cmc season brochure 2016-17.pdf

SEASON SPONSOR: JIM COLLIER PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EXPLORATIONS

Akropolis Reed QuintetASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Marilyn Anderson, Peter & Brenda Dowd,

Ernest Ettlich, Tom & Karen O’RourkeCO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Sol & Virginia Blechman/Barden &

Caroline Finch, Susan Rust/Anonymous

“All of the music ... is remarkable for the sheer joy that it elicits from the exceptional ARQ musicians ... Blend,

balance, unanimity of pitch and phrasing: all are perfect. The quintet plays with imagination, infallible musicality,

and huge vitality.” Fanfare Magazine

Winners of nearly every national chamber music prize since its founding in 2009, the Akropolis Reed Quintet has revolutionized chamber music with its powerful and dexterous instrumental lineup. Formed at the University of Michigan and the first reed quintet to win the Fischoff Gold Medal in 2014 and Fischoff Educator Award in 2015, the Akropolis Quintet includes oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet, and bassoon.

Friday, September 30, 2016 v 7:30pm“The Space Between Us”

This is an adventurous Explorations concert, featuring the music of lauded composers Joel Puckett, John Steinmetz, and Gregory Wanamaker. Known for their infectious energy and intensity, Akropolis performs this concert on the stage, in the audience,

and even with the audience!

Welcome to Chamber Music Concerts’ 33rd season. Our mission is to present the highest quality chamber music for the enjoyment, enrichment, and education of the Southern Oregon, Northern California,

Purchase tickets and donate online at541-552-6154 www.ChamberMusicConcerts.org

and Southern Oregon University communities. All concerts take place in the acoustically superior Music Recital Hall at Southern Oregon University. CMC’s 2016–2017 Season is sponsored by Jim Collier.

CONCERT I

Danish String QuartetASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Cynthia & Norman Lawrence,

Alexis Packer – Attorney at Law, Russy & Anita Sumariwalla, Wayne Thomas & Carole Brown, Patty & Vince Wixon

CO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Jan Craigie/Anonymous

“They could be grounded in their tone or mystical. They allowed time to stand still, and they could assume

the pose of excitingly aggressive rockers. They did it all.” Los Angeles Times

The Danish String Quartet has reached incredible heights in the course of its ten years of existence. The quartet was appointed to the prestigious Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Two program, the most recent achievement in a long line of distinguished accomplishments. In 2009 the quartet not only won First Prize in the Eleventh London International String Quartet Competition, but its performance was so convincing that it was awarded four additional prizes: The 20th Century Prize, the Beethoven Prize, the Sidney Griller Award and the Menton Festival Prize. Prior to this triumph the quartet won competitions in Denmark, Norway and Holland.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, October 14, 2016 v 7:30pmBach – Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue no. 7, BWV 876Shostakovich– String Quartet no. 15 in E-flat Minor, Op. 144

Beethoven – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, October 15, 2016 v 3pmBeethoven – String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18 no. 4

Janácek – String Quartet no. 2 “Intimate Letters”Folk Music from the Nordic Countries

CONCERT II

Delphi Piano TrioPRIMARY SPONSOR: JIM COLLIER

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Ernest Ettlich, The Pyle-DeForest Foundation

CO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: J. Bryant & Baiba Calhoun/ Victor & Eileen Chieco, Jean Conger/Chris Donchin,

Kathleen & Ross Davis/John & Margaret Scarborough

“…Delphi captured those evocative qualities that one would associate with the best of lyric poetry.”

