Cape Symphony Orchestra - Concert Season

TD BANK CLASSICS SERIES

September 26, 2009 - 8pm
September 27, 2009 - 3pm

Classics I
AutumnFest
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Lindsay Deutsch, Violin

Alexander Glazunov	The Seasons, Op.67 “Autumn: Bacchanal and Appearance of the Seasons”
Antonio Vivaldi	“L’autunno” No. 3 from The Four Seasons for Violin and Orchestra, R.293
Astor Piazzolla	“Otoño” from The Four Porteño Seasons
Paul Salerni	Autumn Leaves in Parco Querini
Piotr Tchaikovsky	Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op.36

Overflowing goblets of bacchanal and wildly-dancing revelers toast the grape harvest in Glazunov’s autumn tableaux while country folk sing and dance to the fiddle in Vivaldi’s portrait of a hearty harvest celebration. Resonating from the opposite side of the globe, Piazzolla expresses autumn’s mood of abandonment with the rich rhythms of traditional Argentine tango music. In a violin solo, Salerni employs rhapsodic variations to describe Parco Querni, a beautiful park in Italy. Reflecting the season’s end as autumn leaves gently fall to the ground, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 moves from melancholy movements to a colorful finish. Strad Magazine’s pick of “Up-and-Coming Musicians,” violinist Lindsay Deutsch, brings great passion and energy to the AutumnFest repertoire. View Program Notes

Guest Artist: Lindsay Deutsch, Violin
Hailed by the L.A. Times as having “… the technical equipment and temperament for a big career…,” American violinist, Lindsay Deutsch, brings a fresh perspective to classical performances. Taking the listening experience to the next level, she plays with a passion and energy that have thrilled audiences throughout the United States and Canada. Critics find that she demonstrates at 23 “…fine maturity even during the most physical and demanding passages” (San Francisco Classical Voice), and“…has a stage presence and style far beyond her years and a charisma that enthralled her audience.”
(LCF Outlook – La Canada, CA). More about Lindsay Deutsch.

November 7, 2009 - 8pm
November 8, 2009 - 3pm

Classics II
Magnificently Mozart
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Malcolm Bilson, Fortepiano

The genius and glorious music of Mozart, the man brought to life in the famous stage play and the academy award-winning film “Amadeus,” is celebrated in this illuminating and moving tribute. A lively curtain raiser, Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro sets the stage in the composer’s superb style by creating a musical tension between sections before culminating in a grand crescendo. In the Piano Concerto No. 19, Mozart’s balance of expression is evident again in the wonderful interplay between piano and the winds and strings – authentically played by pianist Malcolm Bilson on a fortepiano, an 18^th-century version of the piano modeled after Mozart’s own. Complex in its intensity and mood, Symphony No. 40 stands as one of Mozart’s most creative works as well as a manifestation of his most personal voice. View Program Notes.

Guest Artist: Frédéric Lacroix
Much in demand as collaborative artist, teacher, adjudicator and composer, Frédéric Lacroix currently teaches at the University of Ottawa. A graduate of l’Université de Montréal and the University of Ottawa, where he studied with Marc Durand, Cynthia Floyd and Andrew Tunis, he is currently working on his Doctorate degree at Cornell University where he is studying keyboard performance practice with Malcolm Bilson. For his work in the field of early music, Lacroix has been named the Westfield Center Performing Scholar for the 2008/09 season. He has performed in the United States, Canada and Taiwan, including performances with the Albany and Ottawa Symphony Orchestras, Cornell Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Fusions, and the Society of New Music. He has made regular radio appearances on the Canadian CBC and SRC or the American NPR.

January 23, 2010 - 8pm
January 24, 2010 - 3pm

Classic III
A Touch of Romance
Laura Jackson, Guest Conductor I Jon Nakamatsu, Piano

Sergei Rachmaninoff	Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
	Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
	Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27

A legendary Russian composer and pianist who emigrated to America in 1917, Rachmaninoff wore his heart on his sleeve with unabashed passion., Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise, a song written to be sung without words, garnered its popularity based entirely on its beautiful lyrical melodies and a lush romantic sound. Like a beautifully choreographed ballet, brilliant piano passages and percussion in the Piano Concerto No. 2are counterbalanced by a longing, romantic theme that ultimately is set ablaze in a stirring display of pianistic fireworks performed by Van Cliburn Gold Medalist winner, Jon Nakamatsu. Reflecting his Russian Romantic predecessors, Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 emanates an unending and gloriously rich flow of melodies that are collectively summed up in a grand and sweeping finale. View Program Notes.

Guest Artist: Jon Nakamatsu, Piano
One of the most sought-after pianists of his generation, Jon Nakamatsu is a frequent concerto soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and solo recitalist throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Named Debut Artist of the Year (1998) by NPR's "Performance Today," Jon Nakamatsu has been profiled by "CBS Sunday Morning" and Reader's Digest magazine, and is featured in "Playing with Fire," a documentary on the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, aired nationwide on PBS. Earlier, in 1995, he was named the First Prize winner of Miami’s Fifth United States Chopin Piano Competition. He records exclusively for Harmonia Mundi USA, which has released six of his CDs. More about Jon Nakamatsu.

