nashville symphony 09/10 season brochure

2009/10 Season

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Letter from Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director

SunTrust Classical Series

SunTrust Classical Master, 7A and 7B Series Summaries

Bank of America Pops Series

Bank of America Pops Series Summary

Adams and Reese Jazz Series

Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series

Season Opening Festivities

Special Events

First Tennessee Summer Festival 2009

Regions Community Concerts

How to Buy Your Season Tickets

Season Ticket Holder Benefits

Theater-Style Seating Map

Flat-Floor Seating Map

Corporate Sponsors

2009/10 Season Calendar

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Dear Friends,

I couldn’t be more thrilled about what lies ahead. We stand before a world of opportunities, thanks to our top-notch musicians, our wonderfully designed building and your tremendous support. To find out what gets me excited about music, just flip through the pages ahead. Our classical repertoire spans centuries and continents, from the majesty of Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, to world premieres by some of the most imaginative talents in classical music today. Our fabulous guest artists include the legendary actor Christopher Plummer. Throughout the season, I’ll be inviting some of the finest conductors in the world — including Sir Neville Marriner, Krzysztof Penderecki and Helmuth Rilling — to lead the orchestra. Our pops concerts, led with style and good humor by Resident Conductor Albert-George Schram, will take a tour through bluegrass, world music and classic hit tunes, while Assistant Conductor Kelly Corcoran will bring a sense of fun and connection to our family and community concerts. All this and more is at your fingertips, so read on to find out about the great music we’ve got planned for you.

See you at the next concert,

Giancarlo Guerrero

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September 17, 18 & 19, 2009RUSSIa’S GReaTeST HITSNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorStephen Hough, piano

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto for Piano No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23MUSSORGSKY/Orch. Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

0Take a guided tour through Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, vividly brought to life in a program that celebrates Russia’s greatest composers. Early in the season, we’ll also visit Mozart’s stately Haffner Symphony and launch into outer space with Richard Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra and György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, both of which were used to dramatic effect in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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October 1, 2 & 3, 2009MoZaRT & SHoSTaKoVICHNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, cello

MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 “Haffner”ROBERTO SIERRA world Premiere*SHOSTAKOVICH Concerto for Cello No. 2 in G major, Op. 126RAVEL Rapsodie Espagnole*Nashville Symphony commission as part of The Sphinx Organization commissioning consortium

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October 15, 16 & 17, 2009ClaSSICal GUITaR,GeRMan GenIUSNashville SymphonyJohn Fiore, conductorSharon Isbin, guitar

WAGNER Tannhäuser: Overture & Venusberg Music, wwV70 (Paris version)CHRISTOPHER ROUSE Concert de GaudíSCHUMANN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 “Rhenish”

November 5, 6 & 7, 2009a MUSICal SpaCe odySSeyNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorYefim Bronfman, piano

MIGUEL DEL AGUILA world Premiere*BARTóK Concerto for Piano No. 2GYöRGY LIGETI AtmosphèresRICHARD STRAUSS Also Sprach Zarathustra, TrV 176, Op. 30*commissioned through the Magnum Opus project

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Special thanks to Finer Things Gallery1898 Nolensville Road 615.244.3003 finerthingsgallery.com

November 19, 20 & 21, 2009TanGo & RaVel’S BoleRoNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorTianwa Yang, violinDaniel Binelli, bandoneon

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Buenos Aires: Tres Movimientos Sinfonicas, Op. 15ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Concierto para Bandoneón “Aconcagua”ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas [The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires]RAVEL Bolero

December 3, 4 & 5, 2009RaCHManInoFF &STRaVInSKyNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorTwyla Robinson, sopranoBryan Griffin, tenorDarren K. Stokes, bass-baritoneNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus director

STRAVINSKY Symphony of PsalmsLOWELL LIEBERMANN New work*RACHMANINOFF The Bells, Op. 35

*commissioned through the Magnum Opus project

Experience the passion and dynamism of the tango as immortalized by the

Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, whose sensuous rhythms and zesty

melodies left an indelible mark on world music. Ravel’s always popular Bolero will close the evening with a rousing finish.

