7:30pm Rodrigo | Suite Soleriana Beethoven | Symphony No. 1 The traditional family afternoon POPS! features holiday favorites to brighten the season and introduce young people to the wonder of a full symphony orchestra. Beethoven was inspired by Haydn in writing his Symphony No. 1, and this first This year’s evening POPS! will feature “Welcome Yule”—music written and symphonic masterpiece introduces Beethoven as a firebrand in the musical arranged by Gary Fry for the Chicago Symphony and Chorus. Lexington is the world. Coupled with Haydn’s most energetic symphony, Symphony No. 59, the only location outside of Chicago chosen for the performance of these composi- audience is in for a special treat. This program’s third piece, Rodrigo’s seldom- tions. Join Lexington Symphony along with special guests, New World Chorale. heard Suite Soleriana, is filled with melody and inspiration much like his well- These concerts will sell out. Don’t miss this annual holiday tradition, complete known guitar concerto. with Santa and a carol sing-along!

FEBRUARY 10, 2018 | SATURDAY, 8PM MAY 19, 2018 | SATURDAY, 2PM & 7:30PM HeartStrings Community Music Festival & Music from the Movies

Bartok | Divertimento for Strings Bernstein | for Solo Violin, Percussion and Strings COMMUNITY MUSIC FESTIVAL | 2–5PM Irina Muresanu, Soloist Lexington Symphony and Conductor Jonathan McPhee host the 3rd Annual Community Music Festival, an afternoon of free family activities and perfor- Bernstein’s violin concerto is inspired by five of the seven descriptions of love in mances that showcase an extensive array of artistic talent and diversity. Plato’s Symposium. In 1939, Bartok wrote his Divertimento for string orchestra as a diversion from the world around him with the outbreak of WWII. Each in its MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES | 7:30PM own way a love story set to music, HeartStrings is the perfect way to celebrate The afternoon Festival culminates with an evening performance of great music Valentine’s Day. from the movies featuring memorable favorites and some behind-the-scenes surprises. Join us as we explore the vital role music plays in setting the scene, creating the mood and telling a story via the medium of film. An annual favorite SUBSCRIPTION & TICKET ORDERS in Metro West, this concert will sell out!

LexFOUR 4 Concerts: SEP | NOV | FEB | MAR

SEATING COST + FEE* x QTY. TOTAL (Cost + Fee x QTY.) “The nurturing and care of an orchestra has to Gold $198 $6.50 x ___ = $______do with how connected it is to the community. White $162 $6.50 x ___ = $______It’s a circle—and that circle of people is how Blue $119 $6.50 x ___ = $______you measure the success of it.” Student $54 high school & older $4.50 x ___ = $______—MAESTRO JONATHAN MCPHEE Youth $36 middle school & younger $4.50 x ___ = $______LexSIX 6 Concerts: SEP | NOV | DEC | FEB | MAR | MAY

SEATING COST + FEE* x QTY. TOTAL (Cost + Fee x QTY.) STAGE Gold $293 $6.50 x ___ = $______White $243 $6.50 x ___ = $______FLOOR SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 Blue $185 $6.50 x ___ = $______Student $78 high school & older $4.50 x = $ ______SECTION 8 Youth $56 middle school & younger $4.50 x ___ = $______BA ADD SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS SECTION 7 Y LC

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Holiday POPS! | Friday Dec. 1, 2017, 4PM LC Y SECTION 10 Adult $25 $3.50 x ___ = $______BA SECTION 5 Student/Youth $12 $2.50 x ___ = $______SECTION 4 SECTION 6 Holiday POPS! | Friday Dec. 1, 2017, 7:30PM SECTION 9

Gold $50 $4.50 x ___ = $______White $45 $4.50 x ___ = $______Blue $40 $4.50 x ___ = $______SECTION 11 SECTION 12 SECTION 13 SECTION 14 Student/Youth $12 $2.50 x ___ = $______Music from the Movies | Saturday, May 19, 2018, 7:30PM BALCONY Gold $55 $4.50 x ___ = $______SECTION 16 White $45 $4.50 x ___ = $______Blue $33 $4.50 x = $ ______SECTION 15 SECTION 17 Student $15 high school & older $2.50 x ___ = $______Youth $10 middle school & younger $2.50 x ___ = $______TICKETING POLICIES VENUE INFORMATION

* Handling fees apply as listed above. By check or credit card: Mail form to Cary Hall TOTAL = $______PO Box 194, Lexington, MA, 02420 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, I know that ticket prices cover only a portion of the annual expenses, I would like to make an additional Phone: 781-523-9009 Lexington, MA contribution of: $______Online: www.lexingtonsymphony.org. SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION Tickets must be pre-paid. Tickets at Parking: Some on-street parking door on day of performance only if available; municipal parking lots NAME  CHECK  CREDIT CARD  CASH seats are not sold out. Tickets are within walking distance. ADDRESS AMOUNT $ non-refundable. Seats assigned as best CREDIT CARD # available at time of purchase. TELEPHONE EXP. DATE EMAIL SECURITY CODE www.lexingtonsymphony.org 781-523-9009 | [email protected]