2018 - 2019 Season

HEROES!

Dear Friends,Welcome to the York Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-19 Season: HEROES! Each of the six concerts on our Classical Series will introduce music inspired by heroes of one form or another. We begin with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 3,

The Eroica (Heroic Symphony). Next, we present Musical Heroes, including a 100th birthday celebration for Leonard Bernstein—the greatest hero of American Music. In February, we honor two composers considered National Heroes in their homelands: Dmitri Shostakovich and Jean Sibelius. Knights in Shining Armor will feature the epic Symphony No. 4 by Anton Bruckner and Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. With Heroes from Olden Times, we showcase our wonderful York Symphony Chorus performing the “Lord Nelson” Mass by Haydn. Finally, no season of heroes would be complete without the most heroic piece of all: Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) by Richard Strauss.

Our four-concert Pops Series will be no less heroic. We open with Heroes & Superheroes, highlighting the music of Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and more. Our annual Holiday Pops Spectacular will also have Greater York Dance performing selections from The Nutcracker. In February, we pay tribute to a recently fallen hero of popular music David Bowie. We conclude with Sports Orchestrated; From Rocky & Chariots of Fire to the Olympic Games…the greatest sports music ever!

We are very excited and look forward to having you join us for our celebration of HEROES!

Sincerely,

Lawrence Golan The Jody & Louis Appell, Jr. Music Director York Symphony Orchestra

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HEROES & SUPERHEROES . . . . . . . . . 10 September 23, 2018

HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR. . . . . . . 11 November 24, 2018

TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE . . . . . . . . . 12 February 16, 2019

SPORTS ORCHESTRATED . . . . . . . . . . 13 May 4, 2019

MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE . . . . 14 October 31 & November 1, 2018

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THE EROICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 October 6, 2018

MUSICAL HEROES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 November 3, 2018

NATIONAL HEROES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 January 19, 2019

KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR . . . . . . . . 7 March 9, 2019

HEROES FROM OLDEN TIMES . . . . . . . . 8 April 6, 2019

EIN HELDENLEBEN (A HERO’S LIFE) . . . . 9 June 1, 2019

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Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30PMOur season of heroes begins with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 3, The Eroica (Heroic Symphony). Although the work was originally dedicated to Napoleon, that dedication was withdrawn once Napoleon declared himself Emperor! The Classical Series opens with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture portraying the life and heroism of the 16th-century Count of Egmont. YSO principal trumpeter Nathan Clark will also perform the Hummel Trumpet Concerto.

BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture

HUMMEL: Trumpet Concerto

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

THE EROICA

Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:30 PMThe YSO pays homage to America’s greatest musical hero, Leonard Bernstein, during his 100th birthday in 2018 with concertmaster Denise Dillenbeck performing his Serenade inspired by Plato—a hero of ancient philosophy. The evening concludes with Johannes Brahms’ epic first symphony, which established the composer as Beethoven’s successor—a very heroic feat!

Bernstein: Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”)

Brahms: Symphony No. 1

MUSICAL HEROES

Denise Dillenbeck, Violin

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Nathan Clark, Trumpet

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Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 7:30 PMFor this weekend, the YSO looks to two composers who were National Heroes in their homelands—Dmitri Shostakovich in Russia and Jean Sibelius in Finland. Additionally, our concert commemorates the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a piece using Robert Kennedy’s speech in the wake of MLK’s tragic assassination.

Horton: Make Gentle the Life of This World

Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2

NATIONAL HEROES

Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7:30 PMThe heroic adventure continues with Beethoven’s Overture to Leonore, the story of a heroine rescuing her husband from death in a political prison. The program finishes with Bruckner’s powerful fourth symphony, a work that is subtitled “The Romantic” due to its underlying program relating to medieval knights, nature, and birdsong.

Beethoven: Overture to Leonore No. 3

Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 “Romantic”

KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR

Natasha Paremski, Piano

Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Travel back to the days of yore with Edvard Grieg in his honoring of

Dano-Norwegian hero and playwright, Ludvig Holberg. Likewise, come see the

York Symphony Chorus’ rendition of the Lord Nelson Mass, Joseph Haydn’s celebration of British Admiral Nelson’s

victory over Napoleon in 1798.

