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SHANNON FORD | TSO SAXOPHONE THE MAGAZINE OF THE TOLEDO SYMPHONY VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 MAY & JUNE 2021 TICKETS: 419.246.8000 | TOLEDOSYMPHONY.COM | 1 2 | CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM O-I_community_ad_hz_8x10_new.indd 1 8/18/20 8:46 AM ai15753026505_TRUS239 Brian_10x8_68C.pdf 1 12/2/19 11:04 AM Peace of Mind It’s the most important gift you can give to your family. There is nothing in this world more valuable than the freedom to live life on your terms. Let us help give that gift to you and those you find most precious. BRIAN CRAIG CHIEF FIDUCIARY OFFICER To get the conversation started, call Brian personally at 419.491.1327. tcfona.com TICKETS: 419.246.8000 | TOLEDOSYMPHONY.COM | 3 TRUS-68C AWARD WINNING! COMMITTED TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY The Andersons grows enduring relationships through extraordinary service, a deep knowledge of the market, and a knack for finding new ways to add value as FROM WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA we have done for more than 70 years. A behind-the-scenes look at the world of classical music. Tune in to FM91 every Wednesday at 3:30PM! Ever have a question about music or the symphony but were always afraid to ask? Now’s your chance to shape the course of our weekly radio show and podcast! Call us at 419.418.0012 with your questions today! www.AndersonsInc.com 4 | CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM Enriching communities and transforming lives through musical performance – the Toledo Symphony. From classics to pops, Dana and its Charitable Foundation proudly support the Toledo Symphony’s diverse and outstanding array of performances. Established in 1956, the Dana Charitable Foundation is dedicated to enriching our community through education and the arts. Let us set the tone for your special day and help you create memories that will last a lifetime. Select from our most requested ensembles or create a custom one. Contact: Kelly Hill Kretzer Ensemble Sales Associate t: 419.418.0014 e: [email protected] Our musicians perform in accordance with the health and safety guidelines set forth by the State of Ohio. © 2020 Dana Limited. All rights reserved. TICKETS: 419.246.8000 | TOLEDOSYMPHONY.COM | 5 Music for your eyes. TSO in HD is made possible through the generous support of Buckeye Broadband. 6 | CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM CMR190597 FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Spring is here and brings with it new opportunity, excitement, and energy to our community! As board chair of the Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts (TAPA), I am proud to share that TAPA continues to respond with a strong, diverse, and talented performing arts team who continues to provide high-quality music and dance experiences for our community. We are so blessed by a community who continues to support our efforts— thank you! The TAPA team has demonstrated dedication and tenacity to overcome challenges. They continued to perform throughout the pandemic with ever-changing conditions. Fortunately, our organization is right-sized to remain resilient during difficult moments like we experienced this past year. If we were smaller, we might have been limited with human and financial resources, yet if we were larger, it might have been more difficult to be nimble and responsive. “The future is bright and filled with I am so proud that the TAPA team was able to continue the 80-year tradition of performing The Nutcracker and received na- OPPortUNITY for tional attention. We were hopeful to perform with a limited live audience, but on short notice, realized we needed to pivot ” to stage and record the performance for a completely virtual GROWTH. audience. It was truly amazing! With this new season, we welcome new opportunities and are eager to re-dedicate ourselves to providing the finest performing arts in the region. Serving the community in meaningful ways by creating programming that meets members where they are is also critical. The future is bright and filled with opportunity for growth! Thank you for your endless support and confidence in our ability to provide performances that are sources of entertainment, enrichment, and expression. We look forward to welcoming more people to our performances and reconnecting in person soon! Sincerely, Pat Bowe Board Chair TICKETS: 419.246.8000 | TOLEDOSYMPHONY.COM | 7 LIVE ART Easy-to-use Watch wherever you brought directly to you! are and whenever you want New this season, we’ve invested in a state- of-the-art, easy-to-use streaming platform Convenient to bring most of our performances directly to you! Unable to attend in-person? We’ll meet you wherever you are. High-quality, HD video & sound Watch our performances where and when it fits your schedule! Family-friendly Two ways to watch our streamed performances: programming WATCH live as the performance is happening. RENT a recording of the performance after it’s finished. Performances start at WAYS TO watCH: Desktop Browser Mobile Browser Chromecast or Apple AirPlay from