COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 1 FEBRUARY 2017
Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 9
“From the New World”
Monday, February 6, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Brunswick High School Auditorium
Maestro Luis Haza
Hall Booth Smith Music Director and Conductor’s Chair
Experience the Excitement! FEBRUARY 2017 Inside this Issue
Concert Notes 2 Sponsor Spotlight 3 President’s Corner 3 Meet the Musicians 4-5 Symphony Society 6 Symphony Sponsors 7 New Venue 8-9 Parking Auditorium Symphony Supporters 10-11 Pre Concert Dinner 12
Upcoming Events September 24 Symphony Society Fall Members Meeting Retreat Clubhouse 4:00 pm November 6
Golden Elephant Preview Party 5:30-8:30 pm
November 7-8 Golden Elephant Sale 10:00-4:00
Inside this Issue
Concert Notes 2
From the Maestro 3
Piano Recital 3
Sponsor Spotlight 4
Meet Our Musicians 4
Symphony Society 5
Season Sponsors 6
Nov. Concert Photos 7
Upcoming Events
February 4 CABARET The Cloister, Sea Island 6:00 p.m. March 12 Terry Readdick Piano Recital Wesley United Methodist Church at Frederica 4:00 p.m. April 10 Coastal Symphony Concert Brunswick High School 8:00 p.m.
Antonin Dvorak Symphony No. 9
“From the New World”
Monday, February 6, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Brunswick High School Auditorium
Maestro Luis Haza Hall Booth Smith Music Director and Conductor’s Chair
COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 2 FEBRUARY 2017
Experience New Frontiers . . . as we continue our travels through the Romantic
period and on to the “New World” of music.
Creatures of
Prometheus was
Beethoven’s only
full length ballet
and his first theater
work. It is the story
of Prometheus, “an
exalted spirit, who
found the humans of his time in a condition of
ignorance, refined them through science and art,
and brought them to civilized manners, customs,
[and] morals.” Lewis H. Lockwood, considered
the leading American authority on Beethoven,
calls the music “easier and lighter than music for
the concert hall. [It] shows Beethoven exploiting
instruments and coloristic orchestral effects that
would never appear in his symphonies or serious
dramatic overtures.” He later based the fourth
movement of his Eroica symphony and his
Eroica Variations (piano) on the main theme of
the last movement (Finale) of this ballet.
The lusty sounds of Hungarian folk music with its
unique gypsy scale, rhythmic spontaneity, and
direct, seductive expression are next on the
program.
Brahms offered two volumes of Hungarian
Dances for piano duet in
1869. These were
brilliant arrangements of
Roma tunes he had
collected in the course of
the years. They vary from
about a minute to four
minutes in length. They
are among Brahms's most
popular works, and were certainly the most
profitable for him. Hungarian Dance No. 5 is a
mix of precision and spontaneity, arranged for a
wide variety of instruments. Number 5 was
based on the csardas by Keler Bela titled "Bartfai
emlek" which Brahms mistakenly thought was a
traditional folksong.
Composed by Liszt in
1847 and dedicated to
Count László Teleki,
Hungarian Rhapsody
No. 2 was first
published as a piano
solo in 1851. Its
immediate success and
popularity on the concert stage soon led to an
orchestrated version, arranged by the composer
in collaboration with Franz Doppler. In addition
to the orchestral version, the composer arranged
a piano duet version in 1874. There is more of an
emotional theme flowing throughout the piece,
building organically.
Following intermission, it is the influence of
Native American music and African American
spirituals that we hear in Czech composer
Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, widely
known as the New World Symphony. Dvorak had
been influenced by both Beethoven and Schubert,
and the music of his native Bohemia. But while
visiting America, he became captivated by its
music, calling spirituals “the folk songs of
America” and “the product of the soil.” Leonard
Bernstein called it multinational in its
foundations, and the symphony has proven
popular all over the world.
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COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 3 FEBRUARY 2017
From the Maestro
At the mid-
point in our
journey this
Season during
the transitional
period between
the Classical
and Romantic
eras of music,
the February
concert program
illustrates the
relationship between Beethoven and those
who followed. Haydn and Mozart took music
to the apex during their time. Then,
Beethoven made it possible for music to reach
the depths of our emotions and psyche.
