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'HWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Night on Bald Mountain from Fantasia Modeste MussorgskyOrchestrated by Rimsky-Korsakov
30TH CONCERT SEASON
DAVID L.C~MUSIC DIRECTOR
VOICES OF THE VALLEY, GUEST ARTISTS
ALICE MAGUIRE, DIRECTOR
8:00P.M. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1993MOTHER McAULEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
"THE CLASSICS IN FILM"
Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183 from Amadeus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1. Allegro con brioII. Andantem. MenuettoIV. Allegro
ACCOUNTANTS - AUDITORS - TAX CONSULTANTSThe Blue Danube, op. 314 from 2001: A Space O~ssey Johann Strauss
INTERMISSION
Salutes theSouthwest Symphony Orchestra
on its 30th Season
Requiem, K. 626 from Amadeus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1. Requiem and KyrieII. Dies Irae
Voices o/the ValleyMarilyn Keblusek, Soprano
The Merry Widow from Shadow 0/a Doubt Franz LeharVilja
Voices o/the ValleyMarilyn Keblusek, Soprano Larry Le/aiver, Bass
Cavalleria Rusticana from God/ather Ill Pietro MascagniScena e Preghieri
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(708) 422-2050 Jean Smoots, SopranoVoices o/the Valley
Larry Le/aiver, Bass Barbara Correll, Soprano
Lieutenant Kije Suite, op. 60 from Lt. Kije and Crossing Delancey........Sergei Prokofiev1. The Birth ofKijeII. Romancem. Kije's WeddingIV. TroikaV. The Burial ofKije
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra is a member of the lllinois Council of Orchestras and the Chicago MusicAlliance. Tonight's program is funded, in part, by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and theNational Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Music is provided, in part, by the Fleisher Collection of theFree Library ofPhiladelphia Patrons are requested to tum off all watch alarms and paging devices.
Talented musicians are invited to audition. Please call 708.489.5322 for additional infonnation.
Ted BojanowskiGeorge DeLorieaSteven DeLorieaRonald 1. FehserPeter GesellLarry LefaiverClarence RileyPerry SimmonsGaile Sprissler
BASSES
TENORS
James BougherGeroge BottsRichard DyottBill GouldMark JaszczakJohn SchneiderJohn TierneyThomas Truly
Sharon ButlerDiane CaseyHelene DeLorieaAndrea DinaroSusan DonofrioSandra GrahamJudy GrattBarbara HughesEileen IngersollLisa Carol JenrichLois McNerneyBrenda MetzHarriet MilePatricia NelsonAlma Riss"-"yMargaret SauterTomomi SawadaMarilyn SobbeJoan SweeneyJackie Truly
ALTOSSOPRANOS
Rosanne ArnoldNettie BottsJoanne ColbertBarbara CorrellArlene CyganCarol FeffennanPatricia GedvilleShannon HayesMarilyn KeblusekBetty MassothNancy MichelSusan T. PolitanoFrances RileyFlorence SklenarJean SmootsSandra L. VonStowverBetty WitteJanet WohlgemuthTess Xydakis
VOICES OF THE VALLEY PERSONNEL
ALICE MAGUIRE, DIRECTOR
STEVEN DELORIEA, ACCOMPANIST
Auditions for the second semester will be held January 24, 1994 at MoraineValley Community College. For further information, please call 708.974.5745.
Christmas concerts will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at the BethlehemLutheran Church, 98th and Oakley, at 8 p.m. and at the Orland Park PublicLibrary, 14760 Park Lane, on Sunday, December 12 at 2 p.m. The public iscordially invited to these free Christmas celebrations. The Spring concert willfeature the Oak Park Recorder Society, Dave Fitzgerald, Director, and willfeature early music as well as contemporary music for chorus and recorders. Itwill be our first appearance at the Moraine Valley Community College Fine andPerforming Arts Center. Save this date! Saturday, May 7, 1994.
The 55 member Voices of the Valley, Alice Maguire, Director, are acommunity choral group under Moraine Valley Community CollegeContinuing Education and Professional Development Department. Membersinclude singers from sixteen communities. Concerts are given for churches,schools, libraries, and community organizations, both as full chorus or insmaller ensembles. Steven DeLoriea is their accompanist. In November 1991,a Voices ensemble sang in Vienna, Austria at an International ChristmasCelebration. In July 1992, the ensemble sang the Rutter "Requiem" with JohnRutter in Malvern, England.
Nanna Stuart, Oak LawnPrillcipal
Randall Rakosnik, Burr Ridge
CharterMembers20 years or more15 to 19 years10 to 14 years
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BASSOON••• Julie Szymczyk, Palos Park
PrillcipalSpollsored by the Walsh Family
Marsha Barnett, Clarendon Hills
FRENCH HORNDonna Briggs, Chicago Heights
PrincipalNancy Rietreld, LansingAmanda Schor, ChicagoRonald Sauter, Alsip••
TRUMPETKenneth Austin, Orland Park
PrillcipalNeil Venhuizen•••
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TROMBONECliffWallis, Chicago
PrillcipalRobert W. Smith, ChicagoAllan Z\vierzko, Chicago
Jill Roberts, Chicago
PERCUSSIONKen Kazin, Hickory Hills
PrillcipalJoe Arteaga, Evergreen ParkVivian Lawrence, Chicago
Peter Craven, ChicagoPrillcipal
TIMPANI••• Edward J. Vondrasek, Chicago
Prillcipal
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KEYBOARDSTerese Lenz, Chicago
MANAGERThomas W. Hawley, Blue Island
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UBRARlANCatie McAlister, Matteson
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TENOR SAXOPHONEPaul Kober, Woodridge
Prillcipal
Daniel J. Seyrnan, Oak LawnCOllcertmaster
Phyllis Karge, BurbankPrillcipal SecOlld
Cheryl A1bovias, Orland ParkMicbael A1bovias, Orland ParkHedie A1t, Palos HeightsDanieUe Beebe, CountrysideStephen Bosen, ChicagoJulie Heck, Oak LawnMitzi Heniff, CrestwoodDolores Hogan, WorthAnn Killelea, MidlothianLinda Lager, LansingEdward Langer, CiceroRenette Makowski, Oak LawnCatie McAlister, MattesonLinda Morimoto, Hoffinan EstatesMarion Nicholson, South HollandWilliam P. Porcelli, ChicagoSr. M. Reginald, ChicagoSeraphine A. Samson, Oak LawnDanilo Soriano, Palos ParkBenjamin Ticho, ChicagoSuzanne Wales, Palos Heights
Charles Bontrager, EvanstonPrillcipalTIle Helell Oppellheim Chair
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Sue Dvorak, CountrysideRebecca Keil, Orland ParkKathy Ticho, ChicagoLudmilla Vildgorn, Buffalo Grove
Kathleen Czoski, MaywoodPrillcipal
Gael Emerick, Jr., Palos ParkRobert Heck, Oak LawnYuri Kadukov, ChicagoRuth Pieper, Orland ParkSuzanne Ross, Chicago
Thomas W. Hawley, Blue IslandPrillcipal
T. Weldon Anderson, C!)icagpLaura Kelly, Hickory Hills
Linda Gruette, Orland ParkPrillcipal
Janice Alberts, AlsipMarion M. Reilly, Blue Island"Maureen Ross, Evergreen Park
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REQUIEM
PROGRAM NOTES BY DAVID CRANE
DIEslRAE
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, etlux perpetua luceat eis; te decet hymnus,Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum inJerusalem; exaudi orationem meam, ad teomnis caro veniet. Requiem aeternamdona eis, Domine, it lux perpetua luceateis.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrieeleison.
Dies irae, dies ilia solvet saeclum infavilla, teste David cum Sybilla.
Quantus tremor est futurus, quando judexest venturus, cuncta stricte discussurus.
Eternal rest grant to them, 0 Lord, and letperpetual light shine upon them; to Thee isdue a song of praise, 0 God, in Sion, andto Thee a vow shall be paid in Jerusalem;grant my prayer; to Thee all flesh shallcome. Eternal rest grant to them, 0 Lord,and let perpetual light shin upon them.
Lord have mercy OJl us. Christ have mercyon us. Lord have mercy on us.
The day of wrath, that day ofgrief shallchange the world to glowing ash, as Davidand Sibyl tell.
How great a quaking shall there be whenon that day the judge shall come, to weighman's deeds in each detail.
Ever since recorded sound made its way into film, a unique marriage between filmmakers and classical music has existed. Music of the masters has played an integral rolein enhancing plot, action, and especially, elevating our emotional involvement inparticular scenes. On the other side of the coin,· visual images on screen have greatlyenhanced the effect of the music on the listener. Whatever the relationship between thetwo, much forethought has gone into the process of integrating the classics with film.
Walt Disney's animated classic Fantasia hit the theaters in 1940 and was one of theyear's most popular movies, second only to another Disney production, Pinocchio - ah,the days when clean family entertainment was a box office boom. Fantasia was anunprecendented collaboration between director, Ben Sharpstean, narrator, DeemsTaylor, Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra, scores of artists, and themusic of Beethoven, Dukas, Stravinsky, and Mussorgsky, among others. In a timebefore computers, the amount of man-hours required to produce this feature wasincredulous--24 distinct drawings (one per frame) were needed to create the illusion ofone second of motion!
The rich imagery in Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain as described below inhis autograph manuscript, was tailormade for animation:
"Subterranean sounds from supernatural voices. --Appearance of the spirits ofthe dark and, after them, of Chernobog (the black god). --Glorification ofChemobog and Black Mass. --Sabbath. --At the height of the sabbath, distantecho of the bell of a small village church; this disperses the spirits of the dark.--The break of day."
SCENA E PREGHIERI (SCENE AND IRAYER)
DAILY11 - 10
VILJA
One morning a huntsman all galant and gay,While chasing wild boar in the wood cool
and grayEspied a fair dryad among the great trees,And as soon as he saw her bright hair in the
breezeTender thoughts began to throng;Quest ofgame no more was strong,For this straightway became his hunting
song:
Queen of the Heavens, grief is ended!He, whom thy love once defended,From the tomb is now ascended, is ascendedas He promised.Let us sing Christ our Lord's wondrous story!