San Francisco Examiner

The Delphi Trio has become a powerfully eloquent voice in the world of chamber music. Following a triumphant orchestral debut in Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, the Delphi Trio has concertized throughout the United States and Canada, including performances at the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, WFMT Studios Chicago, Dakota Sky International Piano Festival, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. In 2015, Delphi released their debut album, Live.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, November 4, 2016 v 7:30pmBeethoven – Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1 no. 2

Bolcom – Piano TrioTakemitsu – “Between Tides”

Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, November 5, 2016 v 3pmHaydn – Piano Trio in F Major, Hob. XV: 6Smetana – Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 15

Schubert – Piano Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898



CONCERT III

Brentano String QuartetPRIMARY SPONSOR: DONNA RITCHIE

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Patrick Alexander, Ken Deveney, Tim & Teri O’Rourke, Thomas & Cynthia Stauffer,

George & Karen WilsonCO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: William & Suzanne Hering/Pix Morgan,

Richard Kaplan & Karen Clarke/Fred & Laura Perloff

“Such was their ferocity on Saturday night that the instruments almost burst into flames…Make no mistake:

the Brentanos are a magnificent string quartet… This was wonderful, selfless music making.”

The Times (London)

Since its inception in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. Within a few years of its formation, the quartet garnered the first Cleveland Quartet Award, Naumburg Chamber Music Award, and Chamber Music Society Two, a coveted distinction for chamber groups and individuals. In recent seasons the quartet has appeared in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia, and in 2014 became the Resident String Quartet at the Yale School of Music, succeeding the Tokyo Quartet in that position. The group is named for Antonie Brentano, whom many scholars consider to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved,” the intended recipient of his famous love confession.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, January 20, 2017 v 7:30pmHaydn – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 20 no. 1

Kurtág – 6 Moments MusicauxBeethoven – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59 no. 1

MATINEE SERIES: Saturday, January 21, 2017 v 3pmMozart – String Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 428

Hartke – Commissioned workDvorák – String Quartet in C Major, Op. 61


CONCERT IV

Adaskin String Trio with Ensemble Schumann

PRIMARY SPONSOR: JIM COLLIERASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Louis & Patricia Franks, Alexis Packer – Attorney at Law, Private Client Group of US Bank, N.A.

CO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Carolyn Wilhite/Anonymous

“The Adaskin String Trio combines a flexible command of flow and phrase with instrumental power and

eloquence” Gramophone Magazine

“Each member [of Ensemble Schumann] comes across as an exemplary virtuoso in his or her own right, and yet

they play as if wedded for a half century.” Audiophile Audition

Formed in 1994, the Adaskin String Trio performs extensively throughout the US and Canada, and has appeared in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Chicago. Joined in a lively trio, the members of Ensemble Schumann (oboe, piano, and the violist from Adaskin) have performed together since 2005 and been featured at the prestigious Da Camera Series in Los Angeles, the Clark Art Museum in Massachusetts and Live From Fraser on WGBH-Radio in Boston.

EVENING SERIES: February 10, 2017 v 7:30pmElgar – Andante and Allegro for Oboe Quartet

Honegger – Sonatina for Violin and CelloLoeffler – 2 Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola, and Piano

Francçaix – String TrioTurina – Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 67

MATINEE SERIES: February 11, 2017 v 3pmJ. C. Bach – Oboe Quartet

Sibelius – Suite for String TrioMartinu – Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Cello, and Piano, H. 315

Brahms – Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25


CONCERT V

Enso String QuartetASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Pix Morgan, Tim & Teri O’RourkeCO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Larry & Lisa Cooper/Anonymous

“…the quartet brought it off with smoldering power — half honey, half molten lava — and beautifully

integrated playing.” Washington Post

Founded at Yale University in 1999, the Enso String Quartet has risen to the front rank of string ensembles. The quartet has won numerous awards, including top prizes at the Concert Artists Guild competition and the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Based in New York, the group has toured extensively, most recently in the US, Brazil, and Mexico. Enso is derived from the Japanese Zen painting of the circle, which represents many things: perfection and imperfection, the moment of chaos that is creation, the emptiness of the void, the endless circle of life, and the fullness of the spirit.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, March 3, 2017 v 7:30pmWolf – Italian SerenadePuccini – “I crisantemi”

Ginastera – String Quartet no. 2, Op. 26Ravel – String Quartet in F Major

SPECIAL CONCERT

Tallis ScholarsPRIMARY SPONSORS: ANNE DILLER, DR. MARGARET EVANS,

ANONYMOUS

“I have heard the Tallis Scholars half a dozen times, and I remain impressed by their purity of tone and beautiful blend of voices…Will I be there next year to hear the