Winter 2010 brings the world-renowned conductor Krzysztof Penderecki and the

legendary Sir Neville Marriner, founder of the Academy of St.-Martin-in-the-Fields, who’ll lead the Nashville Symphony in a

specially chosen program.

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Special thanks to our tango dancers,Shirley and Giancarlo Guerrero.

January 7, 8 & 9, 2010‘THe’ oRGan SyMpHony Nashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorHilary Hahn, violin

January 21, 22 & 23, 2010pendeReCKI CoMeSTo naSHVIlleNashville SymphonyKrzysztof Penderecki, conductorBarry Douglas, pianoRoger Wiesmeyer, English horn

PENDERECKI Adagietto from Paradise Lost for English Horn and String OrchestraSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54PENDERECKI Concerto for Piano “Resurrection”

February 25, 26 & 27, 2010SIR neVIlle MaRRIneR& CHRISTopHeR plUMMeRNashville SymphonySir Neville Marriner, conductorChristopher Plummer, narratorNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus directorBlair Children’s ChorusHazel Somerville, director

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 2 in G major “A London Symphony”WILLIAM WALTON Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario

Tango & Ravel’s Bolero


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MARTINU The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca, H. 352JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for Violin SAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 “Organ”

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March 4, 5 & 6, 2010BaCH’S MaSTeRpIeCeNashville SymphonyHelmuth Rilling, conductorNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus director

J.S. BACH Mass in B minor, BwV 232

March 18, 19 & 20, 2010BRaHMS & ‘BIG SUR’Nashville SymphonyCarlos Kalmar, conductorTracy Silverman, electric violin

BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90JOHN ADAMS The Dharma at Big Sur for Electric Violin and OrchestraGINASTERA Estancia: Four Dances, Op. 8a

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We close the season with a performance of Bartók’s early masterpiece Bluebeard’s Castle, which vividly recounts the classic fairy tale about a bloodthirsty nobleman and his chamber of horrors. This unique

collaboration with Cheekwood Museum of Art will feature stunning glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly. We’ve also got the titans of classical music on

tap for a string of not-to-be-missed concerts that will include Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 and conductor Helmuth

Rilling leading Bach’s Mass in B minor.

April 1, 2 & 3, 2010THIBaUdeT ReTURnS Nashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

AARON JAY KERNIS Newly Drawn SkyRICHARD STRAUSS Burleske, TrV 145RESPIGHI Fontane di Roma [Fountains of Rome]BARBER Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op. 9

April 29, 30 & May 1, 2010CHopIn & MaHleRNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorIngrid Fliter, piano

CHOPIN Concerto for Piano No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21MAHLER Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor

Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert

May 20, 21 & 22, 2010BlUeBeaRd’S CaSTleNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorJennifer Larmore, mezzo-sopranoPeter Fried, bass-baritone/narratorJohn Hoomes, stage director

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21BARTóK Bluebeard’s Castle

*Collaborative production with Cheekwood Museum of Art featuring glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly.

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Series 7A summary

September 17, 18 & 19, 2009RUSSIa’S GReaTeST HITSNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorStephen Hough, piano

October 15, 16 & 17, 2009ClaSSICal GUITaR,GeRMan GenIUSNashville SymphonyJohn Fiore, conductorSharon Isbin, guitar

November 19, 20 & 21, 2009TanGo & RaVel’S BoleRoNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorTianwa Yang, violinDaniel Binelli, bandoneon

January 7, 8 & 9, 2010‘THe’ oRGan SyMpHony Nashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorHilary Hahn, violin

February 25, 26 & 27, 2010SIR neVIlle MaRRIneR &CHRISTopHeR plUMMeRNashville SymphonySir Neville Marriner, conductorChristopher Plummer, narratorNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus directorBlair Children’s ChorusHazel Somerville, director

March 18, 19 & 20, 2010BRaHMS & ‘BIG SUR’Nashville SymphonyCarlos Kalmar, conductorTracy Silverman, electric violin

