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2016-2017 Season Brochure
Celebrating Our 37th Concert Year
2016~2017Season Brochure
Symphonic Splendor
Symphonic Splendor2016–2017 Concert Season
October 9, 2016Romance de Paris
November 13, 2016Beneath Starry Skies
January 15, 2017In the Realm of Royalty
March 5, 2017Where Nations Meet
April 9, 2017The Soul of Imperial
RussiaJoin us for 5 unforgettable concerts by the North Shore’s most
exciting orchestra! Thrilling Repertoire | Superb Young Soloists
Join the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular new season of magnificent music that will transport you to that unique emotional world that only music can. Maestro Rapchak is known for his innovative programming, as heralded by Chicago Tribune’s music critic John von Rhein. You’ll want to attend every concert of this amazing season!
“Orchestral playing of remarkable power, brilliance and commitment!”
– John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
October 9, 2016 at 4 pm
Romance de ParisThe Beautiful Era in France
ChabrierDanse Slav from The King in Spite of Himself
DebussyClair de lune
Saint-SaënsHavanaise
Offenbach-RosenthalGaite Parisienne (complete)
Our season opens with an elegant souvenir which captures the excitement, color, and romance of late 19th-century Paris, from the alluring beauty of Debussy’s beloved Clair de lune to Offenbach’s dazzling, tuneful ballet Gaite Parisienne. Named after a famous nightclub in fin du siècle (end of the century) Paris, this sparkling pastiche includes a riotous succession of dances—polkas, waltzes, quadrilles and, yes, Offenbach’s zesty Can-can—all packaged in Manuel Rosenthal’s brilliant orchestration. Even the world’s greatest “serious” conductors—von Karajan, Ormandy and Maazel—couldn’t resist the sheer hilarity and infectious joy of this music! As an added bonus, sensational young violinist Zachary Brandon will explore the charm and mystique of Saint-Saëns’ exotic Havanaise.
C O N C E R T 1
Offenbach
Beneath Starry SkiesSongs of Evening’s Magic
MozartSerenade No. 6 , K. 239 (Serenata Notturno)
Schoeck Summer Night – Pastoral for String Orchestra, Op. 58
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings, Op. 48
Mozart’s Serenata Notturna, a miniature masterpiece of rococo charm, is combined with the enchanting Summer Night of Swiss composer Othmar Schoeck, the story of a magical, late-night gathering in the country. Tchaikovsky’s popular Serenade for Strings, complete with elegant waltz, soaring elegy, and robust, folk-inspired finale, completes this unique selection of “Night Music,” each a perfect showcase for the NSO’s superb strings.
Mozart
November 13, 2016 at 4 pm
C O N C E R T 2
Featuring the Strings of the NSO
Guest Artist: Zachary Brandon, violin
In the Realm of RoyaltyMusic for the Their Majesties’ Delight
BoyceSymphony No. 2 in A Major (Birthday Ode to the King)
HaydnSymphony No. 84 in E Flat
MozartPiano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
Haydn’s six “Paris” Symphonies, including his exuberant Symphony No. 84, were actually enjoyed by the court of Marie Antoinette. Meanwhile, back in the Vienna of her mother, Queen Maria Therese, young Mozart reigned supreme in the city’s bustling musical life. His dark, dramatic Piano Concerto No. 24, which brilliantly captures the metamorphosis of elegant classicism to passionate Romanticism, is brought to our stage by the superb young pianist Andrew Guo. The program opens with another of the delightful Overture: Symphonies by English composer William Boyce, his Symphony No. 2, dedicated to King George II himself.
Guest Artist: Andrew Guo, piano
January 15, 2017 at 4 pm
C O N C E R T 3
Where Nations MeetMusical Crossroads of the World
BeethovenSeven Country Dances
ArnoldEight English Dances
Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Mussorgsky March in A Flat Major
Plus a selection of works for Chorus and Orchestra
Celebrate the hearty and heroic, the humorous and stoic with a dynamic potpourri of anthems, marches, dances, chanteys, and ballads, as Northbrook’s very own New Tradition Chorus returns to our stage. Another in the NSO’s exciting series of folk-inspired programs, Where Nations Meet will reveal the lighter side of some of history’s most distinguished composers, along with music of nationalistic and patriotic fervor. In the words of the great Pinchas Zukerman, come experience how “music unites us all.”
Featuring choral works by the New Tradition Chorus
March 5, 2017 at 4 pm
C O N C E R T 4
From Generation to Generation, Give the Gift of Music
Bring your grandchildren to this concert and they will receive a free ticket. Call the NSO office at 847-272-0755 for details.
Haydn
ArnoldBeethoven
The Soul of Imperial RussiaA Legacy of Passion and Grandeur
Glazunov Three Dances from Raymonda
Tchaikovsky Concerto for Violin, Op. 35
TchaikovskySymphony No. 6, Op. 74
Russia’s musical voice—passionate and filled with yearning-—is embodied in Tchaikovsky’s immortal Violin Concerto and his final work, the immortal Pathetique Symphony, each an iconic example of this powerful national style.
Tchaikovsky’s successor Alexander Glazunov carried on the tradition of grand, lavish ballet in late Tsarist Russia with his magnificent Raymonda, a sumptuous work from which we will extract a trio of jewel-like, miniature dances, the perfect divertissment to complement Tchaikovsky’s masterworks.