Vilja, fair dryad, you rule in the wood,O'er blossoms, bees, and the tiny bird
brood,Vilja, dear maiden, your rule I'll obey;Sweet Vilja, love me, I pray.
He has rended the veil of the tomb,Let us sing! Christ today reigns in glory,He is ris'n; Light divine conquers gloom!Hallelujah!
Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Soundtrack, Art Direction/SetDecoration, Actor (Abraham), Costume Design, Makeup--these are the eight Oscars the1984 production ofAmadeus received. Directed by Milos Forman, Amadeus is the storyof young Mozart (Tom Hulce) the brash upstart, clashing with the older, stad Salieri (F.Murray Abraham), court composer for the Hapsburg Emperor, Joseph II. Mozart'snatural genius becomes increasingly disconcerting to Salieri. Although Salieri is muchmore successful than his younger counterpart, he realizes that he has met his match withthe beauty and depth of Mozart's music.
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Filmed in Prague, vivid cinematography is juxtaposed with the sounds of Sir NevilleMariner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. In the opening scene, as a horsedrawn carriage barrels down a narrow alley, the beginning of Symphony No. 25, withits great energy and driving syncopation, complements the intensity of the scene.Toward the end of the movie, Mozart is on his death bed with Salieri at his side. Tooweak to write, Mozart is composing the Requiem in his head, while Salieri scribblesdown what is dictated to him. As the work sprouts forth, it emerges into the soundtrackof the film. An overwhelming grip on our emotions takes place as Mozart composeswhat, in actuality, is his own requiem. Sublime musical creation and cinematographybecome one.
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Spac~ Odyssey was to the science fiction genre asFantasia was to animation--a standard from which others would be judged. A Britishmovie made in 1968 starring HAL, a computer, 2001 won an Oscar for special effects.The somewhat abstract story line traces the prehistoric birth of man's intelligence, hisfirst confrontation with a Higher Power, and a space journey which leads the astronauts(and audience) through a time warp where man's essence has spacecraft and itsoccupants. Indeed, computers today have taken on a certain omnipotence, apremonition made 25 years ago when the film came out. Only 8 more years until theOdyssey....
The opening seconds of this epic would bring Richard Strauss' Also SprachZarathustra into the ears of mainstream society. Moments later in the film, aspacecraft is "dancing" through space to the tune of Johann Strauss' (unrelated toRichard) Blue Danube Waltz, a stark contrast to the "dawn of man" reverberations ofAlso Sprach Zarathustra.
In the spring of 1933, the Leningrad film director, Feinzimmer, approachedProkofiev to compose the incidental music to the satirical farce, Lieutenant Kije.Although Prokofiev had never composed for film before, he enthusiastically acceptedthe challenge. The film's run however was short lived, and Prokofiev subsequentlyadapted the score into a concert suite.
"Lieutenant Kije, is a triumph of grotesquerie: at the court of mad Emperor Paul I,terror reigns, with courtiers in such fear of the czar that none dares to emend anofficially approved memorandum that erroneously declares one officer dead and,through another slip, creates a nonexistent lieutenant. With magisterial modulation,Tynyanov recounts the psychic disintegration of the first and the splendid rise of thesecond" --Publishers Weekly.
To conceal these errors from the ruthless Emperor Paul I, a biography is created forKije, including a wedding where the bride stands side by side, with, well--nothing butthin air. Over the course of time the Emperor promotes Kije to the rank of general, andwishes finally to meet his hero. The conspirators then have to save their own hides byarranging the death of this soldier who never existed.
Parts of the suite were incorporated into the 1988 film Crossing Delancey, directedby Joan Silver. Amy Irving stars as the New York City bookstore employee whosegrandmother arranges for a meeting with an eligible bachelor through the services of amarriage broker. As the plot thickens, old world tradition confronts modem ways.Appropriately, the "Kije's Wedding" themes are woven into the story line.
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The Mafia and Italian opera have enjoyed "family ties." Indeed the world's mostfamous gangster, Al Capone, had such an affinity. This ironic marriage of crime andculture is masterfully depicted in Francis Ford Coppola's 1990 film, Godfather III. AlPacino plays a mafioso attempting to move his family interests away from crime andinto legitimate enterprises. Fate and circumstance draw him back in, along with histrigger happy nephew (Andy Garcia) and the rest ofhis family, the Corleones.
Excerpts from Mascagni's one act opera Cavalleria Rusticana, a sordid tale of love,hate, jealousy, and revenge, provide a perfect backdrop for the plot.
Calling all Alfred Hitchcock mystery buffs. . .. One of Hitchcock's personalfavorites was his 1943 film, Shadow ofa Doubt. Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) travelsfrom Philadelphia, one step ahead of the law, to visit his relatives in the sleepy town ofSanta Rosa, CA. His niece and namesake "Young Charlie" (Teresa Wright) is quitetaken by her uncle, that is, until she begins to suspect him of being the killer of anumber of widowed women, the so called Merry Widow murderer. A deadly game ofcat and mouse ensues. This was one of the few Hitchcock films actually shot onlocation.
Hitchcock could not have been hard pressed to find the appropriate music for thesoundtrack. Lehar's ever popular operetta, The Merry Widow, was a prime suspect forthe role.
MEMORIAL FUND
THE SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GRATEFULLY
ACKNOWLEDGES THE fuLLOWING GIFTS:
The names of newly memorialized persons appear in three successive concert programs and areinscribed in a permanent roster. The minimum contribution is $10. For further information,please call Ruth Pieper at 708.349.7867.
Among the compositions performed by the Southwest Symphony Orchestra each year are scorespurchased for the permanent library with contributions made to the Memorial Fund. Friends andrelatives of a deceased loved one may find special satisfaction in knowing that music added to thelibrary as a memorial tribute will continue to enrich the lives of performers and listeners for yearsto come. T
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The Southwest Symphony Orchestra must rely on contributions to meet its expenses.The sale of concert tickets and program advertising is not enough to cover our operatingcosts such as hall rental, professional services, music, printing, publicity, insurance, andpostage. Like other orchestras in this country, we must depend on the generosity ofcontributors to break even.
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DAVID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
David Leslie Crane received a Bachelor's Degree from NewEngland Conservatory and a Master's Degree in Conductingand Performance from Northwestern University. Mr. Crane'seducation includes a year's study at the renownedMozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, and a Fellowship conductingthe New Music Ensemble at the University of Houston,where he directed a multimedia concert involving the NewMusic Ensemble, Art, Dance, and Drama Departments. Healso collaborated with the University Opera Department,conducting Weill's Mahagonny Songspiel.
As a former resident of Washington, D.C., Mr. Crane servedas Founder and Music Director of the National Institutes ofHealth Chamber Orchestra in Bethesda, MD for three years.In addition, he was engaged by the National Symphony to playas an extra with the trumpetsection on several concerts.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alice Maguire, Oak Lawn President
Thomas W. Hawley, Blue Island Vice President
Grace Pieper, Orland Park Recording Secretary
Danielle Beebe, Countryside Corresponding Secretary
Nan Barsotti, Chicago Treasurer
Alfred Aulwurm, Oak Lawn Conductor Emeritus
Mr. Crane was Music Director of the Chain ofLakes Orchestra in Fox Lake, IL for three years.From 1987-1990, he served as Conductor and Administrator of the Northwestern UniversitySummer Orchestra, where, in his four year tenure, he built the orchestra from 43 to 91 members,culminating in a performance of Mahler's First Symphony. Suzanne Weiss of the EvanstonReview wrote "It was a standing ovation from a standing-room audience at Pick-Staiger ConcertHall Sunday....The group would put a few of our year-round orchestras to shame."
Guest conducting appearances have included the DuPage Symphony, Lawrence University WindEnsemble, and the Spokane Symphony ill the final concert of the prestigious Festival atSandpoint, ID, Gunther Schuller, Artistic Director. Last August he participated in theInternational Workshop for Conductors in Zlin, Czech Republic, where he worked with theBohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra. This season marks Mr. Crane's second as MusicDirector of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
Richard Dyott, Oak Lawn
Karen Everett, Worth
Arlene Guca, Oak Lawn
Phyllis Karge, Burbank
Margaret Lane, Indian Head Park
Ray Pieper, Orland Park
Sr. Mary Venardine, Chicago
Ed Vondrasek, Chicago
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The Southwest Symphony Orchestra's next concert will take place on Saturday,February 5. The featured artists will be the winners of the Southwest
Symphony Orchestra's Youth Concerto Competition. The Orchestra will alsopremiere a piece by Young Riddle in commemoration ofthe SSO's 30th season.Benvenuto Cellini Overture by Berlioz, Serenade for Strings by Dvorak, andKodaly's Hary Janos: Suite will also be performed. The Youth ConcertoCompetition is sponsored by the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation.
Candice Jones will be the featured artist at the SSO's April 23 concert. She willbe performing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of1915. Also being performed isSymphony No.8 in B minor "Unfinished" by Schubert, Bizet'sSuite"L'Arlesie1l1Ie" No.2, and the Firebird Suite by Stravinsky.
Order your tickets for the SSO's first Pops Concert "An Evening ofInternational Cuisine" on May 21. Tickets are $10 and the concert will takeplace at the new Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley CommunityCollege. Tickets for all concerts may be ordered by calling 708.636.6941.