April 29, 30 & May 1, 2010CHopIn & MaHleRNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorIngrid Fliter, piano

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto for Piano No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23MUSSORGSKY/Orch. Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

WAGNER Tannhäuser: Overture & Venusberg Music, wwV70 (Paris version)CHRISTOPHER ROUSE Concert de GaudíSCHUMANN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 “Rhenish”

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Buenos Aires: Tres Movimientos Sinfonicas, Op. 15ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Concierto para Bandoneón “Aconcagua”ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas [The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires]RAVEL Bolero

MARTINU The Frescoes of Piero della Francesca, H. 352JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for ViolinSAINT-SAËNS Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 “Organ”

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No. 2 in G major “A London Symphony”WILLIAM WALTON Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario

BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90JOHN ADAMS The Dharma at Big Sur for Electric Violin and OrchestraGINASTERA Estancia: Four Dances, Op. 8a

CHOPIN Concerto for Piano No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21MAHLER Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor

Lawrence S. Levine Memorial Concert

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October 1, 2 & 3, 2009MoZaRT & SHoSTaKoVICHNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, cello

November 5, 6 & 7, 2009a MUSICal SpaCe odySSeyNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorYefim Bronfman, piano

December 3, 4 & 5, 2009RaCHManInoFF & STRaVInSKyNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorTwyla Robinson, sopranoBryan Griffin, tenorDarren K. Stokes, bass-baritoneNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus director

January 21, 22 & 23, 2010pendeReCKI CoMeSTo naSHVIlleNashville SymphonyKrzysztof Penderecki, conductorBarry Douglas, pianoRoger Wiesmeyer, English horn

March 4, 5 & 6, 2010BaCH’S MaSTeRpIeCeNashville SymphonyHelmuth Rilling, conductorNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, chorus director

April 1, 2 & 3, 2010THIBaUdeT ReTURnS Nashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorJean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

May 20, 21 & 22, 2010BlUeBeaRd’S CaSTleNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorJennifer Larmore, mezzo-sopranoPeter Fried, bass-baritone/narratorJohn Hoomes, stage director

MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 “Haffner”ROBERTO SIERRA world Premiere*SHOSTAKOVICH Concerto for Cello No. 2 in G major, Op. 126RAVEL Rapsodie Espagnole

*Nashville Symphony commission as part of The Sphinx Organization commissioning consortium

MIGUEL DEL AGUILA world Premiere*BARTóK Concerto for Piano No. 2GYöRGY LIGETI AtmosphèresRICHARD STRAUSS Also Sprach Zarathustra, TrV 176, Op. 30


STRAVINSKY Symphony of PsalmsLOWELL LIEBERMANN New work*RACHMANINOFF The Bells, Op. 35


PENDERECKI Adagietto from Paradise Lost for English Horn and String OrchestraSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54PENDERECKI Concerto for Piano “Resurrection”

J.S. BACH Mass in B minor, BwV 232

AARON JAY KERNIS Newly Drawn SkyRICHARD STRAUSS Burleske, TrV 145RESPIGHI Fontane di Roma [Fountains of Rome]BARBER Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, Op. 9

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21BARTóK Bluebeard’s Castle

*Collaborative production with Cheekwood Museumof Art featuring glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly.

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P o p s S e r i e s

September 24, 25 & 26, 2009Glen CaMpBell & JIMMy WeBBNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

Together, they’re responsible for some of the most enduring songs in the history of popular music: “wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Galveston.” Jimmy webb wrote them, and Glen Campbell’s soaring voice brought them to life. This team of hit-makers reunites for what is sure to be an amazing night of music as they survey their unforgettable careers.

October 29, 30 & 31, 2009HaWaII — 50 aT 50Nashville SymphonyMatt Catingub, conductor

America’s 50th state celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009, and this colorful stage extravaganza will honor the occasion with a sweeping survey of Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage — everything from Don Ho to Hawaii Five-0 to the distinctive sounds of ukulele and slack-key guitar. Some of Hawaii’s finest musicians will be on hand for this special evening, which will also include traditional hula dancing and a moving tribute to Pearl Harbor. It’ll be like taking an island vacation without leaving home.

