2019-2020 SEASON - Toledo Symphony Orchestra · Mahler – Symphony No. 5 Celebrate the new season with Music Director Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony! Opening with a work written

TOLEDO SYMPHONY 2019-2020 SEASON

2019-2020 SEASON

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Cover photo: TSO Principal Violist Valentin Ragusitu

THE 2019-2020 TOLEDO SYMPHONY

SEASON SCHEDULESeptember 10, 2019 Callas in Concert Spotlight Event

September 22, 2019 The Hunt Toledo Blade Chamber

September 27 & 28, 2019 Mahler’s Fifth ProMedica Masterworks

October 5, 2019 Pixar in Concert KeyBank Pops

October 12, 2019 The Three Bs Mozart in the Afternoon

October 19, 2019 Lemony Snicket’s The ProMedica Composer is Dead Masterworks

October 27, 2019 Halloween Spooktacular Anderson Foundation Family

November 12, 2019 Itzhak Perlman Plays the Spotlight Event Music of John Williams

November 17, 2019 Slavonic Dances Toledo Blade Chamber

November 22 & 23, 2019 Dvořák’s Cello Concerto ProMedica Masterworks

December 7, 2019 Christmas at the Peristyle Anderson Foundation Family

December 8, 2019 Handel’s Messiah Special Event

December 14 & 15, 2019 Toledo Ballet’s Special Event The Nutcracker

January 11, 2020 Symphonic Surprises Mozart in the Afternoon

January 17 & 18, 2020 Rachmaninoff’s Third ProMedica Masterworks

January 25, 2020 Renée Elise Goldsberry KeyBank Pops

January 26, 2020 Dreams & Prayers Toledo Blade Chamber

February 14 & 15, 2020 Carmina Burana ProMedica Masterworks

February 22, 2020 Ben Folds Spotlight Event

February 29, 2020 Strauss and His Idol Mozart in the Afternoon

March 1, 2020 A Brahms Celebration Toledo Blade Chamber

March 13 & 14, 2020 Love Songs ProMedica Masterworks

March 21, 2020 Aubrey Logan KeyBank Pops

March 28, 2020 Le Mozart Noir Mozart in the Afternoon

April 3 & 4, 2020 Spanish Spectacular ProMedica Masterworks

April 18, 2020 The Evolution of Dance KeyBank Pops

April 24, 2020 Stravinsky’s Petrushka ProMedica Masterworks

May 1 & 2, 2020 Prokofiev’s Peter and Anderson Foundation the Wolf Family

May 3, 2020 Beethoven’s Archduke Toledo Blade Chamber

May 9, 2020 A Tribute to Louis KeyBank Pops Armstrong

May 15 & 16, 2020 Ring Without Words ProMedica Masterworks

June 6, 2020 Second City with KeyBank Pops Colin Mochrie

Artists and programs subject to change

SEPTEMBER 2019SPOTLIGHT EVENT

CALLAS IN CONCERTSEPTEMBER 10, 2019, 8 PM | STRANAHAN THEATER

Suspend all disbelief and witness the greatest operatic soprano of the 20th century in this revolutionary program of live and virtual music. Maria Callas returns to the concert stage with your Toledo Symphony in all her grandeur via cutting-edge, 3D hologram technology. Surrender all notions of what is real and get lost in the magic of perhaps the best entertainer of all time.Presented in collaboration with the Stranahan Theater.

THE BLADE CHAMBER SERIES

THE HUNTSEPTEMBER 22, 2019, 7 PM | TOLEDO CLUB

Rossini – Duo for Cello and Bass Mozart – String Quartet in B-Flat Major “The Hunt”Ravel – String Quartet

PROMEDICA MASTERWORKS SERIES

MAHLER’S FIFTHSEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2019, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductor | Liza Ferschtman, violin

Trudel – RheaKorngold – Violin ConcertoMahler – Symphony No. 5

Celebrate the new season with Music Director Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony! Opening with a work written by Trudel himself, go on a symphonic journey through Korngold’s lyrical, film-score-inspired Violin Concerto. End with one of music’s most sublime masterpieces, Mahler’s Fifth. You don’t want to miss this epic work that launched a new era in music.