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Sr. Mary Venardine, Chicago Past President
Karen Everett, Worth Past President
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8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1994MOTHER McAULEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
30TH CONCERT SEASON
DAVID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
GUEST ARTISTS: THE WINNERS OF THE 1993-1994
SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION
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Benvenuto Cellini Overture, Op. 23 Hector Berlioz
Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 Antonin DvorakI. Moderato
ACCOUNTANTS - AUDITORS - TAX CONSULTANTSFantasy on Japanese Wood Prints, Op. 211 Alan Hovhaness
Anne Carmel, MarimbaThird Place from Alan B. Shepard High School, Palos Heights
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Jacques IbertI. Allegro
Salutes theSouthwest Symphony Orchestra
on its 30th Season
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Faye Campagna, FluteSecond Place fi'om Mother McAuley High School, Chicago
INTERMISSION
Violin Concerto No.5, Op. 37 Henri VieuxtempsI. Allegro non troppoII. AdagioIII. Allegro con fuoco
Chan Park, ViolinFirst Placefi'om Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale
CONCERTO COMPETITION AWARDS
Hary Janos Suite Zoitan KodalyI. Prelude. The Fairy Tale BeginsII. Viennese Musical ClockIII. SongIV. The Battle and Defeat ofNapoleanV. IntermezzoVI. Entrance of the Emperor and His Court
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra is a member of the Illinois Council of Orchestras and the Chicago MusicAlliance. Tonight's program is funded, in part, by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and theNational Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Music is provided, in part, by the Fleisher Collection of theFree Library of Philadelphia. Patrons are requested to tum off all watch alarms and paging devices.
Chan is a member of, and spends most of his time performing with, the ChamberOrchestra at Hinsdale Central High School under the direction of Mr. J. Wirtz. He hasalso been a member of the Youth Symphony of DuPage for six years.
Fortunately, Chan's grandparents sent him a 1/4 sizeviolin when he was 8 allowing him to continue topractice the violin again. Chan has been studying with Mr. Cyrus Forough at theSherwood Conservatory of Music in Chicago since June of 1989. He has been onscholarship at the Sherwood Conservatory of Music since 1990. During the summer of1992, he was awarded a scholarship to study during the summer by the Society ofAmerican Musicians and during the summer of 1993, he performed with the StringAcademy at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
In addition to winning the Southwest Symphony Orchestra's competition, he was also awinner of the Illinois Young Performers Competition where he played the Saint-SaensViolin Concerto #3 in b minor, op. 61 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra atOrchestra Hall in May of 1993. He also won the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's ConcertoCompetition in October of 1992 where he performed Symphony Espagnoloy Lalo. Hehas also performed with the Chicago Businessmen's Orchestra as well as at Grant Parkand Navy Pier.
ABOUT TONIGHT'S SOLOISTS
Chan Park, a 14 year old violinist from ClarendonHills, is a Freshman at Hinsdale Central High Schooland is the winner of this year's competition. Chan is anhonors student who enjoys woodworking, photography,tennis, reading, and writing when he is not practicing theviolin. He began playing violin at the age of 4 at theHead Start Program at his public school in Milwaukee,WI. When he was in first grade, he had to quit and therented violin was returned to the store.
In November, the Southwest Symphony Orchestra held their first Youth ConcertoCompetition in many years. The competition was open to any student between the agesof 12 and 18 who live in the area south of the Eisenhower Expressway (roughly the areathe Southwest Symphony Orchestra serves). We had 20 young musicians audition forcash awards of $500, $300, and $200 plus the opportunity to play their winning piece,tonight, with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. We are proud to present the winnersof the Southwest Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition.
Norma Stuart, Oak LawnPrincipal
Randall Rakosnik, Burr Ridge
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BASSOON••• Julie Szymczyk, Palos Park
PrincipalSpollSored by the Walsh Family
Marsha Bamett, Clarendon HiIls
FRENCH HORNDonna Briggs, Chicago Heights
PrincipalNancy RietVeld, LansingAmanda Schor, ChicagoBill Thegze, Hammond, IN
TRUMPETKenneth Austin, Orland Park
PrincipalJoshua Austin, Orland ParkPeter Lisius, Orland ParkJan Mulder, Palos HeightsNeil Venhuizen, South HoIlandAvi Yarkony, Chicago
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PrincipalRobert W. Smith, ChicagoAllan Zwierzko, Chicago
PERCUSSIONVyvian C. Lawrence, Riverside
PrincipalJoe Arteaga, Evergreen ParkJacek Berlin, ChicagoTodd Fugh, NormalChris Marrow, Riverside
TUBAPeter Craven, Chicago
Principal
Joy Ann Biernacki, Chicago
TIMPANI••• Edward J. Vondrasek, Chicago
Principal
KEYBOARDSLinda Camp, Palatine
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SAXOPHONEPaul Kober, Woodridge
Principal
Daniel J. Seyman, Oak LawnConcertmoster
PhylIis Karge, BurbankPrincipal Second
Hedie A1t, Palos HeightsDanieIle Beebe, CountrysideJulie Heck, Oak LawnMitzi Heniff, CrestwoodDolores Hogan, WorthAnn KiIlelea, MidlothianLinda Lager, LansingEdward Langer, CiceroRenette Makowski, Oak LawnCatie McAlister, MattesonKaren McCarthyLinda Morimoto, Hoffman EstatesMarion Nicholson, South HoIlandWilliam P. Porcelli, ChicagoSeraphine A. Samson, Oak LawnDanilo Soriano, Palos ParkBenjamin Ticho, ChicagoSuzanne Wales, Palos Heights
Ludmilla Vildgorn, Buffalo GrovePrincipalT7,e Helen Oppenheim Chair
Sponsored by Dr. andMrs.Robert Heck
Charles Bontrager, EvanstonRebecca Keil, Orland ParkKathy Ticho, ChicagoSr. M. Reginald, ChicagoRobert W. Smith, ChicagoVicki Urban, Frankfort
Kathleen Czoski, MaywoodPrincipal
Gael Emerick, Jr., Palos ParkRobert Heck, Oak LawnLynn Larsen, RiverdaleRuth Pieper, Orland ParkDavid Richards, ChicagoSuzanne Ross, Chicago
Thomas W. Hawley, Blue IslandPrincipal
T. Weldon Anderson, ChicagoLaura KeIly, Hickory HiIls'
Linda Grnette, Orland ParkPrincipal
Janice Alberts, AlsipMarion M. Reilly, Blue IslandMaureen Ross, Evergreen Park
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CLARINET••• Thomas HaIlet, Orland Park
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Charter Members20 years or more15 to 19 years10 to 14 years
Faye Campagna, a 16 year old flute player from Oak Lawn, is currently on the A honorroll in her Junior year at Mother McAuley High School. She has bee!! a member ofMcAuley's Chamber Ensemble for the past three years under the direction of PhyllisKarge. Faye has been involved in music since the age of 8, studying piano for two yearsbefore taking up the flute.
As a resident in Indiana, Faye began developing her flute skills. At the age often, shewon first place in the Monday Musical Competition, at the age of 12, she won thirdplace in the same competition. That same year, she won a music scholarship to studyprivately under Debrah Silvert of the Flute Academy inValporaiso. After moving to the Chicago area, Fayebecame a member of the Southwest Symphony TrainingOrchestra from 1990 to 1992. She was accepted intothe MERIT Music Program at the Dearborn StreetStation where she studied theory, jazz, improvisation,and flute ensemble with Cyndy Gdalman.
She is currently studying under Susan Levitin and isenrolled in Music Theory, Flute Choir and theAdvanced Flute Quartet at the Sherwood MusicConservatory. Faye is also a member of the SuburbanYouth Symphony Orchestra. She has recently beenselected as an Illinois State Ambassador of Music and has been invited to travel Europethis summer. Faye has been a member of DePaul's All-Catholic Band for 1992 to 1993and is currently second chair. She has also been a member of the Illinois MusicEducators Association District Band Festival.
Faye has overcome two heart surgeries and, with the support of her family, hascontinued to pursue music and scholastic studies. A continuing interest in foreignlanguage led Faye to visit Spain over the summer of 1993 to study Spanishand thebeauty of their culture. She plans to return to Spain to study further. Faye has aninterest in the medical field, Cardiology, but plans to continue music. She is applying tothe Interlochen Arts Camp for the summer of 1994 to continue her progress in music.
Anne Carmel, a 14 year old Marimba player from Worth, is a Freshman at Alan B.Shepard High School. She has studied music since the age of six, and is both anaccomplished pianist and percussionist. Her current instructor, Mr. William Hansen, iswell known in our area as a performer and as a teacher at both the grade school and highschool levels.
While Anne was a student at Worth Junior High School,she earned sixteen first place awards in various solo andensemble contests, and she received a Band Director'sAward in 1993.
For two seasons Anne toured the midwest with theQueen of the Universe Band. Currently, Anne is amember of her high school's marching, concert, pep, andjazz bands. Most recently, she earned First Chair in thepercussion section of the Illinois Music EducatorsAssociation District Orchestra.
In addition to music, Anne is an award winning artist, anavid computer buff, and has a keen interest in scienceand math.
PROGRAM NOTES
Hector Berlioz - b. Cote St. Andre, December II, 1893; d. Paris, March 8, 1869.
Overture to Benvenuto Cellini
When first pelformed in Paris on September 10, 1838, under Berlioz's baton, theopera Benvenuto Cellini was, in the composer's words, "hissed with admirable energyand unanimity." The work was composed when "grand opera" was in vogue, whereby anincreasingly prominent middle class, albeit relatively uncultured, were lured to grandiosedisplays on stage. An abundance of ballets, choruses, and crowd scenes became standardfare, and as described above, impromptu "audience participation" was not unheard of.
This opera about a famous sixteenth-century Florentine sculptor and goldsmith was,in short, an instant flop. Whereas it could be said that the opera and its sculptor droppedto footnote status, the overture carved out a distinguished niche in concert halls.
The overture opens with a manic theme which yields to a slow and expressivemelody, introduced by the cellos and basses. The opening theme returns and in duecourse the slow theme is triumphantly pronounced by the brass, against a continuousfrenzied passage by the strings, leading to the surprise ending.
Antonin Dvorak - b. Muhlhausen, September 8, 1841; d. Prague, May I, 1904.
Serenade for Strings
The serenade as a musical form had its origins in Italy in the middle 1500's with thechivalrous tradition of one singing in the evening to his beloved, below her window. Itlater also became associated with an instrumental piece scored for a relatively smallensemble, intended for evening entertainment. Similar to the suite in form, the serenadeconsists of several movements derived from dance.