your mobile device NEW! TAPA Streaming apps on Apple TV and Roku TICKetS availaBle NOW! Visit stream.artstoledo.com to purchase your tickets today! Video streaming is made possible by the Rita Barbour Kern Foundation with additional support from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation Resilience Fund. 8 | CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM PROGRAM BOOK 8 | MAY & JUNE 2021 PerformanceS 21 May 5 SpeciAL Event Young Artist Competition Winners Concert 25 May 9 Buckeye BROAdbAnd & The BLAde CHAmbeR SERies Beethoven’s Razumovsky 29 May 21 & 22 PROMedicA MAsteRwoRks SERies Nakamatsu Plays Chopin 35 May 27 & 28 KeyBAnk Pops SERies Patriotic Pops The TSO musicians take your breath away with moments of musical beauty. Would you like to return the favor? 37 June 4 & 5 PROMedicA MAsteRwoRks SERies Show the orchestra your appreciation and make a gift Beethoven’s Pastoral TODAY to the Toledo Symphony’s Annual Fund. THREE EASY WAYS TO GIVE GENERAL Information 11 Orchestra Personnel & Trustees BY MAIL—PO BOX 407 | TOLEDO, OH 43697 BY PHONE—419.418.0028 15 Corporate Sponsors & Partners ONLINE—toledosymphony.com/DONATE 45-53 With Gratitude Pages 2020 | 2021 ANNUAL FUND TICKETS: 419.246.8000 | TOLEDOSYMPHONY.COM | 9 Support the Toledo Symphony Annual Fund TAX-FREE directly from your IRA BOX OFFice: 419.246.8000 toledosymphony.com Like us on LISteN The MAGAZine OF the Toledo Symphony Volume 4, Issue 8 | MAY & June 2021 PUBLISHER: Zak Vassar EditoR: Allie Dresser Design DIRectoR: Tamie Spears SPONSOR RELATIONS: Mari Davies WITH GRATITUDE PAGES: Brett Loney PROGRAM ANNOTATOR: Kalindi Stone 1 If you are 70 /2 or older, you may make a charitable gift PROGRAM AD SALES: Allie Dresser directly from your Traditional or Roth IRA. Your donation will count towards your required minimum distribution, For sponsorships, call Mari Davies at 419.418.0055. allowing you to lower your tax liability while supporting For advertising space, call Allie Dresser at 419.418.0027. your favorite charity! Your plan administrator can send a The Toledo Symphony program books are produced by the Symphony’s specified dollar amount by check or electronic transfer marketing department for distribution free of charge. directly to the TSO. Consult your financial advisor or tax The Toledo Symphony is located at: professional to see how you can best optimize this 1838 Parkwood Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 opportunity to support great music in Toledo. Mailing Address: USE A taX-FREE GIFT FROM your TRADITIONAL P.O. Box 407, Toledo, OH 43697-0407 OR Roth IRA to INCREASE YOUR IMPACT. We welcome your comments at our mailing address. For additional information please contact Brett The Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) dba Toledo Symphony is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Loney, Director of Development at 419.418.0056 or ProMedica Masterworks Series accommodations are provided by [email protected]. the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. White Knight Limousine is the exclusive ground transportation provider of the Toledo Symphony. 2020 | 2021 ANNUAL FUND 10 | CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM ADMINISTRATION the TOLEDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees ALAIN TRUDEL, MUSIC DIRECTOR Officers Joel Jerger Stephen D. Taylor Patrick Bowe*, Board Chair Richard A. Karcher* Michael H. Thaman First VIOLIN contrabass Trombone Steven M. Cavanaugh*, Vice Chair Robert A. Koenig David Tighe Kirk Toth, Concertmaster * Jack Henning * Garth Simmons * Pam Hershberger*, Past Chair Harley Kripke Louis E. Tosi Lenore & Marvin Kobacker Bill McDevitt + ** Edward H. Schmidt Chair Elaine Canning*, Treasurer David Mack Alain Trudel Chair Aaron Keaster John Gruber † Frank Jacobs*, Secretary William B. Mathis Marlene Uhler* Téa Prokes ** Richard Alleshouse *, Zak Vassar* Lisa Mayer-Lang Julie Waidelich-Roberts Associate Concertmaster Principal Bass Emeritus Tuba C. Allen McConnell Traci Watkins, MD Catharine Z. Melhorn Chair Trustees Derek Weller David Saltzman * William R. McDonnell Dave White, Jr. James Adams Patricia Budner Jean Posekany † Joseph D. Napoli Lance Woodworth DeAnn Gorun Baker Jillienne Bowers Timothy Somers † Timpani Jonathan Orser* Debra Ball BOARD FELLOWS Vasile Chintoan Sally Rochotte * Marna Ramnath* Shelley Bridarolli Samuel Adler, Ph.D. Laura Longman Christina Ramsey Flute Jameel Burkett Stephanie Alexander Gyusun Han Percussion John Reynolds Joel Tse * John H. Burson Dr. Tom Brady Charles Roth Jordan Wirth + * Bennett Romanoff, MD Betty & Robert J. Stephanie Cole, MD* William F. Buckley Tom Sieberg Ronald Rybarczyk Lanigan Chair Pilkington Chair Jenny Coluccio Eric S. Fankhauser Carolyn Savage* Roger Jamini Amy Heritage Keith McWatters Susan L. Conda Kenneth E. Hileman Robert P. Schlatter Maria Bessmeltseva † Joanna Goldstein † Jonathan Smith † Jennifer Coy Justice G. Johnson, Jr. Joseph Sferra Sophie Tang † Debbie Sauder David George M. Jones, III Mo Sheahan Virgil Lupu † Piccolo Harp Kathleen Davis Darryl R. Lippman Saga Shoffner* Chris Will † Joanna Goldstein † Nancy Lendrim * Jeanne DeWitt* Ronald A.