Beethoven’s Creatures of Prometheus was
selected to begin the program because
Beethoven is the “Prometheus of Music” and
all of the composers that followed are the
“Creatures of Prometheus.” As Prometheus
was a Titan in Greek mythology who took the
fire from Mt. Olympus and gave it to
mankind, so Beethoven, took the ‘fire’ of his
creative genius and made it possible for
musical expression to move forward by leaps
and bounds. Our concerts this season are
truly a journey of how the fire spread and
developed throughout the musical universe.
Luis Haza,
Music Director and Conductor
Piano Concert Rescheduled
Terry Readdick Sunday, March 12, 2017
4:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church at Frederica
Due to the disruption caused in October by
Hurricane Matthew, the piano recital by Terry
Readdick has been rescheduled. Join Mr. Readdick
on March 12th as he tells the stories behind each of
the program selections … the love lost, the passion,
the love unfulfilled, life in the European countryside.
Then listen as those stories are expressed through
music. The recital will include selections bridging
200 years of classical music from Scarlatti to a mid-
20th century Brazilian composer. Also included will
be Beethoven sonatas and works by Brahms, Chopin
and Debussy.
Note: Tickets purchased for the October performance
are still valid for the rescheduled concert.
Priority Recital Seating and Private Reception with Mr. Readdick ~ $65
General Admission ~ $35 Students ~ $10
Order tickets online at www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org
or mail checks to
Coastal Symphony of Georgia P.O. Box 21733 St. Simons Island, GA 31522
For more information call 912.634.2006
The Coastal Symphony of Georgia Board of Directors
President Linda Muir Directors Vice President MJ Choate Millard Allen Immediate Past Pres. Sharon Flores Cindy Atwood Secretary Janice Lamattina Alice Barlow Treasurer Ben Lee Artie Ford Assistant Treasurer Kay Harrell Marjorie Gruber Marjorie Mathieu Karin Mills Concert Production Administration Tom Milburn Maestro Luis Haza, Music Director/Conductor Creta Nichols Jorge Peña, General Manager Tom Parker Jin Kim, Librarian Dave Snyder Sara Brown, Office Manager Beverly Trainor Linda Wright
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COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 4 FEBRUARY 2017
CHOATE & COMPANY, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Choate & Company, P.C., formerly Atwood Choate, P.C., was founded in 2005 by Alex Atwood and Sam
Choate to serve the legal needs of businesses and individuals whose business interests require skilled
advisors and litigators. In January of 2016 Mr. Atwood took the bench as the Chief Magistrate of Glynn
County. Casey Viggiano Harris is Senior Associate at the firm. Ms. Harris is a seasoned business lawyer
who works in support of all the firm’s clients. Ms. Harris’s husband, Mr. Zach Harris, joined the firm in
February of 2016 after serving as staff attorney at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Mr.
Harris is working with the firm’s business and litigation clients.
The firm’s offices are in Plantation Village on St. Simons Island at 300 Main Street, Suite 201.
Choate & Company, P.C. will continue the long-standing dedication to public service in our community of
its predecessor, Atwood Choate, P.C. Mr. Choate, who was formerly the General Counsel to the Speaker of
the Georgia House of Representatives, is a member of the Brunswick Rotary Club and the Land Trust’s
Live Oak Society. Ms. Harris is a member of the St. Simons Island Rotary Club and a founding member
and past President of the Glynn County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Mr. Harris is currently
a member of the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Leadership Glynn class, as well as
being a recent appointee to the DNR’s Shoreline Protection Committee. All the lawyers and support staff
at Choate & Company, P.C. are enthusiastic and long-time supporters of the Symphony who have a deep
commitment to our community’s cultural future, as well as the preservation of its heritage.
Meet Our Musicians…
Les Roettges
Les Roettges is the Principal Flutist of both The Coastal Symphony of Georgia and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra during the regular season,
and the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Eastern Music Festival
during the summer season. He also serves as the Chamber Music Program
Coordinator for the Eastern Music festival and is featured regularly on their
chamber music and orchestra series concerts. In 2012, Les began the position
of second flute in the newly formed “All-Star Orchestra” under the direction of
internationally acclaimed conductor Gerard Schwarz. This is a new orchestra
project comprised of select musicians from orchestras throughout the United States. The All-Star
Orchestra records and films shows for broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. The first season began airing
in the fall of 2013 and has won three EMMY awards. The second season began airing in the fall of 2015
and also was awarded with an EMMY. Season Three was recorded this fall and will air next year. Mr.