Dvorak captures the intimacy of this form with his Serenade for Strings in E major.He apparently took to this form, having written a counterpart for winds as well. A folksyflavor, stemming from Dvorak's Czech/Bohemian roots, is heard in his Serenade forStrings. The first of five movements will be performed this evening. It has a cozy "sitaround the fireplace" quality, with the themes weaving gracefully throughout the stringsections.
Alan Hovaness - b. Somerville, Mass., March 8, 1911.
Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints
There has long been a tradition of writing a work for a specific artist, as was the casewith Hovaness's Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints. Written for the virtuoso xylophoneplayer, Yoichi Hiraoka, the Fantasy was first performed by him in 1965, with Seiji Ozawaconducting the Chicago Symphony.
Hovaness, an American composer, is of Armenian and Scottish descent. This crosscultural background found its way into his musical style, which often fuses westerntraditions with those of other cultures. Hence, to a culinary artist's taste buds, the Fantasyon Japanese Wood Prints might taste like a sampling of sausage sushi.
Inspired by ancient Japanese wood prints, the Fallla.l)' begins with tone "painting"using an oriental mode, presented in free form by the strings. The ethereal opening givesway to continual variation, a compositional style prevalent in eastern music. All themelodies are Hovaness's own and in his own words "they are evocations of my love forJapan, its extraordinary art, and vitality." Although the original score calls for xylophoneas the solo instrument, its close cousin, the marimba, is often used in performance.
Jacques Ibert - b. Paris, August 15, 1890; d. Paris, February 5, 1962.
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
After World War I, many French composers rebelled against Impressionism and itsintrinsic "haziness." The opaque Monet-like brushes of sound as exemplified by Debussyand Ravel, were losing their foothold on the French school. Instead; composers such asMilhaud, Poulenc and Ibert sought clarity and a respect for traditional harmonies. At thesame time they splashed about in occasional puddles of dissonance. This movement inmusic became known as neo-c1assicism.
The French, in particular, were inclined toward satire, frivolity, and wit. In this samevain, Ibert's style is marked by his strong appetite for "jeu," or play. Ibert's Concerto forFlute and Orchestra was dedicated to, and premiered by, Marcel Moyse in Paris, inFebruary of 1934. Although Ibert is most known for his works in theater and cinema, hedid write music free of programmatic intent. His Flute Concerto, scored for a scaleddown orchestra of strings, woodwinds, and trumpet, belongs to the category known as"pure art." The first of three movements will be performed this evening.
Hungary. It has been said that Kodaly in particular developed a "people's" music. TheHl//Y Janos Suite. taken from the opera of the same name is true to this concept. The operawas first produced in Budapest in October of 1926. Kodaly later compiled an orchestralsuite from the production.
Hary Janos is the story of a veteran soldier recounting the outrageous exploits of hispast, which amount to tall tales and an imagination running rampant. The openingorchestral "sneeze" in the suite is purportedly Hary Janos guarantee that the eventsrecounted are true, that he met and fell in love with a princess, that he was indispensable toNapoleon's defeat, that he took part in the highest echelons of diplomacy in the Emperor'spalace, to mime some of his ostensible feats.
Hary Janos represents the secret desires of man, who, while "living lives of quietdesperation," yearn for something more. Like our hero in this story, part of the humanexperience is to dream of unbridled adventure, righting wrongs, falling in love with Princeor Princess Charming, and triumphing over adversity.
Program notes by David L. Crane
Henri Vieuxtemps - b. Verviers, February 7, 1820; d. Mustapha, June 6, 188 I.
Violin Concerto No.5
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Vieuxtemps and Berlioz traveled in some of the same circles in Paris. Upon hearingVieuxtemps' 4th Violin Concerto, Berlioz remarked that "he 'showed himself no lessremarkable as a composer than he was incomparable as a virtuoso." Indeed, Vieuxtempsbegan concertizing at the age of 8, and soon became known internationaIIy as one of thebest violinists of his generation.
Like his predecessor Paganini, Vieuxtemps wrote for his instrument - some eightconcertos and other smaller works. All but the Fourth and Fifth have slipped to the backshelves of musical archives. Violin Concerto No.5, which genuinely deserves a place intoday's repertoire, was premiered by the composer in 1861, and was intended as acompetition piece for the Brussels Conservatory. The Concerto initially had twomovements - a third was added later. The movements are written without interruption,and the music alternates between dazzling pyrotechnics and warm lyrical passages.
Zolton Kodaly - b. Kecskemet, Hungary, December 16,1882; d. Budapest, March 6,1967.
Hary Janos Suite
Kodaly and his compatriot Bartok notated thousands of Hungarian folk melodies, andthrough the influence of these tunes they both adopted a nationalist style unique to
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THE SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GRATEfULLY
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Among the compositions perfonned by the Southwest Symphony Orchestra each year are scorespurchased for the pennanent library with contributions made to the Memorial Fund. Friends andrelatives of a deceased loved one may find special satisfaction in knowing that music added to thelibrary as a memorial tribute will continue to enrich the lives of perfonners and listeners for yearsto come. T
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It takes countless hours of hard work by many very dedicated people to keepthe Southwest Symphony Orchestra running and performing each season. Weare currently in need of a few more workers for a variety of tasks ranging froma little time to a lot of time. Ifyou want to see the continuation of CommunitySymphony Orchestra in Southwestern Chicago and Suburbs and would like tosee what it takes to keep this organization on stage, please fill out the formbelow and mail it to:
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Thank you to Evergreen Park HighSchool and Mother McAuley HighSchool for the use of the percussionequipment for tonight's concert.
Thank you to the Village of OakLawn for the use of the conferenceroom at Oak View Center for ourmonthly Board meetings.
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DAVID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
David Leslie Crane received a Bachelor's Degree from NewEngland Conservatory and a Master's Degree in Conductingand Performance from Northwestern University. Mr. Crane'seducation includes a year's study at the renownedMozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, and a Fellowship conductingthe New Music Ensemble at the University of Houston,where he directed a multimedia concert involving the NewMusic Ensemble, Art, Dance, and Drama Departments. Healso collaborated with the University Opera Department,conducting Weill's Mahagonny Songspiel.
As a former resident of Washington, D.C., Mr. Crane servedas Founder and Music Director of the National Institutes ofHealth Chamber Orchestra in Bethesda, MD for three years.In addition, he was engaged by the National Symphony to playas an extra with the trumpetsection on several concerts.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alice Maguire, Oak Lawn President
Thomas W. Hawley, Blue Island Vice President
Grace Pieper, Orland Park Recording Secretary
Danielle Beebe, Countryside Corresponding Secretary
Nan Barsotti, Chicago TreasurerMr. Crane was Music Director of the Chain ofLakes Orchestra in Fox Lake, IL for three years.From 1987-1990, he served as Conductor and Administrator of the Northwestern UniversitySummer Orchestra, where, in his four year tenure, he built the orchestra from 43 to 91 members,culminating in a performance ofMahler's First Symphony. Suzanne Weiss of the EvanstonReview wrote "It was a standing ovation from a standing-room audience at Pick-Staiger ConcertHall Sunday....The group would put a few of our year-round orchestras to shame."
Guest conducting appearances have included the DuPage Symphony, Lawrence University WindEnsemble, and the Spokane Symphony in the final concert of the prestigious Festival atSandpoint, ID, Gunther Schuller, Artistic Director. Last August he participated in theInternational Workshop for Conductors in Zlin, Czech Republic, where he worked with theBohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra. This season marks Mr. Crane's second as MusicDirector of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
Richard Dyott, Oak Lawn
Karen Everett, Worth
Arlene Guca, Oak Lawn
Phyllis Karge, Burbank
Margaret Lane, Indian Head Park
Ray Pieper, Orland Park
Sr. Mary Venardine, Chicago
Ed Vondrasek, Chicago
Ge.febrale Willi Qls Our :Jolli !Jlnnioersary Oeason!
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra's next concert will take place on Saturday,April23rd. Candice Jones will be the featured artist. She will be performingBarber's Knoxville: SunUller of1915. In Addition, the Orchestra will premiere apiece by Young Riddle in commemoration of the SSO's 30th season. Also beingperformed is Sympholly No.8 ill b millor "U"fi"ished" by Schubert, Bizet's Suite"L'Arlesielllle" No.2, and the final two movements of the Firebird Suite byStravinsky.
Order your tickets for the SSO's first Pops Concert "An Evening ofInternational Cuisine" on May 21. The concert will feature light classical worksfamiliar to all. Works include: The Barber ofSeville Overture by Rossini,Carmell Suite No.1 by Bizet, Porgy alld Bess Selectiolls by Gershwin, Show BoatSelectiolls by Kern, and more! Tickets are $10 and the concert will take place atthe new Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College. Ifyouhaven't seen the new facility yet-this is a great way to see it in action! Ticketsfor this concert are not included with your season ticket package, so order yourtickets today! Tickets for all concerts may be ordered by calling 708.636.6941.
Alfred Aulwurrn, Oak Lawn Conductor Emeritus
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Mark your calendars now for the Southwest Symphony Orchestra Guild'sArt Auction and Bake Sale on Sunday, March 20, 1994. It will be held atTrinity Lutheran Church located at 9701 South Brandt in Oak Lawn.Preview begins at 2:00 p.m. with the auction beginning at 3:00 p.m.Admission is FREE--all we ask is you stay for one hour after the auctionbegins.
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For the past several years, we have had sponsored chairs, each ofwhom heads asection in the orchestra. The cost of a sponsored chair is $1,500 per year. Weinvite you to assist the orchestra by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a chair. If sodesired, the sponsored chair will carry the name ofyour family or business forthe period desired.
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A wide range of styles and prices will be shown (pictures will be worthbetween $15 and $2,000). So won't you please help the Guild raisemoney for the Symphony? All you need to do is give up an hour of yourSunday between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. It will be a lot of fun as well.