November 12, 13 & 14, 2009SoldIeRS’ CHoRUS oF THe U.S. aRMy FIeld BandNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

For more than half a century, the Soldiers’ Chorus has traveled the world, serving as musical ambassadors for the U.S. Army. with their diverse backgrounds, the 29 members can sing a wide range of music with gusto, and their show promises an inspiring mix of Broadway, opera, classic American songs and choral music.

Led by our fun-loving Resident Conductor Albert-George Schram, the Bank of America Pops Series promises lively

music in an elegant setting. Come along with us as we take a tour through the wide-ranging sounds of classic American music, but our journey won’t end there. We’ll also visit the

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January 14, 15 & 16, 2010pReSeRVaTIon Hall JaZZ BandNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

Since its founding in 1963, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been devoted to keeping New Orleans jazz alive and kicking. The group has traveled the world celebrating the music of Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and other pioneers whose innovations gave birth to this distinctly American art form. In the hands of these accomplished musi-cians, New Orleans jazz sounds as fresh, vibrant and original as it did nearly a century ago.

February 18, 19 & 20, 2010JoHn MCdeRMoTT with CHeRISH THe ladIeSNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductor

world-renowned for his rendition of “Danny Boy,” John McDermott is steeped in the Celtic tradition, but he sings with a contemporary flair that stirs the emotions. His voice, at once dazzling and endearing, will conjure tales of love and loss. The six women of Cherish the Ladies have earned a stellar reputation for their energetic, good-humored stage shows, which bring Irish folk music to life with virtuosic playing, gorgeous vocals and exhilarating step-dancing.

March 11, 12 & 13, 2010THaT’S aMoRe!Nashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductorFrank Portone, vocalist

This dynamic evening of entertainment will celebrate all things Italian with a program that includes the immortal arias of Giussepe Verdi and such classic songs such as “O Sole Mio.” Versatile musician Frank Portone will pay homage to tenor Luciano Pava-rotti, and of course we’ll take an opportunity to remember Ol’ Blue Eyes and Dean Martin, too. From start to finish, it’ll be a night overflowing with drama, emotion and sweet, tuneful melodies.

April 15, 16, & 17, 2010CHeRRyHolMeSNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

The GRAMMY®-nominated band Cherryholmes has energized traditional bluegrass music with dynamic musicianship and entertaining stage shows. Rising stars in American roots music, they’re versatile and talented enough to sound at home at a bluegrass festival or onstage with a full orchestra. with their distinctive family chemistry, they can be counted on to deliver a lively concert, whether they’re showing off their own composi-tions, letting loose with a country yodel or laying down some old-time banjo picking.

May 6, 7 & 8, 2010CHRISTopHeR CRoSS Nashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

Christopher Cross virtually defined adult contemporary radio in the 1980s with such massive hits as “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do),” tunes that still echo in the popular consciousness today. In the years since, Cross’ talent has only deep-ened and matured, building on his impressive legacy of heartfelt, finely crafted songs.

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September 24, 25 & 26, 2009Glen CaMpBell & JIMMy WeBBNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

October 29, 30 & 31, 2009HaWaII — 50 aT 50Nashville SymphonyMatt Catingub, conductor

November 12, 13 & 14, 2009SoldIeRS’ CHoRUS oF THe U.S. aRMy FIeld BandNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

January 14, 15 & 16, 2010pReSeRVaTIon Hall JaZZ BandNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

February 18, 19 & 20, 2010JoHn MCdeRMoTT with CHeRISH THe ladIeSNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductor

March 11, 12 & 13, 2010THaT’S aMoRe!Nashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductorFrank Portone, vocalist

April 15, 16, & 17, 2010CHeRRyHolMeSNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

May 6, 7 & 8, 2010CHRISTopHeR CRoSS Nashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

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J a z z S e r i e s

Thanks to the outstanding Adams and Reese Jazz Series, Schermerhorn Symphony Center has become one of the city’s premier venues for live jazz

music. In the past few years, we’ve welcomed some of the leading artists in the jazz world, first-class musicians whose appeal transcends generations and styles,

and this season promises even more excitement. Whether you love the classic sounds of swing and bebop, or you groove to the offbeat spontaneity of jazz

improvisation, the Adams and Reese Jazz Series will delight the senses.