LIZAFERSCHTMAN

MARIA CALLAS

KEYBANK POPS SERIES

PIXAR IN CONCERTOCTOBER 5, 2019, 8 PM | STRANAHAN THEATER

Pixar is coming to you like you’ve never heard or seen it before: in concert with a live symphony orchestra!This concert is made possible by The Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation.

MOZART IN THE AFTERNOON SERIES

THE THREE BsOCTOBER 12, 2019, 2 PM | VALENTINE THEATREAlain Trudel, conductorCharles Richard-Hamelin, piano

Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 4Bizet – Symphony in C MajorBeethoven – Piano Concerto No. 3


LEMONY SNICKET’S THE COMPOSER IS DEADOCTOBER 19, 2019, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductorJeffrey Biegel, pianoRobert Clemens, narrator Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras

Rossini – Barber of Seville OvertureDukas – Sorcerer’s ApprenticeDaugherty - Tombeau de LiberaceMussorgsky – Night on Bald MountainStookey & Snicket – The Composer is Dead

It’s a musical celebration of the most mysterious time of year—with a few laughs thrown in!

ANDERSON FOUNDATION FAMILY SERIES

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAROCTOBER 27, 2019, 3 PM | VALENTINE THEATRE

Your favorite Halloween tradition is back! Enjoy a variety of pre-concert activities in the Grand Lobby and then head into the Valentine Theatre for a fabulously fun program of the spooky classics you know and love. Bring your camera! Kids are invited to walk across the stage in our annual costume parade!

OCTOBER 2019

ONE NIGHTONLY!

OCTOBER 2019SPOTLIGHT EVENT

ITZHAK PERLMAN PLAYS THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS NOVEMBER 12, 2019, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Christian Reif, conductor

The reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman’s charming presence and profound artistry have elevated him to superstar status. His irrepressible joy in music-making has garnered the appreciation of audiences worldwide. His numerous awards include a Kennedy Center Honor, the Medal of Liberty, a National Medal of the Arts, four Emmy Awards, fifteen Grammy Awards, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His haunting violin is heard in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning film, Schindler’s List.

Making his fifth appearance with the TSO and first in 14 years, for one night only, Itzhak Perlman brings his extraor-dinary musicianship to Toledo in a special program featur-ing all your favorites from film composer John Williams.

Itzhak Perlman’s appearance is made possible by Huntington. THE BLADE CHAMBER SERIES

SLAVONIC DANCESNOVEMBER 17, 2019, 7 PM | TOLEDO CLUB

Bartók – ContrastsKodály – Duo for Violin and CelloDohnányi – SextetDvořák – Slavonic Dances (selections)


DVOŘÁK’S CELLOCONCERTONOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2019, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

James Feddeck, conductor | Julian Schwarz, cello

Smetana – The MoldauPrice – Mississippi River SuiteDvořák – Cello Concerto

Cellist Julian Schwarz returns to the TSO following his triumphant premiere of Liebermann’s Cello Concerto in 2017. This time, he dazzles in Dvořák’s breathtaking masterpiece. The program also features two intoxicating works inspired by rivers of the world.

NOVEMBER 2019

HANDEL’S MESSIAHAT ROSARY CATHEDRAL


CHRISTMAS AT THE PERISTYLEDECEMBER 7, 2019, 3 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductor

Kick off the holiday season with Christmas at the Peristyle! This Saturday matinee will feature sing-a-longs, the talented Toledo Opera Chorus, Toledo Symphony School of Music students, and a special visit from Santa!

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT

HANDEL’S MESSIAHDECEMBER 8, 2019, 4 PM | ROSARY CATHEDRAL

Sara Jobin, conductor

Handel’s Messiah returns to the glorious acoustic of the Rosary Cathedral. The TSO joins forces with local choirs and talented soloists in this holiday tradition. Last year’s performance sold out, so get your tickets to the Messiah of the season!

SPECIAL EVENT

TOLEDO BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKERDECEMBER 14, 2019, 2 PM AND 7 PMDECEMBER 15, 2019, 2 PM STRANAHAN THEATER

Lisa Mayer-Lang, artistic directorGen Horiuchi, choreographer with additional choreography by Lisa Mayer-Lang and Marie Vogt

Toledo Ballet’s The Nutcracker comes to life with exquisite dancing, breathtaking scenery, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Toledo Symphony.