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30TH CONCERT SEASON
DAVID L. CRAN~MUSIC DIRECTOR
GUEST ARTIST: CANDICE JONES,SOPRANO
Symphony No.8 in b minor ("Unfinished") Franz SchubertI. Allegro moderaton. Andante can motto
Volute Young Riddle
Commissioned by and dedicated to the Southwest Symphony Orchestrain commemoration o/their 30th season
INTERMISSION
Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24 Samuel Barber
L'Arlesienne Suite No.2 George BizetI. PastoraleII. IntermezzoIll. MenuettoIV. Farandole
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Firebird Suite Igor StravinskyBerceuseFinal
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra is a member of the Illinois Council ofOrchestras and the ChicagoMusic Alliance. Tonight's program is funded, in part, by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a stateagency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Music is provided, in part, by theFleisher Collection ofthe Free Library ofPhiladelphia. Patrons are requested to tum offall watch alarmsand paging devices.
SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL ABOUT TONIGHT'S SOLOIST
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Peter Craven, ChicagoPrincipal
Candice Jones received her Bachelor of Musicdegree from the University of Michigan as wellas a Master's degree and Certificate in VoicePerformance from Northwestern University.Currently, Ms. Jones is a member of the LyricOpera Chorus of Chicago and formerly sangwith the Chicago Symphony Chorus for fourseasons.
She has performed numerous recitals in Michigan, IIlinois, and West Virginiaand is an active freelancer in many area churches. Ms. Jones was twice therunner-up in the Bel Canto Competition, a semi-finalist in the MetropolitanOpera Regional Competition, took second place in the Louis Sudler OratorioCompetition, and received Sigma Alpha Iota's National Leadership Award. Inaddition to her singing pursuits, Ms. Jones teaches private voice at Niles Westand Niles North High Schools.
Other solo engagements have included Rutter's "Requiem" with Fair OaksPresbyterian Church, Bach's "Magnificat" at the First Presbyterian Church ofEvanston, Vivaldi's "Gloria" at Moody Memorial Church, and Rossini's"Stabat Mater" at the First Congregational Church of Evanston to name a few.Ms. Jones has also appeared as Barbarina in Chamber Opera Chicago's "TheMarriage of Figaro" and understudied the role ofFlaminia in their productionofHadyn's "II mondo della luna."
Recently, Ms. Jones was soprano soloist forMoraine Valley Community College's
"Messiah" under the direction of David L. Crane and sang Sempre libera fromVerdi's "La Traviata" with the Metropolitan Arts Orchestra of Oak Park intheir debut concert.
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Young Riddle, 40, is active as both a composer and conductor and is presently on the Theoryand Composition faculty at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Asa conductor,Mr. Riddle has performed regionally leading both familiar works from the standard repertoire andworld premieres by contemporary composers. His own orchestral music includes PlateatL'(,Gestures, and Excursions Through the NOl1h Shore, and has been supported by the Ruth and HarryWyatt Grant, Alchin Music Scholarship, Hans Salter Music Scholarship and a commission from theNorth Shore Chamber Orchestra (of which Mr. Riddle was co-principal guest conductor from1986-87). His compositions for smaller chamber ensembles have also been well received includingvarious works for violin, winds, voice, piano, and a Brass Quintet (first prize-Goucher College /Annapolis Brass Competition).. -
Trained initially as a pianist and trumpeter, Mr. Riddle turnedtoward composition in his mid-teens and purs~ed formal compositionstudies at USC and the Aspen Music Festival. Additionally, Mr. Riddleholds advanced degrees in composition and orchestral conducting fromNorthwestern University where he and Southwest Symphony OrchestraMusic Director, David Crane, were both students of Russian-bornconductor Victor Yampolsky. Their mutual artistic respect and collegialfriendship finds its long awaited culmination in this collaborative projectwhich brings conductor, composer, orchestra, and audience together forthe birth of a new creative work.
PROGRAM NOTES
Franz Peter Schubert: b. Lichtenthal, January 31, 1797; d. Vienna, November 19, 1828.
Symphony No.8 in B Minor ("Unfinished")
Judging from the subtitle "Unfinished" one might imagine the composer being laid to rest justafter his pen wrote the final E major chord which drifts into silence in the second movement. Oddlyenough, the two movements were composed in 1822, and six years later, shortly before his death,he completed Symphony No.9 in C Major ("The Great"), a fifty minute work of grand proportion.
Why Schubert never "finished" Symphony No.8 remains a mystery. Perhaps the composer feltthe beauty and perfection of the first two movements could not be sustained through a third andfourth - that the work, as unbalanced as it appears, should be an entity unto itself. There is theargument however, that Schubert had the standard four movements in mind. He did outline a thirdmovement in piano score, and went so far as to orchestrate a few bars. An entire movement in thekey of B minor of appropriate length and orchestration appears as an entr'acte to the playRosemunde. He may have redirected the 4th movement for that purpose.
The "Unfinished" Symphony bares the markings of pathos and yearning, and, from amusicological perspective, is considered pivotal in the transition from the Classical period to theRomantic. Ironically, Symphony No.8 remained unpublished and in private hands for forty years,until it was finally performed in Vienna on December 17, 1865.
Volute by Young Riddle
The genisis of Volute stems from my fascination with texture and harmonic space. Voicingsand timbre enthrall me, and decisions about them take up at least as much of my compositionaltime as theoretical machinations of the basic source material or its projections into underlyingstructure (which I am, of course, also quite involved with). The guiding processes behind the musicare therefore less blatant (cf, eighteenth and nineteenth century germanic scores), more sensuouslyimmediate and subtle (somewhat in the french tradition).
The title Volute (va-loot) has architectural implications of a twisted or spiral formation, as in a
sea shell's whorls or the scroll-like ornamentation atop certain columns. While not programmatic inthe strict sense - it does not attempt to render in music the liquid potential of a particular intricatedesign, or chronicle the life and loves of a gastropod (!) - the piece does unfold in similarsworling spirals from which more stable tones emerge, etc. The image of a volute is also a usefulreference, for the work is often more suggestive than declamatory, and many people visualize formsor scenes to such music.
I-find the very sound of the word "volute" to render in essence the dramatic journey of theentire composition. That is, the poetic diction and pure phonetics of the word have an exceptionallyanalogous form to that of the music. And this correspondence between the meaning and sound ofthe word and the effect of the music attracted me to the title. The title then came after the music.
Volute is in four main sections that proceed uninterrupted. The opening section's cascades arefollowed by a more propulsive second section. The third section stands somewhat in relief with itstimbral homogeneity and more direct instrumentation, and in its formal freedom. Making use ofbounded but internally, vaguely unstructured parts, the conductor guides the group behavior anddirects the general fundamental process, but does not always beat time or coordinate individuals.This leads into the final section which briefly reprises the opening material, much as a spiral figuremight.
Volute was commissioned by and is dedicated to the Southwest Symphony Orchestra incommemoration of their 30th anniversary.
- Young Riddle
Samuel Barber (b. W. Chester, PA, March 9, 1910; d. New York City, January 23, 1981)
In 1938 Toscanni premiered two of Barber's works on the same program, the First Essay andthe Adagio for Strings, an orchestral transcription of the second movement of his String Quartet.The Adagio brought the composer much acclaim in the U.S. and Europe, and is to this day his mostpopular and most frequently performed work. His reputation as a composer established, Barberreceived several commissions in the late 40's and through the 50's. Three vocal works wereincluded in this time period: Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Hermit Songs, and Prayer ofKierkegaard.Knoxville was commissioned, and first performed, by Eleanor Stebor, in the version for largerorchestra, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on April 9, 1948, Serge Koussevitsky conducting.The scaled down version heard this evening is the one most often heard in concert halls.
Barber's inclination toward vocal music can be traced to the Rose Tree, a short opera he wroteas an adolescent. In addition to composition, he studied voice at the Curtis Institute. and in Vienna.For a while, he had contemplated a career as a baritone.
In 1971 Barber wrote of his compositions: "(When) I'm writing music for words, then Iimmerse myself in those words, and I let the music flow out of them. When I write an abstractpiano sonata or concerto, I write what I feel. I'm not a self-conscious composer ... it is said that Ihave no style at all but that doesn't matter. I just go on doing, as they say, my thing. I believe thistakes a certain courage."
Knoxville is sub-titled "We are talking now of summer evenings in Knoxville, Tennessee in thetime that I lived there so successfully disguised to myself as a child." These compelling words ofJames Agee and the ensuing poetry that Barber so skillfully adapts, are autobiographical for Agee.Born in Knoxville in 1909, Agee portrays a six year old's reflections of his home town.
We are talking /101l' ofsummer evenings in Knoxville, Tennessee in the time that 1 lived there sosucces.\jitlly disguised to myselfas a child.
... It has become that time of evening when people sit on their porches, rocking gently andtalking gently and watching the street and the standing up into their sphere of possession of thetrees, of birds' hung havens, hangars. People go by; things go by. A horse, drawing a buggy,breaking his hollow iron music on the asphalt: a loud auto: a quiet auto: people in pairs, not in ahurry, scuffling, switching their weight of aestival body, talking casually, the taste hovering overthem of vanilla, strawberry, pasteboard, and starched milk, the image upon them of lovers and
horsemen, squared with clowns in hueless amber. A streetcar raising its iron moan; stopping;belling and starting, stertorous; rousing and raising again its iron increasing moan and swimmingits gold windows and straw seats on past and past and past, the bleak spark crackling and cursingabove it like a small malignant spirit set to dog its tracks; the iron whine -rises on rising speed; stillrisen, faints; halts; the faint stinging bell; rises again, still fainter; fainting, lifting, lifts, faintsforegone: forgotten. Now is the night one blue dew.
Now is the night one blue dew, my father has drained, he has coiled the hose.
Low on the length of lawns, a frailing of fire who breathes ...Parents on porches: rock and rock. From damp strings morning glories hang their ancient
faces.
The dry and exalted noise of the locusts from all the air at once enchants my eardrums.
On the rough wet grass of the back yard my father and mother have spread quilts. We all liethere, my mother, my father, my uncle, my aunt, and I too am lying there.... They are not talkingmuch, and the talk is quiet, of nothing in particular, of nothing at all in particular, of nothing at all.The stars are wide and alive, they seem each like a smile of great sweetness, and they seem verynear. All my people are larger bodies than mine, ... with voices gentle and meaningless like thevoices of sleeping birds. One is an artist, he is living at home. One is a musician, she is living athome. One is my mother who is good to me. One is my father who is good to me. By some chance,here they are, all on this earth; and who shall ever tell the sorrow of being on this earth, lying, onquilts, on the grass, in a summer evening, among the sounds of the night. May God bless mypeople, my uncle, my aunt, my mother, my good father, oh, remember them kindly in their time oftrouble; and in the hour of their taking away.
