WHAT’S INSIDE LETTER FROM THE RCO | 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF | 5 PROGRAM | 7 NICHOLAS CARTHY BIOGRAPHY | 9 HOPE BRIGGS BIOGRAPHY | 11 PROGRAM NOTES | 12 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 19 ADVERTISING Onstage Publications 937-424-0529 | 866-503-1966 e-mail:
[email protected] www.onstagepublications.com This program is published in association with Onstage Publications, 1612 Prosser Avenue, Kettering, OH 45409. This program may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. JBI Publishing is a division of Onstage Publications, Inc. Contents © 2020. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 1 LETTER FROM THE RCO This weekend marks the halfway point in our yearlong search for the next RCO Music Director. We have seen three of six conductors, and are excited to present finalist Nicholas Carthy. He leads a program of classic Germanic works set against lively, folk-driven dances from Eastern Europe and South America. As a reminder, our final two conductors take the stage March 14-15, and April 4-5. After each performance, please join us in the lobby for a reception and meet the conductor, as well as responding to our email survey for feedback. This spring, our Search Committee of board members, musicians, staff, and community members Dear RCO patrons, will rely on this feedback as we evaluate the Welcome to 2020, and the start of a new six candidates. decade! I hope you were able to ring in Enjoy today's performance, the new year with us at the 16th Nevada Chamber Music Festival.