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CitizensEnergyGroup.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Programs Artists 11 January 4, 6, 2018 12 Nicholas McGegan 23 January 5, 2018 14 Karen Gomyo 27 January 11, 14, 2018 24 Jack Everly 31 January 12–13, 2018 25 Leslie Odom, Jr. 33 January 19–20, 2018 29 Justin Freer 41 January 26–27, 2018 32 Krzysztof Urbański 59 February 2–3, 2018 34 Garrick Ohlsson 69 February 9–10, 2018 40 Thomas Hampson 71 February 14, 2018 42 Kelley O’Connor 73 February 23–24, 2018 60 Bramwell Tovey 61 Benjamin Beilman Featured Articles 68 Audra McDonald 7 Music in My Life 72 Michael Cavanaugh 7 Musicians Around Town 74 Nikolaj Znaider 75 Kirill Gerstein The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 8 Board of Directors 9 Musicians of the ISO 80 Arts in Indy 81 Endowment 84 Lynn Society 86 Annual Fund 89 Tribute Gifts 90 Why We Give 91 Corporate Sponsors 92 Administration 93 Hilbert Circle Theatre Information 94 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association 4 WELCOME Dear Friends, One of my favorite ways to stay warm in these cold winter months is attending a concert right here in the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre. Thank you for bundling up and joining us for today’s performance! We have so many phenomenal concerts throughout the months of January and February. From Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Michael Cavanaugh to classical power players including Garrick Ohlsson, Thomas Hampson, Kirill Gerstein, and more—there is a lot to look forward to this winter. I am also delighted as we have a pair of exciting special events in February; the legendary John Williams is conducting the ISO as a special beneft for our organization, and our annual Celebration of Black History concert honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s passing—along with the special place in history Indianapolis holds for the nonviolent gathering at what is now Kennedy-King Memorial Park. As we look ahead to the announcement of our 2018–19 season in late February, I hope you will consider joining us for one or more of the exciting concerts we have coming up this spring. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of the ISO. Sincerely, Steve L. Hamilton Interim Chief Executive Ofcer Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Ofcer 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 8PM Hilbert Circle Theatre BRENT HAVENS, CONDUCTOR BRODY DOLYNIUK, VOCALS On St. Patrick's Day weekend, the ISO and a full rock band take a musical journey spanning four decades of unforgettable hits including “With or Without You,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Desire,” “One,” and many more. Formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland, U2 quickly climbed the charts and became one of the premiere rock bands of all time, selling more than 150 million records worldwide and earning 22 GRAMMY® Awards — more than any other band. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 7:30PM THURSDAY, JULY 12, 7:30PM HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE JACK EVERLY, CONDUCTOR The winner of three Academy Awards® and one of the most thrilling science fiction adventures ever made comes to life on the big screen at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, with the ISO performing John Williams’ iconic and FILM + ORCHESTRA beloved score. Welcome… to Jurassic Park! 6 PHILIP PALERMO, Violin MUSIC IN MY LIFE Philip Palermo joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in January 1985, following in the footsteps of his father, George, who had been a member of the ISO from 1938 to 1940. A native of Barrington, Illinois, he studied violin with his father as well as Morris Gomberg, Franco Gulli, and Dorothy DeLay. He made his concerto debut with the Chicago Symphony at age 15 and has appeared as soloist with the Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Houston, and Milwaukee symphony orchestras in addition to numerous times with the ISO. Palermo is artist in residence at the University of Indianapolis and is heard regularly with the Ronen Chamber Ensemble and the Canale Quartet. A recitalist in many countries throughout Europe and numerous parts of the United States, he participates in music festivals from San Diego to Maine and enjoys tennis and high-performance automobiles. What was your frst musical instrument? Piano was my frst instrument, which I started at age 7. I took up the violin at age 8. What was your frst experience hearing classical music? My mother performed Beethoven’s 9th with the Chicago Symphony while she was pregnant with me! She also was a singer—she worked with Frank Sinatra, the Chicago Symphony, and Erich Leinsdorf. What is your favorite part about living in Indianapolis? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all it has to ofer. And I love go-karting! What is your favorite memory with the Indianapolis Symphony? It was a Mitch Miller pops weekend in late 1996. My now-wife attended the show, and I asked her out for the frst time afterward. What is your favorite performance thus far? Performing at the Wiener Musikverein on the ISO’s 1993 European tour. What was your very frst job? Playing in the pit orchestra for the touring Bolshoi Ballet in Chicago when I was 17 years old. Tell us something about you that most people don’t know. I have a black and white pet snake named Tux because he looks like he’s wearing a tuxedo. MUSICIANS AROUND TOWN Northminster Presbyterian Church’s Sound and Spirit series will feature the Philatroi string trio on February 11, 2018, at 4 p.m. Phillip Palermo, violin, and Concertmaster Zach De Pue will be joined by violist Michael Isaac Strauss for a concert of diverse chamber repertoire. Readers voted Mark Ortwein as the number three Best Instrumentalist in the 2017 Best of Indy listing and the Ortwein JazzTet as number three in the Best Jazz Group category. Ortwein recently held a Bassoon Masterclass at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOUNDED BY FERDINAND SCHAEFER IN 1930 MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY THE INDIANA SYMPHONY SOCIETY, INC. OFFICERS YVONNE H. SHAHEEN, Chair MICHAEL BECHER, Vice-Chair STEVE HAMILTON, Interim Chief Executive Ofcer CHARLENE BARNETTE, Secretary JOSEPH M. KESSLER, Treasurer Yvonne H. Shaheen, Chair BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wendy Adams Ann Hampton Hunt Jackie Nytes* Hon. Alex M. Azar II Phil Kenney* Michael P. O’Neil* Deborah Ware Balogh Joseph M. Kessler Alice K. Schloss Charlene Barnette* David Kleiman Carson Shadowen Michael Becher* Liz Kyzr Yvonne H. Shaheen* Barry J. Bentley* Martha D. Lamkin* Christopher Slapak Christina Bodurow, Ph.D. Sarah L. Lechleiter J. Albert Smith Jr. John A. Bratt Greg Loewen Mary Solada Bryan Brenner Karen Mangia Marianne Williams Tobias Vincent Caponi* Scott Martin Pete Ward Kiamesha Colom Morrie Maurer David Wilcox Trent Cowles Bruce McCaw Ralph V.