Roettges has been the Principal Flutist for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Mexico City, Guest Principal
Flutist with The Florida Orchestra, and flutist with Solisti New York. He is a regular participant in the
chamber music societies and festivals of San Marco and Saint Augustine, and is the Adjunct Professor of
Flute at Jacksonville University. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory, a
Master of Music from the Juilliard School of Music, and has studied professionally in Paris. His teachers
include Maurice Sharp, Paula Robison, Julius Baker, Alain Marion, and Robert Stallman. t
COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 5 FEBRUARY 2017
Time Flies… as the old saying goes, and so it seems, as we are halfway through our
2016-2017 Season. What have we accomplished? Six Board of Directors
meetings, numerous committee meetings, days and days of working and
hosting a very successful Preview Party and Golden Elephant Sale at the
Golden Isles Presbyterian Church. We are hard at work and looking
forward to an exciting Cabaret 2017 to be held on February 4, 2017. We will end the year with an
additional full membership meeting on April 26th. Our most recent membership meeting was held at
Ocean Forest on December 7th, which got everyone into the holiday spirit. A
delicious luncheon was followed by a delightful holiday musical program by Soprano
Leslie Mattingly (pictured on left) accompanied by Concert Pianist Mary Monroe
(right), both of whom are outstanding and well-known local artists. What a great six
months it has been!
In the immediate future a Nominating Committee to be
comprised of the President of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia,
Inc., the Immediate Past President of the Society and three
members from the membership of the Symphony Society at large will be appointed.
The Committee is charged with nominating a President-Elect to serve the term 2017-
2018. If you are able and have an interest in serving as a member of the Nominating
Committee, please let me know (912.634.7458). Thanks to each and every one for your
time and talents. They are really appreciated.
Marjorie M. Gruber, Symphony Society President
CABARET 2017 The Symphony Society’s spectacular signature event will
honor the traditions and the people who shaped our
country. Cabaret 2017 ~ Let Freedom Ring, A Star
Spangled Spectacular will be held on February 4, 2017 at
6:00 p.m. at The Cloister Hotel, Sea Island.
Together we will celebrate the Red White & Blue with a
salute to Old Glory, the magic of the Victory Kiss, and the
entertainment provided for our G.I.’s by Bob Hope and
the immortal USO. Cabaret 2017 will bring to life decades
long traditions that continue to foster patriotism today.
Join us for a stars and stripes spectacular to include
cocktails, appetizers, dinner and Silent and Live
Auctions. Dance the night away to the music of Mason
Waters and his All Star Groove Band with favorites from
the 40’s & 50’s to Alternative & Rock and Roll. Back by popular demand, our gaming tables will surely
delight those who want to try their luck again this year.
You won’t want to miss this year’s event! Tickets are still available. Guests are encouraged to wear Red,
White, Blue and Gold to this Black Tie Star Spangled Spectacular. Come as we Let Freedom Ring!
Ticket information www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org Price: $175 per person
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COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA / 6 FEBRUARY 2017
2016-2017 Season Sponsors
Platinum Plus Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Friends
Al Brown Company
Bank of the Ozarks
Coastal Georgia Vein Center, Dr. Gregory Martin
Coastal Greenery, Inc.,
Jeffrey & Misty Johns
Island Cleaners
International Auto Processing
Liberty Roll-Offs & Recycling,
John & Linda Jones
Paisley Magazine
The Saylor Law Firm, LLP,
Linda T. Muir, Partner
Storage by the Sea, Tony Thaw
Torras Properties, Inc.,
Bob & Sue Torras
The Bishop Law Firm, Jim & Mary Bishop The Coastal Bank of Georgia
Dee Wright, DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty Dentistry in Redfern, Zachary J. Powell, DMD Epworth by the Sea Eugenia Price/Joyce Blackburn Charitable Foundation, Inc. Georgia Power Company Golden Isles Realty Gruber Aviation Inc., Renn & Sibby Gruber Jekyll Island Club Hotel Lucas Properties Rich Products Corporation, Consumer Brands Division John A. Tuten & Associates,
Architect
Advanced Hearing & Balance Center, Dr. Eric Linert Atlantic National Bank Buchan Heating & Air Gene's Greens, Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Gene and Alicia Haney Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Sterling Treating & Core Plant Herndon Landscape Group, Inc. Maggie’s Boutique The Parker Companies, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Parker Premier Printing, Inc. Redfern Pest Solutions Seaside Pharmaceutical, Inc. Whelchel & McQuigg, LLC
Supporting Coastal Eye Care The Frederica House Peachtree Pest Control Planters Exchange
The Southeast Georgia Health System Concertmaster’s Chair
Martha and Jim
Dixon
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November Concert
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