Scholars? You bet I will.” Boston Music Intelligencer

Director Peter Phillips founded The Tallis Scholars in 1973. Through recordings and concert performances, the choir has established itself as the leading exponent of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world. The Tallis Scholars perform in both sacred and secular venues, usually giving around 70 concerts each year across the globe. In 2013 the group celebrated their 40th anniversary with a world tour performing 99 events in 80 venues in 16 countries and travelling sufficient air miles to circumnavigate the globe four times.

MONDAY, April 3, 2017 v 7:30pm“Metamorphosis”

Music by H. Praetorius, Gibbons, Pärt, Sheppard, Tavener, Stravinsky, Palestrina, Gallus, Mouton, Eccard, Torrentes, and Holst

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONCERT IS ON MONDAY EVENING.



CONCERT VI

Pacifica String QuartetASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Gary & Coralie Farnham,

Dr. Arthur & Mechtild Howard, Russ Otte & Sara Hopkins, Patty & Vince Wixon

CO-ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Anne Decker/Ilana Rubenfeld

“Their alluring sound proved breathtaking…spine-tingling intensity.” The New York Times

“The playing by Pacifica Quartet…was characterized by immaculate precision, on-the-mark intonation,

incisive rhythms and a sense of give-and-take.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, over the past two decades the Pacifica Quartet has gained international stature as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. The Pacifica tours extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, performing regularly in the world’s major concert halls. Named quartet-in-residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, the Pacifica was also in residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — a position that has otherwise been held only by the Guarneri String Quartet — and received a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance.

EVENING SERIES: Friday, April 28, 2017 v 7:30pmMozart – String Quartet in D Minor, K. 421

Shulamit Ran – “Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory”Shostakovich – String Quartet in F Major, Op. 73

Community OutreachCMC is committed to bringing world-class chamber music to a diverse audience. We make a special effort to reach people who find it difficult to afford concerts by providing $5 tickets to full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders, as well as free outreach programs for Southern Oregon University students and faculty, Rogue Valley schools, the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and retirement communities. Through the Teacher & Student Circle program, underwritten by Alexis Packer – Attorney at Law, CMC offers complimentary seats to our matinee concerts for Rogue Valley music teachers and their music students. We also offer $20 tickets for matinees to our patrons ages 19–35. Please contact CMC at 541-552-6154 or [email protected] to support these programs.

Pre-concert LecturesCMC offers informative, entertaining pre-concert lectures one hour before every performance (evenings and matinees). These free lectures are presented by musicologist Ed Wight, and are designed to give you insights on the composers and repertoire featured in each concert. The lectures are held in the Choir Room on the second floor of the Music Building. Elevator access is available.

AccessibilityChamber Music Concerts is committed to making our performances accessible to all. If you need accommodations for a disability, please contact Jody Schmidt, Executive Director, at 541-552-6154 or [email protected].

Scholarship FundIn 2006 CMC established a Scholarship Fund to benefit talented SOU music majors. The fund provides scholarships of up to $20,000 over four years to selected music majors chosen by the SOU music faculty. There have been a total of twelve winners since the program’s inception. Please contact CMC at 541-552-6154 or [email protected] to support the Scholarship Fund.



Gifts to CMCYour generous gifts are the lifeblood of Chamber Music Concerts. Ticket revenue covers less than half the cost of bringing these distinguished artists to our stage, so we rely upon your support to present world-class artists while keeping our ticket prices reasonable. With your donation to CMC, we offer you the following benefits:

Friend: $60–$124Pre-sale ticket purchase, priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, one donor reception with the artists, free ticket exchange

Patron: $125–$249Pre-sale ticket purchase, priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, two donor receptions with the artists, free ticket exchange

Sustainer: $250–$499Pre-sale ticket purchase, priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, three donor receptions with the artists, free ticket exchange

