PROGRAM: HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ISRAEL

Sunday, March 16, 2014 / 2:30 pm / Bing Concert Hall

HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ISRAEL

ARTISTS PROGRAM Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel Carl Maria von Weber: Overture to Euryanthe (1823) Boguslaw Dawidow, Principal Guest Conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 (1900–1901) Roman Rabinovich, Piano roman Rabinovich, Piano

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Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, op. 36 (1877–1878)

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CARL MARIA VON WEBER (1786–1826) of the 20th century. He was born to composer fully regained the confidence OVERTURE TO EURYANTHE (1823) an aristocratic family and as one of in himself that he had been lacking. nine children entered the St. Petersburg Wagner was not the first composer to Conservatory. Three years later, he Work on the Piano Concerto No. 2 in C conceive of the idea of a “music drama,” transferred to the Conservatory at Minor, op. 18, occupied Rachmaninoff, that is, a composition in which all the Moscow from which he graduated on and off, from the summer of 1900 text is sung and the recitative is so with a gold medal in 1892. That same to the spring of 1901. The concerto interwoven with the melodic material year, he started on a long concert tour was given its premiere performance that a division is no longer discernible. of Russia and appeared in London in by the Philharmonic Society of Carl Maria von Weber tried this in his 1899 as a composer, conductor, and Moscow on October 14, 1901, with opera Euryanthe but with different pianist. He paid his first visit to the the composer at the piano. The work results. While Wagner’s operas are still United States in 1909 and wrote his proved to be one of his greatest, and performed today, we usually hear only Third Piano Concerto for that occasion. the performance was a tremendous an occasional aria and the numerous Various inducements to stay failed to success, catapulting Rachmaninoff overtures that Weber composed. tempt him, and he returned to live in to fame both as a composer and as a Moscow. In 1917, however, the Russian pianist. Three years later, the Second Weber’s opera Euryanthe, based on a Revolution drove him abroad, and he Piano Concerto was awarded the French theme used by several authors was never to see his native country Glinka Prize; since then, it has been (including Shakespeare in Cymbeline), again. He spent most of the rest of his heard more often than any other of had a cool reception when first produced. life in the United States and Switzerland Rachmaninoff’s large-scale works. This fact troubled Weber considerably, and, rather unwillingly, continued to although it might have come about only travel widely in Europe and America The Moderato first movement is ushered because the great opera composer Rossini giving piano recitals. His contribution in by a ten-measure introduction for was all the rage at the time and no one to the piano literature is significant, the soloist in which full chords grow could be expected to compete with him. and although his works are difficult in intensity until, at last, the passionate and demanding to the performer, first theme emerges in the strings. After The themes of the overture are taken they are particularly rewarding to a brief orchestral interlude, the more from the opera itself; however, the the listener and practitioner alike. tender, almost feminine second theme is inherent personal conflicts of the story introduced by the piano. Both themes are not represented. Instead, Weber used After the disastrous failure of his are further expounded in the “free,” these themes to create a dazzling tone First Symphony upon its premiere almost song-like development section painting. After an exciting introduction, on March 27, 1897, Rachmaninoff that ensues, although there is a definite, the listener is presented with one of those succumbed to a depressive neurotic marked emphasis on the first theme. In peculiar strains of melody belonging crisis that undermined his creative the coda that concludes the movement, solely to Weber, which soon gives way endeavors for several years. Finally, this main theme is embellished by to a more rigorous mood. A final, more the composer underwent extensive intriguing passagework from the soloist. somber theme is introduced before all hypnotic treatment administered by a is tied up in coda-like manner, which neurologist, Dr. Nikolai Dahl. Dr. Dahl The slow movement, Adagio sostenuto, returns the piece to its jovial intent. was successful in bringing the composer begins with a gentle, hymn-like back into a creative frame of mind; introduction of sustained harmonies —© 1994, Columbia Artists eventually, Rachmaninoff’s condition by the muted strings. An atmosphere Management Inc. was somewhat alleviated, helped along of surpassing peace and beauty is by the composition of the Second Piano projected in the lyrical and musing Concerto in 1901. The outpouring of melody for woodwinds and horns. SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873–1943) inspired melodies that abound in the The piano first provides understated PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 IN C score certainly attests to this fact. As accompaniment to the melody before MINOR, OP. 18 (1900–1901) an expression of deep gratitude, the taking over the haunting theme. The work bears a dedication to Dr. Dahl. tempo quickens for a scherzo-like Sergei Rachmaninoff is remembered But it was not until the success of the development section, but this is brought and loved as one of the greatest pianists Second Symphony (1907) that the short by the beautiful cadenza for the