October 9, 2009al JaRReaUNashville SymphonyMatt Catingub, conductor

with his stunning, supple voice, Al Jarreau is the rare performer to earn GRAMMY® awards in jazz, R&B and pop. That versatility has kept his swinging style fresh throughout a phenomenally successful career that includes such irresistibly catchy songs as the radio hit “Mornin’ ” and the theme to the TV show Moonlighting.

January 29, 2010BRanFoRd MaRSalISConcert presented without orchestra

Known for his innovative spirit and broad musical scope, saxophonist Branford Marsalis is part of jazz’s most celebrated family. Having appeared as a guest artist with the Nashville Symphony three years ago, he returns this time around to deliver a concert of straight-ahead jazz inspired by the classic tradition of such heroes as Art Blakey and Sonny Rollins.

April 9, 2010GUeST aRTIST & pRoGRaMTo Be annoUnCed

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P i e d P i p e r S e r i e s

Nothing excites children more than live music presented in an entertaining, interactive format, but our Pied Piper performances are just as enjoyable for parents and grandparents, too. All of Schermerhorn Symphony Center will come alive with the sound of laughter and

applause as Assistant Conductor Kelly Corcoran takes orchestra and audience on a fun-filled musical journey. Concerts start at 11 a.m., with pre-concert activities beginning at 10 a.m.

October 31, 2009HalloWeen on THe HIGH SeaSKelly Corcoran, conductorStudents from the School of Nashville BalletSet sail for a seafaring adventure this Halloween as the orchestra encounters pirates, stormy weather and hungry sharks. Your soundtrack will be music from Pirates of the Caribbean and other nautical favorites. Student dancers from the School of Nashville Ballet will climb aboard to help navigate the treacherous waters.

December 19, 2009Happy HolIdayS! a WInTeR WondeRlandKelly Corcoran, conductorAt our December family concert, we’ll celebrate the holiday season with a lively mix of treasured favorites, including music from The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas, along with storytelling and a few surprises. Come share in the goodwill of the season, and join in a high-spirited sing-along, which is sure to put a warm, cozy glow on a cold winter’s day.

February 20, 2010peTeR and THe WolFGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorIs there any better way to introduce children to the sound of an orchestra than Peter and the Wolf? Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev used the various instruments of the orchestra to represent the characters in this tale of a boy who outsmarts a hungry wolf. The Nashville Symphony will perform under the direction of our Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.

April 17, 2010SCHeHeRaZade Kelly Corcoran, conductorEnchantment Theatre CompanyRelive the fantastic stories of The Thousand and One Nights, including “Aladdin’s Magic Lamp” and “Sinbad the Sailor,” as the orchestra performs Rimsky-Korsakov’s imaginative music. The Enchantment Theatre Company will use masks, puppets, magic and movement to evoke far-off lands and to underscore the powerful themes of love and adventure found at the heart of these timeless Arabian tales.


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September 11, 2009all-BeeTHoVen openInG Gala with lanG lanGNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorLang Lang, piano

BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72bBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica”

Beethoven’s genius shines through brilliantly in a trio of works that all include the number 3. Celebrated young pianist Lang Lang is a superstar in his native China, where he made an unforgettable appearance last summer at the Beijing Olympics. This international sensation will light up the stage of Laura Turner Concert Hall with his dramatic stage persona and passionate performance style, which have rocketed him to worldwide acclaim. The evening closes with the powerful Sym-phony No. 3 “Eroica,” a major turning point in the composer’s towering oeuvre.