Benefactor: $500–$999Pre-sale ticket purchase, priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, invitations to all donor receptions with the artists, one complimentary concert ticket, free ticket exchange

Chamber Music Society: $1000–$3999Pre-sale ticket purchase, high-priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, invitations to all donor receptions with the artists, two complimentary concert tickets, free ticket exchange

Chamber Music Circle: $4000–$7999Pre-sale ticket purchase, high-priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, invitations to all donor receptions with the artists, four complimentary concert tickets, free ticket exchange

Chamber Music Leadership: $8000+Pre-sale ticket purchase, highest priority seating, recognition in CMC programs, invitations to all donor receptions with the artists, eight complimentary concert tickets, free ticket exchange

Your contribution is tax deductible; please consult with your tax advisor. Chamber Music Concerts is an affiliate of the Southern Oregon University Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Friend $60–$124 Patron $125–$249 Sustainer $250–$499

Benefactor $500–$999 Chamber Music Society $1000–$3999

Chamber Music Circle $4000–$7999 Chamber Music Leadership $8000+

GIFT CATEGORIES

SEATINGPlease mark your seat preferences on the chart. We make every effort to fulfill your requests, based upon gift category, order postmark date, and seat availability.

Section I Section II

Seat Requests:

Order FormChamber Music Concerts v 2016–2017

Please mail order form to:

Chamber Music Concerts1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520-5080

541-552-6154 v [email protected]

Purchase tickets and donate online at www.ChamberMusicConcerts.org

Please note, the stage is at the bottom of this diagram!

STAGE

Single Tickets$5 tickets are available for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Call the Box Office at 541-552-6154 to order.

FLEX PASS: Choose four or more concerts below and get a 5% discount!

Season Tickets10% discount over single tickets!

EXPLORATIONS: Akropolis Reed QuintetFriday, September 30, 2016 - 7:30 pm

Section II ___ tickets x $38 = ________ Section II ___ tickets x $33 = ________

CONCERT I : Danish String QuartetFriday, Oct. 14, 2016 - 7:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 - 3 pm



CONCERT I I : Delphi Piano TrioFriday, Nov. 4, 2016 - 7:30 pm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 - 3 pm



CONCERT I I I : Brentano String QuartetFriday, Jan. 20, 2017 - 7:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 - 3 pm



CONCERT IV: Adaskin String Trio with Ensemble SchumannFriday, Feb. 10, 2017 - 7:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 - 3 pm



CONCERT V: Enso String QuartetFriday, March 3, 2017 - 7:30 pm


SPECIAL CONCERT: Tallis ScholarsMONDAY, April 3, 2017 - 7:30 pm


CONCERT VI : Pacifica String QuartetFriday, April 28, 2017 - 7:30 pm


SINGLE TICKETS TOTAL $ __________________

(If you chose four or more concerts, take 5% off — please round to the nearest dollar)

Enter payment information on other side of form.

Opt out of the Tallis Scholars: subtract $44 for each Section I ticket and $38 for each Section II ticket.

Opt out of Akropolis Reeds: subtract $34 for each Section I ticket and $30 for each Section II ticket.

SEASON TICKETS TOTAL $ __________________

M A T I N E E S E R I E S

All four Matinee performances, plus the Tallis Scholars (evening) and Akropolis Reed Quintet (evening).

Section I: __________ # tickets x $214 = $ _______________

Section II: __________ # tickets x $188 = $ _______________

F A N A T I C S E R I E S

All CMC performances: Evening & Matinee Series, plus the Tallis Scholars and Akropolis Reed Quintet.



GRAND TOTAL $

Season Tickets total $ __________________

Single Tickets total $ __________________

Tax-deductible contribution $ __________________

E V E N I N G S E R I E S

Evening performances of Concerts I through VI, plus the Tallis Scholars and Akropolis Reed Quintet.



C O M B O S E R I E S

All Matinee performances, Evening performances of Concerts V & VI, plus the Tallis Scholars and Akropolis Reed Quintet.



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