From the first sounds of the symphony tuning up to the dancers’ grand finale, Toledo Ballet’s 79th Annual The Nutcracker is an experience you don’t want to miss!

DECEMBER 2019

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SYMPHONIC SURPRISESJANUARY 11, 2020, 2 PM | VALENTINE THEATRE


Haydn – Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”Stravinsky – Dumbarton OaksMozart – Symphony No. 40


RACHMANINOFF’S THIRDJANUARY 17 & 18, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductor Olga Kern, piano Kirk Toth, violin

Geminiani – Concerto Grosso No. 5Higdon – Concerto for OrchestraRachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 3

Van Cliburn gold medalist Olga Kern returns to Toledo with “Rach 3,” one of the repertoire’s most beloved and daunting works! Experience the music of Grammy Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon. Her Concerto for Orchestra is full of color and persuasive energy.

KEYBANK POPS SERIES

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRYJANUARY 25, 2020, 8 PM | STRANAHAN THEATER

Renée Elise Goldsberry rose to fame as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, winning a Tony and Grammy Award for her role. Now, see her with the TSO as she performs music from Broadway, including shows like Rent and The Lion King, and original songs based on the poetry of Maya Angelou. Not to be missed!


DREAMS & PRAYERSJANUARY 26, 2020, 7 PM | TOLEDO CLUB

Paganini – Sonata Concertata for Violin and GuitarPiazzolla – L’histoire du tango for Flute and MarimbaGolijov – The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind

JANUARY 2020

AUGUSTIN HADELICH

“...An ECLECTIC MIX of soul, rhythm and blues,

gospel, and Broadway. Goldsberry’s versatility was on constant display as her

voice SEAMLESSLY MORPHED into the

requirements of each genre. The energy in the room was ELECTRIC as she

partied, praised, and employed her

powerful, rich vocals.” - Broadway World

RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY

JANUARY 2020


CARMINA BURANAFEBRUARY 14 & 15, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductorLisa Mayer-Lang, director and choreographerMichael Lang, director and choreographer BGSU ChorusesToledo Ballet dancers

Vivier – OrionOrff – Carmina Burana

O fortuna! Both sacred and profane, romantic and carnal, witness the earth-shaking sounds of Carl Orff’s awe-inspiring Carmina Burana—complete with an epic chorus, orchestra, and newly-created choreography.Unleash the inescapable forces of fortune and fate!

SPOTLIGHT EVENT

BEN FOLDSFEBRUARY 22, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, rock sensation Ben Folds joins the Toledo Symphony for an evening of genre-bending music, performing hit songs like the Luckiest, Capable of Anything and Landed. Named the first ever Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, the multi-platinum selling artist, who was a judge for five seasons on NBC’s critically-acclaimed a capella show The Sing Off, has recorded numerous solo and collaboration records, including music for film and TV and a classical piano concerto that topped the Billboard charts.


STRAUSS AND HIS IDOLFEBRUARY 29, 2020, 2 PM | VALENTINE THEATRE


Strauss – Serenade for WindsStrauss – Suite for WindsMozart – Gran Partita

FEBRUARY 2020

MARCH 2020THE BLADE CHAMBER SERIES

A BRAHMS CELEBRATIONMARCH 1, 2020, 7 PM | TOLEDO CLUB

Brahms – Cello Sonata No. 1 in E MinorBrahms – Piano Trio No. 3 in C MinorBrahms – Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor


LOVE SONGSMARCH 13 & 14, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductor | Sidney Outlaw, baritone

Boulanger – Of a Sad EveningMahler – Songs of a WayfarerBrahms – Symphony No. 4

Hear the beauty of bittersweet harmonies in Lili Boulanger’s little-known work Of a Sad Evening. Then, swoon to the rich and velvety voice of baritone Sidney Outlaw in Gustav Mahler’s wistful Songs of a Wayfarer. Johannes Brahms’s passionately intense fourth and final symphony wraps up an evening dedicated to timeless stories of love.

KEYBANK POPS SERIES

AUBREY LOGANMARCH 21, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Whether she’s jammin’ on her trombone or breezing through a song with her nothing-held-back, multi-octave vocals, Seattle native Aubrey Logan captivates audiences. Fresh off an international tour with Postmodern Jukebox, Aubrey joins TSO’s Music Director and virtuoso trombon-ist Alain Trudel for an unforgettable evening of music. Performing jazz, soul, classic rock, and more, Aubrey and Alain will take you on a journey of songs you’ve heard a thousand times and turn them upside down!