September 12, 2009ClaSSIC aMeRICanaNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductor

The Nashville Symphony teams up with the Americana Music Association to pres-ent a one-of-a-kind concert exploring the common ground shared by classical music and American roots music. we’ll celebrate the rich weave of our country’s musical traditions with a stellar cast of hometown heroes and hit-makers, so stay tuned to find out more about our lineup of very special guest artists — and get ready for what promises to be an evening unlike any other at the Schermerhorn!

Every year, we kick off the new season in style with a weekend of thrilling, can’t-miss concerts, and this year is no exception. Come

to the Schermerhorn and celebrate with us as we set the stage for musical excellence. If you buy season tickets now, you’ll have a chance to purchase the very best seats to these special events

before they go on sale to the general public.

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Special EventsDecember 10, 2009HoMe FoR THe HolIdaySNashville SymphonyAlbert-George Schram, conductorJoin us as we celebrate the holidays with a family-friendly concert featuring carols and other seasonal favorites.

December 17, 18 & 19, 2009Handel’S ‘MeSSIaH’Nashville SymphonyNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, conductor & chorus directorNo holiday season would be complete without Messiah, and there’s no better place to experience this work than the Schermerhorn. Every year Nashvillians eagerly anticipate this Baroque-era masterpiece, which serves as a splendid showcase for the Nashville Symphony Chorus, led by Chorus Director George Mabry.

February 3, 2010BalleT FolKloRICo de MeXICoA treasure in their native land for more than 50 years, this internationally famed en-semble blends music, choreography and colorful costumes in spectacular stage shows that bring alive Mexico’s brilliant array of cultural traditions. Take a journey through the ages as dancers capture the essence of Mexico’s breathtaking beauty.

February 13 & 14, 2010ValenTIne’S SpeCIal with JIM BRICKManNashville Symphony Albert-George Schram, conductorJim Brickman, pianoCelebrate the most romantic day of the year with Jim Brickman, beloved for his warm-ly expressive piano playing. wrapped in the warm embrace of Laura Turner Concert Hall’s rich acoustics, this charming artist’s music will sound more gorgeous than ever.

May 15, 2010 loS anGeleS pHIlHaRMonIC with GUSTaVo dUdaMelOne of the world’s leading orchestras pays a visit, led by the energetic young Music Director Gustavo Dudamel. The musicians will bring their singular chemistry to bear on Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2 “The Age of Anxiety,” featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 “Pathétique.”

May 30, 2010VoICeS oF SpRInGNashville Symphony ChorusGeorge Mabry, conductor & chorus directorThe Nashville Symphony Chorus will lift their voices in song for this special concert of choral music led by Chorus Director George Mabry.


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Summer Festival 2009

Take a break from the heat and step inside the air-conditioned comfort of Laura Turner Concert Hall. Our First Tennessee Summer Festival promises creative

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June 5 & 6, 2009SCHUMann’S pIano ConCeRToNashville SymphonyGiancarlo Guerrero, conductorOrli Shaham, piano

CHRISTOPHER ROUSE RaptureSCHUMANN Concerto for Piano in A minorRIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade

Schumann’s lone Piano Concerto will serve as a showcase for pianist Orli Shaham, who returns to the Schermerhorn after a stellar recital here two years ago. Named for the heroine of the classic story collection The Thousand and One Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade evokes rich, fanciful tales of love, travel and adventure.

June 19 & 20, 2009BRaHMS’ SeCondNashville SymphonyLeonard Slatkin, conductorKaren Gomyo, violin

JOAN TOWER Made in AmericaMAX BRUCH Concerto for Violin No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Leonard Slatkin returns to lead performances of Brahms’ gently evocativeSymphony No. 2. with its waltzing rhythms and pastoral, sunny mood, it’s theperfect summer soundtrack. A popular favorite, Bruch’s expressive ViolinConcerto will feature rising talent Karen Gomyo.

