THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY & HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE
together withDONNA AND MAX CHAPMAN
Chairs
andDANIELA AND MANOLO SÁNCHEZ
Honorary Chairs
cordially invite you to the
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
GUSTAVO GIMENOconductor
YUJA WANGpianist
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6:00 p.m.CHAMPAGNE AND HORS D’OEUVRES
The Corinthian - 202 Fannin Street
7:30 p.m.HOUSTON SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT
(No Late Seating)Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts - 615 Louisiana Street
Houston Symphony, led by Gustavo Gimeno, conductorFeaturing Yuja Wang, pianoRavel Alborado del gracioso
Ravel Concerto for the Left HandBarber Overture to The School for ScandalProkofiev Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
immediately following the concert GALA DINNERThe Corinthian
Seated multi-course dinner by Jackson and CompanyDécor by The Events Company
Wine Pairings by Lindy & John Rydman and Lisa Rydman of Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods
BenefitingThe Houston Symphony’s Education & Community Programming
Black TieComplimentary Valet Parking at The Corinthian
Transportation provided by Sovereign Services to and from Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
YUJA WANG, PIANIST
Critical superlatives and audience ovations have followed Yuja Wang’s dazzling career. The Beijing-born pianist, celebrated for her charismatic artistry and captivating stage presence, is ready to register fresh achievements during the 2018-19 season which features recitals, concert series, and extensive tours with some of the world’s most venerated ensembles and conductors.
Yuja Wang was born into a musical family. After childhood piano studies in China, she received advanced training in Canada and at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music under Gary Graffman. Her international breakthrough came in 2008 when she replaced Martha Argerich as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Two years later she signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon and has since established her place among the world’s leading artists with a succession of critically acclaimed performances and recordings.
GUSTAVO GIMENO, CONDUCTOR
Gustavo Gimeno has been Music Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg (OPL) since 2015. In the current season he will share the Philharmonie stage with such artists as Leonidas Kavakos, Vilde Grang, Miah Persson, Anja Harteros, and Katie and Marielle Labèque.
Gimeno is in great demand worldwide as a guest conductor. In 2018-19 he will direct the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony and the Seattle Symphony.
Born in Valencia, Gimeno began his international conducting career in 2012 as a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, as assistant to Mariss Jansons. Gimeno recently returned to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to lead a program of Tchaikovsky and Barber. He made his opera debut in 2015 with Bellini’s Norma at the Valencia Opera House.
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Cameron ManagementJanet F. Clark
Kirkland & Ellis LLPKatie and Bob Orr/Oliver Wyman
Betty and Jesse B. Tutor
Donna and Max ChapmanMariglyn and Stephen Glenn
Joella and Steven P. Mach/ Cora Sue and Harry Mach
Phoebe and Bobby Tudor
FAZIOLI TABLE
SCHUBERT TICKET
Viviana and David Denechaud/Sidley Austin LLP
Ellen A. Yarrell Justice Brett and Erin Busby Mary Lynn and Steve Marks
Shane A. Miller Drs. James and Elizabeth Tang
Maureen Y. Higdon Bobbie Nau,
In Honor of Donna and Max Chapman
Regina Rogers Ellen A. Yarrell
RACHMANINOFF TICKET
Chopin TICKET
Young Associates Council/Symphony League
Gifts and Musician Sponsors
Robin Angly and Miles SmithBeck Redden LLP
ChevronJena and Buddy Clark
Alie and Dave PrunerDaniela and Manolo Sánchez
UTHealthJo Dee and Cliff Wright
Cheryl Byington Aggie Foster
Jill and Dr. I. Ray Kirk
Judy and Rodney MargolisMichelle and Jack Matzer
David Peavy and Dr. Stephen McCauley
Susan and Andrew TruscottUnited Airlines,
Official Airline of the Houston SymphonyBob Weiner
Beth WolffRobert and Michele Yekovich
Rini and Edward Ziegler
BoSENDORFER TABLE
Concert Sponsor and Lead Corporate Gala Underwriter
Donna and Max Chapman Chairs
Daniela and Manolo Sánchez Honorary Chairs
HOUSTON SYMPHONY LEAGUE
SPECIAL THANKS
HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETYJanet F. Clark
President
Mike S. Stude Chairman Emeritus
Andrés Orozco-Estrada Music Director
Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair
Betsy Cook Weber Director, Houston Symphony Chorus
Bobby Tudor Chairman
Mary Lynn Marks Chair, Volunteers and Special Events
Steven Reineke Principal POPS Conductor
Steven P. Mach Immediate Past President
Viviana Denechaud Chair, Development
Robert Franz Associate Conductor
Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge
John Mangum Executive Director/CEO
Margaret Alkek Williams Chair
Maureen Y. Higdon President
Betty Tutor Vice President, Fundraising
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