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FRIENDS of the VSO Friends of the Vancouver Symphony 2020/21 SYMPHONIC CONCERT GUIDE Saturday, December 12, 2020 // 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2020 // 3:00 p.m. Contents 2020/21 Season Welcome from Maestro Brotons ...........................3 The Vancouver Symphony extends a special thanks to the individual, corporate, and Message from the Mayor ..........................................5 foundation partners whose generosity and Introducing Da Capo ..................................................6 commitment to the arts in our community Musicians and Staff ......................................................8 keep the music playing throughout our season. Meet the Musicians ................................................. 10 December Classical Concert ............................... 14 January Classical Concert Preview .................... 18 Friends of the VSO .................................................. 22 Donor Acknowledgements .................................. 23 Our Mission To enhance the quality of life in Southwest Washington by providing symphony music of the highest caliber in live performances and through music education in schools, concert halls and throughout the community. The VSOUSA @VSO_USA @vso_usa 360.735.7278 WWW.VANCOUVERSYMPHONY.ORG This list recognizes the generous Gala and season sponsors who support the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. For information on Support the VSO when you shop on Amazon. sponsorships, contact the VSO by calling (360) 735-7278. Find us on Amazon Smile at smile.amazon.com. VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 2 WELCOME Photo: Paul Quackenbush Photography Quackenbush Paul Photo: Thank you for joining us as we begin Dr. Salvador Brotons our 42nd season! Music Director & Conductor There is no doubt that this is a year unlike any other. far away. It is our greatest honor and privilege to I am so thankful that we are part of such an incredible serve as a source of inspiration and hope by bringing community, and that we can continue to share our music to the world however we can. In turn, the music with you after such a long time away. While steadfast dedication of our audience uplifts and the season ahead of us may be shifting and changing, inspires me to see us through this with an orchestra I have no doubt that it will be as extraordinary as that is stronger than ever. ever. It also marks a significant milestone for me as my 30th year as Music Director and Conductor for I want to thank our remarkable musicians, Board of the VSO. It has been my great honor and joy to share Directors, staff, Friends and volunteers for working music with you all for so many years, and to see how harder than ever to keep the music alive and make far this organization has come. this season spectacular. For 30 years I have felt great love and appreciation from you, and I have always This year will prove to be our most innovative season tried to return it in every way I can. Conducting yet. Working with an expert team of technology, your orchestra means more to me than I can ever audio and video professionals, this brand-new concert say. Thank you for standing with us for 42 wonderful experience will allow us to continue to bring classical years, and for many more to come. I am thrilled for music of the highest caliber to our community. The you to join us in this spectacular, groundbreaking Orchestra is at the top of its abilities, and I am so season. glad that the 42nd symphonic season will face no interruptions. I have nothing but gratitude for your enthusiasm and support which has allowed us to find new ways to serve you and do what we love. Salvador Brotons In difficult times we can turn to music to uplift and Music Director & Conductor inspire us to keep going amid hardship. It brings Vancouver Symphony Orchestra comfort when the world feels like a dark place, and connects us as human beings when community feels VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 3 VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 4 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Greetings! Welcome to the 2020-2021 season of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. This year marks the Symphony’s 42nd season, and Maestro Salvador Brotons’ 30th consecutive season leading the VSO! It is a privilege to have a world-class organization like the VSO call Vancouver home, and we’re grateful that we have been able to host such a pillar of culture for four decades! The VSO has been an integral part of our community, and we look forward to the Symphony continuing to perform and inspire us for many years to come. It serves many thousands of individuals each year through its concert and chamber series, local Young Artists annual competition, educational and community engagement efforts. The VSO is changing lives through music. Unfortunately, this season will look very different due to COVID 19 restrictions. Like many of us, VSO is adapting and making adjustments to its performance format. As such, their first few concerts will be live-streamed by a smaller orchestra without a live audience. As everything begins to open back up, VSO will be happy to welcome