LE MOZART NOIRMARCH 28, 2020, 2 PM | VALENTINE THEATRE

Randall Goosby, violin

Lully – Suite from XerxesMozart – Symphony No. 31 “Paris”Saint-Georges – Symphony No. 1Saint-Georges – Violin Concerto No. 10


SPANISH SPECTACULARAPRIL 3 & 4, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Ricardo Casero, conductor | Spanish Brass

Falla – Three-Cornered HatThe Spanish Brass in Concert

One of the most dynamic and admired brass groups on the international music scene, The Spanish Brass joins the TSO in a show that will take you to Spain without ever leaving home! Enjoy Manuel de Falla’s boisterous Three-Cornered Hat Suite and a program of Spanish brass favorites.

KEYBANK POPS SERIES

THE EVOLUTION OF DANCEAPRIL 18, 2020, 8 PM | STRANAHAN THEATER

From swing to hip-hop, from ballet to tango, The Evolution of Dance combines 150 years of classic and popular styles into a two-hour spectacular. The TSO are joined by two special guests: Fly Dance Company, ten young men from Houston that bring together street dance and classical music, and Dancing Wheels, an inspirational dance company bringing together dancers both with and without disabilities. This boundary- defying show will be a delight for the entire family. This concert is sponsored by the Ability Center of Greater Toledo. PROMEDICA MASTERWORKS SERIES

STRAVINSKY’S PETRUSHKAAPRIL 24, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

Alain Trudel, conductor | Toledo Ballet dancers

Dietz – Origin Story (world premiere)Ravel – La ValseStravinsky – Petrushka

Witness this groundbreaking production of Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a story of a deadly love triangle. Featuring new, original choreography, spirited dancers join the TSO for this feast for the senses. Also, enjoy Ravel’s mesmerizing poem, La Valse, and a world premiere by Christopher Dietz.

APRIL 2020MARCH 2020


PROKOFIEV’S PETER AND THE WOLFMAY 1, 2020, 7 PM & MAY 2, 2020, 3 PMVALENTINE THEATRE

Toledo Ballet dancers

Prokofiev’s timeless tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery comes to life! Dancers from Toledo Ballet join the TSO to tell the story of this classic musical fable.


BEETHOVEN’S ARCHDUKEMAY 3, 2020, 7 PM | TOLEDO CLUB

Debussy – Cello SonataSforzini – Sextet for Piano and Woodwind QuintetBeethoven – Piano Trio in B-Flat Major “Archduke”Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel KEYBANK POPS SERIES

A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONGMAY 9, 2020, 8 PM | STRANAHAN THEATER

You’ll be dancing in the aisles with Byron Stripling and his electrifying, heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong! Swoon to Stripling’s smooth vocals and be dazzled by his virtuosic trumpet technique as he performs hits from the Armstrong songbook and his signature version of When The Saints Go Marchin’ In.


RING WITHOUT WORDSMAY 15 & 16, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE


Wagner arr. Maazel – The Ring Without Words

Before Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones became household names in pop culture, composer Richard Wagner created the story of The Ring of Nibelung where mortals and immortals searched for a magic ring with the power to grant dominion over all. Lorin Maazel’s arrange-ment makes it easy to enjoy the greatest moments from Wagner’s epic opera cycle with Ride of the Valkyries, Magic Fire Music, and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey!

MAY 2020

JUNE 2020KEYBANK POPS SERIES

SECOND CITY WITH COLIN MOCHRIEJUNE 6, 2020, 8 PM | PERISTYLE

This light-hearted blend of hilarious sketch comedy and beautiful music—including laugh-out-loud original orchestral songs and works by great masters such as Mozart and Mahler. The show celebrates the symphony orchestra by taking a satirical but loving look at the players, the composers, the personalities, and even the audience! Joined by Colin Mochrie from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, don’t miss this uniquely fun show that defies categories.

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2019-2020 SEASON - Toledo Symphony Orchestra · Mahler – Symphony No. 5 Celebrate the new season with Music Director Alain Trudel and the Toledo Symphony! Opening with a work written