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Notes CONTINUE on page 26 soloist, which in turn leads back to the interest in the composer. The two left immediately for Moscow to arrange elegance of the movement’s opening entered into a fourteen-year relationship a separation from Milyukova. theme. In the vast and contemplative maintained entirely by correspondence. coda, the piano interpolates a new Remarkably, although they exchanged Both the Fourth Symphony and the theme before winding down with broad in excess of 1,000 letters, they never opera Eugene Onegin, which was chords and flowing arpeggios to the met each other. Furthermore, Mme. composed at the same time as the quiet conclusion of the movement. von Meck became Tchaikovsky’s symphony, bear unmistakable marks of patron and benefactor, supporting the events in Tchaikovsky’s private life The Allegro scherzando final movement, him at first through commissions, then at the time of their composition. In a which takes the form of a modified loans (the repayment of which was letter to Mme. von Meck in December rondo structure, is notable for its never expected), and finally through 1877, Tchaikovsky wrote: “I have not rhythmic motifs and the complex a regular monthly allowance. It was only worked steadily at the orchestration and sparkling writing for the piano. Mme. von Meck to whom Tchaikovsky of our symphony, but I am engulfed It commences with a twenty-measure would dedicate his Fourth Symphony. by it. Never before has any orchestral orchestral preface to the theme that composition entailed so much labor, the piano introduces. This leads to the The paradoxical aspect of but never before have I loved my labor statement by the cellos of the famous Tchaikovsky’s life at this time stems so much. At first I wrote simply for second theme (which in 1946 was lifted from the fact that, despite self- the sake of finishing the symphony, for the popular song “Full Moon and awareness of his sexual orientation, plowing through all difficulties, but bit Empty Arms”). The two themes are he allowed himself to be convinced by bit I was agreeably surprised to feel elaborated in subsequent sections, which to marry a beautiful young woman enthusiasm taking possession of me; include an exciting fugato episode. named Antonina Milyukova who and now it is hard to stop working. The orchestra majestically proclaims had recently graduated from the Possibly I may be mistaken, but I believe the rhapsodic second theme one last Moscow Conservatory, where he that this symphony is something out of time, supported by piano chords, taught. In early May 1877, while the ordinary, the best thing I have done before a short but exciting coda brings working on the sketches for his Fourth up to now. I am very happy that it is the work to its brilliant conclusion. Symphony, Tchaikovsky received a yours, and that hearing it, you’ll know passionate declaration of love from how in every bar I thought of you.” —© 1995, Columbia Artists Milyukova. Although the composer Management Inc. did nothing to further encourage her, Upon Tchaikovsky’s completion of the more letters followed including one score, Mme. von Meck inquired about in which she threatened suicide unless the work. The composer responded PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Tchaikovsky agreed to meet her. to her query with a complete literary (1840–1893) He capitulated and met Milyukova “programmatic analysis” of the SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN F MINOR, OP. 36 at her family’s home on June 1. For symphony. The extent to which this (1877–1878) reasons that are not totally clear, program governed Tchaikovsky’s within a week of their first meeting, actual creation of the work is Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky composed Tchaikovsky proposed to Milyukova. debatable. Nevertheless, the analysis his Fourth Symphony between is an interesting inside view to the May 1877 and January 1878. This The two were married on July 18, and expressive intent of the symphony. period in the composer’s life was a a nightmarish turbulence overtook The composer wrote the following: particularly poignant, paradoxical, Tchaikovsky’s life. By this time, he had and turbulent time. It was poignant fully sketched all four movements of the You ask if the symphony has a definite in that Tchaikovsky would enter into Fourth Symphony. Because of the strain program. Ordinarily, when asked that an extraordinary relationship with the created by the marriage, Tchaikovsky question concerning a symphonic work, wealthy widow Nadezhda Filaretovna made a pathetic, unsuccessful attempt I answer, no, none whatsoever. And in von Meck that would prove to be most at suicide. After reaching total nervous truth, it is not an easy question. How can beneficial to him. Hearing The Tempest, collapse, he was advised by a specialist one express those vague feelings which Tchaikovsky’s first orchestral work, to completely sever his ties with his pass through one during the writing of performed piqued Mme. von Meck’s wife. Tchaikovsky’s brother, Anatoly, an instrumental work which in itself

