Czars, the Wizard and the Common Man

CHELSEA TIPTON, II MUSIC DIRECTOR

2019/20 SEASoN

Better get ready, cause we’re going to have a lot of fun this season! it’s my pleasure to invite you to be a part

of an exciting SoST season, hoping you’ll renew your subscription early and share what we’ve got in store. We’ve entitled the season “Musical Spirits, Czars, the Wizard and the Common Man”. While that title sounds a little crazy, let me explain why!

Symphonic music, like other classics, has its titans who rise above the rest. ours are a few of my favorites, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Elgar, and my favorite American composer, Aaron Copland. Among the great sym-phonies you’ll hear will be Shostakovich’s epic fi fth, Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto for piano, performed by our good friend Phillipe Bianconi, and Aaron Copland’s third symphony. You might remember our performance of Copland’s famous Fanfare for the Common Man, performed last year; his symphony is built around that powerful theme. So many enjoyed Ed-ward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, well his cello concerto displays all of the elegance of that symphonic piece, especially in the hands of our soloist, Julian Schwartz. of course, there’s so much more you’ll want to hear.

Pops concerts are meant to kick off your shoes and just let us entertain you-just have fun. our fi rst concert will be with a group of guys who will rock the Julie Rogers with their renditions of Elton John and Billy Joel- a program we’re calling The Piano Man meets the Rocket Man. having worked with these men before, i can assure you a great eve-ning of memories with great tunes. Then, with three clicks of your ruby slippers, Dorothy, Toto and the entire cast from this famous movie will accompany your SoST in the movie/symphony version of The Wizard of Oz! A fi rst for Southeast Texas we know you’ll enjoy.

it gives me great pleasure to know that our subscription sales continue to increase- more and more renew each season, and invite their friends.i know the staff is ready to renew your favorite seat and help you sharethis 67th season of great music with us. As we’re fond to say, without agreat audience, it’s just another rehearsal- so let us hear from you so that together we can make it eight great concerts. Thanks for your loyal support and see you soon.

Musically yours,

Chelsea Tipton II, Music Director

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SEASoN AT A GlANCESEPTEMBER 14, 2019The Titans of the Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich

OCTOBER 5, 2019The Piano Man meets the Rocket Man

NOVEMBER 16, 2019A Celebration of Mozart, Rossini and SoST!

DECEMBER 8, 2019*home for the holidays: Christmas concert

FEBRUARY 15, 2020The Romantic Spirit of Music

MARCH 7, 2020We’re off to See the Wizard

APRIL 4, 2020A Renewal of Spirit: Elgar and the Common Man

*Not part of the season ticket subscription package, but tickets can be reserved when placing your season ticket order.

The Power of 5!There’s something about fifths in musical literature. So many composers are recognized after writing their fifth symphony or concerto, including Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Beethoven and Shostakovich. This concert features two of those titans-Beethoven’s Emperor or fifth piano concerto and Shosta-kovich’s fifth symphony.

Phillipe Bianconi, a perennial favorite of Beaumont audiences, will return to treat our audiences with his majestic playing. Prize winner of the famed Van Cliburn Piano Competition, Bianconi’s treatment of Beethoven’s melodies brings the music alive with color and passion, all through technical wizardry.

Shostakovich’s fifth packs a powerful political statement. Come hear the variety of emotions through the composer’s masterful scoring! A powerful concert to launch a phenomenal season.

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SePTember 14, 2019 H 7:30Pm

Beethoven Concerto No. 5Shostakovich Symphony No. 5Guest Artist Phillipe Bianconi, Piano

The TiTanS of The ClaSSiCS:

beeThoven and ShoSTakoviChPhilliPE BiANCoNi

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isn’t it funny how classic songs become monikers for artists? Billy Joel launched his career through the autobiographical, “The Piano Man”. The same can be said of Sir Elton John-a career that has skyrocketed on the basis of his creative writing, masterful piano playing and sheer genius of musical variety.

Jeans ‘n Classics, a musical troupe who tour the world, present their interpretations of music by legendary artists. Come hear the songs of Joel and John, presented by Jean Meilleur and John Re-gan, with their band and singers. With hits such as “Movin’ out,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Circle of life,” and other great Joel and John songs, accompanied by your SoST, it will be an evening that will help you “Remember when Rock was Young.”

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oCTober 5, 2019 H 7:30Pm

Jeans ‘n Classics presents baCk To baCk: elTon John meeTS billy JoelJean meilleur, lead Vocals H John regan, Piano

The Piano man meeTSThe roCkeT man

JEAN MEillEUR

JohN REGAN

our musical spirits come to life with the music of Rossini, Mozart and Vaughn Williams. hear how Mozart’s impressions live on in Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture, based on the central character of Figaro from the opera bearing his name! one of Mozart’s final symphonies, number 39, reveals the amazing example his music had on future generations of composers.