ALBINONI: Adagio in G Minor

GRIEG: From Holberg’s Time; Suite in Olden Style

HAYDN: Lord Nelson Mass

HEROES FROM OLDEN TIMES

Melissa Mino, Soprano

Kirsten Sollek, Contralto

Blake Friedman, Tenor

Michael Scarcelle, Bass-Baritone

EIN HELDENLEBEN

(A HERO’S LIFE)

Christopher Rex, Cello

Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 7:30 PMNo heroic season would be complete without Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) by Richard Strauss. This orchestral tour de force is not just the inspiration for this concert but for the entire year. Our 2018-19 grand finale will also include Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, a depiction of Russia’s defeat of Napoleon, and a concerto showcasing Christopher Rex, former principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture

LALO: Cello Concerto

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Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:00 PMYou can’t get much more ‘heroic’ than Superman, Batman, Spider Man, and Wonder Woman. Experience the music of America’s beloved TV and film caped crusaders. Families and children are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite hero or superhero!

HEROES AND SUPER-HEROES

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Greater York Dance

Saturday, November 24, 2018; 2:00 PM and 7:30 PMOur annual holiday concert is back with the York Symphony Chorus and special guest group, Greater York Dance. Now with a matinee and evening performance, this annual tradition will allow your family and friends to kick off the season with warmth and good cheer.

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Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 7:30 PMFrom Rocky to Chariots of Fire, this concert will highlight the greatest sports music ever. Enjoy pieces from the Olympic Games, NFL Football ... and be ready for appearances by some very special surprise celebrities!

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Saturday, February 16, 2019at 7:30 PMThe YSO pays tribute to a recently fallen hero of rock—David Bowie. Come hear popular hits like Rebel Rebel, Space Oddity, and more!

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Chelsea Tipton II, Guest Conductor

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ASSISTED SERVICESAssisted listening systems for the Strand Theatre are available at the Coat Room in the first floor lobby. ADA-compliant seating is also available. Sign language interpretation may be available when requested at least two weeks in advance. Please notify the Box Office at 717-846-1111 of needs when purchasing tickets. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available.

GROUP DISCOUNTS10% off for 10+ tickets. Call the Box Office at 717-846-1111 for more information.

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SINGLE TICKETSNot ready to commit to an entire season? No problem! The York Symphony Orchestra offers single ticket pricing for all of our concerts, and looks forward to welcoming you to one (but hopefully more!) performance!

PICK-5 PACKAGELove the York Symphony Orchestra, but need a little more flexibility with the concerts you want to attend? The Pick-5 Package is for you! Our guests that choose the Pick-5 Package enjoy perks like discounted tickets for the season, flexible scheduling and less upfront commitment. Dedicated seating is not guaranteed for each concert, however, you can mix and match any five programs from the entire season to create your custom package! Seats may vary from year to year.

Students Pick-5 Packages are the same price, regardless of location. *Lapsed three years or more, or never purchased.

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Classical Series (6 Classical) $216 $192 $96 $30

Pops Series (4 Pops) $144 $126 $64 $20

Complete Season (6 Classical / 4 Pops) $320 $280 $140 $50

Classical Series (6 Classical) $192 $168 $84 $30

Pops Series (4 Pops) $126 $112 $56 $20

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Wednesday, October 31 & Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 10:00 AMStephen Czarkowski, Conductor General Admission: $6

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CLASSICAL SERIESTHE EROICA October 6, 2018MUSICAL HEROES November 3, 2018 NATIONAL HEROES January 19, 2019KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR March 9, 2019HEROES FROM OLDEN TIMES April 6, 2019 EIN HELDENLEBEN (A HERO’S LIFE) June 1, 2019

POPS SERIESHEROES & SUPERHEROES September 23, 2018HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR November 24, 2018TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE February 16, 2019 SPORTS ORCHESTRATED May 4, 2019

YOUNG PERSON’S CONCERTMOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE October 31 &November 1, 2018

2018 - 2019 Season

HEROES!

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