After a little I am taken in and put to bed. Sleep, soft smiling, draws me unto her: and thosereceive me, who quietly treat me, as one familiar and well-beloved in that home: but will not, oh,\vill not, not now, not ever; but will not ever tell me who I am.
Igor Stravinsky: b. Oranienbaum, June 17, 1882; d. New York City, April 6, 1971.
Firebird Suite
Three of Stravinsky's ballet<; composed from 1910-13, - The Firebird, Petmuskll, and The Rite ofSpring - would become landmarks in a new era for serious art music. With each work, Stravinsky stretchedthe bounds of 19th century tonality and challenged the confines of traditional form, meter and rhythm.
Stravinsky was a young composer of 27, when he accepted, with understandable trepidation, acommission to compose music for the ballet 771e Firebird, choreographed by the acclaimed Diaghilev. Thepremier on June 25, 19 I0 conducted by Gabriel Pieme at the Paris Opera, made Stravinsky an overnightcelebrity, fueling confidence and inspiration for many future masterpieces.
The following year the composer condensed the ballet music into a five movement suite, later revisingthe Suite in 1919 and 1947, reducing the orchestration and making minor changes in the music itself. Thelast two movements of the 1919 version are heard this evening. The following is the story of the Firebird, a<;described by Stravinsky biographer, Robert Craft:
During a hunting expedition, Prince Ivan, the Tsarevich, wanders into an enchanted garden.There, he spies a beautiful bird with dazzling plumage that is trying to pluck golden fruit from a silvertree. Ivan captures the bird but yields to its entreaties to be set free. In gratitude, the Firebird gives Ivana magic feather.
As the sun rises. thirteen enchanted princesses come from the ca<;tle to dance and play withgolden apples. Ivan discloses himself and is told the castle is the property of the evil magicianKastchei, who turns captive travelers into stone. Ivan, now in love with one of the princesses, vows toenter the castle. As he opens the gates, Kastchei and his crew of grotesques march into the scene.Kastchei tries to bewitch Ivan but the Prince is protected by the Firebird's feather. The Firebird thenappears and casts a spell by dancing wildly among the demons. The bird then reveals to Ivan an eggwhich contains Kastchei's soul. Ivan sma<;hes the egg, and Ka<;tchei dies. With his death, theprincesses are liberated, and the ballet ends jubilantly.
James Agee
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George Bizet: b. Paris, October 25, 1838; d. Bougival, June 3, 1875.
Music accompanying plays could command hefty commissions for nineteenth centurycomposers from Beethoven to Schubert to Sullivan. Mendelssohn's overture, A Midsummer Night'sDream, for example, was later expanded into a suite - the direct result of a commission from KingFrederick William IV of Prussia to write incidental music for the Shakespeare play of the samename - pragmatism begetting a masterpiece.
Bizet was commissioned to compose music to accompany Alphonse Daudet's playL'Arlesienne (The Woman from Aries), presented in Paris on October I, 1872, with an orchestra oftwenty-six players. A fully orchestrated four movement concert suite compiled by the composerwas premiered in Paris the following month.
After Bizen's death, his composer colleague Ernest Guiraud compiled a second L 'ArlesienneSuite. Guiraud is somewhat incorrectly credited as. its arranger. In actuality, he not only toyed withBizet's music, but composed some fresh material for the second suite. There are some otherpeculiarities associated with L'Arlesienne Suite No.2. The Menuetto, for instance, is not Bizet'smusic from Dauret's play, rather, an adaptation of music from his opera The Fair Maid ofPerth.The fourth movement begins with the opening march from Suite No. I, followed by a traditionaldance, th~ farandole, Guiraud then craftily combines the two ,tunes with a brilliant ending.
Unlike Shakespeare's play mentioned above. Dauret's play disappeared into obscurity.Fortunately, concert goers can still enjoy Bizet's and Guiraud's music.
L'Ariesienne Suite No.2
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DAVID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
David Leslie Crane received a Bachelor's Degree from NewEngland Conservatory and a Master's Degree in Conductingand Performance from Northwestern University. Mr. Crane'seducation includes a year's study at the renownedMozarteum, Salzburg, Austria, and a Fellowship conductingthe New Music Ensemble at the University of Houston,where he directed a multimedia concert involving the NewMusic Ensemble, Art, Dance, and Drama Departments. Healso collaborated with the University Opera Department,conducting Weill's MahoganySongspiel.
As a former resident of Washington, D.C., Mr. Crane servedas Founder and Music Director of the National Institutes ofHealth Chamber Orchestra in Bethesda, MD for three years.In addition, he was engaged by the National Symphony to playas an extra with the trumpetsection on several concerts.
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Thomas W. Hawley, Blue Island Vice·President
Grace Pieper, Orland Park Recording Secretary
Danielle Beebe, Countryside Corresponding Secretary
Nan Barsotti, Chicago TreasurerMr. Crane was Music Director of the Chain of Lakes Orchestra in Fox Lake, IL for three years.From 1987-1990, he served as Conductor and Administrator of the Northwestern UniversitySummer Orchestra, where, in his four year tenure, he built the orchestra from 43 to 91 members,culminating in a performance of Mahler's First Symphony. Suzanne Weiss of the EvanstonReview wrote "It was a standing ovation from a standing-room audience at Pick-Staiger ConcertHall Sunday....The group would put a few of our year-round orchestras to shame."
Guest conducting appearances have included the DuPage Symphony, Lawrence University WindEnsemble, and the Spokane Symphony in the final concert of the prestigious Festival atSandpoint, ro, Gunther Schuller, Artistic Director. Last August he participated in theInternational Workshop for Conductors in Zlin, Czech Republic, where he worked with theBohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra. This season marks Mr. Crane's second as MusicDirector of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
Richard Dyott, Oak Lawn
Karen Everett, Worth
Arlene Guca, Oak Lawn
Phyllis Karge, Burbank
Margaret Lane, Indian Head Park
Marty Larson, Oak Lawn
Ray Pieper, Orland Park
Sr. Mary Venardine, Chicago
Gelelirale Willi Qls Our :lOIIi!7lnniuersary deason!
Order your tickets for the SSO's first Pops Concert"An Evening of InternationalCuisine" on May 2I. The concert will feature light classical works familiar to all.Works include: The Barber o/Seville Overture by Rossini, Carmen Suite No.1 byBizet, Porgy and Bess Selections by Gershwin, Show Boat Selections by Kern, andmore! Tickets are $10 and the concert will take place at the new Performing ArtsCenter at Moraine Valley C~mmunity College. If you haven't seen the new facilityyet--this is a great way to see it in action! Tickets for this concert are not includedwith your season ticket package, so order your tickets today! Tickets for all concertsmay be ordered by calling 708.636.6941.
Southwest Symphony Training Orchestra
The Southwest Symphony Training Orchestra, under the direction of Martha Morris,will be having their spring concert on Monday, May 9, 1994. The concert will takeplace at 7:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall on the campus of St. Xavier University.Admission is free! Come to the concert and see the future of the SouthwestSymphony in performance!
Ed Vondrasek, Chicago
Alfred Aulwurm, Oak Lawn Conductor Emeritus
Martha M. Morris Training Orchestra Music Director
Louis Olsen, Merrionette Park Past President
Sr. Mary Venardine, Chicago Past President
Karen Everett, Worth Past President
Thomas W. Hawley, Blue Island Manager
Catie McAlister, Matteson Librarian
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For the past several years, we have had sponsored chairs, each ofwhom heads a
~ec~ion in the or~hestra. The cost of a sponsored chair is $1,500 per year. Wemv~te you to aSSIst the orchestra by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a chair. If sodeSIred, the sponsored chair will carry the name of your family or business for
the period desired.
SPECIAL THANKS
help as a volunteer for the SSO, please call Alice Maguireley 708.489.5322. Thank you!
AWARD RECIPIENTS
~R.obert Guenzler, french horn, and Mary Orr, cello asph()ny and still are supporting the orc~estra throughout the
lstSymphony Guild's table in the lobby~~stSymphony Orchestra. sweatshirts,ndpens during intermission!
dgnize Helen Oppenheim, viola, for her years of serviceShe was the Principal Violist and a very hard worker foriateyour many years of dedicated work.
~p~8ialhonors and deep appreciation to Ann Killelea, violin;Yi(>Iin.;and Daniel Seyman, violin and concertmaster for 30are still performing with the Southwest Symphony
()~,getnew," we seldom find any institution or association)rearS. The Southwest Symphony has endured and offered()Il'J1D.unity for 30 years. Incidentally, that is one year olderp~()ny! The awards presented tonight honor those members
dedication and hard work have helped make the Southwest
ids today.
IfredAulwurm, which was painted by Julie Heck, will be!lJ.~8IlkLawnHistorical Museum at the Oakview ParkI atriS~.iltwill be a reminder of the gratitude we have for AI's
I1ductor of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.
()il.l'lt~d bakery items for the successful Bake Sale at the Art;ilgg4:David Crane, Helene DeLoriea, Richard Dyott, Karen
;t~li5ervfaguire, Grace Pieper, Ruth Pieper, Marion Reilly,~aIllson, Sr. Mary Venardine, Edward Vondrasek, Janet
cY)[lltyS.our profit was $167.75! To all who attended the~.~.8tion, our special thanks. The SSO received $750.00 for
had a; good time and found it most interesting.
1994- 1995 SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM
Name Phone '--_..J _
Address ~---------__~
City State~---Zip+4---__
MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER
OUR 31sT SEASON--
NEW NEXT SEASON
With the addition of two concerts and the continuation of the May Pops Concert, we ale offeringfoUl packages to choose from so you can attend the concerts you want to see. We ale alsooffering Senior Citizen and Student ticket prices for the first time. Just check the appropriatespace.