Carrying on the tradition, Maestro Tipton has asked Whitney Bullock, Principal Violist, to round out our concert with Vaughn Williams’ beautiful folk song Suite for Viola and Orchestra, traditionally displaying the breadth of virtuosity of our symphony musicians.

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november 16, 2019 H 7:30Pm

Rossini Barber of SevilleVaughan Williams Suite for Viola and orchestraMozart Symphony No. 39, K 543-E-Flat MajorFeatured Artist Whitney Bullock, SoST Principal Violist

a CelebraTion of mozarT, roSSini and SoST!

PhilliPE BiANCoNiWhiTNEY BUlloCK

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Capture the romantic spirit with this concert of romantic classics. Toast to the spirit of Brahms’ Academic Festive Overture, an overture written to honor his honorary doctorate degree. A combination of four student songs, the piece includes a treatment that celebrates life. our concert tonight also features the Fauré Requiem, originally programmed last season, yet unfortunately postponed due to the sudden death of SoST veteran violinist, Yu Gu. We embrace all emotions and conclude this romantic concert with the Romantic Symphony of howard hanson. A picturesque symphony that depicts mountains and oceans which beautifully express hanson’s love of nature.

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february 15, 2020 H 7:30Pm

Brahms Academic Festival overtureFauré Requiemhanson Symphony No. 2, op. 30 (Romantic)Featuring The SOST Chorus

The romanTiC SPiriT of muSiC

follow The yellow briCk roadTravel with Dorothy, her dog Toto and her friends, as she tries to return to Kansas with the help of the Wizard of oz. This unique presentation combines the technological magic of digital mastery to present the original movie on a wide screen, above your SoST, putting you right in the movie. We will have a fun-filled evening with many family activities including a costume contest! While we all know about the aftermath of storms, this unique presentation can’t be missed!

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marCh 7, 2020 H 7:30Pm

A multimedia presentation of the movie accompanied by your SoST!

we’re off To See The wizard

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Spirit captures this season’s music in its many forms. our fi nal concert displays this variety in the upbeat themes of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, then to the deep soul-searching mood of Elgar’s Cello concerto. Cellist Julian Schwarz’s masterful technique wonderfully captures the many somber moods of this masterpiece through the many hues of color only a cello can portray. Then we celebrate the human spirit to a victorious fi nale with Copland’s rousing Third Symphony. Built upon his Fanfare for the Common Man, this Copland epic celebrates the longing for an immortal spirit for humanity!

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aPril 4, 2020 H 7:30Pm

Glinka overture to Ruslan und ludmillaElgar Cello Concerto, op. 85, e minorCopland Symphony No. 3Guest Artist Julian Schwarz, Cello

a renewal of SPiriT:

elGar and The Common manJUliAN SChWARZ

SYMPHONY AT SHANGRI LA GARDENSSunday, oCTober 20, 2019 | 5:00 PmOur fourth time performing this popular programTickets 409-892-2257 or visit www.lutcher.org

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your donaTion makeS GreaT muSiC PoSSiblePresenting symphonic music is a wonderful conundrum! So much goes into the practice, rehearsals and the performance, yet the costs of doing so, goes well beyond a typical movie price or athletic event. Printed below is a chart of the resources we have available to support our musicians and pay the bills. We hope you’ll express your value of your SoST and help us keep the music playing! Donors will be recognized in our program books twice a year. By becoming a member of the Crescendo Society (member-ship at $1,500 a year or $125 monthly) you’ll be invited to a variety of events and a chance to meet with others who share your interest in symphonic music. Contact the Symphony offi ce or visit our webpage for a series of benefi ts and events. Your ticket price will stay reasonable thanks to so many people expressing their appreciation of what we all enjoy! Please take a look at how we keep exciting live symphonic music here for you.

HERE’S HOW WE KEEP EXCITING SYMPHONIC MUSIC PLAYING

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HERE’S WHAT YOUR GIFTS PROVIDE!

Musician Salaries 40%Administrative Costs 29%Guest Artist 7%Education Costs 4%Production Costs 20%

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JULY 4TH CONCERTSaTurday, July 4, 20208:00 Pm | The evenT CenTreFREE CoMMUNiTY CoNCERTFireworks provided by the City of Beaumont

SYMPHONY AT SHANGRI LA GARDENSSunday, oCTober 20, 2019 | 5:00 PmOur fourth time performing this popular program

oTher ConCerTS… you will wanT To aTTend!

There really is “No Place like home for the holidays.” Come home with SoST to celebrate with an afternoon of traditional songs, sing-a-longs, and festive cheer. Taking a break from her tour with The Count Basie orchestra, vocalist Carmen Bradford (the “Ella” of louis and Ella fame from last year) will present some exciting new arrangements of Christmas favorites, along with her special charm. Welcome her back and start your holidays with song and joy!

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