Young superstar violinist Joshua Brown, recently returned from the Tchaikovsky competition in Siberia, will bring the concerto to life with his own unique brand of musical artistry.
April 9, 2017 at 4 pm
C O N C E R T 5
Guest Artist: Joshua Brown, violin
What Time to ArriveConcerts start at 4:00 pm and we suggest you arrive about 3:30 pm. Allow extra time if you need to pick up or buy tickets. If you are attending the pre-concert lecture at 2:30 pm, we suggest you arrive at 2:15 pm.
Concert LengthThe concerts usually end between 6:00-6:15 pm and include one 20-minute intermission.
Free ParkingParking is available in several lots adjoining the concert hall on the south side of Glenbrook North High School. Enter on Sherman Drive at the traffic light. Additional parking is available in adjacent lots as well as on the north side of the school. See the map on the last page.
Convenient LocationConcerts are held at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of Glenbrook North High School at 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL. See the map on the last page for directions.
Handicap AccessibilityHandicapped parking spaces are available near both concert hall entrances. There is a ramp at the main entrance but no ramp is needed at the stage entrance. Wheelchair spaces are available in the concert hall. Please note: there is no elevator to the balcony seats (55 steps to climb) and there are no restrooms on the balcony level. Please call the NSO office at 847.272.0755 to discuss your special seating requirements.
Often referred to as “The North Shore’s Favorite Music Historian,” Jim Kendros celebrates his twentieth year as pre-concert lecturer for The NSO. Jim will enhance your concert experience by providing deeper insights into the music you are about to experience. Each lecture includes compelling interviews with the soloist (schedules permitting) and engaging visual presentations that helps lead to a greater understanding of the composers and their works. Make an afternoon of it and include Jim’s lecture in your concert plans. Jim’s lecture is an added benefit to your NSO ticket purchase. Watch for Jim’s latest CD, Voices from the Wheel, featuring the mysterious sounds of the French Hurdy Gurdy. Visit Jim’s website at www.JimKendrosMusic.com.
Concert Tips & Details
Jim Kendros, Pre-Concert Lecturer and Composer Fellow
Tchaikovsky
Flex-Tix 5-PackCan’t commit to all five concert dates? Then take advantage of our convenient Flex-Tix 5-Pack and get the flexibility of attending only the concerts of your choosing. You get the same discounted pricing and guest coupon as with our regular subscriptions, but you pick the concerts to attend. Ideal for sharing a single subscription or for travelers who might be out of town during some concert dates. Call the NSO office at 847.272.0755 to learn if Flex-Tix is right for you!
www.northbrooksymphony.org Visit our new website for up-to-date concert information and notice of additional NSO performances throughout the year. Please note that the concert programming is subject to change but will be noted on the website when possible.
October 9, 2016 at 4 pm
Romance de Paris
November 13, 2016 at 4 pm
Beneath Starry Skies
January 15, 2017 at 4 pm
In the Realm of Royalty
• “Orchestral playing of remarkable power, brilliance and commitment.” – John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune
• “Rapchak’s innovative programming remains a marvel!” – Dorothy Andries, Pioneer Press
• Winner of multiple awards from the Illinois Council of Orchestras
• Onstage commentary by Maestro Rapchak, longtime pre-concert speaker with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Featuring guest artists who are established talent or rising stars
We also offer: • Convenient location in Northbrook
• Disability accessible seating
• Ample free parking
Symphonic Splendor2016/2017 Concert Season
March 5, 2017 at 4 pm
Where Nations Meet
April 9, 2017 at 4 pm
The Soul of Imperial Russia
Winner of theIllinois Council of Orchestras’
Programming of the Year Award for Excellence in Music
Photography courtesy of Steve Weiss and Brad BaskinGraphic Design & Photography by Kristin Ashley | www.KristinAshley.com
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MAIN FLOOR/Middle
MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear
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MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear
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MAIN FLOOR/Front & Rear
SECTION A LEFT SECTION B CENTER SECTION C RIGHT
SECTION D LEFT SECTION E CENTER SECTION F RIGHT
MAIN FLOOR
T I C K E T P R I C E S
5-CONCERT SINGLE SEATING SUBSCRIPTION* TICKETSMain Floor (middle – left, center & right) $ 225 $ 50
Main Floor (front 4 / rear 3 rows) $ 205 $ 45
Front Balcony (front 6 rows) $ 140 $ 35
Rear Balcony (rear 5 rows) $ 115 $ 30
Child/Student (under 21 with valid ID) $ 35 $10
* In addition to their regular tickets, all subscribers receive one guest coupon.
Order Your Tickets Today!For a Subscription Order Form:
www.TheNSO.orgFor Subscriptions/Flex-Tix:
847.272.0755All seats are reserved – no open seating!
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra performs at The Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Dundee Road
Walters Avenue
Techny Road
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Waukegan RoadSheely Center for
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To I 294 Toll Road
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To Edens Expressway
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Seating Chart and DirectionsThe Sheely Center for the Performing Arts is a modern, acoustically superior venue. Even the balcony seat sight-lines are excellent. (Note: there is no elevator access to the balcony and no restrooms on the balcony level.)
Follow us on Facebook!This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency
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