live audiences back to Skyview. While this season may look different than originally planned, it is sure to be just as brilliant. I can’t wait to see what is in store as our VSO adapts to the changing landscape of live performance. It is always a treat for my husband Terry and I calm down from a busy week of work and chores and lose ourselves in the joy of music. But mostly, I enjoy watching Maestro Brotons as he dances with the orchestra. His energy pours out over the stage and we’re rewarded with a beautifully choreographed performance. The VSO is building a legacy of leaders through music, education and community partnerships. Indeed, this promises to be an exciting experience for all of us. Enjoy the season! Welcome back, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! Anne McEnerny-Ogle Anne McEnerny-Ogle Mayor, City of Vancouver VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 5 OUR NEW VIDEO SERIES Da Capo with Greg and Ashley is a special video series airing before each VSO live stream concert. Your hosts will give you the fascinating context behind the concert selections and their composers. With a splash of wit and plenty of enthusiasm, Greg and Ashley will show you the remarkable stories of your favorite music da capo—from the beginning! Ashley Hall Greg Scholl Ashley Hall has been with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Greg Scholl has played trombone in the VSO since 1993 - he became since October of 2019. Since December of 2019 she has been the principal trombone in 1995. He is also principal trombone in the host and producer of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Podcast, Portland Columbia Symphony and the Newport Symphony. Greg interviewing prominent VSO figures and guests as well as sharing past also plays locally in the Portland Brass Quintet and the Portland VSO performances in the special series VSO Encore. Ashley graduated Festival Symphony. He has performed with the Oregon Ballet Theater, from Western Washington University in 2013 with a degree in English the Oregon Symphony, the Portland Opera, the Salem Chamber Literature, and has been active in the Vancouver arts community for Orchestra, the Portland Chamber Orchestra, the Portland Symphonic over 15 years. She was formerly the music director for the Young Choir, the Willamette Master Chorus, and the Portland Gay Men's Slocum House Players in 2011, and has been on the Board of Pacific Chorus. He has performed with the Oregon Repertory Singers and Stageworks Theater Company since August of 2019. the Portland Symphonic Choir. Greg was formerly second trombone in the Austin Lyric Opera. Outside of saying flowery things about recordings of classical music Ashley produces two other podcasts, acts and sings in community Greg is the trombone and low brass instructor at Pacific University. theater productions, and plays nerdy tabletop games with her husband He obtained a trombone performance degree at the University of Will Johnson (the superhero who keeps Skyview Concert Hall Texas at Austin, where he studied with Donald Knaub. Prior to that he running). It’s also rumored that she’s the girl who answers the phone studied with Peter Kline and David Brown in San Antonio, TX. Greg when you call the VSO office, but none can say for certain. plays in the Portland modern jazz duo Dos Hermanos de Hale Bopp. He also plays guitar and trombone in a variety of styles with local bands and performers such as the Rhythm Dogs, Goombahttsi, and Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Justin Shandor. After rejecting the millions of dollars people offered him to play the trombone, Greg obtained a law degree in 1995 from Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law. During most business days he can be found practicing law as the director of the capital case team at the Metropolitan Public Defender. He enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, reading, camping and hiking, collecting things like Conan the Barbarian comic books, LP records, and concert recordings of the Grateful Dead, and being married to incredible principal bassoonist Margaret McShea. Their son Ben is now in college - he was practically raised at VSO rehearsals back in the day. VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 6 Where ideas come to live. 91.5 FM | Full Spectrum News VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2020/21 // 7 VancouverSymphony7.5x10Ad.indd 5 12/20/19 1:30 PM 2020/21 MUSICIANS AND STAFF VIOLIN 1 VIOLA FLUTE PERCUSSION Eva Richey, Concertmaster Angelika Furtwangler, Rachel Rencher, Principal Isaac Rains Stephen Shepherd, Principal Corrie Cook Associate Concertmaster Jeremy Waterman, Darren Cook TIMPANI Jeong Yoon Lee Assistant Principal Florian Conzetti, Principal Don Power Jim Garrett PICCOLO Kirsten Norvell Elisa Rega Darren Cook Elizabeth Doty Brenda Liu PIANO / CELESTE Elizabeth O'Mara Emalie Berdahl Michael C. Liu Carol Kirkman Keely McMurry OBOE Brandon Buckmaster Ashley Redd Alan Juza, Principal HARP Ricki Hisaw Kris Klavik Kimberly Taylor Stacy Edgar CELLO Dieter Ratzlaf, Principal ENGLISH HORN ORCHESTRA MANAGER/ VIOLIN 2 Erin Ratzlaf, Kris Klavik LIBRARIAN Tracie Andrusko, Principal Assistant Principal Dr.
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