June 26 & 27, 2009BeeTHoVen’S FIFTHNashville SymphonyDanail Rachev, conductorZuill Bailey, cello

DVORÁK Concerto for Cello in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Newly appointed as Music Director of the Eugene Symphony, Danail Rachev leads a per-formance of Beethoven’s celebrated Fifth Symphony, which takes listeners on a dramatic journey from darkness to light. Charismatic cellist Zuill Bailey will perform Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, another work beloved for its expansiveness and depth of emotion.

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Community Concerts

The Nashville Symphony is committed to making music available to everyone in Middle Tennessee. With generous assistance from Regions, we proudly present our slate of

upcoming community concerts.

Summer 2009ReGIonS CoMMUnITy ConCeRTS

As the days get longer and the weather turns warm, the Nashville Symphony is ready to step out of the concert hall and enjoy the outdoors. we’re offering free admission to most of the events in our summer parks concert series, thanks to the generous assistance of Regions. whether you live in the bustling heart of the city or in an outlying community, we’ll be paying you a visit with an inviting program of well-known classics that listeners of all ages and tastes are sure to love. So pack a picnic dinner, bring the whole family and celebrate summertime with an evening of great music. Check our website this spring for a complete schedule of events.

October 10, 2009ReGIonS FRee day oF MUSIC

Three years ago, as part of our inaugural season at the Schermerhorn, we launched Regions FREE Day of Music because we wanted to give everyone an opportunity to experience our beautiful building. The response was so phenomenal that we’ve made it an annual tradition. Beginning at 10 a.m. and running well into the night, this celebration will feature more than two dozen performances by a diverse array of local ensembles, all completely free of charge. It’s a valuable opportunity to make great music accessible to Nashvillians from all walks of life — a powerful idea that’s at the very heart of the Nashville Symphony’s mission.

January 17, 2010leT FReedoM SInG!a Musical Tribute to Martin luther King Jr.

The Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus join the Nashville Symphony for our yearly concert honoring the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout history, music has delivered humankind through some of its greatest struggles, and this concert will serve as a stirring reminder of King’s enduring message, with a program that brings together classical music, soulful spirituals and timeless American songs. Check our website in the fall for more information.

2009/10 SeaSon NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 23Artists and repertoire subject to change.

FREE!

No Price iNcreasefor Season Tickets!

HOW TO RESERvE yOuR SEASON TICKETS There are four easy ways you can reserve your season tickets for

the 2009/10 season. you may order online, by phone, by mail or by visiting the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Box Office. If you need assistance or have any questions about your season tickets, please call

our Patron Services Department at 615.687.6401.

Priority deadline: February 27, 2009

BUY TodaY!

onlineNashvilleSymphony.org

phone615.687.6401

box office/mailOne Symphony Place

Nashville, TN 37201-2031


seasoN TickeT Holder BeNefiTs

2009/10In addition to incredible music,

Nashville Symphony season ticket holders enjoy a hostof special privileges that enhance the concert experience:

• Same seats for every series concert

• Flexible exchanges

• Payment plan options — call 615.687.6401 for details

• Priority seating

• A Patron Services Specialist to assist you personally with your ticketing needs and Symphony-related requests

• up to 15% off on additional ticket purchases

• Exclusive season ticket holder events

• Patron bonus program for citywide discounts

• SymphonEminder email with concert week updates, including parking information

• Complimentary subscription to Crescendo e-newsletter


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Special ThanksThe Nashville Symphony is deeply grateful to the following

corporations, foundations and government agencies that support our concert season and our services to the community through generous

contributions to the Annual Campaign.

seasoN PreseNTers Gifts of $100,000+

PresideNT’s coUNcil Gifts of $75,000+

direcTors’ associaTes Gifts of $50,000+

PriNciPal PlaYers Gifts of $25,000+

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American General Life & AccidentAT&T

Caterpillar Financial ServicesCoca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated

Gaylord Entertainment FoundationGenesco Inc.

