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Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 1 Contents 02 Chair 04 Management 06 The Year In Review 14 Facts and Figures 18 Artists 19 Recordings and CD Releases 20 Education 22 National Training 24 Outreach 25 Orchestra 26 TSO Management 27 Chorus, Friends and Foundation 28 TSO Partners 30 TSO Benefactors 33 Annual Financial Report Adriana Kucˇerová and Pavol Breslik take a bow at the conclusion of Roméo et Juliette, Federation Concert Hall Hobart, 20 October 2018. TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 01 “ Visiting conductors and artists frequently comment on how much they enjoy coming to Tasmania not only Chair because of the artistic calibre of the orchestra and chorus but also because of their obvious dedication and determination to produce the very best results.” 2018 was a year of significant change for the TSO. It was My thanks and congratulations to our excellent and committed the final year of the twice-extended term of our wonderful musicians who all worked hard to bring so much joy to audiences TSO Board Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Marko Letonja; throughout the year. Visiting conductors and artists frequently TSO’s artistic standing and reputation have risen comment on how much they enjoy coming to Tasmania not only David Rich Chair because of the artistic calibre of the orchestra and chorus but immeasurably during his seven-year tenure. We were Don Challen AM Deputy Chair also because of their obvious dedication and determination to delighted to announce that Norwegian musician and Timothy Bugg AM produce the very best results. This is a true indication of why conductor, Eivind Aadland, who is well-known to the TSO, we should be so proud of the TSO! Marilyn Canterford (from May 2018) will become our new Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Peter Cretan Enabling and supporting the TSO’s artistic achievements, we from 2020. We were also very pleased that Marko Letonja Maria Grenfell (until May 2018) will take up the new role of Conductor Laureate and will have a very strong management and staff team and I want to pay tribute to their hard work and effectiveness. I should point Nicholas Heyward Managing Director continue to visit the TSO annually, beginning in 2019. out that our finances were well managed in 2018 and that we Christopher Lawrence (from May 2018) Our repertoire of conductors was further strengthened with the finished the year with a modest surplus. Harvey Lennon appointment of Hobart-based Johannes Fritzsch as Principal Guest I would like to pay tribute to our many volunteers and supporters. Judith Tudball (until November 2018) Conductor. Elena Schwarz, who was Assistant Conductor in 2017, These include members of the TSO Chorus, the Friends of the Juanita von Stieglitz (until May 2018) continued her association with the orchestra. We are truly blessed TSO, our corporate supporters (led by our Principal Partner, John De Paoli Company Secretary with our magnificent artistic leadership team. RACT), many generous individual financial supporters and the 2018 also saw the retirement of Managing Director, Nicholas TSO Foundation. Thank you one and all. Heyward, after 17 years in the role. Nicholas leaves behind an Thank you also to members of the TSO Board who continue excellent artistic, organizational and financial foundation on which to provide constructive and diligent oversight of the company. the TSO can continue to build. We are delighted that Tasmanian- During 2018, Maria Grenfell, Juanita von Stieglitz and Judith born Caroline Sharpen was appointed as our new Chief Executive Tudball left the Board while Marilyn Canterford joined and Officer, taking up her appointment in January 2019. Christopher Lawrence rejoined after a brief absence. The TSO celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2018, with a special The TSO continues to receive funding from the Commonwealth concert in October, Romeo Retold, conducted by Marko Letonja. and state governments, without which it would not continue to There were many other highlights in another magnificent year exist. We are grateful to the Tasmanian Government, in particular, of artistic excellence, not least the year’s Opera in Concert, for its enthusiastic and generous interest and support. Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette (Letonja’s final performance as Chief Conductor), the visit of the international star pianist Nelson Freire Finally, and very sadly, I note the death during 2018 of Vanessa (who was soloist in Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto), Mendelssohn’s Goodwin, formerly the Tasmanian Attorney-General and Minister A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Howard Shelley and the TSO for the Arts, who was a passionate supporter of the TSO. Chorus, and Faurés Requiem, also featuring the Chorus. Another highlight was a visit to Melbourne where the orchestra under Maestro Fritzsch performed at the Melbourne Recital Centre, and also joined with Victorian Opera to present a concert performance David Rich of Bellini’s The Montagues and the Capulets. An outstanding year Chair ended with a lovely performance of Handel’s Messiah. TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 02 TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 