Send this form with your check AND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPEto:
SSO, 5164 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, II... 60453
Return this form before July 31,1994 to assUle preferred seating for season tickets. Season ticketswill be mailed no later than 3 weeks prior to the September 24 concert. Contributions to the SSO aletax deductible. Please ask yOUl employer about matching gift possibilities.
Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
__PackageA $90 $85 $80 TotalSr. Citizen/Student
__PackageA $80 $75 $70 Total
__PackageB $55 $50 $45 TotalSr. Citizen/Student
__PackageB $50 $45 $40 Total
Package C $35 $30 $25 TotalSr. Citizen/StudentPackage C $30 $25 $20 Total
__PackageD $30 $25 $20 Total
Total Ticket Orders
Please accept OUI additional contribution of
Total of Check Enclosed
Package A:
PackageB:
Package C:
PackageD:
Includes tickets to all 6 concerts: the Mayor's Benefit Concert, the threesubscription concerts at McAuley, the Christmas Concert. and the May PopsConcert. .
Includes tickets to the three subscription concerts at McAuley, the ChristmasConcert, and the May Pops Concert.
Includes tickets only to the three subscription concerts at McAuley.
Symphony Sampler Option: Indudes tickets to the first two subscriptionconcerts at McAuley and the Christmas Concert.
Our 31st season as your community orchestra should prove to be our bestone yet! We've added two more concerts to the season. The Mayor'sBenefit Concert will be on September 24th at the Moraine ValleyCommunity College Fine and Performing Arts Center. Proceeds fromthis concert will go toward the operation of the Southwest SymphonyOrchestra and is being supported by the mayors and presidents of20southwest suburban communities.
Also new next season is our Christmas Concert. Performing with theSSO will be the Voices of the Valley and the Peace Memorial ChurchChoir. The concert will take place on Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m.Kick off the holiday season with this concert of your favorite ChristmasmUSIC.
In addition, we will be trying to set Up a ride network for our patrons. Ifyou would like to ride with someone from your area to the concert,please check the box on the back of the ticket order form. Likewise, ifyou would be willing to pick someone up who lives in your area andbring them to the concert, please check that box. Someone from ourticket office will call you before the concert to make the necessaryarrangements. This is a great way for you to meet someone who has amutual interest from within your community.
Ifyou would like information on becoming a member of the Board ofDirectors, a member of a committee, a member of the SouthwestSymphony Guild, or if you would like to audition for the SouthwestSymphony Orchestra for next season, please call Tom Hawley at708.489.5322. Positions are open in all of the string sections and we arealso in need of a 2nd Oboe/English Hom for next season.
Any and all ideas are welcome! Just call 708.489.5322. Thank you foryour continued support.
Single tickets may be ordered anytime afterSeptemher 1,1994.
NeyerbeerBorodinRavelSchumann
Please write your name as you would like it to appear in the programs:
DONOR'S CLUB
Please consider becoming a member of our Donor's Club. Members are invitedto Receptions for the guest artists and the Orchestra Members. Your name willbe listed in the program as a supporter of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra ineach of the concert programs for the entire season.
MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC WITH THE SOUTHWEST~HONYORCHESTRA
NEXT SEASON!
The 1994 - 1995 season will be our 31st season and we are expanding the season with two newand exciting concerts. We have a great season ofmusic planned for you and we hope you will beable to join us next season to help us Make Beautiful Music.
NEW Mayor's Benefit Concert: September 24, 1994Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center
Join us along with the mayor ofyour community for a champagne reception and concert to helpraise money for the operation of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra This is the first such eventfor the Southwest Symphony and we hope to make it an annual concert to start each season. Theconcert will include Polovtsian Dances, Gymnopedies, Selections from the Phantom of theOpera, Selections from Les Miserables, Selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Blue Tango,and That's Entertainment. Tickets for this concert may be ordered separately for $37.50 each($20 is a tax deductible contribution to the Symphony) or may be ordered with Package A.
First Subscription Concert: October 29, 1994Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
Coronation March from the ProphetPolovtsian DancesPavane for a Dead PrincessSymphony No.3 (Rhenish)
ooooooooo
Concert SponsorConcert Co-SponsorChair SponsorBenefactorExecutive MemberPrincipal MemberSupporting MemberContributing MemberAssociate Member
$5,000$2,500$1,500Over $500$300-$499$200-$299$100-$199$50-$99$10-$49
Pop's Concert: May 13, 1995Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center
Richard Diehl, Piano
NEW Christmas Concert: December 4, 1994, 3 p.m.Peace Memorial Church
Kick offyour hectic Christmas season with an afternoon offamiliar holiday music. This will be acombined concert with the Voices of the Valley and the Peace Memorial Church Choir. HearNutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Christmas Day, Rutter's Gloria, HallelujahChorus, and more. Tickets for this concert may be ordered separately for $12 a piece ($6 forchildren 16 years old and under) or with the purchase ofyour season tickets.
Second Subscription Concert: February 4, 1995Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
o I would be interested in riding with someone from my area to the concerts
Section 1, 2, and 3 seats arefor the subscription concertsperformed at the MotherMcAuley High SchoolAuditorium only. Seating isGeneral Admission for theBenefit Concert, ChristmasConcert, and the PopsConcert.
Group rates are available,please call 708.636.6941 formore information.
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STAGE
oSec. 1
A--.B_C-D-E_F_G~-.K-
Handicapped Seating Required?_Same Seats as Last Year? _
Contributions to the Southwest Symphony Orchestra are tax-deductible.Contributions may be paid over 5 months. Please indicate your contributionamount (or pledge) on the order form on the back ofthis page.
o I would be willing to pick someone up from my area for the concerts
RosssiniTchaikovskyGershwinCopland
MussorgskylRavel
Debussy
Ipplitov-IvanovGriegBeethoven
Overture to SemiramideCapriccio ItalianRhapsody in BlueRodeo
Pictures at an Exhibition
Third Subscription Concert: April 8, 1995Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un fauneWinners of the Youth Concerto Competition
Caucasian SketchesThree Pieces from Sigurd JorsalfarSymphony No.7
L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
1993 ~
1994 ~
3 0 t h ANNIVERSARY
HWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Please note the following errors in the insert concerning next season. Our piano soloistat the May 13th concert will be Richard Deal.
Benefactors: Andrew Corporation; First National Bank of Evergreen Park; Dr. and Mrs. L. T.Gasteyer; Richard and Alice Maguire; Sage Investments, Inc.; Seyman, Seyman & TroemeI.
Executives: Martha AsheIman; CPC International, Inc.; Dr. and Mrs. Robert Heck; Palos HeightsWoman's Club.
Principals: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dyott; Mr. and Mrs. Rollo J. Everett; Tom and Julianne Hallett;Thomas W. Hawley; Dennis and Margaret Lane; Sisters ofMercy, Chicago; Jacob and CynthiaWeglarz.
Supporting: A Friend; Ms. Nan Barsotti; Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cummens; Esco InsuranceAgency; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Guca; Mr. and Mrs. John Jason; Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis; Angela H.Loritz; Richard and Renette Makowski; Lynn E. Martino & Associates; Wright and Joan Mortimer;Dr. and Mrs. John F. O'Brien; Helen Oppenheim; Palos Bank and Trust Company; Palos ParkWoman's Club; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pieper; Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Rakosnik; DaniIo and LydiaSoriano; Southwest Federal Savings; Standard Federal Bank.
Contributing: James D. Beebe Stevenson Popcorn; Donna Briggs; Robert Hamann; Mrs. EleanorHartmann; Heritage Bank; Lawrence J. Kennedy; Margaret G. May; Dave and Barb Nelson; C.E.Pernic; Richard E. and Dorothy G. Petersen; Ruth L. Pieper; Linda Steams; Thompson andKeunster Funeral Home; Suzanne Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Wales; Mr. and Mrs. RobertWales.
Associate: Hedie AIt; Helen Burnam; Tricia Chambers; Sister Rita Corkery, RSM; Margaret Hafer;Mary Ann Hansen; Mr. and Mrs. C. Hoffman; Laverne M. Kasmer; Marion Nicholson; JoyceO'Meara; James Presse; Lydia Smutny Sterba; Louise H. Storz; Mr: and Mrs. Norman TroemeI.
Thanks also to the following bakeries for their generous donations ofpastries and baked goodsbeing sold tonight at intermission and following the concert: Cinnabon at Chicago Ridge Mall;Creative Cakes ofTinley Park; Naples Bakery in Evergreen Park, Sara Lee Bakery Outlet inOak Lawn; Sara Lee Bakery Outlet in Evergreen Park; Tuziks Bakery in Oak Lawn; andWolrsBakery in Evergreen Park.
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra relies on contributions to meet its expenses. The sale ofconcert tickets and program advertising is not enough to cover our operating costs such as hallrental, professional services, music, printing, publicity, insurance, and postage. Like otherorchestras in this country, we must depend on the generosity of contributors to break even.
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the following businesses and individualsfor their generosity this season. You have all helped keep this community orchestra performing inthe southwest suburbs.
Also, Sections 1 and 3 in the seating chart were inadvertently reversed. Section 1should be in the center of the McAuley Theater and Section 3 should be around theperimeter. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused. -;:/.. //1
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Thank you to the donors of tonight's raffle prizes: Midway Airlines, Chicago SymphonyOrchestra, Allied Arts, French Country Inn, The Old Barn, and Ellen Janiec.