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has no definite subject? It is a purely lyrical process, a musical confession of Orchestra Personnel the soul that, filled with the experiences of a life-time, pours itself through sound, First Violins Dani Goren Trombones just as the lyric poet pours himself out in Elia Shulman Eduard Kaplansy Denis Vull Concertmaster Tatiana Kaplansky Principal verse. The difference is that music is an Michael Yanovsky Zygmunt Marek Karwowski Erik Vull incomparably more delicate and powerful Assistant Principal Igor Tankevich Greg Vull language in which to express the thousand Ruti Bron vari-colored moments of spiritual life. Gal Eckstein Basses Tuba Raanan Elefant Ilaria Andrzej Wlodzimierz Alexander Chutko Our symphony has a program. That is to Lanzoni Ksenia Matukhnov Szajda Judith Picker-Saiet Principal Timpani say, it is possible to express its contents Boris Polinovsky Eli Kosov David Zien in words, and I will tell you—and you Miriam Rapaport Janusz Lizon Principal alone—the meaning of the entire work Amir Samsonov Sergei Narinsky and its separate movements. Naturally, Vladimir Shmulenson Arie Roitman Percussion I can only do so as regards its general Edith Shulman Eldad Shiloah features…The introduction is the germ, Milan Todorovich Flutes/Piccolo Principal the leading idea of the work. This is Rotem Bartan Yana Krichevsky Second Violins Elisabet Franch Monocunill Ofer Malka Fate, that inevitable force which checks Cesare Zanfini Anat Nazarathy Joshua Haggerty our aspirations toward happiness ere Principal Hannah Neman they reach that goal, which watches Mark Zeiger Oboes jealously lest our peace and bliss should Assistant Principal Mori Silvia Guitar be complete and cloudless—a force Polina Bukin Principal Uri Jacob which, like the soul of Damocles, hangs Larissa Ginzburg Arielle Alvarez-Pereyre perpetually over and invincible. There Alexander Gourvich Librarian Victor Jacob English Horn Zvi Grizotzky is not any other course but to submit Hanan Levin Arielle Alvarez-Pereyre and inwardly lament. This sense of Marian Rapaport General Manager hopeless despair grows stronger and more Noga Ana Clarinets Motti Eines poignant. Is it not better to turn from Maria Mihaes Abramovith Jeffrey Howard reality and lose ourselves in dreams? Yedidia Schwartz Principal Stage Managers Yana Yout Ira Goyfeld Anatoly Rozenfeld Irena Zatz Sergei Vasilchenko Oh, joy! A sweet and tender dream Bass Clarinet enfolds me. A bright and serene presence Violas Ira Goyfeld Orchestra Coordinator leads me on. How fair! How remotely Grigori Bukin Victor Khristosov now is heard the first theme of the Principal Bassoons Administrative Manager Allegro. Deeper and deeper the soul is Lev Kisilev Noga Yeshurun Dina G. Meitner Doron sunk in dreams. All that was dark and Assistant Principal Principal Nahum Korenblit joyless is forgotten. Here is happiness! Jomart Ospanov Logistics Coordinator Liora Kosov Offer Malka Nina Loeterman Horns It is but a dream; Fate awakens us Alexander Nadelson Anatoly Rozenfeld Columbia Artists roughly. So all life is but a continual Beate Prugel Principal Management Inc. alternation between grim truth Dor Sperber Gregory Bukin 5 Columbus Circle and fleeting dreams of happiness. Sergei Vasilchenko Jay Jackler New York, NY 10019 There is no haven. The waves drive Yuriy Krimshtein Cellos Andrew S. Grossman us hither and thither until the sea Alexander Kotlyar Trumpets Senior Vice President engulfs us. This is approximately the Principal Naum Birman and Senior Producer program of the first movement. Lev Matiukov Principal W. Seton Ijams Assistant Principal Erez Hudera Vice President The second movement expresses Vladimir Dvorkin Armen Aslanyan another phase of suffering. Now it is the