03 We further demonstrated our commitment We further demonstrated our to Australian composers, women in “ particular, in 2018. The TSO gave one commitment to Australian composers, Management of the première performances of Elena women in particular, in 2018. The TSO Kats-Chernin’s new piano concerto, gave one of the première performances with soloist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and of Elena Kats-Chernin’s new piano exciting young American conductor, Karina Canellakis. In addition to Karina Canellakis, concerto, with soloist Tamara-Anna standout debuts in 2018 were conductors Cislowska and exciting young American Fabien Gabel and Christian Curnyn, conductor, Karina Canellakis. and soloists Veronika Eberle and Simon ” Trpcˇeski. Mandolin superstar Avi Avital gave breathtaking performances in Hobart and The TSO was actively involved in the 2018 was the pinnacle and celebration of Marko Burnie, ably supported from the podium planning and development of projects for Letonja’s highly successful seven-year term as Chief by Erin Helyard in a most welcome return Mona’s two festivals. A new collaboration Conductor and Artistic Director. His tenure featured many to the TSO, consolidating the orchestra’s was devised with Mona Foma and the accomplishments: impressive concerts, greatly increased expertise and continued interest in Baroque Violent Femmes, featuring skilful orchestral subscriptions, an increased number of performances repertoire. And we were honoured that arrangements by Tim Jones, TSO Principal and excellent orchestral appointments. Continuing this the wonderful Sir Andrew Davis visited the Tuba. In Eternal, the latest in Dark Mofo’s trend, cellist Jonathan Békés and Principal Bass Trombone TSO for the first time, a shared experience series of concerts featuring Baltic composers, cherished by conductor and orchestra alike. Mitchell Nissen were appointed in 2018. we performed repertoire by Górecki, Pärt The TSO prides itself on its commitment to and Vasks, highlighting works from our recent The TSO performed no less than three operas throughout the year reaching the wider Tasmanian community. acclaimed CD, Into Silence. (The Rape of Lucretia, The Montagues and the Capulets and Roméo Through the hard work and creativity of 2018 was a special year artistically. I would et Juliette), reflecting Marko’s ambition to increase artistic flexibility Jenny Compton, the TSO’s Education, like to pay tribute to the unique and through diverse programming. Among Marko’s many incredible Training and Outreach program continues talented musicians who make the TSO what performances in 2018, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, Shostakovich’s to expand, deservedly achieving national it is, give extraordinary performances and Ninth Symphony and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side interest for its innovative and collaborative create unforgettable experiences for our Story stand out. approach. TSO Live Sessions went from audiences. I would also like to acknowledge strength to strength, appealing to new The season was woven together by a Shakespearean theme, featuring the hard work and dedication of my fellow and varied audiences through high quality more than twenty works, culminating in a Shakespeare festival in administrative staff, who have the best programming and energetic performances October. Continuing in this theatrical vain, three works for spoken interests of the organisation at heart and in non-traditional venues. The TSO was also word and orchestra were spaced throughout the season, featuring do everything possible to provide the active in the commercial space, with two sell- the considerable talents of actors Lisa McCune, Ryk Goddard and supportive environment to enable these out performances with Eskimo Joe in May, John Xintavelonis (Peer Gynt), Tama Matheson (A Midsummer Night’s special performances. and Ministry of Sound in December. Dream) and Pamela Rabe (Ruler of the Hive). The last-named was an ambitious undertaking – a new, 35-minute commission by emerging Another of our strategic initiatives was Australian composer, Melody Eötvös, based on the soliloquies of five achieved through the establishment of Shakespeare heroines. We are immensely grateful for the ongoing a new series: TSO Brass in St David’s generous financial support of the TSO Commissioning Circle for Cathedral. Both concerts were extremely Simon Rogers making this significant new work possible. well attended. The first, which featured Director Artistic Planning guest musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music, was conducted by Michael Mulcahy, trombonist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; the second by Johannes Fritzsch, TSO Principal Guest Conductor. We also benefited greatly from Maestro Fritzsch working closely with other groups from the orchestra in bespoke projects, including the wind section on a Tasmanian regional tour and the string section in Dark MOFO. TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 04 TSO ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PAGE 05 The Year in Review The Year in Review Marko Letonja conducting Roméo et Juliette. RACT Symphony under the Stars, Tolosa Park Glenorchy, 17 February 2018.
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