The HCA FoundationLifeWay WorshipNeal & Harwell

Publix Super Markets CharitiesMary C. Ragland Foundation

TargetWachovia Foundation

ARTISTIC UNDERWRITERSGifts of $5,000+Aladdin Industries, LLC

Colliers Turley Martin TuckerThe Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Corrections Corporation of AmericaCracker Barrel Foundation

Ford Motor Company FundHastings Architecture Associates, LLC

Interior Design Services, Inc.Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain, PC

Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc.The Sparrow Foundation

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

GOVERNMENTMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Mayor Karl F. DeanMetropolitan Council

Metropolitan Nashville Arts CommissionNational Endowment for the Arts

Tennessee Arts Commission

Mike Curb Family Foundation


2009/10 Season CalendarSunTruST CLASSiCAL SerieS September 17, 18 & 19, 2009RUSSIa’S GReaTeST HITS

October 1, 2 & 3, 2009MoZaRT & SHoSTaKoVICH

October 15, 16 & 17, 2009ClaSSICal GUITaR, GeRMan GenIUS

November 5, 6 & 7, 2009a MUSICal SpaCe odySSey

November 19, 20 & 21, 2009TanGo & RaVel’S BoleRo

December 3, 4 & 5, 2009RaCHManInoFF & STRaVInSKy

January 7, 8 & 9, 2010‘THe’ oRGan SyMpHony

January 21, 22 & 23, 2010pendeReCKI CoMeS To naSHVIlle

February 25, 26 & 27, 2010SIR neVIlle MaRRIneR &CHRISTopHeR plUMMeR

March 4, 5 & 6, 2010BaCH’S MaSTeRpIeCe

March 18, 19 & 20, 2010BRaHMS & ‘BIG SUR’

April 1, 2 & 3, 2010THIBaUdeT ReTURnS

April 29, 30 & May 1, 2010CHopIn & MaHleR

May 20, 21 & 22, 2010BlUeBeaRd’S CaSTle

AdAMS And reeSe JAzz SerieS

October 9, 2009al JaRReaU

January 29, 2010BRanFoRd MaRSalIS

April 9, 2010GUeST aRTIST To Be annoUnCed

Ann & Monroe CAreLL FAMiLy TruST Pied PiPer SerieS

October 31, 2009HalloWeen on THe HIGH SeaS

December 19, 2009Happy HolIdayS! a WInTeR WondeRland

February 20, 2010peTeR and THe WolF

April 17, 2010SCHeHeRaZade

BAnk oF AMeriCA PoPS SerieS

September 24, 25 & 26, 2009Glen CaMpBell & JIMMy WeBB

October 29, 30 & 31, 2009HaWaII — 50 aT 50

November 12, 13 & 14, 2009SoldIeRS’ CHoRUS oF THeU.S. aRMy FIeld Band

January 14, 15 & 16, 2010pReSeRVaTIon Hall JaZZ Band

February 18, 19 & 20, 2010JoHn MCdeRMoTT with CHeRISH THe ladIeS

March 11, 12 & 13, 2010THaT’S aMoRe!

April 15, 16, & 17, 2010CHeRRyHolMeS

May 6, 7 & 8, 2010CHRISTopHeR CRoSS

SPeCiAL evenTS

September 11, 2009all-BeeTHoVen openInG Galawith lanG lanG

September 12, 2009ClaSSIC aMeRICana

December 10, 2009HoMe FoR THe HolIdayS

December 17, 18 & 19, 2009Handel’S MeSSIaH

February 3, 2010BalleT FolKloRICo de MeXICo

February 13 & 14, 2010ValenTIne’S SpeCIal with JIM BRICKMan

May 15, 2010 loS anGeleS pHIlHaRMonICwith GUSTaVo dUdaMel

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October 10, 2009ReGIonS FRee day oF MUSIC

January 17, 2010leT FReedoM SInG!

FirST TenneSSee SuMMer FeSTivAL 2009

June 5 & 6, 2009SCHUMann’S pIano ConCeRTo

June 19 & 20, 2009BRaHMS’ SeCond

June 26 & 27, 2009BeeTHoVen’S FIFTH


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