Guest Conductor:
Laura JacksonAfter completing an appointment as the Assistant Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2007, Laura Jackson has performed frequently with orchestras across the United States and beyond. Ms. Jackson’s 2008–09 season begins with a concert in Manila, Philippines followed by concerts in Phoenix, North Carolina, Boca Raton, South Carolina, and Modesto. In addition, she will perform with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Reno Philharmonic as a finalist for the position of Music Director. Prior to her appointment in Atlanta, Ms. Jackson studied conducting at the University of Michigan and attended the Tanglewood Music Center in 2003 as the Seiji Ozawa Conducting Fellow where she conducted numerous concerts including both traditional and contemporary repertoire. More about Laura Jackson.

April 10, 2010 - 8pm
April 11, 2010 - 3pm

Classics IV
Journey to the New World
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Joseph FireCrow, Native American Flute

William Grant Still	From the Black Belt
James Cockey	The Gift of the Elk, Suite for Native American Flute and Orchestra
Antonin Dvorák	Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op.95 From the New World

An exhilarating musical journey to the New World as seen by three brilliant composers originates in the South with William Grant Still’s From the Black Belt comprised of sketches of seven amusing characters personified by harp, harmonica and banjo. Moving westward across the prairies, the world premier of James Cockey’s The Gift of the Elk echoes a time of ritual and enchantment with the hauntingly emotional sounds of the Native American flute exquisitely played by Northern Cheyenne Grammy^TM nominee, Joseph FireCrow. Heading back east, From the New World recounts Czech composer Antonin Dvorák’s impressions and experience in a new land – the bustle of New York, the broad expanse of the landscape, and the generosity of the people in America. View Program Notes.

Guest Artist: Joseph FireCrow, Native American Flute
A Cheyenne flutist, Joseph FireCrow has been releasing albums since 1992. His album Cheyenne Nation was nominated for a Grammy in 2001. FireCrow has appeared many times as a guest musician on recordings by other musicians in the industry. In addition to his Grammy nomination, he has earned top honors among his peers in the Native American Music Awards (NAMA) organization. In 2003, he received the NAMA "Song Writer of the Year" award for Legend of the Warrior. In 2005, FireCrow was recognized for his work with the Billings Symphony, taking home the NAMA award for "Best Instrumental Recording." He was the 2006 recipient of NAMA's "Flutist of the Year" award for his work on Red Beads. More about Joseph FireCrow.

May 1, 2010 - 8pm
May 2, 2010 - 3pm

Classics V
Austrian Connections
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Wendy Warner, Cello

Franz Joseph Haydn	Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D major, H. Vllb:2
Johannes Brahms	Variations on a Theme by Haydn, OP. 56a
	Symphony No.2 in D major Op.73

Radiating sensitivity and imagination, Haydn’s Cello Concerto exemplifies the composer’s remarkable ability to create stunning musical works and showcase soloists at the same time. Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, Wendy Warner, comes center stage to perform this relaxed and lyrical piece, which is perfectly suited to her flawless technique and natural expression. Creating something altogether new, Brahms takes a place in the sun with Variations on a Theme of Haydn, a masterful piece that weaves back and forth between sections of the orchestra and individual instruments. One of his brightest and most accessible symphonic works, Symphony No. 2 is Brahms’ emotional response to the beauty of the countryside surrounding his lakeside summer retreat in Portschach, Austria. View Program Notes.

Guest Artist: Wendy Warner, Cello
Wendy Warner has become one of the leading cellists in the world, garnering international attention by winning first prize at the 1990 International Rostropovich Competition in Paris, and going on to perform at many of the world's distinguished concert halls, including Carnegie (NY) and Walt Disney Hall (LA), Paris' Salle Pleyel and Berlin's Philharmonie. In 2009, Warner will release two recordings for the Cedille label. Past recordings include Warner's debut recording “Paul Hindemith: Music for Cello and Piano” (Bridge Records), and a second disc featuring duos for cello and violin on Cedille Records. Most recently released is a Naxos recording of the Barber Concerto with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Marin Alsop, conductor. More about Wendy Warner.

CAPE COD 5 FOUNDATION CapePOPS SERIES

October 10, 2009 - 8pm
October 11, 2009 - 3pm

CapePOPS! 1
Ultimate Gershwin

Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Lisa and Ron Smith, Vocalists

Rhythmic razzle-dazzle, toe-tapping jazz and swinging tunes explode in a tribute to the indomitable master of melody, George Gershwin. From Broadway to the silver screen, from Fred Astaire to Sting, Gershwin’s creative output transcends musical styles and idioms with off-the-charts hits like “An American in Paris," "Some One to Watch Over Me,” “ ’S Wonderful," and "Summertime.” A n intriguing virtual performance of Gershwin’s famous “Rhapsody in Blue” combined with a dynamic singing duo, husband and wife team Ron and Lisa Smith, up the volume on a performance packed with entertainment.