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feelings are so inconsequent, so simple. events include light-music concerts and extraordinarily charismatic stage And will you still say all the world is in the park and Independence Day presence, Maestro Boguslaw Dawidow immersed in sorrow? Happiness does and Memorial Day concerts. is a “conductor of a great stature, exist. Simple and unspoilt. Be glad in musically speaking, with a clear beat and others’ gladness. This makes life possible. Education marvelous rapport with his orchestra that The orchestra takes part in the Kadma produced a truly magnificent Viennese I can tell you no more, my dear and Israeli Notes programs that sound...with romance and humor in friend, about the symphony. Naturally educate today’s youngsters to become hand”(Gloucester-Mathews Gazette- my description is not very clear the audiences of tomorrow. These Journal); a conductor with “[as] precise or satisfactory. But therein lies the programs provide informal meetings and and clear baton technique as we’ve peculiarity of instrumental music; we concerts at elementary schools followed ever seen”(Washington Times); and “a cannot analyze it. “Where words leave by a concert with the full orchestra great Slavic soul”(Wiener Zeitung). off, music begins,” as Heine has said. at the Haifa Auditorium. For many of the 2,500 children these programs Mr. Dawidow served as the general —© 1990, Kent Peterson, Columbia serve, this is their first exposure to director and music director of the Artists Management Inc. classical music. The orchestra also Opole Philharmonic of Poland from holds master classes uniquely designed his appointment in September 1999 for young, creative musicians. until 2012. He was highly involved HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA in forming the artistic shape and OF ISRAEL Promotion of Israeli Culture raising the international stature of The Haifa Symphony Orchestra (HSO) The orchestra has a policy of the Opole Philharmonic in both of of Israel was founded in 1950 and in encouraging and promoting original his roles with the organization. In recent years has become the focal point Israeli music and of giving an 2010, Mr. Dawidow received the of musical life in Haifa and the north opportunity for Israeli soloists and title of professor honoris causa. Since of Israel. The orchestra, which is the conductors to perform. HSO received 2008, he has been represented by most significant musical institute in the the Prime Minister’s Award for being Columbia Artists Management. north of Israel, has recently expanded the leading performer of original its activities throughout the country. Israeli compositions in Israel. Born in Sopot, Poland, Mr. Dawidow World-acclaimed maestro Noam studied conducting under Bohdan Sheriff, one of Israel’s most versatile This illustrious orchestra is coming Wodiczko in Warsaw and Krzysztof musicians, is the music director of HSO. to the United States for the first time Missona in Krakow, later continuing ever and will have two wonderful his conducting studies in Vienna and Audience soloists: pianist Roman Rabinovich Italy. The most significant influence More than five thousand subscribers of and violist Avshalom Sarid. on his musical personality came all ages attend six subscription programs: from the legendary composer and The Classical Series, The Vocal Series, conductor Leonard Bernstein. Haifa Proms, Friday Morning Classics, The Children’s Series, and The Chamber In the 1980s, Mr. Dawidow founded Music Series. The orchestra also the Chopin Chamber Orchestra in offers annual opera productions for Krakow, Poland, with which he toured the benefit of its northern audience. throughout Europe and South America in 2009 and 2011. From 1991 to 1995, Community and Outreach Mr. Dawidow was a resident conductor The orchestra produces numerous of the Polish Chamber Philharmonic programs for the community. These Orchestra, touring with them around include popular concerts such as Europe in 1993, 1994, and 1995 as “Abbey Road” with Jeremy Kaplan, well as recording almost 20 CDs. “Sounds of America” with the Hebrew BOGUSLAW DAWIDOW Soul Singers from Dimona, and more. Internationally renowned for his musical From 1994 to 2002, he served as Performances at city festivals and knowledge, immense enthusiasm, artistic director and principal conductor

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