INTERMISSION
A Taste ofItaly:The Barber of Seville Overture Rossini
A Taste ofRussiaOn the Steppes of Central Asia Borodin
Norna Stuart, Oak LawnPrincipal
Cathy Alberts, Oak Park
TIMPANI••• Edward J. Vondrasek, Chicago
Principal
TROMBONECliffWallis, Chicago
PrincipalRobert W. Smith, ChicagoAllan ZwieIZko, Chicago
TRUMPETKenneth Austin, Orland Park
PrincipalJoshua Austin, Orland ParkAvi Yark0JOlY, Chicago
Peter Craven, ChicagoPrincipal
BASSOON••• Julie Szymczyk, Palos Park
PrincipalMarsha Barnett, Clarendon Hills
TUBA
OBOE•••
PERCUSSION•• Ken Kazin, Hickory Hills
Vyvian C. Lawrence, Riverside
FRENCHHORNDonna Briggs, Chicago Heights
PrincipalNancy Rietveld, LansingAmanda Schor, ChicagoRonald Sauter, Alsip
ENGUSHHORNCathy Alberts, Oak Park
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SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
VIastimi1 Dvorak, CountrysidePrincipal
Erika-Paula Baer, Tinley ParkGael Emerick, Jr., Palos ParkRobert Heck, Oak LawnLynn Larsen, RiverdaleRuth Pieper, Orland Park
Ludmilla Vildgorn, Buffalo GrovePrincipalThe Helen Oppenheim Chair
SpoIISored by Dr. andMrs.Robert Heck
Sue Dvorak, Hickory HillsRebecca Keil, Orland ParkSr. M. Reginald, ChicagoRobert W. Smith, ChicagoVicki Urban, Frankfort
Laura Foley, ChicagoPrincipal
Laura Kelly, Hickory Hills
Daniel J. Seyman, Oak LawnConcertmasler
Phyllis Karge, BurbankPrincipal Second
Hedie AI!, Palos HeightsJulie Heck, Oak LawnDolores Hogan, WorthAnn Killelea, MidlothianSteven Kott, JolietEdward Langer, CiceroRenette Makowski, Oak LawnCatie McAlister, MattesonKaren McCarthy, ChicagoLinda Morimoto, Hoffinan EstatesMarion Nicholson, South HollandWilliam P. Porcelli, ChicagoSeraphine A. Samson, Oak LawnSuzanne Wales, Palos Heights
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Thomas Hallet, ClarinetDonna Briggs, French Horn
8:00P.M. SATURDAY,MAY21, 1994DOROTIIY MENKER THEATER
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGEFINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
30TH CONCERT SEASON
DAVID L. CRANE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
"AN EVENING OF INrERNATIONALCUISINE"
;)outhwesty111phony
rchestra
A Taste ofAustriaSymphonie Concertante, K. 297b Mozart
I. AllegroNorma Stuart, OboeJulie Szymczyk, Bassoon
A Taste ofEnglandS1. Paul's Suite for String Orchestra Holst
IntermezzoFinale (The Dargason)
A Taste ofSpainCarmen Suite No. 1 Bizet
AragonaiseIntermezzoLes Toreadors
SAXOPHONEPaul Kober, Woodridge
Principal
CLARINET••• Thomas Halle!, Orland Park
PrincipalRobert Greensley, Evergreen ParkPaul Kober, Woodridge
HARPJoy Ann Biernacki, Chicago
Charter Members20 years or more15 to 19 years10 to 14 years
Talented musicians are invited to audition in August.We are in need ofstring players and a Second Oboe.Please call 708.489.5322 to arrange for a time or formore information.
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Linda Gruette, Orland ParkPrincipal
Janice Alberts, AlsipMarion M. Reilly, Blue Island
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FLUTE
The Southwest Symphony Orchestra is a member of the Illinois Council of Orchestras and the ChicagoMusic Alliance. Tonight's program is funded, in part, by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a stateagency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Music is provided, in part, by theFleisher Collection of the Free Library ofPhiladelphia Patrons are requested to tum off all watch alarmsand paging devices.
A Taste ofFranceJoyeuse Marche Chabrier
A Taste ofUSAPorgy and Bess Selections GershwinShow Boat Selections Kern
1994-1995 SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM
Name Phone ('-_---J ~
Address _
City State~--Zip+ 4 _
MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER
OUR 31ST SEASON--
NEW NEXT SEASON
With the addition of two concerts and the continuation of the May Pops Concert, we are offeringfour packages to choose from so you can attend the concerts you want to see. Weare alsooffering Senior Citizen and Student ticket prices for the fIrst time. Just check the appropriatespace.
Package A:
PackageB:
Includes tickets to all 6 concerts: the Mayor's BenefIt Concert, the threesubscription concerts at McAuley, the Christmas Concert. and the May PopsConcert. . .
Includes tickets to the three subscription concerts at McAuley, the ChristmasConcert, and the May Pops Concert.
Our 31st season as your community orchestra should prove to be our bestone yet! We've added two more concerts to the season. The Mayor'sBenefit Concert will be on September 24th at the Moraine ValleyCommunity College Fine and Performing Arts Center. Proceeds fromthis concert will go toward the operation of the Southwest SymphonyOrchestra and is being supported by the mayors and presidents of20southwest suburban communities.
Also new next season is our Christmas Concert. Performing with theSSO will be the Voices of the Valley and the Peace Memorial ChurchChoir. The concert will take place on Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m.Kick off the holiday season with this concert of your favorite Christmasmusic.
Ifyou would like information on becoming a member of the Board ofDirectors, a member of a committee, a member of the SouthwestSymphony Guild, or ifyou would like to audition for the SouthwestSymphony Orchestra for next season, please call Tom Hawley at708.489.5322. Positions are open in all of the string sections and we arealso in need of a 2nd Oboe/English Hom for next season.
Any and all ideas are welcome! Just call 708.489.5322. Thank you foryour continued support.
In addition, we will be trying to set up a ride network for our patrons. Ifyou would like to ride with someone from your area to the concert,please check the box on the back of the ticket order form. Likewise, ifyou would be willing to pick someone up who lives in your area andbring them to the concert, please check that box. Someone from ourticket office will call you before the concert to make the necessaryarrangements. This is a great way for you to meet someone who has amutual interest from within your community.
Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3
$90 $85 $80
$80 $75 $70
$55 $50 $45
$50 $45 $40
$35 $30 $25
$30 $25 $20
$30 $25 $20
Total Ticket Orders
Please accept our additional contribution of
Total of Check Enclosed
Includes tickets only to the three subscription concerts at McAuley.
Symphony Sampler Option: Includes tickets to the fIrst two subscriptionconcerts at McAuley and the Christmas Concert.
Package C:
PackageD:
__Package D Total
__Package A TotalSr. Citizen/Student
__Package A Total
__PackageCSr. Citizen/Student
__Package C Total
__Package B TotalSr. Citizen/Student
__Package B Total
Send this form with your check AND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPEto:
SSO, 5164 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Return this form before July 31,1994 to assure preferred seating for season tickets. Season ticketswill be mailed no later than 3 weeks prior to the September 24 concert. Contributions to the SSO aretax deductible. Please ask your employer about matching gift possibilities.
Single tickets may be ordered anytime afterSeptember 1,1994.
NeyerbeerBorodinRavelSchumann
Please write your name as you would like it to appear in the programs:
DONOR'S CLUB
Please consider becoming a member of our Donor's Club. Members are invitedto Receptions for the guest artists and the Orchestra Members. Your name willbe listed in the program as a supporter ofthe Southwest Symphony Orchestra ineach of the concert programs for the entire season.
MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC WITHTHE SOUTHWEST SiMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NEXT SEASON!
The 1994 - 1995 season will be our 31st season and we are expanding the season with two newand exciting concerts. We have a great season ofmusic planned for you and we hope you will beable to join us next season to help us Make BeautifUl Music.
NEW Mayor's Benefit Concert: September 24, 1994Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center
Join us along with the mayor ofyour community for a champagne reception and concert to helpraise money for the operation of the Southwest Symphony Orchestra This is the first such eventfor the Southwest Symphony and we hope to make it an annual concert to start each season. Theconcert will include Polovtsian Dances, Gymnopedies, Selections from-the Phantom oftheOpera, Selections from Les Miserables, Selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Blue Tango,and That's Entertainment. Tickets for this concert may be ordered separately for $37.50 each($20 is a tax deductible contribution to the Symphony) or may be ordered with Package A.
First Subscription Concert: October 29, 1994Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
Coronation March from the ProphetPolovtsian DancesPavane for a Dead PrincessSymphony No.3 (Rhenish)
ooooooooo
Concert SponsorConcert Co-SponsorChair SponsorBenefactorExecutive MemberPrincipal MemberSupporting MemberContributing MemberAssociate Member
$5,000$2,500$1,500Over $500$300-$499$200-$299$100-$199$50-$99$10-$49
Pop's Concert: May 13, 1995Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center
Richard Diehl, Piano
NEW Christmas Concert: December 4, 1994, 3 p.m.Peace Memorial Church
Kick offyour hectic Christmas season with an afternoon offamiliar holiday music. This will be acombined concert with the Voices ofthe Valley and the Peace Memorial Church Choir. HearNutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Christmas Day, Rutter's Gloria, HallelujahChorus, and more. Tickets for this concert may be ordered separately for $12 a piece ($6 forchildren 16 years old and under) or with the purchase ofyour season tickets.
Second Subscription Concert: February 4, 1995Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
o I would be interested in riding with someone from my area to the concerts
Section 1, 2, and 3 seats arefor the subscription concertsperformed at the MotherMcAuley High SchoolAuditorium only. Seating isGeneral Admission for theBenefit Concert, ChristmasConcert, and the PopsConcert.
Group rates are available,please call 708.636.6941 formore information.Sec. 3Sec. 2
I would be willing to pick someone up from my area for the concerts
Sec. 1
STAGE
A---.B_C--D-E_F_G-JL-J~
Handicapped Seating Required? _Same Seats as Last Year? _o !J@TI- -.
Contributions to the Southwest Symphony Orchestra are tax-deductible.Contributions may be paid over 5 months. Please indicate your contributionamount (or pledge) on the order form on the back ofthis page.
o
RosssiniTchaikovskyGershwinCopland
MussorgskylRavel
Debussy
Ipplitov-IvanovGriegBeethoven
Overture to SemiramideCapriccio ItalianRhapsody !n BlueRodeo
Pictures at an Exhibition
Third Subscription Concert: April 8, 1995Mother McAuley High School Auditorium
Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un fauneWinners ofthe Youth Concerto Competition
Caucasian SketchesThree Pieces from Sigurd JorsalfarSymphony No.7