Guest Artists: Lisa and Ron Smith, Vocalists
Husband and wife team, Lisa and Ron Smith, are co-owners of Beyond Talent Productions and have been working and performing together for almost 10 years. They are frequent guest artists at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino "Hit Parade" Show, they've written and performed several original shows together ("Back to Broadway;" "Side by Side: the Music of Steve & Eydie;" "Slow Boat to China: the Music of Frank Loesser, from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway," and more), and in the past year have become one of the most sought-after performing duos in Las Vegas. More about Lisa and Ron Smith.

December 4, 2009 - 8pm
December 5, 2009 - 3pm & 8pm
December 6, 2009 - 3pm

CapePOPS! 2
Holiday Pops Spectacular
Jung-Ho Pak, Conductor I Megan Weston, Soprano

A dynamic and versatile musician, John Yankee is artistic director of Falmouth Chorale & Orchestra, conductor of Cape Cod Opera and Falmouth Chamber Players, music director at John Wesley United Methodist Church, and choral director at Falmouth Academy. He plays in the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra, performs on hammered dulcimer, coaches ensembles, teaches privately and leads workshops ranging from Renaissance choral music to traditional bluegrass. He a long affiliation with the Walden School for young composers and has written music in a wide variety of genres. Prior to coming to Cape Cod in September 2007, Yankee served as artistic director of the San Diego Choral Union and the Children's Choir, founded and directed the Telluride Choral Society, and was music director of the Telluride Chamber Orchestra and Repertory Company. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree at Peabody Conservatory and Master's degrees at Yale School of Music and University of Pittsburgh.

Directed by Margaret T. Bossi, the Chatham Choral is noted for its diverse musical programming, The Choral has sung many great choral works and collaborated in performances with the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, the Paul Winter Consort, the Cape Repertory Theatre, Theresa Thomasson’s Gospel Singers, and local church and young people’s choirs. More about the Chatham Choral

The Eddy Elementary School Choir consists of fourth and fifth graders from Brewster, Massachusetts. They rehearse once a week for 50 minutes before school. Directed by Stacey Faris, the choir performs two concerts a year, which are their holiday and spring concerts.

Making their debut appearance in our Holiday Pops Spectacular, the Nauset Regional High School Honors Chorus, under the direction of Allison Beavan, adds a jazzy note to the festivities. The Honors Chorus is one of three groups in the choral program at Nauset Regional High School in North Eastham, which is recognized for its excellence and beautiful singing on and off Cape Cod.

February 13, 2010 -8pm
February 14, 2010 - 3pm

CapePOPS! 3
The Supreme Reflections
Jung-Ho Pak Conductor
Wendy Emead, Cheaza Figueroa and Tai Lewis, Vocalists
George Solomon, Motown Historian

Come see about the Supremes, the most popular female group in the world. Join Supreme Reflections’ three classy ladies as they recreate the magic of Motown in the ultimate tribute to the music of Diana Ross and The Supremes. From “Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “I Hear a Symphony” to “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Love Child” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” you’ll be humming the sensational pop hits when you leave the show. But this full scale revue doesn’t stop with the music — the show is filled with Motown historian George Solomon’s fascinating anecdotes tracing The Supremes’ stellar career and has costumes that even Cher would envy!

Guest Artists:
A gifted, consummate performer, Wendy Edmead, while still a student at New York’s famed High School of Performing Arts, landed her first Broadway show, “The Wiz”. She followed that with a starring role opposite Sammy Davis Jr. in “Stop the World”, where she was spotted by the legendary Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse. They offered her a role in Fosse’s “Dancin’” which went on to win many Tony Awards. After competing with thousands of other talented performers, Wendy was given a coveted role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats”. Some of her other theatrical appearances include “Dreamgirls”, “Swing”, “Ain’t Misbehavin.’”
View Complete Song List.

Cheaza Figueroa has been featured on the WB’s “Popstars”, and guest starred on “City Guys,” where she still receives fan mail. She has performed alongside improv star Wayne Brady in Las Vegas and you can hear her on Wayne’s newly released CD, “A Long Time Coming.” Cheaza also appeared with Wayne on “The View” and on tour with “The Pops” Symphony Orchestra. Some of her other credits include hosting on the CW Channel and appearing in Jerry Mitchell’s, “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.

Tai Lewis is a multi-talented, triple-threat actor/singer/dancer. Before joining the cast of “Supreme Reflections”, Tai thrilled Las Vegas audiences in the title role of Tim Rice and Elton John’s “Aida”, for which she received unanimous rave reviews. Her love of musical theater also landed her starring roles in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Once on This Island”. Tai has appeared in “Legends in Concert” and “Born Divas”, as well as in scores of production shows and musical revues. She is also an accomplished songwriter.

George Solomon is a Motown historian who has worked as an independent producer for the label producing several top CD reissues on Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers and many more. George also wrote and directed Smokey Robinson’s show for Las Vegas and Atlantic City as well having appeared as a series regular on NBC’s MOTOWN REVUE. Today he continues to be a top consultant for many current Motown reissues.
More about the Supreme Reflections.

All programs and guest artist subject to change.
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Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Season 2009/10

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra

Season 2009/10